episode_0077

1.

It was as shocking as hearing the prophecy that the Demon King would appear soon.

I wanted to stop the test right now and hold a meeting to discuss countermeasures.

“There’s no need for that.”

“What..? Kai! You shouldn’t do that! You know what that means!”

Kai was more peaceful than expected.

Of course, it doesn’t mean that it looks comfortable, but it would be more correct to say that it feels somewhat liberated.

“Shh. Keep your voice down.”

“Am I really like this now…? The warrior party test has appeared?”

“Let’s think again. Why was this test chosen?”

Kai opened his mouth calmly, though he looked cool.

Rather, it seemed like I was making a fuss, so I had no choice but to calm down a little.

“That, that means the world wants a hero. And wanting a hero means the coming of the Demon King is near.”

“What exactly is that world?”

“The thoughts of people living in this world. The person conveys the need to the relic in the form of a prophecy that collects everything he feels necessary.”

Kai asked an unknown question.

But Kai’s expression and atmosphere were unusual, so I just followed his words obediently.

“Then how many times do people living in this world think about the Demon King and the Hero?”

“Almost… none.”

I’m so busy living in this world that I don’t care about things like that.

“Do you know the rumors going around the academy recently?”

“…What is that.”

“Oh my, don’t stay in your room. Talk to the kids and have tea time. What is this? The academy professor knows less about academy affairs than a janitor. ”

I repeat the same nagging I’ve heard from countless people, including Chelloa.

“Ah, anyway! What is that!”

“There’s a rumor that the Demon King lives in the Academy.”

“What..!?”

“Don’t be surprised. This isn’t the first or second time you’ve heard such rumors. You were living without knowing. Anyway, if the practical test artifacts collect the world’s needs…”

The needs of the Academy cadets will be the biggest factor.

And the clear conclusion is that this exam was chosen based on the rumors that were going around among the students.

“Ah…”

Let out an exclamation of relief as if you have realized something.

Kai looked at me like that and smiled.

It’s a rather rude expression that seems to show something great.

“Okay? Tell the professors not to worry about that. Before Instructor Tachibesus’s sallow face gets even sallower.”

“Ah, I see…!”

“Just proceed with the test safely. I will do my best.”

“You shouldn’t get hurt like last time.”

“…Why do you know this? You don’t know a single rumor going around the academy.”

“Ahem! Anyway, I’m going!”

I left the place in a hurry and spoke to the professors all at once.

We even considered the measure of suspending the exam, but decided to take the exam first.

It’s just a test, so there’s no need to overreact.

I thought so.

I never thought there could be anything worse than that.

2.

The time to gather party members and form groups has come to an end.

A large number of warrior parties gathered like that.

But those who couldn’t fit in, those who seemed to be looking at me from my past life, had to come forward and form groups at will.

“Whew…”

I’m so glad I’m the main character in this life.

He breathed a sigh of relief.

“From now on, we will have time for the warrior party members to gather together and plan a strategy. You will have about an hour to find a way to deal with the demons.”

After Professor Casselina’s words, the training ground, which had been quiet for a while, became noisy.

Since this exam will be taken by quite a large number of people, it will be divided into morning and afternoon sessions.

Among them, we who were assigned to the afternoon are not as anxious as others.

I took the test after lunch.

Besides, we, who have been trained as a warrior club, might be in more need of rest rather than more harmony.

“Ah. There was Cariel.”

“Huh? Why are you calling me?”

“Let’s have a strategy meeting. Everyone, gather here.”

At those words, Taina, who was looking around, Ignis next to her, and Srennia and Yuni, who were standing blankly, gathered together.

It feels good to see all the heroines gathered together hehe.

“We’re going to have a strategy meeting now. First of all, it’ll be the first time for Kariel and Srenia to come to this meeting. I’ll ask Taina for a favor.”

“Yeah.”

Taina, who took over the baton from me, explained it in a way that seemed excited.

You must be thinking of following Altina from the warrior party.

“First, Ignis and Kariel are in the vanguard. Me and Van are on the flanks. Yuni and Srenia are in the rear. Kariel’s strong swordsmanship and Ignis’s graceful swordsmanship will help stop the enemy. Srenia is a magician and spirit master, so of course she’s in the rear. ”

After simply distributing roles, he explained his know-how while reciting his memories of being assaulted, rather than his club activities.

How to deal with encountering someone who is overwhelmingly stronger than you.

Or, it reveals things to watch out for or tips to keep in mind while doing a cooperative attack.

It was an explanation that was perfect for us because we learned it one by one while facing each other.

Of course, in the process.

‘Ugh… I, I don’t feel well, Taina…’

‘Ugh, what, what’s coming to mind…’

‘I, I need to go to the bathroom… Serenia, help me out…’

We were the ones complaining of PTSD.

Looking at Taina’s pale face, it seems that the psychological blow was not small.

So somehow I completed all the preparations.

The real final exams will now begin.

3.

Unfortunately, there is only one relic.

Therefore, it may be thought that children taking the test for the first time are at a disadvantage compared to children who come later.

Since we know so little about the exam, isn’t each and every piece of information valuable?

Just like the raid games we used to play, you’ll only know everything once you try it out.

It could be said that they were divided into an advance party and a follow-up party to find out the method of public offering.

I thought about it until I started the test.

“Equeriel Party! Come forward!”

A group whose name sounded familiar was called, and six party members came out to the center of the training ground, timidly.

With only six people standing in the widest part of the training ground and many people looking at the center, it’s understandable to feel nervous.

In the center of the training ground, there are six party members forming a formation.

And before him was a world of terrifying mirrors, with an old-fashioned yet grotesque impression.

“Equeriel, Equeriel… Ah! Kapiolich…!”

“Huh? Why my hometown?”

“Oh, no. Something just suddenly occurred to me.”

The name Equeriel, which Taina shouted out in a flash, and the territory of Kapiolich.

And then, a sense of foreboding somewhere reminds me of something I had forgotten.

‘…Equeriel Devons!’

The third daughter of the Devons, who borders our territory!

I had seen it from afar once or twice, but it was so long ago that I had forgotten.

“…Let’s start the warrior party test!!!”

The test began with the loud shout of Instructor Tachibesus.

Then, the artifact called the Mirror World of Terror was activated.

I naturally fell into thought as I took in that sight and the sight of Equeriel.

‘What was the rank of the Devons family?’

When you are naturally acquiring information.

The demon was created from the relic, rather than the dragon.

Appeared.

Without any warning.

Without recognizing him, he recited the name of the Devons family.

“Was it a sharp ice sword?”

At the same time, the identity of the demon was revealed through Taina’s mouth.

“…Ice Fang Boar? No, Ice Fang Boar King…!?”

“What is that?”

“Wild boar.”

-Kwaaah!!!

“So cool.”

When I looked towards the demon that I didn’t even know had appeared, I saw that a wild boar three times the size of a person had already attacked me once.

Because two of the guards are down.

The only prey left, or rather the party members, are one vanguard, one flank, and two rearguards.

He is clutching his stomach and complaining of pain, possibly from hitting his mother.

“Everyone, wake up!!! Rox!!! Sharp Ice Sword 1st Stage…!”

“Okay!!!”

There is a lot of noise and they struggle to cope with the situation.

In the process, there were some situations where it was worth doing something, and we even tried to counterattack while enduring the wild boar’s attack.

“Ha, my magic was nullified by the cold air…!!!”

“Be careful, the breath has the nature of dispel!!! Sharp Ice Sword 2nd stage… 3rd stage…”

“This, this is it!!! My, my blessing!!!”

“4th stage… 5th stage…”

There was no answer.

No, the gloomy atmosphere did not go away.

“…. Sharp Ice Sword 6th level!!!”

-Kueeek!!!

“Piercing Ice Sword!!!!!!”

In one breath, it scatters a hazy mist around and activates the Holy Spirit.

It’s not a weak attack by any means.

In the past, the Yebinggeom in my memory was a technique that raised the level step by step and then delivered a single strike, and it boasted considerable power.

“…That, that’s a lie…”

-Purung.

“…There’s, there’s no… wound, you……”

The test ended with the boar’s cry, which sounded like a hollow laugh.

6 warrior party members neutralized.

As the test ended, the demon’s appearance disappeared as if it had never existed in the first place.

“Do you know what this means?”

As everyone quietly watched the miserable situation, Taina alone spoke.

“The thing we fear the most, that is, the ultimate being and the being of terror, is our opponent.”

It is known that human fear stems from the unknown.

Feeling fear from the lack of information about what you will face in the future.

‘Do you feel fear from helplessness?’

That ice fang boar.

It was obvious that none of the ice attacks had any effect.

When they realized that, everyone in the party was terrified.

Because everyone became helpless in an instant.

“…Who will we face?”

The surroundings became noisy as my empty screams began.

It seemed like they were discussing how to deal with one’s own personality.

As if we couldn’t lose, we started to study more ways to deal with the match-up, centered around Taina.

But most of them couldn’t shake off the feeling of being terrified and anxious.

We couldn’t relax either.

With a vague fear of who we will face.

‘And I would advise you to party with people who are more in sync with you or with close friends rather than teaming up with the strong.’

Teacher Casselina’s words came to mind.

Equeriel’s party members were objectively weak.

That’s why I met the Ice Fang Boar, a monster of that size.

A bit underpowered to call itself an apex predator.

If we look at Professor Casselina’s words and Equeriel’s case, we can see one thing.

The stronger you are, the less fear you have.

The enemy will become stronger and the fear will grow.

‘What will we face?’

The presence that our group, which consists of the chief, second chief, warrior, and warrior party members, will welcome.

I pictured that being in my mind for a moment.

‘…Ah. That can’t be.’

It was a class that dismissed it as nonsense and intentionally avoided it.