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76 – Episode 15. Booster Battle, Skirmish.

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Water management facilities.

Hearing the location Paulo mentioned, Suisei and Chae Hee-rin frowned at the same time.

“… Could it be that the booster is also effective through oral inhalation?”

“I don’t know. I’m stupid, so even if I hear it, I don’t understand it very well.”

At Suisei’s question, Paulo shrugged.

“How did you break through that heavily guarded facility… “

There was a mixture of absurdity in Chae Hee-rin’s voice that could not be hidden.

If I didn’t know Los Zetas’ abilities, she would have reacted the same way as Chae Hee-rin.

The power to manipulate people’s minds at will.

In the work, it is evaluated as an ability outside the standard that corresponds to the EX class.

Although it was not officially ranked because Ross hid his existence as much as possible.

“Why is there a water management facility, senior?”

In the midst of the serious atmosphere, Baek So-so, who did not yet understand properly, tilted his head and asked.

“There is a possibility that a large amount of booster was released into the water supply.”

“… Are you going to the capital?”

“I don’t know if the booster is a substance that works even when inhaled orally. However, if it works, terrorism on a scale unimaginable will occur.”

Only then did Baek So-so, who grasped the situation, turn pale.

… Not good.

Thanks to blocking the distribution of boosters in advance, I was relieved that it would not become an incident on the scale of the original.

In fact, unlike the original booster battle that shook the foundation of academia, there was only a slight disturbance now.

But what if students all over Academia drink boosters through the waterworks?

… I hate to imagine

The story has already been twisted because of my intervention. But from the first semester, I thought that a dangerous crisis would arise throughout Academia.

Joo Joo-young and Kukki-gwa haven’t grown enough yet.

Plato’s true intentions, the secrets of the island of Academia itself, and the truth of the race called Irregular.

Things that Joo Ji-yeong and us must go through may disappear along with this island.

“We have to stop it.”

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At my words, Suisei and Baek So-so nodded their heads, but only Chae Hee-rin thought about it for a moment before expressing a different opinion.

“Wouldn’t it be better to find Mr. Joo Ji-young first?”

“I am in a hurry. You had better move now.”

“Do you have any reason?”

Chae Hee-rin’s voice was cool.

I’m not just trying to escape the situation.

She must be preparing the ingredients for her to make her own, best judgment.

Of the four here, the one with the highest intelligence is none other than Chae Hee-rin.

While I was thinking about the answer for a while, someone next to me raised a hand.

“That, senior Heerin.”

“Tell me.”

Baek So-so hesitated and opened his mouth.

“Even if we return to the eastern district from which we departed, there is no guarantee that Sensei will remain there… ?”

“… That’s it. Since her communication has stopped as well, there is a high possibility that the teacher will take action in his own way.”

“Then it’s better for us to move on our own.”

“Do you think it’s okay for us students to judge that? On the contrary, it could cause even bigger problems.”

Baek So-so could not answer Chae Hee-rin’s question.

Instead, Suisei, who had been silently listening to the conversation, finally spoke.

“In an emergency, the judgment of the hero on the scene takes precedence. Are you familiar with this rule, Miss Heerin?”

“… Senior Cass. We are not heroes or anything yet.”

“But the reason you came to the special department is to become a hero, right?”

Susei said that while looking at me sneakily.

And then, as if thinking of something, he smiled and continued talking.

“Rules, procedures, qualifications, and abilities are all important, but in the end, I think the most important thing for a hero is the heart. He wants to protect everyone else, even if he is in danger. Is that right, Mr. Sihyuk?”

“Huh? Uh. Isn’t that right?”

That’s true, but why are you suddenly asking for my consent?

Considering the flow of the conversation, shouldn’t I get consent from Chae Hee-rin instead of me?

“… Ha ha, I see.”

Chae Hee-rin sighed and agreed.

“Instead, if something happens, the responsibility lies with Kasuga-senpai.”

“Oh, is everyone moving together?”

“… The senior here is the eldest.”

Are you making a hole to escape in advance?

In addition, the object of responsibility is Suisei, whom he usually hates.

If it’s like Chae Hee-rin, it’s a judgment like Chae Hee-rin.

“Yes, if that would make Miss Heerin feel at ease.”

However, Suisei accepted Chae Hee-rin’s words without hesitation.

It’s a conversation where you can feel the difference in distribution between the two as much as the size of their breasts.

“As long as that can make Miss Heerin feel safe.”

“… Chit.”

Chaehee Lin quietly clicked her tongue.

I didn’t like Suisei’s outrageous attitude, but he doesn’t seem to object to moving anymore.

“Then go straight to the water management facility-.”

“No, wait.”

I paused everyone’s steps.

“Rather than going to the water management facility right away, I think it would be better to go to the central tower.”

“Central Tower?”

I nodded at Chae Hee-rin’s words.

“What you said earlier, Chae Hee-rin, has a point. There’s a chance things could escalate if we moved alone. So, the first thing to do is to restore communication. Then, I will be able to contact Mr. Joo Ji-young, and even if I cannot contact him, I will be able to ask for support elsewhere.”

“… Surely. That would be better.”

Chae Hee-rin didn’t object this time, and she immediately agreed with my opinion.

“Sihyuk senior, I also have something to say.”

“Huh?”

Baek So-so, who had been silent, intervened in the conversation.

“What should I do with this person… ?”

The white cow looks at Paulo with a troubled look.

… Yes, there was this guy.

As everyone’s eyes focused on him, Paulo put on a cheeky expression and made a fuss.

“You can leave me alone, Lee Si-hyeok. I’ll be right here.”

“Are you telling us to believe that?”

Suisei yelled out loud.

Paulo looked at me and opened his mouth again, not paying attention to such a suisei.

“It doesn’t matter if I take you with me, Sihyuk Lee?”

“… No, I have no intention of doing that.”

I shrugged and continued.

“Let’s leave it.”

“Mr. Sihyuk?”

“I have no choice but to believe it anyway. If you doubt this guy now, it will shake the premise that there are enemies in the water management facility in the first place.”

Suisei pondered over my words for a moment, then raised his head and met my gaze.

Those red eyes are straight and clear as always.

“… Is that Sihyuk-ssi’s idea?”

“Uh.”

“Then I will believe you.”

Suisei nodded confidently.

For some reason, it was difficult to face those eyes.

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Before we set off, we decided to take a little break.

Unlike me, who was hardly consumed in battle, the other three showed signs of exhaustion.

It’s an urgent situation, but it’s better to replenish your stamina before moving.

While the three of them took a breather, I was tying Paulo to a telephone pole at a distance.

… In fact, I know very well that it means nothing against Paulo.

Once his health is restored and he can use his abilities, this guy will run away right away.

Because I ran away similarly in the original story.

In the end, this is an act no different from a kind of prayer.

A prayer for a scenario that has begun to deviate to return to its original form, even just a little bit.

Maybe everything I intervened in leads us to an irreversible ending?

Wouldn’t this have happened if he had quietly participated in the given task like Lee Si-hyuk in the original work?

Soso Baek, Heerin Chae, Suisei. These three are trusting my judgment, but am I really the one qualified to lead these guys?

I can’t help it even if I regret it now, but I couldn’t help feeling that one side of my heart felt heavy.

“Hey, Sihyuk Lee.”

The moment my head became complicated with such thoughts, Paulo spoke to me.

“What.”

“You said you were a teacher earlier.”

I finished tying the knot and nodded.

“Is that person trustworthy?”

“… What kind of nonsense is that?”

“No, just curious. How is it, are you trustworthy?”

I nodded.

Joo Joo-young is a person you can trust.

A person far greater than the main character of this world, a guy like me.

“Is that so?”

“… What do you want to talk about?”

“Nothing. See you next time, Shihyuk Lee.”

Paulo said that and shut her mouth.

I wanted to ask more about what you meant, but I didn’t have the time.

Now, it’s time to go fight.

＜8＞

Lee Si-hyeok and his party leave.

Alone, Paulo raised his head blankly and looked at the cut-off sky between the buildings.

“… The weather is so damn nice.”

Paulo yawned and closed her eyes.

It wasn’t a comfortable posture, even jokingly, but this was nothing to Paulo, who was accustomed to being homeless.

When you open your eyes, everything will be over.

‘I will tie all the knots this time.’

Ross said that to Paulo last night.

So today is probably the last time.

The man doesn’t talk nonsense.

He said what he said, he’s a man who will defend it at all costs.

The faces of Yan and Leah come to mind.

The person concerned may not remember, but it was their own choice that Yan and Leah lost their free will.

The two wanted to fight differently from Paulo.

“I’m sorry.”

Paulo muttered as if to make an excuse.

Paulo was good at winning even if he rolled over in dog poop.

He also had a dream that one day he would wear a beautiful woman in both hands and live happily.

So, I can’t go with the three of them until the end.

Instead, all I can leave is a word of prayer.

“Please be safe… “

The tides are coming.

Just before going to sleep, Paulo quietly moved his mouth as if he were talking in his sleep.

“… Teacher.”

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