Episode 112. Hell Training (1)
As the night grew darker, the banquet was drawing to a close. Eventually, all the nobles left and the curtain came down. The cleaning up was naturally the responsibility of the vassals.
After the party ended, there was no sign of the Layer guys. It seems that they realized that since they had been so embarrassed, it would be better to leave without anyone knowing.
However, I have a feeling that it won’t end like this. For one thing, there’s no guarantee that I won’t see Mark Ray on campus next semester, but other than that, I’m still feeling uneasy.
It’s like they’re passing by without even noticing the place they’ve left dirty. But since they’ve been through so much, they probably won’t openly do it.
But Saint Nevia was quite unexpected.
She was a greedy woman who would always take possession of anything she had once become obsessed with, and she simply ignored me.
It was quite shocking to think of the main story where they were running wild trying to get what they wanted.
Even though it’s still hard to figure out what’s going on inside her, she’s ultimately a villain. She probably met Jason during the party and had some kind of interaction with him.
Because in the main story, they join hands and plot to steal the archive.
‘By the way… I guess the two of you must have met soon.’
At this very moment, it is finally time for our protagonist, Lyman, to meet the princess for the first time.
The scene where the princess collapses with a nosebleed after first encountering a man’s body. Just thinking about it makes me laugh, but when you know the princess’s background, it’s both funny and tear-jerking.
The youngest of the Divine Empire’s imperial family, the third princess. Mirona Kirien Divine.
A new playable character added in the second season, and the true heroine of this game.
It is natural that she is called a princess and treated with preferential treatment when she has royal blood mixed in. However, that is all.
The capricious emperor once fell in love with a beautiful maid. Mirona was born at that time, and she became his concubine in an instant, but ended up having to endure the pressure within the imperial family.
Because birth was birth, it wasn’t a place with much influence.
Mirona was simply a being born of adultery. The emperor did not show her a gentle hand under the pretext of having to console the violent empress.
Even the first princess and second prince, who are like siblings to him, treat him like trash.
It wouldn’t be strange if he were to be abandoned by the palace right away. That’s why his face is not well known among the people of the empire.
He doesn’t really care if Mirona wanders around outside on her own. It may seem like he was considerate enough to let her enter Alighieri, but he’s just trying to use her to achieve something.
‘She’s called a princess. In reality, she’s a tool.’
Lyman is excited by the coffee and puts the unconscious Mirona in a safe place before disappearing.
He must have been quite surprised, because it was the same girl who had died 30 years ago who had reappeared.
However, Lyman, who decided not to be foolish any longer, leaves the place. After waking up, the princess speaks to the guards who found her.
I saw a suspicious pervert.
‘I don’t think that’s something I should say because I was so excited that I burst into tears…’
That’s how the story of them meeting again in the next semester and becoming entangled with each other begins.
It was also a light that fell on Lyman, who had been depressed and worn out. Whether or not she would get a bad ending would also depend on her fate.
“I hope you two are happy.”
The most disappointing part of this game is the ending. This is because there is no happy ending that will satisfy the user’s desires.
Even thinking about the ending where one of the two must be sacrificed no matter which route you take makes me sigh.
“It’s so sad… so sad…”
I lay down on the bed and recited my heart’s content. I slowly closed my eyes in that state and spent the day.
* * * * *
Even after the baptism was over, the vacation period was still leisurely. Only a few days out of dozens of days had passed.
There were now few invited guests at Jenny’s mansion. All but the nobles who still had matters to discuss had left.
My parents and sister were called in to help clean up the event.
‘You’re quite sincere, perhaps because you’ve received grace.’
Angela boarded the magic train with a greeting of gratitude, and Nevia, who was next to her, glanced at me.
The two left, saying they would see each other at the opening ceremony… and everyone saw her off.
The wide open space of the mansion is now completely empty after the event.
Thanks to my good friends, I was able to use the place freely. It was possible as long as I followed the rules, but it wasn’t enough to be a demerit.
What I’m going to do here is a test of a recently acquired ability. Actually, it’s more like…
[Trans Card (Activation)]
“Radon, what was that just now?”
Jenny, who had been watching, was surprised and looked at the sight that had happened to me.
Because I teleported without any prior preparation and I am not a wizard.
“Hey buddy! Did you also become a wizard like me?”
So, in Mary’s simple eyes, it was easy to misunderstand.
I explained to them about this confusing magic or something.
A new magical tool manufacturing method learned in the battle with Heidern. This magical craft, which uses spacetime material as its material, could be made using Mosria’s corpse.
Of course, I didn’t mention this part when I explained it. Instead, I lied and said that I had learned a recipe that was hidden in our house.
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[+ 400 Credits]
Yeah, that’s a lie.
Anyway, this trap card is a magical tool that allows for spatial leaps using the power of distorted space-time. The card is roughly the size of a trump card and is divided into two pieces.
He placed one under the tree and another under my feet. The moment I stepped on it… I was moved under the tree where the card was placed. Jenny and Mary, who were watching the scene, were quite interested.
“It’s quite an unusual configuration.”
“Me too! I want to try it too!”
Jenny watched, her chin clenched, while Mary suddenly raised her hand and barged in, like a child who raises her hand busily and says, “Me!” when the teacher asks a question of interest.
But why do you insist on asking me to do it when you can do it yourself at any time?
I had no choice but to hand the card to Mary. To do so, I had to run to the tree far away and get the card.
Although the ability seemed useful, it was quite cumbersome.
Is it impossible to recover it on its own like Thor’s Mjolnir? It’s an unavoidable risk since it’s done through a card.
If I lose this, all the hard work I put into making it will go down the drain. I’ve also used up the only material I have, Mosria’s corpse.
Right now, I’m practicing to become as proficient at it as possible.
Judging from Mary’s reaction, it seems like this is her first time holding it. On the one hand, I’m worried that she might have another accident…
Swish! Swish! Swish!-
I doubted my eyes. Jenny and I were shocked at the incredible sight we had witnessed.
As soon as I got my hands on the card, Mary disappeared. When I finally found her, she disappeared again, and again, and again.
The treetops, the roofs of mansions, the heads of scouts, the garden fences, the bridges between the now frozen rivers that flowed through the yard valley.
The entire mansion flashes east and west once every second.
This time, he moved to a frozen river and did figure skating with a smile that would put a national team member to shame.
Aside from the suddenness, he shouts at Jenny to come out quickly because she is in danger.
It is true that it is not good to ride it for a long time because there is a risk of slipping.
Mary heard that and exclaimed, “Okay,” and then motioned to me.
“Huh?”
A card-shaped magical force flew out from my hand and struck me. I was startled for a moment. I thought it was going to fly like a shuriken and attack me, but it didn’t hurt at all.
Instead… my body slipped.
“Ugh!”
My feet, which had been stepping on a clean, vacant lot, were stepping on ice. I slipped on the ice formed by frozen river water and fell down with a thud!
When I came to my senses, I had already moved to the river where Mary had been standing. And Mary had settled down in the spot where I had been standing.
“What are you doing all of a sudden!”
I barely managed to get my butt up and let out a loud scream. Then I was teleported back to where I was.
Mary, still standing there, was smiling like an idiot.
“Hahaha! How is it? It’s fun, buddy!”
“Yeah, you little punk. Thanks for making this so damn fun.”
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It seems that even sarcasm is considered a lie.
My butt was still numb. Plus, my body was almost frozen from the cold from walking on the ice.
“But how did you do that just now?”
“Yeah, it’s simple! Just become one with the magic tool.”
Becoming one with a magic tool… I’ve already seen that case.
That’s what happens when Jenny and Ruska automatically summon their weapons.
In fact, the antics that had just been seen seemed to have been carried out in complete disregard of the shortcomings of magic tools.
Besides, the card that flew towards me and stuck in my hand was just a lump of magic power. It wasn’t a real card that I threw according to the manual.
“It’s true! Like this… Whew!”
Mary suddenly grabbed her chest. But surprisingly, the Trans Card I had given her slowly came out of her body.
It’s as if it seeps in and then separates again. Did you absorb this again before I knew it?
“In a word… It means that the power of a magical tool can be made into the user’s own! Of course, depending on the type of magical tool, there are some that are possible and some that are not, but this card is relatively easy to handle.”
In fact, the source of power for all magical artifacts is none other than human magic.
The magical tools that enable various conveniences, the artifacts that increase combat merit, these countless magical tools were all created by human power.
Even ancient relics and legendary artifacts were ultimately created by the ancients. If you have the ability to back them up, you can use magic of that level on your own.
“Whether it’s magic or magic, they both share the same roots in that they were created by humans.”
Mary spoke as if lecturing while teleporting once more. Her haughty manner seemed quite subtle.
Do you think you’re a glamorous teacher?
“Of course, that doesn’t mean it’s easy to learn. Just like how no matter how hard a person tries to become like a saw, their arm won’t turn into a saw. In order to do that, you have to integrate the magic tool into your body.”
It looks like that’s what I just absorbed and then spat out again.
“Friend, do you want to try it too?”
Mary asked with sparkling eyes. The answer was, of course, ‘Yes.’
It would be a shame to lose the ability of the Trans Card, which combines the ability to teleport and change locations, in vain.
“Hahaha! Alright! Then, shall we have some fun and teach our friends?”
I think he likes it too. He’s been with me to control the Silver Age before.
Just when I was trying to feel relieved… Jenny grabbed my shoulder.
“radon…”
“Why all of a sudden?”
Jenny says with a very frightened expression.
“It would be better to cancel now.”
“Why?”
“Of all the people who learned magic from Mary, none of them were good. I know because I experienced it.”
Well… if you think about it, that might not be wrong.
No wonder there isn’t a single cadet in the school who approaches Mary.
But I can’t waste my vacation like this. There’s no gain without hard work.
“I can teach you instead.”
A mysterious man walks over and speaks. The moment my gaze turns to him, my eyes open wide.
Jenny also recognized who it was and stood politely.
He is bound to be famous. He is the owner of the White Horse Tower, the largest magic organization in the empire.
“Lord Baektap! Since when have you been there…”
“I’ve been watching you for a while now.”
Baektapju, Tailly Ryuudsiel looked at me intently.
She looks so young that you’d wonder if she’s in her fifties. Her pink hair, similar to that of my daughter next to her, looked refreshing.
“Dad, what are you doing here? Are you done with your work?”
“No, I think I’ll have to stay here for a while. I came to tell you about that.”
“Then can I stay here too?”
Tailley readily nods to her daughter’s innocent question. Soon, she smiles at the sight of Mary jumping around excitedly.
As expected from her father, he seemed quite familiar with her. Honestly, it would be better for his daughter to be like that than to be pessimistic about Mesa.
“If it’s about becoming one with a magical tool, I can teach you.”
“Are you saying that the Lord of the White Tower would really take the time to spare for me?”
He is a great wizard who defeated one of the demon lords together with his wife 30 years ago. His position within the empire is without a doubt a matter of course.
No matter how much I am my daughter’s friend, if I were to weigh the time I should invest in myself right now and the time I should invest in the world, which would I lean towards?
“You don’t have to worry about that important time being spent here for the time being anyway. You know it too.
“I don’t think I need to introduce myself, do I?”
“Yes, but.”
“And you don’t really need an introduction. I already know everything.”
Well, she’s my daughter’s friend, so it’s likely she found out in advance.
For some reason, what he taught me seemed much better than what Mary taught me.
At least normal conversation is possible here.
“Your name is… Radon Crowler, right?”
“Yes, nice to meet you.”
“Yes, you did a great job controlling the Silver Age together with our Mary.”
“You are too kind.”
It was at that time that the compliments continued.
“And you gave this to my daughter.”
“yes?”
With a snap of his fingers, two books were summoned into Tailley’s hands.
Upon closer inspection, I realized that it wasn’t a book, but a Nobel record…
[You and My Tico]
[King of the Locker Room]
I felt dizzy because I had seen that title a lot.
And then, memories I had forgotten suddenly came flooding back to me, and a huge shiver ran down my spine.
Why did I forget that important thing? That I must never meet this guy again!
“I had a fun time thanks to these two books. I was wondering how to repay them… but I never thought it would end up like this!”
Is it just my imagination that the momentary reward sounded like retaliation?
I don’t know about anything else, but I felt like I instinctively knew this one thing.
His intention to train me in hell under the pretext of teaching me was written on his face.
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