episode_0158

“Anyway… The bottom line is, you won’t listen to me, right?”

Veronica said with full irritation. I frowned a little at the warning, which didn’t feel intimidating at all.

“Yes.”

“Then I have no choice but to treat you poorly.”

“Either way.”

“… I thought they were going to capture the saint and threaten her. Even if you say just a few words to the saint, I will have to retreat in shame.”

“Yes? Are you Maria? Foot, that’s the funniest thing I’ve heard this year.”

Maria wants me to take revenge on her, so I won’t do something petty that uses the power of the Holy Order. It’s a cliché point, but that’s why I like Maria.

It’s different from me. A part I don’t have.

and… .

“Why do I go to Maria and tell her? Maria doesn’t want to get involved with something as crude as you.”

“… Crude?”

“It’s crude. He is incompetent, emotional, weak, not very intelligent, and has no special talent in magic or other fields. Considering that he is a powerful figure in the academy, he seems to have at least some leadership skills, but he is not at an overwhelming level. You are divided into 3rd grade.”

“You… You have a tendency to speak too vaguely. Am I incompetent? Didn’t I come in 3rd place overall in last year’s academy evaluation?”

Wow, you are so amazing. The applause was too precious, so I congratulated him by tapping my fingers.

“Because loaches live only in streams, they think they are kings. What should I do with him?”

“… !”

“Well, what should I do? We should let it live alone in the stream. Then, when you cross the line and come to land… I will heat the loach stew.”

“It goes over the line a lot. It’s not just cheesy.”

“Are you going to harass me like that human being, Charles or whatever? Are you going to threaten the first graders and completely isolate them?”

“Do you think you can’t do it? When I think about how happy that bitch Charlotte would be because the book club continued, I get upset, but you spoke too carelessly.”

Veronica’s face turned red, as if her anger wasn’t an exaggeration. I guess my provocation was annoying.

But, so what?

“Do I have to cater to your wishes individually? What did they do for me?”

Still, I was starting to get a little angry too.

Why is this person so fussy? Why can’t I tell what to wear and what not to wear?

I didn’t like it from the moment they arbitrarily told me to give up the book club. That place is my sacred place. Maria kept it in mind.

Why are you telling me not to do that? Even if an archangel or archdemon had said such a thing, he would have ripped his head off, so what could an insignificant being be like?

“Charlotte is also Charlotte… I think I’ll hate you even more now. I will make life at the academy hell at all costs. I swear in Trivia’s name.”

“I will ruin your life. Sounds like bluff, right? I understand. It’s the same way that human whispers don’t reach insects. This explanation is tailored to your level, and I hope you understand it well.”

“This is just a first year… !”

I took a step back. I don’t feel the need to talk any more.

I brought ‘it’ with me because I was worried that something like this might happen, but I never thought the day would come when it would be used like this.

The sun outside the window is now setting. It is soon time to meet Mary of the Night.

There were surveillance cameras in the hallway. I’m sure my image was already taken when I arrived, right?

You’re lucky, Veronica. That product of science extended your life.

“Veronica senior. Before I go, let me give you one piece of advice.”

“Damn.”

“Don’t do that, just listen. It’s very important advice that could possibly save your senior’s life.”

As I walked out the door, I left a comment.

“Take care of your windows.”

*****

At night, the lights at the academy turn off. Students fall into a deep sleep.

But I am different. I have a very important mission.

Saint Mary. A sweet time with her at the library.

Even if I’m just voyeurizing her, it’s more fun than anything in the world for me. The name Maria carries weight in my life.

“So, you finally joined the reading club today. With young me… .”

“Yes, that’s right. We read a book together there, and that book was a bit unique.”

“What book is it? If it’s a book in the library, I’m sure I don’t know about it.”

“The history and paradox of the Holy Order. Do you remember what it is?”

Maria closed her fluffy eyebrows for a moment. I enjoyed the sight.

“That book… I remember. It was a book written by the time traveler Evans. Although it contained some unusual content… .”

“Magic suddenly appeared from there. And twice. He was targeting me exactly.”

“Did you get hit?”

“Uh, that person, Evans. I didn’t even think about it, but it’s so fucking strong.”

“It’s an extraordinary magic that Joker can be defeated by.”

Even though I was upset during the evening, I felt peaceful as I leaned my head on Maria’s shoulder and talked to her. Strength is naturally released and tension is relieved.

Suddenly-.

So, I have to move.

Because I don’t want to see some loach ruin my peace.

“Joker?”

“Maria, I’m going to go to the bathroom.”

“Toilet, you mean?”

“Uh, bathroom. No matter how demonic they are, they still have that level of activity. Although not as often as humans.”

The moment I opened the door to the library and was about to leave, Maria spoke quietly.

“You are carrying anguish in your heart.”

“… .”

“Joker, the past 500 years have passed. How can you not know? Joker, suffering is something you have to shake off or accept. You must not be swept away by worries.”

“… Maria, I really just need to go to the bathroom.”

“… If you want to make that choice.”

Take a step out the door. Maria’s profound gaze is focused heavily on me.

I recognize this right away. After all, it is Maria of the Night. You can’t fool me.

“You may make mistakes or wander. The road to enlightenment is long and arduous. It’s okay to make mistakes and it’s okay to wander. Instead, please come back to me.”

“Speaking of nonsense. I’m really just going to the bathroom.”

Of course it’s a lie. As soon as I got out into the hallway, I opened the window with telekinesis and jumped out so as not to be caught by the surveillance camera.

At the same time, he took out a sack from his pocket. Arachne’s sack that she brought with her when she first came here. Along with Arachne’s gloves, it has been my favorite tool since 500 years ago.

He took out a gun from it.

Spooky-.

Guns are cold. Of course. A weapon that ends life should not be hot.

Guns are the most emotionless weapons. Swords, spears, and bows are not as cold-hearted as guns.

That’s why I like guns.

Although the gun in my hand right now is just an air rifle.

Crack-tap-tap-.

Before coming to Eden Academy, when crossing from the Demon Forest to the Empire with Aru.

I stopped at an arms store and bought two guns.

One is a shotgun, one is a shotgun. The other one is an air gun.

Other people are puzzled when they see me using a gun. Of course, a gun is not a weak weapon, but an absolutely strong person can use much more powerful force than a gun, so why bother? saying.

My answer is always the same. Because it’s fun.

I have used swords, spears, and other weapons too often. These are things that have existed since time immemorial.

But guns are different. This is a human product. It is also a weapon that only appeared within the last 200 years.

This is why I like guns and use them often. Aside from the fact that it is simple, it is said to be interesting.

Crack-tap-tap-.

Holding an air rifle in one hand, he climbs up the outer wall of the dormitory. An unknown joy wells up in my heart.

There were several windows on the outer wall. Find the room you saw earlier. Room 307, located in the middle of the dormitory.

As I stood with both legs on the window railing, I saw a woman. What, starting from the 3rd year, you can use the dormitory by yourself? Well, there was only one bed before.

By the way, I personally advised you to check the windows carefully, but you just locked them?

Clap-.

I used telekinesis to manipulate the inside of the window and open it. The hot air inside meets the cold air outside.

Without hesitation, I put the muzzle of the air rifle through the open window.

A gray gun is pointed at a female student.

Veronica, a student, was sleeping peacefully without knowing anything, but soon frowned at the cold air that leaked through the window.

“Umm… What, what… .”

Closed eyes slowly open. Red eyes reach me.

A boy appears in Veronica’s eyes. The shape is not accurate. A form of worm-like things gathered together. However, only the muzzle that the dwarf is holding is clear.

“… ! Who, who… !”

Push-soo-.

The bullet that was fired pierced Veronica’s neck. Instead of screaming, a moan comes out.

Push, push.

I fired the air rifle a couple more times. One is the heart, the other is the stomach. An air rifle with no bullet residue is my absolute favorite weapon.

Now, I am looking forward to seeing how far human scientific power will grow, to the point of killing people using air as a medium.