Acquired the EX-class attribute ‘Transcendence Copy’

78 – Invitation to Darkness

Colin Jauss.

As a third year student at the academy, he was running on a solid road until the ‘that day’ incident. However, after that day, the evaluation of him fell into the abyss.

It was a small thing. The thing that struck Arsha Swordhorn, a freshman at the academy.

This is Zaus, nicknamed the Freshman Killer. It was like an annual event for him to pounce on the pretty freshman. Arsha Sword Horn was as beautiful as I had heard rumors. He acted as his instincts told him to, and even challenged the freshman to a duel.

The result was a disaster.

I was thoroughly defeated by freshmen and the like, to the point where I couldn’t lift my head. The classmates who looked at him with envious eyes kept away from themselves, saying, ‘Oh, that delicious child?’, And the women who were attracted to the family’s reputation escaped from their grasp, saying, ‘He’s a lesser senior.’

Originally, that’s what honor is. Intangible value that is too difficult to build, but too easy to lose.

The reason why noble families value honor is because they know the value of honor better than anyone else. Zauss, who had lost his honor, was a miserable old man in the back room. As it is, even if he graduates from the academy and advances into society, he will be treated as a nobleman by many in the royal capital.

Even if he boasts that his skills are good, he is not an exceptionally talented person to the point of being in the top 10 academies. The future position he was aiming for was too far from his present abilities. That’s why he tried to make a lot of his connections at the academy…. Where did I go wrong?

In front of Us, who was trying to find out his own mistakes, ‘that guy’ appeared out of nowhere.

-Since you’ve been treated well, shouldn’t you take revenge?

-Bo, Revenge… ?

– Yes. Oh, I should introduce myself first. I am Geo Strandal. I am a first year spearmanship student.

Geo Strandal.

As a freshman in the first year, the atmosphere he gave off was unusual.

I don’t do stupid things like ignoring freshmen after getting burned by Arsha Swordhorn.

-I can help. It’s the revenge of your ancestors.

I said that a few weeks ago.

The guy who hadn’t said much for weeks suddenly called himself.

He was very proud of being called out to a grade below him, and a commoner, but Zaus responded to his call. Whatever the case may be, it is because I really liked the keyword he mentioned: revenge.

“Hey, Geo Strandal. Are there any disturbing rumors about you?”

“Nothing to worry about. Senior, just do what I tell you to do.”

From the beginning, G.O, whom I met like that, gave off a sharp aura like a knife sharpened on a whetstone. Zauss was taken aback by the thick life that the guy emitted.

Originally, he would have said something like “Where are you replying from your junior?” He’s been like that since the first time I saw him, but after all, this freshman is no ordinary guy.

“Well, it’s me who only needs to complete my revenge. Are you sure? To get revenge on Arsha Swordhorn.”

It is because of the Arsha Sword Horn that her own honor is ruined like this.

Looking at it objectively, he is largely responsible for pursuing Arsha first, but humans are not originally such objective animals. Zauss had already activated the mechanism of avoiding responsibility in his mind.

“Of course. However, the target we are working on this time is not Arsha Sword Horn.”

“What?”

“Killing John Baker is the beginning of revenge.”

Eerie words came out of Geo’s mouth.

Suddenly John.

Besides kill?

Certainly, Zaus was thinking of revenge, but he had no intention of killing anyone. In the first place, the purpose of revenge is to restore honor.

After summoning Arsha and winning a rematch against her, restore the honor of her family and herself that was damaged by her duel defeat. That was the revenge scenario Zauss thought of. For that, Geo thought that he only supported items or gave information that could be a clue to victory.

Murder is not honorable at all. No, it’s not a matter of honor. If you commit a murder case in the academy, you will be immediately put in prison by the guards. It is a serious crime punishable by death depending on the nature of the crime.

“What are you talking about? Geo Strandal! No, are you kidding?”

Furthermore, it is strange that the target of revenge is John. It was dissatisfying that Johan was attracting the attention of the academy kids with his awesomely handsome face, but he didn’t even think about killing him with it.

“Does this look like a joke?”

“……Looks like I misunderstood the person. I’ll pretend there wasn’t a story. No, I will report you right away. How can a guy like you get into the academy..”

“It is too late.”

“What… ?”

Gio pulled out a chained pocket watch from his pocket. The slowly pendulum movement of the pocket watch entered Zaus’ eyes.

“Vengeance is originally the best emotion to use. Don’t hate me too much If it was your senpai’s inferior intelligence and fiery personality, he would have been used by someone else, even if it wasn’t me.”

The ‘sinner’s pocket watch’, a sensible item that can plant strong suggestions by using people’s negative emotions.

Gio approached Zaus with the intention of using this item from the beginning.

“Arsha Sword Horn. To make her suffer, she must kill the characters around her. Do you understand?”

Zaus, who became the eyes of his mistress, nodded at Geo’s suggestion.

“I will send John to the designated place. You kill John there. Do you understand?”

I can’t easily nod my head. Again, putting murder into an allusion is not easy. Geo’s pocket watch starts pendulum movement faster.

Nod—!

Zaus barely nodded.

Perhaps, the compulsory suggestion caused a major breakdown of the mind. It doesn’t matter anyway. It’s like a piece of chess that can only be used once and discarded.

For Zaus, who was less than ten years old, there was no value beyond that.

“Good. To avenge Zaus-senpai, let’s do well.”

At Geo’s last words, Zaus nodded the most coolly ever.

—

I returned to the dormitory after class. Gradually, Sarah’s side of the story should also progress. In order to hatch the ‘Egg of the Divine Beast’, we need the help of the Leoris family.

“A letter.”

There is a letter in the dormitory mailbox. It feels like something is coming soon.

—

Hello. John.

Now that the bleakness of the spring cold is slowly lowering its head, with the excitement of the new semester..

—

Curl!

The contents were not checked. Bona, it must be Geo Strandal doing a trick.

For those who are curious, she is a girl who has a crush on me, and she has something to say seriously. She asks me to sneak out at night. If you play as a male character, it is an essential event to encounter.

‘Who is Geo’s doll this time?’

There are roughly three people that come to mind.

To be honest, it doesn’t matter who comes out, so I’m not very concerned. What I care more about is Ji-oh, who did a good job writing the strange letters of a girl’s sensibility.

The handwriting was completely hidden in the letter written with the ‘pen of deception’. At least, they must be flirting behind the scenes saying it was a genius operation.

I suddenly thought of a plan to play tricks on Geo. She unfolded the crumpled letter. Geoda’s reputation has already gone through the floor. So, I have no choice but to let you know that there is a basement under the floor.

—

It was 10pm when I left the dormitory. This is a curfew for students staying in group dormitories. At this time, the only guys out there without fear are students who are crazy about dating.

Since curfew can lead to expulsion if penalty points are accumulated, diligent students do not wander around at night. It’s me, I can go like this because there is no curfew as a perk of private dormitory.

I moved my steps and arrived at the meeting place, the South Warehouse. Anyway, to write in a letter that I will meet you in a place like this.

Players in the first play usually feel strange about this part and notice that it is a trap. Well, it would be an unavoidable choice for G.O.

“There you go.”

I was greeted by Colin Jauss, a man with blurry focus as if hypnotized. Is Geo’s puppet this time Zauss?

It will be easier than you think.

“Good night.”

Anyway, the opponent was hypnotized. It is obvious that normal conversation will not work.

I just said hello. Seeing Zauss wriggling between his eyebrows, it seems that he will attack me at any moment.

“John…. Kill….”

I don’t know what Colin Zauss’ voice is like, but it’s definitely a strange voice. It’s like the sound of a rusty machine moving and creaking. I’m ready too…

“Hey! What are you doing there?”

A voice full of passion suddenly came from the side.

I reflexively turned my head to that voice.

There stood a female professor holding a lantern in her left hand and a creative writing tool in her right.

Xenia Sibelov.

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In the past, he was a professor belonging to the Spearmanship Department, who had an exchange war with our thief department.

“It’s long past curfew, what are you doing here? Huh? John Baker. You were definitely a private dormitory. Even if you say so, the other side…”

Judging by his appearance, he seems to be on patrol as a professor on duty today. Was there an event like this in-game?

Looking at what I don’t know, it’s clear that it didn’t exist. Also, there is a ‘variable’.

“John…. Kill…. Avoid obstruction….”

With a gurgling voice, Colin Zauss raised her hand.

“Hey, what..”

Flash!

At that moment, along with the bright light, I felt my body being sucked into somewhere. In fact, Professor Xenia’s body and I were transferred somewhere.

“This is… ?”

In front of Professor Xenia and I who came to our senses, a realm of darkness filled with jet black was waiting with its mouth open.