Episode 65

I made a remark that secretly attributed my major to the princes, but in the end, the seal of the black ghost was ours.

Druids higher than the 3rd level did not appear in the Calendron Territory.

When the operation time was over, the students immediately returned to Benderford.

Perhaps thanks to the assistance of the Dinitas Knights, there were no fatalities.

Of course, I saw a lot of guys with broken bones.

“What is this? They even have an awards ceremony. Wasn’t it just a mission?”

“Isn’t it intentionally grandiose because it’s the first time?”

“Well, it’s good for us no matter what.”

Frickson and Curtis were staring at the podium in the auditorium with expectant faces.

If it wasn’t for the absurdity of that, it was because the first place in the 15th group was certain.

“Oh! Do it. Do it.”

“It’s presentation time. Stop sleeping and wake up.”

At the fuss of the two, the eyes of the rest of the crew turned to the podium.

Camille, of course, sank into her chair as if she wasn’t interested.

‘Sleeping anywhere is an ability. Doesn’t your throat hurt?’

Contrary to my thoughts, Camille Felton always woke up with a refreshed expression.

Even if you’re stuck like that for hours.

No matter how you look at it, he was an incomprehensible bastard.

“From now on, we will announce the rankings of the external missions. As announced, special benefits are given to groups with good grades. So, don’t be discouraged if you don’t get to the top, let’s aim for the next opportunity. Okay?”

“Yeah!”

Today’s moderator was Jerome Klevitz, dean of the Faculty of Engineering.

It seemed that he was in charge of the awards ceremony, because he had a softer image than Vice President Hall Sivas.

The students looked at Professor Klevitz with expectant eyes.

The ranking is important, but it seemed like they were wondering what the special benefits were.

“Special benefits are provided from 5th place. Now, let’s announce. 5th place is group 8, 4th is group 11. Members of each group are forward.”

Clap clap clap clap!

Soulless applause poured in, and ten students climbed onto the podium.

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Jerome Klevitz placed a bronze badge on each of their chests.

It was a fairly elaborately crafted object, as if looking at an imperial martial arts medal.

“The 4th and 5th places are awarded 4 points and 2 points, respectively, to the overall evaluation. And this badge means a one-time rule violation exemption, so please use it appropriately.”

“Five…….”

At the explanation that followed, I nodded and put on a satisfied expression.

It’s a bonus point, but it was because I was quite coveted for the exemption from violating school rules.

Because no matter what you do, there is an indulgence that will not be punished.

‘What shall I do?’

All sorts of intense imaginations wandered through my head, but Professor Klevitz’s words shattered my thoughts.

“But that doesn’t mean we’re allowed to violate the laws of the Empire. It’s exempt from violating school rules.”

As I thought of things like the black market on campus or the escape of love (?), I couldn’t help but lick my lips and give up my thoughts.

‘no way. It wasn’t even that good.’

Still, if penalty points were accumulated for violating school rules, it was a good benefit because disadvantages were given.

As the 4th and 5th place groups went down, the students’ eyes were now on the princes and us.

Because there are only three groups left that have been outstanding.

In particular, they seemed curious about how many ranks our 15th group would occupy.

“indeed…….”

By the time Mac Thiess’ voice full of anticipation was heard, Jerome Klevitz’s mouth opened.

“The third place is the second group.”

mate, mate, mate mate!

The applause started hesitantly and slowly, then quickly grew louder.

It was because the group of the 3rd prince came in 3rd place.

The students glanced at the second prince and our group and whispered.

“Then, group 15 is confirmed for second place?”

“I didn’t know that His Highness Prince Ellington would lose to those lesser ones.”

“Be careful with your words. Group 15 is a group with two direct descendants of the four families. Besides, you want to go to the goal to lower the royal family?”

“Huh…!”

Even though he must have heard the chatter, Ellington didn’t care and moved to the podium.

Adele and Sofia and other members of the second group followed in the footsteps of the third prince.

“Third place is given 6 additional points, a commendation, and exemption from two violations of the rules.”

As Ellington’s Joe went down with the silver medal, Professor Klevitz glanced under the podium.

His eyes were glancing over Franz and me.

‘Why are you suddenly looking at me?’

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Jerome Klevitz’s reaction suddenly raised his head with uneasiness.

Second place was good enough, but wasn’t it our group that actually made the biggest major?

To be honest, if I couldn’t rank first even after catching the 3rd druid, I would feel a lot of resistance.

Of course, I wouldn’t express my dissatisfaction towards Benderford or the second prince.

After a while, Professor Klevitz’s presentation continued in a tense atmosphere.

“It would be better to announce the last one starting with the first place. The first place is…”

No, you’re taking a break here?

‘Hey. professor? Aren’t you too fond of socializing?’

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Jerome Klevitz paused for a moment and smiled shyly at the students’ lackluster reaction.

Then he looked straight at me and said.

“1st place is 15 groups. In addition, 2nd place is 1 group. The members are on the podium.”

“…”

As soon as Professor Klewitz’s presentation was over, there was silence in the room.

From the perspective of the students, it must have been difficult to distinguish between Franz and I.

Because the 2nd prince also played a prominent role in commanding the top-level team members.

However, in the eyes of the professors, it seemed that a 3rd druid was bigger than him.

Besides, that’s not all our group did.

Even the ones caught while searching for the Calendron Territory were almost half of the achievements of Group 1.

So we have no choice but to give it to us.

“Yeah!”

“Geuk! Are you killing your mood?”

Frixon and Curtis jumped up to the podium in one fell swoop.

Seeing the enthusiasm, it seemed that he was quite excited.

Well, who knew that group 15, which no one expected, would win first place?

I expected it to some extent, but I didn’t feel bad either.

Of course, the strange silence that abounded in the auditorium was very uncomfortable.

No matter what the mood of the students was, I proudly headed up to the podium.

“The 2nd place is given 8 additional points, a silver medal, and the right to exempt from two school rule violations. And the 1st place is given a gold medal and 10 points, as well as a privilege to use 10 days of vacation.”

“Whew, vacation?”

The silence of the students was shattered by Jerome Klevitz’s words.

Benderford was indirectly isolated from the outside world.

They could go out on weekends if they wanted, but few students went out.

It was because the pressure to not fall behind was pervasive.

Of course, the tight class schedule also played a role.

But it’s a ten-day vacation.

It was a strange benefit that could be good or bad.

‘Good for Mac and Camille, but not so good for Frixon and Curtis.’

Of course, it wasn’t a reward that touched me just right.

‘I’m at the top of my grades, so I can just go out and play.’

Soon after, Jerome Klevitz concluded the awards ceremony.

All 15 members came down from the podium with gold badges on their chests.

With everyone’s eyes full of envy.

* * *

About a week after the first mission awards ceremony.

As usual, I was lying on the grass next to the 2nd gymnasium and enjoying a lazy afternoon.

If you’re immersed here, you can see the beautiful basic goddesses well.

“Hey, Son of God.”

However, there was a voice that interrupted the honey-like rest.

It was Frixon and Curtis who came from lunch.

“I should say he’s the future captain of knights. How can you go under him after being so fussy?”

“Wow! It’s hell just imagining it? I have to filter the dinitas.”

The two guys covered the warm sunlight by talking to each other back and forth.

No, to be precise, he subtly blocked the line of sight heading to the second gymnasium.

Oh, really these guys?

“Let it rest. Then it spreads in the afternoon.”

“That’s it. Cue! Nice view from here. By the way, where are Mack and Camille?”

“They were called by Professor Sorvino earlier? Seeing how Camille’s face was rotten, it seemed like such a nuisance.”

“Ku-k-k-k!”

I covered my face with a hat and closed my eyes.

Now that this had happened, it was time to put aside the personal training tour and get some sleep.

However, students passing by suddenly started talking one word at a time.

“Oh, you’re full of room as expected. It’s like being number one on the first mission.”

“Of course. Are you the same as us?”

“Sorry to interrupt your break. Then see you in class.”

“Let’s have a meal next time. These are not empty words.”

At the time I caught the 3rd Druid, there were many people who wanted to cut it down, but the opposite was also true.

In particular, the students of the basic class held me up like a hero.

He said that he flattened the bridge of Simhwaban’s nose.

“Hey, killing popularity?”

Frixon looked at me alternately with the students walking away with a slightly envious expression.

No, it’s all because of you guys.

I was hiding well.

However, the uncomfortable planting disappeared like snow melting at Frixon’s words.

“Isn’t this an introduction?”

“uh?”

Most of the female students belonged to the basic class.

But, I’m no different than the hero of the basic class.

Come to think of it, it wouldn’t be a bad idea to become friends with the idiots I just talked to.

Unlike the no-nonsense group 15 guys, there might be a point of contact with the beauties, right?

While I was smiling inside my hat with a sympathetic expression, I suddenly heard a familiar voice.

“Phehehehe! Everyone is here.”

Isn’t there only one guy in Venderford who speaks respectfully with a childish voice?

When I removed my hat, I saw Mac Thies gasping for breath and Camille Felton with a grave expression.

“What’s going on? Why are you in such a hurry?”

“I just heard this while helping Professor Sorvino. Whoa!”

“Oh! What is it?”

In place of Mack, who took a moment to catch his breath, Camille continued with a plaintive voice.

“They say they’ll elect the student council president next week.”