I got into school for nothing-183
I got into school for nothing (183)
Lesson 36. How are you feeling right now? - 3
At dawn, Dokgo Yeon, perched on a massive tree branch, held her drawn sword and slowly closed her eyes.
She recalled Lyu Cheolmyeong, the man she had faced yesterday. His repulsive face surfaced in her mind, irritating her, but she made an effort to forget it. Instead, she focused on his sword—its trajectory utterly simple, yet its destructive power exceptional—and her own movements that had countered it.
‘He was strong. Only his mindset and behavior were vulgar, but his sword was undeniably capable of obscuring the heavens.’
Lyu Cheolmyeong, who met his death at the hands of students. Though his death itself might seem laughable, the power he possessed was anything but.
Yet, the reason the party was able to defeat Lyu Cheolmyeong was solely because he was burdened with numerous shackles on his body. And it wasn't just the curses and restrictions concocted by Mira and Shati. Full professors at the Academy are fundamentally under the Chancellor’s jurisdiction, and to move covertly without his knowledge, they had to shed much of their inherent power. If Lyu Cheolmyeong had been able to exert his full strength, even if he had been afflicted by Mira and Shati's curses, he could have easily cut down someone of Dokgo Yeon's caliber with a single stroke.
Indeed, Professor Yumina’s plant magic, which she wielded at full power without any restrictions, having received the Chancellor’s approval, boasted truly terrifying might. Hadn't it effortlessly pierced and killed a predator said to be a legendary monster of ancient times?
Even considering that there were some differences among the full professors, and that fundamentally they wielded powers of comparable magnitude, it could be said that it was truly fortunate the party was able to definitively kill Lyu Cheolmyeong on this occasion.
Martial arts evolve through desperate struggles, and Dokgo Yeon was no exception. Facing formidable foes, she felt the reality of death more intensely than ever, and in overcoming it, she could exert a stronger dominance over death itself.
Of course, if one wields too much power while intoxicated by it, they are bound to be consumed by that death themselves. However, Dokgo Yeon was a master of self-control, surpassing ordinary people. It was safe to say such a thing would never happen to her.
‘Have I grown stronger by at least 10 percent, perhaps even 20 percent...? My Level only increased by 10, but Level is merely one indicator of my strength after all.’
Dokgo Yeon, even just considering her Level, was already beyond the graduating class of Union Academy, but her martial prowess was definitely far greater than that. Being stronger than one's Level suggests—it's easy to say, but a difficult feat to achieve.
Part of it was due to the unique dimension she hailed from, and the special martial arts she had mastered, but the most crucial reason was simply that she herself was exceptional.
‘Yes, like Ban Yuwon, who was born in a dimension without mana and has now become a central figure of the Academy....’
Through this experience, Dokgo Yeon vaguely surmised. Sometime soon, Ban Yuwon would inevitably become stronger than her. Yet, that wasn't surprising. She found herself accepting Ban Yuwon's growth with extreme naturalness, even gladly.
She, who had competed with everyone around her since the moment she was born as the daughter of a ruler, and only felt alive in the process of proving her own superiority. Now, she felt proud that her martial arts had become a stepping stone for Ban Yuwon, and far from being jealous of his unique martial art—Yugi—she purely admired it and felt a sense of gratification for him.
Why did she consider him a source of pride? Was it truly because she thought of him as her disciple? ...Or perhaps not.
‘Sword, swing.’ There was no need to be swayed by useless thoughts. Since coming for the special activity, she had been strange and clumsy enough. If she swung her sword with single-minded focus, she would surely regain her self-control.
“Hello, Fourth.”
“Fourth?”
At some point, at the words heard from behind her, her sword, which had been slicing through the air, abruptly stopped. She frowned and turned around, to see Slothy hanging upside down from a dangling tree vine, looking down at her. Her golden hair cascaded downwards, rippling—how could it be so beautiful, yet so foolish?
“When did you get there?”
“Just now.”
She had heard that Slothy's presence synchronized with the trees whenever she was in contact with them. But to think it could deceive even her! Dokgo Yeon couldn't tell if it was due to her excessive focus on the sword or, conversely, because her mind had been distracted. She herself couldn't tell.
“What do you mean, ‘Fourth’?”
“Because last night, the 'Second' was decided to be someone else... So I'm the Third, and you’re the Fourth.”
To Dokgo Yeon's sharp voice, Slothy replied with half-closed eyes. It seemed her activation mode hadn't ended yet, but unlike during combat, her droopy voice somehow gave an impression of laziness.
“I didn't expect to have the 'Second' spot snatched by some sudden outsider. If that damn master hadn't been holding me captive all night.”
“Oh my, a 'damn master,' you say? Those are unfortunate words.”
The one who appeared this time was Yumina. With Yumina's appearance, sharp thorns began to sprout one by one from the tree vines Slothy was hanging from, visibly pressing against her in real-time.
“No, stop, I’m sorry, Master, stop!”
“Didn't you yourself ask me to teach you magic, Slothy? Go on, resist. Competing for dominance is a mage's fundamental skill, isn't it?”
“I asked you to teach me magic, but I didn't mean to interfere with mating time, no!”
“As a teacher, I cannot stand by and watch students lead intemperate and debauched lives. Truthfully, I'd like to reprimand Mira and Rucell too, but....”
She must have guessed what had happened between them and Ban Yuwon, Yumina pouted and whined.
“It seems they're already too deeply entangled to do anything about it. Anyway, for the sake of Yuwon's future, I cannot allow any more immoderate relationships. Slothy, you should just gracefully give up.”
It seemed she no longer hesitated to call him 'Yuwon' even in front of others. Instead of Dokgo Yeon, who was simply dumbfounded, Slothy retorted.
“What makes you, Master, entitled to manage that?”
“Because I’m a teacher!”
Yumina, who had proudly declared with a puffed-out chest, then awkwardly laughed and added the next moment.
“He's also the one who will fulfill my personal wishes. Therefore, I have a duty to support that child so he grows up properly.”
“.......”
“Dokgo Yeon, you seem to have a lot on your mind too, don't get swayed by Slothy's nonsense, and make sure to properly find your center.”
Yumina said with a kind smile, then grabbed Slothy by the scruff of her neck, who was suffering from thorns pricking her entire body.
“Now then, shall we resume our lesson? Make sure to learn as diligently as possible before your activation wears off, Slothy.”
“Master, my activation is only maintained because I want to mate with Ban Yuwon—Ouch, ouch, ouch!”
Along with the screaming Slothy, Yumina’s figure disappeared into the distance.
Dokgo Yeon stared blankly at them, then eventually collected herself.
‘Fourth, huh.’
Contrary to Yumina's intention, Slothy's nonsense, to an extent that felt a bit excessive, gnawed at Dokgo Yeon's mind.
Last night, Dokgo Yeon had also seen Mira, boldly embrace Ban Yuwon right here, on Rucell's home ground. She had appeared with a face flushed crimson from alcohol, then embraced Ban Yuwon.
‘Tonight, hold me.’
With just two words, she disarmed Ban Yuwon, and audaciously abducted him right before Rucell’s eyes.
‘Fourth, huh.’
If Yumina hadn't been there, Slothy would have also leapt into Ban Yuwon's bedroom without hesitation. Whether Ban Yuwon would have accepted her or not was a separate issue, but that weak man, with his naturally deep affection and inability to firmly reject people, would surely never be able to resolutely push her away, so they would inevitably become deeply involved.
And was she the only one? Even Anneri Dedota, the dimension mercenary who had performed this request for an absurdly cheap price, was constantly eyeing him, and once they returned to school, there would be countless others trying to approach him romantically.
‘Fourth, indeed.......’
Grit. Dokgo Yeon gritted her teeth.
Even Yumina's words to her, for some reason, felt like a warning.
To 'properly find her center'—did that mean Dokgo Yeon wasn't centered right now? Did it mean she was losing her rational judgment and running wild, swayed by a single man? The only thing between her and Ban Yuwon was martial arts!
“Yaaawn... eek?!”
When she snapped back to reality, Ban Yuwon was standing before her. He had just woken up and stepped out of his room, and upon seeing Dokgo Yeon, he hastily covered the hickey on his neck with his hand.
“Wait, Dokgo Yeon. Just wait. You see, this isn't something I intentionally left behind, Mira did it....”
“You don't think that simply creating a martial art means it’s 'complete', do you?”
“......Huh?”
At Dokgo Yeon's words, which sharply cut off his excuse, Ban Yuwon wore a dumbfounded expression.
“On the contrary, it's only just beginning now. I cannot tolerate idleness from someone who has barely taken their first step. Therefore—let's spar.”
If the only thing between her and Ban Yuwon was martial arts, then she would forge that one thing into something magnificent, to an extent that she would lose to no one.
“Quickly, pick up your sword. Do you have time to frolic with women but no time to swing a sword?!”
“Ah, no. Understood, Master!”
“Good, then follow me!”
“Yes, ma’am!”
At least when Ban Yuwon was learning the sword from her, she was the First to him. A faint smile touched Dokgo Yeon's lips as she looked back at Ban Yuwon, who was following her dutifully.
That even having such thoughts was evidence of her own rampage, she herself had not yet realized.
* * *
Three days passed, and finally, the last day of the special activity arrived. Of course, it fell far short of the stipulated two-week period, but they had done everything they could to receive a perfect evaluation, so there was no need to stay longer.
“Lord Yuwon, please call for me again next time...! Then, please check the 90% special discount items, ouch!”
“What was that about a special discount?”
“If this hell continues until the next special activity, I'm dropping out.”
Ban Yuwon safely settled the accounts with Anneri and sent her off, and thanks to her kind service, he received a few spare parts installed on her ship, which he could feed to Lilyth.
Meanwhile, Yumina seemed to quite like Slothy, her temporary disciple, and held onto her, teaching her various practical spells and Wood Release... no, the essence of plant magic that could also be applied to Slothy’s own sorcery.
Fortunately for Ban Yuwon, thanks to Yumina holding onto Slothy the whole time, he was able to escape Slothy's clutches.
But was he free during that time? Absolutely not.
“Yuwon, let's go inside.”
“Mira unnie, if you keep holding Master for too long, I'll go in too.”
“You're going to Earth with him anyway. How about yielding to me here?”
“If you're jealous, you should follow us to Earth, unnie.”
“Ha, haha....”
“Ban Yuwon, make sure you're not late for sparring.”
“......Haa.”
...and Dokgo Yeon, who couldn't tolerate him only frolicking with women after finally completing his martial art, he was hounded mercilessly by all three women.
Since he needed time to calmly organize the concepts within his body and his martial arts due to his rapid growth, it wasn't such a bad thing for Ban Yuwon either.
The results were....
[Core]
Life 895, Wonshin 770, Won-gi 663, Soul 970
[Martial Arts]
Yugi 292, Gwoeyeonggong 305, Giwon Sword 1,140
[Culture]
Leadership 100, Charm 217, Honor 300
[Skills]
Riding 52, Ars Amatoria 50, Super Strength 150, Elemental Magic 210, Photon Magic 100, Curses 250
[Unique]
All-Seeing Eye 300, All-Hearing Ear 300, All-Speaking Tongue 300, Judgment 210, Domination 100, Constellation's Stigma 61, Soul Flame 50, Mutation 70, Rebellion 23, Vajra 20
A notable point, perhaps, was that Ban Yuwon had independently grasped the concept of Ars Amatoria and in a short period, raised its proficiency to a remarkable 50.
...He didn't even want to imagine what would have happened if he hadn't grasped that concept.
“Phew, I don't know why it's more grueling after a battle is over.”
“Ah, Head of Planning!”
While everyone else had been busy with various things, Shati, who alone had leisurely enjoyed life in the forest, saw Ban Yuwon, who appeared at the gathering spot looking half-dead, and asked with a gentle smile.
“Head of Planning, are you alive?”
“......Halfway?”
Saying he was halfway alive, rather than halfway dead, was even more terrifying.
“It's karma, so just accept it.”
“My heart is itching to argue, but I’ll refrain.”
Ban Yuwon sighed, resolved to develop the new concept he had gained as quickly as possible, and let out a sigh.
“Ughh—.”
“Ah, then, President.”
Then, facing Shati, who was looking at him with a somewhat strange expression, he nervously changed the subject, worried that she might discover what he had been thinking.
“Are you going to Mira's hometown with her?”
“Yeah, unless they're insane, those dimension pirates wouldn't directly target the A-1 Dimension.... Anyway, I have nothing to do even if I return to my home dimension, so I figured it's better to stick with Mira as her bodyguard.”
Ketra—no, the dimension pirate group Crimson Spear—the matter of them using the power of an S-grade dimension for their schemes could all be confirmed through the data Ketra had sent to Ban Yuwon's mirror before his death.
Honestly, there was no immediate need to do anything. Mira's hometown, the A-1 Dimension, was the greatest dimension apart from the S-grade ones, and the Fairy race to which Mira belonged ruled that world.
This meant that even if an entire dimension pirate group attacked, they had the power to repel them.
However, what needed to be guarded against were attempts to kidnap important figures like Mira from the fairy realm. To prevent this, Mira intended to return to her hometown, issue a widespread warning to her kin, and form an alliance with other fairy races from different dimensions.
“Yuwon.”
“Ah, Slothy.”
Slothy appeared with Yumina. Ban Yuwon had wondered if Yumina, knowing Slothy's sexual interest in him, was relentlessly hounding her without a moment's rest, and it seemed he was right. Even now, one of Slothy's arms was held fast by Yumina.
“Next time, come only with the princess.”
“Fortunately, she's not telling me to come alone.”
“Definitely come. Veeery definitely....”
He thought she was trying to be cute, but it was merely that her activation had finally ended.
Usually, it would wear off quickly whether mating was successful or not, but it seemed she had forcibly maintained her activation to learn as much as possible from Yumina.
After that, Chieftain Kanid and Lucia also made an appearance.
“Son-in-law, you must definitely come again, even if it's not for Slothy!”
“Yes, Father-in-law. I'll see you again, Mother-in-law.”
“Excellent! Keep calling us that from now on!”
“Yes, and next time we meet, I hope there's a child.”
Kanid laughed heartily, looking at Ban Yuwon who had acknowledged and accepted reality, and Lucia smiled alluringly, saying something that would make anyone gasp without batting an eye.
Once Rucell, Mira, and Dokgo Yeon—all the students—had gathered in one place, Yumina, who had finally released Slothy, clapped her hands once and declared.
“Shall we disband right here, then? Starting now, I will borrow the Authority of the Tower of Babel to initiate dimensional travel for the students to their home dimensions. Those who are traveling to the same dimension, please stick together tightly.”
As if waiting for those words, Rucell linked arms with Ban Yuwon and clung to him, and Shati grabbed Mira's hand, who had been glaring at Rucell with a mixture of envy and jealousy.
Only Dokgo Yeon stood alone, arms crossed, glaring at Ban Yuwon with an imperious attitude and saying.
“Ban Yuwon, don't just play around during the break; train diligently. I will check your progress once school reopens. Beast, you shouldn’t tempt Ban Yuwon too much either. The greater the power you hold, the easier it rusts if not consistently refined.”
“Alright, Mom.”
“Who’s ‘Mom’—!”
“Then, Dokgo Yeon first.”
Dokgo Yeon, who had been fuming at Ban Yuwon’s words, vanished without a trace.
All those remaining looked at Ban Yuwon as if he were a legendary hero.
“Aren't you afraid of after school reopens?”
“It was a display of affection, so Dokgo Yeon will probably understand.”
Ban Yuwon, who had said what he'd always wanted to say to Dokgo Yeon, wore a relieved expression.
Yumina chuckled and was about to activate the dimensional transfer spell, but before that, Slothy quickly slipped past her side and kissed Ban Yuwon.
Her astounding speed was such that even Rucell, who was holding Ban Yuwon's arm, couldn't react.
“Success.”
“You tricked us, Slothy?!”
Slothy, who had pretended her activation was over to make everyone drop their guard, revealed her true intentions at the last moment and finally achieved physical contact with Ban Yuwon, and smiled wickedly.
“A wise sloth-kin, even when falling, knows how to use it as an opportunity for a nap.”
“For someone who said it so proudly, it sounds rather pathetic....”
“Unless you intend to follow him all the way to Earth, let go now, Slothy.”
“Next time, definitely mate... Yaaawn.”
Slothy, having accomplished her goal, this time truly released her activation and fell asleep right there.
As everyone stared at her dumbfounded, Mira kicked Slothy away, approached, and stole Ban Yuwon's lips, as if to overwrite Slothy's kiss.
“Mira.”
“See you in the second semester, Yuwon.”
“Oh, is this perhaps an atmosphere where I should kiss him too?”
“Shati, don't even dream of it.”
As Mira pulled Shati’s arm and retreated, Yumina spoke with a somewhat uneasy expression.
“Yuwon should probably exercise a little more self-control from now on.... Ahem, then, everyone, have a 'wholesome' and enjoyable summer break!”
Perhaps she didn't want to keep Ban Yuwon and the girls together any longer, Yumina clapped her hands repeatedly, a little irritably.
The next moment, Ban Yuwon and Rucell were on Earth.
“Ah—! Everyone, look! There, the Earth's first awakened, the Dimensional Traveler Ban Yuwon, has appeared!”
“Pink hair.... Crazy, a schoolmate came with him too!”
“Ah, the one whose broadcast was suspended!”
“Dog ears!”
“Mr. Ban Yuwon, please look this way just once!”
"Yuwon, do you remember me? Your elementary school classmate, Moon Bonghyun!"
"Ban Yuwon!"
"Are you in a romantic relationship with Rucell, who found Earth with you? Ban Yuwon, please answer!"
...Huh?
Is this not Earth?
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