Became a Dark Merchant in the Academy - Chapter 246



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The rooftop of the building opposite the scene of the incident.

I was watching the progress of the case.

A faint sound of footsteps could be heard, which could not be perceived until a certain level was reached.

And one step, two steps.

After a while, I heard footsteps, and then the sound stopped next to me.

If it were normal, I would have turned my head to check who the sound of footsteps was.

In this case, there was no need to wonder who it was.

It was she who brought Han Sang-ik here in the first place, and who made a contract in advance so that I could not force him to sign it.

The person responsible for those footsteps was, without a doubt, Yukina Ishihara.

“Senior, you are still a bad person.”

You’re being malicious, I just gave you a choice.

It was he who made the choice, and where is the evil in that?

“Huh? Are you saying that coercion is also a choice? That’s the funniest thing I’ve heard in a while.”

Yukina smiled faintly and snuggled into my arms, sitting on my lap and leaning her waist against mine.

Then he looked at what was happening in the building across from him.

“Come down.”

“I don’t like it.”

As expected, he didn’t even listen to what I said.

But I couldn’t force it out, so I could only sigh.

“That person wasn’t even missing in the first place. He just had an extra and used his skills to deceive people.”

“…”

“Oh, I see. It would be closer to deception than to evil.”

It couldn’t be helped, right?

In the first place, it wasn’t me who kidnapped the cadet named Lee Yoon-ah.

It was impossible to create something that did not exist and bring it to us.

“Senior, you are a really bad person.”

Yukina let out a chuckle.

“Well, I like that kind of senior too.”

For now, the answer was to be wary but ignore this guy no matter how he came out.

As if reading my thoughts, Yukina paused for a moment and watched the fight between Han Sang-ik, Cheon Yu-seong, and Isia through the window of the building on the other side.

Even if he were to drink the devil’s elixir, he would still be a character that is barely worthy of being an extra.

Han Sang-ik somehow managed to hold out for the first two minutes or so, but he collapsed in vain when Cheon Yu-seong revealed his true feelings.

But in order to somehow keep Cheon Yoo-seong and his party from going upstairs, he crawled over and bit their legs with his mouth to replace their still hands and feet.

It was a desperate but meaningless act.

“It’s unfortunate, but… he’s not my family, he’s not my boyfriend, he’s just a childhood friend, so I don’t know why he’s trying so hard.”

But the words “it’s a pity” came out of Yukina’s mouth.

The corners of his mouth still looked like he was smiling.

“If I had just given up from the beginning and closed my eyes and ears, it would have been heartbreaking, but there wouldn’t have been any problems. Isn’t it stupid to stick your head into planned luck?”

Then he asked for my consent in passing.

Only then did I have a rough idea of ​​why I had done such a useless thing.

Interference with point acquisition is a bonus, actually…

“…That’s right.”

It was good anyway.

That wasn’t a wrong statement.

That’s wrong.

That is a meaningless and foolish act that will ultimately fail to save oneself and the one one is trying to save.

“Right?”

“But if there’s a number 2, there has to be a number 3.”

“yes?”

Yukina seemed not to understand what I was saying.

If not, then you are lying.

I think it will be a good thing.

I couldn’t stand to see my efforts betrayed.

Because the exam isn’t over yet.

As we nodded, we heard the sound of a window breaking on the floor of the building opposite where Cheon Yoo-seong and his group were.

“That means the ending hasn’t been decided yet.”

At those words, the smile on Yukina’s lips momentarily faded.

“Oh, is that the choice again?”

Then he shook his head as if he felt regret.

“Then, even if you go all the way, you’ll find nothing.”

A small sigh was heard.

**

-!!

I turned my head at the sound of a window breaking.

Then, what came into view was a small, masked figure wearing a robe and holding a long katana.

Cheon Yoo-seong didn’t understand for a moment.

Seeing him act like that in this situation and this place, it seems like he didn’t appear with good intentions…

“asleep.”

Moonlight streaming through the broken window, the cool glow of the katana reflecting that moonlight.

A mechanical sound was heard, and the unidentified entity accelerated for a moment, then stabbed a long katana at Cheonryu-seong at high speed.

“Meteorite!”

Lee Sia, who was interrogating Han Sang-ik a little to the side, was startled and gave a warning.

Only then did Cheon Yu-seong come to his senses and pick up the sword.

-Kang!!

A red flame appeared between the clashing swords.

Although his physique was clearly a head smaller than mine, the power contained in his katana was beyond imagination.

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It was as if he was going to cut me in two with a single stroke of his sword.

The strength and speed were on a whole other level compared to Han Sang-ik, who had blocked the road earlier.

Cheon Yu-seong, who judged that the situation was dangerous, urgently raised his mana and focused it on his arm.

If there’s a difference…

“…!”

Then, as if realizing something, Rob’s being flew backwards.

And so the brief standoff began.

Cheon Yoo-seong glanced at the unidentified being, and the unidentified being also glanced at Cheon Yoo-seong.

“You, Yoo Seong-ah. Are you okay? Should we join?”

An exchange of agreements.

Realizing that this was out of the ordinary, Isia urgently asked about Cheon Yu-seong’s well-being.

“It’s okay. Stick with your escorts. There might be more enemies.”

“but…”

“It’s okay. You can’t use magic in a place like this.”

“That’s true… I understand. But if I judge it to be dangerous, I’ll intervene no matter what.”

Certainly, the power and speed of that unidentified being were great.

That was nothing compared to the leader of the Yeonhwa Guild.

It was a level that could cover both strength and speed.

Of course, what you see now may not be everything.

Same goes for this side.

Rather, it was a hindrance for Isia and the escorts to intervene in this dark, parking lot-like, inconvenient place with many pillars supporting the floors.

Cheon Yu-eun nodded her head appropriately to Isiah’s words.

“Who are you? Are you that guy’s colleague?”

Then he asked the guy his identity.

“…”

But there was no answer.

Well, what idiot would tell you what their identity is just by asking?

It looks like he’s related to the Eastern Army Alliance, since he uses a katana.

That wasn’t certain either.

The guy grabbed the katana he was holding with one hand and grabbed it with both hands, then slowly raised it as if he was going to stab me.

“You’re not going to answer? Okay, then I guess I’ll have to subdue you and make you listen.”

Cheon Yoo-seong also raised his sword toward the guy.

And another confrontation began.

Time, 3 seconds.

My eyes blinked once.

-Sssssss!

A bright light pierced Cheon Yoo-seong’s neck along with the sound of the wind blowing.

The ship was moving faster than before, but Cheon Yoo-seong was not flustered and struck the guy’s katana from below with the sword he was holding.

-Kaaang!

A loud noise echoed through the abandoned building.

The guy’s katana lost its power and was blown away.

Unstable posture.

Cheon Yoo-seong didn’t miss that moment and slammed his right foot into the guy’s stomach.

Then the guy let go of the hand that was holding Kanata, crossed his arms in an X to block the kick, and grabbed Cheon Yu-seong’s foot.

And then just flip it over.

“!?”

Flexible martial arts transitions like flowing water.

I thought he was a swordsman, but his movements were like those of a martial artist.

Cheon Yoo-seong lost his balance for a moment due to centrifugal force.

Just before his face hit the ground, he put down his sword, placed both hands on the ground, and focused his mana on his feet, sending the guy he was holding onto flying away.

-bang!

There was a loud noise, and one side of the wall collapsed.

Smoke rose in thick clouds.

“Did you knock it down?”

“no.”

It was visible to Cheon Yoo-seong’s eyes.

The guy’s eyes were shining in the smoke.

“You seem to be quite skilled.”

And how did you catch the katana while it was flying?

The katana, shining with a cold aura, was pointed in my direction once again.

‘At least B-class. No, maybe A-class?’

It didn’t look easy either way.

‘Where did that guy come from?’

I thought that high-level villains like that were thrown into prison in large numbers when the Hero Association declared war on villains.

It was something I didn’t understand.

Cheon Yoo-seong kicked the sword that had fallen to the ground with his foot, lifted it into the air, and then grabbed it and pointed it at the guy.

“I guess there’s nothing I can do.”

It seemed impossible to subdue the guy without using it.

You could ask the Isiahs for help, though.

Because it could be dangerous due to unforeseen circumstances, Cheon Yu-seong decided to give it his all.

The reason I kept it hidden was because it was a desperate measure to have a rematch with that guy, so it wouldn’t be a problem even if they found out.

Surely you wouldn’t tell that guy.

-Ss …

After making his decision, Cheon Yu-seong’s entire body began to glow with golden light.

**

A bright light flashed and then disappeared.

And then there were a few loud noises and sparks, and then it died down.

It’s been a while since we’ve had a chance to figure out the power that Cheon Yoo-seong possesses.

“Are you going?”

Yukina, who was sitting on my lap, pouted her lips as if she was not amused.

Regardless, I got up and teleported to the ground floor of the building on the other side.

“Hey, I haven’t finished talking yet. What if you ignore me and just leave?”

Then Yukina, who had followed him via teleportation, complained.

It was probably a good thing.

I called the so-called Shinhwa Guild members and police officers who had been waiting nearby, and together with them I went up the stairs of the abandoned building.

2nd floor, 3rd floor…

And the 7th floor.

Then, Cheon Yu-seong came into view, subduing an unidentified being whose identity was hidden by a robe and mask, and sitting on top of it in a mounted position, trying to remove its mask.

“Up to there.”

“That’s it!”

There was one more useless word though.

It was the right timing.