Club fair events typically happen once per semester, in the first and second semesters.
Showing outstanding performance at the club fair event held in the first semester can significantly increase the number of new members, mainly freshmen.
Showing outstanding performance at the event in the second semester can earn you a lot of Rene.
No matter what, if you’re someone who utilizes club content, it’s a good idea to prioritize participating in these events.
“Victor, stop daydreaming during class.”
“…”
How did he know?
Berzurak keeps paying too much attention to me during class.
He almost only asks questions to me.
At this rate, I won’t be able to doze off or do anything else during class.
“So, the creatures called Wildlings generally have unique cries. There are various types of these creatures, from Spring Wildlings to Poison Wildlings, and the legendary Cloudlings─.”
Ding ding ding ding-.
Berzurak stops talking abruptly as a peculiar bell is heard.
“The next lecture will be tomorrow.”
With that, Teacher Berzurak, who was about to leave with his books and papers, writes something on the blackboard as if he had forgotten something.
「1st Semester Spring Club Fair」.
“Starting from the week after next, the club fair will begin. Practical experience in dungeons is important, but remember, Ludens is infused with the blessings of the gods, so do your best in everything.”
At that moment, someone raised their hand.
“What do we do at the club fair?”
It’s Luke, the protagonist of this game.
Since he’s a transfer student, he doesn’t know much about Ludens, so Berzurak explains briefly without being too harsh.
“Each club showcases the results of activities that align with their founding purpose and goals to the public. You’ll find out when the time comes, even if you’re not curious.”
Indeed, you’ll find out when the time comes.
It’s just a minor sub-event, so there’s not much to worry about.
Lunchtime.
I say to Nike, who is preparing food with me.
“Nike, tell me your schedule this week when you are free from evening until midnight. You probably heard about the club fair, right?”
“I’ve almost finished everything!”
Nike seemed more relaxed these days.
Unlike when she lived in the wild, life became more abundant after entering the disciplined dormitory.
“Arnoy, there’s no need to ask since you’re always relaxed.”
“Why do you speak of Arnoy’s schedule with such certainty…? This is disrespectful to Arnoy…! Arnoy is a delegate…! A busy one…!”
Yeah, Arnoy is a delegate.
Since delegates have firm responsibilities, many of them are busy.
Even at D&A, if you want to meet delegates, you need to know the random times they appear.
But despite that, Arnoy’s attendance in club activities is very high.
Since joining the club, she’s been clocking in every lunchtime and after-school activity without fail.
I suddenly became curious.
“Arnoy, what sort of department are you a delegate for?”
Delegates each have their own specialized areas and thus act as watchdogs over the Student Council.
For example, Enio is in charge of ‘Administration’ as a Delegate, and just like the comprehensive role of ‘Administration’, she oversees and audits the Student Council in many aspects.
So the relationship between the executive members of the Student Council and Enio couldn’t be good.
Others, such as Delegate Morian, whom I haven’t met since becoming Victor, are in charge of ‘Island Defense’.
You could say Morien has authority over defense and security on Ludens Island.
That’s how delegates have areas that match their personalities.
So they hold honorable titles fit for capable and outstanding individuals.
Then what kind of delegate is Arnoy?
In response, Arnoy proudly raised her small chest like a girl entering adolescence and said.
“This Arnoy is a delegate for the Nymphs…!”
A delegate for the Nymphs…?
I’ve never heard of such a delegate before.
It seemed Nike hadn’t either.
Nike asked.
“A delegate for the Nymphs. Is such a thing necessary?”
“It’s necessary…! Many Nymphs are still suffering in this Nymphophobic environment of Ludens…!”
It’s said that a delegate for the Nymphs ensures the basic rights and welfare of Nymphs. Frankly, I don’t really understand what that means.
I asked.
“I’ve been researching Nymphs a bit on the side. From what I know, there are roughly around a hundred Nymphs left on this island. Is that correct?”
Originally, this island had quite a few Nymphs.
But ‘at some point’, most of them disappeared.
People say they “went to the land of the gods”.
Since it cannot be proven, their whereabouts remain a mystery.
Due to these reasons, the number of nymphs, which exceeded ten thousand until a hundred years ago, has been decreasing over the years, and now there are barely a hundred left, right?
“About a hundred, roughly that number…!”
To add another councilor for just barely a hundred individuals of this species.
Does this peculiar DLC Ludens have something like a Nymph allocation system?
Nike tilted her head.
“Are there a hundred more guys like Arnoy in Ludens?”
“Guys like Arnoy…? What do you mean by that…?”
“I heard that the nymphs who used to live on this island were errand runners of the gods. Everyone says they were good errand runners.”
Indeed, Nike seemed to have reached quite creative and economical thinking.
I agreed; it was a great idea.
“That’s fine. Let’s find everyone and appoint them as errand runners for the cooking club and the upcoming NVC. It’s a great idea.”
However, Arnoy laughed ominously for some reason.
“Finding the Nymph sisters won’t be easy…! They’re hiding all over Ludens…! If you want to find them, you have to search…!”
Looking for hidden nymphs.
Could this be an ‘achievement’?
After playing D&A for over 10 years, I felt a pop in my head.
In games, there are achievements like “Collect all the trophies hidden in every map”. Perhaps finding these 100 nymphs is a newly added achievement this time?
It piqued my interest.
I couldn’t just let it go without trying.
Of course, for now, this is more important than that.
“So Arnoy, do you have time this evening?”
“Of course, I do…! This time, I heard from the supervising teacher that if I do well in club activities, I might be allowed to graduate…! I have to work hard…!”
Well, it seems like she’s free because there’s nothing else to do. But does a student graduate just by participating actively in club activities?
It feels like they’re saying, “If I do this, I’ll graduate.”, doesn’t it?
Anyway.
Now, what’s left is…
“Victor, why didn’t you ask me?”
Enio, who was sitting in the corner of the club and listening happily to our conversation, asked me.
There was no particular reason for not asking Enio.
“Enio, you’re probably busy. I didn’t want to burden a Ghost member.”
“But wouldn’t it be better if I participated?”
“Of course, it would.”
There’s nothing I would oppose to having more help right now.
Especially since the club fair is just about two weeks away. Anyone who can help would be appreciated.
I’d even hire all 100 hidden nymphs as part-time workers if I could.
“Enio, I need you.”
“…Can you say such things so confidently in front of everyone?”
Enio seemed a bit flustered.
What’s the problem?
Then, Nike lightly jabbed my side and whispered.
“I’ve felt this way for a while, but her, she’s a bit strange.”
I couldn’t deny it.
* * *
The reception desk of the Student Council building.
Secretary Shadi’s expression turned serious at the unexpected request.
“For the reasons mentioned above, can you approve the ‘Victory’s Cook Club’ for a joint stay this week and next week?”
It was Victor.
She heard that Victor has been actively participating in club activities lately, but after reading the contents of the document, she couldn’t just easily brush it off.
“Nike, Arnoy, and even Enio? They’re all girls, aren’t they? Victor, do you think such a joint stay would be allowed?”
“Is there a problem? I’ve already received approval from Teacher Domina. And isn’t it not my fault that there are no male members?”
That was a valid point.
This blunt guy has a way of making valid points sound indisputable.
‘It’s amusing that this guy is good at cooking.’
Of course, Shadi had the Tteok-bokki made by Victor’s club for lunch today.
Yesterday’s lunch was the spice soup she had prepared in advance.
However, that and this document are completely separate matters.
“I have no idea what wind blew to make that strict Medusa, Teacher Domina, give permission, but this doesn’t seem like something I should handle on my own.”
Victor having a joint stay with girls.
Although it didn’t seem like Victor would cause any trouble, Shadi had a friend who needed to know about this situation.
“Let’s ask Victoria.”
“Do we really need to bother the busy vice-president with such a simple document? Shadi Franco, you’re not handling this properly.”
“I can’t help it.”
Even as she said that, Shadi felt a slight annoyance towards Victor.
The ex-fiancé who had broken the heart of her dear friend, Victoria.
The guy rumored to have cheated.
‘I don’t know if he really cheated or not, but he’s actually planning to stay with girls. That’s for sure.’
In the end, Victor’s application for a joint stay went up to Victoria.
Sitting in the office, Victoria looked at the document for a while before feeling uneasy.
‘All the participants are girls? Victor, intentionally arranging such a stay…?’
The possibility of ‘unpleasant incidents’ occurring during club cohabitations was a well-known topic among Ludens students.
Victoria also knew about the stories from her seniors, so she looked visibly agitated.
However, Victor confidently stated whether she knew about it or not.
“We’ve got permission from the teacher, so there shouldn’t be any problem according to the regulations. I don’t think it’s a waste of time to tell you the same thing I told Shadi.”
Victor was sensitive to time these days.
But Victor’s words were right.
For some reason, the increasingly annoying Victoria deliberately took her time, sipping her tea from the cup.
After neatly wiping her mouth with a handkerchief, she said.
“There shouldn’t be any problem. But you know there are regulations stating that club activities such as cohabitation or field experiences may require supervision by the Student Council, right?”
Recently, Victoria had read a lot of student council regulations.
Over a thousand pages of rules.
She couldn’t memorize every page like Victor, but she had memorized about half of it.
“So, I’ll be supervising this cohabitation this time. Will that be okay?”
“Of course.”
Victor readily agreed.
But in Victoria’s mind, the image of a girl with black hair was already forming.
‘Enio is participating in the stay. There’s definitely something fishy going on. I’m going to monitor that. I have no other intentions.’
“Then I’m going. We’ll probably start the stay from tonight.”
After Victor left.
Shadi, who had been listening to the conversation, poked Victoria’s side.
“Men and women are living together in a dormitory. Victoria, just go all out. That’s why you want to supervise, right? Push your chest against him!”
“Shadi! I’m not… doing that!”
“Okay, okay.”
“If you have nothing to do, go and take care of the documents!”
Unable to withstand Victoria’s irritation, Shadi said, “Okay, okay, I’m going.” and left the room.
Left completely alone, Victoria took out a mirror from the drawer and checked her face.
Then suddenly, she got angry.
“Ha, ridiculous. Why do I need to look in the mirror now?”
