Chapter 33: Triang Village (4)
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Since I couldn't change Grace's mind, we decided to hand the bandit leader over to the academy.
But I still had one more use for him. I knocked him unconscious and left him near our campsite. When I returned, I could feel Grace...
2025-01-25 14:54:40 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 32: Triang Village (3)
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It was natural for Grace to be puzzled.
One soul per body. That was the natural order of the world, an immutable truth.
But that perfect equation had been broken. By a single exception.
Berry.
The exception sh...
2025-01-25 14:52:38 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 31: Triang Village (2)
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In the pitch-black darkness of the forest, a darkness that would have terrified anyone unfamiliar with it,
The boy, having faced the Lycansthrope, felt no fear.
" Ugh…! I'm telling the truth!!! I swear!!! I ans...
2025-01-25 14:50:23 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 30: Triang Village (1)
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As I intended, Ian chose his original party members, except for Grace.
And I formed my ideal party.
As expected, Lili and I were assigned to the main scenario, the Triang Village heresy investigation.
Everything was...
2025-01-25 14:47:37 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 29: Student Council (4)
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Lilisiana recalled that moment.
And once again, the question that had taken root deep within her heart resurfaced.
'To whom…?'
The boy's promise must have been something like this:
-I promise t...
2025-01-25 14:43:54 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 28: Student Council (3)
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"Alright! Now, about the first-year student council party composition…"
Irene stood up abruptly, pushing her chair back, and looked back and forth between Ian and me, a faint smile playing on her lips.
Finally, her gaz...
2025-01-25 14:36:56 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 27: Student Council (2)
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With every step I took, I felt the weight of countless gazes following me.
It was partly due to the large crowds, but there was more to it than that.
"Hey, isn't that the first-year who defeated the Lycansthrope…?!" 2025-01-25 14:34:25 +0000 UTC View Post
Chapter 26: White Night (2)
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"But why?"
I couldn't help but whine.
Regardless of whether it was a treasured sword or not, this was Black Night's twin.
I knew exactly what would happen if I took this sword.
'That demon would hunt me relen...
2025-01-25 14:32:10 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 45: Lady of House Sianella (3)
"We didn't discuss anything special. I only asked how long I had been lying here and where you were, Lady Sione."
"Hmm... was that really all?"
Sione showed an uncharacteristically suspicious look.
"Until just now, yo...
2025-01-25 13:21:08 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 44: Lady of House Sianella (2)
I doubted my eyes for a moment.
Why was Siabel here when Sione was the one I'd been expecting?
It was surprising enough that Siabel had personally come to Sione's room to see me.
But what drew my attention even more w...
2025-01-25 13:19:17 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 43: Lady of House Sianella (1)
My broken consciousness began rising to the surface.
The senses that had been trapped in a deep swamp also reawakened, stimulating my five senses.
My memories, which had remained hazy as if covered in fog, began to emerge v...
2025-01-25 13:15:29 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 42: Venting Anger (2)
In the end, Siabel granted Sione's request.
Finally, they faced each other in a clearing outside the camp suitable for crossing swords.
Though the sun was harsh without a single tree for shade, fortunately cool breezes blew in from ...
2025-01-25 13:13:15 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 41: Venting Anger (1)
It was when the arachne was hiding in the trees above, targeting us.
"Just protect your head."
"What do you... kyaaah!!"
Ray, who had been holding me tightly, threw me without hesitation.
Without a shred of consideration...
2025-01-25 13:09:00 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 40: Spider Hunt (2)
[Beginning to protect Sione Sianella.]
[A portion of your power has been conditionally unlocked.]
The ability I gained after saving Sione from those demon worshippers.
Perhaps thanks to my will to protect Sione, after feeling my...
2025-01-25 13:06:32 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 39: Spider Hunt (1)
For monsters to become tainted with magi, they needed a connection to demons.
It could be the work of demons who had descended to the mortal realm.
Or it could be the pathetic schemes of demon worshippers eating away at the world.
... 2025-01-25 13:02:57 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 38: Rabies (3)
"Woof woof..."
The last remaining wolf collapsed, losing its life after a few final desperate bites.
Since those infected with dark energy didn't disperse even after their leader's death but became even more frenzied.
Eliminating the...
2025-01-25 13:01:04 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 37: Rabies (2)
"The ash wolves' condition is definitely strange."
"That's..."
Sione nodded at my words.
Her narrowed eyes fixed on the ash wolves.
Then her narrowed eyes widened and her suspicious expression changed as if realizing something....
2025-01-25 12:58:54 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 36: Rabies (1)
The third day dawned.
While escorting Sione through the mountains was usually tiresome enough.
Today had been grueling since morning.
Siabel kept hovering near me from dawn, giving me looks because of yesterday's events.
Whenev...
2025-01-25 12:56:19 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 270: The Sword that Cut Skin (3)
What did he just say?
‘Forfeit…?’
Arina’s eyes widened in disbelief.
It wasn’t unusual for someone to forfeit a match in the martial arts tournament.
If they weren’t confident in their abilities, o...
2025-01-16 10:11:08 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 269: The Sword that Cut Skin (2)
-Hah. You’re so dramatic. Is it really that strange that I would leave the Duchy?
Truly,
She was being dramatic.
To barge into the room after hearing just one sentence of the conversation between Carsein and Marqu...
2025-01-16 10:06:44 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 268: The Sword that Cut Skin (1)
I believed my judgment was sound.
The Bagrand Duchy's successor position.
The rumors spreading after the symposium and martial arts tournament.
The vassals who had openly expressed their disapproval on Arina's birth...
2025-01-16 10:02:44 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 267: Recurring Discomfort (2)
The highlight of the martial arts tournament.
The one-on-one arena battle was fast approaching.
Most participants would be meticulously managing their condition.
Sponsors would be providing their chosen participants wi...
2025-01-16 10:00:34 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 266: Recurring Discomfort (1)
-Chirp, chirp.
“Hmm…?”
Harnie woke up to the sound of chirping sparrows.
She rubbed her sleepy eyes, then suddenly felt a sense of unease, her eyes snapping open.
It had been nighttime.
Arina...
2025-01-16 09:57:34 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 265: July 1st (5)
The time alone after leaving the party was sweet.
No need to worry about someone's birthday.
No need to be mindful of my family.
They would probably gossip about me, but I couldn't hear them.
This moment, bathed in the moonl...
2025-01-16 09:55:47 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 264: July 1st (4)
A heavy silence descended upon the room.
Just moments ago, the atmosphere had been warm and cheerful.
Gifts from family members, presented to the eldest daughter on her birthday.
But the broken hair tie had shattered the pleasantr...
2025-01-16 09:53:54 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 263: July 1st (3)
Under the scorching sun, spectators cheered from the circular stands.
The arena, filled with the heat of battle and roaring cheers, was hosting the main event of the martial arts tournament: the arena battle.
In this place, where partic...
2025-01-16 09:50:13 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 262: July 1st (2)
The nobles, hearing the commotion, began to gather.
It was Arina Bagrand’s birthday party, the eldest daughter of the Bagrand Duchy. It would be strange if such a loud outburst went unnoticed.
“What’s all the commotion?”
...
2025-01-16 09:46:24 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 261: July 1st (1)
-Tap, tap.
Hours had passed since I had fallen into deep thought, my fingers drumming lightly on the table.
Hours since that message had appeared.
My original plans had been pushed aside, the day unfolding in an unexpecte...
2025-01-16 09:42:00 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 25: White Night (1)
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This fight taught me one thing.
Even if my skills were exceptional among first-year students, I was still nowhere near Finn's level.
And for me, the saying "A master craftsman never blames his tools" simply didn't apply.
... 2025-01-11 14:00:14 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 24: Student Council (1)
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There was only one reason Grace, upon becoming a Saintess, was thrust onto the NTR route:
The "Virgin's Prayer."
This spell, or rather, ritual, sacrificed a tremendous amount of divine power to resurrect the dead. Howeve...
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