Chapter 86
Chapter 86
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Translator: MadScientist
Chapter: 86
Chapter Title: Entry into Prynar Academy
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"What's the Forgotten God?"
"......"
My honest question made Kaiz narrow his eyes and stare right at me.
It felt like he was trying to peer into my soul, which pissed me off even more.
...Huh? No, actually, there was this piercing sensation that felt off.
Like the detection magic at the gate that stabbed at me, or the feeling I got when Clarit looked at me.
"What the hell are you doing?"
A fierce voice scattered the unsettling aura, and Kaiz's eyes lit up.
"...They say you split the headmaster's warp, but you can destroy authorities too?"
"You fucking bastard."
I gritted my teeth and gripped the hilt of my sword hard.
But I couldn't draw it.
Scared of Kaiz? No way.
No matter how impulsive or spontaneous I am, I'm not about to swing a sword inside the school.
Not from a sense of propriety, and definitely not practically speaking.
If someone saw the hero pulling his sword and going berserk, it'd make for some great rumors.
That bastard in front of me probably wasn't drawing for the same reason.
A hero has to care way more about dignity than a guy like me.
Him not drawing first made it a point of pride for me not to draw either.
Of course, patience has its limits.
If that prick kept pushing, I'd swing no matter what it cost me at this school.
"The Forgotten God is a threat to this world."
"What?"
Kaiz snorted derisively at my retort and chuckled.
"Can't foresee all the way to the distant future, huh."
"You done talking?"
I didn't want to keep chatting with this nerve-grating asshole anymore.
He was pissing me off; I needed to find somewhere quiet.
"The Forgotten God hates this world."
"?"
"That's why it wants to destroy anything tied to this world and seeks contractors. But meeting that existence demands a massive price."
This prick kept spouting incomprehensible bullshit.
Maybe he was doing it on purpose to sound cryptic.
Oh, right.
The topic he brought up was Almiraz, wasn't it?
He'd thrown in this Forgotten God crap out of nowhere, so maybe Almiraz was connected?
"So? You think I'm groveling to the Forgotten God like Almiraz?"
I laced it with sarcasm, but Kaiz shut his mouth.
A moment of silence. Then.
"What did you see?"
"What?"
"What did Almiraz do for you to see him in your foresight?"
"......"
Oh. Come to think of it, he'd implied before that his prophecy showed crises to his life or something.
Was he assuming that since I didn't seem to know much about Almiraz but dropped his name, I'd seen a future where that guy threatened my life or others'?
Made sense, given he was said to have dropped the floating island in the previous regression.
I thought for a second, then spoke.
"My mechanism's different from your prophecy girl. Even if I told you what I saw, it wouldn't be the answer you're after."
"...You've only been in this world a short time."
Yeah. I'd been wondering when to drop that.
A guy who's only been here two months acting like he has prophecies would seem full of shit.
But Kaiz's response was unexpected.
"And the Forgotten God can grant immense power to contractors in a short span."
"......?"
"The reason a newbie like you grew so strong and even crushed Prostia... that's..."
"My patron goddess is Loveheart."
"...Loveheart?"
I was sick of his detective bullshit, so I told the truth.
"Isn't the god you meet when you cross into this world your patron? Mine's Loveheart."
I wanted to add that the rest didn't matter, but that'd advertise I was defective compared to other Outsiders, so I held back.
Kaiz looked genuinely shocked.
"I sensed it earlier, but... how far do your limits go?"
"What? Limits?"
"......"
I waited for more, but he just stared coldly.
"What kinda dogshit are you barking, you prick? Spit it out straight before I beat it out of you."
"Got the ability to?"
"You fucking...?"
Clear provocation. I went to draw my sword this time, but Kaiz raised a hand to stop me.
"The World Tree's constraints. The Outsider's restrictions... seem especially weak on you."
"......"
Ashita's words suddenly came to mind.
Other Outsiders only say they came from beyond the World Tree and don't reveal their original world.
That... was the World Tree's constraint?
If it's a constraint, the gods must have imposed it, right?
Then why don't I have it, like Kaiz said?
Did that bitch Loveheart half-ass her job?
The more I thought, the more ridiculous it got.
What the hell was Loveheart's angle?
Last time I saw her right after stopping Prostia, she didn't seem planned.
No point dwelling; I couldn't figure it now.
I focused on the present and snarked back in an annoying tone.
"Why should I tell you?"
"...No reason."
I let out a deep breath, cooling my heated body.
I released the sword hilt, crossed my arms, and glared at him.
"So, you came to probe me and snatch some info?"
"......"
I might've seemed to give info, but from my side, it was all vague nonsense.
Plus, from a regressor's perspective—now almost certain—that was trivial, unimportant stuff.
What a prick.
"No more freebies. You're really after what I saw about Almiraz, right?"
"What do you want."
"What else? Scratch your own itch."
Kaiz furrowed his brow at my demand for useful info first.
He seemed pissed, but pondered deeply before speaking.
"If your patron is Loveheart, that's a fairly high-ranking god. Did you know?"
"Huh? That bitch is a high god?"
I was genuinely shocked.
Really? That trash with the personality of a deadbeat hooker?
Why was he looking at me suspiciously now? I wanted to gouge his eyes out.
".......And. Soon, a disaster will strike here in the capital, Sers."
"Disaster? What disaster?"
Kaiz shook his head at my question.
"I've paid enough for the info you've given so far."
"Huh?"
"Want more? Give up your info now."
What the hell, spouting cryptic crap and...
But I couldn't rage; his attitude screamed "fair trade."
If I were a normal Outsider, it might've been premium intel.
Think you can spit in a smiling face?
"Funny. I spilled first, so you've paid up? Your turn now."
I thought he'd snap, but he rubbed his chin and groaned.
"...Fine. Almiraz uses skills with attributes similar to yours."
"Huh?"
"Also, he can seal Outsiders' privileges. Without limits on seals, like the Eight Demon Kings—dozens at a time."
Privilege seal.
Prostia had sealed the artifacts El and Gold had, right? Something like that?
Having that power explained why he's called the Outsider Killer.
In PvP terms, stripping everyone's gear and winning full-set? Prick.
I looked at Kaiz waiting for my turn and spoke.
"Almiraz entered the floating island."
"......That was true?"
Kaiz seemed seriously shocked.
"When? Where?"
"Dunno. Just now, during the headmaster's wide-range teleport. That's all I know—he slipped in through the gap."
"If you knew, shouldn't you have gone block him sooner?"
His scolding tone sparked anger.
"I said I don't know where he is, you fuck. And you ignored everything I said earlier, didn't you see?"
"......"
"Worried? Tell everyone yourself: 'Almiraz that prick's here!'"
Yeah. Saving people is the hero's job—Kaiz.
I'm just a somewhat strong nobody with no attachment to this world.
Hate to admit it, but Kaiz's actions were hero-worthy.
Sensing danger ahead and trying to stop it.
I'd cooperate on that.
"If you're stopping Almiraz, next time I see a future with him, I'll tell you right away."
"...Fine."
Fine? Fine??
Where'd he sell his thanks?
What a rude bastard...
I clicked my tongue to leave, but remembered something and asked.
"Hey."
"What."
"Almiraz. What does he look like?"
"...? Didn't see in the future?"
"That's why I said my mechanism's different. It's super vague."
Almiraz.
In my memory, some Islamic legend beast or whatever.
Simply put, a horned rabbit.
Didn't sound like a real name, so probably a nickname.
If so, likely based on appearance.
A horned rabbit sounded cute...
No, if it's human-sized with just a rabbit head like a beastman... uncanny valley.
Kinda wanna see it.
"That."
"That?"
"See for yourself."
"......?"
This prick was smirking triumphantly.
Fucking giving back what he got from me?
Wanted to punch his philtrum hard.
Actually, massage his whole face with my fist.
Petty revenge for me being picky about foresight... A hero and regressor being this small-minded.
"Hero."
Suddenly, a floral woman appeared.
The cardinal from the platform earlier.
Main heroine like Clarit. Marie.
"What are you doing in a place like this...? Oh."
She approached Kaiz warmly, then went blank seeing me.
Kaiz wore his polite, good-guy mask.
Even in front of the main heroine.
Nothing to say, so I just bowed.
"Greetings. I'm Marie from Narnia."
Expressionless, but priestly—she bowed back to my greeting.
I looked up and said,
"Then I'll be off."
Walking away briskly, my sharp hearing caught unnecessary words.
"Hero, stay away from him. He radiates an ominous aura of ruin..."
Yeah. Never expected goodwill from her.
In this world, beauties are bitches.
At least she didn't say it to my face.
Satisfied with the sensible response, I kept going.
But ruin?
People said I had ruin attribute?
Not sure, but sounds like it harms the caster too.
What if my body's collapsing because of it?
The witch came to mind.
She said repair and activity were her specialties.
Maybe she could help with my condition?
Was gonna visit anyway—might as well now.
Definitely not because her sensual body popped up.
Really.
"Dre!"
Turning toward the voice, Repelt was running to me.
Wandered randomly, but she found me somehow.
She stopped in front, beaming.
"You were here."
"Yeah. Gold?"
Her job was Gold's escort.
Repelt wouldn't ditch her lord.
"Handed off to comrades."
"......"
Worried about me over her lord?
My body trembled with emotion.
"A-ah! Of course, Gold said go to you first!"
She shook her head, insisting loyalty intact—adorable. I grinned.
Seeing my smile, she fidgeted like she wanted to say something, then bowed deeply.
Spend the afternoon with this cute blonde knight.
No one else comes looking anyway.
"Repelt."
"Y-yes?"
"Wanna tour the floating island together?"
"Uh, wouldn't the surface be better?"
"?"
Really?
Floating island has closer shops and better food, I thought.
But if Repelt says so.
Thus began an impromptu surface date.
Lunch, ice cream like before, watching performances.
Sky turned to twilight.
The sunset was beautiful.
Like walks with Dad back then—sunsets always red, nostalgic.
Something about sunsets stirs the heart.
I always liked fiery red skies, but now even more thanks to Repelt beside me.
Sitting on a bench, gazing at the sky together—perfect.
...Hold hands?
She doesn't hide her feelings for me, nor I for her.
Of course, if things progress with Repelt—hypothetically to lovers—my personality means no other women.
Body collapse is an issue.
But instinct says there's another way.
Might just want to believe it. Can't ignore these feelings.
Slowly.
I inched my fingers like creeping.
Repelt's hand drawing closer.
Finally, my hand brushed hers—she flinched.
Her face flushed like a ripe persimmon.
Cute.
Heart pounding, I went to grip it.
Smack!
Repelt yanked her hand away.
"......"
The clear rejection hit harder than expected.
...Yeah, a loner like me gets cocky and this happens.
I slumped. Repelt panicked big-time.
"N-no! It's not that. I like your hand, Dre. Really, but..."
She bit her lip and bowed her head.
If you like it, why?
Waiting silently, she finally spoke.
"You're destined for greatness, Dre."
"...?"
"A-and... you'll meet countless women. Status, skill, looks... women far beyond me."
I tried to deny it, but she covered my mouth with both hands.
"I don't want to stand in your way."
"......"
"S-so..."
The next words hung tensely.
More than fighting Prostia.
"No more 'that' kind of relationship from now on."
"......"
"You're my superior. I'm your subordinate... that's enough. I'm satisfied."
Repelt looked up.
Her eyes full of resolve; I had to respect it.
I nodded.
◇◇◇◆◇◇◇ "Aaaah?! Aaaaaah!!"
"What was that? What'd you say, you bitch? Huh? Huh?"
Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang!
Dark room.
Drenched in sweat, yet clinging fiercely, craving each other.
Two hours of pounding like the bed might break.
Repelt, face dazed, panted endlessly, begging for my cock.
⚙ SYSTEM NOTIFICATION ⚙ [Skill Beastification is released...] [Rage S Mode released.] "Ahhn, ahn♡ Dre, DreEEE...♡"
Unlike her usual prim poise, arms limp, legs splayed like pincers, drool trickling—Repelt was lewd and beautiful.
My seed mixed with her juices bubbled from her pussy.
I shoved my face in; she kissed like sucking me in.
Blocking her mouth with my hand, I asked,
"We'll hold off on lovers or deeper, as you want. But really, even this... hate sex?"
"N-nooo♡ I love sex with youuu♡♡"
"Right?"
Deep kiss shared, I thrust my cock into her pussy again.
"Ahhhn♡"
Curfew soon, but a little late's fine.
◇◇◇◆◇◇◇ Back home, Clarit thought of Dre.
The big topic at school today.
...The one who sassed that scary sister.
What was he doing now?
Seemed diligent enough. Probably training.
"......Huh. Why am I thinking about that guy..."
The unfinished thought echoed in her chest.
Just do work.
So thinking, Clarit spaced out wondering what Dre was doing.
Of course, Dre was happily pounding away.