How did I turn my victim into a phoenix-like hero?

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With the disappearance of the scourge of Class C, the class was completely rendered powerless, which made Palenoa genuinely interested in Cass and the others.

Presumably, Palenoa herself will soon invite Cass to join Class B.

At that time, Cass's harem will grow by 1.

Congratulations, congratulations.

What? Cass, you really are the main character.

Suddenly, Sirocco realized that the minor discrepancies and the fact that Kas's behavior differed from the game's settings were no big deal.

Having three beautiful girls around you while you eat – isn't that the main character?

Seeing that more and more people around Cass liked him, Sirocco felt a complex mix of jealousy and relief.

It's like you've nurtured a character to become a heartthrob, while you're just someone watching from behind a screen...

I have my sister and Beren to love me, that's enough.

Even if I eat breakfast alone like this, it's my own choice.

I have no regrets.

Sirocco ignored their rambling and opened the ring clock to browse the latest news.

With the day of the duel approaching, there's no guarantee that something unexpected might happen.

Searching for news related to St. Luke's Medical Center, where Cliff was admitted in the game, Sirocco's attention was finally drawn to an article titled "Major Surgery Miraculously Revives Patient's Consciousness." Just as he clicked to browse—

"May I sit here?"

Looking up, I saw Rowling's aloof face.

Compared to the still-childish Palenoa, Rowling is more mature, exuding a cold and sharp aura.

But this is only based on the first impression given by appearance.

Sirocco knew she was a cat-loving fanatic who kept seven cats at home.

Cass and Brid, who were standing not far behind her, both wore subtle, indescribable expressions, while Colesie remained completely bewildered.

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"Ah! Of course, no, it's okay..."

Sirocco didn't dare look him in the eye at all, and he was extremely careful when picking up noodles with chopsticks.

Rowling sat down properly opposite Sirocco.

The movements of stirring the noodles with a fork were so meticulous, the meat sauce and noodles were mixed very evenly.

"I am Lorraine Wilson from Class B. May I ask your name?"

Contrary to his aloof appearance, he speaks clearly and at a moderate pace, with a voice that is very relaxing to listen to.

"Sirocco... Darth Vader, Class F...."

She has black hair that almost reaches her chest, a cute and innocent appearance, and a voice as soft as a mosquito's buzz, which gets softer and softer as she speaks.

This made Rowling wonder why Palenoa had sent her to contact Sirocco.

His every move was so natural that, if it weren't for preconceived notions, Rowling would have thought he was the kind of boy who had never even held a girl's hand.

Palenoa's main goal was to get herself in touch with Cass.

Talking to Sirocco was just a side effect.

However, it just so happens that when she went to the hospital to check on Cliff's condition, the words he kept repeating caught Rowling's attention.

xi,ruo,xi,ro....

Sirocco...?

It could also be "he,rou," meaning "drank," or perhaps it's the name of some weapon or prop.

Anyway, it's clear that Cliff is very obsessed.

"Sirocco" is a name Cliff kept repeating, but that's just one possibility.

If it weren't for Palenoa's request, I wouldn't have wanted to have any contact with him at all....

She looks like an ordinary person, at most a naturally attractive transgender person.

Rowling secretly activated her magic.

Skill - Activated.

This skill can read some of the opponent's stats and information. Many explorers who do scout work will go to the second-level damp cave to practice this skill.

The downside is that most people can easily detect that they have been read, but those with a lower level than themselves will generally not notice.

Besides, the opposing team is from the bottom-ranked F class...

——? ?

She widened her eyes slightly, feeling a sense of disbelief.

She released it again, but the result of the magical feedback was still the same.

Lv.....13?

How?

Cass and the others were among the top-ranked students in Class F, and they were also quite ambitious, so Rowling could barely understand why they rose through the ranks so quickly.

"Um, is there something you need? You're releasing magic, right, Wilson?"

"...I'm sorry, my magic makes you uncomfortable."

"No, no, it's alright. I thought you couldn't control your magic..."

Is my magic manipulation really that bad?

My level is higher than his, so why would he notice...?

Sirocco was something Rowling couldn't understand.

He was ranked last in the entire school, at level 2, and there were even rumors that he had made some kind of deal with the examiners to get into the school.

But in less than a month, he has reached the Lv level of Class B.

If you have this ability, why stay in Class F?

Or perhaps, some form of cheating was used.

The upgrade speed is extremely fast.

At this moment, she began to understand why Palenoa had noticed him.

She quickly calmed the turmoil within her, maintaining a composed exterior.

"May I ask you a few questions?"

73. The honest and simple Rowling

"Huh?...How can I help you? Wilson is in Class B, right? I'm just a bottom student in Class F. I won't have the information you're looking for."

Sirocco squinted his nose shyly.

Rowling's eyelids twitched a few times.

She had to admit that the performance was indeed Oscar-worthy.

"First of all, please allow me to apologize."

"Ok?"

"I used on you without your consent."

"Eh—?"

"Could you please explain how you did it? Going from Lv2 to Lv13, normally even with exceptional talent, even the monsters in Class A, the Explorers wouldn't level up this quickly."

"Really? My leveling speed is fast? I didn't know that. I'm just grinding monsters on the first floor normally. I can't even beat goblins..."

Rowling had also heard about that incident.

An explorer was carried out from the first floor.

That guy's nickname was "Goblin Slayer," so he was Sirocco...?

"Cliff".

When Rowling mentioned this supposedly sensitive name, Shirley immediately showed fear.

"...He lay in his hospital bed, constantly calling your name. What did you do?"

Rowling played a trick.

It didn't say that Cliff was defeated in the class, nor did it say that Cliff was seriously injured in the dungeon.

I just wanted to see his reaction.

Let's see which one Sirocco chooses.

"Ugh... I get so angry just talking about him. How come he's suddenly in the hospital?"