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Translated By Arcane Translations
Translator: Wjin
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Taylon, you took care of it for sure, right?
-!!!!!!!
Starting with that single recorded sentence of Melissa’s,
Yes, my lady. I’ve stated my position as the raid leader, taking full responsibility and resigning…
Lady Melissa, did this incident have to… go this far?
“W, wait a minute! This isn’t right!”
“…Lady Melissa…?”
Taylon and Abelline’s voices followed, echoing through the committee room.
It was the real conversation between the three, not a fabrication.
The faces of the three, initially surprised, gradually turned ashen.
It was easy to silence parties 5 and 6 since they were members of Eternal Flame and Divine Valhalla…
‘H, how…? How…?’
Certainly, the place Melissa reserved was an S-rank individual training room.
Since it was the end of the vacation, no one had recently booked it.
How did he find out about the secret meeting place?
The thought ‘I’m screwed’ consumed her.
“S, stop playing around, st, stop it…? Lev Denec, I said stop!”
Unfortunately, the receiver and recording magic tool that Lev bought for a hefty price in the Imperial City didn’t have a voice recognition function.
“Wh, what are you doing!”
“L, Lev!! Just wait a second?!! Please! Just listen to me!”
Therefore, no matter how much Melissa and Abelline struggled, the magic tool wouldn’t stop.
Lev simply said with a calm face,
“Quiet, I can’t hear properly.”
Then can’t we also prove that our intentions weren’t impulsive actions but meritorious deeds?
This time, Abelline’s voice played.
At this rate, their collusion would also be exposed.
Thump!
Melissa, cornered, immediately stood up and shouted at Lev.
“Lev Denec, you…!”
“Student Melissa, the committee isn’t over yet. Please sit down…”
“You, you. Don’t you know this is a violation of the school rules? Secretly recording someone else’s conversation is prohibited! You’ll be punished! If you stop now…!”
“I know.”
Despite Melissa’s outburst, his tone remained calm.
And at those two words, Melissa’s mouth froze…
Taylon, so what are you telling us to do?
It’s simple. Persuade Lev Denec.
If it’s proven that your and Lady Abelline’s actions were a setup for Lev Denec’s impulsive actions, you two will also be acknowledged for your contribution to the defeat and be exonerated.
Right, now’s not the time to worry about pride… Taylon, take as much responsibility as you can and handle it.
Yes, my lady.
“Abelline, don’t say anything unnecessary and just do as you’re told.
A, alright! You don’t trust me!
‘I, I’m screwed…’
Her disgrace began to be revealed to the world.
-Tremble…
Melissa’s legs gave way, and
-Thud.
She collapsed onto the floor.
…We will refer this matter to higher authorities and convene a third disciplinary committee later. And until the next committee meeting, the decision on the punishment for students Abelline and Melissa will be… temporarily postponed. That concludes the meeting.
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-L, Lady Melissa…? What will happen to us…?
-“…………”
The committee… ended just like that.
Even if the intentions behind Melissa and Abelline’s impulsive actions weren’t malicious,
The fact that they conspired with raid leader Taylon to avoid punishment for violating raid protocol couldn’t be denied.
In addition, the fact that they silenced party 5 and 6, revealing collusion between the two guilds, contradicted Taylon’s claim in the first committee that there was no such thing.
In short, they would receive aggravated punishment.
Of course, assuming the worst, they could bribe the higher-ups and try to cover it up using their guild’s influence, but…
Since the magic tool faithfully recorded the part where they mentioned the D’Crescent family, Violet, who heard it in real-time at the same location, wouldn’t stay silent.
Sweeping it under the rug was no longer possible.
A complete checkmate; Melissa tried to escape but was driven into a corner.
-…
Leaving her slumped over, motionless, I left the Administrative Hall where the committee room was located.
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The darkening sky and the chilly air greeted me.
The fanfic author, a Korean, had set the second semester to begin with the onset of autumn.
‘…That author…’
Once again, I had removed a character created by the author with my own hands…
Actually, while Kaelan was one thing, Melissa and Abelline were a bit ambiguous.
After all, they were also influenced by Kaelan and hadn’t directly tried to harm me.
But it was a double bind.
I didn’t know how they would act if I left them alone, and if they grew stronger, it would be a difficult fight for the main heroines, who weren’t given much narrative to begin with.
And even if the two received aggravated punishment, it was uncertain whether they would be expelled.
“Still, I bought some time.”
Now that Kaelan’s group was temporarily out of the picture, I planned to use this opportunity to help Yeriel, Aria, and Selena grow as much as possible.
So that they wouldn’t be outdone by other heroines, even without me.
‘Then, I should check this first.’
I opened the reward confirmation status window.
-Ding.
‘About a day?’
As I saw in the original story, the Essence of Immortality wasn’t dropped immediately, befitting the symbolism of Crimson Ash’s phoenix form.
The reward would appear in that place, as if resurrecting in a sanctuary.
Therefore, all I had to do was go there at that time.
And as for how to use it…
Like how I had Edwin absorb the Essence of the Black Dragon,
‘This time, it would be perfect to give it to Yeriel.’
Perfect.
Diversification would be better than just me growing stronger.
That was when it happened.
“Did it go according to your plan… again?”
“…”
By now, I was used to this kind of situation.
The owner of the cool voice coming from the side was the half-elf, Selena.
Come to think of it, she was a key figure in this Crimson Ash episode…
But somehow, the dark elf who targeted her didn’t appear.
It was good that I had less work to do.
“Thanks for your concern, but… do you like me or something?”
Selena ignored my question and said what she wanted to say.
“You already knew, didn’t you? That the Wind Archery you possess is dangerous…”
“…”
“Yet, you used that power to defeat demons… It’s hard to comprehend.”
“? Is there a reason needed to defeat an enemy?”
“…”
At my nonchalant reply, Selena seemed momentarily flustered and kept silent for a moment.
“Right. I think I misunderstood.”
In [Reincarnation Academy], she didn’t open her heart to others easily.
She didn’t acknowledge nor accept…
But then,
What I saw next was the smiling eyes of an elf, framed by platinum blonde hair.
“…I apologize for doubting you before. And.”
“…”
“As expected, you… feel different from ordinary humans.”
Her snow-white skin and the curve of her eyes were alluring and mysterious.
“…What’s different?”
Being told she was different from ordinary humans was a dangerous statement.
-Step.
As I walked forward, she began to walk beside me, matching my pace.
‘Well, whatever.’
For some reason, her smile, which I was seeing for the first time, made me feel at ease.
After a few steps, Selena asked me in a slightly friendly and playful tone,
“By the way, what were their reactions? I kind of… nudged them a little.”
“Their? Reactions?”
“…?”
Selena, stopping momentarily, furrowed her beautiful brows with a puzzled expression, then turned her head and chuckled as if deflated.
“If you don’t know… never mind.”
“?”
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Under the moonlight, she simply wore an enigmatic smile.
Archer Department Student Council Room.
Violet, having returned to her study after the disciplinary committee investigation, was looking through all the student records on Lev Denec.
‘Lev Denec…’
Images of him flashed through her mind like a zoetrope.
There were many things about him that needed to be addressed.
First, he defeated Crimson Ash.
Moreover, he did so by taking a risky solo action, the best way to prevent everyone from being harmed.
It was a level of judgment unbelievable for a first-year student.
-“Just listen to me.”
As if he had participated in the Crimson Ash strategy countless times, he grasped all of the creature’s habits and used them to his advantage.
Compared to him, Violet couldn’t do anything.
Rather, she was able to regain her composure thanks to his help.
And what about that final blow?
It was hard enough to comprehend a human using Wind Archery, but judging by the level of wind pressure from the projectile, it was an attack that transcended the level of a simple archer.
In short, the realm of grand magic.
Moreover, Crimson Ash was consumed by black magic, so it wouldn’t be easily damaged unless attacked with holy power.
There was a reason why Instructor Sylvester and Professor Diena wanted to bring Lev Denec in as a hero candidate.
‘Phew.’
The problem was, this was only considering his combat prowess.
His true nature didn’t end there.
His actions at the disciplinary committee today were even more unexpected.
‘It’s… unbelievable.’
He used some means to completely corner Abelline and Melissa.
And he did so knowing that Divine Valhalla and Eternal Flame were involved.
Of course, Violet tended to be neutral and pursue justice regarding what she witnessed.
In other words, she had no intention of simply overlooking this matter.
Especially since the magic tool he recorded mentioned the D’Crescent family, she had to draw a clear line.
“However…”
Somehow, this also felt like Lev’s scheme.
The Denec family was a family that produced decent mages, but nothing more, nothing less.
Moreover, according to recent information, Lev Denec was temporarily excommunicated.
In short, considering this incident, there wasn’t anyone who could assist him besides the D’Crescent family.
Then…
‘Could it be…?’
If he had calculated the D’Crescent family’s involvement as well…?
A shiver ran down Violet’s spine.
‘…There’s no need to overthink it.’
-Slide.
As Violet leaned back in her chair, her purple hair scattered like silk threads.
The fact that he survived the great demon incident during the festival might not have been a coincidence…
‘Who are you…?’
The most certain thing was that she couldn’t leave this man, Lev Denec, alone.
Violet judged that his level had already far surpassed B-rank.
No, she couldn’t be certain yet, but she instinctively felt that the day would come when she would need him.
In the hero party she envisioned.
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Selena the wingwoman, she might poke the bears a bit too much
Nah she’s basically enjoying it as an outsider watching the drama. The fun would be when she’s actually dragged in.
Aria and Yeriel will be fooled only to find her on a date with him looking all smug