There Are Too Many Bugs in the Academy

Episode 75

24. Dance with Artel (6)

The saenggwa was out of my sight in an instant and disappeared into the darkness.

If I chased after them here, I didn’t know if they would even stimulate the stern spirits that were sleeping elsewhere.

I had to boldly give up.

‘That’s why it’s necessary.’

The reason I had a hard time in the main story was because of these characteristics of the saenggyeongwa.

In general, hearing is very developed like an insect that lives by digging into the roots of the world tree located in a dark space.

Because of that, the moment even a small noise occurred, the saenggyeonggwa around it often ran away.

And if you’re lucky, the guards who have managed to get away with it often come to investigate.

Among the alchemy materials that can only be obtained by gathering Saengnyeonggwa, it is considered the worst difficulty.

“after…….”

After I exhaled the breath I had been holding in for a while.

Once again, I carefully searched for the Fruit of Saenggyeong.

Fortunately, the noise was caused by small branches, so it didn’t seem to be affected much.

After looking around for a bit, the two immediately caught my eye.

This time, thanks to meticulously checking the feet, I was able to snatch a guy quickly.

The captured Saenggwa struggled hard with her legs trying to get out of my hand.

It looks just like a beetle.

I lightly sprinkled the prepared potion on it.

Then the leg that was procrastinating became stiff.

A potion of anesthesia that I made myself.

It was clear that he wouldn’t wake up for the next few hours.

Now, just lock it in the small collecting bin you brought with you and you’re done.

I opened the bag I was carrying, and dropped the fruit of Saengyeonggwa into the collecting bin.

It was about the size of a plum, so there was no worry about running out of space.

‘I caught one. Another one… … .’

I also succeeded in catching the rest of the living spirits that were sleeping not far away.

A guy who doesn’t know about the world and works hard when he gets caught…

“You’re sleeping peacefully, too.”

I poured out all the potions left in the freshly collected raw fruit.

slurp-.

As the potion flowed through the hand, the movement with the spirit stopped immediately.

I made sure that the door of the collection bin was firmly closed until the end, and I carefully locked the bag.

‘After all, it’s easy once you know the know-how. I’m glad there are no guards.’

When I think about how much restart control I had to get one of these in the main story, I was shivering.

I would have gotten a living spirit as well.

Now all that’s left is to ride the johnver until all the festivals are over.

Just like when I infiltrated the basement of the dormitory, I crept out of the roots of the World Tree.

Finally, I arrived at the lobby where the sun-like mushrooms glistened.

It was only then that I was able to release the tension I had been feeling.

“ha…….”

When I was about to recheck my bag with a sigh.

“Oh, that’s a surprise!!!!”

I was startled by the sight of Inyeong standing in front of me.

Beautifully flowing black hair. Blurred light gray eyes are looking straight at me.

“Sanwoo… what are you doing here?”

“Illiana! You’re surprised!!”

After all, one of the stealth skills is like Illyana with MAX.

I wiped away my heart that was about to fall, wiping away the cold sweat that had formed.

“I was walking around for a while to get rid of my stomach.”

As I did to the waiter earlier, I tried to go over with a shudder.

Iliana’s gaze turned to the slightly opened bag.

“What is that?”

“I brought some alchemy materials just in case you didn’t know. Things to entrust to Iliana.”

However, Illyana’s doubts were not easily dismissed than expected.

“show me.”

precise gaze. It feels like being pricked with a needle.

“Gee, now? Ah~ The festival will be over soon anyway. Can I show it to you then?”

I tried to turn my attention.

Shashak!

Iliana’s hand approached the bag first. Surprised, I pulled it out, and my eyes became cold.

“what’s the matter?”

I had a gut feeling that I couldn’t keep lying any longer than this, so I quickly put my hand inside the bag.

Then, playfully, he took out a collection box and showed it.

“Ja, voila~. There are bugs like this! I was curious, so I caught them~!”

Hehe, I was trying to be funny with a smile.

Illyana just stared at the collection bin without saying a word.

‘It’s okay… … .’

* * *

I am well aware of what the Fruit of Spirits means to Artel.

But knowing that, taking advantage of the cracks in the festival to collect illegally.

Even after seeing Ishtar or Illyana, a sense of guilt came rushing in at the fact that it was something I shouldn’t have done.

“Explanation.”

“Ah, that’s…”

As long as things get twisted up like this, it’s impossible to keep shichimi.

So I just decided to be honest.

“Remember the crown Aaron Nortonhale wore last time?”

“……yes.”

I told the story that I had heard from Hamel Hallud, the blacksmith of the land fairy, without missing a word.

Liberation of the spirits imprisoned in the crown.

Illyana listened to me silently, then nodded.

“Okay. That’s what you need.”

I thought I was going to get scolded, but surprisingly it just passed, right?

I was so embarrassed that I confessed what I had done without realizing it.

“Can I steal it!?”

“Sanwoo, you were planning to steal from the beginning.”

“Ah, ah…”

“It’s okay. From now on, take it with my permission. It’s fair.”

“Eh?”

I couldn’t follow the context of the conversation.

“Take it. I need a mountain cow.”

“Then you don’t have to do this, you just want to ask Illyana?”

When asked again, Illyana responded with a nod of her head.

I ask blankly, and Illyana adds in a dry voice.

“Silly.”

“No, I’m not stupid…! Of course, I thought that no one could take raw spirits! It’s a very precious ingredient!”

A product of the World Tree that even pure-blood Artel cannot easily access.

The fact that many Artel knows that the fruit is a kind of real fruit proves that fact.

But just take it.

Besides, if you ask yourself, you don’t have to bother.

It was an incredible story.

Are you giving away raw fruits so easily?

As I was in embarrassment, she grabbed my hand.

“Instead, it’s a secret between the two of us. Don’t tell anyone.”

“If you ask Illyana, you’ll just take it? Then there’s no need to keep it a secret…”

“Originally, no. But Sanwoo said he would release the spirits. For me, the reason is understandable.”

Illyana’s reaction was extremely sincere.

It’s the complete opposite of me, who spit out lies just a few minutes ago to avoid the situation.

‘Don’t steal, just ask and see.’

I felt like I was the only one whose image was ruined, and I had a bitter feeling.

“I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to steal it blindly. I’ve heard a lot of stories about how precious it is.”

“I’m glad I saw it. It would be a big deal if other Artel saw it. You stupid Sanwoo.”

Illyana adds that, and smiles softly and lightly.

It was a rare sight for our half-artel lady, who was bothered by everything.

“By the way, Sanwoo, how did you know that Saenggyeongdae is an insect that lives at the root of the World Tree?”

“I heard from my parents. Herbalists’ parents have always been interested in Artel.”

“Aha…….”

She nodded as if she remembered my setting that I had told her at the time of gathering black blood.

“That’s right. Sanwoo, there were herbalist parents.”

Anyway, I’m glad it ended well. When Illyana found out, my hair was so white that I couldn’t even think of an excuse.

“Isn’t the festival over yet?”

“Yeah. Everyone is enthusiastic.”

“Then we’ll go back soon. I might be suspicious if I’ve been away for too long.”

It must have been about 20 minutes since I told the waiter that I was going to the bathroom.

Since I ate a lot, wouldn’t this amount of time be understood?

Thinking a little dirty, I’m going to move.

Bump!

Iliana’s hand grabbed my collar.

“Sanwoo.”

“yes.”

“You know, I have a question.”

“What?”

“Last time, in the dormitory lobby…”

Why are you suddenly bringing up such a story in this situation?

“Help.”

It felt like I was out of breath.

If he had even had water in his mouth, he would have fired a cool water cannon and recoiled.

“Were you nervous then?”

I hurriedly avoided Illyana’s gaze that seemed to be sucked in.

“Wow, what are you talking about?”

I said it in my heart, but I couldn’t help it as much as my trembling pupils.

I try to hide the agitation as much as possible.

As if in trouble, he lowered his head and scratched his head.

“Answer. Are you excited?”

“I don’t know the real intentions.”

Does this mean thinking about me now?

I was vigilant because she always looked fierce, but out of the blue, Iliana’s counterattack began.

“Hey, heh heh. It was true. If it wasn’t for Illyana, it would have made my heart flutter?”

“That’s right. It really was.”

“Why, why did you ask?”

Iliana’s light gray eyes were staring straight into my eyes.

I no longer averted my gaze.

Straight, eyelashes come into view. A nose that falls in a sharp curve.

No matter how many actresses appear on TV, it is a beauty that cannot be overtaken.

It’s a natural thing because it’s Artel.

So, it was natural to be drawn to him as a man.

no way.

If the answer I was thinking of came back, I first thought of what to do at that time.

However, Illyana casually revealed the truth of what happened last time.

“Because Ishtar said. If you do that, you’ll be able to shake your emotions well. There’s a good chance they’ll grant you a favor.”

As soon as he heard those words, shame and humiliation began to weigh on his whole body.

‘I knew it.’

Were you still excited?

-Hey, Lion, can I turn this into a happy one?

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My voice overlapped and my shame doubled.

Yeah, that wacky Artel girl can’t be conscious of me.

However, apart from that, there was nothing I could do about my broken self-esteem.

He saved me and saved me, and I thought we were friendly.

At least, it didn’t come from personal liking, but only from other intentions.

It was natural for me to feel miserable because I gave meaning to something that had no meaning by myself.

“Ouch… ahhh!”

“what’s the matter?”

I comforted myself and let out a bitter moan.

“There is such a thing. Only men know.”

It’s an illusion and nothing.

From the beginning, life is practical.

Now do you know, Baek San-woo, you X-man!

“Sanwoo, are you okay? You don’t look good.”

“It’s because you drink a lot of poisonous gas in the basement.”

I answered with a tick-tick on purpose. Again, pretending to be natural like that.

Illyana, you Hicks!

It’s a happening purely from my misunderstanding, and as someone who knows the whole story, I know that my attitude is very ugly.

Albany!

After all, it is my heart, and no one will notice it.

If you just show your pride for a little while, you’re the type of person who will end up with nothing after that.

From now on, I’m going to do Hicks too.

‘Love always turns into tears~.’

Are you going to go out singing a common farewell song in your heart?

“Baek Sanwoo!!!”

From afar, the culprit of everything was running.