episode_0096

When the positive meaning came out of No. 25’s mouth, Law smiled brightly.

No. 25 also smiled secretly, crossing his fingers as if embarrassed by her pure smile, which instantly made the viewer feel better.

Law stood up, looked towards the entrance to the central building, and opened his mouth.

“Then, we will go through the admission process, so please take a look around for a moment. It’s much wider than you think, so don’t go too far… .”

After finishing speaking, Law started walking straight in the direction of the building without giving No. 25 a chance to speak.

Number 25 wanted to follow her, but soon stopped and fell into thought.

I couldn’t live forever just following other people’s footsteps.

There is no Raw after entering the academy. Even when that time comes, are you going to look for Law and just follow her around?

Now is the time to get out of their shadow.

No. 25 sat back down and turned into a dot, staring blankly at the back of Law moving away.

I had a strong determination, but I didn’t know what to do when I was alone.

The only thing No. 25 could do on his own was hunting monsters.

All No. 25 could do right now, sitting on the bench, was kill time by tapping the bare floor with his shoe.

Occasionally I look up and look at the students.

Among all the people wearing stylish uniforms, I felt embarrassed for wearing only a stained white shirt and a shabby overcoat that was no better than rags.

Even after 5 or 10 minutes, Rowe showed no sign of returning.

The suspicion that had been creeping up slowly began to spread to No. 25’s limbs.

At that time, three women wearing navy blue and white uniforms quietly approached No. 25, who was sitting alone on a bench with a gloomy expression on his face.

The only woman wearing a white uniform, who seemed to be the leader of the group, took a step forward and spoke naturally to No. 25.

“Hey, are you alone?”

No. 25 raised his head and looked at the owner of the voice as the powerful voice penetrated his ears clearly.

The straight, luxurious silver hair had a gorgeous pink color towards the ends.

White skin that looks like a snowy field, well-groomed, thin eyebrows. Her eyes were shining blue in the sunlight as if they were embedded with sapphires, and both eyebrows were raised like a cat’s, but on the contrary, the atmosphere was soft.

Although No. 25 felt a little small compared to the women he had encountered so far, his generous breasts stood out above the uniform, clearly showing their presence.

Above all, under the shortened skirt, the firm flesh slightly protruding from the tight socks that reached her thighs, and the smooth, stretched out calves exposed underneath, the beauty of her legs was so healthy that it could not have been thought to have been created by humans.

Everything in her actions and the way she spoke showed that she was a dignified person who had received a proper education.

Number 25 must have lived a life far from her own, but on the other hand, she was somewhat suspicious.

Still, I couldn’t ignore someone who spoke to me in a friendly way.

Number 25 remained silent for a long time before giving a short answer.

“… Yes.”

The first outsider I saw since leaving District 2 was a dazzlingly gorgeous person, and No. 25’s voice automatically trembled.

She was so thin that it almost gave the illusion that she was looking at a piece made of glass. She placed her beautiful fingers on her chin and looked lost in thought.

Even the slightly curved corners of her mouth, wet from the rain, were beautiful.

She looked straight into No. 25’s eyes, rolled her eyes, scanned his behavior from top to bottom, and cautiously opened her mouth.

“Really? Since I don’t wear a school uniform, I don’t think I’m a student… Are you a new student? No, the entrance ceremony already ended last month… Either that or are you lost? If it’s okay, would you like me to guide you?”

The voice only sounded kind, but No. 25 knew better than anyone else, having experienced it firsthand, that behind the thoughtless kindness without compensation, there was a terrible side. As far as No. 25 knew, there were only four women in this demon world he could trust.

No. 25 barely answered in a hesitant manner, avoiding the gaze directed at him as if it were going to break through.

“Ah… I have someone waiting… .”

I was already half resigned.

There is no use in saying this.

It was obvious that he would soon be grabbed by the wrist, taken to a dark place, and molested.

However, contrary to No. 25’s expectations, the woman in front smiled cheerfully.

“Really? Then there is nothing we can do. Since we are students at the academy, we will meet someday, so see you then. Oh, my name is Claire. What about you?”

“I am 2… .”

Number 25, who was about to reveal his name in response to Claire’s question, pursed his lips for a moment.

No. 25, can that name really be used here?

It was a name I couldn’t easily throw away as it was my first name, but it was definitely an inappropriate name to use at the academy.

There was also a risk that his identity or past would be revealed.

Claire’s expression begins to become tinged with doubt.

If I waited any longer, I could have been labeled as a strange person.

The real name given by his parents, which only Low could call, flashed through No. 25’s mind.

“Ryu… My name is Ryu.”

“Second class? That’s an unusual name. For some reason, I think I will see you more often in the future. See you again then.”

Claire changed the name of No. 25 on her own and did not even give her a chance to properly correct it.

As she walked away with refreshingly wide strides, only the lingering scent of perfume, similar to the breeze of a summer day, wafted in her wake.

This was my first time seeing a woman like this.

Until now, except for Aser, Charlotte, Hilda, and Law, I thought that all women were of a group that was only interested in their own bodies and approached them.

However, Claire was truly treating No. 25 with pure good intentions.

I couldn’t easily accept that fact.

As No. 25 was reflecting on the moment of his first meeting with Claire, he saw Law coming out of the building from afar and slowly approaching.

I was starting to get tired of spending time alone. No. 25 was happy to see her and ran to meet her.

Law naturally held No. 25 in his arms, caressed his head and asked in a kind voice.

“Did you wait long?”

No. 25 shook his head, then asked her a question with a trembling heart.

“Yes, how did it go?”

Instead of answering, Law waved the small piece of paper in his left hand proudly. It was shaking back and forth, and the writing on the paper was small so I couldn’t see the content clearly, but there was someone’s big red stamp on it.

“According to the original principle, accepting new students after the entrance ceremony is prohibited. So it may take some time, but sooner or later you will hear from District 1 first.”

No. 25 left Rowe’s arms, took the paper from his hand, and slowly read what was written inside.

I didn’t understand it well because it contained difficult words, but one passage that seemed to be written with particular emphasis caught No. 25’s eye.

「 … … Therefore, the above student is admitted to this academy through special selection. 」

Admission is permitted.

The moment I saw that word, my eyes automatically widened and my hands trembled.

There is no turning back now.

Results of your own choices.

Next time you come, you must come alone.

A strange feeling lingers in my chest, as if it is a mix of exactly half fear and half anticipation.

“Let’s go back first.”

As he said that, Law had already split the space, opened the same purple door as before, and was waiting for number 25.

No. 25, holding Law’s hand towards him, pushed himself into the space she had created with a now familiar step.

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After returning to the gray tower, the two people had sex as usual, and as if they had promised each other, they only finished one ejaculation and went about their own business.

Number 25, who still can’t believe that he is entering the academy, lies on his bed and turns over a book about magic with trembling hands, while Law sits at his desk and makes something with his hands.

It’s not that their sexual desires and emotions have cooled down, but they have to distinguish between public and private lives. Now there was a mountain of things more important than sex.

In front of the desk, Rowe was still moving his hands and spoke without even looking at number 25 behind him.

“Building relationships with people at the academy will be a good opportunity for you. In many ways.”

Number 25 also gave a short answer as he turned the pages.

“I’m looking forward to that.”

“Yes, if you work hard, good rewards may come.”

No. 25 closed the book and asked back at the word compensation.

“Compensation?”

As soon as he finished speaking, Law’s expression brightened, he held something in his hand and opened his mouth in a proud tone.

“All done.”

I was secretly curious about something I had been making ever since we had sex once. When he heard that No. 25 was finished, he craned his neck up and asked.

“What is that?”

Law got up, pushed the chair, and sat on the edge of the bed where No. 25 was lying.

Law raised the hand holding the object above No. 25’s head and stopped his hand just before putting something around his neck.

I asked a vague question to No. 25, who had a puzzled look on his face.

“Are you letting me bet this time?”

The playful tone catches the eye, as does the wreath that is the only decoration hanging on the wall facing Rowe’s desk.

I remembered the incident in the forest the other day when Law broke the wreath he had worked so hard to create for himself with his cold hands.

Number 25 avoided eye contact with Law and spoke in a guilty tone.

“Well, I was sorry back then.”

“It’s a joke. Now, come closer.”

Number 25 put his head forward enough to touch Law’s chest and calmly waited for the gift she made.

A black line stretches down with a clanging sound.

As I shifted my gaze slightly, I saw a feather decoration in a harmonious mix of gold and black hanging at the end of the black string.

Number 25 held the decoration in his hand and then asked Law, who was looking at him happily.

“Is this the reward you just mentioned?”

“No, this is an entrance gift I wanted to give you.”

Every time you slightly change the angle, the beautifully sparkling decoration catches the light and catches your eye. The feather at the end seemed to be made of a gem or an unnamed ore, but when I touched it with my finger, it felt slightly soft.

It was the perfect gift for No. 25, who likes to wear small accessories such as rings and necklaces. He looked at the necklace with a bright smile and expressed his gratitude.

“Thank you.”

“When sleeping, washing, eating… Always wear it even when you go to the academy.”

I thought so even if I didn’t say it.

Number 25 stretched, got out of bed, and started putting on the clothes that were lying on the floor.

Rowe looked puzzled at No. 25, who was still sitting on the bed and getting dressed.

It wasn’t time to eat yet, and there was no reason for him to get dressed.

Number 25, who was finally fully dressed, spoke to Rowe.

“Can I go to the forest for a moment? I wanted to get some air… .”

Law nodded and answered willingly.

“It’s okay, but come back before the sun sets.”

Number 25 bowed his head and then went straight out of the tower.

After I became involved with Rowe, a lot of things changed.

For example, assuming that you do not go outside of Zone 2 like you do now, the radius of action has been greatly increased. Before, if I went a little far away on my own, Law would come right away.

Number 25 entered deep into the forest with a relieved heart, thinking that he could finally explore the forest alone.

As I walked, my gaze occasionally shifted to the necklace Law had given me, and each time I did so, my comfortable feeling doubled.

The lifeless gray trees that filled the dark forest filled the dark forest, and although I couldn’t feel the vitality from them that I could get from other ordinary forests, my heart would calm down when I stood in the center of a quiet forest where not even the sound of birds could be heard.

While walking through the forest, a small light was caught in Unit 25’s field of vision.

‘Is it a monster?’

I have also caught a few times a magical beast that emits light from its body to lure its prey.

Those who hunted in that way usually had combat power at a level that would make it embarrassing to call them monsters.

I didn’t bring any weapons, but using the basic magic I learned from Law would be enough to handle it.

Number 25 held his breath and carefully walked towards the light.

As you approach the light, the trees become so dense that you can’t see an inch in front of you.

Number 25, who prided himself on having lived in District 2 for a long time, was also in a place like this for the first time.

The light gradually gets closer.

The densely packed trees were also slowly disappearing.

What was finally revealed was a small vacant lot full of stumps.

However, the identity of the light that tempted No. 25 was not a monster.

Light was leaking from inside the shabby, old tent.