Chapter 1411

<Chapter 1411> 1411. The Savior of the Academy

KWAH-AH-ANG! KA-BOOM!

Explosions kept ringing out one after another. It was almost like a war had broken out.

‘This is just a diversion to rattle the teachers and students of Arashi Academy.’

The attackers didn’t intend to wage an all-out war against Arashi Academy. They weren’t terrorists—they were thieves. The explosions were merely a trick to draw attention, and there would likely be no significant loss of life.

KWAH-AH-ANG! KA-BOOM!

I could see a masked man wandering around the academy, throwing bombs. The sound was excessively loud compared to their explosive power.

‘Ugh, so noisy.’

My ears hurt from the bombs being thrown so close by. The pain in my ears made me irritated, and that guy was really getting on my nerves. Before I knew it, my feet were already heading toward the masked man.

I charged straight at him, but he didn’t notice my approach at all. Thanks to the Ghost Cloak’s effect.

[Ghost Cloak

Rank: S

Hides appearance and presence.]

My Ghost Cloak was different from the Illusiter’s invisibility item. While Illusiter only makes the body transparent, the Ghost Cloak conceals presence as well. Even if I run around like this, the opponent can’t sense me.

‘It’s not a perfect item though. If someone is sensitive to presence or has excellent detection skills, they might notice me.’

The guy running around throwing bombs was clearly a low-ranking grunt. His skill level wasn’t enough to detect the presence hidden by the Ghost Cloak.

Once I reached behind him, I stretched out my hand and grabbed his head. Before he could react, I slammed him into the ground with force.

“GAH!”

Even as he screamed, his hands moved calmly. He pulled out a sharp dagger from the pocket on his thigh. The blade gleamed.

‘Not Ki… Is it a Skill?’

Whatever it was, it didn’t matter as long as I took him down before he used it.

‘Lightning.’

ZAP-ZAP-ZAP!

Electric current began flowing through the guy’s head from my hand. He died instantly without even letting out a scream.

‘Finally, some peace and quiet.’

Just as I was about to get up after reclaiming the tranquility in my ears, I stopped. I sensed a dark energy emanating from the dead man’s body.

[Demon Hunter (S) has detected the presence of a Mine.]

[All stats temporarily increased.]

[Temporary increase in attack power against Mines.]

As Demon Hunter (S) reacted, a transformation occurred in the corpse. The body grew larger, and six blades sprouted from its back.

“A demon transformation? He seemed to die from electrocution… Was it the power of a demon?”

Mine.

A human who gains power through a contract with a demon.

People in this world call Mines traitors to humanity.

‘Summon Flame Lotus Sword.’

Before the thing could rise, I swung the Flame Lotus Sword and cut off its head. SWISH! The head rolled on the ground. The body that underwent demonization didn’t return to normal even after death.

[Mine hunted. Recovered some health and mana.]

I didn’t feel much of anything. After all, I hadn’t expended any stamina or mana to begin with.

Leaving the Mine’s corpse behind, I sprinted toward Tsukuyomi Shrine.

Tsukuyomi Shrine was in chaos due to the battle…


It was a window.

The barrier protecting the shrine had been undone, and most of the buildings were in ruins. Debris was scattered everywhere.

The battle was still ongoing. Masked figures clashed with the teachers of Arashi Academy. Among them, Hyoudo Yuuki fought fiercely against an armed opponent, while Miyaka Mieko, the shrine maiden of Tsukuyomi Shrine, struggled valiantly as well.

However, Arashi Academy was clearly losing ground. If I joined the fight, the tide would surely turn… but my purpose wasn’t to help them defeat their enemies.

“Hmm, no sign of Headmaster Tenrai Nagisa. Guess she’s tied up like in the original story.”

Things were unfolding exactly as they did in the source material. Perfect for me. Cloaked in my Ghost Cape, I made my way toward the inner sanctum of Tsukuyomi Shrine. Despite the chaos around me, not a single person noticed my presence.

“Kukuku… everything’s going smoothly.”

I headed toward the shrine’s warehouse where the masked intruders had gathered. At their center stood a man in a red coat, glaring into the warehouse. His left eye was covered by a black eyepatch.

This was Hattori, one of the high-ranking officers of the Mage’s Guild.

His subordinates scurried about frantically.

“How much longer until you can disable the barrier?” Hattori asked calmly.

“The barrier is stronger than we anticipated… it’ll take at least twenty minutes,” one replied.

“I’ll give you ten. Disable it.”

“Ten minutes isn’t enough!”

“Ten minutes.”

“…Understood. We’ll do our best.”

“I said ten minutes.”

“…We’ll make it happen.”

I stayed back, observing the situation carefully. Hattori wasn’t someone to be trifled with—even I couldn’t spot all his abilities from here.

“As long as things go according to the original story, my chance will come.”

When the moment arrived, I’d strike swiftly, grab what I needed, then vanish using my Dimensional Scroll. With my Ghost Cape concealing my identity, there’d be no way to trace me.

“Well then, let’s see if the prize is here…”

Activating my Heavenly Eye, I scanned the area.

Beneath the warehouse lay a crimson Orb protected by an ancient barrier. It was roughly the size of a fist.

『Tsukuyomi’s Orb

Rank: SSS

Infused with the power of Tsukuyomi』

A Rank SSS item—worthy treasure even for an entire nation. If the Japanese government knew about this, it would undoubtedly classify it as a national artifact under strict protection.

“Only a select few in Japan know about Orbs like these.”

Even Tenrai Nagisa, the rightful guardian of Tsukuyomi’s Orb, didn’t trust Japanese intelligence networks. That’s why it was kept here.

“Such a powerful object… possessing it doesn’t mean you can use it easily.”

In the game version, obtaining the Orb simply classified it as an item, sparing me any further worries. But this wasn’t a game—it was reality.

“In the game, this kind of Orb could either be used to create something new or enhance equipment…”

The latter option—enhancement—was more efficient.

“If used on a weapon, it grants a 30% chance to deal unstoppable damage that bypasses all defenses, including magical ones…”

Just thinking about it sent shivers down my spine.

I activated my Happiness Circuit.

“With this, I can head to the world of Atlantis and complete Hephaestus’ mission. Imagine upgrading Celestial Lotus Blade or Stormbreaker with Tsukuyomi’s Orb… Kukuku, the thought alone makes me giddy.”

At that moment, Hattori, who had been staring intently at the Orb, suddenly turned his head. Startled out of my Happiness Circuit daydream, I quickly realized he wasn’t looking at me—but rather toward the entrance.

There stood a woman with emerald green hair and porcelain-white skin: Shinbo Reika, ranked #1 in Arashi Academy’s latest enrollment. Her confident emerald eyes gleamed as she pointed her silver rapier directly at Hattori. A familiar Spirit energy radiated from the sleek blade.


I felt it.

The moment I saw Reika, my face twisted in irritation.

“What’s SHE doing here?!”

Suddenly, the original story began to distort. And there was no guessing the reason.

“The wind is telling me… You’re the culprit behind this mess?!Disappear from Araha Academy at once!”

“…I’ve heard of you. Reika Shinbo, the youngest knight of the Yggdrasil Knights, right? Killing you would complicate things, so I won’t kill you. However, losing an arm or two shouldn’t be a problem. Let’s see if you’re really as capable as they say.”

Hattori swung his right hand and simultaneously threw three shurikens. The speed of the shurikens was comparable to bullets.

“Airis!”

A wall of wind appeared in front of her. The shurikens were blocked by the wall of wind and fell to the ground.

‘A mid-level wind spirit, huh? Is “Airis” the name of the wind spirit?’

Activating my Spirit Vision, I observed the battle. Though the wind spirit hid within the wind, it couldn’t escape my Spirit Vision. I had detected the wind spirit.

Airis was a rare humanoid female spirit among spirits. Of course, being mid-level, she still had details quite different from humans.

No nipples, no breasts.

‘This isn’t the usual way a spirit master fights.’

Spirit masters typically let their spirits take the lead in battles because of their immense power. However, Reika personally wielded a rapier while fighting, with the wind spirit only providing support.

‘Although the raw power might be lacking, she efficiently uses the spirit’s abilities.’

The battle between Hattori and Reika continued. Hattori looked completely relaxed. Even if Reika ranked first in the entrance exam, Hattori was a powerhouse who could even handle an A-Rank Hero.

“Fighting sense isn’t bad… but that’s where it ends.”

Another Hattori appeared beside the real one. It was a clone. The situation instantly shifted to two-on-one. Reika was knocked down by Hattori’s kick.

“I can… still fight…!”

Even as she spat out blood, Reika stood up again. Her fighting spirit remained unbroken. Hattori’s gaze turned cold. He gripped a shuriken, its blade elongating.

“Looks like you’re right-handed. I’ll take your right arm. From now on, live as an ordinary person without showing off.”

“Airis! Destroy everything!!”

Reika shouted. Immediately after, a colossal gust of wind descended from the heavens. The wind swirled around Reika, grinding everything like a blender.

Even Hattori seemed unable to handle this attack, retreating while focusing on defense. The same went for me; I distanced myself and activated a barrier to block the wind heading toward me.

Gradually losing momentum, the wind eventually disappeared. All that remained around Reika were traces of the swirling wind.

Thud.

Reika knelt down on the ground.

Tsking, Hattori slowly walked toward Reika. Blood dripped from his right arm.

“That last desperate move wasn’t bad. Originally, I planned to finish you with just my right arm… But upon reconsideration, you seem like someone who’ll cause trouble later. They call it ‘eradicating the root cause.’ I’ll eliminate you here.”

I sensed someone running toward us. It’s Yuuki Kou. Seeing Reika’s wind attack, he’s sprinting here with all his might. Hattori, focused on killing Reika, hasn’t noticed Yuuki’s approach yet.

‘Dammit. This situation…’

It’s a typical Japanese light novel story where the protagonist saves the heroine! The heroine gets saved at the last moment, falls in love with the protagonist, and becomes part of his harem!

‘No way! Reika is the girl I’m targeting!’

For a brief moment, I hesitated.

Should I step forward and save Reika, or wait and look for an opportunity to obtain Tsukuyomi’s Jade?

‘Shit! There’s nothing to think about!’

Of course, the girl comes first.

[Using Instantaneous Movement (刹那). Remaining stacks: 6]

Gripping my Haryeobi Sword, I ran forward with all my strength.