I Became Strong At Night And Weak At Day Inside A Game

Sometimes, my body moves so well that I can’t even believe it.

For example, my body feels strangely light even though this is the first time I’ve held a sword and fought in a battle. 

Whether I can knock someone down with a scabbard because the demon sword’s ability made it stronger. 

Or, miraculously block the raccoon before it opens the forbidden book.

Click, I put the lock in the drawer next to the bed and locked it.

There is a forbidden book inside that Choco just took by force.

The lock on the forbidden book is already broken, so that it won’t work, but I put it back together for now.

Ha, it’s a relief—.

I wish I could, but honestly, I’m not relieved.

“Choco.”

Choco doesn’t answer when I call its name.

“Kim Choco.”

I sat on the bed.

Choco sat with its butt stuck to my feet like a human being.

 It raised its head without shame, but its eyes fell to the side. 

It’s like seeing a puppy in trouble after an accident. 

“Kim Choco, even if I ask you how you got the Prohibition book, you probably won’t tell me—or if I want to hear what happened, you will not listen. Instead, don’t take it out of that drawer carelessly.” 

Still, Choco didn’t answer me. 

It just rolled its eyes in the opposite direction.

After I stared at Choco without saying anything for a while, Choco groaned and sweated and then reluctantly nodded. 

“I’m saying this seriously. We don’t know what will happen if you open that forbidden book. I don’t want you or me to get hurt.”

Nod.

Choco said yes, and rolled its eyes again.

I don’t know if Choco was reflecting or not— but no matter what I said, it doesn’t make any difference. 

“Ha…” 

Aigoo.

Aside from how Choco brought the forbidden book, the immediate problem is what to do with that forbidden book.

“How on earth did you get through the forbidden book vault—” 

It is impossible to enter the forbidden book vault without permission.

Because it’s sealed with a strong barrier, and if someone breaks in, an alarm will sound, and all kinds of security magic will work.

It wasn’t for nothing that a non-discriminatory reading group took over the Minenbar library and then took the hostage and tried to find a way to open the door to the vault.

Because they want to steal the sealed forbidden book from such a place.

Even when I listened to security guard Jin’s words, he didn’t seem to know who stole the forbidden book yet.

It’s clear that Choco isn’t just a raccoon, just to understand what I’m saying.

At this point, it doesn’t make sense to be an ordinary raccoon.

“Anyway—” 

Because of the barrier, it is impossible to sneak into the vault and put it in place.

However, even if I tried to order it, I doubt Choco would listen to me.

And if I return it to Jin, I’ll be questioned about where I got it.

No one would believe me if I said that the raccoon brought it to me.

It’s true, but it’s too much of a lie even to me.

However, it is also dangerous to have a forbidden book.

Just having a sealed forbidden book will get me expelled from school.

“I  have to find a way to return it as soon as possible without anyone noticing it—” 

If there was such a thing, I didn’t even think about it.

I feel like my head is going to explode.

I was lying flat on the bed.

Choco, who climbed up to the bed, tapped my shoulder.

It seemed to comfort me.

I would have been more grateful if you weren’t the main culprit in this situation, Choco.

“Whoo…Even if a day is long, it’s too long….” 

I hope tomorrow will be short.

4

The morning sunlight hit the trees and scattered them.

I looked at the leaves swaying in the spring breeze.

Perhaps it was because I slept with my head stretched out, or because I liked the bed, or because I slept well, but my mind was clear. 

Many things happened yesterday, but let’s be thankful that I’m not tired now.

I still can’t think of a way to deal with the forbidden book, but—.

First of all, I have a lecture today, so let’s start with that.

So in the midst of it, I move my feet to the lecture hall. 

“Hey, friend!”

I turned in that direction when I heard the low, lively voice.

The first thing I saw—was a wall.

 No, it wasn’t a wall, it was a human body.

I had to raise my head slightly to see the face of the person who called me.

The blue eyes embedded in the cold face under the silver hair that exposed the forehead coolly absorbed the sunlight and reflected the light like jewels.

He’s tall and big physically. 

The muscles of the whole body are solid and large enough to be thought of as a wall without thinking. 

Ethan Mertezaker, a muscular man who can’t be covered by a robe as well as a uniform, stared at me. 

“…Do you call me?”

I was surprised to find out Ethan Mertezaker would talk to me first.

As an NPC who often lends his power to battle events, he leaves only a rather terrifying impression.

He always holds his shield and sword at the vanguard and blocks the enemy, and he doesn’t stop even he is covered with blood, and when he enters the battle, he becomes a cool-headed person endlessly.

According to the Broken World, he’s like a machine for battle. 

Even in the setting book, he was a top-tier fighter in terms of combat sense and skill. 

Maybe that’s why I’ve never seen Ethan with anyone else and why he rarely gets involved in other events—. 

Anyway, what kind of business would Ethan have with me?

“It’s been a while since I met you on your way to school!”

….?

Was his voice this bright in the first place?

“It looks like there is going to be a lecture today!”

“Oh, that’s what it is.”

“It’s okay to take a break on your own, but if you skip too much, the problem gets bigger!”

Somehow, somehow something is different. 

Ethan, whom I knew, was a little more quiet and fierce. 

In fact, something so different that I wonder if it’s Ethan’s hidden twin—.

“You, you’re Ethan Mertezaker, right?” 

“That’s right! So you remembered my name!”

Does the fact that I know your name make your eyes sparkle that much?

“Well, that’s right—more than that, what’s the matter?”

“It’s been a long time since you’ve been to school, so I came to say hello. You got caught up in the library occupation yesterday, didn’t you? So I was a little curious about how you’re doing.” 

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“…Wait, how do you know that?”

“I’m close to the students’ association. I went to the student council in the evening and everyone was moving in a hurry, so I asked because I thought something was wrong!”

Did you go to the student council? 

And to the point where the students’ council would trust him enough to give him internal information? 

The more we talk, the more it doesn’t seem like he’s the Ethan I knew—?

“Anyway, are you okay? They said you were being held hostage!”

“Well… it wasn’t a big deal. I escaped safely.”

Except that when I got back from the library, the forbidden book was in my room.

When I added it to my mind, Ethan wrapped his arm around my shoulder.

Then he bent down, put his face close, and whispered in my ear.

“Have you heard of that?”

“What?”

“It is said that one dangerous forbidden book has disappeared from the vault.”

….

It’s a lie if I’m not flustered. 

But I didn’t show that I was flustered. 

Instead, I turned to Ethan in surprise.

“What do you mean forbidden book?”

“I don’t know the details. All I know is that rumors have already circulated and the student council has started a search for forbidden books.” 

“Search— how did they find out how it disappeared?”

“The investigation is being conducted mainly on a non-discriminatory reading group, but it seems that it is still unknown. However, it is said that the disappearance of the forbidden book is dangerous enough to be banned from mentioning, so if someone stole it, the perpetrator would not be expelled, but would go to trial!”

Gulp. 

I swallowed dry saliva. 

Ethan, who didn’t know what was inside my mind, loosened his arms and straightened his back.

“The occupation of the library and the disappearance of prohibited books. There’s a lot of chaotic things going on. Don’t you think so?”

“That’s right. It really is.”

“Oh, I’ve got to go now. Then let’s cheer up again today, my friend!”

Ethan ran far away while waving his hand.

I parted ways with Ethan like that, but the cold sweat flowing down my spine didn’t stop for a while.

5

“…What do you do for lunch?”

I have no idea how the morning lecture passed.

I was thinking about what to do with the forbidden book, and by the time I came to my senses, it was time for lunch, so I got a plate and sat down at the table.

“Ah…”

I pressed down my temples with my thumb.

Choco, the main culprit of the headache, was sitting next to me, eating a piece of chicken.

It was a meal for pets prepared by the student cafeteria.

Indeed, not only does the prestigious school take care of its students, but it also feeds their pets.

Anyway, I sighed automatically when I saw Choco tasting a full course with chicken, lettuce, vegetables, fruits and cakes for dessert.

“Yeah, you have to eat well—”

Because it has already happened. 

Nothing will change or get better just by blaming Choco. 

Most of all, I don’t want to do it. 

Because you don’t even bother a dog when they eat. 

Let’s put my worries aside for a while and eat, too.

Today’s lunch was salmon steak.

The thick scarlet salmon cut into steak cuts was covered with white tartar sauce. 

For the garnish, asparagus, king oyster, and carrots were roasted to a golden color, and cherry tomatoes were added to a simple salad to match the color. 

The sliced lemon is probably for me to squeeze onto the salmon steak.

When I split the steak with a fork and knife, the inside was slightly undercooked and medium rare. 

I took a big bite out of the tartar sauce.

Even before chewing properly, the outside of the salmon steak scattered, and the inside resisted the teeth smoothly.

The savory smell of fish oil and butter containing herbs lingered in my mouth.

The tartar sauce balanced the tartness perfectly.

I closed my eyes and savored the taste that boasts perfect harmony.

As expected, I have to eat well. 

When I eat something delicious, all kinds of worries disappear, like snow melting.

“Oh, my friend, is this seat empty?

“You can sit down because it’s empty.”

I answered reflexively when someone asked me.

And when I opened my eyes, there was a mountain of French fries in front of me.

“As expected, Fried French fries are the best!”

It was Ethan who ate the mountain of French fries.

I don’t know why he filled all the plates with french fries—.

I wonder if Ethan brought all the French fries here.

Come to think of it, did Ethan in the setting book like french fries?

Even so, I started feeling a little afraid of him eating only French fries. 

Most of the Broken World settings are made up like this, but it’s still a failed game.

Leon sitting next to Ethan will not be enough if I think it’s contrived. 

Chicken breast salad with two slices of whole wheat bread.

For dessert, a food that exchanged health and taste called almonds filled Leon’s plate.

“…Are you full after eating that?”

“All right. It’s fine until dinner.”

“You will be the only one who dares to eat salad…”

French fries on one side, salad on the other side. 

This is how the balance of the world works. 

Still, seeing him eat only a little grass is heartbreaking.

Because he will achieve everything in the future. 

There’s also a saying that it’s a meal power.

“….?”

Leon only tilted his head. 

I added while cutting the remaining salmon steak.

“Isn’t it okay to eat salmon often with salad?”

“That’s right.”

“Then eat it. You have to eat well.”

Anyway, he’s the main character who has to solve many cases in the future.

Leon smiled lightly when he looked down.

“I’ll pay you back later.”

“Well, it’s not my money anyway, it’s the academy’s.”

Then, I finished the remaining salmon steak, salad, and garnish.

All that was left was a dessert, creme brulee.

Choco also started eating the last remaining cake, so I picked up a spoon and lightly cracked the top of the creme brulee.

“Right, we have a quiz in the afternoon class. Has everyone been studying?”

“I’ve done it.”

Leon replied to what Ethan had brought up at first.

Wait, what do you mean by a quiz?

“…We had a quiz?”

“Yeah, Professor Edmund announced last week that he would take a quiz in an ancient history and cultural heritage lecture. Did you forget?”

Ethan said it as if he couldn’t stop, but I felt wronged.

Following a task I didn’t know, there was even a quiz I didn’t know about this time.

I already have a headache because of the forbidden book, but there is a degree to which I was attacked by the fall.

Let’s know what the remaining assignments or quiz are before it’s too late. 

But before that—.

“Today’s quiz scope, where is it?”