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I Became a Genius at Gigant Academy - Episode 74

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As the name suggests, daydreaming is a type of hallucinogenic drug..

Depending on how it is used, it may be a simple drug, but its original use is clearly an ingredient for witchcraft..

Shamans explain that daydreaming can be used to find and heal the darkness in a person's heart..

That is what Abel focused on..

‘This is…….’

When Abel, who had lost consciousness not long after daydreaming, opened his eyes..

He was standing in a pitch-black space..

I was embarrassed for a moment.

As previous situations gradually came to mind, I immediately knew what kind of situation this was..

Now this is an ‘imaginary world’ that I entered through a daydream..

The term “imaginary world” is not a widely used expression in reality, but is a word used in games..

Originally, daydreaming was something that was treated as a key topic in other episodes, so Abel also had quite a bit of knowledge about it..

Abel looked around and moved his body carefully..

Then the body slid through the air..

It felt like I was manipulating an avatar rather than moving my body directly..

It was awkward at first, but I quickly got used to it as I kept moving..

‘Let's see.’

After Abel got completely used to it, he quickly looked around..

The maintenance time of this image world is not very long..

If you take your time, there is a possibility that you will be kicked out without being able to do anything..

But even though I looked around, there was nothing that stood out..

When that anxious feeling reaches its peak.

‘……!’

Abel noticed a faint light in the distance..

The moment Abel saw it, he flew towards it at maximum speed without hesitation..

As I got closer, the light became brighter and I was able to identify it..

The identity of the light was none other than a ‘person’.

A person holding their knees with both hands and lowering their head.

Although his face was not visible, Abel immediately recognized who the other person was and opened his mouth..

-henna.

His voice boomed and spread out..

But there was no reaction from the other party..

Abel thought for a moment, then walked closer and placed his hand on her shoulder..

-henna.

Luckily there was a response this time.

Henna, who had her head buried in her knees, slowly raised her head and looked at Abel..

But there was no clear focus in those eyes..

-can you hear me?

When asked a question, Henna looked at Abel with a blank expression and then opened her mouth..

-who… … nine?

-Abel. It's Abel. I remember?

Henna didn't answer right away..

Abel was not embarrassed and pulled out a word that would stimulate her memory..

-We've been studying together for the past few weeks. I also train. I don’t remember you saying that studying was so fun and that you wanted to keep studying even after the exam was over.?

-I've never been like that.

Unlike before, Henna immediately answered in a clear voice..

Maybe it was just his mood, but his eyes seemed to have become clearer as well..

Abel did not miss the opportunity and continued speaking..

-I said training was so much fun that I asked to increase the time. I said it wasn't hard at all, I wish it were a little harder..

-no!

This time, the eyes definitely became clearer. The eyes that seemed to be staring blankly into space were clearly looking into Abel's eyes.

Abel asked her.

-Are you sure?

-huh. I've never been like that.

-Then you'll remember who I am.

-that's right. you are abel.

Although there were some shortcomings in the conversation being smooth, it was clear that the conversation was working..

At least you've passed the first hurdle.

This would not have been possible if I had not spent several weeks imprinting the memory of Abel himself..

But I still couldn't relax.

-Abel why are you here……?

Just then, Henna asked a question in a voice full of doubt..

There was a faint wariness in her voice..

It's important from here. If you make a mistake, you could be kicked out before the time is up..

Abel quickly gathered his thoughts and opened his mouth..

-I remember the promise we made?

-promise?

-okay. You said we should go out together after the exam..

Henna's eyes became clear for a moment..

-Is it possible??

-You said that after the exam, even first-year cadets will be given permission to go out at least once..

-that's right.

-Tests may be hard, but there will be a lot of fun once it's over. yes?

-but…….

Henna's face, which had brightened slightly, became dark again..

Abel continued speaking without missing it..

-1grade. Also, first semester grades don't have much weight. Above all, since you received tutoring from me, you should have no problem passing.?

-Just passing through is not enough.

Henna raised her head and said.

-Because I am Del Chior's successor. That alone isn't enough. My father will definitely be disappointed too. Compared to other kids, I don't think I have any talent. I shouldn't have come to the academy in the first place…….

-When facing a colossus. I remember?

Henna, who was suddenly pouring out words as if in a rush, widened her eyes at Abel's words..

-Yes.

-at that time. It was pretty scary. I wonder if this is the end.

-Did you do that? you?

-It did. How many times did she think about just running away?.

Abel put his hand on Henna's shoulder..

-But then, I saw you.

-me?

-huh. The way he encourages other kids, cheers them up, and fights back..

-me, i…….

-Of course you were scared too. But that's what she looked like on the outside. So I was able to gain courage too.

Henna pursed her lips as if she wanted to say something, but couldn't get the right words out..

Abel spoke to her in a low voice..

-Everyone has their own fears and worries in their hearts. There may also be an inferiority complex there. To be honest, every time I see Daniel, I wonder what kind of monster he is..

he continued talking.

-And honestly, I did that sometimes when I saw you too..

-look at me?

-huh. Because I can never freely manipulate magic like you..

-But that's…….

-The difference is not noticeable now, but as time goes by, your magical talent will shine..

Abel said, placing his other hand on Henna's opposite shoulder..

-But I still have no intention of stopping. Because I have my own talent.

-my own talent.

-okay. Oh, could it happen??

At that question, Henna hesitated for a moment and then slowly stood up..

Abel said casually as he supported her..

-When you open your eyes. First, take a deep breath. There's no need to be anxious because I'll be by your side.

-huh.

Henna nodded obediently..

Abel took his eyes off her for a moment and looked around..

There was still darkness surrounding the son-in-law, but after waiting for a while, a strong light emanated from one side..

-let's go.

Abel took Henna and walked towards the light..

Paat-.

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In an instant, my vision became brighter..

As I frowned and looked around, my dazed mind slowly recovered..

‘This is…….’

The first thing I saw were people who were still unconscious. And as I turned my head a little more, I saw Henna slowly raise her head..

“Abel……?”

Henna called Abel's name with a blank expression..

As soon as Abel saw this, he remembered what he had to do and raised his arms..

Then he placed both hands on Henna's shoulders and opened his mouth..

“Henna. First take a deep breath.”

“Take a deep breath?”

“okay. slowly. Take a long breath in and out.”

Although Henna looked like she didn't understand what was happening, she did as Abel told her and took a deep breath..

I took a long breath in, a long breath out..

After repeating the process several times, there was a noticeable change..

‘I guess I can live now.’

Abel thought to himself..

From the moment he opened his eyes, Abel suffered from intense pressure pressing down on his body..

While I was passing out after daydreaming for a while, the henna rush progressed even further..

But when she started taking deep breaths, the pressure eased a lot..

‘The situation is…….’

Abel looked at the surrounding situation for a moment..

People were still unconscious and couldn't wake up..

It feels like a long time has passed, but in reality, less than 3 minutes have passed since the first crash..

‘3 minutes feels like 30 minutes.’

People who have fainted will probably have to wait another minute or two to wake up..

On the other hand, most of the Gigants who had slow movements before fainting returned to normal condition..

Cooung-!

Thanks to this, the fragments of the Titan were swept away by the Gigants before they could do anything..

The situation was very positive.

You don't have to let go of tension until the end..

“Ah, Abel.”

At that time, Henna called Abel..

I turned my head and saw her eyes shaking nervously..

“what happened?”

“I don't know. Maybe someone was attacking me. First of all, you need to calm down and hide your energy as much as possible..”

“okay?”

Although Henna was confused, at first she seemed to understand Abel's words..

The pressure gradually subsided, and at some point, it disappeared like melting snow..

“good.”

“huh?”

“can i wake up?”

“Ah, yes.”

Abel helped Henna up and lifted her up..

By then, people who had fainted were waking up one by one..

Abel looked at that and said to Henna,.

“Let's get out of here first.”

“This way? why?”

“Because it might still be dangerous. First of all, please believe me.”

Henna seemed to hesitate, but eventually nodded and followed Abel..

Abel thought as he walked quickly..

The biggest risk of this incident, the excessive use of henna, was successfully suppressed early..

But not all danger is over.

‘This scenario is divided into two routes..’

If we are unable to stop the overflow of henna, it itself becomes a threat..

But on the other hand, when you stop the overflow of henna, other dangers come..

It's an attack.

‘From the beginning, it was an episode where danger loomed in some way..’

Of course, if I had to choose between the two, it was definitely the latter..

Unlike the former, in the latter case, no bad luck will happen to Henna or the people around him..

‘Well, the risk of game over is the same for both..’

Game over simply means there is a risk of death..

In particular, the most dangerous one is henna..

The reason is that…….

Quaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa-!

Before I could even finish my thought, a nearby wall suddenly collapsed with a loud noise..

What appeared there was a monster whose body was entirely black..

Near the monster were some cadets and faculty who had just begun to wake up, but the monster's gaze skipped over them and went straight to Henna..

crackling-!

When Abel saw the monster start to run, he immediately grabbed Henna's hand and ran..

To be exact, that 'monster' is a creature closer to an animal than a human..

Rather than having a clear goal, they are moving in response to a strong stimulus, and in this case, the source of that stimulus was henna..

‘The reason I woke up in the first place was because of henna..’

In that sense, this attack could be said to be an extension of the henna binge..

Even those who hid that monster in the academy didn't expect it..

“Oh, Abel? Where are you going??”

Even while he was running frantically, Henna asked a question, and Abel answered simply..

“Huh... … behind. There's a Gigant in the back.”

Once you get there somehow, it's all over..