The Survival of the Third-rate Villain

After parting ways with Lycus and Sofia...

Swoosh—

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Surprise Event: Goblin Trouble, Double the Rubble! (Complete)

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A system window appeared in front of me.

And after that...

Swoosh—

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Rewards:

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+5 to all stats

+2 levels to Spirit Magic

+50 exp to all skills

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I received some rewards.

"So it really was a surprise event, huh."

I muttered.

I had already guessed as much because what happened earlier wasn't in the game at all.

And this just confirmed it.

In the game, instances like this would occur, a surprise event would take place, and after completing it, you'd receive a reward.

It's just like a sub-quest, to be honest.

The only difference is...

'This one doesn't have any conditions to trigger—it just happens whether you like it or not.'

Anyway, curious about the changes in my stats...

"Status."

I decided to open my status window.

Swoosh—

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Name: Raye Alvah

Age: 18

Year Level: 1

Race: Human

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Stamina: 22

Intellect: 24

Mana: 15

Strength: 19

Speed: 20

Talent: 21

Luck: 20

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Wind Element: Level 12 (2%)

Fire Element: Level 11 (99%)

Spirit Magic: Level 7 (67%)

Bow: Level 10 (90%)

Dagger: Level 10 (89%)

Cooking: Level 9 (56%)

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Overall Grade: F

Growth Rate: S-

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A new system window appeared, displaying my stats and skills.

And after going through its contents...

"Haha..."

A small laugh escaped my mouth.

Then, in disbelief...

"I ranked up."

I mumbled that to myself.

I didn't notice at first, but I went from [F-] rank to [F] rank!

Not only that, almost all of my stats are now in the 20s!

My skills are leveling up fast too!

"..."

I was speechless, I don't know what to say.

Though, I'm currently smiling ear to ear.

I'm so happy to see such improvements in my stats, it's nothing like when I first saw them.

And this feeling just confirmed it...

'I like getting stronger.'

I like it when I improve and get better.

And now that I'm fully aware of this...

"I'll get even stronger."

I decided to step up my game.

-Meep!@@novelbin@@

Pyro, hearing my words, chirped to show his support to me.

And looking at him...

"Let's train hard after resting."

I said that and patted him on the head.

-Meep!

...

...

Though, Pyro and I immediately fell asleep as soon as we came back the cabin.

We we're tired after after exhausting our mana.

...

*****

The next day...

"Ugh."

I was called into the headmaster's office...

I didn't do anything bad.

'It's probably just about the incident yesterday."

So I didn't mind it that much.

Anyway, as I was walking through the hallway of Xapham Hall...

"So you were called too, huh."

Lycus appeared behind me.

"Hi, Raye!"

And Sofia was with him.

-Meep!

Pyro greeted the two of them.

"Morning."

And I also did the same.

"Good morning."

"..."

Sofia replied to me with a smile on her face, while Lycus just nodded in response.

And with the three of us together, four, including Pyro...

Tap- tap- tap—

We headed to the headmaster's office.

Sofia and Pyro played together along the way...

While Lycus and I just watched them silently with smiles on our faces.

And soon enough...

"We're here."

We reached our destination

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Creak—

Opening the doors of the headmaster's office and stepping inside the room...

"I've been expecting you three."

Headmaster Bryan greeted us.

He was sitting behind a table with a pen in his hand and documents in front of him.

Anyway, looking at us with a smile...

"Take a seat."

The headmaster said that.

"Thanks."

"..."

"..."

The three of us silently complied.

We sat on a soft sofa for three people with me on the left, Lycus on the middle, and Sofia on the right.

And as soon as we sat down...

"You three must already have an idea why you're here."

The headmaster spoke again.

He then looked at us.

And in response...

We just silently nodded our heads in unison.

"That's good."

The headmaster said as he stood up from his chair.

"I don't have to explain it then."

He added.

Then, with a wave of his hand...

Thud—

A cloth bag appeared out of thin air and landed on his table.

'Hm? Is that what I think it is?'

I thought, looking at the bag.

And seeing our curious eyes on it...

"It's full of gold coins."

The headmaster declared that, smiling.

And before we could even speak...

"There's a total of eighty gold coins in the bag. It's a reward for you three for responding wonderfully to yesterday's incident."

He added that.

"Split it among yourselves."

His words sounded sweet in my ears, and a smile slowly appeared on my face.

Looking over at Lycus and Sofia...

I could tell they were shocked by the situation.

I was surprised too, but the fact that I'd receive money overshadowed it.

"We discovered yesterday that the monsters in the forest are migrating. We don't know the exact reason yet, but they're getting closer to the safe parts of the forest."

"It'll be really bad if that does happen."

The headmaster continued.

Then after glancing at us one by one...

"You three helped us discover that, and we were able to prevent it. That's why the other professors and I believe you deserve a reward."

He finished his explanation there and waved his right hand.

Flick-

And after doing so...

Swoosh—

The bag of gold coins flew in the air and landed on Lycus' lap!

'Telekinesis... That's cool as fuck.'

I thought.

Then after that...

"Lycus, I heard that you handled the army of goblins very well, good job."

The headmaster complimented Lycus, he's wearing such a soft smile on his face.

"..."

A slight frown appeared on my face.

And I don't know why, but I'm feeling kinda annoyed.

'I did something too, you know.'

I thought, frustrated.

I don't want to be in the spotlight...

But I don't want my accomplishment to go unnoticed too.

But nevertheless...

"..."

I remained silent, there was no point in speaking, after all.

But then...

"It wasn't me."

It was Lycus who spoke up.

"Hm?"

The headmaster was taken aback by his words.

"..."

Even I was taken aback!

Then without hesitation in his voice...

"Raye was the one who did most of the work yesterday."

Lycus declared that.

"?!"

My eyes widened in surprise, I didn't expect him to say that.

Hearing his words...

"Hmmm?"

The headmaster looked at me.

And with a small smile on his face...

"Interesting."

He whispered that under his breath, showing curiosity about me.