Chapter 83

I became a mafia in the academy, Chapter 83

"Spring?"

Choi Yeon tilted her head as she looked at the spring in the middle of the shrine.

"There's a spring even though it's underwater?"

"It's incomparable to the water above."

"Huh?"

Vivian's spring water.

This is the elixir that the kid worked so hard to hide and create.

As I squatted and slowly reached my hand towards the spring, an item information appeared before my eyes.

[Name: Vivian's Spring Water]

[Grade: Quasi-Mythical]

[Type: Elixir]

[Description: An elixir created from the artificial Lake of Vivian, its effects are very similar to the original. When consumed, it significantly increases mana and aura, and raises their maximum capacity.]

Yeah, it has to be this good to be one of the ultimate rewards of the academy.

Since it's displayed as an item, it should be able to go into the Cube.

As I slowly transferred the spring water into the Cube, the seemingly abundant spring water reduced to 2L and entered the Cube.

Thanks to this, the water level dropped.

Choi Yeon examined the spring with curiosity at the sight.

"Huh? The water level seems to have dropped a bit."

"It's just ordinary water now. Well, it's probably clean... Do you want to drink it?"

"Not really, I'm not thirsty."

Since I've secured the elixir, I should give a gift to Choi Yeon for helping me get here.

"Wait a moment."

I crouched completely and inserted my hand into the spring, feeling something catch on my fingertips and pulling it out.

"Here, this is yours."

At the same time, item information appeared before my eyes.

[Name: Excalibur Fragment]

[Grade: Quasi-Mythical]

[Type: Material]

[Description: A fragment of the legendary sword Excalibur. It is evolving into a replica of its original form due to Vivian's spring water. When used as a material for a sword, it grants a holy attribute and significantly increases the sword's grade.

※Caution: Only those who have been proven can use it.]

Since it's a material item for making a sword, I have no use for it, and with the Excalibur fragment, the sword can't be used unless certain conditions are met.

If my memory serves, it must be a swordsman of at least Sword Saint level with karma values completely tilted towards good, right?

In that case, since I can't use it anyway, it's better to give it to Choi Yeon, who helped me this time, and take credit for it.

"...The metal fragment is shining?"

Choi Yeon, who received the Excalibur fragment from me, examined it curiously.

It emitted light more vigorously than when it was in my hand.

It seems that it's better suited for her than me.

"It's a fragment of the original Excalibur. It's something that Ray Pendragon was restoring here to use as a replica. If you use it to make a sword, it will likely become an incredible one."

"...Sword material?"

Choi Yeon, who heard it was sword material, laughed and put it in her pocket.

"Since it's a valuable item that the Student Council President was hiding, use it well later. You'll probably become stronger than you are now."

"Will I become stronger just with a sword?"

"It's that rare."

Choi Yeon, whose eyes widened at the prospect of becoming stronger.

Well, in the game, even weapons with much lower ranks could be used to dominate. It's obvious that it will become even stronger with mythological attributes.

"...Is it okay to give me something like that?"

"I'm giving it to you because it's you."

Since the restrictions are so strict, I can't use it properly, and neither can the others. I have to use it somehow.

"Because it's me... Yeah, I'll definitely use it to make a good sword."

"Good, since the first period is almost over, let's go. Oh, and keep today's visit a secret."

"Okay. It's a secret."

"Good."

This place is not somewhere she often visits.

When she finds out that the elixirs and weapons hidden in her personal storage have been taken, she'll go crazy.

Just imagining it makes me feel like a weight has been lifted from my chest.

"This is real mafia-style revenge."

Stealing is a long-standing tradition of the mafia.

* * *

After putting the sign back in its original place to completely erase all evidence, I walked out of the garden as if nothing had happened.

It's just about the time the first period has ended.

As I walked back to the main building with Choi Yeon, who occasionally smiled and looked at the Excalibur fragment in her hand, I confirmed that people were starting to appear around us and looked at Choi Yeon.

She's smiling again.

"Choi Yeon."

"...Yeah?"

She looked at me, wiping the smile off her face when she heard her name.

"Even though no one will know, it's best not to show it around. After all, it's a treasure designated in the UK."

"Ah... Okay."

A fragment of Excalibur, which appears in the legend of King Arthur.

The older and more storied an item, the more likely it is to become a powerful unique weapon with special skills, making it even more important.

Sometimes it can have the value of a strategic weapon.

Thinking about it, the Student Council President... She must have illegally exported such an item overseas.

"Then... Can I tell my grandfather?"

"If it's your grandfather... the venerable Sword Saint? If it's someone of the Sword Saint's level, it should be fine."

Actually, it might be better if the Sword Saint knows.

Judging from Choi Yeon, she seems to be touching it as if it's just a pretty stone, so she probably doesn't understand its value yet.

If the Sword Saint understands the value of the item and feels indebted to me for giving it as a gift, even the old man who usually looks down on Calione won't easily mess with me.

"Anyway, you must never show it to anyone in the academy. Got it?"

"Okay. I won't show it."

"Make sure to show it to your grandfather."

"Okay."

Good, the setup is complete.

"Then I'll go. Don't forget the sparring."

Choi Yeon walked in the direction of Class C, leaving only that message.

In the end, she's still talking about sparring even as we part ways.

"...Will you properly pass the message along without forgetting?"

* * *

"Why has it been so peaceful lately?"

Recently, the number of people applying for club requests has increased dramatically.

From resolving disputes with other clubs to protection requests.

It's probably because the reputation of 'Familia' has spread in the academy, gradually building trust.

And as a result.

【Main Story】

[You have sparked a new wind in the academy! By founding a new club, you have written your own new history! Successfully lead the club to become a Silver Club!]

[Achievement Condition: Complete 5 club requests!]

[Number of requests completed: 4 / 5]

- Satisfied 2

- Very Satisfied 2

[※The achievement reward may vary depending on the result.]

Finally, only one more request remains to reach the next stage.

"Two very satisfied and two satisfied... So that's what it means when it says the reward varies depending on the result."

Then, I should do my best to make the remaining last request end with a very satisfied result.

Fortunately, the recent requests have been much simpler to complete compared to when the 'Recipe Development Club' was formed.

"I hope the story reward gives me an aura-related ability."

I can emit aura, but I can barely control it. An ability to handle aura would be desperately needed for me.

While thinking about this, I tried to control the aura on my hand, a habit I've developed recently.

Sphere, tetrahedron, cube, star.

My aura control has improved to the point where I can create shapes, although they are still wobbly.

Of course, without the bracelet given by Mr. Kwak Chun-sik, it would have been difficult even to do this, but I can clearly see that I've grown, so I've been practicing it frequently recently.

Still, why hasn't he contacted me after saying he would organize his thoughts and tell me?

While thinking about this and fiddling with the aura,

- Knock knock

"Mr. Eugene, a guest has arrived."

Seo-a's voice came from outside the office door.

"Guest?"

If it's a client, they would be a client, not a guest.

With this thought, I got up from my seat and went out of the office.

"Guest? Someone other than a client... Senior Iseri?"

"Ah, Mr. Eugene! It's been a while!"

A small build with twin tails tied on both sides.

For some reason, this girl, Iseri, always reminds me of a puppy.

She stood in front of the Familia office door with a broad smile.

"Ah, come in."

"Thank you."

She entered with a bright smile and placed a large box she was carrying in both hands on the table.

"Phew... My arms hurt. If I had held it a little longer, my arms might have fallen off..."

"This is?"

"Ah, this? It's nothing special. We made a new recipe for the upcoming freshman welcome party. I made it as practice, but I made too much... I thought it would be nice to share, so I brought it."

As she said this, she opened the box to