Tenkomori: The Homecoming Club Conquers Another World
Chapter 133

Chapter 133.3. The Third Year at the Academy - Fratricide (3)

All participants from the sword division and magic division lined up, and the closing ceremony was held.

Then, I, the winner of the sword division, and Radikel, along with Kartilarl, who restructured her composition in a rush and was chosen as the best in the magic division, were honored and awarded.

Elfimia and I stood in the front row as representatives, but Radikel was absent.

With the chairman's closing remarks, the martial arts festival, which had lasted a month and a half, came to an end.

I exited the arena along with the other participants, letting myself be carried by the flow of the crowd.

Then, pushing through the throng, Ted and the others gathered around me.

Everyone praised me for the overall victory, but only Elfimia looked a bit sullen.

"Are you reflecting on something?"

The sudden question left everyone with puzzled expressions.

Only Ted seemed to vaguely understand the meaning behind her words.

"I'm completely clueless. Is it that serious?"

"Well, I don't know much about a swordsman's state of mind, but... did something intense happen?"

"Ah... I guess you could say that."

"Figures. The 'Crisis Detection' magic tool has been reacting non-stop. I wouldn't mind it if it were just you, but anyone else would've run away by now."

Saying that, Elfimia sighed and shook her head.

It seems the shock of killing someone hasn't fully worn off.

Elfimia's magic tool detected it.

Which means—Ted has the aptitude for 'Crisis Detection.'

And probably Radikel too.

The difference in reactions likely depends on their aptitude, sense of crisis, and whether they know me well.

Anyway, it makes sense now.

Jarid's abnormally fast reaction speed must have been due to sensing the overflowing killing intent with 'Crisis Detection.'

On top of that, there's the 'Automatic Defense' of the divine spear.

Even if he were weaker, there's no way his attacks would land.

I clenched my fists tightly, then relaxed them.

If I rest properly, it should settle down.

If not, I'll be in real trouble.

Trying to change the subject, I glanced toward the crowd.

"By the way, where are Lambert and Felix?"

Before the closing ceremony, they briefly congratulated me on the victory, but I haven't seen them since.

Elliot also tilted his head while looking around.

"Maybe they didn't notice us. It's pretty crowded here."

"Isn't it fine? There's no victory party after that match anyway. You look tired too, so let's do it another time."

"Sorry. I do need some rest—wait, hold on a second."

Saying that, I plunged into the crowd.

The person I was looking for was about to board a carriage but stopped after a guard whispered something in their ear.

Klaus... he shouldn't be here, right?

Thinking of the knight lying covered in wounds, I bowed deeply to the person in front of me.

"It's been a while, Lady Lushena."

"That was a terrible match. Did you come to beg for congratulatory words?"

"No, there's something I'd like to ask."

Prompted by Lushena's gaze, I began.

"Do you know the governor of Rapzel, Hymes?"

The moment I mentioned Rapzel, Lushena's faint smile vanished.

She stared at me with a cold expression, and a strong sense of discomfort emanated from her guards.

"Actually, a merchant I'm acquainted with seems to know the governor. Do you know what will happen to him?"

"You came all this way to ask that? I shouldn't know, but—after such a failure, he'll likely face execution. Tell that merchant they'll never see him again."

With those words, Lushena boarded her carriage.

So, that's how it is.

If Count Wolber is a noble among nobles, he'll pin all the blame on Hymes and have him executed.

I could save him, but... I can't.

If I mess up, it could lead to a conflict with the Wolber family.

As much as it's a shame, I can't risk putting Reedwald in danger.

I could ask my father to negotiate, but it wouldn't be in time, and it'd probably lead to unreasonable demands.

Before I knew it, everyone was standing beside me.

Elfimia quietly gazed in the direction where Lushena had disappeared.

"Shall we head back?"

"Yeah—let's go."

After leaving Luluct Academy, everyone returned to their dorms or homes.

Finally, I parted ways with the Nails family and Emily, and headed back to my own house.

Sitting in the dimly lit living room, the roof spirits and small roof spirits soon floated over.

You guys sensed my abnormality too, huh? Impressive magic tools.

Poking at two wooden boards, I absentmindedly reflected on the events of the past week.

It all started with meeting Kiner Sabrowa, followed by the massacre of Ilsana Village and the destruction of the mercenary group.

I fought an A-rank adventurer, and in the end, there was Hymes.

No matter how much my true self hated it, I think destroying the mercenary group was the right thing to do.

And Hymes wanted to return to Rapzel.

Even so—it's hard to accept.

I can't talk about this with Elfimia or Ted.

If the Marcants were still in Seren, I could've consulted them...

"Maybe I'll stop by on the way back. The village of Crenzley."

Marcant and Valerie must have reached their own answers by now.

At the very least, they'll listen to me.

Imagining the newlywed couple working hard in the fields, I smiled to myself.

● Current Status

Up and new are compared to "Chapter 114: Return to Daily Life."

※ Excludes items mentioned in the main story.

Name: Alter Les Reedwald

Race: Human

Level: 31 (3↑)

HP: 175/175 (31↑)

MP: 398/398 (35↑)

Strength: 14

Intelligence: 17

Dexterity: 18 (1↑)

Endurance: 14+2 (16)

Agility: 20+2 (22) (44: Doubled) (1↑)

Charisma: 16

-Skills-

Strong Strike, Double Strike, Wind Fang Rush Bite, Growth Enhancement, Growth Value Boost, Status Disguise, Language Proficiency, High-Speed Movement, Multi-Chant, Magic Tool Modification, Magic Tool Ascension, Fire Resistance 3, Freeze Resistance 2, Mental Resistance 8 (2↑), Pain Resistance 2 (1↑), Slash Resistance 1, Poison Resistance 2, Appraisal 6, Alchemy 8, Blacksmithing 4, Magic Tool Crafting 6, Spirit Friendship 2, Tracking 6, Stealth 6, Presence Detection 7

One-Handed Sword 8 (1↑), Two-Handed Sword 3 (1↑), Curved Sword 4 (1↑), Martial Arts 7, Dagger 5, Archery 4, Fire Magic 7 (1↑), Water Magic 6, Wind Magic 6, Earth Magic 6, Neutral Magic 4, Ice Magic 3, Lightning Magic 2, Alteration Magic 6 (1↑)

-Magic-

-Beginner

Fire Bolt, Water Bolt, Wind Bolt, Earth Bolt, Magic Bolt, Ice Bolt, Shock Bolt

Flame Blow, Water Blow, Stone Blow, Ice Blow, Water Shield, Wind Shield, Magic Shield, Earth Shield, Fire Manipulation, Water Manipulation, Air Manipulation, Soil Manipulation, Energy Manipulation, Strength Up, Movement Up, Concentration Up, Force Field, Light, Torch, Night Vision, Create Solution, Ice Frost, Reference Point, Earth Spirit Summon: Merlock, Fire Spirit Summon: Sarkar

Intermediate

Fireball, Fire Spread, Stalagmite, Penetrating Gale, Earth Wall

-Titles-

Reincarnated, Ace of the Go-Home Club (Endurance +2, Agility +2), Second Son of the Reedwald Baron Family