Admission is a waste of time (45)
Lesson 10. You are my master – 5
A blazing sunset was setting outside the window.
You can see the Tower of Babel, which he had been exploring until this morning, standing tall.
This restaurant is located on the top floor of the Academy’s first annex, overlooking all of the Academy’s other buildings surrounding it.
Ban Yu-won wondered blankly why he had been brought here.
“How is it? It feels quite good, doesn’t it?”
Professor Yumina, sitting across from him, elegantly tilted her glass of wine and spoke to him.
As soon as Ban Yoo-won came out after being roasted, he was the one who teased him like crazy and eventually brought him to this restaurant right after he came out after washing up.
“It’s the most famous restaurant in the academy. Even the children of the most prestigious families have to wait at least a month to make a reservation at this restaurant.”
“Of course, since we only accept one team per day.”
In addition, since Professor Yumina was a person who received a lot of attention within the academy, even though she said she was being as careful as possible, she couldn’t avoid receiving a lot of attention.
In fact, Ban Yu-won thought that Yumi enjoyed such exposure and even encouraged it to some extent.
“Anyway, I’m going to drink as much as I want today. Student Ban Yu-won has proven his abilities so well! I was so nervous at first… …!”
When he heard that she was anxious, Ban Yu-won couldn’t help but smile bitterly.
Of course, when Ban Yu-won first entered school, he was so weak that he would break if the regular students just touched him, so how could she not be worried?
But within a week of entering school, Ban Yu-won had achieved results that surpassed those of regular students.
How is it now, after this week? Even if you only consider the depth of the concept, it has surpassed Erecto, and its skills have been proven through sparring and exploration.
If we spend more time here, we will be able to grow to the level of other members of Rebellion!
“Thank you for your concern. I am also glad to receive a glass from you again.”
“Oh my!”
Although I thought to myself, ‘He just wants to drink and make excuses,’ I tried to flatter him appropriately, using the worldly wisdom I learned from my diplomat father.
As expected, she was very happy and filled his glass to the brim.
I’ve heard that wine isn’t supposed to be poured into a glass, but he didn’t seem to care about common sense at all, which was fitting for a full professor at Union Academy.
“But Professor, you said that they don’t sell alcohol in the cafeteria within the academy, but this is… … .”
“It’s my collection. We don’t sell alcohol on site, but we don’t refuse to charge for corkage.”
“aha.”
“Haha, I shed a lot of tears trying to get this… … but if I don’t open it on a day like today, when will I ever open it?”
Collection.
Even her favorite fruit wine was of such high quality, so how great must the wine that she had been collecting be?
Ban Yu-won cautiously poured his glass, fearing that the value of this wine might be beyond his imagination.
I couldn’t shed even a single drop.
“Oh, it’s delicious. How about the half-year-old student?”
“… … This is my first time trying wine, but it’s really delicious.”
This wasn’t an exaggeration.
Actually, it was more fun than it was delicious.
Because countless unknown concepts contained in a glass of alcohol came to mind one after another and stimulated him.
Once you see it, your senses of taste and smell also begin to perceive it more sensitively.
Ban Yu-won knew nothing about wine, but at this moment, he was the best sommelier.
[I have tasted and distinguished countless concepts contained in the finest wine. The depth of ten thousand words has reached 130. The depth of the soul has reached 464.]
No, like this?
Now, just by drinking wine, your abilities can grow.
But this doesn’t happen with just any food, so that must mean that this wine is special.
At that moment, the table sparkled faintly, and in front of the two of them appeared a plate with a thinly sliced, toasted baguette, a clump of small, shiny, black pearl-like grains, and a spread with the texture of red clay.
“The appetizers are here. Shall we talk while we eat?”
“… … That’s right.”
Ban Yu-won couldn’t help but think of HoXWatt as he looked at the plate of food that appeared automatically.
Now that I think about it, I think Yumina asked for some kind of personal service when she was led to this room earlier. Is this what it was?
“There are two of us, so it would be a hassle if other people came and went.”
Professor Yumina said with one eye sparkling as if she had noticed Ban Yuwon’s feelings.
He smiled bitterly at himself, having become accustomed to her wink, and picked up a small piece of bread the size of a finger, exaggerating it a bit.
Spread the spread, put pearl-like things on top and take a bite.
[You have consumed food that has been processed with abundant magic and excellent technology, and contains the vitality and magic of your previous life. You have gained 0.5 life and 0.3 magic.]
[The depth of Man-eon-sun (萬言脣) has reached 131.]
The moment he ate, his eyes opened wide.
I was more surprised by its rich flavor than by the growth of the concept.
More importantly, we found remnants of an active concept in this one minor appetizer.
Are there any cooking skills in this world?
Professor Yumina said with a mischievous smile, as if she had succeeded in pulling off a surprise.
“Isn’t it different from what they serve at the student cafeteria?”
“… … I let my guard down because it looked similar to what I saw in restaurants on Earth.”
“Oh my, it looks like the food culture has developed quite a bit.”
“The content will be very different though.”
Before I ate it, I thought it was caviar and foie gras pâté, but it tasted completely different.
Ban Yu-won, who was tasting all kinds of luxurious concepts in his mouth, wondered how much he would pay for one meal today, but decided not to ask.
Instead, he brought up the topic of exploration.
“I thought that eating something to get these effects was something only possible with the Fruit of Eden.”
“By the way, student Ban Yu-won this time… … Um, can I be a little more relaxed about it?”
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“Do whatever you want, Professor.”
“Then I’ll call you Yuwon.”
It became so comfortable in an instant?
“In private, I just want to be able to call you comfortably. Um… … Mina noona, what do you think?”
Mina came in with a smile like a flower in full bloom.
Although Ban Yu-won expressed his refusal with an ambiguous smile, Yumi-na seemed to have no intention of taking his words back.
I’m sure I’ve heard before that someone can live to be 500 years old, but if I point that out now, I’ll probably be right for the next 500 years without stopping, right?
“Mi… … Sister Mina?”
“good.”
Yumina smiles contentedly as she empties the glass of wine she poured into it.
Now it was time to get to the main point.
“Actually, I was surprised when I heard about the intruder from student Dokgoyeon who came before you all.”
“ha ha ha…….”
“Encounters with intruders have a much higher mortality rate than most irregular phenomena. Moreover, a new intruder appeared just last week, and I never thought he would commit such a daring crime this week. His sponsoring constellation must have put in quite a bit of effort.”
The constellations have the power to intervene in the operation of the tower and create gaps.
There is no doubt that the power of the constellations was involved in this recent conflict.
Ban Yu-won opened his mouth, recalling the message the Constellation had delivered to them after their enemy died.
“Professor, so… … .”
It’s time to ask the question you’ve been wondering since the moment you met the intruder in the tower.
But just as he was about to lose his temper, Yumina frowned slightly and reached out to correct him.
“My older sister.”
“… … Sister.”
“Right.”
Ban Yu-won had to try very hard to forget that his opponent was 480 years older than him.
As Yumina continued to laugh and flutter her hair, perhaps because she liked being called older sister, Ban Yu-won calmed himself down and asked her again.
“Do you know what that person’s purpose was, Sister? It’s clear that he wasn’t part of the Academy, but he seemed to have the qualifications to be a climber.”
“Um, maybe. I was hoping that time would come later if possible… … .”
Yumina’s always smiling face cracked slightly.
Perhaps she wanted to deepen her friendship with Ban Yu-won even more because she was facing a gloomy topic.
“You already know that once you’re associated with a constellation, you’re more likely to attract the attention of other constellations, right?”
“Yes. I heard it in Professor Zenon’s lecture.”
“Yes, you are a very special case among them. The fact that you refused a contract with a constellation means that you are of a pure heart and have great potential… … Many constellations will be especially jealous of you.”
“… … .”
I feel like the important story hasn’t come up yet.
Yumina seemed to be pondering something as she poured a drink into my glass, then sighed and raised her head to face him.
“In that sense, you are a very promising prospect. … … In other words, you could say that now, while you are still just prospects, is the easiest time to kill you.”
Ban Yu-won was so shocked that he closed his mouth.
Yumina’s unwavering eyes were telling him that he hadn’t misheard just now.
“Did the attacker reveal anything about himself?”
“Not by himself, but after his death, his covenant constellation called him Exodus… … .”
“also.”
Yumina’s sigh deepened.
“Exodus is a notorious dimensional pirate group, and they are the largest force among those trying to invade the tower. They also have the support of many constellations. Needless to say, their relationship with Union Academy is the worst.”
“Why those constellations…? No, that’s fine. I think I know even without hearing it.”
Why are you supporting Exodus, which is clearly ‘evil’?
Ban Yu-won was about to ask that question, but soon realized the answer himself.
To begin with, the constellations are not particularly good.
They only made contracts with humans to fulfill their own desires.
Yumina’s explanation also supported his thoughts.
“The constellations that support Exodus are extremely radical and violent. They have no chance of signing a contract with you, but you are the most notable newcomers this year, and they are an eyesore. They are going to great lengths to get rid of you early. I didn’t know you would be this quick, though… … .”
The members of Exodus are humans from lower dimensions.
Of course, the Ban Yu-won group also belongs to a lower dimension, but since they were selected as students of Union Academy based solely on their innate abilities, the possibility of them voluntarily joining Exodus is infinitesimal.
No matter what their evaluation within the Academy, in Exodus’ eyes they are a firm ‘enemy’.
‘And so he was trying to kill us to weaken the Union Academy’s expected power… … He’s using the Number Tower as a stage for a proxy war between Exodus and the Academy.’
Ban Yu-won could not simply accept that they were being targeted for that reason alone.
Anger that surges with irritation.
Right now, he’s weak and can only be defeated (of course, Exodus and the Constellations, who suffered a crushing defeat from them, won’t think so), but one day, he’ll become strong enough to trample on all those who treat him and his comrades like chess pieces.
‘Exodus, I will never forget.’
They messed with the wrong thing.
The price for not recognizing the true successor to the tower will by no means be small.
“Anyway, that’s why! You guys did a great job this time.”
At that time, Ban Yu-won was gritting his teeth and making a pledge.
Perhaps it was an attempt to lighten the mood, as Yumina clapped her hands and spoke loudly.
“Because you’ve cleanly finished off the Exodus invaders, their activities will be restrained for a while, and the constellations that have exerted their power to interfere with the tower will be weakened. Really, really, really good job!”
“What should I do about the video? I definitely filmed it all.”
“Put it up. Since this is something that involves the constellations anyway, there’s no way Exodus wouldn’t know about your existence, and if that’s the case, it’s much better to publicly embarrass them.”
Perhaps, from the moment the video is uploaded, Rebellion will be treated as a young hero fighting against Exodus?
Even students who had been suspicious of manipulation will finally be forced to admit it.
Rebellion is very special, and they should not be considered in the first-year category, let alone the lower-dimensional ones.
Of course, we can’t fully reveal the power of Ban Yu-won, so we’ll have to do some editing.
“I’m going to be really tired from now on.”
“As the professor in charge, I have to help you grow without anyone interfering with you… … .”
Looking at Yumina’s embarrassed expression, Ban Yu-won ended up chuckling.
“So, you’re saying that I’ll just be tangled with those guys more often in the future?”
“Not very often, I’d like to believe. … … At least the constellations on the Exodus side won’t bother you for the time being.”
Yumina, who had said that, looked at his expression for a moment as if choosing her words, then eventually gave up with a pout.
“And when I feel confident that I can finish you off, I will raid you.”
“Thank you for the good advice, sis. I need to train harder.”
Just because you know it’s dangerous doesn’t mean you can’t enter the tower.
Rather, that was why I had to work even harder to climb the tower and develop my abilities.
“When you get involved with a constellation, only bad things happen. I’ve only met them twice so far and I’m completely sick of them.”
“Among the constellations, there are some that are really good for the contractors!”
Yumina tried hard to shield herself from Ban Yuwon’s cold voice.
Meanwhile, the course began to progress, and clear soup and fish were served together.
“Still, I think I probably won’t be making any contracts with the constellations in the future.”
“Uh, uh. That’s right, you can do it without the help of the constellations… … .”
As he picked up his spoon, thinking that it was a little different from the course meals he had eaten on Earth, he felt eyes on him and raised his head, and his eyes met with Yumina’s, who was sitting at the table, resting her chin on her hand, staring at him intently.
“Aren’t you eating?”
“Well, I’m thinking about it. It seems like you’ve reached a point where you don’t need my support anymore. What else can I do for you… … I’m thinking about it.”
Did you think that far because you said you didn’t need a constellation?
He glanced at the jeweled flower brooch shining brilliantly on his chest, shrugged, and replied.
“The inside and outside of the tower are different issues. Furthermore, the reason I can go around like this now is because of the assurance that Professor Yumi Jeong believes in me and supports me. That will be the same even after our channel becomes a huge success.”
“So… … So you’re saying you’ll continue to need my help in the future?”
“Of course.”
So, isn’t that why he calls her “sister”, flatters her, and pours her drinks?
Perhaps satisfied with Ban Yu-won’s firm and unwavering answer, she smiled and poured alcohol into Ban Yu-won’s glass.
“Okay, just trust me from now on. And when you become successful, don’t forget to repay me.”
“Of course. Is there something you want to ask me?”
Ban Yu-won also knew very well that Yumi would not treat him well without asking for anything in return.
If we look only at the outstanding innate talent, we don’t have to go far to find Dokgo Yeon.
But why does Yumi-na take care of Ban Yu-won as if he were her son, her grandson… no, her little brother?
Of course, it must be because there is something expected of him.
“I want to say something like, ‘Between us, it’s tight,’ but… … .”
Yumina blushed in embarrassment.
For that moment, I thought she was purely beautiful, transcending racial boundaries.
“Actually, there is. I didn’t want to talk about it from the beginning.”
“Then please tell me later. When my abilities have grown. When the time comes for me to do you a favor.”
The main dish came out.
Ban Yu-won cut off a large piece of steak made by grilling the meat of an unidentified creature, took a bite, and swallowed it whole.
[I ate a steak cooked with techniques that maximized the body of a top predator that I could not dare approach with my current abilities. Absorbs 2 Life, 4 Flesh, 3 Magic, 1 Resistance, and 1 Acceleration.]
I wonder if Yumi herself knows how much this one bite of steak has helped Ban Yuwon.
Ban Yu-won made a sincere declaration to his older sister, 480 years his senior, who became his first supporter and sponsor at this academy he came to knowing nothing about.
“Then I’ll grant you any request you may have.”
“……thank you.”
Yumina, who read the weight contained in Ban Yu-won’s words, smiled brightly.
It was a beautiful smile that made it understandable why she had a following within the academy.
“In that sense, there is counseling.”
“huh?”
But a smile is a smile and business is business.
Now that she’s feeling better, this is the best chance!
Ban Yu-won spoke cautiously to his older sister, whose affection for him had clearly increased by at least 5, as if he were a middle school student giving advice on her first love.
“I have a few questions about the artifact I obtained from the 10th floor of Eden. And the ‘magic language’ as well.”
“This is the first time I’ve heard of someone obtaining an artifact?!”
According to Yumina’s explanation, it seems that the total number of natural artifacts that students can obtain from the tower in a year is no more than 10.
As expected, Rebellion was the first party to obtain an artifact from the top this semester!
… … In fact, there was more than one artifact obtained from the tower this time, but for the sake of Yumina’s mental stability, I decided not to mention it for now.
