Episode 17

D-6.

It is foolish to hold on even after being blocked once.

Putting aside the 2-star magic that didn’t work, I switched to simple memorization as of yesterday. As long as I only had to look at the notebook I took notes on, I found peace in my heart as much as when I was studying.

Oh, I don’t know.

‘things will work out.’

I honestly think so.

He was also willing to seek help from others if he was unable to do so. Coincidentally, Hira also specializes in the wind attribute. Of course I won’t refuse.

However, I needed a separate time to think about things other than the midterm exam.

‘Yuksilla has succeeded in recovering… … .’

in just 3 weeks.

This is an unexpected development.

Even so, I can be calm because it is not a fatal variable enough to distort the whole future.

Anyway, it was planned to recover on its own within a year thanks to the hard work of Shilin Yuxilla, the head of the Yuxilla family.

It was accelerated by a long time, and it was helped by the Aindarlock family, not on their own. Judging by the letters, it seems that they have formed some kind of close relationship… … .

Yeah, let’s say Coltman finds out when he visits Summer Turge.

‘The problem is that the time is too short.’

Tok, tok, tok.

I think while knocking on my desk.

One year until Yuxilla’s comeback. Four months for the mines in the Fossoti area to be re-operated, at least to the level of not losing their position as a marquis.

As planned, during those four months, Hira should have been completely shunned by the children and isolated from everyone except me.

Only then, when Yuxilla regains her strength belatedly, she can completely erase her doubts about me who have been by her side.

‘I received an apology yesterday.’

‘Did you accept that?’

‘I can’t help it. Rather, wouldn’t it be nice to have a relationship that erased such debt? I like it.’

‘That’s not good, Hira.’

‘Then, shall we just be friends with Rocks? I like that too.’

‘No, good job. I mean well done.’

It didn’t work out that way.

4 months is not a very long time. How about 3 weeks? It is said that hearts are about to come out of his eyes now, but he is not sure.

‘Class A Disappearance’.

The fourth episode right after the midterm exam is the most fatal turning point in the beginning.

If it’s the first play, or if you play without thinking about it and don’t have a prepared strategy, you will definitely have a bad ending.

There are two effective solutions.

1. Engage Ainim von Rongrth, who is not normally involved in the event.

: In this case, the child will be awakened to 6 stars, and students can work together to solve the case on their own. Through actual combat, the combat ability of freshmen will surely grow.

However, since no external force is involved, a mistake can result in the loss of important power.

High risk high return.

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It’s a choice I can choose when I’m confident in my strength as the main character.

Also, raising a child’s magic level higher than necessary causes another problem.

There are many areas to be wary of in many ways, so it is not a good option for the current Rockstrin.

2. Request support in advance.

: You need to figure out the situation in advance, you need a huge amount of money, and you have to go out of the Summer Turge in secret and hire mercenaries.

Summer Turge is located in a mountainous area a short distance from the Islands. Since it was clearly an institutional order, the knights could not move recklessly.

After the episode started, monsters began to infest the inland, so limited mercenary activities were allowed, but they were used.

There are several ways to raise money, but all of them require an enormous amount of time. It’s because you choose a different option than magic training from the options.

I can’t afford that because I’m pressed for time every day.

Here, there is only one possible way because it is Rockstrin.

It’s one of the reasons why I pinched Hira Yuxilla.

[She has a blank check for the Yuxilla family. Shilin’s trust in his daughter is that thick.]

The ransom of the mercenaries who came up to the system is very expensive. It also means that you have the ability to be trusted.

The disappearance of class A is a bigger incident than a night raid. Assuming the safe return of all personnel, an entire large-scale mercenary group must be borrowed for at least 15 days.

’10 billion.’

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Just cut it and you need 1 billion G.

Since mercenaries tend not to trade on bills, there is a high possibility that they will call more than that, even if it is Yuxilla.

He will try to cash the check as soon as he receives it, and it is difficult for even Yuxilla, who is second in wealth, to give away 1 billion G in cash right away.

From there… … .

It’s not my knowledge.

you’ll figure it out

“… … money.”

And I see.

I opened the drawer and took out the pouch. Funds allegedly raised by selling Aindarok’s heirloom.

Although it is still far from being lacking, there is a feeling that it is steadily decreasing. Jinridang’s meals are quite expensive.

Even if Coltman’s visit was safely handed over, whether or not he would have enough money is another matter. Coltman is a great person who can casually spit out words like ‘solve it yourself’.

Shall we visit the Liberal Party now?

It’s time to meet other characters.

“Ah, it’s Rox-sama!”

“Make a wish soon.”

“Why do you wish?”

“Because you are a hundred times more beautiful than a shooting star.”

“Yeah, you are still shining today… … .”

Oops. It’s because I have my back to the sun.

I thought I would be able to walk around without a hood, but it must have been premature.

It was spring in full swing.

All the cherry blossoms on Jungang-daero have not fallen, but the short shrubs and flower beds are filled with a dizzyingly colorful fragrance.

“eww.”

The time is 1:30 PM.

He raised his hand to block the sunlight. It’s hard to keep my eyes open when I’m in the corner of my room and I’m only looking at my notebook. I hate bright places.

‘Again, I won’t turn on the lights again!’

… … It’s a bad habit.

I forced my eyes wide open and entered the Tower of Freedom. Apart from the excellence of the facilities, the sizes of the towers vary, but the Freedom Tower is the widest.

This is because more than half of the students live in Freedom Tower.

“Hey, hey! Look at that.”

“What is it, Rockstrin?”

“Is this the Tower of Freedom?”

“How can that be the same person’s face… … .”

“I have eyes, nose and mouth too, but the world is really unfair.”

As it is the Tower of Freedom, words are light.

Since the number of students is far greater than the Tower of Truth, the response was fresh. It’s nice to see a reaction instead of the primary praise like in the past.

So it smells a bit human here. I made my way through the splitting crowd.

Free student cafeteria.

On my first visit here, I smelled a very familiar smell.

“Eh.”

[Special Menu!]

[● Ramen in progress ●]

I didn’t know it was this smell because it smelled like a person. Judging from the fact that they even put up banners, it seems that they were planning to sell it in earnest.

At the Tower of Freedom, special dishes are sometimes served that show off the skill of the chefs.

Red soup dishes presumed to be ramen were already on some tables.

‘Can I do some personal research?’

There is a place to catch up.

In the meantime, I’ve eaten at Jinridang a few more times, and since I’ve been helped by the same chef every time, I was asked that question once.

‘This? Who eats it.’

‘Even when I made food in my hometown, sometimes there were people like that. Usually when I go on a long expedition, I find something particularly spicy and salty.’

‘Aside from the likes and dislikes and the taste, it must be bad for the kids’ health.’

‘Haha, I need to adjust that part well.’

‘You can do whatever you want.’

That’s when I found out the name. I said Oliver.

He was from the vicinity of the Confederate Front, but unlike the North, there were frequent expeditions to subdue monsters, so mercenaries and knights traveling long distances were common.

After a long period of eating dry food or beef jerky, the stimulating taste is naturally drawn.

“They’re selling ramen.”

“Yes, we are developing a new one this time… … Oh, was it Lord Rockstryn? You are welcome.”

“Finish?”

“If you don’t mind, could you give me a minute?”

I was just about to order, but I was guided into the kitchen. In a separate room, there was Oliver, whom I hadn’t seen at Jinridang for the past few days.

“long time no see.”

“You were in the Liberal Party?”

“Haha, since it is experimental, it would be difficult to serve at Jinridang. Still, I think Jinridang will be able to officially showcase it soon.”

“What’s wrong with that?”

“It’s not like that.”

Oliver shook his head firmly.

“It’s a dish with a story.”

“Any story?”

“The North is a barren land. Farmland is small, and the climate is cold. If the food itself is insufficient, where is there any room for harmony? My knowledge was short.”

That’s half right.

Still, it wasn’t that Coltman couldn’t feed the wizards, knights, and soldiers of the north. Half of the estate’s finances would be used.

“Harmony is, in a way, a savage thing. Any ingredient that is too strong in flavor will show itself off by mashing up the sub-ingredients that give it a faint taste. We always look for sub-materials that go well with the main ingredients.”

“Yes… … .”

“But this, the ‘ramen’ made by you is different. Even in its finished state, each material calls out for a life of its own. It bounces in your mouth. And yet not frivolous.”

Picking up a small peperoncino. Oliver eloped.

Some ingredients were scattered on the desk. Apparently, they chose and chose the ingredients for the ramen.

“In one pot, nobody died. It was truly Aindarok’s dish, with all the ingredients surviving.”

“Five… … .”

not really.

That’s not Aindar Locke.

In terms of the original, it is in a faraway land, and it is also in a neighboring country. Spicy only helps.

“This is not insignificant, and I have already received approval from the dean. I plan to apply for a patent right, so if all goes well, I might be able to spread the recipe far and wide.”

“What is it, that’s fine. Yes.”

“But isn’t that the dish you invented? When the whole empire is benefiting from Aindarok, how dare you take personal gain? so.”

Even if it’s summertime, it’s the same, but this country treats people with power and ability well.

In particular, soldiers guarding the borders are treated with certain respect everywhere, to the extent that even a decent number of nobles use honorific titles for soldiers.

It’s no wonder that even a mere cook has a seething patriotism.

“Why don’t you apply for a patent in Lord Lockstrin’s name?”

“I have to think about that a bit… … .”

“If you decline, I will remain anonymous.”

It’s an unexpected path, but it seems that it can be a little profitable financially. I wonder how long it will be.

‘Can I do it?’

I’m worried about what Coltman will think after seeing this.

It’s like a vulgar joke that tarnishes the dignity of the noble Aindarroch family, so there’s no law against it.

But again, Oliver’s enthusiasm about history and all is quite persuasive, so I don’t think he’ll be treated that way.

Eh, it’s annoying to think about.

Is it time to think about things like this?

“Please put it under my name.”

“thank you.”

“Instead, can I give my opinion sometime?”

“of course. Don’t be.”

“I should try it once too.”

I came out of the kitchen and finished ordering.

Lunchtime was almost over, so I could only order ramen with a short cooking time anyway.

It looks similar, but the result was quite different from mine.

The excessively hot temperature was lowered, and the spicy taste was also significantly reduced. Pollack is also popular, so it seems that they used plain chicken broth instead.

Heck, this one was popular enough for a while. I like spicy and hot.

“But does this sell well?”

While rolling the noodles with a fork, I asked the servant who had been serving the dish without much thought.

“Yes? Didn’t you know?”

The reaction was quite surprising.

Even the Liberal Party does not come out with crappy dishes. It can’t be compared to ramen noodles served in a single bowl… … .

“A third at lunchtime, half at dinner is ramen.”

“ah… … ?”

“It’s rarely popular for a new menu. The chef is not making a fuss for nothing.”

I held the fork in front of my mouth and was dumbfounded for a moment.

I guess I had an accident.