Chapter 283: Rotten Salmon


    <b> Rotten Salmon </b>


    F-Frey.


    With a flustered and pale face, na looked at Frey and whispered.


    L-Lets go back. Lets take a breather for a while


    But you said its urgent.


    Well, now that I think about it, I dont think its that urgent. L-Lets have some snacks over there


    Im fine, lets keep going.


    As Freys eyes brimmed with a lot of malice, na tried to move in the opposite direction. However, Frey remained calm and continued to move forward.


    Try this~! Its a salmon sandwich!However, Frey soon stopped in his tracks.


    Its delicious.


    Right? Isnt it tasty?


    He saw his sister, who quickly turned away after looking at him, sharing sandwiches on a bench with Ruby.


    Everyone,e and try it, too! I prepared enough for everyone to share!


    Ruby started handing out sandwiches to passing students, while Frey watched the scene in a daze.


    Wow! Its really good!


    Did you make it yourself, Hero?


    The freshmen epted the sandwiches with bright expressions.


    Yes, I made them myself!


    Ruby smiled at each of them as she handed out sandwiches, then she crept toward Aria and asked.


    By the way, youre eating really well, arent you? Do you really like salmon that much?


    Ah, yes. I really love salmon.


    Wow, what a coincidence! My favorite food is also salmon!


    Ruby looked surprised and pped her hands, then tapped her fingers on the bench as if she was in a very good mood and began to talk.


    Did you know salmon symbolizes healthy life and happiness?


    Really?


    The way they struggle against the current of the stream, trying to make their way up the waterfall, is wonderful and beautiful You can just picture it, right?


    The surrounding people nodded in agreement.


    To capture such a beautiful creature struggling for its goal and eating it is


    Rubys eyes twinkled as she rambled on about salmon, but then the corner of her mouth twitched up as she suddenly nced at Frey holding hands with na from a distance, and she muttered.


    thrilling.


    Pardon?


    I find it ironic. Thats why I always resolve not to stop midway whenever I eat salmon.


    Ruby quickly changed the subject when the students were looking puzzled, but she soon covered her mouth and smiled when the students nodded in realization.


    Frey, lets go. Dont pay them any mind.


    Okay.


    Frey was oblivious to Rubys actions and was focused only on Aria quietly eating her salmon sandwich, and he only began moving after na had urged him to.


    Ah, Professor Frey!


    However, Ruby called out to Frey with a sandwich in her hand.


    A cold silence settled on the side of the street.


    Would you like toe over and have a salmon sandwich?


    Amidst the silence, Ruby asked with a bright look on her face. Frey sighed and replied softly.


    I dont like salmon.


    Oh? I didnt know that.


    Ruby looked disappointed after hearing his response, then she got up with her sandwich bag.


    Everyone, shall we sit there and eat?


    With that, she pulled out the mat she had prepared.


    Hero! Let me help you!


    Please give me the basket, Ill carry it.


    Should we prepare the food next time? It doesnt seem right for the Hero to do this


    The students quickly gathered around her.


    The Horizon sisters divided the task of carrying the basket and mat.


    The aide adjusted her sses and asked a question.


    The Counts daughter and a group of freshmen followed behind them.


    Then, Vener and Alice approached from a distance and joined them, and even Aishi, who looked reluctant, quietly joined the group.


    Freys expression hardened slightly as the peaceful, harmonious group gave him a cold look as they walked past him.


    At that moment Frey slightly tightened his grip on nas hand as Aria passed by him with a nk face.


    I dont like salmon.


    But then, re, who was watching the whole scene, leaned against Freys side and spoke.


    I dont like people who eat salmon either!


    Hearing this, Ruby and Aria momentarily stopped.


    Is that so~? Thats a shame.


    Ruby responded in a soft voice. And for some reason, Aria nced at re leaning against Frey with bitter eyes.


    But


    <i>Kugugugu</i>


    At that moment, as Ruby was about to speak again, na whispered to Ruby with a menacing look on her face.


    Shut your mouth before I shove salmon down your throat.


    Oh my, how scary.


    Even though nas Aura of Domination was directed only at Ruby, the whole street trembled.


    Ack!?


    Ahhhh


    As Aria and re were taken aback and staggered from the sudden tremor, Ruby and na exchanged fierce res.


    Not bad for someone meant to be a sacrifice. Evenpared to that fallen womans eyes


    <i>Sizzle</i>, <i>sizzle</i>


    Alright, I got it.


    Ruby sent a telepathic message with an approving look, but as na began to gather sr mana in her right hand, Ruby chuckled and retreated.


    I cant even attack back anyway.


    What?


    You look especially beautiful today, Aria!


    Ruby then cheekily continued her conversation with Aria.


    What else do you like besides salmon? Im curious!


    Well, that is


    Speak slowly. I need to memorize everything if Im going to make it myself.


    The two walked away as they talked.


    No matter how much I think about it, its too cruel to catch and eat salmon.


    re carefully dusted off her hands and stood up as she looked at them, and then she clung close to Frey and continued talking.


    After all the effort the salmon make to reach their goal, only to be caught before they cany their eggs its so pitiful.


    Yeah.


    So, I wish the salmon could reach upstream without getting caught!


    Frey frowned and asked.


    Then, is it okay to catch and eat them after they reach their goal?


    Hmm Once they reach it


    re pondered about it for a moment, then replied with a cute smile.


    Ill raise them!


    Ha.


    Frey chuckled at her absurd answer and instinctively patted her head.


    Hehe.


    re was surprised at first, but then she smiled proudly, weing his touch.


    Y-You. H-Hands off my friend!


    ?


    na flinched at the sight and btedly pretended to be hostile, and the two tilted their heads in confusion.


    Well, anyway, lets hurry.


    Oh, okay!


    After a short while, Frey, who had been patting res head while nkly watching the joyful pic, quickly let go of his hand.


    Hey, where are you going now


    Dont follow me.


    Eek.


    As re attempted to follow him again, Frey issued amand in a low voice.


    So this is the ves seal! Fascinating!


    re, forced to change her direction, looked down at her body with curious eyes and said.


    So now, I belong to the Professor?


    Im saying this because I know. Im sure. A hundred percent. Uhh


    At the same time, na mumbled as she stuck close to Frey, while he looked regretfully at re walking away, gently caressing the hand that had been stroking her head.


    Hey, there!


    Then Rubys voice echoed again.


    Enough


    Frey gritted his teeth and turned around, but Ruby was looking elsewhere.


    Do you want some salmon sandwiches?


    Ruby offered a salmon sandwich to Miho, who had been observing the situation on a bench while talking to someone through amunication crystal, with a kind smile.


    What H-human? Are you a human?


    Miho was about to respond bluntly, but soon frowned and asked.


    P-Pardon?


    Youre not a human. You smell strange. Ive smelled this foul stench before.


    Ruby was puzzled, then froze at what followed Mihos words.


    M-Maybe youre mistaking it for the smell of salmon?


    Do you like it? Rotten salmon sandwiches?


    N-No


    Miho questioned her with a dull expression and scratched her head as she walked past them.


    Oh no my sandwiches have gone bad


    Ill swap with you, Hero!


    No, take mine


    Weird humans. Why do you like rotten food?


    Hearing thements behind her, Miho frowned and mumbled about food.


    Fermented foods are better for you. Like cabbage kimchi, or radish peppers Anyway, Eastern continental fermented foods are the best Eek!


    She made eye contact with Frey, who had been watching her quietly, and she quickly covered her face with her tail.


    G-Go away, human!


    After freezing for a moment, she shrieked and left in a hurry.


    Whats with her Where did shee from Now Im even being pushed around by someone Ive barely met


    That girl, her tail seems longer


    While na mumbled with a soulless gaze, Frey observed Miho walking away with a sharp look.


    Shes an interesting person


    Huh?


    Its nothing, lets go.


    Frey, who had been muttering to himself as he stared into the empty space, quietly resumed walking.


    <i>Step</i>


    After walking uneventfully for a while, Frey stopped for a moment.


    Hmm.


    In his line of sight came Roswyns pale face, her head down.


    Shes too thin. Didnt she get the flowers?


    What is she holding in her hand?


    Huh?


    Frey, momentarily puzzled, then quietly stared at the flower in Roswyns hand.


    Aha.


    Frey spoke with a bitter smile.


    It was red.


    Red?


    Hearing his words, na tilted her head, and Frey murmured with a wry smile.


    The color of Roswyns favorite flower was red.


    Oh, I see.


    na quietly responded with lowered eyes, and they began to walk slowly.


    I finally figured it out.


    Frey mumbled in a dry voice as he crossed the empty street across from Roswyn, holding nas hand.


    He had already noticed Rubys eyes watching him carefully and had no choice but to make this decision.


    <i>Swish</i>


    Roswyn had been watching Frey through the helper system without even looking up, she quietly buried her face in her knees upon seeing his choice.


    If its a flower from you


    Though she wanted to run to Frey and hold him, she couldnt approach him due to the restrictions ced on her, and Rubys piercing gaze from afar prevented her from saying anything. So, she just mumbled with her head buried in her knees.


    anything would be fine.


    na, whom she had always looked down upon and often talked to impolitely, was now confidently walking beside Frey. She looked exceptionally radiant to her


    Anything even grass would be fine


    The rose in her hand drooped lifelessly as she spoke.


    <i>Screech</i>


    Shortly after, a carriage sped away from the orientation site.


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    .


    .


    .


    Right after Freys carriage left the orientation site.


    Ugh, sob


    Sitting on the bench, Roswyn buried her head in her knees and cried.


    Memo fox-eared beastkin is a potential ally consider recruiting her as an ally Hmm?


    Noticing her while diligently noting down her observations, re tilted her head and cautiously approached her.


    Hey, are you crying?


    Huuu


    Dont cry, please.


    re gently patted her back.


    Hmm.


    Soon, her eyes narrowed as another system window appeared in front of her.


    Ahhh!


    As re was about to reach for the system window.


    N-No!!


    Eek?


    As Roswyn eximed and leaped from her seat, re stepped back in shock.


    D-Dont look at it now No Ill show youter


    Okay?


    A-Anyway, go away. Just go


    Knowing that re didnt have her immunity from the penalty, Roswyn started to step back hastily.


    S-Stop!


    What followed was an unexpected chase.


    <i>Pant</i>, <i>pant</i> D-Dont follow me


    Why are you hiding it? Whats in there


    After some time, the two girls were getting exhausted.


    Hey there.


    !


    Ruby appeared with a basket of sandwiches in front of them.


    Do you want to have a sandwich with us?


    As Ruby offered sandwiches from the basket, a brief silence fell.


    Alright.


    Then, follow me.


    re answered softly and began to follow Ruby as she held Roswyn, whose face had turned pale.


    I-Ill kill her, definitely Ill definitely kill her No matter what, Ill make her pay for what shes done


    Hmm


    As Roswyn red at Rubys back with hatred, resentment, and despair, re stopped for a moment.


    Are youing?


    Yes, Ill be right there


    Roswyn eagerly turned back to the system window and fiddled with it, then she muttered in a low voice.


    Rotten salmon.


    And so, the casual outing of the Hero-less Hero Party began.<hr>


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