Episode 23. Rest and Friendship (2)
Certainly, my fate was different from Radon’s in the main story.
Although it was rough, he managed to save Jenny’s hair and maintain Radon Crowler’s original position by not being promoted to Class A.
I had an unexpected connection with Mary, with whom I had no prior contact, and even ended up cooperating with her in the Silver Age control technique.
‘The most important thing is that I successfully avoided the ending of being expelled.’
I avoided filling in the links with Travel, to avoid having the transaction details tangled up in advance.
In the main story, Radon was going to receive a deposit from Travel and write a ridiculous article. I knew that if I did that, I would be expelled, so I wrote an article that was the opposite.
Even if there were some lies mixed in, there was nothing to at least suspect the professors. That was why Travel came to the hospital room and got angry.
In the end, Travel was trapped in a fantasy created by his lust and hung himself. Unlike him, I was able to leisurely escape from the fantasy without showing any signs of being swayed by it.
As long as you know how the world works, you can live almost without being deceived.
In addition, the situation where he has to live the life of a conman. I can see him as someone who the main characters who pursue justice according to the cliché dislike.
And yet, Jenny Chainsilver, who had resented me so much, came to visit me in my hospital room.
“It’s been a while.”
“… … .”
An awkward feeling came over Jenny as she entered the hospital room and approached the bed. She was a bit more reserved than usual.
The look on his face that always made him look like a fool every time he saw him was nowhere to be found. Judging from that alone, I was certain that he was not here to be my enemy.
“What brings you here? And it’s the day before you’re due to be discharged from the hospital.”
“I was late because I was lost in thought. I was debating whether I should go see you or not.”
Jenny, sitting in the visiting seat, placed the fruit basket she was holding on the windowsill.
“I’m glad I didn’t come empty-handed.”
“If that were the case, would you have told me to go back the way I came?”
“Well.”
“… … .”
Anyway, I was hungry at the time, so this was a good thing. I reached out and picked up a banana and ate it.
The rest were grapes and apples, all of which were good to eat without peeling.
Jenny, as usual, would never have wasted her training time visiting others. Unless they were close friends like Crona and Mary, she would never come.
But the fact that you came to me shows that your perception of me has changed.
“I heard. You helped me control this power.”
“Yeah, that’s right! If Radon hadn’t helped, I wouldn’t have been able to make it in time! He’s my best friend after all!”
Mary grumbled and took a bite of an apple from the fruit basket. It seemed like she openly considered me her soulmate.
In fact, Mary can create the sealing technique on her own without my sponsorship.
However, Mary did not have the ability to create a sealing technique that could stop the Silver Age from running wild beyond its standards. That was why she desperately needed my help.
“As a result, thanks to you, I was able to control this power and even save my life. That’s enough reason to throw away my training time and come visit you in your hospital room.”
“… … .”
“It was possible to end it because of you… …but it was also possible to start it because of you.”
Jenny reached under her collar and felt her collarbone, revealing a blue jewel along with the chain that had been hanging there.
What clearly appears to be a necklace is a sapphire pendant that was a heirloom of her mother.
I wasn’t surprised that the destroyed items were restored, because I knew who restored them, when, and where.
“Lyman fixed it for me. At first, I was surprised and happy, but when I thought about it, it was actually my fault that it broke.”
If you recall Radon from the beginning of the story, you can see him bragging that he is a descendant of the Black Swordsman.
It was natural for her peers to get teased, but it was a big mistake for Jenny to interfere in the process.
The necklace was destroyed because it kept getting bigger and bigger. It was the result of Jenny’s own useless meddling.
In the epilogue of Chapter 1, Jenny is forced to reflect deeply on her foolishness.
It just so happens that the current time is right around the corner. In the main story, he is depicted as being alone and lost in bitter thoughts.
It seemed clear that he needed someone to vent his frustrations to.
If you talk to other people who have a connection with you, you will only get a judgemental answer. You probably wanted someone who could relate to you more.
As it turned out, that opponent had not been expelled and was still in the bachelor’s program. It was me.
“But I also think it’s annoying that you broke your promise. But after experiencing this situation, my thoughts have changed a bit… … .”
There was a lot of work and a lot of hardship, but it’s true that I risked my life to stop the lycanthrope.
It would seem foolish for a guy with such a strong will to be beaten up as a conman. That’s why I felt it was possible. The possibility of accepting it as a human being.
“I haven’t forgiven you yet, but I feel like I want to say at least one thing.”
“… … .”
Jenny suddenly stood up from her seat. My eyes were focused on her, and I swallowed the banana I had in my mouth.
The stiff, frozen look on his face showed that he had made up his mind about something. He couldn’t hesitate in the face of such a serious situation.
And Jenny’s head was bent at a 90 degree angle.
“Thank you so much! Thanks to you, I was able to escape the curse and defeat the lycanthrope.”
Jenny shouted again with emphasis, her hands and feet shaking.
“Thank you so much! Radon Crowler! Can we be friends in the future?”
Mary was also watching Jenny’s appearance as she revealed all her true feelings openly. However, she read the mood among her friends and did not act crazy and interfere.
“I get the gist of it.”
“… … .”
“But before we get closer, you’re forgetting one important ‘procedure’.”
Jenny looked puzzled at the mention of the word ‘procedure’, but it was literally just a proper procedure.
A girl was shaking all over and pouring out her heart, and I had to react accordingly.
I got out of bed, where I had been lying, and stood on my two feet. Since my body was practically completely healed, I could move around however I wanted. I could even bend my head at a right angle without any problems.
“I’m sorry for breaking my promise! Jenny Chainsilver! Even though I was late, I’m really sorry for being shameless all this time!”
This time, when I bowed my head in return, Jenny’s face became flustered. But it was a natural ‘procedure’ for becoming close.
If the conflict with Jenny continues like this, I am worried that the same thing will happen again. I am worried that my resentful existence will hinder the story of growth going forward.
So, I needed to shake off my foolishness, and now was the time to apologize.
The necklace that had been broken because of me was right in front of her. Jenny stared at the blue gem while holding it in her palm. Then, she felt the gem sparkle as if it was saying something.
The corners of Jenny’s mouth went up when she saw that.
“Raise your head.”
I slowly raised my head and could see her changed face.
Although she had appeared cold and reserved due to the destruction of her relics, Jenny had a hidden true personality.
Her true form, which had been hidden in a cold fog due to trauma, has been revived.
“Hey, friend.”
The face that had previously looked at everything coldly was now filled with lively enthusiasm.
Her hand, which she shook with, was free of any tension.
“meow.”
At that moment, the cat that came to play as usual poked its head out the window.
Jenny and Mary’s eyes turned to the sound of crying that seemed to be asking them to play again today. And the cat broke out in a cold sweat at the sight of their unusual eyes.
“Huh? It’s a cat!”
“Weak!”
Mary, who was captivated by the sight of the cute animal, caught the cat with incredible reflexes.
The cat trembled as it met eyes with the girl who had lifted it up. Mary’s eyes, staring intently, seemed frightening to the cat.
“Jenny! Can I take her and raise her?”
“Miyaak!”
“Then that won’t work. He has a family too. Right, Meow?”
“what…….”
Jenny’s face brightened as she intercepted the cat. According to her profile, she likes ‘cute things’, so she can’t help but say something. This is Jenny’s true nature that has been hidden until now.
“I want to raise one in the dorm, but they say they don’t allow pets.”
She rubbed her face against the cat’s, expressing her regret. The cat, who had always come to visit her, was suffering because it had met a serious lover.
When the child made a disgusted expression, Jenny had no choice but to let them go. She immediately hugged me and became very wary of them.
“Right! Starting today, Radon and I are officially friends. There’s no way I can skip the essential steps!”
I wondered what else was left, and Mary showed me the lunch box from earlier.
Wow! It was so visually appealing that it made me want to eat the fruit I just ate.
I don’t think you’ll go through the process…
“Okay, come on… … .”
“what?”
“I told you to hurry up and eat.”
Not only Mary, but even Jenny is forced to go on a crazy diet.
Are these guys going around in groups? Are they finally getting overly cocky because they’ve finally gotten their act together?
“This is the initiation ceremony to become our friend. You just have to eat one. How about that? Easy, right?”
“It’s not that easy! I’ll eat it up!”
Although it doesn’t move, it is a corpse of a worm that is still alive and is mixed with seasoning.
You crazy things. Are you telling me to get sick and die right now?
“You really can’t eat it?”
“Are you asking because you don’t know? Why would a normal, civilized person eat something like this out of the blue?”
“Isn’t that strange? It’s so mushy… … It’s just delicious?”
“omg……!”
Oh no… Jenny swallowed it in one bite. She and Mary shared a refreshing expression as they munched on each other’s mouths.
I almost wondered if it was Jenny who always had such a dignified and cool attitude, but instead, I was convinced that this was normal.
“By the way, this is good for your health too. All harmful ingredients have been removed!”
“No matter what, it’s like that. The visuals are so obvious that it’s telling you not to eat it.”
“It’s okay. We’ve been training together since we were young and we’ve eaten it often. And yet we’ve been fine until now. Isn’t that right?”
It is mentioned throughout the story that the two have been together since their childhood.
Among them, there was also an anecdote that the two received survival training together led by the Chain Silver family.
At this point, it’s time to look back. How did Jenny Chainsilver, who was separated from her mother, become best friends with this crazy Mary?
It may feel awkward for two people with contrasting personalities to be friends, but if you think about it a little, the answer will come out.
Because Jenny also had a naive side, even if it wasn’t as much as Mary’s. It was just hidden during Chapter 1.
“Oh, let’s introduce Radon to Uncle Gerard sometime soon. We’re friends now.”
“Isn’t it a bit urgent? If my father sees Radon’s history of fraud, he’ll be upset.”
Gerard Chainsilver. The current head of the Chainsilver family and Jenny’s father. He is a war hero who achieved great achievements and fame by participating in a large-scale punitive war 30 years ago.
I helped control my daughter’s powers, but he is not a person who will look kindly on me as long as I continue to live as a conman.
“But if you just eat this, even the old man will admit to having radon!”
“Right? So eat quickly and radon.”
“No, why are you talking like that! Don’t push… … Don’t push! Ugh… …!”
How to stop ten hands with one hand. I swallowed the food of insects under their rough pressure… … and for a moment I considered being readmitted.
-Insect Summon Lv1
As a bonus, you’ve acquired some unexpectedly messy skills.
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A noisy noise was leaking out of the hospital room.
A muscular young man who looked to be in his late teens was standing at the door, listening to the sound.
Jenny and Mary weren’t the only ones who came to visit Radon Crowler.
Lyman Vegilius, he too confirmed Jenny’s determination and accompanied her. Considering Radon’s nonsense, he planned to step forward and overturn the entire bed if necessary.
Although there is no evidence, we have eyewitness accounts of Travel and Radon coming into contact with each other.
He didn’t bother to go in and just listened in secretly, thinking that maybe Radon was an accomplice. However, contrary to his worries, Lyman was able to rest assured.
The girls’ voices could still be heard outside the door. I could tell that the atmosphere was one of happiness.
It seemed like there was nothing left for him to do but celebrate their happiness from afar.
“You have a good daughter, Gerard.”
Lyman left the hospital, mumbling quietly.
Surviving as an Academy Fraudster
