Episode 160. Bodhisattva or Fool?
As the spring breeze began to blow, the student council president election, which was held again, ended safely.
The election, which had almost completely collapsed due to Instructor Jason’s rebellion, needed to be reestablished, as many parts had fallen into disrepair since he took office at the Academy.
A typical example would be Saint Nevia’s candidacy. If a saint on their side becomes the student council president, they will be able to use the power of the religious order to take control of the academy itself.
Here, Nebia is revealed to have been used because she was consumed by the bloodthirsty insects. It’s fortunate that she cooperates on her own in the main story.
He avoided major punishment because it was revealed that he had reluctantly cooperated with them.
Above all, she gave up the election herself. It was a shocking change considering her original image of being full of vanity and ambition.
However, it is true that he willingly cooperated with them before becoming their puppet. Now that it has been revealed, he is expected to be punished.
The girl who was appointed as the student body president this time was talking about that matter.
“From now on, you will be leaving the 1st star residence and living in the 3rd star residence.”
The student council office on the top floor of the school. Princess Mirona, who had been appointed as the student council president, was calling in Nevia and deciding on her treatment.
It was the result of combining the opinions of the students and the academics gathered through the archives.
“Although I relied on them, I was able to avoid expulsion because I confessed, albeit late. Above all, considering that they held the saint’s life in their hands, this is no ordinary feat.”
Even one wrong press of the lips could kill you with just one gesture from Jason. In such a situation, it is not enough to report internally with only courage.
It’s almost like a declaration of “let’s die after you die.” Even if it was a water ghost operation carried out out of anger and humiliation, it still doesn’t change the fact that he intended to sacrifice himself.
“So there was ample room for leniency. If it were me, I would have been so scared that I couldn’t even move my mouth properly.”
“There’s no need to flatter me like that. It just sounds like a deception.”
To Nevia, who had lived her entire life in ‘denial’, the sincere compliment was very embarrassing. When the harsh remark came out, Mirona shrugged her shoulders and looked embarrassed.
“…!”
A sudden sense of pressure was felt. The source of the pressure was the sturdy cadet standing next to Mirona.
The white-haired cadet stood guard next to Mirona. His nametag read Lyman Begilius, and when I saw that name, I thought it was unlikely.
`If it’s Lyman, he’s a special monster among the second-years. Has he already become a student council officer?`
Looking at him standing so openly next to me, he looks like he’s at least an aide. He even suppressed the arrogant attitude just now with a look.
He was a much more creepy being than the knights who would roll up their sleeves and call me rude.
“Anyway, is my punishment just moving rooms?”
“Yes, and until graduation, you will be treated more as an ordinary cadet than a saint. There was no disagreement on that part from the religious order either.”
If you join hands with the ‘darkness’, even if you are a saint, you will be considered an unbeliever and punished. That was the doctrine of the Order of the Holy Cross and one of the words of the Lord.
Since it was a religious group that had fallen into deep darkness in the past, they are sensitive about that part. In fact, just saving them is a great mercy.
“Then the number of priests’ escorts will decrease considerably.”
“But you don’t have to be discouraged. You can wear the saint’s garb again when the holidays or important events come up.”
In any case, it is true that it is a symbol of a living religious order. It is natural that its status will shine unless it is completely excommunicated.
Even so, unless it was a big and important matter, Angela would be the only one responsible for her duties as a saint. However, thanks to the punishment, Nevia was able to enjoy her freedom.
It’s amazing that they can now laugh at each other even though they used to be snarling at each other. That’s why Angela also withdrew from the race.
He tried to become the chairman in order to keep Nebia in check, but at a point when that purpose lost its meaning, the position of chairman became unnecessary.
“If you’re done with your business, can you leave now?”
He was called here because it was about his punishment. Knowing that, he was about to get up from his seat.
“Wait a minute. Before that… What will Saint Nevia do from now on?”
“What are you talking about?”
He said it as if he was asking something new, but Nebia’s shoulders were shaking. This was because he had never thought about what he would do with his future as an undergraduate.
At that sight, Mirona exchanged glances with Lyman for a moment and then spoke.
“The student council has just been reorganized, so there are a lot of empty seats. So…”
“….”
“Aren’t you thinking of joining our office?”
Mirona spoke with a smile that bloomed like a flower. Just looking at her made it seem like it would melt even the bitter cold.
However, the part that made Nevia waver was the sound of her voice. It was as if she felt that she never wanted to miss what was about to leave.
I hoped that the person who was not my possession but a friend would never leave me.
“Why are you so obsessed with me?”
“I got in big trouble once. It was when I was handing out cookies at the town park.”
The moment Nebia heard those words, her eyes widened.
At some point, I was being led by Nebia’s words.
“The cookies I was turning into for image formation were found to have parasites, and the SS were picking on me, and I was completely politicized. But a girl risked her life to help me.”
The girl who jumped out with a bang and kicked the slave in the buttocks looked like a rabbit. That impressive sight never left Mirona’s mind.
Nevia took a deep breath as Mirona told her story in detail.
“I don’t know who it was, but it was someone I could never forget, even though the outfit was seriously embarrassing.”
“(A little hot)”
You said your outfit was embarrassing? Or worse, to a serious level?
Nebia endured the collapse of her stomach with superhuman patience. She must soon confront Professor Stella who recommended that outfit.
“What that girl said back then still lingers in my head.”
Mirona was incredibly naive. Even when she was being cornered by the guards, she thought that if she apologized, things would be resolved. She didn’t want to make a big deal out of it.
There was a sound that pierced her ears.
-I’m not some kind of fool.
Of course, I couldn’t help but hover. It wasn’t usually a rude thing to say.
However, that is only the perspective of the onlookers. At first, it was unfamiliar to Miro and herself, but as time went on, she began to not think of it as rude.
“It was just one word… but it dismissed me exactly as I was at the time. So I’m grateful for that.”
“….”
“It’s a world where anyone can easily become a high-ranking person. Even a fool like me can brazenly wield absolute power.”
It is a sad thing in the world for an unqualified person to sit in such a position. Mirona realized this from the girl at the time.
So I thought it needed to change.
“But abandoning good intentions is actually a wrong action. That’s why you need someone around you who can moderate it. Someone as cold as ice.”
Nevia was a person who was ambitious but also knew how to sacrifice herself, so she was a good fit for the role.
Somewhat complicated emotions surged through Nevia’s chest. Her face turned red on its own, and she shook her legs while clutching her green hair.
“That’s right… me.”
“Yes, but… are you feeling uncomfortable somewhere?”
“No! Nothing….”
I couldn’t help but feel embarrassed.
I couldn’t help but feel embarrassed.
Nebia felt inwardly intimidated as if she had witnessed someone reciting her diary in front of a large crowd.
Meanwhile, Lyman seemed to notice and let out an involuntary cough.
“Anyway, you’re saying that you need me.”
But I liked it. Because at that time, I completely understood and practiced the meaning that he had conveyed.
I felt embarrassed but also proud.
“I’ll think about it. If that’s what you really want…”
Although he spoke vaguely, he was completely absorbed in it. Nebia just didn’t realize it.
It would be appreciated from Mirona’s perspective as well, as any executives who can help with the work that needs to be done due to a recent incident are always welcome.
“Oh, by the way, I haven’t heard yet which room in the three-star building I was assigned to… When will the results come out?”
Mirona, who heard that, let out a sigh. According to rumors, there are cases where men and women share a room in a three-star hotel.
Of course, nothing unusual happened that would have stimulated my imagination, but that piece of information alone was enough to get me excited.
It gets worse especially when I think of ‘that guy’.
“Would it be possible for me to freely choose my room at the three-star hotel?”
There was joy in Nebia’s words and expression. It was as if she was obsessed with someone.
“I’m sorry, but I don’t think that’s possible. No matter how much we want it, it’s not up to us to decide.”
“Is that so…?”
Nebia’s voice was clouded with a look of extreme regret. Her shoulders slumped because the answer did not meet her expectations.
So, which room do you think you belong in?
I hope my roommate is a good person…
* * * * *
“Hey, junior. By the way, I have some good news.”
“What is it?”
“We recently got a new roommate!”
Clap clap clap!-
Trisha, the head of the newspaper department, clapped her hands like she was going to die. I made a bashful expression, thinking, “What’s the big deal about a roommate coming in?”
Of course, if you were the king of the room, you would be happy about it. It’s like a new sandbag has arrived.
“I wonder how I’ll treat you when I return after this mission is over? I’m looking forward to it.”
“Oh my…”
I offered a silent prayer to my new roommate, whoever he was.
But rumor has it that Saint Nevia was demoted to a 3-star room… Could it be…?
“Senior, who is that roommate?”
When I added, “Do you know me?” Trisha smiled and said,
“Secret~”
“….”
Trisha, the head of the newspaper department, clapped her hands like she was going to die. I made a bashful expression, thinking, “What’s the big deal about a roommate coming in?”
She seemed like a child who was trying to hide something precious that only she knew. How could a woman like this be the president of a club? And why did she apply for the same mission as me?
Rattling-
My buttocks shook as I sat down. The carriage carrying the cadets who had volunteered for the ‘train overturn investigation’ mission was currently running.
The reason they applied was because of the reward of high scores.
The midterm evaluation is coming up soon, but there is not much time to prepare for the Magic Banquet that comes next. What quenches these cadets’ thirst is the evaluation bonus points.
A sparrow just passes by a mill. If you participate in a mission, you will automatically receive bonus points, so you cannot turn away.
Of course, they didn’t just select anyone. They only selected cadets with good grades and skills among the applicants.
All other cadets deemed unsuitable were filtered out.
There were 50 applicants. Only 5 were selected. We, the 5 selected, are now riding in the carriage.
Surprisingly, among those five, there were all familiar faces.
Trisha Marelin, who is babbling in front.
Refrain Halo, who is in sync with her.
Bayman Dreadnought, asleep, leaning against the corner.
and…
“….”
Mary Rudciel quietly looks out the window with her head out.
I couldn’t help but stick out my tongue at this combination. It was the same lineup as Mad Mary.
But today, Mary’s condition was strange. Mary, who should have been going crazy and riding the wave of this conversation… was just sitting there, looking out the window.
It’s understandable that she would do that if she was in a bad mood, but Mary is a girl who would go crazy and return to normal even when she was scolded by the professor.
It’s clear that this isn’t an ordinary thing. It probably has something to do with supporting this mission.
More than anything, you will be concerned about what is happening to your body.
Each person had a purpose for applying for the mission.
The other three, excluding Mary and me, of course said it was because of the evaluation scores.
“Radon Crowler. Did you hear that? Our art club was in charge of exhibiting paintings at the Magic Banquet.”
“Ah… congratulations.”
“I applied like this because I couldn’t skip the midterm evaluation to focus on the work.”
Even though I spoke blatantly and without any soul, he answered firmly.
Trisha was excited when she heard that our newspaper had been asked to write a script for a play. She had applied for the same reason as Replain.
“Should I think of some good script material while I’m on this mission?”
“But is that okay? We’re just newspaper reporters, not playwrights.”
“It’s okay. A novel I wrote a while ago won the grand prize in a contest. The theater company was keeping an eye on it, so I couldn’t just let it go.”
“So, trust this older sister!” Trisha said, trying to reassure me.
When on earth did he write that novel? It just so happened to win the grand prize, so the club members ended up taking on the annoying task.
Trisha, who had to prepare for it, didn’t have the energy to prepare for the midterm evaluation. As a result, she applied for the mission.
“Let’s do it together! Trisha!”
“For the festival!”
Trisha and Ripley shaking hands as if they were toasting each other.
Today, too, Refrain’s head flashed… It wasn’t like that.
“But Senior Refrain, why is your hair like that?”
“Oh, is this what you mean?”
Did he have a lover? On his once dazzlingly shining bare mountain, black trees were growing in a row.
He said he was free from hair loss.
“There’s a deeper reason for this. I manipulated the pores with magic.”
“okay.”
I feel a bit regretful. It means I will never see that flash again.
“Mary Ludsiel? If you stick your face in a place like that, your jaw will turn.”
“yes…”
Mary spoke as if she was just listening to Refrain’s advice. Then, a tremendous noise was heard.
“Even though you’re short, you can still put your chin on the window.”
Chomp!-
The moment she finished speaking, Mary swung her hand with magical power.
The magic called ‘Aero Blade’… swept away the entire black forest that had sprouted on Refrain’s head.
“Don’t annoy me.”
I felt goosebumps from Mary’s cold words.
Her reaction, which seemed like a different person, was shocking, but what was even more shocking was the sight of Refrain’s head turning into a bald mountain.
Refrain, whose abundant hair had become sacred like the sun again. However, his heart was also sacred.
“Hahaha! That’s really cool! After all, pores can be revived.”
That’s Bodhisattva and Hogu.
Get angry, you crazy person.
Surviving as an Academy Fraudster
