I’m the Slit-Eyed Character at the Academy, but I’m not the Mastermind - Chapter 21



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Episode 21

Episode 21. The Clown, the Hero, and the Parrot (3)

The crack that started at the tip of Rodelin’s wooden sword gradually spread onto the stage.

[Earth Flip], one of the secret techniques of Lucid, Rodelin’s family.

The crack grew rapidly, and the end pointed towards me.

‘shit!’

Quickly rolled to the side.

Because it was a narrow stage, there was a dirt floor next to it, but now was not the time to worry about that.

What’s scary about [Earth Flip] is that it destroys the terrain and changes the front lines, but it is also an area-effect attack that deals 50% damage to surrounding areas.

Now I understand why.

Tukwagwagwak-!

“Ahh!”

“Woah, the board is flying!”

As the stage collapsed, wooden fragments started flying around.

People who were watching the play were shocked and took a step back.

Only then did Rodelin come to her senses.

“oh… … ! Devil, it’s okay… … Oh no! Zero! “Are you okay?”

As I looked around, I caught something.

A small stone. I threw it to let them know I was alive.

‘First of all, the play must be finished. Because an angry clown might not give you the skill.’

Maybe the clown will get angry for the first time in the game’s history.

Normally, I would be happy that I discovered a new hidden piece, but things are different now.

The skills given by a clown are something that everyone starts with.

So, you have to do your best to finish the play.

Fortunately, Rodelin stopped moving when she saw me lying face down on the stage.

There was a lot of dust around the stage.

I quickly climbed up onto the stage and lay down on the broken stage.

Eventually, the dust settled, and the miserable scene was revealed.

There was a long split in the center, and the wooden planks around it were bent this way and that without distinction between left and right.

And the person lying on it… … No, the devil.

“Ugh… … I can’t believe I lost… … .”

I lower my head, which I was holding with difficulty.

And extend your tongue to the side.

Quack.

The devil is dead.

Hero Rodelin lightly hugs Princess Luna.

The clown’s narration continues above it.

“And so the hero and the princess lived very happily.”

“Wow!”

“This is my first time seeing a play like this!”

“A production that destroys the stage! “It’s really amazing!”

Cheers from children and parents.

While the clown was dealing with them, Rodelin and Luna rushed over.

“Zero-kun! “Are you okay?”

“Hehe, it looks like he’s still alive. “I don’t know if all my limbs are still together.”

“I’m sorry. I was so immersed in acting that I stopped… … .”

Rodelin lowered her head.

Of course, it was also because I was immersed in acting. But when I saw it… … .

‘It’s probably because I insulted the family.’

It is said to be a shallow swordsmanship.

It was a joke, but the payoff was as it seemed.

It was a passage that gave us a good idea of ​​what family meant to Rodelin.

click!

Our eyes turned to where the sound came from.

He was a clown. He was holding a camera and looking at us.

“Kihihi! Friends should get along well. cheese!”

click!

Although this game is a fantasy set in the Middle Ages, there is a camera.

A third-rate fantasy-like setting that operates with mana stones.

For reference, it looks exactly like a Polaroid camera.

Was it based on that? A photo came out with a ‘zing’ sound.

“Not friends. “We are seniors and juniors.”

“Kihihi! You’re a much more chic senior than you look. But we’re still close friends, right? cheese!”

click!

The clown pressed the shutter button again.

Three photos. He handed it out to us one by one.

“joy! what. “You couldn’t capture my beauty at all, right?”

But contrary to what she said, Luna continued to look at the photo.

It looks like he likes it.

“Well, I will restore the stage at my own expense.”

“Kihihi! it’s okay! “The kids loved it.”

Well, it must have been my first time seeing a play that completely destroyed the stage.

From the children’s perspective, it would have felt like a 4D movie.

“Kihihi! Should I eat? “You have to eat well to grow bigger!”

“Hmm, I’m not a kid, but you’re right. “I will eat it gratefully.”

So we were able to have a late lunch.

* * *

Wagu wagu!

Luna and Rodelin’s hands moved non-stop.

Both eat very viciously. He looks like he’s going to eat the whole bowl.

“Kihihi! “Aren’t you eating any more?”

A clown suddenly appeared from nowhere and made his face.

I was quite surprised, but I couldn’t express it on the outside.

[Mental Defense] It was the power of the skill.

“Kihihi! “Wasn’t it fun?”

“Hehe, it was fun. “It’s not as good as playing with children.”

“Kiki! That’s right. “Children become happy just by looking at them.”

The timing when Luna and Rodelin were preoccupied with food. Then a clown approached me.

I felt a strong sense of déjà vu.

It felt like someone told me that now was an opportunity to have a conversation.

‘Then we should proceed.’

It was a good opportunity to change a guess that was close to certainty into certainty.

“Hehe, how many children do you have? “You like kids, so I guess you have a pretty big family.”

“family… … .”

The clown muttered. A serious face with all smiles gone.

It seemed like the question worked.

“Did you say you were a student at Annwood Academy? actually… … “My son was just like you.”

“Hehe, is that so? “You must be a senior.”

“… … “If you’re alive.”

The clown’s voice was watery.

I couldn’t say anything. No, I didn’t.

“Ah, don’t worry. Probably alive. Because he’s a smart guy. “I’m not the type of person who will go somewhere and starve.”

“then… … “Are you missing?”

“That’s right. One day it suddenly disappeared. maybe… … I’m sure you’re sick of it. “To me.”

The clown’s face changed in a way that I can’t even describe.

Sadness, sadness, a slight sense of relief. It was a face where everything was mixed together.

A clown who always smiles, with the corners of his mouth painted white.

Is it because it is a feeling that contrasts with that? I was able to feel that emotion more deeply.

“maybe… … I guess he wanted to cut ties with me. “Because I am an immature adult who only likes children.”

“… … .”

“You must be living well in a good place. It’s better than nothing. “Because he was too brilliant a child for me to keep.”

The clown’s eyes turned to me.

I waited calmly. Until his mouth opens.

“It must be a very difficult world to live in with that appearance. yes?”

“Well, that’s right.”

“Still, hold on. If you hold on, one day… … .”

The clown couldn’t finish his sentence.

There was no attempt to continue the conversation any further.

‘It probably means that all the hidden pieces have been completed.’

Now, let’s proceed as planned.

Conversation to obtain [Impersonator].

“Hehe, isn’t it difficult to play with the kids?”

“Are you tired. “Because children’s physical strength is endless.”

“But why do you keep doing this?”

The clown gave out free balloons to the children.

Income also appears to be meagre. Nevertheless, he continued to work as a clown.

The clown’s answer to my question was extremely simple.

“Because the children laugh.”

Actually, I knew it.

I heard this throughout the game, every time I played a new character.

Because it’s the same answer every time.

Therefore, the answer I will give this time is bound to be the same.

“okay. “My dream is not much different.”

“Kiki! Do you dream of becoming a clown too? Then, how about learning from me?”

No, my dream.

“He is a hero.”

I flinch.

The clown, shaking slightly, stopped moving.

Then he looks carefully into my eyes. A gaze that seems to be overlapping with someone else.

I waited quietly until he spoke again.

“… … A hero?”

“Hehe, that’s right. Heroes protect children and make them laugh. It’s a dream only children have, right? “Maybe it will never come true.”

“No, that’s not true.”

The clown jumped up and shouted.

“Kiki! Cheer up! This clown will cheer you on!”

“Hehe, thank you.”

“When you’re having a hard time, try imitating this posture!”

The clown took a somewhat comical pose.

I also imitated his posture.

At the same time, a blue window appeared before my eyes.

[You have met special conditions.]

[You have acquired the ‘Mimicking’ skill.]

[Imitator: F]

You can follow the movements quite similarly.

I finally got it.

It is a prerequisite skill leading to the hidden piece.

A skill that evolves into [Imitation of God].

* * *

After playing with the children for about two more hours, the square began to turn into a sunset.

The clown made a gesture and called us together.

“You did a good job today. You can just leave! Kihihi!”

“Already?”

“Kihihi! You guys should have time to play too. Hurry up and go! “Because there are a lot of fun things to do!”

As long as I got the skills from him, there was nothing more to do.

After saying hello to the clown, we had moved some distance away.

Rodelin opened her mouth.

“Hmm, sorry, but I guess I’ll have to go now. “I have work to do.”

“Hehe, then I’m going to rest too… … .”

“We’re going to play. “Go in first!”

“I understand, Miss Luna. I had fun today. See you later, Zero.”

My wish to go to the dormitory and rest did not come true.

Because Luna grabbed my neck.

“excuse me… … Miss Luna?”

“Hey, smile. “You doubt it.”

“… … ha ha ha.”

I’m more suspicious of lines that sound like third-rate scoundrels, right?

But to Rodelin, it seemed like a joke between friends.

She smiled slightly and gradually walked away.

And so Rodelin left.

“Miss Luna, did your dream change to being a bully?”

“What are you talking about? “Is it because we have something to settle between us?”

“Liquidation?”

“The question. “Since I’ve done your favor, you should ask me a question.”

right. I forgot.

The second main quest was ‘Making Friends’.

However, Luna is a suspected disease patient with many injuries.

It wasn’t easy to become her friend.

‘It was this deal that I came up with to resolve Luna’s suspicions.’

Luna grants my request, and I answer her questions.

I thought I was smart at the time, but now I realize I wasn’t.

I gave away something too big.

‘If Luna asks me to name the culprit who brought down the family… … .’

I will lose many of the shackles I placed on Luna.

Maybe he will be swallowed up by his anger and leave the academy.

‘You can lie, but… … .’

That should be avoided as much as possible.

If Luna realizes later that what I said was a lie, Luna will leave my side that day.

There is nothing more fatal than a well-raised child leaving a party.

So, if a difficult question comes up, you have to ignore it.

Avoid lying as much as possible and do not give vague answers.

This means that Luna also has to gain something.

That way, you will continue to listen to my requests next time.

“Hehe, ask me anything.”

Contrary to what I said, I was very nervous.

Luna asked me a question.

“Are you on my side?”