Through the secret technique taught by Eidor,
Tsukasa's attribute values, though slow,
Were indeed gradually rising.
The effects were visible.
Even if
This progress was so slow compared to leveling up using the system's power that it was easy to lose patience.
But this was actually the same principle as using a cheat engine in a game versus not using one. A cheat engine is certainly satisfying, but the power gained this way is always unstable. Once it gets banned one day, nothing will be left. And now, it was very clear that this cheat engine would be banned sooner or later.
Furthermore, the system was not just a simple cheat engine.
The system was capable of 'eating people'.
Its essence was a system used to recycle energy and repair the planet. The cheat engine provided to users was only to facilitate them in reaching the standard for sacrifice as quickly as possible.
Moreover, there was an upper limit to the power the system opened up to users. According to Eidor, it was impossible to use the system to reach the level of Wakaba-san.
Because Wakaba-san had already broken the system's limitations.
Tsukasa's originally somewhat indifferent attitude instantly became serious upon hearing this news; she smelled a conspiracy. Wakaba-san and the Demon Race must be plotting some incredible plan, one that likely had a direct relationship with the truth of the world and the system.
If there were no conspiracy,
The Demon Race could completely invade human territory right now.
Because the difference in high-level combat power was too great.
As far as she knew,
There were no such powerful figures on the human side.
Even the strongest Hero of the Human Race could be countered by several cadres on the demon side. Those cadres were certainly not as strong as Wakaba-san, but above Wakaba-san, there was likely a Demon King even more powerful than her. Currently, the balance of power between the Demon Race and the Human Race was no longer equal.
This situation didn't look normal no matter how one viewed it.
But she only felt it was abnormal.
If she were really asked to point out exactly what was abnormal, she couldn't say for sure.
After all, she wasn't some wise sage, nor did she have a deep understanding of the detailed situation on the demon side. She had only recently collected some intelligence and learned of the existence of the cadres. After realizing something was wrong, she became more anxious about her own situation and worked harder at leveling up, adding the Fairy Race's secret technique to her priority training plan, hoping to gain some level of self-preservation before anything happened.
"Whew, I hope that day doesn't come too soon." Having finished her morning exercise, Tsukasa put on her outdoor gear, intending to go to the dungeon to grind levels through the teleportation point. But just then, unexpected news came from outside the door.
"A visitor?"
Tsukasa felt quite surprised.
One must know that she had rejected numerous invitations over these three months. After confirming that there were no figures in this region strong enough to threaten her and finding a qualified business partner, she stopped caring about such matters. She had no intention of blending into the upper-class circles here. Even if this contradicted her initial plan, her plans were adaptable; she didn't want to engage in social activities, so she deleted the item about befriending nobles from her original plan.
As a result, no one had come to visit her villa lately, because they wouldn't be received even if they came. The invitations sent to her weren't even kept; the Shadow Demon Maid would simply turn around and toss them into the trash.
Nobles were very concerned with their prestige. Facing her attitude, they naturally wouldn't continue to press their luck. Ordinary people had no way of entering the luxury mansion area. So, she had finally managed to find some peace and quiet recently, not expecting that there would still be some persistent fellow.
"Send her away."
Tsukasa expressed her refusal to host the guest to the Shadow Demon Maid.
In front of the villa's main gate.
Upon receiving her master's command, the Shadow Demon Maid immediately wrote new words on a writing board and showed them to the guest: "The master has rejected your request for a meeting. Please return."
The young girl wearing an Adventurer's windbreaker saw this and immediately said anxiously, "Wait a moment, can you speak with your master right now? Then please tell her that I am her teacher. If she doesn't believe it, tell her my name is Okazaki Kanami."
Tsukasa, who had just connected her senses with the Shadow Demon, was momentarily stunned upon hearing this name. She did indeed have an impression of it. Although she hadn't even remembered many of her classmates' names, she could at least remember her homeroom teacher's name. And her homeroom teacher was, how should she put it, probably the best teacher she had seen across several lifetimes. Even a person with a gloomy personality like her felt that way.
However, precisely because the teacher was too good a person, Tsukasa often felt she was unreliable. If one truly encountered difficulties, seeking help from such a teacher would be useless and might even drag this good-natured teacher into an awkward situation.
Furthermore, the teacher was always thinking about 'helping her integrate into the class collective.' Honestly, that kind of kindness felt very uncomfortable, so she actually didn't like the teacher.
"A Reincarnator, huh."
Tsukasa wasn't surprised by the prospect of encountering Reincarnators later on, because where there is one, there will surely be more. Since Wakaba-san had also reincarnated into this world, then other classmates and the teacher from that time might have reincarnated together as well.
However,
Her expression suddenly turned solemn.
"I haven't exposed myself. I use an illusionary image whenever I go out. Although that image is based to some extent on my current appearance, there is still a significant difference from my previous life. Even a Reincarnator couldn't recognize me through a portrait, and I haven't had my skill information obtained by anyone through Appraisal."
Then,
"How did Sensei know I was here?"
Doubt.
Even a bit of fearful unease.
Tsukasa felt it was necessary to meet the teacher.
Using Appraisal on the teacher through the Shadow Demon's field of vision, the observed data was somewhat terrifying. She instantly determined that the teacher was not an opponent she could overpower.
Moreover, the teacher was of the Elf Race.
Tsk.
Why was it that the Reincarnators she met, one after another, were either demons or elves, and all of them were stronger than her? This was simply unreasonable! Could it be that the Human Race really was the weakest? Tsukasa felt as if she were in a group where everyone was pulling ten consecutive SSRs, and she was the only one who pulled an R card.
"Eidor!"
"I'm here."
"Conceal yourself and prepare spatial magic. Be ready to teleport at any time."
"Understood."
Having made thorough preparations,
Tsukasa had the Shadow Demon Maid bring the teacher inside.
She would receive the teacher in the living room.
However, she was quite curious about the teacher's purpose in coming to find her. She found it hard to believe that such a responsible teacher would come with malice. Furthermore, her current skills hadn't detected any malice or danger. Was Sensei just here to reminisce?
Taking a chair and sitting in the very center of the hall,
Tsukasa waited silently for the teacher's arrival.
Even though she still couldn't win in a fight,
This time,
She had the style for the meeting.
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