I’m the Slit-Eyed Character at the Academy, but I’m not the Mastermind

Chapter 201

Sizzle-.

Bone powder scattered in the air, emitting a faint glow.

It was proof that an unknown knight had entered eternal rest.

"May you go to a good place..."

Sylvia sheathed her sword.

Because she had finished off all the skeletal knights around her.

'Well, finishing off just meant stabbing the sword into the heads of those who were rolling on the ground trying to reattach their skulls.'

The skeletal knights that Kiel and Asteon had defeated but were about to resurrect because their weapons weren't coated with holy power potion.

She had merely stabbed her sword coated with holy power potion into their heads.

Of course, that wasn't something she had done alone either.

"Nanny, I think this is enough. Let's join those kids for now."

"Hoho, understood."

Crack! Crackle!

Nanny trampled the skulls as finely as possible.

Since they weren't finished off with holy power potion, they would rise again soon.

However.

'Using holy power potion on ordinary skeletons is a waste.'

Ten. It was only after consuming half of the holy power potions that she realized this fact.

Moreover, Sylvia and Nanny had realized it relatively quickly.

The average number of holy power potions currently held by the subjugation force was three or four.

There were quite a few people like Kiel and Asteon who had none left.

"The skeletons that appeared first were frail ones. Although it feels good to crush them, the priority is to reduce their numbers, so it's a natural result."

"The late appearance of skeletal knights and mages... could it be a strategist?"

"There's a high probability. There are probably at least two or three more hidden traps."

Even now it was overwhelming, but to think there were two or three more hidden traps.

It felt suffocating. However.

"I don't know the source of their power, but usually that type is weak in physical combat."

"Hoho! As expected of Lady Sylvia. I think the same."

An uncountable number of skeletons.

Skeletal knights and mages with the strength of at least 4-star knights.

If that guy called Volkan had gone wild with them?

It wouldn't have been strange for the subjugation force to be annihilated.

But instead of using the skeletons as a shield and going wild, he was busy hiding.

The meaning of this was simple. His power, his 'individual combat ability' was weak.

'Well, since he can control such power, what does individual combat ability matter...'

One thing became clear.

If they were to face Volkan, they had to charge at him boldly.

'Even if he has a trump card hidden... there's meaning in finding it out.'

Because it would help the next person who would rush to take Volkan's head.

'I want to live. I want to go home. I want to quietly watch my sleeping child.'

Sylvia shook her head to shake off her thoughts.

Now was not the time to think about Volkan, home, or the child who would be taking a nap.

'How can we join the main force?'

Although Sylvia and Nanny were having a peaceful conversation, all they had done was clean up the surroundings.

Currently, this was enemy territory.

To join the main force, they had to cross the wall of skeletons.

Yes, at a glance, it looked like a wave.

They had to break through that wall of skeletons.

"Nanny, I'm sorry."

When she had rushed to save the isolated Kiel and Asteon.

In fact, Sylvia knew. That Lucia's nanny would follow her.

'She must have been ordered to protect me.'

In other words, she knew that if she went to save those kids, Nanny would follow.

And as she thought, Nanny followed and helped rescue them.

"Hoho, it's alright. This is also part of my job."

Sylvia chuckled. She was a person to be truly grateful for, both then and now.

Although her way of speaking seemed to have changed strangely.

"Above all, I can't let the child's mother die. Isn't it a time when that you should be filled with happiness?"

Nanny winked.

Hearing her words, Sylvia's face flushed.

That's right. She had a place to return to.

"Lady Sylvia! It was a truly amazing performance. I, Asteon, am greatly impressed."

"I just finished it off. Let's speak comfortably for now. Given the situation."

"Hahaha! As much as you want! If you just hug me with that big heart after the battle is over..."

Pow!

Unable to stand it any longer, Kiel hit Asteon.

"Are you jealous? How unsightly, Kiel."

"To think you can consider this jealousy. Amazing."

"I'm really jealous! Aren't you two too close?"

"...I wish both of you would just disappear from my life."

Seeing that, Sylvia covered her mouth and chuckled.

"They're like friends."

"...We're not like that though."

"That's right! Asteon hasn't been acknowledged as a friend by Kiel yet. But I was acknowledged this time!"

Kiel's eyes turned cold.

A guy who drank precious holy power potions like they were energy drinks, calling him a friend.

His vision went dark.

"As long as you're healthy, it's fine. Don't fight, everyone."

"Yes! We definitely won't fight."

"It's natural for friends not to fight."

Seeing that, Kiel was dumbfounded.

To turn those two beasts into obedient people.

Is this the inclusiveness of a married woman?

'Hmm... I think I kind of understand Asteon's feelings too... Hot!'

Kiel desperately shook his head.

Because for him, there was only Lucia. Just one.

"But now, how do we break through that and join... Edwin, three targets. Can you hit them at once?"

"I'll definitely do it!"

Hearing Sylvia's strategy, they formed a formation.

A charging formation led by Asteon.

"Hahahaha! Just trust this Asteon!"

Asteon began to charge, and Nanny and Kiel followed behind, smashing skeletal soldiers.

And when the path was blocked.

Whoosh-.

Three holy power potions thrown by Sylvia floated in the air. At the same time.

Pew pew pew!

Clang-!

A rain of holy power began to fall on the battlefield.

Skeletons touched by the rain lost their form and crumbled.

"We broke through!"

"Good work, everyone."

They succeeded in joining the main force without a single death.

If it were a typical battlefield, it would be a situation where the enemy's morale hit rock bottom and the ally's morale pierced the sky.

But this battlefield was different.

Not only did skeletons not have 'emotions', but.

"Narrow the gaps!"

The situation on the battlefield was not very good.

The skeletal soldiers rushing in like a tidal wave.

The current power of the subjugation force was not enough to hold them back.

They formed a formation near the palace where Elester and Lucia were fighting.

They spread the front line there. It was practically the final front line.

Elester's magic had destroyed most of the palace, so it could be sufficiently surrounded even with a small number of people.

"What do we do now?"

"We have to hold them back."

Until Elester and Lucia succeed in preventing Crowley's resurrection.

Everyone was steeling their resolve.

"Isn't there something we need to do before that?"

There was no subject, but everyone could understand the meaning of those words.

Everyone's gaze turned to Adonis.

That's right. Adonis. They had to save that child.

"..."

Elester was busy firing magic, and Lucia was guarding by his side.

Caron's whereabouts were unknown.

In other words, there was no decision-maker among them. However.

"We have to save the kid."

"Then we all agree?"

"But who will take him out?"

Whisper whisper-.

Kiel, who was wary of the skeletons, couldn't help but express doubt.

He was also the leader of a team, so why were they discussing without him?

Could it be that those guys...

"It's decided. 'Kiel and the kids' team will take him."

Kiel's eyes widened, and Asteon immediately objected.

"Kiel and the kids! My name is missing! Change it to Asteon and the kids!"

"Hahaha! How about Kiel and friends, and Asteon?"

"You, you idiots! Do you think it's time to decide on a name? What's important now is not that!"

Kiel shouted angrily and continued.

"Why us? Objectively speaking, in terms of combat power, our team should be the strongest!"

Kiel, Asteon, Edwin.

Kiel's team consisted of only three members.

Considering that other teams had more than five members, it was an extremely small number.

However, no one objected to Caron's decision.

Not only did the three work well together, but they were also among the strongest here.

"That's why. You stupid bastard."

"What?"

"Who else can break through that wall of skeletons and take Adonis to a safe place besides you guys?"

"...!"

That's right. The reason the subjugation force chose Kiel's team.

It was because they trusted them the most.

They had no doubt that they would take Adonis to a safe place.

He was acknowledged. Moreover, by the guys he considered rivals.

But he wasn't happy at all. It was really strange.

"You damn brats... Where are you sitting and acting cool!"

The entire subjugation force laughed out loud.

It was rare for Kiel to show such a side.

"I'll come to save you. I'll throw that kid in a safe place and run back here! So..."

Kiel spun around and continued.

"Stay alive until then. You damn brats."

"Hahaha! Is there a need for that? By the time you come back, we'll have finished everything anyway. Just take Adonis and go on a trip!"

Kiel didn't respond anymore. He didn't even have time for that.

"Let's go. We'll have to run without rest."

"Tsk, it's troublesome, but there's no choice. Only I can handle such an important mission."

"Kid! Let's go home! Your big brothers will take you!"

But Adonis just stood still.

Kiel gestured to Asteon and Edwin with his eyes. It meant to give them some time alone for a moment.

As the two stepped back a little, Kiel politely said.

"Let's go."

"There's no need for that."

"...You have to go."

"I have to stay here. You may not know the reason, but you know that, right?"

That's right. Kiel knew. The fact that Adonis was strong.

And the fact that for some reason, he couldn't show that skill.

However.

"...Bullshit."

"What did you say?"

"I said bullshit. What, are you pissed off? Then try threatening me again."

When there was no response, Kiel grabbed Adonis by the collar.

"Bullshit! I don't know! I don't know what you're carrying, what constraints you're under. I don't know any of that! But!"

"..."

"If you're not going to fight, get lost. Don't hold back my comrades."

Kiel, who was usually gentle and known as a model of the noble circles.

But now he just couldn't stand it anymore. The noble circle's rules and etiquette.

He wished they would all go to hell.

"...I know your skills, so I'll throw you somewhere appropriate and come back. The rest is up to you."

Whether to come back and fight, to run away, or to watch and stand by like now.

It wasn't Kiel's business.

Kiel, who was holding Adonis by the collar, started dragging him along.

"Let's go! I'll come back as soon as possible and save those bastards who don't know their place!"

"Kiel, swearing is not good. You always said that. That it's something only vulgar people do!"

"Shut up!"

Asteon and Edwin snickered.

"Adonis! Don't worry! We'll finish them off quickly and follow you!"

"Next time, you have to give me a tight hug!"

"Kid! You have to become a cool person like me!"

Adonis could tell.

They were trying their best to sound lively and smile. And...

"...Kid, let go of my hand."

"Yeah, walk on your own feet. Even wasting stamina like this is a waste."

"You guys don't need to go either. Tell them. To rest and conserve their stamina."

"Huh? What kind of bullshit is that..."

Adonis gripped the spear in his hand.

A moment ago, while being dragged by Kiel, he saw.

Raising their weapons high in the air, sending their final greetings.

The figures of heroes.

"...I thought they were just kids, but they're heroes like me."

Revealing the trump card before the enemy.

It couldn't be called a good choice.

However.

"I can't let so many heroes die."

Was he called Volkan?

Yeah, I don't know what you've prepared, but do whatever you want.

"If you can break me."

Rumble! Crackle crackle-!

Golden lightning struck around Adonis.

The mana he had been hiding temporarily burst out, creating the illusion of being struck by lightning.

At the same time.

Flash-!

A golden lightning began to race across the battlefield.

As that line passed, the faces of the skeletons shattered and decorated the sky.

Everyone's eyes chased the golden line. And at the end of that golden line.

"...Adonis?"

Adonis was standing there, emitting a golden aura.

"Take a rest. The battle is not over yet."

With those words, golden lightning continued to strike the battlefield.

The dignity he was called the Lightning Emperor during his time as Douglas.

Although he had turned into a young child, that dignity remained the same.

"..."

While everyone was standing blankly, Kiel, who had returned, snickered.

"I told you. Inside him... lives a monster."

People who had no idea what was going on.

Seeing that, Asteon muttered while looking at his lower body.

No way! Then...!

"Does that mean he has two monsters attached?"

"..."

They thought.

They wished Asteon would just shut up.

--TL Notes--

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