episode_0285

The Tower of Growth stands tall in the center of the city. Its scale is incomparable to that of any skyscraper.

However, no matter how large the tower was, there was only one formal entrance, so the cadets headed to the tower’s entrance in order.

“Great Cold, enter!”

The order was reversed. First, Daehan, the last half of the fourth grade, and lastly, Ipchun, the first half of the first grade.

A large circular platform surrounding the tower was lined up and entered the tower one by one.

At first glance, it may seem like nothing more than lining up to enter the tower, but visitors watch even that with interest.

It was quite a sight to see the cadets, who exuded a distinctive aura as superhumans, wearing stylish cadet uniforms and disappearing into the tower at angles.

“… How did things go in your time?”

“Huh?”

Rihanna blinked as she watched the cadets disappear into the Tower of Growth. The voice she heard was unexpected.

Atra, who was linking arms with Rihanna, continued to speak.

“Birthday ritual. So, the same as now. I heard the explanation, but the rules were different back then, right?”

“Why are you curious about other people’s business… Aha, it’s because of the baby.”

Rihanna let out a sigh of satisfaction on her own.

In the direction Atra’s gaze was directed, there was Lee Ha-yul, quietly waiting for his turn.

This foolish disciple was not curious about Rihanna’s circumstances, but rather about the entrance to the tower where Lee Ha-yul would soon be entering.

“Well, back then, there wasn’t much to it. Most of the time, they just threw out the cadets and made them fight as a team… or they just threw a bunch of monsters and made them fight together.”

Atra frowned as Rihanna laughed.

“… Baby?”

“Huh? Is that where the tackle starts? You call me baby sometimes too, don’t you?”

Rihanna shrugged and turned her gaze towards Lee Ha-yul.

And I was once again amazed by the great impression.

Among the colorful superhumans, the pure white color definitely catches the eye.

With its unique dreamy and pure spirit and atmosphere, and the blue wings, it really seems like a character from a fairy tale.

Despite all the attention being drawn to him, Lee Ha-yool has a calm expression on his face, as if he is now used to it.

“Heh heh.”

Rihanna giggled.

It was because I remembered the sight of him standing with a dignified attitude with his petite frame, and the clump of black fur that had been curled up in the past.

At the same time, the image of her whining in his arms on the first night of her birth came to mind.

“It’s exactly right to say that a baby is someone who is obsessed with their chest. They play with their chest all night long… ”

“What? What are you playing with?”

“When I told her that we’d have to share milk later when we have a baby, her eyes widened in shock and her expression was really… Heh heh.”

Rihanna can’t help but laugh as she recalls the memories of that day.

It was a very embarrassing story for anyone to hear, but fortunately, the only person who heard it was Atra.

“… … ”

I heard that Artra played with Lee Ha-yool’s breasts all night.

She searched her memory. Lee Ha-yool definitely liked breasts and would often bury her face in them and act up.

‘But have you ever touched it?’

No. Of course, he grabbed my butt with his hand, but that was the last time. I don’t remember him specifically touching my chest.

But did you play with that thing’s chest?

Atra’s gaze naturally turned to Rihanna’s chest.

An incredibly large and heavy lump of flesh. It’s the kind of udder that makes it understandable why Lee Ha-yool’s necklace is usually like a milk cow’s milk.

“… … ”

Atra’s mood became uncomfortable. It was clear that hers was not small at all. Rather, it was quite large.

But it’s relatively late, so I’m really unhappy about it.

And you’ve never even brought it up before?

“Hey, can you stop looking at me like that? It’s not just unpleasant, it’s a sense of crisis… ”

Rihanna covered her breasts with both arms, feeling an instinctive sense of crisis. The thought of those two hands reaching out and ripping off her breasts flashed through her mind…

-Kuk…

But that act made Atra’s gaze become even more fierce as it made her chest stand out.

“Master, Professor Riana.”

Before Atra’s impulse could be put into action, Lee Ha-yool, who had been quietly waiting for his turn, quickly approached the two.

They couldn’t go very far because they had to maintain formation, but it was enough to move the two people right next to the Ipchunban.

– All the way

“Breathe… ?”

Lee Ha-yool, who had come near, had his cheeks stretched out at Atra. Lee Ha-yool blinked, not knowing what was going on.

“Eeee.”

Lee Ha-yul let out a loud noise and looked at Atra while holding her cheek.

“Why are you bullying the kid?”

“Huh, that’s not teasing, it’s an expression of affection.”

Rihanna glanced at Atra and smiled kindly at Lee Ha-yul.

“What’s wrong, baby?”

“Before entering, I came to say hello.”

“You’re only going to be out for a few hours. What are you doing?”

It’s just past morning now. There are a few events, so no matter how long it takes, it’ll all come out before nightfall.

“Still, I wanted to say hello.”

“Oh, you’re so kind~”

Lee Ha-yool laughs bashfully as Rihanna strokes his snow-white hair.

He soon raised his head and stared intently into Rihanna’s eyes.

A silent look, but the meaning was clearly conveyed.

Rihanna glanced around.

As Lee Ha-yul approached, all eyes were drawn to him. Drones in the sky were also focused on him.

In the midst of all this…

‘… Not really?’

When I thought about it, there was no reason to hesitate and worry about what other people thought. It wasn’t like I was going to give Lee Ha-yool a drink right away.

As Rihanna spread her arms, Lee Ha-yul smiled brightly and hugged her tightly.

“Are you working hard?”

“뉑.”

Lee Ha-yool muttered while buried in her arms. Rihanna snickered and patted her back before releasing her from her arms.

“I’ll be back.”

“Okay, don’t overdo it. Just work hard and come back.”

Artra eventually smiled gently and gave Lee Ha-yul an embrace.

* * *

– Tiring!

[Enter the Tower of Growth]

[「Growth Protection (Entry Tower)」applies]

…

…

[%@% blinks]

[That’s the original? Why is it so small? Did you starve the kid?]

[The tower of growth is in trouble]

[negative]

* * *

After a slight motion sickness, my legs finally touched the ground.

At the same time, my mind, which had been dizzy, became clear. As soon as I came to, I grasped the basic state.

The condition of the body is good, there are no sharp edges.

Whether the power is manifested or not, it is functioning normally. The basic pressure can be easily shaken off.

Eventually, the power of observation is manifested, gathering information from the surrounding area.

‘mountain?’

The surroundings depicted on the map were mountains, towering parts of the flat earth.

But trees are rare, and there are few mounds of dirt on which trees can be found.

Rocky mountain.

I was often summoned from the top of a mountain made entirely of rock.

– Tiring!

At that moment, a now familiar alarm sound rang in my eardrums.

[All cadets have completed their positions]

The only difference is that a voice rings out from the sky and all the students can hear it.

‘The power of coordination?’

I nodded my head in a strange sensation. Even so, the explanation continued.

[Before we start the game, let me explain the rules again]

[Basic rule: Each cadet is assigned to one of three affiliations: Red, Blue, or Green, which are randomly assigned to them.]

[However, the attack is not invalidated just because they are of the same affiliation]

This opening ceremony entry is a team event. It is said that most opening ceremony entry was originally a team event.

The purpose itself is to show off the cadets’ skills, but isn’t the purpose to show civilians the reliable figure of a superhuman who will lead the future?

It would be a bit much to overtly broadcast a picture of everyone scattered, fighting, and betrayals running rampant, so they should at least divide into basic teams.

[One, Occupation War Rules]

[Work with your team to recapture, capture, and hold the marked territories.]

[There is a difference in score depending on the type of occupied territory]

[2, Flag Battle Rules]

[Explore, acquire, and own flagpoles located throughout the area]

[There are differences in scores depending on the type of flag]

There were two main rules for this opening ceremony.

‘Occupation and flags…’

It’s not like the first semester entrance exam where you just fight, but with some new rules added.

It’s meant to provide entertainment, but it’ll also be used for practice in capturing, sieging, defending, and escorting missions.

The blunt voice that had been ringing from the sky suddenly stopped.

– Kuuung!

At the same time, pillars of light shot up from all over the observation area. Pillars of different colors and thicknesses rose into the sky.

‘I’m glad my eyes don’t hurt.’

A pillar of light appeared around me as well. To be exact, a pillar of light appeared at the top of a rocky mountain, one of the ‘occupied territories’.

The pillars that had risen up ostentatiously gradually lost their strength. Eventually, they became so thick and bright that they looked like thin lines when viewed from a distance.

A pillar of light was rising from the structure right next to me.

‘hmm.’

There are two, not one.

One from the structure. One from me.

I tapped the flag that had been tied to my back from the beginning.

A pure white flag. The fluttering fabric has the number ‘1000’ written on it.

[Set 3, Special Rules]

[Randomly selected cadets will be assigned to the ‘White’ affiliation]

[Cadets belonging to White have a special flag worth ‘1,000’ points at the start]

[This special flag is used as the starting point for the event at the end of the match]

‘Then that’s right.’

This is what was explained in the square earlier.

I shrugged and patted the flagpole.

[… End of description]

[Let’s start the game from this time]

[I hope you do your best]

After those words, no more voices were heard from heaven.

Instead, several voices were heard from below.

“You were summoned right next to the occupied territory. You’re lucky.”

“Let’s take over here first… Uh.”

A powerful pillar of light appeared, advertising to everyone to come here.

There are bound to be people who flock to see it.

The cadets who were quickly climbing the rocky mountain opened their eyes wide when they saw me at the top.

I’ve been observing them for a while. The three of them were tied up from the moment they were summoned.

‘green.’

A green string hanging like an armband around their shoulders. All three of them have this. It seems to be a sign of their affiliation.

“… Are you lucky?”

“Mol?lu?”

The male cadets who had been chatting in a friendly tone naturally drew their weapons.

One with a spear, one with a shield that covers the entire body, and one with a hammer in one hand.

The female cadet who was not involved in the banter steps back and raises her metal staff.

I observed my shoulder.

The right shoulder, which is not a prosthetic arm but a natural arm, is covered with a white armband.

“Hello, junior? It’s my first time meeting you.”

The senior cadet holding the spear spoke to me in a friendly manner. He had a comfortable smile on his face, and it seemed like he had a friendly personality.

‘Are you in your third year?’

The current cadets are wearing cadet uniforms. The tie color is yellow, symbolizing fall.

I nodded and sent a message.

Bypassing the thin defensive qi wrapped around the outside of the body, he directly injects magical power containing his intention into the head.

– hello

The senior cadet, who had been keeping his guard up even while talking to me, flinched.

“Ow, I got the initiative right… Hey, magic shield. No magic defense?”

“… What? What did you just get?”

“No, this idiot?”

These people are bickering. However, they are becoming more alert and aim their weapons in this direction.

At the same time, a female cadet who had been gathering magic power while conversing tapped the floor with her cane.

– Bam!

The two cadets in front kicked the ground. The cadet blocking the front with his shield was in the lead.

After that, a cadet holding a spear follows diagonally.

It’s an angle where you can take a half step back, hide behind your shield, and then immediately stab with your spear when you see an opening.

‘You’re skilled.’

It’s not just simple skills, but practical experience. I heard that you can participate in outside activities quite a bit starting from your third year?

By the time you are in your third year, you will already be able to work actively outside of school, so you will have gained a lot of experience.

Perhaps there are people who have entered the Demonic Realm Front.

‘hmm.’

In that fleeting moment of thought, the cadets become closer in the slowly perceived world.

– Phew!

The wind was quite fierce, perhaps because it was on top of a mountain. I raised my hand, feeling the wind clinging to my palm.

The lead cadet, guarding my actions and wearing thick armor over his shield.

I waved my hand.

– Kkirrik!

The formula is twisted. I take control and modify it as I please.

“Huh?”

Behind her, a female cadet who had been piling up her magic with her gathered magical power let out a gasp of shock.

She robbed him of the magic that was about to materialize at the tip of the wand she raised.

The method of expression remains the same, but the direction of expression is changed.

– Kwung!

The magic manifested. A fireball, intended as a light deterrent, shot out, leaving a trail behind, and slammed into the back of a cadet who was rushing at me while holding a shield.

– Boom!

“Turn it off?!”

The cadet in the lead opened his eyes wide at the fierce attack from behind. Of course, the output itself was weak, and the strong energy was wrapped around the back, so there was almost no damage.

But the body floats up. The large cadet suddenly floats up and flies towards me.

I’m trying to choose a posture, but of course this is faster.

Manifest the magic spell held in one’s hand.

Kwarur! The wind that had been swirling inside slammed into the abdomen of the cadet floating in the air.

“Ouch!”

The cadet let out a short scream and was thrown violently down the rocky mountain.

“What the hell is this crazy magician bitch?!”

“Fuck, not me… !”

The cadet holding the spear extended his spear in shock at the sudden dispatch of the vanguard.

The vanguard has rolled far away. It’s too close to retreat now.

I pull out the flag that was tied to my back and stretch out to face it.

Swish! The flagpole fluttering in the wind was wrapped tightly around the mast.

“Huh?”

The action came so naturally. He aimed his free hand while pulling the cadet’s spear out of his mouth.

– Okay!

Lightning flashed at my fingertips. The male cadet glared, threw away his spear, and leapt back.

Magic manifested. A small spear of lightning shot out. The male cadet gathered his energy between his eyebrows along the path of the magic.

Brain magic is particularly fast. It’s hard to dodge, so block it to reduce damage.

It is a normal judgment.

– Okay!

The lightning flashed and split apart.

A five-pronged spear of lightning passes through the male cadet and rushes towards the female cadet standing behind him.

“Evil!”

The female cadet screamed. The lightning spear pierced through five layers of defensive magic and exploded after piercing into a vital spot.

Kwarung! Lightning and halos of light flew in all directions.

“… What is it.”

The man blinked at the sight of his colleagues being dealt with in an instant. Then he smiled in vain and stared at my hand in front of his nose.

“That… there’s quite a difference?”

– That’s right.

“The one who bounces off first takes time to come back… ”

– He’s already been eliminated.

“Yes?”

At the sight of the questioning cadet, he gently grabbed his chin and turned his gaze away. Soon, his eyes blinked several times.

At the end of your gaze, strengthened by magical power, you will see the figure of a cadet transformed into a halo by being lured by a stalagmite that rises from the ground at the same time as the flowers fall.

“… Wow, it turned out better than I expected.”

– Thank you for your effort

Crunch! The cadet’s body, which had been cut in two from the crown of his head to his calf, was split in two.

He nodded while observing the new shape that was soon transformed into a halo.

‘Just as I learned from Ariel.’

Although I learned the overall combat from my master, I received the in-depth magical power from Ariel.

So I, who am like that, am pushed around helplessly by others through magic?

It is an act that insults Ariel, who taught me magic.

That will never happen. I can do it, but Ariel must never be cursed at.

So, in this birth ceremony, I will properly show off the magic I learned from Ariel.

He nodded firmly and waved the flag gently.

It’s not for combat, but it’s pretty sturdy. It seems like it would be good to use as a staff/spear for a while.

He placed his hand on the structure and channeled his magical power into it.

– Woof woof!

White columns rose from the structure.