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Mesugaki Tank Enters the Academy –
133

Mesugaki Tank Enters the Academy –
133

‘Wait a moment! I…’

“Hold on. perverted Fox. Let
me change my clothes.”

I can’t just walk around in
a Bunny Girl outfit all the time!

I’m used to wearing armour
now, so it won’t take long, okay? If it’s really urgent, I’ll
go out in something lighter. Just let me change!

“Ha. Is your own
embarrassment more important than your friend trapped in sleep?”

When I shouted like that, the
fox put on a solemn expression and asked.

At first glance, it seemed
like she was admonishing me, but that wasn’t it. This perverted fox
just wanted to see me in the Bunny Girl outfit a little longer. I
could see her lips twitching occasionally, giving her away.

I mean, it’s not like taking
a bit longer would cause any problems! Did she really think I didn’t
know that being asleep for about a week would still be okay?!

“Look. Isn’t your other
friend filled with worry?”

When I turned my gaze
slightly, I saw Joy avoiding my eyes and fidgeting nervously.

“It’s okay, Lady Allen. Go
ahead.”

Despite her words, her face
had turned pale. Joy didn’t know Phoebe’s exact state. How could
she stay calm, not knowing what might happen to her close friend’s
life?

Sigh.
I’ve already shown this to everyone else. Changing clothes now won’t
make a difference, will it?

The Bunny Girl outfit isn’t
that bad. It’s very comfortable because there’s nothing restricting
my movements. And the breeze against my skin feels refreshing. Yeah,
it’s fine. Absolutely fine.

‘Let’s go.’

“Let’s go, perverted
Fox.”

“Aren’t you going to
change?”

‘It’s fine.’

“It would be fine if it
weren’t for your creepy eyes scanning me like that.”

“Ah, that’s troublesome.
Even if I try not to look, my eyes naturally gravitate towards you.”

‘Please, just die.’

“Really disgusting. Just
die. Apologise to the life forms in the forest you rule and just end
yourself.”

I sincerely wished for it, but
the Fox just couldn’t keep a straight face and ended up grinning.

Someday. If I ever become
strong enough to take down this Fox with my own hands, I’ll come back
to this forest and smash her head. I’ll give her a proper education.

Phoebe was asleep in a room
five steps away from where I stood. As I opened the door, I saw her
lying on the bed, breathing comfortably.

Was she having a good dream,
given the happy smile on her face? I wonder what kind of dreams
Phoebe has. Considering she relates everything to Armadi, she must be
seeing him even in her dreams.

Phoebe needs to understand
just how perverted that sloppy Armadi really is. He’s not the noble
and kind god like those from the Bible. He’s a sadomasochistic,
pedophilic pervert. He’s even more incompetent than Agra!

These days, he tries to help
as a supposed god, but it used to be much worse! For real! No matter
how deep Phoebe’s faith is, she wouldn’t continue to believe in
Armadi if she knew all this, right?

If the day comes when I can
proudly reveal myself as an Apostle of Armadi, I’ll make sure to
tell Phoebe everything then.

“Do you know the best way to
wake someone from a fantasy?”

Ignoring us, the Fox
approached Phoebe and placed her hand on Phoebe’s forehead.

“It’s just to make them
deny the fantasy themselves. In her case, it should be easy.”

In matters related to the
mind, there’s no character as reliable as this Fox, so why is it so
hard to trust her?

Is it because I overheard her
begging me to step on her harder while panting?

“You must have been through
a lot.”

Outside the Orphanage. On a
bench so old that the children had bets on when it would collapse,
Phoebe was smiling as she was patted on the head by Armadi.

“No. I’m fine. Thanks to
you, the great Armadi, for coming to meet me.”

‘I’m happy. More than any
moment I’ve lived until now.

Armadi acknowledges what I
have done so far, comforts me, forgives me, and praises me. How could
I not be happy when my whole life has been recognized by someone I
believe in and follow?’

As Phoebe closed her eyes with
a smile amidst the warm sunlight and touch, Armadi spoke again.

“My saint. Would it be
alright if I gave you a task?”

Upon hearing those words,
Phoebe quickly opened her eyes and turned her gaze towards Armadi.
She still couldn’t fully capture his face due to its brightness, but
that didn’t matter.

What mattered to Phoebe right
now was just the fact that Armadi needed her.

“Yes. Of course, great
Armadi.”

‘What task could Armadi be
asking of me? If he’s giving it directly to me, it must be
something dangerous and difficult.’

But Phoebe did not worry. With
someone great watching over her, what was there to fear?

“There is a foul-mouthed
child among your friends, isn’t there?”

“…Yes, that’s true.”

Phoebe was momentarily at a
loss for words, realising that Lucy had been mentioned, but she
suppressed her unease and spoke.

It couldn’t be helped. Lady
Allen is a being loved by the great Armadi.

“Could you demean me like
that child does?”

“What?”

Phoebe had been chastising
herself over the jealousy that was making her heart feel heavy, but
when she heard Armadi’s words, she involuntarily asked again.

She couldn’t help it. The
sentence that came out of Armadi’s mouth was not something one would
expect from such a great being.

“I am asking if you could
insult me like Lucy does.”

But she hadn’t misheard him.
The being at the centre of all gods was indeed asking Phoebe to
degrade him.

‘Why?’

Phoebe forcefully suppressed
the question that was about to burst out of her mouth. Questioning
the will of a god was a deeply irreverent act.

“You might not understand,
but it’s a necessary task.”

‘Yes. There must be a reason
why the great Armadi would say such a thing. How could a mere human
comprehend his intent?

Come on Phoebe. What’s
difficult about uttering a few words? Just spit them out. You can do
it.’

“Ah… Armadi.”

‘But the one I have to say
those words to is the very being I trust, follow, and depend on?!
What do I do? What do I do?!’

“It’s alright. My saint. I
am the one requesting this.”

“Yes!”

Phoebe, with her eyes closed,
took several deep breaths and recalled the things Lucy would usually
say.

‘What would Lady Allen say
in this situation? Lady Allen…’ Biting her lip, she decided what
to say in her mind and then screamed out loud.

“S-S-Sloppy Armadi!
You… You want to hear mean things from me? Pervert!”

Then, slowly opening her eyes,
Phoebe noticed that the light that had been covering Armadi’s face
had disappeared.

What is this? As she fully
opened her eyes in confusion, she saw a lecherous gaze reminiscent of
some man who had once ogled her body beyond her saintly attire…

“Ahhhh!”

Screaming, Phoebe opened her
eyes and, with her small hands, covered her face while trying to calm
her frantic breathing.

‘A dream. It was a dream.
Yes, it must be. There’s no way the great Armadi would make such a…
a perverted expression while hearing such sloppy talk.

Stupid Phoebe! Am I now
insulting the great Armadi even in my dreams?! Idiot. Fool. And…’

“Phoebe. Are you okay?”

Phoebe lifted her head at the
voice coming from beside her and found Joy looking at her with
concern.

“Joy? Why do you look so
worried?”

“Phoebe! Thank goodness!”

Joy, who usually restrained
from expressing excessive emotions due to her position as the Duke’s
Lady, hugged Phoebe, making her blink in surprise. What on earth
happened?

“I thought you wouldn’t wake
up!”

As Joy spoke in a half-sobbing
voice, Phoebe finally remembered her situation.

‘I participated in the
Forest Master’s test in Scytil Forest. There, I would see the
scenery I desired the most…

I see. I had been facing the
great Armadi’s face daily, just as I wished. And I didn’t want to
admit it was an illusion, so I ignored all the inconsistencies.

I’m really sloppy. Just like
Lady Allen always says.’

“I’m sorry for making you
worry, Joy, and thank you.”

“I’m sorry to interrupt,
but there’s someone else you need to thank.”

Phoebe, who was patting Joy
apologetically, turned her head at Rina’s interjection.

“…Huh?”

Only then did she notice the
two people standing beyond Joy. Rina looked the same as before Phoebe
had collapsed, but the person next to her was different.

Lucy Allen. She’s favoured by
the great Armadi and possesses the most outstanding talent in the
current Continent.

Lucy was the one who
introduced Phoebe to the concept of jealousy, an emotion she had been
unfamiliar with. She stood there, wearing something that could barely
be called clothing.

‘What is that? Her arms,
shoulders, and legs are all exposed! Am I still stuck in a fantasy
world? Did my dark desires make Lady Allen wear such shameful
attire!?’

“Ha. Truly a nuisance,
Sloppy Saint.”

“Ah. I’m… I’m sorry?”

“I’ll go and change, so
wait for me in the reception room.”

‘This… isn’t a dream?’

Could I possibly return to the
past if I die?

Who knows?I wonder if I could
return to the past if I lose my head? I wouldn’t know unless I try
it, but of course, I lack the courage to die, so I can’t even think
about testing it.

Sigh.
Damn it. After returning to the room and removing the armour, I shut
the door, threw Grandpa into the inventory, and tossed the Bunny Girl
outfit onto the floor.

I’m going crazy for real! I
can’t get the look on Phoebe’s face when she saw me out of my head!
She must think I’m insane, right?! Right?!

Argh! Armadi! I’m sorry, but
could you tell me what punishment you had in mind after clearing the
quest?!

It would be somewhat
comforting if this unknown humiliation of wearing the Bunny Girl
outfit and showing it to others isn’t more severe and embarrassing!
Please!

“There’s no way you, a
pervert who loves voyeurism, aren’t watching me right now! Answer me
quickly!”

Ding.

I shouted just in case, and it
seems it was real. I can feel my already faltering faith hitting rock
bottom.

[Quest Clear!]

[You succeeded in gaining the
recognition of the Master of the Forest!]

[Rewards are being given!]

[The function of the Cross
will be enhanced!]

What is this? A consolation
prize? Is it saying, “You worked hard, so take this and go
away”? It’s better than nothing, but it leaves me with mixed
feelings!

[…]

[During the rewarding process,
it has been confirmed that you have gained the affection of the
Master of the Forest rather than just recognition.]

[Over-achievement of the quest
conditions is acknowledged!]

[Rewards will be increased!]

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