Surviving as a Con Artist at the Academy

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280th Episode: Summer Rest – Queen of the Blizzard (1)

In Silver Town, the territory of Chain Silver, some work was underway.

Under the leadership of the citizens, they were carrying ingredients such as peppers, wheat, beef, and mushrooms multiple times.

Usually, these ingredients are for grilling, but the intention of use was different this time.

It was said to be a bizarre idea of turning them into powder for some purpose.

No one knew where they would be used, but the residents had to comply.

After all, it was the command of the one who would transform from ‘Lord’ to ‘Emperor’ of Chain Silver.

However, no one thought his command was dictatorial.

Everyone trusted the character of the Chain Silver House Head.

‘Surely, the Head will use it for something good.’

While the residents worked with smiling faces, the Head’s daughter was also not idle.

In the basement of the Chain Silver Mansion, a secret laboratory could be found deep below.

Like any noble, there were things kept secret within the Chain Silver family.

Most would think of human experiments or slave collecting, but Chain Silver’s secret was far removed from such malice.

They were merely admiring something displayed on a massive screen through a magical device.

There was nothing particularly sinister about it, but those watching were filled with astonishment.

“So this is what it was….”

Jenny, who watched until the end, swallowed and murmured softly.

The murmuring of scholars within the laboratory did not cease.

Currently, Aligieri and the Chain Silver family were cooperating to investigate something.

That something was the hidden secret within the Archive.

The Archive left behind by the Great Sage Dantia had many unresolved mysteries.

– With this system, humanity’s progress could be advanced by hundreds of years.

– It might even be a system that could turn humanity into gods.

– An omnipotent realm that no one can touch. Could it refer to the Archive created by the Great Sage?

Such statements were frequently heard throughout the continent, describing a great technology.

In the first place, the crystal orbs that displayed such images, communication magical devices that allowed distant conversations, and the Nobel Records that let one experience novel-like situations through dreams—all of this derived from the Archive.

Moreover, the Aligieri student ID, as well as the automatic information processing and accounting abilities, all stemmed from the power of the Archive.

At this point, one might wonder: why isn’t every citizen of the Empire utilizing such a wonderful Archive?

Isn’t it unfair that only Aligieri monopolizes it?

However, Aligieri made its stance known on this issue.

– If one were to die, they must never share it externally until 300 years have passed.

This was said to be a document left by the Great Sage Dantia.

In reality, the darkness of the Empire, including the Demon King Makia, still lurked even to this day.

If the Archive’s transfer to such beings could be prevented, that was understandable.

And now, those nauseating dark forces had disappeared from the world.

Thanks to that, the Archive could be shared externally for research.

Upon seeing the results screen emerging from that research, Jenny murmured once more.

“That’s where Radon lived….”

At that moment, a maid opened the door to the laboratory.

Jenny, surprised by the screen, smiled upon seeing her enter.

“Catena, what’s the matter?”

“It’s time to leave, Miss.”

Today was the day.

The day she had made plans to meet friends during summer vacation.

Hearing that Catena had already packed all her belongings, Jenny wore a satisfied expression.

“What about the swimsuit?”

“Of course, it’s packed. Lady Rei has already finished her preparations.”

Now all that was left was for her to finish getting ready.

“Oh, by the way, have ‘those’ things been completed?”

“Only ten are usable at the moment.”

“Then at least take those.”

“Understood.”

As they prepared for a fun outing, Jenny’s excitement surged.

*

Since being caught by Luska, I found myself unable to move.

Excluding Lyman, among the acquaintances I knew, Luska boasted the strongest power stats.

Being caught in her embrace meant it wasn’t just going to end with a breathless moment.

As a result, I was laid up until the next day due to poor condition.

“Hey~ throw-up. How do you feel after experiencing your girlfriend’s hot skinship? Let me know too.”

‘You bastard. Be ready to die later.’

“Uwahahaha~ why are you mad? You actually liked it, didn’t you? Hehehe!”

Muto lay on the bed, laughing boisterously at my plight.

I felt like I could pour a truckload of Mana Raindrops on him right now.

Indeed, I just couldn’t stand looking at this fool’s smiling face.

“But honestly, isn’t it a good thing? If other guys saw that scene, they would be super jealous of you, right?”

I thought to myself, what nonsense is this? But then I coldly reflected on what I’d experienced.

What would it feel like to have a beautiful girl with a big chest hugging you tightly?

Even if it was painful, wasn’t it a reward in various meanings…?

“See! Your face is all red!”

‘Shut up already.’

Ignoring that damn snake’s words was the answer.

As a spirit, it specialized in scratching people’s insides endlessly.

‘Please don’t target me with that mouth and do it to your opponent instead.’

“I don’t know? I actually like it when you’re mad.”

Look at this. It’s always like this.

Sooner or later, I would either have to use Mana Raindrops on him or discipline him with Nebia and Angela.

By the way, when are the two saints coming back?

I hadn’t felt this lonely without them before.

– Uwoong?

– Kkeung.

This time, two Divine Beasts came to my bed and loitered around.

The two critters poked their faces out and suddenly started licking my hands.

“What are they doing?”

“They look like they’ve discovered fresh meat, don’t they?”

“What do you mean by that?”

“I played with them earlier. I think I told them there was fresh meat on the bed and that they could eat whenever they wanted…”

“You’re really dead.”

This isn’t good.

As soon as Angela and Nebia arrive, I’ll have to torture this snake with ‘Eternal Sunshine.’

I was serious, not joking.

However, for some reason, the two Divine Beasts didn’t bite me.

Their mere licking seemed to express a desire for play.

“Uh?”

In that moment, the discomfort in my body began to ease.

The back pain caused by Luska’s back hug returned to its original state.

“Ugggh! Shyaa!”

I cracked my back, making sounds like a stretching old man.

Apparently, those little guys fixed me.

“Thanks, you two.”

– Awoo~

– Kehng~

As I praised them and stroked their heads, the two Divine Beasts rubbed their faces against my hands, playfully.

They were just too cute.

I wanted to hug both of them tightly at the same time.

Isn’t this what vacation is about?

Taking pets to play in the sea would complete the summer outing I’d dreamed of.

But that outing didn’t last long.

“Radon! We’re in big trouble!”

Trisha burst through the door.

When I asked what was going on, she explained the situation.

It was news that an unwelcome guest had come to taint the pleasant atmosphere.

…

“Arrest them all!”

“Yes!”

Suddenly, a multitude of soldiers gathered in front of our dormitory.

The soldiers surrounded Luska and Mary, who were playing on the beach.

Seeing that scene, I was puzzled about what on earth was happening.

Judging by their clothing, they seemed to belong to the Execution Council that enforces the Empire’s laws.

“Arrest that guy too!”

“Yes!”

Upon spotting me, they approached now, trying to arrest me as well.

What the hell was this ridiculous situation where I hadn’t even done anything wrong?

Just as I was about to shout at them to stop making nonsense,

“Well, well, if it isn’t you guys again?”

A young man emerged from among the soldiers.

With blonde hair and tanned skin, his cocky attitude and speech were unmistakable.

Only after confirming his face could I not contain my surprise.

“You are….”

“Yeah! You remember me, right?”

“Who are you?”

I couldn’t remember.

“….”

“….”

As I tilted my head, a chilling silence ensued.

Trisha glanced at me as if to say he was someone she knew, but it was no use.

I genuinely didn’t recall who he was.

“Don’t play dumb! You got robbed by us yesterday!”

“Yesterday?”

If he said yesterday…

“Oh!”

Finally, it came back to me.

He was the scumbag who tried to teleport us into the barrier to do something weird.

He appeared to be the leader of that gang.

“My name is Erte Daniel! I’m the victim who got thoroughly beaten by these guys yesterday! This is clearly an assault!”

Indeed, bandages were wrapped all over his face.

Thinking back, I remembered how Luska had torn apart the barrier in anger and pummeled them.

It looked like he was exaggerating, trying to emphasize that he was the victim, but given Luska’s tremendous strength, it was entirely plausible he ended up that way.

But there was one thing I couldn’t overlook.

“That’s something you caused yourself, so why’re you blaming us?”

“Shut up! Can’t you see my wounds? You lot are all under arrest!”

“What authority do you have?”

As I asked, he smirked and replied.

“I am a scion of the Daniel family, which governs the laws of the Divine Empire! You know what it means to lay a hand on me, right?”

So that’s why he brought soldiers along this time.

But whether yesterday or now, his actions hadn’t changed.

He didn’t think even for a second about his own attempt to abduct women and commit a sexual crime, only feeling sorry for himself.

A typical rotten noble.

“You guys know it too, begging for your lives is already too late. You can’t escape punishment for assaulting a scion of the Daniel family!”

“And what about your actions of trapping us in the barrier?”

That was exactly what I wanted to ask, but instead, Luska beat me to it.

He tilted his head as if he couldn’t understand.

“When did I do that? All I remember is that you guys unilaterally harmed me! I even got witnesses!”

Those witnesses were likely the thugs he led.

What was a scion of such a grand family doing hanging around behaving like trash?

It was full of baffling points, but there was no question about his power.

With a single word, he had the ability to send someone to prison.

To oppose this would require a status of saint or princess level…

‘Why did they have to be absent right now?’

I felt a deep sense of loss that the two saints were not here.

“That’s not all! I’ve heard that you’re students of Aligieri. I will personally draw a red line on your paths!”

The more he spoke, the more I couldn’t help but laugh, but Luska gulped upon hearing those words.

It seemed she felt anxious knowing she wouldn’t be able to achieve her dream of becoming the principal if that happened.

– Awoo!

– Grrr!

At that moment, the two Divine Beasts approached Erte and barked loudly.

They seemed to have followed me when I came outside.

“What are these guys?”

Seeing the Divine Beasts showing hostility toward him, Erte looked puzzled.

But then he furrowed his brows and kicked the two Divine Beasts away.

“Get out of here!”

The two Divine Beasts, kicked like soccer balls, rolled into the sandy beach.

At that moment, Luska’s red eyes turned chillingly fierce.

She tried to topple the soldier who was attempting to capture her.

But at that moment, Luska’s actions froze.

“Stop it. You really could end up not becoming the principal.”

As the ground froze, a calm voice echoed.

Simultaneously, the soldiers trying to capture her and Erte controlling everything froze up to their waists.

The one responsible for this had the right to be furious, but upon seeing the culprit, Erte’s heart sank.

“You…!”

“The next princess, Jenny Chain Silver. Who are you to lay a hand on my friends?”

A chilling ice age descended in the middle of the beach resort.

Surviving as the Academy Scammer.