Episode 20. Queen of the Snowstorm (3)
A lycanthrope that can shake up an academy without any faculty and staff with just two of them.
According to the early game plan, there were originally going to be three, but due to a balance patch, it was reduced to two.
Even from the cadets’ perspective, they are a disaster, even if they are the weakest. Even if just two of them gather, they are enough to appear as the boss of a chapter, but five of them are just as bad as sticking out your tongue.
The cadets run towards the faculty building to avoid them, but the guys have a very good sense of smell and are sure to find their prey.
No matter where you hide, you won’t be able to save time. There’s no answer unless you call the professors.
So what on earth is the professor on duty doing?
Even if you’re not a professor specialized in combat, you should be able to contact a professor who just left work using an emergency communication tool.
‘Unfortunately, you shouldn’t expect that.’
Today’s on-duty student is the second-year alchemy professor, ‘Condra Maxtell’. And the first-year combat assistant professor, ‘Adela Merhena’.
These two are probably passed out somewhere by now, having been ambushed and switched by a spy hiding inside the academy.
He would have pretended to be Condra, usurped his professorship, and gained access to the Sealing Stone, the source of the Academy’s barrier.
It was clear that he was strong enough to enter the academy without fear.
However, it was impossible to completely stop the sealing stone. All it could do was slightly weaken the barrier.
That’s why the lycanthropes invaded.
The man who hired that spy was none other than Travel Bayold. His goal was to kill Jenny and Lyman.
Travel had asked his spy to make sure that the lycanthrope would only target those two, since there would be little gain from increasing the number of victims.
The spy, who accepted the meaning, placed an autosuggestion on the Lycans.
However, the hint was released due to the influence of passing through the barrier that was not completely resolved. That is why the entire academy became a mess.
And the ending he receives is proportional to his incompetence. He is expelled by Lyman, who secretly obtained the evidence.
After that, you will be treated with contempt and fall into a state where you can neither live nor die.
Lyman would have met up with the spy by now to get the evidence. He’s a solid guy, so there’s no need to worry… … But that wasn’t the point right now.
“Be quiet, you damn things! You’re just puffing up five for no reason.”
-Are you guys the Avengers?
I got angry while catching three fish. Then I activated my skill while manipulating three fishing rods.
– Fishing Line Control Lv4
The fishing line absorbed my magic power and transformed into a thick noose that bound their arms. Then, I dragged them out and tied them up like a rope.
The three fishing rods I’m holding are not mine. I arrived at the Unique Hall in a hurry and immediately kicked open the door to Cage Revola’s laboratory.
As the head of the combat department, his hobby is fishing. There are always at least three high-quality fishing rods in his residence or office.
Originally, anyone could not enter, but since it was freely accessible in the game, I was able to find out where the fishing rod was.
It was shiny and stylish, as if it was his prized fishing rod. Surprisingly, its price was equivalent to two months’ salary for the professor.
As there is an anecdote that it was made by a craftsman, its performance is also top-notch.
No matter how good a fishing rod is, it is useless in battle. However, for me, who has mastered the art of fantasy swordsmanship, a fishing rod is an incomparable piece of combat equipment.
Even with a top-of-the-line rod like this, I can amplify my potential.
If you look at it from an inspection perspective, it’s the same match as holding the Gahee Sword. My fighting power increased exponentially when I held three of those at the same time.
It would be impossible for me at my level, but with this craftsman’s fishing rod, it’s possible.
“Ugh… …! Please, hold on a little longer!”
No matter how good the conditions are, there are limits to what I can achieve as a cadet.
There was a creaking sound from the fishing rod. From the hands that held all three rods at the same time… … blood flowed down the handle of the pole.
And the air grew cold.
‘Has it already started?’
Snow fell. Soon the wind blew and it became a blizzard. I bit my teeth as I realized that it was Jenny’s Silver Age.
The real rampage has finally begun. It’s bearable for now, but it won’t be long before the entire Academy is reduced to ice.
The cadets who had just realized the situation are running towards them, holding their weapons. They too were bewildered by the weather phenomenon, but they had no time to do so because of the wolves that were rushing at them.
Fortunately, even the C class cadets were able to easily deal with the wolf pack, and the experienced seniors’ skills reduced their numbers.
That part was the same as the main story. It was only possible because there were only two Lycans.
If I hadn’t caught these guys, it would have been the cadets who were quickly decimated.
“Crrrrrrr!”
“Ugh!”
Whack! – A wolf bit my shoulder. I groaned in pain that was so intense I wanted to curse.
When the guy tasted my blood, he got possessed and tried to increase his biting power.
“Aqua Ball!”
At that moment, a bullet from the water gun flew and pierced the guy’s face. The person who saved me from the danger of putting down my fishing rod was Trisha Marelin, the newspaper editor.
“Radon? You’re saying that you’re… … .”
Trisha’s eyes widened when she realized that it was one of her own members who had tied up three lycans with a noose.
That guy, a petty conman named Radon Crowler.
“I’ll explain later! While I’m blocking those guys, hurry… …!”
“But what should we do? Our attacks aren’t working at all.”
Trisha, considering the guys’ odd toughness and regenerative powers. I know the weaknesses of these guys who seem immortal at first glance… …
“Destroy the brain and the heart at the same time! Then you can kill him!”
“really?”
“Hurry up!!”
Trisha Marelin relayed the weaknesses I had taught her to the room. Her voice, as a manager with a wide following, was more effective than mine.
Thanks to this, there were fewer students who had doubts.
Even if you can’t penetrate its fur, you can still defeat it cleverly if you know its weak points. If it’s too hard to attack, just aim for its body.
Not discriminating between means and methods.
The combat cadets stabbed the men in the eyeballs with their swords and spears. Then the magic cadets poured fire magic into the mouths of the screaming men.
The guys tugged harder and harder at the line. The nerves in my arms were screaming from the pain of their brute force, but soon they would be dead.
Bam!-
At that moment, an arrow flying from afar hit the wolf that was trying to attack from behind. A girl was providing support fire from the roof of the academic building.
Her black hair was shiny enough to stand out even at night.
Class 1-A, Combat Science. Ruska Mad-Eye. She was constantly killing the wolves that were growing and multiplying. Her main skill was to shoot dozens of magic arrows at once.
Originally, she was an unattractive character, but now she is safe because of her support. Everyone was able to defeat the Lycan without worrying about the wolves.
The other two will be defeated by the main characters of this chapter and the upperclassmen, respectively.
I just have to endure this ordeal!
“Awwwwww!!”
Jijijik – In a last desperate attempt, he shoots lightning from his mouth. Unfortunately, it ends up hitting me via the fishing line.
Electrocution. I felt like I would die at any moment after being hit by lightning from three wolves at the same time. In addition, the lightning was seeping into my body due to the wound from the wolf clone bite.
It’s painful, but I have to hold on. If I can’t keep them here, they’ll just get free and tear me to pieces.
Considering their recovery speed, the stabbed eyes will regenerate quickly. Eventually, even the cadets will be wiped out.
In this situation where I had to choose between being eaten or electrocuted, I stubbornly chose the latter.
It’s a showdown between you two dying from organ failure first, or me dying from electrocution first.
I’ve been steadily raising my ‘Guts’ stat over time, so I’m not the same as before.
[The condition has been met.]
[New skill activated!]
Howling Thunder Lv1
When I started to feel a bit dizzy.
Standing at the crossroads of life and death, I saw the illusion of the system.
On top of my head… … bright snow like fireflies began to fall.
* * * * *
“Jenny! Come on!”
The moment I saw the lycanthrope, I lost all sense of reason and couldn’t move. I don’t know why I showed up here, but I ended up looking pathetic in front of everyone.
Her best friend, Mary Rudciel, is shaking her by the shoulders.
Jenny Chainsilver failed again this time. Wasn’t she completely pushed back even though she used power that shouldn’t have been used?
Look over there, you see that much-desired Radon Crawler.
That damn guy is risking his life to save the cadets… … What am I doing?
Crackle-
The Silver Age is now out of control. Soon, a massive blizzard will hit, like a dam breaking. It is estimated that it will be enough to turn the entire Academy into an ice age.
Not only was I unable to defeat those who threatened my friends, but now I was destined to destroy them. I felt such shame that I would rather die.
“I’m sorry, Mary… … It’s over now.”
The snowstorm is getting worse. The dropping body temperature and the room freezing on its own are all warnings of what is happening now.
I can’t keep my composure anymore.
When I lost my belongings due to Radon Crowler’s pettiness and Travel Bayold’s misdeeds, I experienced the shock of losing my mother once again.
At that time, cracks had formed in the dam that had been preventing the overflow.
As if that wasn’t enough, I was humiliated several times by Radon Crowler.
In the end, he ended up using force during the practical exam. That one example acted as a detonator, and the already severe outburst became even more severe.
If they go berserk, they might be able to trap the lycanthropes in ice, but this entire academy would be trapped as well. That leaves only one option.
“Run away, Mary. Lead the other cadets and get far away.”
She showed her friend her hands, which were beginning to freeze.
“I’m done now. There’s going to be a blizzard coming soon. It’s enough for me and the guys to get stuck in the ice, so… … Ugh!”
Before she could finish speaking… … Mary put something into Jenny’s mouth.
Gulp- What did I feed you in the meantime? No, I didn’t care about that right now… … It was worth it.
‘The hand… …!’
The frozen parts of his body began to thaw. His body temperature rose and returned to a steady state. He couldn’t help but wonder what he had just eaten.
“What happened?”
Mary smiled instead of answering.
Then the snowstorm stopped. The fiercely swirling cold wind gradually slowed down, and Jenny’s stabilized magic power reflected in a splendid form.
Even though it felt different because it wasn’t winter, it was definitely snow. The violent blizzard had turned into snow that resembled beautiful starlight.
A halo of light like that fell on Alighieri. The view of the Academy, which had been chilled by the snowstorm, was embroidered with colorful snow, creating a refreshing feeling.
Jenny was dazed as snow piled up on her head. She had no idea that the power she had never been able to control and considered a curse could take such a beautiful form.
Mary, who had doubts about it, said with a smiling face.
“It’s a collaboration between me and my friend. I made it all for you.”
Instead of the usual foolish smile, a smile directed at a friend was flashing through his sparkling eyes.
When Jenny came to, she realized that the depression that had been plaguing her had disappeared. Moreover, her body had completely melted away.
I don’t know what I ate to become like this… … but my strength is under control.
It wasn’t the maximum, but it was enough to be under control.
“Are you coming to your senses now? Jenny Chainsilver.”
Krona Delway, who had fallen, also stood up again and approached.
“It’s quite beautiful today.”
“… … .”
Awww!
The lycanthrope that had been blown a long distance by Mary’s lightning magic has returned.
The sight of him pulling out the awl reminded him of his mother’s death again and seemed to be mentally stressful.
‘You are a cursed being.’
‘He is an unfilial son. He deserves to be punished.’
A being that seemed to be the embodiment of that evil spirit ran towards me, but I didn’t listen anymore. Because I wasn’t alone.
“Just this once… … .”
Jenny Chainsilver’s feet froze over and became an ice rink. The output was weak, but that was enough.
“It’s not a curse.”
A sword with a bluish blade was summoned into her hand. It was not a mere practice sword, but a famous sword made for the ‘real’ combat of a girl named Jenny Chainsilver. The blade, imbued with aura, was wielding controlled power.
Shhhhhh!
A cold aura emitted from the sword spread across the ground.
Surviving as an Academy Fraudster
