009. Placement (3)
As the faculty meeting got longer, as usual, the students started talking.
It became more and more disturbing.
As for who’s better than each other, you’re 1,000% in class C, and you want to be in the same class as Cain Abella. It was often a childish conversation of 20-year-olds who had not yet shed their hair.
I was a 29-year-old ‘adult’ in my own way, so now that conversation just sounded childish.
I didn’t even pay attention because I couldn’t join the conversation in the first place.
Being stuck in a corner alone like that, secretly observing the main character and named characters, it was difficult to meet Cain’s eyes from time to time.
‘He’s glaring at me like he’s going to eat me.’
I don’t know why Cain is so conscious of me. One thing is for sure, he is very angry at losing to Ackerman.
Stop provoking eye contact.
Maybe another 5 minutes passed… … Finally, Gilliot walked over. It seems the meeting is over.
There are so many great guys out there, so it’s understandable that it takes a long time to make a decision.
“Now, pay attention!”
At his words, the students closed their mouths as if they had promised, and paid attention to Gilliott. At times like this, you really feel like soldiers.
“All classes have been assigned. There were a lot of brilliant freshmen this time, so it took me a while to decide. Now, then, I will announce the class.”
Gilliot turned over the student rosters. And they started publishing the results.
“Euron Taylor-Joy!”
“Yes!”
“Class B!”
“ah.”
“Hoya Tabanta!”
“Yep!”
“Class A!”
Shrug. Hoya’s shoulders danced. The cowardly Hoya secretly likes to receive attention that way.
According to the story of the game, the named characters were assigned to Class A.
Ackerman, Cain, even Ponte. It was a natural result. After confirming that there is no abnormality, I feel relieved.
name keeps being called Students who were assigned to the class they wanted smiled with excitement, while students who were placed in lower-than-expected classes were depressed.
Among them, the students who gritting their teeth and promise the next time will go up to Class A someday.
‘When will it be my turn?’
But no matter how long I wait, my name is not called. I was slowly starting to get scared. It should have been called by now.
In the end, I was called last. Why are ominous premonitions not wrong? I ran into a problem.
“Aren Blackfire?”
“Yes.”
“You are on hold. Stay over.”
“… … All right.”
sh*t.
The first class ended just like that. The students laughed at me and left the school, and I was left alone in the gym to consult with Gilliott.
“Aren.”
“Yes.”
“I will ask straight forward. It’s because I’m impatient.”
every know I calmly nodded.
“When you sparred with Ponte, how did you block that attack? Or, didn’t you use a dishonest method?”
Hmmm, can’t we just go quietly?
I am questioning my strength. It wasn’t unexpected. It’s a weakling in my eyes, but it must have been worse in other people’s eyes.
Besides, I am ‘Blackfire’. It would be natural to be suspicious of him because he came from a sinful family that harmed the kingdom by borrowing the power of demons in the past.
It’s strange that a weak child of that family entered the battle world, but he instantly overcame the overwhelming difference in power… … .
‘I don’t know about anyone else, but I guess Julius didn’t intend to let it go… … .’
If it were that old school teacher, he would have had strong doubts about me. I’m sure he is
Nothing to be upset about though Because I’m proud
He had never borrowed the power of demons, and no one in the academy had the ability to find out the existence of the ‘shadow’.
I answered with a cold reason.
“Never before.”
Like a little bit offended. If you make this kind of expression with this gloomy face, the effect is doubled!
“Are you sure? It’s important. answer carefully. We’ll have an executive meeting tomorrow to talk about you. I’m going to write ‘Orb’, so if the lie is exposed, I’ll be expelled immediately.”
You say you write ‘of’?
Because of only one student?
An orb is an ultra-precise magic orb used to sense all magic and mana, including the power of demons.
In addition, it has 50,000 functions, mainly to protect the academy.
‘Write. It comes out grander than I thought.’
filmed very well I realized once again how poorly recognized ‘Black Fire’ is in this world.
I want to live an easy life, but my name is a problem.
‘Since the ancestors used the power of the demons, there’s no help.’
… … It must be that I am something they shouldn’t be. Whether or not he paid for his crimes for 100 years.
When things turned out like this, there was an error.
This moment is a very important crossroads in my academy life.
It will depend on whether you tie your tail here or whether you proudly prove your innocence.
Slow & Peace. In order to achieve the two lives I want, I have to compete here.
‘Because it happened like this, let’s make sure it’s nailed down.’
I assure you, not even the orb can detect the power of the ‘dimensional world’. It’s not a concept that goes through magic.
Even so, they wouldn’t be able to penalize me for using black magic.
I was proud So I was able to speak to Gilliot in a confident voice.
“I am sure.”
Like a proud aristocratic master, he proudly tightened his neck.
“i get it. let’s try to believe The meeting is tomorrow morning. Come to Jungang-dong by 8:00.”
“Yes, Instructor.”
* * *
“Oh, that must be very difficult.”
said Viktor, lying on the bed with his legs stretched out. Eyes on the ceiling, ears open to me.
woo- woo-
I got up after finishing the last 100 push-ups. However, as I continued to do so, I gradually improved.
“I’ve been praying all my life, but if I suddenly fall into the combat world, I feel like I’m going to go mental. ah! But do you do some exercise despite your skinny body?”
My roommate Viktor didn’t keep his mouth shut even for a moment.
Unexpectedly, he came earlier than I did today, and while he was glad to see me back, he eagerly began to ask me questions about life at the academy, whether there were any freshmen he liked, and whether he had any questions.
I was bothered by it, so I answered casually, and then he asked about my class at the end.
That’s why I answered that it was a combat system and started exercising.
Ever since then, he has been comforting me with pity for my situation. To those who don’t know, it’s like a five-year old friend.
In fact, the reason I deal with Viktor right now was for a purpose.
No matter how corrupt (?) he is in the priesthood, he is clearly a third-year student and the son of a cardinal.
Seeing that he prayed casually and made the sign of the cross while sleeping, he did not seem very religious.
‘In other words, I have some skills… … .’
I started doing some experiments with this premise.
It is the ‘shadow’.
I was actually wearing this to check if the shadow was invisible to other people and to get used to it.
A state in which the strength and stamina stats are sufficiently raised.
So it’s possible to do 100 push-ups straight in place. Viktor just ended it by saying, ‘Are you doing some exercise?’
‘No matter how much I look at it, I can’t feel anything.’
It is a state in which a lot of mana is fed to the shadow on purpose. The shadow is still radiating darkness from my body.
Still, Viktor doesn’t respond. If you could see it, you would have seen a shadow, even for a brief moment.
In addition, the same was true of the cross and Bible he had.
It reacted to black magic, but did not react to shadows at all.
cross or priest. Nothing perceives the shadow.
After seeing this, I was convinced again. No matter how ‘Orb’ it is, it is impossible to know which shadow belongs to the ‘Dimensional World’.
As long as the cross does not respond, the shadow is not a material that exists in this world in the first place.
In other words, as long as I do not make a contract with the demons and accept their magical power and use it, I will never be expelled or disciplined, regardless of whether I use black magic or shadows.
This ‘shadow’ was also an application of Diamon’s knowledge, and it was not borrowed power by contracting with this demon.
I was relieved after checking it one last time.
“I wash.”
I’ve confirmed that there are no problems with the shadows, so I should rest comfortably today.
I’m struggling to rest comfortably, but for some reason it feels like I haven’t rested properly since I came to the academy.
‘Let’s take a hot shower.’
“Oh, yes. Rest in peace. I have to go out today and come back.”
“Are you leaving again?”
I was dumbfounded and asked. It’s really great stamina.
“Ah, there is a night service… … After that, I’m going to have a drink. Haha. Do I go out too often? Still, I can’t eat much unless it’s the beginning of the semester. I have to play now.”
Victor laughed helplessly. It seems like he’s just enjoying life. He scratched his head and began to pack his clothes.
Without saying anything, I just nodded and went into the shower.
“Rest well – see you tomorrow.”
Viktor’s greeting was heard through the door.
‘I’d be grateful if you leave.’
I was thinking about what to do if I get caught with a roommate I don’t get along with, or if I should move to a single room, but it worked out.
When I returned to the dorm today, shower supplies were delivered.
It was from Dalglish and Annie, but it must have been something I ordered before entering school.
– It’s hard to find, so I’m sending it now.
-Always be tidy.
The two messages were also together.
“Phoebe Flower Body Wash, Microfiber Fairy Pool Shower Ball.”
Taste once… … nice
The scent of the body wash was really fresh and luxurious, and the microfiber fairy pool shower ball felt heavenly.
“Kya… … I am not an aristocrat for nothing.”
this is the taste! That’s it!
Graduating from the academy with ease, feeling happiness in these small things.
All I want is this one
I don’t want to get entangled in complicated things.
Ackerman and his colleagues will solve the danger and darkness that will face this world.
I just want to live like this
“I’ll wash up, read some black magic books, and then go to sleep.”
The black magic book is also helpful for survival, but now it has developed into a hobby. It is also a little fun to find 50,000 strange magic tricks.
I don’t want to ruin this happiness.
So I’ll definitely tie a knot tomorrow.
To keep from being disturbed.
* * *
“Aren, Blackfire… … Is that right?”
Early moning. I arrived at the central building of the Warriors Academy, the place where the highest executives gather.
They put me in front of me and looked down at me with stern faces like those who judge by law.
The gaze is not nice.
It must be because of the colored glasses of the Blackfire family.
Some people looked at me curiously. Because he literally came out of the world after 100 years. It’s not always common, is it?
“Yes, that’s right.”
In fact, it is a heavy position for freshmen to handle.
Standing in front of an executive from the beginning of the semester and being treated like a criminal. Most of them are already labeling me a criminal.
The more you do this, the more confident you should be. You must not lose your [aristocratic] dignity. There is nothing to bow down to.
If it’s something like that, you can pull out the secret parts of those executives right here and throw them away.
‘Those guys don’t even know that I’m a deceased person in this game.’
For some reason, the first phrase of my black magic book [Necrotula] comes to mind.
‘Aeonia is stained with evil. Resist.’
A very insightful phrase.
By no means, they are not clean guys either.
If you put your mind to it, that’s about it.
I straightened my shoulders and rather maintained a look that looked down on those high-ranking executives.
“Do you know why you were called here, student?”
“I do not know.”
Julius twitched his lips at my answer. It seems that the judgment has been distorted somewhere. He began to take out his anger on Gilliot.
“Instructor Gilliott? Didn’t you deliver it properly?”
“I don’t know on what basis you think I borrowed the power of the demons.”
I intercepted Julius’ words. His expression is very eye-catching. Where is this cheeky bastard! It is a face that
“Haa, you’re somehow aggressive, student? I will explain that from now on.”
The executives, including Julius, held the weight. It’s pretty wild for a 20-year-old student.
‘Heh, these… … .’
It seems to have gripped me very tightly.
“First of all, according to the opinions of combat instructors, Aren’s physical ability is the lowest among freshmen. Do you agree?”
I ask everything Isn’t that an unfair question for anyone to see?
Gilliott and Deianne expressed their displeasure, but they seemed to have no other say now. For now, it seems to be a wait-and-see position.
“The instructors rated it that way, so I have nothing else to say.”
Let’s just do the middle. Here, ‘I’m weak.’ It’s funny that I admit this again. On the contrary, if he acknowledged it properly, a counterattack might come.
“Then let’s talk about it knowing that you admit it. Let’s talk about fighting with Ponte, who in many ways boasts the best grades among combat freshmen.”
Julius explained as if pouring out the gap between me and Ponte like a man with a pierced mouth.
Well, it’s pretty objective. I had no intention of denying that there was a difference.
However… … It will be frustrating.
“So what did you do?”
“I just saw an attack, and I raised my sword at the right time to block it.”
“under… … Hey, Aren student? Are you saying that now?”
“Then what shall I answer? You seem to have already decided on the answer you want.”
In the end, you won’t find any evidence. I slowly started playing with Julius. He tilted his head slightly and took a rather sarcastic posture.
Julius himself also raised his voice gradually, and finally blushed, as if he knew that he was running wild.
It seems that he knows that it is embarrassing for a teacher-professor to blush like that against a single student.
I understand your resentment towards Blackfire, but you end up catching a live person. I maintained a laid-back attitude.
Alas, how [aristocratic]! It’s the attitude I took, but I’m really proud of it. It was even better to see that old man’s hard face.
As if things weren’t going well, Julius’ words stuttered and started to get out of sync. It was ugly to look at.
“Professor Julius, that’s enough. In the end, you’ll just have to confirm it with the ‘Orb’, so back off.”
The headmaster, who was worse off, stopped him and stepped out.
Pompey Dordon.
He is the principal of the Warriors Academy and a genius magical tool inventor from the practical world. As a practical person, he is famous for his very calculated and neutral stance.
He is also the owner of the masterpiece I am standing in front of, ‘Orb’.
“Arren student? I ask you one last time. I trust you will answer me honestly. Have you ever used unclean power in sparring? The uncleanness mentioned here refers to whether or not the magic of the ‘Evil’ was used.”
He then carefully explained to me why the power of the ‘Evil’ was illegal. His voice is as comfortable as his warm stomach.
“There is not.”
“There is no wavering in your voice. good. Put your hand on the orb.”
I put my hand on it. The enormous magic power felt as huge as Jupiter. I wondered how much magical power it would have in it.
“Other professors and executives should also make an appointment here. If I can’t capture the unholy power through the orb, I won’t take any more blame on this student. In addition! Black magic, which Professor Julius was so concerned about, is also not illegal according to school rules, so you shouldn’t even care what this student does. Do you all agree?”
“I agree.”
Gilliot was the first to raise his hand. The rest of the staff belatedly agreed.
Pompey activated the orb.
Parts… … .
Mana fluctuated from the magic orb. It ran all over my body. It is a movement to find the unclean power in me.
A minute passed like that.
‘Also.’
As I expected, only silence flowed.