Academy's Silver Gatekeeper-Chapter 115

"...So, Suhyeon. I want you to come to Magic Tower Clan."

The day after having the clan recruitment discussion with Kang Inbeom.

As soon as I met Suhyeon, I mentioned that part.

"Magic Tower Clan... you said."

Was it a bit sudden? Suhyeon shows a slightly troubled expression. That's understandable, suddenly telling a weapon-type person to join Magic Tower Clan. No matter how much she doesn't show her own opinion, she'd have to wonder.

But there's a good reason why I'm doing this. I remember Suhyeon will use both weapon and magic types. The name 'Red Witch' wasn't attached for no reason.

And Magic Tower Clan has South Korea's leading magic types gathered. Get help from the Kang family for swords, and help from Magic Tower for magic. This way, Suhyeon's growth will gain more momentum.

"I'm not saying to settle in Magic Tower Clan completely. Just stay appropriately while experiencing and learning more things with team members. It'll probably be very helpful to you."

"Hmm..."

"You don't need to worry about team members either. Kang Hana, Yoo Dasom, and even Lee Hyunwoo. I'm thinking of composing it entirely of people you're acquainted with, so there shouldn't be any burden. How about it?"

She's already acquainted with Kang Hana, and became close enough to spar with Lee Hyunwoo. Yoo Dasom is a bit of a worry, but her personality is so good they'll become friends quickly. Excluding the one person added in the second semester, Suhyeon wouldn't need much time to adapt.

"Will Examiner also be on that team?"

That part seemed more important to Suhyeon.

"Yeah. Since it's a team I proposed to form. Naturally I should be there."

"Then it's good. I'll talk to grandfather so I can join immediately."

What benefits are there to joining Magic Tower Clan, what exactly do you want? I was thinking such questions might come up. But as if she has no interest in such things, she accepted my proposal very coolly.

It's a good thing, but I suddenly feel worried. Is this really okay? It seems like Suhyeon is leaning on me more and more?

"Have you talked to the other people?"

"Yoo Dasom, Kang Hana said she'd persuade her. I have to go tell Lee Hyunwoo now."

"Then... you came to me first."

Does it happen to be like that again? I just brought it up because I saw her first. But there doesn't seem to be a need to tell Suhyeon that fact. Seeing her smiling as if in a good mood, I think it's better to hide the truth.

I moved to the examination location while having various conversations with Suhyeon. By now, that Lee Hyunwoo bastard is probably waiting there first again.

"Oh! Examiner! You're here!"

Sure enough. As soon as I turned the corner, I ran into Lee Hyunwoo. What examination is he planning to take today, holding a staff instead of a wooden sword. I understand. Today he's going to fight with a spear instead of a sword.

"I wanted to try other weapons besides swords once. Would that be okay?"

"It's fine. If you can handle more, it means you can deal with more too."

Isn't there such a saying? Someone who's eaten meat eats better. Trying everything like that isn't a bad thing. When facing a villain who uses spears someday, it'll be a good example.

For both me and Lee Hyunwoo.

"Thank you! Now, then let's have today's examination..."

Weeee—!

"Huh."

Suddenly a siren sounds loudly throughout the Academy. Suhyeon and Lee Hyunwoo are also startled and look around busily. Could villains have entered the Academy interior like last time?

[Code Red. Code Red. Repeat. Code Red. Code Red.]

First, it's not Code Black, which means 'villain intrusion into Academy.' What's being broadcast is 'Code Red.' And the emergency situation that Code Red means is... let me see. What was it...

'No, fuck. Wait. Does this make sense? The Academy has suppressors!'

"Examiner? If it's Code Red..."

"Monster appearance inside Academy! Gate occurrence!"

"What? No, does that make sense? There are suppressors!"

That's exactly why I'm dumbfounded too! Hyunwoo! There are suppressors installed properly, so why sudden gate appearance!

Boom—!

A faint but definite vibration comes from the main building direction. As soon as he heard that sound, Lee Hyunwoo immediately started running toward the main building. Who says he's not the protagonist, with judgment without a moment's hesitation.

"Lee Hyunwoo! Lee Hyunwoo! Hey!"

No matter what, you can't just run off alone like that. I was about to hurriedly follow him when I thought of Suhyeon and stopped.

I've made many preparations, but I can't help being anxious still. If something goes wrong with Suhyeon's psychology...

"Let's go, Examiner. I'll go together too."

"Will you be okay?"

"Yes. You've been earnestly supporting me in preparation for times like this. I can do it too."

So she's saying she's okay now. Really no problem at all. Thanks to Suhyeon's bright smile, I could now really put all my worries aside.

"Magic Tower Clan?"

"Yeah. Dasom. How about it?"

"Uh... you know this is a bit sudden, right?"

Yoo Dasom tilts her head as if she can't understand at all. Magic types would be one thing, but she's just support.

"You see, yesterday Examiner and my father met about clan recruitment."

Kang Hana quickly told her about what happened yesterday.

Instead of joining Magic Tower, he wants to form a separate team. And he specifically pointed to herself, Lee Hyunwoo, Kim Suhyeon, and Yoo Dasom. You.

"It's not saying to completely belong to Magic Tower Clan. If you try activities and really don't like it, you can leave. However, Examiner said he definitely wants you on the team."

"Hmm..."

She seems quite troubled, Yoo Dasom bites her lip slightly.

First, she feels good that Baek Seojin seems to value her highly. Actually, she also wants to try forming a team and being active with Baek Seojin. Being a student would be covered to some extent if she joins a clan.

The problem is that her grandfather decided which clan she should be active in. Grandfather said to join the subsidiary clan sponsored by Future Corporation. Yoo Dasom also said she would do so without much thought since it's a clan under the parent company.

'What to do.'

It's bound to be conflicting. Accepting Baek Seojin's proposal makes her worry about the promise with grandfather. But refusing somehow feels like missing a good opportunity. She had no choice but to struggle without giving an immediate answer.

'There must be some problem.'

Kang Hana, who noticed Yoo Dasom's trouble, was about to ask what was wrong.

Weeee—!

Suddenly a siren sounded and urgent broadcast began.

[Code Red! Code Red!] [We inform you! Multiple gates have simultaneously appeared inside the Academy!]

"...Huh? Dasom. I didn't mishear just now... right?"

"I think I heard the same thing... gates inside the Academy? Does that make sense?!"

Rather, Code Black with villains infiltrating would be more realistic. Villains are the same people completely unaffected by suppressors.

But suppressors are different. They're a kind of lock made through research and experiments. Though not 100%, gates rarely generate in places where they're installed.

Moreover, among those suppressors, the newest and best-maintained ones are at the Academy, which the nation considers the most important management target, and suddenly gates?

Rumble—!

A roar and great vibration are felt from the nearby main building. As if promised, Kang Hana and Yoo Dasom run toward it.

"Dasom. Please help evacuate students unsuited for combat!"

"Yes, unnie! I'll join right away!"

Though this is the first gate appearance inside the Academy, Kang Hana and Yoo Dasom have already coordinated working together several times. Without panicking, they quickly found their respective tasks.

Growl...

Not long after, Kang Hana encountered monsters. And the moment she saw their identity, she unconsciously sighed.

'Ghouls! Damn, of all things, undead monsters!'

Not very fast, and not having extremely hard exteriors. But unexpectedly tenacious vitality and no instincts even as living beings. Plus, their hideously ugly appearance is scary enough to appear in nightmares.

Thanks to that, undead were not good opponents for ability users with little experience.

"Eek!"

Indeed, several students were quite flustered by the completely unexpected gate appearance and the emergence of undead monsters.

Kang Hana clicked her tongue lightly and immediately went among the students.

"Don't panic! They may look like that, but they're the same monsters we've been facing! Magic types, please prepare with flame magic if possible! Weapon and martial arts types, focus on definitely processing rather than speed! The concept of injuring doesn't work on undead!"

Fortunately, the remaining students quickly found their positions. Surprisingly, existing Bronze and Silver ranks were waiting. It was amazing that those with the least practical experience didn't retreat.

Of course, they hadn't completely shaken off fear of monsters. Looking at their expressions, emotions of slight tension and fear showed.

But the reason they could still hold their positions was because they were confident in their 'own efforts' so far.

Looking at such students, Kang Hana also immediately entered magic casting.

Shaa—

'In times like this, ice magic can't deal fatal damage... but movement restriction is enough.'

Thinking so, Kang Hana tried to create an advantageous environment before they approached closer. Until a male student suddenly jumped over the defensive line into the monster group.

"...Huh, hey? Wait!"

Despite the urgent shout, that male student went inside regardless. And simultaneously, the surrounding undead monsters began getting cut in half.

'Clean and sharp attacks without any excess.'

Kang Hana has seen many weapon-type ability users. But not many made sword swinging feel beautiful. Kang Minseong, Ma Hakjun, their disciples. And that male student fighting before her eyes.

And...

"Lee Hyunwoo, you crazy bastard! How can you just go in alone!"

Examiner Baek Seojin running from behind.

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