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There were many things I wanted to ask.

Opening my eyes in this world… No, the questions I’ve had since it happened have increased as time has passed.

Nevertheless, I did not try to meet the vice president or president and ask him about it.

Honestly, I was scared. I don’t know my situation, and I don’t know their situation either.

What if I go to see him for no reason and get into trouble? So let’s just take what’s given… That was the thought.

But now my thoughts have changed.

Inside the Tower of Growth, I met something similar to ‘me’.

What was probably just a character in a game cut me off mercilessly, taught me with a bitter expression, and apologized with an apologetic face.

I had a dream.

There was a person who ridiculed himself for being more than he deserved, and suffered because he held on to power that was not in line with his responsibilities, but also wanted to prevent tragedy and misfortune within arm’s reach.

I came to bury him.

‘… key?’

It didn’t lead to a question right away.

The vice president’s words made my head freeze for a moment.

I gaped, then glanced at the two keys that were handed to me.

A gorgeous golden key and an elegant silver key. The energy they both have is unusual. It is not just about the material or decoration, but also a unique energy that even ordinary people can distinguish.

Shiyoram holds various treasures.

Artifacts of outstanding performance.

A quality elixir that can lead to groundbreaking growth.

A rare material that is rarely found in both sunny and shaded areas.

Whatever it is, it is difficult to obtain with money, and even if the powers that be seek it out with time and effort, most of them end up in vain.

Siyoram actively bestows such treasures on its students.

Sometimes they are exchanged for accumulated credits, or they are included as prizes in various event schedules. There are various systems to hand out to cadets in whatever form they take.

I am also a beneficiary of that benefit. Didn’t you get a lot of credits in one semester in the first semester and get the wings of the sky?

Of course, unless you are an unusual case like me and collect credits all at once, it will take some time, but in any case, there are many ways to receive treasures.

Vigo is the place where such treasures are kept under strict security.

As its name suggests, the location is kept secret… I know the location.

I went in last time, and as I was absentmindedly observing, the location was automatically figured out.

Of course, it is well defended. For me, who did not use my powers, there were defense measures in place that made it impossible to see through or enter.

It is a place so rich in magic that it can be described as madness, and just observing it is enough to give you a headache.

The golden key is the key that allows access to such a secret place.

If you bother to hand over the key, it means that you have handed over your access authority.

I also know the location. I also have the key.

In other words, you can visit Vigo at any time and take out what you want.

I expected that something would be handed to me. It’s so unconventional.

And the silver key…

‘Tower of Knowledge.’

A secluded tower stuck on a floating island. He has lived so well in seclusion that most people in this world do not even know of the existence of the Tower of Knowledge.

That is why the world is widely known as the Four Towers, excluding the Tower of Knowledge.

It is said that even highly skilled superhumans only know whether a tower exists or not, but do not know exactly what it does.

The key to the tower was handed out.

For a moment, I made a dumbfounded expression without realizing it.

‘I expected it until Vigo… ‘

I didn’t expect a good answer. Considering that he hasn’t revealed anything so far, it seems like there’s something going on, but he doesn’t seem to have any intention of telling me the secret.

So wouldn’t it be better to put something in my hands and send it back? I thought about it…

I didn’t know that he would give me not just a few pieces of Vigo’s treasure, but the entire key, and even the key to the Tower of Knowledge.

‘No, did you have a key in the first place?’

This was the first time I knew that keys existed in the first place.

In the original, both Vigo and the Tower of Knowledge could be accessed through the space magic of the accompanying vice president.

If it does not go through the vice president, the player must make his own way. So, in the 11th round, I attacked directly. This is the reason why Shiyoram was destroyed in half and the floating island collapsed.

In reality, not all of the Towers of Growth could be destroyed, and in fact, the owner of the shattered Tower of Knowledge could not be found.

But there was a separate access key…

“I cannot resolve Cadet Lee Ha-yul’s doubts.”

As I blinked at the sudden appearance of the key, the vice president, with his expressionless expression as always, opened his mouth.

At that, I also shed my embarrassment and hardened my face.

[What a satisfying answer]

[Are you saying you know what I’m going to ask?]

“President, I did not explain the situation to the cadets. I’m sure you have a lot of questions.”

[So now, like this, I’m here to hear the answer]

“As I answered a moment ago, it is difficult to give a satisfactory answer.”

[Why? Why can’t I get an answer? The president said, “Why are the top companies in growth…?” ]

“This is a similar situation to Cadet Lee Ha-yul.”

[Similar circumstances?]

Are you in a similar situation to me? As I was about to ask what that meant, a memory suddenly came to mind.

It is not a complete memory.

The other day, when everyone gathered in my dormitory, everyone was questioning my suddenly opened eyes and throat. Not wanting to keep the secret any longer, I tried to tell the truth…

My memory was interrupted.

I almost died for some unknown reason. Blood poured out from the hole, and my body almost exploded into pieces.

“What you are thinking is probably right.”

While I was frozen, the vice president tilted a steaming cup of tea to his lips. The vice president, with a somewhat relaxed attitude and a cup of tea in his mouth, continued speaking.

“Similar measures have been taken against me and the president. Therefore, there are inconveniences in revealing the story carelessly.”

[What is that… ]

My head was spinning.

I had a headache that felt like I was hitting the inside of my skull with an awl. I frowned and pressed my fingers to my temples.

[I don’t understand]

[Wasn’t that the one who brought me here?]

[But why is such action being taken against you? ]

“It is not convenient for me to give you an answer.”

[No, in the first place, the restrictions placed on me were… ]

“But.”

A voice suddenly cut off the necklace’s voice. The vice-chancellor put down his teacup somewhat. Then he pushed a key he had left on the table towards me.

Silver key… It was the key to the Tower of Knowledge.

“The situation here is relatively light. I dare to advise you that I may be able to resolve some of the questions that Cadet Lee Ha-yul has.”

[…] Tower of Knowledge.]

It is a tower of knowledge that rotates around.

If you let me enter, I can look for the owner of the tower, and if not, I can go to the place where I was going to study magic and learn at least part of the secret.

“And this is the key to the remarks delivered according to the words left by the President.”

This time, the vice-chancellor held out a golden key.

“It is not only a simple access right, but also the right to use the items inside the note. Please feel free to use this note as you see fit.”

Before I knew it, the key to the Poetry Ram Vigo and the Tower of Knowledge were placed in my direction.

Complexity suddenly fell on my face.

The key to the City Cradle Vigo, where all kinds of treasures are piled up.

The key to the Tower of Knowledge, where you can improve your magic skills, search for the tower owner, and even get answers to your doubts.

This is a benefit that exceeds expectations.

I didn’t get the answer right away, but I received the key to the place where I could get the answer, and I also received Vigo’s key.

I pursed my lips in subtle emotion, then bowed my head.

[…] thank you]

“I am embarrassed to be thanked. I only did the job I was asked to do, and I apologize for not being able to give you a satisfactory answer.”

In fact, the vice president simply bowed his head, saying he was not in a position to receive gratitude.

At that sight, I swallowed back the complicated breath that was about to burst out from within me.

It was difficult to understand the vice president. Even though I searched her thoroughly with the power of observation, I could not find any meaningful information.

Even if you find out body size, there is no way to use it. Of course, we’ve only met three or four times…

[Okay then, let’s go]

I said I was done with my business and got up.

I didn’t forget to take my keys. Instead of putting it into subspace right away, I put it in my arms.

“Oh, and this… ”

[yes?]

Just as I was about to turn, the vice president who stopped me pulled out something from subspace and held it out.

‘What else is left?’

I looked at what the vice president had presented.

It was the key this time too. However, unlike the previous two keys, there is no mysterious force. It just looks luxurious… Except for the fact that a complex technique was engraved on it, no unique features were found.

[This… ?]

“This is the key to the mansion. The location is right near the first-year dormitory where the cadet is living.”

[…] A mansion?]

[Why do you do this to me… ?]

When I tilted my head and asked what this was, the vice president responded as if it was no big deal.

“Aren’t you running out of rooms these days? The basic dormitory is spacious in overall size, but the number of rooms is not enough for several people to live together.”

[yes? That said… No, wait]

My body froze for a moment.

[How did you know that?]

How do they know about my dorm situation?

I jumped back. He leaned his back against the wall and showed caution. We were prepared to escape at any time.

Seeing me like that, the vice president’s always expressionless face showed a bit of bewilderment.

Of course, that feeling immediately disappeared as if melting away, and he returned to his expressionless expression.

“… We recommend checking out the community from time to time. Basically, it is mainly meaningless chatter, but you can also get various rumors and useful information.”

‘ah.’

The body that was exerting strength stumbled.

The reason why the vice-chancellor mentioned the community was… hmm… I see… There’s a rumor…

[…] thank you]

“… Yes.”

I opened my mouth blankly, then quietly accepted the key.

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Anyway, that’s how I finished my business.

I didn’t get an immediate answer, but I gained a lot. They also say you can hear the answer later, so it seems like you’ve exceeded your goal.

I left the central administration building where the vice president’s office is and checked the time.

‘It’s almost lunch time.’

It is almost lunch time now. After taking a quick look around, I noticed that the administrative staff were also slowly finishing their morning work.

Restaurants in commercial areas are also preparing to welcome lunch customers.

And today is the day of the lecture with the teacher.

‘I can go straight to the teacher.’

I smiled brightly and quickened my pace.

The old training ground arrived soon.

It is a weather where sunlight rises in the center of the sky and the ground becomes hot.

Master was leaning against a tree on the outskirts of the old training ground, as if avoiding the sun.

[Master!]

As I approached, waving my hand, the teacher, who had been looking up at the sky with a dazed look, was startled, immediately checked me out, and responded to my greeting in a somewhat awkward manner.

Seeing that, I swallowed down my anxiety.

Master’s attitude has changed strangely since last time. To be exact… It looks like he feels awkward towards me.

It started after the last sparring, when I won the bout with a surprise attack.

I don’t know why. Even when I asked, he just ignored it.

But what is clear is that it is my fault, not my teacher’s.

Obviously I made a mistake… Or maybe it was rude.

‘No matter what happens, I need to apologize first.’

I was looking for the right time to apologize since last time, but I got caught up in the ordeal of being scared and missed the time. Therefore, I had to apologize this time.

‘I’ve prepared a gift for you, so wouldn’t you mind giving me a little… ‘

I thought of the picnic basket I kept in subspace.

I found out while serving a meal the other day, Master likes sandwich-type food.

So this morning, I prepared several different types of sandwiches and stored them in the sub-space.

It was a kind of gift offensive.

Wouldn’t it make you feel a little better if you apologized at the same time… A trick.

Still, he doesn’t get angry or ignore me, so I’m guessing he isn’t very angry.

With that in mind, I approached my teacher with all eyes on me.

and.

“Now… I wonder if you need this time… ”

‘… uh?’

I heard something I shouldn’t have heard.

Do you need me…?

What do you mean, you don’t need it…

– Grrr!

Suddenly, my consciousness was stained black by the distant feeling of despair that hit me like a wave.

* * *

“Now… I wonder if you need this time… ”

The reason Atra said this was none other than a matter of efficiency.

In the last sparring, Atra was instantly overpowered by Lee Ha-yul.

His wrist was grabbed by Lee Ha-yul, who approached him at a moment’s notice, and he was thrown to the floor and crushed.

I couldn’t begin to describe the shock I felt at that time.

There were many excuses.

When dealing with Lee Ha-yul, there are always limitations to his physical abilities.

Technology is also restricted, and all unique abilities are blocked.

Even while being suppressed, Atra came up with many countermeasures.

You can increase your physical abilities, and you can release magical energy or energy at will. It was possible to manifest and explode the midnight sun and counterattack with the ability to expand the technology series.

However, I did not do it because the force control was poor and Lee Ha-ryul could get hurt.

No matter how many excuses were made, Atra lost once.

The reason it was possible was because Lee Ha-yul’s skills had risen to that level before discussing his carelessness.

‘… ‘It will be easy to catch up with you.’

Cheongchuleoram.

We often see cases where a disciple surpasses his teacher.

Atra did not have such foolish thoughts that she would always be stronger.

But already… I didn’t expect that I would catch up this much from the beginning of the second semester of my first year.

‘There’s not much I can teach you now.’

There will be a lot if you look for it. There is definitely something to be gained from repeating sparring.

But if you practice other skills during that time… ?

Magic, elementalism, necromancy… Lee Ha-yul has many talents.

I just thought that it would be more efficient to invest time in other skills rather than learning combat skills that were already at the forefront from Atra.

Of course, I have no intention of ending the lecture recklessly.

Also, the idea is not to cut it off completely, but to find another way.

With that in mind, I opened the conversation to ask Lee Ha-yul’s opinion.

He faced Lee Ha-yul, who suddenly rushed towards him.

Atra’s eyes widened. I reflexively opened my arms and accepted Lee Ha-yul.

– Puuk

“What?”

The shock is quite big. The body, which had been staggering for a moment, collapsed into place.

thud! I hit my butt on the floor.

Atra blinked at the sudden situation.

I never thought that Lee Ha-yul would suddenly lunge at her, slam into her, and knock her down.

“Ugh…”

Atra’s shoulders trembled from the tickling feeling that penetrated the confusion.

A breath filled my chest. My panting breath smelled of her shameful scent, and my chest was filled with the exhaled breath.

The smell of honey wafted up from below.

As I slowly lowered my head, I saw Lee Ha-yul with her face buried in her voluptuous breasts.

“Are you a disciple? Why are you doing this all of a sudden?”

Although Atra was embarrassed, she naturally patted her shoulder and asked kindly.

There was no reply from Lee Ha-yul.

– Ugh…!

Instead, he just pulled strongly on the two hands wrapped tightly around his waist.

The stacked bodies stuck together stickily without any space.

Atra’s face heated up at the feeling of their stomachs rubbing against each other.

“Je, my disciple…?”

Why is this child suddenly acting like this?

Again, again? What problem happened again? The concerns and worries that suddenly appeared grew in size.

“Disciple, where does it hurt? Just look at my face for a moment…”

– Gigi geek…

[sorry]

The moment Atra was about to look at Lee Ha-yul’s face, a noise rang out.

An unpleasant noise, like metal scraping together, drowned out all surrounding sounds.

Atra’s actions suddenly stopped.

‘just now…?’

– Sigh…

[I did everything wrong. really sorry]

A strange feeling of discomfort. Only then did Atra feel something strange. My body was shaking.

Atra is not shaking. Lee Ha-yul is trembling in her arms.

Lee Ha-yul’s shoulders shook. Atra’s expression hardened at the sound, as if she was whimpering and holding something back… as if she was crying in fear.

“What are you talking about? What did you do wrong-”

– I’m so excited…!

[no! Well, it’s all my fault! So, please don’t throw it away]

Ugh… the arm wrapped around my waist gained strength. A trembling hand desperately grabbed Atra’s waist, as if using all the strength it had.

– I’m so excited…!

The necklace of confession let out a scream.

[It’s my fault, so I’ll fix it all!]

[Please don’t throw it away!]

[I don’t want to fall]

[You can’t do it without a teacher]

[I’m really sorry. It was all wrong]

[Please, I will fix anything]

[I’ll do anything, so please don’t throw me away…!]

Along with the unpleasant noise, desperate pleas that were no longer emotionless filled the area.

Atra’s face became extremely hard.

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