Chapter 24 – 24. Public Relations Activities (2)
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After the entrance ceremony, all academy cadets entered were guided to their classrooms.
A classroom where the seats for cadets are divided into steps, something we often see in common academy novels.
It was on a slightly larger scale.
“Pamela, let’s sit here.”
“Yes, yes!”
Sit in the front row with Pamela and receive a reward in your inventory while waiting for other cadets to take their seats.
Checked the rare item box.
[Rare item box: You can randomly obtain one of the rare items.]
‘Is it gacha here too?’
For some reason, it seems like there are more gacha elements in this world than in the Rupan game.
‘There was no random box gacha even in Rupan!’
No, if you don’t like the additional options attached to an accessory, there is so-called accessory synthesis, which involves replacing accessories of the same type to get a new one.
There has never been a gacha with such a vague explanation.
Since I can’t open it right here, I’ll open it when I’m alone…
‘I can finally get the perfect song.
1 point earned by catching the bandit leader Rubid, and 2 points by catching the Red Halfmoon Bear.
And 2 points for completing a quest that is considered a main quest.
With a total of 5 points, I was able to get a great song.
Anyway, since mediocre skills have penetration, you can deal with them using spear mastery.
‘The wide area is different.’
The only ones that can be attacked with Spear Mastery are nearby enemies.
It becomes difficult to deal with them if they attack from a distance or surround them.
In that case, what you need is a wide-area device like Jeolchang.
Considering the magic used by Pamela, the power can be reduced by adjusting the amount of magic power, and unlike the game, it can be used continuously.
If done well, the skills in Rupan will be able to be applied in a variety of ways in this world.
One of the evidences is that shredding nails helped in dismantling leather.
‘Jeolchang is a huge spear falling from the sky…’
You may be able to make the attack reach a distant enemy by dropping it in the sky or adjusting the angle of the drop.
Anyway, if you want to test something like that, you have to get it first, so I opened the skill window and learned the perfect chant.
And I.
[Jeolchang (F): A huge spear filled with power falls from the sky and blows away nearby enemies. Required level up points: 5]
‘Is this true?’
The moment I acquired the skill, the added sentences made my head ache.
I expected it.
Penetration was marked with (EX), and Mastery was independently marked with (MAX).
But I thought it was because it was a so-called special skill I chose in the game.
I never would have guessed that as soon as you learn it, you will see the grade and required skill level up points.
Besides, it is the point.
In the game, you could level up using materials that came from killing monsters or field bosses.
But not here.
To raise a skill level by one, you need the same number of points as when you acquired it.
It would have been nice if I had just gotten 1 point when leveling up.
The reality was not easy.
In addition to this main quest that is given right away, points are probably gained when killing executive-level monsters and when accumulating achievements.
If you get it every time you catch an executive monster of the same entity, the difficulty of acquiring it is greatly reduced.
‘If you only give it to me when you catch it for the first time, it’ll give me a headache…’
There are many types of Rupan monsters, but it is unclear whether they have enough stats and skills to defeat the Demon Lord of Chaos.
“Si, Mr. Sihan?”
When I was in the middle of thinking, Pamela called me.
“Why are you doing that?”
“Well… Pyo, you don’t look good. W-what’s going on?”
Oh my.
It seems like the headaches I faced after gaining the skill to sing have come to light.
“No. This is… Expectations and worries.”
“What about expectations and concerns?”
“I have expectations about what classes at a prestigious academy will be like and worry about whether I can keep up with them.”
“Ah, I see. But… I didn’t know that Mr. Sihan would worry about that too.”
“This is my first time experiencing something like this. I was naturally worried. Pamela, was it the same for you?”
“Yes, yes! Hehe, I don’t know anything except herbs, insects, and the magic I learned from my teacher. I don’t know if I can keep up with the high-level classes that even nobles attend. I’m still nervous and nervous.”
“I see.”
For your information, it is true that I have concerns about classes.
In the game, the main character’s class scene simply says [I took the class] In white letters on a black background, and then he immediately receives a request or hunts a monster.
I don’t even know what class I took.
I know that there is no separate test for each class you take because you only need to prove your growth.
‘I’m worried that these game settings for user convenience have been applied to this world.’
The common class you must take is history.
If I were told that I had to take a written exam or a regular exam, it would be a huge headache.
First of all, there is no use worrying about it now that you have no idea what the situation is.
“Pamela, let’s cheer each other up.”
“Yes, yes!”
First, listen to what kind of class it is and pay attention to gathering your group mates.
Just then, all the cadets sat down and the teacher came into the classroom.
A man wearing a neat suit and an eyepatch over one eye.
This is Roderick, one of the gacha characters.
“Hello, everyone. My name is Roderick and I am a teacher at Lucedia Academy.”
“Roderick?”
“The one called Roderick of the Demon Eyes, Roderick?”
“The Roderick who killed the griffon alone?”
Clap clap!
“Quiet!”
After silencing the cadets’ whispering by clapping his hands twice, Roderick continued speaking.
“During this time, we will learn about the brief history of the academy, the mindset of an academy cadet, and the basic knowledge that a cadet of the academy must know. Please do not forget that everyone here is a cadet of this Lucedia Academy, even if their main fields are different. I hope.”
After emphasizing the sense of belonging, Roderick spoke with a gentlemanly smile.
“First of all, before entering class, let’s start with a basic self-introduction. Each of us… Okay, starting from the left in the front row, we will take the time to say our names and what we want to do when we come to Lucedia Academy.”
I never thought there would be time to introduce myself.
But…
‘It actually worked out well for me.’
In order to attract group mates, you first need to be recognized.
This is a golden opportunity to at least impress the incoming students about who I am.
The cadets take turns introducing themselves.
“This is Majima. I’m from the Academy…”
You can name yourself as a commoner and give a simple reason why you want to improve yourself at the academy.
“This is Loin the Einzark! As the eldest son of Einzark, I went to the academy and helped my country! It’s only natural that I dedicated myself to the world… !”
I wonder if there are some people who are intoxicated with the confidence that they are nobles and speak in a slightly over-the-top manner.
“Pa, pa, it’s Pamela! Uh, uh… I’m going to work hard! I’m going to work hard so that people like me don’t harm the academy!”
There are also people who are very nervous, like Pamela.
And then it was my turn to sit next to Pamela..
“This is Sihan Lee. I… Would like to create a group at the Academy. It is a kind of study group that pursues strength.”
“A study group that pursues strength?”
“What are you talking about?”
“They say a lot of different types come to the academy, and it’s true…”
The cadets who didn’t say much when introduced by others started whispering when I heard them.
I could feel the gaze of several cadets.
Aggro was well attracted.
Besides.
“Could you please explain in detail?”
Roderick, who had been silent and just nodding his head, also asked me.
“I am seeking more strength. And to become stronger, I need a lot of experience. There are many talented people in this academy, and of course in this classroom as well.”
After a moment of silence, he continued speaking.
“Among them, I want to gather those who want to become stronger and improve their skills. By discussing and sparring, checking and refining each other’s skills, and sometimes going on adventures, we prove our strength.”
“How do you go on adventures and prove your strength?”
“Of course, I will prove it by catching monsters. I will improve my skills and hunt down the powerful monsters that are currently causing an uproar in the world to prove my strength and win wealth and honor. And at the end.”
I clenched my fist and said my final words to leave a strong impression.
“I will gain enough strength to defeat the legendary Demon King of Chaos.”
A moment of silence.
And after that.
“Puhahahahaha! He’s the demon lord of chaos!”
“Your ambition is so big!”
“I’ll cheer! Just cheer~.”
“Wow, a commoner who doesn’t even know the subject really has a big goal.”
The classroom was filled with laughter and ridicule towards me was rampant.
“Uh, huh, huh… !?”
Pamela is sitting next to her and she is looking at me with concern.
Clap clap!
“Quiet! Cadet Lee Shihan’s goal is great! It’s nothing to laugh at!”
Looking at it objectively, I want to become stronger and defeat the monsters that threaten the world that the Academy wants, so Ruderic is protecting me.
But.
‘This situation is perfect right now.’
I’ve been waiting for this situation.
“It’s okay, Professor Ruderick. It doesn’t matter what other people laugh at. I am confident. I am confident that I can reach the goal I want more than any other student in this classroom. Because I am the most talented person in this room. “
He continued speaking with a bit of ridicule.
Please convey my heart to everyone.
Gather to me, everyone’s attention.
“This is a natural fact compared to those who cannot even defeat a summoned golem right away.”
I activated the penetrating snout technique on everyone except Pamela and Ruderick, who defended me.
[Pierced through provocation resistance.]
[Pierced through ignorance.]
“What?”
“On the topic of commoners… !”
“Ha, speaking is fun?”
“How dare you say such rude words!”
In order to recruit group members, you must become friendly with the people who will become members.
You can try that as much as you like using the penetrating snout technique.
But in order to do that, the other person must first be interested in me.
Even if it is malice or hostility.
Are you upset?
Do you want to scold me thoroughly?
Why not?
Then come to me.
“That’s it.”
I’ll welcome you.
[Achievement: You have acquired the title Wide Area Provocateur]
[Achievement achievement reward: 3 points. Reputation 4]