Surviving as a Con Artist at the Academy

Chapter 273




273rd Chapter. Summer Rest – Saint (1)

After the curse was lifted, I could finally sleep without any worries.

Up until then, my sleep was restless due to the increasing curse erosion.

As soon as I woke up, memories flooded back of all the lies I had told throughout the academy.

Additionally, there were numerous times I had scribbled false articles for the newspaper department.

But now, I had regained peace from the threat of that curse.

A curse like a ticking clock that I couldn’t overcome in my previous life. Only now could I overcome it.

“What a refreshing morning.”

The first thing I saw upon opening my eyes was an unfamiliar ceiling.

The bed I lay on was also a first-time experience for me.

This wasn’t the academy dormitory where I always tied myself down.

Nor was it Aligieri or the mansion where my family stayed.

Days had passed since the incident occurred and the curse was lifted.

Aligieri was enjoying summer vacation, and I had come to a resort introduced by the Chain Silver Family.

Of course, I wasn’t the only one here; all my friends had followed along with me.

And it wasn’t just them.

– Awoo~

– Grrr.

Something was cutely whining while licking my palm.

In the room, there were two wolves adorably playing in front of my bed.

One had nine tails, and the other had angelic wings, making them rather unusual wolves.

These two were the divine beasts I had rescued from Papias.

“When did you sneak in here?”

– Awoo~

– Awo! Awo!

They seemed to be saying something, but I couldn’t understand a word.

After being saved, they had been cared for by Aligieri.

Since Aligieri was brimming with the energy of the Thousand-Year Fox, these guys seemed to take a liking to it as well.

But there was something they particularly liked.

– Hek! Hek!

– Wooo~

“Stop licking me!”

For some reason, these guys kept following me around.

Wagging their tails and sticking close to me made it seem like they had chosen me.

The more I looked at them, the more I was reminded of that time.

[Give me onigiri!]

It reminded me of Angela, who always came to my dormitory.

Back then, she was so enchanted by my onigiri that she followed me around like a little puppy.

But there was one strange part.

Angela followed me for the onigiri, but I had no idea why these guys were following me.

I hadn’t even thrown them any food.

“I guess I need to get the translator running.”

Of course, when it comes to divine beast translators, Angela is the only one I trust.

I finished my meal with these guys and stepped outside.

The moment I exited the building, the sound of crashing waves hit my ears.

Before me stretched an open beachfront, dancing waves rolling in.

As expected of a resort, I saw people frolicking in swimsuits.

It looked exactly like the resorts back on Earth.

“You’re awake, Radon Crawler.”

A young, robust boy’s voice came from behind.

It was Kent Egist, a member of the student council. He had also come to join in the relaxation.

In his swimsuit, Kent’s abs looked rock-solid, as if they could withstand a bullet.

Despite having such a built physique, he still didn’t quite compare to the slender Jenny and Luska, which was fascinating.

“What are you staring at, Radon Crawler?”

“Oh, nothing.”

“It’s not nothing! I caught your gaze on Kent’s abs.”

A girl appeared from behind Kent.

Crona Delaware, the second-year magic department’s top student and the daughter of the Delaware Upper House.

Another notable detail is that she’s a perv stalking Jenny.

“Are you interested in his physique? You seemed to have a rather odd gaze, Radon Crawler.”

“Shut it.”

I nearly had my head spin at Crona’s ridiculous comment.

Me? Giving strange looks to anyone?

You—who’s always sending weird stares at Jenny—shouldn’t be talking!

“By the way, where are the others?”

“Oh, the only other second-year students here are us.”

“Well, Baimon is still in his room and hasn’t come out yet.”

Excluding Baimon, no other second-year students had arrived yet.

In other words, Jenny, Luska, and Mary were still not here.

“Guess they’re busy with something.”

“As far as I know, Luska Mad Eye is dealing with tasks under the department head and will be a bit late.”

“And Mary mentioned she had something to do too. I hope it’s not anything strange.”

Given that Mary is often up to something odd, let’s overlook that. However, Luska had something quite important.

Seeing how Jenny was about to become a princess, Luska had set her sights high.

She aimed to become the principal of Aligieri.

To be honest, considering Luska’s current abilities, she could easily threaten even the professors and department heads.

But to sit in that seat, skills alone won’t cut it; task management abilities are crucial too.

That’s why she’s been steadily learning under the Cage Department Head.

“So, what about Jenny…”

“Jenny will be a bit late. There’s the emperor’s inauguration ceremony coming up soon.”

Soon, a new emperor who would shape the future of this empire would be born.

As the emperor’s daughter, Jenny had a lot to prepare.

Yet, she managed to snag a chance to relax, hence her late arrival.

“Speaking of which, Radon Crawler.”

“What?”

Crona suddenly started studying my body from head to toe.

Then she remarked with admiration.

“Not bad at all.”

“What are you talking about?”

“I’m starting to understand why Jenny is into you.”

“Is she out of her mind?”

She was staring at me with a strange look.

Her face turned red, confirming my suspicions once more. So Jenny’s not just a white lily chasing after my rear; she has a different side.

“This time, how about you pay attention to me for a bit, Radon Crawler.”

“What do you want me to look at?”

“What else! The swimsuit I specially prepared to impress Jenny!”

It was beach season, so she was indeed in a swimsuit.

The red one with frills matched Crona’s enthusiastic vibe quite well.

But that was all there was to it.

“….”

“Why isn’t there a response?”

“Uh, well….”

I felt like I shouldn’t be the only one reacting.

“Hey Kent. Don’t you feel anything?”

“Um….”

Kent also examined Crona’s swimsuit-clad figure thoughtfully.

As Kent and I scrutinized her summer beach wear together, the verdict was clear.

“I don’t really feel anything.”

“You too?”

“Yeah. Me neither.”

“Seriously, are you both blind?”

Kent and I both raised our hands, showcasing our confusion.

Seems like just wearing a swimsuit doesn’t automatically make one sexy.

Digging for treasures revealed nothing but an empty, hollow feeling.

“Are you serious…?”

“We can’t help it. It’s your choice that chose that outfit.”

“Sorry, but I’m not feeling anything.”

It’s not a lie; it’s a fact.

Of course, if I said Crona was ugly, the curse erosion would have decreased, but it doesn’t mean I feel attracted to her.

Suddenly, the surrounding temperature rose sharply in response to our honest assessment.

“AAAH!! You guys!!!”

Crona screamed like a dinosaur all of a sudden.

It was already hot with the glaring sun, but her heat magic made me sweat twice as much.

“I won’t forgive you! Do you know how much time I spent picking this out?”

“Is all that time just for this level?”

“Prepare yourselves! Sun le… Kugh!!”

Suddenly, she was hit from behind by a tail and collapsed.

Her dinosaur-like cries ceased in an instant. The one capable of that action in the academy was none other than one person.

“Crona, I told you not to choose that.”

“Waaah~!”

Hearing Angela’s reprimand, Crona began to cry like a child.

In her distress, she clung to Kent’s body.

They looked surprisingly good together.

“Radon bro, you’re out too?”

“You dressed up too, huh?”

“Yes….”

Angela, with nine tails and fox ears, was also in a separated swimsuit.

Her swimsuit suited her much better compared to Crona’s.

Though her body was young and delicate, there was plenty of room for growth.

After all, she was the sister sharing blood with Luska.

“I’m also here for fun and put a lot of effort into this. By the way, have you seen Nebia?”

“Nebia?”

“She changed into her swimsuit before me and went out.”

If it were Nebia with her green hair, she’d stand out on this sandy beach.

If she wasn’t visible, it seemed she was deliberately hiding her presence.

“Hey everyone~!”

Just then, a woman called us with a cheerful voice.

The one who seemed to be the senior was quite tall with a well-balanced body from regular exercise.

Thanks to her swimsuit, her figure was accentuated even more.

She didn’t look like your typical magic department senior with her nose stuck in the newspapers.

“Senior Trisha, and….”

There was one more person beside her.

“Nice to see you again, Radon!”

With a tall and sturdy physique was Riplain Halo, a second-year magic department student.

As always, he shone brightly.

The blazing sunlight was reflecting off his head.

“Hey Riplain, could you wear a hat? I feel like I’m going to go blind.”

“Is that so? Sure.”

Without any objections, Riplain obediently put on the straw hat on his back.

Feeling a bit guilty, I could finally open my eyes freely.

And it wasn’t just the duo who came looking for us.

“Why did you suddenly come to us?”

“It’s just that this friend seems to be dodging you all.”

Behind Trisha and Riplain, a green-haired girl was hiding.

Though she wore a strange mask over her face, it was clear it was Nebia Chromag.

But why was she wearing a ninja mask?

I had no idea why she was wearing that, but it wasn’t just her face that was concealed.

“Nebia, why are you dressed like that at the beach? Aren’t you hot?”

“No…, it’s just….”

Angela was understandably pressing for answers.

Wearing long pants and a long-sleeved top on such a bright day didn’t make any sense.

“You were definitely in a swimsuit when you came out. Take that off quickly.”

“But….”

Nebia seemed unusually shy, something out of character for her.

Though her face was obscured by the mask, she was clearly fidgeting.

How embarrassed could she be to have to cover her face like that?

Is wearing a swimsuit at the beach really that embarrassing?

“Take it off already. Where did that desire to impress Radon come from?”

“W-why would you say that!”

Ah…. So that was the reason for her embarrassment.

She had eagerly prepared to impress someone but froze when the day actually came.

“Are you going to keep doing this? What was the point of spending ten hours choosing a swimsuit?”

Did I mishear that?

She spent ten hours on a single swimsuit?

Didn’t her legs get tired?

“Senpai, please help me! Stop this pervy fox!”

“Pervy fox…! People will get the wrong idea.”

If reinterpreting the viewpoint, Nebia’s words sounded reasonable.

It was like viewing the victim being torn apart by a starving fox.

But the fox wasn’t to blame.

She merely couldn’t stand her friend’s frustrating behavior and acted out.

“AAAH! No!”

“What do you mean no!”

Nebia, who had been silently enduring, finally reached her limit.

She couldn’t resist Angela, who possessed the physical abilities of a divine beast.

In the end, Nebia’s outerwear was pulled off, revealing her swimsuit underneath.

“Eek!”

The hidden green swimsuit perfectly suited Nebia.

With a more voluptuous figure compared to Angela, it fit her beautifully, showcasing her shape perfectly.

Looks like her ten hours of effort paid off.

“Radon…, Senpai….”

Nebia, forcibly stripped, looked poised to burst from shyness as she stood before me.

As she attempted to cover her face with the ninja mask again, I sensed the right words to say.

“You look great.”

“Huh?”

“I said, you’re pretty.”

“Hah…, hah….”

Nebia, suddenly tense from my words, turned beet red.

Then, without warning, she collapsed and made the sand her bed, falling asleep.

I couldn’t help but laugh at her inability to control her emotions.

Surviving as an Academy Scammer.


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