Deadline Is Raining in the Status Window - Chapter 113

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# A Rabbit Descended from the Sky Speaks

During the last break, we accomplished much. I gathered farmers to take the head of the Lord of Territory in Raga Plains, and ordered the Information Chief—whom I’d sent to inspect the lord—to change course and aid the farmers’ uprising. Kanna created a poison that would explode from within if consumed, thanks to Leri’s private lessons. Eugene finally succeeded in defeating Magania. And Reina solo-cleared the fiftieth floor of the Serpent King’s Tower.
My friends are truly remarkable. In comparison, I had accomplished nothing.
“Wow, look at that bastard—he’s become a complete monster.”
“It’s actually possible to gain thirty kilograms in two months.”
“W-wow, Evan, that’s… amazing!”
All I had done was steadily build muscle and weight class through relentless training, reaching the threshold of a 500-kilogram total for the three major lifts.
Through consistent eating and diligent exercise, my shoulders had grown as imposing as Mount Tai, and my back width now rivaled the vast Raga Plains themselves.
They say that once I return to my normal diet, the muscle and fat will melt away—a prospect that filled me with regret, for I had grown quite fond of my current physique. Yet eating more than ten meals daily was pure torture, so for the sake of my digestive health, I had no choice but to return to three meals a day.
“Huff!”
“Evan, don’t use your lower back—you’ll injure yourself.”
I heeded Gerth’s advice and engaged my entire body’s musculature to avoid injury. I had already cleared squats and bench press; only the 180-kilogram deadlift remained.
“Hnnngh!”
As I gripped the barbell tightly and drove power through my thighs, Eugene marveled that my lower body was a work of art. It felt gratifying to receive such praise from a true masterpiece.
“Evan. If you complete this, I’ll make you whatever you want to eat most.”
“Japchae!”
Energy surged through me. Pure energy. I hoisted the barbell with a sharp breath, planted my feet firmly, and straightened my shoulders with confidence.
“Ooooh!”
But this was far from over. Gerth wanted me to complete an entire set.
I dropped the barbell and performed four more repetitions, then roared toward the ceiling and thrust both arms skyward.
“You did well, Evan. I’ll make plenty of japchae tonight.”
“Uuuaaahhh!”
“Does that bastard have muscles in his brain too?”
“If you hit Evan now, you’re dead.”
I don’t bully those weaker than myself, I stated plainly, and Reina barked and yapped at me in response. It was utterly ridiculous.
“W-wow, Evan, you’re so magnanimous… so cool.”
“Evan is cool. I agree.”
“Y-yes, that’s right!”
“Evan is the coolest human I’ve ever seen.”
Even Gerth said so, which made me embarrassed. I scratched my head with a silly grin, and Kanna gushed about how cute I was, while Gerth agreed that I was indeed cute. Hehe.
“These lunatics are all obsessed with Evan.”
“Everyone has different values.”
That’s true. Just as your eyes see your fiancée—that chick you left back home—as the cutest thing in the world. When I said this, Eugene replied that objectively speaking, Freesia was the cutest being in existence. Right, that little chick with the twin swords who could even carve ice had a name as yellow as a flower—just like a chick.
“I’ll make plenty of japchae. Kanna, are you heading back tomorrow?”
“Y-yes. D-during the break, I n-need to show my f-face at home at least… at least once.”
“Take a bottle of sesame oil with you.”
“Th-thank you so much!”
Gerth really does look after my friend like a grandmother would. Grateful for his kindness, I dug into the japchae with gusto.
Having achieved the 3-generation 500 milestone, I was basking in tremendous satisfaction at being able to start my second year with peace of mind when Titi secretly handed me a letter that had arrived at Ilam City Hall, claiming she’d smuggled it from Mother.
Inside was an academic probation notice written in blazing red letters.
I was struck as if by lightning!

R) Perseverance Lv.1 skill has been created.

At the same time, Evan Laef acquired a rare skill!
When I touched it to examine the details, it stated the skill reduced physical and mental shock by a certain amount!
It seems I obtained it from marching tactically throughout the break, eating ten meals a day, doing weight training, and culminating in receiving a significant mental shock!

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The next day, Kanna left the Tower, and Reina also secretly knocked on my door. Since she was squirming around uncomfortably, I told her to spit out her business already, and she asked if it would be alright to come to Serpent King’s Tower during the next break to train as well.
Since the food here was excellent and there were plenty of opponents to fight, making skills rise rapidly, I answered that this was a matter requiring Gerth’s permission, not mine, and added that she would have to accept the inconvenience of my absence since I would be delayed in returning to Ilam next break.
When Reina asked if I had anything to do staying in the Capital, I told her I had to take a summer semester due to academic probation, and she burst out laughing and started pounding me. With my current strength and superhuman skills combined, it seemed I could actually pound Reina back. That made me happy.
After Reina left, not long after, Eugene also secretly knocked on my door. Since he was squirming around uncomfortably, I told him to spit out his business already, and he asked if it would be alright to come to Serpent King’s Tower during the next break to find sparring partners as well.
Since it was the same request as before, I gave him the same answer I’d given Reina, and Eugene firmly grasped my hand and told me that he was also facing academic probation, so let’s spend the next summer semester together at his Townhouse.
Yes, this is what true friendship is. I clasped Eugene’s hand in return and spent a good while cursing out that bastard Reina for being the only one to escape academic probation.

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