Admission is a waste of time (70)
Lesson 15. Didn’t you learn to be careful when making contracts? – 4
―I have seen the things born from your fingertips come to life and grow. The breath you gave sprouted and became a wonderful tree. You are a dandelion that spreads life.
―That was a truly wonderful invention! To think that he could distribute his power to objects and make them move. I can’t wait to see what will happen if it expands to dozens or hundreds of scales!
It was clear at a glance that the identities of those who had spoken were constellations.
What surprised Ban Yu-won was that it was the first time he had heard the voices of two constellations at the same time.
“What’s wrong, Ban?”
“Half-circle?”
That too… … Ban Yu-won looked at the group wondering why he had stopped moving and realized that the constellation’s voice had not reached them.
“The constellations spoke to me.”
“Constellations? It’s not that surprising anymore.”
For a freshman, he had an absurdly high level of involvement with the constellations, and since it had all been a bad relationship up until now, Light made a disgusted expression.
Ban Yu-won also had similar thoughts, so he immediately thought about pulling out all the traps and moving on to Room 10, but the moment he made up his mind to do so, the attitudes of the two constellations simultaneously became urgent.
―You know your name is famous among the constellations, right? There are many evil-minded people among them. Especially those who support scoundrels like Exodus! But I am the one! I can protect you from them! If you just make a contract with me.
– I think I can enhance your abilities further. Make a contract with me, little one.
My ears were incredibly noisy.
Moreover, since Ban Yu-won had sworn in the past that he would never make a contract with the constellations, the moment the two constellations mentioned the word contract, he pulled out the string without hesitation―.
-Wait a minute! Just wait a minute!
– Hey, isn’t that kid acting like that because of you, that broken clock!
The ‘influence’ of the moment when the two constellations joined forces prevented the shift to Room 10 from occurring.
Ban Yu-won’s eyebrows twitched.
Of course, they couldn’t directly influence Ban Yu-won any further, but it didn’t feel very good.
That could mean that they have high expectations for Ban Yoo-won… … .
“No matter what you guys say, I won’t sign the contract.”
I remember seeing people die after making a contract with the constellation and being manipulated by its will, so I don’t think Ban Yu-won’s resolve will waver in the future.
From a very young age, Ban Yu-won possessed a supernatural ability to express his intentions through language.
If he made up his mind to lie, no one could tell, and vice versa.
-Your thoughts are firm. You know that a contract with the constellation is the only way to maximize human potential, right?
―You can even create potential that doesn’t exist. That’s how humans can reach the realm of transcendence… … It’s a shame.
then.
And the two constellations kissed and communicated their intentions.
– I don’t expect anything in return. I just want to create a connection with you. I’m making this offer because I think your abilities would be a great match for mine.
-I will sponsor you, child. I would like to place a bet on you, a pure human being with an amazing talent for cultivating life.
It’s a sponsorship.
Ban Yu-won recalled what he learned about the patronage of the constellations in Professor Zeno’s lecture this past Tuesday.
If the contract is a gamble that involves being swayed by the will of the constellation in exchange for great power, and in the worst case scenario, even losing one’s life.
Sponsorship is less powerful than a contract, but the price humans have to pay seems to be less or nothing at all.
– Don’t feel pressured. I won’t put any conditions on you. I just want to see how far you can grow with my support.
―You have the potential to reach the top of this tower. If you allow me to connect with you, I would like to see it together.
But if the constellations really don’t receive anything in return, why would they support humans?
Zeno kindly explained to me why unconditional support works.
‘Since our academy encourages contracts with constellations, there may be students who feel that discussing sponsorship is a pretense of being overly concerned. Therefore, what I am about to say is most likely to be useful to those who have declined a contract with a constellation more than once, or who are being contacted by multiple constellations at once.’
With those words, Zenon focused the attention of the classroom on the Rebellion members and began explaining with a calm expression.
‘You will notice that the constellations are particularly active in the tower. That is because, like us humans, the constellations also want to reach the top of the tower.’
‘That’s why many constellations are fighting over the right to move more freely within the tower, or the occupancy rate. This occupancy rate is needed to contact and talk to climbers, to allow someone to invade the tower, to have climbers meet each other within the tower… … or to strengthen the monsters in the tower, or to change the contents of the rooms.’
The existence of market share was something that Yumina had previously mentioned.
The activities of the constellations supporting Exodus will be discouraged because the Banyuwon party killed the Exodus invaders.
That is to say, the constellation’s share of the tower has decreased due to the death of the contractor.
‘And here’s where sponsorship becomes important, as a human with the power of a constellation can climb up the tower, that alone increases that constellation’s share of the tower.’
‘Of course, the one who signs the contract will get a larger share, but if they refuse to sign the contract, we have no choice but to sponsor them. This is the first reason why the constellation unconditionally sponsors promising climbers. In fact, it is not unconditional.’
But even this is only a superficial reason, Zeno explained with a faint smile.
At that moment, Ban Yu-won remembered that the orb in the center of the classroom clearly glowed.
It now occurred to me that perhaps it was a measure to block the constellation’s approach.
‘The power of the constellation clings to the human soul and affects even the body. The power of the soul is originally difficult for humans to develop, but the constellation is praised by humans for achieving it.’
‘But whether it is a contract or a sponsorship – the size is different, but once the power of the constellation is attached to the human soul, it steadily erodes the human soul.’
‘Anyone who has received the power of a constellation even once will, knowingly or unknowingly, gradually come to resemble that constellation… … Even if they have received support without any conditions, they may eventually naturally follow the will of the constellation. The members of Exodus, who have received support from countless constellations and whose souls have been eroded in one way or another, and whose minds are not sound, are a representative example of this.’
‘Of course, this is only true when the soul you originally possessed is small, so there is no need to be afraid from the beginning. If you focus on honing your own skills without relying too much on the power of the constellations, the support of the constellations, and of course, contracts with the constellations, will be sufficient means to utilize them.’
Zeno, with those words, is the most soulful person in the classroom.
I looked straight into the mirror.
Ban Yu-won could clearly understand what he was trying to convey to her.
―There is not much time left for me to stop. Nod quickly! I, the ‘Breath of Life’, wish to support you, so you will become stronger and those who share your breath will spread like dandelions!
―Don’t believe that guy. Those constellations that express themselves with grandiose adjectives like life and death are usually swindlers! On the other hand, how about me, the ‘Toy Army Clock’? It really shows my personality neatly and clearly. Nod your head quickly and accept my support! With that, all your creations will be more perfect! Quickly!
By the time Ban Yu-won came out of his reverie, the two constellations were in a state of extreme distress.
It is not something that can be done infinitely by consuming possession and blocking the tower’s movement, so if Ban Yu-won does not provide an answer within that time, won’t it end up only with a loss?
‘Is there anything I should be more careful about? I guess not. If so… … .’
“good.”
When Ban Yu-won finally nodded, the two constellations were delighted, while his companions looked in disbelief.
―Choose me! That foolish swindler is mistaken about the nature of your powers! Your power to move the machines in the tower is a perfect match for my power to enhance all crafts!
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―There is no need to be blinded by petty talents, my child. I will spare you some of my life, so that from now on, your subjects can breathe more freely and look beyond the possibilities.
“It’s so hard to choose, so I’d like you both to support me.”
But the constellations probably never dreamed that Ban Yu-won would say such a thing.
As expected, both constellations were disheartened and lamented, criticizing him.
-Two, both of you? Are you stupid? I see a crazy guy trying to get the support of two constellations at once. Do you think I would do such a losing business?
―Great power has fallen into the hands of such a lowly thing. What a pity… … .
“Okay, then the negotiations break down.”
Since Ban Yu-won had no attachment or obsession with the constellations to begin with, he responded nonchalantly.
In addition to the 50 depth traps that Eve and Lilith have collected, a total of 200 depths have been stored in the code core.
―… … .
―… … .
“What are you doing? Aren’t you going?”
The constellation’s presence immediately disappeared.
The shift to Room 10 happened right away, and I was able to move to a safe zone that no one could invade.
“Oh, there’s no fault.”
“Because it came up too easily. There were no elites… … .”
“It might be because we’ve already passed through this area once.”
“… … More like Ban Yu-won.”
A more chilly rest area than expected – While looking around Eden, everyone was saying something, and Dokgoyeon looked back at Ban Yuwon and his eyes lit up.
“What on earth were you thinking? I’m sure you heard in class that even the patronage of the constellations is dangerous.”
“That’s right, half!”
Light, who had been looking around with a regretful expression, suddenly became serious and added to her words as if he had said something good.
“Even if you want to receive support from two constellations. It’s ridiculously dangerous to benefit from multiple constellations at once.”
“The constellations are dangerous… … .”
When even Ruchel reacted like that, a bitter smile appeared on Ban Yu-won’s lips.
“I’m sorry for worrying you. I just wanted to properly analyze the constellation’s abilities.”
“I understand that your abilities are great, but I want you to keep in mind that the power of the constellations is not something to be underestimated.”
“That’s right, and two at the same time!”
“Okay, okay, I got it.”
However, Dokgoyeon easily figured out that Ban Yu-won was still thinking of receiving the patronage of the constellation.
It was a choice that Dokgo Yeon herself would never have made, but since she knew well the special nature of Ban Yu-won’s abilities, she didn’t say anything more and just let it go.
‘I wonder what would happen if he could really control the power of the constellations freely… … Even if he ends up being eaten by them without being able to overcome them, that would be his limit.’
However, while thinking like that, Dokgo Yeon couldn’t quite picture the development of Ban Yu-won being defeated by Seong-jwa.
Dokgo Yeon thought that perhaps this was blind trust, and ended up laughing.
――And the opportunity to confirm her faith came sooner than expected.
