Chapter Index





    Ch.408403 – Two-Dimensional Stone

    “Owww! Teacher, time out, time out!”

    “Aren’t you overreacting, NoName? You’re so young but your aura is already this congested. Oh my goodness, your entire body is like a rock, completely solid.”

    Principal Gu On-yu’s spanking created mana waves that melted away the aura waste that had been embedded throughout my body.

    The principal hadn’t intended punishment from the start—her goal was aura therapy all along.

    But that first hit, I’m not exaggerating, it hurt enough to make tears well up.

    How can I describe this pain?

    It’s like when someone massages your shoulder hard and the muscle finally releases.

    “Eighteen.”

    SMACK-

    “Nngh…!”

    A lightning-like tingling sensation scrambled my brain, making me let out a soft moan.

    The moaning was almost reflexive—I couldn’t hold it back even if I tried.

    My body went limp, like I’d just spent hours in a sauna.

    “W-why do we need to release this waste anyway? It’ll just build up again naturally, and it doesn’t really affect daily life.”

    “What dangerous nonsense are you talking? You might seem energetic now, but when all this builds up and you reach my age, you’ll be completely broken down.”

    “Yes…”

    How would I know? I’d need to have lived to physical age 57.

    In both my lives, I died during my most beautiful years.

    I couldn’t argue against information I didn’t have, so I just hung my head low again.

    “Nineteen.”

    FWOOOSH-

    “Hnngh!”

    This time, strength suddenly surged into my limbs.

    I felt even more ashamed that I couldn’t stoically endure something this minor.

    When I was stabbed in the abdomen, I didn’t even make a sound.

    ‘So why can’t I handle this!’

    My frozen body was melting into warmth, becoming so relaxed that I felt like I might fall asleep any moment.

    “Now for the last one, number twenty that feels like two hundred.”

    SMACK- CRACKLE-

    “Ahhh…!”

    “Hmm?”

    “Ahem, I mean. Ugh, kill me now…”

    I might as well list “death by embarrassment” as the cause for my third life.

    “Are you enjoying this too much? If you want more, just say so now.”

    “N-no, that’s enough. Please let me down now.”

    I gently rubbed my half-exposed bottom while pulling my pants back up to my waist.

    Principal Gu On-yu sat me on her knee.

    I turned my head sharply and shot her a resentful glare.

    “That really hurt, you know.”

    “Well, punishment is supposed to hurt. Think of it as tough love. Plus, it’s good for your health.”

    “Where did you learn this bizarre technique? I mean, my body does feel refreshed… but are you sure it actually works medically?”

    “It’s what my mother used to do to me when I was little, you brat. Would it kill you to just trust what adults tell you? Oh you poor thing, does it hurt that much?”

    Principal Gu On-yu pinched and pulled my cheek gently.

    Suddenly I felt emotional again.

    She scared me half to death talking about 200 spanks.

    I covered my trembling lips with my hand.

    Meanwhile, the ice on the ceiling had gradually melted, activating the room’s mana sprinklers.

    The frozen icicles disappeared into dust, and the living room that had been an ice rink returned to normal.

    However, some random items that weren’t mana-treated creaked as they thawed.

    Professor Cheon emerged from the room and calmly walked toward me.

    “Oh my, she’s about to cry again. Father, please come comfort her. Come on NoName, go get a hug from your daddy.”

    “I’m not going to cry over something like this,” I replied primly.

    Professor Cheon looked at me with sorrowful eyes.

    He must have agreed to Principal Gu’s physical—no, aura therapy—disguised as punishment.

    I couldn’t help feeling betrayed, but being the bigger person, I had to forgive them.

    I stretched out my arms in a silent gesture asking for a hug.

    Professor Cheon picked me up with one hand.

    I rested my head against his shoulder.

    “Hmmmph.”

    With one exhale, I shook off all my frustration and calmed my mind.

    Professor Cheon sat down slowly in the armchair while still holding me.

    The troubled Principal Gu tapped the desk and expressed her concern.

    “So what should we do with this precious child…”

    I didn’t know what “precious child” meant, but from context, she was clearly referring to me.

    I buried my face deep into Professor Cheon’s chest.

    He gently stroked my head with his other hand.

    Strangely, I didn’t feel scared by his touch.

    “NoName, did it hurt a lot?”

    “Yes…”

    “You went too far, Principal.”

    “Hey! You’re making me the villain while pretending to be the good guy? Unbelievable. I could comfort NoName too… Don’t be fooled, NoName, he’s an accomplice!”

    Principal Gu On-yu burst out in anger, veins popping on her forehead.

    Professor Cheon pressed his fingers against his ears to block the sound.

    At times like this, they both really seem like overgrown children.

    And since I’ve lived two more years than them, I kept that thought to myself.

    Principal Gu rubbed her face and pressed her temples.

    “Ugh, I really don’t want to go to school tomorrow. But what can I do? As the principal, I can’t just not show up…! Oh my head.”

    “If the academy had kept a better eye on NoName, this could have been prevented. You’re partly to blame for failing to supervise properly. Though I’m just as responsible.”

    “Fine, everything is my fault from A to Z.”

    “I’m sorry,” I said.

    “No, NoName, I’m not trying to scold you again. I’m sorry for frightening you.”

    “My homeroom teacher told me not to go, but I insisted and went anyway. So please don’t be too hard on her.”

    “Such a gentle and kind child… Yes, we should hear NoName’s side too. Did you feel you had to hit those children?”

    *nod nod*

    “Why?”

    “I hated those kids who ruined someone’s life. And thinking about all the other students and teachers who just watched for over a year… I hated them all.”

    “I see. You must have learned that when you witness school violence, you should report it immediately.”

    “Yes…”

    “But you knew what you were doing was wrong, didn’t you? That’s what worried us. We’ve already discussed this enough, so I won’t say more.”

    “NoName, let’s cut off internet access for a while. And take a few days off from the academy. Your father will take good care of you.”

    With the conflict over, what remains is reality.

    Neither Principal Gu nor Professor Cheon directly mentioned my cruelty, but they were clearly concerned about me.

    How am I being perceived by the public now?

    A psychopath?

    A dangerous time bomb that could explode at any moment?

    There must be quite a few people cheering for my act of revenge.

    But even they would probably be reluctant to have me around.

    Yet I hate the idea of hiding my true self more than death.

    This is my belief and the essence of who I am.

    But becoming an outcast again would be too sad and painful.

    A jagged stone that tumbled down a slope and got stuck.

    A selfish stone that fell from two dimensions.

    Unable to blend with nature’s principles, battered by life’s storms.

    Denying that I’m the problem until the end, constantly blaming my environment, blaming, blaming, blaming.

    Fighting with people, opposing them, until everyone gets sick of me.

    The pain of having my edges worn down each time the ugly essence inside my pretty, cute exterior is revealed.

    Too exhausted now to collect pretty riverside stones to prove my worth.

    “Hic… sniff. Huu, ahh…”

    The sorrow I had forcibly suppressed welled up from deep in my throat.

    Suddenly, for no reason, everything felt so sad that tears streamed down my cheeks.

    “NoName…!”

    “S-sorry, is not going to the academy that upsetting?”

    “Hic… nngh… no, that’s not it. Hiccup…!”

    Has my brain malfunctioned?

    Emotions are surging up.

    I cried so hard my vision blurred, wiping the flowing liquid on my arm.

    My cheeks stung.

    New dewdrops formed in the empty spaces of my eyes.

    It was amazing that after crying this much, I still had tears left.

    “I did wrong, I know I did wrong a hundred times over. But I’m not that terrible a child. Hic… sniff… please don’t, h-hate me…”

    I don’t want to leave this place.

    I desperately clung to the stones around me.

    For the first time, I took off my mask.

    Not completely, just a small part.

    “We don’t hate you. No matter what anyone says, daddy loves you more than anyone else in the world.”

    “And you’re my number one most precious student. Teacher loves you very, very much. Okay?”

    The sunlight that came through the cracks was so warm and bright,

    I thought I might go blind.

    * * *

    [Hello, this is NoName.]

    A handwritten notice of self-reflection was posted on Twissy and VTube community.

    She began with an apology and promise to reflect on her immature actions.

    [I’m grateful for receiving such undeserved love from many people, and I sincerely apologize for the great disappointment I’ve caused my fans through this incident.]

    Additionally, she announced that ongoing educational projects and medical donation campaigns would continue normally through representatives.

    [Details of the 187.64 million won donation for multiple sclerosis patients can be found at the following link. Prizes will be distributed on November 1st, so winners please take note.]

    An unprecedented incident occurred where someone took private action against school bullies and had to reflect on their actions.

    People who hadn’t seen the video from Arabyul Middle School all had questions.

    Many international subscribers came to the community to ask why she was taking a break.

    [Comments]

    -Why is NoName taking a break? Is she planning not to stream this week? eng plz

    -In Mexico, fights between students are very common.

    -Why is everyone insulting her when she helped a victim?

    -Wasn’t NoName a Nightingale?

    Those who saw the video of NoName dragging four middle school girls up to the third floor were sharply divided in opinion.

    Half said “She did right but still needs to take a break,” while the other half said “She clearly did wrong and definitely needs to take a break.”

    The loudest voices came from the academy parents.

    Even though Principal Gu On-yu announced NoName’s one-month suspension, some parents strongly demanded forced transfer.

    Online, groups blindly defending NoName clashed with those endlessly criticizing her, quickly turning everything into chaos.

    Politicians briefly discussed juvenile offenders before the topic fizzled out.

    Instead, the gaming industry was put on alert because some congressmen tried to link NoName’s assault incident to virtual reality addiction.

    The Korean Multiple Sclerosis Association revealed how hard NoName had worked throughout October, but the voices of 2,000 people were too small in a society of 50 million.

    Fortunately, there was positive news for NoName.

    Amid all the controversy, she was selected as a representative for next year’s National Exchange Competition.

    Academies across the country and the Korean Mage Association were criticized, but they maintained that they couldn’t reverse their decision.

    November in South Korea brought a sudden cold wave.

    The cold air accumulated in the Arctic broke through the loosened jet stream and covered the entire Korean peninsula.

    WHOOSH-

    “You guys go ahead. I need to stop by the pharmacy.”

    “Pharmacy? Saet-byeol, are you sick?”

    “No, my younger sibling is sick so I’m getting some Tylenol. Ah… ACHOO! *sniff*”

    “Are you sure you’re okay?”

    “Ugh, I think I caught it too…! Dahee, want to have a nice French kiss with your unnie? Ehehehe.”

    “KYAAAAA! Save me!”

    “Come here, hehehe. ACHOOOO! Ugh.”


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