episode_0129

Era of peace.

Although it is called that, in reality, it is by no means peaceful.

The sea has practically become the domain of monsters.

As for the shallow seas, traveling to and from the continent across the ocean has become unreasonable at the moment.

Sky is also in a similar situation, although the process is different.

There were monsters that could fly, and more than anything, it became very difficult to fly the aircraft high and often with the damn magic waves.

The influence of the magic wave did not stop there. Even the communication network that brought the world together in the past has been destroyed.

A situation where actual movement and sharing of information through networks has virtually been cut off.

It was one of the reasons why humanity was helpless during times of chaos.

It was like that during times of turmoil.

Currently, this is not the case.

The power of space connected the world that had once been separated through the gate more closely.

You can travel anywhere in the world without having to cross the sea or the sky.

The power of coordination broke down language barriers and restored a communication network that was overwhelmingly better than the one that had disappeared long ago.

It was possible to share information without having to lay complicated cables at the bottom of the deep sea.

It is no exaggeration to say that the World Association of Superhumans is a force that forms and sustains the current world system.

This is thanks to the power of the association presidents who founded that force.

“It is an honor to meet a hero. This is Maxwell, a member of the executive department directly under the president of the association.”

[I’m really happy to meet you]

[This is Lee Ha-yul]

“The hero of Sifnaha says so, so I don’t know what to do.”

A man who revealed his name and affiliation… Maxwell extended his right hand for a handshake.

Appropriate smile and posture. It is a standard posture with no parts to hold onto.

It was also what I felt on the fake second floor.

‘Maxwell.’

Although I had expected it given the heterogeneous situation earlier, I was truly taken aback in many ways when I heard that name.

Maxwell is a character we meet quite often in the original work.

“Oh, please sit comfortably. I made preparations in advance.”

In response, they held hands and shook each other. Maxwell smiled brightly and led me to the table.

As he said, drinks and light snacks were already prepared on the table.

Since it’s inside the city cradle, there won’t be any threat, but in any case, this is my first time meeting him.

Drinks and snacks were measured using the power of observation, but no harmful properties were detected.

As I took a sip of my drink, Maxwell spoke.

“If it’s not rude, may I explain the situation just now?”

[yes]

[please]

“Thank you for your generosity.”

Maxwell smiled and quenched his thirst with tea and then spoke.

“The phenomenon just happened is due to my unique abilities. It is a unique ability belonging to the fantasy series, and has been manifested in the entire second floor.”

When he lifted his finger, a butterfly landed on it.

The wind blew. As a result of the wind hitting your skin, you can hear the wings of a butterfly flapping in your ears.

…The magic sensed him as foreign.

The power of observation brought information that the area above his finger was blank.

Fantasy series.

The ability to deceive one’s senses and perception.

Fantasy is ultimately a fantasy that is far from reality.

So, in order to fall into a fantasy, you have to deceive the senses that perceive reality, but the sharper the object’s senses, the less effective it is.

I have very keen senses of hearing and touch.

I don’t know if it’s specifically activated because other senses are blocked… It may not be a unique ability, but it’s enough to be called a skill.

I was eaten by fantasy. My senses could not penetrate the illusion. That was quite embarrassing.

Of course, I could immediately see through the strangeness of magical power, but I could not immediately find out the inside story like I could through the power of observation.

[Can I ask why?]

“Of course. But the reason is not special. They are under the direct control of the president of the association and the executive branch. No matter how grandiose they may be, they are ultimately public officials.”

Maxwell said, shaking his head as if it was pointless.

“In the end, public officials only criticize whatever they are told from above.”

[As stated above]

[I understand that Maxwell has only a few superiors]

The association’s departments are diverse and intertwined with various directive systems.

The executive branch is different.

They are the ones who put aside even the instructions of the ‘main committee members’, the association’s decision-making body, and give priority to the instructions of the association president.

in other words…

“Yes, as I explained earlier, I am a member of the executive branch directly under the president of the association… In other words, I am a body that carries out the instructions of the president of the association.”

Association president. An executive branch that carries out their instructions.

In the original work, when destroying the main headquarters of the association to confront the tower owners, they mainly targeted the executive branch.

Going all the way back to the executive branch, I wondered how we could meet the master of space and coordination.

We captured, interrogated, and killed members of the executive branch, including Maxwell, but were unable to meet them in the end…

‘……’

The tower lord of space and the tower lord of attunement…

I straightened my face, which was about to harden on its own.

[Then, was the action just taken at the direction of the president of the association?]

“Strictly speaking, yes.“

Maxwell smiled in the affirmative.

I’m not just saying it positively.

Maxwell took the tea again.

“When meeting a specially admitted student, first hide your appearance with an illusion. If discovered, disclose the relevant instructions obediently and follow the instructions below…”

After waiting patiently for a while, the explanation continued.

“There are several instructions below, but there is a separate part that I would like to tell you now.”

and.

“I received this instruction approximately 13 years ago. Additionally, this instruction is the last instruction given to the executive branch.”

[yes?]

“I also had a similar reaction to the hero. I was embarrassed to suddenly hear Mirae’s instructions first.”

The explanation that followed was extremely perplexing. Maxwell nodded as if he understood my reaction.

I couldn’t react to him.

’13 years ago?’

The president of the association gave instructions to Maxwell.

If you meet a special admission student, hide your face. If discovered, disclose the circumstances and follow the instructions below.

The problem is that the order given to him was more than 10 years ago. Also, after that instruction, the president of the association is maintaining silence without any instructions.

‘A prediction of the future?’

Peeking into the future is a very difficult task, but in this world, there is no way.

Although the method is extremely difficult and the information is limited, it is theoretically possible.

‘If it’s the power…’

Above all, they are top owners. Although their potential was unknown, predicting the future did not seem impossible.

So does that mean you have been aware of the current situation 13 years ago?

No, more than that.

Are you aware of the upcoming invasion of the tower? Then why are you still silent? Is there a reason you have to be silent?

“Do you mind if I explain?”

[please]

“I understand. Excuse me for a moment.”

After receiving my permission, Maxwell reached into his arms and took out something.

It was a rectangular card the size of a palm, with gold decorations engraved on a black background. The magic power swaying above it is quite foreign.

It was an unusual item to feel.

[This?]

“It is a type of certification.”

He handed me a card.

I accepted it with puzzlement, and an explanation of the certificate continued.

“Simply put, it is an identification card that can be used by the association and the highest priority authority.”

[Direction authority?]

[What do you mean?]

“Just as it means, it is a certificate containing the authority necessary to move the association’s personnel. For reference, the issuers are the presidents of the association.”

‘?’

My fingers stiffened while rubbing the card. I thought about it for a while, but what I heard didn’t change.

Directive authority to move association personnel.

It is also a ‘highest priority’ authority issued directly by the president of the association.

If that’s true, the instructions I give with this card will be treated as priority over the instructions given by the association’s surrounding members.

In other words, it has similar authority to the president of the association.

It was an absurd thing.

[Why this?]

I asked, trying my best to control my trembling face.

“This is an instruction from 13 years ago.“

Continuing from the previous answer.

If the illusion is discovered, explain the situation and follow the instructions below.

One of the instructions below is said to be a transfer of authority.

‘…What is this?’

I wasn’t too worried about meeting with association personnel.

The purpose in the first place was a meeting to seek compensation for the Sifnaha incident.

Since I made a notable achievement, I received one or two artifacts owned by the association, and I met to ask for a few favors…

I suddenly received the authority to direct the association…

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After a while, I somehow came to my senses.

And I asked Maxwell a few questions, but no satisfactory answers came out.

Maxwell also doesn’t know why the association presidents are silent.

[Then may I ask you a few favors?]

“Yes, of course.”

[Please create a few identities]

In the end, I left the cafe as if running away. Before that, I would like to ask you about the schedule for awarding compensation to be received from the association headquarters and the status of Seoyul and I.

In any case, the purpose of the meeting was achieved. Of course, I gained so much that my head exploded, but…

It was early evening. It’s not yet dark, but the time is tinged with an orange sunset.

I trudged back to the dormitory, dragging my feet.

[Cadet Lee Ha-ryul, certified]

The front door opens when the hologram projector is brought to the door.

Just before taking off my shoes and entering.

After pouring a lot of purification magic onto my body, I stepped inside.

“Have you been there?”

Then, Elia, who was sitting on the living room sofa, got up and walked towards me at a slow pace.

Seoyul, who was sleeping in her arms, was also there.

“You’re later than you said… I see.”

Elia suddenly approached and stopped.

His yellow eyes seemed to blink, and he reached out his hand and stroked my cheek with a look of concern.

“Hayul, your complexion is really bad. Is there any pain anywhere?”

[no]

[I’m just a little dizzy]

I was a little mentally exhausted. This is because there was a lot to think about.

Although some facts have been revealed this time, my feelings are complicated because questions have also increased.

“It would be better to go to bed early today.”

In response to my response, Elia pushed me into the bathroom, saying it would be better to go to bed early today.

After washing up for some reason, I was pushed back onto the bed again.

[for a moment…]

“What is a moment? For the past few days, you haven’t slept because Seoyul is taking care of you, right? That’s why I’m so tired.”

[I have to take care of Seoyul…]

So far, I haven’t complained much like an angel, but I don’t know what kind of unexpected situation might happen while I’m sleeping…

“I will take care of Hayul while he sleeps, so don’t worry and sleep.”

Elia immediately dismissed my concerns and pushed me onto the bed.

At the same time, I changed Seoyul into pajamas and laid her down in the cradle brought into the room.

And isn’t Elia herself going to lie down next to me?

The bed itself was a luxurious product and was huge, so the space on the bed was spacious.

“Okay, this is enough, right? Even if Hayul falls asleep, I will take care of it, so please rest assured and go to sleep quickly.”

I gaped at Elia’s words.

I felt something off in what she said, but my mind was so blank that I couldn’t think about it.

A large blanket was covered over the body. The inside was warmed by human body temperature. As the warm energy seeped into my body, my thoughts became even more depressed.

‘Sleepy…’

As my body warmed up, the beasts came rushing towards me. It wasn’t uncomfortable. Instinctively, I knew I wouldn’t have nightmares this time.

‘…I guess it’ll be okay…’

Seoyul is right next to you, and if something happens, the power of observation that runs 24 hours a day will awaken your consciousness.

Also, since I have Elia next to me… I guess it’ll be okay.

I let go of the strings of consciousness I had been holding on to.

Consciousness gradually subsided.

The feeling of a pat on his body made him accelerate.

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[Player Correction System: Favorability]

Lee Ha-yul → Elia Threid

●●●●●●●○○○(76▷77/100)

｢Like｣ ｢Gratitude｣ ｢Chick｣ ｢Sorry｣

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[Player Compensation System: Pioneering]

[Quest ｢Transfer of Authority｣ Accomplished]

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[Points are accumulated]

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[Use points]

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– Tiring? Tiring? Tiring?

[Top owner of tuning… … …?]

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[what?]

[&? Why are you looking at &Taechang?]

[Lunar New Year* Time$ @Week& Girl#$?]

[Lee& mi#]

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