Sliteyed

“The date we’re going back to the Academy’s been decided.” “Uh, when is it?” “In two days.” “It’s liberation! Ah, no! Freedom!” “Hurray! Long live freedom!” Maybe it was because they’d been managing top-grade magic stones… no, worshipping them like gods and living like slaves. The kids exploded into cheers. “Of course, you’re working until…

Caron’s eyes looked as if he was seriously considering whether to fire him from the Rats. In response, Ron immediately began talking about what had happened in the mine. From the part where Zero had already guessed his identity to the second-generation Rats development plan. Of course, he did not mention that the two of…

“A deal?” “Yes. We each give the other what we want.” “I don’t want anything though. My life motto is to work just enough and leave just as lazily.” Very on-brand for half-assed Ron. But is that really how he feels? “I could help you get promoted to Administrator Rat, though.” Ron’s shoulders flinched. At…

KABOOOM!! With a deafening crash, the wall crumbled down. It went exactly as calculated—if you ignore the dust storm roaring straight at me. ‘Wind.’ Whoooosh-! It’s only an F-rank [Wind], but it’s still enough to keep the dust and dirt off me. ‘Gae Bolg really is broken beyond belief.’ Smashing a wall fused with top-grade…

Lowell giggled like she was finding this all very entertaining. Noticing what was going on, Luna stared straight at Rodelin. “Even if you’re my senior, I’m not letting this slide.” “I don’t know what you’re talking about.” “You’re aiming for Zero, aren’t you?” “Snatching up excellent talent in advance is only natural. From the start,…

Rest after a battle is supposed to be mandatory. Too bad nobody here cared. “Is this… a top-grade mana stone?” “It’s dazzling. You can tell just by looking that the purity’s insane.” “Enough chatter! Follow the miners’ instructions and start setting up the safety supports!” Because someone had just found a top-grade mana stone. We’d…

“Zero, you’re absolutely not some stupid fool. I can guarantee that.” “…Huh?” “It means stop tearing yourself down. Self-loathing eats away at your body and mind before you even notice.” -The kind of idiot who’ll do anything to protect something precious… and then fails, and ends up wrecking even himselfd. The self-deprecating line I’d thrown…

“So you’re saying it can’t be done?” “Yes.” “Absolutely not?” “Yes.” “Urgh… can’t be helped, then. We’ll just have to aim for the next opportunity.” Dwener grumbled, sounding genuinely disappointed. Caron quietly wiped away the sweat trickling down his back. It had all started with Dwener’s absurd suggestion to submit a petition so Zero could…

“What do you mean? You’re talking like there’s some other route into the Imperial Knight Order.” The Imperial Knight Order was where the Empire’s best talents gathered. Even among the instructors, only a select few ever made it there, so there was no way Zero could. Lowell, who’d been idly kicking her short legs, suddenly…

Caron wasn’t the only one who showed up. Two knights had their arms tied, hands bound behind their backs, and at the end of their rope stood one instructor holding it. ‘Bickerd, Redington, and Instructor Joan, huh.’ This was another scene that had never appeared in the game. ‘I’ve been thinking this ever since the…