Vol. 13 - Ch. 749.2 - Academy’s information Terminal – Public bulletin board 59

455. Nameless 2nd Year Dark Alchemist

Why, why are only freshmen overflowing with invitations, and here I am, dying for even a single drop?!

When sort of madness is this?!

456. Nameless 2nd Year Priest

Woah there, Alchemist. What ruffled your feathers this time? You look awfully agitated.

Wait, never mind. I think I can guess it.

457. Nameless 2nd Year Swordsman

What’s wrong, Alchemist-san?!

Did something happen to you?

458. Nameless 2nd Year Dark Alchemist

Shut up, Swordsman. You're the last person I want to hear right now.

459. Nameless 2nd Year Swordsman

Huuuhhh???

460. Nameless 2nd Year Adventurer

Come now, take a deep breath, Alchemist. I don't know what happened, but lashing out on Swordsman isn't a solution.

......wait, on another thought, whatever. Swordsmen can go to hell for all that matter.

461. Nameless 2nd Year Dark Alchemist

You shut your mouth too, Adventurer.

Just thinking I am being preached by you makes me even more upset.

462. Nameless 2nd Year Adventurer

Man, aren't you being insufferable now?!

463. Nameless New-1st Year Dancer

Heh, so that user is the famous Alchemist-senpai?

I heard this Senpai is someone amazing, and the only person to go through «Job Transfer» in the «Alchemist Major».

464. Nameless New-3rd Year Librarian

Well, as a regular user of this forum, Alchemist-san is certainly someone amazing, in a lot of ways.

And you're right, Dancer-kun, Alchemist-san is the sole person to do that.

It's just, she was supposed to join the «New Grade Alchemist Major», but she said 'I ain't taking class alone' and joined the «Alchemist Major Year-1»  class.

465. Nameless 3rd Year Supporter

Yeah.

The thing is, New Grade students are already scheduled to add into regular classes when the new academic year starts six months later. 

But, since there was only one high-ranking job member from the «Alchemist Major», the academy decided to put her into the existing freshman class. 

466. Nameless New-2nd Year Shimmering Heat

Wait, how is it any different from dropping down a grade......?

467. Nameless 2nd Year Dark Alchemist

Heh, you know your stuff. You're right.

I am now currently taking classes with fellow freshmen.

468. Nameless 2nd Year Adventurer

Woah.

469. Nameless 2nd Year Priest

Hmm, isn't that the same class «Alchemy Wizard»-sama attended?

470. Nameless New-1st Year Crimson Shield

Same class as «Alchemy Wizard»?! Everyone I know has heard of her!

Oh man, you've got it so good. What I wouldn't do to take your place~.

471. Nameless 2nd Year Dark Alchemist

Honestly, I don't even feel jealous anymore.

She is just so damn better than me at alchemy, you know?!

472. Nameless 2nd Year Priest

O-oh, I see. Wait, you're right. «Alchemy Wizard» has advanced jobs too.

...Well, thinking about it, her skills were already terrific from the start.

473. Nameless 2nd Year Swordsman

She's even made it to the Hall of Fame in the previous inter-class competition.

I'd gone to look at her work alongside other classmates as a form of informal get-together a while ago.

474. Nameless 3rd Year Investigator

The last time someone made it to the Hall of Fame was 34 years ago, so everyone has been rushing to see the exhibition. You can still find a crowd there. In fact, even some corporations often drop by to take a look.

And would you know, Alchemist-chan even fumbled on purpose during the competition so she could check out the «Combat Department» match.

The fact she made it to the Hall of Fame despite that tells you, really.

475. Nameless 2nd Year Adventurer

Sheesh, what were you doing, Alchemist?

Speaking of the Hall of Fame, now I am curious who made it to the Hall of Fame before «Alchemy Wizard». 

476. Nameless 3rd Year Investigator

Hmm? You don't know? 

That person is the current head teacher of the «Production Major», and they're still teaching in the academy.

477. Nameless 2nd Year Adventurer

Whaaaat?!

A teacher?!

478. Nameless New-2nd Year Shimmering Heat

Please be more specific, Senpai! Now I am curious who that teacher is?!

479. Nameless New-3rd Year Librarian

Color me surprised to see someone who doesn't know!

They're even a well known name, and their profile is accessible from «Smartphone».

Oh well, given how many majors there are in the academy, maybe it's not surprising to not know the name.

I am pretty sure they're currently the class teacher of «Alchemist Wizard»'s class. 

480. Nameless 2nd Year Dark Alchemist

T-they're also my class teacher.

And certainly, they have a stout spirit, their skills in alchemy are one-of-a-kind, and they teach us in a very easy-to-approach manner.

481. Nameless 2nd Year Adventurer

Hmm? Then isn't it great you dropped a grade?

You should be glad to do it, no?

482. Nameless 2nd Year Dark Alchemist

The world is E-N-R-O-L-L-E-D! I didn't drop from my grade! You better not mistake that.

Believe me when I say you will find yourself stabbed if you made the same mistake. And I mean in reality.

483. Nameless 2nd Year Adventurer

Uwaah?!

484. Nameless 2nd Year Priest

Well, he did point out the important thing right. 

I didn't hear why you're so agitated earlier. 

I mean, you got the best place, and best teacher to learn from. You should be able to take your skills to the next level, no?

Ahem, putting aside the fact that you're a sophomore in freshman class.

485. Nameless 2nd Year Dark Alchemist

Ah, I completely forgot about that!

Right, so do you know our class was visited by several combat guilds for recruitment?

Apparently they're going around all the classes in «Alchemy Major» to find members for their guild, starting with our class first. And oh boy, you should've seen the friction between No.2 and No.3 of «Student Council» as they compete against each other to recruit the best students. 

And yet... no one. Not a single person among them tried to recruit me!

Tell me in what world that makes sense?!

486. Nameless 2nd Year Priest

............

487. Nameless 2nd Year Swordsman

............

488. Nameless 2nd Year Adventurer

......We're talking about you. It didn't surprise me. Your personality sucks.

489. Nameless 2nd Year Dark Alchemist

Adventurer, make sure to stay at your spot. Don't you dare move.

490. Nameless 2nd Year Adventurer

I-I don't want to!

491. Nameless 2nd Year Priest

If willingly jumping into the raging fire was a title, Adventurer overqualifies for it.

Anyway, so combat guilds are looking around «Alchemy Major» for recruitment?

Does anyone know the details?

492. Nameless 3rd Year Supporter

Nope, didn't hear a single peep yet.

That said, I do have some guesses. And I think it's due to «Alchemist Wizard».

Everyone had been long curious why «Eden» recruited an «Alchemist» into their guild for a while. Then the class competition occurred, the Hall of Fame news, and now «Eden Store».

I've been even hearing «Eden Store» is selling potions like crazy, and they seem to have near inexhaustible inventory.

Now, everyone seems to be thinking «Alchemist» hides some sort of secret to mass production of items. 

493. Nameless 2nd Year Priest

I didn't hear anything about that. Tell me more.

494. Nameless 2nd Year Dark Alchemist

But how does that make sense that no one tried to invite me?!

Isn't it weird?

495. Nameless 3rd Year Supporter

Huh, um... Alchemist, you do know that «Dark Alchemist» doesn't have the skill to craft potions, right?

496. Nameless 2nd Year Dark Alchemist

.........What?

....................Ah, you're right.

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817. Nameless 2nd Year Magician

Hear me out, everyone!

Brave's party has just come out of «Altar Dungeon», and, and they've the Conqueror Mark of it on their hand!

818. Nameless 3rd Year Supporter

What did you say? They really did it?!

819. Nameless 2nd Year Magician

Absolutely. The entire «Intermediate-high Entrance» area is caught up in uproar—more like, it's a pandemonium.

820. Nameless 2nd Year Priest

A-aah, I see. It must be true if it has even got you high strung.

So they've cleared the notorious dungeon said to be nigh impossible to clear. I am not surprised at the rucku—

Wait, hold on a minute. Did you say Brave's party?

821. Nameless 2nd Year Adventurer

T-The Brave Party? That Brave's party?!

You mean that Brave's party from «Eden»?! The freshmen party?!

822. Nameless 2nd Year Magician

Obviously, unless you're telling me there's another party with that name.

So, yeah, it's that freshmen Brave's party. They'd cleared the dungeon that no more than 10%—in the best scenario, though the actual number might as well be below it—3rd year seniors could.

You can hear cries as if they're coming out from hell itself at the location.

823. Nameless 2nd Year Vision Master

I-Incredible.

They haven't even finished a whole year since their enrollment and they've already cleared «Altar Dungeon? 

824. Nameless 3rd Year Supporter

I just made it to the scene.

Where in the world is Brave?!

825. Nameless 3rd Year Investigator

Too bad, you're a step late, Supporter.

They've already left for their guild house. In fact, you nearly passed by each other.

826. Nameless 3rd Year Supporter

They left?

Damn it. The brave party really doesn't waste their time dilly-dallying huh.

Oh well. Alright, shall we exchange what we know?

827. Nameless 3rd Year Investigator

Unfortunately, even I barely know anything, aside from the fact that with «Altar Dungeon» cleared, they now have five Conqueror's Mark from Intermediate-high dungeons. They've cleared their hurdle to Advanced Dungeons.

828. Nameless 2nd Year Priest

That's more than enough (shudder).

Wait, y-you don't think they're going to start with Advanced Dungeon, do you, Senpai??

829. Nameless 2nd Year Adventurer

Haha. That's a nice joke, Priest. There's no way they will. Right... RIGHT??"

830. Nameless New-3rd Year Librarian

Mhm, they... shouldn't be starting with them already.

I mean, the difference between an intermediate-high dungeon and advanced-low dungeon is worlds apart.

831. Nameless New-1st Year Chaos

Has this place fallen into chaos?

832. Nameless 2nd Year Priest

Damn you Chaos, you're finally rearing your head?!

If you want to see Chaos, visit the «Intermediate-high Entrance»!

833. Nameless New-1st Year Chaos

I think I should do that.

834. Nameless 2nd Year Priest

Yup, go ahead. Make sure to stay there.

Anyway, what we're talk—right, «Eden»!

They're not already going to start their advanced dungeon exploration, right? Man, if that happened, the reputation of «King Absolute» would be......

835. Nameless 2nd Year Swordsman

Poor Chaos, you're getting harsher on them, Priest-san.

Well, we're talking about «Eden».

I wouldn't be surprised if they somehow cleared many advanced dungeons in the meantime «King Absolute» cleared one.

836. Nameless 3rd Year Supporter

...I can't argue that.

They've Brave who've made so many sensational waves already.

They can begin with advanced dungeons tomorrow first thing, and I wouldn't be surprised.

837. Nameless 2nd Year Priest

Woah, woah there, Senpai.

The fact that you're saying it worries me even more!

W-what would be left of «King Absolute» if Brave's party surpasses them?!

838. Nameless 3rd Year Supporter

My mind says they shouldn't be starting until perhaps next year's grade advancement.

But... It's Brave. He's unpredictable.

839.  Nameless 2nd Year Adventurer

"It's Brave."

That lowkey sounds like a magic word at this point.

840. Nameless 2nd Year Swordsman

Since we're on the topic, what's the progress report of «King Absolute»?

I haven't heard any news about them for a while.

841. Nameless 3rd Year Investigator

It's not a surprise. They seemed to have amended their whole direction.

As of now, they're exploring the 43rd floor of «Fallen Trees After the Storm Dungeon». 

842. Nameless 2nd Year Swordsman

......Hold on. Wasn't «King Absolute» working on «Misty Plateau Dungeon»?

843.  Nameless New-1st Year Crimson Shield

I have heard about it. This is the dungeon the current king cleared in his time. They taught us that in class.

844. Nameless 2nd Year Magician

Heh, someone's paying attention to the class.

Yeah, this is their new direction for now. Apparently, the «Misty Plateau Dungeon» was becoming a bit too much for them to handle, so they've instead started with «Fallen Trees After the Storm Dungeon» to gauge out their strength and improve themselves.

845. Nameless 2nd Year Priest

Wait, what?!?

Does that mean «King Absolute» are trying to clear two advanced dungeons?!

846. Nameless 2nd Year Adventurer

Just what's going oooon?!

847. Nameless 3rd Year Supporter

As far as I can tell, that's indeed my guess as well. It's really impressive of them. 

Furthermore—and take it as hearsay, alright?—there seems to be a hand of «Eden» in their exploration.

848. Nameless 3rd Year Supporter

Huuuhh?!

Does that mean «Eden» is supporting «King Absolute»?!

849. Nameless New-3rd Year Librarian

Wow, that's one wild leap of a situation!

Man, that's like the dream party you can ask for! The combination of these two can certainly clear two advanced dungeons!

850. Nameless 3rd Year Investigator

There's still much going behind the scene to say anything specific. I have no idea what's «Eden» stance in all this.

However, there's one thing I am completely assured of.

«Eden» will definitely take their step in the advanced dungeon sooner or later.

Brave's motion, in particular, is definitely suggestion something big.