I Became A Third-Rate Villain In The Hero Academy [On Hold]

Chapter 63: Treasure (3)

I swiftly hatched a new plan.

'Hmm, then what to do.'

All 200 first-year students from the hero department are inside this underground dungeon.

It seems that just like my team, all the other students are probably suffering from the limited vision caused by the magic - it's like being blind.

But, going forward to B1 like this isn't smart.

My goal is to grab the treasure [Magic Cartridge] and take the top spot at the same time.

To get first place, we'll have to fight the Guardian sleeping at the exit to the surface.

Fighting the Guardian while practically blind is a no-go.

We need to get rid of this blind status once and for all.

'I have only 5 [Magic Nullification] uses left.'

Wasting each of my 4 [Magic Nullification] spells on my team members—Aisha, Ralph, Noctar, Travis—would be foolish.

Because I too will soon fall under 'Blind' again.

Such wide-ranging magic must surely have a source that keeps feeding it mana.

We need to find and destroy this magic source as soon as possible to cut off the mana flow.

While I was thinking all this over,

"Theo, what's going on?"

My team gathered around me.

"I want our team to be first."

I got straight to the point.

In a situation like this, it's best to cut out the fluff and be direct.

"...I like your attitude. But how? You're right in front of me and still look blurry. How can we even think of winning?"

"I can see a little better...but not by much. I can only see about 3 meters ahead."

Ralph and Aisha responded.

"Do you have a plan? Honestly, I can't think of anything. Other teams are probably blind too, so we have to rely on Aisha's slightly better vision and move slowly."

Travis also shared his gloomy opinion.

I met their eyes calmly.

"There is a way. I'll take the lead and make sure we're first. But before that, I need a promise from all of you."

"...?"

The team members looked in my direction.

Only Aisha was looking at my face, the others just turned towards where my voice was coming from.

The situation wasn't good.

But, other teams are probably having the same problems.

Only Jang Woohee's team, who also has [Magic Nullification], might be doing better.

"Trust me completely. Don't question me. If you can do that, I promise we'll be first. We don't need Neike, Piel, or anyone else. We'll reach the surface before their teams do."

Noctar would naturally trust me.

Travis had teamed with me last time, so he would likely comply.

And of course, Aisha would agree too.

That left only Ralph.

"...."

Ralph didn't utter a word, just silently staring towards my voice.