21 20. Gakuin assignment.txt (2/2)

Ryner-kun looks exhausted from following up on Franlleure. I can see that Erna-san, whose own life comes first, has defeated the Military Monster in the distance. Snow-san is ...... yeah, I'm not going to do it.

............

I'm speechless.

It's simple.

These guys don't function as a party.

Although their individual abilities are unusually high, their motivation and intentions are not in sync with each other, so their movements are too disjointed.

The amount of effort it took to keep the four of them together was nothing compared to doing it 'alone'.

'I did it!　That's eight layers clear!　Hmph, you've been moving so fast since Christ-sama joined us. As expected of my knight!

'Oh, congratulations, Mr. Flanlure: ....... But don't forget that your brother, Mr. Rainer, is dying because of it: ......

Ryner approaches, out of breath as if he's about to vomit blood.

'Hah, hah, hah ....... It's okay, Christ. A foundling nobleman like me can only find value in protecting your sister. If I'm not useful here, I'm trash. I'm trash, haha, haha, haha, haha ......

Mr. Reiner laughs like he's about to die.

He has a lot of comments that reveal a complex family background that are hard to deal with.

If you get involved, you lose. For some reason, I try not to get into it because I get the image of him sticking his foot in the mud, so I try not to.

I resolve to get out of this party without asking anything until the end.

'Nah, haha. Wow, Christ-san is really strong! I can fight without worrying...''

'Erna, please help us out a bit too: ....... I mean, are you really a friend of Fran and her friends?

'Not a good listener. I'm Helvillestein's best friend.

Erna, who had been fighting in the safe zone, returns.

Since Erna is the one who speaks the most at this party, I knew right away that she had no intention of passing the test.

She is thorough and self-first.

If she could afford it, she would only help the Helvirshine sisters if she could afford it.

This bland stance is proof that she's only driven by the calculation of interests. Although the stance itself is to my liking, so we are on the same page, it's also the type of person I don't want to leave my back to.

'............. ...... good night.

Languidly, Snow comes back too.

In fact, she is the most troubled person in the world.

[Status]

Name: Snow Walker HP511/533 MP211/240 Class: Scout

Level 14.

Strength 10.22 Strength 10.01 Skill 5.24 Speed 5.43 Wisdom 7.91 Magic 10.84 Element 2.62

Antecedent Skill: Dragon's Blessing 1.09 Optimal Action 1.89 Ancient Magic 2.02

Mind's Eye 1.07 Fresh Blood Magic 1.00

Acquired Skill:.

She is the highest level and most talented girl.

Her race is also dragonborn (Dragon Newt), so her basic abilities are also high, and apart from Dia, she is the most talented so far. Above all, the fact that her ability value is currently on par with mine is very attractive.

Frankly speaking, he's a person I want very badly.

But it's fatally unmotivated.

I'm sure he has a high level of magical aptitude, but he doesn't use any magic at all, only attacks based on his physical strength.

I don't think he is taking the task seriously.

When I asked Franlure, he replied, ”It's a counting game,” and if I asked Snow himself, he said, ”I wonder if there will be ...... dead people. If they do, they can go home.

You are a boorish young lady.

A boy who only sees his sister.

The beastman warrior who is the best at what he does.

The dragonborn with zero motivation.

The stock of the academy, which we have not yet seen, is going down.

If this is an academy, there should be people to teach it. Didn't those who were teaching think anything of these four people? I would stop them. I would definitely stop them.

But now that I've agreed to work as a mercenary, I can't stop now.

I silently listen to Franlure, who has finished collecting the boss's drop items, give the order to everyone.

''Good night. Ryner, Erna, and Snow-san. Then let's hurry up and head to the 9th layer. At this rate, it's not impossible for us to come in first place.

Your employer starts walking with enthusiasm.

There are two challenges left.

Defeating the boss on the ninth level and getting the 'Indelible Flame' on the tenth level is the end of it.

There's no boss on the 10th level, so it seems there's practically one left.

It wouldn't be a problem since there was plenty of room to spare in terms of strength, but it would definitely be a lot of heartache.

I've continued to play efficient gameplay in my former world, and I've been an ideal two-person party with the straightforward Dear since I arrived in this world, so this disjointed team play is very stressful.

...... No, calm down.

One more time, in fact. One more time, and that's it.

You can test your strength while also getting a lot of money. Think positive thoughts, not negative ones, to calm your mind.

Yeah.

I do this a lot.

This would be many times more worthwhile to explore than going to the 10th layer on my own.

It must be a good experience when it's over. It's a bit of a departure from my original intentions, but it's something I can always try if it's a solo challenge. In fact, I should be happy about it because I don't get this opportunity very often.

I'm going to get my mind back on track and start walking at the front of the pack.

Since I advised him that I am good at spotting, he and Mr. Snow have taken the lead position.

I'm sure you'll be happy to hear that. ...... Mr. Snow, let's go ahead.

............. ...... Yes.

I glance at Snow-san's profile as she walks next to me.

Even though he's a dragonborn (Dragon Newt), he's not that different from a human.

It's just that he has small black horns sprouting from his bluish-black hair and a scaled tail sticking out of his waist. The horns are adorned with ethnic ornaments, so they look like an extension of the hairpiece, and even the tail is only glimpsed due to the long hem of the garment.

If it weren't for the languid trilobite eyes, she would be a cool, beautiful girl dressed in ethnic clothing.

............. ...... What's wrong?

The quintessential high-level explorer. Mr. Snow noticed that I was stealing.

I attempt to interact with Snow-san, as she is the best property despite her somewhat difficult personality, so I attempt to interact with her.

'No, Snow-san, why are you doing the test?'

...... units are missing.

Units?

...... Um, a unit is, well. ...... Oh, it's a pain in the ass. Maybe another time.

Not some. It's quite difficult: .......

'Well, I'm not sure, but there's something called credits that are required at the Academy. Mr. Snow doesn't have enough of that, but taking this exam will suffice. Is that what you mean?

I speculate on the story from my experience in the former world.

Speaking of credits, it shouldn't be too far off if you think of school credits.

'...... Oh, wow. That's right.

It seemed to be the right answer.

Mr. Snow looked surprised.

''I see. You have no choice but to take it, don't you, Mr. Snow? So, you know, if you're not too motivated to do it ....... 'Are you sure?　Don't you have to clear it to get credit?

'No, it's worth a try, ...... apparently. If you join ......, you'll get credit for it anyway.

Oh, so: ......

So you have zero motivation.

I don't know, it reminds me of the students in my world.

They go to lectures and classes for credit, but spend their time sleeping because they are not interested in the content. I feel something similar to that.

'Christ!　It's enough for you to take the lead, Mr. Snow, so come this way!

As I was talking to Mr. Snow, I was interrupted by Franlure's voice from behind me.

When I turned around, a sultry-looking Franlleure was beckoning to me.

If he's in a bad mood, he's a troublesome employer. I would really like to get some more information on Snow-san, but I have no choice but to fall backwards as I'm told.

I begin to walk next to Franlleure as if to protect her.

'............'

............

I was in the form of me defending Franlure's left and Rainer-kun defending his right.

Erna walked at the back of the line, alerting us to the attack from the rear.

'............'

...... Christ, is there anything I can do for you?

Yeah, what's that?

He's talking about me!　Like what I want to know, or what you usually do!

I'm baffled by Franlure, who suddenly raises her voice.

To be honest, I'm not interested in anyone but Snow-san. Although Franlure has more talent than any other person, he is inferior to Snow-san.

However, it would be troublesome if we didn't, so I start to get into a good mood with Franlleure.

-- and so on, and so on, while the party reached the 9th level.