In the world of Fanta X Aca, various interactions existed between elents.
Damage and effects varied greatly depending on the reactions between elents.
For players who had reached a certain level, delving into interactions was a natural progression.
Of course, among them, there were interactions considered trash.
One such example was the interaction of Earth Grass known as .
The only effect of germination was the effect of sprouts appearing on the screen.
As one could predict from the na, the nickna for this combination beca Cancer, firmly established.
The combination of Earth and Grass was infamous for being a practically useless interaction.
Until a player discovered a unique effect.
If you use Sprouting on a shield, cracks appear.
It turned out that Sprouting was an interaction that could break through most shields.
The discovery of this effect occurred after Fanta X Aca had already beco a dead ga
Zzzzzap!
Ian was the discoverer of the effect of Sprouting.
Uh, huh. Why is this breaking?!
Yurrans pupils expanded in an instant.
M-my complete immunity!!!
His shield provided complete immunity to physical, magical, and divine attacks.
Yurrans role was significant, even rising to the upper ranks of the Bloodstone Cult.
Anywhere, anyti, Yurran could perform the highest-level technique of the Bloodstone Cult, the Vampirism.
While Vampirism had complex procedures and many constraints compared to other life-absorption thods, it had the advantage of absorbing the maximum vitality and abilities of the opponent.
I cant break off contact here.
During the execution of Vampirism, under no circumstances should contact be severed.
If Vampirism, carried out with trust in the barrier, was forcibly stopped, significant injuries were inevitable.
Yurrans eyes trembled intensely from side to side as he sucked away the princesss vitality.
Ahaha. Ian, lets have a little chat, shall we?
Of course, Ian casually ignored Yurrans words.
Kwaanng!
Ians fist struck the rift where the sprouts had erged.
Yurrans shield crumbled like glass made of sugar, scattering into powder.
Absurdity, injustice, anger.
Ian grinned as he looked at Yurrans face, where the perfect smile had vanished.
I told you, youre screwed.
Yurran fled with significant injuries.
Ian didnt bother to chase.
Even if he had suffered injuries, Yurran was a character with nurous variables, making it difficult to predict his full power.
Instead.
The fleeing Yurran Alteach would face charges of regicide, attempted murder of royalty, and various other cris.
Even if he overca the injuries he suffered, there would be significant constraints on his future activities.
The next day.
Reception room of the princesss residence.
The awakened princess imdiately summoned Ian.
When Ian arrived, Asteria, who had been sitting sowhat disheveled, stood up abruptly.
Thanks to your actions, Im alive.
I just did what needed to be done.
Originally, according to the story, Lina and Sharon were supposed to solve the festival incident. Sharon Pierce returned to her family, and Lina was in a state that was difficult to determine if she was sane or not.
However, it was not a situation where the central characters of Act 2 could be left to die.
It was simply sothing that had to be done.
And it also garnered attention from her.
I sincerely want to express my gratitude. Thank you, Ian Blackangers.
Asteria bowed her head.
Even with a face that seed so pale that it was worriso, there was no disarray in her posture.
Perhaps it was due to exhaustion from using all her energy? Asteria, with her spunky side gone, looked rather elegant.
anwhile, Asterias black short-haired escort, Karen.
She was restless next to the princess.
Because she failed to properly protect, it was her fault that the princess had to bow to soone else.
Im sorry, Your Highness. I didnt perform my escort duty properly
Karen. I told you. Its not your fault. Wouldnt you like to stop making that expression now?
As per the princesss words, Karen, who looked out of place with her sharp eyes, was shedding tears that didnt match her sharp deanor.
But, Your Highness Its because I didnt understand those traps that you ended up like this
Phew. Its more burdenso for to see you crying like that. Look at that. Ian is also looking at you.
Ian was in a dilemma.
He hadnt noticed Karens expression, and he was pondering if she looked similar to soone else.
Ian, say a word or two.
?
Yes.
A spark of unexpected fire.
After a brief mont of contemplation, Ian spoke up.
You were too incompetent to be an escort. You need to work harder.
Guh!
A single tear rolled down her eyes.
Karen rushed out of the reception room.
Asteria awkwardly watched Karens retreating figure.
Ian, youre not ordinary either.
?
I think its the first ti Ive seen Karen so emotionally charged. Shes usually a quiet and brief person.
There are tis when you need to scold.
Ian rembered soone who had clung to him, begging to be scolded not long ago.
Hmm?
Of course, Asteria wouldnt miss such a sensational topic.
The corners of her eyes were bent into a half-moon shape.
Surprisingly strict, huh?
Yes?
Even at night, youre this strict?
Ian, who had been worried about the recently weakened Asteria, lost that concern when he saw her twisted expression.
As expected, royalty is not easy to deal with.
Seeing Asteria regain that mysterious smile so quickly, Ian sighed softly.
Asteria, with her mouths corners raised, patted the space next to her.
Stop standing there with a scary expression and co sit here.
Excuse .
The sofa was spacious enough to lie down comfortably.
Ian intentionally left a space between him and the princess and sat down.
Although there was no significance in Asteria moving one space closer, she did so anyway.
Theres sothing I want to ask you.
Feel free.
Do you really not feel anything even after seeing my body?
It was a provocative question that sneaked in while she nonchalantly touched her chest, but Ian remained composed.
No.
Really? Even when I look this pitifully weak? Its rare for a man not to give a single glance when a woman looks like this.
Ian knew Asterias original personality.
Therefore, seeing her act like this was sowhat annoying.
It seems Im an unusual man.
A firm response left Asteria slightly dumbfounded.
In truth, Asteria had half-playfully teased him because she wanted to beco closer to Ian.
Is my charm not working on him?
That he was not affected at all was a different story.
That ans that a man nad Ian is one of the two.
He is either a sage with deep experience and wisdom enough not to fall for temptation.
Or
Are you by any chance impotent?
Ian montarily put down the teacup that he had been holding.
No, its not that. Rather, you should cover up a bit.
Why? I, as a princess, am perfectly fine like this.
Without a word, Ian pointed towards her chest.
Asterias delicate indoor clothes were soaked with sweat, revealing what was underneath.
She hastily covered the slightly protruding parts with both hands.
I-its not like this should be exposed, right?
The composed expression she had just a mont ago disappeared, replaced by a blushing Asteria.
I know.
Asteria quickly wrapped her upper body with a blanket.
Turning his gaze into the distance, Ian spoke.
Im actually more interested in sothing other than the Princesss body.
What is it?
A request.
The princesss hand, which was fastening her buttons, stopped.
She murmured quietly.
How much do you know?
Enough to know that you want to cut off the hands and feet of the Crown Prince.
Gulp
Feeling the chilling sensation on his neck, Ian lowered his head.
Karens sword was delicately carving a thin crimson line on Ians neck.
Shes truly skilled.
Nothing could be felt as she approached.
Nothing could be felt as she approached. Recognizing that precise movent, the na of the prestigious assassination family, Black Cat, ca to mind.
Shall I ring?
Its okay Karen. I think youre overreacting.
Its a confidential matter that shouldnt leak out.
Asteria nodded her head.
Thats correct. But he is my benefactor. Put away the sword, Karen.
The chilling sensation that touched his neck disappeared.
It stings a bit.
Ian grinned.
Now that it seed they could finally get to the main point, the serious look in Asterias eyes was evidence enough.
Can you explain how you knew, Ian?
The voice that used to be infinitely playful was now much deeper and more serious.
Finally, the serious princess has erged.
Ian spoke up.
The princess is notorious for being a fool and a nymphomaniac.
True.
I made a hypothesis here. What if the Third Princess is acting? She has a weaker foundation compared to the Crown Prince and Princess, so she would hide behind the shadows and seize opportunities. Such a person wouldnt hesitate to co to a remote place like the Academy.
Continue.
Since she doesnt have any pawns to use quietly, she must have been thinking of seducing a few innocent students here and using them. Hide and gain strength. Its a good place for that, with many uncut gems lying around.
Are you insulting the princess?
Karen, sharply accusing, Ian shook his head.
Its not an insult; its cold judgnt. Even I would have thought the sa. The Third Princesss ultimate goal is to succeed or take the throne. Not to ntion, she is likely more interested in the latter.
Asteria stared at Ian without expression.
She initially thought of him as a talented mage.
But she didnt expect him to be so wise.
It feels similar to when I was dealing with a great sage.
Being wise ans seeing through the essence of a person, her ntor used to say.
This ti, she planned to send others and observe, but the princess changed her plans.
The target is the head of the Pierce family. Hes collecting evidence of being a Bloodstone Cultist.
While Karen was taken aback by the princesss mouth opening out of nowhere.
Asteria and Ian exchanged opinions quickly as if they were continuing a conversation they had been talking about for a long ti.
How certain are you?
100 percent.
If successful, whats the reward?
Do you want gold coins?
Not bad, but I prefer sothing more valuable.
In that case Ill give you one of the treasures I possess.
Karen, who was barely keeping up with the conversation, widened her eyes.
If it was a treasure, it must have been sothing collected by the Empire from the continent.
An item that even those not of royal blood cannot casually touch.
Well, considering she saved our lives, its the least we can do as long as its not one of those Numbers.
Among them, the value of the numbered items called Numbers is at a level that cannot be asured even in gold coins.
While Karen barely caught up with the conversation, the princess spoke.
Choose one from the range of numbers 100 to 110.
P-Princess!
Karen, who was shocked, tried to stop her.
If its Number 100 Im fine with it.
Ian grinned and shook hands with the princess.
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