Episode 268
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He raised his hand and lightly patted our cell’s shoulder.
The guy who felt my touch slowly turned his gaze away from Beckerman and looked at me.
-That guy just ignored me, right?
What should I say?
Actually, I’m not good at lying.
He’s a very honest guy, that’s what he is. So I said this.
“Oh. Right. I just ignored it. Like dust on the street.”
-… … It’s okay. Ignore it, it’s okay. I’m not that big yet.
Our cells are not lacking in the ability to perceive reality.
-Boss, can I ask you one thing?
“What is it?”
-Heynkes Beckermann, how long are you going to keep him alive?
That must have been a difficult question to ask.
I glanced to the side and saw Thanos, also looking straight ahead, with his ears perked up.
I guess I was curious.
Then you should tell me.
“Until you can kill me.”
-… … Really?
He smiled and nodded.
As I said before, I don’t really hold a grudge against Beckerman.
The fact that Beckerman was the one who cut up Cell’s body in the Dragon Lab and that Beckerman is Iskandar’s confidant.
There is no reason to kill him other than that.
But in the former case, no matter how bad I feel, it is not me who is actually being experimented on.
Then, it is only natural to compromise in some way if possible.
Volimoto and Bahamut may not yield, but Beckerman may.
So I’m going to give it some time.
Until Cell can kill Beckerman.
It probably won’t take long.
At most 10 years?
so.
“What does Thanos, who dreams of becoming the strongest prosecutor on our continent, have to say?”
“Ah… … No. There isn’t any.”
It looks like there is an expression, but they say there isn’t.
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“You don’t hold a grudge against Beckerman. I originally intended to give in to you, but my priorities have changed a bit. The moment you become the strongest prosecutor on the continent, that’s the moment I acknowledge you. Okay?”
Thanos nodded vigorously as if he understood.
And I was going to say this too.
“The other academy instructors were happy when Charlotte said she was going to compete in the team event.”
“Ah… is that so?”
“Oh. You saw the way it went. In the individual category, you have to forfeit to participate in the team category. But there was quite an interesting story there. There are currently six candidates for the championship in the fencing category.”
“Six… … people?”
“Oh, six. Now that Charlotte is gone, there will be five. One from each academy.”
I turned my head for a moment to look at Charlotte, who was proudly holding the flag and receiving cheers.
That’s why I sent Charlotte there.
I was determined to win, but I still sent Charlotte to the team category because I believed in her.
“There is one 6-circle in Tulkan, and the rest are all 5-circle, so why isn’t your name on them?”
“… … I think it’s because I showed an idiotic side in the preliminaries.”
He didn’t say anything, but our Thanos actually did something pretty stupid during the preliminaries.
Thanos mostly uses a greatsword, and he swung it and blew it away.
Because I haven’t been able to control my power yet, those who don’t know what happened between me and Thanos a while ago will think, “That’s the 5th circle? That’s weird. Even if I make it to the main event, I won’t be able to go beyond that.”
To be exact, I think it’s a situation where Mana’s proficiency is very lacking.
In reality, Thanos is very much ignored right now.
“What do you lack compared to them? As far as I can see, nothing.”
After turning his head, he reached out and scratched our Thanos’ head.
“Go and win. This is the first step. To become the strongest swordsman on the continent.”
Thanos answered with straight eyes.
“I will live up to your expectations, my lord.”
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Beckerman called all those who had advanced to the swordsmanship and magic finals.
No matter how much I thought about it, it seemed like I needed to train.
Beckerman asked those who were summoned in this way:
“What can never be recycled?”
As if it were a familiar question, everyone answered at the same time.
“It’s wasted time.”
A question and answer that Beckerman habitually asks and those who know Beckerman habitually answer.
With that, Beckerman began to tell his story.
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It was a long story, but to summarize, I didn’t fly here just to be a hanger-on.
Not to lose.
We are here to show that we are the best academy in the ranking of academies.
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The Tulcan Empire is considered by many to be the best on the continent, and that is the symbolism of the name Tulcan.
I emphasized that again and again.
At that time, I instructed the instructor who came with me to never give up in the individual sector.
Beckerman’s eyes furrowed quietly.
When Beckerman, who had briefly indicated to the instructor that he was going somewhere, went to the back of the building.
Someone approached Beckerman.
“I guess you really care.”
Duke Hell.
Her real name is Angela Hell.
She was speaking with a smile.
“What?”
“What do you think? Jack Valantier, that guy.”
“… … .”
“He is certainly a great man. He even seems to have a strange resemblance to the crown prince you serve.”
“What do you want to say?”
“There isn’t any.”
Beckerman gripped the scabbard with an annoyed expression.
As the faint murderous intent spread out, Angela quietly stepped back.
It was obvious I would lose.
I already lost once.
“Actually, there is one thing.”
“I don’t know what it is, but I wish you would do it quickly.”
Beckerman’s words also included this meaning:
Just say what you want to say and get out.
Angela decided to do as she wished.
“You said you were going to abolish slavery?”
“That’s right.”
“That is a system that Your Majesty has firmly established.”
The Majesty mentioned here did not mean Iskandar.
The current emperor.
He was talking about Philip Tulcan, the undisputed king of Tulcan.
“The Crown Prince will get rid of it right away? Do you think that’s possible?”
Beckerman answered Angela’s question without a moment’s hesitation.
“It’s possible.”
“… … .”
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“The position of the Crown Prince of the Empire means the second in command of national power, and the power that comes from that position is more than enough to change the national system. In particular, the current Emperor was someone who knew of His Majesty’s ‘qualifications’ from the beginning. In addition, the current Emperor Philip is lying in bed with a ‘chronic illness.’ Many people are mistaken, but His Majesty has not ascended to the throne, but already holds power similar to that of the Emperor. Is this enough of an answer?”
The Emperor and His Majesty.
Those two words were central to Beckerman’s story.
To Angela, His Majesty the Emperor Philippos is meant, and Iskandar is merely the crown prince.
Even if there are differences in power, status, and age, a crown prince is a crown prince.
Also, Angela was not one of Iskandar’s people.
To be exact.
I can’t be his person.
“and.”
Beckerman took a step towards Angela.
Within touching distance.
From that very close distance, Beckerman looked down at Angela, and Angela looked up at him.
Not only the physical difference, but also the aura behind it.
In everything, Angela was lacking.
Beckerman tells her:
“How long do you plan to remain as Philip’s confidant?”
“… … You speak too briefly. Your Majesty is not even your friend.”
Ignored it.
“He wants you. He wants your abilities, to be exact. Don’t think he doesn’t know what you’ve been up to lately.”
“… … .”
“I don’t know for sure whether this is the last chance or not. But.”
Beckerman’s eyes sank coldly.
“Don’t think there will be many opportunities.”
Beckerman turned around after saying just those words.
As if he had no regrets at all.
As if he doesn’t care what choice you make.
Angela muttered softly, looking at Beckerman’s dry back.
“……pup.”
Chapter 6
A day has passed.
And it began.
The Academy Individual Division Final Round of 16.
“Waaaaaaaaaah-!!”
The cheers of the crowd were focused on two students standing on the field.
One was Kane, a promising player from Canaan Academy, a 5-circle mana user, and one of the favorites to win, and the man standing in front of him had a body that made him look like he was definitely 17 years old.
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Truly mighty.
The aura was so overwhelming that it almost seemed to emanate from the body itself, which was full of scars.
but.
Most of the audience wasn’t looking at Thanos.
Kane of Canaan, a man of about 180cm tall with a handsome appearance.
Everyone thought he would win this match and Thanos thought he wouldn’t win.
The reason is very simple.
“That’s what my kids said.”
“… … .”
“I heard that a student of enormous size at Milos Academy recently became a 5th Circle student. I’m sure that means you.”
Kane slowly raised his sword.
Word came over the mic that the match had begun, but Kane was calm and Thanos was calm too.
“I’m a little curious, personally. The way I see it, you’re definitely not a 5th circle. You’re at most a 4th circle, and it feels like you’re faintly cheating on the circles by one more circle… … That makes it even stranger. What on earth are you doing?”
I didn’t want to answer.
Kane asks Thanos with a smirk on his face.
“And you missed while swinging your sword during the preliminaries? Tsk tsk, for an Academy level like that, there’s a civil war in a small kingdom, and some guy named Jack Valantier or something like that is called a hero. You’re hanging out with him too? This isn’t like the Academy teaches you how to cheat.”
It didn’t matter whether he really thought that or not.
Because.
Cain, who had already been saying that, was kicking his seat.
The five circles on his heart spin. His body rushes towards Thanos at a speed… not quite as fast as a ray of light, but pretty fast.
The movement clearly surpassed that of his peers.
Before writing the poem, I would say that it is very similar to Charlotte’s movements.
It was sleek, heavy, and clean.
but.
Hoooooow-!!
Pfft …
Kwaaaaaaaang-!!
There was a tremendous roar, and all the spectators who had been cheering for the fight that was about to follow fell silent.
It’s silence.
It was more than just an implicit agreement.
Because I couldn’t believe what had just happened.
“… … ??”
“……what?”
“… … It’s over?”
That’s exactly what he said.
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The game is over.
Kane’s body, slumped against the wall and flowing down, clearly signaled the end of the game.
Everyone’s attention turns to Thanos.
He just stood there.
Swollen body.
And those five fingers, so thick they were almost as huge as a troll’s.
The handle of the huge greatsword held by those fingers.
Recessed handle.
Everyone was fascinated and stared at Thanos, who was still swinging his sword as if he was chasing away a fly.
“… … In one room, it’s over?”
“Kane like that?”
The confusion was brief.
The high-circle mana user who was in charge of the judging went to check on Kane’s condition and waved his hands urgently.
Then he took out the potion he had in his arms and poured it into the corner of Cain’s mouth.
Still, Kane still hasn’t come to his senses.
It was only after he was carried out on a stretcher that the crowd came to their senses.
Clap clap clap-
A small round of applause.
It spread out gradually, riding the waves, as if a stone had been thrown into a river.
Clap clap clap-!!
“Waaaaaaaaaah-!!”
The cheers Charlotte had received, and similar cheers, erupted from all directions.
