Admission is a waste of time (213)
Lesson 42. Image Change – 3
At that moment, Ban Yu-won was frozen in shock at such absurd words.
Dokgo Yeon, who had been quietly listening to Aire’s flowing words, suddenly tilted his head and said.
“You have to be wary of the Dragon Sword… … Are you a dragon? That fool too?”
Oh, so that’s where it starts.
Come to think of it, Ayre had only hinted to Ban Yu-won that he was a yong-in, and had never officially revealed it to him.
However, Ruchel, who also inherited the blood of the gods, nodded as if he had expected it to some extent, and did not even raise an eyebrow when it came to Yumina.
“Yongin. A human who has the dragon’s factor. Light is a being with the dragon’s blood.”
“They are one of the rarest races in the entire universe. Each individual has exceptional fighting and magical abilities, they live long lives, and it is very difficult to have offspring… … .”
Yumina went into teacher mode and started explaining kindly, but then realized Aire’s presence and shut her mouth.
Indeed, the reason Aire was friendly with Light just because he was a dragon might be because, due to the nature of their race, it is easy for them to become close with others of the same species.
Dokgo Yeon also nodded, seeming to have similar thoughts to Ban Yu-won.
“indeed…….”
“Originally, Yong-in was destined to awaken sooner or later without anyone leading him. But that wasn’t Light.”
She answered that she could do that as much as she wanted in front of Light, but in fact, she wondered how someone with such thick dragon blood as Light could remain at a level where she couldn’t even understand dragon language at this age.
“It’s possible with the Dragon Sword. The Dragon Sword that has been attached to Light since she was young has been suppressing the dragon element she carries within her.”
Ban Yu-won nodded his head involuntarily as he heard those words.
Indeed, is it true that the Holy Sword, which was known only to amplify Light’s power, was actually a seal that suppressed all of her power and even her future potential?
In fact, since the bastard called Seonggeom had such a cold feeling, Ban Yuwon had guessed to some extent, but he could never have imagined that its true identity would be the Yongsalgeom.
“Then, if things continue like this, will Light die or become a normal human?”
“The dragon’s power is unyielding to anything. Nothing can ever kill a dragon like that.”
I heard from Celon that the True Dragon is extinct.
However, Ban Yu-won, who did not have the confidence to say such things in front of Aire, whose eyes were shining brightly, decided to quietly listen to her continued words.
“It was barely suppressed. In fact, since he started training with me, Light has developed rapidly as a dragon. Soon, he will be able to completely overcome the Holy Sword and even release his power. However… … .”
“Something must have happened during the vacation.”
Ban Yu-won clearly remembered the moment when he broke up with Light before the vacation.
Didn’t he return to his hometown without participating in special activities, saying that a rescue signal had been sent?
Well, it’s obvious what happened there.
“There was an occasion where I had to hold a sword. I wouldn’t have been able to handle it with just the skills I gained in the first semester.”
Otherwise, there’s no way this kid would have gone off on a tangent like this as soon as school started.
Light worked hard despite his suffering, and proved with his own body that he could be strong even without the Holy Sword.
I came to cherish my colleagues quite a bit… … and I even went so far as to make a cute and slightly annoying friend appeal to Ban Yu-won in particular.
But there’s no way I’d suddenly throw everything away and go on a solo expedition.
“Maybe… … I think so.”
Aire nodded with a cloudy face.
She must have already contacted Light and gotten a bad response.
Aire shares the same roots as Light and Yong-in, and they are also close friends who became close while practicing.
But how could I feel okay if I was suddenly rejected like this?
“Even if Light himself relies on the Dragon Sword, I can’t believe his personality would change. Clearly… … that sword has a self.”
“I had to break it with the sword.”
“I know.”
Although Ban Yu-won agreed with Dokgo Yeon’s radical remarks, he was thinking of something else in his head.
That necklace that Light never leaves, or rather cannot leave, on his body.
The Yongsal Sword, left behind by our ancestors as a holy sword.
A necklace that was passed down with him.
Light was born with the blood of a dragon.
Two souls embedded in a necklace.
Ban Yu-won realized.
Neither spirit was Light’s ally.
“What the hell.”
Previously, Light had explained to him the origin of the Holy Sword.
When an alien invasion occurred in their home dimension, it was said that Light’s ancestors drove them out with a sword made from a fallen star and established a sacred kingdom.
The story of a star that fell to the ground can be easily interpreted as ‘stolen from somewhere’.
And if they could be easily defeated with that sword, then the intruders were probably dragons, or those with dragon blood.
‘Then the two souls contained in the necklace are… … .’
One would be the spirit of an ancestor, and the other would probably be… … .
Ban Yu-won frowned and confirmed with Ayre.
“Is there anything else you can tell us about the legend of the Yongsal Sword?”
“There are several other swords of the same shape in the universe, and they even have the power to kill the True Dragon, who is resurrected even after completely destroying its body.”
“That means it destroys the soul, not the black flesh.”
“As expected, you understand quickly.”
Aire nodded, impressed by his insight.
Ban Yu-won did not tell the truth.
If his thoughts are correct, then that black soul-destroying sword is not it.
It is a sword that cuts and tears away the soul.
‘And it must have been something special, a necklace. … … The object made of stars was a necklace, not a sword?’
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Well, now all that remains is to solve the problem.
Should I touch the sword first or the necklace first?
No matter how much Ban Yu-won’s power grew, he didn’t think he would be able to easily do anything about the necklace that had shown such a strong rejection before the vacation.
then…….
‘Yongsalgeom. Let’s take care of this first.’
Ban Yu-won stood up from his seat.
“I’ll meet him and try to figure out something. I think it’ll be over in no time, but… … Just in case, Professor, please buy some time so that he doesn’t get solo exploration rights.”
It may sound like self-praise, but among the current members of Rebellion, there wasn’t a single bad person, including Light.
If Aire was given the right to explore alone, then even Light could easily obtain the right to explore alone. They had to find a solution before the team was truly torn apart.
“Yeah, that’s what it would be like anyway. There’s no way someone who was already a member of the team would just leave. Not only does it require the president’s approval, but it also requires the permission of the existing team members.”
“Thank you, Professor. Now, I’ll excuse myself first.”
“Ah, master… … .”
No matter how hard Light tried, he couldn’t change his dorm room, so Ban Yu-won went straight to his room using his student ID.
Then Light was really there.
“――!!”
Ban Yu-won doubted his own eyes.
It felt like I went back half a year.
Facial features that cannot hide a feminine charm, but that clearly make you recognize that he is a man.
The holy sword, held tightly in one hand even when not in battle, with its sharp tip pointed at oneself as if guarding oneself.
“Light, what are you doing?”
“Excuse me. I was on the battlefield just yesterday.”
If you think back to the moment right before we broke up, it was an attitude and tone that was absolutely incomprehensible.
Ban Yu-won narrowed his eyes and glared at the light.
It’s not just an image change.
It is a change that is possible only if the soul has changed.
Judging by the reading, it doesn’t seem to be that bad yet… … but if this goes on, it will really be impossible to do anything about it.
“Light, shake hands.”
Ban Yu-won said, holding out his hand.
Light was taken aback by the sudden words and took a half step back.
“handshake?”
“It’s nice to see you after such a long time.”
“I’m sorry, but… … I don’t want to shake hands with you so casually.”
As expected, you’re refusing.
He pretends to be calm, but he now knows how much of a threat Ban Yu-won is.
I’m wary of him.
I wanted to finish the work simply and quickly, but… … it seemed like things would get more complicated.
“Why are you suddenly acting so awkward?”
“I should have told you that I was on the battlefield. Ban Yu-won, and you sent me a message. My dimension could have been attacked because of you.”
Oh my.
“I have something to protect. I can no longer sit by and watch over your childish antics. I think you probably heard the story from Professor Yumina.”
Light aimed his sword at him again.
To be honest about that――I was a little discouraged.
“I have no intention of going back on my words. If I am not granted sole investigative authority, I will resign from the Academy.”
“And you will return to your hometown and protect the dimension?”
“okay.”
“I remember you wanted to climb the tower more than anyone else.”
“Of course, my feelings haven’t changed even now. There’s just something more important.”
Ban Yu-won smiled bitterly at Light’s unwavering words.
At least, he couldn’t believe that that was the true intention of the Light he had known.
“Can’t you do this without the Holy Sword?”
“There was no need to deny that I was the rightful owner of the Holy Sword. It was just that I realized it a little late.”
The holy sword… no, the dragon sword, aimed straight at Ban Yu-won, was exerting destructive force and pressuring Ban Yu-won.
“You pretended to help me, but you only hindered my growth. Don’t you see? You seem to have gotten considerably stronger during the vacation, but you’re still no match for me.”
“Yeah, honestly, I was surprised. In that sense, light… … .”
Ban Yu-won tried to seize the Yongsal Sword by surprise, but his attempt was in vain.
Even though he wasn’t wielding the Origin Sword, his reflexes were amazing, surpassing even the movements of Ban Yu-won, the holder of the Mandok-an.
“What are you doing?”
“I was just joking, so don’t overreact. We’re friends, right?”
“Friend? … … I may have said something like that before, but now it’s different. Right now I am… … .”
“Don’t interrupt me. Listen. Light, you.”
Have you ever heard of a masquerade ball?
Light’s eyes widened at that unexpected remark.
It made me laugh a little because it looked so similar to how it was before the vacation.
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“Masked ball?”
After Ban Yu-won leaves, only four women remain.
The moment Yumina brought up the subject of the Prominence family, which had suddenly been put on the back burner due to Light’s work, Dokgoyeon asked with a strange expression.
“What the heck is that?”
“Oh, depending on the dimension, that culture might not exist. It’s a party where people wear masks so that no one can recognize them and dance on stage in pairs.”
“At this Union Academy, where the goal is to climb the tower? Are you saying that they hold such a ridiculous event?”
“Haha, actually that’s not it… … .”
As Yumi’s explanation continued, Dokgoyeon’s expression became more and more spectacular.
Dokgo Yeon, who finally learned the truth about the masquerade ball that had nothing to do with the mask or the dance, narrowed his eyes and said.
“Who created that event?”
“Of course you are the principal.”
“That president must have gone mad in exchange for his immense power.”
“You shouldn’t be so direct, Dokgoyeon.”
“Didn’t you two become a bit more venomous during the vacation?”
While Yumina was grumbling in bewilderment at seeing Dokgo Yeon, who didn’t even try to hide her disgust, and Ruchel, who was standing on the same side as her while pretending to stop her, it was only then that she remembered that Aire hadn’t left yet.
“Oh my, Aire! I’m sorry, it’s not fun to listen to you.”
“It’s okay, Professor. I’m a Rebellion member too.”
“Don’t pretend that you came into Rebellion naturally.”
Dokgo Yeon, who was not present, tackled Ayre’s calm response without any change in expression.
Ayre didn’t respond to that, but instead dropped another bombshell.
“I want to be Ban Yoo-won’s partner.”
“yes?!”
Ruchel stood up in shock at Aire’s words, which were even more direct than Dokgo Yeon’s.
“It is my role as a slave to guard my master!”
“What nonsense… … . It’s important to shut Prominence’s mouth. Of course, I, the strongest one, should participate.”
While Dokgo Yeon was showing his enthusiasm and fighting with Ruchel, Aire spoke quietly.
“He will probably have more than one special match to play.”
“What did you say?”
“If a special match is one where both sides compete for something they want.”
Light, who wants exclusive exploration rights, will definitely challenge Ban Yu-won to a special match.
At Ayre’s explanation, Dokgoyeon and Ruchel nodded in agreement without realizing it.
“That jerk’s specialty was catching the team’s ankles… …!”
“Yes, with that light, it’s possible… … !”
“So aren’t you talking too carelessly from the beginning?!”
Yumina becomes confused as she sees women who show no mercy even to their own teammates.
Ignoring the disheveled appearance of the esteemed professor, Ire said:
“Then, of course, I want to face her there. So, I want to be partners with Ban Yu-won.”
“Whew… … Don’t worry, Aire. After all, partners for special matches can be switched.”
“Then what about matches where substitution is not possible?”
“It’s a tournament.”
“Masquerade Tournament… … .”
The Union’s founding ceremony, which includes a masquerade ball, is held in mid-October.
There was still a month and a half left until then.
