Chapter 81.5 - The First Year at the Academy - Final Exams (5)
Ted and the others also identify themselves.
They would have known from their clothing that they were slum residents or refugees.
However, Elliott didn't look down on them.
They shook hands with each other.
The sight made me think.
The last time he was seriously injured in a field exercise last semester, it was in defense of another team member who had been injured earlier. And despite his near-death experience, he was undaunted in pointing his sword at the dokol, a powerful enemy. I meant what I said to Rebecca when I introduced her to him.This chapter was first shared on the Ñøv€lß1n platform.
And with a merchant for a parent, he seems to have good judgment and calculation skills. He is supporting Lambert in the shadows, advising him on the supply and distribution of water during the late field exercises. I'm not sure why he became an adventurer, but it would be a waste to let him go here.
But before I could make a move, Elliott made his move.
He bowed to Ted and the others.
"I know this is unreasonable, but I wonder if I could join you for a while."
Ted and the others looked at each other at the sudden offer.
"Ours?"
"Yes. I don't have any companions. Nor am I strong enough to go out on my own. Even if I could register, I've always wondered what to do with my friends."
With that, Elliott bowed his head again.
First impressions were favorable.
Ted gave Gemma and Nails a look, and they both immediately shook their heads.
"All right. Nice to meet you, Elliot!"
"Thank you. Thank you all for your continued support."
Elliot took the offered hand and shook hands with Gemma and Nails too.
It seems they've already accepted him, and I don't need to interject, but let me add something.
With a clap of my hands, I interrupted the conversation that was about to start.
"It's getting late. Let's continue tomorrow."
Ted and the others had no weapons. So Lola will give them a used weapon.
Of course, it wasn't for free. I told them to treat it as an advance on the commission and deduct a small amount. Unusually, though, Lola resisted to the end.
Seemingly remembering this exchange, Lola opened her mouth.
"Are you sure you only need weapons? We have all the tools we need."
"It will be fine since I'll accompany you for a while. During that time, think about what you need, and don't need. A complete set of tools is quite expensive. Do you understand?"
"I understand!"
Ted and Gemma responded cheerfully, and Nails nodded deeply.
"Then we're breaking up. You've got all night to think about what kind of weapons you'll use."
"I'll be waiting for you in the store, gentlemen."
Ted and the others replied, "Yes, Lola-sama!" with smiles.
Lola's face turned red, and she ran away.
It seemed she realized they were relying on her too much. I didn't know if this response was appropriate.
We parted ways with Elliott and headed home.
As we made our way down the main street in the twilight, Ted and the others debated what kind of weapon to use and asked me questions again.
I look at the three as I respond.
I'm sure this would have been fun, too.
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