Trapped as an NPC in a Dating Sim-Chapter 63: When the Scheme Backfires!

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[Name: Soren Kingswell]

[Class: Archer (A):- Tempest Strider]

[Level: 36 (6240/10600)]

[Hunter Rank: A]

[Title: Lone Marksman, Falcon Slayer, Novice Conqueror, Survivor, Orc Slayer]

- Attributes -

> Strength: 79

> Agility/Dexterity: 161

> Intelligence/Mental Power: 101

> Endurance: 78

> Charm: 76

> Mana: 105

> Luck: 18

> Free Stat Points: 0

- Invariable Stat -

> GAP: 1

> CRITICAL HIT: 1

- Skills -

> Passive: Keen Sight [A], Windwalker (A), Eagle Reflex (A) 𝗳𝚛𝚎𝚎𝘄𝕖𝕓𝕟𝕠𝚟𝚎𝕝.𝗰𝕠𝐦

> Active: Artemis Grace [S], Arcane Volley [A], Aether Shot (S-rank), Cyclone Strike [A], Tempest Arrow [A]

-Unique Skill-

> Core Infusion

-Active Quest-

> None!

-Status-

> Side Character

[Harem Points: 80/100]

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"Hey, look, someone is coming out of the portal."

Outside the dungeon, in the training ground of the Elite Hunter Academy, a loud shout suddenly broke the boring peace around.

Although many students came here to see the competition, since they couldn’t see inside the dungeon, they were just waiting outside boringly.

In fact, they already thought that it might take a few hours for any of the teams to even exit the portal.

However, surprisingly, one of the portals suddenly began to flash bright colours, indicating that someone had completed their dungeon.

And it hadn’t even been one hour yet.

"Hmm? How is it possible?"

Not only the students, but even Professor Ruther was shocked when he saw that the team that returned was actually the team he sent into the survival dungeon before.

Feeling stunned, he couldn’t help but blurt out, only to get a sharp look from Professor Lyra.

"Why is it not possible?"

Lyra asked, her eyes squinting slightly at Ruther.

From the beginning, she felt that there was something wrong with this competition as Soren’s team got the survival type.

At first, she just thought they were unlucky, but now, seeing Ruther’s shock, it seemed her hunch was right.

After all, unlike her, Ruther shouldn’t know Soren’s dungeon was a survival type.

"Hmm? O-Oh, I didn’t mean it like that. I am just surprised that some team could conquer the dungeon before an hour passed."

Professor Ruther also realised his gaffe and quickly tried to cover it up before focusing on the team that appeared below.

"It seems I really underestimated them. In the end, they won just as Professor Lyra predicted."

He mumbled, his face a bit solemn.

After all, he knew what it meant to purge a survival-type dungeon, and that too under one hour.

This was something that had never happened before, even in the Elite Hunter Academy.

"Yeah, you did underestimate them. Besides, as a Professor and an A-rank scout, you have certainly failed yourself this time."

Professor Lyra didn’t care about his act, speaking coldly before teleporting in front.

Although she was now sure that there was some foul play behind this, she didn’t have any evidence, after all.

So, she just gave a warning this time. She was sure Professor Ruther would understand her intention.

’Tch... it seems she noticed. But, what can she do?’

Sure enough, after hearing her cold words, Ruther realised she might have noticed.

But he didn’t care. Rather, his cold eyes scanned Lyra’s body from afar, a faint smirk curving on his lips.

’She always looks so cold and aloof. Tch... tch... let her be like that for a while. Once Crucible begins to act, I can take my time enjoying her then.’

Ruther thought with a faint smile before his gaze travelled to the students below, the ones who just completed the dungeon.

’But before her, it seems I have found my target, and this time, even three of them. Tch... tch... this semester might be very fun.’

Ruther was a servant of the demon Lilith. So, even though he was only an A-rank scout, his true power was far greater than that.

Not to mention, being a demon’s servant meant he was already part of the Crucible, a demonic organisation that aimed to overthrow the human order and seize control of this world.

And for his organisation, he received news that they were planning something at the Elite Hunter Academy soon.

It seemed to be connected to the new dungeon discovered by Principal Logan.

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"You seem hurt. Are you alright?"

As soon as Professor Lyra arrived at the portal, she saw Soren floating briefly using his skill, his face contorted slightly in pain.

"Yeah, Professor, I’m alright. Just fractured both legs a little during the dungeon run."

Soren was a bit stunned by her sudden appearance, but quickly replied.

"Oh? Then go and heal yourself. Professor Lysandra should be in the infirmary right now."

Since even Sylvia couldn’t heal him completely, it was clear that his injuries were serious. Too bad Lyra didn’t look inside and didn’t know what happened after she withdrew her gaze.

"As for this competition, you guys are clearly in first place. I will take care of the reward, so you don’t need to wait here until the end."

She proposed, to which Soren gave a light bow.

"Thank you, Professor. Then I will take my leave."

Soren thanked her before using his skill and heading to the infirmary.

Sylvia and Aria were also about to follow him when another bright light appeared in one of the portals, followed by the arrival of another team who had completed their dungeon.

"Haha... a mere E-rank dungeon is nothing. Look, it didn’t even take us an hour to clear it. Tch... tch... it seems my team will be the first in this competition."

Before the team fully appeared, the haughty voice of a man echoed.

Subsequently, Darius appeared with his teammates, a thick smile on his face.

"It seems nobody will be able to take my D-rank clearance token today. Sigh... too bad for them."

Darius sighed dramatically while scanning the crowd with a smug smile, only to suddenly be stunned.

"Hmm?"

He froze when he saw another team standing just outside the portal, clearly having come out before him.

Not to mention Professor Lyra watching him with a sly smile full of amusement.

Darius didn’t know why, but a bad premonition settled in his chest.

"Darius Blackthorne, your team is indeed impressive enough to complete an E-rank dungeon in under an hour. However, it seems you did not manage to secure first place."

His premonition intensified as Professor Lyra slowly walked toward him, smiling.

"You see, just before you arrived, another team conquered the dungeon. So, too bad, you are going to lose your D-rank clearance token today."

She spoke while extending her hand.

"So, how about you hand over the reward to them already?"

She urged as if she were the one who had won.

"What? How is this possible? Don’t lie, Professor!"

But her words only made Darius blurt out his disbelief. After all, he knew what kind of dungeon he had assigned to this team specifically.

With the kind of dungeon they were in, it would have been a miracle if they weren’t the last, unless...

’Didn’t Professor Ruther agree to my request?’

Unless Ruther didn’t follow his instructions.

Thinking so, Darius turned around to look at Professor Ruther, not realising that Lyra was already glaring at him.

’This idiot!’

On the other hand, Ruther was completely speechless. Lyra already suspected him, and this guy had the nerve to look at him like that.

What the heck did he think he was doing?

"Darius Blackthorne, are you insinuating that I lied to you over something so trivial? Do you think you can accuse your professor without evidence?"

Sure enough, the moment Darius lost his composure, he felt a sudden, stifling pressure engulf him.

In an instant, he realised he couldn’t even move as the dreadful aura, fierce and beast-like, converged on him.

"P-Professor..."

Only then did he realise how foolish he had been. He forgot that the professor in front of him was the famous Iron Lady, who wasn’t afraid of anyone.

And he had the guts to say such words to her?

"Gulp!"

For a moment, he regretted holding this competition.