The Academy’s Weapon Replicator - Chapter 196

Chapter 64: The Weakest (3)

To be honest.

I think I was paying a lot of attention to the new students.

I was thinking of letting it pass if possible. There is no good in killing the spirit of freshmen more than necessary, and it is also ugly to use your energy to beat the juniors.

However, if it becomes apparent that you care, it is counterproductive. You need to show your strength, but it is right to take the test itself seriously.

Only when I show that I am doing my best will students who pass the test be able to truly experience a sense of accomplishment.

This is not just me, but the entire Constel is carrying out this test with the same thought.

Therefore, not only did Elin put limits on me, but I also put limits on myself.

Weapons copied through weaving do not go above rare level. In other words, excluding Mjolnir Excalibur Gram as well as all of the ‘Imperial Armory’. What you can use are a few miscellaneous weapons found in the workshop.

In addition, he does not use the ‘Neil Jacques short sword’ that he actually has.

Menosorpo is also not used. In fact, rather than a limitation, I am refraining from using it because it attracts too much attention from those around me.

In other words, he was dealing with the students with the manipulation of the black sky itself, instant strikes of pure weaving, and ordinary weapon duplication.

Even so, it’s not my fault that I can’t pass the test. It’s the first graders’ fault.

I don’t know of any other two-stage testing situations, but they’re probably broadly similar? There will not be many students who advance to level 3.

‘I had high expectations for this team.’

I briefly saw the five still in discussion.

The first thing that catches my eye is Pielot.

His full name is Pielot von Libanche. Of course, it is a named character that you know.

However, in the game, it takes a bit longer to meet the main character, Aster. There was no skill test like this in the game, and the only time first and second years met properly was during a joint mission.

And when we meet Pielot, his arrogance is already sky-high, and as soon as he sees the main character, Aster, he tries to beat him.

If I were to choose between good and bad actors, it would be that although he is a good character, there are elements of anxiety that could lead to corruption depending on the progress of the game.

‘Pielot clearly has the potential to grow into a high-level combatant.’

But not to that extent right now. The expectations placed on him by Constel and his family are based on his potential rather than his current ability. Pielot misunderstands that this is his current skill.

Whether I was a sloth or a sloth, strong or weak, from Pielot’s point of view, it was right for all five of us to attack me. There is no reason not to use colleagues. Every second grader I know did that.

‘It worked out better.’

Rather, it is a good opportunity.

In order for Pielot to grow further, he must put aside his arrogance and develop his skills as quickly as possible.

I have to step on it for now.

Like other freshmen, I would like to let them pass as much as possible, but that is only after making Pielot change his mind.

And in order to succeed properly.

“good! “Here we go, Sloth!”

Dier, who was leading the discussion, shouted. Looking at his refreshing face is dazzling.

Yes dier. Because of him, I worry less.

In the game Etius, a story like this once circulated in the community.

If you could choose someone other than Aster as the main character, who would be best?

In answer to this question, Dier is always in the top three characters.

…Well, that’s it.

“If you call me ‘sloth’ one more time, I will make you run for the rest of your life under a rolling pole to crush you?”

“…yes. What is that terrible punishment? “You have a good imagination, sir.”

Unfortunately, it’s not my imagination.

* * *

A little while ago.

During the discussion, Dier confirmed the abilities and specialties of each member of the team. Only then did we know each other’s names.

“Maybe everyone noticed.”

After that, Dier spoke carefully.

“That chair that Senior Sloth is sitting on is not an ordinary thing.”

“what?”

“It’s probably the same black liquid that attacked Pielot.”

Everyone was unable to turn their attention to Frondier after hearing Dier’s words.

“You fools. “When you look back, you notice it.”

Roxy, a magic student next to him, stopped the head nodding with a simple telekinesis.

Dier smiled and continued talking.

“I checked it several times and it’s definitely true. That chair is also a limitation. “As long as you maintain that chair with black liquid, you will continue to use mana, and you will not be able to use that amount of liquid.”

“…Even with those limitations, it’s that strong.”

Homas, the male student who first explained it to Dier, said.

“so? “What’s the point of knowing that?”

Pielot asked, still with an unpleasant tone.

Dier must have read that tone or something, but he still smiled in a humane way and answered.

“If it’s normal, it’s meaningless. But it made sense. “I don’t know if the senior himself is telling me or if he actually doesn’t know.”

Dier’s eyes lowered even further.

“That chair tells me the direction and timing of attack.”

“Direction and timing?”

“huh. When you manipulate the black liquid, the surface of that chair also moves. Although very subtle. So I was sure. “It’s the same substance.”

Everyone’s eyebrows came together in confusion at Dier’s words. The fact that no one but Dier noticed it means that the subtlety was so subtle that most people could not notice it.

Is it possible to check the timing and direction during a fight?

“I can see it with my eyes.”

However, Dier declared.

However, although the content of the statement was confident, the expression on his face was a bitter smile.

“The problem is that the body doesn’t comply.”

“…then.”

“I need a signal. Not physically, but magically. “Otherwise you’ll be late.”

After hearing those words, Nether, a male student from another magic class, opened his mouth.

“I will do that. All you have to do is create a ‘link’.”

“good. Then, Nether links me and Pielot. “So that Pielot can immediately sense what I notice.”

“…me?”

Pielot asked, seemingly surprised.

In fact, Pielot didn’t know that Dier would point to him. I don’t know what to say, but the person who argued the most during the discussion so far was Pielot himself.

Dier nodded as if it was obvious.

“I can’t respond even if I see it with my own eyes, but you can.”

“….”

At those words, Pielot was at a loss for words and closed his mouth. Dier looked around at everyone and nodded.

“Then shall we begin?”

Dier turned his head and looked at Frontier.

“good! “Here we go, Sloth!”

Dier dutifully declared the start to Frontier.

“If you call me ‘sloth’ one more time, I will make you run for the rest of your life under a rolling pole to crush you?”

“…yes. What is that terrible punishment? “You have a good imagination, sir.”

“If you actually see it, it will be more terrible than you imagine.”

“Shouldn’t I just run away from that pole? “Flying or running fast.”

“The setting is that fire is usually spewed from above, and hordes of man-eating fish live outside the pole.”

“Is this a setup? “There’s some unnecessary effort put into it.”

“That’s what hell is all like.”

A moment in the conversation.

Shhh!

Roxy’s ice pick flew towards the key. This wasn’t her opinion. This was the plan from the beginning.

It was Dier who shouted the start declaration, but he actually chatted with Frondier.

It was a psychological trap that since it was Dier who led the operation meeting, the operation would naturally begin from him. Dier aimed for it.

“Sigh!”

At the same time, Homas runs in from the right. Although it cannot handle Aurors yet, its large physique and muscles approach Frondier with explosive momentum.

Simultaneous attack of ice pick and hand-to-hand attack. Moreover, each goal has a different direction.

Additionally, Dier’s method is to disrupt the timing by simply ‘talking to him’.

─Frondier laughed.

“It’s you, Dier.”

“…Do you know me?”

Kaga River!

Frondier stretched out his right hand. The ice pieces flying towards the key suddenly bounced and fell in the air as if they had been hit by something.

‘It was a real invisible attack!’

Moreover, he hit the ice sculpture without even looking away. What kind of accuracy is this?

But Homas still remained. While Frondier was blocking the ice pieces, Homas got close to Frondier.

“Please take care of me!”

“okay.”

Kwaang-!

Homas’s hook aimed at Frondier’s abdomen was blocked by the black sky. With a crackling sound, Homas’s fist was forcing the black sky open.

“It takes too long.”

Pow!

“Ugh?!”

Frondier lightly hit Homas’ abdomen with another black cloth. It was exactly the same area that Homas was planning to attack.

“I’m not really one with Black Heaven. Don’t focus on tearing it apart. In the meantime, you are giving time to the other person.”

“This black thing is called Heukcheon.”

Homas answered patiently even though he was in pain.

“But while I try to tear it apart, this black cloth is tied up…!”

Hoo.

So you knowingly and intentionally spent time on the Black Heaven? Are you prepared to get hit?

What Homas said was not wrong. Frontier cannot get up from his chair. Therefore, in order to defend against Homas’ attacks, Frondier must use a certain amount of Black Heaven. It’s the same thing that worries me that much.

And in the meantime.

Paaaat!

Roxy’s magic unfolds again. This time it was a blast. The ice pieces released at first were to check Frondier’s invisible attack, and this time they are real.

‘No way, trying to block the wind in that situation…!’

No matter what the rule is, as long as you reach the key, you succeed. A simple blowing wind would not be accepted, but a gust of wind created by magic would be dangerously safe. maybe!

It’s a bit shameful, but it can’t be helped!

Sigh!

However, Roxy looked down on Heukcheon.

A jet of black water flew in front of the key. It was not the hard metal it used to be, but was spread thin like a curtain.

Roxy’s gust of wind was completely contained by the Black Sky Curtain. Then it fell down and destroyed the gust of wind.

“…Foul.”

“It’s absurd,” Roxy said.

“To put it bluntly, you did it.”

I can’t believe I’ll get accepted by shaking the keys in the wind. No matter how much it was, it was an expedient worth considering to just ignore.

But the operation was not over. Homas was still pushing his fist to break through Frontier’s front, and Pielot rushed in quickly under Roxy’s attack this time.

This time, however, the black sky flies by.

‘left!’

Pielot easily dodged. Frondier’s brows narrowed. Although they said they were aiming for a rather small range, Pielot’s current movements gave off a strange feeling.

To check again, Frontier attacked.

Black sky flying in various directions. Pielot deftly dodged them all and barely lost any speed.

‘…He’s moving before my attack starts.’

After confirming that, Frontier’s head quickly rotated. Dier and another male student who have not yet attacked.

‘Right. Dier is watching my attacks instead of Pielot. A male student is providing the assistance.’

Frondier still didn’t know how Dier could detect his attack in advance.

In fact, it was a weakness that would not have existed even if the chair had not been made of black cloth and the opponent had not been Dier.

However, since Frondier knows what kind of person Dier is, even if he does not know the principle, he knows who did it.

‘Are you reading my attack in advance with your body vision? Do I have a strange habit when attacking with Black Heaven? I’ll have to check next time.’

It was Frontier who didn’t think it would be of much help.

Pielot had already reached the frontier. Now, Homas is keeping Frondier in check, and Roxy is also preparing for the next attack.

If you move with Roxy at the right time, your chances of winning are strong.

Pielot is the only one among them who can use Aurors. Properly manifested Aura can lengthen the sword’s volume and reach the key without jumping.

Frontier still doesn’t know which side Pielot is aiming for. Should I aim for the key or myself?

However, Pielot was able to attack both Frontier and the Key at the same time with his sword. This was a fact that everyone knew from the strategy meeting a while ago.

‘From here, you can target the key and the senior at once with a simultaneous attack!’

If Frondier tries to protect the key, he will get hurt, and considering his own safety, Pielot’s attack will reach the key. In theory, it’s perfect.

… thought Homas. Of course, that was the operation. Everyone looked at Pielot with that thought in mind.

But in reality, Pielot was still stubborn.

‘This time!’

Pielot’s eyes lit up and he rushed towards Frondier. I didn’t even care about keys. There was nothing to see as he was taking out his anger on Frondier earlier.

The eyes of the people watching it widened.

Everyone internally shouted similar screams.

‘That idiot!!’

Pielot’s sword flew towards Frondier. A look of boredom remained in Frontier’s eyes.

Ignore the key and aim for yourself. No matter how you look at it, the sword’s trajectory was too honest.

If you’re willing to give up the benefit of getting the key, shouldn’t you think about that number and attack? However, what Pielot’s attack contains now is just a simple mistake.

Frontier planned to respond to most attacks with black sky, but this time was different.

I have to take that sword out with a hammer and break it. That’s the only way to bring Pielot to his senses.

Frondier’s duplicate sword touched Pielot’s sword.

Moment.

“──I knew you would.”

“Khehe!”

Pielot, who was in front of Frontier, suddenly lowered her head forward. There was a foot above its head.

It was Dier. He stepped on Pielot’s head.

“…Dier….”

Frondier muttered softly.

Leaving that behind, Dier kicked Pielot’s head and jumped up.

Sigh!

Dier snatched the key and landed.

It was a more than sufficient result in a test where the condition was just to touch it.

In addition to his amazing visual acuity, he had one more talent.

Completely hiding one’s presence, including Mana Auror. Although he didn’t think of it as a big deal, it was one of the abilities that all gamers envied.

Frontier himself greatly feels the value of ‘hiding’, so he hides his cards in many situations.

While Frondier is focused on other attacks, he hides himself behind Pielot’s back and disappears from Frondier’s sight. A leap that suddenly appears there.

Dier thought.

‘Senior Sloth had a strong desire to teach Pielot.’

I felt it clearly while watching the fight with Pielot.

‘So, if Pielot does something stupid again, I won’t leave him alone. That won’t be possible.’

Dier clenched the hand holding the key and looked at Frondier.

“…senior.”

Dier called Frondier and asked him the question he had been thinking about from the beginning of this test.

“Are the seniors at the next level really stronger than the seniors?”

Frontier had a strange feeling.

Frondier lived as a complete outsider in this world after falling into the game.

To him, Dier was probably the person who resembled him the most here.