The Only Male Student in the Academy

008. Placement Test (5)

It was the first favor I received in my life.

He was despised and discriminated against as an ominous child.

Families….

Mom, Dad, and Uncle……. Now they are all dead and no longer exist in this world.

I realized it when my uncle died. That you will live alone forever.

I thought it was inevitable. Because I am a child of the cursed clan of black hair and red eyes.

So there will be no such thing as being with someone.

If all you have to do is hope, you will be betrayed…… It’s better not to have expectations in the first place.

That way you won’t get hurt.

I thought so.

“If you don’t mind, can you tell me the story? Maybe we can help.”

It was the first time I had ever heard such a thing.

No one tried to listen to his story. He is just an ominous child and keeps everyone at a distance.

But she came close to her.

“Don’t worry too much, Tia. I’ll help you so you don’t fight with Ariel.”

She didn’t talk much.

But she could tell just by sharing a few short words. That she is a good person

-“The world is wide. There must be a place somewhere in this world that will accept you born into the black-haired red-eyed clan.”

-“Go to Philea Academy. It is a place where people from all over the world gather.”

-“I’m sure you’ll find what you’re looking for.”

‘Maybe.’

Perhaps this is what my uncle was talking about.

I didn’t ask for much. I never even wished for happiness.

She just wanted a place where she could be herself.

If it’s next to Lucius, wouldn’t it be okay for me to stay?

Even if everyone in the world rejects me, wouldn’t Lucius accept me?

She thought so.

But I quickly realize that I can’t do that.

“I should have told you not to bring me the misfortune that she brings.”

The man says.

If Lucius showed me a dream.

The man who is called the duke’s madman pushed the harsh reality.

“Well, I understand your feelings. Ariel, isn’t Tia a particularly bad person?”

“That doesn’t matter. I’m saying that the fact that he’s from the cursed Black-Haired Eyes is the problem.”

Ariel said so.

No, it’s not just Ariel. Most people around the world would say that.

None of them see me.

I only see the fact that I was born into the clan of black hair and red eyes.

That alone is enough for them.

“Colleague? Don’t be ridiculous. We met for the first time today, what kind of colleague are you?”

Ariel throws a wooden plate.

That figure is truly an idiot and a delinquent.

But.

-“Perhaps Ariel isn’t such a bad person either. I’m sure Ariel will understand you through this test.”

Lucius said so.

So, did Lucius lie to himself?

I don’t know. Maybe Ariel is a really mean person, and maybe she really isn’t.

That kind of thing is fine.

The important thing is that Lucius is fighting Ariel.

That’s because of himself.

‘…… I see I can’t be next to Lucius.”

Lucius himself might be fine.

However, he may continue to cause trouble just by being by Lucius’ side.

He may even bring misfortune to Lucius.

Just as his uncle had unfortunately died.

“In the end, I… I must be alone forever.”

So Tia ran.

Because he didn’t want to see Lucius quarrel with someone because of him.

Because he didn’t want to see Lucius hurt because of him.

Because he didn’t want to see Lucius unhappy because of him.

If only Lucius could be happy.

Because he thought he could be alone forever.

“Tia! It’s dangerous!”

Lucius shouted from behind.

Hearing that voice, Tia finally raised her head.

Then she realized that it was already too late.

In front of her eyes was a wolf with its huge mouth wide open.

“Ah…?”

It’s a wolf. A wolf whose entire body is covered in shadow.

Its eyes are shining bright red, and something like a magic circle is engraved inside its mouth.

It’s a shadow wolf.

Tia remembered the monster’s name in that brief moment.

It was an incomprehensible situation.

Shadow Wolf is not an ordinary monster. It is a monster known to appear occasionally in the mountains.

Why is that in a cave like this….

‘…… It’s fine.’

I didn’t think I should avoid it.

She was rather confident about accepting the current situation.

It’s exhausting.

Losing my family, being pointed at by everyone, and not even being allowed the right to cherish someone in the end.

I don’t know what to live for, and now it’s all annoying.

I just want to die and be comfortable.

Thinking so, Tia closed her eyes.

With this, everything is over.

“It’s like sh*t, really!”

A rough male voice came from behind.

‘Damn it! Slow!’

Sweat drips. Shortness of breath

It is frustrating because it is not tidy, but it does not stop the legs.

If you stop even once, it’s the end.

‘Why is this bastard so slow?’

What I don’t like the most is the body. I’m running desperately, but why doesn’t my speed come out like this?

Because I am a wizard…… Will not be Ariel’s stamina and skills were halfway high for a wizard character.

Therefore, it would be normal if the movement speed was higher than this.

‘If it’s not a stat problem, it’s an equipment problem.’

Luxurious iron armor like a noble boy. In addition, a two-handed sword that must be held with both hands.

Heavy overall.

There was no way the movement speed would come out.

‘…… I’ll be late.’

I inadvertently narrowed my eyes.

What you see in the distance is Tia, who has stopped walking while running. And it is the figure of the shadow wolf running towards Tia.

You can know it sensibly.

Before I even arrive, the shadow wolf reaches Tia first.

“Don’t give up… Don’t stop thinking…”

I repeat it to tell myself.

Throw away all distracting thoughts, forget the disturbing emotions.

Concentrate only on your thoughts.

What must I do to save Tia?

I have to arrive before the shadow wolf. But how?

Increase movement speed?

No, it’s impossible.

Since it is a tutorial stage, there are not many ways to increase movement speed. At best, to the extent of throwing off the armor. That doesn’t mean that the movement speed increases dramatically.

Then there is only one way left.

Just stop the shadow wolf.

I stretched out my left hand.

“.”

Gathers mana in the hand.

Compresses the collected mana into one point and fires it.

, One of Ariel’s four skills.

As a basic magic among basic magic, its performance is not that great. Shooting this won’t do much damage to the shadow wolf.

Nevertheless, this magic has only two advantages.

The casting speed is fast.

And the projectile speed is fast.

Magic bullets forged with magical power in the hand fly straight.

– Took.

There was a light sound.

The Hit the shadow wolf’s face, but the shadow wolf only stumbled slightly.

Since it was a weak magic, it was a natural result. I never thought I would defeat the Shadow Wolf with an attack like this.

But I got a little bit of free time.

All attacks in Unknown Saga include stiffness. Unless you activate super armor, the system is guaranteed to be rigid.

Because of that, the shadow wolf’s momentum that was running towards Tia instantly diminished.

One forward attack.

If you can hit one more attack and apply stiffness, you can catch up.

“……Please be right.”

At the same time as I fired the With my left hand, I was already drawing the two-handed sword behind my back with my right hand.

Then he threw a two-handed sword.

The flying two-handed sword drew a neat curve.

Accurately inserted into the shadow wolf’s torso.

‘…… That’s right.’

To be honest, I didn’t expect it to turn out this well.

Perhaps it was possible because Ariel is a wizard and has high strength and skill stats. Because item throwing is affected by strength and skill stats.

Anyway, I succeeded in stiffening the shadow wolf.

I ran straight ahead, passed Tia in front of me and bumped into the shadow wolf.

“Look at me.”

Caught between them as if blocking Tia’s path.

The shadow wolf sees me.

In the middle, I felt like I was sneakily watching Tia, but in the end, it seemed like I was the one who got in the way.

Those huge teeth attack me.

I can’t avoid it.

No, you shouldn’t avoid it.

There are two conditions for Lucius to awaken as a hero.

One of them is Ariel being killed by the Shadow Wolf.

Of course, I have no intention of dying.

I want to live.

Then there is only one way.

There is only one way to overcome death.

[Item ‘Ring of Life’ effect is applied.]

The ring on my right hand glowed.

At that moment, a sense of exhaustion arises throughout the body. It feels like being naked.

Instead, only the heartbeat sounds clearly.

To the extent that the flow of blood that circulates throughout the body is transmitted to the head.

I am alive and breathing right now.

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Ariel Lv.14

Title: 1st year Magic Combat Department (paid, exchange student)

Clan: None

Strength 12 (-12)

Dexterity 10 (-10)

HP 7 (-7)

Faith 4 (-4)

Charm 1 (-1)

Life 11 (+10) (+40)

Spirit 6 (-6)

—

Ring of Life.

A hidden item obtained from the top of the dormitory building at dawn.

Its effect is to reduce all stats except for vitality to 0.

Then, the total amount of the vitality stat is raised by the sum of the reduction values.

Including the stats that depend on the Ring of Life itself, now my total health stat is 61.

This was a figure approaching level 60.

“Ku, ah, aaa!!!!!”

Pain like losing your mind. Blood splashing in the air.

His left arm is ripped off and he leaps into the air.

His body spins in the air as if he had been driven into a truck.

If all stats except for vitality became 0, it means that even defense was lost.

Therefore, there is no means to reduce damage, no method to reduce pain, and no power to protect oneself.

It just flies away with its body torn apart.

Still holding on.

He endures death-dealing wounds with only his life force.

“Ariel!!!!!”

Lucius was seen swinging his sword at the Shadow Wolf.

That’s all I saw.

He rolled and rolled on the floor, dripping blood. Vision is reversed

At some point, I was stuck in the corner of a cave.

“Ariel! Wake up!”

“Don’t shout…”

The voice comes out.

That is, it means that he is not dead.

Nonetheless, it is not a safe situation. I feel the blood rushing out with the pain. If left as it is, it will bleed to death.

I thought so, but my face is cold.

The cold liquid hits my face and seeps into my skin.

Tiada.

One day, Tia came and sprayed the potion.

The pain has lessened.

“Because it’s okay here… Save that one…”

Squeezed, he said.

Tia stared blankly at me for a moment, then she nodded her head in agreement.

Tia runs towards Lucius.

Soon, Lucius and Tia joined forces to fight the Shadow Wolf.

Survived.

No, I don’t know yet.

If Lucius doesn’t wake up to the hero’s power next time, all three of us will die on the spot.

I don’t know what will happen in the future.

Now this is out of my hands.

“……Cheer up, protagonist.”

Looking at Lucius wielding a sword, I muttered involuntarily.

Close your eyes.

Will the day when I open my eyes again ever come?

Now it’s all in the hands of the protagonist.