episode_0145

Shine Stella reminisces about the previous day. The woman’s blonde hair sparkled like starlight, and Stella looked back on the past.

Strange encounters, strange skies, powerful forces. Those three were the ones that came to mind. The white mask also came to mind later.

Since becoming aware of her abnormally vast power, Stella has never been pushed back in a fight by anyone. No, it only happened once, but it was completely normal.

Beatrice, the iron-blooded teacher. A female swordsman who easily overpowers the imperial knight commander and is also referred to as a ‘sword master.’

She was a great warrior who could be counted on one hand among all the swordsmen on the continent. He was not an opponent he could easily overcome, as he had only been into martial arts for a few years.

But, nevertheless.

that day. When I first entered the academy and crossed swords with Beatrice. Stella never thought that she would be pushed down by the size of her energy. The only difference was their swordsmanship capabilities and techniques.

If we fight now, things will probably be very different. Even though it was still too much to guarantee victory, I was confident that I would somehow get at least a hundred seconds. If a few more years pass, we might be able to overcome that huge mountain. It was confidence, not arrogance.

Teacher Beatrice is strong. First and second years, I taught Stella a lot during those two years. Even though other teachers shook their heads and gave up after teaching for a few weeks.

Can you overcome a teacher like that? I was planning on snorting if someone overheard.

But, why?

A brief encounter. A fiery showdown. Fists flying towards each other.

In that single moment, Stella felt clearly.

A mountain bigger than the mountain called ‘Beatrice Teacher’ lies in front of him.

It was a judgment that was not easily understood through common sense. Beatrice is one of the strongest. There are not ten people who can exchange numbers with her. Therefore, the probability that a villain who suddenly appears one day is stronger than her is extremely slim.

What’s even more surprising is that the villain’s power surpassed Stella’s ‘energy’. Stella couldn’t believe that fact even more.

When they were stuck together in the cramped ground, Stella held on to him with her left hand to prevent the villain from pulling him out. Then he struck repeatedly with his right hand.

On the other hand, the villain raised his guard with his left arm and equally punched with his right hand. As a result, Stella had to receive his fist in the face. I hit him on the arm.

One, Stella was confident.

She is a woman who does not bow down to anyone in terms of energy. Stella had already blindly believed in that truth after numerous experiences.

face and arms. It was an unreasonable exchange. However, Stella’s face, strengthened by chi, was harder than steel.

can win. That’s what I thought.

“Ugh!”

Stella flinched a little from the throbbing sensation in her face. Her dazzling face was covered in white bandages and bandages.

Stella’s hand naturally went up. When my fumbling fingers brushed against my skin, it felt extremely stinging.

“Ouch… .”

I couldn’t get the thought of being pushed out of my head.

The villain’s energy was as huge as the ocean. A black and ominous energy seemed to cover the world. Stella held on precariously like a lamp in the wind.

The villain’s body may not be normal, but it was the first time he had been injured to this extent. Stella trembled while leaning on the bed in the health room.

Crunch-.

“… !”

As I tossed and turned, my ribs screamed as they were attacked by the villain. Stella gritted her teeth as the pain surged.

A monster wearing a white mask. Its strength was so great that it surpassed itself, and its behavior was very unusual. So much so that he put a band-aid on himself during the fight. Of course, I had already removed the bandage that might have had some impurities on it.

A button fell off from the inside of the outerwear that the villain was wearing. And that button was the Eden Academy school uniform button.

Stella swallowed her saliva. I couldn’t shake off the ominous feeling. I couldn’t understand how on earth the school uniform button fell off from him.

Could it be that the monster was disguised as a student at the academy? If that was really the case, it was a big deal.

Sigh-.

The door to the health room opened and a female student came in. The identity of the student who entered with snow-white hair fluttering was the daughter of a member of the Holy Order.

“Ah, hello. I have been called.”

Saint Mary carefully entered the infirmary. When a white girl entered a white space, it was like a picture.

The only gold figure in the pure white landscape opened its mouth.

“A precious person walked for the lowly like me.”

“No! and… Ma, please let go. I am a junior.”

“How could I speak to a saint?”

“Maria. That’s my name. I don’t like being treated differently from other students, even by senior Cheonwoong, whom I respect, just because I’m a saint… .”

Maria’s voice was firm. Stella obediently complied.

“I understand. Then, please give me treatment.”

“Yes, yes… . Please stay still.”

Maria had been called in to treat Stella’s injuries. Unless the injury is really serious, the saint usually does not move for the student. But Stella was no ordinary student.

Maria sat down on the bed and approached behind Stella, who had raised her upper body. Maria placed her hand on Stella’s back and closed her eyes to concentrate.

“Holy Mother. Please grant Mother’s blessing to the noble warrior who received scars while fighting against the hordes of Saihan. Please allow new flesh to sprout from my torn and broken flesh… .”

Eventually, as Mary recited a prayer, a white light bloomed from her hands. Energy enveloped Stella’s body.

The torn wounds began to heal cleanly. It was a clean healing, as if I had never been injured in the first place. Stella let out an exclamation.

“Indeed… That’s amazing. This is the power of a saint… .”

“Ahaha, it’s a humble talent. But how did you get hurt?”

Maria asked, drawing out divine power and pouring it out leisurely.

“Didn’t you hear it on the way?”

“I only heard that you had a fight with some strange person. Also, you got hurt in the process.”

“That’s right. He was not an easy person.”

“But since your senior was injured to this extent, he must have been caught, right?”

Stella, who had answered quietly, shook her head.

“No, I didn’t catch it.”

“Yes, yes?”

“I succeeded in catching it with my hands… Ultimately, the arrest failed. That guy was strong.”

Maria was astonished by that blunt confession. Who is Shine Stella? She is a girl who has shown extreme development from a young age and is considered the next best girl on the continent. Didn’t he even get the title ‘Cheonwoong’ since last year?

Even though she confronted her directly, she failed to arrest her?

It was an issue that was directly linked to a dangerous future.

“A very dangerous person has appeared… I need to catch it quickly, but it won’t be easy considering that even my senior failed.”

“You have to be careful. He was a strange person.”

“Umm… I hope he gets caught, pays his fair share, and repent.”

Ugh-.

The mysterious divine power healed the cracked skin. Enjoying that pleasant sensation, Stella and Maria talked about the same topic.

*****

After I beat him up behind the building, Frey disappeared. Anyway, once you get the hang of it, you can find the material at any time, so don’t worry.

Putting that aside for now, I tried to look around the club area with Maria during lunch time. It would be even better if you can find the reading club manager in the meantime.

However, Maria was called to the health room after just lunch. This is because I heard that Cheonwoong, who was injured because of me, needs to be healed with divine power.

Damn, if I had known this would happen, I wouldn’t have touched Cheonwoong. While I was spending time alone thinking about the four crew members, Maria opened the classroom door and came in.

“Maria! Is the treatment finished?”

Maria came over and sat down on the chair next to me. This was possible because Frey was not present at the time.

“Yes… I finished everything.”

“How are you feeling? You used divine power. Aren’t you tired?”

“It’s okay. This is easy.”

As if this wasn’t a lie, Maria’s complexion was calm. She is also a saint. Unlike ordinary priests, they do not get tired easily even when using divine power.

“But… Mr. Evans.”

“Huh?”

“Have you ever heard of a gunman wearing a white mask?”

uh? A monster wearing a pure white mask? Why are you suddenly asking that?

“Ghost? No?”

For now, I let go of the pretense. Maria pursed her lips like a bright child.

“Well, I heard from senior Cheonwoong that a strange man appeared. But that monster is incredibly powerful.”

“Yeah, really?”

“They say they have no idea who they are, and I’m very worried. Also, I wonder if that stranger is kidnapping someone unexpectedly… I wonder if the kidnapped person is okay.”

“Well, I see. As expected, Maria has a very deep heart.”

“It’s scary… What if that gunman surprises a good person like Mr. Evans? When that day comes, I have to protect it… Of course, even if it’s not Mr. Evans, if someone else is attacked, you have to protect them.”

“… .”

“I hope the gunman is caught quickly… . Evans, you think so too, right?”

“Ugh, yes. I too hope that monster, monster, is arrested… .”

Wait, wait. It seems like something is going wrong here.