I’m the Slit-Eyed Character at the Academy, but I’m not the Mastermind - Chapter 9



Only Noblemtl

Episode 9

Episode 9. Entrance Exam (6)

The children nodded and agreed with his opinion.

But Eleister just smiled.

“well. “Then, besides those two cadets, are there any other cadets who destroyed the labyrinth?”

“… … .”

No answer was heard.

It was natural. Because no one did that except us.

“Why didn’t you do that? The door to the second test site was huge, so it would have been visible once you were halfway through the labyrinth. But why did we all go through such trouble wandering round and round in the labyrinth?”

“Well, that’s… … .”

“Let’s be honest. “I didn’t think about it.”

Labyrinths are usually made of hard materials such as stones or ores.

So, even if you look at the labyrinth made of bushes, it is not easy to think about destroying it.

“Standard thinking is dangerous. “You end up limiting yourself.”

Perfect Elester’s logic.

The child who asked the question lowered his head.

“Who is the student who asked the question?”

“It’s me.”

“It is not good to disparage the other person’s efforts as ignorant. But it was great to have the courage to ask questions. “I really hope you enroll.”

“Okay, thank you. “I will definitely pass!”

The child’s expression brightened in an instant.

However, there were still quite a few dissatisfied children.

Eleister, who recognized that fact, continued.

“We have just finished the first exam. If you are not good enough, you will fail this test and the next test. “Isn’t that right?”

“B-but… … .”

“It’s not like you’re not good enough to be defeated by someone who narrowly passed the first test, right? “Then I think it would be better to give up here.”

“… … .”

Only then did all the children silence their mouths.

Everyone agreed. No, I had no choice but to agree.

Because what Elester said was extremely logical.

‘It’s even more amazing when you see it in person.’

In fact, the hidden piece that allowed you to pass the first test by breaking through the bushes was a hidden piece that was not often used.

This is because it is a hidden piece that does not provide any special rewards.

If I had to be specific, it would mean that Elester’s dialogue would increase a bit?

But I often used this route. Why?

The second test proctor, the great archmage, and.

‘Because he was my favorite teacher in the game.’

The reason can be found out from what just happened.

Be kind, reasonable, and even provide time to reflect on your mistakes while scolding them.

However, it is merciless to arrogant children who do not know the topic.

‘It’s a bit difficult to express this, but… … He’s such a cool old man.’

It would be great if all teachers in Korea, including the teacher I had in school, were like that.

It was time to happily look at Elester’s face, which only has one illustration in the game.

‘hmm?’

Why did you suddenly have such a dumbfounded expression? Besides, why are you looking at me… … .

Only then did I come to my senses.

Second test item. ‘Illusion Magic’.

That was where it started. No, it’s been a long time since it started.

“Ugh… … !”

“Ugh!”

“Oh, don’t come!”

The test started suddenly without any signal.

Everyone, including Luna, was in pain.

Just one person.

Except me.

“… … .”

“… … .”

[Mental Defense] skill grants complete immunity to mental magic attacks as well as drugs.

In other words, I don’t fall into illusions.

So there was no need to prepare for the second test. No, not exactly… … .

‘I tried to act according to the timing… … .’

I missed the timing while appreciating the characters in the game.

It’s late, but we have to do it now.

Well, it’s just a little late.

“Ugh! Head… … !”

But no one responded. In fact, his gaze became even stranger.

Not only Elester, but even the instructors surrounding me were looking at me with the same eyes.

I feel like I know everything. This guy now.

He said he was acting.

“… … haha.”

Elester got off the platform and glided towards me.

It was literally in front of me in the blink of an eye.

“I think it would be better to leave acting at that point. Well, there’s no need for that.”

“Ugh… … .”

That’s not the sound I made. It was a sound made by Luna who was next to me.

She fell down and started crying loudly.

The other children were not much different from him.

In fact, it is Elester who used stronger magic than usual for some reason.

Now that it’s like this… … .

“… … Hehe, you’re doing such a nasty thing without any hesitation. After all, it is the best academy in the empire.”

A somewhat provocative line that may sound sarcastic.

As if to prove it, the instructors frowned slightly.

But this is true.

‘Elester likes confident children.’

That’s all. Talented people like it even more.

They say he is the pillar that will lead the future of the empire.

So this line is correct.

“… … “You seem to have had a rough life.”

“Hehe, my eyes are shaped like this, so I couldn’t help it.”

“Well, that’s fine. That might be to blame, but in my opinion… … “I think the problem is that you’re actually smiling.”

“is that so? “We will try to correct it.”

If only that were possible.

What should I do when a character is created like this?

Since I was born… … No, it was a statue that was smiling from the moment it was created!

“What is your name?”

“It says zero.”

“Hehe, that’s a good name. Don’t forget. “There are a lot of great kids in this race.”

Elester floated in the air and landed softly on the platform.

It was then that the children began to come to their senses.

“W-what… … .”

“Was it illusion magic?”

“I also brought defensive artifacts, but why…?” … Oh, no. Huh.”

But not everyone woke up.

After a while, Elester made a gesture and the waiting instructors disappeared one by one, carrying the unconscious children.

I was eliminated. In the second exam.

bruise-.

Luna survived. But she still couldn’t come to her senses.

“Are you okay?”

“… … Don’t touch my body. “It bites you and kills you.”

He became more picky than before.

A terrible fantasy… … No, because you would have tasted the past.

“Hehe, a lot of people survived. It’s great. Next time we meet, you will be a new student, not a cadet. Let’s meet again then, with a smile.”

The children cheered and chanted Elester’s name.

The second test ended like that.

* * *

“Hehe, I can’t believe it.”

Elester muttered.

The magic he unleashed was a high-circle magic that stimulated trauma.

Since I saw some children who had prepared in advance, I injected them with stronger magic power than usual.

This means that it was not a spell that could be broken at the student level.

For reference, the rules for the second test are as follows.

Cancel 5 minutes after performing the spell.

From then on, scores are given in the order in which they wake up.

Fainting is eliminated.

‘But that child… … .’

A child with squinted eyes and no visible pupils.

It’s probably not that I haven’t been affected by illusion magic. then… … .

‘You broke it and came out on your own? ‘My magic?’

Plus, pretending to still be under magic was a bonus.

A long arc was drawn around the corner of Elester’s mouth.

Didn’t a very interesting chick come in?

“Third… … No, tell it to Lord Charon, who is in charge of the secret test. Please watch with interest. Cadet of note.”

“yes!”

This is a student who needs special attention, both positively and negatively.

Portraits and legends of beings who colored the past continent with despair, fear, and screams.

Even Elester knew that well.

So, I approached cautiously and secretly used magic.

I scanned it with magic, but Zero didn’t have any artifacts that could block illusion magic.

‘So, that means I’ve seen, experienced, and felt things more terrible than what can be shown through illusion magic… … .’

Elester knew very well what it was.

It is ‘reality’.

Fantasy is ultimately a world filled with lies. You can never surpass reality.

“Are you saying that I have a past so terrible that I immediately realize it’s an illusion? Or maybe… … .”

A person stronger than himself, the 9th Circle Archmage?

When the thought reached that point, Elester could not help but chuckle.

“That can’t be possible.”

The scan results showed that his biological age was clearly a 15-year-old boy.

There is no way he can be stronger than himself at that age.

Because the weight of experience called time is not something that can be easily overcome.

“I… … Mr. Elester. What should I do with that student’s score?”

There was no score on the scorecard for ‘when the illusion magic was destroyed by oneself.’

There’s no way they could have decided on something like that. Because I thought something like that couldn’t happen.

gulp-.

The instructor swallowed.

Although he is a reasonable and benevolent person, Archmage Elester is strict when it comes to rules.

However, if you focus on rules, you will lose zero talent.

It would never be easy for one of the pillars of the empire to admit his own mistakes.

So I was watching.

“Score… … okay.”

Elester humbly decided to admit his mistake.

Even if he is a great wizard, he is still a human being.

It’s only 9 circles. It is said that it is far inferior to Dragon.

‘I can’t fail that child because of my mistake.’

I am now at an age where the earth is closer than the sky.

I can’t believe I’m learning from a child at this age and realizing yet another truth.

In addition to his original duties, Elester thought he had a good time at the academy.

How do you score zero? Of course.

“It’s a perfect score.”

* * *

“kill… … Kill them all… … .”

On the way to the 3rd testing center.

Our Luna is not in good condition. Quite a lot too.

“I… … Miss Luna?”

“You want to die?”

“no. “Just keep doing what you’re doing.”

Muttering.

It’s so scary. Are you trying to summon a demon?

It’s too scary for my poor, innocent self.

‘But the other children are also in bad condition.’

Slime Labyrinth and Fantasy Magic Test.

The gap in difficulty was like the difference between heaven and earth.

If the second round is this bad, how difficult will the third round be?

The children’s expressions couldn’t help but look bad.

‘The third round is also difficult. Well, I’m going to be carried by Luna, so it doesn’t matter.’

So now was the time to adjust to Luna’s mood.

“Miss Luna, look over there. “Isn’t the sky so beautiful?”

“Shut up before I send you out there.”

Oh, it’s also terrible.

I decided to just go quietly.

If you have this level of combat power, you will pass the third test without incident.

“Oh, look over there. There are instructors. “I guess they’re all here.”

“Ugh… … It’s already the third test site? “It will be more difficult and tiring than the second round, right?”

“wait for a sec… … That… … !”

Weak moans came from the children’s mouths.

This is because you can see at a glance what the 3rd test is.

A square-shaped stadium. What this means is… … .

‘There is nothing but sparring.’

Yes. The third test was sparring.

It is also a dog fight disguised as sparring, in which ten people form groups and fight until the final winner emerges.

This was when the children lined up on one side following the instructor’s guidance.

“Nice to meet you, my name is 3rd Instructor Charon.”

appear.

The character I hate the most in this game.