The Boy Who Fell to the Lowest Level of the Dungeon, Becoming the Strongest and Returns to the Surface After 10 Years~He Just Wants to Live a Quiet Life, but His Childhood Friends Who Have Risen to Prominence Won’t Leave Him Alone~ - Chapter 8: The Strongest Race Series

“Then, just one then…”

Scolded for not attacking, Elta reluctantly took a stance because he was scared.

However, the atmosphere of the “monster” that peeked out like that sent a chill down Virgo’s spine.

“The Strongest Race Series, Part One──”

“…!”

What Virgo sensed was an overwhelming aura.

Due to its overwhelming presence, it felt as if Elta’s form transformed into a gigantic “Silver Wolf.”

Such an intimidating presence is something even the feared warrior Virgo has never felt in her life.

“[Claw of the Divine Wolf].”

The moment their eyes met, the silver wolf’s large claws rushed in, obscuring Virgo’s vision.

However, the scenery is slowly passing by like a revolving lantern, and she can’t even move.

In that instant, she felt something stick to her neck from behind, and a gust of wind followed… arriving late.

And what she heard was a voice that was completely lacking in enthusiasm.

“Um, it’s like this.”

“…!?”

Virgo was startled as she turned her gaze to the side, and Elta’s hand was on her neck.

Up to this point, everything has been a fleeting moment.

Virgo was given a moment to be surprised for the first time here.

There’s no way to know what happened.

(Th-this is…)

Elta’s “The Strongest Race Series” is a unique form that perfectly replicates the movements of the friends (strongest race) living in the lowest level of the Asterla Dungeon.

And the “Part One” is modeled after his best friend, “Divine Wolf Fenrir.”

A legendary wolf with a noble form, running across the land──Fenrir.

The greatest weapon is “speed.”

Before the unparalleled speed that boasts the top among the strongest races, humans are not even allowed to blink.

With Fenrir like that, Elta spent his days playing around in the lowest levels and hunting.

Thanks to the direct instruction, it seems he was able to eventually perform the same movements.

In other words, the [Claw of the Divine Wolf] is exactly the same movement as when Fenrir hunts.

(That’s impossible…!)

He has no way of knowing such things, but Virgo is quite a formidable opponent.

However, if he “doesn’t know what happened,” it can only mean that there is still an enormous gap between the two.

(A, a monster…)

And then, before Elta’s deed, a great shock runs through Virgo.

It’s not that she has declined. Rather, his performance today was excellent.

On top of that, she was shown an insurmountable wall.

“…Hah.”

This was the first experience for Virgo…

Virgo was dressed in a “black suit with a whip,” and looked quite provocative.

The whip was originally a weapon she used, but actually, the black suit was provided by a merchant during her time as a general teacher.

Because it has high performance and is easy to move in, she started wearing it often.

Then, a turning point comes for Virgo.

As soon as she started teaching in this outfit, the number of participants in the lecture increased.

Among them, some students felt excitement…

Virgo aims to be a good leader as she desperately thinks about the reason.

And then one day, she finally realizes.

There is a student “M” who gets excited when given strict guidance.

Also, there’s a part of her that gets excited seeing that “S.”

It’s unclear whether that temperament was innate or developed later.

However, the black suit by the capable merchant and the students’ extreme reactions awakened Virgo’s “dominant” side.

After that, Virgo’s educational policy is solidified.

During the orientation, she communicated that she would provide strict guidance, and she only nurtured those who were okay with that.

As a result, the “extreme S” Virgo was extremely strict in her guidance, and the “extreme M” warriors who followed her were extremely devoted.

A win-win relationship is established between the two, and Virgo continues to produce excellent talent.

The reason why the people she trained all had an “M” temperament is due to this.

And so, Virgo eventually came to be known as the Hero Contractor, and in her early thirties, she assumed the position of vice principal.

But, how is Virgo doing now?

Far from being strict, she was instead shown an overwhelming difference.

“…Hah, hah.”

“Huh?”

Virgo had also considered it at some point.

She wonders what it feels like for a student to be happy about being strict with them.

However, there was no one to satisfy that curiosity.

“…More.”

“Huh?”

And finally, since awakening to “S,” Virgo has turned for the first time to the side of making others understand.

Furthermore, she unexpectedly found herself getting excited about it.

This shock completely reversed her temperament.

From “S” to “M”──.

“Please tell me more! About various things…!”

“Uh, uh, huh!?”

The color of Virgo’s eyes changes, and her expression is ecstatic.

Perhaps it was out of fear, but Elta, who had never flinched at any monster’s appearance, finally gave in.

Since he spent his adolescence at the lowest level, it might be a relief that he hasn’t yet realized the true meaning of the transformation.

Moreover, the audience was taken aback by Virgo’s demeanor and erupted in cheers.

“Whoaaaaaa!?”

“Who the hell is that person!?”

“Oh no, I couldn’t see what happened!”

“Before I knew it, it was over!?”

Furthermore, some people notice Virgo’s sudden change, perhaps because they share the same temperament.

“Hey, what’s wrong with the teacher…?”

“Did she come to this side…?”

“What on earth is she planning to teach us?!”

In any case, the entire venue is filled with excited voices.

He had originally come to see Virgo’s true strength, but before he knew it, he was completely taken aback by this unfamiliarity.

“B-big brother…!”

Also, Tina had been cheering from the back as she let out a quiet sigh of relief at Elta’s victory.

It seems that she was once again reminded that her brother, whom she believed in, was indeed amazing.

And just like that, she dashed out onto the field.

“How about it? My brother is amazing!”

“Yeah, that was just amazing…”

Where did those earlier comments go?

Virgo’s eyes are already blind.

And Tina asked Vice Principal Virgo once again with a proud look on her face.

“Will you recognize my brother as a lecturer with this?”

“Yes, with pleasure!”

“Why?”

Without considering Elta’s own wishes, the conversation proceeded on its own.

Thus, Elta became a formal lecturer at the Royal Capital Etoile Academy, somewhat reluctantly.

“Huh…”

And so, a girl was watching the lively event from a corner of the venue.

She is wearing the same uniform as Tina, but over it, she has draped a luxurious “Special Red Cape.”

The shining part on the chest is the badge of the “Student Council President” of the Royal Capital Etoile Academy.

“I heard the rumors, but it’s even more than that.”

It seems she was impressed by Elta after watching the match that just ended.

That girl looked up slightly as she murmured with a nostalgic look in her eyes.

“Um… about Elta…”

The way she spoke was as if she knew the old him──.