Admission is a waste of time (5)
Lesson 2. This is your roommate – 1
Professor Yumina was as kind as she was beautiful, and she taught Ban Yu-won, who knew nothing about the academy, the basics of the academy.
In conclusion, it was not the professors but Union Academy’s student selection system that brought Ban Yu-won here.
Union Academy’s student selection system was omni-dimensional, selecting students who met the required conditions and automatically providing them with an assessment form that suited them.
So the professors were surprised to learn for the first time today that the planet was called ‘Earth’ and that Ban Yu-won came from a lower dimension where the Union Academy’s existence was unknown.
After seeing the Tower of Babel, Ban Yu-won, who had already completely freed himself of any desire for revenge, decided not to care about it anymore, but Professor Yumina, who did not know this, told him various stories to cheer him up.
‘Is that the artifact that Student Ban-Yu-Won made? It’s amazing, even though the power contained within it is pitiful… … Still, it’s an offensive artifact that shows completely autonomous movements. Oh my, I can feel a slight sense of self? Hehe, I really look forward to Student Ban-Yu-Won’s future development.’
‘You want to visit your hometown before the entrance ceremony? Hmm, since Ban Yu-won said he didn’t know about the existence of Union Academy… … Okay. I will give you special permission.’
‘Oh, I just heard that other lower-dimensional special admission candidates passed the evaluation. There are four of them, including Ban Yu-won. You’ll be sharing a room with one of them.’
‘Then, Ban Yu-won, go back to your room and tear up this paper when you’re done tidying up. You’ll be able to return to your hometown. I’ll send out a summons request on the day of the entrance ceremony, so please respond when you’re done preparing.’
When Ban Yu-won returned to the room after finishing his interview with her, there was already someone else in there.
“Who are you!”
A handsome man who notices Ban Yu-won’s presence and draws a shining sword from the air and aims it at himself.
If it had been only half a day ago, he would have been startled and sat down, but Ban Yu-won, who had already been fighting goblins and risked his life, was no longer startled to the point of having a blade thrust right in front of him.
In fact, the goblin bat reacted even before that, blocking it from the air.
“Can’t you tell by the clothes you’re wearing? This is the new student. Your roommate.”
“Oh? Oh, oh. Excuse me. I was just taking a practical test a little while ago, so I was on edge… … .”
After Ban Yu-won calmly explained the situation to him, the man realized his mistake and quickly retrieved his sword, bowing his head to Ban Yu-won and apologizing.
Although he may have a somewhat hasty personality, he doesn’t seem to be a person who doesn’t know manners.
Since admission was confirmed, the personality of the roommate was also important, but at this point, it seemed like there was no need to worry too much.
“I heard you are a special case from a lower dimension.”
“Hmm? Oh, you, no, you, big… … you also came from a lower dimension.”
“Ban Yu-won. Call me by my name.”
At first, I was thinking of going straight home, but… … I decided that it would be a good idea to have a little chat with the person I was going to live with before that.
“What? In your name? No, that can’t be. Ban, please take care of me. I am As Light, no, As Light. You can call me Light… … That’s fine.”
Judging from the way they looked so surprised at being told to call each other by their names, it seemed that in the world Light lived in, calling each other by their names was extremely rude.
Ban Yu-won, once again aware of the cultural differences, observed Aslight, his future colleague who would be sharing the same room with him.
He had just finished his practical exam and was covered in dirt, but he was still a very handsome guy.
‘I also thought that I didn’t have the looks to be a burden to anyone… … But when I look at this guy, I just get goosebumps, goosebumps.’
A slender, small face, sharp, deep-set, sparkling blue eyes, and blonde waves cascading down her shoulders.
She had all the attractive elements, from her high, pointed nose to her delicately shiny lips, and her beauty was so perfect that it felt a little artificial.
He looks like a prince who jumped out of a romance comic, without any exaggeration.
‘No, do I have to describe this guy’s good looks like this? It’s so annoying, really.’
So I quit.
Instead, I asked him.
“You just finished your practical test? So you also fought some blind goblins?”
“What? A blind goblin?”
But an unexpected response came back.
“No, that can’t be. Such low-level monsters can be easily hunted by soldiers who have received basic training in our country. What I fought were trolls and ogres. Thanks to that, I was very tired from moving around in the swamp for several hours. Phew.”
… … troll and ogre?
I can’t judge it based on the knowledge in the game, but no matter how much I think about it, it seems like it’s much stronger than a goblin… … ?!
Ban Yu-won, who couldn’t respond to the other person’s answer, just opened his mouth.
It was only then that I noticed something. It was the goblin club that had blocked Light’s sword swing earlier.
It was hanging limply on Ban Yu-won’s shoulder, as if it had drawn out all its energy, no, all its demonic power, to block Light’s sword.
This is the artifact that split the head of the Goblin Warrior in one go!
“I see. Then Ban, you are a special ability type. I see. The artifact that just blocked my sword was not ordinary either.”
Light nodded as if he realized something, seeing Ban Yu-won’s bewildered look.
“I may not meet the other requirements, including my birth level, but I am confident in my fighting ability. The admission requirement was to pass a practical evaluation that was higher than the general admissions process.”
“I see… … .”
I thought all the lower-dimensional special selections were for students who were less powerful than the regular selections, but it seems there are other cases as well.
I can’t help but feel ashamed of myself for feeling a little bit of kinship with this man of inhuman beauty after hearing that he was a special archetype from a lower dimension like me!
“Hey, hey, Ban! Don’t be so cocky. After all, we all entered this academy to receive a proper education and grow, right?”
“Yeah, that’s right.”
Light noticed that Ban Yu-won’s spirit was dead and spoke to him with concern.
He’s even a man with a good personality!
The only factor that can win is language skills.
But I couldn’t boast about my great abilities, nor did I want to act like an idiot.
Ban Yu-won, who could no longer bear it, quickly decided to retreat.
“You said you were tired from crossing the swamp. Wash up and rest. Actually, I was planning to take a quick trip to my hometown before the entrance ceremony. I’ll see you at the entrance ceremony.”
“What? The Academy gave me permission to go back to my hometown during the waiting period for admission?”
“Huh? Oh, yeah.”
“This can’t be happening.”
I thought it was nothing special, but Light had the most surprised expression on his face since meeting him.
“Ban, you really have incredible abilities. To think that the professors at that snobby academy would grant such conveniences to a student who entered through a special admission process in a lower dimension… … .”
“… …Is this so great?”
“Haha, don’t you know how amazing that is? How the beings of higher dimensions look down on and ignore the lower dimensions, almost like they’re gods… … Have you never experienced such territoriality through inter-dimensional communication?”
Light’s expression as he said those words was bitter.
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Ban Yu-won replied with a bashful look on his face.
“Sorry, actually, I just learned about lower and upper dimensions today. I don’t even know what’s so great about upper dimensions.”
“The resources, knowledge, and even magic power that you can have from birth are all different… … What? You just found out today?!”
“Oh, so that’s the difference? But let’s talk about the details later. I couldn’t tell my parents and was dragged here for the practical evaluation, so I think I should go back first.”
“Yeah, yeah. Okay… … Uh.”
“then.”
Ban Yu-won took out the paper the professor had handed him earlier and tore it up.
The power of teleportation, which was activated without the slightest delay, transported him to his original world, Earth.
Leaving behind only the handsome man, frozen with a bewildered expression.
* * *
“Oh, surprise! Ban Yu-won, you just showed me the screen where you passed the exam and where did you go? I thought you were so happy that you ran outside… … .”
Now that he had finally returned to his familiar room, the person before his eyes was his older sister, Ban Yu-mi.
He looked like a swan, lying on his bed in his room reading a comic book, wearing a sleeveless shirt and hot pants.
“Why are you doing this in my room?”
“I can’t have cookie crumbs spilling all over my bed.”
“Get out. Get out.”
By the way, I see an empty bag of chips rolling around on the floor.
The crumbs will be scattered and rustling like flower petals on the bed.
Ban Yu-won sighed and tried to kick his sister, but she quickly rolled over and dodged it before he could.
Of course, Ban Yu-won knew that she would cause damage and so he moved aggressively.
That’s because she is a student at H University, the most prestigious university in Korea.
He is also a national fencing representative who is currently preparing for the Olympics.
But the next moment, the active fencer suddenly sat up and said to him.
“Hey, Ban Yu-won.”
“Don’t use strange language.”
“No, I’m not joking. You suddenly changed?”
Ban Yu-mi’s eyes flashed sharply.
Ban Yu-won glared at her with pitiful eyes, as if to say, “You just found out about that now?”
“Can’t you see the fancy clothes that cover me? This guy has changed from growing to maturing. You’re no good to me anymore.”
“It won’t work… … Horn!”
Ban Yu-mi, holding her hand up like a sword, lunged forward.
At that moment, Ban Yu-won moved half a step to the side, easily dodged her attack, and stabbed her with his own hand.
But she reacted quickly and twisted her body, so she missed the shot, and instead, the next moment, she recognized a sharp hand stabbing at her from the right and swung her hand to deflect it.
“No… … What is it? Seriously, what is it?”
All attacks were blocked, and although he was able to avoid damage, he was met with a sharp counterattack.
As Ban Yu-mi, dumbfounded by her younger brother’s counterattack, collapsed on the bed, Ban Yu-won spoke calmly.
“Listen.”
“say it.”
“Actually, I always thought you weren’t from our family.”
“It’s really happening.”
Ban Yu-won continued speaking, quickly grabbing his sister’s flying hand.
“But then I found out that I also had a similar talent dormant in me.”
“No, is this something that can be explained by talent? I’ve been swinging a sword for years!”
Ban Yu-mi was born with a tin can head and a monster body, which did not fit in with the Ban family, where many people lived off their brains.
Since I was young, I was good at anything that involved my body, but I had a barbaric taste for holding weapons and beating people up. I was debating between kendo and fencing, and I eventually decided on fencing, which would allow me to compete in the Olympics, when I was in the third year of middle school.
However, he has continued to pursue kendo, and even in the midst of all this, he is a monster who returned with three gold medals and one silver medal in the team and individual events at the last Olympics.
So, Ban Yu-won had been watching her since he was young and thought that she was definitely not from his family’s bloodline, but when he entered the dungeon this time, he found that he also had a similar talent for fighting as her.
However, I didn’t know until now because I didn’t wake up unless it was a huge stimulus like a life-threatening crisis.
‘And now, Swordsmanship 3 has been added to it.’
But as he knew, this was not enough to surpass the level of Olympic athletes.
There was still a long way to go before he could surpass monstrous creatures like Light and confidently claim ownership of the Tower of Babel.
“Ban Yu-won! So what happened?”
“Shut up! Let’s have a family meeting instead.”
Ban Yu-won declared, pushing away his older sister who was crowding around him as if she was almost going to eat him.
“Ha, you’re trying to climb on top of my sister’s head just because I blocked your hand once.”
“hurry.”
“Ugh, if it’s not something serious, I’m really screwed.”
Although Ban Yu-mi was shocked by Ban Yu-won’s one-sided words, she obediently left his room and took out her phone.
I thought maybe my younger brother had really been through something in the past half day, and he was going to tell us about it at the family meeting.
Ban Yu-won shouted at his sister’s back as she left the room.
“Sister, call grandpa too.”
“What the hell are you?”
“Call me.”
“I don’t know, I’ll call you, so you figure it out. Anyway, the men in the Ban family are really tired… … .”
Ban Yu-mi goes out to spread the word about the family meeting, shaking her head.
Ban Yu-won looked at his sister’s smooth back as she walked away, stretching her legs out, and sighed, thinking to herself every day that if only she would just change her temper, she would be popular.
Then, without thinking, I picked up the bag of chips lying on the floor.
[Would you like to steal the concept of language, the bag, from an empty bag of chips?]
“… … Look at this.”
A smile appeared on his lips.
It seems that there was a need to get a budget at a family meeting.
* * *
After Ban Yu-won left, As Light, who was left alone, remained in shock for a while, but then realized that his body was covered in excrement, sighed lightly, and headed to the shower room.
After throwing away all the dirty foreign substances of the swamp, and the clothes stained with the blood and bodily fluids of trolls and ogres, a single cross-shaped necklace was revealed on his handsome naked body.
“Even if you take it off now… … No, no. I guess I’ll have to get used to it.”
After thinking about it for a moment, Light ended up showering with the necklace on.
While I was showering, the face that naturally came to mind was that of my future roommate, Ban Yu-won.
“I should have gotten a single room. Phew, what should I do… … .”
Fortunately, he didn’t seem like a bad person.
Moreover, I feel bad saying this, but it seems like his fighting ability is much lower than mine, so no matter what happens, he will be able to subdue him in no time.
However, the invisible artifact was quite surprising.
Even though he didn’t have much strength because he swung it reflexively, he was still able to block his own holy sword.
You can tell because you are the owner of a great artifact.
That artifact is no ordinary item.
‘It’s not easy to obtain such an artifact. It takes an absurd amount of talent to handle it. Moreover, the form of connection, perhaps even by yourself… … It must be a talent that the professors are paying attention to. Not a half-baked talent like me, but a complete talent.’
A talent that has already blossomed and will continue to develop brilliantly in the future.
A glimpse of such talent could be seen in Ban Yu-won.
Differently from oneself.
“No… … No!”
He gritted his teeth as if trying to deny the thought that had occurred to him.
A small fist pounded hard against the shower wall.
‘If you let your heart weaken, you will be swallowed up in that moment. I cannot collapse. I have somehow succeeded in entering the Academy. I must… … .’
Be sure to climb to the top.
You will gain the strength to protect your world.
As Light washed his body thoroughly, making a strong resolution.
Then, suddenly, I realized something.
‘When I spoke to him earlier, it was so natural that I didn’t even realize it, but… … that guy, it seemed like he was speaking Unionese directly.’
The language of all who enter Union Academy is unified into one language called ‘Union Language’.
The language of all books in the academy, including professors and students, will be unified.
This was a power that applied across a wide range of areas, beyond the skills that could be handled by an individual.
However, strictly speaking, this could be seen as simultaneous interpretation.
Even if you speak your native language, it will be naturally translated into Union Language, and when you hear Union Language, you will recognize it as your native language.
The same goes for reading.
So everyone ends up communicating in Union language.
However, there are some inevitable drawbacks to this.
This is because the shape of the mouth and the pronunciation do not match.
Well, it’s natural that I’m speaking my native language, but it’s coming out as a union language.
For those with keen senses like Aslight, this might feel a little jarring.
But why was it that the man’s mouth shape and pronunciation were so perfectly aligned…?
I’m concerned that I learned the concepts of lower and upper dimensions today, considering that I knew the Union language.
‘Was the form of your native language similar to Union Language…?’
That was the most convincing conclusion Light could come up with.
Surely you wouldn’t have acquired Union Language right away after encountering it today?
After all, this isn’t that important compared to the artifacts he has.
Aslight shrugged, dried himself with a towel, and took hold of his sword.
There are two days left until admission.
In order to be recognized for his overwhelming skills in the academy, which was teeming with upper-dimensional residents, he couldn’t waste even that short period of time.
