Chapter 77.1

Chapter 77 – Rule 25: The Leader Welcomes a Colleague’s Return (1)

“The Ahsung High disciplinary committee leader is truly impressive. With just that much power, he managed to completely crush Moon Chae-won’s forces….”

Son Ye-seo, a Spartoi dressed in a nun’s habit that complemented her school uniform, said with a broad smile.

“Should we secure Moon Chae-won?”

“Moon Chae-won….”

Head Principal Lee Doo-hee stared out the window at the cityscape, her parched lips cracking as she struggled to utter the name of the Great Villain.

“Who was Moon Chae-won again…?”

The Head Principal tried to recall.

Ye-seo, anticipating her confusion, explained.

“One of the Six Sinners. Commonly known as the Technomancer. She’s the child you raised, Head Principal.”

“Ah, yes. That’s right…. I remember now.”

Ye-seo maintained her smile but watched the back of the Head Principal’s head with a meaningful look.

The Head Principal’s condition was deteriorating by the day.

Not only was she suffering from dementia, but various diseases were also ravaging her body. The end of his life was approaching.

“Ahsung High rescued Oh Baek-seo and secured Moon Chae-won. It’s a rather bad situation, isn’t it?”

“Ahsung High, you say?”

“Yes, it’s where ‘Ahn Woo-jin’ is the disciplinary committee leader. The one you’ve been wary of recently.”

Ye-seo had to add these explanations every time. The Head Principal’s memory was continually fading.

“Don’t worry about it.”

“Why not?”

“There’s no need. It will only escalate things.”

“…Are you planning to abandon her?”

“She had heart problems anyway. You saw her magic power was depleted, didn’t you? She won’t last long.”

Moon Chae-won had fortified her heart with her unique ability.

Had she not done so, she would have died long ago.

In other words, since she had exhausted her magic power fighting Woo-jin, she would soon die.

“That’s true. There’s no need to interfere….”

“Child.”

“Yes?”

“Who do you think is the most bothersome in my path?”

“That’s an easy question.”

Ye-seo smiled brightly.

“Recently, it’s Ahn Woo-jin, the disciplinary committee leader of Ahsung High. He’s become quite famous due to his remarkable achievements and position. His intelligence is incomprehensible. Moreover, he defeated both Han Seo-jin and Moon Chae-won. I thought he was strong for a 4th Tier, but it seems his talents exploded as he advanced to the 5th and 6th Tiers.”

The Head Principal and Ye-seo had already obtained information that Woo-jin was at the 6th Tier.

“It’s his spatial ability, isn’t it….”

“Yes, it’s clear he has awakened an incredible power.”

The Head Principal’s drone had also observed the battle between Moon Chae-won and the Ahsung High detachment.

It was certain that the Ahsung High disciplinary committee leader had spatial abilities.

“Because of him, we lost the opportunity to extract the Ulsa ability. He’s not someone we can take lightly. It would be difficult to defeat him with just any Spartoi. Even sending an A-class Spartoi secretly wouldn’t be easy. There’s a chance of a counterattack.”

Ye-seo raised her index finger.

“Moreover, it’s not just Ahn Woo-jin we’d be dealing with…. The rescue of Baek-seo has become a significant variable. Ahn Woo-jin will be running around to protect Baek-seo, whom he likes. Having experienced her kidnapping, he’ll be on high alert.”

Ye-seo continued.

“And Baek-seo herself is formidable. Unless Kang Jin is brought in, it would be difficult to handle her. We don’t need to go to the ‘Darts’ stage, but we should be cautious.”

‘Darts’ referred to a stage where the full force is mobilized to ensure the target is eliminated.

The Head Principal let out a deep sigh and, after a moment of thought, gave his orders.

“Inform Hong Kyu and Hong Bin.”

Hong Kyu and Hong Bin.

Known as the ‘Gluttonous’ among the Six Sinners.

“Have them use the highest magic technique to capture the Ahsung High disciplinary committee leader. With their abilities, Ahn Woo-jin should be manageable. It will also make targeting Baek-seo easier.”

“That’s quite a drastic measure. Weren’t you planning to use that to capture Goliath? Seems like a waste.”

“Ahn Woo-jin wasn’t born with A+-grade magic power. That’s why he wasn’t filtered in the Zero Zone. But…, the abilities he’s displaying surpass the children I’ve raised… Cough!”

Suddenly, the Head Principal covered her mouth and coughed up phlegm mixed with blood.

She looked at her blood-stained hand and continued.

“He is… special. I’m finally certain now. I’ve never been wrong about this feeling before.”

Ye-seo nodded.

“Yes, then we’ll proceed. Starting preparations today will still take some time.”

“By the way….”

“Yes?”

The Head Principal’s hand trembled.

As death approached, there was one person she thought of more and more.

“I’m afraid ‘that child’ will hate me….”

In the Head Principal’s phone contact list, the entry labeled ‘1215.’

That person had clearly warned him not to touch Ahn Woo-jin, but the Head Principal was targeting him anyway.

Ye-seo leaned in and whispered into the Head Principal’s ear with a sly smile.

“You’ve already prepared yourself to be hated, haven’t you? It’ll be fine, Head Principal. Everything will be fine.”

Like a devotee spreading the gospel, Ye-seo tried to reassure the Head Principal with a soothing voice.

“So now we focus on extracting Ahn Woo-jin’s abilities?”

“No.”

The Head Principal narrowed his eyes.

“I’m not only targeting Ahn Woo-jin.”

“…Ah, yes. The plan you mentioned before, we can aim for that simultaneously this time, can’t we?”

“You’re always quick on the uptake.”

“Of course. Who do you think I am?”

Ye-seo smiled contentedly.

* * *

It might be called the Technomancer Subjugation.

The battle with Moon Chae-won had concluded, and I was hospitalized.

The costs were all covered by Ahsung High. The capture of Moon Chae-won was officially recognized as an activity of the Ahsung High disciplinary committee. The help from the Mayeon High disciplinary committee leader, Lee Jae-ho, was significant.
Of course, there was still enough illegality to be debated, so I didn’t know what kind of punishment I might face.

‘My magic power still hasn’t returned.’

With my magic power depleted, I couldn’t expect the same recovery speed as before, nor could I summon Geumyang.

However, I wasn’t lonely. I was assigned to the same room as Baek-seo.
Just seeing her face made my heart warm.

This was a double room.

Baek-seo was sleeping soundly in the bed next to mine. The patterns that had appeared on her skin were gone. She was back to normal.

According to the examination results, Baek-seo’s condition was improving normally. She was just in a deep sleep due to her body being overstrained.

‘I can’t move….’

Although I wasn’t asleep like Baek-seo, my condition was terrible. Moving was difficult, and I needed to call a nurse for help whenever I had to go to the bathroom.

‘I hope they’re managing Moon Chae-won properly.’

Except for Baek-seo and me, the other officers left with firm vows to protect Moon Chae-won at all costs.

Necromancer Han Seo-jin was difficult to investigate due to penalties, but Moon Chae-won was a key witness who could provide valuable testimony. Her involvement was crucial to the investigation.

Therefore, nothing must happen to her.

The disciplinary committee had already begun investigating the incident. If any external pressure was applied or anything happened to Moon Chae-won, I would be informed immediately.

‘I’m not sure what the Head Principal will do.’

I couldn’t help but be concerned.

“…….”