I’m the Slit-Eyed Character at the Academy, but I’m not the Mastermind - Chapter 2



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Episode 2

Episode 2. The world in the game (2)

Hidden piece.

A piece hidden in the game by the developer, an Easter egg.

Since it was hidden on purpose, it can only be found if strict conditions are met.

That was the ‘hidden piece’.

In the case of “Academy Heroes,” special conditions such as characteristics, items, combinations, and quests had to overlap to be unlocked.

Although there are some easy conditions, most of them require difficult conditions to be met. even… … .

‘Good things are not necessarily unlocked.’

In some cases, you have to play with your overall health reduced by 50%, and in other cases, you have to live while addicted to poison and take an antidote.

My case right now may be one of those things.

but.

“I never thought there would be a hidden piece that forcibly changes the lines… … “That’s amazing.”

Of course, it’s not all bad.

Hidden piece seen for the first time. This is also my first time seeing a hidden piece that activates as soon as I start the game.

There are about 1,950 hidden pieces that I, alone, have not yet found.

If you play the game with these strange hidden pieces in hand, you may be able to find dozens of them.

however… … .

‘The biggest problem is that this is reality.’

Squinted eyes, strange way of speaking, always smiling, and even an ominous aura.

Even at first glance, he is a suspicious character.

It was impossible to predict how this hidden piece would act in each event that occurred in the future.

“Well, there’s no need to worry.”

I became a character in the game, and my speaking style was automatically corrected.

This is an undeniable reality.

This means that we have no choice but to move forward.

There are many things we cannot predict, but fortunately there are also many things we can anticipate.

Because I’m a deadbeat in this game.

Thinking like that made me feel at ease.

It’s not because my thoughts are organized, but the power of the [Mental Defense] skill seems to be greater.

“by the way… … “What should I do next?”

“Academy Heroes” is a game where quests are the basis for progression.

Clear the given quest and receive a reward, or intentionally fail and receive a penalty.

‘If there is no quest, the range of hidden pieces that can be used is reduced… … .’

It was then. A large blue window appeared before her eyes.

[For clear]

-You have been invited to the game by satisfying special conditions.

You will be penalized for knowing too much in-game knowledge.

Penalty: A hidden boss appears.

When the main character enters the boss room of each episode, a portal to the hidden boss room opens.

Inside the portal, there is a hidden boss that is stronger than the existing boss.

(The hidden boss’ abilities can be checked in the information window.)

(This does not apply to final bosses without clearing experience.)

Clear: Return to Earth + Wish Ticket (can also be used on Earth)

Failure: Game Over + Death in Real Life

Ah, I see.

In summary, while the protagonist and his party catch the main boss, I have to stay back and catch the hidden boss?

If you fail, you’re guaranteed to die, right?

It’s so easy. no… … .

“Are you kidding me?”

‘Are you kidding me?’ I said, but my tone was automatically corrected.

That made me even more angry.

[opening eyes] and [cringing tone]. What should I do with something like this?

Let alone the final boss, I’ll go after it before that!

But the reality was harsh.

The anger quickly subsided thanks to the power of [Mental Defense].

The only thing that welcomed me was a blue window that was cool to look at.

[Main Quest #1]

-Enroll in ‘Annwood Academy’ of the Anneswood Empire.

If you are assigned to an advanced class, you will receive additional compensation.

Reward: 200 exp, 10 gold

Additional Reward: Shop Window (S) Skill

Penalty: All stats reduced by 1

This quest is not much different from when playing as the main character.

In the first place, the main setting of the story is Annwood Academy.

A place that boasts a considerable scale and talent, befitting its reputation as the best academy in the empire.

This means that there is no problem with probability at all even if there are protagonists who are far above the average and can split the earth and sky with a single sword.

‘Entering the Academy… … la?’

Well, the level of difficulty is quite high for the first quest due to the ‘entrance exam’, but for me, who is a person with a lot of knowledge, I can say that it is an easy quest that I can swim while touching the ground.

but.

“… … “This is the moment when I feel like I’ve started.”

You can just proceed. Why is there so much talk from the first quest?

This is because of the characteristics of this game.

“Academy Heroes” is a game with a high degree of freedom.

This means that other routes will open even if you do not complete this quest.

‘The penalty of stat reduction in this game is well worth taking.’

The initial stat decrease is painful, but not so much that it cannot be overcome.

In the first place, my goal was to conquer the final boss.

Mid to late rather than early to mid. We have to look into the distant future.

‘I found everything I thought I could find at the Academy. When I become an academy student, my range of action is limited… … .’

Normally, I would have taken the penalty and moved on to the next quest.

but.

‘Dangerous.’

It’s different from when playing existing games.

I entered the game, and death here is death in real life.

Then, without a doubt, the things I should consider first are ‘risk’ and ‘safety’.

“Academy Heroes” is a fantasy world.

In addition to nobles and commoners, there are poor people, slaves, and people of different races.

In other words, attacks by bandits, thieves, and pirates are events that occur frequently enough to be said to be frequent.

Unexpected situations sometimes arise where an old man walking down the street is a master-level assassin.

Of course, this unexpected situation has a probability lower than 1%. but.

‘That could be now.’

My head is spinning for the first time in a long time.

It’s not hard. Rather enjoyable.

There’s something I don’t know. I can’t believe you made me worry like this, even though I’m an old person.

So good. So much so that I couldn’t help but smile from ear to ear.

“… … “Let me accept the quest.”

I thought about it for a while, but this is the most reasonable choice.

There are four reasons why I made this choice.

One, as far as I can remember, no one has ever played this character.

Even if there were, you wouldn’t know the hidden pieces as much as I do, and this will continue to influence the story going forward and serve as a driving force for discovering new hidden pieces.

This means that there is a high probability of discovering new hidden pieces at the Academy.

Second, as I said before, it is dangerous.

I don’t know what the next quest is, but I can’t go out.

Because the skills I have now are not for combat.

Third, the [Shop Window] skill is something I have never heard or seen, and is literally a skill I am seeing for the first time.

I don’t know what it is, but it’s an S-class skill. Judging by the name of the skill, it doesn’t seem to have any drawbacks.

If there is a store where you can purchase skills or items, you should definitely get them.

Four, there are some hidden pieces in the academy that you need to take advantage of first.

There are a few things that fall into the hands of the villain as the story progresses, and they become the skills and items of the final boss.

But what if it is taken away?

I become stronger and my enemy becomes weaker. It would be a fool to miss this opportunity.

‘But you can’t beat the final boss just by going to the academy.’

then.

“Hehe, just drop out midway and that’s it.”

As short as 1 year, as long as 2 years.

Collect the hidden pieces in and around the academy as quickly as possible and then leave for another area.

And the quests given at the academy are basically low in difficulty.

Enough time to adapt to the game world and become strong enough to move around outside.

“Being able to see the main characters in person is also one of the benefits.”

Now 18 years have passed since its release.

Although numerous games and characters have appeared, various main characters have charms that are not inferior to them at all.

I can’t believe I can meet them. The fun doubled.

Even after all this, I have a very sociable personality.

You will be able to become friends with them in no time.

“It’s fun. “I really enjoy it.”

You will be constantly asked to make these choices until you clear the game.

There will be difficult times and times when you will have to make painful choices.

but.

“Let’s give it a try. “I think it would be fun.”

So I walked out the door.

With a bright smile.

* * *

But it didn’t take long for the smile to disappear from my face.

Why?

“ha… … “It’s a little bit difficult.”

My current location is the square in front of the main entrance of Annwood Academy.

It’s bustling with people, but strangely enough, the area around me is empty.

A small circular space filled with people.

I stand alone like a dot in the center.

If I move even a little, the circle moves around me a little.

What do you mean?

It means that people are moving to avoid me.

As if avoiding dirty bugs.

“Hehe, hello, how are you?”

“Aaaah!! “You pervert!!”

“… … .”

When I spoke to the girl who was standing blankly, she screamed and ran away.

I just talked to him and he turned into a pervert.

I think there was something like this back in my school days… … Maybe it’s my imagination?

“This is my first time seeing such an impression.”

“That’s right, right? Always depicted in history books… … .”

“Is it just a history book? The warlock who brought death to the continent also had eyes like that.”

Gossip and gossip -.

Yes. That was the reason people avoided me.

From minor crimes such as theft, assault, and confession(?) to major accidents such as treason, treason, war, and summoning demons.

They say their impressions are similar to mine.

small eyes. The impression of ‘squinted eyes’.

‘It stands out too much.’

Basically, it is a fantasy world with a Western appearance. This means that it is a world with distinct features.

Since my eyes are small, it is natural that my squinted eyes stand out.

“Something is ominous. “I don’t want to get close.”

“You better be careful.”

In addition to the aura emitted by the [Ominous Energy] skill.

A circle deserved to be formed around me.

‘It’s difficult. I need the help of at least one person to pass the entrance exam easily.’

[Store Window] Skills are not a quest clear reward, but a conditional additional reward.

The condition is to be in the ‘excellent class’.

It was a very difficult condition for me, who had no combat-related skills.

“Plus, you have dark red hair… … scary.”

“Lady, don’t worry. “I’m there, right?”

This level is not racial discrimination, but human discrimination.

“Oh dear… … I can’t believe you said that. “No matter how much I hurt, it hurts me.”

“What kind of nonsense is that? “Are you insulting me now?”

This is what happens when you actively use your sociable personality and start talking.

It really sounds like a bitch.

I bowed slightly and took a back step.

At this level, it’s better to just not say anything.

That was when I kept my mouth shut.

I saw a girl coming towards me.

A confident gait, black hair with a slight bluish tint, a well-rolled ponytail without any mess, and even a leading name tag hanging on his left arm.

I knew immediately who she was.

“indeed… … Even at first glance, he seems like a suspicious person.”

One of the main characters in “Academy Heroes.”

Rodelin de Lucid descended before my eyes.