Admission is a waste of time (118)
Lesson 24. Where can I find a freshman like you? – 6
For Ban Yu-won, a concept is a verbal expression of the image of the origin of all things.
That is, whatever the concept is, it is defined in a language that is easy for the semi-academic to accept.
It’s not difficult.
When recognizing something we see for the first time, we accept it by substituting it with something we are most familiar with, just like other humans.
[Sword spirit]
The point is, if you were to define Ban Yu-won’s own aura, it would be black magic.
And I don’t know for sure because I can’t look into it in detail, but in Dokgoyeon’s case, wouldn’t the detailed concept of energy be filled with something like [검기(death)]?
For reference, in Ryu Cheol-myeong’s case, it felt like the sword energy was not divided into detailed concepts, but rather other concepts were attached to the sword energy itself. It felt like [Cheon-ap Sword Energy].
At first glance, that one looks nicer, but it is just a bowl that focuses on form and has been forcibly decorated on the outside.
A fancy bowl with poor contents, a bowl that looks relatively simple but is full of contents.
There is no need to argue which one is more solid.
“… … I finally realized what true black magic is while dealing with that fake.”
On Wednesday afternoon, after all the classes were over, we gathered in the 11th class training room and individually checked Ban Yu-won’s aura once again. After that, Dokgo Yeon also acknowledged that he had ‘correctly’ perceived the aura.
She also realized that he did not just accept Ryu Cheol-myeong’s aura as is, but used him as a stepping stone, learning what he could from him and definitely discarding the parts that were wrong.
The reason the aura is black is because it is an aura created by dizziness.
Of course, it would be stronger than the average aura because it was made with dizziness, but that didn’t mean it had the properties of an aura.
“This is a sword technique that has only the form intact, for the time being, and is a sword technique created with only pure internal energy and no enlightenment. It is a skill that can be shown only because you are able to grasp and distinguish the origin of all things.”
“No, I was able to create it because I had already seen your sword in its perfect form. You guided me.”
By first looking at the correct form and then comparing it to the incorrect one, I was able to realize ‘why it is wrong and what I should do to avoid being wrong.’
The achievements in martial arts he was gaining could not be discussed without Dokgo Yeon.
“Muuuu… … .”
At Ban Yu-won’s expression of pure gratitude with such intentions, Dokgo Yeon bit his lips as if he had something to say… … .
“… … Hmm, if you call yourself my disciple, you should do that much.”
In the end, he just laughed and turned his head away.
I wanted to tell her that it was no use pretending not to be happy, and that she looked really cute with her earlobes turned red, but I couldn’t say it because I was afraid it would be right.
The magic that returns all damage received to space is something that I cannot yet implement on my own!
He cleared his throat and continued with the main point.
“Anyway, since it happened that way, there’s no need to forget about it, right?”
“No, seal it until your swordsmanship is properly formed.”
Dokgo Yeon cut him off without mercy.
“If you swing around a sword that is only a form and does not even properly contain its meaning and become intoxicated with power, you will never be able to understand the true meaning of the sword.”
“Okay, okay, I got it.”
Ban Yu-won smiled bitterly and erased his sword energy at the sight of Dokgo Yeon swinging his sword energy around, making an expression that looked like the sky would fall down.
She is a very strict teacher, but I have never suffered any harm by following her advice.
‘Whew, even though it’s just a shell, it’s still an advanced technique, so it’s really tiring.’
The reason that black magic is the exclusive domain of the strong is not only because it is difficult to use, but also because it requires a lot of mana.
Just by manifesting in that short moment, almost 20% of the dizziness was sucked away… … .
This makes it difficult to use in real life.
Even if he mobilizes all the vertigo in his body, he can only maintain it for about 30 seconds… … If he realizes the sword, will this crazy mana consumption efficiency also improve?
‘Or maybe I just don’t have enough magic power.’
Ban Yu-won checked his own internal concept.
The depth of the vertigo he held was 390.
Compared to when he first gained magical powers, it was a world of difference, but he knew that he was still a beginner compared to strong people like Dokgo Yeon or Aire.
“Haha, okay. Well then, I’ve heard the general situation… … Sister, should I go and meet Professor Ryu Cheol-myeong for a bit?”
“Wait a minute, Professor Yumina. If you have an expression on your face that clearly looks like you’re going to bury someone, I can’t help but stop you.”
Of course, there is nothing to compare it to with this transcendent being who is emitting a strong floral fragrance and magical power right before my eyes.
“But I can’t just leave it alone, can I? I’m sick of those people’s arrogant way of thinking! What on earth do you think of Union Academy’s educational policy…? What would have happened if you hadn’t told me about magic circles in advance!”
Yumina’s anger after hearing everything that happened this morning had reached the highest heaven (a Buddhist term for the highest heaven among the nine heavens).
Everyone thought that Professor Jeong would never touch a student directly, but who would have thought that he would so easily break through that impossibility and assault Ban Yu-won under the pretext of sparring!
How could it not be astonishing to hear that such things must have happened often even before that?
“When you asked me to put healing magic into the magic circle, I thought you were worried that the students would get into trouble while sparring, but I never thought you would assault a student and try to destroy evidence. I didn’t like it before—but this is really the worst! I can’t forgive you, I won’t let this go!”
“Calm down, sis.”
Yumi, who seemed like she would teleport to where Ryu Cheol-myeong was as soon as Ban Yu-won used his secret weapon, calmed down somewhat.
Of course, this trick has the side effect of making people around you look at you harshly!
He continued, ignoring the side effects.
“In the past, I might have been able to argue, but now I can’t. Because I actually achieved results.”
“That’s because it’s you, Yuwon.”
“That’s not the important part. Anyway, no victims have appeared so far, and I got the chance thanks to Professor Ryu Cheol-myeong. At least that’s what it looks like on the surface.”
“That’s true, but I don’t like it… …!”
Since her mask came off last time, Yumina has been revealing her true self to the Rebellion members relatively often.
Even the murderous intent she radiated was replaced by the scent of flowers, an eerie smell that was extremely fragrant but also felt somewhat cool.
Ban Yu-won continued speaking, trying to calm his heart, which was fluttering in the fragrance of flowers.
“It’s okay. You won’t be able to do that anymore anyway.”
“Because you awakened your Aura?”
“Yes.”
Even if you repeat it thousands or tens of thousands of times, it would be impossible for others, and only Ban Yu-won could awaken the aura with such an ignorant method.
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0 and 1 are completely different.
This was something that not only Ryu Cheol-myeong himself, but also other students taking his classes would react more sensitively to.
“I don’t think Ryu Cheol-myeong will be able to stand swinging his sword at students from lower dimensions or other inferior students any longer. If a student who was bullied like that awakens his Aura, it will be considered as having done only good things for that student.”
“If you listen to it, it certainly seems that way… … I guess that might be the case.”
Even though Auror is the exclusive domain of the upper-level inspectors, Union Academy is a place where the best talents from all over the dimension gather, and when you advance to the upper-level students, it is actually rare to find someone who cannot handle Auror.
Until the second year, it’s still around 40-50%, but by the third year, more than 80-90% of melee weapon specialists will be handling Auras.
In fact, anyone who can’t handle auras can be called a low-level student, and in fact, the students who were bullied in Ryu Cheol-myeong’s lectures fell into this low-level student category.
… … Senior Dolmeng says he still can’t handle Aura.
‘But first grade is different.’
Aura is where the best talents learn and grow by rolling around for over a year in the best growth environment, Union Academy and Tower of Babel.
But now that Ban Yu-won, who is at the starting point, has mastered Aura, everyone is shocked and pays attention to him.
It was to the point that during the Aura combat class earlier, the students of Class 1 who had seen Ban Yu-won obtain Aura said that they wanted to receive special training next time, which embarrassed Ryu Cheol-myeong.
“So Ryu Cheol-myeong’s evil deeds will definitely end today. Especially since this matter will be made public.”
“But you hit our Yuwon, so we can’t just let it slide… …!”
“I don’t know since when Ban Yu-won became the professor’s.”
Dokgo Yeon spoke coldly and raised his sword.
Aura, a black aura covering the short sword.
Ban Yu-won could feel the vivid death contained within it.
Although he was inferior to Ryu Cheol-myeong in terms of absolute power, he was certain that the quality of his aura itself was overwhelmingly higher.
“I’ll kill him myself. Before I graduate.”
Everyone in Rebellion, including Yumina, was speechless at Dokgo Yeon’s chilling declaration.
No matter what, I didn’t dare to make a tackle saying that cutting wasn’t a bit too much.
“So don’t waste your time. Right now, Professor, you just need to focus on supporting Rebellion and Union’s pilgrimage.”
“Yes, yes. I am always ready to support you.”
Thanks to Dokgo Yeon’s quiet anger, Yumina’s speech returned to normal.
Ban Yu-won’s thoughts were the same.
The incident has already happened, and there is no way to actually harm Ryu Cheol-myeong.
So now they had to focus on laying their foundation.
To solidify Rebellion as the undisputed ruling class of the Academy, and to lead the special admission students and support them.
If we can gain support from the freshmen coming in next year, then it will already be a victory for us.
“You can start beating up those little bastards… … from then on.”
He is not a kind-hearted person who can tolerate the unreasonableness that is poured on him just because he is a half-human.
The reason he does not hold people like Cantone, Ortima, and Ryu Cheol-myeong accountable is because he has not yet acquired the power to defeat them or the authority to punish them and be proud of it.
If you keep fumbling around now, it will just end up as a ‘foolish struggle’, as Dokgo Yeon said.
While creating just the right amount of tension, leaving them feeling like he wouldn’t dare bite them.
The moment he got back everything he needed to get back.
“At that time, you can just turn it over.”
“I agree. In that sense, we do sparring.”
“… … What? Hey, wait a minute. Hey, wait a minute, teacher?”
Dokgo Yeon, who was on fire, forcibly dragged Ban Yu-won into the ring instead of Ryu Cheol-myeong, as if he had decided to beat him.
This woman, I admit, no matter what, she didn’t like the fact that he had awakened to Aura thanks to Ryu Cheol-myeong!
How narrow-minded!
“Just a moment, Dokgoyeon.”
Fortunately, Ruchel stopped the outrageous Dokgoyeon.
“I also want to get used to it as soon as possible. So, for the time being, I want you to deal with me directly.”
“Didn’t you hear what I said to Ban Yu-won? There’s no point in learning only the empty shell.”
Dokgoyeon laughed at Ruchel’s childish remark, but she responded as if she had expected it.
“I know very well that the martial arts you taught me are not as profound as what you taught Yu-won. In fact, I feel that it is not long before the Aura manifests.”
“… … .”
“To be exact, I realized it after watching the sparring that happened today… … But isn’t that right?”
Dokgo Yeon kept his mouth shut without saying anything.
It seems that Ban Yu-won was not the only one who gained enlightenment while watching Ryu Cheol-myeong’s demonstration today.
This was partly due to Ruchel’s outstanding talent, and partly due to her growing affinity for the martial arts she had learned from Dokgoyeon.
The biggest reason was that she, who harbored deep feelings for Ban Yu-won, watched each and every process of him awakening his aura during their sparring today.
He really is a true professor, guiding the growth of two people at once!
“Okay, good. Let’s see how long that confidence lasts.”
In the end, Dokgo Yeon, who had drawn his wooden sword, stood facing Ruchel instead of Ban Yu-won.
Ruchel leans forward and extends both arms out in front of him.
Blue sparks flew out and long, sharp fingernails appeared growing out of her hands.
The ominous aura that could not be considered something obtained from a mere 30th floor of the Tower of Babel caused Ban Yu-won and Light, who were watching it, to swallow their saliva at the same time as if they had made a promise.
“… …Are you used to those nails?”
As he watched him quietly, Dokgoyeon suddenly blurted out something. Ruchel responded with a gentle smile that didn’t match his ominous aura.
“I got it from Yuwon and strengthened it. I plan to use it for the rest of my life.”
“If it’s something that constantly gets stronger, then that would be good. Then, one way would be to match the form of the aura to the weapon. In the martial arts world, those who obtained divine weapons did so.”
It felt like Ruchel’s ears perked up at Dokgoyeon’s words.
“how?”
“I will engrave that method into my body from now on.”
“Caeng?!”
At that moment, Dokgoyeon disappeared from his original location, arrived in front of Ruchel, and kicked her.
The moment she kicked, it was clearly an aura that swirled around her feet like a black fog!
“Ugh… … Huaaaah!”
“Slow down!”
“Kaaaaaaaaa!”
Ruchel, who is wrapped in blue lightning and moves at a speed that is difficult to perceive, and Dokgoyeon, who catches Ruchel like a ghost and hits him with a swing of his sword or a kick.
After obtaining the Thunder Beast, Ruchel’s power grew by nearly 50% in one breath as his depth and wildness greatly increased, but even Ruchel was easily handled by Dokgoyeon.
-Bam! Bam!
“Kang, kang!”
“Continue to align with the energy. When you reach a critical point, when you are so damaged that you cannot distinguish between the energy of the invincible spirit and your own energy! A simple yet ferocious energy that suits a beast will be completed!”
“Kuaaaah!”
Black and blue auras clashed and splashed repeatedly, dazzling Ban Yu-won’s eyes.
It certainly seemed like Ruchel was quickly adapting to his weapon after being hit by Dokgo Yeon, but it seemed too painful for a human.
Light, who was watching from the side of the playground, asked him quietly.
“How is what Dokgo Yeon is doing now different from what Ryu Cheol-myeong did earlier?”
“Light, you idiot, Ryu Cheol-myeong hates us and Dokgo Yeon likes us.”
“… … Ban, do you know that you just made a dangerous statement with a double meaning? No, you made me angry by making me angry by a triple meaning!”
“Ban Yu-won! It’s your turn next, so wait!”
“Ah, I’m screwed.”
“Student Dokgoyeon, you’re too aggressive… … Eek?!”
As expected, Dokgo Yeon is in a bad mood right now. And Light too.
While Ban Yu-won nodded, convinced that the death that was coming to him was imminent, Yumi was worried that a murder was happening in the class she was in charge of.
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The next day, Thursday, after school, it was time for the Union Travel activity – that is, special recruitment rehabilitation time.
Ban Yu-won was nagging the club members who hadn’t awakened their Auras yet, asking how they could create them, and Ruchel, who had obtained a growth artifact at the end of last week’s exploration video, was being nagged by those who envied her good luck.
It was also famous that Dokgo Yeon was teaching swordsmanship to Ban Yu-won, so Dokgo Yeon also became popular.
“Phew… … .”
Light, who had been treated like cold rice for a while, felt relieved and left the training room for a while.
These days, he’s been thinking a lot about himself, Ban Yu-won, and his future relationship with the members of Rebellion.
Especially these days, when Ban Yu-won and Ruchel’s growth is outstanding―.
So, even when you are chatting with your group, you sneak out like this without thinking to find an opportunity to be alone.
“Light.”
“huh?”
Light felt like an idiot for holding onto some hope, even though he knew it wasn’t a woman’s voice and it wasn’t a half-sounding one.
The person who spoke to me was Aire.
Although she had been interacting more with the Rebellion members since her previous special activity, she was particularly affectionate towards Ban Yu-won and Light.
“why?”
“Come hang out with me for a bit.”
As he spoke, Aire seemed to be thinking deeply about something.
“In the language of the Humans, ‘now you’ are a man… … .”
“What are you talking about, I’m still a man!”
Aire’s face brightened as if she had remembered the word she had been looking for.
“Yeah, it’s a date. Date me.”
“… … I don’t know, but I’ll never die if that happens.”
Light responded with a look of bewilderment, but he didn’t feel like swinging his sword around in the crowd right now, so he decided to follow Ayre’s words obediently.
Naturally, the rumors of their relationship gained more credibility and spread as people discovered the two of them secretly leaving the training room together.
