The Academy’s Neglected Wizard in the Game

Episode 39 – Shadow Hunt

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[The DLC story has started.]

[Carve out your destiny.]

[S1 – Shadow Hunters]

[Reward: The level of skills learned permanently is strengthened.]

[Keywords: Imperial Family / Traveler / Eresis / Veronica / Alano]

[I wish you luck.]

It was a dark night.

In the distance, the cheers of the dead could be heard.

21 years.

It was also the time when all the arcanas were awakened.

On the Rocks continent, hundreds and thousands of lives are dying every day.

They were monsters, humans, different races, and there was nothing to cover.

The final destination, death, was a fate that even the mighty dragons could not avoid.

And now.

Manus was also at that crossroads.

‘no one is here. As expected, Veronica is thorough.’

It was both an opportunity and a crisis.

When meeting Shadow Assassin as a boss, the recommended clear level is 80 or higher.

That, too, was the story when the average level of the party members was calculated.

In this world where the level of the final boss is 99, an 80 is considered quite strong.

Looking around, I saw only the high, solid walls and green grass.

The sound of the softly flowing river came over the walls.

Above the high watchtower, the magic lamp hanging like a wisp of fire elongated the shadow of Manus.

“Come out now.”

“… … .”

There was no reaction.

Manus let out a small sigh and opened his mouth.

“Was it so comfortable in my shadow? assassin.”

“… … .”

A black figure came out without a sound.

It must have been a swaying lawn, but the sound of the landing was extremely quiet.

An assassin who stands as light as a cat.

Golden eyes stared straight at Manus.

i know those eyes

It was the eyes that I saw over and over again.

A sense of reality that is different from just looking at text and illustrations has arrived.

-The trembling and sadness stimulated the five senses so deeply.

Unbearably.

“How long will I live as a dog’s shadow?”

Manus took out the cursed nail from his bosom and infused it with mana.

Fakpak-.

The grass was soft, and his superhuman fingertips let him drive the nail where he wanted it.

[Cursed Nail]

[Creates a barrier that no one other than the user and the designated target can invade.]

[Duration is 5 turns (5 minutes).]

fall out-.

A transparent membrane covered the ample space.

This created a stage for the two of them.

no one can interfere

Even the final boss can’t stop item calibration.

Originally, the use of nails was for wide-area attacks or for tying up enemies who were shooting mental magic.

If you throw it in with a tanker or healer, it won’t take effect until you defeat another monster.

“… … !”

The assassin’s eyes swung around as if he had sensed the change.

It was too late.

That activation took a shorter time than an instant.

Subsequently, he opened a bottle and poured it over his head.

Chii Iik-!

For a moment, the fishy smell permeated into Manus’ body.

[Oil of Arrogance]

[Specify a target and correct its stats for 2 turns (2 minutes).]

[Ability is halved for the next turn.]

woo woo woo woo-.

Overwhelming mana, which he had never felt while living as Manus, dominated the space.

My senses have expanded, and I have the power to make things that I couldn’t do possible.

My head was spinning.

-The clock slowed down, and information came flooding in.

This is what a real master, a real archmage feels.

The Assassins must have sensed the danger and took the offensive.

‘see.’

[Caesar’s attitude].

Stealth and mental systems are useless.

Mulberry-.

last one.

A bottle of eternal holy water, which Black and White had asked to make, cut through the air.

“-omg!”

The assassin who had just emerged from the shadows was covered with holy water.

Chii-i-i-.

An ominous sound was heard.

Manus was still looking at himself expressionlessly.

[Eternal holy water]

[When used, removes the target’s defense/resistance for 1 turn.]

Her skill is penetrating the shadows.

Mana skewers surged from the shadows that stretched with their backs to the light.

Empty-!

Seven blue petals circled around Manus.

[Aegis]

5 classes.

The great god’s shield stood firm against the mage.

Pudeuk-.

I have to admit.

Right now, the man in front of me is not just a student.

‘What move did you use?’

It definitely smelled like oil.

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Just pour oil, and that’s it?

no, that won’t be

‘There’s a reagent I don’t know about, and it’s so powerful-.’

Dangerous.

The Shadow Assassin gritted his teeth and attacked.

support position -.

On top of the spinning shield, lightning strikes.

[Folgetra]

Quagwagwagwa-!

The ground was overturned, and a barrier was created that could not be reached from the front.

However, she is a shadow assassin.

[Umbra – Letineo]

Where there is light there is always shadow, and where there is shadow there is death.

Evading the lightning curtain and entering the great god’s shield, she caught up with Manus.

Now all you have to do is swing your sword.

He couldn’t react-.

“veronica.”

“-Heo-eok!”

“Didn’t I tell you?”

Kude deudeuk-!

Her new body was caught in the air.

The magic that had been placed in advance had bound her firmly.

A magic that was also used when using the Guardian.

[Necto]

[Altus]

After being calibrated, Manus’ skill was temporarily equal to Veronica’s.

It is a shackle made by gathering mana with enough capacity to lightly spread 5 classes.

Manus did not put all his energy into neither Aegis nor Folgetra.

What he really prepared was bondage magic.

The buff will be released soon.

There was a lot of oil and nails prepared, but all the holy water was shared with others.

“A list sent from the imperial family. Was I there too?”

“… … .”

Veronica’s golden eyes trembled, but she did not open her mouth.

Manus reached out and ran a hand through her hair.

Sararak-.

The light returned to her black hair.

-Veronica, the maid.

She was looking down at Manus with trembling eyes.

It was confusing.

why-.

“-why.”

“Didn’t I tell you?”

dump-.

The promised two minutes passed, and the magic protecting Manus disappeared.

The same goes for bondage magic.

She sat down on the floor helplessly.

Not only did Manus lose all his mana, all his stats fell by half.

If she takes a strong heart here, he will have no resistance and will have to give up his life.

Before that, Veronica had to calm down.

“Even the emperor can’t peek at this place right now.”

“-Did you know from the beginning?”

“okay.”

What should I do?

The mana he felt was very weak.

A man so weak that he didn’t even need to raise a weapon was in front of him.

However, his eyes were fixed on Veronica.

It didn’t look scary at all.

In an instant, Veronica lost the will to live.

“okay-.”

Her voice, trembling with sorrow, was like a flower petal hanging precariously from a cliff.

She grabbed her armament and moved slowly.

Blood splattered as I closed my eyes and moved.

– Eventually, she opened her eyes and stared blankly at the place where the blood was flowing.

“-why.”

“I am not done with my words yet. veronica.”

dripping blood.

The place where the blood flowed was the arm of Manus.

Even though the blade pierced his skin, he didn’t blink an eye.

“I knew from the beginning.”

“Why so-.”

“I knew from the day you handed me the letter. That you are a shadow assassin.”

“I must die. The assassin who failed the mission is-”

Manus shook his head.

Although she was a master, she was more fragile than anyone else.

He hated killing, and he hated getting bloody.

Even so, there is only one reason to force the assassination.

It was for a life without blood.

– No one can escape from the clutches of the empire.

This was the truth she had felt with her eyes and body throughout her life.

“Yes, an assassin must die. However, even Veronica, the maid, doesn’t have to die.”

“Does that make sense-?”

Emperor.

And the Empire was a scary place.

No matter how great Caesar is, he has to fold in front of the power of the emperor.

You want to get yourself out of that place?

I have to say something that makes sense!

Manus needed to be aware.

There are countless monsters lurking outside the academy.

“Gongja-nim doesn’t know. I can’t escape the imperial family’s hands. Because I was raised that way.”

“I knew it and prepared for it.”

Manus took out the things he bought from the tool store.

A gimmick dummy.

clothes.

various magic tools.

What they have in common is…

“… … Do you think this trick will work?”

“Something to know.”

“ha-.”

It was an odd idea.

Manus laughed and pulled out a mask from his chest.

The dye was a bonus.

“Become the new head maid. And come under me.”

“Then what if you find out?”

“At that time, I and Caesar will protect you.”

The illustration of her desperately crying was overlapped.

The hatred of the imperial family, the misery of having to live in the shadows.

When all of that exploded, she became a human but a being close to a god-.

The disaster had to be prevented.

She looked up at Manus blankly.

The nail was driven back into the ground.

We still needed more time to talk.

“Am I going to become someone’s dog again?”

“No, it’s like being a family.”

It was Manus’ word without meaning, but Veronica strangely felt the words echo.

he opened his mouth again.

“I told you.”

“-ah.”

“Sorry for so long. So whatever, I said I would help once.”

Yes, it definitely was.

Those words, too, must have been for himself.

Going to the tool store today must have been all done for you.

He was a very mysterious person.

I looked at him for a while, but he looked at me with unwavering eyes.

-Now I’ve made up my mind.

She nodded quietly, raised the knife, and swung it lightly.

Squeak-.

Her pink hair fell to the floor.

The long hair that came down to her waist has now become short hair that covers her neck.

“I will believe it.”

“A life covered in blood cannot be abandoned. Because the world is changing that way.”

“… … .”

Veronica stood up slowly and listened to him.

Manus’ eyes were on the tower.

[aaa!]

I heard the voices of the dead.

Now the true enemy is revealed.

Those who are not the imperial family, demons, or demons.

But, above all else, they are disgusting and terrible.

“But I swear.”

“-yes.”

“There will be no more blood to be buried according to the will of others. I swear to God by the name of Caesar and by the name of Manus.”

Veronica knelt down.

There was not an inch of deceit or an inch of hesitation in his eyes.

That sincerity was deeply imprinted in her mind and heart.

“You don’t have to suffer anymore. You should use your power as you wish.”

Veronica reached out and took Manus’ hand, which was shaking slightly.

You’ve been doing so much for yourself.

Tears welled up, but I held back.

My throat was choked, but I tried to make a sound.

“I, Aden, will become a shadow only for you.”

A shadow that moves only for you and lives only for you.

I swore to become a moving shadow for the safety of Caesar Manus.

Her lips touched the back of Manus’ hand.

In the world of assassins, reaping the forsaken also meant risking one’s life against one’s enemies.

Now, Manus has expressed his will to stand up against the imperial family.

“welcome.”

Manus’ voice rang softly.

At the same time, countless spears were created in front of Manus.

It was time to be rewarded.