I Got Into School For Nothing - 50
I Got Into School For Nothing (50)
Lesson 11. Apprentice Mage Ban Yuwon - 5
Ban Yuwon had always assumed the Chancellor would maintain the form of a scarecrow doll, but he was mistaken.
Today, the Chancellor was staring intently at him, now in the guise of a stylish butler doll.
—I observed with pleasure your ability to interpret the student ID code and alter coordinates.
“Ah, I apologize.”
—Our Academy does not hinder the actions of those with capability. The student ID has already been bestowed upon you; whether you wield it skillfully for profit or cause its malfunction to your detriment, both are your right and your responsibility.
It seemed even the Chancellor was unaware of precisely how Ban Yuwon had manipulated the student ID.
For if he had known, he surely would not have uttered the word "malfunction."
—While the first year is general, students choose their major upon advancing to the second year. Ban Yuwon, what are your intentions?
“Huh? Oh, well...”
Was this the purpose of summoning him today? It didn't seem likely.
Despite a tilt of his head, Ban Yuwon readily expressed his thoughts.
“I will choose a major that allows me to remain with my Class 11 comrades as much as possible.”
—Within the Academy reside professors whose abilities far exceed your imagination, and who could be of great assistance in cultivating your own powers. Yet you would disregard them and choose to remain with your comrades?
Well, he thought.
Of course, the individual abilities possessed by others might be overwhelmingly powerful, beyond anything Ban Yuwon could dare imagine. But those were, ultimately, *their* abilities, and somewhat removed from Ban Yuwon's unique characteristics.
“Yes. I know my own abilities best, and the method for developing them. Therefore, I choose to prioritize my relationships with my comrades. And if I must say...”
—If you must say?
“Regardless of which major I choose, Professor Yumina will likely make time for my education.”
—Professor Yumina, do you intend to burden her?
Though the Chancellor's voice was devoid of inflection, was it merely a feeling, or did it now convey a hint of incredulity?
The sight of the butler doll crossing its arms only reinforced that impression.
But Ban Yuwon nodded without hesitation.
“Because she expects something from me. If she expects something, she must also invest.”
—Indeed. Is that your method?
The butler doll uncrossed its arms and plopped down on the spot.
—It is best not to view everything solely as a transaction. While a transaction is a rational means of communication, not all matters can be approached with reason alone.
“Yes, I also...”
—Professor Yumina is a highly rational being, yet I am suggesting she may not be treating you solely for transactional purposes.
Only then did Ban Yuwon realize what the Chancellor was thinking.
The Chancellor was worried about Yumina!
Just confirming that the Chancellor, whom he had considered as devoid of human warmth as the Tower itself, actually cared for Yumina, brought Ban Yuwon a strange sense of relief.
“It's the same for me. Moreover, you said that transactions are a rational means of communication... but I don't think so.”
—If your conviction is firm, then so be it. I shall observe that aspect. Now, to the main point.
So there was indeed a separate main point, he thought.
As Ban Yuwon listened intently, the Chancellor spoke.
—The selection of the destination for this special activity was heavily influenced by a specific family.
“What?”
A special activity, all of a sudden?
More importantly, "heavily influenced by a specific family"...?
—You must surmise, it is the Ortima.
At those words, he felt as if his breath had caught in his throat.
The first thing that flashed into his mind upon hearing it was Ortima's face, the one who had asked Dokgo Yeon out on a date recently.
Irekto also came to mind, for in the first class, Irekto had clearly been close to Ortima.
Many other possibilities arose concurrently, but he pushed them aside for now, deciding to confront the Chancellor immediately.
“Wait a minute. Aren't special activities determined at the Chancellor's discretion?”
—Countless entities take an interest in an Academy that fosters absolute beings. If I were to proceed solely according to my will, without allowing room for external interference, it would easily incite opposition.
“But you can't let outsiders meddle with the Tower, can you?”
—Precisely. Therefore, I fully protect internal Academy activities, but I permit the interference of prestigious families from various dimensions in external activities. In exchange, they become docile, and even provide support to the Academy. It is a rational transaction, one you yourself favor.
“So, Ortima has laid a trap, targeting us, and you, Chancellor, knowing this, sold us out? Is that what you're saying?”
—If I had sold you out, I would not be telling you this now.
The Chancellor retorted with composure to Ban Yuwon's flabbergasted remark.
Human warmth? Cancel that thought entirely.
This being truly belonged to a realm beyond Ban Yuwon's comprehension!
His mind began to twist into a complex knot.
Ortima, what kind of scheme was that bastard trying to pull?
Dammit, there was simply too little information.
He didn't even know the specifics of how the special activity would be carried out, so how could he possibly devise a countermeasure?
“Do you intend to provide more detailed information about the special activity...?”
—Even this much information imparted to you is excessive interference, undertaken solely due to my considerable personal expectations for you. I have no intention of saying anything further.
The Chancellor drew a clear line.
He was essentially saying that he was blameless, despite allowing Ortima to freely execute his scheme, and that Ban Yuwon should be grateful for receiving information that he was not even supposed to know.
It felt as if he had lost his mind.
“Hah... Understood. Then I'll take my leave. A very important matter just occurred to me.”
To Ban Yuwon, who was desperately trying to retreat, the Chancellor declared in a stern voice.
—You are not permitted to convey this to others. Academy secrets shall never leave this room.
“As long as I don't mention *that* specifically, it should be fine, right? I mean, you wouldn't prevent me from discussing the *possibility* of danger, would you?”
—Indeed. It seems you have understood me well, fortunately.
Of course, that's my specialty, he thought internally.
Ban Yuwon, unable to speak the words aloud, merely sneered internally.
Just as Ban Yuwon was thinking only of his exit, the butler doll addressed him once more.
—I have observed your activities over the past half-month with great interest. The process of proving your skill and garnering recognition was as flawless as flowing water. Though it may be a method of the lower-rank dimensions, it has proven impossible to disregard.
“Yes, well... thank you.”
—I had expectations of you, and I have confirmed a value in you that surpasses those expectations. In that regard, I shall bestow upon you a small gift.
A gift?
Ban Yuwon, never one to refuse a gift, feigned reluctance and turned his head.
Before he knew it, the butler doll was floating in mid-air. Suddenly, its belly split open with a grotesque shlorp, and wads of cotton burst forth, completely engulfing the doll.
As Ban Yuwon stood speechless at the somewhat grotesque sight, fine lines seemed to trace themselves across the cotton mass once more... and then—
An eye opened.
The world seemed to halt.
—Let it be as I desire.
It.
Spoke.
—You shall become durable.
Ban Yuwon felt that what he was now facing was qualitatively identical to the eye he had seen during the entrance ceremony.
Naturally, the words it uttered were of a different quality than those of the doll he had been speaking with moments ago.
He could also naturally accept that it was exerting its power upon him.
‘An overwhelming concept is simply blossoming within me the moment he speaks.’
Perhaps this was the true form of Ban Yuwon's language authority when it reached its peak?
No, that couldn't be it.
This was simply the Chancellor's personal will piercing through worldly interference and directly impacting Ban Yuwon.
Ban Yuwon could not resist that absolute will.
[You deeply experience and acquire the concept of 'Durability'. The depth of Durability has become 10.]
The moment that power acted upon his physical body, his only possible resistance was to intensely perceive and extract even a small portion of the very concept of 'Durability' from within himself.
[The absolute being's will positively affects your physical body. The depth of your physique has become 285.]
The depth of his physique, which he had reduced to 235, had shot back up to 285!
However, this did not mean that Hyunsingong had been rendered useless; rather, it merely indicated that his physical body had been strengthened by an additional 50 points of depth.
What was even more shocking occurred in the next moment.
[Hyunsingong, influenced by the absolute being's will, undergoes momentary transcendent acceleration.]
[The depth of your physique, greatly stimulated by Hyungi, decreases to 250. The concept of your body is undergoing transformation. Although the accumulated unknown concept cannot yet be defined, it has been discerned to have surpassed a depth of 100.]
Stimulated by the will to become durable, Hyunsingong achieved an impossible acceleration in body transformation! For days he had struggled, managing to reduce the depth by a mere 5 points, yet now it had converted a staggering 35!
Moreover, it was evident that the accumulated unknown concept had surpassed 100 due to this.
Each time the depth of his physique increased and then decreased, it left him somewhat confused, but now he finally felt at ease.
[Due to Hyunsingong's cultivation, a significant amount of negative concepts within your body has vanished. A positive surplus of 'Life' is generated. This surplus potential will accelerate the growth of other concepts.]
[The depth of your soul has become 520.]
[The depth of 'Resistance' has become 15.]
[Transcendent acceleration has been achieved, and the depth of Hyunsingong has reached 40. The depth of Hyungi has become 200.]
And to top it all off, Hyungi completed the transformation.
Of course, since Hyunsingong was affected, Hyungi, the energy it generated, was inevitably affected as well...
His mana hadn't surpassed 200, and when it converted to Hyungi, it had initially dropped to 150. Yet, through Tower conquests and training, it had soared once more, on the verge of reaching 200.
With a single word from the Chancellor, he had achieved that goal!
‘Hyungi... it's completely different. To think the quality of mana changed with just a 1 or 2 point increase in its value.’
It was an unbelievable development.
Even though the numerical value of Hyungi hadn't changed significantly, he felt himself become about 1.5 times faster, perceiving the flow of a truly enhanced Hyungi.
It would undoubtedly have a positive impact on the cultivation of Hyunsingong immediately.
—Remarkable.
The Chancellor spoke.
The eye had vanished, and in its place, a new maid doll now stood upon the desk.
—I merely intended to engrave this power directly onto your body so you could easily resist it. Yet, it seems you have gained something beyond my imagination.
This power.
Ban Yuwon realized that the Chancellor's exertion of power was done with Ortima in mind.
Didn't Ortima also wield a power that seemed to enforce his will upon the world?
Of course, compared to the Chancellor's method, Ortima's was structurally infinitely weak and crude, yet it was still a power that the current Ban Yuwon would be helpless against.
Therefore, the Chancellor had allowed Ban Yuwon to experience an even greater power beforehand, enabling him to build resistance against Ortima's abilities.
The "something beyond imagination" likely referred to the additional changes that occurred due to Hyunsingong.
“I have a good friend. The ability she gifted me perfectly harmonized with the Chancellor's will.”
—Be grateful to that friend. The price she paid must surely have been considerable.
“Of course.”
—And...
The broom held by the maid doll pointed at Ban Yuwon.
—You carry an odor, so I shall cleanse you of filth.
“Ah.”
Due to Hyunsingong's transcendent acceleration, he found himself in the same state as when he first received Hyunsingong from Dokgo Yeon.
However, the moment the broom pointed at him, all impurities on his body and equipment vanished.
“Thank you.”
—Return alive.
His business concluded, the Chancellor spoke indifferently and gestured to him.
It was an instruction to leave.
Ban Yuwon chuckled softly and turned to leave, when suddenly—
—What will be the content of the next uploaded video?
The question flew at him.
Ban Yuwon, doubting his ears, asked again.
“...You watch? Our channel?”
—Enough. Depart.
“Gwek!”
He should have just told him.
He had asked needlessly and, once again, was ejected from the room.
“Oh my.”
But, of course, Yumina was waiting and caught him once more.
A soft, warm sensation, accompanied by the blossoming scent of spring flowers.
It was a moment so enchanting he wanted to simply fall asleep there and then, but he couldn't.
“Ugh.”
“Are you alright?”
“I'm not alright. We need to hold a strategy meeting.”
“A strategy meeting?”
Ban Yuwon took out his Mirror and sent a message to all of Class 11.
[Rebellion, assemble!]
[Quick!]
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