Exploring the Dimension After Reincarnation: Academic

Lottery Winners

Still the same in the previous CHAPTER, Noctis and Theresa and Sophia were trapped in a crowd that became increasingly crowded. The person who caused this crowd - Wilk-- seemed to have ulterior intentions to the three of them, yet still did not know what he was going to do before. Something certain about this, is the people there who do not keep their distance and are in close contact with each other.

“All right, without delaying any longer because of the daytime rush, let's start the draw!” Wilk turned around and picked up a piece of parchment on the table, then raised it high and said, “How to take the draw from us is not difficult. You all just have to write the name, then who is the name chosen will get the rights to the main prize today.”

“Hmph! I'm going to leave now. Voting fate is not something worth doing, I am not a gambler!” Noctis sarcastically turned around and began to pierce through the crowd behind him.

“Are you sure, Noctis-sensei? He said, if the lottery this time is free and free of charge at all. Don't you want to try it just once?” Theresa held Noctis' hand to stop him before going far away.

“Yes, I'm sure. In addition, I am also very sure the price of the crown that is on top of my head is much more expensive than the main prize.” Noctis tapped his index finger on the golden crown on his head.

‘I wonder why the crown does not attract the attention of people around. Did Sensei put a unique magic into that crown? All I know, Noctis-sensei has the ability to wander across dimensions, so it's not strange if he has one or two different skills to this world,’ Sophia thought while staring flatly.

“Ta-But, Noctis-sensei, even if you don't want the prize when you win, you can always give it to me so that the Magnifix company can observe further about the capabilities of the person who will be its rival.” Theresa made a parched face, pleading with Noctis to participate.

“Hmm...” Noctis turned his eyeballs upwards, thinking more deeply about Theresa asking him. ‘How, yes? Me and this Little Girl don't have a very close relationship. We were both teachers and students, and that was a few weeks ago, not now. Indeed I think there is no harm, even if they give tax fees to the winner, because I can use the Little Girl's savings.’

“Ya?” Theresa's merciful face became even more miserable and begged for mercy even if it wasn't necessary.

“Hah, okay. But don't expect too much. Only a fool would expect a win with a probability of winning below 10%.” Noctis sighed heavily and tiredly at Theresa.

‘Yes, taking into account the number of people who are here, the chances of winning are very slim. I'm sure the Little Girl (Elena) will still follow the draw even if her winning chances are below 0.001% because she has the skills that make her get the big win. But I am competing just like any other customer, will not expect too much victory,’ thought Noctis.

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A few moments had passed and everyone who was there had finished giving the parchment containing their names. Now, it's time for Wilk to announce the winner of this free lottery to all of them. No one feels suspicious about this and they still assume that losing is not a loss and winning will be a profit, so there is no harm in following this lottery. But anyway, this is still voting for fate and it is not good to do.

“OK, so the winner is ...” Wilk opened one of the parchments and shouted, “Noctis! The winner is Noctis. Please come and go here, Noctis!” But in his mind, 'Se-Actually it wasn't him who won this lottery, but I got the task of making him win. So, stop. It's none of my business about this.'

"Congratulations, Noctis-sensei. You won this lottery easily. Are you feeling happy?" ask Theresa.

"Obviously. After all, I don't know what gift to give me. If it's just a toy bell, wouldn't it be pointless for me to participate in this draw?" Noctis with his flat face.

"That's it, hurry up and go ahead before that guy changes the winner!" Sophia hit slowly on Noctis' back.

“Good, good.” Noctis lazily advanced forward to meet Wilk.

‘Wire, don't let him read this paper.’ Wilk hurriedly stuffed the previous paper into the draw box.

The problem is, the paper does not contain the name Noctis. If Noctis were to read it, then he would know the dark truth hidden by the lottery this time around, then realize that this had a veiled intention associated with it. Nocti certainly wouldn't like it if he was played like this and would immediately interrogate Wilk directly on the spot.

Arriving Noctis in front of the crowd, Wilk immediately shook Noctis' hands and said, “Congratulations, yes! You have won a free lottery prize from the Night Arc trading company! You can immediately take the gift that is in the company building that is on xx block xx street. Don't be late tomorrow, yes.” Showing his friendly smile.

Wilk was so good at acting that Noctis, who was a spirit king with a lot of experience, was unaware of his hidden intentions. Between not realizing or not this intention has a slight difference from Noctis. But for sure, this was Wilk's lucky day because he didn't need to deal in terms of violence against any of the spirit kings or he would become a blood mist.

‘Hmm? If you look closely, like her I've met her. But, where, huh?’ noctis thought as he looked at Wilk's face more closely.

“A-Anu..., don't you have anything to say to all of them?” ask Wilk in surprise because this person in front of him has an overly calm attitude. ‘Typically, people will be happy when they win the lottery.especially if this lottery is free and does not cost you one bit. Is this person very common for this kind of thing?’

“O-Oh, ah, yes. Thank you for this sweepstakes and I am very happy to be the winner.” Although Noctis put it this way, his facial expression showed the opposite - flat-out-.

“Haha, so that's the reaction of our winner.” Wilk let out a dry laugh, trying to melt the atmosphere before he brought his mouth closer to Noctis and whispered, “By the way, we have remembered your face and you cannot sell this gift to anyone else. Please take the prize according to the winner's terms.”

“Tch!” Decih Noctis plan that can still be heard by Wilk because of their very close distance.