Youre Welcome

Young Master? Where are you going?

For a walk.

The request was sudden, but I think I have to go on a walk with Clana.

Ideally, I would have liked to end my tiring day with a nice rest, but it couldnt be helped.

Because Clanas hands were shaking while she made that request.

It was just like a few weeks ago.

Kania, how long do you think we have before Clanas memory returns completely?

In the state shes currently in, her memories could come back at any moment.

Kanias face was ashen as she replied to my question.

After staring at her for a while, I immediately sighed and answered.

Im nervous because the quest Liberation of the Slave Market might overlap with her memory recovery. If all those slaves were to end up like how they did in the previous regression

Young Master, are you planning on getting caught?

sigh.

I tried to deny Kanias words, but I could only sigh in reply.

I had been considering temporary measures to prevent Clanas memory from returning, but nothing seemed game-changing.

Just prepare for now, Kania. I refuse to make mistakes that could be prevented.

I..understand.

In the end, Kania, who was biting on her lips, answered with difficulty.

Then, Ill be back

I have a question.

As I tapped Kania on her shoulder and prepared to leave, she grabbed onto me and asked a question.

Isnt it about time for the Third Ordeal?

How did you know about that?

I could tell just by looking at the Young Masters face.

Kania looked at me sorrowfully.

What on earth is this ordeal? Irina is feeling anxious again. To prevent her from losing her mind from stress you should

I dont know.

What do you mean you dont know?

As I answered calmly, Kania asked back with a panicked look on her face.

I really dont know what will happen.

However, in this case, I couldnt help it.

Because the Third Ordeal would change depending on the partner selected.

Therefore, I was trying hard to target a certain person, but things went wrong when I ended up with Ferloche.

Then are you saying that you have no idea what will happen during this ordeal?

Unfortunately.

Kania began to pace the room with a nervous look on her face.

Dont worry. The Third Ordeal is still a test of mental strength. At the very least, Im confident in that

Weve received the results from when you wore The Robe of Deception and received a pre diagnosis.

I tried to reassure her, but Kania sat down in a chair, opened a notebook, and started mumbling.

To begin with, there is definitely something wrong with your mental state.

Me? No way. Do you know what my mental strength level is?

Currently, my mental strength figure was at 9.5 while under the partner buff. This meant that Kania would be hard pressed to find someone stronger than me mentally in the entire world.

And she was saying that theres something wrong with my mind? I couldnt understand her at all.

You have this obsession that you are always feeling alright.

As I was about to voice my thoughts Kania started speaking to me in a serious voice.

I thought about that too but its not an obsession, its just true. If I wait a little bit, my mind will clear up again. Ive been through most things, so I dont feel much emotion

Thats not normal. Its just that your high level of mental strength is forcing your mind to recover and clear any negative emotions.

But

As I tried to answer, the dormitory door suddenly opened.

Irina, you said youd only listen.

I just cant stand it. Im sorry, Kania.

Soon after, Irina entered my room and started talking as she approached me.

What would happen if I tape or glue back any pottery that I broke earlier? Eventually, water will leak out little by little.

When I heard Irina begin to speak, I sighed and began to refute her statements.

there wouldnt be an issue if you use restoration magic to fix it perfectly. It is the same with my mental state.

Even if thats the case, you cant erase the moment when it actually broke. It might not matter for pottery, but its not pottery thats being broken here, its your mind.

When I heard that, I closed my mouth, and Irina spoke with a prepared look on her face.

So, no matter what you say, Ill interfere in this ordeal.

Interfere?

Yes, I dont think I can bear to watch you break and stitch your mind back together again anymore.

I sighed and replied to Irina, who had a determined expression on her face.

I am really grateful. But you cant interfere, Irina. Of course, that includes you too, Kania.

Why?

Last time, you guys tried to interfere with my ordeal. But you failed. Dont you know what that means?

When I asked them that, the two women just tilted their heads.

The system hates cheats.

Then, is there really no way to deceive the system? Serenas current condition right now

When I heard that

Serena is a special case.

I answered with a bitter smile and left.

it would be impossible for anyone except her.

Leaving the two women biting their lips behind me, a large corridor came into my sight.

Clana?

Looking around the corridor, I soon began to quietly walk forward.

Yo-Young Master Frey. How are you?

Where is Clana?

After walking for a long time, I came across Clanas maid and asked a question.

Oh, thats she went outside.

Apparently, she had left before me.

Why was she rushing to go outside?

Has she been acting strange lately?

Th-Thats I apologize, its confidential.

Tell me.

Noticing the unnatural tone of the maid, I inquired further and the maid replied in a trembling voice.

These days, the time she spends talking to herself has increased significantly. She used to talk to herself a lot, but recently, its almost like shes deranged

I see.

After a quick assessment of the situation, I left the maid who bowed her head and made my way out of the building.

Clana?

When I left the dormitory building after walking for a long time, Clana was there, wandering around, biting her nails.

Youre here.

As I carefully called out to her, Clana looked at me calmly for a moment.

Youre very late. I guess you didnt think the promise with me was important?

I was getting ready.

I blurted out the words that first popped into my head causing Clana to cough quietly.

Hmm, hmm. Anyway, lets walk a little.

With no plan?

Yes.

Saying that, Clana soon began to slowly walk forward.

Yes, I understand.

I suppose I should give in to Clanas whims this time. Although her expression was calm, her hands were still trembling.

Should I hold her hand?

I thought of taking hold of her trembling hands, but soon shook my head.

As Kania said earlier, Clana was in a situation in which even a very small trigger could bring back her memories.

Therefore, I would be wise to not provoke her recklessly.

With that in mind, I spoke to her carefully.

But I think its better to decide on the destination now.

Oh, theres a cat.

A cat?

However, she suddenly pointed to the grass in the Academys backyard, not giving any indication of whether she had heard me or not.

Its a cat that inhabits this area. They would come right up to you if you stand still; theyre all quite fearless.

Naturally, I knew that cats lived here, but I pretended not to and opened my eyes wide. Then, coughing faintly, Clana resumed speaking.

Hmm, can you wait here for a moment?

All of a sudden?

Yes, I got an important call. Ill be right back.

After saying that, Clana started walking somewhere with a crystal ball that had started to flash golden.

meow.

Hmm.

I eyed Clanas figure suspiciously and heard a cat meowing at my feet, causing me to look down.

Youre doing this again, you guys.

I muttered to the felines, who were nuzzling their heads against my legs.

Do you want to come with me? I can be good to you.

Meow.

Ill feed you a lot, too. For real.

Meow!

Damn.

But despite my attempts to befriend them, the kittens turned their heads away coldly, and I smacked my lips in defeat.

My penalty didnt apply because they were animals, but, if I could tame those guys, they would be of considerable help to me during the Academy Siege quest in the future.

Tweeet!

Huh?

While pondering how I could win them over, a canary flew towards me from a nearby tree, tweeting excitedly.

Tweeet, tweeet!

Stop it.

This canary, judging from what happened during the birthday party, was probably being controlled by Clana.

So, why was it pecking me relentlessly on my cheek?

Is this how Clana was resolving her grudge against me?

You didnt do anything bad to the cats, did you? The same goes for the canary.

Do you think I commit evil deeds every moment I breathe?

As the canary perched on my shoulder for a long time, I started getting injured from its constant pecks. However, when Clana approached, I managed to compose myself and respond calmly.

I dont care much about animals.

I see. Thats a relief.

What?

Its nothing.

Clanas meaningful expression suggested otherwise, as she quietly took hold of my arm and led me somewhere, with the canary still on my shoulder.

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Crunch, crunch.

Kania.

It was when Frey was being dragged somewhere by Clana with an expression of bewilderment on his face.

Crunch, crunch.

Kania!

Irina screamed at Kania, who had been pacing around the room since Frey left, biting on her nails.

What?

Kania looked at Irina with narrowed eyes and tilted her head.

Whats been bothering you since earlier? Whats going on?

Thats

Upon hearing Irinas inquiry, Kania strode toward the door with a resolute expression.

I think Ill have to follow the Young Master today.

What?

Hearing that, Irina thought that Kania had finally gone insane.

There is a chance that Princess Clana may regain her memory completely in the next few days, perhaps even earlier.

..!

But after hearing what Kania said, Irina froze.

Perhaps there was some kind of trigger, but her subconscious realm that I sealed has begun to blend with her memory of the ordeal rapidly.

Th-Then!

Yes, if this continues, a penalty is sure to come.

Irina bit her lip upon hearing Kanias warning.

We have to do something. He hasnt even made it to the Third Ordeal yet, and we cant just sit here and do nothing knowing that theres going to be a penalty.

Kania.

Somehow even if I have to use my lifespan

Theres a way.

Kania was taken aback by Irinas calm response and couldnt help but bite her lip so hard that blood began to flow.

Wh, what do you mean?

Ignoring the pain in her lip, Kania pressed on.

Its impossible for anyone to deceive the system except for Serena?

Irina clenched her fists and muttered to herself before turning her back on Kania,

Please.

On Irinas body, there was a magic circle that looked exactly like the one in the scroll she had given to Frey a couple of weeks ago.

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