Book 3: Chapter 109

Book 3: Chapter 109

Chapter 109

The burden that had been smoldering in his heart seemed to be washed away by the refreshing autumn breeze. Tenji, who was finally beginning to realize that he had defeated the monster, turned his gaze from the blue sky to the four people who had evacuated to a safe distance.

Pyne, Chaewon, Mina, and George had fled to a safe zone, which was within the range where the teachers who were monitoring the exam could intervene, while Tenji was buying some time.

Slowly walking toward the three sitting on the ground in a sorry state, Tenji felt their eyes on him change 180 degrees from seeing him as a mediocre swordsman to a superior explorer.

Feeling a bit embarrassed, Tenji slowly approached them, putting away his weapons and Goblins.

That's when it happened.

All four students were wearing the goggles that had been given to them at the beginning of the exam. They were carrying them on their belts or wrapped around their arms, and suddenly they all started beeping.

"'Time's up'. That concludes the first part of the Practical Exam for class 1-A. Well done, everyone. I'll repeat it once more. 'Time's up'."

The announcement that had explained the exam at the beginning, made by Illonka, echoed through the area. The four of them almost simultaneously shook their bodies, letting go of their tension all at once.

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Tenji also relaxed his shoulders in relief, but he couldn't help but think about how to deal with the fact that he had broken his promise with Chigo and Leon and Kaido. What he had done could not be undone.

What they promised was to "keep the fact that he was awakened to special grade calling, and even the existence of Tenji Amagi, hidden until he mastered the skills and abilities equivalent to a professional first-grade explorer."

"Well, let's hope things will get better. And also, President Limey..."

At that moment, a small, wrinkled old lady's hand was placed on his shoulder. There was no feeling or sound of her approach. Surprised, Tenji reflexively turned around to face her.

"Good job, Tenji. That was an impressive fight."

"...President Limey."

As expected of Ursula Limey, one of the top four known as the "Witches of Light." Everything about her was exceptional, and Tenji couldn't sense her approach at all.

"It seems your injuries are shallow. But let me heal them personally. 'Oreor Recovery'."

The remaining students were stunned, but their gazes naturally turned to Tenji.

"I'm going back," George said bluntly, leaving the scene and returning to the starting point of the exam.

Although he was still an awkward person, Tenji and his friends felt a sense of relief as the oppressive atmosphere surrounding George disappeared.

"Hey, Tenji," Chaewon said slowly, realizing that this might be her only chance to ask him something. But Tenji shook his head without saying anything.

"I'm sorry, I can't say anything right now. I promised my mentors. I'll talk to you when the time comes." Limey nodded in agreement,

"Yes, that's how it is. I am hiding my strange abilities and true calling behind the facade of being a swordsman. Until I reach a certain level of proficiency, I will have to keep it a secret." Tenji repeated, "I can't say anything."

As Chaewon pushes forward towards Tenji, Tenji tries to show that he cannot say anything by covering his mouth with both hands. However, Chaewon's pursuit does not stop. Her thirst for knowledge is a fundamental desire. She prioritizes her thirst for knowledge over hunger, sex, and everything else.

"How long did it take for your divine calling to manifest? What's your rank? What are your thoughts on fighting Black Keroberos? What about her? What about your father and mother? Have you already decided on a guild?"

[Is it because of her curiosity, or is it because she simply cannot stop thinking about it?]

As Chaewon approaches him, she grabs Tenji's shoulders with both hands. It happened then. Tenji's foot was caught on a rock, and he fell backward. Chaewon, who was about to lean on Tenji, fell forward with him as well. The result was an image that looked like Chaewon was pushing Tenji down.

"Ah!"

"Hmm, Chaewon is naughty," Pyne exclaimed with surprise, while Mina teased her.

Chaewon and Tenji's ears turned red, then their faces followed. They were looking at each other's eyes at an extremely close distance. They had never experienced anything like it before, so their hearts were racing, making their faces even redder.

Then, Chaewon's face, which was already red, reached its limit. She quickly stood up and turned her face away from Tenji.

Tenji, also with a red face, looked down at the small grass on the ground due to embarrassment.

"I'm sorry, Tenji."

"Y-Yeah... Well, what just happened was unavoidable...it was an accident!"

"Y-Yes! It was an unexpected accident!"

From that day on, Chaewon and Tenji's relationship became awkward.