<601 - Delicious Linked Quest (25)>
“Wow! Ishtar! You came to visit me in the hospital?”
“C-Cut it out. I didn’t come specifically to check on you or anything.”
Hee hee…
Although Ishtar was trying to act nonchalant, the way she fidgeted showed she was really concerned, but she didn’t want to admit it—just like a tsundere heroine from a dating sim.
“Hmm? Then tell me, why did you sneak in through the window?”
“T-That’s…!”
“Why, I wonder? Could it be that if you came to visit openly, people might think you really liked Oknodie, so you came in secretly?”
“N-No way! I just… Yeah. I came to rummage through your stuff while you were asleep to steal some items! It’s not like I was worried about you or wanted to confirm if you were actually cursed or something! Got it?!”
Hehe. Let’s go with that!
Meanwhile, Arcadia, my older sister, who was getting a kick out of the drama, looked at Ishtar with disbelief.
“Why don’t you just admit it instead of being a trash who robs patients? You got criticized by Oknodie’s friends for creeping in on someone who wasn’t on good terms with you throughout the semester when they were sick.”
Ugh…
“Wow, really?”
“Until just now, I thought the same thing. When I was biting my lips after being chased out, I figured it was just bad luck before I could execute my evil plan, but I never thought you really cared about our Di.”
“Please don’t say anything more! Just realizing how my image must have been with all this is enough embarrassment for me…”
Phew…
Though I was curious about whatever humiliation Ishtar suffered during her visit, I decided to let it slide since we were improving our relationship.
“Thanks for coming to visit! But I’m totally fine.”
“You look fine, indeed. The heresy detection device that Yufi gave you seems to be working well.”
“Then can I go now?”
“Not so fast!”
“What?! You mean I can’t leave?”
“You’re right! Di has to stay in the Special Isolation Room for a while longer.”
Huh?
A Special Isolation Room? I thought it was just a hospital room!
“While no heresy has been detected from Di yet, Professor Jonnas said we need to keep an eye for some time due to the strong traces left by his attack.”
“Oh no! What about my classes?”
“You can attend remotely from the Special Isolation Room.”
“No way! That means I can’t do any practicals at all!”
“Well, considering that the academy’s security was breached because of your special status as a Saintess, they’ve decided to give you some leeway with your practical scores just this time.”
“What about meals?”
“They’ll be delivered every meal. Check the magic watch catalog for takeaway options.”
“And what about training?”
“You can apply for training equipment.”
Wow!
Anything can be ordered using the magic watch.
This is so sweet!
Woohoo!
“I’m going to request all the training tools in top-notch specifications!”
While pondering what to request, I realized I already had some high-end training tools among the junk I had taken from the Empire.
“I already have most of the stuff, so I don’t need to buy anything!”
“That’s good to hear. Also, we’ll be alternating visits from one person at a time. Isabel also asked me to send her regards.”
Alright!
Let’s see if I can check on the rewards for defeating the deity.
[You have stolen the Sacred Magic of the Blind Saintess, nullifying the enemy’s spells.]
[Dark Corruption Experience +20]
[Prayer Technique Experience +20]
[Quick Casting Experience +20]
[Scary Child Experience +2]
[You have used the Sacred Magic of Grandiodos to steal the buff sword of Swordsman Saintess Shecilly.]
[Stealing Experience +60]
[Prayer Technique Experience +60]
[Hiding Experience +20]
[Scary Child Experience +2]
[You have driven back the manifestation of the God of Peace, Tranqilo.]
[Dark Corruption Experience +100]
[Manipulation Technique Experience +50]
[Stealing Experience +50]
[Scary Child Experience +5]
Um… that seems a bit off.
I gained decent XP this time compared to playing outside, but…
Is the points part missing?
Tsk.
Oh well, it can’t be helped.
If I had gotten a guaranteed kill, it would be different, but all I did was temporarily drive them away.
“By the way, is it okay to just train quietly? Jonnas is your butler, right? Isn’t a butler also an instructor and guardian under the Foundation’s protocols?”
“Right! For now, I have to show I’m relaxing to avoid raising suspicion.”
“Suspicion? Whose?”
“The people monitoring the Special Isolation Room!”
“…What if the people monitoring let their guard down?”
“Then I’ll escape to go rescue Jonnas!”
Hehe…
Ishtar finally showed a look of recognition that I was indeed a laid-back Dark Princess.
“Give it up. The Special Isolation Room has a security detail assigned by the Student Council. Even the second-years coming to visit are on edge about what the Student Council might do.”
“Wow! Private security! I know about that event. It happens when the professors are too busy with big events; the student council takes care of things, and if they mess up, they face hefty compensation, so they’re super strict!”
“Wait! How do you know that… Never mind. I guess it’s natural to know about that if you consider it part of the job?”
Now, Ishtar seemed to be convinced that it would be weird if she didn’t know, and oddly enough, Arcadia also nodded along in agreement.
“But why are the professors so busy?”
“Maybe because they’re dealing with the absolute no-no of breaching World Domain?”
“What happens if that gets out of hand?”
“The professors will go to deal with the ones responsible!”
“…How many of them?”
“Basically, five or more?”
Whoa!
Five people strong enough to conquer a major organization.
No organization could handle those forces when they came rushing in.
That’s why the Gift Academy’s World Domain—no, Principal Omoshiroi’s World Domain—wasn’t breached!
But these idiots are causing turmoil?
May they rest in peace!
*
[Resources of professors participating in the retaliatory war against this World Domain invasion will be received.]
Right after the Dragon Principal’s declaration, several professors immediately raised their hands.
Undead Queen, Professor Sadako.
Rogue, Professor Bronze de Estrada.
Madman Dryad, Professor Weird.
Pirate, El Draco Professor.
Great Sage, Professor Pythagoras.
[That’s sufficient! Finally, some fools have come forward to mess with the Gift Academy without fear. Don’t miss out on this chance and go have some fun out there.]
The professors, having completed their preparations, immediately targeted the Peaceful and Indifferent Church that served the God of Peace, Tranqilo, once the principal gave the go-ahead.
“Deputy. It’s been a while since we’ve had a legitimate pillaging activity. Let’s show off the dignity of private pirates backed by a principal stronger than any country.”
“Hahah, it seems even that cursed little brat is coming in handy now.”
Once Pirate El Draco got serious, the church’s maritime trade routes were completely cut off.
Ships carrying Tranqilo’s followers quickly fell prey to El Draco’s fleet, preventing the clerics of the God of Peace from boarding their ships anymore.
“I’ve sent official documents to all merchants heading toward the Tranqilo’s direct jurisdiction. From now on, any merchant that sets foot on this land will be obliterated without fail.”
Under the declaration of the Great Sage, Pythagoras, the church’s direct jurisdiction faced a complete disconnection from the outside world.
The ones guarding it were countless undead created by the Undead Queen, Professor Sadako.
“Professor Weird. I never thought I’d see you take the lead for the students, not knowing the Human Heart.”
“Yeah, I rather liked that kid.”
“Wasn’t the Dryad originally on good terms with the God of Peace?”
“Only weaklings rely on the gods. I can fill twelve giant blackboards in a minute with Nature Mana mastery. I don’t need any gods.”
“…Vice Principal isn’t exactly known for being easygoing either, but your students must be really having a hard time.”
Suddenly, the infamous Professor Weird looked up at the sky and raised a hand.
“I can’t agree with that. I’ve calmed down a lot at the academy, you know.”
Wooosh!
Filling a giant blackboard in under a minute with satisfaction, the professor wiped the board clean before administering various minerals to the teaching assistants.
The moment she showed a glimpse of her true power, spore bombs soared on the wind toward the Peaceful and Indifferent Church’s main unit.
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Nature Magic – Spore Explosion
Specialization – Multiplication
Additional Spell Effects – Recovery, Life Enhancement (2), Area Expansion (2)
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7th Tier Nature Magic [Frenzied Spore Hell]
The enhanced spores don’t easily disappear, and with the explosion range expanding and regrowth effects, the spores cover the land.
The church’s direct jurisdiction quickly turned into a hellish chaos.
“Honestly. Let me put it bluntly. Are you crazy? Aren’t you scared of the wrath of the Divine Alliance? No need to go as far as the Divine Alliance. Be marked as a heretic, and poof! Your life is over.”
“Sorry, but the Vice Principal is still young and vibrant, you know. I don’t want to be labeled as a heretic under a God of Peace who brings about eternal conflict.”
“Then immediately cease all hostile acts toward this church!”
While the spores were turning the church jurisdiction into a wasteland, Professor Bronze was stealthily infiltrating the church headquarters.
In the meeting to face the Pope of the Peaceful and Indifferent Church, she boldly drew forth a divine item from her robes.
“By the way, I recall that to avoid incurring divine power expenditure because of the heresy declaration, you’d need a divine item. Does that divine item happen to look like this?”
“Why is Tranqilo’s pocket watch here?! Hand over that divine item at once! If you don’t, I’ll declare you a heretic, even if it means permanently losing divine power!”
“Go ahead if you can. If you lose the church, the divine item, and even your followers, I’m eagerly anticipating what will happen to you.”
The Pope could only watch blankly as Professor Bronze’s back turned, vanishing from the room.
