Mesugaki Tank Enters The Academy

Chapter: 661

As I felt the gazes filled with shock and confusion, memories of the past flooded back.

When I first entered the academy, I would have panicked and not known what to do if I received such looks.

But now, seeing those bewildered gazes brings a slight surge of joy.

Maybe there’s truly no turning back now.

But who cares? As long as I’m having fun, that’s what matters!

I made my way to the center seat while enduring the relentless gazes aimed my way.

A man, halfway through losing his reproductive abilities after being hit by me, entered the room, healing thanks to Phoebe.

The guy who immediately called me a brat when he first laid eyes on me returned to his seat, unable to say a word even under my mocking gaze.

Ugh, I want to poke at him.

I want to make him weep like a child who dropped their candy after being stomped on their pride.

But I guess I can’t. There’s no justification for that now.

As I lick my lips with regret, Grandpa spoke up.

[So, what do you plan to do about this mess?]

‘Do we really need to fix it?’

[Are you serious right now?]

‘After all, I need to prove that I’m an Apostle of God.’

Ultimately, what I have to do is prove to the other apostles that I am an Apostle of God.

Only then will everyone believe that the world is in crisis and cooperate with me.

If everyone accepts that I am an Apostle of God, I’ll naturally be in a position to lead them.

Then, whenever something happens, I will have to handle it like this again, but I can’t live like that, worrying each time.

So, it’s better to stir things up in advance and establish the order.

If I can make them think, “Oh, she just is that crazy,” it would save me from looking over my shoulder, right?

[That makes sense.]

It was an excuse I just made up on the spot, but even I thought it sounded quite plausible.

Haha! I now have a reason to stir up chaos at my leisure!

“Wow♡ All these gazes are so filthy♡ Want to see my inner self that much?♡”

As I fluttered the end of my cloak, Phoebe rushed to grab my hand.

“Y-young Lady! I don’t think that’s appropriate!”

“Why?♡ Do you want to monopolize me?♡ Looks like the sloppy saintess has a hidden lewd side?♡”

“…Huh!? I-I’m just worried about you, Young Lady!”

“Let’s not chat too much now.”

Before Phoebe could wriggle her fingers, a man sitting on my right interrupted us.

This guy’s face is familiar. Wasn’t he an Apostle of some God related to commerce?

I used to carry the amulets he made around, which increased my earnings during odd jobs.

“We’ve heard some things about you from our gods, but we still don’t trust you. An Apostle of God has never existed in history.”

“Why are you so angry?♡ Are you mad because I took the spotlight from your trinket?♡ Hahaha♡ How sad~♡ A grown man getting upset over that♡”

By the way, the amulets that merchants carry were made to be better than the trinkets created by the Arts Church.

They say the effect is better, but the gap probably isn’t that large.

It’s just that people prefer a cute girl drawn on it rather than the smelly man’s work.

“I’m upset over something so trivial…”

“It’s not your fault♡ What can you do about your looks~♡ Just look at that sneaky smile♡ You totally look like a scammer♡”

As laughter erupted from somewhere at the table, the merchant’s apostle raised an eyebrow and turned his head. The trembling shoulders and coughs around brought me satisfaction.

“Anyway, the jealous, useless man wants to confirm that I’m the Apostle of the Shoddy God, right?”

“…That’s right.”

There are many ways to prove I’m an apostle, but the most intuitive is undoubtedly showing something only the Lord can do.

With a bold smile, I wove divinity above my palm.

Since the miracle was granted, I hadn’t seen the reward window pop up, but though the blue window didn’t appear, my divinity was still deepening.

As I stepped forward to confront the Evil God Agra, it was only natural I’d grow.

Thanks to that, I could now perform conducts hardly believable even with divine power.

I wove the divinity blossoming on my finger to create a magic circle.

Even as a layman concerning magic, I could draw this without much difficulty.

This was a miracle we had performed together against the fire Evil God with Grandpa.

I stacked the magic formed of divinity on my little finger.

As the point became a surface and then a shape, the warm light shifted into the sun.

When I let the completed sun float in the void, the miracle filled the room with warmth.

Just moments ago, people had regarded me with strange looks, but now their eyes sparkled with wonder.

Someone reaching out toward the warm light dropped their object with a loud clatter.

Someone else placed their hand over their mouth, alternating their gaze between me and the sun.

And yet another person’s surprise caused them to stumble back and fall.

Others were no different.

Everyone gathered here felt the Lord’s grace as they watched the sun.

Feeling content, I decided to take the sun back when I heard sighs of disappointment all around.

This was all I needed to know.

That no one here would doubt me.

“Alright, you petty old man♡ If you have something to say, speak up!♡ Seeing you barking in that unpleasant voice makes me want to laugh♡”

“I apologize for doubting you, Apostle of God.”

This response was awkward. I wanted them to deny reality a bit more and cause a scene.

How boring.

I clicked my tongue and turned my gaze elsewhere, but no one seemed displeased by my arrogant demeanor.

I had expected at least a remark about what I had done.

“Everyone.”

While I pondered how to continue the conversation, the Perverted Apostle suddenly stood up.

“As previously mentioned, this individual has been fighting against the Evil God alone until now.”

Had he given them a heads-up beforehand?

Wait a minute. That means the first guy to charge at me had already heard everything and still chose to challenge me!?

Was he really just itching for a beating?!

As I shuddered at the surprising revelation, the Perverted Apostle continued his speech.

“However, I need your help now. The disasters looming over the continent are too much for one person to bear.”

Phoebe then took up his words.

“First, as the representative of the Jushin Church, which carries many karmic debts, I apologize to all of you. I assure you that our Jushin Church will always stand at the forefront until this crisis is resolved.”

Phoebe declared passionately before taking a deep breath and looking around at everyone.

“So, everyone. Just this once, forget about past grievances and lend us your hands. Not for us, but for those who will live in the future. To shout boldly against the hordes of Evil Gods calling this world a pit of wickedness.”

Her plea, tinged with emotion, caused the apostles to glance at one another.

Among them, some revealed their hostility toward one another.

As Erginius had said, the emotional rift created between religions was far too deep.

It was unimaginable that it could change overnight.

“Seeing you all like this is frustrating, so I’ll add my thoughts.”

Ganshu, who had been propping his chin in one corner, spoke slowly.

“None of the words shared here today are false.”

With the overwhelming presence of one bearing the name of a God, everyone’s gaze turned to him.

“How can you believe that? Don’t. It doesn’t matter if you trust it or not. Just don’t regret it when everything crumbles. You might end up sick to your stomach if you record the voices of lament.”

– O Manglers.

Finally, the Fairy Queen, standing at the center of the table, spread her presence.

With her hands clasped in prayer, she looked majestic, like the character leading a heroic tale.

– Your names will surely be etched in history. As the noble heroes you are. Like the valiant knights you have been. As the supreme Holy Knights that you are. Like the radiant Wizards you are. Even if your bodies perish, your names will live on forever.

At that moment, a faint excitement brewed among the apostles, and from the Fairy Queen, flowers began to spread, from which her true form descended.

“O Manglers!”

She had gathered everyone’s attention in an instant and, with a fist clenched tightly, shouted.

“Write your heroic tales!”

The breath filled with joyful fervor.

“Make it so that no one forgets you!”

The steely gazes brimming with high spirits.

“Ensure that everyone speaks of your stories!”

The hearts filled with hopes for a brilliant future.

“O Manglers! Save this world!”

It drew cheers from everyone. In the midst of the exhilarated voices, the Fairy Queen winked at me.

It seemed like she wanted to convey something with her lips.

[You’re asking for compliments later, aren’t you?]

‘You’re such a sloppy fox?’

[Hahaha. The Queen has given you great assistance, hasn’t she? So grant that simple request.]

‘I’d love to, but…’

The real issue is that I don’t know how the compliment might get twisted by the Mesugaki Skill.

Shrugging, I smiled at the Queen, who slightly raised her eyebrows before breaking into a bashful smile.

Is this enough? You really are an easy woman, huh?

As I entertained such silly thoughts and stretched, I leaned on Phoebe and closed my eyes.

With this, the persuasion of the apostles was over, and I just needed to provide a justification to convince those from that church.

“Lady Allen! I just had a brilliant idea after seeing the miracle you performed!”

I was chilled by the overly excited Perverted Apostle’s appearance, but I feigned calmness and nodded.

“An image! We’ll record your holy figure in the crystal and broadcast it! Anyone who sees it will have no choice but to praise you!”

“Wow, that sounds like a fantastic idea! Prete!”

“Right? Saintess! I can’t believe I didn’t think of it sooner!”

An image. An image, huh.

…Wait? I think I might actually be able to use this in a surprisingly normal way?

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