episode_0838

March 2, 2026.

There is usually a big event in Korea after March 1st, a national holiday.

The beginning of a new semester.

The school year in Korea starts in March, and this has not changed before or after the cataclysm.

The same goes for the Academy.

Sejong Academy, which is currently called ‘Sejong’ Academy and is still using the existing word Sejong, also opened its first semester today, March 2nd.

If there are any differences from last year, there are so many that I cannot describe them.

Although reporter Jeon Mok-seong was unable to attend last year’s opening ceremony, he was able to clearly see through the students, teachers, and atmosphere that this year was significantly different from last year.

one. The number of students has decreased significantly.

Some of the current students quit the academy for the reason that ‘I still can’t take classes from a former villain.’

Some also left the academy, taking the quasi-exile-like action of sending their students abroad, saying, “Now an environment has been created where it is possible to leave Korea and go abroad to earn more money.”

In addition, some no longer felt the effectiveness of the Sejong Academy, so they dropped out and entered closed training to wait for the ‘new academy’ that Goblin would change.

The number of enrolled students has decreased somewhat, but even considering the fact that there are such enrolled students, the decrease has been too great.

At least 1/3 or more.

The reason why most of the students who are supposed to be there are not there is because there are no ‘new students’ at this school opening ceremony.

this year.

There are no new students.

Sejong Academy declared that it would not accept as new students those who have awakened to special abilities, and there is someone who openly announced this to the whole world.

[iced coffee.]

The goblin, a man who came up to the stage with a black robe waving, grabbed the microphone and lightly tapped it.

[Microphone test. One, two, three.]

I calmly held onto the microphone and checked to see if the sound was coming out properly, but none of the students were able to move their bodies carelessly.

[The recording is blue…the same greeting is omitted. Let’s get to the point.]

Because no one knew what would come out of the goblin’s mouth.

[As you all know, there are no new students for two years. This is because our school, Sejong Academy, is scheduled to close.]

No, I knew.

No new students means that no more students will be accepted, but the academy itself will not be closed.

Then, naturally, I will teach the current students until they graduate, and all those who have advanced one grade will graduate in February 2028.

[Sejong Academy failed to teach you properly. However, since I have become president, I plan to utilize all of the curriculum available here from now until the foundation of the new Ability Academy is established.]

The goblin spread two fingers.

[2 years. Two years from now, there will be a new academy entrance ceremony. On this day one year later, there will be information about the admissions guidelines and exams, and everyone will take the entrance exam equally in November of that year. Yes, it’s similar to a type of college entrance exam.]

Jeon Mok-seong glanced at the calendar in his mind.

There will probably be a new academy entrance exam in November 2027, and the new academy will open in March 2028.

[The academy will change significantly in two years. It will be a place of education where people can develop their abilities regardless of ability or ability. As long as you pass the test, the opportunity to learn will be open to anyone, and you will be able to take the test even if you do not have magical power. I will make that happen.]

The goblin’s words were shocking in themselves.

How can you put people with special abilities and non-talented people on the same level, and even test them as students entering the ‘Academy of Talents’?

‘That can’t be possible.’

Jeon Mok-seong looked at the faces of the students.

Some people knew that the words of the world’s No. 1 goblin were against common sense, but they seemed curious about how the goblin was trying to create a test.

As for the rest, they all had their heads down and couldn’t be seen, but they seemed full of dissatisfaction.

[If you don’t like it, you can come to the student affairs office after the start of school today and submit a withdrawal form. Those from foreign countries may return to their own countries, and students from Korea may choose to transfer to regular schools. If it can’t be a dragon’s tail, it should at least be a snake’s head.]

It was a fairly thoughtless remark for someone who accepted to be hanged to teach someone, but the goblin didn’t seem to have made a mistake in saying those words at all.

[Because in the end, it is your choice. Who can blame you for doing what you want? In the end, it is your choice.]

In fact, the situation seemed to be worsening as they continued to say more irresponsible things, but the expressions on the faces of the students who participated in the school opening ceremony slowly began to change.

[The whole world calls being born a gifted person a ‘blessing,’ but for some, it is also called a ‘curse.’ If you want to hide your abilities and live among ordinary people, I will not stop you. People with unregistered abilities will no longer be treated as villains, and people with location trackers attached to their ankles will no longer be treated as criminals.]

freedom.

The right not to become a ‘criminal-villain’ under the laws of the land.

The right not to be forced to be loyal to the country with this ability.

Even if you were born as a Korean, no one can say anything to you even if you choose or live in another country. Even if you are a person of limited ability, you have the right to go where you want.

[You are people from a liberal democratic country.]

While so many rights are implied in one word, ‘freedom,’ those who did not participate in the school opening ceremony have already left in search of freedom.

[do not worry. At the academy, education will be conducted based on extremely common sense. I also didn’t come here with any great determination.]

Jeon Mok-seong stared at the goblin.

He was still wearing the goblin’s mask, but his eyes seemed to be bent somewhere inside the mask.

[Try to defeat me.]

The goblin declared.

[Whoever defeats me, I will teach you all the abilities I know.]

Towards the whole world.

[In that sense, I am frustrated so I will try to raise it myself. A talent who can defeat me.]

At the school opening ceremony, he drew aggro.

[I hope to see you at ‘Domino Academy’ in two years. Current students, graduates, and all people around the world who are watching this broadcast right now.]

* * *

“Sejong Academy is designed to operate by modifying only problematic parts of the existing curriculum, and in reality, ‘Domino Island’ is the key?”

Jeon Jupiter uploaded satellite images through an app on an old smartphone.

Another newly emerged island in the East Sea.

The island further to the right of Sejong Island had an area similar to Ulleungdo.

It is a newly built island.

It is a newly created island that was created by humans and people with special abilities by raising the ground beneath the sea.

Since it is not a naturally occurring island, mechanical elements may be strong, but what is most scary is that in two years, this desolate land in the satellite live video will have an academy built there that is even more upright than Sejong Island.

“…2 years.”

Can I wait?

Jeon Mok-seong tapped his temple with his finger, but shook his head.

“No, it’s not enough.”

Jeon Mok-seong made his decision.

Two years is the time for goblins to open a new academy, but it is not the time for people with extraordinary abilities to be born.

“The group will control time. slowly. If you combine it with childcare, the advancement of technology will be delayed by the time you give birth to a child.”

Some might say that pregnancy is holding back the development of civilization.

However, even when a child is young, he or she grows rapidly with each passing year, so if a good educational environment is provided, the time for civilization development that was missed as a child will be greatly accelerated by the adult child with his outstanding brain.

“Should I wait for that time?”

Jeon Mok-seong licked his appetite with regret.

“If possible, it would be better to try it right now…”

2 years.

After two years, the world will definitely look a little different.

I don’t know how much civilization will develop in those two years, but I also don’t know if the world will have become satisfactory enough for Jeonmokseong even in those two years.

“At least it is positive that the hellish peninsula-like parts of this country are gradually changing…”

In the midst of that development and change, will the things burning inside this country decrease or stop?

Or will a new organization called the Company rule the Republic of Korea behind the scenes, and will it eventually become a world where goblins eat everything?

“Either way.”

Jeon Mok-seong turned his eyes to the large cabinet in the room.

“There is still a long time left.”

A large rectangular-shaped glass tube over 2m long.

Inside, several space carriers that looked like something out of a science fiction fantasy game were heading somewhere.

“Until that time comes.”

Jeon Jupiter spun the globe painted darkly in yellow in the diorama.

“For the birth of a new era.”

For a long time of two years.

“Hello.”

Two years have passed.