The Academy’s Weapon Replicator - Chapter 198

Chapter 65 The second

freshman skills test is over.

Aside from the faculty and staff, the one who had the most trouble in this test was definitely Frontier.

This is because the largest number of people took the test again due to frequent rule changes along the way.

Needless to say, all that suffering was meaningless.

“In the end, even if you take the test again, you will all fail…!”

Frondier sent off the last team and muttered to himself as if he were lamenting.

Only one team passed the second stage, which was handled by Frontier. It is truly a wailing wall.

[Frondier.]

Then a voice came from the speaker again. It was Elin, the student council president.

“What is it?”

[All the students who took your test failed the skills test.]

“It’s not my fault.”

It’s Frontier’s fault.

There is no way to find out about the skills of the new students, since it is a test and all of them have to be eliminated.

[So, even though it is a temporary solution, you should do what Aster and Elodie did.]

“What is it?”

[I heard that you boast a remarkable memory.]

I have never boasted.

And it’s not memory.

Although nothing was right, Frontier listened quietly for now.

[Grade your own grades to the students who have taken the test so far.]

“All students?”

[okay. You brought it on yourself.]

“I didn’t bring it on myself.”

It’s true that I brought this upon myself.

Frontier lifted the chair made of black cloth. Black liquid entered the black lotus and Frondier lay down on the floor.

Although he maintained the Black Sky for this long and fought against the students at the same time, there was no burden of mana yet. It was a huge development.

Frondier lay down and thought about Elin’s words for a moment. Grade all students who have entered so far. Reproduce everything without missing anything.

[I’m kidding. [I recorded it with Wizard View]

“I understand.”

[Huh?]

“I will reproduce everything and grade it.”

Just in case, Frontier analyzed all the students who participated in his test and saved it in the workshop. After each test, I wrote down any special notes in the workshop. In fact, it’s as if the grading has already been completed.

[…are you really doing that?]

“You told me to do it.”

Frontier answers as if it were obvious.

After a moment of silence, a cautious voice came out of the speaker.

[Frondier, do you know that? Belphegor, the devil in charge of sloth, has a subordinate by his side who records all of his memories to solve the annoyance.] “

Even seniors, don’t get caught up in strange rumors. “I am not the devil.”

[That’s right. I tried it.]

Aside from that, his voice was quite serious.

Besides, I feel bad because it seems a bit similar.

* * *

The freshman proficiency test has ended.

The team that received the most praise was the Dier team. They were the only team to pass the 2nd stage of Frontier and reached the 5th stage.

However, the person with the highest evaluation was Pielot, not Dier.

Frontier and Elodie gave Pielot somewhat salty scores, but other testers generally gave it high scores.

Although Dier was the one who solved the mission by utilizing the team’s abilities, those in charge viewed Pielot, who currently had high abilities, as superior.

The general consensus was that the reason Dier was able to use his brain was because he had a strong card called Pielot.

Frontier also didn’t think that Pielot’s abilities were lacking, so he didn’t really feel a problem with those evaluations.

The person who was actually dissatisfied was Pielot himself.

“Damn it…”

Pielot cursed under his breath as he headed to the dormitory.

He was angry with himself.

He entered the school confidently, saying he was the most highly anticipated prospect, but he was defeated by Frondier without even being able to properly use it.

I also lost to Elodie, but that was okay. From the beginning, I never thought I would win against Constel’s best power. Although I was a little upset that I couldn’t even touch my fingertips.

But Frontier is different. He is not the strongest character in Constell and will fall far short of Aster or Elodie. He’s just famous. That fame was not created by strength.

‘This time last year, I was definitely a ‘human sloth’.’

After failing miserably in the skills test, Pielot researched Frontier. Until last year, Frontier was clearly a human sloth.

So, Frontier has achieved incredible growth in just one year.

‘Nonsense. There’s no way you can become that strong just by training.’

Pielot muttered and entered his room in the dormitory.

“Are you here?”

His roommate waved at him from his bed.

Coincidentally, Pielot’s roommate was Dier.

Is it some kind of prank of fate or is it not actually a prank? After the skills test, Pielot’s roommate was changed to Dier.

Pielot briefly saw Dier reading a book in bed with his usual expression on his face.

“….”

“What is that expression? Are you still stuck with what I stepped on? “I’m sorry.”

“no.”

Pielot sighed and shook his head.

In fact, Pielot didn’t feel much when Dier stepped on his head. Of course, I was a little angry at the time, but as time passed, I reflected on it.

Dier was predicting that Pielot would do something so-called ‘foolish’. It means that one’s impatience was visible enough for others to read.

I can’t thank Dier enough for making me realize that.

…Of course, I wouldn’t say something like that out of pride.

“Dier.”

“why?”

“Why do you think sloths are strong?”

“What is that? “Is this a philosophical question?”

“It’s a realistic question.”

Dier looked up from his book, lay down, and looked at the ceiling for a moment. His worries were short-lived.

“Of course it’s the black sky or something.”

“…also.”

The black liquid that made them struggle throughout the test. After hearing Homas’ story, they learned that the liquid was called ‘black spring’.

“I don’t think that’s the only reason.”

“What if he doesn’t have a dark sky?”

Dier sensed an uneasy tone in Pielot’s words and frowned. The gaze that was looking at the ceiling returned to Pielot. That was already a warning look.

“Hey, what are you thinking?”

“You were good at hiding your presence. And I like my hair. Have you never thought about that? “I wonder if he will be strong even without Black Heaven.”

“What are you going to do with that?”

“….”

There is nothing to do.

I just want to check on Pielot.

Can a person become that strong in just one year? Isn’t that really what the artifact helps with?

Pielot always wanted to prove his strength. Therefore, he had the fact that he was the top freshman prospect deeply engraved in his mind, and he left his other teammates alone to attack Frontier and did not break his stubbornness.

In other words, you are always insecure without confirmation. As much as he has a strong hunger for his own skills, he also has an inherent sense of inferiority.

I just don’t want to believe that anyone other than him has grown so ridiculously in just one year.

“No matter what you think, don’t do anything useless. “I have no intention of hiding my presence or helping you in any way.”

“I’m excited.”

Pielot shook his head at Dier’s stubborn refusal.

If Dier had similar thoughts, it would be most appropriate to ask him for help, but based on his attitude, I don’t think I can lend him his strength.

‘I can’t help it.’

Pielot glanced around and looked out the window.

Outside the window after school, the sun was slowly setting, preparing for the sunset.

‘I’m a little reluctant, though.’

Pielot had another method.

Pielot was highly anticipated as he was said to have a talent comparable to Aster.

Of course, this was partly due to the aurors awakened early and the overflowing mana, but there was a bigger factor.

Just as Aster is loved by the god ‘Baldur’ for his sword skills and mental strength, as well as his body.

Pielot also has divine powers.

Although it is not as famous a god as ‘Baldur’, it is clear that it is a fairly old god.

Above all, this god loves Pielot even more than Baldur loves Aster.

─You’ll be okay, Pielot?

His god quietly whispered.

─I just move as you wish?

God’s voice softly and sweetly reached Pielot’s ears.

‘okay.’

Pielot thought.

He’s not trying to commit a major crime.

I just want to borrow something for a while. Of course I will return it.

* * *

Dawn when everyone is asleep.

Someone suddenly stood up in Roach Mansion.

It was Madeleine, the maid who always cleaned the house and looked after the courtyard.

Her eyes were unfocused and she stood up and walked out of the room.

Even as she walked out into the hallway, she was still sleeping, and perhaps because of that, her body felt weak and she stumbled a little.

In other words, she was now sleepwalking.

Madeleine had never experienced sleepwalking in her life.

So this was a very abnormal situation.

Squeak –

Madeline walked to Frondier’s room and opened the door. If she had been awake, she would have been puzzled that this door was not locked. There is a separate person who manages the keys.

The answer was simple. There was another person who was already sleepwalking before Madeline came here.

Jerk.

Madeline entered the room. I looked around with blank eyes and walked towards the bed where Frontier was lying.

Of course, Frontier was sleeping. For the first time in a long time, a deep sleep came to Frondier, who had been having trouble sleeping due to his recently heightened sensitivity. This also wasn’t natural.

“….”

Madeline looked away from Frondier and looked at the shelf next to him. When I opened the drawer, I found the necklace and band that Frontier always wore.

Madeleine lifted them both up and held them in her arms. And then he immediately turned around and walked away.

There was no relief at having safely stolen the black lotus or anxiety about watching Frondier wake up. Just as there is certainty that Frontier will never wake up.

─Okay, just come out of the mansion. Hey.

Madeleine followed the voice, left Frondier’s room, walked down the hallway, down the stairs, and opened the main door of the mansion. The still chilly scent of spring dawn swept Madeline’s knees.

It must have been visible through Frontier’s eyes. Outside the mansion, an old man holding a cane was standing close to Madeline, who was standing blankly.

He is Hypnos, the god of Pielot.

Hypnos is the god of sleep in Greek mythology and the twin brother of Thanatos, who previously threatened Frondier’s life. In contrast to Thanatos, who had the form of a very young boy, this one had the form of an old man.

However, perhaps that was only appearance, Hypnos’ standing posture and gait were no different from those of a strong young man.

Hypnos’ power becomes stronger as the night goes by. To be precise, the more people sleep, the stronger his power becomes. Sleep becomes his mana and nourishment.

For him, who controls sleep, controlling sleeping people or making them fall asleep completely is not a task. You cannot block his power unless you prepare well in advance.

─Hehe, it’s a simple matter.

Hypnos found a suitable place to hide the black lotus. Even so, it was impossible to make Madeline walk to Constell’s dormitory. If you leave the Roach Mansion and hide it in a place where no one will know, Pielot will come looking for it later.

In fact, there is no need for Pielot to come. Pielot just wants to see Frontier without the dark sky.

─Okay. Should we get out of here first?

Madeline moved her feet without any reaction to Hypnos’ words. His commands have no meaning whether answered yes or no. Those who listen will always follow what he says without any questions.

However, the step lasted only three steps.

Paaaat!

The black lotus that Madeleine was holding suddenly began to light up.

Hypnos was surprised and confirmed it. what? I already knew about the black lotus locking mechanism. Hypnos also received sufficient information.

Black Lotus will not work unless it is Frontier’s fingerprint. So, if you don’t plan on using it, there’s no problem—

[Of course, I told Frondier so.]

The light from the necklace was concentrated in one direction and created a human shape on the ground in front of me. It was a hologram made of magical engineering.

Hypnos had no idea that black lotus had this function.

It was natural.

Even the owner, Frontier, didn’t know.

[I owe a debt to Frontier. So I made it secretly. ‘Second security device’. A bait left for a long time that worked because Frondier didn’t know about it.] The

human form created by the hologram was looking at Hypnos with a fearless smile.

The identity of the person was clear.

[I wondered what kind of person would dare touch my artifact without fear.]

Edwin von Behertio.

Edwin, a genius in security magic and magic engineering, appeared in front of Hypnos.

[I can’t believe there is a god whose face I check before Hephaestus.]

─What is your attitude towards a god…!

[Hypnos.]

Edwin revealed a faint smile beneath his plain face.

Edwin knew right away the identity of God. Hypnos was very easy to understand due to its appearance and characteristics. He said everything because there was a sleepwalking woman next to him.

[What kind of things did I do to God and what kind of people did I almost lose because of that?]

Edwin, the hologram. Since he himself is not here, Hypnos cannot pose any threat to Edwin right now.

Of course, the same goes for Edwin, but he actually posed a huge threat to Hypnos just by seeing Hypnos.

[If you knew, you wouldn’t say such bullshit.]

Edwin, who once had his emotions manipulated by God. He looks very different now than he did back then.

As if God had any kind of immunity.

[Were you still sleeping at that time? Hypnos, the god of sleep.]

─You…!

A being that has never existed before in this world.

Those who do not believe in God are the second.