Academy Squinting, but not dark-Episode 145
Episode 145
145fury. My skills are top-notch, but my swordsmanship is third-rate.!(6)
Scarlett was a little annoyed..
It's not enough to leave me here, take my work away, and come to me out of the blue..
Now you can even run a restaurant.?
Doesn't this mean that I'm going to use it as a cook, not a gutter rat?.
In fact, it was like a demotion. Since you have no value as a gutter rat, you should fulfill a different role..
‘How did I survive that crazy training?…….’
Didn't even do anything wrong.
Scarlett did her best to perform her duties as a gutter rat even though she was lacking in many ways..
But I was demoted, and that meant being demoted to a chef..
‘It can't end like this.’
Why did Scarlett decide to become a gutter rat after receiving a scouting offer that bordered on kidnapping?.
Because it is somewhat consistent with one’s ‘goal’.
But working as a chef??
I couldn't accept it, and I shouldn't accept it..
“why should i do that?”
“…….”
“Oh no! Isn’t there a good reason for being demoted? Wouldn’t it be less unfair if we knew the reason? ha ha ha!”
Scarlett pretended like nothing was wrong and quickly changed her attitude..
‘you idiot!’
At the same time, I reprimanded myself..
Controlling one's emotions is one of the basic qualities that a rat must have..
But expressing it externally?.
The rat is disqualified. No matter how irritating a situation may be, you must be able to laugh it off as if nothing happened..
‘what… … There is one bigger reason though.’
Why Scarlett changed her attitude to servile mode.
swipe-.
When I looked up slightly, Charon's solemn face came into view..
Coo coo coo coo coo coo coo coo coo coo coo coo coo coo coo coo coo coo coo-.
The face full of scars is scary, but the energy radiating from the whole body is terrifying..
invisible and intangible power.
Scarlett, who has excellent senses, could feel it..
Yes. This was the real reason Scarlett changed her attitude..
The man in front of me.
gulp-.
‘Because it's Charon.’
I swallowed dryly and remembered information about him..
Imperial Rat Charon.
It is a name that is buzzing not only in the empire but also in the Holy Kingdom and surrounding kingdoms..
The number of people he officially assassinated was dozens..
If you include unofficial records, it will be in the hundreds..
After getting older and starting to show up in the sun and start nurturing younger students, it became a little quiet, but where does that true nature go??
‘They'll get rid of me in an instant.’
But you talk back to him, saying, ‘Why should I do that?’.
Is it because of the boring daily routine of repeating the same things over and over again? There was clearly something wrong with my head..
Anyway, Scarlett came to her senses..
He realized the situation he was in. After just one glare from Charon..
Did you notice that fact? Charon clicked her tongue slightly and opened her mouth..
“Tsk, it’s a mission..”
“……Mission? Wasn't it a demotion??”
“What a fool. Is there a crazy person who uses a sewage rat he worked so hard to raise as a cook??”
……I think it's right in front of me?
But I couldn't say it out loud.
Scarlett's head spun quickly..
‘mission? Instead of being demoted to chef, it was a disguised mission??’
A society of gut rats run by Charon..
The mission here is not something that just anyone can receive..
Gender, age, physique, knowledge, skills, experience, etc..
This is a method in which various difficult conditions are met and the mission is handed down to the most suitable rat..
In other words, the rat who received the mission can easily be called the ‘best qualified person’ for that mission only..
For reference, Scarlett has never received a formal mission since becoming a gutter rat..
I had no choice but to raise my shoulders..
‘Hehe, I guess the information I found last time was quite useful..’
Information about Count Volomov's affair.
That would have been a huge benefit..
‘I had no choice but to acknowledge my ability to accomplish great things even in such a barren place... … He even went so far as to come in person..’
But I can't just like it.
First official mission. Your treatment will vary depending on the success or failure of this mission..
‘In other words, this mission is both a reward and a test to advance to the next level..’
I'm going to see if this incident is a fluke or not and if it's a useful rat..
‘I may have received a slight deduction in points for expressing my emotions... … You just have to make up for it through missions..’
A chance to leave this shitty district and become a useful rat..
That's not all. If you are recognized as a useful rat, you will be able to access higher-level information..
You will be able to achieve your true ‘goal’.
“It was something like that. What role can I play??”
Espionage mission disguised as a restaurant chef?
Approach a noble lady, form a relationship, and extract information.?
No, maybe it was an assassination mission..
‘Charon, the empire's rat, came in person.…….’
Whatever the mission, it won't be an easy one..
‘come! I will perform any mission perfectly.!’
It was time for Scarlett to make a promise with her eyes shining..
“……The kids will come. All you have to do is serve high-quality food to those kids..”
“okay. It’s high-end cuisine… … Children tend to become relaxed when they eat delicious food. Then it's a spy mission. What information can I take out??”
“……there's nothing.”
“……?”
Scarlett's hand, which had been writing down the mission in her notebook using a password, stopped..
I slowly raised my gaze and looked into Charon’s eyes..
But there is no significant change. It means it's not a joke, it's sincere..
“sorry. I went too far. What can I do while serving food??”
“All you have to do is be sincere..”
“And what can I do??”
“does not exist.”
“……?”
Scarlett's head was filled with confusion..
‘what? Is this in itself a test? Either that or a loyalty test?’
When you are given a ridiculous mission, do you carry out it faithfully or not?.
Test to check your loyalty.
If not.
“Is it entertainment??”
There were occasional cases of entertaining high-ranking nobles..
However, as a low-class rat, there is no way such a task could be given to him, and there is no way he could be entertained at such a low-class bar..
Since the other party is children, there is no reason to entertain them..
“It is not entertainment. Is there a deeper reason than that?…….”
“what is that?”
“These are children who watch carefully. I want to provide you with at least one meal..”
Scarlett's eyebrows furrowed..
It's just because of that that Charon moves directly.?
If this isn't a test, there's only one reason left:.
‘I went crazy.’
No matter how much you think about it, there is no reason for the imperial rat to even care about the children's meals..
Is it because my suspicions have become stronger? Charon scratched her head.
“Hmm, yes. You could say it's a kind of investment. There's a guy who's pretty smart.”
Right. Is there a child who could be used as a litter rat??
I understood the situation. but.
“In the end, it means you should be a cook for the kids.!”
In the end, Scarlett had no choice but to be angry..
Because I understood the whole situation..
It was an embarrassing request to ask another rat, so I disguised it as a mission and asked the subordinate to do it..
“Hmmm…….”
Does he know that he too is embarrassed? Charon was busy clearing her throat..
Scarlett was just shocked to see that..
‘Is this the Charon I knew??’
After one conversation, I immediately cut off the back of my head..
Charon has a very great(?) personality..
It's surprising that he cares about the children's meals, but he even asks for a favor disguised as a mission..
‘Well, what can I do? I still have to do it though.’
You have to endure it. You must persevere until you achieve your goal..
This level of humiliation is nothing..
Scarlett could endure even more humiliation than this..
After sighing slightly, I opened my mouth..
“First of all, I understand the situation. Let’s do it faithfully. Do you have any special instructions??”
“I don't know exactly how many people will come. But there is one cute girl and one boy so small that you can't see his eyes. These two will definitely come.”
“With a cute girl… … The boy with squinted eyes is confirmed... … And?”
“You just have to stop him every time he does something impure to a girl..”
“It's an impure act... … What is it??”
“everything.”
The scope is too wide. Scarlett tried to question him, but then stopped..
This is because a tremendous force emanated from Charon’s body..
‘I don't know what it is... … First of all, I understand that you hate boys with narrow eyes..’
After checking as a person of interest, I opened my mouth..
“If they come with other children, they may not be able to tell the girls apart. I would like you to tell me the specific characteristics of that child..”
“I told you so. It's cute.”
“……What are the other features??”
“It's attractive.”
“Again?”
“It's very popular too.”
“…….”
These are all abstract things. Name, hair color, appearance, etc..
It would be nice if you could tell me something certain..
‘Are you hiding it intentionally? Or an eye test?’
It's a difficult description, but I decided to skip this point..
You have to do that easily to be called a gutter rat..
“A boy with narrow eyes. He told me to stop this child every time he did something impure... … How much is allowed??”
“Everything is allowed except killing. Well, if possible.”
wiggle-.
Scarlett's eyebrows rose involuntarily..
Even though he is at the lowest level, he is definitely a rat..
Besides, don't you have experience living in the dirty backworld?.
For someone like me, subduing a child is easier than eating a meal..
“No matter how much you pay attention to children... … You're overestimating it..”
“Tsk tsk. Do you think so??”
Charon laughed..
Scarlett's mood worsened when she saw that smile..
derision. Because that too was a mockery directed at oneself..
“You look full of dissatisfaction..”
“……If it looks that way, it's probably right..”
“Ho... … It seems like you are just as cocky as him..”
Charon thought for a moment.
He said with a smile, as if a funny idea occurred to him..
“Okay, you too are a gutter rat. I'll give you a mission. A boy with narrow eyes. If I find out information about that child, I will consider the mission accomplished..”
“What information do you want??”
“If possible, the past would be better. The mission difficulty is... … okay.”
Charon's eyes sparkled..
“Well, I guess it would be classified as a special mission..”
Scarlett gulped..
‘It's a special express.’
1~9Information on rats classified into classes.
3From this level, the number of gutter rats that can be viewed is less than ten..
But the information is classified as a higher grade than that..
‘You'll have access to higher-level information, and you'll also be able to leave here..’
Scarlett clenched her fists..
I can't believe this opportunity comes. I almost have to bow to that narrow-eyed boy in gratitude..
After finishing organizing, Scarlett closed the notebook..
Now there's only one thing left.
“But when will it come??”
“……I do not know.”
“……?”
“Since I'm a student, I can only come out on weekends. But that doesn't mean there's no chance of coming on a weekday. So always be prepared.”
And so Charon left. Leaving behind the dazed Scarlett.
Please note that a bar is a secret space..
If you drink alcohol in a place like that, you're bound to let your guard down..
Scarlett's job is to separate the occasional truth from the miscellaneous rumors..
If you decorate it like a regular restaurant, you won't be able to get the little information you are doing now..
Therefore, it became his daily routine to decorate it like a bar at night and a restaurant in the morning..
But that's only the first or second week. Recently I gave up on preparation..
Children appeared in that situation..
‘It's a big deal!’
However, you must successfully complete this mission and get one step closer to your goal..
‘You ruined the mission given to you by Charon! It's no wonder I destroy my body!’
Scarlett started to get busy..
to preserve one's life.
* * *
“A bar pretending to be a restaurant... … I never would have thought that in the area I was in charge of, there was such a scoundrel..”
Crackling.
As soon as the door opens, they are ready to rush in..
“I won't leave you alone. From hygiene to taxes and other illegal activities. I'll check everything.”
Rodelin's will burned brightly..
A will so strong that I felt the heat next to it.!
I slightly distanced myself from Rodelin. Because if we stay together, my body might burn out..
thud-! wajangchang-!
There was a loud sound of something breaking inside the bar..
Rodelin's eyes lit up, saying it was clear that he was hiding a crime..
Normally, I would have let him play detective, but now it was impossible..
Because now my nerves are in a completely different place..
‘Where have I seen this face?…….’
A game with sparse illustrations, with only one or two main characters..
That is the game called “Academy Heroes”..
But I remember faces? There is a high possibility that it is a fairly important character..
the problem is.
‘There is no one that really resonates with me..’
I just feel like I've seen it somewhere before, but there's nothing like 'It's him!'.
I remember every single illustration that exists in the game, down to the pixel level..
But it doesn't come to mind right away? It was such a strange thing..
‘Are you related to someone by blood? That's probably the most likely…….’
Sigh.-!
It was then. A window near us. The curtain there was lifted..
“Oh, we're almost ready to open. Please wait a little longer!”
The man bowed his head to us and hurriedly headed inside..
A status window appeared behind him..
This is because I used the [Information Window] skill..
[Lv. 28 Scarlett]
‘It's Scarlett?’
As soon as I saw the name, the illustration and his appearance overlapped..
At the same time I was able to remember who he was.
‘General Scarlett.’
Selling various mysterious artifacts and tools, as well as herbs and information..
He was an unidentified merchant who wandered the continent and was called a general merchant..
‘……You're much younger than the illustration.’
It's not just about age.
‘After experiencing an accident, I went through an unusual life..
Scarlett, who appears in the mid to late game, looks like a bad person, and in the very latter half of the game, the reason why he is like that is revealed..
A story that left many users with tears in their eyes..
‘Never thought I'd see Scarlett here.’
The fact that he worked under Charon is information that has never been revealed in the game..
Well, considering Scarlett’s ‘purpose’, it’s not strange..
Scarlett's purpose is…….
‘wait for a sec… … Maybe I can use this?’
I came up with a good plan..
Of course, it prevents Scarlett from having an accident..
A plan that can make huge profits.
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