Why Did I Have to Enroll - Chapter 133

Lesson 27. Mock Constellation Battle - 3

A mere mortal student, in a limited space, gains transcendental stature and wields the power of a Constellation.

This was an extraordinary privilege and greatly aided the students' growth.

Just listening to Xenon's lectures could make a significant difference in future growth rates.

The fact that Shati, the student council president, who couldn't attend Xenon's lectures due to not having a contract with a Constellation, still managed to lead the third-year rankings was truly impressive.

"But now Mira's about to overtake me, what do I do? Save me, junior!"

Recently, Mira, who had contracted with a Constellation and was also in a solo exploration position, was fiercely chasing after Shati.

With the added advantage of attending Xenon's lectures, the possibility of Mira surpassing her had grown significantly.

Therefore, it was only natural for Ban Yu-won, who visited the student council president with Mira, carrying documents containing two weeks of club operation results, to hear Shati's lamenting complaints.

In reality, Mira seemed to value attending the same lecture as Ban Yu-won more than attending Xenon's lecture.

"Actually, it's a lecture that can be quite helpful even without a contracted Constellation. Our members are attending without one. It's a bit strange that Shati, the top of the third year, can't attend."

"It's strange that the Rebellion members got into that lecture! It was already held only once a week because of the burden on Professor Xenon, and then suddenly, you four were added. Do you know how surprised everyone was?"

When they first got into Xenon's lecture, it seemed exaggerated that everyone at the academy wanted to attend.

But after experiencing the Orb's space, everything made sense.

The lecture being held only once a week was due to the burden of activating that Orb.

“Ugh, while some are stagnating, these guys are growing rapidly…”

Shati started groaning again after skimming through the documents. Ban Yu-won joked.

“Why don’t you join our club?”

“Should I really do that?”

“Don’t joke around.”

“I’m not joking!”

Shati continued to flip through the documents, clicking her tongue repeatedly. The document only briefly described the changes in the special admissions seniors and the progress of the tower exploration over two weeks, but it was impressive.

“Wow, but this… wow…”

After reading the document to the end, Shati looked up, her vertical pupils filled with astonishment. Her fiery red hair flared as if it were about to burst into flames.

“I can’t understand how you managed to change these sluggish ones so much in just two weeks. What are you, a professional trainer? Are you the Monster Master that the Evil Ones dream of?”

“Let’s stop treating people like monsters, shall we?”

Monster Master? Is that similar to a Pokémon Master?

Ban Yu-won might have misunderstood the species just by hearing the name Evil One.

While imagining an Evil One monster trainer who tames weak monsters and conquers the monster gyms of the entire demon realm, Mira cleared her throat.

"Shati, you've confirmed the results, right? The reactions to the videos on the channel are also great. Of course, the popularity of the three witches acting as assistants is high, but there are also many cheers for the special admissions students who are striving hard and growing slowly but surely."

"I know, I've been watching. With this level of achievement already, I'm curious to see what it'll be like in half a year."

Regardless of the era, the theme of success through effort draws much attention.

Most beings want to see with their own eyes that 'effort pays off.'

In reality, not everyone who works diligently is rewarded, and there are those who easily surpass hardworking individuals with innate talent.

Therefore, more than ever, those who possess effort as their greatest asset needed someone to vicariously satisfy their desires.

Ban Yu-won was well aware of this, and the video editing was done in that direction.

The demon in front of him, Shati, seemed to have been positively stimulated by it.

"So, I really want to join! Will my junior help me instantly blossom my aptitude? Haha!"

"Shati, you're already doing well on your own. Don't bother Yu-won."

"Ugh, but if things continue like this… Should I have contracted with a Constellation after all?"

In the end, Shati slumped back in her chair.

Did she also harbor a competitive spirit against Mira, despite her seemingly carefree demeanor?

However, she soon stood up, displaying a firm expression.

"No, I'll go it alone. I'm an Evil One, after all, and I can't make a losing contract."

"Ah, so you're the type to be obsessed with contracts."

"Of course! I'm not a wicked Evil One, but a variant, so I always pursue a win-win!"

It's not just about placing 'restrictions' on Ketra.

The alliance between the student council and Rebellion was solidified by the video uploaded to the main channel a while ago.

Whether or not the student council's power was at play, the week was already more than half over, and they were enjoying a truly pleasant life.

What Ban Yu-won liked most was completing Ryu Cheol-myeong's lecture early in a completion format.

There were likely various complex reasons, such as Ban Yu-won's aura awakening, the forced transfer status revealed due to the attention it drew, Dokgo Yeon's abilities, and the student council and Yumina's protests leading to rule revisions.

However, the result was unprecedented in the academy and became an opportunity to further elevate Rebellion's reputation.

Thanks to that, Rebellion members had a free second period on Wednesdays throughout this semester, and next semester, they were scheduled to take practical combat-related lectures from another close-combat professor instead of Ryu Cheol-myeong.

“Ah, but you know, that was quite sudden.”

Shati, with a satisfied look, closed the report and spoke with a slightly serious expression.

“The recent rule revision was achieved after we and some like-minded professors joined forces to protest so that full professors couldn’t arbitrarily change lecture schedules or students anymore. However, we didn’t have the right to stop ongoing lectures.”

“I suppose so.”

“But Ryu Cheol-myeong suddenly stepped back as if he had changed. A full professor who valued face so much, accepting the disgrace of the entire academy, processed your completion because there was ‘nothing more to learn’… isn’t that strange?”

Of course, it’s strange. It could be interpreted as Ryu Cheol-myeong’s declaration of surrender.

“As for that matter, I think of it this way. The academy has given up on bothering us any further.”

No one present failed to grasp the profound meaning behind Ban Yu-won’s words.

“Could it really be that far?”

“They already suffered in the tower. But we paid them back handsomely this time, so there shouldn’t be any troublesome issues during our explorations for a while. Then there’s only one thing left…”

Ban Yu-won didn’t think that Cantone and Ryu Cheol-myeong would easily admit defeat and step back. They were capable enough to become full professors, had strong pride, and would never forget the humiliation they suffered from Ban Yu-won and his group. It wouldn’t be surprising if they decided to handle it ‘personally’ next time.

Not in the tower, not in the academy, but during special activities, where they could avoid the principal’s eyes and target Ban Yu-won.

“It was suspicious how easily they stepped back. Like they were crouching to leap.”

“The possibility that they took exaggerated measures to avoid being associated with Yu-won is… quite high.”

“Is that so—”

Shati bit her pinky and groaned. Her black-painted nails were striking, befitting a demon.

“With Professor Yumina present during this special activity, it should be fine. The most dangerous time would be during the vacation, right?”

“But both of us will be performing special activities during that period.”

“Ugh, Mira, let’s form a temporary team between us. At the very least, we should perform special activities together.”

“That’s a good idea. We’ll have to finish it as soon as possible.”

“It’s week 9 now, so the summer vacation special activity is in week 17… 8 weeks left. We have enough time to prepare.”

A few words exchanged between the two women, and the conversation progressed smoothly. While it was understandable that they would form a team and perform special activities together, were they planning to finish early and then join Ban Yu-won’s team for special activities?

“They can’t be used yet, can they? They’ve improved a lot, but…”

“Yes, probably. And I can’t trust them completely yet. We’ll have to do it ourselves.”

Mira nodded in agreement as Shati tapped the club activity documents. Shati let out a deep sigh.

“By ourselves… Yes. If we’re doing it, we have to be determined to finish it for sure. In that sense… junior?”

Shati suddenly spoke in a playful voice, blinking her eyes exaggeratedly.

“How about officially joining the student council? The basic duties would be filming videos with Mira occasionally and managing the special admissions students, just like now. Just think of it as wearing a title. How about it?”

“The student council, huh.”

“Yes. We can officially announce it in the second semester and report it only to the principal for now…”

It wasn't a sudden topic.

From the moment Graham first approached Ban Yu-won, there was a desire to recruit him into the student council.

Considering what Ban Yu-won was already doing in collaboration with the student council, he was practically half a member.

Ban Yu-won had long-term plans to join the student council, only hesitating to accept immediately to maintain leverage in the relationship between Rebellion and the student council.

Why refuse a privileged status that even the Special Class couldn't underestimate?

However, there must be another reason why Shati brought up the topic of joining the student council at this timing. Perhaps it was related to the upcoming special activities during the vacation.

“If you become a student council officer, you can connect with us more closely than before. There’s a dedicated communication channel, and there’s even a student council-exclusive spaceship. Our principal, who knows students like the back of his hand, pays quite a bit of attention to the student council.”

“We won’t announce it now, right?”

“We can do that after solidifying your ‘position’ a bit more. Actually, it seems like everyone already half-considers you a student council officer.”

Ban Yu-won chuckled at Shati’s playful words and turned to Mira. Seeing her nod with a determined expression, Ban Yu-won made up his mind.

“—Alright, let’s give it a shot. I look forward to working with you, President.”

“Hahaha! Looking forward to it, Planning Director!”

The student council president grabbed Ban Yu-won’s outstretched hand with a wide smile and shook it up and down. Even the position was decided in an instant. When Mira mentioned it before, Ban Yu-won thought it was a joke, but it seemed it had been decided long ago.

“Oh, and in private, just call me Shati senior as before. If you prefer, you can call me Shati sis.”

“Shati—?”

“Just kidding, a devilish joke! Haha!”

Shati hurriedly explained with a laugh at Mira’s lowering voice. Ban Yu-won suspected she was doing this more to see Mira’s reaction than to tease him.

“Alright, now that you’re a student council officer, I’d like you to officially train me!”

“That wasn’t a joke?!”

“It wasn’t? Mira’s growth accelerated tremendously since getting involved with you. So I think it’s certain that you hold the secret to growth…!”

“Mira, take care of this person.”

“Leave it to me.”

“Mira, are you suddenly going to engage in hand-to-hand combat?!”

Mira nodded without hesitation at Ban Yu-won’s request. Watching two beauties entangle in front of him, even if it was in the form of a cobra twist, was heartwarming.

“By the way, let’s do that now.”

“That?”

Shati, who was suffering from the cobra twist, turned to him with a perfectly fine face. It was clear that she liked Mira as much as she did. Truly befitting the idol of the academy.

“You know, the monster summoning I asked for before. Please do that.”

“Oh, right, right. Got it. You’re really unique, junior.”

“You’re really doing it…”

A special monster that only Evil Ones can summon and the rare concepts that can be obtained from them. Shati’s ability to summon monsters she couldn’t even control was like a treasure trove for Ban Yu-won.