I Killed the Academy Player

Autumn Harvest Festival (1)

late november

The fall harvest festival has begun.

The biggest anniversary of the year, which runs from Monday to Sunday.

The long-awaited beginning begins with the arrival of tourists from the city and surrounding small towns.

A period in which the normally closed academy opens its doors once a year. Festivals and harvest festivals. People did not spare the opportunity to meet the aspiring heroes of this era.

“Ren, did the ingredients arrive safely?”

“Not yet, boss. What about charcoal?”

“Setup is complete. Ron! Open the store slowly!”

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“Yes, brother!”

From early in the morning, Corin and the wolf siblings were busy preparing for business.

The sales event, which is held six days a week, has a large number of students applying, so applicants are only given two days to sell.

Sales and net profits during these 6 days of sales are combined to determine 1st to 3rd places.

“But is this possible? Aren’t there so many competitors that the chances of winning are greatly reduced?”

“That’s not true.”

To Ren, who looked puzzled, Corrin explained while picking up the lit charcoal with tongs.

“What do you mean there are a lot of competitors? It’s a red ocean, etc. It means everything is the same.”

“That’s why so many people flock to your store…”

“hehehehe… Just prepare some food. I’m going to show you some magic.”

Strangely confident. Although Len and Ron helped out as kitchen assistants, this confidence was difficult to understand.

Corin’s store is located in the middle of Academy Boulevard. It’s not a bad location in terms of location, but there are dozens of competing stores nearby.

How on earth are you going to differentiate yourself among so many competitors and do business?

At that time, there is a group pulling a bicycle from the other side. Corrin waved at them.

“Here you go, Brother Bae!”

“Oh my, President Corin! How have you been?”

An easterner discovers Corin and rushes towards him. I am the CEO of Bright Bae, a business operator in Merkava City.

“What do you mean, boss? Please call me younger brother. Aren’t we Gwansi?”

“hehehe, is that so, Corin’s younger brother? These are the items you ordered.”

“Oh~ Let’s take a look at some things.”

The items that Bright’s boat was carrying were a tank full of live eels.

“hehehe, these guys are so powerful! Look at how strong they are! You saved them in time.”

“There are only a few fish farms around, so I barely managed to bring in enough supplies. However, there are over 300 fish in total. Can you sell them all?”

“it’s possible.”

Ren looked at the price tag posted at the store. A lunch box of half an eel with seasoned chives costs 2 silver coins each. It is an amount that can never be said to be cheap.

This stuff is sold at kids’ festivals?

But the question was quickly resolved.

“Brother Corrin! I’m here.”

“Oh, is this really that good for a man’s body?”

“Bronze statue~ My sister is here~ Oh my, the store is small and minimalist, so it’s cute~”

They come one by one.

It was instantaneous for that number to increase.

“······uh?”

“What are these people…?”

“Guys. Do you know what’s important about the school festival?”

“The price…?”

“No, anyway, just because it’s a festival, everyone spends a lot of money. Surprisingly, people who know these festivals tend to go to them first.”

Who is Corin Locke?

Isn’t he the most famous person in the city and the kingdom?

In addition, he is a guardian who scratches the itches of city residents by accepting various missions from the mission board.

Moreover, the buzz created by teaching exercise consistently over the past three weeks was enough to spark sales on this particular day.

“······The taste is just so-so.”

“hahahaha! Who would expect good food from a place like this! What’s important is that you came to meet me!”

“Well… I feel a bit sorry for other people.”

The people who came to Corin’s store were not only hikers and exercising men and women.

“Mister Knight~ Hello!”

“Hello, Miss Anna! Is the butterfly still running away from home these days?”

“Oh, you said you were in business, so you sell things like this? Chicken breast salad? Give me one of these.”

“Mielle, I heard you sell cake too? I’ll definitely go eat it.”

“Grilled eel? It smells good.”

“Professor Dana, I’ll give it to you at half price, so stop cutting the grass and come eat.”

“Well, is that okay?”

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Business is going well.

Even if it goes well, it goes too well.

“and···.”

There were so many customers that the lunch boxes prepared in advance were sold out in an instant, so the hands cooking the eel were busy.

“This… is really selling out.”

“How are you? Did it work out well?”

“Really… it seems like first place is just a given?”

Ren looked impressed. It was not unfounded confidence.

“Well, it’s not the first time either.”

“Have you ever done business?”

“Before.”

Corin was sold similarly in the previous episode. To be precise, it was a job to help a female senior who was running a small skewer business, but Corin’s friends started to gather one by one, and the product was sold out in an instant.

‘The chicken skewers didn’t taste good.’

It started out as a way to make small memories, but I remember being surprised that it turned out better than I expected.

“But these eels are selling particularly well… is there a reason?”

“I leaked a rumor that eel is good for men.”

“Huh? Only for men?”

Ren couldn’t read the intention of those words. I grew up in an environment where the education there was still insufficient to understand it.

“There is such a thing. Something good for men.”

“Is it true?”

“Actually, it’s a lie.”

“Yeah?”

A shocked expression that says, “You’re doing business with lies.”

“Actually, what’s really good for men is not the eel, but the leeks.”

“Uh… then you can just sell the chives, right? Instead of putting them on the eel.”

“Leeks are cheap. Even if you sell them, you won’t make any profit. And who would eat seasoned chives at a festival? Since it’s an eel, you’re spending a lot of money.”

“Huh…”

Ren was both disappointed and secretly impressed by this clever tactic. This person has a strange personality, so I wonder if he is the type of person who would do well in business.

Corin’s store was a success, boasting overwhelming sales.

* * * *

Even though the festival has started, there are people everywhere who quietly maintain their usual schedule even when others are having fun.

Arisha belonged to that category. It wasn’t exactly…but it was because I felt an unusual sense of crisis recently.

The round of 32, which was a morning game, was easy. This is thanks to the fact that they defeated a strong opponent in the preliminaries through group cooperation and advanced to the finals.

But the round of 16 was not easy. Doron Warsky. I barely won against that swordsman.

“Ouch…”

A private room in the class room. Arisha swung the sword a few times and then removed the bandage from her throbbing shoulder.

‘The next opponent is…’

Quarterfinals and semifinals. And if you reach the finals, there is a high probability that you will find a saint.

Saint Estelle.

Considering the unprecedented strength shown in the preliminaries, this would not be an easy opponent.

‘It must be hard, right?’

You won’t be able to win. Even if you look at it objectively, it is the same. You can tell even if you haven’t actually been evaluated.

She is a strong person similar to my older sister. This is the type of superhuman who is given the nickname ‘special’ that goes beyond common sense.

will lose You might lose ugly. He might not be able to withstand even one punch that destroyed the stadium and he would fall…

‘But I’m the one Corin asked for. ‘I told you to bring me the winning prize.’

Then you have to do it yourself. I want to do it myself. I didn’t want that role to be taken over by someone else.

The reason Estelle entered the tournament was to take away the role given to me.

“No… no. Absolutely not.”

Although she was a fairly non-greedy type.

He was not so generous that he would back down from love.

* * * *

Isabelle Kirmin, a third-year student at Merkava, did not view the auction event very favorably.

In today’s world, an auction event feels like a meal date with an idol.

If the student who put himself up for auction wins the bid, he becomes the bidder’s only knight and spends the day with him.

It was a plan to satisfy the romance of chivalry, and it was more popular than expected.

However, whether to call it pure or impure… no, most of them have intentions close to impurity.

“Senior Buck is coming out today!”

“aaa~! I will definitely win the bid!”

“I heard she appeared as Jane in first grade.”

“Wow, that’s awesome. If I get the bid, can I go on a date with her?”

“Use my wallet…”

The voices heard here and there are the ambitions of students of the same age who seem to be targeting someone.

If the person you want to date appears at an auction, you will win even if you spend a lot of money.

When people are involved in a sweet romantic relationship, they become less rational than they think. My close friend was like that.

“Isabel! please!”

Isabelle still couldn’t understand the absurd request from her best friend, Marie.

“You want me to bid for Corin at an auction? “You can just leave.”

“Corin told me not to come out! Still, I can’t allow other girls to steal Corin away! Isabelle! “Please accept the winning bid for me!”

“I’m serious? Do you really have to go that far?”

“We’re friends, right?”

“ha······.”

Corin, who expected Marie to make a lot of money, warned her, so Marie stamped her feet and asked me, her friend, for a favor.

“I can’t help it.”

Isabelle, who has already received a large sum of money from Marie, plans to bid for Corin appropriately.

‘They are not high-ranking guardians, but most of them are students who only earn four or five gold coins as pocket money. The amount available is at most ten gold coins.’

Of course, there are exceptions to the standard, such as Corin Locke. Children who have been earnestly earning money through mission boards since first grade or whose families have a lot of money to begin with.

The former is not the type that appears at auctions like this, and the latter is Marie, so there is no problem.

‘Considering Corin’s fame and popularity, there may be a lot of competitors, but the limit would be 50 at most.’

“This way, I saved your seat.”

“Keuhum…!”

“What number is that guy?”

“It would have been the last time.”

I thought there would be few people because it was an auction held for the purpose of dating, but there were more people than I expected.

The auction held in a rented small auditorium was filled with people, and soon it was auction time.

-Hello, distinguished guests.

The fourth-year student who served as emcee nodded and bowed.

-Thank you to the distinguished guests who visited our Merkava Academy today──

After the presentation ends, applause follows. Perhaps because he was not a professional presenter, the progress was quick as there were no major lacquers in the sentences.

Each person won the bid, and the winning bid amount was the highest so far.

-Yes, thirteen gold coins from junior Luna of the third year knight department! I won the bid for thirteen copies!

Isabelle, who was watching the auction, frowned. Why spend so much money for just one day?

If it were not for the plausible reason that the winning bid was being used to relieve the poor, there would have been controversy over the speculative nature of the bid.

“Lu, Senior Luna! Would you please spend the day with me today?”

“What is it, junior Jun? That’s surprising, aren’t you?”

It was a first-year freshman who won the bid for a third-year senior. Oh, is it possible for the seeds of love to sprout that way? Marie’s caution is understandable.

-The next auction will be a hot topic! The one who blocked the army of one country alone! A hero who saved thousands of people! A star from this academy who is sure to be the next special article! This is junior Corin Locke!

The fourth-year senior’s voice was full of power, as if he was quite proud. Following his progress, Corinne is seen taking the stage.

-The pride of our knight department! In his first year, he was already a genius who rivaled the famous swordsman Runia Arden! Corin Locke, Knight of the Sun! What is it called these days?

-Wuuu…!

-The bastard who manages the fishery!

-die! I’m dying…!

The men’s jeers, distorted by jealousy, hit hard. However, the response from women is the exact opposite.

-Corin came too? Shall we bid?

-I heard competition is fierce these days.

-It’s a fishing boat… It’s a bit like that.

-It’s not like he’s doing it because he cares about something else. Corinne is nice. I have cancer.

-Well, that’s true.

Unlike the male base, which expressed strong disapproval, the female base had a favorable view. Yes, people are nice.

He does not abandon those in need, is very considerate, and above all, has no evil intentions.

If you approach someone with that kind of pure kindness and unique friendliness, anyone is bound to like them.

Although men jeered at it, there was no one who truly disliked it.

-Do you want to get together and bid? There was no rule against sharing dating rights.

-but. Just talking with Corin is fun.

-It would be enough for everyone to collect two or three pieces to donate.

‘This might be a bit tough.’

Corinne is a popular person. Since third-year Luna, who was famous for her considerable beauty, had thirteen gold coins, Corin’s winning bid would skyrocket.

Someone who was concerned about this proposed an alliance.

Although I received a blank check from Marie, I still didn’t want to see my friend spend an astronomical amount of money just to win the bid for one man.

-then! First, would you like to introduce junior Corin Locke?

– Junior Corin was an unprecedented first-year student who entered school as a level 5 knight and was promoted to level 1 knight in just one semester. At that time, the sparring with the swordsman Runia was such that I thought it was a world of wonder.

-He made a great contribution in defeating the Legend of Legends special monster King of Cheolsan in the Experiment Building last year.

-Won the team event at the festival with Boramae Academy! The legend of Immortan Locke is still a hot topic.

-This year, catch numerous vicious criminals and be promoted to first-class judge! You can’t miss the famous Danash subjugation incident.

-The Knight of the Sun single-handedly stopped over 30,000 troops in order to resolve a misunderstanding caused by some extreme werewolves!

-The video that depicts the legendary battle that defeated great knights and wizards and ultimately changed the map is still traded at a huge premium. The official highest price was five platinum coins, I guess?

People’s mouths dropped open at the records being listed. There were people who knew, but as soon as they heard it, they realized that I was not a normal person.

Only a 2nd year article. Even though he will soon be entering his third year, the records set by the young knight in his prime are legendary and he is leading an era.

They all instinctively realize this.

Just as 80 years ago was the era of creativity,

Just as 40 years ago was the era of Geomje,

Now Corin Locke’s time will come.

-Then, junior Corin. What are your hobbies?

-What about you, junior? Please feel free to call me younger brother. Brother Rondon.

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-hahahahaha! Is that so? Can you tell me about your hobbies?

-It’s a hobby so it’s varied. If you say that you are training in spearmanship… you will be criticized as a nerd, right?

-hehehehe, you shouldn’t show off even in a place like this.

-Cooking is my hobby these days. As you know, our academy has a lot of potatoes. I’m learning how to cook potatoes so I can consume those many potatoes.

-ha ha ha! Yes, our academy’s potato warehouse is a specialty. Marie junior should have come here too.

Despite the host’s unannounced talk, Corin skillfully responded and continued with Tiki Taka.

-You know third-year Elsa, right? The senior said he was making clothes and exhibiting them this time. It is being exhibited on the 2nd floor of Hall B in Jayu-dong, so be sure to go there.

-One of my classmates is called Mielle. Desserts will be sold starting tomorrow, so I recommend it. It tastes good, etc.

-My friend Lark said he was holding a showcase for life magic books. If you are planning to go to a magic fair, be sure to go there.

His talk, in which he actively introduced people he was close to rather than appealing to himself, was fun just to listen to.

He is known as a good person in many ways, but I guess that’s why everyone likes him because of his considerate nature.

-Then let’s start bidding. Corinne, honestly, how much do you expect to win the bid?

-Can I be honest with you?

-sure!

-I was the last one, and the person who won the most expensive bid was senior Luna, a third year student. No more, no less, just fourteen. That’s enough.

-Oh~ You have pride, right?

At that time, Isabelle noticed that Corinne’s eyes met someone as she said the amount. At the end of the gaze was a golden-haired girl shining brightly in the dark small auditorium.

‘Ho~ You want to win the bid yourself?’

Indeed, it looks like they have insurance. For some reason, I thought I would participate in one or two competitions, but it looks like I will actually win five golden ribbons.

-Then let the auction begin! Starting with Corin’s younger brother, start with three gold coins!

“Chapter 3.1!”

“Chapter 3.4!”

At first, it went up smoothly to the silver dollar level. However, it gradually begins to rise steeply in gold coin units.

“Five sheets!”

“Six sheets!”

“Nine sheets!”

It took only a moment to reach the fourteen gold coins that Corin mentioned. Certainly, when female students form an alliance, the amount goes up significantly.

“huh?”

Isabelle realized that among those bidding at the auction were a group of male students, not women.

Jaeger… and Corin’s male classmates. Isabelle was shocked when she read the jealousy and speculation in their eyes.

-I can’t see Koga eating with women again!

-hehehehe…! Corinne, you have to eat with us!

-I will no longer let you take away my small children!

Ah… what kind of ugly jealousy is this? Isabelle stuck her tongue out at the shabby unity of the male students.

Do you think girls will be interested in you like that?

At first glance, she just wanted to lose, but Isabelle also supports her friend’s love life. In a ripe mood, she raised her hand.

“Twenty sheets.”

-Oh oh! 20 gold coins! Chapter 20 is out!

Several people turned around at Isabelle’s sudden appearance. Among them was Ren, a blonde wolf girl.

-Hmm?

When Corinne makes eye contact with Isabelle, she sighs as if she understands the context. Yes, it is a key policy.

“Twenty-one pieces!”

“Twenty two sheets!”

The male students’ union and the female students’ union raise their hands as if they will not be defeated. I feel like I’m overheating, but second place is thirteen gold coins.

Considering Corin Locke’s popularity, the price is about twice that high…

“Fifty gold coins.”

Everyone is shocked at the amount of money Isabel throws away like a fly. Burning fifty gold coins just for a meal date ticket?

This was an amount that even shook Corin Locke, the person involved.

-No, senior Isabelle. I know, but isn’t this too harsh?

‘I’m just going to be quiet and go on a date with Marie.’

When the gold coin soared to fifty pieces, there were no more bidders. It’s an unimaginable amount to sell at an auction, but for Marie, it’s not even a daily allowance, let alone a monthly allowance.

The moment when the successful bidder is decided by the appearance of such a large hand──

“One platinum coin.”

Crazy guy… No, one more big guy has appeared.