216 – Arrest (1)
“Isn’t he actually a genius?”
After the training was over, Marlboro, who was making the evaluation, said so.
Other professors also nodded and agreed with his words. It is an undeniable fact.
“It was unusual for him to break through the password with just a few communications. Moreover, I heard he created the password himself.”
“The ability to respond at a critical moment was also excellent. You asked me to send a false message using a messenger.”
“That’s what surprised me the most. He knows when to use force to completely turn the tide of the war.”
The professors also had a vague guess that Sibar had extraordinary intelligence.
You don’t have to go far to see the waterboarding, bomb vest, and meteor storm shown during the midterm exam.
I had never seen it before, but I realized that it was something I came up with myself, and that my ability to improvise was very good.
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“Maybe the reason I’m so curious is because I’m so intelligent? All geniuses are like that.”
“Oh. That might be possible.”
Through this practice, I was able to learn that not only improvisation but also intelligence itself is good.
Of course, from Sivar’s perspective, the code was decrypted on his own, but in other people’s eyes, he couldn’t help but look like a genius.
“Besides, they say all geniuses are eccentrics, right? Maybe their eccentricity is part of that?”
“I don’t think so.”
“It’s just because he’s a troublemaker.”
But that doesn’t mean it isn’t true. Even though he was a genius, it didn’t change the fact that Sibar was a troublemaker.
Luckily we didn’t have any major accidents today, but you never know what kind of accident might happen in the future.
Moreover, since he showed little signs of genius, there is a high possibility that he may have an unusual accident.
“If you have this much gemstone and receive education… You might become a higher level person than you think.”
“He has excellent personal connections. He has a connection with a saint and is close to the president. What do you have?”
“It means that your nature is good. If you were bad, everyone would keep their distance.”
The professors also found Sivar a headache, but it wasn’t that they didn’t like him.
First of all, being able to concentrate and not do anything else during class is a plus.
Other students often doze off or openly act the other way, but Sivar has never done that.
The same goes for afternoon training and practice. Although I sometimes had unexpected accidents, I listened to my professors’ instructions obediently.
There is no reason not to be pretty. The professors also treated Shivar as a cat that they could not hate.
“If it weren’t for the penalty points, he would have been in first place. How many points has Sivar accumulated so far?”
“It’s absolutely overwhelming. But a quarter of it was lost due to vandalism.”
“Then the approximate rank is…”
Marlboro turned the pages and checked Sivar’s rank. First place was Kara, second place was Luna, and third place was Grace.
5Th place was Sivar, but as I mentioned earlier, he lost his place because he received too many penalty points.
For reference, 4th place is Elvin. He quietly but steadily gained points and was able to rise to fourth place.
“You’re in 5th place. With this practice, you can rise to 3rd place.”
“The contribution is enormous. In fact, I did it all by myself.”
Professors who do not know Shivar’s abilities have no choice but to give him high marks.
Not only did he decipher the code on his own, but he also showed scheming and force at a critical moment. There is nothing lacking.
“Is the only thing left now is a brawl? What will happen to the brawl?”
“Is there anything we can do? We’ll just have to see.”
Next week there will be events, sparring and brawls to replace the midterm exams.
It is not against members of the same class, but includes other classes. What is noteworthy here is not the sparring but the brawl.
Brawl shows rules that live up to its name; five people from each class will enter and fight.
Also, during the battle, when a certain time passes, another person comes in.
“Our class will win, right? Honestly, even if you look at it objectively, the power gap is huge.”
“I guess so.”
Professors firmly believe that their class will win. Honestly, the power difference is significant.
There are many talented and talented students in other classes, but they are not as good as Sivar.
A huge tsunami and a disaster itself. One stone will knock him down.
“What we need to worry about is how much we hurt the other person and whether we cause any strange accidents.”
“It’s arrogant, but it’s true.”
“The hospital is going to be busy.”
Brawl is a test that is half out of the hands of professors. The Academy was watching.
Furthermore, like last semester’s sparring, high-ranking people will be watching as spectators. The possibility of manipulation is significantly low.
“But that doesn’t mean there isn’t anything to worry about.”
“Ah. Are you talking about the saint’s disciple?”
Godin quickly responded to Marlboro’s words. Marlboro also nodded in the affirmative.
“There have been a lot of unusual rumors going around these days. Moreover, there are even rumors that the saint herself taught him. Maybe he can beat Sivar?”
“Ah. I know I should say this, but Shivar is a beast, a beast. Kara student lost too.”
Lee Yeon-hwa denied it. Sibar is a person who even defeated Kara, who had extensive combat experience.
So, among the students, there is no one who can beat Shivar. He was so sure.
Marlboro shrugged her shoulders, as if she had no intention of denying it.
“Well, that’s right.”
*****
After practice, I had a quick meal and returned to the dormitory with Grace.
Grace went inside, saying she would wash first. I sat quietly until she finished washing up and came out.
‘Next week is a brawl.’
The brawl is considered one of the most wild events in Soul World. Again, it’s not complicated, it’s messy.
It doesn’t matter if the classes are fighting against each other in a 1-on-1 format, but as many as three classes will be intertwined and fighting.
If this happens, something may fly in from somewhere. This is why it is called a brawl.
‘A fight is a fight, but what happens next is the focus.’
Just like last semester’s sparring, high-ranking people also visit the brawl. What does this mean?
This means that an event related to Dan Ye-rin, the princess of the Hwan Empire, will occur. There will be an assassination threat soon.
Dan Ye-rin speaks with a member of her Hwan Empire, and her assassin will attack her on the same night.
And that too at night when everyone is asleep. As you may have guessed, Yeo-hye is planning to threaten Dan Ye-rin.
‘Since the groundbait has been spread, shouldn’t we at least respond?’
Dan Ye-rin also has a good head, so she will hold out until I come. Because I don’t know what will happen to people.
After this, I guess I’ll have to prepare for the final exam. After the final exams, the long-awaited episode will happen.
There is still plenty of time. It is safe to just deal with the magic circle remaining on the stock exchange.
‘We have to check if the hunter is coming.’
The hunter is a demon and will not be able to enter the academy. In other words, it means you have to go to the forest.
Rod advised us not to go to the forest if possible, but there is something to check. Why did the hunter come?
Is it really to catch Porori, or is there another purpose? The problem is that it is not another being but a devil.
‘Because the devil can control monsters.’
After the devil, the beings that play the biggest role in the collapse of the academy are monsters.
Even I can’t do anything. Since the devil’s side has decided to do this, he has no choice but to suffer.
After much contemplation, I shook my head. For now, let’s just think about the fight ahead.
‘What. Honestly, it’s nothing to think about.’
Brawling is a very good environment for me. If you hit anything, it’s over.
The only one who gets caught is Erica. Erica is originally a healer, but she is not very useful in melee.
But something is different. Although it is still a herbivore, it feels like the species itself has changed.
It could be an illusion, so I guess I won’t know until next week.
Squeak-
“Phew. I washed everything, Sivar.”
“Yes.”
Grace came out after washing her body neatly. Of course, they are fully dressed.
They’re not a real couple, so they only wear underwear and towels. She hasn’t completely crossed the line yet.
“Okay, shall we have fun studying today as well?”
“··· ···”
I don’t know anything else, but I don’t want to study. Still, Grace was stubborn, so I accepted many times.
I wanted to make him exercise, but he just got out of the shower and would be tired from today’s practice.
After studying, as usual, I rested comfortably in the same bed as Grace.
“Koh…”
Of course, Grace alone. As soon as I knew she was in her deep sleep, she carefully pulled herself out.
Grace’s arms were shaking for a moment, but when I gave her a pillow, she fell asleep again. He even buried her face.
Here’s the smile on your face. If you just look at him sleeping, his sharp expression has disappeared everywhere.
Grace must have fallen asleep too, all that’s left for her is to go to her balcony. I walked towards the balcony.
“You’re here.”
As I headed to the balcony, Dan Yerin greeted me as if she had been waiting for me. I also waved my hand and said hello.
In her hand was a bottle of alcohol, which she often drinks. She always drinks every night.
‘I’d like to ask you if you’re drinking too often…’
It is force majeure. However, for Yerin, alcohol is essential for her to sleep.
Otherwise, she won’t be able to close her eyes to anxiety. It’s similar to Grace, but for a different reason.
“Today’s event was impressive. I personally witnessed your prowess, which was widely rumored.”
“Are you strong?”
“It was stronger than I imagined. It seemed stronger than the generals of our empire.”
He was stronger than the general. Dan Ye-rin is rated quite highly.
The generals of the Hwan Empire are a higher level than generals and are considered the most powerful force in the country.
The King of Destruction, Hector, was beaten, so that’s half true. I did not deny it at all.
“I’m asking just in case. Are you the one who cracked the code?”
“Yes.”
“As expected. Then, did you figure out the location of Bulgye during the final match?”
“Yes. It’s me.”
“How on earth did you figure that out? I just couldn’t figure it out.”
He kindly answered Dan Yerin’s question. In fact, that method is quite famous.
It may be a slang term for fishing, but it was useful in World War II. Also at the Battle of Midway.
With that single blow in the naval battle, Japan lost its offensive and the American counterattack began, so it was bound to become famous.
“Such a method… Could be used as a textbook. In the future, correspondence will be used in various fields.”
“It’s difficult without a messenger.”
“That’s true, too. But it’s a method worth trying at a critical moment.”
I felt embarrassed because the evaluation was so positive. In times like this, you should drink alcohol.
“Next week is a brawl… What do you think?”
“What?”
“Are you confident you can do well?”
“Yes.”
“hehehe. I asked something pointless.”
Dan Ye-rin smiled weakly. Her smile appears brighter than usual.
Once the fight is over, she will be threatened with assassination from now on. Starting from Yeo-hye, whom she trusted, to Lee Yeon-ju.
Lee Yeon-ju is the next person to threaten Dan Ye-rin after Yeo-hye. I will do my best, but I have to be good at walking the tightrope.
‘I hope you two don’t get hurt.’
It was a moment when she was lost in other thoughts.
“······Mr. Sivar?”
A familiar voice reached my ears from behind.
I was startled by that voice and turned around.
“Who are you talking to?”
Is it because it was night?
Grace was looking at me with dead black eyes.