Chapter 85: Super strong monster-pulling meat wall?

“Meat Wall…Fortress?!”

Repeating the name her rival had just said, the silver-haired girl’s expression immediately shifted into something subtle.

“Ah, why does that name sound so… inappropriate?”

Th-this…

Glancing again at the shape of the EGG in her rival’s hand, the girl’s mouth twitched involuntarily.

Of course…

It really is just a disposable cup, isn’t it?!

“Stop… what are you thinking? You’re such a little pervert!”

Seeing the girl’s gradually panicked expression, Lynn knew right away she had gone off in the wrong direction again.

No, I’m clearly just talking seriously about the battle with this little one. Why does she always jump to some other kind of battle?

I’m not that pervy, alright!

Besides, I’m already pretty satisfied teasing this little kitty every day. But hmm… once I leave, what mischievous things will the unsatisfied little kitty secretly do under the covers? So hard to guess~

Pfft…

Thinking that, Lynn smirked mischievously and waved his hand, then feigned disappointment with a sigh before continuing to explain to Keti:

“Miss Keti, aren’t you a bit too distracted by strange things right now? Your attention doesn’t seem to be on researching Reverse Alchemy potions or ascending the Magic Tower at all. If this continues, it’s worrying…”

Ah, geez.

Being lectured like this by her rival, Keti sucked in a cold breath, then immediately looked a bit embarrassed.

“Y-yes, that’s true,” the girl reflected, “I really have been a bit lazy lately.”

Why is that? Hmm… after thinking it over, it’s probably because my life has been pretty good recently.

Although ascending the Magic Tower is still a distant goal, my rival gave me a large sum of money. I have no worries about food or clothing, and money to spend—it’s basically a good life.

Even if I haven’t entered the Magic Tower, it’s not much different from being an ordinary school teacher.

Then there’s… researching how to reverse the transformation. This… this… huh.

At first, as she thought about why she hadn’t been desperately trying to turn back lately, Keti felt a chill run down her spine.

Especially… especially recalling the several times she’d been bullied by her rival, her body even trembled slightly.

Th-this isn’t right! Could it be that I’m… somewhat addicted to this body, so that’s why—

Ah, no no no, that can’t be!

After a moment, Keti quickly shook her head.

Hmph, that rival is deliberately leading me astray! I can’t reflect too deeply and fall into his trap!

I… I’m just busy lately. Managing class discipline, dealing with leadership inspections, and keeping an eye on that rival!

Guh… otherwise, even if I’m not saying I should’ve changed back, I at least should have started researching it!

Alright, decided. After this practical test, I’ll immediately start research. I’ll spend all day, every day in the library. As for classes… I’ll just breeze through them!

With that thought, the silver-haired girl shook her head and then declared earnestly:

“I’m very focused on my career, thank you very much! So what exactly is that thing in your hand for? Uh… wait, let me guess. According to what you said before, this thing…isn’t a summoned creature with a huge health pool, is it?”

“Hmph… that’s right~”

Lynn smiled helplessly.

Ah… the little kitty’s brain is surprisingly useful in matters like this.

He waved the shell in his hand and continued to explain:

“Just throw this directly on the ground, and it summons a tank summoned creature with health equivalent to a dungeon boss level. It also has a special buff that doubles healing effects.”

“It doesn’t have much attack power, but it has an area taunt effect to attract monsters. It’s perfect as a bodyguard for this practical test~”

“Health equivalent to a dungeon boss level?!”

Listening to Lynn’s explanation, Keti was dumbfounded.

After a moment, realizing the rival was serious and not joking, her large silver eyes shone with excitement.

She hurriedly snatched the EGG from Lynn’s hand and then happily rubbed her face all over it~

“Hehe, you’re… not lying to me, right? Ah… I wonder if a super tank at final boss level can withstand all the dungeon’s mobs. That’s so worrying, hohoho~”

Ah…

Little kitty, you look more excited than worried.

Lynn watched her happy expression helplessly, waved his hand again, and continued:

“Of course, how reliable this thing actually is in real combat is still unclear.

After all, this is a single-use item. Once used, it can’t be recovered.

So, you’d better be careful the day after tomorrow.”

“Hmm…”

Keti stared off in a daze, momentarily speechless.

Of course, she wasn’t overly worried by Lynn’s words.

The effect was obvious—boss-level durability is hard to mess up.

What really left Keti at a loss for words was… that this EGG is a disposable item.

Wouldn’t that make it even more precious? Once used, it’s gone forever.

Such a valuable item, and her rival… actually gave it to her.

Ah.

Setting all else aside, Keti knew such a purifying artifact must be very expensive.

And her rival was now giving it away for free—not asking for a single coin.

That’s just…too…too…much like patronage! Hmm…

Thinking of this, Keti’s face flushed red.

After a moment, she lowered her head and then quietly asked:

“Th-then… will you come the day after tomorrow?

I’m a little worried being alone.

If something goes wrong, I can’t bear the responsibility for so many students.

Hmm… of course, Director Richard said he would be with our team, so if you’re really too busy to come, I-I-I won’t bother you…”

“Pft!”

Looking at this little kitty who was verbally denying but obviously hoping he’d come, Lynn tilted his head.

Well then, I’ll make some time and go.

I’ll boost the little kitty’s confidence and encourage her properly~

“I’ll come, but… with Richard watching over me, I probably won’t be able to do much.

Otherwise, he might accuse you of cheating!”

“Ah, wuwuwu, what did I ever do to him?! Guh… so targeted!”

Keti pouted unhappily, but after a moment, she turned back to her rival and blushed slightly.

“But… no, you don’t have to do anything.

You just stay on the sidelines and watch! Hmph… you’re just the cheerleader!”