Chapter 42 – Class Ranking Competition (6)

“You. Do you have any plans to receive support from the Sylvan Magic Tower?”

“?”

Uh… I don’t have a taste for betting reverse on a coin that crashes.

Did he think that I was blindly blinking and asking for a detailed explanation? Elisha hastily added her words.

“Do not worry. The Sylvan Magic Tower is a magic tower that only elves can belong to, but that does not mean that other races are discriminated against.”

“Uh, that’s it….”

“A talented wizard should be able to use his talent to the fullest. I thought I might be able to help you.”

“…….”

What else is this?

I’m honestly a bit perplexed.

Is it Elisha? Sponsor? To me?

First of all, I was aware of the sponsorship system itself. It’s a very important element in H&A.

If you show outstanding performance in a certain subject, related organizations show interest, and in some cases, offer sponsorship.

If you accept this, a certain amount of gold comes in every month, and you can receive various support in that field.

For example, magic books are given to wizards, or wizard equipment is sold cheaply.

In addition to that, sub-quests that can be performed outside on weekends or vacations are given, and contact points with a specific heroine are created.

You can think of it as the route to the ending that varies greatly depending on the sponsor.

Of course, there are not only advantages.

Standing on the supporter’s side and participating in the Territory War, or suffering from disadvantages due to the patron’s notoriety.

Because events and penalties that have nothing to do with my will occur.

Even it was impossible to be sponsored by multiple people or change sponsors unless it was a special case….

Obviously, it was set up that the support commoners received was an implicit recruitment offer.

Still rank and allegiance. And it is said that transfer is not easy as it is a world where the value of honor lives and breathes.

In fact, after the ending, an epilogue proceeds by reciting the main character’s whereabouts, and the content may change one or two lines depending on the sponsor.

That’s why you need to choose your sponsor carefully, and you’ve already decided where you’ll receive your sponsorship.

I really didn’t expect to receive a sponsorship offer from Sylvan Magic Tower.

That’s also the case, because there was no Sylvan Magic Tower among the list of sponsors I found either by myself or by memorizing the strategy sites.

Leaving aside the fact that I was ruined and disappeared at the beginning of the game, no matter what I did, sponsorship offers wouldn’t come in.

First of all, Elisha, who should be the eye of the Sylvan Magic Tower, doesn’t value anything unless she’s ranked first.

Even if you beat Elisha and win first place, you will only hear a rival declaration, let alone a sponsor offer.

It’s all because of Elisha’s personality that she’s obsessed with being number one.

The sponsorship proposal came out of Elisha’s mouth first?

I couldn’t believe it, so I blinked my eyes, and Elisha cut her fan! She stretched out and covered her own mouth.

“Are you surprised?”

“Yes. What….”

“Whoops. But is that reason enough? You said the other day at the restaurant. She’s learned magic in less than a month.”

Why did I even say something like that?

As she recalled her memories of the time without a word, Elisha, who had regained her composure, continued her words.

“Perhaps others will think that you may have worked as a mercenary wizard before entering Yandel. That’s because the image you showed in Dalian was unique.”

A person who doesn’t have a lot of magic that can be used, but is skilled at using that little magic and seems familiar with combat itself.

Even if it were me, I would have thought I was a mercenary or an adventurer.

“In other words, I am the only one who really knows your worth. Of course, shouldn’t we apply saliva in advance?”

A nonchalant attitude, as if to say a self-evident fact. But there were others who were perplexed by this.

“Chi, spit?!”

Carla, who had been hiding behind me, jumped like a cat whose tail had been stepped on.

Then, like a mother trying to protect her offspring, she started to be wary of Elisha.

Elisha, who saw this, began to smile, curling the corners of her eyes like a crescent moon.

“Oh? Where do you hear the dog barking?

“Hup!”

Karla, who had made a mistake once, covered her mouth with her hand, but Elisha, who was aware that she had bullied her a little too much, smiled.

“… I’d like to say, but I’ll allow it this time. Carla, you know better than Yandel what a great opportunity this is, right? Why don’t you explain it to the owner yourself?”

“Turn it off….”

Carla looked up at me with a whining expression, unable to do this or that.

I pulled Karla’s cheek once, hid it behind her, and bowed her head politely.

“Thank you, but… That is too much of an offer for me.”

“I don’t think so at all, do I? How would you like to hear from Carla? Right now, I’m a doggie, but since I was originally a supporter, you should know in detail what I can do for you.”

You’re a jerk Words are harsh.

What popped into my mind for a moment was the image of Karla shouting on the street, ‘I am your faithful slave!’.

Shaking her head, she brushed off her memory from a few days ago before speaking.

“I’m sorry, but I already have a place in mind.”

“Huh… Are you bothered by the fact that the Sylvan Tower only accepts elves? Rest assured. If it were me, the next owner of the Mage Tower, and no one else, I could use my authority to create a position like an outside advisor. … If Carla is there, her job won’t be too difficult.”

Carla is startled when her name is called, and Elisha smiles meaningfully at her.

I hope this… ?

If you bring me under her, are you naturally aiming to become a person under her like Karla?

Yes. Thinking about it, it seems right.

If it wasn’t for this, there’s no reason for Elisha to come out as she is now in one day, even if she shows a greater figure than I do now in the game, which never led to sponsorship.

Of course, that doesn’t mean it’s impossible to support anyone.

No matter how much the position is like an outside collaborator, I’m not an elf, but a human.

Of course, if I recommended a clumsy guy, I’d rather be criticized.

But even though I had just learned magic, I was assigned to class A, and in today’s Dalian, I won second place.

Then the story changes.

It would be beneficial for us to bring such talented people to our side, even if they are human! In the first place, it wasn’t even brought inside the tower, but it was outside torture!

Because it becomes possible to persuade in the same way.

… Wow. I can’t really say it, but it’s really shady.

While staring blankly at Elisha, Elisha avoids her gaze by flapping her long ears up and down her.

You must be aware that you are a bit ashamed of yourself.

“What, what is that look!”

“It’s nothing.”

Well, it’s an unacceptable support anyway.

Did you say Sponsorship for commoners is a kind of recruiting offer.

Even if I don’t have a sense of belonging to the Sylvan Tower, outsiders see me as belonging to the Sylvan Tower.

It’s not completely tied to the Magic Tower, but you can only receive support for three months, and even if you do something wrong, you might have to be investigated together when the Sylvan Magic Tower collapses.

Isn’t the resin right?

Above all, I have a reason to be sponsored in the place I was originally aiming for.

Not simply because of gold or various benefits, but a desperate reason that directly affects the ending of this world.

So my answer was, in the end, only one from the beginning.

“I’m sorry again, but I’ll decline the offer earlier.”

“… Why? I thought this was a really good suggestion. If you’re thinking of raising the ransom.”

“No. It’s not like that, but it’s because I really have a place in mind beforehand.”

“Where are you… ? Since you have given me so much shame, can you tell me where it is?”

Hearing Elisha’s slightly sharpened voice, he opened his mouth in a deliberately reverent tone.

“It is a temple of righteous light.”

“… Yes?”

“I’m a bit religious.”

“…….”

It’s obvious, but to say that faith is deep is gura.

In the first place, the gods of this world are characters that I once encountered in games, so how can I sincerely believe in them?

However, it is true that we must receive the support of the righteous light.

Depending on the sponsor, you can receive a dedicated sub-quest, and the Righteous Light is the place where the quest to subdue the cultists is requested the most.

And.

If left alone, the religious cults would do the opposite, and the church would corrupt properly.

… I can’t help it even if I ask why all of them are ruined.

In the first place, this world is a world where destruction is certain. So far, I’ve only gotten a brief reprieve with the seal.

Even that is over now.

I’m still not sure if I can really make it or not.

The Fallen Heaven of the Righteous Light, who will become a reliable ally, must never be tolerated.

Was my strong will conveyed?

Elisha, who met my gaze, was startled for a moment, then cleared her throat as if she was embarrassed.

“Hmmmm. If that’s the case, I can’t help it. But please remember that our Sylvan Magic Tower is always reaching out to you, Yandel.”

After saying those words, Elisha shot away.

After staring at this for a while, Karla, who was behind me, suddenly lifted her tiptoe and pressed her closer.

Back.

Heavy chest pressing down on the back. Distinct refreshing scent. Warm body temperature.

Carla’s presence, which she had forgotten for a moment because of the frantic sparring and the conversation with Elisha, which had complicated thoughts in many ways, was felt through her whole body.

Carla whispered as she hugged me from behind.

“Master, master.”

“Yes?”

“Should I do a priest cosplay next time?”

“…….”

An offer as unexpected as Elisha’s patronage. But this time, the answer I would give was as if it had been decided.

“I’ll get you some priestly clothes.”

If you think it’s going to tear, you’ll need about three.