At that moment when Lucy was finishing up her work at the clock tower, Arthur, who had come out of the Academy, ran down the streets of the Academy with his healthy legs, unlike in the world of trials.
There was no need to worry about Saint Joy or the Saintess. Even if the others were like that, there was no way Lucy Arn would have pushed those two into a dangerous situation.
But not you, my brother. Lucy Arn is not someone who would intentionally harm someone, but she is not a good person who would grit her teeth to protect even those who have a bad relationship with her.
Arthur, who had built up a certain relationship with the Second Prince since their last conversation, moved his feet urgently, considering the possibility that he had done something wrong.
“Are you okay, Brother?”
“As you can see, I am fine. My younger brother.”
Surrounded by many people, the Second Prince Cecil Soladin smiled at Arthur’s voice and answered.
“To be honest, I don’t even feel like anything happened. I suffered like crazy in my dreams, and when I woke up, everything was over.”
As Cecil shrugged and continued to talk, those in his group nodded their heads.
Everyone seemed to have similar feelings. Arthur, who had been watching, smiled on the outside while hiding his subtle emotions.
Is that so? To those who were asleep, the various incidents that had occurred at the Academy were nothing more than small disturbances that would be washed away with the darkness.
I know in my head that this is better than someone crying, but it’s hard to accept in my heart.
“I see. Arthur, you’re not like that, are you?”
“...Huh? Brother. What is that?”
“Okay. Everyone, go do your work. I have something to talk to my younger brother about.”
“But, Second Prince.”
“What? Are you going to come out and move your body after a long time?”
“No! I’ll be going now!”
Cecil, who had dispersed the people, confirmed that they had definitely left and nodded to Arthur.
“Is it okay if I don’t send Kent Young-ae away?”
Frey, who had been looking at those running away with envy, tilted his head as if asking why when Cecil called him.
It was an attitude that was not polite at all, but since he had sensed what kind of person Frey was from the beginning, he smiled instead of saying anything and turned his gaze toward Arthur.
“Yes. Because we’re comrades who have been together outside the dream.”
“Really?”
“And if we leave this rascal alone, there’s no telling what kind of trouble he’ll cause.”
Frey, who had seen the article from outside on the way here, was about to rush in and fight. If he left her alone, he might cause another commotion.
“My evaluation is too much.”
“You’re the one who made the evaluation too much.”
Cecil snickered at Frey’s grumbling and Arthur’s firm cut-off, and nodded to Arthur’s finger.
Arthur, who understood the meaning just from that, created a barrier that blocked the surroundings and sound.
“I know you haven’t been learning for long, but it’s neat. It looks similar to how your brother used to create a barrier.”
“Thank you for the compliment. However, I think you still have a long way to go before you can compare to your older brother.”
“I don’t think you need to be so humble. Well. Let’s just skip this and get to the point. What happened?”
Arthur thought for a moment at Cecil’s question and decided to only talk about what was obvious.
If Lucy Allen wanted to stand out, she wouldn’t have done things this way.
She doesn’t want her name to be widely known.
So I should also be considerate of her wishes.
“To summarize briefly...”
Arthur’s explanation was simple.
During the chaos that occurred during this vacation, the followers of the Void invaded the Academy, and they planned to do something during the midterm exams, but the Sword Saint, who happened to be visiting the Academy, defeated the followers of the Void together with the Saintess.
“Was that sword master the sword master? Well. Only someone as good as him could possibly cut off a dragon’s head with a single sword.”
Cecil was easily convinced after hearing Arthur’s story. The overwhelming power of the sword master and the uniqueness of the saintess made him nod his head.
“She’s amazing. The saintess. The sword master.”
Frey couldn’t help but say something to Cecil when he saw Cecil nodding her head sincerely.
However, Arthur’s secretly prepared magic blocked her mouth faster than her words could come out.
Frey, whose mouth was blocked, showed his displeasure to Arthur with angry eyes, but Arthur glared at her eyes instead.
Do you think anyone is not uncomfortable?
I also find it annoying.
My heart aches when I think of Lucy Arlen, who fought while risking her life in places where others couldn’t see.
Thinking about that guy who is not recognized by anyone and is only evaluated as a loser makes me furious!
But isn't this also the path that Lucy Arlen chose!
Then we should respect him!
If that guy doesn't say anything himself, we should just endure it!
If we don't do this, we'll be a nuisance to Lucy Arlen!
Perhaps he sensed something in Arthur's eyes. Frey, who had been blinking, quietly stepped back.
"Aww. Release the barrier."
"...Huh?"
"The First Queen is seated here."
Arthur turned his head to the back in surprise after hearing Cecil's words. It was just as he said.
The First Queen of the Kingdom of Soladin was approaching them from afar.
With a gentle but cold smile.
*
Hmm. I don't know what it is, but if my favorability rating went up, it's a good thing, so let's just let it go.
I'll have to continue to be with Arthur, so it'd be nice if he thought well of me. Well.
When I put down the text about Arthur's favorability, a bunch of texts containing the fierce war of nerves between Armadi and Agra came out.
Thinking that it was all in the past, I quickly flipped through them like spam texts, and only then did the text I was looking for show up.
[Quest Clear!]
[You made the trial that Academy Professor Luca was trying to create not a trial!]
[You succeeded in stopping the Void Evil God from resurrecting!]
[You succeeded in repelling the intervention of the Evil God Agra!]
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[Mythical Achievement!]
Now! Armadi! Hurry up and show me what you've prepared!
I already have a hundred ways to compliment you in my head!
By the way, I also have a hundred ways to mock you, so be careful!
Ah. You shouldn't have said that. I guess that perverted Mazoin will see how I will mock him.
[The God of Martial Arts relents after seeing your struggle!]
The next message I saw after looking forward to it was something I didn't expect at all.
Uh. Um. Suddenly?
No. I appreciate that you relented from your hatred for me, but what did I do?
I just did what I do in the game?
[The God of Martial Arts gives you advice!]
[Gentleness and strength are not opposites.]
Uh-uh-uh. Judging from the fact that he even gave me advice, I think he liked something about me.
I really don't know. Why did he suddenly change his mind? And what did he mean by that advice?
Whenever I see things like this, I wonder if he just told me so I could understand.
Why do you have to speak in such a meaningful tone?
It would be better if you just moved like this. What would be the point if I just said, "It would be better if you moved like this?"
I told him the advice the god of martial arts gave me, thinking that my grandfather might know, and he let out a gasp.
<...Really! Is that so? Is that so!>
‘What does that mean?’
<Don’t talk to me for a moment. I’m busy organizing the realization that came to my mind. I’ll tell you later when I’m done organizing.>
I still couldn’t understand it, but judging from how excited my grandfather was, it must have been something important.
If I listen to my grandfather’s explanation later, I wonder if I’ll be able to understand what that means.
[Breaking through Luca’s trials increases various abilities!]
[Strength increases slightly.]
[Agility increases slightly.]
[Divinity...]
The next phrase was that my various abilities had increased. I’ve seen these phrases over and over again every time I’ve overcome Luca’s trials.
It’s obvious even without looking. It only increases physical abilities and doesn’t affect intelligence at all, right?
Every time I overcome a trial related to Luca.
[Intelligence increases.]
“Eek?!”
I couldn’t help but let out a scream when I came across a phrase I thought I would never see.
“What the heck. Why are you suddenly like that, employer?”
“No. Don’t worry about it. I just don’t want to make an old maid’s hair grow white.”
“...Hmm. I understand for now.”
After roughly covering up Caria who was surprised as well, I wiped my face and checked the phrase in front of me again.
[Intelligence increases.]
Is this real? My intelligence has increased!? And it didn’t just increase slightly, it just increased!
Wow! This is really great! If this is the case, my intelligence might be over 70!?
I can finally escape from my stupid mind!? Is that so!?
Lord Armadi! I believed in you! As expected, you know what your apostle wants the most.
I see!
If you had always been this cool, I would have believed in you seriously!
No! Don't pay attention to my nonsense!
From now on, I will have deep faith and praise you!
Ahhh! I believe in you! Armen!
I was praying more fervently than ever, excited by the fact that my intelligence had increased, when a ringing notification sound brushed past my ears.
Not yet!? There's still more left! Armadi!
[Armadi, the Lord, is amazed by your great achievement.]
[The Lord's blessing is established within you.]
[You will be able to perform the miracle of purification!]