My Daddy Hides His Power – Chapter 282 – Side story Part 1 Chapter 22

Author: rolypoly

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Time passed quickly, almost as if teasing Lilith and Cheshire.

During the four-day grace period for modifying the school rules, the researchers formed a “special class” and, after a brief training, allowed students to take the graduation exam by teaching magic based on various attributes.

Of course, it goes without saying…

“I don’t understand a single word of what they’re saying.”

“Why are you even listening to this?”

“They say if you listen to this, you can take the end-of-month evaluation sooner.”

Most of the kids couldn’t keep up…

“It’s already tomorrow. Are you going to take the exam?”

“No. I’m a bit scared since I haven’t learned properly. I think I’ll just take it next time.”

Even though the students in the special class were of high rank, they quickly gave up on the exam.

So, it was going to be an exam of Oscar, by Oscar, and for Oscar.

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March 14, 1769.

End-of-month evaluation field, Valkyrie Mountain Range.

We quietly held a strategy meeting as we watched Oscar and Erich prepare for the exam.

“You shouldn’t go into the rank measurement room, Anna.”

“I agree. You can take the exam, but don’t get a score.”

For the next four days, we made an effort to build a little more closeness with Oscar.

“If we don’t go, Oscar will be disappointed, right?”

“Mhm, probably…”

Oscar was full of plans to take us out together on the bus.

He and Erich had been quite excited lately, and listening to them, their words all sounded the same.

Whenever they talked about going out, it was always something like going somewhere together, eating something, or showing the rabbit they’d raised in the wizard tower…

‘I’m sorry.’

I apologized inwardly.

Anna and James were not supposed to be here. I couldn’t stay by Oscar’s side any longer.

At first, I approached with the thought of just getting closer without much thought…

‘It was something I shouldn’t have done, really.’

When the time came to leave him behind, the guilt was overwhelming.

“Oscar, thank you. And I’m sorry. You’ve gone through all this trouble because of me…”

Erich’s face didn’t look so good as he said that.

His physical condition was rapidly worsening, not knowing how many days were left.

“It’s not just because of you. I just wanted to leave quickly.”

“Hehe, mhm! Let’s go out quickly together!”

Ah, ah… The little devil’s way of lightening a friend’s heavy heart with a gruff tone…

Feeling sorry for the little ones chatting away, I looked at the bracelet.

3years

‘Ah, come on! I get it already!’

I hesitated for a moment before making another request.

‘Boss, at least during the exam, could you please take care of Erich’s condition? It’s so sad to see such a young kid suffering like that, don’t you feel for him?’

1sec

“Ack?”

I quickly made the purchase.

‘Rent! Has the rent gone up?’

4sec/1sec

“Oooh!”

Nice shot, boss!

The best landlord!

“What did you do?”

As I cheered while looking at the bracelet, Cheshire asked with concern.

“No, no. It’s nothing.”

“Hey! What are you doing? Hurry up and come!”

Oscar shouted from the entrance.

“Yeah! I’m coming now!”

We followed Oscar, who walked proudly at the front, into the exam hall.

Entering the field.

The end-of-month evaluation field from 20 years ago was no different from the one we faced.

As soon as we entered, we were met with a vast plain.

“Ugh. This can’t be happening…”

Erich took a step back as he spotted the bouncing rabbit.

The F-grade monster appeared as a cute, small creature, like a rabbit or squirrel.

“D, do we have to catch this?”

“No, Erich. You just need to accumulate your graduation points here, so you don’t have to catch F-rank beasts. They only give 1 point each.”

When I said that, Oscar, who was about to pass by the flat field, made a surprised expression.

“You know it well, huh?”

“Mhm, I know it very well.”

I spoke strangely, thinking of ‘Code of Conduct #3’.

‘Make Oscar suspect that we are kids with something special about us!’

Of course, after acting all mysterious, I quickly checked the bracelet.

I hope they don’t raise the rent for such a hint…

4sec/1sec

“How is it? Is it the same?”

Cheshire whispered nervously.

I cleared my mind.

“Mhm, it’s still the same.”

“That’s a relief.”

Oscar boldly pushed through the forest. It was a field with D and E-grade mythical beasts.

The forest was somehow quiet…

“Grrraaakh!”

…No way!

“Waaaaaaah!”

Did I look the weakest!

The wolf cub monster that suddenly appeared from the side flew straight at me as if it was aiming for me.

Bam—!

However, the comfortable bus was safe.

“Whoa, Whoa, Whoa.”

The monster, like a bird slamming its head into a glass window, collided with the blue shield in front of me, letting out a “kiing!” sound before tumbling to the ground.

“Hey, are you stupid? You scared me! I’ll protect you, so don’t yell!”

Oscar, who came closer, pulled my right-side strand of hair.

“Heeey! I got it, I got it!”

At the same time, hrrrrk.

The white flame scorched the wolf monster that had collapsed.

Roll.

Only a purple core shaped like a bead remained in its place.

“We just need to collect those, right?”

Erich, who was running to pick up the core, was grabbed by the back of his neck by Oscar.

“Let go. It’s fine.”

“Huh?”

Oscar kicked the D-grade monster core, which only gave 3 points, away with his foot and began leading the way again.

He seemed like a level 999 veteran gamer who didn’t care about items obtained from beginner hunting grounds.

‘Hey. It’s the Emperor Bus, the Emperor Bus.’

The path through the forest was so easy.

Oscar deployed a shield in the shape of a passage along the path we were taking.

“Grrrr!”

“Kkiiing!”

The attacking monsters were effortlessly knocked out one by one.

We did nothing but walk, yet we quickly arrived at the cliff fortress, the highest-level field.

“I’ll go down first.”

Cheshire, who had been at the back, took the lead and descended the sloped path.

The terrain was a little dangerous for children.

He went down first and safely caught me and Erich who followed behind.

“….”

Oscar, who was the last, stood on the rock and hesitated for a moment.

‘Pft.’

I struggled to hold back a smile.

Although the terrifying monsters could be torn apart in an instant, the steep slope was a bit worrisome for a short-legged 7-year-old!

It’s so cute, I want to bite it.

“…Whoo.”

When I looked to the side, Cheshire was also trying to hold back a smile, his eyes covered.

“Just stay there, Oscar.”

“What?”

Cheshire pressed his feet firmly against the rock and hugged Oscar’s waist.

Even though his body had shrunk due to the transformation magic, his strength was still the same, and Oscar was easily lifted down.

“Eeek…!”

Carried safely like a baby, he was very embarrassed.

Oh my. I can’t just tease him.

“Short legs, dangling~!”

“Hey! Do you want to die?!”

“Ahaha!”

As we teased Oscar, a shadow suddenly fell over us from above.

‘Huh.’

I slowly turned around.

“Grrrr…”

Wow, it’s big.

The wolf monster, which had been less frightening because it was a pup in the forest.

The adult version of it.

It’s a C-grade monster, and you get 50 points for each one.

‘One?’

No, as I widened my field of vision, I saw a massive group behind the one monster that had approached me.

I didn’t count, but I know there were 300 of them.

“Dad…”

If Dad swung his arm, he could catch them all in one go.

“I miss you…”

At the moment I muttered that without thinking.

Whoosh—!

The wolf was engulfed in white flames and burned up.

And that wasn’t all.

As the pack charging behind followed, flames burst upward with a crackling sound.

“Wow.”

Pure white flames filled my field of vision.

I couldn’t help but admire the shimmering display of light before me.

It was certainly a terrifying sight, with the monsters burning away… but it was also so beautiful.

“Wow, it’s beautiful.”

Erich was also amazed next to me, his mouth wide open.

Beneath the fading flames, the purple cores fell like jewels.

It was truly a magnificent sight.

“You’re really the best, Oscar.”

I said, looking back at Oscar.

He smiled with satisfaction, his shoulders raised, as he pointed to the fallen monster cores.

“Now, eat those.”

“Hehe. Thanks, Oscar!”

Oscar and Erich started picking up the scattered cores from the ground and absorbing them.

The two’s scores were quickly filled.

And then, we…

“Hey! What are you guys doing?”

Oscar approached me and Cheshire, who were standing blankly.

“What are you doing if you’re not eating it?”

“Oscar.”

Cheshire spoke for me.

“We’re not going to graduate.”

“What?”

Oscar frowned. Erich, who was next to him, was also surprised.

What should I do?

I grabbed Cheshire’s collar and hid behind him. It was the situation I had expected, but I couldn’t bear to see the disappointed looks on their faces.

“We… plan to stay at the training center longer. Thanks for helping, but we’ll graduate on our own strength.”

“What on earth are you talking about?”

Oscar tilted his head in bewilderment.

“How are you guys planning to get out of here on your own? Are you going to come here once a month and catch rabbits for 1 point each? How long do you think that’ll take for you to graduate?”

“We’ll study hard and become strong like you.”

“Is this guy an idiot?”

Oscar’s eyes widened.

“O, Oscar! That’s harsh!”

He pushed away Erich’s hand that was trying to stop him and came closer to Cheshire.

“Don’t you know you’re Diez? No matter what you do, it won’t work. Not for you.”

“….”

“No matter how hard you try, it won’t work. Even if you’re a genius, it won’t work. You’re the kind of guy who can only catch rabbits from the moment you’re born.”

It was harsh but true.

“You… You won’t be able to leave unless it’s now. You won’t be able to leave forever.”

“I know. But we’ll go slowly with our own strength. Not today.”

“Aack!”

Oscar stomped his feet.

“Are you a fool? Stop talking nonsense and eat quickly!!!”

Oscar’s words were harsh, as if he was in a hurry.

“Oscar! Don’t do that! Please!”

Erich stopped him as if crying.

But there was nothing he could do. Cheshire shook his head.

“I’m really sorry. You two go ahead. From the moment we came in here, we never planned to earn points with your help.”

“Wow!!!”