Chapter 12: 『Tetrus Meet Neet』
Morning...
The sun rose on a bright and tranquil day, the perfect setting for the first day of school.
Tetrus Alveinius Sacretius made his way to his new school, White School High. Upon arriving, he joined the welcoming ceremony for new students.
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Taking the podium to greet the new students, Tetrus observed the usual proceedings—nothing particularly remarkable happened.
After 30 minutes, the ceremony concluded, and all new students were directed to their respective classes.
Tetrus was assigned to Class A, located at the very front of the building. Inside, some students were already seated. Shortly after, the teacher arrived, signaling the start of class introductions.
The students began introducing themselves in order, starting from the front left row and moving right, then to the back.
"Machiko Sayaka... My hobbies are reading and helping friends. I hope to become the class president~," said Machiko with a bright smile.
"Tanaka Mutsuki, I enjoy cooking... Nice to meet you all~," said Tanaka.
"Ueno Kino, I like reading and cooking. Pleased to meet everyone~," said Ueno to the class.
"Gabriel White Tenma, I like helping others. Nice to meet you~," said Gabriel.
"Vignette April Tsukinose, I enjoy helping and studying. Nice to meet everyone~," said Vignette.
"Satanichia Kurumizawa McDowell! I shall become the Great Demon King and conquer the human world! Wahahaha~," declared Satanichia dramatically during her introduction.
Finally, it was Tetrus's turn to introduce himself.
"Tetrus Alveinius Sacretius. Pleased to meet you all," he said with a warm smile to his classmates.
With introductions complete, lessons began, and everyone turned their attention to the board. Tetrus appeared to do the same, seemingly attentive to the teacher's explanations.
However, appearances were deceiving. Tetrus was actually playing a game via his contact lenses, controlling the in-game character with brainwave signals. This advanced technology allowed only the user—or others using the same tech—to see the game screen.
When the lesson ended, Tetrus took out the lunchbox his mother had prepared. As he opened it, the aroma of the meal wafted through the classroom, captivating everyone.
Inside the lunchbox were grilled salmon, curry sauce, white rice, beef steak, and salmon roe.
While it seemed like a typical meal, the ingredients were of the highest quality in the world. This explained the alluring aroma that filled the room when the box was opened.
After finishing his meal, Tetrus sketched an original anime character and quickly drafted a one-shot manga.
"One-shot manga complete... Hmm, what should I title it?" he mused aloud.
Before he could decide, the bell rang, signaling the start of the next lesson. Tetrus put his manga draft away and took out his stationery for class.
After two hours of lessons, the school day finally ended.
Tetrus stayed behind in the classroom to continue working on his one-shot manga, brainstorming a fitting title.
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At the Alveinius Residence
At home, Tetrus's younger sister, Veina Alveinius Luminaria, often spent her time with their mother, Nero. The two engaged in various activities together, such as cooking, shopping, and more.
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Veina absorbed everything her mother taught her. By the afternoon, they would shift to studying subjects like biology, science, mathematics, and technology.
Veina excelled in learning, showcasing remarkable talent from a young age. She possessed Extreme Adaptation, an IQ of 542, and Perfect Memory—extraordinary abilities.
Even her brother Tetrus, with an IQ of 573 and Perfect Memory, acknowledged her exceptional capabilities. Their parents, Eranius and Nero, who could detect and assess abilities, had always known their children were extraordinarily gifted.
That evening, Veina retreated to her fourth-floor room and activated an old MMORPG titled Log Horizon. She joined her online friends for grinding and other in-game activities.
Meanwhile, Tetrus walked home. Despite having a car and chauffeur, he had dismissed them, preferring to return on foot. Along the way, he stopped at various stores to buy items that caught his attention, paying with a VIP Black Card loaded with 280 million USD—an allowance for a 16-year-old. Whether it lasted a month or a year remained a mystery.
When Tetrus finally arrived home, he headed straight to his room, collapsed onto his bed, and sighed.
"I'm so tired. It feels like time just flew by~," he murmured before getting up to shower.
His bedroom had an attached private bathroom. After his shower, he went downstairs to join his family for dinner. He ate quickly, then returned to his room to sleep.
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The Next Day
Tetrus attended school as usual. With time to spare before lessons began, he explored the school, observing peculiarities.
On the first day, Gabriel White Tenma had appeared to be an exemplary student. But now, Gabriel resembled a NEET. The stark transformation piqued Tetrus's curiosity, though he chose to ignore it, deeming it none of his concern.
Unbeknownst to Tetrus, several supernatural beings were present at the school. Even Gabriel, a supernatural entity herself, was unaware of the others.
Tetrus remained oblivious, as his upbringing had not involved dealing with the supernatural. However, he was well-trained in combat, having undergone rigorous training with his parents at their private facility.
If Tetrus's strength were measured, it might rival or surpass Great Red in the DxD universe. The same applied to Veina Alveinius Luminaria, who trained extensively with their mother, mastering Demon God abilities and several forms of True Magic from the Nasuverse.
When comparing the two siblings, Veina was undoubtedly stronger. Her dedication to daily training with their mother had given her the edge, while Tetrus, who preferred gaming over training, still retained formidable strength as a direct descendant of the Emperor and Empress.
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To Be Continued…!!!