Chapter 29: 029. Cleaning (1)
It was a few days later that the heresy inquisitor escaped from the evil clutches. Being caught and having his head bashed in by Veris as he was returning to the Holy Kingdom is another story of humiliation.
Anyway, amidst the school closure that was racing [N O V E L I G H T] towards its end, Veris received a request from the dean.
"Clean the dungeon."
It was a task that should have been handled by the exam instructors or professors who had enemies at the academy, but it was entrusted to Veris.
Naturally, Veris initially wanted to refuse out of annoyance, but upon seeing the dean in his office, sleeves rolled up and tears welling in his eyes, he ultimately had no choice but to accept.
After all, he was already so full from the academy's provisions that he felt he might burst. So, could he not do this trivial task?
"How's it going, Arwen?"
"I'm getting a bit more accustomed to it."
With the deadline for cleaning fast approaching, Veris was instructing Arwen in swordsmanship.
Arwen, who was in the midst of training to channel the spirit's power into his sword, had a face shining brighter than ever. It seemed he was intrigued by the newfound power he had acquired.
"Hey!"
─Ding!