Volume 7 Chapter 20 Truth
"I'm sorry..."
Called into the principal's office, Elk received an apology from Poseidon.
Elk had intended to check on his companions' well-being and deal with the remaining remnants of the attackers, but the sudden summons and apology caught him off guard.
Elk wasn't the only one called in.
The three top members of the security team were also summoned.
First, the security captain, Demiurge.
"Poseidon, what's going on?"
"It seems that this entire series of attacks was aimed at stealing the 'Water Gem.'"
"...What?"
"The first attack was during the martial arts tournament, the second was during the dungeon incident, and the third was at the commerce department announcement. All of these caused major disturbances at the academy. The first two seemed to be for gathering followers, and the third was an assault to showcase the unity of an S-class dangerous organization... but it seems that the true purpose behind all of these attacks was to steal the hidden treasure, the 'Water Gem,' which was kept within the academy."
"The Water Gem... wasn't that the treasure you found in the dungeon?"
"Yes. It's not weapons, armor, or gold and silver; it's an unknown gem that can't be explained by skills. It seems that it was the target from the very beginning."
Demiurge sighed. Then, Cagliostro raised their hand.
"Hey, weren't there supposed to be four gems? Earth, water, fire, and wind..."
"Yes. If this one has been stolen, the other three are also in danger."
"Umm..."
At this point, Emilia raised her hand.
"What are these gems like... exactly?"
"Their power is simple. The Water Gem continuously emits an infinite amount of water."
"...What use is there in having something like that?"
"I don't know..."
Elk raised his hand.
"Um... that guy named Azazel said that the Water Gem was placed in this world by the goddess Pipina."
"Oh, that's interesting. Is the Goddess Holy Church in need of it?"
"Maybe..."
"Hmm. Elshi, where are the other 3 gems?"
"They are in Yamato, the Holy Lorelei Kingdom, and the Beastman Country."
"Alright, let's use the power of 'Express Delivery.' Should we write letters to the 3 countries?"
"Then, I will contact the Pelican Guild Master."
"...Pelican?"
Elk tilted his head.
Emilia approached Elk and whispered softly in his ear.
"The Pelican is the top of the Transport Guild. He gathered people with skills in carrying goods and created the 'Transport Guild' that delivers packages all over the world."
"Wow~."
Master Skill, 'Express Delivery' is a skill for transporting goods to distant places.
It is the highest level of the 'Transport' skill, and as a Master Skill, there are no limits on time or the size of the package.
The guild master of the 'Transport Guild' Pelican possesses this skill.
"Elk."
"Ah, yes."
"You fought well this time. I heard you took down the wrist of a high-ranking member of the Goddess Holy Church."
"Well..."
Elk showed the 'gun' attached to his left arm.
The gun was fine, but the blade was damaged from the battle with the Dragon Newt. Even if he bent his wrist, the blade wouldn't come out, and the short bow in his right hand wouldn't deploy either.
The only thing he could shoot at that moment was the gun. Moreover, it was a last-minute decision.
He realized after shooting that the impact was tremendous. Plus, the bullet speed was incredible, making it very difficult to manipulate with Telekinesis. However, its power was guaranteed. Elk vowed to thank Nickes' father, Graham, when he met him.
"Well then, Demiurgos and Cagliostro, please stay here. Emilia will lead the third years to clean up the academy. Elk, you go back to the dorm and wait."
"Uh, I... I'll help, though."
Emilia pats his shoulder.
"That's enough. This kind of thing is for the upperclassmen. You've worked harder than anyone else, so take a good rest."
"Harder than anyone? Did I really work that much?"
"...Are you not aware?"
Elk had taken down more than half of the members of the S-rank dangerous organization by himself.
The executive class was defeated by Emilia and the others, but still, Elk's efforts were greater than anyone else's.
Not wanting to push back too much, Elk heads back to the dorm.
In the dorm, everyone except Elk was already there.
Emma rushed over first, relieved to see Elk safe.
"Mr. Elk! Welcome back!"
"Yeah, I'm back... Looks like everyone is okay."
First, Gambo clicked his tongue.
"Tch... It seems like it ended while I was sleeping. I wanted to fight too."
"I was sleeping as well. Elk, good job."
Gambo and Soara were in the dorm.
Soara had woken up partway, but Gambo seemed to have slept the whole time.
"Ahhh... That was really tough."
"I agree. I fought a little, but being unarmed is just impossible."
"That's true... Being unarmed is not acceptable."
Nickes cracked his neck, and Fine stretched. Merry also looked completely exhausted.
Sylphid was peacefully sleeping on Fine's head.
"..."
"..."
"Why are you all silent?"
"...No reason."
Kaya and Yato seemed to be in a bad mood for some reason.
When Elk looked at them, they turned their heads away.
Sophia then walks out of the kitchen together with Mamma. They both carry a tray of mugs for everyone, which Mamma starts to distribute. The drink inside was cocoa.
Sophia looks at everyone as she speaks.
"You all did a great job today. You fought well against the combined forces of the Goddess Holy Church, the Night Festival Courtesan, the Premiere Knights, and the Tyrant King... Four S-Class danger organizations."
"We didn't even fight."
Yato interrupts with a grumpy tone, sipping her cocoa.
Yato is annoyed because he was ordered to stand down by Sophia and couldn't join the battle. Sophia simply nods in acknowledgment.
"I just received a message from Principal Poseidon. He named the combined forces of the 4 S-Class danger organizations as the 'Devoted to the Goddess (Adrazione)' and notified it as an EX-Class danger organization to all nations around the world. Without a doubt, it's the largest, worst, and strongest organization this world has ever seen."
"Adrazione..."
Yato mumbles.
"And, I believe... this means that Galatine Royal Academy won't be targeted anymore."
With the Water Gem acquisition, Adrazione's objective has been achieved.
Elk lets out a deep sigh.
"Wheew... I wish we could crush them already."
Everyone stares at Elk in shock. He says he wants to 'crush' the world's largest, strongest, and worst organization, which was just recently named, in such a reckless manner.
However, Sophia clears her throat and says,
"For now, tomorrow is a day off. The academy will resume classes the day after. By the way, Elk."
"Hmm?"
"...Your father, Duke Kinesis, wishes to meet with you."
Elk's expression turns sour as he's met with a foreboding sense of dread.
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