How to Survive at the Academy Chapter 151

Creffin subjugation (2)

Anyway, the goal at this point is not to subdue Kreffin.

As I said, if you don’t destroy his family background and prestige first, even if you subdue him, you won’t be able to fix it.

– Whoaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

Dust rises in the study. Crepin quickly raised the wind to blow away the dust from him, then raised his left hand again.

It’s a power that I can’t figure out how it works, but I know roughly because I’ve been through Act 4.

Because of his incomplete state, he could not fully realize the power of the evil god, but he could manipulate the ‘physical power’ around him according to his will.

Gravity, inertia, friction… At least the flow of physical energy can be manipulated at his will, within the limits allowed by his magical power.

It will give you a sense of conquest, as if the energy flow of this world is in your hands.

In order to adjust more than physical power, a long concentration and a long accumulation of mana is required. It would be about this level to be able to use it in an instant battle.

Right now, the power of evil spirits has not yet been fully revealed. Now is the best time to overpower them, but the order of things is fixed.

I gathered mana in my hand.

– Quaang!

The preparations for the magic power to rush into one point were over.

Lieutenant Fire Magic, ‘One Point Explosion’.

Kreffin Roth Taylor also quickly responded to the speed of that magical power and took a defensive stance, but unfortunately, the direction of the attack was not Kreffin’s.

― Quaang!!!!

The floor collapsed, and a roar enveloped the mansion.

A peaceful and enjoyable social church unfortunately ends here.

* * *

― Kwa gua gaga ga ga gang! bang!

The sound of the explosion caused by Ed’s magic could be heard straight downstairs.

The same was true of the main hall where a banquet was in progress.

The nobles, who had been chatting while lightly clinking their glasses of fine wine, momentarily made a puzzled sound.

The sound of part of the outer wall collapsing along with the sound of vibration. Surprised by that, the crowd began to hum.

Eventually, a vassal who seemed to be quite old came out and calmed the situation, but the figure of Krepin, who was in charge of everything, was nowhere to be seen.

Selaha, who was chatting in the crowd, Clarisse, who was enjoying dinner, and Cinir Bloomriver, who was alone watching the sky on the terrace, all put on embarrassed faces.

Most people didn’t know what was going on, so they stopped the party and waited for the servants to figure out what was going on.

“…Hmm.”

In the meantime, 1st Princess Selah took a breath.

It was a sudden situation, but it was not the only thing that was suspicious. Above all, it was very suspicious that Creffin Rosteiler and Ed Rosteiler were away at the same time.

“The wine tastes good. It looks like you drank too much.”

While talking about cellar, I passed the empty wine glass to the waiter next to me. I mean stop drinking.

And I came out to the terrace in the sense that I would sober up a little. When I turned my head and looked at the outer wall, it seemed that there had been an explosion on the upper floors.

“Hmm…”

Selaha remained immersed in contemplation, then smiled and opened the door and left.

* * *

– Hududuk, Huduk.

The sound of falling dirt.

The floor of the study had collapsed, and several books and papers were rolling on the floor.

― ‘I heard that an unusually large amount of magic response was felt from the lower part of Duke Crepin’s private study. however… Due to the structure of the mansion, the lower part of the study is the kitchen. There’s no way you’ll feel such an enormous amount of magic in the kitchen where the servants work.’

According to the information Yenika found out, there was a space below this where a strange magical reaction could be felt.

According to the design of the mansion, it is known that there is a study of the same size directly above the kitchen, but the area of ​​the study is obviously too wide compared to the size of the kitchen below.

There was a high possibility that a space not in the design plan was prepared next to the kitchen.

Needless to say, the entrance to it will be in Krepin’s study. It would be best if they could find the entrance, but the situation was not going well, so they destroyed the floor altogether.

– Pasasac! Kaaaaaa!

“Kyaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah

When the ceiling collapsed, several maids were startled and ran out of the kitchen. However, I didn’t see that. Blocked by the huge outer wall, only sound leaked in from here.

As expected, the floor of the study covered the gap between the kitchen and the secret space next to it.

The place where I fell was the part of the secret space.

“Cheer, heh…!”

“Yenika, are you okay?”

“Yes…!”

A small secret space made of bricks. There was only one passage leading somewhere.

A dark passageway stretches down and down. Judging by its depth, it seemed that it was connected to the underground space.

It seems to have come to the right place.

― Whoaaaaaagh!

Dust rose again, and Kreffin rose from within.

I clenched my left hand and compressed the air around me, but I quickly reacted and rolled my body to the side.

-grasp!!

The stone next to me burst under the pressure.

Seeing my natural avoidance, Krepin was amazed.

“Your reaction speed is incredible. It’s as if you’re not the first opponent I faced today.”

Of course. Kreffin, who was still in a state of taste, had dealt with him many times. It was never an easy opponent, but compared to the evil god Mebula, it was cute.

“Do you know what mistake you made?”

I brushed off my clothes, got up, and spoke quickly.

“The thing that bothered me the most is that this mansion is completely your territory. The servants and guards are all people of Ross Taylor who move according to your orders.”

“…”

“To allow my people into such a space. You gave up your best advantage.”

What we need to do now is not to subdue Kreffin. There is an order to everything.

I took Jenika’s hand and dragged her, and threw myself into the underground passage.

“Ooh, wow?!”

Startled, Jenika was dragged along and sucked into the aisle together. She ran straight down the stairs.

In any place where such a secret space was created and hidden, there was a high possibility that there would be plenty of evidence of Krepin’s evil deeds.

― Tadadak!

I couldn’t stand still when I saw Ed rushing into the aisle.

Creffin Ross Taylor quickly grabbed his sword and tried to move forward.

However, I couldn’t pursue him.

– Quaang!

― Quagga gagagak!

It wasn’t raining, but lightning struck.

As if trying to block Crepin from going to the entrance, the lightning strike in front raised dust again.

“Kuhmm…!”

Kreffin quickly covered his mouth with the sleeve of his clothes and endured the aftermath. And when I blew her dust off again, there was a girl standing there, tidying up her fluttering collar.

Her gray hair, which was tied down in two pretty braids, was shiny. Despite her small stature, her self-confidence is impressive, but her eyes, as if she is falling asleep, make her lose her energy again.

He is fixing his large witch hat, munching jerky and stuffing his hands into his coat pockets. Then she speaks languidly.

“I’m sorry.”

―Pabababak!

At that moment, four or five swords made of light were manifested in the air, and flew straight to the ground.

The huge sword hilts built around her like a defensive line… It’s not something that can be expressed as easily as breathing.

High-ranking light magic, ‘Brilliant Sword Hilt’.

In the meantime, all the middle class barriers are entangled like a spider’s web, creating an impenetrable defense.

“From now on, this is a restricted area.”

Lucy Meiril, a rare genius wizard.

Appearing like lightning and taking over the space in an instant, she shows no signs of getting tired even after manifesting dozens of middle-level magics and even high-level magics.

“Now… what are you doing…?”

“Why? Are you offended?”

Just listening to it sounds like provocation.

However, when you listen to the calm and pure voice… I don’t feel that kind of intention at all.

When Lucy fights, she doesn’t do things that upset her composure by provoking her opponent like that. Because there is no need to do that in the first place.

I’m just telling the truth as it is.

“Then… try breaking through.”

It was a barrier ceremony that was manifested in just a few seconds, but it was a steel wall that could not be pierced even if a number of high-ranking spirits were dragged along.

Creffin stared into Lucy’s flawless eyes, narrowing his brows little by little.

* * *

On the other hand, in the wagon starting from the old deck, there is Lortel sitting cross-legged and arms crossed.

While staring at the wise man’s seal for a long time, there is a certain demonic spirit in the way he heads toward the Roth Taylor mansion.

All kinds of ledgers fill the walls of the wagon. There were a lot of things left to check.

Nonetheless, Lortel was heading out of the old deck even if it took time.

Moving on to the imperial capital Chloeron, Princess Penia with a serious expression was leading a horse out of a stable at night.

The royal coachman tried to dissuade the princess with a puzzled expression, but a mere commoner could not stop her.

He put a luxurious saddle on top of the strongest and strongest horse and rode on it. The hem of the dress was uncomfortable, but it was a waste of time to change.

As it was, Princess Penia stormed out of the castle without permission, leading only four or five escorts.

A report was quickly raised by the watching soldiers, but it was already too late.

Everyone is headed in one direction.

It is the Ross Taylor mansion where Kreffin Ross Taylor is hiding.

* * *

― Tadadak! Tadak!

I ran down the stairs for a long time while holding Jenika’s hand.

I had to quickly figure out what this secret space was, taking advantage of Lucy’s time outside.

Having hidden it this far means that this space must be Krepin’s misfortune and the place where all the secrets are contained.

After going down and down through the dark passage for a while, a sound starts to echo little by little.

It is time to have left even after entering the underground space. From here on, it seemed more comfortable to just think of it as underground.

I held Jenika’s wrist and ran away while talking.

“Listen carefully, Yenika. You must remember everything you see from here. It’s much more credible if you testify together than if I claim to be the only witness.”

“I-what’s over here?!”

“I don’t know that! You’ll have to see!”

“Ugh!”

In any case, there is a high possibility that evidence of this gritted effort has been accumulated for the descent of the evil spirit.

Whatever it is, as long as I can get out with something that can serve as evidence, after that, it’s a breeze.

At some point, the stairs going down came to an end, and a long hallway came out.

It feels like a tunnel made of bricks. There is no place for light to enter, so a procession of torches made of magic continues to the end of the passage.

Jenika and I ran through the hallway.

After running and running for a while, a large wooden door came out at the end. I feel like I’ve finally arrived.

There is nothing more to measure. Where is the time to prepare the mind?

I just kicked the door.

– Boom!

The door opens with a rattling sound, and the structure inside comes in at a glance. At first glance, it doesn’t seem to be much different from the study seen from upstairs.

A fairly large space is filled with bookshelves, and one side is filled with various experimental tools.

There are a couple of desks attached to it, and on them are full of traces of research on various magic formations. And beyond that lab, there was another door on the opposite wall.

I don’t have time right now to go through all these papers. Jenika and I just kept our eyes on the surroundings and immediately ran to the next room. First of all, it was necessary to familiarize yourself with the entire structure.

“Hehehehehehehehehe…”

Yenika is weak when it comes to using her body. It seemed that he was already physically exhausted.

– Boom!

And, after opening the second wooden door… We had no choice but to stop.

“Ugh… Huh up…!”

Spreading out on both sides of the narrow corridor are countless prisons. A solid barbed wire is lined up vertically.

The room used as a prison… I can see more than ten of them. I felt Yenika’s wrists tremble.

“Are you okay?”

“Uh… yes. Let’s keep going.”

Yenika didn’t consciously look inside the prison, as if she felt something with her animal senses.

I looked at it several times out of the corner of my eye, but the interior of the prison, where a particularly rotten smell emanated… It contained the contents exactly as I had imagined.

A prison is a facility for confining people.

In a way, it was natural to know what was inside.

As I continued to cross the corridor and reached the end, I finally came to an open hall.

In the underground space where I thought there would be no light… A ray of moonlight descends from the sky.

Did you think it would be nice if there was as much light as possible in this space? Even by making a small hole through the invisible ceiling in a deep underground space… A space that cares about ventilation.

In the center of the large rotunda… It has a human form.

“…Ah… Huh…!”

Yenika couldn’t stand it and vomited.

It was in human form… I was obviously standing on my own feet. However, the chest was pierced by a greatsword.

It felt like being pierced by a greatsword that fell from the sky. Now that I think about it, I didn’t stand on my own, I was pierced. The pierced greatsword was stuck on the floor, supporting the body.

The flowing blonde hair is familiar.

that… When you enter the main entrance of Roth Taylor Mansion, the first thing you see is a painting drawn on a huge portrait…

When I thought it was the same as the bountiful hair I saw there, a ray of goosebumps ran through my body.

The size and appearance are similar.

However, the condition of the body is strange.

no left arm

He doesn’t even have a right leg.

One eye has a stab wound, as if it had been cut by a knife.

There are marks all over the body that look like they were stitched with needles.

The one remaining eye is comfortably closed. As if he was in a terrible physical condition, he seemed to be sleeping really comfortably.

“Ed… that person… Ed’s…”

I couldn’t help but open my eyes and see it. No matter what anyone said, I couldn’t deny it.

The woman who was once called the shining jewel of the Ross Taylor family was right.

He tried to calm his beating heart.

If it’s a corpse, I’ve been watching it until I’m sick of it. I have seen thousands of people die in seconds.

Maintaining composure is a specialty. No matter what happens, I grit my teeth for rational thinking.

“They said that evil spirits descend in exchange for blood.”

I opened my mouth slowly.

“You used your daughter, who has my own blood, in an experiment in order to handle the power of evil spirits like my own limbs.”

Jenika covered her mouth, holding back the tears. When she saw the scars on Arwen’s body, she seemed to be completely speechless.

“If you forcibly mobilized my daughter and it didn’t work, did you try to mobilize other children as well?”

I chant like that… I stood still for a while.

First of all, it was a car that I was trying to say a moment of silence for Arwen who left painfully.

“Well, that’s only half true. Ed. Have you forgotten?”

I hadn’t thought that the answer would come.

It was an incredible sight.

A girl impaled by a sword with almost half of her body missing.

The one remaining eyelid was gently lifted, revealing bright pupils.

Naturally, both the mouth and the throat were moving.

Yenica’s legs gave out and she sat down. I also opened my eyes and saw the scene.

“It’s been a while. Ed. You’ve grown up a lot.”

The voice was just as I had imagined. Will Tanya feel like this when she becomes an adult?

“I’m… a lot more rude than I’ve ever seen before, isn’t it?”

can i answer?

Cool enough to make you think that way, Arwen Roth Taylor calmly talked.