Sliteyed

The quest to gain Lowell’s recognition and obtain the Proof Token. It was a mission that clashed completely with my original plan of avoiding any interactions with Lowell as much as possible. ‘Honestly, I don’t want to do this…’ The penalty for refusal was a stat reduction, but considering the uniqueness of Lowell’s character, losing…

“Ugh…” Luna pulled herself out of the box. According to Rezé, a giant presence was approaching. But what was this? Instead of something massive, a small and adorable child appeared. ‘Her gaze is a bit sharp, but…’ There was no denying that the overall impression was irresistibly cute. She was the kind of child you’d…

The plaza in front of Annwood Academy’s main gate. Far removed from the bustling streets of the city. On the outskirts of even that quiet plaza stood a solitary tavern. ‘This is the place.’ A man cloaked in a robe appeared before it. It was Crowell, a low-ranking black mage who had entered into a…

Indeed, the rise in Duke Aziz’s reputation—This too was part of Dwener’s plan. “Moreover, losing honor in noble society is no different from death. Just leave it be. Let it climb to the heavens.” “I see. You truly have remarkable insight.” “Incredible insight, my foot… Wasn’t that your idea in the first place?” Dwener glared…

The study of Duke Aziz. After reading the report, Duke Aziz removed his glasses and narrowed his eyes. “So… it’s confirmed that Count Zachary is dead.” “Yes, sir. Though all that remained were bones, it wasn’t difficult to identify them as Count Zachary’s.” The events that occurred in Carpathia and the death of his vassal,…

“Stop it. Even as my older sister, you have no right to intimidate students.” Rodelin stepped in between us. Lowell’s gaze, which was fixed on us, curved in an odd manner. “Isn’t this a little overprotective? Someone might think I was bullying you.” “…What brings you here?” “There was a summons to Carpathia, wasn’t there?…

Chirp— Chirp-. The songs of unfamiliar insects filled the park. “Sniff…” Between their chirping, Rodelin’s quiet sniffles could still be heard. Though she’d stopped crying a while ago, she kept her face buried in my chest. It wasn’t because she had feelings for me. ‘She must be mortified.’ Breaking down in tears before a much…

“I swear, Zero, I can never let my guard down around you.” Rodelin muttered as she picked up litter with her tongs. “Keke, isn’t that part of my charm?” “That’s not the kind of charm anyone needs! Look—there’s a piece of plastic right under your feet. Pick it up, quickly!” At Rodelin’s scolding, I quickly…

Luna held out the ring to me. A ring carrying the hidden penalty of “Certain Death for Anyone Else Who Wears It,” courtesy of Caron. Naturally, I recoiled, trying to put as much distance between myself and the ring as possible. “Keke, no thank you.” “What’s the big deal? Why are you so against it?…

In the darkness, Daike’s eyes gleamed. It was the menacing gaze of a beast, as if he were about to lunge and sink his teeth into my throat. ‘It would be great if Teron could hold him back…’ Was he that shocked by my rejection? He was staring off into space, his hand still stretched…