Chapter 86 – Rumors

Episode 87 – Rumors

That evening, when I returned to my room after a hard day of research, the people who welcomed me were Yas, who came to play, and Kenneth, who was being harassed by them.

“Hey buddy. If you are a friend’s roommate, you are no different from our friend! Is not it? Abel.”

“Ahaha… Yasu, you seem to be in trouble. Why don’t you just let it go? There may be something urgent.”

“Uh, really? Hey. Did you say Kenneth? “Am I really uncomfortable?”

“…”

It was like a scene where a group of people surrounded and harassed a timid student.

Kenneth was so nervous that he couldn’t say anything, as if the image of him running wild like a madman in battle had gone.

He must have been embarrassed by the sudden attack of the main character.

As I stood in front of the door, quietly lost in thought, Abel, who found me too late, smiled and jumped up.

“Luan. “You’re here?”

“What!? Luan? No, when did you come? Why don’t you pretend to be popular like this?”

“Phew…”

After hearing Abel’s words, Yas finally noticed my presence and approached me making a fuss.

Kenneth’s sigh after barely being released is pitiful.

“Why are you blaming me for what you didn’t see? “Anyway, why did you come?”

I can probably guess.

They must have heard about the rumors currently floating around the academy.

The result was as expected.

“Luan, I came here because I heard some bad rumors going around about you. Are you okay?”

“Yeah, dude. Who on earth started that rumor? No matter how bad you are, you wouldn’t do something like that. If you get caught, just do it!”

After gaining enlightenment in his hometown and awakening his sword skills, Yasu seemed to have gained confidence and showed off his skills by shadow boxing alone.

But what should I do because I’m sorry?

It’s not as rumored, but I’m a criminal who has already raped 7 women.

They even killed some of them.

Even Yas, who cries out for sex on an empty day, would be shocked if he heard the truth. That will never happen.

“Don’t worry about you guys. Because it’s no big deal.”

“How can you not care? They even spread strange information about you being possessed and all.”

“That’s right. As for the other thing, I honestly thought you might not know, but it was so random. “On what basis do you say you are a possessor?”

“What, you bastard?”

“Whoa, whoa, calm down. “I meant it well.”

“That’s terrible.”

Honestly, you look like you’re ready for rape. What kind of bullshit is it that the word has a good meaning?

I expressed my opinion calmly after receiving double insults.

“I guess they just used every device to bury me. There was no evidence in the first place.”

“Luan is right. If you think about it, there is no mention of who the victim is. “The details of how he saw the face are not known.”

“What is that? Is it just bad luck? So, do something nice on a daily basis.”

Yas glanced at me.

The true feelings contained in those eyes are clearly conveyed.

I feel very bad.

“No, this guy has been doing it since before.”

“Hey, why are you like that? Honestly, you’re not that nice. “Am I wrong?”

Yas proudly puffs out his chest as if he has no shame in his words. If I leave this guy alone, I won’t be able to live up to my name.

“No. You’re not wrong. So, that’s right.”

Wow!

I agreed to Yasu’s words and willingly proved it to him by pounding the skin of my stomach.

I had a conversation with Abel, ignoring Yas, who was collapsing and clutching his stomach.

“Anyway, since we are digging up rumors now, we will be able to catch the culprit soon. Above all, you can’t do anything to me just by rumors.”

“Then we will help you too. You won’t be able to catch it faster. Huh?”

“It’s okay. Why don’t you just study? Didn’t you screw up the midterm exam last semester? “If I mess up this time, it’ll be a big problem, right?”

“Ugh! Luan, that’s shameful. Talking about sex…”

As I was taking care of various things like that, curfew quickly approached.

“Luan. Then we’ll go.”

“If you need help, let me know. Do you understand?”

“You get out of here quickly, you bastard.” Abel, see you later.”

“Huh. See you next time!”

Crash!

Abel and Yas left the room, and I half-turned my body as I felt a cool sensation on the back of my neck.

During the conversation, Kenneth, who had been doing something on the bed without any presence, was pointing a sharp sword at me.

“What are you doing?”

The guy laughed wildly at the question.

“Under! What are you doing? You know that well, right? I never would have thought you were a possessor. “I couldn’t even imagine.”

“Possessed person? “What are you talking about out of nowhere?”

“Don’t act like a fool! Because I know everything.”

The guy’s blood-red eyes sparkled strongly with life and confidence.

I suppressed my agitation and continued acting.

“Are you sure you’re doing this after hearing rumors?”

“Are you sure about that! Of course there is evidence!”

“Evidence?”

“Okay! In the first place, someone like you has never been near Abel! It even seemed like they were pretty close? Are you still going to get away with this?”

My expression hardened at those words.

Are you surprised by what I said is so logical?

At all. Rather, it is because it is absurd.

‘Is this guy a bit stupid?’

The present has already changed a lot from what happened in the game, but now you’re concluding that I’m a possessor just because I’m close to Abel.

I don’t know if you’re doubting it, but rushing in like this all at once is killing me.

I took advantage of that gap.

“I wasn’t originally around Abel? Does that mean you are a possessor?”

“Okay! The same goes for you.”

Kenneth coolly admits it.

The guy who had always been called stupid was currently caught off guard by his own absurd reasoning.

I ended up laughing.

Kenneth, who saw my face, seemed a little embarrassed and raised his sword further and shouted.

“What are you laughing at!”

“I laugh because it’s funny.”

“What’s funny!”

At that point, Kenneth seemed to have come to the conclusion that his guess he might be wrong and he began to stutter.

And as I saw him trying to move his sword, I said something.

“Stop.”

The sword stopped one inch in front.

I asked, facing the blood-red eyes that were shaking as if there was an earthquake.

“Do you think you will be safe if you kill me here and now?”

“… “What?”

“Can you dispose of my body cleanly without any trace? The Imperial Forensic Service will also come to investigate? You think the earth wizard and elementalist will read the building’s memories and find the culprit right away? Is there a way to do that?”

“Ugh! Well, that’s…

As expected, this idiot must have made an impulsive decision without even thinking about what to do.

The fact that we have been on guard until now is almost meaningless. I continued speaking, pushing away the heavy thunderstorms.

“Do you think it will end with you if you are discovered?”

“What?”

“Your parents. Grant runs an inn. “Isn’t that person going to be in trouble too?”

“What do you do with that person? After all, it’s the possessed person!”

Kenneth misses again.

I picked my ears and lied as if it was no big deal.

“Don’t you know who the person in front of you is?”

“What?”

“I am Luan Friuli. He is the eldest son of a later writer. These days, in aristocratic families, it is said that roommate research is a must. You need to know what kind of person the person you will be spending the first semester with is. Isn’t that right?”

“Uh, uh!”

If fellow nobles heard it, it would be… Strange, but there is no way Kenneth, who has lived his entire life as a mercenary, would know that.

Looking at his current state, it doesn’t seem like he was a particularly highly educated person before he was possessed.

As expected, the guy couldn’t refute and just flinched awkwardly.

At that point, I made a suggestion.

“Then shall we make a deal now?”

“Deal?”

“Okay. What would you think if I ran to the church right now and told you that you were possessed? Huh?”

“Uh, that means…”

Kenneth rolls his eyes as if he is looking for a way out. The guy studied me obsessively and let out an exclamation.

“Ah! That’s right! Well, that was there!”

“Did you find anything?”

“Okay! You have no evidence! “What are you going to do without evidence?”

I never thought I would cite evidence.

It’s probably been half a year since I was possessed in this world, but it seems like I haven’t adapted yet.

I will definitely let you know this opportunity.

“Is that really necessary?”

“What?”

“How much do you think they will take care of the human rights of invaders from another world? Just investigate once you get stabbed. “There’s no need for evidence, right?”

“Well, don’t lie. That can’t be possible!”

“You still can’t accept this? Then there is nothing we can do.”

If things continue like this, the debate will likely be unnecessarily long. To save time, I took out something I had hidden in my pocket.

Click!

When you press the button, sound comes out from inside.

-Does that mean you are a possessor?

-Yes!

Kenneth’s complexion turned pale as he maliciously played only the parts that were unfavorable to him.

“Well, when did that happen…” ” ” .”

“That’s right, since when you pointed your sword at me. So, are you thinking about making a deal now?”

“Unbelievable…”

Kenneth seemed to have finally lost his will to fight and pointed his sword towards the floor.

I lightly stroked his neck and made my request.

“From now on, obey my orders. Then I will hide the fact that I am a possessor.”

“… Are you saying you want to make me your slave?”

“Well, not that much. Just making a useful card. So what are you going to do? Make a decision.”

Kenneth’s strength is currently too weak, but even if that’s not the case, he can be used in other ways, so it would be good to make him a subordinate.

The guy seemed to think about it for a moment, then nodded, probably deciding that there was no further breakthrough.

“I will become your subordinate. Instead, you must absolutely keep it a secret. Do you understand?”

“Of course. Then I will give you my first command. “Tell me everything you know.”

“Now?”

“Now.”

In the next hour, I extracted all the information from Kenneth.

And the conclusion was.

‘This was a complete mess, wasn’t it?’

The point was that Kenneth’s information was so poor that it could be found out even after playing only once.

‘This is why I’m weak.’

Instead of the real players who needed at least 3 rounds to get to know them, they were unable to grow as they were taken away by not only the big players who could easily upgrade their specs but also other possessors.

It is said that almost half of the dungeons I have visited so far have been in vain.

“Whoa… “It won’t work.”

“What?”

“It’s so useless as it is.” First of all, you should grow up. And now what? Don’t say that. You keep saying that, it’s annoying.”

After scolding Kenneth, I took out a piece of paper from my subspace pocket and wrote a letter of introduction.

“Now, take this.”

“… “What is this?”

“Letter of introduction. Take it and go to the Friuli family mansion. Then, I will attach an appropriate article and train you.”

In fact, it’s not just a favor, it’s largely to make it easier to monitor Kenneth. In this way, maximum variables can be blocked.

It’s not bad for me since I can keep track of his growth.

“Is it okay to give this to me?”

“Didn’t you hear what I just said? You are too weak and useless. I hope you get stronger quickly.”

As I forcefully handed him the letter of introduction, Kenneth raised his head and said with a moved face.

“You… “He was a good guy, right?”

“What about a good guy? “I’m doing it to manipulate you.”

“Thank you anyway! “I will train hard!”

Kenneth ignited her motivation as if he had finally caught a glimpse of her hope.

I wanted to give him the many hidden pieces that were in my head right now, but I couldn’t because if I did that, my identity his would be discovered.

‘At least it should be revealed after trust is built.’

I don’t even know when that time will be.

As I was shaking my head in satisfaction, I suddenly asked about one thing I had forgotten.

“But what did you do in the world you originally lived in? As far as I know, all possessors are criminals.”

Even though he subtly added an undisclosed fact, Kenneth seemed not to notice and revealed his true identity.

“Me? Serial killer.”

“… “What?”

“I was in prison because I killed a lot of people.”

I guess I shouldn’t trust this guy.