Chapter: 147
Haha. Grandpa, you’re totally breaking the balance!
Seeing Grandpa fight reminds me of those cutscenes I used to see in games.
Those were made with such movie-like quality, but there was no way to replicate that with the game system.
I really can’t catch up. To see the end of this world, I’d have to become a monster even more fearsome than that Grandpa. Is that even possible?
How much effort would it take to surpass that level?
Since I’m running towards that realm, I know it’s far. Too far. It’s faint enough that it looks like a dot in the distance.
Sigh. I’ve got to live harder than this. Otherwise, I don’t think I’ll even come close to Grandpa.
“Lady Allen.”
While I was admiring Grandpa, I heard Phoebe’s voice next to me.
She too seemed so astonished by the miracle unfolding before our eyes that she couldn’t look away.
“That person is…”
‘It’s Ruel…’
“Sloppy Grandpa. The one who resides in my mace and my master.”
Since I fell into this world, there have been two people I could call my master.
One is Possell, the one who cheered me on alongside the knights of the Allen family until I entered the academy.
Thanks to that, I can now handle even considerable physical limits without blinking.
The other is none other than Grandpa Ruel.
After overcoming trials and meeting Grandpa Ruel, he taught me the ways of combat wielding a mace and a shield.
I often thought he was quite picky for criticizing me each time I moved, but seeing him swing the mace now makes me understand how he feels.
From his perspective, he must be thinking, “Why can’t you do this simple thing?”
Just look now. He’s whacking Nakrad with his mace while casting me side glances as if to say learn from this.
Grandpa, even if you give me hints like that, I still can’t even dream of following you!
If we were to compare, I’m like a little kid who just mastered multiplication tables.
Trying to show that kid a problem that might come up in a college entrance exam would only leave them amazed.
I’ll try to mimic you, but don’t get your hopes up, okay? Don’t whine later about why I can’t do it.
Did Nakrad, who couldn’t stand getting beaten by Grandpa, finally get up, staggering, and brought out his subordinates from the shadows?
Wow. That’s basically a half-finished ultimate move.
Even now, with the dark Evil God not fully resurrected, it takes substantial time to summon those subordinates.
Normally, I’d use them during the finals to storm the academy, but he’s bringing them out now? Grandpa must really be intimidating him.
But what should I do? Those don’t seem even slightly threatening to Grandpa.
Grandpa didn’t even flinch at the sight of Nakrad’s minions surrounding him.
He was just making an expression like it was nothing. Soon, as he raised his mace high, divine energy gathered there.
Insane. The density of divine energy gathering up there is ridiculous. That’s practically a small sun already.
Grandpa, is that the level I’ll someday reach? Just how far do you think I’m going to grow?
Alright. Got it. I’ll live up to those expectations. I’m the sewage of Soul Academy. I will shock you.
So look forward to the day when I’ll shake off your nonchalant comments!
Once the divine energy gathered on the mace began to shine, the minions born from the Evil God began to retreat one by one.
Even beings born from the Evil God’s power are helpless against that light.
After all Nakrad’s summoned minions had vanished, Grandpa erased the divine light he levitated and approached Nakrad.
“That person is the mentor of Lady Allen.”
Phoebe was gazing at that scene with awe.
She is a faithful believer, unlike me, who has no thoughts about the Lord Jushin.
Watching a Holy Knight, a person who once saved the world and was canonized, manifest miracles like that must stir a lot of thoughts in her.
“There must have been a reason for how strong the Young Lady has become.”
‘That makes sense.’
“What are you saying, Sloppy Saintess? I’m strong because I’m amazing, not because that sloppy old man taught me well. Stop with the foolish nonsense.”
Hey, Mesugaki Skill, why are you whining so much? Because of you, Phoebe looks lost for words.
And why are you being rude to Phoebe now? It’s not like the Mesugaki Skill has powered up or anything.
What’s with that? Let me in on it. I need to be able to respond! Please!
Boom! As Grandpa brought the mace down on Nakrad, a small quake occurred.
The ground cracked, and all sorts of fragments danced in the dust, but Grandpa’s expression was not very cheerful.
Just a moment ago, Nakrad had been there, but he vanished. Did he run away?
Grandpa lightly clicked his tongue and swung his mace, clearing away the smoke before walking toward us.
“Sorry about that. I didn’t finish him off. This is, after all, the realm of the mind, so there are limits.”
Well, there’s no helping that. My goal for coming here was to rescue Phoebe, and bothering Nakrad was just a secondary objective.
It’s somewhat disappointing, but it’s okay. I still caused some damage, right? So I was going to say to brush it off with a smile, but regrettably, I have to deal with the wall of the Mesugaki Skill.
‘It’s okay, Grandpa.’
“Sloppy Grandpa, can’t you handle that one thing well? I guess it’s my fault for expecting anything from a lonely old man stuck with his mace. What a pathetic old fool.”
“I’m going to lose it. How on earth do the other kids put up with this tone?”
Grandpa, reacting this way isn’t ideal.
Kids like Joyna and Arthur hear this speech all day. A person canonized like you should be able to laugh it off better than this!
But since you showed what you showed just now, I’ll bow this time, Grandpa.
‘I’m sorry. Please bear with me.’
“Eh? Can’t handle this much? Pathetic old man? Ha! Incredible. To think someone like this is canonized. Sloppy! Sloppy!”
Ah, right. Whenever I say I’m sorry, things seem to distort.
Amidst the provocation coming from the Mesugaki Skill, Grandpa let out a sigh while Phoebe looked shocked.
Yeah, from his perspective, if he was receiving harsh words from someone he should respect and honor, it’s only natural to look like that.
Phoebe is too kind to say anything, but if she were a bit more impatient, she would have scolded me for being disrespectful.
“Excuse me, Ruel.”
Just as I was thinking I should keep my mouth shut for a bit, Phoebe gently spoke up.
Grandpa raised an eyebrow and turned toward Phoebe, giving a subtle smile.
“What is it, child?”
“Is it always like this?”
No! Phoebe! Don’t get the wrong idea! I’m still polite to Grandpa! I’m always using honorifics!
I might occasionally act rudely, but that’s always because Grandpa misbehaved first! I’m nice to Grandpa! Really!
As I was internally making those excuses, I suddenly had a brilliant idea.
…Huh? Isn’t this a chance? I could use this opportunity to explain that using the Mesugaki tone isn’t my fault!
Think about it. If someone who usually talks about being sloppy and foolish suddenly says their tone is because of the Sloppy God, the first response would be, “What nonsense is that?”
People who don’t know how perverted the Sloppy God is would think the God wouldn’t force such a tone.
But if Grandpa says it, the credibility would be different!
If the Holy Knight, the hero who saved the world, and the canonized one, was to proclaim my innocence, no one would disbelieve it!
Especially to Phoebe, who just witnessed the miracle from Grandpa, that argument would be even stronger!
Grandpa! Please! Quickly prove my innocence to Phoebe!
Then, with Phoebe holding the title of Saintess, she can convince the others!
If that’s how things turn out, my reputation could be fixed!
As I conveyed that thought through my eyes, Grandpa nodded.
He’s sharp enough to notice my intentions. He couldn’t have misunderstood me.
Sigh. Finally, I could enjoy school life properly.
“Always…”
Huh? Why is Grandpa not finishing his sentence?
This person usually has such a smooth tongue; why can’t he wrap it up?
You’re just joking, right? Please tell me you are!
Grandpa!
Please!
“That. Even with that tone, you’re a good-hearted child.”
“That’s true. Lady Allen is a good person.”
Gyaaaaaah?!
Grandpa! Just saying that the tone is like this isn’t a mutual agreement!
At the moment I needed you to clarify my tone, you talked about my good heart!
What are you trying to say?!
Just as I was about to reprimand Grandpa, my consciousness suddenly flickered.
As my fading consciousness came back, the scenery of the church I had seen before entering Phoebe’s mind came into view.
Did I get kicked out of Phoebe’s mental realm?
“Did it go well?”
Looking up at the voice above, I saw the Sloppy Fox’s face.
Why does this clingy thing reject my touches yet it keeps sticking to me? I truly don’t understand.
‘Yup.’
“Can’t tell by looking, can you, Sloppy Fox?”
“If that’s the case, it’s a good thing.”
The Sloppy Fox giggled, then dashed away from my reach.
Damn that Sloppy Fox. I’d love to chase it down and ruffle its fur, but right now, I have something more urgent.
‘Grandpa.’
I need to demand an explanation.
Answer me, Grandpa. Why did you do that?
Why did you let go of the chance to clear up the misunderstandings many people have about me?!
It was a one-in-a-million chance that could never come again!
[I'm sorry, Young Lady. I wanted to explain your tone, but my mouth wouldn’t open.]
‘What do you mean?’
[It felt like something was holding me back. I couldn’t say anything related to your blessing, but I had to say something reasonable right away.]
So that statement about my good heart also came from deep thought, huh? I frowned at Grandpa’s words.
If someone had placed a restriction on explaining my skill, the only candidate would be one.
The Sloppy Sadistic Pedophilic Perverted Trash God!
Why does it have to be this extreme to suppress me?!
Can’t I just live a bit easier?!
Must I constantly endure looks of scorn from others calling me sloppy?!
Is it because I’ve been stacking up some favorable impressions lately, and they didn’t want me to get mistreated?!
Fine! I’ll deal with it! You perverted bastard who enjoys tormenting girls!
I listened to your requests, but why won’t you listen to mine?!
Why can’t I catch a break?! Why?!
– Ding!
As I screamed internally, a notification sound popped up.
[Quest Clear!]
[Successfully rescued Phoebe within the time limit!]
[A reward will be given!]
What is this? Are you just saying, “Sorry, take this and go away”?
Hey, you Sloppy Fool! I’m feeling veeeeeery unhappy right now.
Just because you gave me a couple of pathetic rewards doesn’t mean I feel better. No matter what you give me.
[Practice Mode function is unlocked!]
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