Memoirs of the Returnee - Chapter 298



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The Regressor’s Notepad 298

Memory (1)

7,000m above sea level.

At this point, it seems like the sun hasn’t set yet. The nights are very short, and the mornings are very long.

“… … It’s cold.”

The magical cold that had targeted Gerken had now disappeared, but the pure natural cold was not lacking either. If it weren’t for Soliet, I would have passed with difficulty.

The knight qualification exam is not easy.

There’s a reason first-year students don’t participate.

“… … Zion. Don’t you think there are enemies over there?”

Soliet drew her sword.

“Just a minute. Let me take a look.”

I looked over to the other side with the SZX-9500. A narrow path leading to the peak of the mountain range, a man was leaning against a stone pagoda.

He’s pretending to be a dog, clinging to a tree branch.

“Yeah, that’s true. There is something like that.”

First of all, it seems like we are college students

“Zion. Shall we go?”

“Oh. There’s no way out beyond that.”

We walked towards it.

Thud thud thud. Thud thud thud.

As we got closer, the man turned to us. He chuckled and picked up the long spear he had placed on the ground.

“What grade are you guys in?”

It was a voice full of bravado and oil.

I answered.

“First grade.”

“What~?”

He frowned. His lips and eyebrows wiggled like a caterpillar, as if he was amazed.

“Kiya~ A first-year student is applying for the qualification exam? You’re so fearless.”

“… … Then that won’t work?”

Soliet asked. The man swung his spear and spoke.

“Of course not. Oh, are you just here to gain experience?”

The tip of the spear was aimed at us.

I explained to Solliet.

“It’s been like this since the beginning. The number of people who pass the knight qualification exam is limited. So first-year students are usually the ones who are subject to intensive monitoring.”

“Aha. I guess so.”

It’s one of the bad symbols.

How dare you try to get a knight’s license in just one year? That’s what it feels like.

This qualification exam doesn’t matter whether you’re from a high-ranking family or not, so even those from noble families participate in it when they’re in their second or third year.

“Focus control? Haha, Inma is funny. Hey. Do you think we should focus control on the first-years? It’s just because your skills and experience are lacking.”

The man grabbed Gao and threw the flag on his back to one side.

“It’s the law of the jungle. The weak are eaten first, and the strong fight for supremacy later. That’s the agreement.”

I saw Soliet. Soliet asked me.

“Who goes first?”

“Well, do you want to go first?”

Because 1-on-1 is a bit more fair than a tug-of-war.

“… … Phew!”

He laughed at us for deciding the order. He raised his horse and swung his spear.

Wheeeeeeee──!

The gust of wind ruffled her clothes and hair.

“Hey kids, stop whining and come at me both of you.”

“… … .”

“If you don’t attack, I’ll go first? Then you’ll regret it?”

Soliet looked at me. I looked at Soliet too.

“… … He asked me to come, Zion.”

“I know.”

We nodded to each other and took out our swords. The guy smiled darkly.

“Hey, you brats. It won’t do any good to cry and blow the flag later on.”

“You talk a lot.”

I trudged towards them. If it was two on one, I didn’t think there was any need to run.

“Ha~ Look at that kid. You really don’t care.”

Solliet and I walked to the window sill like a gatekeeper. Straight ahead, step by step─ step by step─

“Hahahaha! I’ll tell you, this is a spear! You won’t be able to even come close!”

When he reached a certain range, he swung his spear with all his might. A gale of wind mixed with magical power swept in noisily.

and…….

“Just look at the flag! Just look at the flag! Just look at the flag, please!”

10 minutes later.

He was lying face down in a shabby manner, holding onto my trouser leg, his face a slashed open.

Soliet grabbed his flag that had fallen to the ground.

“Ewwh …

He screams and begs, even twisting his body up and down.

The face is already so swollen that the facial features are no longer visible, so it is quite pitiful.

“Zion. What should I do?”

Solliet asked.

“Just look at the flag! Just the flag!”

“Oh, it’s noisy.”

“… … .”

The man quickly shut his mouth.

“What is your name?”

I asked for the name first.

Now is the time to evaluate your past life.

“… … Geton. I’m a 4th year student at Altea.”

“Your speech becomes short so quickly?”

“I’m a 4th year student! Seriously, if I don’t pass this exam, I’ll have to wait another year. Please… … You know, at my age, one year is like three years for you guys… … .”

Geton buried his face in the snow while sobbing.

“… … Geton.”

It’s not a memorable name, but if I recall from the memories of “Notepad”…

He is on the list of participants in several major relief efforts.

Anyway, the personality itself doesn’t seem bad.

“Yes. I’ll take a look.”

At my words, Geton quickly raised his head.

“really?!”

“See you in the second test.”

I took the flag from Soliet and gave it back to Beton.

“Ugh!”

Geton quickly caught it and hugged it with both arms like a sea otter embracing a clam.

“What are you doing?”

I asked because the sight was pitiful. Geton shuddered.

“If you’re going to break the flag, start by cutting me down.”

“Don’t break it. We’re going.”

“Yes. Let’s go.”

“… … I won’t be fooled!”

Geton hugged the flag all the way, and we passed him and started climbing again.

* * *

At the same time, at Jedrick’s residence. He is receiving information about Teia Ishil from Balancer Smith.

“Certainly, it seems like they have some doubts about our AI.”

“……under.”

Jedrick bit his lip.

“That crazy woman is finally going to give me the money.”

Teia Isil is a professor at a national university, a magician, and a knight, and is quite respected in the field due to his numerous achievements.

She’s trying to dig into her own artificial intelligence.

“… … If it stops even now?”

Teia is a burdensome opponent even for Zedrick.

She could handle it to some extent on her own, but Bern was the problem.

Expanding the front in both directions-

“It is already ready to sell.”

Dr. Vito said. Jedrick turned to look at him.

“AIs will soon be delivered in media. A total of 1,000 people. The membership fee alone is 300 million renminbi.”

The membership fee alone is 300 million ren. The monthly subscription income is 1 million ren. Jedrick’s breathing became ragged.

“The reviews will be great, of course, and then we’ll get 1,000 more subscribers every month. At least 10,000 people across the continent will have this personal assistant.”

If there are 10,000 people, the membership fee is 3 billion renminbi.

Subscription revenue is 10 million renminbi per month.

It’s a number that makes your heart race just thinking about it. You can’t afford to miss out on a cash cow like this.

The problem is, it’s just fucking ‘ethics’.

“What if she finds evidence?”

“… … That might not happen, but by then, countless companies, wealthy people, and families will already be using our AI.”

Vito’s answer had several meanings. Jedrick smiled broadly.

“Make them your accomplices?”

“Yes. Companies probably won’t give up. For a small amount of money, they can save at least a thousand people in labor costs.”

“… … .”

Jedrick looked at Smith. Smith asked quickly.

“Shall we activate the information agency?”

“… … No. That director.”

Tsk- he shook his head, clicking his tongue.

“I can’t trust Gedler anymore. He’s a piece of trash.”

The previous New Frontier incident had left Gedler with complete loss of trust.

“then…….”

“That guy. That new guy. The guy who prevented Teia from attending the council last time.”

Jedrick snapped his fingers. He couldn’t remember the name.

“Zion Ascal, are you speaking?”

“Yeah. That guy.”

He pointed to Smith as if he was right.

“Leave it to him.”

“Yes, I understand.”

Smith nodded. Jedrick looked back at Vito.

“And, Vito. Did you bring the materials I told you about before?”

Vito fiddled with the grass and took out a USB from his bosom.

“Here. This is it.”

“There can’t be any wrong data, right? That b*tch Jahanna will figure it out.”

“Yes. All the data values ​​are correct. The list is included.”

Jedrick never breaks good faith in his dealings. It’s his iron rule.

If you are going to cheat during the negotiation itself, you should do it, but you should not do amateurish things like cheating during the completed negotiation.

“It’s amazing that Princess Jahanna is jumping into the pharmaceutical business.”

Vito smiled slightly. Jedrick twisted his lips and put the USB in his pocket.

“It’s a waste of money. She doesn’t know how hard I worked to build the pharmaceutical industry.”

“Yes. Lord Jedrick has carried on the legacy of Lord Sheilok beautifully.”

Vito praised softly. Jedrick paused for a moment, but then smiled with satisfaction.

“Yes. I will eventually become the successor.”

A strange smile spread across Vito’s lips.

* * *

The peaks of mountain ranges over 11,000 meters above sea level are thin on oxygen. Even if you have adapted to the cold to some extent, you will hardly be able to breathe, which is more important.

Isn’t space closer than the earth?

“… … The view is nice.”

A spectacular sight with the blue sky overlapping the pure white mountains.

I watched, holding my breath, and then muttered in a daze.

“That’s right.”

Solliet still looked fine.

“There are only 24 hours left. Now it’s time to really hold on.”

I understand why that gentleman, Geton, was the gatekeeper. I would rather bicker with the kids downstairs than suffer here.

“……yes.”

Solliet’s answer is quite thin. The guy just stands on the cliff and looks over there.

Is it really that sentimental of a view?

I moved my tired body and stood next to the guy.

The sun was just beginning to set.

The sunset turned the mountain ridges and the horizon pink. It was the color of twilight that bathed the world in ashes.

I felt like I was in some magical space, so I lost my mind for a moment.

“… … It’s not just good.”

It’s fantastic.

I don’t know who invented that expression, but it was a perfect fit for this scene.

It was that fantastic.

“… … .”

Soliet was speechless.

As if he was so moved by such beautiful scenery, he just stood still in the same spot.

“Is it that good?”

I put my hand on the guy’s shoulder.

Then, seusseut… … .

“uh!”

Solliet’s body suddenly tilted towards the cliff. I quickly grabbed her.

Her eyes were already closed, and her whole body felt weak.

“Hey! Soliette!”

First, I stepped back from the cliff and lay down on the ground.

“… … Hey hey. What’s wrong with you?”

Solliet remained silent. The pink sunlight touched her face, but there was no change in her unconsciousness.

“Open your eyes, Inma!”

Is it hypoxia? Then should I give her artificial respiration?

I put my hand on her lips, gauging the amount of oxygen my body could take in.

“……after.”

I’m feeling nervous for no reason, so I’m trying to calm my heart.

“… … .”

Soliet opened her eyes slightly.

I slowly put down the hand I had placed on her lips.

“I’m surprised. Are you okay?”

“… … .”

She looked up at me without saying a word. I tapped her cheek.

“Why? Are you dazed? Come to your senses.”

“… … .”

Knock knock- knock knock-

After knocking a couple more times, Soliet pushed my hand away and raised her upper body. Then she started acting strangely.

Suddenly, he started turning his hands up and down, pinching his cheeks, stretching and folding his legs, etc…

I don’t know why, but suddenly she fixed her gaze on me.

“Zion.”

Then he called my name.

“… … .”

Called my name.

Called my name.

My whole body froze at the voice calling my name.

There was something strange about her voice.

The hairs on the back of my neck stood up like thorns, and an inexplicable shiver ran through my bones.

“you…….”

I asked again, calming my trembling hands.

“who is this.”

Now, Soliet still looks like Soliet, but her face and expression are subtly different.

It’s so different.

“… …Who are you?”

Solliet, who repeated what I said, raised her eyebrows slightly.

He answered while touching the area around his eyes, a healthy area with no scars whatsoever.

“I’m going.”

It was a deeply sung tone. It was a voice that seemed to have been changed by the soul, and was full of vitality.

The moment I heard her words, I knew.

Suddenly my heart shook. All my breathing was cut off as if it was being torn apart.

It was hard to breathe.

“Zion.”

Soliet called me. But she wasn’t the Soliet she was now.

“… … Soliet.”

Soliet before the regression.

The girl from back then is now facing me in this place… … .