Chapter 46 : Bermuda Triangle

Instructor Han Seongryeong, the biological daughter of Commander Han Moosung, and her students risked their lives to protect Neo Seoul City!

It has been revealed that Mr. Lee, the heir to SG Group, not only sexually harassed a student at Pantheon Academy but also attempted to manipulate public opinion negatively through the media.

Is the Demonic Gate really safe as it is?

The need for regular subjugation operations is emerging, moving away from the current defensive strategy.

I couldn’t help but smack my forehead as I looked at the newspaper headline: “The Heroes Who Saved Neo Seoul City.”

Honestly, most of the content could be seen as the media doing its job, but the two-shot photo of Iris lying on my thigh and resting—that was just too horrifying.

If that photo somehow made its way to Pantheon Academy, I might actually get killed by Iris’s fan club—especially Stella Darkbane.

And more than anything, the fact that I appeared to have done absolutely nothing during the battle against Baron Squid was a serious problem.

If rumors started spreading that I deliberately staged the photo to steal Iris’s glory, even the regular students would start criticizing me.

So, while the celebration party for the academy students was in full swing, I just stayed quietly holed up in my hotel room, using the excuse that I wasn’t feeling well.

“This isn’t just a messed-up scenario—it’s a completely new scenario that wasn’t even supposed to exist. Seriously exhausting. Still, it’s not like I came away empty-handed.”

When I used the Primordial Rune Orin spell, Futurium, I burned through most of the Karma I had.

At first, I thought I’d be starting from scratch again—nothing gained, nothing lost.

But once news of Iris’s heroics began to spread in the media, I was able to recover about 70 to 80 percent of the Karma I used.

If the academy also learns that Iris took down a Lieutenant-class Devil Doll, then not only would I break even, I might even gain more Karma than before.

Now I understood why the constellations were so desperate to find capable contractors—they were practically hunting with eyes aflame.

It wasn’t like just dumping divine power into any contractor could bring down a Lieutenant-class Devil Doll.

While I was on the topic, I grew curious about Iris’s situation and activated the consciousness link with my constellation.

Unlike me, who was just faking illness, Iris was genuinely in poor condition.

But as the de facto star of the party, she couldn’t excuse herself and leave.

As Iris continued to remain isolated in the crowd, Commander Han Moosung approached her and struck up a conversation.

“You seem a bit uncomfortable, Miss Iris. Could it be that Korean food doesn’t suit your taste?”

“Oh, no. It’s not that. It’s just… I feel like I selfishly caused a lot of trouble for others, yet here I am being treated like a hero all by myself.”

“I see.

Still, thanks to your stubbornness, the citizens of Seoul are able to see tomorrow’s morning sun.

As the commander of the city’s defense forces responsible for their safety, I can only say I’m incredibly sorry—and equally grateful.

This incident has given me a lot to reflect on.”

“To be honest, it wasn’t me who saved Seoul—it was my constellation. I just threw a tantrum like a five-year-old.”

“Hm, in that case, would it be possible for me to speak with your constellation, even briefly?”

“They don’t wish to speak to anyone besides me… But more importantly, how is Instructor Han Seongryeong doing?”

“She’s currently undergoing intensive treatment. But since my daughter’s body is… not quite like that of a normal human, the medical team is having a bit of a hard time.”

Instructor Han Seongryeong’s body was 50% mechanical, so more than doctors, what she really needed was an engineer.

However, since there were no engineers on Earth yet with that level of expertise, the most realistic option would be to administer emergency treatment here and complete the rest back at the Academy.

Then, a good idea suddenly came to me, and I turned to Iris and said:

“Iris, ask Commander Han Moosung to give you a private moment with Instructor Han Seongryeong—just the two of you.”

“Um, if it’s not too much trouble… could I have a moment alone with Instructor Han Seongryeong?”

“Of course. I’ll arrange it for you right away.”

Commander Han Moosung gave orders to his soldiers, and Iris was guided to the emergency medical room where Instructor Han Seongryeong was being treated.

Just like during the first banquet, the high-ranking officials of Seoul—who had been eagerly waiting for a chance to get in Iris’s good graces—ended up disappointed once again.

As she arrived at the emergency room, Iris paused with her hand on the doorknob and spoke softly.

“I’m sorry for what happened before, Nameless King.”

What do you mean?

“I mean the time I insisted on protecting people instead of following your orders. I was too emotional back then to realize it, but now that I’ve had time to think… I understand how foolish I was.”

It’s enough that you realize it now.

But clinging to the past won’t help you move forward.

Self-reflection is important, but that’s enough for now.

First, ask Instructor Han Seongryeong to pilot the Raptor of Time and Space and take you to a place called the Bermuda Triangle.

Once you’re close, I’ll give you the exact latitude and longitude.

You must recover the opportunity as quickly as possible—every second counts.

“An opportunity?”

Shh!

Lower your voice.

Yes.

Earth may be a barren planet, but that doesn’t mean it’s completely devoid of opportunities.

And this one can only be claimed by you, Iris.

Since you’ve come to Earth for field study, you should make the most of it and seize this chance.

It was a rather sudden and out-of-the-blue talk about an “opportunity,” but Iris trusted me completely, so she followed my instructions without question.

However, Instructor Han Seongryeong, who had no idea about the deeper context, looked troubled at Iris’s request.

“Pilot the Raptor of Time and Space and take you to the Bermuda Triangle?

Do you even know what kind of place that is?

Personally, I think all those conspiracy theories about missing planes and cruise ships are fake, but still—that’s definitely not a sightseeing destination.”

“I don’t really know what the Bermuda Triangle is either. But I really want to visit before the field study ends. I’m sorry for asking something so difficult, especially when you’re not feeling well.”

“Is this related to your Constellation?”

“Huh? Oh… to some extent, yes.”

“In that case, I definitely can’t say no.

I owe him my life, and I promised to grant you one wish, didn’t I?

Coming to me in the middle of the night like this means it’s something others can’t know about, right?

Then help me up.

If we go out that window and move across the roof toward the west, we can get to the hangar directly.”

Instructor Han Seongryeong was at least twice as heavy as a normal adult woman due to her mechanical parts, but Iris lifted her effortlessly.

Using the Falcon Wing Shoes, Iris silently glided over the rooftops, covering several kilometers in a flash and arriving at the hangar.

Just as they were about to board the Raptor of Time and Space and complete the mission, Agent Green—now back in the face of Park Minwoo—appeared and blocked their path.

“Where are you two off to in such a hurry? You’re not planning to return to Pantheon Academy without me, are you?”

“Agent Green, what are you doing here?”

“Sigh.

Do you think I want to be here?

A whole crowd of humans showed up, wanting to see the Raptor’s internal structure, so I’m stuck guarding this place.

Seriously, it’s beyond me why people on a planet with no means to replicate this tech keep trying to rip out the circuit boards.

Some even tried to blackmail me into giving them a ride to the Academy.

Do you have any idea how much trouble I’ve been through?”

“Oh… I-I’m sorry.”

Strictly speaking, none of that was Instructor Han Seongryeong’s fault, but she still looked ashamed and apologized with her face turning bright red.

Originally, the hangar was one of the most strictly controlled areas in the military zone, but due to the chaos caused by the Devil Doll incident, it seemed all sorts of people had flooded in.

“So, Instructor Han, what brings you here?”

“I need to go somewhere briefly with Iris using the Raptor of Time and Space.”

“Is that so? Then go ahead. It’s probably safer flying outside than staying in the hangar right now.”

“You’re not going to ask what it’s about?”

“My principle is to never get involved in anything that doesn’t concern my personal missions.

Honestly, I don’t even want to know.

But my duty to guard Miss Iris still stands—so please, just make sure you don’t get involved in anything related to the Devil Dolls.

If that happens, I won’t just sit back and watch.”

“Would you happen to know where the real Park Minwoo is right now?”

“I used sleep powder and left him in the restroom.

The drug should’ve worn off by now, so he’s probably awake.

I apologize for deceiving you, but from Park Minwoo’s perspective, staying safely at the Academy is far better than experiencing that disaster on Earth.”

As Agent Green nonchalantly said his piece and turned to leave, Iris quickly called out to him.

“Ah, Agent Green, I’m really sorry for punching you back then.”

“It’s fine. It was my fault for failing to subdue a student and getting hit instead. Anyway, let me say this again—stay safe, and please return no later than morning.”