Chapter 8: School Life is Sick! (3)

“Ha! How adorable, sitting so quietly! Truly the innocence of a newly enrolled first-year!”

The magical combat instructor, Instructor Kavar, appeared extremely excited. A teacher overflowing with this much enthusiasm? It was incredibly fresh since I had never seen such a thing in my life.

Just look at those twinkling eyes.

It’s a bit embarrassing to admit, but when I was younger, I wanted to become such a teacher.

Though I did lose that dream after being treated like a dog by a teacher.

“Ah, do any of you recognize me?!”

Upon hearing that, students began raising their hands in a flurry.

“We know you! It’s Instructor Hyper Witch!”

“Hyper Witch! Hyper Witch!”

What?

What are they saying?

“It feels like a dream… to be taught by Hyper Witch…!”

Wh-why Hyper Witch?

“Ahahaha! You all know about this! Oh, I’m so embarrassed!”

Hyper Witch twisted her body in a supposedly shy manner while saying so. But… why doesn’t it match her image?

Swoosh.

Her brilliant golden hair was truly beautiful. A seaweed hairstyle? The long, wavy hair reached her waist. And her height and figure were almost model-like… but it was bizarre how such a beautiful person could act so frivolously.

Why isn’t there a single normal person?

Instructor Lee Sora seemed to be the most normal one.

“Anyway! For the students who don’t know, shall we introduce ourselves? Hello! I am Magical Combat Instructor Kavar! Quite famous in the magic circle!

And from today, I will also be the scary instructor teaching our cute students! Roar!”

She imitated a tiger’s roar.

Hahaha!

The students burst into laughter. Regardless of anything, teachers who are popular and close with their students are common everywhere. It already felt familiar.

“Do you all remember what happened yesterday? Suddenly, a mid-level C-rank monster, the Warp Spider, appeared and the students were in a total panic! It was utter chaos!”

For some reason, my back started to feel hot…!

I should lower my head a bit for now.

“That was all the work of yours truly, Instructor Kavar! It was an illusion magic I created to test all of you students! Well, the sudden intrusion of an illusion monster is part of the regular curriculum, so don’t blame me too much… But, there was an incident yesterday, right?”

Suddenly.

Whoosh.

All eyes turned towards me. Despite slightly bowing my head, I was able to notice due to their gaze? Something like that.

Why…?!

You guys were surprised too!

Why are you looking at me! Look at yourselves!

But above all else, piercing gazes bore into me.

Right from the front.

“One cadet was absolutely terrified, shouting ‘Oh my God, sh*t!!!’ You remember that! Ahaha!”

Don’t laugh!

“Ku… Kuku!”

“Hahaha!”

“Heh! Ha, ha!”

And with that, the other students started laughing as well! These jerks, embarrassed themselves, are now thinking of mocking me! Just like wicked brats!

“And our star of the day is right there! Kim Geun-chul! Stand up!”

Why is she telling me to stand…?

“Ah, no… How did you know…?”

“I saw it with Instructor Lee Sora in the staff room!”

“But, you can’t just expose a student’s embarrassing moments like this…”

“Ah! Our Kim Geun-chul’s face is turning red! Ahaha! It’s so amusing! Ah, now that I’ve seen your face, that’s enough! Kim Geun-chul, please sit down!”

I sat down immediately.

Did I really get caught?

“…”

Despite sitting down, the students’ gazes wouldn’t wane.

They were all laughing, looking at me.

“How funny it was! I’ve never seen a cadet so scared! Well, it doesn’t matter! If you’re taught by Instructor Kawar, you’ll become a brave warrior! Now, let’s start!”

–Koong!

The instructor hit the floor with her staff.

–Huaaa!

Simultaneously, a brilliant blue light burst out, enveloping the entire classroom like a curtain!

“What the heck!”

Could this actually be magic!

Such an amazing effect!

In a split second, the classroom was covered with a beautiful blue barrier! It felt like we were in another dimension. The other students also looked around, marveling at their surroundings.

“Let’s start the first magic lesson from Instructor Kawar! Today, we will experience yesterday’s illusion a little more properly!”

“What?! You’re going to show us that insane monster illusion again?!”

I had to shout in surprise! Instructor Kawar laughed at my words, winked at me, and twirled her finger around!

“Kim, already getting the answer correct? It seems you have the qualities of an honor student?”

Honor student, my ass!

“Ah, honor… student…! Kuhuk!”

“From scaredy-cat to an honor student?”

“Ha, ha! Kuhuhu!”

Guys, stop teasing this old man…!

It’s so embarrassing to come to school at this age and go through this!

“Well, anyway! This is necessary, necessary. Although monsters are rare, there are tribes among the monstrosities that use deadly illusions as their main power. Any cadets know which one?”

With that,

“The monstrosities from the Kahavel Legion.”

The student named Leo, who was sitting diagonally from me, answered.

The Kahavel Legion?

“Oh! Of course, our top cadet, Leo! You know so well!”

“I’m from Europe. I’ve heard about their infamy more than enough.”

“They are the ones even the Dominators couldn’t easily subjugate.”

From what I hear, it seems like they are a monstrosity group that uses deadly illusions as their main power. According to what I found on the internet yesterday, a monstrosity is a ‘sentient race’ from another world.

“They’re basically aliens.

They want to invade Earth. Some of them have actually managed to take over a part of it.

“Anyway, these creatures disrupt the human senses with lethal illusions and use that for their hunting. We give you this exercise as a caution against these dangerous beings. You know, like in the military where you go through NBC training? Gas masks and all that fun stuff, consider it as experiencing that!”

Are you supposed to bring up such an example when these kids are all minors?

“Be careful. Instructor Kawar is well-known for her skillful manipulation of illusion magic.”

“You’d better brace yourself. It won’t be anything like yesterday.”

“I’m… I’m scared…”

The students, who had already become friends amongst themselves, were deliberately making me nervous by sharing ominous words.

I’m scared to death.

But at least now I know about illusions. So, I won’t act disgracefully like yesterday. How could I be afraid when I know it’s an illusion?

I have to try and change my image here. There’s no more room for tarnishing my image.

“Have you all shared your thoughts? Then let’s start the first lesson! I’ll cast an illusion on each of you, so try your best to endure it!”

Individually… This makes me nervous and excited at the same time. I just saw real magic right in front of me. I wonder what an illusion feels like?

“Oh, if you endure it, I’ll give you a kiss!”

What?

“Ki-kiss! Kiss!”

“Kissssssss!”

“Whoooooa!”

The male students, overly excited by the remark, stood up from their seats and roared. There’s no sanity here. These guys are definitely psychos.

I should avoid getting involved.

“Ahahahaha! Great response! Let’s start the Cool Sexy Beauty Instructor Kawar’s Illusion Terror Special! Hoping you all hang in there, let’s see who goes first… Dudududududududu!”

Instructor Kawar, overly excited, made drumroll sounds with her mouth and moved her finger around.

The key in such situations is to stay quiet. I should see how the first guy reacts and then decide on my next move. Kind of like the Harry Potter Dementor test.

“Kim Geun-chul!”

“No waaaaaaaaaaay?!”

Why!

“Why is my name there?!”

Why me!

“Oh, loud response, I like it! I like students with loud voices! Anyway, our Kim Geun-chul will take the first shot!”

“Ah, Instructor! Why me?! Please tell me!”

I need to question this injustice!

If I let this pass, she might pick on me from now on!

“Well, just because!”

Just because?!

“I just felt like Kim Geun-chul was the right choice! Now, come forward!”

“…”

“Come on out, Kim Geun-chul! Oh! And no swearing this time! Ahahahahaha!”

ㅡHahahahaha!

—Ha ha ha ha ha!

It’s like I’m on a comedy show.

Laugh it up, everyone!

I’m about to change my image here!

“Phew… Instructor Kawar?”

“Do you have something to say, Kim Geun-chul?”

“It’s nothing much. I was just a bit startled yesterday and reacted impulsively. I’m not usually like that, so please understand.”

“Oh my! Of course, I understand! It’s our Kim speaking, after all!”

Instructor Kawar slaps her forehead exaggeratedly at my words. Her gestures are overly expressive.

Anyway, I walked straight up to Instructor Kawar.

“And, Instructor.”

“Yes?”

“I feel like you’re seeing me as a total coward. Illusions? As long as you know they are just illusions, it’s nothing to fear, so I hope there won’t be any mocking in the future.”

I said this very seriously.

“Ah.”

—Grin.

“Really?”

Suddenly, a terrifying and fearsome smile crosses Instructor Kawar’s face… What? What did I just see?

Was that even a human face just now?

“In-Instructor?”

Hold on.

Wow.

Hold on. Wait. This is bad. It’s getting deadly. Stop. Stop. Stop it, Instructor. No, Sister! Sister! Please stop for a moment!!!! Why can’t I make a sound!!!!

“I’m going to start. You’ll be alright? If you hold up well, I’ll give you a congratulatory kiss. Oh, but if it’s our brave Kim Geun-chul, you’ll certainly withstand it. Then… Ready?

It’s showtime.”

—Click.

It was the moment when Instructor Kawar snapped her fingers right in front of me.

—Ahhhh!

In an instant, the world shattered.

“Wha, what?”

Pitch black.

Complete darkness.

The surroundings were quickly engulfed in darkness. At the same time, a horrifying sound echoed. In the pitch black, the violent sound of a door slamming open and closed could be heard!

“KYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!”

Intestines!!!! Intestiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniines!!!! A long-necked man with no eyes and countless tiny holes in his intestines, slashed open his stomach and showed it to meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!

“SAVEEEEEEEEEE MEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!”

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