I Killed an Academy Player - Chapter 15

[Mission Board (3)]

“Starch syrup. Add starch syrup.”

This body appears.

“Okay then.”

Leave this body.

“????”

A young man passing by just said one thing to add starch syrup and left. It was inevitable that Mr. Yoon was dumbfounded.

“…Is he crazy?”

I thought he was crazy and tried to ignore it, but the suggestion to add starch syrup stuck in my head.

“Shall we put it in?”

As the young man said, I tried making a seasoning sauce by adding starch syrup.

The marinade thick with starch syrup looked very sweet and delicious, so I tried spreading it on the fried chicken…

“What about this taste?!”

The thick sauce mixed with the fries gave them a sticky, chewy, and soft texture.

This taste is a combination of sweet and salty, with the sweetness of starch syrup and the spiciness of red pepper powder and garlic…!

“Sweet and salty!”

Is this the right chicken?

“What on earth is that young man?”

Is that young man really an apostle sent by the chicken god?

Mr. Yoon quickly began to revise the recipe, reflecting on the words of a passing young man.

* * * *

[Duty Execution – Yoon Gye-jo]

※ Difficulty: E

※ Reward: 5 points equally distributed

“Oh~ this is it.”

Side Quest: He is the chicken restaurant guy who is the main character of the quest called “Find the Original.”

If everything goes as planned, we will succeed in developing seasoned chicken as in history.

However, it is a brilliant story about a messy legal battle due to betrayal by a subordinate and claims of assistance from Mr. Yang, a member of the same industry.

Compared to the previous episode, seasoned chicken appears about a year earlier than the original episode, so the traitorous employee has not yet found a job.

“Someone thought it wasn’t a domestic game.”

Anyway, now the Seasoned Goddess will be released in this world.

Neither I nor Mr. Park are the type of people who can’t give up on God Chi, so I completed this side quest right away.

‘Is it 25 points because I did it yesterday and today?’

After completing the quest to find the cat Nabi, I ran around the city and solved several cases.

In general, the quests focus on residents with ‘good’ attributes, such as quests to find a widow’s lost ring or quests to guide a child who has fallen into bad ways.

‘I confirmed it through Chicken Quest. Neutrality also comes into range.’

Solving the last solved quest, Find the Aid, in advance is a kind of test.

Mr. Yoon’s inclination was neutral when it came to games.

However, I personally evaluated him as a good person because he forgave traitorous employees and often provided free chicken meals.

Is the display of inclination in the game absolute? Or is my perception important?

As a result, the duty was fulfilled by solving the quest of the neutral Mr. Yoon in advance.

‘In other words, my perception is more important than the system.’

This is luckier than you think. This is because around the third act, beings who are good in the system but are subtle enough to be considered good appear.

Catholic fundamentalists. Unlike the Protestant clergy who gave a warning to the Dutch, the Catholic Church’s position is clear.

‘Fundamentalists who don’t understand that. First of all, they are not bad people.’

Fortunately, not having to prioritize them through this mission will give me a lot of freedom.

Is this an optional definition? Still, the system is somewhat flexible, right?

Above all, the achievement of this mission is that you can obtain virtually infinite stats!

Hahaha! Stats are copied!!

“Hehehehe…!!”

* * * *

A famous place that can command the entire city. From the top of the inaccessible clock tower, a girl with red eyes watches the ground.

“Strange human being.”

For two days I watched a man named Corin Locke.

A unique entity with two souls housed in the same body. But in the end, they came together…

He was like a senior to her. I can’t help but wonder.

The first weekend of the semester. When I looked around, I saw that most of them were helping people.

Whether it’s finding a runaway cat, bringing in a boy who is hanging out with gangsters, or finding a lost ring.

Although they receive silver coins as compensation, even the Dutch know the currency of the continent. That kind of money isn’t worth much to a superhuman.

“Hehehehe…!!”

It makes me frown to see him smiling brightly at the end while receiving such a meager reward.

Why are you so eager? A person who is naturally good?

‘There’s no way such a person exists.’

The girl closes her eyes on a clock tower with her sleeves fluttering.

The background suddenly changes from the quiet cityscape. I saw the ugliness of humanity at the end of a world consumed by fire.

Old memories of the original.

“Oh my, it’s Ran? Did you come out with dad today too?”

The woman who was greeting her while holding the baby said,

“Are you running an errand?” “Take this with you.”

The tofu seller, who was greeting the girl with a smile, also said,

“Hey, help me. “Something has happened on the frontier.”

The officials also came to ask for help from the owner.

He changed his attitude without blinking an eye. cursed the girl He calmly forced death.

“kill it! “You monster!”

“Please die. Please.」

「I killed your father by tearing his limbs apart. “I will subdue you in the name of the imperial family.”

Good intentions are something that can be overturned as easily as turning over a piece of paper.

You can change your attitude and kill someone according to your convenience. That is human.

Their color is gray from beginning to end. There is pure black, but there is no pure white.

Therefore, her spiritual eyes do not hide their curiosity when they see Corin Locke.

Level 5.

The lowest level of the Academy.

Probably the weakest group in the academy he was taken to.

In fact, it is so weak that it seems like it will break if you just hold it with your hand.

And yet… why do I work so hard to help people? What makes that boy laugh?

Even the faint smile he showed the child when he was looking for a cat, and when he smiled broadly while helping someone… the boy shone.

No fake smiles or tricks to fool others, just pure joy. Above all…

“Like the example of Mr. Bruce and Brother Green, I believe that two souls can coexist in one body.”

I was stung when I heard those words.

It’s like it’s talking to me. I feel like the violent green giant is referring to me.

────

“It’s noisy. Don’t mumble.”

Was Bruce like this weak life within me?

No, it’s different. Me and them are different.

This guy begged for my life and wanted to live forever.

This is the price. I deserve this.

Corin Locke would have done the same.

The weak soul inside him must have been eaten away by his current, stronger soul.

Are your current actions atonement? Helping and saving people to feel proud of yourself?

Then isn’t that okay for me too?

All I have to do is get rid of this weak girl and do something on her behalf, either as a knight or as a guardian.

Guardians are heroes who protect and save people. If you stick to class and become a hero, will people’s views change?

-Ji-ing!

“You are here.”

A distorted space. Amidst the distortion that made me wonder what would happen if a crack appeared in the air, a mature blonde woman walked out.

Josephine Clara.

She is a witch who brought her from the land of the East along with Chairman Eriu.

“I left you alone because you didn’t leave the city, but at least get permission to go out.”

“…….”

Josephine sighed after seeing Hwaran not answering and opened a new space. Hwaran stood up without resistance or response.

“Because there is no sin in being born.”

“You should never have been born!!”

Who is right?

Hwaran’s sharp eyes looked like a wounded beast.

* * * *

The next day.

About 400 new students gathered at the entrance to the hunting ground on the north side of the academy.

The so-called Emerald Forest is a vast forest that lives up to its name as a hunting ground.

It is a place that is often open for practical training for students, so I often go in and out of this place.

With the vast forest in the background, Chairman Eriu and Senior Professor Josephine are looking around at the students.

“Good morning, freshmen. Let’s keep this short.”

The voice of Chairman Eriu, dressed in a suit, rang out to all 400 students.

“Today’s class is simple. You will do practical hands-on activities today.”

Perhaps because it is morning, there are a few students dozing off. Normally, I just doze off and listen to what the chairman says, but this is Merkava Academy.

Chairman Eriu suddenly stops speaking. Then Lady Josephine’s horsewhip struck the air.

-Wow!

I hit the air and I don’t know why that cracking sound came out, but someone among the students was lifted into the air.

“Ugh…!”

“Student Jaeger Hinzpeter fell asleep during class. One penalty point.”

As the laser-like gaze piercing through the glasses withdrew and Jaeger fell to the floor in a panic, Chairman Eriu continued speaking.

“Today you will be evaluated on your survival skills at the Hunting Grounds. You must head to the northern end of the forest.”

“Is it okay to just go to the end of the forest?”

“Yes, once you get to the cabin there, you will pass. But it won’t be easy, Chief Professor Josephine.”

The lady grazed the air with her horsewhip in response to Chairman Eriu’s words. Then a large basket fell in front of the students.

There are a total of four types. Inside are a variety of epaulettes.

“Students, please wear epaulettes appropriate for each grade.”

Each student wore an epaulette appropriate for their grade as prescribed.

“Is level 2 blue?”

“It looks really good.”

“It’s easy to see.”

With only four second-level students, they were bound to stand out.

Arisha, whether she knew it would be poison or not, was grinning and saying it was a pretty fabric.

‘The Dutch… aren’t participating as expected?’

A girl who stands out especially among students and is holding her breath like an animal.

Hwaran, the only first-class knight among the first-year students, was not even given an epaulette in the first place. In the previous episode, Hwaran had a poor attitude in class as well as most of the practical training.

She is a balance breaker. Even in a weakened state due to the Golden Ruler, most first-class players would not be able to inflict even a single wound on Hwaran.

Even Marie, the second-year representative, would have a hard time being Hwaran’s opponent, perhaps in the final boss version.

“What do you think? Is it awesome?”

“This thing doesn’t come off easily. It won’t come off unless you hold on tight, right?”

“But why did they hand it out?

Everyone had an epaulette on their shoulder or arm and was bragging about it.

Most of them were level 3 students, but the level 5 students with black epaulettes were still downcast. Even that guy Lark… .

“Oh~”

At first glance, Lark’s expression shows a spirit of victory. It’s a completely different expression from the first day of the entrance ceremony.

Learning intermediate magic with Grimoire was definitely a plus for him.

‘He might be quite active this time. ‘

Well, it depends on what he does. We’ve become a lot closer these days, so let’s wish him good luck.

“Now, pay attention. From now on, your epaulettes are like your life. The moment this epaulette is removed, you will be eliminated.” After hearing those

words, the students checked to see if the epaulettes were properly attached.

“Now, you will move to the hunting ground. Knock down everything you see on your way. Otherwise, you could die.”

-Gulp!

The fearful appearance filled me with tension.

Even though they say it like that, professors are stationed in the forest to prevent students from accidentally killing themselves.

And the most threatening enemy in this practicum is They are not monsters, but fellow students. Especially seniors who have already been assigned to the forest.

“How do you use the epaulettes?”

A sharp question was asked. Yes, this is the most important.

“You can return the epaulettes you have acquired to the cabin at your destination. You will be awarded points based on your epaulettes and arrival time, and you will be able to exchange those points for prizes.”

It’s an important event. It’s one of the few events where high-ranking players can replay infinitely.

Here, if you succeed in getting 100 points, which boasts extreme difficulty, you will be unlocked a hidden item. Because it leads to obtaining pieces.

“…………..”

“…………..”

The students are murmuring. Yes, there must be quite a few who understand. Epaulettes The scores are different depending on the score.

The freshmen are staring at each other like prey. Seeing the children losing their appetite, I feel that the future of this school is very bright.

However, the Hunting Ground practice boasts extreme difficulty. That’s because getting 100 points is extremely difficult.

To get first place, you have to defeat at least 1-2 level 2 names with high-scoring epaulettes. Of course, at my current level… Huh?

” Wow, what is the number one product? Are you eating it?”

Arisha is looking forward to practice with a twinkle in her eye. She is

a pure martial arts faction, and at this point, she cannot properly use area cuts or boundary vision.

Unlike other named monster-like special abilities, she is pushed into a purely physical faction…. Do you think it will work?

Right now, my physical strength is not even at the level of level 3 pull-ups… But, except for Yuel and Doron, I think I can do it somehow with a strategy. Hey! It’s all or nothing! ”

Arisha

. “Did the mission go well?”

“Mr. Corrin? I was thankful for the day before yesterday! Thanks to you, I was able to easily earn living expenses.”

“Really? I’m glad it helped. That’s right. Do you want some candy? I got it from a friend, but it was so sweet I couldn’t eat it.”

“Ugh…! This is!”

The unique packaging with a decorated bee on it. It’s a honey bomb candy that not only girls these days, but even my younger sister, can’t eat. It’s good to eat instead of

taffy when you’re concentrating, so I never thought carrying a few around with you would be so helpful.

” I’ll eat it well.”

Alisha did not refuse the candy. In fact, there was profile information that Sister Aden likes honey bomb candy. –

Mumble

“Wow, it really explodes in your mouth like a bomb and honey comes out.” ”

I bought it to give to my younger sister . But it was too sweet. How many more should I give you?”

“……Then I don’t hesitate.”

Arisha doesn’t know that the candy she ate had a very small tracking rune engraved on it. ”

Now, let’s get started.”

When the time came, Madame Joséphine hit the air with her horsewhip.

-Slap!

The same whipping as usual. But the result was different.

The scars left by the horsewhip changed the air and transformed into a mass of magical power that attracted the surroundings like a black hole.

” Uh oh…?”

“I’m being dragged in!”

“Kyaaaaah…!”

When I opened my eyes a while inside the black hole I was dragged into, I was in the middle of a vast forest.