episode_0059

As dawn breaks, sunlight pours in between the buildings.

In front of the main gate of the tightly locked site.

We were gathered together and talking about the current situation.

“… ”

There was a commotion for a moment.

I thought Hilde was acting foolish because she was tired. However, I could still hear voices like ‘chairman’s woman’ and ‘lover’ behind me, and Sieclinde was still looking at me with suspicious eyes.

“I guess… Dear Chairman… ”

“… If you eat… when… ”

“… Was he boasting about the chairman’s favor? ?”

“… ”

A soft feeling still lingers on my forehead.

To keep my hand from reaching that direction unconsciously, I tried to organize my thoughts by playing with my fingers.

‘It’s not such a bad misunderstanding… hmm. misunderstanding? Is that right? I don’t know. But honestly, I don’t think it would be a bad thing to date Hilde… No, it’s a bit unmanly to misunderstand and go on a rampage after barely touching someone. Isn’t it? Am I not a man anymore? So I gave up on that feeling… ‘

The burning soul of a man.

Don’t show your sincerity only when fighting, but answer me.

What should I do in times like this?

‘ah… You don’t know because you’re a motherfucker too. Sorry… ‘

I desperately thought about how to explain this feeling and came to a conclusion.

‘hmm… I don’t know. ‘Hold this for now.’

There were more urgent things to do. Now he had to emulate the shamelessness of Cho Seung-sang, who blew away his subordinates to covet a married woman.

“Married Hunter, like Jojo… ☆”

Recalling Jojo’s shamelessness, I raised my head and looked ahead.

Naturally, Hilde was leading this meeting. However, I felt a little weak, as I couldn’t hide the fatigue from fighting all night with Frau, who had become stronger to the level of a [Unique Ether] expert thanks to the power of the ancient god.

‘It’s okay… ‘Is it?’

I glanced at that face.

“… ”

“… ”

Hilde also felt the gaze and turned to face this direction. However, perhaps because I was in a meeting, I shook my head lightly and focused on listening to each person’s report again.

‘You committed it, and you’re worried.’

For some reason, I found it funny and burst out laughing.

Numerous students gathered at the site.

, Freya, and even the female female prisoners who were left behind… As the testimonies cross-checked by numerous students gathered together, a big picture was drawn.

A member of the faction centered on Frau among the beastman noble faction.

Suspicious collaboration between the formed Eastern Alliance and .

And the long-cherished wish and inferiority complex that the leader of the Eastern Alliance had…

I was surprised to hear that story.

‘I can’t believe that Frau, the student council president of , has been studying ancient gods and forbidden powers since first grade… ‘

An attempt to shed the incompetence unbefitting the head of an aristocratic faction.

Your own destiny… So, there actually was a forbidden power that could be obtained outside the laws of the world. To be precise, the powers possessed by the ancient gods were passed down through vague word of mouth.

It was a truly unfortunate incident.

An alien power that gains the power to defy the laws of the world.

It was real, and there were people who had been studying it for a long time…

I recalled my bad relationship with fur beasts that started in the past.

‘For some reason, in the past, while I was wandering around the wilderness, there was a case where fur animals suddenly started arguing. I never thought they were guys researching forbidden powers… ‘

Naturally, I beat them easily. And the fur beasts, who had mediocre fighting skills at the time, had a few altercations and never encountered each other again.

‘I was paying no attention to it because it was a side story event, but here it was ancient history that actually existed… ‘There are only a few people who really know, so it’s all distorted.’

The power of the [Serpent of Wisdom and Circulation].

The power to give the desired knowledge in exchange for taking away [fate].

The setting of the heretics, a miscellaneous mob that appears in the side story after the ending.

And surprisingly, it is said that those ancient beings were not one in number.

I soon realized how the rumor about [Faded Spiral] came about.

‘Did the knowledge about ancient beings spread through rumors, become distorted, and become the basis for [Faded Spiral]? I don’t think it will affect me much since I don’t fully belong to this universe anyway.’

It’s ridiculous to even call it a forbidden power.

Honestly, it was funny to see throwing away weapons and using them as something similar to mortgaging one’s [fate] to unpleasant beings from ancient times.

Contrary to what I thought, coming from such an alien universe.

Freya and Hilde glanced at me with concern as they talked.

“… Well, that’s what happened. This side of the story is different from what I knew… It’s a hypothesis that combines the testimonies of those who fell behind.”

“I see.”

“If you look at that and the condition of some students… Ah, maybe that power won’t be usable for a long time… Ah, it is presumed to be a very temporary power. Frau, who has [Unique Ether] level power, may be able to use it for a little longer… I and the rest of the beggars are still losing strength… ”

“… That’s it. So Lara uses the power… ”

I struck before Hilde misunderstood.

“Ah―☆ Don’t misunderstand here♪ I’m fine~☆ [Faded Spiral]―☆ I didn’t even know there was such a rumor―♪”

“… ”

“… ”

As their eyes rested on the branch-like scar on my neck, I desperately added,

“It was a lie when I said I was sick before―☆ Actually, it was a lie―☆ I’m sorry for making you worry~♪ Jin, really… I’m healthy―♪”

“… ”

“… ”

“You haven’t lost your strength and your shine hasn’t faded―☆ You’re ready to become a beautiful girl with a sparkling spiral~♡ Right? Even the stray cat saw me fight earlier―☆ Hilde, are you looking forward to fighting with me too? Yes♪ My heart is racing so much~☆”

“… ”

“… ”

“When the situation calms down, let’s call Eir too! Yes♪ Everyone, let’s have a tea party and clear up any confusion☆ Yes♪ Then we can all clear up misunderstandings~☆”

“… ”

“… ”

Jeee!

Did it seem like a desperate lie mixed in?

The purple and blue-white ether measured me. But I no longer had as much ether as I used to, and I even had scars all over my body.

“… ”

“… ”

Freya and Hilde looked at me as if they felt sorry for me.

Rather, it’s a clumsy second step… Climbing back up to the [Vibrating Ether] level seemed like a pathetic struggle. Why, when we reunite like this, it ends up like this.

I felt like I was now stuck in a quagmire I couldn’t get out of.

‘I’m going crazy… I went into hiding to preserve knowledge of the original, but came back when I found out that the original had been distorted, but now my enemies won’t even believe me if I tell them that they even know about the original… Should I say that all your worries have been brushed aside by encountering this world through a game? ?’

But for some reason… Now, I felt like I would be imprisoned in the ward because my mind was going back and forth. I really felt that way.

Freya and Hilde took one last look at my faded light pink hair and sighed.

“Phew… ”

“… ”

“… Senior.”

As much as Freya and Hilde sigh.

And as much as Lothar’s sorrowful eyes.

My heart aches with guilt.

I was somewhat embarrassed by this worrying situation, and felt a little dizzy because it felt like karma.

‘I’m going crazy… Is this all karma? ‘

At the same time as my complicated feelings.

Freya and Hilde made subtle expressions and continued speaking again.

“Ah, anyway… While Frau was researching the forbidden power… I saw the results… ”

“Was it intended to conquer Academy City by surprise using that power?”

“No, of course, as it was executed in a hurry… It’s a small operation or something… It’s a riot that borrowed the power of foreign powers… As for that ignorant power… Above, it’s threatening.”

“Well, it seems that the followers of appeared around this same time, and that Frau gained ancient power. It would be absurd to say it was a coincidence.”

“Ah, they were probably trying to prevent external forces like [Yang Hong’s Trail] from interfering… Yes, if it were as expected, I would have now prepared a means to keep it in check… ”

“Is that why Frau quickly stopped fighting and retreated?”

Hilde nodded in understanding, as if she understood all the circumstances. And it seemed like they were on heightened alert against the Eastern Alliance colluding with external forces.

Hilde spoke emphatically to the students around her, including Sieklinde.

“Hateful… The circumstances of cooperation between and the Eastern Alliance were revealed. When believers are discovered, everyone should act according to the existing ‘believer response strategy’, but if a leader called ‘priest’ appears, retreat immediately. ”

“Okay!”

“Okay!”

“For enemies with a time limit, the means to block abnormal variables is outside … And it must be a group of who are presumed to have infiltrated inside. Please keep this in mind so you can save as much time as possible. Now, let’s go out again.”

A powerful salute following Hilde’s command.

Coo!

“Okay!”

“Okay!”

Numerous students began to move in order again. Of course, Sieclinde continued to look at me closely even as he shifted his position.

“… ”

Hilde looked at me as if telling me to run included you too.

“… ”

“Ahaha… ☆”

I originally tried to warn you about the seriousness of this situation.

‘But they already understand and agree among themselves.’

In a place where the average level is around 40~50, snake tattooed furry beasts of estimated level 60~70 who received the ending post-story side story buff are running rampant. It was a situation where it was presumed that Ratatosk’s influence was involved.

But before I even opened my mouth, everyone had already realized the seriousness and awkwardness of the situation, so I had nothing to say.

‘Everyone…’ ‘You have a good head.’

So I had no choice but to raise my hand in a lonely way and answer.

“Oh~☆ Let’s defeat them all―♪”

“What are you talking about? Lala, you go with me.”

“… ”

“I will keep you safe. Since you came all this way for me… From now on, no one can hurt you.”

“… ”

What are you talking about…

You have to go out and keep the strong guys in check…

Just like that, the asymmetrical power Hilde was on the verge of becoming my bodyguard.

“… ”

Freya, who had been thinking carefully, interrupted the conversation and came in.

“Oh, no… Oh, it would be better if you go to the library of with me… Better, better… ”

“What does that mean?”

“Well, that’s… ”

It was the moment when Hilde asked a sharp question to Freya.

Tat tat tat!

Among the students who were preparing for the next battle in the distance, a student who had been stationed elsewhere came in. Judging by the badge on her shoulder, she was a student who served as a messenger.

The messenger hurriedly reported to Hilde, who was looking at him.

“This is an urgent report! A group believed to be from has invaded from outside the block!”

For a moment, I was with Albit and Kara… And the faces of the children, including Belle, flashed through my mind.

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“kekeke… This is ridiculous. Inferior species.”

“Shut up… ! What do you know… !”

“Oh, you mean you fought against the strongest in Academy City with strength beyond your means and ended up running away like a rag?”

“… !”

A girl with fox ears so lush that they shake.

Frau bit his blood-covered lip and looked towards the voice.

“If you look at it that way, what do you mean? Are you going to give up becoming the ruler of Academy City and continue living a life of nothing?”

“… ”

“kekekekeke… !”

There was a huge green dragon there.

A bizarre body that looks like a praying mantis body with hundreds of dragon horns.

It was laughing at Frau, leaving behind a magic circle spewing out black ether.

[Priest of Conflict] spoke in a voice that sounded like it was scratching the floor.

“If the main body of another beast god descends here, perhaps your humble [fate] tied by the World Tree may also change.”

“… ”

“For you who have already given [fate], how much more future is left… I don’t know, but hehehehehe… !”

Frau turned his head as if he didn’t want to hear any more and went back to the tent to treat his wounds.