episode_0029

‘Granting weakness.’

Of course, the protagonist’s fingers were not broken.

Rohan concentrated his concentration and used his skill.

and.

‘···!’

As if a vessel containing magical power had broken.

All the magical power I had was gone in an instant.

[ Not enough magic power . ]

A notification window appeared before Rohan’s eyes.

I didn’t even have time to feel regretful.

Something beyond the dizzying feeling of your mind spinning.

The sight before my eyes suddenly becomes blurry.

“으···.”

Rohan, whose magic power evaporated in an instant, tried to somehow regain consciousness.

Exhaustion from sudden use of magical power, rather than gradual attrition, is not something that can be endured through willpower.

Rohan’s consciousness slowly began to fade.

“!!!”

At the same time, the eeriness that touched the protagonist’s instincts.

Rohan’s magic seeps through his fingers and attempts to create an abnormality.

What she felt was a sense of disharmony, a sense of disharmony.

‘I to the cadet···?’

The protagonist suppressed his body’s impulses with patience and reason.

He almost swung his left hand and stabbed Rohan.

After this, Joo-yeon, who had been watching Rohan’s condition to see if something was coming, was surprised again.

The sword held in one of Rohan’s hands slips away and the strength holding his fingers disperses.

‘Consciousness!?’

Rohan was falling over like a puppet with its strings cut.

The protagonist held Rohan in his arms as he fell towards him.

There is no option to avoid it.

Ring ring ring!

An alarm sounds indicating that two minutes have passed.

The lead actor’s judgment of the situation was quick.

She jumped up from her seat, holding the unconscious Rohan in her arms.

“I’m going to the infirmary. Everyone, wait here.”

What is there to hide in the current situation?

The lead role was shot out like lightning.

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‘uh?’

Rohan opened his eyes on the bed. A thin, warm blanket was placed over his body.

I came to my senses and opened my eyelids to see a pure white ceiling.

Familiar notification windows greet you as you regain consciousness.

[You have achieved the achievement Day Without Remaining.]

[You will receive 10P as an achievement reward.]

[This is alive? Achievement achieved.]

[You will receive 30P as an achievement reward.]

“···.”

Rohan called up the status window without delay.

『Name: Rohan

Stamina: 98%

Horsepower: 3%

Affiliation Country: Southern Ruins

Affiliation: Orion Academy

Possessed Attributes: [Physical] [Fire]

Status: Exhausted

Remaining points: 2304P』

‘Wow, if this was a real fight, I would have died for sure.’

The moment I saw the status window and the bluish sap connecting one arm, I understood the situation.

Rohan took his weak hands out of the blanket and covered his face.

I was filled with the feeling that I was glad I had tried it in advance.

I just hope that a breakthrough will come as my capabilities and skill levels increase.

‘···My condition is ruined.’

This is what it means to be exhausted from magical power. It was completely different from when I used my supernatural powers too much during my days as a hunter.

The whole body becomes limp like a wet cotton ball.

Even though I had the urge to check exactly where I was and what time it was, I couldn’t easily perform even that simple movement due to the overwhelming feeling of helplessness.

How long did I just sit there blankly, absentmindedly?

The curtains that had been hanging around were pushed open and someone came in.

“Are you awake?”

“!”

As Rohan moved his hand away and rolled his eyes, Juyeon came into view.

He sat down naturally on the chair next to him.

“Magic power is exhausted. It was used up to the very bottom without leaving any remaining power.”

“···I’m sorry.”

“I did nothing wrong. This must have been a good experience, so there’s no need to apologize. Just rest for now.”

The protagonist continued speaking while watching the blue-tinged sap dripping down.

“How is your physical condition?”

“I just··· feel a little tired.”

“We are administering IV fluids that will help you recover, so just take them all and go.”

Jooyeon placed Rohan’s bag, which he had packed, on the desk and handed him his smartphone.

When I turned on my phone after saying thank you, class was already over.

I also received a call from Ichinose and the students of Class 1.

I’d like to reply to everyone right away, but time is of the essence.

“Instructor.”

“Huh?”

“Do you know how long it will take to get all of this fluid?”

“Just wait a minute.”

As the curtain was pushed open, the protagonist heard a voice talking to someone.

I’ll come back soon and let you know the results.

“About two hours left.”

“Whew···.”

I guess I can go to work part-time.

As Rohan sighed in relief at that thought, Juyeon read his intention and hardened his expression.

“Rohan. This sap is not a panacea. It will have the aftereffects of exhaustion, so it would be better to rest well today.”

“It’s okay. Part-time work is almost like a break.”

“Um···.”

The lead actor had a lot to say, but he kept his mouth shut because he thought it would be over the line and interference.

Because we both have our own situations.

It wasn’t like he was going out to play, but rather a part-time job that depended on his livelihood, so he couldn’t force Rohan to take a break.

I have a lot of questions about skills, but as an instructor, there is a limit to how much I can dig into personal matters.

The protagonist could only watch as Rohan left the infirmary.

*****

“···.”

The protagonist arrived home after finishing work at Orion Academy.

A luxurious residence granted by the Dean who invited him to Academy City.

When I get the chance, I’m thinking about returning it or handing it over to another instructor and moving the location.

Beep! Beep!

When you enter the password, a pitch-black living room with the lights off welcomes you with silence.

Every time I see this picture, I miss my cozy home in Samhwaguk.

‘Even something that is wide should be appropriately wide.’

A house that is too large is difficult to maintain and makes noise if it is not filled with furniture.

I think something about half the size here would be perfect.

Again.

Put the shoes neatly in the corner of the shoe rack.

The lead actor started taking off his suit.

I put my suit in the clothes dryer in my underwear and head to the bathroom to wash up as usual.

Chika chika.

I put my underwear in the laundry basket, look in the mirror, and start brushing my teeth.

It was essential to review today’s lessons during wash time.

‘I think we should have classes like this more often in the future.’

They were all dazzlingly talented.

The light was brighter than during the usual practical classes.

Although they were all excellent, there were three cadets who left a particularly strong impression on the protagonist.

‘Noah Frozen Heart, Ichinose Yui···.’

I believe that if those two cadets grow smoothly, they will easily surpass my level.

The saying that a hero appears in a world of chaos seems to be about these two innocent students.

Swaaa …

“Phuuuu···.”

The protagonist thought of the last person as he was hit by the cold water pouring down from the shower.

‘And Rohan.’

This one was different from other heroes.

I can’t even predict how it will grow.

The more the protagonist ponders Rohan’s movements, the more he feels admiration and bitterness.

It was heartbreaking because it wasn’t the fighting style one would expect from a fresh academy cadet.

A fighting style learned through experience rather than professional training.

I could feel the struggle to live. It was a rough and ferocious movement with blood dripping down.

And it’s not something that’s innate like Noah Frozenheart, it’s something artificial.

In the two-minute dialogue, the protagonist was shown what kind of past Rohan had lived.

Above all else.

‘It was definitely a hot blade.’

I didn’t know we would meet so suddenly.

Did you get it by chance, or was it something you had since birth?

‘Even though I know, nothing changes or changes···.’

I know that it is an immaturity that has not yet escaped the shadow of the past.

Still, I’m just curious.

I still feel like I miss my little brother.

Swaaa …

“···.”

But I didn’t want to force Rohan to ask questions.

As an instructor, I know that asking a cadet such a question puts more pressure than I can imagine.

“Huh?”

While the protagonist was lost in thought, he realized that he had stopped moving again.

Actually, it was a bad habit.

‘I did something that even Rohan couldn’t do.’

It must have been an incredibly precious two minutes for the cadet, but it was not the instructor’s job to have his consciousness taken away by something else.

It is certainly a shameful thing for those who make a living as educators. It is something that requires self-compensation.

“Hoo!”

After taking a shower, Joo-yeon gently moved the heat contained in her magical power to dry her body cleanly.

I wore the new underwear I bought a while ago.

It felt a little tight around my pelvis. Same with my stomach.

‘Hmm? What size?’

I don’t remember neglecting my training, so I definitely didn’t gain weight.

It’s not like it’s a growth spurt, so it’s even more unlikely that your breasts or butt will grow.

‘This brand won’t work.’

Other brands fit perfectly in this size, but not this one.

The protagonist took out a different pair of underwear and put on light clothing before heading to the kitchen.

I hold my phone while drinking cold water.

The protagonist carefully checked the contents of the message.

‘Is this a flower pot bookstore?’

Check the time.

According to what was reported, Rohan’s part-time job is not over yet.

Next, the protagonist checked the Orion Academy instructor manual.

Standing in the kitchen, I double-checked the part about the cadet’s part-time job.

‘The instructor’s responsibilities and duties… Let’s take a quick look.’

The protagonist, who had taken off the clothes he was wearing, opened the closet to go out.

I took out my light clothes for the first time in a while and put on some sneakers that I hadn’t worn in a while.