This isn’t a story of a noble knight or a savior. This is the tale of a cynical knight in the hack-and-slash game world with the maximum difficulty setting. 

No system to help him.

No status panel to notify his progress.

No HUD to give him hints.

However, one hope remains. The knight “Crow” retains an in-game ability. By shattering objects or defeating enemy leaders, he can summon random game items as if the world itself is still a game. With a pet crow "Cow-Cow" by his side, the Crow Knight trudges through this treacherous land, armed with sarcasm, stubbornness, and a knack for minding his own business until fate decides otherwise.

Also, please do not speak in caps. He hates it.

Oh, did I forget to mention that his pet crow has three legs? What? It isn't important? Never mind, then.

I mean, you go, Paul. I cheer for you now. Kill that sell out.


Minz's face was livid, yet he scoffed and looked away from Paul. He seemed smart enough to understand his position in the army and the politics. 


Sylveria sighed and turned to face me. She smiled. 


"I haven't explained the second method of obtaining the pins yet. You can get one by finishing academy-assigned missions or by earning seven S grades in the monthly evaluations. There will be tests in seven categories: Physical Fitness, Martial Arts, Musou Abilities, Navigation, Stratagems, Military Logistic, and General Education. Students who achieve a perfect or nearly perfect score will receive an "S" grade. A score of 90 to 100 points earns an A grade. The range for a B grade is 80-89. And so forth. As for missions, it depends on the requesters."


I let out a long sigh of relief. At least, the academy allowed students to earn them by studying and working hard, not killing each other for loot. 


Chapter 70 - Oh, Shit