episode_0166

After getting past a few more formal questions and confirming my treatment for being the center of public attention for a while, I decided to head straight toward the academy as soon as I got out of the center of the explosion.

The original plan was to go back on a private plane sent by the academy, but I no longer have the time to do so.

It’s probably this kid’s fault.

“Excuse me.”

“Uh, welcome… Oh, have you made a reservation? If not, you won’t be able to sail the ship for a while. Look at the departure ticket written in the hall over there.”

I actually saw it. I’ve seen “Cancelled” written in red on all the ships that announce departure times on the electronic display board.

I had a rough guess as to what the cause was. This kid said he was an omega level and all, so it must have been to seal off the surroundings.

“But how can it not work? I want to at least evacuate my son. I didn’t know it would end up like this around here… .”

“The situation is unfortunately difficult. I can’t float my stomach at all. that… Even if you say that.”

I felt like I was under a little more pressure than I thought.

It wasn’t like I was releasing a magic field or anything. He is just trying to make a good impression by making a friendly face with a half-hearted smile.

He is wearing a neat casual jacket, honey-colored, or rather blonde hair with a subtle yellow tint, and is slightly lowering his head in a pleading manner.

Then I held out the identity card of an employee I had picked up earlier.

“Uh… This is the identity card of the organization’s employees. It’s Mr. Vincent Retz.”

“Yes. As you can see, I’m fine with the support job, but how could it not be as good as my son?”

“No, just a moment. If you are an employee of the organization. Please wait a moment.”

As soon as I heard the explanation that I was a balloon employee, I glanced at my finger for a moment, turned my head, and smiled slightly when I saw the woman at the port information desk making a phone call somewhere.

She picks up the phone and says yes, yes several times, then lifts the computer mouse and taps something a few more times. It was something that made the listener feel frustrated, but I endured it and watched it.

‘Maybe I should have accepted my divine power a little more.’

No matter how much I was the successor or something, it was difficult for me to suddenly show up to the whole world. If I had accepted the divine power in that space a little more, I could have had the ability to transcend reality, but honestly, objectively, my condition is a little stronger compared to before? It was just that much. That’s why I’m doing this uncomfortable thing.

However, in the meantime, I was able to analyze the opponent’s magic waves more efficiently, but I was a little puzzled because I felt a mixture of kindness and a bit of guilt from this woman.

In any case, the fact that the ID card handed over with bare hands was not discolored was proof that it was the holder’s identity, so no feelings of suspicion were shown.

So, I decided to trust the serious-looking woman who showed favor towards me.

“Yes. Mr. Retz. Come over here. There is a special ship for organization staff.”

“Thank you.”

Seeing that the story behind it is getting smaller, it seems like it’s something that people around me shouldn’t hear. It was a mess with refugees flocking from all over to escape from here.

To accept the favor I received from them, I quietly follow her inside, and after walking along the quiet passage for a while, I see the boarding gate.

Beyond the gate was a small boat. It was a small transport ship, about the size of a cruise ship.

As I boarded the boat and settled down, the guy following me started wheezing softly.

“Was it really necessary to make it this uncomfortable?”

“It is best to avoid accidents as much as possible until you arrive at the academy. I still don’t know what’s going on in the world. If I do what I want here, I will actually cause trouble to my people.”

“No, I didn’t mean that… No.”

I was thinking of scolding him and asking him why he was talking, but when I looked at his face, I could tell roughly what he meant, so I just responded by raising one corner of my mouth.

He must be displeased to see me, the successor to the great being he served, bowing down to mere humans. It probably didn’t fit the majesty of God.

Actually, as you said, you didn’t have to go that far. I could have easily dealt with it by using something similar to mental manipulation. If it didn’t work out, I was going to do the same.

“What they fear won’t happen anyway. I feel so stupid.”

“Is that what the person involved in the confusion said?”

“Humans still don’t change. I pretended that my stomach wasn’t there, but I never thought it would be so full. And those who have to fight on the front lines.”

“Um.”

Just as this blond kid named Eldarim was spouting out abusive language to the people around him on the boat, I also felt like something was boiling over me.

Of all the people I saw with my own eyes, they were all people who seemed to have something to do with it.

“If there is a big enemy that you cannot overcome, avoiding it first is also a good idea.”

“That’s true, but do even those who are supposed to prevent that danger escape like that? That can’t be said to be a proper person.”

“… stop. I can hear everything.”

It certainly was. Looking at the people on the boat, many of them were wearing military uniforms. When danger arises, the people who should strike it first are the first to run away.

Of course, the cause of the danger is right next to me, so what they were worried about will not happen, but it is also true that those who run away first do not look good.

“Anyway, those who leave the battlefield like this will be punished later. Since you are here, there will be no chaos in the battle, so we will carefully consider the relationship after the fact. Then, not only will you lose your job, but you may also be court-martialed. These guys will get seriously hurt later.”

For some reason, it seemed like I was trying desperately to shield humans, but no, it wasn’t like that, it was actually like that.

Since the guy said he attacked me and seems to have an antipathy toward humans, you could say he’s constantly suppressing me and telling me not to cause an accident.

And as someone from a human background, I don’t think I would like it when humans get criticized. Even if you criticize a person, the same person should criticize you.

“Hmm… Is that so?”

Then, for some reason, the guy smiled faintly and looked at the harbor moving away.

“I got a feeling.”

“What are you talking about?”

“I guess my people will be here soon. Since I heard that it is Omega level, I will turn on my eyes and look for it.”

The guy chuckled and laughed. It didn’t seem like they were just throwing around things haphazardly.

“Actually, I received recruitment offers several times. We are still lacking compared to humans who have a solid system. A story telling you to join too. Of course, I refused because I would not abandon my duty as a guardian.”

“That doesn’t mean… .”

“These guys are hell-bent on gaining influence. Now that it has been revealed that the demons that humans call Omega-class are being hunted by humans, they will do their best to find and protect them first.”

Conflict with humans is probably inevitable. So what are you humans going to do? When I saw the guy answering with that feeling, I opened my mouth without realizing it.

*

“Then, let’s get started quickly.”

Han Se-jun stands at the entrance of the helicopter, shrugs his shoulders, and goes inside. Hanging on his back was his trademark long sword.

Of course, since this Elm Talent Development Academy is geared towards combat, it is not surprising that the insiders are carrying weapons, but hanging on his back is a real sword.

Even though it’s Elm Academy, they don’t usually carry a real sword. Such actual weapons are stored in an internal armory for safety reasons. What students usually carry are not actual swords, but false swords without blades.

So, if you’re walking around holding these lively weapons, it’s a real situation.

However, the faces of the characters who board the helicopter appear to be filled with anticipation rather than the tension of actual combat. There is also a feeling of welcome.

“Then go to the nearest Seoul airport and transfer there, right?”

“Yes. There is a story that a person believed to be Professor Northmund appears to be in Pointe-Noire, Congo. I’ll take a direct flight.”

“But is he really the dean? I still don’t know. Honestly, it’s a bit strange.”

“Of course, it’s just an estimate, but you can’t not go there, right? It’s not like the dead Li Jiyuan has come back to life. Li Jiyuan died because you cut off her head.”

“That’s right.”

At Jang Ah-hyeon’s words, Se-jun laughed at the memory that came to mind and touched his neck. That’s right, because he was clearly made into Li/Ziyuan by Sejun himself. If you don’t have the ability to resurrect even if your head is cut off, that’s impossible.

Even though 5 years have passed.

As the propeller spun faster and the helicopter took off, Sejun stared at the woman staring blankly out the window. Perhaps sensing his gaze, the horned woman made eye contact with Sejun and frowned for a moment.

“The professor is right. That’s for sure.”

… He spat it out in a quick, low voice. Seeing such a look, Sejun was startled and trembled without realizing it. When Assistant Professor Yoon Shia speaks in such a low voice, there are one of two reasons.

Something doesn’t feel right, or I don’t want to talk about it, but I have to say it. No, if you think about it, there is no need to split it into two.

As Se-jun, who inevitably gets involved with her in close-quarters weapons class, some memories engraved on his body come to mind.

It was often difficult for Sejun to deal with her, who continued to get stronger as time passed, so even though it was clearly a demonstration sparring, she did not care about his hand situation.

Sejun’s tone is a bit PTSD-inducing, as he remembers that he was kicked during a sparring session and broke his ribs, but pretended to be okay throughout class to save the professor’s face.

Perhaps she is displeased with the very idea of arguing about Dean Northmund. When I got angry, I secretly pulled my foot to see if I might step on Sejun’s foot.

But it seems Sejun was the only one who was so worried.

Well, Yun Shia wasn’t the type of person who would go out so loudly and scream while she was on her way to meet her prince.

Yoon Sia’s personality has become much rounder and more generous, but these days, people around her often feel numb in their own feet.

“Yeah, right. I also don’t know what to say when I meet the dean. You’d better think about it in advance. uh… What can I say?”

At those words, Ahyeon Jang and Yue around them sighed, and then silence continued.

As Se-jun, who is not very perceptive, he cannot figure out why they are reacting this way. In response to the annoying silence, Yoon Sia looked nonchalant.

“So… What should I say? Um, have you been there?”

“Uh… .”

Sejun was very dull, but I understand what he means when he says it so openly. Of course, I knew it at first glance, but it’s impossible not to know if it’s done so openly.

Sejun made a strange face at that answer.

“Isn’t this actually making us bridesmaids?”

I could only scratch my head as I sat in the helicopter flying over the Han River.