I Became the Only Buffer in the Academy

21 – Changing Gaze – 2

I unexpectedly got a magic sword, but there was nothing to use. I will use a gun instead of using a magic sword that depletes my mental power.

In that case, it would be better to just hand this over to the association and take the elixir.

“How are you going to do that?”

“I’m going to hand it over to the Association.”

“Yes? Yes.”

I held out the magic sword to Yangjun. Naturally taking it, he stopped in his tracks as he was about to leave.

“Oh. And you guys will get an extra reward.”

“Huh? Really? Exciting~.”

Yuchoa smiled brightly, and Chunsuho didn’t show it, but she seemed happy to see her fist tremble.

“Are we the only ones taking it?”

“Among the remaining cadets, the cadets succeeded in defeating the villain. Since you captured the Sword Demon, a better reward will be given, but the remaining cadets will also receive it. Still, all of them will receive a reward.”

This is the score to go to the first true ending route.

To be recognized by the association.

Points are awarded even if the villain is not knocked down within the time limit, but the highest score is given if the villain is defeated within the time limit.

Fortunately, the Sword Demon was defeated, so we can get the highest score.

“I see. But what about the reward?”

“The fact that I can enter the association more easily after graduation… Maybe it’s the association’s equipment, right?”

“Wow… The association gives out equipment given to regular heroes?”

“You did well to leave.”

The only thimble I have right now is the equipment used by the heroes of the association.

“Because it shows that the new students fought well against the villains and boosts their morale. Of course, the evaluation of you guys will go up in the process.”

“That’s nice.”

Yangjun laughed and went outside. As soon as he left, Choa Yoo jumped up and down excitedly, but Suho Cheon said calmly.

“I might get caught by the villains for this.”

“Ah. But isn’t it common to be filmed by villains when you’re a hero anyway?”

As far as I know, some S-class or A-class heroes have bounties on villains.

“Um. Well, is that the case? Then it’s okay to just like it, right?”

“Yes. Let’s just like it.”

It was the next morning when I returned to the academy. It was a one-day mission for us, but it seems that among the kids who went elsewhere, there were also those who were on missions for four or four days.

That’s why the school schedule is on a break for a while.

I have time left, so what should I do today…

What are you doing? You have to train

I took my bow and headed to the training ground. This time, while fighting the Sword Demon, I realized anew, but my attack power is so low that I am ashamed to even mention it.

Of course, I’m aiming for a buffer, so I don’t need to have high direct attack power, but even so, I can’t let go of it at all.

And.

[Spirit has increased by 0.01.]

[Skill has increased by 0.01.]

Because the harder you train, the higher your mental strength. Tighten it in the beginning to make it easier later.

It’s nice to see the stats go up.

“Isn’t that Kim Yohan?”

“Your posture always kills you…”

“Fortress seems to be a bit hit by the bow…”

As always, there are many local broadcasters. Listening to the voices of the whispering children while training will also help increase your mental power.

That’s why I’m quietly listening and shooting my bow…

“Looks pretty good for a low healer?”

“Even if you’re weak, you’re strong-willed, aren’t you? And maybe you’re just lucky, or you’re really okay, this time…”

Huh?

Why is the evaluation different?

It was not like the last time, ignoring or contempt, it contained a slightly friendly line.

“Anyway, it’s true that he’s a weak healer.”

“But it seems kind of great that you didn’t give up.”

What is it?

I glanced at them and as my eyes met, the chatterers quickly moved away.

“John!”

I’m surprised. A strong cry was heard from the entrance of the training ground.

It was Elizabeth. She obviously wasn’t there until yesterday. Have you just returned?

“I heard about it! You said you fought a sword demon?! Are there any injuries anywhere?”

There’s an injured area.

But seeing the concern on Elizabeth’s face, it’s hard to say that.

“Ah. He’s a healer after all. Even if he gets hurt, he just needs to recover.”

“No, with that kind of heel, what… I’m so glad. How surprised I was when I heard about the problem that occurred on that side of the mission…”

“Yeah~. With Elisabeth-sama’s worries. This is an honor. Did you do better than that?”

“Sure! But what happened?”

“However, he never sleeps. The villain came in, fought and defeated him. That’s it.”

“I see… That’s great!”

After praising me by patting my back a few times, she looked around. There are quite a lot of eyes looking at this.

“Anyway, it seems that the gaze towards you has changed quite favorably.”

Elizabeth is the top of the grade, has a good family name, has a nice personality, and has a pretty face.

She was kicked out of the student council, an orphan, and her personality … I’m pretty good.

When the two of us were together, the eyes around us were full of jealousy and hostility. But now, somehow, it feels a little subdued.

“Hmm. Does it matter?”

“That’s right. It doesn’t matter.”

I’m not the kind of person who cares about other people’s gaze.

“Anyway, did you come right away? It must have been hard, why don’t you take a break?”

“Ohohohoho! No! That’s nothing!”

“Yeah? Great.”

Are you the chief after all?

Cheon Soo-ho, the second-in-command, said he was tired, so he said he would rest well today.

“Aren’t you tired anyway?”

“I’m the rear support, so there’s nothing to be tired of.”

“Oh. How about today?”

“Hmm. Nothing special.”

In reality, it was only Yu Choa and Cheon Soo-ho who fought fiercely. This is why buffers are good.

“Okay!! Then could you make some time this afternoon?”

“Oops!”

Couldn’t it be training?!

Taylor family training?!

I can’t believe it. You set a trap

I believed it! I believed it!!

“Let’s train with me this afternoon and have the dinner we talked about before!”

“Before? Ah. That?”

I just said it, but he seems to be taking it seriously.

Seeing his bright eyes twinkling and the bright side of me that I don’t think I would reject, it’s a bit like refusal.

“Yes. Well, let’s do it.”

“Ohohoho! Then we’ll see you at the training ground after lunch!”

As expected, she smiled happily and walked out confidently as she did when she came.

It’s dinner…

Because Elizabeth bought it for me, would it be okay to eat a full meal at the cadet cafeteria?

After finishing her archery training, she trained with Elizabeth.

Her limbs tremble and her whole body aches. She thought that her strength and stamina had increased in her own way, but she could squeeze it to the limit like this.

It’s scary. Taylor family.

“Did you wash everything?!”

“Huh? Huh. Shall we go to the cadet cafeteria then? Hey. Is it okay if I have a full meal?”

“Yes?”

Ah. Was the diet a little too much? Then as a single…

“Huh?! No! You’re not going to the cadet cafeteria?!”

So where are you going? As I looked, Elizabeth grinned. It’s definitely a pretty smile, but…

“Whoops! Follow me!”

Where the hell are you going to take me?

I followed Elizabeth and saw a black luxury sedan waiting outside the academy.

“Do you want to eat outside?”

“Yes, of course!! As the eldest daughter of the Taylor family, and as an aristocrat, how to apologize properly!”

What do you want to do properly?

“Come on! Get on!”

The door opened automatically and I quietly went inside. As I sat down inside the fluffy interior, Elizabeth, sitting next to me, naturally nodded her head.

“Go away.”

“Yes, my lady.”

Seeing this, I definitely think that Elizabeth is like a child of a noble family. As the middle-aged, dignified driver in the front started driving, Elizabeth, who was sitting next to me, looked out the window and smiled.

“This is the first time I’ve ever seen two sitting in a car like this!!”

“Huh? Really?”

Coming to think of it, it made sense. If you’re in a position like Elizabeth, most of the people you hang out with will be in a similar position. Why do people like that regret getting into someone else’s car?

“It’s not that spending time alone is bad, but I don’t think it’s bad either!”

I’m excited. Elizabeth smiled and reached her hand in front of her.

“Have you ever eaten this? Huhu. When I was young, when I was having a hard time training, my mother secretly gave it to me!”

What she was holding was a caramel that wasn’t too expensive, something I could have bought at least once a week when I was in the orphanage. Square-shaped caramel with both sour and sweet flavors.

It was cheap enough that even I could afford it when I was in the orphanage.

“You said you got it secretly from your mother?”

“Yes. Whoa whoop…”

Elizabeth, who was fiddling with her caramel, smiled and put it on my hand.

“You worked hard, so I’ll give it to you!”

“It’s an honor.”

“What! Let’s go. Try it!”

Looks like my reaction is expected. She looked at me with such force that she would have been wagging if she had her tail, and I immediately tore open her package and put it in her mouth.

Hmm… The sweet and sour taste of peach spreads in your mouth. It’s okay because I haven’t eaten in a long time.

“Isn’t it delicious? It’s delicious, right?”

“Sure.”

“Huh-huh. Eating this reminds me of old memories. I was with my mother…”

“Do you like your mother a lot?”

“Yes! My mother is also my idol!”

I forgot her caramel and listened to Elizabeth’s story. How wonderful her mother is. How great. And how noble she is.

It is a wonderful thing to have a good opponent to take as an ideal. You will be able to grow even more.

“Ah. Looks like everyone is here!”

In the meantime, the car stopped. I looked outside…

“…Here?”

At first glance, it looked like an expensive restaurant. As I panicked, Elizabeth laughed and got out of her car.

“What are you doing?! I made a reservation, so let’s go!”

“Uh. Mmm.”

I wonder if a petit bourgeois like me feels intimidated just by entering a place like this. I’ve never been to a place like this in my previous life.

Bewildered by the unexpected situation, I followed Elizabeth.

“Welcome.”

Are you the manager of this store? A man in a smart suit guides us. The place we were guided to is a place where you can see the panoramic view of the city through the window.

It would have been difficult to reserve a seat like this, but I did well.

“What would you like to eat?”

“…I don’t know what it is?”

Black is the letter and white is the paper. Something is written on it, but I don’t know what it is.

“Whoops. Then I’ll pick one for you!”

I confidently placed my order, and the pre-dinner bread and drink came out. Elizabeth took a sip of the sparkling drink that filled her glass and stared straight at me. There was sadness on her face.

“I was so sorry before.”

Shall we say yes?

But even if I said it roughly, it wouldn’t work…

“Ah. Is there something like that between us? It’s okay. It’s okay.”

“Uh…”

At my words, Elizabeth widened her eyes and looked at me. After a moment of silence, she smiled beautifully.