'Item Draw Ticket....'
Fortunately, I have good memories regarding draw tickets.
Isn't my main skill right now, Teaching and Learning Grow Together, also a filial son obtained from a draw ticket?
There is no reason to hesitate.
I used it immediately.
Actually, I don't have high expectations.
One shouldn't have expectations for this trash game.
I emptied my mind and used the draw ticket.
That usual large roulette wheel filled the notification window.
'Uh?'
But something is unusual.
The roulette wheel is flashing with gold and silver lights.
Although the jackpot slot that shines in various colors wasn't visible, it is dazzling with gold and silver.
'Why are they being so generous?'
All sides are gold and occasionally silver flashes.
Although one shit-colored slot is visible, it is at a level that hardly needs attention.
'Uh? Is it going to be a King-God-Generous Game?'
Filled with excitement, I spun the roulette.
Grr-rung-!
The roulette spins with a heavy sound.
My happiness circuit also spins to the maximum.
Th, th, th....
The rapidly spinning roulette gradually loses its speed.
No matter which slot it stops on, I am ready to accept it with a smile.
'Uh, uh....'
It is about time to stop now.
Is it going to stop now?
Then it's a golden slot.
It passed.
Then is it going to stop now?
Still, it's a golden slot.
It passed.
It will stop now.
It's a silver slot, but that's okay.
...It passed.
Just like that, the roulette wheel ignored the laws of physics entirely and passed all the gold slots and silver slots....
'Ah, fuck.'
It headed toward the shit-colored slot.
My instinct, which has suffered from this trash game's system all this time, was convinced that it would stop there.
Tuk-
'Uh?'
But it seems it has a conscience; it moved just one slot more and stopped on a silver slot.
'Phew....'
A sense of relief rushes in.
Really, if the shit-colored slot had come out, I would have sent a truck by any means necessary, seriously.
[You have acquired the consumable item, 'SB-IV'.]
SB-Ⅳ
Disposable item.
It amplifies the power of the Skill.
The multiplied power varies depending on the Roman numeral.
It can be stored between teeth and bitten to use when needed.
['SB-?' has been registered in the shop. You can now purchase the corresponding item in the shop.]
'...It's good?'
Honestly, it is beyond expectation.
According to the description, since IV meaning the Roman numeral 4 is attached, it means it amplifies the original power by 4 times; depending on how it is used, it could show infinite utility.
If I use even this item on a skill copied with Teaching and Learning Grow Together...
In a moment of crisis, it seemed it would be at least a means to save my life.
'Did it say I can buy it in the shop now?'
Just in case, I should stock up on a few more.
Since this Gold Shop also has a repurchase cooldown time, it is better to buy them in advance.
I entered the Gold Shop and searched for items starting with 'SB'.
.
.
-SB-?
10,000G
.
.
.
Hmm. I think I saw something.
Is it because I scrolled too fast?
I'm seeing things.
Hahaha.
Once again slowly, and step by step, I checked.
-SB-?
10,000G
You fucker.
***
In relation to the series of events that occurred recently, class cancellation for all departments has been decided due to the schedule of repair work and follow-up measures.
Current students and others visiting this school, please take note.
-Content : Temporary class cancellation for post-accident processing
-Date : Year XXXX Month X Day XX to Year XXXX Month X Day XX (For 5 days)
-Depending on the subject in charge, there may be additional make-up classes, so please inquire at the department office.
Glasco Academy Chancellor Heinz.
***
The interior of Glasco was chaotic for a while.
All lectures were cancelled, and a committee was formed to investigate the series of events where a demon appeared.
"Professor Lucas, did you know that such a situation would occur before the practical training began?"
"I did not know at all."
"Then, how will you explain that a demon appeared precisely during your lecture?"
...This absurd hearing starts from that very reason.
The members who are pouring out these ridiculous questions must also know that this hearing itself is absurd.
But in a situation where they cannot find even a single small clue, doing even this is the only way to calm public attention, so it can't be helped.
"I heard that the student who made
"That is correct."
"Did you know that fact in advance?"
Hmm, this is a bit of a sharp question.
In fact, it is because the fact that Ailon developed all the core technologies of Dust Industries is not that well known.
If I answer the truth here, it becomes a bit complicated.
"I was only guessing that there might be a connection."
I roughly equivocated to that extent.
Many questions were exchanged after that, but they were not that productive.
In the first place, they will not be able to uncover the background of Levi's summoning.
'I must find the real mastermind.'
It is not Rit.
Levi's nuance was like 'Rit is just a tail'.
In other words, Rit's higher-up exists.
The only 'demon who sneaked into Glasco' that I described was Rit alone.
The rest were types of humans who sold their souls to demons, like the Ae-Wan-Yong guy.
However, something I did not describe is hiding.
That doesn't mean I can cooperate with them.
Literally because there is no way to know who is a demon.
One might be mixed among those committee members, and in the worst case, all of them could be demons.
'I have to meet Rit.'
Rit, who has not been seen since the practical training.
I must find him to gain even a clue.
Normally, I wouldn't have even been able to think like this because I value my life, but not now.
Because thanks to the significant increase in affection, I don't have to feel a threat to my life.
"...Then let's end today's hearing here. You may go back, Professor Lucas."
As soon as the hearing ended, I hurriedly raised my body.
I already know where Rit is.
***
This place where all the trash generated in Glasco gathers.
This place where huge flames flick their tongues burning trash, creating acrid smoke, and blowing out a stench, is a forbidden land of Glasco that is not technically a forbidden land.
A figure shimmered in this place where human presence is rare.
'Lucas, that guy will kill me if he discovers me.'
The moment Lucas killed Levi was thrilling.
It felt like old indigestion was cleared, and long-standing grudges were washed away, purifying the soul.
But the situation after that is the problem.
Lucas knows his identity.
In such a situation, a demon appeared, Levi.
It is clear whose doing he will suspect.
So Rit hid his body.
Although he was curious if Lucas safely escaped from there afterwards, his survival instinct suppressed that worry and he hid.
This is a place where no one comes.
Therefore, it is suitable for hiding.
Also, the scenery is too similar to the place where he was born and raised.
The mind becomes at ease.
'Brother....'
Looking at the swaying flames, he dug up memories buried on one side of his heart.
His own brother, who lost his life because of that Levi's betrayal.
He, who was practically a father, lost his life due to that Levi's scheme.
Young Rit, who could only watch that scene in hiding, could face that memory fully only today.
"It's over now, Brother. I wanted to take revenge, kuk... Still, to die pierced by his own bones, is there anything more refreshing than that? Don't you think so too, Brother?"
But naturally, the returning answer is-
***
"HmM."
I know where Rit is.
The problem is....
'Why must it be the trash disposal site.'
-The place where all of Glasco's trash gathers.
In that place lies the hideout of the demon, Rit.
To think I have to step into this smelly and hot place because of a single sentence like this.
I curse you, my past self.
It is certain that Rit is inside there, but my feet wouldn't move.
Even if I look like this, my stomach is very weak.
Already, the sour smell tickles my nose, and it's to the point where I'm about to dry heave.
But I must go.
I must meet Rit who is hiding in there and ask about the higher-up.
Only then, will I live.
I know but....
I know well but....
It is not easy.
At that moment when I wanted to just turn back.
[A new notification has arrived.]
[jsjang0626 has donated 1,000G.]
[k2929 has donated 100G.]
[MYTHOFSOMA has donated 10,000G.]
[Hyewon has donated 3,000G.]
[ricky9239 has donated 500G.]
[ricky9239 has donated 500G.]
Yup, it's not disgusting at all.
There is no need for Febreze.
Thanks to the huge wave of donations, the conflict disappeared entirely.
Enjoying the fragrant smell, I went deep into the trash disposal site to find Rit.
'It should be visible by now....'
The effect is wearing off and the stench started to pierce my nose again.
Why is this trash disposal site so dirty and vast?
I hurriedly chased Rit's traces.
"It's over now, Brother."
Someone's voice is heard.
The only crazy thing that would talk to itself alone in this kind of environment is Rit.
I hurriedly moved my steps.
"...I wanted to take revenge, kuk... Still, to die pierced by his own bones, is there anything more refreshing than that? Don't you think so too, Brother?"
It seems there is roughly some backstory.
I didn't write up to that point.
There is no time to have questions.
I must get out hurriedly.
"...It seems I took away your chance for revenge."
"P-Professor...."
At my voice, Rit opens his rabbit eyes and looks.
"We, seem to have things to talk about."
Let's go out and talk first.
Among Rit's lines, there is something that bothers me, but right now this stench has come to the point right before penetrating my brain.
Let's think about that crap later and get out quickly.
"Follow me."