NOVEL NEXT Chapter 61
61 – Circle Creation
“John. Would you like to go on a tour of the circle today too?”
Ellie speaks to me in a clear voice after class.
It was Sierra who responded before me to her words.
“I’m going with you today too.”
“What? Miss Sierra doesn’t have any special lessons left with Professor Reina?”
Ellie asked with an innocent expression.
These days, Sierra is in the middle of training. Thanks to her “Her character” And her efforts, she has grown tremendously and can be felt next to her. At this pace, it seems that she will quickly regain the mid-boss force that appeared in the original work.
“Today is my day off. The professor said that proper rest is very important for growth.”
“You are right. Then, let’s look around together today~!”
“Ms. Ellie. Didn’t you like the ‘Red Lake’ you visited last time?”
“Ah. I think there are a lot of people who are too twisted~! Just thinking about it makes me dizzy. I expected it, but it exceeded my expectations!”
I never thought Ellie, the merchant’s daughter, would say that.
Well, even when I looked at it, I felt stuffy. Besides, now the red lake has turned upside down. It was because of the sparring that Lire had staged.
For that reason, there are rumors that the Ten Commandments move directly. Joining the Red Lake in this situation would be doubling the annoyance.
“Does Miss Sierra have a circle in her heart? She will have to make a choice sooner or later.”
“Yes. I have decided where John is going.”
“Ugh… ! The power of love….”
Ellie frowned at Sierra’s answer without hesitation. It is the expression of a child facing the sun.
Ellie’s gaze turned to me this time.
“Since Miss Sierra looks like that, I have to ask Yohan-kun for his opinion. Yohan-kun, do you have a circle in mind?”
“I do.”
“Really!? Then, shall we go there today? Where are you?”
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Circles are one of the important contents in the ‘Legend Route’. That’s why getting into good circles has a lot of impact on future gameplay.
Then ask a question here.
What is a ‘good circle’?
There is no easy answer to this profound question. Because it depends on the situation.
The circle to be selected depends on the ending the player is aiming for, such as when doing a speed run, when enjoying all the contents slowly, when making the strongest end spec, when riding a harem ending, etc.
So, in order to define a good circle, you must first define what kind of ending you want. What ending do I want?
‘When you think about it, it’s very important, but I haven’t thought about it much.’
Most of the options I’ve chosen so far have focused on the ‘speed run’ side. There is no particular reason. If I have to ask why, it’s because it’s the way I’m most used to playing. And it’s also the fastest way to get stronger.
But if you think about it, I don’t really need to speedrun this world. Because there is no such thing as a time limit on me.
‘I don’t know what kind of world will unfold after the ending.’
What is the ending I want right now?
A harem ending?
I want a harem ending, but that’s not all.
I was fundamentally concerned about my future. Two goals came to mind.
‘One is to become stronger.’
The ‘Legend Route’ is a world of weak meat. It is a dangerous worldview where the forces of evil to bring chaos to the world are located everywhere. Those without power will not be able to see the ending.
In order to open up the future, to protect my loved ones, and to enjoy the pleasures of this world, I must be strong. Of course, the more power you have, the better.
‘And protecting everyone.’
The fundamental reason to be strong.
It is to protect my people. Also, protecting my people is the same as protecting my strength.
[Transcendence Copy] Is effective only when the target whose characteristics are copied is alive. If Sierra loses her life in an unfortunate accident, ⸢ the owner of the golden dawn ⸥ will disappear.
There are two endings that fit this goal.
‘Transcendence ending and unkillable (ally) ending.’
As I organized my thoughts clearly, it became clear what and how to do in the future. Also which circle to choose.
“Surprised! Creating a circle! This Eli Janet, you are learning a lesson from Yohan today as well!”
Ellie screams with a voice that says she will die of joy.
It is natural for Ellie to like events like this.
“Circle activity with John alone…. Cool… !”
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“Hey, Miss Sierra? I have one too!?”
It seems that Sierado Circle is being created.
Creating a circle is the first step to increasing your power. Through the circle, you can recruit outstanding students or fight against powerful forces. Since the circle is an official organization recognized by the academy, it is guaranteed to do various activities that cannot be done individually. It’s small, but there are subsidies.
“Anyway, where are we going?”
Ellie asked, blowing her pleasant snort.
“There are a few things you need to prepare to start a circle. I’m going to the Magic Building for that.”
“Permission. Won’t you just get permission?”
She nodded at Sierra’s question.
“Yes. First of all, you need to prepare three things. At least 5 members, an advisor, and permission to establish.”
“Five people~? Mr John. Aren’t there only three of us yet?”
“Don’t worry about the number of people. Because someone has been thinking about it.”
The Circle is my power. That’s why I don’t have any intention of joining Eojung.
The two I thought of were Sarah Leoris and Arsha Swordhorn.
‘Arsha has already raised her likability to over 80, so just tell her and she will join…. The problem is Sara.’
I want to copy Sarah’s characteristics as soon as possible. I wonder what kind of [Characteristic] Would be if Sarah’s [Characteristic], [Sage’s eye] Were copied.
“The problem is the advisor.”
“That’s simpler. If you ask Professor Reina…”
“Unfortunately, Professor Reina is not allowed. Department deans can’t serve as circle advisors.”
“Ah…. Come to think of it, Professor Reina, you were the head of the thief department.”
He’s the head of a department in a class with only one department, but he’s the head of the department anyway. It is impossible to go against the academy’s rules and serve as the circle’s advisory professor.
“Huh~! Come to think of it, it doesn’t seem easy to find a professor advisor! Where do we find someone willing to be an advisor to rogue students like us?”
The Department of Thieves is openly discriminated against in the academy. There are not a few professors who insist that the Department of Thieves be abolished.
Now that I, the head of the academy, have entered the thief department, I think that argument has subsided a little, but it hasn’t changed for the better.
“Here is a professor who can do that for you.”
After talking like that, we arrived at the magic building of the academy.
This is a place where students of the Department of Magic study and receive education. The Department of Magic is the second largest department after the Department of Swordsmanship. That’s why the size of the magic building was as big as the swordsmanship building. No, rather, it was bigger than Swordsman’s Building. This is because magic training inevitably requires a large site.
“Wow! Look over there It’s John.”
“What’s going on here with the rogue and the bastard?”
“I brought two women with me. What is alpha male….”
“Shall I go and confess?”
As soon as you set foot in the magic building, you can hear whispering voices from here and there. Ellie, who had a friendly relationship, did not seem to be very embarrassed by this situation, but Sierra was different. I don’t know where to direct my gaze, perhaps because the pouring gaze is burdensome.
“Hey, hey.”
A girl with bobbed hair appeared in front of us.
A magician with her bangs down so that she couldn’t see her eyes, held out something to me.
“This, please take this!”
It’s an envelope. Looking at the pink design, I felt like I knew what was inside without even looking at it.
‘Ah, come to think of it, Lire gave me a love letter the other day.’
I suddenly remembered it. Of course, it wouldn’t be Lire’s love letter. Lire’s liking is not that high, and even if she is, Lile is not the type to write her love letters.
Perhaps it was a request from someone else.
‘I’ll have to tease Lire a lot with that later.’
After thinking about something that would make her shed tears if Lire found out, she received a love letter from a female student. It’s kind of like blatantly rejecting it.
Hurry up!
The girl who gave her the love letter disappears in a flash. Starting with that, other female students who had noticed her came rushing in.
“Chit! The player was taken away by the same b*tch.”
“Yo, John Baker! By any chance, is there anything lacking in life? If you would like to be sponsored by our Beneci family, let me know!”
“Here, please read my letter!”
Ah.
Is this the life of an alpha male?
Just as his self-esteem was about to be fully charged thanks to the tsunami of women, a cold north wind from the North Pole swept around him.
“John. It’s too dangerous here.”
Sierra looks at the female students with empty eyes.
Sierra looked around her and said, looking like she could easily stab a person to death without even joking.
“Hey… ! Suddenly goosebumps… !”
Even Ellie next to me said that. The female students who had been rushing to Sierra’s wide area begin to hesitate.
“That, what is that!?”
“He’s the kid who always sticks by John’s side like carp poop.”
“What is it like to live….”
“For now, retreat!”
Aristocrats and commoners alike step into Sierra’s aura. Sierra was a great kid in many ways. It’s nice that the road is open for her, but on the other hand, she’s a bit disappointed.
Pinch!
“Ouch!”
“John-kun…. I think you need to take good care of Miss Sierra. In case of a runaway….”
She pinched my side and Ellie lowered her voice and whispered to me. She didn’t intentionally say anything behind her back, but I could guess what she was going to say.
After a series of commotion, we arrived in front of a laboratory. The lab plaque read:
[Professor in charge of alchemy: Sylvie Mercu]