I’m the Slit-Eyed Character at the Academy, but I’m not the Mastermind - Chapter 4



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Episode 4

Episode 4. Entrance Exam (1)

I can’t believe I wasted the opportunity to get closer to Rodelin, the main character, just by joking around.

Some people might think they did something really stupid.

But no. Doing this is the right decision.

Because I have to stay away from Rodelin at all costs. Why?

‘Because Rodelin is one of the main character’s party members.’

The main character and his party are not idle while I attack the hidden boss.

They must also fight desperately against the main boss and achieve victory.

But am I taking away the excellent power called Rodelin?

‘That’s such a stupid thing to do.’

If the main character’s group is wiped out, it’s game over.

Not only will the portal to where the hidden boss is located not open, but won’t progression to the next episode become impossible?

The future of being trapped here for the rest of your life and looking at destruction was an option for us here.

Well, I’m a little regretting the joke I made about Rodelin’s skirt.

But you can’t talk obscenely(?), right?

Even if I think about it a hundred times, my actions were justified.

In other words, I am not guilty!

“Is he the one who made Vice President Rodelin cry with just his eyes?”

“Oh my, there’s no way the Vice President would shed tears over something like that.”

“Someone said they saw him using his fists.”

“Beat a girl? I, I… … ! Heinous bastard! “You play like you’re supposed to!”

But the reality was harsh.

After witnessing the sightings on people’s lips a few times, it was an instant before what had happened was distorted.

‘Tsk, no matter how much it’s a hidden piece… … ‘This is too much.’

It was assumed to be an algorithm designed to isolate me no matter what I did.

Even if you saved a dying person, wouldn’t you have faced a situation that wasn’t much different from now?

It’s definitely true. It’s not like I treated Rodelin very badly.

What if it’s not a hidden piece and it’s just my fault?

If that’s really the case… … .

“Hehe, I don’t even want to think about it. “You’re going to have a tough school life.”

Rodelin is currently the vice president of the student council, but will become the student council president in a year.

This means that the power protecting her also grows accordingly.

‘I’ll have to be careful.’

I decided. From now on, I won’t bother the characters with simple pranks.

No matter how nice or cute it is, I won’t play around with it.

It was a moment when I made up my mind.

“From now on, we will enter in groups of 30 people one by one! “As a prospective student at Annwood Academy, please maintain good order!”

The huge front door opened wide on both sides, and the crowd slowly began to move forward.

At the same time, several children muttered.

“Ugh, is it already starting?”

“shit! You only get one chance in life. “This is too harsh!”

“Goddess! “Save me!”

Grumbling full of complaints, and earnest prayers.

It was full of anxiety that couldn’t be hidden.

It’s not strange. Rather, it could be said to be natural.

One of Annwood Academy’s traditions.

It’s because of the ‘entrance exam.’

Approximately 50-60% of applicants.

More than half of the children fail to pass the entrance exam and are expelled.

‘Even the types of tests are different every year.’

What kind of exam is being taken, how many rounds of exam there are, and how many people pass.

It doesn’t tell you anything.

Why this harsh tradition?

‘It’s to find talent to lead the empire.’

At the same time as preventing the appointment of lazy and incompetent noble children.

It plays an excellent role as a gateway to advancement for excellent commoners and low-income people.

Skill over blood.

It is an amazing system that inevitably causes the power of the empire to become stronger.

‘Well, thanks to that, I can also participate in the entrance ceremony.’

There is no need for name, status, or noble blood. All you need is ‘age’.

15 years old is a once-in-a-lifetime age.

Anyone who meets these conditions is eligible to participate in the entrance exam.

Proof that I am 15 years old, possessed by Squint?

‘The system said it was a quest and gave it to me, so… … ‘I guess that’s right.’

What if you passed the entrance exam with great difficulty, but were kicked out during the screening process by saying, ‘Aren’t you 15 years old?’

It’s a manga game. This game.

‘It’s a God game, right? So, I guess they took care of my status and age.’

So, the problem is something other than this.

“What is the subject of this test?”

“Maybe it’s a duel with a knight. “It’s been five years since it wasn’t selected as a test item.”

“It doesn’t matter what the sport is. “I always look ahead and run.”

“I’m going to work really hard! “I risked everything on this!”

The reason Annwood Academy’s entrance exam is vicious.

This is not because more than half of the students failed to pass the test, nor because they were not informed of the test items.

as soon as.

‘It’s a design that forces all children to do their best.’

A relative evaluation system, not an absolute evaluation.

That’s why everyone does their best on the exam. Because if you hide your skills, you might get eliminated.

The existence of a class system also plays a role.

Low class people have to make a living.

Commoners to rise in status.

Children of low-ranking nobles wanted to make their family’s name known to the world.

Children from prestigious families do not tarnish the family name.

‘Everyone can only do their best.’

In particular, low-income people and commoners rush at them, ready to vomit blood.

As even talented people jump in, the passing cutoff is forced to increase.

to sum up.

It can be said that it is a very bad system that only harms people like me who purely(?) want to enroll.

It’s really unfair. I’m just an innocent kid who just wants to get into the top class!

“Hey, let’s go over there.”

“… … huh. “You seem to be thinking about something unpleasant.”

“It may be a ploy to eliminate competitors early.”

“Everyone run away!”

The children slowly moved away from me.

It seems like an ugly world that persecutes innocent children.

‘Information window.’

As I muttered to myself, a blue window appeared before my eyes.

This is my information window.

[Zero]

Lv: 1

Strength: 10

Agility: 10

Intelligence: 10

Stamina: 10

Horsepower: 10

Potential: 0

Retained pts: 0

Possessed skills: [Translation S], [Interpretation S], [Mental Defense S], [Information Window S], [Crinkling Speech S], [Ominous Aura B], [Open Eyes F]

Title held: None

“Hehe, it’s as expected.”

Yes. It’s as expected. It’s completely as I expected.

Rather than being accepted into the academy, you will be eliminated at the speed of light and become an ‘unknown extra 1’ with such hopeless stats.

I was so sad because it was exactly as I expected.

According to the deceased’s experience, Annwood Academy’s entrance exam cutoff level is around 10.

Since 10pts are given as a bonus every time the level goes up, this means that there is a possibility that you need to use at least 100pts to pass.

My current level is 1, but I can raise my level during the entrance exam, so I wouldn’t call it a problem.

‘I don’t have any combat-related skills, so level 10 is impossible.’

However, level 5 or higher will be sufficient.

If you use the knowledge of old people, you will be able to overcome the stat gap to some extent.

I plan to overcome the 2nd and 3rd exams in a different way, so it’s not a big problem… … .

‘The first test is the problem.’

A test to break through a maze forest full of slime.

It is an important test that tests basic combat ability, physical strength, and judgment.

‘It doesn’t matter because I know the maze in a row.’

After catching the slime and leveling up, you break through the maze with the power of the invested points.

Originally, it was a very easy test. but.

‘The problem is that you can’t use stat points for the time being.’

A hidden piece that exists in the stat window.

The minimum point to use it is 100pt.

I couldn’t waste my precious points on the entrance exam, especially the first round.

I looked at my skills once again.

Well, it’s definitely the best.

It is a collection of skills that there is no way to break through even if all the knowledge of the ancient people is mobilized.

‘We have to find another way.’

In fact, I am as incompetent as a slime.

I need to find someone who can help me like this.

As much as possible, be a very good person!

“Please enter the next group!”

I scanned the surroundings using the information window, but didn’t see anyone of note.

All the guys around here were him.

‘shit. Should I just find a guy with good stats and drag him along somehow? huh… … ?’

Meanwhile, a girl came into my field of vision.

Light pink hair. Twin tails braided on both sides, eyes with the corner of the eye slightly raised upward.

Although it is a typical cat statue, the overall impression is that of a ‘cute child’ due to its small body.

[Luna]

Lv: 13

Strength: 30

Agility: 25

Intelligence: 15

Stamina: 30

Horsepower: 20

Potential: 0

Possessed skills: [Fighting spirit A], [Warrior spirit C], [Swordsmanship C], [Leicester family style E]

Title held: One who craves revenge

(He lives only for revenge. He has difficulty controlling his anger. When angry, he is unable to make rational decisions. When angry, he receives a penalty of -20 intelligence.)

‘Luna?’

Why is he here?

If Rodelin, whom we met earlier, was a genius in swordsmanship, then this child is a genius in swordsmanship.

Academy professors evaluated her this way.

If only I had time, I might have surpassed Rodelin.

‘Of course, it’s only limited to swordsmanship… … That alone can be said to be great.’

However, Luna cannot defeat Rodelin. Why?

‘Because I die before then.’

He loses one of his arms in an incident at the academy, wanders around, and eventually dies.

Well, that’s not what’s important right now.

‘Luna is a supporting character.’

A supporting actor among supporting actors.

The reason we know Luna’s story is because there is an episode where she duels one of the five monsters of the Academy.

‘Although she is a supporting character, she also knows Luna’s secret, which she learned while playing multiple times.’

Perfect for getting some help… … No, he is the best opponent.

However, this does not mean there are no concerns.

As far as I know, Luna’s personality is quite dirty.

It means that they are not good enough to help me when I am incompetent.

And although it is a character with a sad story, if it gets involved now, it may interfere with the story in the future… … .

It was then.

Luna’s eyes moved quickly and turned to me.

“What are you trying to do?”

Not only his gaze but also his words are fierce.

It was clear that one of the two would welcome this kid as a colleague.

Either a pervert, or a serious pervert.

Since I was not a pervert, I answered Luna’s question with a smile on my face.

“Hehe, I’m looking at you. as you see.”

“Crazy guy. “Get away from me, if you don’t want to get lost.”

That was the end of Luna’s words. She moved her gaze forward again and began to concentrate.

Ah, look at that piece of shit. It’s really a cheap dish made with rice.

Only now have I finally made up my mind.

Luna, that kid.

He was the perfect kid to be my colleague.