Chapter 102
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Chapter 102
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HEL SCANS
[Translator – Peptobismol]This chapter was first shared on the Ñøv€lß1n platform.
[Proofreader – Demon God]
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“It’s because a Doppelganger will be exhibited to the public for the first time. And not just any Doppelganger – it’s an Alpha and Omega pair. The entire Empire is going crazy, and you really didn’t know?”
“Doppel... what?”
Upon hearing the term “doppelganger,” Ronan furrowed his brow. It was a creature he had only encountered in fairy tales he heard as a child—a mysterious being with the ability to change its appearance at will.
“Did those really exist?”
“...You didn’t know? Well, then you probably don’t know about their incredible ability either.”
“Their ability? To change their appearance?”
“Yes. But doppelgangers do it by reading the target’s mind. Alpha takes on the form of a loved one, and Omega becomes someone they hate. Fascinating, isn’t it?”
“What?”
Ronan’s face stiffened. Marya, absentmindedly twirling her hair, continued.
“They reveal a person’s innermost feelings that they themself aren’t aware of. None of us in our generation will be able to pass by without being affected.”
“...Turn into someone the target hates?”
“That’s right. Why are you more interested in Omega than Alpha?”
“Why bother knowing who someone loves? It’s pointless.”
“Hmph, you’re quite the cynic. You’ll just take whatever comes your way, won’t you?”
Marya pouted her mouth. Ronan’s interest was only focused on the Omega doppelganger. Although he was dissatisfied with pretty much everything, there was only one thing to which he could apply the grandiose expression of hatred.
‘...It wouldn’t be a bad idea to use it as self-improvement, I suppose.’
A fleeting image of Ahaiyute’s elusive smile crossed Ronan’s mind. Just that thought was enough to make his head feel hot. Suddenly, a question made Marya raise her head.
‘What’s going on?’
Marya treated the existence of doppelgangers as common knowledge, but Ronan had never heard of them in his previous life. If such a mythical creature existed, it would surely have stirred up gossip among his fellow poachers.
While Ronan was lost in thought, Marya, who was lightly tapping his shoulder with her head, suddenly chuckled.
“Hehe, well, thanks to the doppelgangers, the Beast Festival will definitely happen this time. The scent of money is already in the air.”
“The scent of money?”
“Yeah. During the festival, students can set up their own stalls. I’ve already secured a prime spot.”
Even in the midst of their conversation, Marya was thinking about business opportunities. It was no longer surprising to Ronan. The person who had become the number one merchant in the Empire had a different mindset from the rest.
Come to think of it, the scale of Karabel had grown significantly, as mentioned earlier. This was thanks to monopolizing the leftover martial arts equipment from Doron, the blacksmith, and turning a profit from the Baydian Mountains.
‘She’s amazing.’
Although he hadn’t been given any water, the wildflower, which had grown without any help, felt like a beautiful sight. Recently, he hadn’t been paying much attention to her, but she had been doing her job exceptionally well, both as a merchant and a warrior.
Suddenly, Ronan smiled proudly, and he gently stroked Marya’s head. His hand was rough and calloused, like a scarred battlefield and as soon as it touched the top of Marya’s head she jerked back in surprise.
“Wh-what are you doing?”
“Appreciating you.”
“But still, suddenly doing something like this...! Did you eat something wrong today?!”
Marya, who was already a couple of steps away, stuttered and spoke. Her face was as red as an apple, and she seemed quite surprised. Ronan frowned.
“Stop fussing about a little head pat. I washed my hands.”
“I’m not saying anything about that...! I mean, I haven’t even finished drying my hair...”
Marya was at a loss, patting her wet hair. It was somewhat amusing that she was making such a fuss about someone patting her hair when her own hair was still wet.
“I’m here, Ronan. What’s going on?”
Creak.
Just then, the clubroom door swung open, and Aselle entered. He was carrying several thick books, as if he had just come from a class. As he entered, his gaze fell on the two of them.
“...Huh?”
“Cutie you’re here? We were just waiting for you.”
Marya awkwardly chuckled and waved her hand, unsure of what to do. Having quickly read the subtle atmosphere, Aselle froze in place. The unique observation skills of a mage allowed him to instantly grasp the situation.
Marya’s once-pale face was now flushed, and her hair still dripped water. Following the trail of water droplets on the floor, Aselle’s gaze reached Ronan.
‘A lie.’
Aselle’s face stiffened. Ronan’s shoulders were soaked as if he’d been caught in the rain.
Ronan was still sitting at the desk, staring blankly into space. It wasn’t the expression of someone who had just experienced an overwhelming event or was completely exhausted, but rather one of bewilderment.
“Uhh... Uuu...”
Tears welled up unexpectedly in Aselle’s eyes. Between his weakened arms, books cascaded to the ground.
“I’m sorry for interrupting you. I’ll leave first.”
“Huh? You’ve just come, why are you leaving already?”
“I-I...”
Aselle raised his head. His large pupils glistened as if they could spill tears at any moment. Ronan furrowed his brow.
“Stop thinking about nonsense and come here. I called you here to give you a gift”
“...I’ll accept it next time.”
“Why is this kid acting like this today? Do you want to get beaten up before you leave?”
“Wuuu... Uuu...”
Aselle sniffled as he approached. Ronan reached into his back pocket and pulled out a book, Vijra, which appeared freshly bound with its stiff cover and crisp pages. It was hard to believe that it had originally been worn and crumpled, almost like a piece of scrap paper.
“...Move.”
In an instant, the knights’ eye-slits all turned red. Ronan swiftly rolled to the side.
Bang!
Simultaneously, nine blades struck where he had been standing.
Instead of confronting them head on, Ronan dealt with the knights mainly through evasion or defense.
Swish!
The shimmering blades barely grazed between Ronan’s arms and legs. Seeing that the knights had gathered in one place, Ronan stomped his right leg.
“Take this!”
Thud!
A wave radiated outwards from him, with roots that clung to the legs of the knights within its range.
Clang! Crash!
The off-balanced knights collided with each other and fell over.
“Su-success!”
Adeshan clapped her hands and shouted, in excitement. It had only been a few days, but Ronan had improved his skills significantly.
Swoosh!
Ronan shot this sword energy towards the immobilized knights.
The knights who suffered damage exceeding the limit stopped moving. Ronan let out a chuckle when he saw that the roots had stuck to all nine knights.
“Whew... damn... finally.”
His mana was depleted almost to the brink, but he didn’t seem to mind. What mattered was whether he had achieved his goal or not. Panting heavily, Ronan sat down on the ground..
“Oh, damn... I’m... I might die...”
“You did well.”
He had invested all his time in training the second Core and the awakened Aura. Fortunately, the growth rate wasn’t that slow.
In fact, it was growing much faster than his own mana. Was this the feeling of awakening the Shadow Mana? As Ronan looked around at the fallen knights, Adeshan clapped her hands together in admiration.
“You’re really amazing. To achieve this in just 15 days...”
“Ughh... it’s thanks to you, Sunbae... Was the balance okay this time?”
“Yeah. But I felt a little excited. I think it’s safe to lower the output a bit.”
Ronan nodded his head at Adeshan’s advice. After listening to it, it certainly seemed so.
“Really... Thank you.”
“Hehe, I’m glad I can help.”
Adeshan smiled. She knew Ronan’s secret, the fact that he was the only one who could copy an Aura. Ronan decided to reveal it to her after careful consideration.
“Do you think I’ll be able to copy Professor Nabirose’s Aura someday?”
“Damn, I can’t even handle the tree roots properly yet, so I don’t think I’m anywhere near that level.”
“I’ll help you. Let’s take it one step at a time.”
“Heh, thank you.”
[TL/N: Are you team Adeshan or team Marya? Comment below! (Personally, I’m team harem route~ ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) )]
Ronan let out a chuckle and laid back on the ground. The ceiling, shrouded in darkness, caught his eye. Every word they spoke echoed through the emptiness.
Adeshan, who had been assisting Ronan’s growth with her unique insight, sat down next to him. Most of her advice, based on her advanced insight, had proven immensely helpful. After a moment of hesitation, she spoke.
“The Beast Festival starts tomorrow. Time sure does fly, doesn’t it?”
“Yeah, it really does.”
“It’s strange. Since I met you, it feels like everything that should have taken ten years is happening all at once.”
“It’s probably because of my mood.”
Ronan replied dryly. Adeshan just smiled warmly and didn’t say anything in return. After a moment of silence, she spoke again.
“...Ronan, are you going to just train during the festival?”
“Well... I’m not sure. Wouldn’t it be nice to just look around once in a while? There are things I want to see.”
“I see.”
Silence fell between them again. It was so quiet that it felt like they could hear the sound of dust particles in the air. Adeshan, who had been hesitating, began speaking cautiously.
“Then... maybe you could... go with me...”
Just as she was about to continue her words. Bang! The door to the arena suddenly swung open, and the lights, which had been off, came on all at once and a familiar voice rang out.
“Amazing! What are you two doing here in the middle of the night?”
“Pr-Professor?”
Startled, Adeshan rose to her feet. Ronan looked toward the source of the voice. A figure stood in the doorway, arms crossed, and it was none other than Professor Navirose. She spoke.
“Last time, you were massaging her feet in the middle of class and now you’re having a secret affair in the middle of the night? You’re bold for your age.”
“S-secret affair...? It’s nothing like that...”
“What happened?”
Ronan picked up Lamancha and got on his feet. The expression on Navirose’s face didn’t seem suitable for joking around. After a moment of them staring at each other, she let out a sigh.
“...I guess it’ll be fine if it’s you. The Doppelgangers have disappeared.”
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Chapter 102
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HEL SCANS
[Translator – Peptobismol]This chapter was first shared on the Ñøv€lß1n platform.
[Proofreader – Demon God]
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“It’s because a Doppelganger will be exhibited to the public for the first time. And not just any Doppelganger – it’s an Alpha and Omega pair. The entire Empire is going crazy, and you really didn’t know?”
“Doppel... what?”
Upon hearing the term “doppelganger,” Ronan furrowed his brow. It was a creature he had only encountered in fairy tales he heard as a child—a mysterious being with the ability to change its appearance at will.
“Did those really exist?”
“...You didn’t know? Well, then you probably don’t know about their incredible ability either.”
“Their ability? To change their appearance?”
“Yes. But doppelgangers do it by reading the target’s mind. Alpha takes on the form of a loved one, and Omega becomes someone they hate. Fascinating, isn’t it?”
“What?”
Ronan’s face stiffened. Marya, absentmindedly twirling her hair, continued.
“They reveal a person’s innermost feelings that they themself aren’t aware of. None of us in our generation will be able to pass by without being affected.”
“...Turn into someone the target hates?”
“That’s right. Why are you more interested in Omega than Alpha?”
“Why bother knowing who someone loves? It’s pointless.”
“Hmph, you’re quite the cynic. You’ll just take whatever comes your way, won’t you?”
Marya pouted her mouth. Ronan’s interest was only focused on the Omega doppelganger. Although he was dissatisfied with pretty much everything, there was only one thing to which he could apply the grandiose expression of hatred.
‘...It wouldn’t be a bad idea to use it as self-improvement, I suppose.’
A fleeting image of Ahaiyute’s elusive smile crossed Ronan’s mind. Just that thought was enough to make his head feel hot. Suddenly, a question made Marya raise her head.
‘What’s going on?’
Marya treated the existence of doppelgangers as common knowledge, but Ronan had never heard of them in his previous life. If such a mythical creature existed, it would surely have stirred up gossip among his fellow poachers.
While Ronan was lost in thought, Marya, who was lightly tapping his shoulder with her head, suddenly chuckled.
“Hehe, well, thanks to the doppelgangers, the Beast Festival will definitely happen this time. The scent of money is already in the air.”
“The scent of money?”
“Yeah. During the festival, students can set up their own stalls. I’ve already secured a prime spot.”
Even in the midst of their conversation, Marya was thinking about business opportunities. It was no longer surprising to Ronan. The person who had become the number one merchant in the Empire had a different mindset from the rest.
Come to think of it, the scale of Karabel had grown significantly, as mentioned earlier. This was thanks to monopolizing the leftover martial arts equipment from Doron, the blacksmith, and turning a profit from the Baydian Mountains.
‘She’s amazing.’
Although he hadn’t been given any water, the wildflower, which had grown without any help, felt like a beautiful sight. Recently, he hadn’t been paying much attention to her, but she had been doing her job exceptionally well, both as a merchant and a warrior.
Suddenly, Ronan smiled proudly, and he gently stroked Marya’s head. His hand was rough and calloused, like a scarred battlefield and as soon as it touched the top of Marya’s head she jerked back in surprise.
“Wh-what are you doing?”
“Appreciating you.”
“But still, suddenly doing something like this...! Did you eat something wrong today?!”
Marya, who was already a couple of steps away, stuttered and spoke. Her face was as red as an apple, and she seemed quite surprised. Ronan frowned.
“Stop fussing about a little head pat. I washed my hands.”
“I’m not saying anything about that...! I mean, I haven’t even finished drying my hair...”
Marya was at a loss, patting her wet hair. It was somewhat amusing that she was making such a fuss about someone patting her hair when her own hair was still wet.
“I’m here, Ronan. What’s going on?”
Creak.
Just then, the clubroom door swung open, and Aselle entered. He was carrying several thick books, as if he had just come from a class. As he entered, his gaze fell on the two of them.
“...Huh?”
“Cutie you’re here? We were just waiting for you.”
Marya awkwardly chuckled and waved her hand, unsure of what to do. Having quickly read the subtle atmosphere, Aselle froze in place. The unique observation skills of a mage allowed him to instantly grasp the situation.
Marya’s once-pale face was now flushed, and her hair still dripped water. Following the trail of water droplets on the floor, Aselle’s gaze reached Ronan.
‘A lie.’
Aselle’s face stiffened. Ronan’s shoulders were soaked as if he’d been caught in the rain.
Ronan was still sitting at the desk, staring blankly into space. It wasn’t the expression of someone who had just experienced an overwhelming event or was completely exhausted, but rather one of bewilderment.
“Uhh... Uuu...”
Tears welled up unexpectedly in Aselle’s eyes. Between his weakened arms, books cascaded to the ground.
“I’m sorry for interrupting you. I’ll leave first.”
“Huh? You’ve just come, why are you leaving already?”
“I-I...”
Aselle raised his head. His large pupils glistened as if they could spill tears at any moment. Ronan furrowed his brow.
“Stop thinking about nonsense and come here. I called you here to give you a gift”
“...I’ll accept it next time.”
“Why is this kid acting like this today? Do you want to get beaten up before you leave?”
“Wuuu... Uuu...”
Aselle sniffled as he approached. Ronan reached into his back pocket and pulled out a book, Vijra, which appeared freshly bound with its stiff cover and crisp pages. It was hard to believe that it had originally been worn and crumpled, almost like a piece of scrap paper.
“...Move.”
In an instant, the knights’ eye-slits all turned red. Ronan swiftly rolled to the side.
Bang!
Simultaneously, nine blades struck where he had been standing.
Instead of confronting them head on, Ronan dealt with the knights mainly through evasion or defense.
Swish!
The shimmering blades barely grazed between Ronan’s arms and legs. Seeing that the knights had gathered in one place, Ronan stomped his right leg.
“Take this!”
Thud!
A wave radiated outwards from him, with roots that clung to the legs of the knights within its range.
Clang! Crash!
The off-balanced knights collided with each other and fell over.
“Su-success!”
Adeshan clapped her hands and shouted, in excitement. It had only been a few days, but Ronan had improved his skills significantly.
Swoosh!
Ronan shot this sword energy towards the immobilized knights.
The knights who suffered damage exceeding the limit stopped moving. Ronan let out a chuckle when he saw that the roots had stuck to all nine knights.
“Whew... damn... finally.”
His mana was depleted almost to the brink, but he didn’t seem to mind. What mattered was whether he had achieved his goal or not. Panting heavily, Ronan sat down on the ground..
“Oh, damn... I’m... I might die...”
“You did well.”
He had invested all his time in training the second Core and the awakened Aura. Fortunately, the growth rate wasn’t that slow.
In fact, it was growing much faster than his own mana. Was this the feeling of awakening the Shadow Mana? As Ronan looked around at the fallen knights, Adeshan clapped her hands together in admiration.
“You’re really amazing. To achieve this in just 15 days...”
“Ughh... it’s thanks to you, Sunbae... Was the balance okay this time?”
“Yeah. But I felt a little excited. I think it’s safe to lower the output a bit.”
Ronan nodded his head at Adeshan’s advice. After listening to it, it certainly seemed so.
“Really... Thank you.”
“Hehe, I’m glad I can help.”
Adeshan smiled. She knew Ronan’s secret, the fact that he was the only one who could copy an Aura. Ronan decided to reveal it to her after careful consideration.
“Do you think I’ll be able to copy Professor Nabirose’s Aura someday?”
“Damn, I can’t even handle the tree roots properly yet, so I don’t think I’m anywhere near that level.”
“I’ll help you. Let’s take it one step at a time.”
“Heh, thank you.”
[TL/N: Are you team Adeshan or team Marya? Comment below! (Personally, I’m team harem route~ ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) )]
Ronan let out a chuckle and laid back on the ground. The ceiling, shrouded in darkness, caught his eye. Every word they spoke echoed through the emptiness.
Adeshan, who had been assisting Ronan’s growth with her unique insight, sat down next to him. Most of her advice, based on her advanced insight, had proven immensely helpful. After a moment of hesitation, she spoke.
“The Beast Festival starts tomorrow. Time sure does fly, doesn’t it?”
“Yeah, it really does.”
“It’s strange. Since I met you, it feels like everything that should have taken ten years is happening all at once.”
“It’s probably because of my mood.”
Ronan replied dryly. Adeshan just smiled warmly and didn’t say anything in return. After a moment of silence, she spoke again.
“...Ronan, are you going to just train during the festival?”
“Well... I’m not sure. Wouldn’t it be nice to just look around once in a while? There are things I want to see.”
“I see.”
Silence fell between them again. It was so quiet that it felt like they could hear the sound of dust particles in the air. Adeshan, who had been hesitating, began speaking cautiously.
“Then... maybe you could... go with me...”
Just as she was about to continue her words. Bang! The door to the arena suddenly swung open, and the lights, which had been off, came on all at once and a familiar voice rang out.
“Amazing! What are you two doing here in the middle of the night?”
“Pr-Professor?”
Startled, Adeshan rose to her feet. Ronan looked toward the source of the voice. A figure stood in the doorway, arms crossed, and it was none other than Professor Navirose. She spoke.
“Last time, you were massaging her feet in the middle of class and now you’re having a secret affair in the middle of the night? You’re bold for your age.”
“S-secret affair...? It’s nothing like that...”
“What happened?”
Ronan picked up Lamancha and got on his feet. The expression on Navirose’s face didn’t seem suitable for joking around. After a moment of them staring at each other, she let out a sigh.
“...I guess it’ll be fine if it’s you. The Doppelgangers have disappeared.”
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Chapter 102HEL SCANSTranslator PeptobismolThis chapter was first shared on the Nvl1n platform.Proofreader Demon GodIt's because a Doppelganger will be exhibited to the public for the first time. And not just any Doppelganger it's an Alpha and Omega pair. The entire Empire is going crazy, and you really didn't know?Doppel... what?Upon hearing the term doppelganger, Ronan furrowed his brow. It was a creature he had only encountered in fairy tales he heard as a childa mysterious being with the ability to change its appearance at will.Did those really exist?...You didn't know? Well, then you probably don't know about their incredible ability either.Their ability? To change their appearance?Yes. But doppelgangers do it by reading the target's mind. Alpha takes on the form of a loved one, and Omega becomes someone they hate. Fascinating, isn't it?What?Ronan's face stiffened. Marya, absentmindedly twirling her hair, continued.They reveal a person's innermost feelings that they themself aren't aware of. None of us in our generation will be able to pass by without being affected....Turn into someone the target hates?That's right. Why are you more interested in Omega than Alpha?Why bother knowing who someone loves? It's pointless.Hmph, you're quite the cynic. You'll just take whatever comes your way, won't you?Marya pouted her mouth. Ronan's interest was only focused on the Omega doppelganger. Although he was dissatisfied with pretty much everything, there was only one thing to which he could apply the grandiose expression of hatred....It wouldn't be a bad idea to use it as self-improvement, I suppose.'A fleeting image of Ahaiyute's elusive smile crossed Ronan's mind. Just that thought was enough to make his head feel hot. Suddenly, a question made Marya raise her head.What's going on?'Marya treated the existence of doppelgangers as common knowledge, but Ronan had never heard of them in his previous life. If such a mythical creature existed, it would surely have stirred up gossip among his fellow poachers.While Ronan was lost in thought, Marya, who was lightly tapping his shoulder with her head, suddenly chuckled.Hehe, well, thanks to the doppelgangers, the Beast Festival will definitely happen this time. The scent of money is already in the air.The scent of money?Yeah. During the festival, students can set up their own stalls. I've already secured a prime spot.Even in the midst of their conversation, Marya was thinking about business opportunities. It was no longer surprising to Ronan. The person who had become the number one merchant in the Empire had a different mindset from the rest.Come to think of it, the scale of Karabel had grown significantly, as mentioned earlier. This was thanks to monopolizing the leftover martial arts equipment from Doron, the blacksmith, and turning a profit from the Baydian Mountains.She's amazing.'Although he hadn't been given any water, the wildflower, which had grown without any help, felt like a beautiful sight. Recently, he hadn't been paying much attention to her, but she had been doing her job exceptionally well, both as a merchant and a warrior.Suddenly, Ronan smiled proudly, and he gently stroked Marya's head. His hand was rough and calloused, like a scarred battlefield and as soon as it touched the top of Marya's head she jerked back in surprise.Wh-what are you doing?Appreciating you.But still, suddenly doing something like this...! Did you eat something wrong today?!Marya, who was already a couple of steps away, stuttered and spoke. Her face was as red as an apple, and she seemed quite surprised. Ronan frowned.Stop fussing about a little head pat. I washed my hands.I'm not saying anything about that...! I mean, I haven't even finished drying my hair...Marya was at a loss, patting her wet hair. It was somewhat amusing that she was making such a fuss about someone patting her hair when her own hair was still wet.I'm here, Ronan. What's going on?Creak. Just then, the clubroom door swung open, and Aselle entered. He was carrying several thick books, as if he had just come from a class. As he entered, his gaze fell on the two of them....Huh?Cutie you're here? We were just waiting for you.Marya awkwardly chuckled and waved her hand, unsure of what to do. Having quickly read the subtle atmosphere, Aselle froze in place. The unique observation skills of a mage allowed him to instantly grasp the situation.Marya's once-pale face was now flushed, and her hair still dripped water. Following the trail of water droplets on the floor, Aselle's gaze reached Ronan.A lie.'Aselle's face stiffened. Ronan's shoulders were soaked as if he'd been caught in the rain.Ronan was still sitting at the desk, staring blankly into space. It wasn't the expression of someone who had just experienced an overwhelming event or was completely exhausted, but rather one of bewilderment.Uhh... Uuu...Tears welled up unexpectedly in Aselle's eyes. Between his weakened arms, books cascaded to the ground.I'm sorry for interrupting you. I'll leave first.Huh? You've just come, why are you leaving already?I-I...Aselle raised his head. His large pupils glistened as if they could spill tears at any moment. Ronan furrowed his brow.Stop thinking about nonsense and come here. I called you here to give you a gift...I'll accept it next time.Why is this kid acting like this today? Do you want to get beaten up before you leave?Wuuu... Uuu...Aselle sniffled as he approached. Ronan reached into his back pocket and pulled out a book, Vijra, which appeared freshly bound with its stiff cover and crisp pages. It was hard to believe that it had originally been worn and crumpled, almost like a piece of scrap paper....Move.In an instant, the knights' eye-slits all turned red. Ronan swiftly rolled to the side. Bang! Simultaneously, nine blades struck where he had been standing.Instead of confronting them head on, Ronan dealt with the knights mainly through evasion or defense.Swish! The shimmering blades barely grazed between Ronan's arms and legs. Seeing that the knights had gathered in one place, Ronan stomped his right leg.Take this!Thud!A wave radiated outwards from him, with roots that clung to the legs of the knights within its range. Clang! Crash! The off-balanced knights collided with each other and fell over.Su-success!Adeshan clapped her hands and shouted, in excitement. It had only been a few days, but Ronan had improved his skills significantly. Swoosh!Ronan shot this sword energy towards the immobilized knights.The knights who suffered damage exceeding the limit stopped moving. Ronan let out a chuckle when he saw that the roots had stuck to all nine knights.Whew... damn... finally.His mana was depleted almost to the brink, but he didn't seem to mind. What mattered was whether he had achieved his goal or not. Panting heavily, Ronan sat down on the ground..Oh, damn... I'm... I might die...You did well.He had invested all his time in training the second Core and the awakened Aura. Fortunately, the growth rate wasn't that slow. In fact, it was growing much faster than his own mana. Was this the feeling of awakening the Shadow Mana? As Ronan looked around at the fallen knights, Adeshan clapped her hands together in admiration.You're really amazing. To achieve this in just 15 days...Ughh... it's thanks to you, Sunbae... Was the balance okay this time?Yeah. But I felt a little excited. I think it's safe to lower the output a bit.Ronan nodded his head at Adeshan's advice. After listening to it, it certainly seemed so.Really... Thank you.Hehe, I'm glad I can help.Adeshan smiled. She knew Ronan's secret, the fact that he was the only one who could copy an Aura. Ronan decided to reveal it to her after careful consideration.Do you think I'll be able to copy Professor Nabirose's Aura someday?Damn, I can't even handle the tree roots properly yet, so I don't think I'm anywhere near that level.I'll help you. Let's take it one step at a time.Heh, thank you.TL/N: Are you team Adeshan or team Marya? Comment below! Personally, I'm team harem route~ Ronan let out a chuckle and laid back on the ground. The ceiling, shrouded in darkness, caught his eye. Every word they spoke echoed through the emptiness.Adeshan, who had been assisting Ronan's growth with her unique insight, sat down next to him. Most of her advice, based on her advanced insight, had proven immensely helpful. After a moment of hesitation, she spoke.The Beast Festival starts tomorrow. Time sure does fly, doesn't it?Yeah, it really does.It's strange. Since I met you, it feels like everything that should have taken ten years is happening all at once.It's probably because of my mood.Ronan replied dryly. Adeshan just smiled warmly and didn't say anything in return. After a moment of silence, she spoke again....Ronan, are you going to just train during the festival?Well... I'm not sure. Wouldn't it be nice to just look around once in a while? There are things I want to see.I see.Silence fell between them again. It was so quiet that it felt like they could hear the sound of dust particles in the air. Adeshan, who had been hesitating, began speaking cautiously.Then... maybe you could... go with me...Just as she was about to continue her words. Bang! The door to the arena suddenly swung open, and the lights, which had been off, came on all at once and a familiar voice rang out.Amazing! What are you two doing here in the middle of the night?Pr-Professor?Startled, Adeshan rose to her feet. Ronan looked toward the source of the voice. A figure stood in the doorway, arms crossed, and it was none other than Professor Navirose. She spoke.Last time, you were massaging her feet in the middle of class and now you're having a secret affair in the middle of the night? You're bold for your age.S-secret affair...? It's nothing like that...What happened?Ronan picked up Lamancha and got on his feet. The expression on Navirose's face didn't seem suitable for joking around. After a moment of them staring at each other, she let out a sigh....I guess it'll be fine if it's you. The Doppelgangers have disappeared.HEL SCANSTranslator PeptobismolProofreader Demon GodJoin our Discord for release /invite/dbdMDhzWa2
