I Killed an Academy Player - Chapter 45

[ King of Iron Mountain (1) ]

Permak’s professor’s office is on the 7th floor of the Freedom Building, where classes are held.

In this world where there are no elevators, professors’ offices located on high floors have a bad reputation, but as a driver, he seems to like it because it gives him exercise.

The theme is based on the concept of a subtle middle line between high school and college, and follows the college’s position in these uncomfortable areas.

The only difference is that Merkava Academy doesn’t have any mountains to suck out energy? There is a forest instead.

“Student Corin Locke.”

“Yes, Professor.”

“…….”

Permak stared at me intently. Are you going to ask me outright?

“Are you a level 5 knight?”

Oh, why don’t you ask? You must be very curious, right?

“Yes.”

“You don’t even know that. Corrin’s skills have too many flaws to be considered a level 5 knight.”

“I was a little better off.”

The reason I was judged level 5 was purely because I failed to catch the demon spirit in the level test.

I, who do not recognize spirits, cannot catch demonic spirits unless it is conditional. So you can’t even catch a level 5 demon ghost.

“Recently, professors from the Department of Engineering gathered together to discuss students.”

hmm? Oh, I guess so. Probably because of the midterm sparring with Runia Aden.

Runia Aden did something extravagant to show off my skills, and my plans for strength were ruined.

“The conclusion is that Corin needs to be re-measured.”

“I guess so.”

I briefly competed with semi-special engineer Runia Aden. It’s my decision, but no matter how much I think about it, it’s clear that it’s not at the level of a 5th grade knight.

At least level 2 or higher. But it won’t be level 1.

Level 1 requires performance and a recommender.

Level 1 Guardians are given official support and the right to view the confidential information of the Guardian Association, which governs the entire continent.

Among the 1st and 2nd grades, the representative names for the first grade are Marie and Hwaran.

In Marie’s case, she is a formal guardian with a thorough track record. Dutch is a ‘temporary grade for students’ with no real rights.

A case like mine with no track record would be at level 1 even if you max it out.

“Student Corin will be given several missions. Through these, student Corin’s grade will be re-evaluated.”

“Oh~ What is the maximum allowable level?”

“Semi-first level.”

“It looks like the professors in the Department of Knight Studies are quite unconventional.”

“Because I showed you something.”

There is nothing wrong with increasing your grade. First of all, you pay a lot of money and are free to choose missions. Because I can choose any high-level mission I want.

If you were a player, this would be a privilege that would not be released until you reach your second year.

“Okay, I accept the regrade. What can I do?”

“This is the second time I have completed a semi-1st level demonic spirit mission. Of course, I am solo.”

It’s tough. If nothing else, the presence of demonic spirits is also a variable.

“What is it like to subdue monsters and demonic spirits?”

The higher the level of demons, the stricter the evaluation standards are.

Usually, at level 1, you should be able to hunt alone.

From level 1 onwards, they are party hunters and act as bosses in many dungeons and events.

Two of them are of the semi-first level. In other words, I have to catch it on my own without any help.

“Currently, there are four semi-1st level subjugation missions that can be received from the Guardian Association. Coincidentally, there are both monsters and demon spirits.”

In other words, you must clear one in each field.

“Can I take a look?”

“It is here.”

At my words, Permak handed me a bundle of documents.

Hmm, these are all familiar faces.

The semi-first-class monsters are the headless rider Dullahan and the twin-headed ogre, which is characterized by two heads… The twin-headed ogre is a level-1 monster at the minimum, but considering that it is a semi-first-class monster, it may not be an adult.

As for the quasi-1st level demonic spirit in question… oh~ this has already appeared?

“I chose it.”

“…So quickly? I think we should be more careful.”

“Well, either way is just as dangerous. Who will be the supervisor?”

“Manager Harmon and the association staff will follow you. They will not help you unless it is truly dangerous, so you must be prepared.”

If you are that old man, you can trust him. It was probably Old Man Harman who strongly insisted that I should be re-measured. One process is awesome.

“Do we have to do this right now?”

“Of course. Subjugation of level 1 or higher must be completed quickly.”

In other words, it is difficult to get a chance to re-measure if it is not now.

‘…This is a bit close.’

I can feel the intention. After all, this is the timing. That’s wise.

“Then please ask. When can we leave?”

“We are leaving sometime tomorrow morning. Of course, Corinne will be exempted from all other classes and assignments.”

“If you’re Instructor Harmon, it wouldn’t be strange if we left at dawn. Then, I’ll prepare it.”

I turn my back on Permak and leave the professor’s office. In the end, Permak didn’t ask me any questions until the end.

He acted with neither favor nor hostility, but complete indifference.

He is a guy with quick wits and quick thinking.

* * * *

“Junior level 1 test?”

“yes.”

“This is a big deal! It’s a level 1 test given by Corin!”

Marie makes a fuss when she is told that she has to take a grade re-evaluation test right away.

Should she follow along as a judge! He calmed her down by dissuading her from making plans.

“Senior, I can’t follow you anyway. It’s still the surveillance period.”

“Ah…”

Marie, who had awakened as a vampire, was basically not allowed to leave this city.

As with the Netherlands, it is allowed even into the city. It is completely impossible to go outside the city.

Of course, this too will be resolved soon. Chairman Eriu Kasar is negotiating around the Mage Tower and the Protestant Kingdom, and results will come out soon.

The Catholic Church may be a bit noisy, but the decline of the Catholic Church, which imposes outdated religious views, is slowly progressing.

At the very least, they do not have the power to speak out enough to silence Merkava Academy, which relies on the support of the Protestant Kingdom.

The problem is the Magic Tower, but these guys become active after Act 4. However, we cannot let our guard down as a variable called Marie Dunaref has arisen.

“Ugh… I see. Sorry… it’s an important test and I can’t help you.”

Marie looks sullen. I grabbed Marie’s shoulder and made a serious request.

“Senior, I have something for you to do while I’m away.”

Key cards are collected. Now all that’s left is a fight to see how intact my cards are.

From this point on, it will be the beginning that determines the phase of the main scenario.

“To what extent can you trust me, senior?”

“…!”

Marie also got a little excited and seemed nervous. He must have read my serious gaze and realized the importance of this conversation.

“What does that mean?”

“Marie-senpai is asking me… to what extent can you trust Corin Locke?”

“believe!”

Marie grabbed my shoulder with a very serious expression. We’re in a weird position where we’re holding on to each other’s shoulders, but it doesn’t really matter.

“I! I trust Corinne to make kimchi with potatoes!”

“…You can make kimchi with potatoes.”

“I’ll believe it!”

“No, really. I mix potatoes in radish kimchi too.”

“Yes! I believe it!”

It’s true. You’ve never tried potato kimchi?

“Anyway… if you trust me, how far can you be with me?”

“together!!?”

I have to ask. To Marie Dunareff, who will have a different fate and be caught up in another storm because of my choice.

I wonder if she can be with me for a peaceful future.

“All the way! Yes, all the way! All the way to the end! Wow! Did this go too far?!”

Marie seemed to have sensed my intentions and declared that she would join me without the slightest hesitation.

-Sniff!

This guy… no, this guy isn’t the type to be easily impressed, but this is a bit bright.

“I can’t believe you trust me that much… After all, I’m the only senior.”

“Huh? I’m the only one, right?”

A good kid after all. It’s not just overflowing with pride, but it’s also fighting. Now that Marie has been recruited, there are two more important members, including Alisha.

“I have a plan. My plan cannot be done without Marie.”

“Grkuna?! I can’t fall for Corrin’s plan!”

of course. Among my acquaintances, Marie is the only one who can confidently enter the ‘experiment building’ and intervene.

“I will explain the plan now. Senpai, you will be with Alisha starting tomorrow…”

“Corin.”

“yes?”

Marie’s voice suddenly became cold. The girl’s cold expression was staring at me as if questioning.

“It’s mine and Corrin’s plan. Why is another girl coming?”

“……yes?”

* * * *

A rare foggy morning. I arrived at the academy’s alumni hall carrying my backpack.

“You arrived just in time, Corin Locke.”

When I arrived at the east gate, what was waiting for me was old man Harmon, wearing a stiff shirt and showing off his muscular body. I’m dressed similarly, so it’s not my place to comment.

“Good morning… It’s a bit gloomy to say that, Instructor Harmon.”

“What is this? When I was young, I marched towards the nest of monsters in the fog.”

“It won’t be a bad time if you tell me a story about your adventure on the way.”

“Hmph! There’s nothing I can’t tell you about my time in the West.”

Old Man Harman, like most old people his age, liked to tell stories about his adventures.

Surprisingly, it is not a bad sagas story to listen to as it is told in an interesting way. If you listen well, it’s good to be liked.

As was the case with the previous episode, it was quite a passing score for me as a listener.

“More than that… where was your first prey?”

“Good eyes. Yes, hunter’s eyes. I like them.”

As was the case in the previous episode, I seem to like old man Harmon quite a bit. Come to think of it, old man Harmon was reluctant to join Park Si-hoo for unknown reasons.

This knight of reversal seems to have an intuition that cannot be explained with logic.

“The first prey is Twin Head Ogre, a semi-first-class monster discovered in the mountains west of the city. It’s slow, but quite threatening.”

“I chose it, but isn’t a Twin Head Ogre usually a level 1? Why did you give it a semi-level 1 decision?”

“This thing isn’t an adult. So it’s natural for its rating to drop.”

This assessment is somewhat correct as monsters and demonic spirits also grow.

“Once you’re good enough, I’ll have to keep this in order. I heard you keep a few hunting dogs, including a long hound.”

“I guess it means don’t think about attacking head-on.”

“Of course! What a guardian needs is not just strength. This instructor will evaluate everything you do.”

It seems like the match against Runia is definitely overrated. But…

“It’s worth it.”

“That’s how he deserves to be the knight I recommended.”

Old Man Harman is urging me on my way as if he has no intention of delaying any longer. As I was quickly leaving the school gate, I think the nape of my neck suddenly caught his eye.

“There’s a scar on the nape of your neck. You look tired.”

“Oh, it’s no big deal. It’ll be better by the time we get there.”

It’s a wound from Marie’s bite. This is because he made her drink blood to the limit in order to give her blood.

Yesterday, when I was sucking blood, the bite seemed to be more painful than usual. Is it because of my mood?

“Hehe, being too wholesome is a problem, but please refrain from living an overly promiscuous life.”

“……yes?”

It seemed like something had been misunderstood, but Old Man Harmon just brushed it off, saying it was ‘youth’. Wow.

“Would you like some beet juice? It’s good for blood circulation.”

* * * *

Marie had a hard night’s sleep, but woke up dutifully as usual.

Leaving behind the miserable scene of the blanket being kicked and crumpled over and over again, she took a morning shower.

Corinne must have left by now, right?

” Ugh… making people misunderstand…”

Although she is going through an eventful youth, becoming a veteran guardian and a super vampire, she is also a girl in her prime. Corin Locke

‘s choice of words that can easily be misunderstood is a girl’s It was enough to shake my mind.

‘But… it’s a bigger deal than I thought.’

The boy is always like that.

He is on the scene before an incident occurs. He has planned and responded.

Whether saving himself or helping Arisha Arden… It’s not that he doesn’t appreciate the boy’s dedicated work, but he still has doubts. I have no choice but to listen.

What on earth does this boy know and how much does he know?

He knows too much and is too strong to be a novice knight who entered the school as a level 5 knight.

‘It would be tactless to delve into it, right?’

Still, if Corin herself doesn’t say it, I don’t have any intention of delving into Marie.

If necessary, she will tell me someday. However, wanting to be a ‘special person’ who trusts and tells everything is an area of unavoidable emotion. ‘Hmm!

But this incident .’ ‘The reason I entrusted it to you is because Corrin trusts me! Let’s think positively!’

The omen is good. Perhaps she is the one who will ask for this kind of help without anything in return. Let’s focus on that. The

girl who had just realized she was in love had a truly ‘guy-like’ view on love, but there was nothing she could do about it.

What could Marie do in front of Corin, melting like butter on a grill? In the

case of love, it was inevitable that the one who realized and became conscious first would lose.

-Knock knock!

-Come in.

The professor’s room in the Experimental Building’s Department of Magic. She is the owner of room 606. “ Hello,

Professor Dana.”

“Oh, aren’t you Marie? What brings you here?”

“I want to volunteer for Professor Dana’s experiment!”

I repeat, a girl in love is quite blind. She

carries rice straw on her back and throws herself into the fire pit. To the point where I willingly accepted the one-sided request of my boyfriend to jump in.