Admission is a Waste of Time Chapter 88

Admission is a waste of time (88)

Lesson 19. Changeling – 3

It was an overly one-sided relationship.

Our positions were different, our thoughts were different, our tastes were different, our personalities were different, and nothing matched.

Even from the perspective of the opposite s*x.

There was also a big difference in their views on love.

To him, love was a short, hot flame that could never be revealed.

To her, love was a treasure so precious that she had to keep it locked away in a box and open it over and over again to check if it was still there.

It’s too clumsy to be called love.

It was a bit too obsessive to be called a friendship.

Maybe I just wanted to wait.

It may have been simple longing.

Perhaps more than 60% of those feelings were simple childishness.

―Still, she wanted to stand by his side.

It was all thanks to that that she, who started much later than others, was able to achieve such great results through solo exploration.

‘I made a contract. It seems like a constellation that brightens the face a bit, but since our abilities are a good match, it’s okay.’

‘What? I know it when I try it, but it’s better not to get involved with the constellations. You’d understand if I told you that you’d have an extra heart, but that heart would feel incredibly heavy.’

‘Don’t worry, Mira. You’re already a student council officer and Professor Campanella’s top student.’

So I became anxious when I heard that he had made a contract with the constellation.

It felt like he, who was already difficult to keep up with, was completely leaving me behind.

However, he was unaware of her feelings and dissuaded her from making a contract with the constellation.

It seemed like he was teasing her, as she had never been approached by a constellation before.

He was good though.

That’s why I hated it even more.

He first approached me kindly, but then drew a firm line and backed off.

He always achieves great results without much effort, and he doesn’t even recognize the fact that he desperately tries to catch up with him.

He makes his own efforts worthless and thinks of himself as a proud younger sister on such a topic.

I started to hate it.

―Your dangerous and sharp mind is truly sweet.

That was the first time I heard the voice of the constellation.

If he had shown up before I started to hate him, there wouldn’t have been any problems.

-Then you can’t enjoy who you are now.

The constellation demanded that others’ mental power be sacrificed in exchange for a contract with it.

And said.

They will not die, but they will suffer for the rest of their lives.

In return, she will become a master of the magic of the sound dimension.

There’s nothing I can’t do, she thought.

But the constellation spoke to her teasingly.

-You might fail. You’re a loser who’s never even talked to a constellation before.

The means presented by the constellations to steal the mental power of others is none other than curses.

And if the curse fails, it will flow back to the caster.

There is a saying that ‘a curse always takes at least one life.’

This was not an unfounded confidence that the curse would not fail, but rather a statement that a curse that failed to kill the target would instead kill the caster.

-So let’s get insurance.

The constellation said.

You happen to have some good powers.

Even if, by some chance, this curse spell fails and flows back.

Then why don’t you arrange for someone to receive it for you?

It’s ‘changeling’ with someone who has similar conditions to you.

-With the man you hate the most.

She could have refused the offer… …but if she had, the Constellation would probably never speak to her again.

Because from the beginning, the constellations only wanted to enjoy her precarious spirit, her agony.

So she nodded.

I thought I just had to not fail.

I thought there was no way it could fail.

I thought that even if I failed, it might be okay.

And then ‘he’ appeared.

Similar to her in many ways.

On the other hand, there is a man similar to him.

* * *

“… … !”

I first met his eyes when I was returning after finishing my ‘contract’ with the last sacrifice.

Even though he hid his presence by using artifacts from the high-ranking magicians and used his power to change perceptions, I couldn’t forget his cold eyes that seemed to see through my true identity.

I thought it was a coincidence, but the next day I realized it was fate.

“Professor Campanella, what is this?”

“I got this from a student today. What do you think, Mira? Isn’t it great?”

“Really… … That’s amazing. Will you be my junior next year?”

“Are you interested? The famous student Ban Yoo-won from the Rebellion Channel. He doesn’t have the heavy charm of Professor Zenon, but he’s popular with the female students.”

“Does it matter now? … … But maybe it will help this time. I’ll talk to Ketra.”

At first, I didn’t know that the man whose eyes I had met was Ban Yu-won.

He simply recommended a freshman to the student council members who had asked for his support, whom Professor Campanella had been keeping an eye on recently.

But the moment I saw him with Ketra at the cafe we always went to, I knew something was wrong.

A spirit that is not easily shaken even when seeing the beauty of the fairies.

An innate sense of leisure and elegance that is unconsciously evident even in casual speech and behavior.

A sweet voice that burrows into your brain.

And – transparent eyes that seem to see through your inner thoughts when you look at them.

Everything fueled her anxiety.

He was anxious that he might not recognize him, and he intuitively thought that he was dangerous without any evidence.

It was the first time my heart fluttered upon seeing a man other than Ketra, but it also made my heart flutter in a different way.

Because of the thought that the curse spell might fail because of the man she thoughtlessly dragged in.

If that happens then― since Changeling has already finished, it will be Ketra who will receive the payment.

Should we stop it? But how? On what basis?

But it seemed like he never recognized himself.

She tried to forget him, dismissing it as unfounded anxiety.

It was Saturday morning when I felt strange.

Those who had already made a contract with her and taken the potion felt themselves free from the effects of the curse one by one.

Intuitively, I could tell that the man was involved with Ban Yu-won.

A belated call from another student council member confirmed that my intuition was correct.

My mind was blank and I couldn’t think of anything.

Even though she knew that the curse was complete and could not be stopped or reversed, she set out to find Ketra.

So desperately that even I couldn’t understand it.

When I finally found out that he was with Ban Yu-won, it was so absurd that I almost laughed.

Does that wise yet foolish man realize that by trying to help his senior, he ended up putting him in a difficult position?

It’s so pitiful and ridiculous that she dressed up to look good in front of him, not knowing that she was the one who started this situation.

But I hate Ketra because she knows her tastes so well and teaches them to her juniors and even tries to connect them to herself.

I didn’t know what he was thinking or how much he was worried, and I got sick of him because his attitude didn’t change until the end.

I could turn around without smiling or saying anything.

I gave up.

Rather, I feel relieved.

Why did he try to make a contract with the constellation?

okay.

It was because I wanted revenge on Ketra.

* * *

The curse spell had a set activation time from the moment it was composed.

Monday afternoon, the time when fake contractors would normally be most alert.

However, since all connections with them have been cut off, the burden of the spell will be entirely focused on Ketra.

A curse so dense that it would be too much for an individual to handle would destroy Ketra on the spot.

Even knowing that, Mira was very calm, sitting in a corner of Ronika’s usual alley cafe, silently waiting for the moment when the contract would be concluded.

“Hello, Senior Mira.”

A junior appeared in that spot.

A rising star who is gaining attention both inside and outside the Academy for his unconventional behavior and abilities.

It ruined her plans―no.

A completed being.

“Can I sit down?”

“It looks like he’s already sitting.”

The junior was a man who resembled Ketra exactly in his words and actions.

Even the pretty face or the light atmosphere that is given off at first glance.

The only difference is the look in their eyes.

Ketra never gives off a gaze that chills the heart.

Ironically, the difference gave her a sense of relief.

“The first graders will be busy today.”

“I finished the two written subjects in the morning, and the sparring also ended early if I had a winning streak.”

When she was a freshman, she was afraid of sparring.

I couldn’t stand the fact that they ranked people based on simple criteria, ignoring their individual characteristics and roles.

But it seems that Ban Yu-won is different.

―Even in terms of artifact creation, she has already achieved achievements that surpass hers.

She asked her junior, who was smiling strangely, directly.

“Are you interested in me?”

“yes.”

I couldn’t believe that I had felt even a little bit happy about his immediate answer.

Are you saying that you were such a light-hearted woman?

By abandoning Ketra, you’re saying that you’ve completely cut off your feelings for him?

Or is it because I haven’t found it yet that I’m longing for a new love?

… … A love that will replace Ketra, whom I will never see again after today.

“Actually, I’m interested in you too. I’m a little surprised myself.”

“Then it was a close call.”

Ban Yu-won’s smile deepened.

It was a laughter that made my heart feel uneasy.

“what?”

“If I had been just a little more interested, I would have failed.”

failure.

what?

The moment I thought about its meaning, my stomach felt cold, as if I had swallowed a large piece of ice.

Ban Yu-won took a sip of the sweet cafe mocha he had ordered, then leisurely reached out and scribbled some words on the table.

Soundproofing.

Obstruction of vision.

Boundary.

“Well, now I don’t have to worry about people’s eyes.”

“What are you trying to do?”

“I was being considerate of my seniors. I don’t know how great the rebound of the curse is, but it’s enough for dozens of people.”

“Wait a minute, what do you know… … .”

That moment.

A sharp pain, as if sharp thorns were piercing her from head to toe, struck her.

That’s when I realized the curse had been cast.

-thud

-Knock knock

-Kuuuung!

“Whew―――!”

“I don’t really know what happened between you two seniors. In fact, I don’t care to know.”

Is this what happens when you lose the mental power of dozens of people at the same time?

Strong shock was followed by stronger shock, and even more terrible pain, like waves.

My head became empty and countless curses filled it.

I would rather die, but my innately superior soul as a fairy would not allow it.

“You, huh, what, Ketra… …!”

Ban Yu-won responded with a calm expression to her, who was trembling, holding onto the chair and gaping in pain.

“Still, it’s a bit much to curse someone who hasn’t done anything wrong. It’s the worst way to end unrequited love.”

“You, you… … Ugh!”

“What’s so unfair? It’s your own fault. Surely I don’t have to explain in detail how I found out about your tricks here?”

The pain became more and more severe and now I couldn’t even speak.

I’ve already reached my limit, but every time I try to exhale, the pain that goes far beyond that comes in steeper and steeper stages.

What else would you call it if not hell?

“Actually, there was something I wanted to ask, but now that I’m looking at it, I can’t do it. Well, in the end, no one but myself got hurt and it ended well. … … I think it’s also because of the constellation’s mental manipulation.”

Ban Yu-won puts down his glass with a sigh.

Suddenly, he took out his staff and aimed it at the half-empty cup of sweet coffee.

“I’ll just do one thing I’ve always wanted to do, senior.”

Various concepts were activated by the magic of language and settled into the coffee.

A concept that alleviates pain, heals the mind, boosts regenerative powers, and weakens the interference of the constellations.

But to this extent, it’s just like peeing on one’s own feet.

As if Ban Yu-won knew it well, he finally took out the crystal of the devil’s core that was burning like a flame and dropped it into the glass.

“I’ll make you an offer you can’t refuse.”

Ban Yu-won said, pushing the liquid towards her, which was no longer considered simple coffee.

The difference in their positions was evident in an instant, as evidenced by the change in their speech.

“If you don’t want to become a loser, drink. But in return, you’ll have to give me everything you can give me.”

ah-.

In the midst of endless pain, she realized.

Now, isn’t this the exact same situation as when he tricked the ‘victims’ into signing the contract?

All read.

Who is this foolish and pitiful person?

It was myself.

It was a complete defeat, without a single complaint.

‘This man, me―’

Strangely enough, at that moment, her mind was filled with a joy that rivaled the pain.

The man who destroyed her plans head-on.

This tyrant laughs at himself, at Ketra, and even at the constellations.

He was trying to dominate her completely in exchange for a single cup of sweetness in front of him.

I want her.

– As expected, he is different from Ketra.

“Ah, ahh… … .”

She reached out with a trembling hand and picked up the glass.

Miraculously, at that moment, all the pain and trembling disappeared.

Even the emotions and suffering that had remained like dregs in my heart were completely erased.

Only the existence of the ruler and the anti-ruler remained.

―Gulp

Without hesitation.

She emptied the cup of the covenant.

The curse has been lifted.

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