Admission is a waste of time (83)
Lesson 18. Midterm Exam – 5
Hyeonsingong is a basic exercise that trains both the body and internal strength.
The black flames that constantly circulate within the body burn fiercely as if they are about to devour the owner, eventually transforming the ordinary body and magical power into something beyond the next dimension.
However, the results are different for each person, because Hyeonsingong is a martial art that changes and grows according to the owner’s will, imagination, and actions.
As a result, some people’s bodies turn into scabbards and their magic into swords, while others’ bodies turn into graveyards and their magic into death.
Ban Yu-won also felt that his body and magical power were changing as he practiced Hyeonsin-gong.
However, he is a person with the ability to manipulate the concept itself, the power of the origin of all things.
His body and magical power were not biased towards any one nature, but were simply constantly getting closer to the source, endlessly sinking into deep darkness.
[The depth of the flesh stimulated by the vertigo is reduced to 196. The change in the concept of the flesh is in progress. I perceive that the depth of the transformed unknown concept has exceeded 250!]
[Due to the practice of the Hyeonshin Gong, some of the negative concepts within the body have been eliminated. A positive surplus of life has been created. The extra potential will promote the growth of other concepts.]
[The depth of the Hyeonsin Gong has become 100, the depth of the Hyeon Gi has become 285, and the depth of the Saeng Gi has become 445.]
[The depth of the Hyeonsin Gong has deepened, allowing for faster cultivation.]
“… … Phew.”
After finishing his training and opening his eyes, Ban Yu-won thought about Hyeon-shin-gong for a moment.
Perhaps this black flame is simply so deep that its essence cannot be seen.
It would be laughable for Dokgo Yeon, who taught Hyeonsingong, to hear this, but aren’t the other martial arts that developed from Hyeonsingong nothing more than branches that branched off from the deep, profound essence?
So then, how to truly ‘perfect’ the Hyeonsin Gong… … .
‘No, this is just a difference in interpretation. I just need to go down the path I think is right and show the results to Dokgoyeon.’
When that time comes, you will be able to ask yourself why you taught yourself such peerless martial arts as Hyeonsingong… … .
That was the extent of his permitted time of solitude.
“Shit!”
“huh?”
-Ppabang!
His student ID card fluttered, and then Eve appeared out of thin air and wrapped herself around his arm.
The belated release also came with a honking sound.
The guys who patrol the external dungeons day and night have returned for the mid-term settlement.
“You’ve worked hard. Was it hard for you?”
“Shishit, shishit.”
“Yes, there is no one but you.”
“Boom, booooow.”
“There was a release, too. Yeah, yeah.”
Ban Yu-won put the concepts the guys had collected into a code core.
Ban Yuan had several cores in addition to the ones Eve and Lilith carried around for concept collection, and was currently collecting several concepts separately in one of them.
And adding to what I collected this time… … .
Nuclear 3,000 [Life 2,057, Magic 502, Sword 316, Swordsmanship 54]
It has reached such terrifying figures.
“The company commander… … the company commander is very proud of you.”
“Shishishit.”
-Bang!
Of course, this figure is exaggerated.
They just forcibly layered on a concept of low purity, using goblins, which are considered weak monsters, as a standard.
In other words, the numerical values of the concepts gathered in this code core represent ‘quantity’ rather than ‘quality’.
Even if you try to strengthen it with a low purity concept, the limit would be around 150 life.
But that’s enough.
“Let’s just work a little harder. I think it’ll be enough if we just save up for a few more days.”
“Shhh.”
“You worked hard, so take a rest. Then now… …Ticket?”
-Wheein
Ban Yu-won’s dedicated camera operator, Tike, showed up at his call.
I asked him to walk around the academy and take pictures all day, and these days, with Rebellion and Tike both being famous, the students happily waved at him when they saw him.
They probably thought that if they were lucky, they too might be exposed to the Rebellion channel.
To that extent, the Rebellion Channel had become the Academy’s trend.
But the reason I made him wander around the academy today wasn’t because of the video I was going to post on the Rebellion channel…
“… … I can see the real problem.”
It was because I wanted to see with my own eyes the reality of the potion that was circulating within the academy.
The number of students currently enrolled in this large Union Academy is approximately 1,000.
Among them, the number of students whose behavior was clearly strange or who had a ‘strange concept’ mixed in their bodies was around ten, as far as Tike could confirm.
Assuming that they are not allowed to enter dormitories or library reading rooms, the number of victims is likely to be even greater.
I was already getting a headache thinking about how I was going to detox all these people.
“Ugh, I’ll think about that when I meet with my senior tomorrow. Ticket worked hard too. I’ll upgrade you later.”
After comforting his followers, Light also finished his training (it is said that he was beaten up by Dokgo Yeon) and it was time for him to return, so he got up from his seat, thinking about having a hot chocolate with him.
“Boohoo!” The student ID card vibrated again.
“What is this… … No way?”
When I checked, I saw that the spatial movement coordinates were floating above the student ID.
If it were Yumina, she wouldn’t have gone through such a hassle to summon him, it seemed like the president was looking for him.
“Sith?”
“Hmm… … No. I can’t just ignore that call. I should go. I was thinking that we should talk sometime. I’ll be back soon, so get some rest.”
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After gently stroking Eve’s head with his fingers, who was looking at him with worried eyes, he prepared a cup of hot chocolate for Light on the table and activated his student ID.
In an instant, the surrounding scenery melted away and the space changed.
As expected, it was the president’s office, which he had visited twice in the past.
– Long time no see, Ban Yu-won.
In the fifth week of the first semester of the first year, the third interview with the president began.
Today’s president was a doll in the shape of a witch who seemed to have jumped out of a fairy tale.
The cute witch doll wearing a large cone-shaped hat and a black cloak had bright green eyes.
Although Ban Yu-won honestly thought that his blatant appearance was in bad taste, he greeted him politely.
“How have you been, Master?”
-Well, you remember today well too.
The witch doll nodded solemnly and swung the broom in her hand.
It’s a good thing, but that broom looks exactly like the one she was holding when she was a doll maid.
“Why did you call me?”
-Have you talked to the student council?
Why do people of high rank always try to cut off everything before they speak?
Without the power to read hidden messages in language, it would have been impossible to properly communicate with this guy.
“I’ve decided to talk to Ketra-senpai tomorrow. But no matter what the outcome, I have no intention of coming forward.”
-Did you find out about the potion?
“To some extent.”
Ban Yu-won was not very knowledgeable about potions, and he couldn’t understand everything just by looking at the concept of potions.
But there were a few things that were bothering me.
First, I couldn’t find any concepts related to concentration, understanding, or memorization within the potion.
Second, the concept of ‘stigmata’ was contained within it, even if very faintly.
… …Third, it was confirmed in the bodies of those who drank the potion.
“This time, the constellations are involved. Those who drink this potion will be unknowingly influenced by the constellations. Perhaps the learning effect has also increased… … .”
―That’s correct. It seems that through this exploration, you have gained a deeper understanding of the nature of the constellations. Since the tower is with the constellations, it is right to analyze and learn about them.
The witch doll sat on the broom with her buttocks hanging off it, and then surprisingly, it floated into the air and landed on Ban Yu-won’s head.
But the moment the witch doll lands on his head.
“Huh―?!”
Ban Yu-won felt a burning sensation as if his entire body was being pierced by light and staggered on the spot.
“Master, Ter… … Now, what… … .”
―It’s an investigation and a precaution. But there was no need for that. If you continue to do that, you won’t suffer any defeats against the constellations.
It’s good that I got a passing grade, but I really hate this guy… … !
Whether he knew his intentions or not, the director who had finished the ‘investigation’ jumped down from his head and landed on his shoulder this time.
It looks like a cute witch doll, but inside is an unidentified monster.
He wished he could get away from him as soon as possible, but the president seemed quite pleased with the way he looked on his shoulders.
-Let’s discuss the main points.
“yes?”
―You will never find evidence that will convince everyone.
As soon as the witch doll let go of the broom, it began to float through the air on its own.
―She is a fairy with great talent, and fairies are naturally good at changing reality. It is said that she can create an alibi that is difficult to detect even at the level of a full professor. You must have heard of changeling.
Changeling.
The story of a fairy taking a human child (a pretty child) away without the parents’ knowledge and leaving behind a fairy child (an ugly child) instead.
On Earth, fairies were also beings representing fantasy.
When I hear that such a being is capable of changing reality, I can’t help but agree.
―Her plan was indeed solid, and the timing was ripe. If it weren’t for you, things would have continued as they were… … and many students would have been in danger. One student would have been expelled.
“You were going to let this happen since you were going to expel me anyway.”
―Of course. The students bought and took the potion of their own free will. They foolishly signed the contract of the curse that was aimed at their own necks. The contract was established at that moment, and no one can pay the price for it.
Listening to the president’s cruel commentary, Ban Yu-won recalled the mechanism of his talisman.
Although not a curse―his amulet also requires the user to infuse it with magical power, that is, it can only be activated if there is a clear will to use the amulet.
The potion that Mira created also only takes effect after going through such a contract… … Wait, a curse?
―It’s not strange if you haven’t figured it out yet since it hasn’t been revealed yet. Don’t overestimate your abilities.
“That’s true, though.”
-Now here’s the conclusion.
The broom that had been floating in the air suddenly began to move in a regular manner.
Ban Yu-won realized that it was some kind of magical language.
―It is impossible to stop it before it happens because there is insufficient evidence, and it falls under my authority after it happens. Ban Yu-won, what are you planning to do?
“We have considered from the beginning the possibility that we will not be able to pursue the culprit. We have no choice but to focus on resolving the side effects of the potion.”
-That’s wrong.
The president spoke in a cold voice.
– It’s not a side effect, it’s a curse, so it’s better to lift the curse. Can you do it?
“Yes, that’s for sure.”
-Good. With that, you can achieve everything you want.
“… … ?”
The president smiled with satisfaction.
Even with his authority, Ban Yu-won was unable to read the hidden meaning behind the president’s words.
I just noticed that he was expressing his joy without hiding it.
– I heard everything you wanted to hear. Ban Yu-won, after you resolve this matter, I will grant you the right to explore alone. You will be able to climb the tower separately from the party.
“Separate means… … .”
– It will not affect party exploration.
“Thank you very much.”
Wow, so multitasking was possible.
Ban Yoo-won, who had been feeling a certain sense of stability while climbing the tower as a member, had been tempted to decline the right to explore alone, but he thought that if he was given the opportunity to climb the tower separately from the exploration with the members, it wouldn’t be a bad thing.
… … The question is when you will find the time to climb it.
“Okay, I’ll take my leave now. Oh, if there’s anything you’d like to see filmed while doing Rebellion activities in the future… … .”
-good.
Ban Yu-won was kicked out of the room again.
That’s weird, that guy is definitely a fan of the Rebellion channel.
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“uh?”
Late at night, after finishing his duel with Dokgoyeon, Light returned to his room and found a mug on the table.
“Hot chocolate? It’s so warm… … .”
I had just washed my body with cold water, so I was craving something warm.
Light instinctively put the cup to his lips.
“Whew, Whew… … Sweet. Delicious… … .”
It occurred to him belatedly that perhaps Ban Yu-won had prepared it to eat himself, but seeing that Eve, who had remained nearby, did not react at all upon seeing him, it seemed that he had prepared it for himself.
Huh, the hand holding the mug gained strength.
‘That kid, even though he’s usually mischievous, strangely cares about these things… … .’
It is clear that in the original world, women would have been seduced by the dozens.
But what’s especially scary is that even though I know that, I don’t hate it or feel aversion to it.
Light would often be startled whenever he found himself relying on him more and more and acting spoiled, even though he always reminded himself that he shouldn’t let his guard down.
‘But where did the real half go?’
Judging by the fact that his followers are here, it doesn’t seem like anything serious has happened.
It was a good thing, because I didn’t want to show my face to him right now… … .
“Eve, when is your master coming?”
“Easy?”
Light unconsciously smiled as he watched Eve make a question mark with her body in response to his own question. He coughed, went into the room, and sat down on the bed.
Still holding the mug with half its contents left.
‘You’re busy.’
We ate dinner separately yesterday too.
How on earth did he find out, Ruchel stopped him in the morning and asked him half-sobbed what had happened with Yumina… … Perhaps what Ruchel was worried about had not happened.
‘He’s taken on some kind of incident. You can tell just by looking at his expression.’
Besides, you must be really busy since you’re away from home today too.
Things that I don’t want the members to know about, or things that would be meaningless if I told them.
Clearly, we entered school together, and at that time, my abilities were superior to his… …How did it turn out like this?
It is inevitable that I feel inferior to him.
But now I was even more angry and anxious.
I don’t like the one-sided structure where I always receive help from him.
‘In this expedition, we finally received the support of two constellations… … .’
If this continues, I might fall completely behind someday.
Maybe he won’t abandon her and will ask her to stay with him… … but Light himself probably won’t be able to endure such a situation.
… … If only I could receive the support of the constellation, I wouldn’t be a burden.
As he was thinking about that, he felt the necklace around his neck vibrate and emit light.
“Keuu …!”
At the same time, a strong headache hits the brain.
Light gritted his teeth, suppressing the scream that threatened to escape.
“I know, I know… … ! I don’t have contact with the constellations, so stop… … !”
Light, who had been groaning and muttering to himself, swallowed the contents of his mug in one gulp with a tearful face.
It was a little hot, but strangely enough, I felt my headache go away in an instant.
The vibration of the necklace also subsided.
It felt like the necklace was afraid of the half-moon, and I laughed a little even though it wasn’t the situation.
‘half…….’
Now I even get help when he’s not around.
Light’s eyes lit up as he looked down at the now-empty mug.
‘… … Okay. Let’s study.’
The upgraded amulet with side effects can now pause its effects in between with the pause function.
He gathered the tasks he had to handle, sat down at his desk, and breathed mana into the talisman.
When Ban Yu-won returned, Light was asleep with a pile of homework as a pillow, so he had to carry him to the bed and cover him with a blanket.
Because the fatigue couldn’t be overcome with talismans or anything like that.
