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

“You did a great job.”

Sunny Sunday.

As soon as I told myself I would enjoy the weekend today, Edmund in the professor’s lab called me.

“What are you talking about?”

“The incident in the back alley of the Esset. Ethan Mertezaker is under investigation. I went out as a guarantor.” 

Tsk. Of all the people, Edmund is the one who moves.

“…It was self-defense.”

“As expected, you’re at the scene too.” 

“Did you just ask?”

“I just got confirmation.”

Damn it, this clever professor. 

He acted like he knew everything, but he was really trying to sneak around.

How can a professor do such a disgraceful thing—.

“Even if it’s just self-defense, it’s not something to be taken lightly, as long as it has caused damage to the city. Even if it’s not a heavy punishment, you might get a suspension of attendance.”

“…If that’s enough, I’ll humbly accept it.”

As long as it’s not drop out or fail. 

Not to mention the suspension of attendance means that I’m not legally allowed to attend lectures. 

For me, whose goal is to graduate moderately, it is a reward, not a disciplinary action.

“Will it be okay? Considering the number of days you have been in attendance, it must have been confirmed as failing.”

“….” 

It was a message to withdraw. (t/n: It’s like to withdraw a previously said or conveyed statement; It means to take it back and overturn it. So, in summary, it means to take back and overthrow a previously said or conveyed word.) 

I shouldn’t be suspended from attendance.

“I will never do that again.”

“Your change of attitude is quick.”

“Because the situations are worth it.” 

Edmund nodded his head, pulling the corners of his mouth up.

“I like that you are quick to judge the situation.”

I didn’t want to overturn my judgment like this either. 

This guy Theo, it’s been a while since the midterms for the first semester ended, but how did you live your life when they said you didn’t have enough attendance?

“Fortunately, you don’t have to worry about the number of attendance days. I’ve already taken care of it.”

“…Thank you.” 

“Let me ask you a few questions instead.”

Edmund stares at me.

There’s no way this guy will help me for no reason.

“What do you mean?”

“Reports say that great magic was witnessed at the scene. A huge skeleton appeared, followed by a strong light that broke the skeleton down into mana particles and destroyed it. In addition, it seems that the phenomenon of mana being neutralized in the area has also been manifested. Do you know anything?” 

“…I was caught up in it, so I don’t know the details. I was surprised to see a huge skeleton sticking out.”

“That’s too bad. I’m still researching the rune task I gave you, but I’ve just found out that it’s light magic and has the effect of neutralizing mana.” 

“Isn’t it a coincidence? I didn’t even know that rune had such an effect.” 

“Hmm.”

Edmund looked at me without blinking.

It only takes a moment for the shameless lies to be discovered.

Then Edmund tapped his desk.

“Do you have the assignment I gave you?”

“I left it at the dorm.”

In reality, it burned and disappeared while using rune magic.

Edmund shrugged his shoulders as he responded so calmly.

“Let’s say so.”

Judging by the way he speaks, he doesn’t seem to want to let me go completely.

“Don’t you want to help me with my research?”

“If it’s a master’s program, I remember I turned it down last time.”

“I know. It doesn’t mean you have to complete a master’s degree. I’m just asking for help with my research. In short, it’s an undergraduate research student.” 

That’s scary too.

It’s an express route to graduate school.

“My answer is….” 

“Listen to what people have to say until the end. If you help me with my research, I will do whatever you want within my power.”

This, isn’t this an empty promise? 

It’s more like he will listen to everything I say than do anything I ask.

I can’t believe it unless he brings a magic lamp from which the Genie appears.

As expected, let’s turn it down too. 

Although that was on my mind, it wasn’t easy to open my mouth.

What is holding me back is the forbidden book in the dormitory.

I don’t know how it was done, but it was the forbidden book Choco brought.

The offer of a graduate school program is annoying, so it was fine to turn it down somehow. 

There is room for discussion, but it doesn’t exist for the forbidden book.

The forbidden book should be disposed of as soon as possible.

If it were Edmund’s ability, wouldn’t he be able to handle the forbidden book somehow?

A clever scheme came to mind at once.

“I would like to be granted access to the Forbidden Vault of the Minenbar Library.” 

“Is it a forbidden book?”

Edmund was the first to groan to himself.

It is a forbidden book that is forbidden to the general public. 

With Edmund’s ability, nothing is impossible, but it would be troublesome.

Whether I get permission or not, I don’t see any harm either way.

If I get permission to enter the forbidden vault, I will have a chance to bring the forbidden book secretly.

And even if I don’t get permission, I have a perfect reason to reject Edmund’s persistent suggestion.

“It must have been difficult to get permission because the forbidden book was stolen some time ago.”

“Then I’m sorry, but I will decline.”

There is no concession.

As I came out strong, Edmund rubbed his forehead.

“First of all, I’ll make a suggestion to the president. I’ll call you as soon as I get the results. You can go back today.” 

“Thank you professor.”

I smiled brightly when he finally said that.

2

“Let’s go back and take a nap….” 

As I left the main building, I stretched out lazily.

The sun is still in the middle of the sky.

It’s early for lunch and late for breakfast, so the best thing to do is take a nap.

I walked leisurely through the academy on the weekend.

There is also a walking path on the way to the dormitory, which is pleasing to the eye.

Of course, I didn’t go the other way because I was more desperate to take a nap than a feast for the eyes now.

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Unmute

“…But what is he doing?”

Still, my feet stopped for a while.

It was because of seeing Leon carrying luggage with the academy staff.

Strangely enough, I have a sense of deja vu—.

“Ah, sub quest.”

There must be a sub-quest to carry luggage. 

In fact, most of the sub-quests were delivery or carrying luggage, however— it’s been a long time since I threw out most of the sub-quest-related content from my head.

Anyway, Leon was in the middle of a sub-quest because he was the main character.

Then, he waves his hand when his eyes meet. 

I ignored it, but he came up to me after he was done carrying the luggage. 

“Are you working on weekends too?”

“Because it looked difficult.”

“That’s right, you’re an example of a likeable student.”

“It’s only a natural act.”

“If you’re not conscious about it, never mind.” 

How many people can help others out of pure goodwill?

There is no awareness in this part, which is the main character-like part.

“I think you’re the one who’s greater than me.”

“What do you mean, I’m an ordinary student.”

“I heard from Ethan. You went into a dangerous back alley to save the children.”

“I think the information has been twisted.”

It wasn’t me who asked to go there in the first place, it was Ethan. 

That guy, just how much he distorted the facts and delivered them while he was the person in charge. 

“There’s nothing much I did. It was Ethan who stepped up, and I was just helping to make my bed comfortable. Anyway, that’s enough. Is everything all right? Is there something to worry about?”

“There is nothing special. I am thinking of a new weapon.”

“If it’s a new weapon, is it a personal weapon??”

Leon shook his head and clasped the sword around his waist.

“The training sword breaks too quickly. I need something as strong as your sword.”

“Ah~ it would be worth it.”

Anyway, Broken World had an equipment durability system that fits as a failed game. 

No matter how good the equipment is, it will always be destroyed when its durability runs out.

Repairs can restore durability, but you can’t constantly fill it up with enough durability.

And until he finally gets the holy sword, Leon has no choice but to destroy his weapon as if he were eating.

No wonder all the weapons in the middle of the field were broken, so there were frequent fights with branches—.

Hmm, it made me feel pain just thinking about it.

Anyway, does it matter if he gets it quickly because it’s only a holy sword?

It is enough for me to experience the pain that comes from failed game’s systemic flaws.

“Let’s go somewhere with me soon.”

“Where are we going?”

Leon replied lightly.

I thought about what to answer for a while, but there wasn’t anything to cover it.

So I responded lightly.

“It’s nothing special, I’m going to get your sword or something.”

3 

Meanwhile, the office of the President of Estero Academy.

In a more spacious and luxurious space than anywhere else in the academy, President Taylor Curtis said while wiping the orchids carefully with a handkerchief.

“Are you asking students for the right to read the Forbidden Book?” 

The gray hair neatly swept back clearly shows the traces of the time.

Likewise, even though his beard had turned white for a long time, Taylor Curtis, who was dressed in a formal outfit, looked lively instead of old.

There were deep wrinkles on Taylor’s face, but his blue eyes deepened just as much.

The heavy voice even gives the surroundings a sense of weight.

“That’s right. Mr. President.”

Even Edmunds surrenders when he meets him alone.

In fact, Taylor just stares at the orchids in the window with a gentle smile.

“It’s dangerous to open the forbidden vault to students. That’s pretty much it, too.” 

“That’s true.”

“Then, if you suggest directly to me like this, does that mean it’s not an ordinary matter?”

“Yes, student Theo Agritte can read runes.”

Whoo, Taylor let out a sigh.

“What’s the level?”

“Although it is still a strong belief, I believe he can interpret the rune language at an era when research is still progressing.” 

“Surely it is enough for you to make unreasonable demands. Theo Agrit… I remember the name.”

What comes to Taylor’s mind is the phenomenal results of the last midterm exam.

All subjects received 0 points because they were all wrong even though he solved all problems.

This is a record that has never existed in the history of Estero Academy.

It would have been better if he hadn’t solved it, but he only got the correct answer wrong, even though he solved all the descriptive questions.

The intention is clear, but the intention and purpose can’t be inferred.

That alone marks him as a student who requires close attention, but now he can even read the rune of the era in which research is ongoing.

“Some of this year’s freshman had a student I couldn’t have imagined.”

“I would like to remind you that these students should not be evaluated in the usual way. We cannot repeat the mistakes of the past. Mr. President.”

“…That’s right.” 

Taylor didn’t avoid the bitter taste.

He gently closed his eyes and faced the afterimages of the past.

“That’s something we and this academy are missing.”

“We must not repeat the same case as before. I believe it is the duty of an educator to help them develop talents in the right direction.”

“You always say the right thing. Professor Edmund.”

“If it’s not the right thing to say, there’s no need to say it.”

It may be very arrogant, but if the speaker is Edmund, there is a strange credibility.

Taylor let out a laugh and then looked at Edmund.

For a moment, only the eyes crossed without saying a word.

Finally, Taylor opened his mouth. 

“I will accept your request. Instead, pay special attention so that there are no problems with the Forbidden Vault. As for student Theo Agrit.” 

“I will take a careful approach without hastily interfering.”

“Yes, as expected, you are easy to talk to.”

Once again, Taylor looked at the rows of orchids.

While serving as president, the number of flower pots he increased by one each year has already exceeded double digits.

He whispered softly as he recalled one of them, an orchid that didn’t exist in this place.

“I don’t want any more injured students to appear.”