Surviving as an Academy Fraudster
Episode 1. How to Survive as a Scammer (1)
‘Devil Lord Academia’ is abbreviated as Devil Aca.
It’s a common looking school fantasy game, but I’ve been playing it for 10 years.
As a result, I quickly figured out and conquered settings and hidden elements that even the operator might have forgotten. It would not be an exaggeration to say that I mastered everything about this game.
Because of that, I often wanted to go into the game myself and create new adventures and stories rather than following the operator’s settings.
Rather than saying that there was a lack of operators, I think I wanted to add more of my own story.
But if I were to go in, I would like to ask God for one thing.
‘Please don’t let me get involved with a devilish protagonist!’
A righteous and royal protagonist would not usually pray like this, but this worldview is the opposite.
Because he is a munchkin with a personality that is completely different from the rest and has crazy strength.
But… …I cursed God.
* * * * *
“Hey, wake up.”
“Hey, why don’t you wake up quickly?”
Oh, what is it, from the morning… .
“Who are you guys to be telling me this and that from the morning? Who are you guys?”
I rubbed my eyes and woke up to find some unfamiliar boys standing there.
“Ha… This kid’s trying to scam me again. What’s going on this time? Amnesia?”
“Are we funny? Where are you trying to scam us!”
-Tch!
A group of students who looked like gangsters surrounded one student, kicking and spitting on him.
“Huh… I told you to go out to the shopping district and buy me a new wooden sword. Why do you keep ignoring me?”
“What about my cane? Did you not buy it again?”
Sadly, this is an atmosphere that can be found at any school at least once. To name a few differences, instead of bread shuttles, students are ordered to use wooden swords or cane shuttles. And… …
“I just learned a new spell yesterday. Should I try it out by burning your earbuds?”
The fact that he threatens with a fireball that appears in his hand rather than a fist. Judging from this, we can tell that this place is far removed from the Earth we originally knew.
“What are you looking at? Are you saying that we are so insignificant that you don’t care about us?”
“You lack mental education!”
They trampled on me with ridiculous excuses. I, who am not very strong, had to endure the pain. Fortunately, I was not burned by a fireball.
“The practical exam is coming up soon this month, so if you don’t buy it, I’ll kill you.”
“Don’t forget the staff either. You have to be moderately motivated when it comes to class C.”
As the guys disappeared, I lay face down on the grass, lost in thought.
At this point, I have no choice but to admit it. This is Devil Lord Academia, a game I used to enjoy.
What the hell is this bolt from the blue!
“Obviously… I just turned off the game and went to bed like I usually do.”
‘no way….’
Suddenly feeling uneasy, I looked around.
And then I discovered a lake next to the grass and ran straight there.
‘Please… please, just not that guy… .’
I saw my reflection in the lake… …
“Ah… No!!!!!!!”
I just screamed.
* * * * *
If there was a reason I was trampled by those guys, it was because of the usual behavior of the original owner of the body I was currently possessing.
‘Radon Crawler’
A miserable supporting character who was branded a liar by the entire school. He was a jokester at a prestigious academy, so he deserved to be beaten up.
I’m in this mess now because I was possessed by that guy.
‘He started with a lie and ended with a lie.’
I looked at the name written on the name tag and recalled my memories.
Radon, he is the eldest son of a fallen family. But he doesn’t think so.
He still boasts that he is a genius from a great family. The reason is his father’s brainwashing.
Why did the author, Abi, do such a thing to his son? Was his attachment to his family so severe that he drove his son to this extent?
The reason for this is unknown, but it is said that Radon eventually became a delusional person. It didn’t take long for the Academy to brand him a fraud.
It was natural for the cadets to see him as a thorn in their side, as he was spouting nonsense that did not fit the theme of the fallen subject. This was also the reason he was trampled on earlier.
‘Being expelled later is also one of those reasons.’
I’m already starting to feel dizzy.
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Race: Human
Occupation: Swindler (Experience: 0/100%)
– Stamina: 10
-Strength: 7
– Intelligence: 4
-Gentleness: 6
– Horsepower: 15/15
[List of professional skills]
– Deceive (eye tracking Lv4, behavior reading Lv4, acting Lv3)
[List of Life Skills]
-Fishing (Bait Preparation Lv5, Swinging Lv6, Fishing Line Control Lv4)
-Cooking Lv2
-Cleaning Lv1
-Creation Lv2
[Battle Skill List]
-Swordsmanship Lv1
[List of Magic Skills]
-Aura Mastery Lv1
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His abilities were too low, and he had nothing special about him except his fishing talent.
Through this, we can infer something quite serious. The fact that this extremely ordinary body was running around the academy showing off.
That’s why it’s considered a popular restaurant for gangsters.
Of course, their violence cannot be justified. But it is also true that Radon has nothing to say even if he gets hit.
He doesn’t know the subject, he can’t even see ahead, he’s got a great sense of humor, but he’s not a good guy, and he lies all the time.
Where in the world can you find a guy this good to hit?
‘You got a comprehensive gift set.’
To put it bluntly, it means that the peaceful academy life is gone. From now on, you will be reduced to a sandbag like you were just now.
‘But I really don’t understand. Why did the author, the father, drop such hints on his child?’
I’m starting to wonder. Could it be that he didn’t anticipate that his son’s school life would become a mess?
But there was a reason for everything, as can be seen in another window at the bottom of the status screen.
<'Liar's Curse' Erosion Rate - 20/100%>
I’ve seen a lot of curses while playing games, but this is the first time I’ve seen one like this.
After clicking to investigate by touching, I thought to myself, ‘This guy was actually a pitiful guy.’
A curse that will kill you if you don’t tell a lie. If your erosion rate reaches 100, you will immediately be sent to the Jordan River. It is said that this curse has taken root in the entire Crowler family.
There is only one way to reduce the erosion rate. You have to lie to others. It doesn’t matter whether they believe you or not.
In other words, it can be said that the father turned his son into a liar because of this.
* * * * *
‘I am still a noble young master!’
‘I have over 100 lovers!’
‘I have 8,000 men waiting behind me!’
Chilly-
Nothing happened. The erosion rate remains the same.
“I guess talking to yourself as a monologue isn’t effective.”
My shoulders slumped in embarrassment.
It’s just nonsense unless you do it in front of everyone.
It’s so embarrassing to do this alone, but are you saying that you’re spouting even more nonsense in public?
Suddenly, I felt like re-evaluating radon.
‘Why wasn’t there any mention of these deadly chains in the work?’
If there was something like this, I should have appealed to the bachelor’s side for help. Instead of bragging about being a nobleman.
If it’s difficult to say, you could have just told me through a secret letter or something.
It just so happens that there are a lot of people from a clergy background in this academy.
Knock knock-
“excuse me.”
“Come in.”
The door I knocked on was the infirmary. One of the recovery points in Devil Ark. When I opened the door, the blonde-haired infirmary professor was sitting there.
‘Stella Vermillion’. She is the guardian deity of this place, and a welcome woman who heals your HP when you’re low. She is also a priest dispatched by the religious order in the story.
“You were definitely Radon Crowler, weren’t you? You’re quite famous around school. Not in a good way, though.”
“Oh, I see.”
“What is going on here… … Oh my, look at the wound.”
It wasn’t just because of the curse. I couldn’t leave it alone because it was covered in bruises from being trampled by those punks.
With this, the justification for visiting the infirmary has been established.
“You’re pretty badly hurt. Who hit you?”
“We just had a little fight. It was my own fault.”
“Oh, my… … First, sit here.”
At Professor Stella’s direction, I sat on the bed. She examined the wounds and gathered divine power in her hands. When she touched my wounds with her splendid hands, they all healed.
“Fortunately, it wasn’t a magical wound, so it ended easily. Be careful next time.”
“yes.”
“And I want to give you one piece of advice.”
Professor Stella looked at me seriously and said.
“I don’t know why, but you’d better refrain from lying. You’ll be an adult soon. If you don’t, you’ll get hurt even more than you did today. Do you understand?”
She was a bright and kind person who cared about her students. She seemed to have guessed why I was hit by the nuances of her words.
“Okay, I understand. I’ve decided to focus on my own safety from today onwards.”
“Oh my, you’re surprisingly good at communicating.”
Rumor has it that he’s an eccentric person who’s always showing off his vanity. Stella looked bewildered because it was different from what she’d heard.
“Professor, may I ask you something?”
“Ask.”
I also made a serious expression. Since she is a priest, I will deal with the curse seriously.
“I’m under some kind of curse. Can you help me?”
“huh?”
I asked naturally.
The professor tilted his head and asked after hearing that.
“What did you just ask for help with?”
“… … .”
I blinked with a dumbfounded expression.
Surprisingly, the only thing the teacher heard from what I said was a plea for help. Everything about the curse was muted.
‘I’m at ■■ ■■ ■■■. Can you help me?’ This is what she heard.
Yes. I can’t tell anyone about this curse. All means of asking for help from others were blocked.
“Ah… It’s nothing. I’m sorry for saying unnecessary things.”
“hmm.”
I apologized, feeling desolate. Professor Stella, who heard the absurd remark, glared at me, but I didn’t notice at all.
If this continues, it will be the same even if you meet all the priests in the world.
“Then I will go now.”
“Okay. Take care.”
“Oh! Lastly, let me say this.”
I said a few words before opening the door.
“Professor, you will definitely get a spouse this year. I guarantee it!”
“Thank you for your support. Just hearing it gives me strength.”
Professor Stella answers with a big smile.
“Well then, goodbye!”
Bam- That was the moment when I closed the door and went out.
[Experience level of the job ‘Scammer’ has increased.]
[+100 Credits]
The erosion rate has decreased. Because I just lied.
You’re getting a spouse? I know because I watched the ending… … That will never happen.
… … When I actually did it, I felt sorry.
Surviving as an Academy Fraudster
