My Glasses Will Be Able to Conquer the Whole World, I Suppose

Chapter 237 – Glasses Boy Sets Out to Exterminate the Zombie Legion

In the early morning, while the sky was still dim, three instructors and fourteen assassin candidates had gathered in front of the tower.

Everyone, including the instructors, was ready for the journey.

Normally, this would be the time for self-training, running in the forest.

It wasn’t something the instructors had specifically told us, nor was it initiated by anyone in particular, but before we knew it, everyone was running.

I think everyone understands that this is fundamental.

I realized it too.

If you don’t do it, you won’t be able to keep up.

It might be different for everyone, but for me, it’s like this.

Running in the early morning, eating breakfast, attending lectures, having lunch, and then more training in the afternoon.

After dinner, if I feel like I haven’t done enough exercise, I do physical training, but mostly, I read books. I still haven’t researched enough about gifts.

Living in the tower is generally like that.

And about the seven secret arts, the truth is, I haven’t learned them yet.

They mentioned that they would start teaching them intensively at some point, but…

Perhaps in winter, when outdoor training becomes inefficient, they might begin then.

—At least, that was the conclusion we reached when the topic came up once while I was with Hydra and Geodine. I don’t know how it will actually turn out.

Well, putting that aside.

Right now, it’s not about the secret arts, but about the task we are about to undertake.

From here on, it’s not training but real action.

I think we must not let our guard down for even a moment.

Since yesterday, even the excitable Chace, who had been flaunting and boasting about his brand-new spear, was now focused and serious.

He even showed it off to me. Yesterday. After we returned to the tower.

Well… I kind of understand his feelings.

I thought it was a really good spear too.

I truly believe that old man Tatsunami is an amazing person.

If even I, as an outsider, think so, then Chace must be even more thrilled about it.

He might have fallen in love with it at first sight.

I get it.

I also fell in love at first sight with the knife made from the fangs of the Obsidian Wolf.

But.

If we go on like this, the very first prey that Chace uses that beautiful white spear on is likely to be a zombie. I wonder if that bothers him.

He’s going to end up piercing through something that’s heavily decayed and rotten. Is that okay with him?

The first prey hunted with a new weapon tends to be quite memorable.

Especially if you’re as excited and attached to it as Chace is.

I’d think it would be etched deeply into his memory.

Well, maybe he’s not the type to worry about such things. It’s Chace, after all.

“—Attention!”

Instructor Yorgo shouted at us, who were already lined up waiting for the instructors.

“We will now begin the task of exterminating the zombie legion! Miss Evanesque will provide an explanation, so listen carefully!”

We were already in listening mode from the start, even without being told.

Since it’s not the first time we’re facing a task like this, we’re used to this kind of introduction.

“Since each team will be heading to different locations, we will split into two groups here.

The monster hunting team will be led by me and Instructor Sorichika, while the assassin team will be led by Instructor Yorgo.”

The instructor assignments are different, but the flow is the same as always.

“Also, anyone who falls behind or can’t keep up will be left behind, so make sure to keep up at a suitable pace.”

That’s also standard procedure.

…Come to think of it, the number of people starting morning runs increased right after the first task was completed.

Once you’ve experienced it, you understand.

If you slow down even a little, you’re quickly left behind.

I’ve lost sight of the instructors’ backs a few times.

I managed to catch up somehow… but that was rough. It creates a real sense of urgency.

“And there’s one more thing for the assassin team,”

Huh?

“One candidate will join you at the location. Remember that.”

What? A candidate?

“—Hydra.”

As I wondered what this was about, Hydra raised his hand.

When Instructor Evanesque gave him permission to speak, he opened his mouth.

“Is it someone named Shiro?”

“Yes. For details, ask Instructor Yorgo during the journey.”

Shiro?

Hydra’s acquaintance… or rather, someone he only knows by name. And it seems like none of the others know either.

—Despite this unusual announcement, the rest of the explanation was the same as usual.

The schedule is about a week, including the travel time to and from the destination.

A small village at the destination will serve as the base and foothold.

Of course, there is a confidentiality agreement, so no details are to be leaked to anyone.

Well, since we’re just going to exterminate and return, there shouldn’t be much chance to talk about it to third parties anyway.

“Then we will depart. First, the assassin team.”

With the usual explanation completed, the members of the assassin team began to move in accordance with the instructions.

They were heading to a teleportation magic circle, but—actually, the destination is different.

I don’t know how it works, but it seems the teleportation magic circles can change their destination.

For tasks, the destination is not Krozheit but some unknown place.

So far, the location has never been the same.

We’re told not to ask about the destination once we’ve moved, so I don’t know… but it’s probably somewhere on the outskirts of the Nastiara Kingdom, maybe at the border between its territories and undeveloped areas.

I think the location of this Tower of Bryne is probably similar… well, I’m told by the instructors not to worry too much about the location.

The focus is not on the location, but on the tasks to be completed.

“—When we return, let’s discuss the matter we talked about…”

Hydra said this as we passed each other, but since he wasn’t talking to me, I’ll ignore it.

The matter we talked about?

I have no idea.

Can’t you just give up? I don’t know what you’re talking about.

“I’m counting on you, Eil.”

…………

Oh, I didn’t hear anything just now.

I thought I heard my name, but it must have been my imagination. Yeah, it’s probably that.

The matter we talked about?

I have no clue.

A little after Instructor Yorgo and the assassin team disappeared, we began to move as well.

The entrance, and even the exit, are similar to the room in the orphanage’s basement—

“…”

But stepping out of the room brings us to a different place.

Unlike the air around the tower, we’re exposed to a much stronger cold, making my body shiver.

I should start preparing for winter clothes soon…

Where is this place?

It seems like the depths of some cave… but given its size, it might be something artificial.

While everyone, like me, surveys the surroundings, Instructor Evanesque and Instructor Sorichika walk ahead, setting up magical lights on the walls.

“—We will begin moving. Anyone who falls behind will be left behind.”

Without stopping, they announce this and start running.

We, too, quickly follow the instructors, barely taking time to assess the situation.

In the previous task, we had to run for about two days.

I wonder how many days of running we’ll have this time.