Admission is a Waste of Time Chapter 182

Admission is a waste of time (182)

Lesson 36. How are you feeling now? – 2

“Well, it seems the crisis has passed, so shall we now clear up the devastated land?”

Yumina, who caught everyone’s attention and landed lightly on the floor, smiled brightly and snapped her fingers.

Then, a thorny stem several kilometers long penetrated the predator’s torso, scattered seeds all over the predator’s body, and then crumbled and disappeared.

However, the seeds planted all over the carcass of the predator soon bloomed into tens of thousands, hundreds of thousands of flowers, and the sight of the giant monster’s carcass instantly sucking up nutrients and shrinking was eerie.

“No, this is not the time to just stare blankly.”

It’s a good thing in itself to suck up the nutrients of predators and return them to the ground, but wouldn’t it be okay for the anti-planet to take over the concept of not being very helpful to the planet’s environment?

Yes, that’s right, excavation.

[You have obtained 1,325 Excavation.]

“Life is just one room.”

The depth that I had tenaciously gathered while stealing the sorcery of solitude was only about 1,000, but this is the concept that I received while watching the ancient monster called Predator die!

Ban Yu-won tried to ignore the dumbfounded looks everyone was giving him as he landed the release back on the ground.

A giant hole had opened up, pulling in the surrounding forest as the predator had dug through, and when the group landed nearby, a small hand drill protruded from the hole.

-Wheeeeeeeeing

“Yeah, you came knowing it was feeding time.”

Ban Yu-won finally fed Abyss the concept of excavation after he returned from completing all his tasks.

Originally, there was a limit to growth, but perhaps because the concept and compatibility were so good, the guy swallowed up all of the [Excavation] that emitted a light so bright that it was blindingly deep.

Then, it completely changed its form from a hand drill to a cartoon-like step drill (a cone-shaped drill).

A unique form that perfectly suits the needs of Ban Yu-won, who values ​​romance over practicality.

In fact, there was no problem because things like practicality could be supplemented with the power of the Banyuwon.

“What is that?”

“Pet drill.”

“Pet drill… … .”

Abyss was able to move with an ego, perhaps because it was born from the sorcery of solitude, even though he had not given it life separately. Dokgoyeon was speechless at the sight of it freely floating through the air, just like most of Ban Yuwon’s followers.

“Spread!”

In the meantime, Yumina’s work was progressing.

The countless flower buds that bloomed on the predator’s corpse transformed into small, feather-shaped seeds like dandelions, and then spread in all directions on the wind created by Yumina.

Some melted into thin air, some clung to the surrounding trees, and the rest dug into the ground.

It may have been in the form of a flower, but in reality it was nothing more than a magic that efficiently returned the predator’s energy back to the world.

“Phew, it’s almost over now.”

Yumina, who had just returned from a light task, smiled brightly and checked each member of Rebellion one by one to see if they were okay.

“All the protective artifacts are broken… … .”

“But, is it okay for you, Professor, to catch that bug just now? I don’t know about the dimensional pirate, but that guy originally came from this planet… … .”

“Think about it, can a world full of bugs that can devour a star be solved by a graduating class? The E-1 dimension has potential and mana density that cannot be called a lower dimension. Since it has been recognized as a special case, you don’t have to worry about this evaluation score.”

Yumi smiled brightly, saying that she could easily get the highest score if she had the footage and proper reports that Ban Yuwon had shot with a ticket. But Ban Yuwon decided not to dig too deep and ask.

“So what happened to Ryu Cheol-myeong?”

Yumi was also checking their situation, and Ban Yuwon answered with a bitter smile as she saw Ryu Cheolmyeong only calling her by her name.

“It’s not there anymore.”

“There’s no body left? I wish there was something that could prove death.”

“If that’s the case.”

Mira handed Yumina the greatsword she had been keeping.

Yumina, who received it and confirmed it, smiled brightly, then declared with a cough.

“We have confirmed the illicit involvement of former professor Ryu Cheol-myeong of the Academy. With the authority of Professor Yu Mina, we promise to prove your damages and take appropriate compensation measures from the seized private property of Ryu Cheol-myeong.”

“It’s already been seized.”

“I was just watching because there was no evidence, but I had been suspicious for a long time. I was also digging into the relationship with the dimensional pirate group, but that was cut off in the middle… … .”

Yumina’s expression turned cold for a moment.

“His collaborator must have anticipated Ryu Cheol-myeong’s end and left. I can guess who it is… … but unfortunately, there is no evidence.”

The fact that the Union’s executives, including Yumi, moved as quickly as possible but still lost the battle means that they had planned to sacrifice Ryu Cheol-myeong from the beginning.

Actually, it was to the point where I wondered what on earth Ryu Cheol-myeong believed and why he was so blatant about it.

“Surprisingly, the more life experience you have and the stronger you are, the more likely you are to do such foolish things.”

Yumina smiled bitterly as if she had read his mind.

When Shati first saw Yumina speaking informally to Ban Yu-won, she flinched, but Yumina’s gaze was focused only on Ban Yu-won.

“When you’re weak, you desperately use your brain to survive, but once you get stronger beyond a certain point, your sense of crisis becomes dull. The more you’re supported by others, the more you overestimate yourself and underestimate danger.”

Those who have survived several dangerous experiences tend to make one mistake.

The illusion that you are the main character of the world and that you will be able to solve whatever comes your way.

As such experiences are repeated several times, the person gradually becomes more daring and develops uncontrollable confidence, which eventually leads to making foolish choices that lead directly to their end.

“Probably Ryu Cheol-myeong did the same. In fact, he has succeeded in stealing students from lower levels in this way several times in the past… … .”

Yumina made an expression that was hard to describe, and in a small voice that even Ban Yuwon had difficulty hearing, she let out a few words that seemed to be curses.

Looking at it, Ban Yu-won asked her the question he had already asked her several times.

“Why didn’t the president stop it sooner?”

“Yeah, really… … .”

Ban Yu-won, who had thought that Yu-mi would deny his words in some way, was frozen by the unexpected answer he received from Yu-mi.

“Why did the teacher leave this person alone… … I want to ask, but I can’t.”

“Sister?”

“… … Well, shall we go back now?”

“Before that.”

Just as Yumina was trying to change the subject while avoiding Ban Yuwon’s gaze, someone stepped forward and grabbed Yumina’s arm.

It was a slot.

“Talk to me.”

“huh?”

Sloti’s eyes were sparkling fiercely.

Yumina blinks in confusion, but Sloti closes the gap between them again… … .

He nodded.

“Master.”

““Master?!””

* * *

With the help of Yumina, a master of plant magic, the hole in the Jade Star Jedda was filled with green again in just a few hours.

Naturally, all of the newly filled areas were incorporated into the Wolftooth Tribe’s territory, and the Wolftooth Tribe, which had safely overcome all crises, instantly doubled its power over the other tribes and solidified its position as the ruler of the stars.

Initially, Ban Yu-won and his party planned to stay in Jeddah for a few more days to prepare for any eventuality, but the conclusion was that there was no need for that.

It didn’t take long for the envoys of each tribe to appear waving white flags in the afternoon of the day the Gangrim Body fell, and before night fell, all the leaders of the powerful tribes of this star gathered in the territory of the Wolftooth tribe.

The very fact that the chieftain entered the territory of the Wolftooth tribe was tantamount to declaring that he would entrust his life to the Wolftooth tribe.

“We, the Rabbitfoot Tribe… … pledge allegiance to the Wolftooth Tribe.”

“The Monkey Paw Tribe also admits defeat and pledges allegiance to the Wolf Tooth Tribe.”

Was it because the constellation’s descendants had fallen and their interference power had weakened? The leaders of the other tribes, who appeared with their spirits completely drained, willingly knelt before Kanid.

This is a ritual of obedience comparable to choosing a master, and it has a binding power far superior to that of a mediocre magical contract, so once the ritual is performed, it is impossible to go against the order.

Canid also readily accepted their surrender, as he could now bring the dangerous elements under his control without the need for bloodshed.

“I am the leader of the Ghost Horn Tribe. Is it really true that your tribe defeated the incarnation of the Forest Ruler?”

Among the tribal chiefs gathered here, the Ghost Horn Chief was the strongest man both in terms of power and personally. He looked like a mixture of a Korean goblin and a lion, with the horns that suddenly sprouted from his forehead and his mane hair, which was impressive――and honestly, in terms of strength alone, he didn’t seem like he would be pushed around even by Kanid.

‘It seems to have the origin of a divine beast that is not inferior to Canid… What on earth is this star? If you include Canid and Lucia, there are only three descendants of divine beasts. Won’t a predator emerge? I can’t be at ease in the future either.’

At this point, I wonder why he wasn’t chosen as the constellation’s descendant… … Perhaps he realized in advance that it was a discarded stone and cleverly escaped.

Canid smiled confidently and answered, even as he received his sharp gaze.

“Yes, my son-in-law here, Ban Yu-won, took care of it himself.”

“… … .”

Everyone present’s eyes were focused on Ban Yu-won.

Strictly speaking, it wasn’t just Ban Yu-won who was the one responsible for the power, but also Ruchel who had awakened his wild heart, Celon who was the master of the Holy Light magic, and Abyss who could be said to be the incarnation of the concept of excavation, who struck the decisive blow. However, if you look closely, all of the people and objects just listed could be said to be Ban Yu-won’s, so he decided not to deny it.

Perhaps sensing something while looking at the half-moon, the Ghost Horn Tribal Chief nodded and knelt before him.

“You truly are a man of extraordinary spirit. If this man is the future of the Wolf Tooth Tribe, then I have no need to hesitate to submit. I will be with the Wolf Tooth Tribe forever.”

“Huh? I’m the future?”

“At least our children.”

Ruchel linked her arms around him and whispered ‘quite loudly’ in his ear.

At that moment, everyone present at the meeting place, including members of the Wolftooth tribe and the other tribal leaders who had sworn obedience, cheered in unison.

No, it’s like Ruchel is pregnant right now… … !

“… … No?”

“Hehe, but I still have to graduate.”

“thank god…….”

But is that really a good thing?

Five years from now, the future is practically set in stone… … .

Ban Yu-won, who sensed an unavoidable fate, suddenly tilted his head.

Hey? I’m the owner of this, right?

Aren’t you a slave?

“Hmm, as a proof of my loyalty, I would like to offer my daughter as your concubine… … .”

Don’t increase it any further here.

Stop it, please.

* * *

The banquet held to celebrate the tribal reunion lasted all night.

Everyone was enjoying the food and drinks and chatting loudly.

Mira couldn’t blend in with that atmosphere, and she had no intention of blending in.

Rather, it felt strange that Shati, a true outsider, was in the middle of the chaos, drinking and talking excitedly.

But it was a good thing I was feeling like being alone right now.

She found a secluded tree and sat down on its branches.

“Phew… … .”

Drinking fruit wine, sipping it little by little, to the accompaniment of the voices of people chatting in the square far below.

Mira recalled the contents of Ketra’s report that she had checked with Ban Yu-won after the battle today.

He had been a member of Crimson Spear since before he entered the university, and was leading a project to enrich a certain dimension by sacrificing the fairies.

And the core of the project is Mira herself, the princess of the fairy tribe.

‘No, it’s different. The moment I entered, I became the core of the project.’

The more connections you make with people of the same fairy tribe and student status, the higher the success rate of changeling.

That was why Ketra approached Mira in the first place.

For the kidnapping plan using changeling.

In the end, their relationship was full of lies from beginning to end.

–but.

He eventually revealed the existence of the project to Mira, and chose to sacrifice himself and die in her place.

Ryu Cheol-myeong’s plan to bring in Exodus may have been a good opportunity for him.

It would have been nice to be able to fish for Crimson Spear and Exodus at the same time to induce action.

The result was as he wished.

Perhaps it’s not just because of my feelings for Mira.

It must have been Ketra’s will to die as a fairy.

“Even if it’s a lie, if you can’t let it go until you die, is it the truth…?”

Mira thought about Ketra.

I can admit it now.

It wasn’t because she wanted to ignore Ketra that she wanted to be loyal to Ban Yu-won.

‘I guess I just wanted to pretend that my failed past never happened. I just wanted to have a wonderful, perfect first love with Yuwon again.’

That’s understandable, because no matter how well you try to package it, the ending of her first love was the worst.

Even if Ketra had planned to kidnap Mira, wasn’t it true that she was trying to put a curse on Ketra without knowing it?

It was a mess, ugly, and dirty.

But Ban Yu-won said he would accept them all.

It was thanks to him that Mira was able to truly repent and apologize for her mistakes.

Before Ketra could cowardly finish her atonement alone and escape to death, she was able to bow her head to him.

I was able to express my gratitude to him.

“……policy.”

Just ignoring something doesn’t make it seem like it never happened.

She realized that the chains that had been clinging to her ankles and making her steps heavy all the while she had been living her daily life, pretending not to know about the past or her sins, were finally released the moment she honestly admitted everything.

Perhaps Ban Yu-won knew that and pushed her from behind at the crucial moment.

Mira was freed, and her ego became whole and mature.

I was able to love Ban Yu-won more confidently.

“policy…….”

As expected, I can’t stand it.

I wanted to be held in Ban Yu-won’s arms right away.

Tonight.

I truly wanted to give him my all.

-Can I help you?

“I don’t intend to let you ruin this love either.”

-You may not believe it, but I’ve always been rooting for you.

“Be quiet, gravedigger.”

Mira snorted and stood up from her seat.

She smiled seductively, stroking her own luscious black hair.

“If it’s like getting a man into bed, I can do it now.”