The Academy’s Weapon Replicator - Chapter 74

Academy’s Weapon Replicator Episode 74

Chapter 22 Final Exam (3)

Vinkis noticed something strange after Frondier defeated three more golems.

‘…Are you sure.’

I was convinced by Frontier’s attack just now.

Frondier knows where the golem’s core is.

Vinkis placed the internal core at a different location for each golem it produced.

It is usually the head or heart, but the size of the core itself is smaller than that of a golem. Even if the golem’s core is on its head and the enemy hits the head, the core is so small that there is a high chance of missing it.

However, Frontier killed most of the golems in one blow. There were a few more attacks, but all of them were clearly aimed at ‘nukes’.

It’s amazing to be able to pierce the golem’s hard metal in one go, but knowing the exact location of the core is amazing. As if you could see inside.

[Frondier! You know the location of the nucleus, right?]

Vinkis spoke up. The idea was to buy time and reorganize the golem’s battle line. Frontier was also able to rest during this time, so both parties were in the same situation.

“It’s not just about knowing the location of the nucleus.”

But Frondier made a strange sound.

Depending on what you heard, it could be a bit scary.

[Then what else do you know?]

In response to that question, Frondier looked at the golem. Vinkis, who was replacing the screen with the golem’s eyes, seemed to have those eyes directed at him.

“I know where you are, teacher.”

…?!

Vinkiss’s shoulders trembled.

Of course, Vinkiss is within this field. In order to control multiple golems remotely, they must come within a certain distance.

However, it makes no sense to know the location by looking at the golem. Even for teachers within Constel, that would be impossible.

That’s possible with Frontier…?

“just joke. “How would you know that?”

[This bastard?]

One of the Buung golems swung its spear. Frontier dodged and widened the distance.

‘As expected, this guy’s skills have improved.’

Vinkis collected data on the golem defeated by Frondier and knew roughly how the golem was cut down at the time.

Video information captured by the golem’s eyes. Looking at it, I was able to know Frontier’s skills.

At that time, he was no different from a beginner who had just started fighting. It was wit, wit, and the power of the weapon that was able to cut down the golem, not skill.

But now Frontier has clearly grown. Within this short period of time.

‘Technology and coping skills have improved. In the meantime, I had a good teacher who helped me improve my skills. But more important than that.’

Calm.

The judgment that only those who have overcome difficult and difficult situations have.

Frontier already had it all.

“But there is a way to know.”

Frondier said.

[huh? method? What method?]

“This is a way to find out where the teacher is.”

After saying that, Frondier raised one hand.

A thread of magic was woven from those hands, and an arrow rose in the air.

It’s a scene I’ve seen over and over again, but I still don’t understand the principle. I’ve never seen magic like that before.

‘Unique skill… or maybe it’s divine power.’

How did you hide something like that until now? If it were me, I would have been itching to show off.

But Frontier pointed the arrow toward the sky.

“teacher. Do you know ‘firecrackers’?”

[…Oh what?]

Right after. The arrow was shot into the sky.

The arrow that was fired split into dozens or hundreds of pieces in the air, spreading out like the Milky Way, and then fell to the ground like a thunderbolt.

A strong sound like heavy rain. I definitely remembered seeing that scene from Vinkis.

‘It’s a firecracker! It really was a frontier!’

A large-scale attack by monsters on Constell.

The miraculous technique of stopping the attack and eliminating the escaping monsters was reproduced before my eyes.

Of course, there were originally suspicions that Frontier was the owner of the technology. At the time of the attack, Frontier was nowhere to be seen, and before that, there was an incident where a record was broken in the personal training room.

But no one truly believed.

No way, that Frontier.

[…It’s amazing, though. How are you going to find me with that?]

“You may know this, but fireworks accurately track their target.”

Those words reminded Binkis. All monsters hit by firecrackers hit vital points, such as the head or heart, where death was inevitable.

It makes no common sense to aim those hundreds of arrows one by one at vital points. Looking at the direction from which the fireworks flew, it was also an incredibly long distance.

In other words, all firecracker arrows are ‘guided’.

“And unfortunately, I don’t know how to guess ‘properly.’ “It was originally an arrow like that.”

At those words, Binkis’ face became cold.

Vinkiss is also not an ordinary person. No matter how close he is to being a researcher, he is a capable wizard and summoner. It is possible to respond to most attacks even without a golem.

─It is true that I cannot immediately think of a way to block simultaneous attacks from countless arrows aimed at vital points. I wonder if the barrier can block arrows that can kill any type of monster.

[Are you threatening me? You are a student and I am a teacher!]

“What are you talking about? “Now, I am a ‘prospective professional’ who has come to save victims from monsters, and you are ‘playing the role of a monster.’”

A story that teachers kept emphasizing to students during final exams. If you think the teacher will notice, you will be swallowed up.

Let’s get rid of our clumsy mind and take things seriously. Frontier was repeating those words back.

Of course, I thought there was no way a student could beat a teacher. To prevent that from happening, the compatibility was set to the worst.

Except for Frontier.

Except for Frontier, which had no data at all and was looked down upon by everyone.

[You are you! If you really did something like that, it wouldn’t end! Don’t you remember the midterm exam? Because the drone is filming you in real time! [If it really caused casualties]

“Oh, speaking of that, would you like to take a look at this?”

[…Huh?]

Vinkis looked at the screen showing the Frontier. Frontier pointed somewhere with his finger.

There, a drone still filming the frontier was still flying.

Whatever that is.

“They look the same, right? “I replaced it with a fake one.”

[…?!]

“I heard the whole story about how a man named Renzo broke in during the midterm exam. “I thought that was a really good idea.”

[?? …?!]

Binkis was so lost in thought that he couldn’t say anything and just opened his mouth. The sounds of breathing and hiccup-like movements were transmitted to the golem through the built-in microphone.

Vinkis looked at Frontier again.

Frondier on the screen was just smiling whitely.

The same voice as before came out from the corner of an eerie mouth that resembled a crescent moon.

“So where are you? teacher?”

* * *

…What.

Of course, the placenta is a lie.

First of all, ‘firecrackers’ do not function with arrows alone.

It is completed by combining the bow ‘Chrysellakatos’ and the arrow ‘Iocheira’, but I only shot the arrow just now.

In other words, it can imitate the ‘appearance’ of splitting and making it pour down like rain, but it does not have a tracking function where all of the arrows hit the opponent’s vital points.

Then the reason why I didn’t use the bow was because even if I used it anyway, I couldn’t track it.

This bow’s almost mystical tracking function comes with the condition that you must see the target with your own eyes. It’s impossible to hit an enemy like Vinkis who doesn’t even know where they are.

But I am the only one who knows this.

Bluffing will suffice.

Oh, and it’s also a lie that I changed the drone.

Of course, I thought it was a really good idea. It’s a technique that goes well with my skill ‘weaving’.

But for this final exam, I have to prove my worth to Ampere.

I won’t hide it like I did until now.

[Are you really going to shoot me?]

Um.

The bluff seemed to have worked perfectly.

“Do you need to mentally prepare? Then I’ll count to three”

[Hey! hey!! Yaa!!]

It was almost like a scream.

It seems like he’s really scared of me. I feel strange. I’m not really trying to match it.

I was lucky that Vinkis didn’t know much about me. If the other person had been Jane, this bluff might not have worked.

But let’s push it a little further.

I need a good reason to shoot her other than just because I’m a crazy person.

“Actually, I know.”

[What what?]

“You are deceiving the students on this test.”

[…!]

Binkis stopped talking.

If it were a normal girl, she would have shamelessly put her flippers out right away, but she must have been mentally shaken.

[What are you talking about?]

But he sticks out his flippers, yeah.

“You were trying to instill defeat in the students from the beginning, right? “It’s a lie to say that the student who solved more cases is first.”

[Oh no? [If you actually resolve the alarms sequentially]

Quad Deuk! Wood-dud-dud-duk!

I hurled spear after spear at the golem.

By practicing weaving until this test, the number of simultaneous weaves increased to four. Since I had experience from killing a chimera before, it increased quickly.

Of course, Binkis’ golem is tough, but the ‘Imperial Armory’ is beyond that level. Whatever it is, it’s all about making money.

I left the fallen golem behind and walked to another golem nearby.

[hey! Do you know how much this all costs? The entire core is already broken and cannot be restored!]

“If that’s a waste, let’s have a more honest conversation.”

First-year students are scheduled to fail this practical final exam.

This is one of the things you know in advance.

And actually, personally, I’m not that dissatisfied with this method.

In reality, dealing with the ‘monsters outside’ brings even greater despair. If you experience mild failure beforehand, confusion will decrease and you will be able to deal with it when a situation arises. Of course, you can rise again from there.

But that’s it.

It’s true that I feel dirty when I already know it.

And there is nothing better than giving Vinkiss appropriate persuasion for my actions.

“You may not know this, but I was pretty angry.”

Of course, this is a lie.

[Angry?]

“Not only me, but the students are putting all their effort into practical skills that they will probably fail anyway. “If you look at it from a perspective that already knows, it feels bad.”

This was true to some extent.

Why would upperclassmen be scouted and pledge revenge? It looks like he has already experienced despair and is trying to overcome it.

However, there has yet to be a record of victory in this ‘test that is meant to be lost’. That would not be the right system for upperclassmen who have experienced despair.

It is destined to be defeated. To me, that seems like the main premise of the game ‘Etius’.

“This practical exam was a ‘miniature version of the professional exam.’”

And to me, this practical work is like a ‘miniature version of Etius.’

I am sick of failure and sick of defeat.

“I have to force myself to overcome this practical challenge.”

I picked up the arrow again. Ready to shoot an arrow that emits light at any time.

“If you don’t want to tell me the location, that’s okay too. “The result is the same anyway.”

[Ah Okay. I lost. Let me tell you. Where am I?]

“It’s already too late.”

[Now wait! Wait a minute! Are you telling me? Do you really need to kill someone? I know you’re upset about the test, but did I make it?! Hey!]

That is a wise statement. Vinkis contributed nothing to this system. If I had to make a mistake, it would be keeping it a secret.

I said while maintaining a stern expression.

“Yes. Actually, the position of the teacher is not important. It’s not really going to kill you. “Please tell me someone else.”

[Everyone else?]

“Yes. Other teachers. All locations.”

[…You don’t know?]

“I’ll count to four.”

[hey! I really don’t know! I really don’t know this time!]

“Don’t lie. The alarms sounded simultaneously. The team composition of the students was identified and the teachers were placed in the appropriate positions. “How can you do that without knowing each other’s locations?”

[Ugh.]

“Three, two, one—”

[Ah, I got it, I got it! The student was impatient.]

“Because you have to be quick when rescuing someone in danger.”

[You really don’t say a word!]

Like this.

I successfully completed the first alarm. I also obtained valuable information.

I felt like I was a bad guy, but I did it.