Chapter 92 - 92. Feelings

The matter related to Yorfang was resolved in an instant.

The academy finished almost everything that night.

It was because it was hard to catch, but the work was clear.

I heard that Yorfang got on the carriage heading to the prison 'Gehenna'.

Early in the morning, I received a call from Hubert Graham, the chairman of the board.

When he said that there would be an official announcement and what compensation he wanted, I asked for my name to be removed from the announcement.

Yorfang should have been so famous.

For now, it was difficult even if the 'blind cadet Zeto' who caught the phantom thief became too famous.

Fame was enough to make my presence known to those concerned in public classes. More than that, it might be hard for me to sneak around outside.

Hubert was puzzled by my decision, but he soon agreed to grant the request.

Hubert said that the fact that I caught Yorfang would not change, and told me to take the reward.

In fact, he didn't pay much attention to the compensation given by the academy, as he was rewarded enough for stealing Yorfang.

'Originally, they were awarded medals or something.'

It felt like the academy was awarding medals and reputation was rising on a continental basis.

However, since my name was not included in the official announcement, I expected Hubert to ask me if I wanted anything... But he said he had something specially prepared for me.

Hubert's secretary puts a small flask on the table.

Could it be a potion or an elixir?

"...What is this?"

Hubert opens his mouth to my question while fumbling around with the flask.

"I recently went to the auction house and found a strange elixir, so I bought it. It just seemed like it would suit you."

Soon after, Hubert untied his legs, bent down, and put his head into the box.

"It's an elixir made by the alchemy guild, 'Midas'. It seems to have the effect of amplifying the senses."

It's sensory amplification.

It was a kind of elixir that had never been seen in the game.

I don't think Hubert would lie about this, and if it was Midas, it would be trustworthy since it was the best guild for alchemy on the continent... But the color was a bit odd.

"Sensation... It's amazing. Have you ever heard of what goes into the ingredients?"

As if moderately curious, he asked Hubert.

Soon after, Hubert hesitated a little and finally spoke up.

"...I heard that the brains of monsters who were blind by nature were replaced. Of course, I didn't hear about the ratio or other information."

"The brains of monsters..."

"Anyway, isn't there an old saying that bitterness is a medicine for the body. Haha!"

Hubert laughs out loud when he sees me shaking.

I don't know if it would work for me, who already has 'excellent senses'... But it didn't seem like there was a need to shy away from it.

***

"Can I just use Midas' name like that?

Itea said that to the sage who was staring at the door through which Jeto came out.

Then the wise man waved his hand.

"Well, it doesn't matter much. The effect is similar."

"I think there is a big difference between a mysterious solution that is said to have mixed monster brains and an elixir that is said to be only a legend among elves."

The truth of the elixir came out of Itea's mouth.

The elixir that the sage gave to Zeto was none other than the elixir of 'Earth Mother's Grace'.

'Earth Mother' is another word for the World Tree.

As you can see from the word god, this often causes conflict between the Holy Land and the elves.

The World Tree was not actually a being comparable to a godhead, but it had to be regarded as just a native religion of the elves.

Originally, this elixir was an elixir that could only be taken by high elves whose mission was to protect the world tree until death.

This elixir, which can be extracted from the World Tree, was something young elves hadn't even seen yet, fearing that it might only come out once every few hundred years. No matter how long-lived the elves were, a few hundred years was a long time even for them.

The elixir was a gift the sage received from the elves after curing the ailing World Tree when he was at a warrior's party in the past.

It also contained the meaning that a wise man is on the same level as a high elf who protects the World Tree for the elves.

The 'Dew on the World Tree', which Jorphang almost stole this time, was also one of their gifts.

"...Even the elves are very strange. Giving a mage an elixir that is only useful for an archer. No matter how good the bow is."

The sage grumbled at Itea, who kept throwing up.

At that time, there were no archers in the warriors' party, so it was like a gyereuk to the sage.

The wise man, who thought that giving money as a reward to Zeto was boring, searched through the warehouse and found that elixir.

"Anyway, aren't you looking forward to it? What kind of results will he have next time after taking the elixir and growing up..."

The sage, as always, will wait and see.

For some reason, it seemed that I would meet him again, no, often.

***

Today was also the last day of public classes.

The city was abuzz with the story of Yorfang for a while.

Since the phantom thief Yorfang was captured overnight when the magic power supply was cut off, the status of the academy has risen significantly.

My name was never mentioned.

The academy also announced that they were caught by insiders, but did not disclose exactly who was caught.

Rumors had been circulating that Instructor Kaliman had captured Yorfang.

Halfway through, she was able to run into Kaen, who was walking with her uniform in her arms, and it turned out that the uniform Yorfang was wearing was hers.

She was intrigued because it was something she hadn't known about, so I chatted with her for a bit.

The window was open, and she said it looked like she was taking a shower.

I hardly ever talked to anyone else.

Everyone seemed busy interacting with family they hadn't seen in a while.

At least Eisel would have free time, but Aisel hadn't been seen since the Colosseum.

Well, I think it must be the circumstances of the regressor.

Time passed like that, and it was night before I knew it, and I was about to return to her dormitory after seeing off the saintess who was leaving the academy.

While resting with Sierra in the dormitory, there was a call from Bernice, and I thought he was coming.

Entering the room, I put a badge on the table and took off my coat.

A silver wing pattern was engraved on the badge.

It was the badge of the Silver Wing Knights.

In the end, he accepted Bernice's offer.

Since he was a cadet, he didn't belong completely to the knights, but he was just wearing his feet... It's a shortcut.

It was a rank that seemed to have been hastily created under the name of 'Honorary Knights'.

Now, even if he had to kill a demon, he could entrust the work to the knights as a member of the Silver Wing Knights.

Besides that, she will be a good means of proving her identity when trouble arises outside the academy.

As soon as I accepted the offer, Bernice started calling me 'Zetto' instead of 'Cadet Jetto'.

'See you then, Zeto,' she said, with the words that vice-captain Eklyn will come to tell me the location of the branch near the academy in the near future. Left the word.

[ Hmm... ]

Sierra, who had been free of her urethra since Bernice left, glanced at the badge and let out her drool.

"Because you got caught accepting the offer?"

I approached her and asked.

From her Sierra's point of view, her reluctance was understandable since her Bernice could see her.

[That's not it. The saintess is right. If you look at what our apprentice is doing, you must have needed a 'fence'...]

Sierra's cool voice follows, then she glances at me.

"Haha... That's right..."

Embarrassed, I scratched my head.

[ ...But when were you going to drink the elixir? ]

Sierra was talking about the flask on her table, the elixir she had received from her director.

The elixir made from the brains of monsters... He hadn't even opened the lid and sniffed it yet.

'Amplify the senses...'

Even if Hubert said that, it was no different from a reward specially prepared for me. He seems to have guessed in advance that he would have something to reward me with again.

Even though I don't remember it and it didn't actually happen, he had a great crush on me from the beginning.

"Should I eat...?"

I put my hand on the flask that was on the table.

They ground the brains of blind monsters to make an elixir that amplifies their senses. Maybe it was because they were alchemists, but the structure of their thoughts was really novel.

Still, I wouldn't sell something that didn't work.

Immediately, the lid of the flask was opened.

'It doesn't smell that bad...'

It's not a clean gray color... It's a weird gray color that looks like it's mixed with clay of various colors, so I thought the smell would be terrible, but this...

...Yes, it was the smell I often smelled in the forest.

It was a scent that reminded me of phytoncide.

I wonder if it might play a role, even if the leaves have a good scent.

[Hehe, if her tongue gets weird again, wouldn't it be okay for the original woman to cook again? Don't worry, drink it. ]

Sierra scolded me for not opening the lid and drinking.

He then drank the flask.

'Why is it refreshing?'

It was a taste that didn't feel like a monster's brain.

It was a taste that reminded me of a certain drink with the motif of 'pine needle tea'.

'It's not really my taste.'

At this level, I thought it was a nobleman compared to the contents.

"As expected, 'Midas' is different..."

I tapped the empty flask and admired it.

I was able to personally realize why they were the best alchemy guild on the continent.

As an alchemist, the mind that thinks of potion users.

That sincerity reached me.

[Is the taste good? ]

Sierra, who glanced at me as I was trembling, asked.

"It was the most delicious among the elixirs I've ever eaten."

[I wonder what the effect will be. ]

Yes.

It mattered if it worked.

'Not much has changed...'

I tried to focus on my ears to feel the effect of the elixir, but it didn't have much effect.

It was the time when I was about to open the status window.

ㅡ Beep!!!!

Suddenly, a sharp tinnitus pierces your ears.

Then, Sierra catches me as I try to fall, shaking her head.

Fortunately, the tinnitus was quickly fading.

[Disciple, are you okay?! ]

Sierra, who held me, opened her eyes wide and asked.

"Ugh..."

Her voice, which had been ringing in her head, was especially loud.

Meanwhile, a status window appears in front of her eyes.

I looked at the status window and couldn't hide my bewilderment.

〈 Zeto 〉 Lv.39

Skills you have

-Ghost Sword Lv.22

-Sierra Ryu Reverse Heaven (Incomplete) Lv.5 - [Ghost Sword Art] Effect is being applied

-Feeling Lv.5

- Weakness Detection Lv.MAX - [Eye patch that pierces reason] Effect is being applied

-Acupuncture Lv.5

-Night Vision Lv.MAX

Skill Points Remaining: 4

Item being worn

-Eye patch that pierces reason [Legendary]

-Bracelet with Origin [Epic]

-Yodo (妖刀) 'Sierra' [Belonging]

-Necklace containing the protection of the warrior [Epic]

-Tears of the Dead [Engraved]

-Subspace Pocket [Unique]

The level was the same as the 39th level, which had risen by 2 levels from the 37th level after catching the wyvern.

What mattered was skill.

...In place of his excellent senses, other skills were placed.

There were occasional

Skills that are upgraded to higher compatibility when certain conditions are met.

However, even as a person who has played the game for a long time, it was a skill I had never seen before.

But it was a very familiar word to me.

Feeling.

'Why is that...?'

***

Meanwhile, Yuri saw off her father, Geras Clementine, and visited his library.

While Yuri was giving Xerath a tour of the academy, he had to go through a lot of trouble because he kept saying things like 'Son-in-law... Hmm... I mean Zeto...'.

It was especially spectacle when he met Maxim Caligus, Amon's father.

'Maxim, I might have a son-in-law soon, haha!'

It was only at night that Xerath, who had been causing trouble for himself, was finally able to let go.

Yuri was about to come to the library to return his book.

Saint and princess.

It was a fairy tale with such a simple title.

It was so popular that it was also a book that came out as a novel with the concept of an extended edition.

This was her favorite fairy tale since childhood.

She could understand why she came to find it these days after reading the book.

There was a part where the personalities and ways of speaking of the saint and Jeto overlapped.

While reading this book, Yuri was immersed in thinking that the princess was herself and the saint was Jeto, which was a secret that no one could tell.

'I'm crazy... Really.'

Yuri cleared her head and took her steps into her library.

"Uh?"

Yuri sees a familiar platinum blonde girl.

It was Eisel.

Eisel was sitting in the same seat she had encountered the other day.

At that time, she thought that Eisel had suddenly decided to read a book first, so at that time, Yuri wondered if she had found someone with her taste.

Eisel returned the book in one day.

Yuri wanted to hear even if it was a sentimental comment, but she didn't bother asking because Eisel's expression didn't look good when she returned the book.

'I was reading a book about curses the other day.'

Will I ever read a book like this?

Eisel's expression over there was quite serious.

She hadn't seen Eisel smile lately.

She seemed to be more worried about something more serious than her usual sullen expression, although she didn't usually smile.

Yuri cautiously approached Eisel.

Eisel didn't notice Yuri approaching as if he was concentrating on his book.

Yuri thrust her head toward Eisel and skimmed through the book she was reading.

'...For a kiss, the mood and atmosphere are important...'

Yuri, who recited a line from a book in her mind, tilted her head.

"Eisel...?"

Soon after, Yuri called Eisel.

"Uh..."

Eisel finally put the glass in front of her nose into her eyes and hurriedly lifted her book.

Did he try to cover the contents by lifting the book?

Then the title that was on the cover was now visible.

Yuri read the title of the book without much thought.

"101 ways to captivate a man...?"

Soon, Yuri and Eisel's eyes meet.

Yuri thought with a rather cool smile.

Why is Eisel reading a book like this...?