〈 Chapter 1139 〉 1139. The Academy’s Savior
-Guuuuk!
Mocha’s willpower flowed into me.
Shaking off the drowsy temptation that tried to pull me back into slumber, I opened my eyes. The first thing I saw was Cha Da-yeon’s sleeping face. She had her arms wrapped around my shoulder and her legs coiled around my lower half. My erect member was nestled between her buttocks. Focusing on the sensations, I could vividly feel the contours of her vagina and anus.
I broke out in a cold sweat.
‘Was I almost about to get into serious trouble?’
In my sleep, I might’ve accidentally taken her virginity. Or conversely, she might’ve taken mine.
Fortunately, none of that happened.
I caressed her naked body. Her skin, felt through my hands, was warm and soft. Even her scent was pleasant. The bosom pressed against my body, her large and elastic butt, her slender curved waist—all of it was driving me crazy.
‘Damn. Since I said that yesterday, I can’t be the one to initiate sex….’
My member stiffened. Her vagina twitched in response. Her long eyelashes fluttered, then her eyelids opened.
Our eyes met.
Da-yeon’s pupils wavered with confusion. Before she could do anything, I pulled her into an embrace.
“……”
“……”
In the quiet silence, Da-yeon closed her eyes.
-Guuk!
Mocha’s discontented voice echoed in my mind.
What Mocha wanted to tell me was about the malevolent spirit. I had ordered Mocha to capture it, but during a brief moment of carelessness, the spirit escaped. It was partly my fault for not taking proper action, so I didn’t blame Mocha.
‘Besides, I kinda planned to let the malevolent spirit go anyway.’
Sari needed that spirit.
So I went back to sleep.
•••
After school, an uninvited guest arrived at the Spirit Studies Department.
It was a middle-aged woman dressed in colorful hanbok. With short hair, red horn-rimmed glasses, and a small stature, she looked incredibly strict.
I know her.
She’s the only character in the academy who wears hanbok, so it’s impossible not to remember her.
Ms. Go Hyun-suk, the head teacher of the Shamanism Department.
Shamanism. In the early days of the academy, its influence surpassed even Magic Studies, but as time passed, magic became the global mainstream, leaving shamanism behind. Still, it remains a mid-sized major department with its own popularity.
“Teacher Go Hyun-suk. What brings you to the Spirit Studies Department?”
Calles asked. His tone was oddly hostile. Come to think of it, neither of them greeted each other. Looks like they don’t get along.
“I’ll cut straight to the chase. Send Sari over to the Shamanism Department. This newly reopened Spirit Studies Department simply can’t handle her. Besides, malevolent spirits and benevolent spirits are entirely different entities.”
It seemed Ms. Go’s purpose was Sari. Honestly, aside from her, there wasn’t much reason for her to visit the Spirit Studies Department directly.
And everything she said was pretty much undeniable.
“Teacher Go Hyun-suk. You seem to be mistaken. I didn’t force Lady Sari into Spirit Studies. She chose this department herself.”
“And you expect me to believe that?”
“Common sense-wise, there’s absolutely no reason for Nari Shin to choose the Spirit Department.”
True enough, as Ko Hyun-suk said. Curses and malevolent spirits related to Shin Nari are all connected to the Sorcery Department. However, what Ko Hyun-suk overlooked was Shin Nari herself. Shin Nari isn’t exactly… conventional.
“I’ve recommended the Sorcery Department to Nari countless times too. But Nari chose the Spirit Department. I respect Nari’s choice. If you try to forcibly take Nari… I won’t just stand by.”
“I have no intention of taking her by force. I’ll persuade Student Shin Nari and bring her along.”
Ko Hyun-suk approached Shin Nari, who sat there with a vacant expression. Kales stood behind her with his arms crossed, watching over. His eyes weren’t friendly. He looked ready to intervene if Ko Hyun-suk got even slightly oppressive.
“Student Shin Nari.”
“Yes.”
“The Spirit Department doesn’t suit Student Shin Nari. Your abilities and inclinations align more with the Sorcery Department. Come to Sorcery. I’ll help Student Shin Nari for your future. I’ve even prepared a curriculum tailored for you. If you work hard in the Sorcery Department, by the time you graduate from the academy, you’ll be able to handle curses.”
“But… I like the Spirit Department.”
“…Student Shin Nari. Think carefully. Your academy major is more important than anything else. It’s about your future. There’s nothing you can learn in the Spirit Department that would benefit you.”
“Still… I like the Spirit Department.”
Shin Nari said firmly.
Ko Hyun-suk’s face contorted suddenly. She glared at Kales. Kales stood tall without averting his gaze. Of course, Kales didn’t know why Shin Nari was so fixated on the Spirit Department either.
Afterward, Ko Hyun-suk continued trying to persuade Shin Nari. Technical jargon related to sorcery kept popping out. She explained things like the correlation between curses and malevolent spirits, but it was hard to follow. Despite this, Shin Nari remained unfazed by any of Ko Hyun-suk’s arguments.
“Haa…”
Ko Hyun-suk sighed and gave up. She sharply turned her head to look at Kales.
“…Teacher Kales. Let’s talk privately.”
“No matter what, I will respect Nari’s will. The academy is a place that respects students’ wills.”
“That’s not what this is about.”
Ko Hyun-suk and Kales left the lecture room and entered the conference room.
Now only me and Shin Nari were left in the lecture room.
I activated my Spirit Eye. My pupils turned golden, and things that were invisible became visible. I confirmed the malevolent spirit clinging to the back of Shin Nari’s neck—it was the same one that had clawed at my throat last night. The malevolent spirit bared its sharp fangs and claws, threatening me.
But to me, a Spirit Specialist, it wasn’t even remotely intimidating.
“Senior. Show me your… uh… privates.”
“Hmm.”
Shin Nari casually lifted her skirt and pulled down her panties without hesitation. Her cute private area appeared again. While using Heightened Sensitivity, I touched her private area. It was warm and soft.
“Ugh…”
Shin Nari scrunched her eyebrows and lips together awkwardly. I continued touching her private area.
KYAAAAAAA!
The malevolent spirit went berserk. It screamed for me to stop immediately. I deactivated my Spirit Eye. The malevolent spirit disappeared from sight, and its voice could no longer be heard.
“Senior. I investigated you separately.”
“Mmm…? Hmm…?”
“But there are some gaps in the information. I need details about you, Senior.”
“My info…?”
“Yes. Tell me everything about your life, Senior.”
“Alright.”
Shin Nari began talking about herself. Apparently, she was abandoned by her parents at a very young age and ended up in an orphanage. Since she was so young at the time, Shin Nari doesn’t remember much of those days—she recounted what she’d heard from the orphanage director.
Later, she attended a school managed by the Hero Association and eventually enrolled in the academy. Along the way, due to the malevolent spirit and curses attached to her, people around her suffered various damages.
Shin Nari summarized her entire life within three minutes. Three minutes. This revealed how bland and uneventful she perceived her own life to be.
“How well do you know your parents, Senior?”
“I don’t even know their names.”
Crunch.
A puddle of arousal fluid leaked from Sunari’s pussy. Her body quivered. I continued to fondle Sunari’s pussy.
“I’ve gathered even more information about you, senpai.”
The investigation was a lie. The [Savior of the Academy] game setting book already details her background thoroughly.
“Is that so?”
Sunari replied with an air of indifference, as if it didn’t matter either way.
“First, let me tell you why your parents abandoned you. You were an experimental subject.”
“An… experimental subject…?”
“Yes. A test subject for an experiment aimed at forging humans into molds. The experiment began while you were still in the womb and concluded when you were born into this world.”
“…So it was a failure.”
“Yes. If it had succeeded, they wouldn’t have abandoned you at the orphanage. But that was their judgment. It wasn’t a failure. You grew stronger over time. Those parents would likely bang their heads in regret if they saw you now.”
“…”
“Your parents died three months after abandoning you. The cause was ruled as suicide. Witnesses said they often muttered to themselves. They also bore many self-inflicted wounds. The police determined it was self-harm rather than assault.”
“…Self-harm. Mental instability. Could it be they were afflicted by an evil spirit?”
“Could be. I don’t know. When did the evil spirit start haunting you?”
“I’m not sure. Ever since I was little… It always clung to me.”
“Senpai, your family was once a well-known clan in the mystical arts. As the art declined over several decades, so did your family. The experiment involving forging humans into molds didn’t begin with you.”
“I see. Could the evil spirit near me… be one of my family members?”
“Had you guessed?”
“Vaguely. Somehow, it felt like the evil spirit was protecting me. Maybe… it’s my mom?”
“No. The true identity of the evil spirit is your mother’s younger sister—your aunt.”
“…”
Sunari’s gaze shifted sideways. She activated her Spirit Vision. Sunari and the evil spirit stared intently at each other. The atmosphere was peculiar.
“Thank you for watching over me, Aunt.”
“…”
The evil spirit cautiously moved its hand to gently stroke Sunari’s head.
Mold.
A cursed object.
What happens if a human becomes a mold? With every breath, curses are emitted and scattered around. Even minor curses affect ordinary people—worsening their condition or accelerating fatigue. Fortunately, thanks to the Hero Association’s help, Sunari managed to grow up relatively smoothly in this regard.
The real issue lies elsewhere.
Living mold. Even standing still, it emits negative energy, naturally attracting lesser spirits. The reason Sunari has survived without falling victim to these spirits is because of the powerful evil spirit attached to her, which has protected her ever since she was born. And it was this same evil spirit who killed Sunari’s parents.
“Since I’ve revealed the identity of the evil spirit, I’ll also teach you how to control it. It’s not difficult. Just ask the evil spirit nicely. Being the precious niece’s request, it will likely grant most any favor.”
“I see… Why couldn’t I realize this until now?”
“There’s a saying: ‘The light under the lamp is dark.’ Things too close can easily go unnoticed.”
“Yeah… Hey, how long do you plan to keep touching me but not going further?”
“Do you dislike it?”
“I’m fine, but Aunt seems to hate it. She wants to kill you.”
“Let her try.”
The evil spirit extended its hand toward me. Sunari deactivated her Spirit Vision. There’s a big difference between seeing and not seeing the evil spirit.
“…Something feels off… I kinda feel like peeing… Ugh…”
Her body trembled slightly.
“Didn’t you feel this yesterday? That means you need to go. Let us know when you’re going.”
“Going…? Going…!”
Her lower body convulsed. A gush of vaginal fluid spurted out. I pressed her clit firmly with my arousal-soaked fingers.