Episode 17. Take care of your mind (2)
Krona Delaware. Jenny’s rival character who appears from the end of this chapter. If you play as Jenny, you will see her taunting quite often.
Because of the setting that he has strong self-esteem, he tends to look down on everything.
So, they often show off even for trivial things or go overboard with something as simple as catching a baby ant.
‘It’s a kind of individuality, individuality.’
The challenge for Jenny Chainsilver, which is scheduled for 9pm tonight, is a grand ceremony for Crona, so she will try to decorate the stage very extravagantly.
This is not intended to only promote the challenger himself, but also to promote his opponent, Jenny.
“I have a request to make of the newspaper staff.”
Lustrous blonde hair that looks like flowing silk and brown eyes like ruby.
Her slightly upturned eyes gave her a sharp yet mischievous impression, and she had a face often called a cat’s face. This was Crona Delaware.
The youngest daughter of the Delaware family, who runs a large-scale trading company, and one of the leaders in the magic department who was selected for Class A.
What business does a woman like that have in this newspaper department?
“Do you all know what event is happening at 9 o’clock today?”
“Of course I knew. You were the one who spread the rumor.”
Trisha Marelin, the newspaper captain, grumbled in annoyance. Rumors had spread throughout the Academy, even to her ears as a third-year.
The duel with Jenny was humbly permitted by the professors. Because of that, the excitement spread like ripples here and there.
“So, what I’m saying is… … I’d like you to draw a sign for us to enter the arena!”
“That, the picture?”
Trisha frowned, wondering what kind of nonsense this was.
Why are you making demands from the newspaper club, which only knows how to write, instead of the art club that clearly exists? Are you in your right mind?
“I’m sorry, but we’re writers. Even if we’re not novelists, you know very well that we’re far from painting.”
“But I feel guilty about asking the art club for something… … .”
“Tsk. You’re such a troublemaker.”
In this chapter, the setting regarding Crona, who has a small role, is not detailed. However, if you enter the art club room during the game, you can talk to the club president, Refrain Halo.
The bald NPC keeps repeating this.
‘Crona Delaware! How dare you burn my painting? I won’t forgive you!’
‘Time can’t be exchanged for gold! My creation that I worked so hard to create with so much time… … Kkieeeek!!’
It’s just a device that shows the flow of the world view. It’s the same effect as when you talk to an NPC, they just keep talking to themselves.
With this, you can indirectly know the NPC’s character, and you can also infer who the culprit is who burned the painting.
It seems likely that Crona accidentally burned the picture of Refrain while practicing magic outdoors.
Considering that he is the type of person who cherishes his artwork like his own children, it couldn’t have been anything but unfortunate.
“I will definitely apologize to him when I have the chance. Of course, I will compensate him.”
“And you should be prepared to be half dead.”
“(A little hot)”
Crona, who had been showing an embarrassed attitude for a moment, became nervous.
“Anyway, considering your persistence, I will accept your request.”
“I’ll be counting on you! Whether it’s drawing or writing, in the end it’s all about holding a pen. I’ll give you a hefty reward. Oh~ hohohohohoho!”
Trisha clicked her tongue and started drawing. She could write the article over the weekend anyway.
Since they had that much free time, the members didn’t bother them much. Since there was a reward involved, they actually didn’t want to refuse.
It just occurred to me. If you play as Jenny, you’ll face Crona as the boss at 9pm tonight.
A banner was hung as if for show between the entrances to the outdoor training grounds that would be used as a duel arena.
‘Could this be the picture on the banner?’
The picture was so poor that it looked like it was drawn with feet. It was the quality of a child being stopped on the street and made to draw it.
But even that was enough to put something like that on the cover, so Crona’s desire for decoration was beyond imagination.
I don’t know whose drawing was chosen… … but I still want to give a round of applause to the winner.
-Clap clap clap.
‘If someone saw me, they’d think I was the planner of a large-scale event for the president’s visit.’
Drawing… … It was something very unfamiliar to the club members. However, I continued drawing without much thought.
I’ve cleared Devil’s Ark many times, but nothing was as simple as imagining Jenny and Crona.
“Oh my, what is this?”
At that moment, Crona approached me with a surprised expression. His eyes sparkled as if he had found a pearl in a sandy beach where there was nothing to salvage.
“What’s wrong with my drawing?”
“No… … This is it! It’s perfect!”
Even though it wasn’t a drawing that took a long time, Crona exclaimed, “Wonderful.” He seemed so excited by my drawing that he forgot his aristocratic dignity.
Even though it hadn’t even been colored yet, it would be no exaggeration to say that the composition of Jenny and herself was expressed with the utmost imagination.
“I’ll adopt this!”
“Is that okay? I’m not drawing as well as usual.”
[+400 Credits]
“Don’t lie! Pictures like this aren’t common even among art club members!”
“… … .”
“Anyway, congratulations! Radon Crowler. Aside from your notoriety, you’re also quite talented.”
That makes sense. I’ve been drawing a lot of fan art while playing Devil Ark.
I considered becoming an illustrator, but I have painful memories of giving it up because of my main job.
As a result, the case money became mine. As it was a request from a girl with a silver spoon in her mouth, a thick pile of cash came into my pocket.
It just so happened.
That family was in dire need of living expenses.
* * * * *
After dinner, the Academy was open to the cadets only.
All professors and staff leave work before 7 o’clock, leaving no one behind except for those on duty and security guards.
Moreover, since the faculty member on duty that day was an assistant professor with no particular influence, the academy was bustling in the evening.
It’s Burning Friday. The festive atmosphere becomes even more grandiose.
The excitement over sleeping in because it was just the next weekend was so great that a party was even held.
As the ground became covered with spiderwebs, the student union building and the plaza next to it became bustling.
Even though there wasn’t any school festival-like event taking place, there were plenty of students sitting on mats.
They can do whatever they want unless something unusual happens.
‘I can understand that feeling too!’
What if your strict parents work the night shift and come home the next morning?
Because until then, it was my world where I couldn’t take anything away or add anything.
‘Of course, you have to keep it well organized.’
Already, bottles of alcohol were scattered all over the square.
There are bound to be people who think that just by laying out a mat, they have made it their living room. However, that doesn’t mean that organizing and tidying up is completely ignored.
Otherwise, you will face the grand judgment of Principal Caden Zodiac.
“Then shall we quietly enjoy the night view?”
There was still some time left before the event broke out. I decided to monopolize the Benz next to the tree until time passed.
Knowing what would happen later, I couldn’t get on board the festive atmosphere and become a fool. I decided to at least take out some pudding and eat it.
“Hahahaha! It’s a festival!~ A festival!”
But there was a guy who was a jerk from the beginning.
In a world far removed from her pitiful and small appearance, the girl is seen jumping around on a huge tree like a monkey.
Disregarding that safety rule didn’t seem to pose a risk to Mary Rudsiel.
Bang!-
Mary fell from a tree that was over 20 meters high. Her face was stamped on the ground like a stamp. Is she okay?
“Hahahaha! This is hilarious! One more time!”
Well then, Mary was unmoved. She was always indestructible, protected by thick magic and the protection of the spirits.
“uh?”
“… … .”
Mary, who was trying to get up, met my eyes and her body froze in that position.
He stares at me with wide eyes.
That’s how the snowball fight started.
About 3 seconds.
About 2 seconds.
About a second.
Finally, one side suddenly broke the silence by kicking the ground.
“Wow! My friend Radon!”
“Huh?”
Mary suddenly jumped onto the bench and fell on my body as if it were a bed.
It was fortunate that she was small, otherwise she would have suffocated and her lungs would have collapsed.
But isn’t it a bit strange? Me as a friend?
“Hey, it’s heavy, come down a bit.”
“Huh? I didn’t gain much weight.”
“But get down! I’m dying of suffocation.”
Even though I was getting on my nerves, Mary just smiled and sat calmly on the bench.
How can he be so calm even though he almost trampled someone?
“Why are you suddenly calling me friend?”
“Huh? We’re friends, right? I was so touched by the gift you gave me, but if I say more, it’s just nagging!”
A… a gift?
Excuse me… … ? I only gave it to you with the intention of breaking up our relationship?
“You… were you having fun?”
Oh, no way.
[You and My Tico], [The King of the Locker Room].
These horrible pests would be difficult to endure without some serious resistance.
How could such an innocent and foolish Mary…
“It was so much fun!”
“… … .”
Did I just mishear you?
I blinked my eyes with a blank expression, but Mary, paying no attention, continued to whine.
“Although it wasn’t fun from the beginning. I got really excited the moment I saw the first scene. At that time, I was thinking about whether I should electrocute you, burn you with fire, or shave your head.”
Ah… … I see.
When I first saw it, I thought it was going to randomly fire elemental magic to tame me.
If that was the case, why now?
“But the Nobel record holds infinite possibilities! I’ve sat through it over and over again, trying to figure out what it means.”
You drove it that way? Are you crazy?
“And then I realized! What was the hidden meaning of the gift you gave me?”
No, aren’t you just wrapping something that has no meaning in a grand scheme of things?
What proof is there?
“Even though you didn’t teach me, I realized it.”
“… … .”
“You were trying to give me a new world!”
The ghost fell asleep, making a noise like he was washing his dishes.
The new world will freeze to death in this work full of obscenities!
“I don’t deny the Nobel record! Once I receive a work, I can’t throw it away even if it’s cursed. I have to interpret and understand it to the end to be satisfied.”
It really varies.
“Thanks to you, I’ve decided what new magic to come up with!”
“You’re not thinking of taking inspiration from that scene, are you?”
“Yeah, that’s right! I already had it in my head.”
No… … The most bizarre magic in the world is about to be born.
That too, in the head of a great wizard’s bloodline!
“But it would be a shame for me to learn this good message alone.”
“What are you going to do now… … ?”
“I hope the other cadets understand the meaning of the gift you gave them!”
What… … ? The other cadets too?
Hey, wait a minute. Just that one thing, please… …
“Therefore… … .”
Gulp-
“I’m going to spread this throughout the campus. I’m going to make sure that the faculty, students, and board members all remember it!”
“Stop talking nonsense!!”
‘Is there anything that could destroy the school? Please come to your senses.’
Before I knew it, Mary was holding the record I had given her as a gift, and I had to grab her shoulder and stop her with all my might.
The incoming waves are a bonus.
Surviving as an Academy Fraudster
