Chapter 33
“Hmm…”
For now, I set aside the countless events of today and lay down on the bed to collect my thoughts for a while.
‘The facilities here are pretty good.’
This is the dormitory in Building B, specifically Dormitory 1 where the first-year students stay.
Polaris Academy has a total of six grade levels.
From the first year to the fourth year, students hold the status of “cadets,” while the fifth and sixth years are referred to as “trainee knights.”
In simple terms, the last two years serve as a period for making career decisions before graduation.
“If you’re skilled enough to graduate from Polaris, you’ll be sought after by anyone.”
Over the course of two years, students gain experience from various places and find their desired positions.
I opened the balcony and gazed at the star-studded night sky.
“There’s so much to do.”
I sighed deeply and crossed my arms.
‘First-year students take common core classes, right?’
Selecting your preferred classes starts in the second year, while first-year classes focus on basic training and mental discipline.
The class hours are also adjusted according to each student’s individual abilities.
That time should be properly utilized to build up my skills and pick up some hidden pieces.
Once the excursion period starts, I need to go get some Dwena’s Clear Oil.
“Sssss.”
The thought alone made my mouth water.
‘And…’
I turned my gaze to the three books carefully placed on my desk.
They were items I had acquired to prepare for the Dragon Knight build.
“…For now, I’ll hold off.”
I know who the Book Restorer is here at Polaris.
I’d like to go to them and ask for help right away, but…
‘I’m not strong enough yet.’
At the very least, I need to pierce my Upper Danjun and ascend to a higher state before I can fully absorb the Dragon’s Power contained in those books.
Besides, there’s no benefit in releasing something chaotic into the world too early.
Until I’m able to fully handle what’s within them, I’ll just hold onto these.
“Hmm.”
The matter with Fernia and my entanglement with Marco aren’t particularly pleasant, but…
Looking at the overall situation, things aren’t so bad.
Now that I’m inside the Academy’s walls, I can keep a close eye on Angela while also keeping Fernia in check.
Furthermore, as long as I’m careful about internal Academy matters, external threats are naturally blocked, which is another advantage.
In the past, I avoided coming to the Academy because the gameplay became too monotonous.
‘It’s comfortable.’
Now that it’s reality, there’s no place as ideal as this.
Now, there are only two things I need to focus on.
The next inevitable event, The Distortion, and…
“Taking down the forces trying to kill Angela.”
Honestly, I’ve already figured out most of it.
What I had half-doubted was fully confirmed today.
No matter how mysterious something might be, it’s useless in the face of the knowledge possessed by a multi-playthrough veteran.
“Let’s call it a day.”
Starting tomorrow, I’ll begin my school life.
For some reason, it feels nostalgic, as if I’ve returned to my school days.
Click!
I turned off the lights in the room and pulled up the covers.
It was then.
Knock, knock, knock!
Someone knocked on the door.
“…….”
Without a word, I grabbed the sword leaning against the wall.
‘Who is it?’
For someone to visit my room at this late hour…
There are too many possibilities, so I can’t be sure.
‘Is it someone sent by Fernia?’
No, even she wouldn’t dare try to harm me inside Polaris.
And no one who comes to fight would bother knocking.
“Hold on…”
Suddenly, I remembered something the dorm manager told me earlier today.
-‘A boy staying alone in a room… I don’t want to believe such things happen, but be careful.’
-‘There was a case a long time ago… Senior girls tied up a younger male student and did unspeakable things….’
Cold sweat trickled down my back.
‘Damn, could it be?’
Did someone come to do something shady to me?
Now that I think about it, I haven’t seen any other men besides myself in this school.
And the women here seem to have an unusually high libido.
Even Angela lost control in front of me at one point.
‘If anyone tries anything funny, I’ll stab them!’
I braced myself and quietly crept towards the door.
“…Who’s there?”
-Ah, here you are.
“…?”
The voice outside the door was drowsy and familiar.
A voice so familiar that my mind went blank for a moment.
“Could it be… Professor Karen?”
Karen Orbon, the Sword Demon.
Why is she visiting me at this hour?
-Ah, it’s nothing serious. I just have a message for the top students of each class. I just came from Lienna’s room.
…Was that in the game?
Well, there might be minor differences between the game and reality.
-So, can you open the door?
Since it’s Karen, it should be safe.
She’s certainly a bit unhinged, but only when it comes to fighting and killing.
As far as I remember, she’s nearly devoid of sexual desire, and wasn’t even a romanceable character in the original game.
“Yes, understood.”
I let go of the sword and opened the door.
There she was, a stunning woman with crimson hair and seductive eyes standing before me.
“Hello~ This is our first time meeting since the entrance exam, right?”
“Yes, it is.”
“Hmhm~ It’s a good habit not to open the door right away. Even in Polaris, ‘absolute safety’ doesn’t exist. You must never hesitate to doubt anyone~”
As expected of someone who has spent half her life on the battlefield, the advice she gives is chilling.
‘Maybe this is the most fitting advice for me right now.’
Still, it gave me some peace of mind.
I relaxed a bit more and asked.
“So, what’s the message you have for the top student?”
“Hm~ Actually, there is no such message! That was a lie.”
“…Excuse me?”
“Haha~ Didn’t I just tell you?”
Karen slowly approached me.
“Never hesitate to doubt anyone.”
At that moment, an invisible force froze my entire body.
Rumbleeeee—
The air around me became oppressively heavy.
My whole body stiffened as if I had turned into a stone, and alarm bells rang in my head.
“Ugh… guh…!”
I felt like a mouse standing before a snake.
“Ah…♥ Finally… Finally, you’re mine…!”
“W-what… are you… d-doing…?”
“To not faint even in this state… You really are the best♥”
I couldn’t comprehend what was happening.
Could it be that Karen has joined forces with Fernia?
‘…That can’t be right.’
But there was no other explanation that came to mind.
Karen, attacking me in the middle of the night?
This had never happened in any of my previous playthroughs.
“Ah♥ Ahhh…♥”
She was panting heavily, her breath trembling as she came closer.
‘I need to… draw my sword…!’
I tried with all my strength to draw my sword, but—
“That’s not going to work. I’ve spread a rather thick Killing Intent~.”
As soon as I heard that word, a chill ran down my spine.
Why is this crazy woman using Killing Intent on me?
As my mind began to spiral into confusion, Karen spoke.
“Remember this feeling well. It will become your strength from now on!”
“Ugh…!”
“Well then, I’ll see you in a bit♥”
With those final, cryptic words, I lost consciousness.
***
“Ugh…”
My mind slowly returned to clarity.
When I opened my eyes, the moonlight streaming through the window illuminated a beautiful face.
“Ah~ You’re awake.”
Karen bent over, meeting my gaze.
Perhaps it was because she leaned down, but—
‘Oh wow.’
The valley formed by her large chest filled my vision.
This was one of those situations where you truly don’t know where to look.
‘Wait, hold on.’
Now’s not the time to be distracted by this!
I quickly got up and distanced myself from Karen.
“D-don’t come any closer…”
“Hm~ I didn’t mean to scare you.”
You came to my room in the middle of the night and knocked me out with Killing Intent, and yet you didn’t mean to scare me?
That’s like saying, ‘I drank, but I didn’t drive drunk.’
Seeing my sceptical gaze, Karen raised both hands.
“Alright~ I’ll stay here until you believe me.”
Given how strong Karen is, I wouldn’t be surprised if she could fire some kind of Heavenly Demon Death Beam from that stance.
But first, I need to understand the situation.
“Where are we?”
I glanced around cautiously.
This was Building C of Polaris, specifically the [Practical Combat Training Room].
As the name suggests, it’s a place for honing techniques used in real combat.
Everything here is made from extremely durable Supreme Magic Steel, and the facility is equipped with an illusion magic system capable of simulating monsters and battlefields.
It’s one of the top facilities in all of Polaris.
“This isn’t a place anyone can just walk into…”
“That’s right~ I used my authority as a staff member to bring you here!”
Karen smiled mischievously.
“By the way, I’ve added your name to the access list. You can use this place anytime.”
“Oh… um… why?”
I was confused.
She had approached me with the intent to kill just moments ago, and now she was suddenly offering me this inexplicable favor?
Karen is so unpredictable that I can’t get a read on her.
“Well…”
She lowered her hands and cupped her cheeks.
“Because I like you!”
“…What?”
“I haven’t stopped thinking about you, not even for a moment since the entrance exam, Lan.”
“No.”
“You’re mine♥ I won’t let anyone else have you.”
Wait, what?
“So, let me tell you.”
Karen slowly opened her eyes.
In the center of her large, dark pupils was a blood-red heart-shaped mark.
It was the unmistakable sign of a twisted, overpowering Fate Potential.
“Lan, become my disciple and inherit the Blood Sword.”
“…Huh.”
“If you do… you’ll become the best! I know you can do it!!”
Her mouth twisted into an eerie, wide grin, her cheeks flushed pink with excitement.
Her face was now filled with uncontrollable madness.
“The greatest of all time (GOAT)! The Transcendence State!”
Well, this is certainly an absurd twist of fate.
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