Episode 38. Welcome, Is This Your First Time in My Room? (2)
‘You must have your own reasons for entering the academy.’
What Radon Crowler had said kept echoing in my head.
Regardless of the reason for entering the university, I have always thought about why I have a reason to live.
I thought about it carefully over and over again, but nothing came to mind.
Maybe that’s why he charged forward without caring even though his opponent was superior in numbers.
He showed his ungrateful attitude towards the person who saved him without any concern.
A life that should have been lost long ago. But it had to be endured, even by evil.
Because there was something that could serve as a driving force for living.
plural.
Resentment and hatred towards those who brought my life to this point. I could never leave those who had so cruelly taken the lives of my only family.
Even if it is a small candle, it will not be blown out gently.
There is a tree that I absolutely must burn before I die. It is a tree that absorbs the lives of innocent people into its vines and uses them as nutrients.
It will never go out until that cursed and abominable tree is burned to ashes.
Even if it rained, snowed, or stormed, the candles burned even redder and stronger.
If you interfere, everything will be burned.
Even if someone gets caught up in that fire, it doesn’t matter.
Because there was no such thing as a line that one should not cross.
I guess that’s what I thought…
– Didn’t you tell me? You said that you don’t care about the means and methods as long as it’s for the purpose. So why are you suddenly worried about me after telling me that?
‘You fucking bastard… …!’
I ate up one room.
Radon Crowler. I didn’t care whether he helped himself or not, or whether he was targeted by the Shadow Troopers.
Even though I may have said it unconsciously… … I was worried about that guy for a moment.
Isn’t it an absurd act to break the oath you’ve kept all this time?
It was really embarrassing.
Those few words still ring in my head. This guy who just talks big has proven that he is who he is.
I closed my eyelids because I didn’t want to think about it anymore. How long had I been asleep like that?
‘It’s dazzling… … ‘
I wonder if someone turned on the light while I was sleeping.
However, the fire must have been on from the beginning.
It was almost like a flash of light before my eyes. The fact that my vision, which had been dark due to being closed, was turning red was proof of this.
In fact, as soon as I opened my eyes, the world seemed so bright that my vision, which was already blurry due to the gloomy weather, seemed like it would go away.
But in reality, I didn’t go blind, I just saw something before my eyes.
A round sphere shaped like an egg… …
‘electric bulb?’
What else could there be that round, shiny object besides a light bulb? But surprisingly, it was a human head.
Yes. The head of a person without even a single hair… …
“Oh, you opened your eyes!”
The man with the head looked up, revealing his face.
As soon as Ruska met his eyes, she got up and started to get busy.
“Who, who are you!”
This is clearly Radon Crowler’s room, so why is there someone else here? And a bald person at that.
There was a moment when he began to wonder if perhaps Radon had deceived him and sold him out.
“Oh, you’re awake? You’ve been asleep for quite some time.”
“you……!”
“I bought some steak, let’s eat it later. It’s Alighieri’s specialty.”
Radon Crawler was there too. It seemed like he had brought dinner, but he had brought a strange person with him.
It was so uncomfortable that my chest started to hurt.
“What is this human light bulb!”
“Huh? Me? I’m Refrain Halo, Class 2-A of the Magic Department and the president of the Art Club. Nice to meet you. Ruska Mad-Eye.”
“So why did you call this person?”
“Doctor.”
“what?”
Refrain Halo is the son of a long line of priests. He too can use the power of the Holy Spirit he learned from over his shoulders to heal.
“Although I am not a medical professional, I was able to take care of your injuries. You will be able to move again in about four days.”
In fact, the pain that had been ingrained in my body had been drastically reduced.
It was certain that the treatment he gave wasn’t a lie…
“This person is an outsider. Does he know that I’m here?”
Currently, it is unknown who the Shadow Troopers are. Therefore, it would be foolish to randomly let someone else into the room.
Even if it has nothing to do with the incident, there will be a witness. Even if you promise secrecy, there is no guarantee that you won’t press the wrong button even once.
“Don’t worry, I’ve heard the whole story, Ruska Mad-Eye. The deal between me and Radon Crowler has already been made.”
“transaction?”
Refrain Halo and Radon Crowler shook hands and talked about a deal.
“Then I will send you the original draft you requested within the next week. However, you must keep it a secret that Russky is in my room for four days.”
“Of course! I am currently wearing a sacred object that ensures that I keep my promises. Therefore, I cannot say anything that goes against my promises. Don’t worry!”
“thank you!”
What should I say… … I saw a human light bulb and a conman holding hands.
One side was a priest, the other a conman. Considering that, the warm atmosphere between the two felt very strange.
“Then I guess I’ll be going now!”
“Goodbye! Always bountiful senior!”
[Erosion rate decrease: -2%]
[+200 Credits]
Suddenly-
Thanks to the visit of the Refrain Halo, Ruska was able to walk within four days.
He disappeared and set up a mini dinner table. He placed a plate of steak on it and started eating it with a knife.
The mild taste spread through my mouth, making me realize that it is not a famous dish of Alighieri for nothing.
Although it was expensive, it was nothing compared to the accumulated credit.
“Why aren’t you eating? You’ll get cold if you keep doing this.”
Ruska was just staring at me, absentmindedly.
It seemed like one of two things: either a feeling of dissatisfaction with not wanting to eat, or some kind of doubt.
“What I said before I left. Can I say it now?”
“What?”
“Why are you helping me?”
Come to think of it, there was a time when I told him I would go and tell him when I got back.
There was an earnest look in her eyes as she said she wanted an answer right now.
I forced the meat that was gnawing down my throat and drank the carbonated beverage in the water bottle. And then I said.
“Don’t misunderstand. It’s not that I want to be close to you, and I certainly don’t intend to use the help you gave me as an excuse to play around with you.”
“Gram, why! Have you forgotten who shot arrows at you and tried to seriously injure you? I don’t understand why you would risk your life to help them.”
I could tell what she was trying to say.
Was Radon Crowler really so generous as to risk his life to protect himself?
There are probably many cadets who have similar thoughts.
Maybe the meat was infused with some kind of hypnotic drug or curse.
“But you helped me once too. Don’t you remember back when you were a lycanthrope?”
While I was tying up the three guys, it was Ruska who supported me by sniping the wolf clones.
If it weren’t for Ruska at that time, I might have had my throat ripped off by wolves and ended up like dog gum.
“Even if it wasn’t well-intentioned, I still helped. Consider it a favor.”
“Don’t act like you have a lucky streak. Would you treat thieves who attack you on the street the same way?”
“I certainly felt hostility towards you. But what about now? Do you ever feel the urge to shoot arrows at me like you did back then?”
“… … .”
“That’s not true. At that time, there was just a misunderstanding between us. Now that that has been resolved, is there any need to continue to be hostile?”
Ruska lowered her head and fell into thought.
The once golden steak was slowly getting colder. Receiving help from others was a very new experience in her life. Conversely, giving help was also very new.
Shooting the wolf was an act of survival, and as he said, it was not done with good intentions.
But as you sow, so shall you reap.
If I am lucky enough to receive help through that grace, then that is understandable.
Although Ruska herself didn’t notice it, she was desperately missing the kindness she received from someone.
All the people who had treated me kindly as a child were either captured or killed in front of my eyes. After that, the feelings that had dried up would not easily come back.
In a life filled with betrayal and contempt, I unknowingly forgot that feeling.
The longing I feel now is a trace of when I hadn’t lost that heart yet.
“What does this taste like?”
“Chili flavor. But it’s not that spicy.”
I thought that it wouldn’t be such a bad thing to feel a helping hand, even if only for a little while.
Ruska, her gloomy face slightly relaxed, swept the steak with her knife.
And then… … her face turned red.
“Ugh… … Ugh!! Spicy, spicy!!”
What kind of sauce did they put on that steak? It felt like my tongue and my entire mouth were on fire.
There is only one remedy to quell the indescribable spiciness.
“Water… … Ugh!!”
“Okay, here’s some water.”
Gulp-
“Ouch! This is a carbonated drink!”
“Is it that spicy? I thought it wasn’t that spicy.”
I smiled mischievously.
Ruska, who noticed that something was being done to the steak, slowly raised his fist.
[Erosion rate reduction: -20%]
[+2000 Credits]
“Do you dare to joke around like this?”
“Strange? I didn’t add any drugs or anything.”
“Then that’s right. Today you die and I die… … Ayaayaya!”
Ruska, who realized that she had been tricked, tried to attack right away, but her body would not listen.
Accompanied by pain, she let out a faint moan, the opposite of her usual grim image.
“You… …just wait and see.”
She sat down again and glared at me with an extremely angry expression.
* * * * *
It’s been three days since Ruska came hiding in my room.
The professors began to question Ruska’s absence without saying anything, but it was not yet at the stage of serious suspicion.
I’ve been living like a nurse taking care of patients all this time.
We prepared a hearty meal for Ruska, who had difficulty moving.
I spoke like an angel, saying, “Patient, please eat,” but was flatly rejected.
Why… … ?
-Jingle.
It was quite a sight to see him say that with his brows furrowed.
Was telling a patient to eat such a disgusting word? It was as if he was being pestered by a stubborn patient, but in the end, he managed to swallow it.
At first, he was indifferent and said no, but then gradually became more obedient, which was quite something to see.
At the same time, I was busy going to the lakeside and delivering rice balls to Angela. It was a busy few days, but it all ended when the weekend came.
By then, the battle will be centered around Angela.
If Ruska can move inside it, that’s enough.
Thanks to the cooperation between the protagonists and Ruska, the shadow troops that were causing trouble are all eliminated.
Then there is no need to keep Ruska in the room.
-Did you hear that? They say there’s a baby god living in the eastern mountain?
-Why is that?
-Don’t you know? The legend says that if you drink the blood of a god, your potential will increase explosively!
-Isn’t that just a rumor? It’s annoying.
-Anyway, we’re going to go catch him. I don’t want to mess up my final exam and get in trouble with my dad.
-We’re all gathering at that mountain this weekend.
I accessed the archive using my student ID mirror.
As expected, there was an uproar among the lower grades as well.
Finally, rumors began to spread among the cadets. Jenny and Crona must be restless now that they heard about it.
-What kind of god does he look like?
-She’s a girl with white hair. But she’s a monster in human skin, so you can do whatever you want with her.
-This is a new species, but it’s already polymorphed? This is definitely a rare species!
Due to Prince Totema’s immaturity, Angela’s face has been revealed all over the bachelor’s school. They must be wondering where to take Angela by now.
And the Shadow Troops will also be on the lookout for the players. They will probably be using their olfactory magic to the max to track down the Shinsoo.
-Huh? I think I saw this girl.
-where?
-Last weekend at the square.
uh……?
Strange words passed by.
-I was riding on Radon Crowler’s back at that time.
-You didn’t see things correctly, did you?
-Now that I think about it, I think I saw it too. I was doing my morning exercise when he suddenly ran over carrying a white girl.
Wait a minute. Could this be… … !
-Why that guy Radon?
-I don’t know either. Should I ask?
What the heck!!
I screamed inwardly as I looked at the archive. That rumor was also spreading like a wave throughout the entire bachelor’s department.
With my survival instincts stimulated to the max, I quickly ran away to an alley where no one was watching.
I wonder if these things are even going to come into my room?
No, that’s fine. There’s no way Ruska would open the door.
First of all, we have to run away. Anyway, tomorrow, those guys will form an expedition team and head to the back mountain.
Yeah, I’ll somehow hold out until tomorrow!
That was the moment I thought so.
“Student over there.”
“yes……?”
“Is that Radon Crawler?”
Suddenly, one of the bachelor’s servants spoke to me.
Upon closer inspection, I saw that he was a janitor who had been cleaning around the student union building last weekend.
Wait, you found me right away in a back alley where no one was looking?
“I have a few questions… … .”
I felt a cold chill run down my spine. This feeling of being in front of someone I shouldn’t meet.
Come to think of it, didn’t Ruska give the password back then? If so, this man must have heard it too…
If I were an ordinary person, I would have pretended not to know, but maybe… …
“if…….”
As expected, the servant’s legs and body turned into black fog.
“Is there something you’re hiding from us?”
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