The Sub-Heroine’s Butler Is a Vicious Bastard

58. midterm exam (1)

“Gentlemen, today is the day of the midterm exam.”

Lapis Ryan wearing a combat uniform, not his usual training clothes.

She stands in front of the lower class members.

Behind her stretches a hill covered with coniferous trees.

It was a forest owned by the academy located in the central part of the country.

“I will explain the mock front-breaking test, which is the midterm exam. I’m only going to tell you once, so pay attention.”

Ryan’s explanation to the students lined up with Oh begins.

Along the forest, her voice echoed.

“On top of the hill ahead, there is a nucleus that creates monsters. If you destroy the core and return to the starting point, the test is over.”

I saw a hill that looked pretty high.

It seemed that something like a fence had built a defensive line.

Next to it, monsters with lizard-like appearance stood guard.

Assuming that monster called Lizard Man is a demon,

The goal of the test was a mock drill to break through their defenses and capture the fortress.

“However, if the core is not destroyed for a long time, there is a penalty that a powerful monster is created. Keep this in mind.”

If there were no variables, he would be able to clear this test faster than anyone in the lower class, perhaps even the intermediate or upper class.

After the explanation, the party, the first order, moves along with Ryan’s powerful command.

Our order was last, so there was still plenty of time before the start.

“I’m a little nervous.”

As I was watching another party heading to the hill, Arlott started talking to me.

His face hardened a bit, perhaps because he was nervous before the exam.

“Don’t worry. Because the preparation is thorough.”

I said that and showed the ring on my finger.

A green jewel ring worn on the index finger of the left hand.

It also shone in Arlot’s hand.

“But, a poison resistant ring… Did you even know about the midterm exam?”

“It’s a secret.”

He only smiled at Arlot, who had a pretty shocked expression on his face.

The Lizardmen you will face through the test emit a weak poison from their skin and weapons.

Also, the ring we obtained in the dungeon grants basic poison resistance to the wearer.

Lizardmen’s poison level is something that can be easily nullified.

“Damn it, no one prepared an antidote?!”

“I used up everything…! First of all, hang on!”

The first party that was not prepared for Lizardman’s poison seemed to struggle quite a bit because of the poison.

Due to the dense trees, the situation inside could not be seen, but I was able to guess this through the conversations going back and forth.

On the other hand, our poison-resistant party should be able to defeat the big lizard with the sense of dealing with it.

As expected, the corners of my mouth went up without my knowledge.

Of course, not everything went as expected.

Sherald and his party kept glancing at what was so enjoyable.

There was clear hostility in those eyes.

Even our turn is fourth, which is the last, whereas Cherald’s party is third.

It’s also a good situation to mess around with.

I told Ryan about it, but it went unnoticed.

The reason was that they weren’t kids who cared about the grades of the original, and what a freshman would do if they tried.

It must have been a pity that I had only heart disease.

‘Rather, I’d rather get caught by pulling out the tail.’

I don’t know if there is a belly somewhere,

I was a little curious about what kind of sabotage the fledgling bullies would do.

* * *

“Then, let’s start the final party’s test. Time it when you’re ready.”

An old professor with a stiff and old-fashioned impression stood next to us.

His obstinate impression and annoying expression are impressive.

“Is everyone ready?”

“yes!”

“Ready!”

“… ”

Party morale was at its peak.

Before coming, we discussed the plan of the operation several times, and this has boosted our confidence.

“Then, let’s continue the test right away! … no?!”

At the same time as saying that the exam will continue, the old professor opens his eyes wide.

That would be too-

It was because all of the party members ran across the forest as if sprinting.

‘A normal party wouldn’t play like this.’

Looking up at the top of the hill, I saw quite a number of Lizardmen.

They are picky guys who basically have poison and use it in their weapons and traps.

Although his strength was low, his risk level was quite high.

Conversely, on the premise that only poison can deal with them, it is said that they are easy to attack.

“I will charge straight ahead. Mr. Koyono!”

“Leave it to me!”

I ran through the flat and reached the beginning of the hill before I knew it.

At the beginning, there were about 5 Lizardmen spearmen.

Lizardmen aimed at this side with spears taller than human height.

“Look this way!!”

Along with shouts of energy, the guys’ gazes are directed to one place.

It was Koyono’s skill to attract the attention of monsters.

After that, their spears rushed at her.

Wedge-!

Koyono immediately lowered her center of gravity and completely covered her body with her shield-

It was pushed back a little, but it completely blocked the window.

And right after –

Quaang!

Energy came out of the shield with a sound like a bomb exploding.

Another skill of Koyono that amplifies and returns the shock received.

The impact shattered the window and the Lizardmen were scattered.

‘If it was a normal tactic, I would have carefully defeated them and moved on.’

The correct method of the test is to kill all the monsters in the way and head for the hill.

However, if this is used, it is impossible to significantly reduce the time.

In addition, there is also a penalty that delays moving to Arlot’s wheelchair.

It was my expectation that it would be difficult to beat other parties with the straight attack method.

Me and Arlot, Koyono and Evan should not be satisfied with mediocre scores.

This is because he had to be listed in the intermediate class, which is determined by his grades this semester.

The benefits of going to the intermediate class are beyond imagination.

It is because the growth value correction value is added, and the event in the intermediate class in the second semester must not be missed.

“I will run as I said!”

So we just ran.

He threw the pagan’s dagger and inflicted a mortal wound,

I took my time and quickly climbed the hill without dealing with the spearmen.

Lizardmen have a natural healing skill, so if you don’t take care of it, you can be attacked again.

Why didn’t you take care of it anyway?

‘Because I’ll finish the exam right away.’

As we approach the middle of the hill, it becomes difficult to break through with the previous method.

Fortifications made of wooden fences were located everywhere, and behind them stood the Shield Lizardman.

Behind the shield soldiers were the archers Lizardmen, and then the sorcerer Lizardmen.

In fact, it was like having to deal with a shield soldier, an archer, and a shaman all at once.

The previous parties also took at least 10 minutes here, so it must have been quite a struggle.

If you ‘break through’ this line of defense.

“Princess Arlot, are you ready?”

“yes… ”

Arlott closes his eyes and concentrates.

Sweat formed on his forehead, and his gray hair fluttered in the energy of mana flying from his body.

A blue glowing magic circle appeared under her wheelchair.

“Kieek!?”

It was only then that the Lizardman Shaman, who was guarding the nucleus from the rear, informed the surroundings of the situation, as if he had grasped the situation.

The archers reacted to this by loading their arrows at once and aiming at them as if they were aiming for them.

At the very least, it was a very late response.

“I can’t let it go like that!”

“…!”

Koyono and Evan stood guard over Arlot and hit all the arrows.

The shaman’s fireballs that fly in the middle are also nicely blocked.

The magic circle drawn in the air was completed and a bright light was emitted.

Wedge-!

Dozens of ice spears formed behind her and headed towards the Lizardmen.

No, to be precise, it headed for the core located next to it.

‘If it wasn’t for Arlot, this would be an impossible tactic.’

Arlott’s magic that uses extremely high magic power to achieve an overwhelming range

It was our party’s plan to use it to destroy the nuke at medium range.

If it were the other lower class students, they wouldn’t have been able to attack the core through the Shield Soldier and Shaman.

Even famous archers and wizards in the upper classes couldn’t imagine it.

Kiek-

Shield soldiers hurriedly moving to protect the nuclear weapons.

However, Arlott’s ice spear shattered them with their shields.

With screams like death, they crumble as they are—

Finally, the nucleus appeared.

“Princess, just destroy him and you’re done.”

“… okay.”

Pocket watch taken out of pocket.

Only about 10 minutes had passed.

The boss monster only comes out after 20 minutes, and most of them either finished the test or withdrew…

If it went on like this, it would literally be an overwhelming result.

As if ridiculing these expectations, things began to twist slowly.

“… uh?”

Five ice spears that flew past all the shield soldiers.

The ice spear that should have been directed at the defenselessly exposed core…

Right before it touched the core, it slipped and fell to the ground.

“why… Whoops.”

Arlott hurriedly tried to fire a new ice spear, but

As if from magical exhaustion, he clutched his head and groaned.

What happened?

‘… no way.’

A phenomenon in which all magic misses as if it were woven.

There was one item that reminded me of that bizarre appearance.

Magic Nullification Shield.

When using a magic tool, a protective shield is spread around for a certain period of time.

The created shield avoids all magic below a certain level.

‘… Sherald.’

There was only one guy who would do such a trick on nuclear power.

Sherald from the party who took the test before us.

My teeth gnashed as I remembered his name.

“Shu, Lord Schmitz… Maybe now.”

Koyono’s complexion turned pale.

On top of the hill, shield soldiers rose one by one with the magician’s healing,

Behind us, naturally healed Lizardmen surround us.

Literally, it was a thatched situation on all four sides.