episode_0019

Let’s take a breath after defeating the monster.

The chairman and instructors approached us.

She smiled with great satisfaction,

He smiled brightly at me and said.

“You must be Seojin, I’ve heard a lot of stories.“

She then looked back at the girls who had killed the monster with me.

Likewise, he nodded his head a few times with a bright smile.

Soon he came out and spoke to them.

“It was really great. Originally, the monster was brought here to give a little scare at the entrance ceremony… but I never thought that this new student would completely kill the monster. This is my first time seeing something like this.“

I politely bowed my head and answered her.

He must have been very satisfied with this sight, so he gave instructions to the instructors.

“Based on the abilities you have shown now, we plan to give you additional points in the upcoming placement test. I look forward to seeing great performances in the future.“

She spoke clearly to us and then turned her head.

My colleagues next to me looked very happy.

In particular, Lauren’s eyes were wide open,

He was tapping the monster’s body as if he couldn’t believe it.

“Wow… this… works…?“

Then he looked at me with meaningful eyes.

He quickly retracted the large shield.

“Hmph, don’t think you’ll get a thank you just because of that. If it weren’t for my help, you wouldn’t have been able to do it.“

“Yes, yes. Thanks Lauren.“

Despite her tickling, I responded as if nothing was wrong.

Instead, they started asking more questions with an expression full of curiosity.

“Anyway, how did you know my name? How did you know that monster would appear? letterweight? I think I’ve heard this before somewhere…? Hey…!“

Lauren got closer to me and tried to ask me something.

At that moment, Lee Yu-ri, with a cold expression on her face, came next to me.

He then began to stare at Lauren with empty red eyes.

“If you received help from Mr. Master… wouldn’t it be polite to express your gratitude…?“

“Ha…ha? Who are you again…“

For a moment, I looked back at Yuri with a shiver running down my spine.

Instead of a friendly maid there,

The image of a hunting dog glaring at the enemy in front of him was reflected.

“Yu…Yuri? Calm down. Lauren? I’ll explain the details later, I have some urgent work to do right now.“

“Yes… Master…“

“Master? What, are you from a noble family too? My…”

I quickly walked towards the chairman to leave,

I asked her politely, giving her a friendly smile.

“Well… if you don’t mind, I have something to say to the Chairman. Do you have time later?“

The chairman nodded and smiled brightly.

“There is no need to be so polite. Still, it’s nice to see you being polite. Since my schedule is empty right now, please follow me.“

As I chase after the chairman,

From behind, I saw Alice waving her hand with a happy expression.

“See you later~ Doryeong~!“

I avoided Yuri’s cold gaze as much as possible,

He raised his thumb so small that only Alice could see it.

I quietly left the auditorium.

——-

‘Ha…what on earth is this…’

The twisted love of heroines.

Obsession, restraint, control, stalking, etc…

Not only Han Ji-ah but also Yu-ri Lee already.

Two people started to become obsessed with me.

‘If we don’t keep our distance for a while… it will become dangerous again…’

I calmly walked down the long hallway, following behind the chairman.

Finally, the heavy black door opened.

I was able to walk into the chairman’s office.

It was my first time setting foot here.

Not only is it rare for a single student to lift in a place like this.

From the beginning, when I became acquainted with the chairman to some extent,

Central Academy had already been completely destroyed.

‘It was such a luxurious… and calm place…’

The classic sound of a record playing softly.

Smelling the gently fragrant scent of coffee

I carefully sat down on the long leather sofa.

“Do you know how to drink coffee? Should I burn it softly?“

“Ah, please be serious. Without sugar.“

I took the warm coffee she handed me.

I drank black coffee like I used to when I was a commander.

In the first place, if she sees someone sprinkling sugar and cream in her coffee,

Even if you don’t express it outwardly, inside you

It was an action that was considerate of her tastes, which she disliked immensely.

“So… why did you ask to see me?“

“First of all… I would like to formally greet the Chairman.”

Chairman of [Central Academy].

I found out her identity too late.

During her time at the Academy, her name was always called ‘Chairman’.

Even the name he was sometimes called was nothing more than a roughly made-up pseudonym.

As the world approaches destruction,

One of her secrets that I found out late.

She is the second pickup character in this game and

It’s one of the most OP characters.

[5★ Debuffer, Fresh Beatrice]

The second debuffer character released after the Alice pickup ended.

At first, there was quite a bit of debate in the community about her performance.

As time goes by and her skills and mechanisms are increasingly researched,

If you set a special setting, you’ll be bombarded with bangs, damage buffs, and all kinds of CC skills.

He had become a fraudulent character that maximized the party’s safety and dealing ability.

‘Of course, there are benefits to getting to know the chairman in advance… but there are other things that are really important.’

Conditions for level 3 awakening.

That essential condition was present at this academy.

In fact, even if you do not enter the academy,

If you live as a hunter for a long time, you can reach level 2.

Even if the talent was outstanding, there were sometimes one or two people like Natsuki who took level 2 when they were freshmen.

But after level 3, the story was different.

You must graduate from the academy,

Level 3 can be achieved.

This is the level 3 awakening condition that has spread throughout the world.

‘But strictly speaking, the texture is slightly different…’

The secret to level 3 awakening was none other than the graduation ceremony.

On the graduation day, students who successfully complete the academy

I drink the golden nectar prepared by the school.

The traditional graduation ceremony culture that is common to all academies around the world.

A unique item [Nectar], also called golden honey water gifted from the gods.

Only the awakened person who drinks this meets the conditions to reach level 3.

‘So, if you somehow drink nectar, you can achieve level 3 even before graduation…’

Of course, I couldn’t even wake up, so the nectar I received on graduation day was,

I handed it to Lapis, a colleague I later recruited, instead.

That’s how she was able to achieve level 3 in an instant even before graduating.

From that day on, I had a vague understanding of the truth of awakening.

‘Then… let’s throw a gamble here too…’

Only I know her real name.

This alone seemed to be enough to turn the situation to our advantage.

I carefully adjusted my posture and looked at her affectionately.

“You are very beautiful, then and now. Beatrice.“

“…Hmm.“

She put the coffee cup she was drinking on the table.

He looked at me with a very serious expression.

A chilly, cold sensation felt as an [extra sense].

The Chairman had a magical spell ready at his fingertips in an instant,

I was waiting for what I would say next.

“I don’t know how you know that name, but you’d better not tell nonsense.“

“…”

A chilly yet quiet silence.

I calmly cleared my throat and raised both hands.

“You told me that day. If I had the power to turn back time, if I had come to you earlier, everything would have worked out just fine.“

“… So?“

“And… [The early bird catches the bug, but the second mouse takes the cheese from the mousetrap.]“

Hiss—!

widely-!

At that moment, a blue harpoon protruded from her fingertips.

It stopped right in front of my neck.

If I were swayed even a little more

It was a situation where my head could disappear in an instant.

“…I don’t think this will be enough…but if you give me time, I can slowly explain everything.“

“…Hmm.“

She immediately lowered her hand and retracted the harpoon.

I slowly picked up the coffee cup and savored the scent.

“If… you had just said even the slightest nonsense, you would have lost your head.“

“Ahaha… You warned me like that back then.“

We drank coffee and exchanged glances without saying anything.

In her eyes, which are filled with countless achievements,

I didn’t know how I would look.

But one thing is certain.

The way she looked at me changed.

It certainly seemed like bringing up her true name as a topic worked to her advantage.

“Then, would you like to tell me the whole story one by one? I prepared it in as much detail as possible… I prepared it with plenty of time.“

“Yes, that’s right. It’s going to be a bit of a long story, but… I also wanted to tell someone openly.“

She was with me until the last battle,

If only she was the one who reached out to me when even the matriarch was not in her right mind.

It might be dangerous to reveal everything right now, but…

If it’s Beatrice, maybe she’s level 5.

It was something that might turn out to be the most reliable ally I could meet in my current situation.

‘It seems a little risky… but it’s worth the risk.’

After completing the calculations in my head, I explained the situation to her step by step.

The colleagues I let go, the events that will happen in the future, and the events that I have now suppressed in advance.

And the terrorist plan of the [organization] and the huge events that will occur in the future…

She quietly sipped her coffee and listened to my story.

Sometimes after bringing refreshments or something like that.

Beatrice quietly began to listen to the story of my strange life over the past five years.

——

So, the long story of about an hour came to an end.

She nodded silently and then looked at me.

From the first day of the entrance ceremony, along with those eyes that had been very excited about the non-standard monster-like appearance I showed off.

Now I can see her as a trustworthy and powerful ally.

“I didn’t know Seojin… had experienced something like this. It must have been really hard… Have you told this to your mother?“

“I haven’t told you yet. There wasn’t a chance, and I felt like explaining the situation to Beatrice was the priority.“

She crossed her knees and sat down with a satisfied expression.

Soon, he gently held my hand and made eye contact.

“From now on, I will spare no effort in supporting all of your studies and activities. Not only are you the child of a close friend of mine… everything I just said feels too vivid to be dismissed as mere nonsense.“

“Thank you… Chairman.“

I bowed my head politely and looked at her.

Beatrice’s long purple hair and deep, dark eyes that seemed to see through everything.

If I could win a thousand soldiers and ten thousand horses, would this be what it would feel like?

For some reason, if I’m with her, I can avoid any threats.

I felt like I could be protected, even if only for a moment.

‘Now… I have to tell you what I really need.’

I swallowed and slowly told her what I needed.

“What I need now… is [Nectar] for level 3 awakening.“

She looked at me with a shocked expression.

For once, I am aware of the existence of [Nectar].

And once again, I am now clearly aware of the level 3 awakening conditions.

The Chairman rested his chin as if he was thinking for a moment, then said,

He stamped his palm as if a good idea occurred to him.

“I feel the same way, but I want to hand the nectar to you right away… but if I handed it to you right away by my arbitrary decision, there would be attention.“

“Then…“

She looked at me intently.

The look she always made whenever she was dealing with me in the commander’s office.

There were times when they made unfavorable requests to me,

In the end, they took a little more care and always made fair deals with each other.

“I don’t know if you even know this, but… there are several students in the academy who received nectar.“

“You’re probably talking about the student council.“

“As expected, you were even aware of this fact.“

[Student Council] that solves incidents within the academy

To manage the students, the members must:

There was a need to widen the power gap with ordinary students to an extreme extent.

Therefore, during weekends and vacations, supplementary classes are held.

Achieve level 2 quickly by continuing your hunter activities.

Then, feed it nectar and make it reach level 3.

I was also aware of the situation that made the management of students flexible.

‘Then…are you really asking me to join the student council?’

I stared into her eyes.

Then I was able to recognize it through Beatrice’s expression.

If you want to obtain nectar through legal routes,

An expression that says this may be a sidetrack, but this is the right answer.

She seemed to have calculated this far for a short period of time.

“I think it’s not a bad offer. As you said… If various things are going to happen within the school, it would be much better to be a member of the student council than to be an ordinary student.“

“Besides… the school will protect you in most cases, so you won’t be left behind.“

“That’s right. As expected, you are quick to judge. However…“

“It would be very difficult for a new student to join the student council right away, and there would be a lot of internal opposition.“

“Okay. What you showed at the entrance ceremony earlier was great, but that alone wasn’t enough to convince the members of the board of directors.“

She slowly got up from her seat, took my hand, and headed toward the study.

And when you press one button there, the wall is pushed out in an instant.

Inside, a hidden weaponry appeared.

There are numerous weapons stored in transparent glass cases.

It was full of items on display that gave off an aura that was unusual even at first glance.

‘Oh my god… this is a crime… I think it’s at least [A] level…’

The quality is roughly similar to the items I saw at the New Year’s party.

Now, even if I awakened to level 5, there were rare [A] or [S] class items that made me wonder if I could make them.

“You probably know it well. I’m planning to take a placement test starting tomorrow morning.“

“Yes, it will probably be implemented near Bukaksan Mountain.“

She smiled and gently patted my back.

“If you can show how excellent you are in that test, I will be able to confidently write a letter of recommendation for you to the student council. So…“

Beatrice slowly spread her arms and stood in front of the armory.

Her eyes, which look so full of ecstasy,

Numerous collections stood sparkling.

“Would you like to choose one of these that you like the most? Of course, this won’t be the last gift I give you… but think of it as my first gift to you.“

“Chairman…!“

I immediately hugged her tightly and smiled brightly.

“Thank you so much…! For trusting me… and for doing this…!“

“Ahaha… Well… I should move it a little further, but it’s too… close.“

“Ah..! Sorry… “

I immediately got away from her and wiped my bright red face with my hand.

Is it because the fascination with Han Ji-ah still remains?

Skinship that I didn’t normally do suddenly popped out.

“Hmm… Hmm… Anyway, good luck. Seojin. Don’t worry, I’ll look into the situation and tell your mother.“

“Yes..!“

I looked at the items with sparkling eyes.

Most of the items displayed here were things that could not be had even before the regression.

After the school was destroyed, items started appearing on auction houses and on the black market.

Not only do you not have the money to participate in the auction, but there are also transaction restrictions that prevent unawakened people from participating in the auction.

These were unique items that unfortunately I had no choice but to see others take away these wonderful items.

While looking at the items, I stopped in front of a white staff member.

A sacred staff that will be released as a pickup around Season 2.

It stood beautifully inside the glass display stand.

‘But… I can use anything, regardless of class…?’

I took out a black staff from subspace.

And then I slowly looked at the magic wand.

——-

[B] Shadow of Camelot

A staff carved from black wood.

Previously, it was full of divine energy, but

Now it appears to be filled with abyssal black magic.

-You can use the skill [Skeleton Knight].

-You can use the skill [Brand of Sin].

-Only the [Wizard] class can use this weapon.

– This weapon can currently be used due to the effect of [Attribute] Weapon Master.

——-

‘what…?’

I carefully held the cane and waved it back and forth,

Then, like before, a skeleton knight appeared.

“honorary name.“

“Hmm… You’re a skeleton knight, Seojin… It looks like you were using a sword earlier…?“

‘Could it be… that I can use any weapon regardless of class…?’

I looked at Beatrice, who was looking at me like I didn’t understand what was going on.

And he spoke quietly to her.

“Uh… If I do this well, I can use all the items here, right?“

“You’re really… greedy.“

She laughed and patted my shoulder.

Then he quietly whispered in my ear.

“You can consider all the items here as yours. So, don’t feel pressured and take something you like with you.“

“Wow…!“

“And… I was also looking forward to the day when I could see the true power of these items with my own eyes. Maybe you can make my wish come true.”

I immediately took out the white staff from the glass display case.

It was an item that exuded tremendous energy and a very soft energy.

——-

[S] Staff of Asclepius

A snake wrapped around a long white staff.

A legendary staff said to have been used by a master of ancient times.

It is said to provide miracles such as opening the eyes of the blind and instantly healing a broken leg.

It is the staff of the logos used as a symbol of medicine.

-You can now use the skill [Healing].

-Instantly increases skill [Healing] to A rank.

-Skill [buff] can now be used.

-Instantly increases the skill [buff] to A rank.

-You can now use the skill [Blink].

-Restores the stamina and magic power of the character equipped with this weapon to 100% once a day.

———

[congratulations! You have acquired the Ancient Snake set effect!]

– You can now use the skill [Remove Curse].

——–

“Wow… Oh my…“

I was mesmerized by the elegant and beautiful appearance of the staff.

This alone is already the third [S] level item.

I couldn’t even imagine what would happen if my entire body was plastered with [S] class.

“So… do you like it…?“

She asked me with a gentle smile,

I nodded with a very happy expression.

“If you only have this one, it will be enough to kill you.“

I grabbed the staff and swung it vigorously,

I smiled pleasantly at its heavy and beautiful feel.

Then, after putting it into sub-space, he held her hand and shook it.

“I will definitely show you a great performance in the placement test.“

“Okay, I’m looking forward to it. Then, excuse me for a moment, I have a meeting in a little while. “

I bowed politely and left the director’s office.

With this staff, we can move forward

Because I felt like I could accomplish anything.

Without realizing it, a smile appeared and I ended up laughing.

Tiring!

Let’s look at the screen of the mobile phone,

In it was the schedule for the placement test that would take place tomorrow.

[Tomorrow morning, please go to the entrance of Bukaksan Mountain. Since it includes a camping trip of 2 days and 1 night, please prepare your luggage.]

I put my phone away with a smile,

I touched my gloves.

The best opportunity to prove my skills.

Placement test.

‘Okay… I’ll definitely get a perfect score on this placement test…!’

I walked down the hallway with great strides.

To fully prepare for the placement test.