Became a Dark Merchant in the Academy - Chapter 221



220 – Student Council President Election_24

Ordinary people tend to make mistakes.

Trained mana power users like heroes would be fine even if they were cut by a sword, hit by magic, or fell from a tall building with their bare body.

Even if I get hurt or suffer damage, it won’t be that bad.

What may be dangerous to ordinary people may not be that dangerous to them.

People often make that mistake.

‘That’s funny.’

I’m not trying to blame them for their ignorance.

If there is to be blame, it is the people above who ordered such images to be planted and the media who act as puppies according to their words.

Of course, accepting it without criticism can also be considered problematic.

Nowadays, modern weapons have developed a lot, so the status of lower-level heroes has diminished a bit.

The S-class heroes who still make up a large portion of the country’s military force were intact.

Which country would like to see them appear weak?

There was no fool who propagandized that his country was weak.

Although we are now in a time of relative peace and conflict has decreased, international relations are something that must never let down its guard.

This was the place where the nape of the neck would get bitten if you were to make a mistake.

That’s why heroes had to be superhuman, and those who aspired to be them had to fall into the category of superhumans.

But no matter how much the media promotes them and portrays them as superhumans who are different from ordinary people.

Its essence is human.

Even though it is trained, the skin it is made of does not change.

So, if you are strengthening your body or preparing magic in advance, then it might not be an issue.

If not for that situation, they would be no different from ordinary people.

If you’re not prepared, you might scream in pain when you’re cut by a sword, feel pain when you’re hit by magic, and even die when you fall from a tall building.

Of course, there are exceptions.

That only includes S-class beings who have slightly deviated from the human frame, or non-humans like Sarah.

Ordinary heroes or their trainees could easily lose their lives from even a minor accident or a series of misfortunes.

And Olivia was no exception.

‘Jump from a tall building…’

It is said that he jumped down with his bare body without strengthening his body with mana or anything.

After being betrayed by the person who had once pulled me up, I was reprimanded by my sister’s voice.

It seemed like he couldn’t bear it any longer.

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‘You really were trying to die.’

Honestly, I was a little surprised when I heard this story.

I still thought they would do a show though.

Jumping off secretly where no one was watching.

The reason people usually do suicide shows is to send a kind of SOS signal in the end, hoping that someone will come and save them.

But you jumped without that?

I feel like I’m really in a corner.

‘Thank goodness it wasn’t instant death.’

VVIP room on the top floor of the hospital.

He gently touches Olivia’s cheek, who is lying in bed, breathing heavily, relying on a respirator, unable to even open her eyes.

To this extent, there shouldn’t be a problem.

If you have a Paladin, you can easily revive them within 10 minutes even if their heart bursts.

Of course, it would have been impossible if he had died completely.

An injury of this magnitude would not have been a problem.

Treatment was literally possible in the blink of an eye.

‘I won’t do it though.’

Just because something is possible doesn’t mean it will be done.

This may sound a little cruel, but.

Olivia had to keep it that way for a while.

The reason was simple.

‘That way, it’s easier to sway public opinion.’

He committed suicide and was reported to be in critical condition.

What would people think if I came out healthy in one day?

More than 99 percent of people will judge that he was just putting on a show, but do you really think he was trying to die?

So, it would have been right to take a month or two to treat it appropriately.

Of course, not in a normal way.

It seems like the bone pierced a nerve and caused paralysis of the lower body.

That way, you won’t be wandering around doing useless things or bothering me by hearing strange stories.

‘I think Eve would be a good nurse.’

It seems like both sides are frustrated.

It might not be a bad idea to give a little more consideration to family members so that they can have cozy time together.

[Do you understand? So, please take your time and give me the appropriate treatment.]

[I feel nauseous.]

The Paladin’s hate-filled words rang in my mind.

Do you think I want to be like this?

Isn’t it true that everything happens for a reason?

‘Isn’t it inevitable?’

I guess it’s okay.

Let’s fix it like that because it’s efficient.

[So you’re not going to treat this poor kid?]

[…]

[Are you a Paladin of the Holy Empire? Yes? Answer me!]

[#%$#%#@!#!@#]

When I said something that was a little irritating, Paladin started swearing again.

However, seeing as he couldn’t deny it, he will eventually cure it.

Even if they refused, all they had to do was give the order and that was it.

But why did you go to the trouble of doing this?

The reason was simple.

This is a warning.

A warning to Ines not to let her get away with it, and a warning that something like this could happen to anyone involved.

[You even swear at me. I’m so sad.]

[$%$#%#]

[I see. You have a point. But it would be unfair to give benefits only to Ines. So…]

Anyway, let’s have some fun with Paladin and Nogari.

Footsteps were heard in the hallway.

There is only one VVIP room on this floor, so it was clear that this was the place to head to.

‘It must be Marie.’

Olivia didn’t have any friends because of her unique personality, and after the Ines incident, the few people she had to talk to disappeared.

In that case, only a very small number of people would come.

It was impossible for Olivia’s family to fly here from France in just a few hours.

It was easy to guess who would come without even looking.

So, from now on, I had to start acting.

The concept comes from small details.

‘A sad expression, or maybe even unbearable anger, wouldn’t be bad.’

Set the emotional line appropriately.

First of all, my body trembled slightly.

Then he took Olivia’s hand and timed it right.

3.

2.

1.

The door opened.

“certainly…”

At the same time, he mutters softly.

“Olivia!! Are you… okay, Seonghyun?”

It wasn’t a bad scene.

**

“Olivia attempted suicide by jumping?”

“What? Really?”

“Yeah, I don’t know exactly. I heard he jumped from a tall building last night.”

“So what happened?”

“That’s… not certain. I think it’s a bit dangerous right now.”

I didn’t want this outcome.

I just needed some medicine.

Of course, when I posted it, I felt a little uneasy.

Even though he is not a citizen of the Yue Kingdom, he is also a citizen of the 17th Federation.

Isn’t this something that is acceptable?

Olivia just pays the price for her sins, and she easily handles the request and gets the medicine.

that…

But why did it end up like this?

‘Damn it!!’

Lu Chuan hurried his steps.

Then I went into an empty classroom, took my cell phone out of my pocket, and called the guy.

[Connecting. Please wait a moment.]

[connection…]

But the communication sound just kept repeating itself for several minutes.

“Take it, take it. Take it…”

How many times did I bite my nails, spin around, and make a phone call?

[Didn’t I tell you not to contact me until I contacted you?]

It seems like the effort impressed the other person.

A thick voice came from inside the phone, pressing into Lu Quan’s ear.

“Uh… What am I going to do now!! I just did what you told me to do. This will never happen…”

[I don’t know what you’re talking about.]

“what…”

Only then did Lu Chuan realize what kind of being he was and became afraid.

There was no turning back now.

“You don’t know? You said Olivia attempted suicide!! If it was because of that post, I’d definitely be expelled from the Academy and even investigated!!”

[So, why are you telling me that? I don’t understand.]

“You told me to do that! I told you to keep picking on Olivia and to write the articles for her!!”

It’s not your fault.

I just did what I was told.

therefore…

[Wasn’t it you who decided to do this?]

“what…?”

What does that mean?

Lu Chuan was dumbfounded.

[Think about it carefully. Did I tell you to do it?]

“You ordered it…”

I ordered it.

Obviously…

[All I did was arrange a few commissions for you to obtain the items you wanted. Stop distorting things like that.]

no.

[You could have chosen not to do it. But you did. Then it’s your fault. Why is it our fault?]

no.

[You just thought that the request was easy and the reward was great. Didn’t you think about why it was so easy and the reward was so great? It’s because work comes with responsibility.]

no…

[Well, don’t worry about it. It won’t be a big deal.]

“what…?”

When I hear you say that, I wonder if there is any way to save you.

Lu Chuan felt a moment of relief.

Of course, there’s no way he’d abandon me like this, as I was one of the main customers behind the bulletin board…

[It would simply be something that a cadet from the 17th Federation of China, whose family was sacrificed in the Ines incident, did in a fit of rage upon seeing Olivia Tersi in good health. It wouldn’t lead to anything major. You’re a first-time offender, and at best, you’ll get a suspended sentence or imprisonment. At that level, you’ll only get a bad reputation or be expelled. If it wasn’t accidental but intentional, you could go a little further.]

“what?”

I didn’t understand.

[Then I’ll end the call here─]

No, it won’t work.

It can’t end like this.

Lu Quan opened his mouth urgently.

It wasn’t that I was afraid of being expelled.

But if he had been expelled from Laplace Academy for a crime, it would have been a different story.

If my history was left behind, I would never be able to properly set foot in the hero industry for the rest of my life.

Why did you come to Laplace Academy?

I simply could not accept that my goals would be thwarted by such a trivial matter.

“If I get caught, I’ll blow the whistle on what you guys are doing behind the bulletin board. If you don’t want that to happen…”

This might give us a chance.

Because we’re not the only ones committing crimes.

There will definitely be a chance of winning.

[Try it. Then take care.]

But the answer I heard was clearly a laugh.

The call was then disconnected.

“…Do you think I can’t do it?”

You can do it.

This side only took medicine or did what you told them to do.’

therefore…

“…”

Lu Chuan, who had been pondering over and over again, hung his head in a daze.