Academy Ankle Reaper

Chapter 44

44. Who am I?

Atlas is in a good mood today.

It is different from the expression he usually wears.

For me, who observed him often, I can tell for sure.

He used to be expressionless or with a pouty expression on his face, but recently he’s smiling as if he’s happy.

He sometimes hums or whistles.

Although he was small, he looked like a fairy somewhere.

I heard that you grew 0.1 In height in front of the tree in the morning… That must have made you happy.

Recently, the number of times I talk to him has increased.

Originally, Atlas went out often with Amy Parker and River Seymour, but since the two of them are hospitalized until next week, they go alone recently.

Until then, it was the way Atlas came to visit first or I would talk to them after seeing when the two of them were gone.

It’s not that I don’t like the two of them, but they’re people with no personal interaction.

Atlas is a friend, but they are friends of friends.

When the three of us were together, I was afraid to openly talk to them.

Looking at Atlas walking around, they must be kind people.

Because he seems to have a pretty strict standard when dating people.

That’s why Phrygia allows it to hover around her, but it must be blocking her from coming close…

Both pretend that they are not in any relationship on the outside, but the fact that there was some kind of relationship can be noticed immediately with a little observation.

But I, who had never had a proper friendship, was afraid to talk first.

Atlas and I were on our way to another classroom to take the next class, Introduction to Combat Magic.

“Atlas Battle Magic Report… Did you finish safely? Magic is very difficult for me… I managed to finish it somehow, but I don’t know if it ended well…”

“After putting it off for three days, I drank a glass of warmed milk last night and finished it in an hour.”

Even if you have five pillars, you are just a student.

You must always try to get good grades so as not to become a burden on the family name.

I don’t know about other families, but… Russell was very weak because he only took classes related to swords.

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“In 1 hour… amazing.”

This report was difficult, but to finish it in an hour…

Coming to think of it, Atlas is good at swordsmanship, but I don’t think I’ve ever seen him worry about anything related to other classes.

“I’m not aiming for the top spot like you guys, so I finished it quickly. Buckingham, that vicious man, you submitted this report harshly.”

“The theme song … It was to analyze the Battle of Crea Basin and write what should have been done… “

The Battle of Crea Basin was an actual battle in the history of the Empire.

It is a battle that is often mentioned because of the fighters that few empires lost mercilessly.

However, the focus should be on the mage units, not the infantry or knights.

-Do you nurture 100 masters before the battle and wipe them out?

– My family’s ancestor, Earl of Paleon, said that at that age he had never been defeated. He strongly condemns the imperial family for not sending him into the battle.

-Isn’t it winning if you just drop the meteor?

-Who threatened the emperor with a knife to go to war there?? Isn’t there no defeat if you don’t fight??

That nonsense like that doesn’t work.

It was very difficult for me, who studied mainly swords, because I had to focus on where the wizard unit should have been located and what kind of magic was used.

Atlas always says he’s just babbling around because he just needs to graduate.

However, it seems great to submit assignments quickly and smoothly, no matter what the topic was.

No one thought it strange that Atlas and I were walking together.

The fact that he was under Russell’s protection after the raid on the newspaper department was rumored to spread here and there.

When the two of them walk side by side, if you look down slightly, you can see the top of his head.

When I saw the golden orb moving, which seemed soft enough to fit in one hand, I really wanted to pet it, but I just thought about it and endured it.

Because it was clear that he would hate it very much.

I remembered what happened this morning.

I sneakily hugged Atlas as he hugged me and spun around with joy as if jumping.

Since he lifted me up, he only hugged my shoulder slightly due to the height difference, but the feeling of coming in was very lovely.

It was a short while, but I was very happy.

Suddenly, I felt that way.

You seem to be in a good mood right now, so maybe you’ll allow it..?

“Hey… Atlas.”

“Why?”

“Head… Can I stroke you…?”

I inadvertently took it out with words.

You’ll frown a lot and say no.

“Okay. It’s only until we get to class.”

“… Yeah, I can’t help it.”

I can’t allow it.

Atlas, who cared so much about being short, doesn’t like actions that make the height difference between himself and me clear.

The act of hugging or stroking the head is a warning.

I took it as a joke until I just said that I would try it without executing it right away, but when I actually tried to do it, I was terrified.

By the way, I think the words just sounded strange…?

“Uh..? I think I heard it wrong…?”

“Yes.”

What the hell has changed your mind?

Atlas took my hand and placed it on his head.

“Instead, I just do it until I get to the classroom. “

“Yes..!”

Carefully moved his hand on his head.

Atlas was well proportioned and had a small head as well as his short stature.

The shiny gold hair that covers his head is so soft to the touch.

When I was young, during training, I sometimes pet the puppies I raised nearby, and I felt that way.

He gently stroked the soft hair that felt full of one hand.

Originally, my eyebrows are full of anger even if I don’t express my displeasure with my mouth, but now I’m very calm.

I earnestly prayed that this state of Atlas, who seemed happy in everything in the world, would last for a long time.

Next time I’ll try the hug that was rejected the other day.

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The world looks beautiful.

Is it because he got the right clue?

Originally, things I would have rejected and words that would have been offensive all sound positive.

I feel right now… Yes, it feels like I’ve been going through a dark tunnel with no end in sight and saw a light towards the exit.

No matter how bad things happen to me, thinking about how tall I have grown today makes me smile again.

I think people naturally become positive because they laugh so much.

This is why it is clear that the saying that a seat makes a person comes out.

Who am I? The man of 149.6.

A miracle man who broke through the 149.5 Wall that had been stagnant for 10 years and left only 0.4 To the demonic 150 wall.

Now that the wall has been breached, it may gain momentum.

If you take the medicine this time, isn’t it really going to go up to 180 at once?

For example….

“Atlas.. .Even if you stroke his hair… okay?”

“Good.”

I can accept anything as long as you stroke my hair.

“We decided to hold a small party in Phrygia, but if Atlas-nim joins us, it will be a more special and enjoyable time.”

“Let me know when the time is set and I will positively review it.”

“Yes?! Really??”

The reason I didn’t like events where people gathered like parties was because I didn’t like talking about my height as a flaw when they got together.

But if you grow taller, those whispers will go away… Then there’s no reason to refuse the party.

From now on, I will grow up.

“Duel with Atlas… !!”

“So what~”

I dared to accept Edgar Lemnos’ challenge to a duel.

I thought I was going to train for another three months, but what kind of change of heart is that?

I decided to make a proper schedule later.

All kinds of people flocked to me and reviewed everything positively.

After answering some of them, I wondered if this was okay, but what is it?

Who am I?

The man who broke through 0.1…!

“Are you a rumored dwarf newcomer..!! The other day, I did a good job of petting our members, I, the senior member of the Swordsmanship Research Department..!!”

“I can’t forgive rude people.”

-Fuck!!!

I kicked the shin of a man who started talking in front of me so that he could not stand on his own two feet.

“aaa!!!

No matter how hard I try, I can’t be nice to a rude guy.

“Senior member of the senior staff!! It’s cowardly to attack you while you’re talking!!”

“I’m in a great mood today, so if it goes off now, you guys will watch it.”

“Keukssuk… Let’s wait and see!!!!”

A few people next to me showed the momentum to jump again, but when I said they would take care of me, I dragged myself away in gasps.

Today’s class is over, so let’s go see River and Amy in the hospital.

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When I came to visit the hospital, River looked at the shelf in the hospital room and grumbled.

“It’s good to bring a present every time you come to Atlas, but isn’t it a bit excessive now?”

“There are a lot of these in the back mountain. Don’t be burdened.”

The shelves were full of flower pots, fruits, and medicinal herbs.

All the flowers that look fragrant are only varieties that can be drunk as tea, and the herbs are all good for the symptoms of the two, and herbs that will help the power-up of the river that I have been thinking about before.

That too has been greatly reduced.

I’m going to eat the herbs later, so I’ve already used the ones that can be brewed into tea several times.

Um… Did you bring a lot?

“Is the mountain behind it called the deep forest?”

“I know that.”

“How dangerous it is… Stop it now.”

“Are you worried?”

“Of course, it’s a place where people get into accidents every year after going to the deep forest to collect rare materials.”

As I live, I hear all my worries about these issues.

But I was grateful that River genuinely cared about me.

“You look great today. Do you really like that we are here?”

“That can’t be. That’s right, then you guys don’t know yet..”

Come to think of it, they probably don’t know what happened to me after I left yesterday to talk to Professor Prague.

“Whoa… I mean, I’ve grown taller.”

“Really?”

“Really?? How tall is he?”

River and Amy were surprised at the same time.

I was even more surprised because they knew how important height was to me.

“So don’t be surprised to hear it, it was 0.1 Times bigger.”

“0.1.. That’s it..”

The reaction is salty.

You would have thought that 0.1 Was no big deal… But how important it is.

“You may think that it is only that much, but it has changed in 10 years.. “

“Is that why the two of you went out together after Professor Prague’s checkup yesterday?”

“Yes, we are analyzing the cause of why growth has not been happening so far, so if that is the only solution… !! According to my genes, I will grow up.”

“I see, I will cheer you on.”

River reacted a little strangely when he heard the figure of 0.1, But I could hear that he was cheering me on just now.

“Ha… I’m afraid of this ‘rapid growth’ that grows by 0.1 In just one day… Miger: You guys won’t recognize me when you’re discharged from the hospital next week..? “

I crossed my arms and laughed wildly.

Somehow, the two of them were looking at each other with very pitiful eyes, but it didn’t matter.

It’s fine if I feel good.

In a little while there will be a regular checkup by Professor Prague.

When I’m done, I’ll go to the lab and try the second drug I’ve finished.

If it works this time… No there will be

The mentality is also an important factor.

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Let’s always think positively.

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After Atlas returned,

“Are you saying that it is as big as 0.1? You seem really happy.”