episode_0027

If I could avoid it, I would! But…

Muscle pain!!!

As the excitement that had dominated my mind just moments ago vanished, a pain that felt like my body was being torn apart took over.

‘I was fine until just now… Argh!’

When I first used this skill, it wasn’t this bad. I didn’t expect the difference to be this significant after using it for a few more seconds.

Regretting once again, I looked at Ad. He immediately grabbed the greatsword he had been carrying on his back, as if he wanted to fight right away.

“Grab the sword quickly.”

‘And I have no intention of fighting.’

I don’t even have the strength to grab it… Argh!

I felt my muscles being intensely strained as I tried to move even a little.

The muscle pain I felt the day after catching the scoundrel when I first reincarnated here.

I thought it was the worst pain I had ever felt.

No.

It surpassed that.

“If it were you, you could avoid it without catching it. So grab it quickly.”

‘I can’t do it!!’

Why won’t my mouth open again?

“Ad.”

Just then, Sara called out to Ad. As expected!

“I will catch the scoundrel first.”

‘?’

“I have no intention of yielding. I will catch this brat first.”

“You’re already defeated, so why try to catch it?”

“Defeated? I was just careless back then. In fact, there are rumors that you have never won against a scoundrel. Is that true?”

“…”

“And I have already caught a scoundrel.”

“What…”

“You remember, right? That scoundrel blocked my sword and flew away.”

“If you had just focused on the sword back then, you could have easily blocked your attack, right? Instead, the scoundrel ignored you, so you must have used that backward sword.”

“Ignored?”

“Yeah. Or who do you think used that clearly worn-out sword?”

‘…I didn’t know.’

“Both are beautiful, but I will strike first.”

In the end, even the unsuspecting Kadia joined the fight. No, I should stop it!

This is wrong. It’s going to be a mess soon. I have to run away.

Struggling in pain as if I were about to die, I used all my strength. Of course, the pain only increased, and my body didn’t move.

“Save the fight for training later.”

Before things escalated, Lena stood in front of them. As expected!

The three of them retreated as if they had lowered their tails. But in reality, they were always ready to fight like true warriors.

Lena seemed to have noticed and added a word.

“We came here to study today. If you fight… you know, right?”

In her last word and gaze, which could be considered a threat, the three of them lost their determination.

If someone who didn’t know them saw them, they would surely ask.

Why are they all afraid of Lena?

At first glance, Lena might seem the weakest among them. But that’s only because the atmosphere of the three who love to fight is stronger than Lena’s.

In other words, it’s just superficial.

Lena excels in both swordsmanship and magic.

She is not weak at all just because she dislikes fighting. In fact, she is among the strongest among the residents here.

Anyway.

‘It’s better to go back today…’

It will be noisy if they fight because of me again.

However, before my consideration could take effect, Robert, who had not shown any signs, grabbed my shoulder.

“Let’s go to sleep…!”

“You too… huh?”

***

This is my second fainting spell.

Fortunately, thanks to kind-hearted people like Lena, I was able to wake up on the sofa in the reserved room after fainting, not on the floor.

Sleep is indeed a remedy.

After waking up, the pain in my body felt relieved. Of course, it doesn’t mean the pain is gone.

It just changed from a throbbing sensation to a more general ache.

So while everyone else was studying hard, what was I doing?

Lying down and watching the kids.

Because of this, I could feel the cold stares.

Well, when I opened my eyes, I was here. How did this happen?

I’m sorry for only using it in times like this.

I’m just a loser.

As time passed, except for a few, most of the kids were focused on studying.

The room became too quiet, which could have been boring, but as time went on, it was interesting to see each person’s unique study style.

Kadira and Sara dropped their pencils in just 30 minutes. It was expected.

Next, after 2 hours, Lina and Robert. Then Cecilia closed their books.

And unexpectedly, Ada, who I thought wouldn’t be able to last long, was still holding a pencil.

“Even if someone ignores and threatens me, seeing them work hard makes the unpleasant feelings disappear.”

Indeed, I have an eye for people.

After secretly watching them for a while, I heard someone asking for food from the ship. Watching was also a task.

I wanted to suggest going together, but I’m not a courageous person to talk in such a heavy atmosphere. I should quietly go and come back.

I got up from the sofa and quietly left the room.

Inside the café, there were many more people than I saw before, bustling around.

Everyone seemed to be enjoying the café in their own way, so it felt like they didn’t even realize I was here.

“Perhaps none of them even thought I would be here.”

I never dreamed I would be fooled into coming to a place like this.

It may be a bit selfish, but my purpose from the beginning was to have fun, not to study. But now that I’m here, I realize.

There was no one to play with me from the beginning.

I quickly placed my order at the counter and walked carefully to the reserved room.

“How did you solve this?”

“Lies. I couldn’t solve it either…”

“No… does this make sense?”

Listening to their conversation, it sounded like someone had solved a huge problem. Who could it be?

Ada? Cecilia? Or Robert?

But, when I left… no one noticed.

I sighed and opened the door. And when I turned my head towards the desk…

No one was there. What’s going on?

They were all surrounding the sofa where I had been lying, looking surprised.

“What are you doing?” before I could ask this question, Sara opened her mouth first.

“How did you solve this?”

“What are you talking about?”

Then Sara showed me the textbook in her hand. Why does she have that?

“How did you solve this problem? Did you look at the answer key?”

“Why do you need to look at the answer for such an easy problem?”

…

Why is it so quiet now?

And what’s with those stares? Why are they all looking at me?

“You solved this?”

“Well, it’s my book, who else would solve it?”

“…The answer key?”

“I didn’t look at it.”

I was puzzled.

Suddenly asking if I solved the problem.

When I said I did, now they’re staring at me.

What do they want from me?

In the silence, Sara walked towards me.

“Then try solving this.”

Oh, really?

I slowly looked at the problem Sara gestured to.

The problem she showed me was a function problem, a difficult one that could trap you if you’re not careful. But in the end, it’s a high school problem.

“The pencil?”

“Can you, can you solve it?”

“I don’t know.”

Sara looked back and forth between me and the book, then handed me the book and pencil with a bewildered expression.

I immediately started moving my hand. And in no time, I found the solution and showed it to Sara.

“See?”

…

After looking at my answer, Sara quickly checked the answer key.

“Insane! How did this loser solve it!”

Sara took the book from me in astonishment. Yeah, Sara can be surprised. I didn’t expect anything.

But you guys aren’t surprised either.

I mean, I’m ranked 11th.

There’s not much difference between you guys and me!

Even though I’m turning the tables on the reputation of being a fool, in my past life, I was always at the top in academics.

If I can’t even solve this problem, it goes against my reputation.

“Am I dumber than a fool?”

“That’s ridiculous…”

Those who checked the answer sheet were all starting to be amazed.

Among them, Sara and Cardi were not just amazed but seemed to be confused, holding their heads.

“Is it that surprising?”

“Then it’s not!?”

Sara grabbed me by the collar.

“You! I thought you were on the same level as me!!”

“You can’t solve this kind of problem, so you’re stupid.”

“Uh…”

Ah.

Sorry, Lina.

I never thought you would get it wrong too.

‘Let’s pretend not to know for now.’

As I turned my gaze away from Lina, there was Robert staring at me with a guilty expression. Why are you like that again.

“Sorry, Rogues.”

Why are you doing this for real. Are you feeling guilty too?

Is this like a last apology before killing someone?

Even though someone else says it, when someone as serious as Geomsung says it, the anxiety doubles.

“…”

‘Oh please. No, right?’

Robert hesitated for a moment before finally speaking.

“I knew you got into school in a bad way. I’m sorry.”

‘?’

…Just for that reason?

As the tension eased, a bitter smile came out.

“Why are you like that?”

“You’re pure, aren’t you?”

“Uh, uh?”

Indeed, he will be the protagonist of this country.

How many people like him are there in the whole country? Probably none.

I was used to being suspected.

If it was related to grades, I received even more suspicion.

‘How many times did I have to retake the test at those times.’

Just the thought of it made my teeth chatter.

Among those suspicions, Robert was the first to apologize. And he wasn’t the type to get angry over something like this.

“You don’t have to apologize for that kind of thing. I’m used to it.”

“…”

Robert smiled with a touched expression.

“Those recognized by the teacher are different.”

“…Recognition?”

I’ve never received that before?

Seeing my bewildered expression, Robert was also surprised and spoke again.

“Let’s compete next week in a practical test to take our flag, okay?”

What? I’ve never heard of such a thing.

“One of the commanders will be you at that time.”

No…please tell me about this in advance, teacher!!!