I’m the Slit-Eyed Character at the Academy, but I’m not the Mastermind - Chapter 23



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Episode 23

Episode 23. The Clown, the Hero, and the Parrot (5)

Anyway, for one reason or another, attack skills became more urgent.

[Imitation of God] is one of the top three magic skills.

You must get it.

The reason I made this decision wasn’t just because of the actual match next week.

“I really don’t like that kid.”

“That’s right. “I can’t believe you don’t show your face to Teron.”

“Couldn’t it have been on Euridia’s side?”

“That won’t be it. “It seems like they’re keeping an eye on that too.”

Currently, the first year is divided into three groups.

The Teronites are the chief, the Euridias are the second, and Neutral.

‘But not all neutrals are the same.’

Characters without abilities are marginalized even in neutral settings.

He acts as if he exists or not, taking on the role of a lower-ranking member of the academy and an extra who dies during the story.

The problem is children who are neutral even though they have abilities.

If you don’t become part of my power, I’ll kill you! They used to harass me like this.

In the end, the neutral children had no choice but to join one of the two factions.

‘It’s so fucking shit.’

Even though Annwood Academy knew about this, they let it go.

The political strife and secret struggle taking place in the political arena of the Answood Empire.

Because it’s a reduced form of it.

It was like telling me to adapt to this in advance.

“Let’s take a look at your skills next week. “I may have gotten third place due to luck.”

“If he is a capable person, recruit him, otherwise… … .”

“You should drink it and throw it away. “Because I’m not usually a cocky guy.”

Saying scary words without thinking.

As you can see, my disposition has been postponed until next week’s actual test.

‘You must obtain the imitation of God. Otherwise… … .’

It was a time when I imagined my limbs being disassembled by children.

Luna hit my shoulder.

“Hey, where are you going today?”

“yes?”

“You’ve been wandering around for a few days. “Even when I ask why, they always say it’s a secret.”

Actually, it was okay to not have Luna with me.

The condition for receiving skills from the clown was that there were at least two people, and it was just an action to build a minimum level of friendship with Rodelin.

‘And you have to speak straight. ‘I didn’t take you with me, you followed me!’

Is it because I have only one friend?

He chased after me like a cat hoping to be chosen.

“Hmm, I noticed something strange.”

“Something weird? What?”

“Hehe, it’s a secret.”

“… … ah-ha, I see?”

Luna smiled brightly. But her face turned into a demon in an instant.

The evil spirit started biting my ear.

What on earth did I do wrong?

Even if I tell you, the Hidden Piece won’t proceed! Your intelligence is so low that you won’t even understand!

Beep- beep!

“Unhealthy dating of the opposite sex is grounds for penalty points!”

“That’s why I don’t have that kind of relationship with him!”

Rodelin exorcised the evil spirit in one go.

Rodelin looks flawless today as well.

She frowned.

“Zero-kun, you always seem to be causing trouble.”

“It’s a misunderstanding. “I am from the victim’s perspective.”

“Actually, I know. “It was a joke.”

Rodelin smiles brightly.

Aha, was this a character who knew how to joke around? Today is full of surprising things in many ways.

“devil! devil!”

A parrot suddenly fell from the sky and landed on my shoulder.

The children who saw that looked far away.

What if I say that and sit down? It’s like you’re calling me the devil!

“Hehe, parrot-kun. It’s difficult to say that. “People look at me strangely, right?”

“devil! Save me! devil!”

“… … “Stop talking.”

The parrot poked my cheek with its beak.

Okay, I understand. Just calm down. I’ll take care of it this weekend.

Rodelin, looking at us, opened her mouth.

“Have you become friends with the parrot? “It’s fascinating.”

“Hehe, it just so happened… … .”

“There are a lot of interesting kids in this first grade. “I’m glad that the empire’s future looks bright.”

Rodelin lightly stroked the parrot.

I thought as I looked at Rodelin like that. About whether the timing is right.

‘It’s time to have more contact with the main character, Alex.’

A child whom Rodelin said was a fun child.

There was a high probability that it was Alex.

‘As expected, it would be better to finish it this week.’

For this strategy, a skilled person like Rodelin is essential.

But even at this moment, the game story is progressing steadily.

There is a high probability that he will not give me time starting next week.

I’ll have to walk around with Alex.

‘The problem is that you can’t force it.’

What is in front of you is not a character, but a living person.

You need a good reason to move together.

So, let’s throw some bait now.

A bait that Rodelin could never help but bite.

“Hehe, actually, there is one thing I would like to discuss.”

“It’s counseling… … “I hope it’s not as absurd as last time.”

Rodelin crossed her arms and covered her upper body.

Luna’s expression as she watched us became mysterious.

do not do that. So it looks like I did something bad, right?

Before Luna turned into a demon again, he quickly threw the bait.

“I guess I… … “I think I found traces of the devil.”

“The devil? “Please explain in detail.”

Rodelin’s eyes became serious.

She is a character with a strong sense of justice just like the main character.

The antipathy towards the ‘devil’ will be enormous.

It is not an imaginary existence.

This is because the devil actually exists in the game “Academy Heroes.”

devil.

Beings who find joy in destroying people’s minds.

There are major restrictions for those living in the Demon World to come to Middle Earth.

Therefore, they were satisfied with playing all kinds of pranks through contracts or possession of humans.

‘From a human perspective, it’s not a joke, but a disaster, so it’s a problem.’

Even low-level devils are beings with transcendental power compared to humans.

Sometimes, he descends directly and declares the extinction of humanity.

So it is no wonder that Rodelin takes my words seriously.

‘Furthermore, Rodelin’s family, the Lucid family, is a family with deep ties to the devil.’

The weight of responsibility called pride.

I had no choice but to take a quick bite at the bait I threw.

“It doesn’t matter if it’s a wild guess. Go ahead and explain. “I will make the decision.”

“Hehe, would you like to take a closer look at the parrot’s body?”

I lowered the parrot from my shoulder and held it with both hands.

Although he repeated the word ‘devil’ a bit loudly, he did not protest.

Revealing the existence of the devil is what it is.

‘Because that’s what this parrot wants.’

Rodelin looked at the parrot carefully.

“It wasn’t black skin, it was stained black by something. dyeing? Is it bullying by students?”

The parrot had an unusual appearance, with half of its body stained black.

Even though I removed part of it with the [Cleaning] skill, it is still like this.

“It’s not dyeing. “It’s a sign of ‘erosion.’”

“… … Erosion!?”

Erosion, said to be the worst of the devil’s pranks.

Rodelin’s expression instantly became one of astonishment.

But soon he returned to his usual expression.

“No, this is not erosion. “It’s different from the form I know.”

Rodelin shook her head resolutely.

It will happen. Because she is the one who saw ‘erosion’ with her own eyes.

I will explain erosion later. I’m busy now.

“Hehe, if this… … What if we assume it is an early form?”

“… … “Early days?”

“No, more accurately, I should say it is a form of research.”

“research… … form?”

“Yes, the speed is very slow compared to the erosion that is currently spreading along the border. No, it stopped altogether.”

“I guess so. If I hadn’t stopped… … “Parrot would have faced death a long time ago.”

“you’re right. It’s different from erosion, but not completely different. So why not make an assumption? This is an early form of erosion… … “What if it’s a prototype?”

Rodelin said nothing.

But this will be enough.

Unlike anyone else next to us, Rodelin is a very smart child.

“Hey, what were you just thinking? “I think I thought it was very rude.”

“Hehe, Miss Luna. It’s a misunderstanding. “I didn’t think anything of it.”

“Something seems suspicious… … .”

“Oh, Miss Luna, what do you think when you see this?”

“Blackened pork cutlet?”

“… … .”

Ah, I see.

Pork cutlets… … It’s delicious.

Did he think of well-fried pork cutlet?

That was when I looked away from Luna, who was drooling slightly.

Rodelin’s eyes lit up.

“It was 15 years ago that the empire first encountered erosion. And it is estimated that this group of parrots appeared 20 years ago.”

“you’re right.”

“Then someone conducted an experiment on erosion, and the testing site was right here… … You mean it was Annwood Academy? “Did that trace remain on the parrot’s body by chance?”

Clap clap.

Applause erupted spontaneously. It was a perfect guess.

Even though I am a person of old age, I was confused at first.

“If we can find the research records of the prototype… … “There may be a way to eliminate the erosion that is now spreading across the continent.”

“Hehe, I’m not sure yet.”

“But it’s worth investigating. No, that’s enough!”

Rodelin was visibly excited.

I understand why, but I need to calm down a bit.

“I don’t want to make things bigger for no reason. “I think you know why.”

“… … yes. There is no need to inform the Academy. “For now, it’s just speculation and assumption.”

“Hehe, it’s a reasonable decision.”

My goal is to get the hidden piece.

Even if there are a lot of people, it is a distraction and a waste of time.

In the worst case, you may lose the opportunity to attack ‘The Devil’s Piece’.

“I plan to search the academy until the end of the week to find more traces.”

“I understand. “I’ll try to look for it whenever I can.”

“Then let’s just keep it to ourselves for the time being… … .”

“Wait a minute, Zero.”

Rodelin interrupted me.

Why are you acting like that all of a sudden? Did I make a mistake?

“Yes, you say so.”

“How did we find out that this was an early form of erosion? “Isn’t it natural to think of it as just a black spot?”

Wow, this is a very sharp question.

It is common sense to think that a parrot is sick or has dark skin.

It’s okay though. Because I have the best excuse.

He put his face to Rodelin’s ear and whispered.

that… … .

“It’s a secret.”

“Zero-kun! This is a serious problem. A question to be answered as a joke… … !”

“I am serious. Everyone has secrets. “We don’t have a deeply trusting relationship yet.”

“… … I already have deep trust in you. “I have no secrets to tell.”

“Hehe, is that so? “Then maybe you can tell me the family secret.”

“Family secret… … ?”

He leaned closer than before and whispered in her ear.

In a voice that only Rodelin can hear.

“The people of the Lucid family are under the devil’s curse?”

“Yes, you… … How… … !”

Rodelin’s face turned pale.