Acting as a Slit-Eye Chapter 5

Chapter 5. Turn of Events (2)

As I watched the hopeful candidates gathered at the training ground, a smile ford on my face, and I thought to myself,

'I did it. I really did it!'

Honestly, let

be straightforward. I only discovered upon arriving here that the induction test for the "Blind Eye" was a duel.

Although I brought a sword, it was solely to portray the character of 'Yulian', and I never anticipated having to wield it.

Learning through the guide that the test involved a duel, my mind went blank.

After all, I was rely wearing the guise of 'Yulian', not truly him.

Initially, I considered feigning an injury to escape.

But that option was off the table.

Many people familiar with Yulian were present here.

Rumors were already swirling that I wasn't the sa because I'd lost my mory. Showing any weakness here would corner

without any possibility of escape.

Especially when soone already targeting Yulian could make their move at any mont.

That would an certain death.

'And there's already a variable in play, so I can't afford to act rashly.'

The only individual feeling "repulsion" rather than "fear" toward Yulian.

'Aileen de Donatien.'

Amid the people observing the induction test, she was present too.

Given the current situation where I didn't even know why she harbored such feelings, showing any gap was even more difficult.

The last thing I wanted was for this to turn her "repulsion" into "hostility" and launch an attack due to this incident.

As I ntioned before, currently, I, Yulian, do not possess any ans of resistance.

If she made a move, there's nothing I could do.

'That would be truly troubleso.'

Thus, it was essential to unequivocally demonstrate during this induction test.

'That I, Yulian, am still very much alive.'

So, I opted to provoke openly.

Despite having nothing, I ticulously portrayed Yulian, delivering a flawless performance.

Fortunately, the ploy seed effective, freezing the atmosphere.

Then finally, one bold hopeful opened their mouth.

"Are you referring to... when a person dies... Sir Yulian?"

"Yes."

"Why are you suddenly asking about this?"

I looked at him with a smiling face while naturally inspecting the aura rising above his head.

Purple.

The 'fear' I anticipated had appeared.

Good, I'll proceed as planned.

"The 'Blind Eyes', which you aspire to join, is the place with the most overwhelming stench of blood in the Empire."

Gulp.

Everyone gulped nervously, exhibiting clear signs of tension.

There was no trace of suspicion whatsoever.

And why would there be?

So far, everything I said was actually spoken by the character "Yulian Cryphart Frason" in the story.

"With the expressions you all have, it seems you have no idea. Trying to join the 'Blind Eyes' with such a mindset... huhuhu."

Without stopping, I continued acting.

"In that case, as a senior, I'll give you the opportunity to experience it."

It might seem like re rhetoric ant to instill fear.

Yet, regardless of the significance of what is spoken, the audience doesn't dare discount it as re rhetoric, depending on the speaker.

Right now, I am Yulian.

They surely know the significance of this na.

Or rather, those who have lived this reality know it better than one who only encountered it through the story.

So, I used that fact.

"Now, let's start the induction test. The condition for passing is to kill . The test ends when I die, or, alternatively... when no hopeful candidates are left."

I cast a bright smile as I gazed upon the hopeful candidates gathered at the training ground.

"... Ugh."

Purple aura.

Their "fear" grew increasingly vivid.

They realized the aning behind my words.

I scanned their faces one by one.

Not only the "color of emotions