334 – Assistant (2)

I saw. As soon as Marlboro saw me raise his hand, he stopped for three seconds.

His mind was probably filled with confusion by now. That means I don’t understand it.

Why him? What reason? What on earth are you going to do? Etc. Your mind will be complicated.

But that doesn’t mean we have no choice but to proceed with the election. Marlboro evoked a strange atmosphere by clearing his throat.

“Hmm. Hmm. I’ll tell you in advance, if I work as a teaching assistant, I’ll have almost no free time. It’s only natural that I have to help with not only the second-year exams, but also the first-year exams.”

But do you know how to put my hand down? There is no way.

Even after listening to Marlboro’s explanation, I raised my hand steadfastly. Like, look at this.

In the end, Marlboro had no choice but to give up with a long sigh. Since you’ve been watching it for a year, you probably know my tendencies.

“······As you all know, about 2 to 3 teaching assistants are assigned to each class. And currently, there are more than 10 people who have raised their hands. I will skip about half for now.”

“Didn’t you say we were going to spar earlier?”

“That’s only when there are less than 5 people. If there are too many, you won’t have enough time, so you have no choice but to filter them out.”

“I don’t think so…”

Kara grumbled slightly after hearing the explanation. As she did so, she glanced at me.

If other people hear it, it will sound like an insult to me. But that’s not sniping.

It is a manual that clearly exists, and we just follow the principles. However, because of my existence, it sounds like discrimination.

“I’ll tell you in advance, this is absolutely not discrimination. Because the teaching assistant candidates selected from each class are selected through a fair game.”

“Is it a fair game?”

“Yes.”

Marlboro nodded her head and slowly raised her hand. It is her fisted hand.

Finally, he showed his fisted hand to the students and spoke in a serious voice.

“Rock, paper, scissors.”

“······?”

“It’s the fairest game in the world.”

When it was said that candidates would be selected through rock, paper, scissors, questions arose everywhere. That’s because it’s such a simple game.

However, it cannot be denied that it is a fairer game than anything else. The problem is not ‘luck’ but ‘skill’.

‘Because there are people who pay after seeing what the other party is paying.’

Even your skill at rock-paper-scissors can be judged by your visual acuity and reaction speed.

Right now, if I play rock, paper, scissors with Rod, I lose 9 out of 10 times. In fact, winning even once is great.

Because the Lord was a skilled person who rose to the position of swordsman with just the basics. It is not a flashy swordsmanship, but it penetrates the opponent’s psychology.

“The rule is simple. You must fight with me, not among yourselves. Also, you must fight as a group, not one by one.”

“As a group?”

“Okay.”

The rules mentioned by Marlboro are also familiar. It is a convenient method for thinning.

Let’s say Marlboro made a fist. Among the people he plays against, if he draws or loses, he is eliminated.

The probability of winning is about 33%. Currently, there are about 10 teaching assistant candidates who have raised their hands, so it is an appropriate method.

“All candidates should turn their backs.”

“Huh?”

“For the sake of fairness, I will choose based on luck.”

This was unexpected. He was a little embarrassed when he was told to play rock-paper-scissors with his back turned.

As I said before, rock, paper, scissors is a game that can be won with skill. This is possible as long as you have excellent body vision and reaction speed.

But Marlboro blocked it in advance. I’m not sure if it’s his will to separate me somehow, or a manual.

‘That’s strange. In Soul World, it’s clear…’

I tilted my head. Soul World clearly did not turn its back and played rock, paper, scissors.

It was clearly revealed that they were trying to win by luck because of me. Other people thought that was the case and moved on.

Still, what can you do? Marlboro’s feelings his are completely understandable. Aside from that, it’s a shame.

‘Somehow I end up winning.’

I grumbled inwardly and turned my back. Marlboro’s hopes his will be shattered.

However, I was worried because I had to rely on luck to win. If you fail like this, there will be no porridge or rice.

‘What should I pay first? Since even a draw is a loss… Shall we start with the scissors?’

I was just thinking about taking out the scissors first.

[Faith declines.]

My faith suddenly dropped. I opened my eyes and looked at the message.

For a moment, I couldn’t understand why Chaos had dropped my faith. But I was able to notice it right away.

‘Uh… Then a rock?’

[Faith declines.]

‘Then Bo?’

[Faith rises!]

It looks like Chaos can’t miss out on the fun. I decided to believe the message.

“If you don’t pay it, it’s true… Hmm.”

“··· ···”

Marlboro cleared his throat before speaking. I was clearly trying to say that if you don’t pay that, you will lose.

Since I have a son, I guess I ended up saying something in vain without realizing it. The usual solemn atmosphere has dropped slightly.

It doesn’t matter though. As soon as Marlboro cleared his throat, he immediately opened his mouth.

“Rock, Paper, Scissors…Bo!”

I immediately put out the wrapping cloth.

“Ah.”

Marlboro’s sigh reached my ears. It is a lament that fully conveys the feeling of being ruined.

The results are obvious even without looking at them. I slowly turned my back with an energetic expression.

When she turned her back, Marlboro was stiff in her fist. The shaking eyes are a bonus.

“Ah… I fell.”

“Luckily I won.”

“I won too.”

Since the winning rate is only 33%, it is inevitable that there will be a number of good candidates who are eliminated.

Among them, the one who survived… Is truly amazing. Me, Kara, Luna, and finally…

“I’m lucky. Very good.”

Because it was Karasu. I made a strange expression while looking at Karas, who was smiling contentedly.

Every time I see him, I wonder if he is also receiving abundant blessings from Chaos. Luck is an amazingly good guy.

Moreover, he is someone who would not have come to the Academy originally. It can be said to be a mass of variables comparable to mine.

Anyway, roughly 4 candidates emerged. I think this is probably the end of it.

“There is a saying. Rock, paper, scissors was originally called the three-year game.”

“··· ···”

Over here.

*****

Marlboro tried his best to make me fall, but it was meaningless in the face of chaos.

Rather, he won all three rounds and confidently passed in first place. She couldn’t forget Marlboro’s relieved expression when he passed in first place.

Even Marlboro would know that he would be criticized for doing something like this. Nevertheless, they pushed ahead with a ridiculous excuse.

This means that he desperately wanted to prevent me from becoming a teaching assistant. Because you can’t say no outright.

“Is it natural for Sivar to become a teaching assistant?”

“That’s right. Among my classmates, there is no one who can beat Mr. Shivar.”

Lunch time after class, when freedom is guaranteed. As usual, I went out to eat with my acquaintances.

While Grace looks heartbroken because she didn’t even become a candidate, Kara just has a bright face.

That’s because Kara was also a student with top skills among her classmates. It is natural for her to become a teaching assistant.

“Shivar.”

“Yes.”

“Let’s spend time alone from now on.” Luna, you understand, right?”

“Yes.”

“Ugh…!”

Grace gritted her teeth at Kara’s teabagging. If you become a teaching assistant, you will have a lot more work to do.

Although there is a downside to being very busy, that is not a problem. Anyway, all I had was time, so even if I was busy, it didn’t take much of a toll.

Above all, even if you serve as an assistant teacher, there will be no setbacks in the progress of the story. Teaching assistants are close to a ‘hidden story’.

It’s a story that doesn’t matter whether you do it or not, but if you do, you can get a lot of benefit.

‘I was able to proceed comfortably in Soul World, but…’

I don’t know what will happen this time. First of all, the future I know is quite distorted.

There was no rebellion in the East, so many nobles fled and entered the academy, and even the bastard brother and sister came in.

Originally, the academy had a moderate ratio of nobles to commoners, but the new students this time had an unusually high ratio of nobles.

Because of this, I heard that professors are going through a lot of hardships. It’s a pain when there are nobles with too much pride.

“······Hmm?”

It was just as I was about to head back after finishing my lunch. Something caught my eye.

It was the Academy’s clothing store, and the ‘hat’ displayed outside the clothing store caught my eye.

I walked towards as if possessed.

“Shivar?”

“Where are you going?”

As I headed to the clothing store, everyone expressed their doubts. That’s because I’m not interested in clothes.

Even if you buy new clothes, you end up with plain pants and a shirt. This is because there is a lot of fighting and the clothes get worn out quickly.

But what catches my attention now is none other than the hat. I picked up the hat placed outside the clothing store.

“A hat? Why a hat all of a sudden?”

“It’s red too.”

The hat I picked up was a red hat. It’s not a bread hat either, but an angled hat.

If it had been a bread hat, it would have looked a little funny, but the angles made it look a bit more dignified. And it’s exactly what I want.

“Do I want to buy this?”

“Really?”

“You want to buy this tacky thing?”

“Yes.”

I think it will be very useful when working as a teaching assistant. Of course, everyone looked like they didn’t understand.

Still, it was the hat I wanted, so I bought it at full price. I was looking forward to writing this and working as a teaching assistant.

“It seems that Sivar likes red.”

“Yes.”

“Just in case, you shouldn’t say that blood is good because it’s red.”

“··· ···”

I looked at Luna with a puzzled expression. It’s not like I know who the massacre is.

But Luna’s expression she was quite serious. Even though her cubic form remains the same, the fact that she is worried does not change.

At this, she shook a little and nodded her head. I also didn’t like seeing blood.

‘Except when it is unavoidable.’

I hope that time never comes.

******

And that evening.

“Why are you drinking all of a sudden? Doesn’t your wife say anything?”

“I’m more worried about you than my wife.”

“What’s wrong with this guy? What’s wrong?”

The man reacted as if he couldn’t understand. Still, I silently accepted the drink poured by the man in front of me.

The identity of the man in front is Marlboro. And the man facing Marlboro is the professor who will be in charge of the new students.

Marlboro looked at the professor with a complicated expression. Since he has been on leave for a year, we still don’t know the news.

Professors who have made all their students complete up to the 4th year tend to take a leave of absence for a year. This is the principle.

However, while carrying out that principle, various incidents and accidents occurred at the academy. I can’t help but be worried.

“I just thought I would have a hard time in the future.”

“Me? Even if many nobles came to the East…”

“No. That’s not it.”

“Then what is it?”

Marlboro’s friend asked back. Is there anything more dangerous and annoying than the arrogance of nobles?

At that question, Marlboro sighed and poured a drink into her glass.

“Get ready to write your final statement.”

“A poem?”

“Yes. This is all I have to say.”

Next, Marlboro put a drink in his her mouth her her her her. Naturally, his friend looked like he couldn’t understand.

“Ugh…”

The alcohol is really bitter today.