Mesugaki Tank Enters The Academy

Chapter: 670

I kicked the knight away, putting on a calm front, but inside, I was a total wreck.

Gah!

That was a close call!

If I’d been just a bit later, Visi’s neck would’ve been flying off!

I still haven’t given her what I promised! It would be a disaster!

I’d end up being the bad one!

All this is because of that nitwit!

If that idiot had just teleported us to a proper place, I wouldn’t be in this predicament!

When I received the request for help from Adri, I was about to enter the dungeon.

I was just thinking about how to вайвуй the dungeon when a sudden shout for help rang out.

There was no one appropriate nearby to send!

And going with my friends all together wasn’t wise, considering the mayhem that could occur inside the dungeon!

Especially since the opponent we had to rescue was a necromancer; sending anyone average would surely lead to disaster!

So, as I pondered what to do, Phoebe grabbed my shoulder.

“Young Lady, we’ll handle this.”

They had already memorized everything about this dungeon.

They could manage on their own.

Even in the worst-case scenario, taking care of the monsters that might leak out of the dungeon wouldn’t be too difficult.

So I should just go myself.

“Joy will teleport you. Go! We’ll finish everything before you return.”

“Hey, you guys…”

“Trust us! We’re stronger than you think.”

I was nudged into coming here, but who would’ve thought that idiot would make another mistake!

Is it really that hard to stabilize the coordinates!?

Why throw us so far away in a place I’ve never been before!?

Just teleport me up in the sky like last time!

Then I could just fall down and smash the opponents!

Aaaah! I’m never going to forgive that idiot! I’m going to mess with him when I get back.

“Apostle, why are you blocking us?”

I chuckled at the holy knight, sounding completely baffled.

Hmph! “What a silly thing to say! Need a reason to mess with trash?”

“That man is a necromancer. He should not exist on this Earth.”

“And what about you? Who are you to judge, you corpse enthusiast?”

“…Excuse me? I am nothing like that!”

Giggling obnoxiously, “Embarrassed? Then you should have shut yourself up in a corner! Don’t flaunt your ‘friends’ like that, it’s disgusting!”

I spun my mace and winked at Adri.

She quickly took Visi back, retreating a bit.

Thank goodness she caught on. As long as that guy is nearby, I can’t unleash my divine powers randomly.

“You’re better off than the annoying trash who has no friends and clings to a ghost!”

Honestly, using the souls of the dead isn’t entirely bad.

They get described as ominous too often. But if you think about it, there are positive aspects as well.

It’s an insult to compare me with the lunatic trying to resurrect the Evil God in a bid to reclaim the Lord’s power.

“Hey, losers! Can you stop glaring at me? I don’t want to make eye contact with pathetic losers who gave up everything just to survive!”

Their expressions darkened as I continued my taunting.

“Ah~ So you’re addicted to defeat? Do you want to lose to a cute girl this time? Hehehe You smell worse than the stench of corpses!”

A knight stepped in to block those rushing at me without thinking.

This is beyond the realm of persuasion; he must have some way to control them.

“Not going to charge at me? Scared of a little kid? Heheh How pathetic!”

“I came here to eliminate the necromancer. I don’t intend to confront an Apostle.”

Smirking, “Oh? But why does your glare look so disgusting? Am I making you uncomfortable?”

“Even if you say that, I will not waver.”

“Sure you won’t giggle You’re only excited because you’re a corpse.”

Gripping my weapon, I scattered fairies around me.

They seemed to think this was all fun and games, grinning widely.

“Did you follow that lunatic for that reason? Planning to take my corpse later? Eww Just gross!”

“…I…”

“You’ve been sneaking around trying to exploit corpses, haven’t you? Is your little buddy still intact? It looks like it’s rotten beyond recognition! Ah! Guess it’s not rotten at all!”

“…”

“It does look that way. Besides, if you had confidence, you wouldn’t get turned on by corpses!”

The knight led the charge, followed by several corpses lunging at me.

There was no organization in their ranks.

At least, there was no tactical grouping among them.

They just charged at me, driven by their feelings.

And a crowd like that? Absolutely no threat.

In my eyes, they were merely beasts wanting to pounce on a girl.

I stepped to the right.

The sword sliced through the void.

Then I stepped back.

The hand that was about to grab me missed, and the spear that followed pierced that hand.

I stepped forward, smashing a head in with my mace before pulling the spear.

Then the person who held the spear turned into my shield, taking an arrow for me.

Pff! “Did you want my affection that badly?”

“You filthy…!”

I tossed the human shield aside to deal with the archer and took a step back.

Once again, my sword cut through the space in front of me.

Along with the face of the corpse who was aiming at me beside me.

“Eh? Troll toys can be treated so roughly? Hehe”

The heavy breaths of my enemies grew rougher.

They only had eyes for me, completely ignoring everything else.

Voices strangled with rage.

Yet their pathetic flailing was rather entertaining.

Even though I had dragged out the time as desired, I ended up playing with them a bit longer.

I wanted to mock them more, but this was enough. I had too many things to do right now.

As I infused the area around the circle I stepped on with divine energy, authority was added to my domain.

The Shoddy God bestowed upon me the Authority of Purification.

A power to erase the corrupt from this world.

As the Lord’s power descended upon the land, things that shouldn’t exist crumbled to dust at my feet.

The remaining knight looked at my power and seemed to lose his will to fight, lowering his weapon.

I knocked him out cold with a strike to the head, took out some ropes from my inventory, and bound him.

Though my grandpa’s nagging had been annoying to my ears, the outcome was good.

I was the one who tied him up, not even knowing how to untie it myself, so how could he escape?

Dragging the knight, I tossed him carelessly in a corner and approached Visi, who was near the mansion entrance.

I had to ask her to wait just a little longer; I would definitely keep my promise.

Since I had already promised, I had to make it the best item possible.

With a mountain of debt stacked behind me, I could ask for anything from various fools. There’s no urgent need.

Adri wouldn’t become a saint overnight, right?

“Visi, could you explain things to mom…?”

With a light heart, I moved my feet, but when I saw Visi’s mom, who was sobbing and opening and closing her mouth while apologizing, I pressed my lips tighter.

Uh. Uh-oh.

What’s with the atmosphere here?

Wasn’t it supposed to be my usual “Thank you, Lucy!” moment?

What’s the problem?

[It's because they found out she’s a necromancer. That would be shocking for a mother to learn that her daughter is a black wizard.]

‘We were just on the edge of life and death! Did I really have time to worry about that?’

[And who was it that handled that life-threatening situation so neatly? ]

True, but until then, Visi had been determined to stop them at the risk of her own life.

She’d seen that happening; why the sudden questioning now?

Argh, damn it. I don’t feel like thinking about what’s right or wrong.

I’ll just squash it with my authority.

I hastily organized my thoughts and pulled Visi back by her shoulder.

Visi’s mother’s eyes were filled with surprise and happiness, which then morphed into unease.

“Ugh. Lady Allen. No, Apostle, Visi is not a bad kid!”

Good parents. Just like some ditzy uncle who would be there swinging a greatsword.

I could picture the face of Benedict getting all flustered whenever I saw him.

With crossed arms, I looked at Visi’s mom.

“I know.”

“She just made a mistake while wandering a bit. Her nature is…”

“I know, ma’am. Do you think I’d have come here if I thought this sidekick was garbage?”

She seemed not to expect a positive response from me as she gaped, and I smirked while turning my gaze toward Visi.

“This girl is indeed dumb, timid, and incompetent, and just greedy. But on that note, she doesn’t deserve punishment. If sending her up to that Shoddy God would do anything, they might just send her back complaining about this.”

“…Huh?”

“If she looked a bit cute, it wouldn’t be an issue, but she looks like a country bumpkin, so she has zero charm. Not really compatible with Shoddy God’s taste.”

Visi’s mom’s eyes were spinning, not knowing if I was defending or criticizing her daughter.

Ah, this was when Mesugaki skills really got annoying.

How can I convey that your daughter is a decent person?

Sniff.

While I pondered on that, I suddenly heard a crying sound from behind.

With reddened eyes, Visi tried to wipe her tears away, but her tiny hands were far too small to conceal the never-ending waterfall.

Eventually, unable to bear her overflowing emotions, she hugged me and burst into tears.

I could’ve easily avoided her embrace, but then I’d be a heartless witch without any feeling who wouldn’t shed a tear.

I’d have to endure it for now. Oh well.

– Thank you!

Seeing Adri bowing awkwardly, I couldn’t resist the tingling sensation in my spine and moved my lips.

‘Looks like this toy likes me more than you, huh? Poor thing. I guess you thought you were her only friend.’

– …Shut up! Visi’s closest friend is me! Visi is mine! Go play with some squishy nun or stupid wizard! You witch!

Damn, that’s a pretty rough thing to say to someone who just saved your life, don’t you think?

I smiled despite myself while grumbling away.

Truly, it feels better to be in this position than being praised.

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