Chapter 133
Chapter 133
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Translator: uly
Chapter: 133
Chapter Title: Emergency Directive 71
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"Student Council Emergency Directive No. 71.
Wipe out the bandit gang that raided Kepa Village and confirm the source and destruction of the Red Soulstone.
That's what you've accomplished, right?"
A sharp gaze pierced right through me.
Her overbearing attitude made even my body hair stand on end.
Jet-black bobbed hair, thick eyebrows, and tightly pressed lips.
This woman, who looked even fiercer due to her sharp eyes, was the student council vice president—and one of the three people Noah had warned me to watch out for.
Neris Rike.
I suspected one of the three was the Goddess of Light, Ilesia.
Herka, Shia, Neris.
She seemed the least likely among them, but I couldn't rule her out entirely.
The thought that the woman in front of me might be a goddess made me feel strangely tense.
"The bandit gang has been annihilated.
We confirmed the source of the Red Soulstone and destroyed it.
We stayed in the village one more day to investigate the Red Soulstone and ensure no further damage occurred.
The seven bandit collaborators we captured alive during the annihilation are on their way to the enforcement team."
"......"
Neris stood straight and looked us over before speaking.
"Good. You're dismissed."
Huh? That's it?
I'd expected her to grill us harshly.
I missed my chance to bring up Park Seoyeon.
"What's the matter? Didn't you hear me say to leave?"
Stia stepped forward.
"Um, about the Red Soulstone..."
"Have you discovered something?"
Neris asked sharply.
Stia faltered and couldn't continue.
"No. No significant information..."
"Anything else?"
Neris sat down, no longer even glancing our way.
"If there's anything noteworthy, speak up.
But if not, you don't have to. Or were you expecting congratulations?"
Everyone looked at me.
I guess I had to be the one to mention Park Seoyeon.
"The bandit gang was ultimately wiped out, but when we reached their hideout, they were already in disarray.
By the hand of one person."
"......"
Neris looked at me with piqued interest.
"Another candidate student?"
"No, but a young woman."
"Description?"
"Name's Park Seoyeon. Black hair, early twenties, average height. Uses a guillotine as a weapon and is brutal.
Every bandit she attacked was mangled beyond recognition and buried."
"......So you just buried the bodies and left?"
"That's not true."
Diana, who cared more about honor than anyone, bristled at the words and immediately countered.
"Decal subdued and captured the bandits who were exploiting the villagers.
He also treated the injured who were on the verge of death."
But it sounded like she was crediting everything to me.
Diana was utterly serious.
Was she this upset just because I wasn't getting proper recognition?
I'd never cared about high evaluations at Melbritt.
But seeing Diana, I realized.
I couldn't just stand here half-heartedly.
This time, I spoke up.
"Park Seoyeon was a dangerous lunatic.
If we hadn't stopped her, the entire village might have been at risk.
And in that process, Diana Vanguard saved my life."
"......"
Diana looked at me in shock, at a loss for words.
"And Stia Harpe. If she hadn't stepped up courageously, we would've all fled in fear before even entering the hideout.
That place was hard to stand in while sane, and when the fight broke out suddenly, if Ava, Karen, and Stia hadn't protected Diana and me,
it would've been dangerous."
If even one person had been missing during the fight with Seoyeon, it could've gone south.
Seoyeon was incredibly strong, and even Stia and Karen together would've been outmatched in close combat.
I thought Ava's role in covering that slight shortfall was huge.
Honestly, since I hadn't expected anything from her, it was even more surprising.
Of course, if I leaned too much on my bias, the MVP of the emergency directive was Karen.
For healing me with her bountiful tits.
Neris listened quietly before speaking.
"Understood.
We'll distribute rewards based on fair merits."
Neris hesitated a moment, then added,
"I'm not used to saying this, but...
This was conduct worthy of Melbritt's name. Good work."
I wasn't sure if I'd said it smoothly, but I'd done what a leader should. It felt like a relief.
Melbritt Hero Academy might have shitty facilities, but everyone who'd taken on this directive with me had been dead serious.
No need for me to pile on extra words.
Time to head back?
I glanced to the side.
Stia looked like she had something to say.
"Um, may I ask one question?"
"What is it?"
"I'm curious why you're not asking about the Red Soulstone.
Personally, I thought investigating its origin was just as important as wiping out the bandits."
"......"
Neris thought for a moment before replying.
"We were already investigating the Soulstones' origin.
When we learned a routed bandit gang from the northern front had one, the student council president issued the emergency directive."
Red Soulstone.
The most dangerous substance in this world.
I didn't know the details, but I knew why Stia cared so much.
Her desire to prevent victims of the Red Soulstone was probably the strongest among us.
"Lately, they've been found not just on the front lines but near villages where people live.
We've largely figured out their source."
"The source of the Soulstones...!"
"I'm not sure if I should tell you, but...
It doesn't matter. I expect to see you all in Dragon Rank soon enough."
As she said it, Neris stared straight into my face.
What? Was that a hint she wanted to keep me close and fuck me up herself?
I'd aim for it anyway, if only to meet Neris.
"The Demon King's Army is on the move unusually.
The Red Soulstones are leaking in from the front lines. The number of enhanced monsters has increased dramatically, making it a dangerous situation."
"Does that mean the Demon King's Army might launch a full assault?"
"Yes.
I'm heading to the front lines tomorrow. I hope you all grow strong enough to do your part soon.
A real threat is approaching. We hero candidates must be ready to protect people when the time comes.
In that sense, you're excellent talents we haven't seen in a while.
Though one of you lacks a bit of dignity..."
......Her stare stung.
Looks like not just the goddess keeps a close eye on me at Melbritt.
Guess it was inevitable after throwing myself at her without fear on first meeting.
But threats to the world? Whatever.
Right now, meeting the goddess and fucking the women of Melbritt mattered more.
My goal hadn't changed.
"That was long-winded.
We'll handle rewards later. First, check your student handbooks—your evaluation scores have changed.
Return to your positions. And... Karen?"
"Y-Yes!"
Neris suddenly pointed at Karen and shot her a cold glare.
"You're too close to that man.
Step back."
"......Yes."
Karen looked dejected as she moved half a step away from me.
"You are hero candidates.
Don't forget you must set an example. Especially a Melbritt woman being overly intimate with a man—that's unacceptable."
"......"
As expected.
Just as my first impression suggested, she embodied Melbritt's stifling principles.
She seemed extremely rigid about romantic relations.
"You may go."
We left as if chased out, but surprisingly, I wasn't in a bad mood.
Of course, Karen, who'd been called out for standing too close, looked a little down.
"For the first time, I hate Melbritt..."
I casually groped Karen's breast.
"It's fine.
I'll secure a route for you to the Eight-Colored Clam Castle."
"Ah. Hnng... Okay."
Stia sighed.
"Karen, you can't indulge Decal like that. Didn't you hear Neris?
The Demon King's Army is getting active. And the Red Soulstone issue..."
I groped Stia's breast too.
"Ah, ahn... Decal..."
"I wanna touch."
"No."
"I wanna touch."
"......"
Seeing Stia go quiet, Diana said in disbelief,
"What's wrong with a little spoiling?"
"......"
Stia blushed and stayed silent, at a loss.
Then Ava, who'd been watching us, spoke up.
"Um...
Are you all really dating Decal?"
"......" "......" "......"
This time, even Diana fell silent.
"I have a girlfriend already."
"Wh-Who?"
Diana blurted out reflexively.
"No! I'm not that interested. Just curious."
She seemed extremely interested.
"An elf."
"......Ugh. Elves are all ridiculously pretty."
Isthi was pretty cute.
She could hold her own against a goddess.
Maybe because it had been a while since I'd seen her, even while groping Karen and Stia's tits on either side, I wanted to meet her.
"What, were you applying for girlfriend position?"
"Wh-Who said that!"
Girlfriend? Nah.
Let's see, what slots were open.
Pussy house, slave, bitch, fairy—all filled... Maybe add a cumdump?
"Wanna be my cumdump?"
I said it seriously, and Diana aimed her hand at me.
"Eek! Don't cast magic. We'll all get shocked!"
"Just stop groping my tits! What do you want from a noble lady of the Vanguard family?"
She was too embarrassed to say it all.
Ava watched our bickering and said,
"......Diana seems to like Decal plenty too."
"......"
Diana flinched at the third party's bullseye.
"I get that Decal's popular. Must be 'cause he's handsome?"
"Well, that's not entirely wrong."
"Being humble would make you cooler, Decal."
Stia pointed out.
I kneaded Stia's tits in revenge.
"......Hnn. And tone down that shamelessness."
Groping female candidates' tits openly at Melbritt.
In an empty hallway, only possible because the girls allowed it, but it felt thrillingly taboo.
Maybe because the school forbade it? Made me want to violate it more.
"Still..."
Ava smiled.
"Thanks to Decal, we cleared a directive way above our level.
Thank you."
We all looked at Ava.
"No one thinks you underperformed.
And it sure wasn't thanks to me."
"Oppa is right."
"......"
Ava scratched her head shyly.
Good guy.
Even not being a womanizer appealed to me.
......He wasn't eyeing my ass, was he?
I released Stia and Karen, then opened my student handbook to check.
"Oh, scores updated.
Check yours."
I'd moved from Wolf Rank to Bear Rank.
Total score: 1,132 points.
The bonus from the directive far outweighed any deductions from being away.
I'd been scrambling to catch up, but now I had some breathing room. About 400 points to Dragon Rank. Honestly, tough.
But I could hit it tomorrow if I pushed.
Thinking of making Neris moan already had my dick twitching.
"Hmph..."
Diana folded her handbook with a smug look.
Seemed satisfied with Bear Rank.
Same as her sister, Tilia Vanguard.
"Oppa! I made Wolf Rank. I'll catch up soon."
"Looking forward to it. Our pussy house."
I hugged Karen and patted her head.
"I'll climb soon too."
"Want a hug?"
"No...!"
"I wanna hug you. Stia."
"Kh...! D-Do you think I'll indulge every bratty act?"
Even as she said it, Stia couldn't resist and let me hug her meekly.
"Let's all meet in Dragon Rank."
"Might be tough for me..."
Ava trailed off uncertainly.
"I never really knew why I was even in Wolf Rank originally."
"Have some confidence."
This time, Diana spoke.
"Ava, like Decal said, you did your part.
Don't doubt yourself without everyone's permission—that dishonors your family."
"......You're right. Thanks, Diana."
"You need some shamelessness too, even if not as much as Decal."
Somehow I'd become the poster boy for shamelessness.
Well, no retort after creampieing all three girls here.
Precious noble ladies. Melbritt's prized talents. Hanging off me like that—made me want to creampie them more.
Impregnate them. Watch them embarrassed, cradling swelling bellies, then raise my kids.
For that, I needed to secure the Eight-Colored Clam Castle safely.
A plan I liked.
Time for the shameless guy to act shameless.