The Broken Possessors of the Infinite Regression Academy - Chapter 139



Chapter 139 – Graduation Ceremony

After the Tower Lords ‘took’ the Elder Lich with their eyes shining like children who received the gift they wanted for Christmas, time passed smoothly.

There were no unusual events, and no major incidents occurred. The final exam that I had tried to finish somehow ended without a hitch. It was a typical final exam from beginning to end.

In fact, from my perspective, it was only at the level of, “I guess something happened.” In reality, it was as if the outcome had already been decided.

Of course, there were students who were dissatisfied after hearing the news about me, but as soon as the chairman, all of the members of Matapju, and Geomseong officially announced that my skills were guaranteed, they disappeared without a trace.

Instead, I was met with looks like, “What the hell is that crazy guy doing here?” Since it was an undeniable fact, I had to endure it quietly.

“I’m sorry, Aria. Because of me… … .”

“It’s okay. Leona, you came back safe and sound. That’s enough for me to be happy about.”

Of course, there were some incidents. Aria missed out on second place by a hair because she was worried about Leona, who was dispatched to subdue the undead.

Leona felt sorry and didn’t know what to do, thinking that it was her fault, but Aria drew the line, saying that it was something she should have tried harder, and gave Leona a gentle hug.

It was a very typical hug between friends, without any of the strange atmosphere that is typical of yuri novels, which is said to be felt whenever the two people in the original hug.

“I met an undead that looked like a demon lord. He was also holding a demon sword. It was probably fake. At first, I thought it was real and trembled, but strangely, when he thought of you, Mira, I was able to tell it was fake, right?”

After that, Leona called me aside and told me about the time she encountered an undead imitating the Demon King. She gained courage by thinking of me and realized that it was a fake, and was able to defeat it.

When I patted her on the head and praised her for doing a good job, Leona laughed heartily in a completely different mood than when she was hugging Aria, then said, “Huh?” and ran away.

Aria came by shortly after and asked what Leona had been doing to have her mouth hanging from her ear.

“I think a lot of people are sad that the sparring session with the Master was canceled. That’s all they have to say.”

“I don’t regret anything at all.”

“I don’t regret it at all.”

“That’s because they haven’t experienced it yet.”

“I also feel a bit… … about sparring with Mr. Geomseong again.”

“Me, me too… … .”

When Karna said that many people were disappointed that the plan to allow those in the top 10 of each grade to practice sparring with Kensei had been canceled, everyone except Rosaria, who had no reason to fight anyway, was disgusted.

It was inevitable, as the Sword Master was too busy dealing with the aftermath of the undead invasion to even blink. It was said that the Death Knights who had not yet disappeared were running wild all over the front lines.

Various events that were supposed to be held around this time to commemorate the end of the semester were also canceled. Given the severity of the damage to the front lines, most students seemed to accept it.

“When I ask for a blessing, it really comes out. He never answers me no matter what.”

“Should I dip it in the mud? Maybe it’ll pop out.”

“… … If it doesn’t work out, let’s try it later.”

Once, Rosaria acted as a saint, pretending to bless the priests who came to the Academy, but it really was light coming down from heaven.

I was dumbfounded when I watched that. He kept avoiding my requests for conversation, but then he showed up every time, so how could he not do that?

Even the fact that he spoke to Leona first and promised to explain everything later was clear that it was intentional. I wondered if I really had to throw the Holy Sword into the mud once.

“Finally, tomorrow is the last day of school. Time really flies.”

“Mira, you’re done… …Can I say something like that? Anyway, what are you going to do when the semester is over?”

The last week of school, which was basically a vacation week because all the events were canceled, was almost over, and Friday arrived.

The first semester at Bellium Academy was coming to an end.

“… … I officially declare this semester over. I would like to thank everyone for their hard work.”

As the speech ended, a thunderous applause rang out. Even Bellium Academy, which only gathers the elite of the elite, seemed to enjoy vacation.

I also applauded leisurely. There were many twists and turns from the beginning, and at some point, I had to move more outside the academy than inside to deal with the incident, but in any case, I was able to successfully complete a semester.

‘I achieved the purpose of coming here.’

Above all, just being free from Beatrice’s overprotection was a great achievement. Now that I was back home, I wouldn’t have to go through all the health checkups like before.

I plan to continue attending the academy, though.

Before I entered here, I was ready to hit her whenever I wanted, as long as my parents and Beatrice knew that I was okay, but now I have built up too many relationships to do that.

“From today onwards, you may do whatever you want until the next semester starts. However, if you wish to remain at the Academy, do not forget to submit your documents. This will ensure that you are provided with meals. Of course, I will not stop you if you wish to buy your own meals.”

The chairman left the stage after saying those words. Then he smiled at me and disappeared behind the curtain. I got goosebumps thinking back to what had happened a while ago.

The students who had gathered in the auditorium also began to disperse busily. Some returned to the dimensional gate alone, others rode in carriages with what appeared to be servants, or headed to the dormitories.

We gathered in the club room without saying who would go first. The four possessed people, the two main characters from the original work, and Beatrice and Nika, who did not appear in the original work.

Karna went back first, saying that he had to help the sword master, and Io still didn’t even show her face. I wondered if she had really earned enough money and dropped out.

“What are you going to do during the vacation? Do you have any plans?”

When Beatrice asked a question while sipping the tea she had been given, Laura responded with a look of disgust on her face.

“I have to prepare for the succession. Next semester is my last.”

“That’s right. His Highness the Crown Prince was a third-year student, right?”

“Why are you reacting like that, Brunhild?”

“No. It’s just… … Maybe because we meet here so often, it feels different than before. The atmosphere, or should I say the look in your eyes? Anyway, it’s something here and there.”

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That’s right. The old Laura was the crown prince who won the bloody war of succession, but now she’s just a possessed person who has lived a long time as a character in a romance novel.

Since I absolutely hate acting like the original princess, even if I act in a way that doesn’t make people feel uncomfortable, I can’t help but show a much more gentle side than Laura before.

“Your role was great.”

“Uh… …What’s our role?”

“I have lived alone until now, but after interacting with you as a human being, my heart has changed.”

Phew, the sound of Rosaria failing to hold back her laughter was heard. Laura glared at her for a moment. Rosaria consciously avoided eye contact, saying that she should be at the cathedral.

“I’m going back to my family home. I think I’ll have to stay there for a while. My sister was punished and disappeared, so now I have to take over the family line.”

Priscilla opened her mouth in a depressed, depressed voice, perhaps because she had to be away from me for a while.

Gloria had completely completed her transformation into a succubus. She had been held captive by the succubus for so long that she was half-brained from pleasure, but she should be able to perform her role without any problems.

Priscilla, who heard the explanation, smiled brightly, saying that she could have a happy ending.

“I will stay at the Academy. If I leave here, I will have nowhere to go. I thought about staying at your mansion, but I don’t think the others will stay still.”

Elisier, no, Ciel, chose to remain at the Academy. It would be a bit awkward to return to the Demon World, and she had no home, no property, and no family.

At first, I tried to have them stay at my house, but Priscilla, Rosaria, and Laura strongly opposed it, and it fell through. They said it was unfair.

“If you had come to the palace, I could have given you at least one room, but it was a shame. That woman’s identity was confirmed by that mummy.”

“There is no need.”

This way, the five possessed people will be separated from each other for the time being unless someone calls them together or I personally visit them. Anyway, sooner or later, they will all come together and spend time together.

The last ones in line were Leona and Aria. Everyone’s attention was drawn to them. Leona opened her mouth with an embarrassed look.

“We’re going to our hometown. It’s been a while since we left, so we should show up for a bit.”

“I have to see my parents and say hello to my uncles and aunts. If not during the vacation, when else would I be able to see them?”

I had heard from Priscilla about the village where Leona and Aria were born and raised. It was an episode where the two of them created a yuri romance atmosphere.

I heard that while walking around the town, they held hands, leaned on each other’s shoulders, hugged each other, and in the end, while Priscilla pretended to sleep, the atmosphere became so mellow that they almost kissed each other.

But in the end, it fails because the traditional cliché of something happening just before their lips touch is triggered.

“Okay. Have a nice trip. Are you going to be there for the whole vacation?”

“Um… … Maybe I’ll just stay here for about two weeks and then come back? Honestly, it might have been okay before, but there’s not much to do here now.”

“I’m not going there because I have something else to do, I’m just going to see you. I feel bad saying this to my parents, but I think I’ll get bored if I just stay there… … .”

The two of them smiled awkwardly. Their relationship had changed from the original, and their attitudes toward their hometown had also changed.

“That’s right. By the way, Mira. If it’s okay with you, would you like to go together?”

Leona, who had been looking embarrassed, had her eyes sparkling as if she was happy.

“You’re going together, to your hometown?”

“Yeah. I want to introduce you to Mom and Dad!”

For a moment, silence fell over the clubroom. Priscilla, Rosaria, Laura, and Elisier stared at Leona, and Aria also blinked with her eyes wide open.

“… … Oh, no. That’s not what I meant… … That’s really not what I meant… … .”

Only then did Leona realize how her words had come across and she tried to make an excuse, but it was too late.