Sunday morning.
Rockefeller, who had come to pick up some documents on his day off, made a candid observation as he stood in front of the window.
“It’s quite a sight.”
The rebellion of the Schlaphe Hall slaves was more impressive than he had expected. Not only were their strategies striking, but their group movements were commendable for mere students, likely due to their extensive experience in ...
2024-08-26 15:18:36 +0000 UTC View PostEmeric recalled the overall situation of the battle when he was fighting Makdal, who remained composed. Contrary to his expectations, Ebil’s gang was struggling.
Especially the troops led by that man with the ponytail moved smoothly, like a living snake.
'These guys aren't the type to stay in Schlaphe Hall. Especially this commander, he has the talent to have gone straight to Adelle Hall if he had...
2024-08-26 15:16:52 +0000 UTC View PostSaturday morning.
Today, the lobby of Schlaphe Hall was as usual.
The seniors were nervously pacing, stomping their feet, while my fellow freshmen whispered with worried expressions, saying, "What should we do?"
The seniors were always strapped for cash, so I could understand that.
The freshmen were probably anxious about the upcoming dungeon practice.
A mont...
2024-08-26 13:59:16 +0000 UTC View PostIn the slums, there’s no distinction between people and the sewer rats wandering the streets.
On foggy days, they would puff on cigarettes until the smoke became even thicker, drink more alcohol than water, and the only remaining shred of humanity was covering roadside corpses with tattered cloth. Other than that, their lives were no different from that of a rat.
When crumbs fell, they would snatch them up quickly, sc...
2024-08-26 13:57:28 +0000 UTC View PostThe lesson topic was the control of thunderclouds.
As the professor demonstrated, the students of the Buerger Hall began creating clouds the size of cotton candy.
"If we talk about the most difficult power to control among the elements, it’s lightning. Some of you must have experienced being struck by your own lightning magic a few times.”
Many nodded in agreement.
I, too, knew the pain, ha...
2024-08-26 13:56:04 +0000 UTC View PostDue to the sudden intrusion of the Buerger Hall students, the Schlaphe Hall lobby was noisy. Recognizing the familiar faces, the students were too scared to say anything. Buerger Hall had some decent guys, but the crowd here was full of really nasty ones.
"Who’s the one who did this to my brother? Come out now!"
“Have these bastards lost their touch? Aren’t they training the freshmen properly?”
As t...
2024-08-26 09:23:48 +0000 UTC View PostThe Schlaphe Hall lobby is as noisy as ever. The Ricks Corps lay sprawled on the floor, having been beaten like dogs again today, and Makdal was panting heavily. Interestingly, his usually mean expression seemed more relaxed than usual.
“Phew... you’re getting better.”
As Makdal laughed heartily, Ricks gritted his teeth and glared.
“...Are you mocking us right now?”
Makdal casually wi...
2024-08-26 09:22:32 +0000 UTC View Post"What Happened at the Adelle Hall?"
"Nothing much, really. Everyone's just attending their classes as usual," Erucel said while eating grilled oysters in butter.
"Is that so? So, they're all doing well."
The playable characters from Adelle Hall didn't have any significant storylines for a while, so there wasn't much to worry about. As I silently felt relieved, I suddenly realized a fact...
2024-08-26 09:21:23 +0000 UTC View PostThe smell of metal filled the air, stinging my nostrils. I was hammering away, working on some scrap metal.
Clang!
Sweat formed on my forehead. I took a break, sitting down to gather my thoughts.
[Fella of Loss]
Rockefeller easily sealed away any thoughts of the body he lost. The location of the seal was kept a secret for security rea...
2024-08-26 09:20:20 +0000 UTC View PostThe night sky was painted as if with a brush, the moon's strokes clearly visible. The surface of the grass was uneven, as if dried oil had coated it, and the gray buildings had an unnatural brightness. The whole world appeared like a picture. This was the result of combining image-based magic that paints the heavens and earth with curse magic that manipulates the mind. And it likely included a unique type of magic unknown to me.
… Wher...
2024-08-26 09:19:05 +0000 UTC View PostBy the time the tea cup was empty, the mistress stamped the final document. The moon was already high outside the window. Seeing that she had finished her work, the head maid finally spoke up.
"Madam, have you heard the news?"
"News?"
"It seems that the eldest son of the Banas family has been admitted to Frostheart."
The head maid cautiously watched the mistress’s reaction. Bringing up the man who...
2024-08-26 09:17:47 +0000 UTC View PostDespite having a sword at her throat, her fist came flying at Luon.
Smack!
A sharp pain in his cheek. Luon quickly put some distance between himself and the woman. When he wiped his cheek with his hand, it came away bloody.
'She's fast, almost too fast to track with the eyes.'
It was a dodge based purely on prediction. Had he not anticipated the move, his facial bones would...
2024-08-26 09:16:37 +0000 UTC View PostNaturally, the after-school classes were postponed. With the dormitory curfew moved up, the time spent in Schlaphe Hall increased. And now, I was just staring at a black cat gnawing on a fish in my room.
Rip!
Maybe it’s because I’ve been feeding it every day without fail. The cat, indifferent to my gaze, continued to comfortably eat the fish.
Donatan watched with a pleased expression.
...
2024-08-26 09:15:22 +0000 UTC View PostThe occasional sound of scribbling could be heard. Even though the professor was conducting the class from the podium, the students were murmuring due to the recent incidents.
"Up to here, we've described the expressions of magic before the Age of Change... Hmm."
The professor scanned the students and sighed deeply.
“It seems you can't concentrate because of recent events.”
First, it was a first...
2024-08-26 09:14:09 +0000 UTC View Post"What are you doing? Get lost."
“Me? Why should I do that as a customer?”
When I retorted sharply, she looked at me as if she were seeing something strange.
“...Look at this? Talking to a senior like that?”
"Your attitude towards an investor is quite flawed."
“Hah, seriously. Now even freshmen are trying to deceive.”
As she stepped inside the store, she appe...
2024-08-26 09:12:57 +0000 UTC View PostWhile I was perplexed by Mircel's letter, the outside became noisy. It was probably Makdal and Ricks causing trouble again. I frowned and opened the door. Surprisingly, it wasn't them but Limberton and Rockefeller, with Rockefeller shouting at Limberton.
"You've got some nerve, Limberton Bel Delsi, trying to send this letter to Lady Lulen."
Rockefeller was reading aloud a letter, presumably written by Limberton, in a mon...
2024-08-25 18:10:31 +0000 UTC View PostLuon Al Banas.
It wasn't easy to determine how to deal with this man. I had left Lethe, and Luon was the current president. For the sake of my safety, Hersel's remnants had to be cut off, and he was a formidable opponent not to be underestimated. Lethe, despite being a third-rate villain mercenary company, had top-tier members who were undeniably strong. In Frost Heart, Luon, along with three first-grade officers who were donation st...
2024-08-25 18:09:22 +0000 UTC View PostOf course, I'm not afraid of falling. At this point, I even consider it a kind of recreational activity, like bungee jumping. Yet, what truly terrifies me is Bidon's determination to cling to my body even while plummeting.
"Aaaah!"
I resisted his monstrous grasp, protecting myself from his clutches. Luckily, I had long limbs. Stretching out the hand that gripped his collar, his attempt to hug me only swiped through the air....
2024-08-25 18:08:10 +0000 UTC View PostToday, I realized that there are no normal people around me. The very idea that I could defeat Bidon is laughable. And evidence? With their history of tyranny, do you think they'd be so careless? Even if I search for days, I won't find anything. Though the meaningless struggles are a bit bothersome, I'm not too worried. In three months, Ricks and his group will have grown stronger, and if I push them to eliminate the duo, everything will be resolved...
2024-08-25 18:06:58 +0000 UTC View PostIf the starting point is Schlaphe Hall, then hell unfolds.
The seniors scam the freshmen, obstructing their paths while not making any effort themselves.
Sure, you can tolerate that. As long as you're not directly affected.
But these bastards test the limits of patience no matter how hard you try to endure.
The tyrants of Schlaphe Hall.
The money-loving giant Makdal, and...
<... 2024-08-25 18:05:51 +0000 UTC View Post[Theory of Aura and Mana]
The words written on the blackboard.
As the name of the subject suggests, today's class was held together with the Knights Department and the Magic Department.
Sitting in the very back seat, I looked around the circular hall.
The structure of the building, with the seats lowering in height the closer they were to the front, reminded me of a concert hall. The lecture hall w...
2024-08-25 18:04:26 +0000 UTC View PostThe ground was torn apart as white snow was being trampled everywhere.
Rockfeller stood on the wall, looking down at the scene with his staff in hand.
Ice oxen, with their crystal-like horns shining, were charging like waves.
Schlaphe Hall students stood with their backs to the wall, preparing for the defensive battle.
"Hmm."
The second and third-year students held th...
2024-08-25 17:14:51 +0000 UTC View PostAlthough it's good that we've prepared, it's a pity that it’s a bit too early.
If possible, I wanted to participate in the defense battle while enjoying the benefits of Ricks's blessing, 'Devoted Sage's Grace'.
It was a perfect opportunity to permanently increase my mana capacity, but currently, our relationship with him was only just getting started.
Since we haven't built a strong connecti...
2024-08-25 17:13:19 +0000 UTC View PostIn just one day after entering the Schlaphe Dormitory, I had amassed 1,150 coins, of which I had spent roughly 800.
"Master, this way," Selly called out, waving her hand with the ordered items piled behind her in the first-floor lobby.
"You got everything I asked for?"
Frost Heart operated on a free-market system, making it not too difficult to purchase various items since there was a market s...
2024-08-25 17:12:06 +0000 UTC View PostAs always, I habitually scanned my surroundings. Inside the cave, there wasn't even a way to utilize the traps like in a dungeon. Still, considering it wasn't even a match for the watcher, let alone the monstrous bird, there was a chance of winning. I raised the staff, the only weapon I had.
The giant fox's paw flew towards me immediately. Following Donatan's lead, I dodged it with minimal movement. Seeing an opening, ...
2024-08-17 16:33:15 +0000 UTC View Post