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Translated By Arcane Translations
Translator: Vine
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Midterm results. Long story short:
“Congratulations, Chrono, Juno, Minerva.”
“…?”
We achieved an inhuman 107 points, securing first place. Second place was Class A with 87 points. The teacher awarded us scholarships and certificates.
“…You’re showing off.”
I glanced at the sky. Chronos wanted everyone to know he was always watching. Subtle self-promotion.
“Now, let’s begin class. Where did we leave off yesterday?”
“Page 197, ‘Postures of Prayer and the Dynamics of Faith.'”
Class started immediately after homeroom. As I took out my textbook, Minerva and Juno gave me pointed looks.
“Chrono…”
“Chrono…!”
“…”
They seemed resentful. I hadn’t expected such a large point difference. I saw the exam period as a time for intense leveling.
From second year onwards, the [Request Board] would be available at all times, but for now, we had to grind during exam periods. They didn’t know this, so they were understandably upset.
“…But we got first place, right?”
“…”
I tried to appease them by mentioning our achievement. We even got scholarships and certificates. It was tough, but we learned a lot and got rewarded in the end.
‘This should be enough to smooth things over, right?’
I nodded, confident that our bond wouldn’t break that easily.
“Chrono… if you run away during lunch, I might actually get angry.”
“Chrono… I agree with Juno.”
“…Okay.”
The trust remained intact. But our relationships might have cracked a little…
“Chrono, you’re an idiot!”
Idiot, idiot, idiot!
Juno yelled at me. I slid my strawberry cake towards her, and she took a bite.
“A leader who keeps pushing forward without considering the party’s condition… *munch, gulp* … deserves to be impeached!”
“I don’t entirely agree, but… I feel the same way, Chrono. You went too far this time…”
Minerva sipped her cappuccino and gave me a pointed look. If even Minerva, who prided herself on her self-discipline, felt this way, then I must have pushed them too hard.
‘I was just taking the optimal route…’
And even that was the bare minimum. If I’d followed my usual method, I would have grinded for experience and points every Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday. I’d given them two days off, considering their condition, and this was their reaction?
“Ugh… what went wrong? I thought I managed their stress well…”
“…You really think there’s no problem?”
“I did most of the heavy lifting, didn’t I?”
“We know, but…”
“Even so, people have their limits…”
“Honestly, it reminded me of the joint training with my father’s guild…”
“…Damn.”
It must have been really tough. It wasn’t exactly a reasonable workload for a 2-day trip. It seemed easy in the game, just a few clicks and button presses, but actually doing it was exhausting.
I’d played [Ur’s Harp] during their watch to help them recover, but it seemed there was a deeper fatigue that couldn’t be quantified. I appeased them with coffee and sweets, and their expressions finally softened.
“Sigh… Seriously, if you do this again, I’m never partying with you again!”
“Sorry.”
Was that a non-verbal demand for more cake? As I pondered what kind of cake to offer as tribute, Minerva spoke calmly,
“I’ll party with you again. I look forward to working with you during finals, Chrono.”
“Likewise.”
As expected of Minerva. She knew how to separate business and personal matters. The points and the first-place title must have sweetened the deal.
‘She’s very results-oriented.’
I sipped my iced Americano and took a breather.
“That’s not fair! Now I look like the bad guy!”
“Huh? Why would you—ah, I’m sorry! I didn’t mean it like that! It’s just that… from a ‘results’ perspective, it’s better to party with Chrono…”
Minerva apologized profusely to Juno, who continued to tease her. Minerva seemed flustered, but I didn’t intervene.
Let them be. Catfights are sometimes necessary.
As long as it didn’t escalate to bloodshed, I saw no need to get involved.
‘I’m not included anyway.’
There’s nothing more entertaining than watching a fight from the sidelines.
“Whatever. Minerva is just as much of an idiot as Chrono.”
“I’m sorry, Juno… Um… would you like another slice of cake?”
“Do I look like I only care about cake?”
“No, that’s not what I meant…!”
‘Ah, there it is.’
Juno’s lips twitched in a smirk. She wasn’t actually angry, just enjoying the teasing.
She seemed to have calmed down. I tapped my finger on Juno’s table to get her attention.
“Don’t tease her too much. She might actually cry.”
“Hehe… you think so?”
“…Huh…?”
Minerva was surprised by Juno’s sudden change in demeanor. Juno revealed she was joking, and Minerva sighed in relief.
“I thought you were really angry…”
“Ahaha! I’d never get angry at Minerva for something like that. She’s my precious comrade!”
“…Juno…”
They exchanged meaningful glances. Comradeship, love, affection, and trust.
‘Ah… I’m getting a caffeine rush.’
I was being excluded. I felt a little left out, but also amused by their deliberate act.
I munched on the ice in my drink, watching the two of them engage in their yuri antics. I used to wonder why people watched yuri, but now I appreciated it for its calming effect.
“…Hmm?”
I glanced around and spotted someone at a corner table. Orange hair, small stature, and a hoodie over her uniform. Merck? Alone in a cafe? That didn’t seem right.
‘That can’t be…’
I knew her personality, her tendencies. She wouldn’t spend her own money on coffee. She must have come with someone. It couldn’t be Mars, so…
“Sorry to keep you waiting.”
“You kept me waiting forever! Don’t you know a gentleman shouldn’t keep a lady waiting?”
“Sorry, something came up.”
“Buy me a coffee then. And a cake!”
‘…The protagonist, as expected.’
He entered the cafe and sat down with Merck. I watched him order at the kiosk.
‘I can’t be seen.’
If Juno or the protagonist saw this, it would be a disaster. The protagonist was dense, so it might be okay, but…
“Hmm… I’m still a little hungry. Should I get another cake? I’ll buy this one!”
“No!”
No, don’t move! Stay there, stay…!
“…Chrono?”
“I’ll buy it.”
“But…”
“I want to.”
“…”
Juno’s eyes narrowed. What? Why? I was trying to divert attention, and now it was all focused on me?
“Chrono, you’re hiding something.”
“No! I’m not! I’m as innocent as they come!”
“…Really?”
“Why are you trying to get up?”
“…”
“…Hmm.”
She was giving me a “don’t play dumb” look. Juno was Hera’s Apostle, after all. The Apostle of the Goddess of Jealousy. If I tried to divert attention when Zeus was being unfaithful, she’d call me out and banish me to a cave.
‘I dug my own grave.’
Or rather, someone else’s grave. Juno ignored my attempts to stop her and glanced around.
“Ther…? With Merck?”
“…”
The two of them were enjoying coffee and cake. I tried to play it off as normal party behavior, but—
“Huh?”
“Ah…”
—Juno and Merck made eye contact. Merck smiled sweetly and…
“Aaah~!”
“!!!”
…acted cute, measuring the NTR angle.
“Hmm… delicious! Maybe it’s because Ther fed it to me? It’s so sweet!”
“…Ther.”
The protagonist, being a dense NTR protagonist, fell for it hook, line, and sinker.
‘This is…’
…dangerous.
I glanced at Juno.
“…You said you loved me…”
‘Oh shit.’
A familiar CG unfolded before my eyes. NTR Drift Stage 1 activated. If this continued, it would lead to mating press, pussy pounding, ahegao double peace signs, and the whole nine yards.
…But wait, wasn’t I the top-tier named NTR villain?
“Chrono.”
“Yes?”
A sudden thought crossed my mind. A sliver of hope. A naive thought that it wouldn’t happen.
“Let’s go out this Saturday.”
“…”
That thought… became reality.
Chrono is the Top-tier NTR villain. He successfully achieved the NTR Drift Stage 1 activated without even trying.
I can’t wait to see Ther and Zues’s reactions to Juno’s NTR.
YYYYYYEEEEESSSS!!!!!!
Nice wingman ability Merk. She is finally going to ditch the loser
Imagine being literally Zeus’ Apostle and having zero rizz
I mean, does Zeus even have rizz, I only know him forcing himself on women and getting with his sister who already liked him
No hera didn’t like him in the myth zeus raped her by using a ploy as a wounded animal and since hera is the goddess of marriage she had to marry zeus since he took her chastity, and tried to do a I can make it work cope. But you can change someone who wants to be a compulsive cheater and rapist.
And most of the women he slept with or either to weak and low status to reject him or he outright blackmailed to have sex like with Leto artemis and Apollo mother since she was a titan and she didn’t want to be killed or sealed like the rest but in the it happened anyway sadly due to a jealous hera who despises being cucked but isn’t strong enough to kill her brother so she ends punishing the victims who don’t deserve it.