Chapter 18.2

Chapter 18.2

EP – 018.2 – Class

It was soon the last subject for the day, which was ‘Introduction to Survival Science’.

The class will be held at walking distance from the academy in a beautiful verdant forest named, ‘Fairy Forest’.

On the outside, it looked no different than your typical jungle. But it sharing a history with Atallante, an Eternal, meant that it’s far from ordinary.

The forest harbored all kinds of beasts, magical plants, and rare minerals.

Some could literally kill you.

At this time, Elnore and Elijah also finally quieted down.

It could be that they got tired from constantly fighting. But the real reason was that there’s no arguing here, not with the one in charge of the class.

“Welcome, chicks.”

Conrad spoke indifferently.

However, facing the Knights Faculty Dean, the freshmen were visibly nervous.

After all, anyone with some knowledge of the state of Elfante knew the notoriety of this class.

“Survival science is the product of practical combat skills gathered by miners and dungeon explorers. If you don’t want to die, pay attention.”

The Dean’s appearance was not at all exciting. Moreover, talking about death right off the bat doesn’t exactly help with the heavy atmosphere.

However, for generations, it was customary for the Dean to lead the first class. There was no way around it.

You can clearly tell that this was an important subject. In fact, some students’ eyes were gleaming eagerly because of the extra hiring credit, which is especially advantageous in the Imperial Family recruitment.

“The task is simple.”

But Conrad’s following words immediately doused those passionate flames.

“Bring me something I like from the forest. I’ll give you all 10 minutes.”

“...”

“Ah, and also, just scream loudly if you feel like you’re about die. I’ll come and save you. However, don’t expect a high mark.”

“...”

Amidst the deafening silence, a student carefully raised their hand.

“What is it?”

“...Um, are there no rubrics?”

“Like I said, bring me something I like. You’ll be graded accordingly.”

“...”

“Remember little chicks, life is a battle. Now, you have 5 minutes to prepare.”

“And Student Council President, please help me in grading.”

While the other students were busy contemplating Conrad’s words, I was in my own bubble just staring at the status window.

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I have no idea what this means.

‘Taint a character with a good alignment with negative tendencies’ is too abstract.

‘...Well, at least, it should be relating to ‘bad’.’

I mean the name of the gift itself had negative connotations.

“Mr., wanna go together?”

Elijah suddenly asked, pulling me out of my thoughts.

Well, I’m not interested.

“You can go with your friends.”

I said while while pointing at the “main character party” gathering nearby.

The warrior Luca, the mage Falco, the healer Trisha and the marksman Grid.

After the assassination incident, they became friends.

“...Um, Mr. is also my friend, so why not go together?”

“No, thank you. I’ll be fine.”

Uh, like legit, she can’t be with me.

Elijah needs to get acquainted with the main character party right away.

As the only saviors of the world, they need to grow powerful as soon as possible.

I’ll only be hindering them if I tag along.

“And we’re not that close, are we?”

“...”

Elijah pouted discontentedly at my remark.

“...This makes me sad, really. Ah, Whatever!”

I couldn’t help but smile bitterly inside. I especially appreciate that awareness now.

“I don’t know why, but she wanted to be friends that’s all.”

“...I don’t believe it.”

“Why?”

Because I can really rile him up with this.

“Is it because you feel hard-stuck after seeing the person you made your goal got defeated in one hit? Is that why you don’t believe that the sparring was fair?”

His eyebrows twitched.

This was the crux of the situation.

He can deny it all he wants but he had no reason to pick a fight against me if it’s not this.

“And.”

I added with a smile.

“Let’s say it was indeed a fraud, what would you do?”

“...What?”

“I’m saying that even if I am a scammer, I’d be better than you.”

Tallion’s face contorted in anger.

“...Then, let’s make a bet.”

Her said with gleaming eyes.

“Let’s see who gets the better grade in this! How about that?”

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Alright.

Got him.

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“...Hey, Student Council President.”

Conrad looked bewildered.

Meanwhile, Elnore’s expression remained unchanged.

“Yes, what is it?”

“Although I did ask you to help me grade the outputs, I didn’t ask you to do a sloppy job.”

“I haven’t been sloppy.”

“...”

Conrad wordlessly looked at the paper that Elnore had given him.

This was what she did as soon as he gave her the grading tools.

“Then can you please explain why Dowd Campbell got a perfect score when the class hasn’t even started yet?”

“Because it’s perfect.”

“...”

“He got a full marks.”

What is she saying?

Conrad squinted at her but Elnore continued, still expressionless.

“It seems that you are not satisfied.”

“Would you be if you’re in my shoes?”

“Then, I’ll observe him more closely and write down why he got a perfect score. I’ll come back after going into the woods.”

“...You just wanted to stick with him from the very beginning, didn’t you?”

“No.”

Elnore calmly replied.

“I just don’t want him to be alone with that freshman, Elijah.”

“...”

“I have a feeling that something is going to happen between them inside. Please let me join.”

“Thank you for being honest.”

It was indeed the case.

Conrad grinned.

“Stay put, before I kick you out for disrupting the class.”

“...”

However, just because she’s being honest, it doesn’t mean that Conrad would just accept everything.