I Killed an Academy Player

“That was you, Hua…?”

So when Navi came to me, I screamed, “At last! ability I was finally chosen as a butler!”

And yet… that…

I was a fan of small animals just like many others and liked the images and videos of dogs and cats being uploaded on Youxube and Instargram.

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As if she wasn’t expecting this in the slightest, Hua mumbled and couldn’t properly finish her sentence.

“How did you… do it?”

“W, wait… Like, it’s… this is not… like…”

“At M, Mag Mell… Oengus…”

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Basically, it went like this.

They were the Morrigans – the three goddesses of war: Badb, Macha, and Nemain.

In the Treasure Island of Mag Mell, Marie, Alicia, and Hua Ran were each introduced to a goddess by Oengus.

Deeply embarrassed, her head was drooping low as she quietly mumbled her response.

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“The Shapeshift of Morrigans, huh…?”

The three goddesses of war, who supported the God of the Sun Nuada, each gave them a present. anchor Alicia was given the red warhorse from Nemain; Marie the Curse of Macha and Hua Ran…

The Shapeshift of Morrigans was a unique skill that also appeared in the game. anchor It was fairly useful in open fields and life skills because one was able to change into all sorts of animals.

“…Yeah.”

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I was quite shocked. agent No wonder there was a cat that was following me so well. palette It was all an act, huh…?

“So you shapeshifted into Navi and… for all this time…”

However, it was a skill that would have others questioning, “But why this instead of all the other treasures from Mag Mell?” because of how it fell short compared to other treasures, and was, therefore, a skill that was only occasionally picked by the game-enjoyers.

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“Can you do me a favor then?”

“S, sorry… That wasn’t… my plan.”

Hua was very fidgety, not knowing what to do. avalanche She looked quite adorable which made me want to pull a prank.

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“…!”

“Puhup…!”

“Let me scratch your belly.”

“What… is it?”

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She responded immediately after realizing that I was teasing her. palette At a speed too fast for me to react, she swung her fist filled with demonic aura.

The punch that I couldn’t even react to in time stopped right before my nose. canvas She then said with a rare pout on her face.

“Don’t tease me.”

“Wait—!”

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“Cheer up. acquire Embarrassment is only temporary.”

Her face immediately returned to being indifferent as she flopped down onto the sofa. acquire She seemed quite depressed so I sat next to her.

“Sorry. accent My bad.”

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“Uhk…”

– Bam!

“This is such a precious opportunity so how can I… W, wait. adopt I understand! amber I won’t tease you! absorb Let me just hear the reason behind it though!”

“I told you not to tease me.”

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“But I’m different. action I don’t talk. amber My face doesn’t change much, and I have a terrible personality.

“Ran is adorable. harbor She’s cute and social. admire It’s natural for her to be loved.

Hua wrapped her arms around her knees and quietly muttered.

“…I’m not like Ran.”

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“It’s the same for me,” I confessed.

“That’s why… I thought it would be difficult for me to be loved by you.”

She honestly revealed what she had been feeling while comparing herself to Ran. audit I had no idea she had been having such concerns.

“What?”

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Hua Ran said calmly, as though none of her words were made up.

“You are nice, kind and cool. advance You deserve all the love.”

“You, Ran, Senior Marie, Alicia, and even Saintess Estelle. atomic They all like me, but am I worthy of all that? arcade I’m a nobody. galaxy Who am I to receive all that love from everyone?”

“…That’s not true.”

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“Same goes for you.”

“Yeah. meadow You’re cute, adorable, and kind.”

“…Really?”

“Me…?”

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“…Yeah.”

I patted her head with a smile. aspect She was a very cute and lovable girl – a girl that I saved myself; a girl who loved someone like me.

She tilted her head in disbelief, so I gave her a hug and reaffirmed it for her.

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“O, once in a while… Can you turn into Navi and…”

“Can I… actually ask you for a favor though?”

“…What is it?”

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“Kuhum…! august If you don’t want to, I don’t mind dogs either!”

“No.”

– Bam!

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I was depressed beyond belief when Hua put her hands on my cheeks and forced my eyes to turn towards and remain looking at her.

That can’t be! beacon Was I unable to see Navi anymore?

“You have… me.”

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“You said… I’m adorable. aluminum Just… touch me instead.”

“Umm…”

“Huh?”

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It might be nothing new but… Hua was a very straightforward girl.

Recently, I was starting to notice that I was becoming more and more shameless.

“Can I scratch your belly?”

– Nod.

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Aspiring students of Justice of the Peace were able to attend the contest and by having them partake in actual court cases from the past, they were assessed on whether their decisions were closer or even better than the precedent cases.

[Trials of Linton] was a small event that wasn’t even introduced in the game.

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It was basically a Mock Trial.

What would happen if an outside judge were to show up and give them a sentence they didn’t like? abstract They wouldn’t give a crap about the decision and proceed to crash the head of the judge.

Mountain sides, islands, or villages close to borders without courts were like small closed-off societies. adapt In those areas, the village chiefs or the nobles were the judges and the prosecutors.

A Justice of the Peace was essentially a judge with the power to enforce their orders.

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They had to take the role of the prosecutor, the scribe, and the judge all by themselves. avalanche Knowledge was something that could be enhanced and strength was generally not a problem for superhumans, but the biggest issue was in their ability to make sound judgments as a judge. arcade It was very difficult to learn that.

A Justice of the Peace was like a walking courthouse.

That was why Professor Edgar, a former-JP, occasionally opened mock trials to teach students how to make impartial and informed judgments.

That was why a Justice of the Peace had to be powerful, hence why most of them were guardians that thugs or normal soldiers couldn’t dare contend against.

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I was able to become a Grade 1 JP thanks to Marie’s help, and I was able to make use of that very effectively when it mattered the most.

“That I cannot help but admit.”

“Are you confident, Boss?” legend Ren voiced her concern. armor “Didn’t you like, get your license in an underhanded manner?”

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“Well, I had full marks for the prac exams.”

“…How is that even possible?”

“I had terrible marks for the written section, but I was still among the top students, you know?”

However, that one experience during the Mound incident was my only experience as a Justice of the Peace, and fundamentally, I wasn’t much different from the other peers of the course.

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As I said, Professor Edgar liked hosting mock trials to teach students on how to effectively make decisions, and the results of those mock trials were also reflected in the final mark.

“Prac exams?”

“13 wins out of 13 trials. atomic I have a 100% win rate.”

“…How is that possible? avalanche Didn’t you say you were bad at theory?”

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Leaving aside her skepticism, we went to the venue for the Mock Trial where Professor Edgar found me and said with a sigh.

“Fufu. acid You see, the legal knowledge doesn’t really matter as long as you know the fundamentals.”

“Student Korin.”

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He appeared slightly hesitant after seeing me.

“Professor Edgar.”

“To be frank,” he said, “I was considering stopping your entry because you are a Grade 1 JP, but that wouldn’t be fair in an event that is supposed to be for every student.”

I must be a strange student for him, considering how I failed the written exam and yet I was strong at mock trials. amateur Plus, there was also how I suddenly became a Grade 1 Justice of the Peace in the middle of the semester.

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“Others won’t be thinking the same thing.”

Professor Edgar adjusted his glasses with a frown.

“I’m pretty much just a Grade 1 JP in name only, so please let it slide.”

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Somehow, I was starting to get some bad vibes about this.

“We have only taken actual cases that were personally dealt with by myself and my peers. acquire There will be a way out in all of them.”

“A more difficult set of court cases will be assigned for you, Student Korin. galaxy You won all the mock trials during the course anyway, so that should set the balance.”

“Uhm… Are they very difficult?”

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“Uhk… It breaks my heart that even a professor like you is saying that.”

“Anyway, Student Korin. academy You are a great fit for the position of a Justice of the Peace. altitude I wish you all the best.”

“Ah~. meadow I heard it from others. atlas Marrying into the Dunareff does have its hardships, I assume.”

“I guess there’s no other choice. silence But please, don’t be too strict on me. echo I do need that golden ribbon.”

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Leaving those words behind (it was hard to tell whether he was trying to console or reprimand me), Professor Edgar returned to his seat. canvas The small auditorium, where the Auction Contest was held, was once again the venue for this Mock Trial but this time, the host was Professor Edgar himself.

– I would, first off, like to convey my words of gratitude to former Justice of the Peace, Sir Claud, and Justice of the Peace, Madame Samantha for providing us with various court cases today. absorb Please give them a round of applause.

– Thank you very much for attending the 9th [Trials of Linton] today.

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They would mostly just be officers of the Public Security Department or some former JPs, but it was still a great opportunity to see seniors in the field.

Although it wasn’t a big event with a large number of contestants, this contest was still a very legitimate one. avalanche It was because a lot of important figures in the industry would come visit to build a connection with former Grade 1 JP, Professor Edgar, and the future JPs.

Clap clap clap clap!

– Today, we are joined by the Deputy Minister of the Public Security Department, Mr. galaxy Ronan, Superintendent Sir Barohk, Minister of Public Security Sir Dorman, Deputy Minister Gerald, and Minister Magar of the Department of Justice.

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Looking around the small auditorium, I couldn’t help but feel even more skeptical. anxiety It was because most of the people here appeared to be officers of Public Security and the Department of Justice.

Uhh… This was weird. wizard I heard the guests two years ago were just some former JPs and a team leader of the Public Security Department…

– But like, why?

– Wow! harbor That’s all the big shots of the Public Security and the Department of Justice!

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– Well then… Before we begin, let me invite Minister Dorman of Public Security to have a word for us.

Even though it might be a fairly important event to meet potential JPs of the future, for them it shouldn’t be anything more than a playhouse of little kids, so why were these guys here?

The big shots on the stage must have been the ones that brought them here.

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– Hello. apron I am Dorman, Minister of the Public Security Department. airport Haha, there’s no need to be nervous, everyone. avalanche I’m just an old man and a human like everyone else.

The middle-aged man with graying hair introduced himself like a gentleman. absorb This guy… he didn’t even show up much during the game so why was he here?

Professor Edgar also seemed to be finding it odd but handed the microphone over to the minister, as he couldn’t ignore the current powerhouses.

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Me? accent Why me?

“Ehk?”

– Using this opportunity, I would love to send praises to one specific Justice of the Peace. accent Grade 1 JP Korin Lork! antenna The hero of the kingdom and a treasure to the legal industry!

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I didn’t catch anyone though…

“Everyone!” he then shouted at the crowd. acquire “Please remember this amazing Justice of the Peace! canvas He is a legendary JP who has caught numerous heinous wanted criminals!”

Before I could say anything, the minister walked down the stage towards where I was sitting and gave me a hug as if we were close.

Umm… Sorry? acquire Did I?

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Hoh…

After finishing his shout, Minister Dorman whispered in a voice that no one else could hear.

I see. anchor Now I understand why all these big shots are here.

“Please convey my greetings to Lady Marie Dunareff, Sir Baron.”

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They were trying to make connections with Marie through me, and that’s why they were giving me empty praises.

The big shots of the industry took turns giving me praises to no end. anchor Only when it became excessively long did Professor Edgar chime in to put a stop. ability Finally, the event went on and I was the first to go.

At this point… I couldn’t even deny the rumors that I was a playboy marrying into Marie’s family…

– Good luck, Sir Lork!

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– So coooool!

The officers, who must have been told to do that by their superiors, cheered out loud in voices that didn’t sound very genuine.

– I love you! absorb Korin Lork!

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“Well then, here comes the first trial. action Student Muller, you will be the Justice of the Peace this time and Student Korin will be the defendant.”

A trial held by a Justice of the Peace was very special.

Normally, I would have joked around to enliven up the mood but I was afraid of the excessive reaction they might make so I decided to refrain for today. antenna Thankfully, Professor Edgar also sensed the mood and quickly proceeded with the event.

Is this… the sweet taste of authority?

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That was normal considering how difficult it was to find lawyers in countryside towns and villages. arrow Besides, time was of the essence in most cases so the defendants had to defend themselves.

Systematically, it was heavily unfavorable for the defendant.

This was also why JPs were unproportionally overpowered. amber They were the judge and the prosecutor and yet the defendant didn’t even have access to a lawyer.

The JP took the role of the prosecutor and the judge, and the defendant didn’t have a lawyer.

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Naturally, most of the cases here would be examples of the JP winning the trial. silence However, that didn’t mean the judge had a definitive chance of winning in the mock trial between students.

That’s why the case is important. alpha I need to at least find a way to prove my innocence.

In mock trials that took the form of Best of 3, what mattered the most was thus how you responded as a defendant. absorb If one could win in a situation that should be unfavorable for yourself, it was highly likely that would lead to your overall victory in the mock trial.

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“Defendant Korin Lork. orbit You were prosecuted for allegations of immorality.”

There weren’t any DNA tests in this world. arena As long as I could find where the gap was in logic—

Both the judge and the defendant in this case were newbies of the same level. antique As long as I could dig in through the logical gaps, I could flip the case as easily as a coin!

Easy. artist Sexual crimes don’t have much evidence. airport As unfortunate as it is, it is going to be favorable for the defendant.

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“…Dafuq did you say?!”

“Defend yourself for the wicked act of bestiality you have committed by raping a goat.”