Academy is frowned upon but not dark-Episode 173
Chapter 173
173fury. note test(12)
“Hehe, it's spectacular..”
Front and back, left and right. A stone wall boasting a height of approximately 3 m..
Even though I move forward and move forward, only a stone wall of similar shape welcomes me..
To actually encounter a scene that can only be seen in games. I have new feelings.
‘Well, the composition is different, but.’
When playing the game, it was a tile-type map with an overall structure that was visible, which is a characteristic of classic SRPG games..
It's like first person perspective now..
It may be a bit unfair to say that the feeling is new..
It's like seeing this place for the first time..
‘It's not as good as the Tomb of the Holy Sword, but it also has its own flavor..’
I think this is why people travel the world.
‘Annwood Academy is also amazing... … Other places will be even bigger.’
The country of different races, the dragon's nest, the warrior's shrine, the great temple of the Holy Kingdom, etc..
What it will look like, what kind of relationships I can create, and what fun it will bring to me..
Just imagining it makes me excited..
Summer vacation begins after final exams are over. The first destination is of course…….
‘hmm.’
I shook my head and came to my senses. Because now is not the time to be sentimental..
The message test has just begun.
Although we were fully prepared, we must not let down our guard..
‘Of course, there's no way I'm lost.’
Omniscient and first-person perspectives.
The composition is completely different, but it's not enough to say it's a problem..
I am the old man of this game.
And this note test is an episode from the beginning of Chapter 2..
It means a labyrinth that has been experienced thousands of times..
‘As the title Hero of the Academy suggests, it is a game where the Academy is the main setting..’
So there is no problem just because the viewpoint has changed..
To be honest, I could go with my eyes closed..
Well, I won't do that because it's rare to get a chance to enjoy such a spectacle..
As I looked at the statues placed along the way, I recalled information about the first gateway in my head..
‘Message Test Gate 1, Stone Labyrinth Breakthrough Test.’
It is longer and more complex than the maze during the entrance exam, and the time limit is short at 30 minutes..
Once you start wandering, it's safe to say you'll fail the test..
In fact, the number of children who fail at the first test is close to half. but.
‘It's not to the point where I can't break it..’
The most used method when conquering the labyrinth.
‘Left hand method’ and ‘right hand method’ of moving with your hand on one wall’.
It is a labyrinth that can be easily overcome using this method. It means that it is a very easy labyrinth..
‘The problem is that Charon set up a small trap..’
Most children try to break through the labyrinth using left and right methods..
Even as soon as I entered school, professors gave lectures and education on entrance exam items..
In other words, there is no child who does not know left and right methods..
Therefore, Charon set up a small trap..
It was designed as a labyrinth that takes the longest time when using the left and right methods..
Yes. What you need to be most careful about at the first gateway is.
‘impatience.’
Time gradually passes by.
A strangely endless labyrinth.
When the children can't even see the slime they saw during the entrance exam, one thought comes to mind..
‘It's clear that the test is more difficult than the entrance exam... … It's this easy?’
Although there are no obstacles like slime, Charon's inexplicable words, "If you make enemies recklessly, you will end up in trouble," fill my head..
In this situation.
“15 minutes before the exam ends! speed up some more!”
If the instructor's voice and urgings announcing the remaining time are added,.
“no! How did you get into this excellent class? I can't fall from here!”
“This time, I definitely have to get into the advanced class.!”
In the end, the children give up on left and right and start running..
It is self-destruction by giving up on the labyrinth that you have been navigating so well..
Seueuugh-.
Knowing this very well, I never took my hand off the wall for even a moment..
I know the best route to the exit. If you take that route, it will take less than 5 minutes..
But why do we still use the left-right method??
‘Because it will arouse suspicion.’
If you get through the labyrinth without getting lost even once, you will arouse the suspicion of the instructors..
That's not all.
‘The instructors’ favorability towards me will also hit rock bottom..’
They'll think you made a dirty deal with someone to steal information..
There is a bottom to the floor.
Because of my narrowed eyes, my already low likeability will go underground..
The scoring method for the Stone Labyrinth Breakthrough Test is based solely on whether or not you can break through within the time limit..
5The scores of those who passed in 29 minutes are the same as those who passed in 29 minutes..
Well, there may be some extra points..
‘You also have to be careful of Charon’s hidden pieces..’
In fact, this is the main reason why I use the left-right method..
Following the entrance exam, if you escape the labyrinth in one go during the message exam episode, Charon will come and consult you..
‘Who did you get the information from??’
And then the conversation hell begins.
If you make a mistake while clicking too many times, you will be expelled for committing an illegal act..
When I was unlucky, I was often taken to a torture room and ended up being tortured..
‘I'm definitely on a torture course..’
Wouldn’t Charon himself provide a special(?) torture course??
Just thinking about it made my body feel cold..
No matter how you think about it, this method is the best..
“5minutes ago!”
Before I knew it, I was able to reach the end of the labyrinth..
By the way, I did meet a few kids along the way..
The reactions of the children who encountered me were as follows:.
“3, 3Up! run away!”
“Wow! You pervert!”
“So even in the labyrinth, the Kraken's tentacles are alive and well! It's a retreat!”
Running away, being treated like a pervert, or being sold(?).
There was no significant difference among these three responses..
“Congratulations on passing. let me wait here for a while.”
The ten children who arrived first turned to look at me..
Since he ran through the labyrinth trying to avoid my tentacles(?), it was natural that he was faster than me..
Well, I walked slowly too..
“Hehe, everyone passed. Congratulations.”
Ssuk-.
Sussssuk-.
When I smiled and approached them, they slowly walked away..
When you get closer, you get farther away, and when you get closer, you get farther away..
Even magnets won’t be like this..
“It's time. End of first exam…….”
“Now, please wait a moment.!”
A boy came out of the labyrinth in a huff..
When the labyrinth test started, he was the kid who agitated for me to be eliminated..
name is… … I didn't remember.
“Zero! As expected, it's amazing. Even after breaking through this labyrinth, you don't break a single sweat.!”
“Hehe, to me the labyrinth is murder. ah… … My name is definitely mine…….”
The boy nodded quickly..
As expected, I guess this is the right name.
“jerome?”
“It's zeppada! Zepa, the third son of the great Oshiri family!! You bastard! They did it on purpose.?”
Can not help it.
Because extras with names like that don't exist in my dictionary of knowledge..
It's impossible to have this kid in the party.
This means that it is a character that is not even treated as an extra in the game..
‘It's a waste of brain capacity.’
So there is no way I can remember.
[[Information Window] You can easily find out the name by using the skill, but even that is a nuisance..
“Hehe, don't be too angry. Isn't it important to know your face, Jedi?.”
“Anyway, isn't the difference in the number of characters too much??”
“Hehe, it's a misunderstanding. Xerath County.”
“……You don't even pretend to remember anymore. It's a duel! draw your sword!”
But he couldn't draw his sword.
“Big, big.…….”
“Oh, no!”
“Everyone run away!”
This is because the second stage of the message test, the welcome test, has begun..
Of course, I didn't mind.
[[Mental Defense] There is a skill, but.
[Perm's hand mirror: B]
Once a day, you can block illusion and curse magic of 6 stars or lower..
This is because there is an artifact that Charon rescued..
Luna and Leger also have the same thing, so they should be able to break through Gate 2 without difficulty..
As expected, the key to this exam is the 3rd gate, the group duel..
“Yes, zero indeed! It’s not called Kraken for nothing! Go away! This flabby bastard!”
What kind of illusion am I experiencing?.
Judai(?) of Teronpa waved his hands frantically..
It's so mushy. Even though it looks like this, it has a very solid and heavy body.!
Of course, we're talking about muscles..
I thought to myself as I took out a pen and scribbled on his face..
‘The rabbit's test would have ended a long time ago.…….’
I only have 3 gates left.
What's left is.
‘Hmm, I guess my cat is doing well.?’
* * *
About 10 minutes have passed since the last 14 exams began..
Luna, lost and lost, thought.
‘I'm not lost. The road lost me.’
then.
“All I have to do is let the road find me.!”
Eudadadada-!
So Luna started running through the labyrinth..
however.
“gasp... … What kind of road is this??”
There is no way Gil can find Luna. Luna, you are the one who has to find the way..
“They told me to follow people if I get lost... … There are no children in sight.”
Luna ran screaming like crazy.
It was natural for children to avoid the place. Because there is nothing more dangerous than facing a psycho(?) in the labyrinth..
“huh?”
Someone came into Luna’s gaze..
It's Dyke. Teron's right hand man and hunting dog.
“…….”
“…….”
There was an awkward silence..
They once had a duel thanks to Teron's strategy..
Luna even almost had one of her arms cut off..
but.
‘Well, it doesn't matter. Because my arm is fine now.’
Luna has a cool(?) personality to people who are not her friends..
Don't dwell on what happened in the past.
‘I became much stronger than then.’
I'm not good enough to beat Dyke yet, but I'm confident I won't be defeated as overwhelmingly as I did then..
I am stronger than then, and I will continue to be stronger..
‘Because Zero told me.’
So don't be intimidated.
“I go first?”
“……as you please.”
Luna passed Dyke..
Zero tells her to follow someone else if she gets lost, but Luna doesn't want to follow Dyke..
Because holding back may lead to unnecessary misunderstandings..
Jump and run-.
Jump and run-.
“…….”
Suddenly, Luna realized that Dyke was following her..
The pursuit was so blatant that the clueless Luna realized it..
‘Are you trying to attack me??’
Although I intentionally left a gap here and there, Dyke didn't show much of a reaction..
Swish-.
“……!”
When Luna turned her head, Dyke flinched and looked away, pounding on the stone wall..
“Hmm, that's a solid rock..”
“So is the stone hard or soft??”
“is it? That's amazing.”
“Why don't you just be honest? He says he likes me and follows me..”
“……?”
Luna raised her index finger, pointed it at Dyke, and shouted..
“Stalkers are not popular! No matter how attractive I am!”
“……It's not like that, don't worry.”
“Are you saying I'm not attractive? That just makes me angry!”
“……Don't apologize.”
“joy! Be careful from now on! This is why it's a problem even if you're too pretty?”
Progress and pursuit continue after that..
Only then did Luna realize.
Boy, no way…….
“Are you lost??”
“…….”
Yes. Dyke was just as guileless as Luna..
Because Teron knew this fact very well, he asked Dyke to take his time just before the test..
- Dyke, there may be a labyrinth like during the entrance exam. In that case, try following the other child. Then you will be able to pass easily.
And the child that Dyke met.
I'm going to be Luna, the best of luck..
“But I got lost too?”
“……?”
Due to the presence of Dyke and Charon, who are unofficially ranked first, Luna is almost guaranteed to be in the top class..
But those two.
I was in danger of failing the labyrinth test..
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