I Became the Only Non-mage in the Academy-Chapter 273: Absolute Evil (2)

Lee Seo-ha becoming a Transcendent caused a far greater impact than expected.

Various corporations focused their attention on this situation, and so did the public.

[The Youngest Transcendent Lee Seo-ha vs. The Strongest Among Transcendents, The Overlord]

Who would win if they fought?

ㄴLee Seo-ha, nom nom… The Overlord is just strong, that's it…

ㄴWhat’s the difference?

ㄴIt’s all poured into attack power.

ㄴOh, I see… So, who’s stronger among the Transcendents?

ㄴNom nom… Transcendents are usually complete beings, so definitely Lee Seo-ha.

ㄴ?

ㄴIsn’t Lee Seo-ha someone who just became a Transcendent?

ㄴThat guy killed the Sword Saint and even slew an unstable Evil God before becoming a Transcendent… nom nom…

ㄴOh, I see…

ㄴBut how does this guy know so much?

ㄴHe’s some self-proclaimed martial arts enthusiast, but his info’s pretty solid…

ㄴPlease, let me enroll in the Korea Hero Academy next year!

[So, Korea already has 5 Transcendents?]

The Emperor, The Overlord, The Celestial, The Thousand Sorcerer, and Lee Seo-ha.

ㄴThe Overlord is Chinese… almost Korean, though.

ㄴThe Overlord got fed up with Korea and ran off to China. Now he acts like a king there, so why bother? But when Korea’s in trouble, he always comes running to beat things up.

ㄴHe’s literally an honorary Korean.

ㄴ? Isn’t he an honorary Chinese instead?

ㄴPlease, let me enroll in the Korea Hero Academy next year!

[When you think about it, this guy really is something.]

He jumped into every major incident over the past year, making a name for himself.

And by the end of the year, he became a Transcendent.

What exactly is this guy doing?

ㄴSeriously… I’m curious too.

ㄴLee Seo-ha? Who is this brat? Where do you live??

ㄴCan’t believe he’s not even 21 yet lol.

[Breaking News! Russia is in deep trouble.]

Old Putin tried to start a war, but in their country’s terms, it’s like Teacher Black Jong-won and Il-geun teamed up and staged a rebellion, almost capturing the capital.

ㄴRussia might be heading toward becoming a third-world country, but seriously lol.

ㄴPlease take your delusions elsewhere.

ㄴBut in another sense, Russia does seem to be falling apart. Hunter Associations, the U.S., and Korea have reportedly convened because of Russia.

ㄴ…?

My daily routine was simple.

I train, spend an hour reviewing guild master tasks that the Electronic Witch couldn’t handle, and then train again.

I also took brief late-night dates.

“…So, how do I look?”

Ershil, dressed in office attire, smiled slyly at me, stretching out her legs clad in black stockings.

“…”

“Come on, being silent makes me self-conscious. At least give me an answer… Ah-ha.”

Ershil’s eyes curved into a sly crescent.

“You act indifferent, but your eyes are glued to my legs. At least the black stockings worked.”

Ershil spoke with a beaming smile.

The reason for this situation was simple.

During our brief stay in England, Ershil relinquished her successor position and joined our guild.

“Why? Well, there are too many competitors, so I’m throwing off the burdensome stuff. Oh, are you busy right now? Want to try?”

I recalled her sly smile as she spoke.

While the Electronic Witch handled most of the paperwork, Ershil focused on interactions with the upper echelons of society.

Even the Electronic Witch acknowledged that this was not her strong suit.

Thus, Ershil secured her position as my secretary.

That’s the backstory.

“What’s on the agenda today?”

“Nothing much. There are proposals to meet here and there, but none worth your attention.”

“Really?”

“Yes, unless it’s from one of Korea’s top three guilds, I’ve been rejecting everything. Even the top three guilds’ invitations are dismissed if unnecessary.”

“…I see.”

I was momentarily at a loss for words.

I did tell her to reject unnecessary proposals, but…

‘Is my influence already at this level?’

Well, with Ershil and the Electronic Witch handling matters, it must be.

“So, what do you think about me?”

“…You’re beautiful.”

“Don’t give me such a half-hearted answer. Never mind, I knew you’d just say something conventional.”

Ershil pouted and walked briskly over to me.

“What about this? Stories of the secret life between a boss and his secretary?”

“…”

“You’re not saying no, which means you’re interested. Perhaps you’d enjoy me going under the desk?”

“…”

“If you ask, I can do it.”

Ershil grabbed my arm and smiled meaningfully.

I quietly nodded and finished what I needed to do.

“Hurry up~.”

Then I headed to the training ground.

The training wasn’t anything extravagant.

I strengthened my body through nameless martial arts, enlarged the Infinite Black Flame Star with black and blue energy, and occasionally refined fleeting insights into swordsmanship through my inherent talent, the Sword God.

That was about all I could do here.

After finishing my training, I wiped my sweat and encountered Seo Ga-yeon waiting outside the door.

“Good work.”

“I do it because I want to, so don’t worry about it.”

Seo Ga-yeon smiled faintly and handed me a drink.

“Still, I feel bad.”

“Why?”

“Because I absorbed all the leyline’s power…”

As I drank the sports drink, I thought.

Seo Ga-yeon built her story during the Black Sun War. It became a stepping stone for her to ascend to the next level.

She could’ve become a Transcendent, but…

She couldn’t because I absorbed all the leyline’s power, rendering it unusable for now.

Reactivating the leyline, obtaining divine intervention, or borrowing power from dragons could potentially help her ascend…

‘The easiest way is to kill a god and imbue her with that divinity.’

It was a method used by the Returnee.

During the chaotic era of his descent, when everything converged and shattered, the Returnee sacrificed adversaries to strengthen his faction.

But there’s nothing suitable for that now.

“It’s okay.”

Seo Ga-yeon smiled as she spoke.

“I’m fine. You’re more important than I am.”

“…”

“Hehe, this means you care, doesn’t it?”

Seo Ga-yeon smiled as she looked at me.

“I’m really fine. Up until now, I’ve received more love from you than I deserved. I just hope you’ll think more about yourself, Seo-ha.”

“Me…?”

“Yeah. If it weren’t for you, I probably would have dropped out or been expelled from the Hero Academy. Everyone… though they’re bad at expressing it, they’re really grateful to you.”

I was taken aback.

It was the first time I felt her emotions this intensely.

‘We’re not even sharing thoughts….’

After gaining the Black Energy, my thoughts were no longer shared with her.

And yet.

“Are you well prepared?”

“Prepared?”

“You usually train hard like this when something is coming.”

“…”

I paused briefly before replying.

“I think it’s going well.”

“Really?”

“Yeah.”

But I didn’t know if something was coming.

Or maybe I’d go looking for them myself.

“By the way, the association sent an official notice.”

“The association?”

I muttered absently for a moment.

I didn’t think there was anything urgent. I vaguely recalled the association president saying he wanted to take a picture with me.

“You’re both here, Seo-ha and Ga-yeon.”

Ershil approached in a rush with a worried expression.

“The association just sent an urgent official notice. It’s an order requiring mandatory attendance for top-tier personnel…”

“…What?”

I was surprised.

The association generally acted to protect the rights of heroes.

While the higher-ups are somewhat corrupt, heroes like the Sword Empress prevent it from becoming entirely rotten.

Even if the upper ranks are corrupt, they know they could die if Transcendents unsheathe their swords.

If the association is this adamant, it means an unstoppable threat has appeared.

I started moving.

The location I was led to was already crowded with notable figures.

From the Sword Empress to the Emperor, the Overlord, and the Thousand Sorcerer.

It seemed like they had hastily gathered all the forces that could arrive immediately.

“The Black God, Lee Seo-ha, has arrived.”

I still couldn’t get used to that nickname.

Feeling awkward, I moved toward an empty seat.

Ershil stood behind me.

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“Sorry for being late!”

The association president came rushing in, out of breath. A few people frowned, but I just looked at him.

“Since this is urgent, let me get straight to the situation. Secretary Kim, the files…”

“Yes.”

The male secretary behind him turned on a remote control, and a hologram appeared in the center.

“…Is that Russia?”

“Was there something in Russia?”

“There was that recent incident where a chef and a YouTuber staged a rebellion and almost took the capital.”

“…?”

“Ahem, that’s not the point right now.”

The association president cleared his throat to draw attention.

“Something is approaching from Russian airspace toward our country.”

“You summoned all of us because of that?”

“It’s something that could lead to Korea’s destruction. Secretary Kim.”

“Yes.”

The man called Secretary Kim adjusted the hologram.

Beep.

“Ugh…”

“Eugh…”

Sounds of retching erupted from various places.

I frowned.

The hologram showed a massive vortex.

The problem was its composition.

Though painted black, it was made up of human limbs, faces, and other body parts.

A mountain of corpses.

Imagine a storm big enough to swallow ordinary mountains.

“…It was worth calling us together.”

“It’s not an ordinary Mine… Did the Vicious Abominations do something?”

“If it’s the Mad Abomination, that makes sense. Wasn’t he the one who pretended to be a hero at the start of the war, conducted all sorts of human experiments, got caught, and committed acts of terror?”

“We’ve determined this entity is part of the Vicious Abominations.”

“Was there such a creature among them?”

“Yes… It wasn’t ranked highly due to its lack of intelligence, but… Secretary Kim, distribute the documents.”

At the association president’s instruction, Secretary Kim used telekinesis to hand out papers.

Suspected to be a member of the Vicious Abominations, named Mad Abomination, appeared in Russia.

Estimated casualties exceed 50 million civilians.

3 major cities destroyed. 15 cities destroyed. 41 villages destroyed. Numerous top-tier heroes missing.

Summoning forces above Transcendent level.

All lower-tier forces on standby.

Currently heading south toward Korea.

“It looks worse than expected.”

“North Korea lacks Warp Gates, so we might have to walk a bit.”

“Then I’ll head out first.”

I informed the others at the association of my departure.

Mad Abomination.

Its state was more dangerous than anticipated.

It had consumed other Vicious Abominations and an enormous population.

It’s unlikely to be the main body of an Evil God, but it possessed comparable combat power.

‘I have to handle it quickly.’

North Korea had few Warp Gates, making travel difficult.

But I had my own means of transport.

“You’re going alone again…”

“I’ll reflect on it. You’re the one who truly suits the title of hero.”

Suddenly, the atmosphere grew somber.

…What was this? I was just trying to get things done quickly.

But I didn’t mind this atmosphere. It wasn’t bad for me.

I quietly headed to the rooftop.

‘True Dragon (Ex-).’

As I chanted inwardly, my body began to transform.

Chrrrr.

Dark blue scales started to cover my body.