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

3

“I thought you were a new professor.”

Zeist said indifferently.

Is he serious, or did he just use sweet words? 

Because his voice has no pitch, it is hard to understand what he is saying.

“I’m a student. Professor Edmund sent me.”

When I answered in a businesslike manner, Zeist shook his head. 

“It’s amazing that even though you’re a student, you’re already showing such talent.”

What do you mean by amazing? 

What’s even more impressive is you hiding here.

Originally, this Magic Research Academy Society’s events didn’t just end with an explosion.

The rune magic of the slabs I just stabilized explodes, and he takes advantage of the confusion to steal away the artifact engraved with the rune.

Leon, who was nearby at the right time and got caught up in the incident, witnessed the moment the artifact was stolen.

After that, as if it was natural, Leon stepped forward and wiped out the gang that stole the artifact.

And the person who stole the relics is Zeist, who is right in front of me.

“I’m late in introducing myself. My name is Zeist, an intermediate wizard of the Wizard Tower directly under the Tekat Royal Family. I’ve been assigned to assist with Estero Academy’s research.” 

Zeist held out his hand after saying it calmly.

Honestly, I didn’t want to shake hands, but—it was better than raising unnecessary suspicion, so I held his hand.

We shook hands, and Zeist moved away from me. 

The fact that Zeist is already here is directly related to the simple fact.

He must have been seeking an opportunity to infiltrate the Academy Society and take the artifact from the beginning.

Perhaps the explosion of the slab was also planned by Zeist in advance.

There’s no way it could have caused an explosion just by setting the wrong number at the place where elites gathered.

“Ah, excuse me. What was the purpose of installing the slab barrier?”

I asked the researcher, who seemed to be in charge. 

The function of the barrier deciphered in the simplified technique was ‘protection.’

It was impossible to tell what purpose it was installed for because there was nothing special about it. 

So, when I asked, the researcher gave a simple answer.

“A valuable artifact came into the Academy. It was installed to reinforce crime prevention.” 

“Thank you for letting me know.”

This confirms my strong belief.

Zeist must have tried to steal the artifact by causing a slab rampage before they strengthened crime prevention. 

I didn’t know that he would face the dark side of the case like this, but—.

Anyway, this is because I was worried about an event beyond these guys.

To be honest, it’s none of my business whether or not the incident occurs.

But things are different when the incident happens near me. 

Just like now, I had to step up even if I didn’t like it because of Zeist. 

If I leave it alone, it will undoubtedly ruin my peaceful daily life.

It is always best to prevent incidents before they happen. 

Of course, I don’t want to get involved, I don’t want to die. 

But I hate it even more when an incident breaks out, and I get caught up in it. 

I originally intended to leave it to Leon.

However, all that happened was because of Edmund.

I curse you, Edmund—.

No, if I think about it calmly, Edmund is innocent too.

After all, Zeist is the root of all evil. 

Therefore, I will curse Edmund and Zeist—.

Anyway, I can’t stay still like this.

But I don’t even want to step out.

To find the perfect balance between them—.

“Can I just give him a hint?”

Anyway, it’s Leon’s job to solve the case.

I’ll just find the right hint, throw it to Leon, and leave.

In fact, because I have already prevented the explosion of stone slabs caused by Zeist, I am anxious that Leon will not properly engage in this case. 

All right, I’ve got the policy. 

Zeist was leaving the Academic Society when I shook my head like that.

And I quietly followed him.

4

After leaving the Academic Society, Zeist headed deep into Estero Academy.

He leaves the main building by the back door and walks through the forest.

If we went this way, there would only be an old dormitory that is no longer in use.

Well, if he changes his mind, this is a building that suits Zeist. 

– Ha, are you suddenly playing detective?

Deathwise popped out.

Noisy, there’s a reason for everything.

It’s easy to throw information about Zeist to Leon.

I heard that rumors circulated because I made it up in moderation~ Leon would pay attention even if I just said it. 

However, given Leon’s personality and Zeist’s prudence, it’s clear that throwing out completely fabricated rumors will backfire. 

– So you’re looking for solid evidence?

That’s the correct answer, Demon Sword.

Leon caught it when I gave him clear evidence of Zeist’s wrongdoing.

If Leon, who was trying to verify the truth, bumped into Zeist, everything would be solved.

This kills two birds with one stone.

Anyway, kill two birds with one stone. 

– You’re really…Isn’t your life complicated when you see it like that sometimes?

Noisy, you punk.

Zeist is going into the old dorm, so be quiet.

I hid in the shade of a tree. 

Zeist stopped at the entrance of the old dormitory and suddenly turned to me.

Reflexively, I squeezed myself into the shade of a tree and held my breath. 

Tak, the sound of Zeist’s footsteps slowly approached. 

Even if I hide more, the shade of the tree is limited.

If I run away now—I’ll get caught.

– Tsk tsk, you look like a fool. No wonder he recognized it from the time you were tailing him. In the past, this body would not let a single person go back if it was following them.

Do you want to brag about yourself at times like this?

If you don’t want to help, keep quiet.

– Unfortunately, the sun is still in the sky. Take care of yourself with your foolish power.

Annoying, this demon sword.

At the same time, it is true that it is difficult to do with my own abilities.

In times of emergency, I have no choice but to fight or run away even if I am discovered—.

Srrak.

As soon as I made up my mind, the weeds shook near me. 

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Then a white rabbit popped out of the bush.

“… Was it a rabbit?”

With Zeist’s murmur, the White Rabbit hurriedly ran away.

I never thought that a rabbit would jump out of there—but thanks to it, it turned his attention away. 

“The barrier destruction has failed. I apologize. No. There is no disruption to the plan.”

There’s one voice. 

But it sounds like he’s having a conversation, not talking to himself.

It’s probably communication magic.

“There is one obstacle. Please be prepared in case of an emergency.”

What do you mean, an obstacle?

No way, it’s not me, right? 

“Yes, I’ll see you soon.”

Zeist said that and started walking again.

It looked like he was heading toward the learning hall in the other direction, not the way he had passed. 

I tried to follow him, but I quietly sat down with my back leaning against a tree.

“That just means that someone else is more involved.”

Zeist isn’t the only one involved in stealing artifacts.

If there were other third parties, I have no idea how things may become messy—.

“It’s annoying….” 

When will my peaceful life be complete?

When I sighed like that, Deathwise teased me as if he had waited, but I ignored everything.

5

When I opened the dormitory window, a cool wind blew in.

Maybe it’s still late spring, but the night air is cold.

While enjoying the wind for a while, I looked back at myself, which reflected in the window with the moonlight as a light. 

Black clothes and black masks.

The all-black appearance was very suspicious even to me.

“It looks like a bank robbery to anyone.”

Or it wouldn’t be strange if a ninja appeared out of nowhere.

Anyway, there’s a reason why it’s a suspicious outfit.

– You said you would secretly throw a note, but in the end, you couldn’t find any solid evidence.

It doesn’t come out, so what do you want me to do? 

– Tsk, tsk, you’re just looking for trouble. 

Noisy, demon sword guy.

I don’t think someone’s having such a hard time because they like it.

Even if I follow Zeist, there’s nothing I can do about it if there’s no evidence of his involvement in the wrongdoings. 

First of all, I simply wrote down the contents of the upcoming incident on a note.

Because of Leon’s personality, if he receives something like this, he’ll try to intervene even if it’s suspicious.

The possibility of getting involved with Zeist is still unknown—but I can only hope that Leon will be Leon in that part.

Anyway, I kicked the window. 

It was night, so thanks to Deathwise’s buff, my body felt light.

As expected, it’s great only at night.

I turned in the air and grabbed the balcony upstairs with my hand. 

When I lift the body as it is—I realized that it was 8 stories high.

If I fall, I will leave the world as it is.

I’m honestly scared—.

– So why are you walking through the window? Did you want to act cool? 

It’s not like that.

If I pass the note normally, it’s obvious that I’ll get unnecessary attention from Leon. 

But if I leave it at Leon’s doorstep, I don’t know who will see it.

I don’t think there will be anyone going out through the window, so this is the safest way.

Yeah, all in order to secure my peaceful life.

I will overcome the difficulties and hardships of this time.

Anyway, it would be easier to get out of the window than to run two part-time jobs a week while trying to get a scholarship.

What is it? I’m not afraid all of a sudden.

I lightly crossed over to the next balcony.

That’s how I stood on the balcony railing connected to Leon’s room.

– To use the power of this great body for only this kind of thing, and yet lack of gratitude…! 

Yeah, yeah.

I’m grateful.

Shouldn’t you be thankful because I’m using it for a good cause?

I put those thoughts aside and came down from the balcony.

Everything will be resolved if I put the note through the window and go back to my room.

Not to mention that I had confirmed in advance that Leon would be at the training grounds at this time, which was a relief.

I took out the prepared note and pushed it through the window.

Just as I was about to go down from the balcony again.

Click.

The door opened without any sign.

And it was, of course, Leon, the owner, who entered the room.

“….” 

“….”

With the window in between, Leon and my eyes met.

Oh, I’m screwed.

“Who is it!”

Leon ran toward the balcony.

I jumped off the balcony without looking back.

Believing the demon sword’s buff, I forced myself to turn and grab the balcony railing downstairs with my hand. 

I jumped from the rail to the railings.

Like parkour, I came down to the first floor and looked up. Leon was leaning out from the balcony of his room and looking down at me.

“Why did you come back all of a sudden?”

Normally, a person who trains enough to overwork his body must only be like this—.

I don’t know why, but I’ll get caught if I go into my room right now.

Let’s go around for a while and return to my room as if nothing had happened.

Before Leon could come after me by any chance, I ran towards the forest. 

If it were in the forest at night, even Leon wouldn’t be able to chase me.

“This is all for a peaceful life, so solve the case well.”

Leon wouldn’t hear it, but I still say it. 

Each other’s circumstances are complicated, so let’s cheer up. 

Our existence, fighting!