I love time travel the most!

"What does this have to do with Black people!"

Kobayashi deliberately said strange things to make the proud girl very angry, ruining all the sad emotions she had painstakingly cultivated.

Of course, this was something Kobayashi did on purpose.

Everyone has a reason to fight, with sadness and anger making up the majority of the reasons. But for Kobayashi, who loves laughter and chatter, such negative emotions are absolutely unacceptable.

but--

Charlotte was right; the night was a ruthless competition for survival.

There were only one hundred participants, which is very few compared to the huge number of puppeteers, but the power behind them almost encompasses the whole world!

Various groups, conglomerates, associations, and military units.

Their purpose in funding these participants is, of course, the sole throne of the Demon King.

[Demon King] is not bound by the International Magic Charter and the Code of Ethics for Magicians. He can read all forbidden books, use all forbidden spells, explore immortality and modify genetic material, and even seize from other forces. The impact and benefits he brings are immeasurable.

Night party? Boxing meeting!

"But none of this has anything to do with me."

Kobayashi is soaking in a hot spring.

With the party about to begin, there are very few people as relaxed as him.

Covering his head with a towel, Kobayashi lay back by the hot spring, immersing his entire body in the hot water, and sighed contentedly.

Just then, a lazy question came from beside me.

"How's the water temperature, kid?"

"The water temperature is just right...?"

Kobayashi removed the towel and looked at the person standing in front of her head.

She was a mature woman draped in a bath towel.

She had light purple, flowing hair, one eye, and a tall figure. The bath towel she was wearing was a little small, which further accentuated her enviable curves.

Furthermore, the overhead view allows for a more dramatic view.

Xiaolin's hands began to move erratically without her noticing.

He wants to make a big splash.

……

...

That's right, let's go big.

Chapter 141 Bonus Chapter: A Sensual Incident at the Hot Spring Pool

The world has never been stingy with talented people, and the Royal Academy of Machinations also opens its doors wide to Demon Lord candidates, generally fulfilling requests that are not too excessive.

Because Kobayashi became the holder of the gloves, he received far more preferential treatment than ordinary students. The Royal Library, high-end lockers, high-end doll workshops, high-end magic training grounds, and other facilities were all open to him all day and free of charge.

What Kobayashi was most looking forward to wasn't the Royal Library, but rather—

"Akabane-kun, let's go soak in the hot springs!"

"……Aha?"

In the dilapidated men's dormitory, Akabane Raishin looked at the excited Kobayashi with a puzzled expression.

I don't understand why the other person is so agitated.

"Kiba-kun, don't you know that this academy has an open-air hot spring!"

"...I really don't know."

"You're too focused on studying! You need to give yourself some free time to refresh your mind so you can study better."

"I'm sorry, I simply don't have that kind of extra time."

[Second to last] This is no joke.

The Royal Academy of Mechanical Arts is one of the world's top institutions of learning, with exceptionally high standards for its students. For someone like Akabane Raishin, who has never received any relevant education, it would be extremely difficult to catch up with the top students.

During this period, he was either in tutoring or on his way to tutoring.

In addition, he was learning new knowledge every day, but he had no prior knowledge and didn't understand anything. Overwhelmed, Akabane Raishin was trapped in a vicious cycle.

"Seriously, is it really okay for you to be this relaxed? Fourth from last?"

"...Huh? Don't you know? After yesterday's exam, my ranking has dropped into the top 1000, second to last."

"what?!"

Akabane Raishin was even more frustrated.

It was already late at night, but he hadn't fallen asleep yet. Wasn't he burning the midnight oil because he couldn't keep up with his studies?

But even with all that hard work, he's still ranked lower than his opponent. Does that mean Kobayashi is really smart?

Not at all.

His sharp mind certainly played a part, but the key was that he secretly took extra classes.

Charlotte is one of the thirteen strongest individuals, and extensive theoretical knowledge is essential for her to revive the Earl's family and become the Demon King.

So I asked her to help me with my studies.

Despite the tsundere girl always saying, "Why should I tutor a potential enemy?", her body still tells the truth as she sits on Kobayashi's bed. To cover up her embarrassment, she deliberately says, "I really can't stand watching you. You're so stupid that you'll lower the prestige of this year's night party. If I became the Demon King, I would be looked down upon by others, so I have no choice but to help you."

Yes, she understands the value of money.

Thanks to her tutoring and my intensive study at the library, my ranking improved dramatically.

"But Akabane-kun, don't be sad. At least your Night Party ranking is higher than mine; you're second to last." Kobayashi said meaningfully.

"...Are you teasing me on purpose?"

Akabane Raishin stared with dead fish eyes.

Because Felix and Eliza were removed from the list, two spots were vacant. Akabane Raishin and Kobayashi naturally filled the vacancies, and Akabane Raishin, the hero who solved the incident, was ranked 99th, once again becoming second to last.

It complements his landing codename, "Second to Last".

"Why would I deliberately tease you?" Kobayashi waved his hand and quickly changed the subject, "So, how about we go to a hot spring to relax?"

"...Never mind. I have a makeup exam tomorrow, so I need to study harder tonight. I'm getting tired of constantly being stuck in this hell of tutoring and makeup exams."

He thought about it and still refused.

Seeing that Akabane Raima was indeed working hard, Kobayashi didn't disturb him and went to soak in the hot spring by himself.

After he left, Ye Ye came over.

"Raijin, it was the right decision not to go to the hot springs."

"Why do you say that?"

"Because Rai really wants to go to the hot spring with Yaya, and then do this and that there... Ah—so embarrassing!"

"Hey—bullshit! I told you I was going to study. You too, don't bother me."

Akabane Raishin grabbed her by the collar and simply threw her out the door.

Although he felt bad for Ye Ye, having her around would only bother him and prevent him from studying.

"Raijin, Raijin?!"

"Quiet down, what time do you think it is?"

"Well……"

Night after night, a plaintive sob could be heard, but it would eventually quiet down obediently.

With the quiet environment, Akabane Raishin gradually got into the zone, but just as he calmed down, there was another knock on the door.

"Ye Ye! Can't you just...!"

As soon as he opened the door, his anger turned to surprise, because what appeared before him was a charming and alluring mature beauty.

"Hey kid."

“…Miss Shoko?!”

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Perhaps to accommodate students with special needs, there is an open-air hot spring pool on campus, and its location is secluded and quiet, making it difficult for others to find.

Surrounded by bamboo groves and paved with pebbles, the hot spring pool features several artificial hills as a screen, almost perfectly recreating the island nation's ambiance.

Amidst rising mist, Kobayashi soaked comfortably in the hot spring.

The bright moonlight poured down, and in such a wonderful atmosphere, I couldn't help but say, "Ah, if only we could have some bubble wine."

"I'll go get ready."

Liu Zi, who was serving beside her, immediately stood up after hearing her master's sigh.

"please."

Kobayashi covered his face with a towel and waved lazily.

In retrospect, resolving the drawback of Ryuko's inability to get wet was the right choice, at least she can help when needed in the hot spring.

I closed my eyes and enjoyed the quiet night sky. Before long, I heard soft footsteps.

Is it Liu Zi who's back?

Just as he was thinking this—

"How's the water temperature, kid?"

"The water temperature is just right...?"

The person standing before her was not Liu Zi, but a mature woman who looked very familiar yet whom she had never met before.

——Hualiuzhai Glass.

Because of his posture, he could see different, hidden scenery.