blueteamnovel Chapter 280: Chess (3)
Chapter 280: Chess (3)
“Alright, class dismissed.”
“...?”
The class was over.
It felt like I had been engrossed in a fun game. The sound of the bell signaling the end of the class seemed to ring unusually early.
Instructor Ron’s lecture was dazzling, like a golden ornament.
He never stumbled over his words, effortlessly kept the students’ attention throughout the class, thoroughly explained the fundamentals, and taught useful tips during the application phase that caught everyone off guard.
Even Ciel, who usually spent most of her life and class time asleep, was awake during Instructor Ron’s lecture.
She seemed to be in the mindset of “let’s see how well you do”, but was genuinely surprised by how well he did.
“And Isaac, I need to have a word with you, so please follow me.”
Instructor Ron looked at me and smiled.
I couldn’t read his psychology, so I didn’t know what his intentions were. I followed him for now. The Class A students looked at me with suspicion.
Instructor Ron and I arrived at an empty office in Orphin Hall.
“Excuse me, I need to use the restroom for a bit.”
“Go ahead.”
I turned the corner and hid in a secluded spot, leaning against the wall.
Hilde, stay alert.
[Understood, Master.]
I mentally instructed Hilde, who was summoned in her small form within the collar of my shirt. She immediately understood the situation.
I opened my status window.
[Status]
Name: Isaac
Lv: 156
Gender: Male
Year: 2nd
Title: Ice Sovereign
Mana: 169500 / 169800
- Mana Recovery Speed (A+)
I gained two more levels during the vacation. My current level was 156.
What mattered now was the [Potential] section.
[Potential]
Stats Points: 149
◆ vs. Race Combat Power
- vs. Human Combat Power (A): 80/100 [UP]
- vs. Other Races Combat Power (E): 1/100 [UP]
- vs. Heavenly Beings Combat Power (E): 0/100 [UP]
- vs. Demon Combat Power (S): 100/100 [MAX]
I couldn’t read Instructor Ron’s, or rather, Vuel’s psychology.
However, Vuel wouldn’t dare to confront me with a petty trick.
He couldn’t afford to disrupt his plans and probably misunderstood me as a formidable opponent.
That’s exactly how I wanted it.
It was just a guess, but the probability was high. The power I displayed was undeniable. Vuel had experienced my ice magic firsthand.
Moreover, my outer appearance was that of the Ice Sovereign. Vuel must have concluded that defeating me wouldn’t be easy.
But Vuel couldn’t cause too much trouble without risking exposure to the Heavenly God. If that happened, his plans would be for naught. Hence, he had to be cautious. R�
The problem was that the Academy Clash was about to start.
I need to prepare for the「Fairy War」.
I had planned to invest my stats in [vs. Other Races Combat Power] for the「Fairy War」. Vuel’s sudden intrusion disrupted that plan.
Currently, Vuel wasn’t armed. Heavenly Beings boasted extreme elemental resistance when armed, but that wasn’t the case now.
Even so, if Vuel decided to fight me earnestly, I was confident. Confident that I’d get utterly shit on.
Moreover, until the day the Heavenly Clock went into effect, he was essentially invincible. He was immortal.
No Academy Forces, Imperial Knights, or Düpfendorf’s army could defeat the current Vuel.
“So, is that why you didn’t hesitate to kill me?”
“I knew you wouldn’t die. You’re immortal, after all.”
“...”
Vuel’s hand, which was moving a piece, paused. He glared at me.
“You... how much do you know?”
“Leave.”
“...”
“This isn’t your place. One warning should be enough.”
I coldly glared at Vuel.
Vuel exhaled deeply.
“It seems it’s no coincidence you’re harboring something terrifying inside you.”
He must be talking about the creature with many eyes.
The ability to see through the essence of things was not exclusive to Dorothy. Whether it was the Elemental Kings or Vuel, once they reached a certain level, such skill became achievable.
This mysterious creature with many eyes gave me an aura of overwhelming power. In fact, the stronger my opponent, the more likely they were to overestimate my strength.
“But you know...”
Vuel leaned on the table and brought his face closer to mine.
His cold eyes fixed on me.
“Why does it seem to me that your display of strength is just a bluff?”
“...”
Vuel’s lips curled into a faint smile.
Is he testing me?
“If I’m wrong, then throw me out... Why aren’t you doing anything? Do you have a reason not to mess with me, Ice Sovereign?”
What a cheeky bastard.
Vuel was immortal. No matter what I did, I couldn’t defeat him.
What if I somehow neutralize him?
Vuel might be concerned about that, but as I’ve said, it was difficult to subdue him.
If Vuel thought there was no hope, he might involve the Heavenly God. That would lead to the bad ending「Judgment of the Gods」.
Unless Vuel’s rebellion against the Heavenly God was objectively revealed, I was the one at risk.
The time to confront him would be when Abel’s Heavenly Clock was activated.
At that time, everyone, including me and Vuel, would be in danger, but at least his immortality wouldn’t be in effect.
“...I knew it. Maybe you’ve become a coward because you know too much. This is quite a funny situation.”
Clicking his tongue, Vuel laughed and sat back down.
I still couldn’t read his psychology. However, from that single statement, I could guess what he was thinking.
For some reason, Isaac knows too much. Hence, he knows he shouldn’t mess with me.
He must be thinking something along those lines.
It seemed he hadn’t concluded that I couldn’t defeat him.
Right now, to Vuel, I needed to appear as an unfathomable being with unknown power. If my true strength was revealed, then it was over.
“Ice Sovereign, do you know why I came to the academy?”
“...”
“Yes, someone like you must have figured it out.”
Vuel moved a piece and looked at me.
The sunset streaming through the window illuminated Vuel’s mysterious eyes. Those eyes held deep conviction and determination.
“I have a purpose that I must achieve. To fulfill that purpose, I must eliminate you. I’m sorry, but I plan to erase you from this world.”
Vuel moved a piece and spoke a voice that held no malice.
It was an incredibly calm tone as if he was stating an obvious fact.
“Do you think that’s possible?”
I moved a piece and asked cynically in response to his calm declaration of war.
Vuel, seemingly accustomed to my manner of speaking, leisurely laughed.