Academy is frowned upon but not dark-Episode 158
Chapter 158
158fury. bad luck(6)
Charon's Office.
In fact, it was more like a cave than an office..
No, it was a real cave..
A few desks and chairs placed in a space surrounded on all sides by stones and dirt..
On a desk full of encrypted documents.
A luminous stone placed nearby was emitting a lone light..
The appearance of an immaculate cave. However, it was also clear that it was Charon's office..
The official name of this place is ‘Scesspit No. 5’’.
This means that the information coming from Charon has been confirmed and proven, but it would be difficult if such a place were to be attacked..
For that reason, Charon set up twenty cesspools around Annwood Academy and changed locations irregularly every day to manage the latest information..
This is because encrypted information alone cannot provide security..
A system so complex that the average person would be confused about where to put the information..
However, these are the basic skills that a gutter rat should have..
And now here he was.
He is called the Empire's Rat and the leader of the Rats..
Charon.
Squeak-.
Charon, who was sitting on a chair, slightly raised his bent head..
‘……Did you fall asleep??’
Charon's eyes turned to the pocket watch on the desk..
Some time had passed.
‘Two hours have passed. It's been a while since I slept well.’
I fell asleep while looking at the information..
I ended up doing something I wouldn't normally do..
It's probably because there's so much to worry about lately..
That wasn't the only thing that wasn't the same as usual..
‘Dreaming... … It's been a while too.’
A dream so good that you even want to go back to sleep.
It was a dream so warm that I could forget the unpleasant dampness of the cave..
But it's impossible to fall asleep again.
'Cause I've already wasted a lot of time.
Charon was trying to shake off her regrets. Only then did he discover.
The blue eyes shining from the chair across from me.
“……What's going on here??”
Although it was an unexpected guest, Charon was not surprised..
Rather, the person who was surprised was the person sitting across from me..
“This is amazing. Charon of the world is not sleeping enough and continues to sleep without knowing that someone else has come in.…….”
“…….”
“Should I retire soon? Of course, I will kill you before that happens..”
Although it was a dark cave, I could clearly see hair like the night sky..
Black hair with a slight bluish tint.
Yes. The person sitting across from Charon was Lucia..
‘Tsk.’
Charon clicked his tongue inwardly..
It was a visit from a completely unexpected person, but it was also because he showed a side that he did not want to be seen..
“You're still saying useless things. Should I have asked? What's going on here?.”
“That's because I was that surprised. Well, that's enough. You can just pretend that you have something to make fun of for the rest of your life. That's right, Mr. Sick Rat.?”
Lucia provoked slightly, but Charon didn't mind..
‘Because no one would believe the saying, ‘Charon dozed off like a sick chicken.’.
Charon is always flawless in his behavior..
On the contrary, Lucia is the world's lazy person who everyone knows..
Everyone will think Lucia is talking nonsense..
“You know I'm leaving soon?”
Charon easily understood what Lucia meant..
Lucia decided to stay for a month and tutor the children..
It was telling me that time would soon end..
“There are ten days left.”
“There are only ten days left to legally fool around. It's not terrible?”
“For that matter, I was very enthusiastic..”
“Ugh, I have no choice but to do it because of pressure from Elester.?”
Charon narrowed his eyes..
Do you teach children faithfully because your teacher asks you to? That lazy Lucia?
It's impossible..
In particular, it makes no sense that Zero and the others are being taught seriously..
Charon was well aware that there was a hidden reason that he did not know about..
“Let's just say that for now. So the business is?”
“That's the point, right? Do you know that men like that are not popular?.”
“The business is?”
“……I want you to take a little test before you leave..”
“test?”
Lucia nodded..
The reason she made this offer was simple. It’s because of a ‘bet’ with Zero..
If Zero surprises him, he recognizes him as his disciple. If zero fails…….
‘You can get one wish.’
And how did Lucia find out about the ‘devil’s curse’ on her family using this wish ticket?.
I was thinking of asking that..
‘There is no need to take the test, but you can substitute it with couplets.…….’
There was a high possibility that Zero would not admit it..
Because that sneaky guy is a high-ranking person.
So, I was planning to decide through a test so that I could not take anything away..
“I'm just a temporary teacher. Just give me permission and I'll take care of the rest..”
Charon is also in charge of the practical classes for the advanced class, but the children will not accept the tests taken by Lucia, who is not an official teacher..
That's why I'm asking you this, but you won't agree easily..
I can't say I'm on good terms with Charon..
While I was wondering whether I should give out at least one piece of information, Charon's mouth opened..
“It's a good thing.”
“huh?”
“The academy was already preparing for the exam..”
Normally, after Lucia left, it would be time to take the midterm exam..
However, the midterm exam was postponed. It's because of the opposition from Seongguk..
-How about taking the midterm exam after our children join us? I think that's fair.
-Come to think of it, Annwood Academy is said to be the best academy on the continent..
- you're right. If you measure your basic skills through the midterm and then take the final exam, you will be able to see how much you have improved. Haha, I'm already looking forward to this..
On the surface, it appears to praise Annwood Academy's excellent education, but the reality is completely different..
If Seongguk’s children show excellent grades in the midterm exam,?
It can be shown that even without learning anything, you can overpower the students of the empire..
Breaking the empire's arrogance in one fell swoop..
It doesn't matter even if you get a low rank..
1This is because there is one more opportunity left: the semester final exam..
‘I could have just ignored it and proceeded with the midterm exam.…….’
The pride of the empire collapses..
The empire's pride in being the best on the continent must be proud everywhere..
In the end, the empire had no choice but to accept the Holy Kingdom's offer..
The midterm exams were postponed..
Then came the problem.
How can I dominate Seongguk in the midterm exam??
An emergency meeting was even held to resolve this issue, so you can see how seriously the Empire is taking this issue..
“Hmm... … Something like that happened? Anyway, children are having a hard time because of adults, one way or another? But what does that have to do with the new test I decided to take??”
“We're going to rearrange the class..”
“what?”
Preparatory measures put forward by the nobles after careful consideration.
‘It is a ‘relocation test’..
Before the children of Seongguk arrive, they will take a small test and rearrange the classes..
“Children in regular classes don’t mind losing. But kids in advanced classes must not lose no matter what..”
“It means that we will take the top spot unconditionally. Well, no matter how high you get, it's meaningless if you don't get the top spot..”
1~10etc. No, if you don't give up even a single spot among 1st to 5th place.?
The evaluation that the children of the empire are superior to the children of the holy country can be further said to mean that the empire is superior to the holy country..
It is a claim that cannot even be called logical due to lack of samples, errors in statistics, etc..
In a power struggle between countries, such a simple argument is more effective..
It's easy for the public to talk about..
“It's a relocation test... … That's good. what. Then there was no need to ask in the first place.?”
“Everyone admits that you have good eyes. I hope you pick out the rough in this test..”
“What are gemstones? It was full of rocks. The date is?”
“One week from now.”
Lucia, who was measuring the time, nodded..
Currently, you have ten days left..
From winning the bet with Zero, obtaining the information, and completing the verification. there was enough time.
“I guess I can take care of Zero and Luna.?”
There is also Leger, but magic guns are not his field..
The probability of being promoted to the top class in the first place is low..
Competing a trembling child with the children of Seongguk? Perfect for collapsing from a heart attack.
“do whatever you want. Isn’t that your specialty?.”
“Sarcasm. Well, okay. I do what I want. My specialty. energy. you. peel!”
Charon was lost in thought while looking at Lucia who was babbling..
Because suddenly, Zero’s words came to mind..
-Hehe, then Lucia will join us too. 'Cause you're here right now.
A punitive force is being organized to investigate Kalos, the place where skeletons rise, and at the same time prevent any accidents..
Like Zero said, it makes sense for Lucia to go along..
Although he is a person of considerable ability, he lives a leisurely life of leisurely living..
This means surplus manpower. That's also high-quality surplus manpower.
‘Creator of madness... … He was a tough guy. If the guy in Kalos right now is that skilled,?’
Although it is not certain, it is currently assumed that there are unknown Four Heavenly Kings in Kalos..
Lucia will definitely be a great help.
‘I reported that I would be excluded because it was inconvenient for us to do missions together.…….’
Nothing is more important than the safety of the empire..
Moreover, it is impossible to go wrong with work due to personal feelings..
Charon sighed slightly and opened his mouth..
“There are conditions.”
“what? You told me to do it, and now you're suddenly putting conditions on it. Is this how street rats do business these days? I'm not a complete idiot!”
“Don’t do it if you don’t like it..”
“Oh, no, whatever. Just listen to it first and then decide..”
“There is an urgent subjugation war. to participate there.”
Charon explained the situation in detail..
Of course, no information was provided about the Four Guardian Kings..
This is partly because the information is not yet clear, but also because we did not want to spread seeds of anxiety across the continent..
‘Because the continent could fall into chaos.’
Lucia is not a quiet person, but she will provide information to the Lucid family..
And that information will continue to spread..
There is nothing more scary than misinformation that you can't control..
Therefore, only the necessary information was provided to Lucia..
“A skeleton that stands up and runs. that's interesting. Well, you can participate in the subjugation war as much as you like. but…….”
Lucia flinched slightly. She made a disgusted expression at the same time..
“Fight with you? Ugh… … I'll just go. you are missing.”
“There is nothing you can do because you don't know the opponent's strength. If you refuse, I cannot allow your children to be tested..”
“……Sheesh. It's shameful.”
In the end, Lucia had no choice but to accept Charon's proposal..
‘It's a battlefield with Charon... … It's been a few years?’
I think it's been at least 10 years.
It can be said that this is a very unusual event compared to the dozen or so crises that have occurred in the empire so far..
That's why the two were reluctant to be together on the battlefield. Exactly.
Lucia unilaterally refused to work with Charon..
There are many reasons why she hates Charon, but the two biggest reasons are:.
‘Because I am the one who remembers when I am at my weakest. and…….’
He is a 'created hero' and has been assisting him behind the scenes..
Charon, because he is that man..
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