Episode 98. Magic Fight vs. Agari Fight (2)
A drop of water falls at Heidern’s feet.
Deep in the temple’s basement was a huge waterway. The structure was such that, by modern standards, it would have been dirty underground water, but the water was as clear and beautiful as a mirror.
There was an aura that was hard to believe was from an architectural structure of this era. It was a bonus that beautiful moths were flying around in such a dirty space.
Like everyone else, Heidern also ended up flying to this unknown location.
He, as the vice principal, noticed faster than anyone else that this was the subspace mainly used during exams.
“This is a place I’ve never seen before. Do you remember me setting up a place like this?”
Having supervised the exams many times, he has designed numerous exam fields. It is safe to say that all the practical exams and practical experiments up to now have been created by him.
However, a field with this kind of temple-like atmosphere has never been created. It is possible to create one, but considering that it takes several days to do so, it is a bit strange.
‘It may be a field that was already created a long time ago… but even if that was the case, there’s no way I wouldn’t know about it.’
I have many questions, but for now, it is important to judge through communication. I should postpone my research in this field and seek out other people.
The strange reaction that the golems showed when flying here. The cause of this phenomenon is probably the golems, and considering that they are scattered all over the academy, it is highly likely that the cadets were also involved.
First of all, find someone else who is involved besides yourself…
-It’s all useless.
Heidern raises his head at the sound of the voice. His gaze turns to a blue-green moth hovering in the air.
The suddenly multiplied moths swirled around like a whirlpool. And then they said.
-Do you really think you’re qualified to be a teacher, Human?
“you…!”
It was the golem’s tone of voice that I had heard before flying here. And that moth-shaped being looked very familiar.
-Just give up, Human. You are no longer qualified to manage a school or lead students.
“Stop talking nonsense! How dare you do something like this with a mere spirit you created!”
The guy is clearly an artificial spirit called ‘Mosria’, created through collaboration between the Academy’s board of directors and two imperial officials.
It is a being created by the Baymen cadets and board members, who are the artisans of golem manufacturing, taking charge of the overall work, while the bureaucrats take care of the rest.
I vividly remember it being designed to basically prevent harm to people.
“Was it your doing to send me here? Then what happened to the other people in the academy? If you’re planning to do something malicious, I won’t let you off easy.”
I don’t know what he’s talking about, but what he’s saying is nonsense. He’s lost his qualifications to manage the academic affairs and lead the students? Make some sense.
If that was the case, the principal would not have trusted him to take good care of the academy when he went out to the imperial palace with most of the board members.
Even though a somewhat shocking incident occurred, it was a long time ago. I have already shaken off the trauma from that time. If not, I would not have been able to continue my term so calmly.
Look, I’m still fine. I have no choice but to be fine.
I wouldn’t fall for such a trick…
-Why are you so devoted if you still believe in your teacher?
“omg…!”
Suddenly, as if his heart had been stabbed, Heidern let go of the fighting spirit that had been boiling inside him. Then, he clutched his desolate chest as if he couldn’t breathe.
-You still haven’t let go of the warmth of Elder Enviel. You still serve the one who put the Academy in danger, and yet you take responsibility for the Academy? Please act consistently, Human.
“No… I…”
– Of course, it must have been a great shock, but the reason you were able to stay in the position of vice principal until now is simply because of a psychological victory. Even though the teacher said that it would be impossible for him to do that.
I was pretending to be fine. Even standing there now was just a desperate attempt to not give up my position.
It is absurd for the vice principal of the Empire’s highest academy to be so obsessed with obsession. However, he could not let go of his memories of his teacher, so he changed his way of thinking.
After the incident, the number of people who cursed their teacher increased significantly. It was natural. However, those words were like parasites eating away at Heidern’s spirit. It was impossible to endure the torture without reforming.
-Your master is a total villain, Human. Don’t you know that from the moment it was revealed that he was a member of Doomsday?
“No… Master… Father…”
-My creator is your Alighieri associate… and two aides of the Imperial Family. Their other names are Epsilon & Zeta of Doomsday.
“what?”
-They are the disciples of Elder Enviel.
Heidern’s eyes sparkled at their other information that helped create the artificial spirit.
In fact, they helped, but in reality, it’s safe to say that they did 70% of all the work. The Golem Project, which utilized artificial spirits, was originally initiated by the imperial family.
“Are you saying that Doomsday has infiltrated the Imperial throne?”
If that shocking incident is true, then it seems likely that Mosria is flawed. Otherwise, this situation cannot be explained. However, there was a flaw.
“But even though the parts we touched were lacking, as a director, we were meticulous in our handling of them. There’s no way we wouldn’t have noticed that you had flaws!”
-Yes, human. I am just moving on my own without anyone’s brainwashing. But the reason I am doing this is because I have learned the malice of you humans. This is all your own doing.
If humans show a bad side to Mosria, it can never be said for sure that it is not true.
The pile of golems currently sitting in the metalworking yard says it all.
How many students actually did what they were told to do, even though they were told to treat the golem like a friend? Even if it could be reproduced, it would be an excessive waste.
-The will of the two assistants is the will of Elder Enviel. In fact, I am a being born from Elder Enviel’s idea. In order to learn about human malice.
“what…?”
-The elder is always one who sees the future. It is also his will that I am carrying out this act. Now, choose, human.
Should I face reality and endure the pain? Or should I indulge in the sweet scent and enjoy a moment of happiness?
But Heidern’s eyes were already dead.
Because his heart, which was desolate from hunger, was in no position to be picky about sweets or anything else.
* * * * *
The cadets split into groups and searched the subspace field.
The conclusion that we had to find the core of Mosria in order to escape was similar to the main story. There, we were trembling in fear that the golems would attack us, but now there was nothing to worry about.
“It’s really strange. It looks like they’re going to be hostile towards us, so why don’t they attack?”
“That’s right. It’s like looking at a statue that looks threatening.”
Jenny, Crona, and I were searching as a team. The golems, who were usually supposed to be in our way, were just following us around.
They just looked like mediocre guys, not sure if they wanted to fight or not. Of course, that’s because I was the one who made that remark.
-Goal, Crona Delaware. Get the algorithm.
But as they say, words can become seeds. Those who couldn’t hold weapons started attacking with their real mouths.
Just a little while ago, Jenny and I were treated badly, but it wasn’t unbearable. Thinking about that, Crona puffs out his chest in pride and says.
“Huh! Go ahead and have fun. I, a descendant of the noble Delaware family, will be entertained by your three-inch tongues…”
– A coward who pretends to be noble. His baseless arrogance pierces the sky.
“What…?”
– A player who wastes money without any use. He even treats the neighborhood kids’ card game like an important director’s visit.
“….”
Crona’s eyebrows twitch at the sudden words. Since it wasn’t exactly wrong, he couldn’t refute them, so his hands started to tremble.
I tried to smile and pretend to be calm, but my red eyes were clearly visible.
“Hahaha! Is that all? If you thought I was weak enough to be shocked by facts you already knew, you were very mistaken.”
-Chrona Delaware, who was so reckless because he was scared of bugs that he ended up stepping in shit on the river. It’s already widely known among the cadets, but he’s pretending like nothing happened.
“Ugh…!”
-You said you don’t read romance novels, but you keep all of them in your dorm. Every night, you cry and make a runny nose, so much so that the people in the next room say it’s noisy.
“T-What does that mean? When did I…!”
The smile that had barely been suppressed disappeared in just one second.
But it hasn’t even started yet.
-My dear queen of blizzards. You are absolutely hilarious.
“yes…?”
For a moment, Crona’s face turns pale.
Jenny also tilts her head upon hearing that. It’s hard to say who the Queen of Snowstorms is referring to.
The Golem’s rapid-fire gun continues.
-It’s so disgusting to be obsessed with a female student. Realize the cold reality that same-sex relationships can’t last, human.
“Ah… no.”
-No one should rummage through her room. There is a dirty space where she has collected the cadets’ belongings.
“Shut up!”
-Her lost toothbrush, her dirty t-shirt, a bottle full of sweat, writing utensils, notebooks, fingernails, hair. At this point, it’s almost museum-quality.
“Ughh …
Crona collapsed, retching as if his lungs had been torn apart. But she wasn’t the one who should be worried the most here.
“Jenny, are you okay?”
“It’s okay. I already knew everything.”
Jenny approached Crona without paying any attention. Then Crona started muttering something strange.
“I got caught… I got caught. I got caught. I got caught.”
“Hey, Crona. Actually, you know…”
Suddenly-
Before she could finish speaking, Crona suddenly raised her head. Crona’s gaze, which had changed into something eerie, glared at Jenny.
“Since it has come to this… Since it has come to this…”
“…!”
“Now that it’s come to this!!”
Crona suddenly stood up and pounced on Jenny. Crona’s eyes, visible to Jenny who was lying down, were filled with desire.
“Kuuuuuu! I’ve held it in until now, but I can’t stand it anymore. Jenny Chainsilver, now that I’ve been caught like this, there’s no need to hide it anymore!”
The scene of girl covering girl was etched into my vision.
What am I looking at right now?
Of course, from my perspective, it’s not a strange scene. Considering Crona’s character, it’s not that…
“From today onwards, I will make you mine! Definitely!!”
No, I need to correct my thinking.
That was just another one of those weird ones, leaving aside the character.
How can it be so hard to find a decent person among the characters?
“Radon, you go first.”
“what?”
“I’ll try to calm Crona down somehow.”
Well, the only person who can control Crona is Jenny.
But when you listen to what Jenny says, it feels like a cliché, like, ‘Leave this to me and go quickly!’
Anyway, I left it to Jenny and decided to go on my way.
“Go quickly. While I’m holding you back.”
“Kuaaaah!”
Jenny is using her brute force to stop Crona from raping her. To some, it looks like a situation where the protagonist is struggling to survive in a zombie movie.
Tears come out naturally. It is truly touching.
… is bullshit!
Bam!-
“Whew!”
It was so disgusting that I couldn’t bear to look at it, so I used all my strength to hit Crona’s head while he summoned Leviathan.
At that moment, Crona’s distorted scream burst out.
“Let’s stop making a show of it and start searching. Okay?”
“Radon Crowler, black… don’t interfere…”
“Do you want to get hit again?”
“Eek! I’m sorry…”
Crona groaned and apologized, his complaints ignored.
Why bother doing it here when you can solve it after you leave here? But wait a little bit. I know where the core of Mosria is.
This part is practically finished.
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