Episode 58. It’s vacation! Vacation!
The midterms are over and the finals are over.
The final exam that was originally supposed to be held was ruined by the Gumiho incident, so it was hastily held.
Since Elder Enviel’s interference was so strong from the beginning, a retest was inevitable. The fact that the nine-tailed fox appeared right away was also all his doing.
Until he revealed his true colors, the faculty had no choice but to follow his orders. Since even the board of directors could not do anything about it, the real power holder was Envyel.
When the circumstances of the incident were revealed, the Empire did not simply blame Alighieri.
Because I was convinced that if he was an elder-level being of the Magic League, he would be able to shake up the entire Academy.
And evidence that Enviel was a demon cultist was also captured, because Alighieri’s archive system was able to record all the circumstances within the academy.
While all the other places were fantasy, Alighieri seemed to be the only one looking into the 21st century. That’s one of the reasons I like this academy.
Anyway, the final exam was retaken and the semester came to an end.
The exam period, which was tangled because of Envy, was like an oiled rope. It is time to applaud the hard work of the cadets who hung on and went up and down.
And so summer vacation arrived.
Most of the students staying in the dormitory chose to vacate their rooms and rest for a while at their home.
Students who performed well during the semester will be given a break, but those who did not will face difficult times in many ways.
So which one am I? Did I have a family background before that?
“My grades have improved as much as they can. The only problem left is my family’s side….”
I thought as I emptied the room and left the academy.
The Crowler family, Radon Crowler’s original family. I heard that they were once a famous count, but have now fallen into decline.
What on earth could be the reason? Why is our family cursed? I was curious to begin with, and this was a good opportunity. I needed to find out properly this time.
<'Liar's Curse' Erosion Rate - 15/100>
A curse where you get to high-five with God when this number reaches 100. I’ve tried all sorts of methods to prevent this.
I’ve been fishing for a lot of cadets right now, starting with the scrapyard. It was especially fun when I was drawing aggro with trap cards.
When I imagined their stupid faces when I was suffering in the future, I felt like I would laugh again.
“There’s probably no one to read the article anymore.”
Of course, club activities are suspended during the vacation period. That means we cannot write false articles with high ripple effects.
The method of writing lies in an article is blocked until the end of the vacation.
“I guess I’ll go fishing on the way there.”
However, there are still some sharp points. Fishing is also a mechanism similar to lying, so the erosion rate decreases every time you do it. If you see a river or lake on the way, you plan to cast your fishing line immediately.
“But what if the prices don’t show up?”
Well then… I guess I’ll have to go around teasing people wherever I go. I might look like a rascal, but it’s the only way to survive.
There was no need to be too hasty, though, as the rate of increase in erosion had slowed down somewhat since he turned outlaw.
This means that even if you don’t lie for 24 hours, the erosion rate will never reach 100%.
“hello.”
“Hey, student. Are you going alone?”
The platform at the entrance/exit of Alighieri Town. As I approached a carriage and greeted it, the driver on board looked down at me kindly and spoke.
“All the other kids drive their own cars, but you’re the only one who drives your own car?”
“My family’s circumstances are really difficult these days. Can you take me to Frost District?”
“Hehehe, sorry, but it seems difficult. I don’t think a student would have enough money to pull this carriage that far.”
Because I just said that my family circumstances were difficult, I ended up having a low opinion of myself.
It is actually quite expensive. It is a street that is not easily accessible to those who are not from a prestigious family.
“Then, please hit me with this.”
“That, that!”
What I took out of my pocket and showed him was a silver badge with an eagle’s face on it.
A single touch of the badge brought up a translucent screen, on which was written in blood the inscription that symbolized his connection to the Chainsilver family.
“Student, did you know Miss Jenny?”
The groom was surprised and immediately recognized what it was.
He looked like a shabby old man, but the carriage he was riding in was actually a stylish silver color. And there was a badge-like picture painted on the roof.
The carriage he drove was evidence of his close relationship with the Chainsilver family.
“That’s really something. For that girl to hand this over to a student like you.”
“Because we’re friends.”
I got it from Jenny the day before the school holidays. She, Mary, and Ruska had all shared what they were going to do during the holidays.
Ruska decided to stay at the academy since she had nowhere else to go, and the other two decided to return to their hometowns.
I also declared my return to my hometown, but my circumstances were very poor. Jenny, who heard that story, gave me this badge.
She handed it to me and said with a smile on her face, “Use this badge whenever you’re in danger.”
Then he shoots a triumphant look at Ruska, and it’s like…
-I can help my friends because I have a family background, but you, being poor, can’t do anything for them. Heh heh heh.
… contained a message like this. When Ruska actually saw it, he grimaced and shot her a sharp look.
‘This isn’t some kid’s fight.’
However, this does not mean that you can use this badge indefinitely, as you only have three chances to touch it and show the blood oath.
And it is also used when inviting someone from the Chainsilver family. Jenny gave it to him and told him to come and play in her territory, perhaps for that reason.
‘I think that’s the real purpose.’
Suddenly, the carriage started to move and my buttocks started to rattle. I took out a letter my father had recently sent me from my bag.
Although it was long, I was able to summarize it without difficulty.
“Dear son, come and see our new house.”
In the letter I received last time, it was written that he had moved to a quiet place because his circumstances had not improved.
Actually, those family members are not my family if you take away the biological element. But if you want to know the source of the curse, it is better to step in.
Or maybe it would be easier to go through school life knowing the crisis they are facing. At least you don’t have to lose anything to get anything back.
Dalgrak Dalgrak-
“Your student’s house is in Frost District? You must be traveling far from the Academy.”
The coachman spoke to me while driving the carriage. There was a hole in the carriage that allowed him to see through it, perhaps to communicate with the coachman.
I could have just given up, but I was bored at the time so it worked out well.
“My family moved while I was in school. I need to find out what’s going on.”
There was a map in the letter. It was a bit far, but if you went through the warp gate, you could get there quickly.
“What a truly admirable filial son.”
“That’s too much praise.”
“My son lives far away from you, but he doesn’t even write me a single letter. I wonder if he’s grown up and stopped worrying about his father and mother.”
I don’t send even one letter, do I?
“But now it seems like even my wife is avoiding me. In the past, she used to follow me around like I was cool.”
“I guess you were handsome once?”
“Then! All the girls in the neighborhood were chasing after me.”
So your wife was one of those women back then? I can tell this guy is joking just by looking at him.
“Ah~ I really miss you. I miss you.”
You’re already old, but you’re acting all sorts of different ways.
He’s a real liar, so I can’t lose here either.
“What a strange wife you are. She’s still so cool.”
[Erosion rate decrease: -3%]
[+300 Credits]
“Really?”
“Of course! There’s a young man in our combat unit with white hair and blue eyes. He’s not even as good as you are.”
[Erosion rate reduction: -5%]
[+500 Credits]
Hearing that, the corners of the old man’s mouth went up. He just threw it away roughly, but it worked? How weak must one be to do that?
“How handsome must that young man be to be compared to me?”
There was a strange look in the old man’s eyes. I thought he had found a good person to lie to, but he was a simpler man than I thought.
I’m sorry, but I guess I’ll have to be the sacrificial lamb to reduce my erosion rate.
“That kid may have a handsome face, but his personality is a total devil. He’s a devil. It’s so scary how he goes around beating kids with branches when he’s not careful.”
“Hahaha, what a loser student you are.”
[Erosion rate reduction: -5%]
[+500 Credits]
* * * * *
“huh?”
Lyman Vegilius, who remained at the Academy, was helping with the maintenance work on Mount Purgatory Park. Suddenly, he stopped himself and put his finger in his ear.
“What’s wrong? Does your head hurt?”
“No. My ears just itch for a moment.”
“Hahaha! I think someone is talking about you?”
Professor Radian, who was supervising the repair site, smiled jokingly.
I was completely absorbed in its restoration because I felt a sense of responsibility for damaging this place.
“I hope it was a good story. What if it was just you cursing?”
“What should I do?”
Lyman cracked his fingers, giving off a murderous aura.
“You have to catch him and beat him up.”
* * * * *
[Erosion rate reduction: -4%]
[+400 Credits]
“Heh… heh… anyway, I’ve never seen a handsome guy like you in this world. This is… serious.”
“I appreciate your continued compliments, but drink some water first before we talk. I think this is the first time in my life that someone has passed out in a carriage.”
I was so caught up in gossiping about Lyman that I forgot that I was tired.
But this is not malicious gossip. It is simply a necessary evil that is done reluctantly because of the curse.
In the first place, even if you talk like this, it will never reach that guy.
Of course, I’ll high-five Buddha as soon as I hear about it… but that will never happen.
Okay then.
Had I already passed through the warp gate? What had been a mountain path had suddenly turned into a plain surrounded by a shining lake.
So the carriage stopped in a small town. The carriage’s role was over, as it had reached the Frost District.
“Thank you for your kind words, student. Your throat must be sore, so drink this while you go.”
“Thank you.”
I gratefully accepted the bottle of wine. It was a good thing I had a sore throat.
“Do you remember the plan I told you about? Try it on your wife.”
“What is that? You mean the plan to push your wife against a wall and bang on the wall? Thanks for the info!”
“Have a nice love!”
[Erosion rate reduction: -5%]
[+500 Credits]
I don’t know if the one-hit wonder wall-slam will work in this world… but anyway, I did a good deed by giving you a tip, right? Although the reduced erosion rate is a trap.
After parting ways with the carriage, I had to walk. According to the map, the family seemed to be living in a remote house in the mountains.
He thought while passing the wine with one hand and looking at the map with the other.
If you go to the northern end, you will find Chainsilver’s main house, and if you go west from there, you will find the Ludosiel Tower.
Looking at it this way, it was a place close to their home. And in the main story, Jenny’s younger sister will be training not far away.
-Congratulations! Today, a challenger has broken the final record!
Even in a small town, it seems like an event is being held. Passionate voices are heard from the crowded places.
I raised my head out of curiosity and looked, and it was a show of force, moving a huge rock with their teeth.
The participants were all commoners with big bodies who could show off their strength, and the one who stood out among them was the winner.
– The youngest winner of the Charyeok King competition, and the first female winner, has been born! The Charyeok Queen, not the Charyeok King, has descended upon this place!
What, Queen?
In terms of size alone, he looked like Professor Radian or larger. But that’s a woman? Hmm… That could be possible. You can see it in real life, not just in fantasy.
‘But you’re the youngest… .’
Certainly, her hair was in twintails and her eyes were bright and feminine. If you only look at that, she was a woman, but her body proportions made her feel uncomfortable.
If I keep looking at it, I feel like I’m going to lose my mind. I need to get out of here quickly.
“uh?”
“…..”
I made eye contact with a muscular woman. Since we were strangers anyway, I decided to go my way.
“Oppa!!~”
What kind of person would a brother have such a big sister?
I’m curious, but it’s not my fault…
“Radon Oppa! It’s me!~”
Phew whoosh!!-
The purple drink in his mouth erupted like a volcano.
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