Published at 14th of November 2020 08:37:04 AM
Chapter 35
Chapter 35 - Assassin Becoming Friend with Hero
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A lavish feast is lined up in the dormitory cafeteria to celebrate the new students .
Of course, they had a good selection of drinks .
“Well, it's not a bad meal” (Neush)
“By Neush's standards, it would be . ” (Lugh)
It may be a feast for me, but that's how the Dukes of Geffis would feel about it from their perspective .
The banquet seemed to have already started ahead of time and the place was in full swing .
Just by looking at the movement, one could approximate the rank of the house .
One who is obsessed with his first treat .
The one who gets pressurized and is small in the corner .
A person who actively interacts with others in order to form a network of contacts in the moment .
Many people are crowding in on the hero . A neutral, tiny Epona, who may or may not be a man or a woman, appears smaller .
Before the entrance exam, I refrained from a lot of things, and if I had jumped into that crowd, my first impression of the Hero Epona would have been the rest of the world .
However, now there is a sign that states that I am at the top of the list .
In fact, the crowd cracked open as I approached .
. . . . . . I kept observing Epona . Throughout the exam .
That is why I know how to deal with Epona .
Now, let's make first contact .
“I'm Lugh Tuathe dé, who is now in the same class . A pleasure to meet you” (Lugh)
I said, and held out my hand .
“Thank you . No, I'm not . My name is Epona . Epona Rhiannon . It's nice to meet you” (Epona)
Epona squeezes my hand tightly .
His skin is thick and hard . But it's not the hardness of handling a sword on a daily basis, as is often the case for those born into a prestigious family of warriors .
This is due to farming . The way his muscles are built up is that of a farmer, and he seems to have done nothing but farm and has no experience in the martial arts .
It seems to be true that Epona, who was born without any magic power, was treated as a failure and was seen as just another workhorse or so .
It's because of such Epona that he's suddenly confused about getting the power of a hero .
“We're now schoolmates . Let's help each other out” (Lugh)
“Ugh, yeah, but there is not much you could learn from me” (Epona)
“No need for modesty . Epona is good at moving your body around . I'll take that as a reference” (Lugh)
“Yeah, right . Then teach me about studying . I don't know anything about the test” (Epona)
“Yeah, I think I can help you on that one” (Lugh)
I smile and talk to him and get the conversation going .
I don't dare to use respectful language, even though I'm dealing with a hero .
And I know that's not what Epona wants .
Epona used to be abused and constantly looked down on by those around him . And as soon as he became a hero, he is now being lifted up .
He is lonely now and always has been, and he is hungry for human warmth .
That’s why he seemed lonely, even with all those people around him .
What Epona wants is an equal, one who can see himself without wearing colored glasses .
Very straightforward . So I can strike along those lines .
I don't treat him as a hero, as Epona wants me to, but only act as a schoolmate with the same perspective .
As expected, I'm not going to be a friend out of the blue, but I made a good first impression .
In fact, since a while ago, the only pattern of catching conversation was me throwing the ball and Epona throwing it back, but he's starting to throw the ball from the other side .
I think it's time to pull out .
The trick to first contact is to pull up when the person is at the stage where he or she is feeling a little left out and wants to talk some more .
Just then, one of the instructors came over to talk to me .
It's time for me to address our new students on behalf of them .
“Sorry, Epona . It looks like I've been called in” (Lugh)
“No, it can't be helped . You're top of the class . Like me, you're from a family of barons . . . . . . ” (Epona)
Somewhere, Epona looks at me with envious eyes . It's amazing to be looked at by a hero like this .
“I can't say that birth has nothing to do with it, but it's not everything . Besides, I got lucky this time . I'm going to do my best to not get bogged down by this greeting” (Lugh)
“Lugh is amazing . He's mature, he's imposing, he's cool . Besides, if it's Lugh . . . he is unbreakable” (Epona)
The last word, a very small whisper, a very small whisper, if it weren't for my ears, I would have missed it .
"Unbreakable" . What on earth does that mean?
As I moved with Neush to the most prominent position in the dormitory cafeteria, all the new students' attention was drawn to me .
Neush first start the talk .
“I don't want to talk too long, so I'll tell you what I want to tell you the most . I want to compete with everyone here . Otherwise, there's no point in being here . I came to the school to compete and grow . I want everyone to catch up to me so that I can grow and my place at the top of the class is threatened! Let's be strong together . That's all” (Neush)
Everyone was speechless at his too manly words, and then the applause exploded .
That's cool .
Thank to that, it is a bit difficult for me to handle .
Neush looks at me with a mischievous look .
This guy's doing it on purpose .
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But he didn't say those words just to liven up the place, he truly meant them . I know that, so I can't have any bad feelings about it .
Let's change my feeling . Now it's my turn .
After a short pause, I begin to speak .
“We're here, away from our respective territories . Honestly, two years is a long time . And many of us would rather spend those two years building our domain than learning here I think” (Lugh)
At my words, a few people let out a laugh .
“Still, I answered the call as one who is loyal to the Kingdom of Alvan . I swear that if I don't make my two years here a detour, I will surely gain more in these two years . And I hope everyone else does as well . Because this country needs us to grow up for it to prosper . Let's work together so that two years from now, we can say that I'm glad I came here . ” (Lugh)
Dia and Talt were the first to applaud loudly, and then the applause spread up the chain .
I've said some pretty stinky things, but that's about as good as it gets for this occasion .
The instructor sends his closing remarks and me and Neush go back .
Then Dia and Talt came to me .
“Lugh, that was cool . ” (Neush)
“Yes, I felt like it was the lead of the class! Too bad there's no magic to record the sound” (Dia)
“Thanks . It makes me feel a bit embracing through” (Lugh)
“And since Lugh-sama doesn't seem to be eating food at all, I've secured your favorite food! Go ahead” (Talt)
Talt hands me a plate of beautifully arranged food .
Like she said, the food choices and quantities are to my liking .
“Thank you . There's no good food anymore . As expected, everyone eats well as they grow up” (Lugh)
I'm grateful that I get food when I just gave up on dinner today .
“Hey, aren't you going to work today?” (Dia)
“Yeah, I made contact with Epona . And they'll be looking for us, just as we were looking for them . The moment the conversation ends, he'll come to us . ” (Lugh)
Saying that, I look around .
Quickly, one of them is walking towards us .
Then I saw Neush talking to Epona .
He's getting into Epona in a different way than I am .
There's no mistake .
The higher up the aristocracy, the more skillful they need to be in dealing with people rather than their own excellence, and they receive a specialized education from an early age .
For him, this would be the least of his worries .
The only thing that bothers me when I see it is that Neush is treating Epona as a woman . She's supposed to be a man on the family register .
. . . . . . . . I'll have to look into this again . Since he's only a duke, he might have information on a hero who knows more than I do .
That being said, I have to deal with the students who are headed our way .
“Dia, Talt . The respective identities are supposed to be irrelevant here . But . . . . . ” (Lugh)
“I know that . I know it's just a formality” (Dia)
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“I'll do my best not to embarrass Lugh-sama” (Talt)
It going to fine if you understand that much .
The man who was born into a prestigious knight's family and ripped off the S class has arrived .
I'd like to get to know him better .
After the welcome party was over, they were shown to their respective dorms .
“It's a wonder there are three dorms for only a hundred people” (Talt)
“It would have been definitely less of a hassle to have one” (Dia)
The two of them looked at each other in wonder .
“It makes sense that we're dividing it up . Well, you'll know it when you see it” (Lugh)
There are only S class students and their servants in this group .
Talt's eyes widen when she sees the dormitory she has finally reached .
“That's a mansion, not a dormitory” (Talt)
“I told you . Each class treats you very differently . It's not just the classes . It's not just the classes, but also the living environment . ” (Lugh)
Once inside the dormitory, we are shown to our respective rooms .
I leave Dia and go into the room that me and Talt have been assigned to .
The living room, kitchen and even three other rooms can be used at one wish .
The furniture and furnishings are first class . They can also provide additional furniture if requested .
In addition, cleaning and laundry will be done for you if you request it .
The room layout is 3LDK and obviously too big for a student to live in . (TLN: LDK meaning living, dinning and kitchen . )
“So, this is my room and Lugh-sama' room . ” (Talt)
“If you use a servant's quota, you get to use one of the rooms as a servant . Sorry about that” (Lugh)
“Well, Lugh-sama, I will be in your care . I don't know what to do, I'm already living in the same house as you, but I'm getting nervous about sharing a room with you, Lugh-sama . . . how should I do? I have been living in the same house before, and now I'm getting nervous . ” (Talt)
In Talt's case, it's an S class, even on merit, so she could have used a private room if she had been admitted in the general classification .
“There's no way it's bad! I'm so, so happy to be in a room with Lugh-sama!” (Talt)
She clenched her fists in front of her chest and snorted .
It's a bit scary .
As I'm watching in such Talt, I hear a knock at the door and open it .
“Lugh, you haven't been assaulted to Talt yet, have you?” (Dia)
“Oh, what do you say!?” (Lugh)
“Huh, I'm worried about the two of you being alone in this tiny room . Maybe I should move in here . There are three more rooms besides the living room, so each of us can have our own room . ” (Dia)
“What would you do with your room then?” (Lugh)
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“I'll turn it into a warehouse . I mean, it's a good size . ” (Dia)
As expected, the one who get rise up in the castle .
The scale is different in many ways .
“By the way, how serious are you?” (Lugh)
“That's right . About 10% . I wouldn't mind you getting into a relationship with Talt, but I wouldn't want to be the one that left out” (Dia)
“I see . Well, I don't mind . ” (Lugh)
“I'm fine too . It's easier for me to take care of Disama . And honestly, I'm relieved . If things are as it is, when I will . . . suddenly” (Talt)
“Then I'll bring my stuff back later” (Dia)
Dia seems to be completely serious .
Well, we can use one room per person, so it won't be a problem .
. . . . . . . . Apart from the size, if this gets out to my classmates, I'm likely to be ridiculed as a harem bastard, but I'm nominally a sister and a servant .
“But it's amazingly luxurious . A room like this for each student . This is indeed a school for people with magic powers!” (Dia)
“Well, only S class is this messed up, while A class is given a private room . It's a lot of space with a bed, a desk, and a storage cabinet, and from B to the rest, they'll be sharing a room and doing their own housework . You have to do it or use a servant . . . . so, they're desperate to pull down the guys in the class above them on every regular exam . ” (Lugh)
It also gives good motivation .
Especially one at the lower end, they will want to get a private room at all costs .
“Wait a minute, how do the people who share a room are going to take care of the servants?” (Dia)
“All servants, except for the S class servants, are provided with a servant's dormitory in the C class dormitory, where they have a shared room for servants . From there, they'd go to the master's dormitory . ” (Lugh)
“In other words, if I fail the class, I'll be separated from Lugh-sama and I'm not going to let that happen . For the sake of living together, I'm going to do my best!” (Talt)
Dia opens her mouth with a sidelong glance at Talt, who is more motivated than ever before .
“I don't think it's necessary to work hard in the case of Talt, because it depends on Lugh's performance . I agree in a way . And if it comes down to it, I'll just have to give up the storage room . ” (Dia)
“Even if we both don't have that kind of immediate benefit, it's still an asset if we study it well . Don't give up on it . ” (Lugh)
I mutter with a bitter smile .
“Yes! But a really nice room . Even the kitchen . I'll be able to bake a cake to celebrate Lugh-sama being made the first of the class” (Talt)
“Indeed, it's nice to have Talt's confectionery . But we'll have to wait until after training for the celebration cake . The S class dorms have a training room . It's a locked room by appointment only . I'm sure we can teach Tuathe Dé skills there . ” (Lugh)
“It's really all there is to it, isn't it? Well, we'll have the cake after we work out . It tastes better that way” (Dia)
“That's right . Starting today, every day and every night, I can study, train, and sleep in the same room with Lugh-sama . . . I'm too happy . I'm so sorry for Mahchan” (Talt)
Maha was it?
She would still be working hard at the store .
I'll send her a request for additional research on Epona .
There's something about the Rhiannon family .
That should lead to Epona's weaknesses .
The three of us headed to the training room, and even there we were amazed at how well equipped and spacious it was .
New lifestyle is going to be quite comfortable .