Chapter 15: Alchemy & Engineering Part 2

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[Classmate 1: Kyaaa~~ It’s Silver Knight-sama.]

[Classmate 2: So handsome~]

[Classmate 3: Are you married, Sensei?]

[Classmates (all): Kyaaa~ Kyaaa~]

[Non-classmate 1: So unfair!! Why does Class D have Silver Liger as a homeroom teacher?]

[Non-classmate 2: I want my aptitude to drop...]

...

Mistglan was staring at the horizon, trying to escape reality.

[Vorst: It’s no use, Mistglan-sensei. When it comes to this, you just have to take responsibility. Hold your head high with dignity and take them.]

The 11-year-old child standing next to him was nodding as if he were immensely experienced.

[Mistglan: What are you talking about, you brat!]

A lightning-like punch descended on the head of the 'powerless'; it wasn’t too hard nor too weak. It had exactly the right amount of force to hurt.

...

Every morning (from 6:00 to 10:00) there was Instruction time. Teachers would hold sparring sessions, point out simple mistakes, correct postures, and give some pointers.

After several sparring matches...

[Mistglan: How about it, Vorst? Do you want to try anyone?]

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[Vorst: ... No.]

Liger nodded. In his eyes, the 'powerless' was back to 1st LST. Mistglan thought that the boy didn’t want to fight a losing battle.

[Mistglan: Don’t be discouraged. Just watch and learn in the meantime. But remember, the easiest way is to let your body learn it. Just tell me when you are ready for a match.]

[Vorst: ... Got it.]

In Vorst's eyes, he had every single classmate down in one or, at most, two moves. There was nothing to learn when there was such an enormous difference between them. Namely, he would rather spend this time focusing on gathering pure nano-photons.

On his side, one person was glancing at him from time to time.

***

[--Marc--: She is too perceptive.]

[--Calla--: That much?]

[--Marc--: Yes, her insight is one of the highest I’ve ever seen.] Thanks for reading on ManaNovel!

Insight refers to intuition. There are several types of intuitions, but they all generally point to what is known as Insight. A person with good insight is capable of noticing what others easily overlook.

In terms of intuition about other people’s characters, Claire's level was comparable to Marc's! She lost the first round only because her experience was inferior to that of the 40,000-year-old Adamantine Dragon.

[--Marc--: Therefore, Lily, I’ll be counting on you.]

[--Lily--: As you wish.]

To counter insight, one must possess incredible talent in acting. And that's where Lily came in. Not only was she naturally gifted with actress abilities and a playful personality, but she also possessed the 'Omen of Deceit.' When she used it, even Marc wasn’t capable of figuring out the truth from the lies.

***

[Claire: Engineering, huh?]

[Vorst: Yes.]

The young boy answered with a sincere expression. The Headmistress nodded knowingly.

[Claire: May I know why?]

[Vorst: I want to become Mer-chan’s strength.]

A straightforward answer with a strong gaze. That, of course, made the Headmistress warm inside.

[Claire: Then are you giving up on the Soldier's way because it's too difficult?]

[Vorst: I’m not giving up. I will become a Swordsman... But it will take too long, so I thought that I should do something in the meantime to avoid becoming completely useless to Mer-chan.]

The elf woman nodded approvingly. Though something inside her was telling her that something was wrong because it seemed perfectly right, that doubt melted away after questioning him a little longer. The boy in front of her still showed a sense of great confidence, after all.

[Claire: I see. Then let me give you some advice. Challenge Alchemy too.]

[Vorst: Alchemy?]

[Claire: Fufu, yes. Engineering is mainly about scripting the Crystals and repairing them. Alchemy is all about fusing crystals and other materials to make Alchemical Metals. Normally, a person mainly focuses on one of them while learning only a little of the other. But if you become a master in both, it will make you capable not only of repairing but also of creating nearly anything. Though you will still be limited by your poor photon pool, it won’t be as bad as being a soldier.]

[Vorst: Then if I master Engineering and Alchemy, I can become Mer-chan’s strength, right?]

[Claire: Yes, I guarantee it.]

A brilliant smile appeared on the child’s face.

[Vorst: Thank you! Thank you very much, Headmistress-sensei!]

[Claire: Fufu.]

The elf was definitely very proud of him.

[--Lily--: Hehe, piece of cake. *V sign*]

[--Calla--: ... "Those lies on the spot... With a straight face... No matter how many times I see it, it’s just too much..."]

[--Marc--: That was terrific, as always.]

[--Lily--: Hehe~~ I want a reward later tonight~]

***

Later that day, he was brought to a large, modern, three-story house located in the privileged area of the Institute.

[Mistglan: Since you are the only male on campus and you requested a private workshop, the Headmistress decided to grant you special lodging. Normally, one of these is only given to extremely gifted students. It has all the facilities you could think of: a warehouse, hangar, workshop, alchemy lab—everything.]

On campus, there were only 12 of these, and before they arrived, only 8 had been occupied. His relationship with Mersa was also one of the factors—actually, the largest factor.

[Vorst: That’s nice.]

[Mistglan: Normally, it can house ten students, and usually, you would invite your teammates. However, until you reach adulthood (15), you are not allowed to have roommates.]

[Vorst: I see...]

[Mistglan: Until then, for your teammates, we will provide housing that is just five minutes away. That building.]

Liger pointed at a nearby skyscraper.

[Mistglan: It is one of many dormitories. You are not allowed to enter them.]

[Vorst: Not even after adulthood?]

*Hit*

[Mistglan: Even AFTER, and especially AFTER adulthood, you still need SPECIAL permission!]

[Vorst: Got it. *massaging sore spot*]

***

[--Lily--: That one?]

[--Marc--: Hmm... Yes, it seems quite nice. But isn’t a 5th LST cave too weak?]

If any other 4th Low Step Tier heard him, they would definitely cry.

[--Calla--: That one. No other parties are even close to it, and 7th LST is just right.]

[--Lily--: Hmm. I guess a bit of challenge is always more welcome than an easy ride.]

[--Marc--: It’s decided then.]

The special housing was equipped with 5 personal collection bots and 3 storage bots for its exclusive use. After he donned his Armor, Marc thoroughly checked that his Emergency Signal was cut off, then boarded a private shuttle and gave the shuttle-bot coordinates...

<Welcome, Vorst. Measurement of your core indicates 4th LST. No change. Try harder!>

[Vorst: End.]

[Vorst: That’s right. It’s time to hunt.]

A predatory smile appeared on the face of the 11-year-old child.

***

Later that night...

The redhead bit her lower lip as she entered the throne room.

[--Lily--: Marc, you promised me a reward...]

A young boy immediately appeared on the throne. With a smile, he nodded and closed his eyes.

[--Marc--: Come here, Lily.]

As a golden violet aura gathered around him, the boy’s appearance changed. His body transformed, his face aged, and his hair grew and changed to blond. If only one word could be used to describe him right now, it would be: God. In Earth terms, he looked to be in his mid-twenties. From his completely symmetrical face, power and authority were simply pouring out. Although he was wearing simple black clothes, he overflowed with elegance and dignity. As he opened his eyes, violet irises with vertical pupils immediately fixed on the woman before him. It was the gaze of a predator that had spotted his next victim.

[--Marc--: Come here, Lily.]

This time, the command came with an adult voice and was accompanied by an absolute force that made the demoness weak in her knees.

[--Lily--: Y-yes, my Emperor.]

She answered in an entranced voice as she was drawn closer, and then Lilith Lily Loki received her reward.