Memoirs of the Returnee - Chapter 7
Only Krnovel
＃Returner’s Notepad Episode 7
dream(1)
Endex Magic High School. [Endex] for short is one of the most prestigious magic high schools on the continent. The admission conditions are also strict.
Of course, children of influential Edsilla families can enter the school relatively easily, but commoners must fiercely train themselves and compete based on their skills.
But how could I, a patient with demonic leukemia, be admitted here?
First of all, the prototype is a little different.
Because he was an orphan, he was selected for social consideration.
In addition, I made a cheat sheet using “Notepad.”
Perfect score for theory, top score for essay writing, and low to mid score for practical exam.
pass.
When I passed the entrance exam, I felt like I had the whole world, but in reality, it wasn’t such a lukewarm world.
In elite society, those who graduated from orphanages were looked down on. It was a natural thing for those who lived, and those who did not also desperately put forward a scapegoat.
Looking back, I don’t think there was a meat shield like me among them.
Baldness caused by cancer. A scar caused by brain tumor surgery. An orphan from an orphanage. A small body. Shy personality.
The above five beats were evenly matched.
“… … long time no see.”
「ENDEX」
When I saw the entrance to Endex, various thoughts came to mind.
I stepped into the premises. Since it was still vacation, the inside was empty.
I slowly walked around the campus and looked around.
In every corner of the scenery, I can see a glimpse of my old self, walking like a squirrel with my head down.
There was nothing for me at that time.
I had no money, no skills, no family, and no confidence.
His entire body was wrapped in shackles.
“It really was a long time ago.”
Now I am in 3rd grade. It’s time to choose whether to remain a high school graduate or try college.
Before regression, I naturally chose to graduate from high school. I gave up half of my life.
Because of the damn Danjeon cancer.
Even after overcoming diseases with a 5-year survival rate of less than 10%, such as leukemia and brain tumor, they could not even dare to challenge an incurable disease with a 12-year survival rate of 0%.
“… … “It’s surprisingly big.”
Anyway, Endex’s site is large. There are a total of 20 buildings lined up around the central clock tower, and students collectively call them all ‘academic buildings.’
I walked between the buildings, looking around blankly.
I just walked wherever I could, and before I knew it, I reached a familiar place.
[Old Building]
Old building.
“Ah, here… … .”
This place, which suddenly makes you immersed in sentimentality, is the shabbiest building in the corner of the Magic High School site.
An abandoned house deserted of students.
In the basement of this place, which doesn’t look like an Endex facility because it faces the mountain behind it, there is a small room called the ‘maintenance overnight room.’
There is the only adult I can trust at Magic High School.
Inspiration.
Old man Veltos.
“… … “It’s probably still there.”
The thought of meeting him somehow makes me excited.
When I meet that inspiration that does not exist in the future, I feel like my mind will become young like my body, even if just for a moment.
I entered the old building. I went straight down to the basement, stepping on the wooden floor that was so worn out that it had thorns.
“Ah, look at how thick the air is.”
Drop- Drop-
The ceiling was leaking water, and the stone stairs were covered in dirt. The cold sound of footsteps with each step.
At the end, there is a basement of about 10 pyeong (approximately 10 pyeong) where ghosts might appear.
“What are you?”
A sharp impression of inspiration looking at me as I came down.
Old man Veltos.
He said indifferently.
“Aren’t you graduating?”
I almost shouted, but I pretended it was no big deal.
“… … “I’m going to college.”
I sat down on the sofa. Her ass dipped in. This is almost like a swimming pool.
“What are you doing, Yeonggang?”
The old man was glaring at something placed on the table.
“puzzle.”
“… … .”
What kind of puzzle is this all of a sudden?
I buried myself on the sofa. I looked at the old man gently.
“… … .”
“… … .”
“… … .”
“… … If you have something to say, say it.”
It seemed as if the old man had eyes in the back of his head.
“what… … But inspiration, that… … Hey. “Can I consult on just one thing?”
“no. “Don’t be a bother.”
“I said I have something to say.”
“It’s cancelled.”
Old Man Beltos shook his head, but instead he felt embarrassed.
Right now, the only person I can express my feelings to, even if just for a moment, is Yeong-gam.
I pursed my lips and continued speaking.
“Inspiration. “What will you do if you have an enemy?”
enemy.
The wording may seem a bit childish, but this is the only way to explain it.
Libra killed me. He killed my father. Destroyed everything I had. Anyway-
“We should be friendly.”
The old man spoke without hesitation.
The corners of my mouth trembled slightly.
“An enemy?”
“I see. “Then how much of an enemy is this?”
“well… … .”
I scratched the back of my neck.
How much do I really hate Libra?
To what extent can you burn the fire you have in your heart?
“Something you want to destroy even if it means putting your life on the line? “Why are you the enemy of my family and my life?”
Then the old man shrugged his shoulders.
“Then even more so.”
I leaned back in my chair, crossed my arms, and looked at the puzzle on the table.
“The more desperately you want to take down an opponent, the more difficult it is to do so.”
He just turns his head and says something blunt to me.
“Be your enemy’s most trusted person, become the most important person, and break his heart. “This is the best way to take revenge on your enemies.”
“… … .”
I was silent for a moment.
The best way to defeat the enemy.
If you can tolerate it, if you can wait, it is the most right way.
A gentleman’s revenge is never too late even if it takes 30 years.
“… … okay?”
A smile appeared for no reason.
“It’s a coincidence. “I’m thinking the same thing.”
I know this because I have already faced them head-on. I know this because even though I put my whole soul into it, I never made a single scratch.
A tree with deep roots cannot be uprooted unless it rots from the roots.
“Can I stay here for a little while? “Because I don’t have a home.”
The old man was speechless. It was probably consent.
I walked up to him and glanced at him.
“… … But what kind of puzzle is this all of a sudden?”
The old man was speechless.
“Ah, the kids gave it to me again. “Please do it.”
Cheesy is amazing. Don’t you dare ask the old man to do something today or tomorrow.
“They said they would give me 700 ren if I completed it. “There are many people who don’t know how precious money is.”
“It was respect for the elderly.”
I guess your monthly salary is 1,500 ren.
“What is the original picture?”
“See for yourself.”
The old man pointed to a piece of paper in the corner of the desk. It was a famous portrait painting.
“It’s ‘The Lady of Daunbis.’”
“I can’t do puzzles. “It’s 8,000 pieces.”
“I’ve never tried it before. “I think I can do it if I try.”
There is a part of me that believes it.
My eyes fell on the famous painting that was the completed puzzle. Just in case, I skimmed it with my palm and sat down across from the old man.
And, one piece.
Two pieces.
Three pieces.
Click- Click- Click-
My hands move on their own, and the puzzle is assembled.
There is no need to find corners.
Just follow your hand and solve the puzzle without hesitation… … .
Yeongsa asked with wide eyes.
“How are you so good at it?”
I answered with a small smile.
“I don’t know the details.”
Before I knew it, part of the picture was completed, and the woman’s indigo eyes looked at me.
I met his eyes and muttered.
“just… … “I think my body remembers.”
* * *
As soon as I completed the puzzle, I stopped by the Endex main building.
[Endex Academic Affairs Office]
I knocked on the office door and opened it. Three employees were sitting in front of a computer.
I approached one of them.
“I came to apply for a college board.”
College Board. It is an essential course for admission to a horse college, which is hosted and conducted for one year by the Association of Continental Universities.
Magic high school students who want to challenge for magic power university must participate, and through this, the grades and talents of magic high school students across the continent are evaluated.
Those who are eligible to participate are those who have completed the curriculum of Magic High School for more than 3 years.
Since most of the participants take the College Board at their alma mater, they are called seniors or ‘seniors.’
“… … “Please show me your student ID.”
I held out my student ID.
The employee tilted his head.
“Your average grade is D-?”
“yes.”
The number of students per grade at Endex is 400 to 500, but the number of College Board participants is only around 100.
Since an Endex diploma is enough to make a living, there are many who do not feel the need to go through the trouble of going to college.
The employee asked suspiciously.
“… … Can you do it? “Most people will get a grade of B or higher.”
“sure.”
I don’t want such an easy life.
Whether I go further or straight ahead, my life is short. I don’t know when the terminal condition called Danjeon cancer will kill me.
So, if you’re on your way to the afterlife anyway, well.
The overriding goal of my life is to take a huge tycoon as my companion.
“The college board registration fee is 300 Ren and tuition is 5,000 Ren.”
But the tuition is 5,000 Ren.
The prices are crazy.
I scratched the back of my neck.
“… … Can I pay tuition later? “You can pay the registration fee now.”
“It is possible. However, if you fail midway, you will not receive a refund.”
“yes.”
I first paid 300 ren from my pocket.
The Inspiration Puzzle reward of 700 Ren was split 5 to 5.
“Sion Askal. “Your application has been submitted.”
bang-!
The staff stamped the student ID card. The word [Senior] was engraved in black ink.
“yes.”
“Well, but.”
The employee said to me as I was about to turn around.
“Why don’t you cut your hair?”
“… … “Your head?”
“yes. College Board’s classes change every year, so I don’t know what’s going on, but there are quite a few old people in charge. “I don’t like hair that’s too long.”
I twisted my hair with my fingers.
Aside from the long hair, it’s definitely never been trimmed, so it looks really crappy.
“yes. “Of course.”
… … .
[Chalon des Mills]
The closest hair salon to Endex. As soon as I opened the door and entered, the designer rushed in with sparkling eyes.
“Oh, sir, your hair is so long. Are you an Endex student?”
“hmm-”
“Hurry up and sit down~”
I sat awkwardly in the beauty chair.
It was and still is the most uncomfortable position. I have some aversion to having a blade placed on my neck.
“How about the cut?”
“There’s no need to make it complicated.”
I was just about to say something, but suddenly the barrican on the table caught my eye.
Barikang.
When I saw it, an ‘idea’ suddenly came to mind.
I asked the hairdresser.
“Can I touch that barricade?”
“… … yes?”
“Barican.”
“ah… … yes?”
It seemed like he didn’t understand what I was saying, so I stood up slightly and stretched out my hand. She grabbed the barricade. She even tried flipping her switch once. Weeeeeeeee——
“… … What are you doing?”
“Oh well.”
Just to see how much I can use “Notepad”.
Just as my “Notepad” remembered and recalled Perion, I was curious whether these simple machines could do the same.
Why does the original notepad have a similar function? Things like [Save] and [Load].
I closed my eyes. He chanted with intent while raising the magical power of his Danjeon.
“memory.”
—Cough.
The danjeon contracted slightly. It meant that something had happened.
Now, reload.
Weeeeeee——
“oh.”
Then, magical energy appeared in my palm. It was an intangible barrican that vibrated blue.
I ran my hand through my hair. Her blonde hair was cut in clumps.
“… … “Umm.”
I looked at my hands and the mirror alternately.
“that’s interesting.”
It was pure sentiment.
“I… … .”
At that time, someone next to me made a small noise. The hairdresser was looking at me with slightly dazed eyes.
“Oh right.”
I quickly sat down on the chair.
“Please push. But you shouldn’t push too hard. I have a scar on my head. So, first of all, match the two-block as much as possible with the top hair being about 11mm long. Fashion half-shaved, something like that… … .”
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