Villain Takes Over The Academy

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Chapter 37

The Devil villain field training event that takes place at the beginning of the semester.

This training event, which confuses many players in the early stages of Military Chronicle, consists of 3 phases.

'The first phase is a massive army of Corrupted Humans.'

The situation where hordes of Corrupted Humans occupy the city is a setting clearly inspired by zombie movies. The player is surrounded by Corrupted Humans who have lost their minds and try to bite and tear at their flesh, suffering extreme fear.

'The second phase is a group of Large Corrupted Humans.'

Just when you start to get used to the Corrupted Humans, the developers cleverly seize that timing and introduce the Large Corrupted Human units. The Large Corrupted Humans, impervious to any weapons or spells, make the player experience despair and frustration.

'And finally, Singing Scorpion appears.'

Phase 3 finally begins after you somehow manage to defeat the Large Corrupted Humans.

Singing Scorpion, appearing with black demonic energy, overwhelms the player with his incredible speed, rendering them helpless. The secret to this speed is the Berserk spell. Devil villains cast Berserk on themselves to maximize their combat power.

There are two ways to catch Singing Scorpion in this berserk state.

One is with equipment and items obtained through cheat-like spending...

'And the other is using a tranquilizer.'

With the discovery that tranquilizers can dispel the Berserk spell, Singing Scorpion's strategy is somewhat known among players.

However, this strategy wasn't something just anyone could use. Many players attempted the tranquilizer strategy but ended in failure.

'Because he's too fast.'

Even with the best items, they're useless if the enemy dodges them.

The speed of Singing Scorpion in his berserk state was beyond the level that players in the early stages could handle. Therefore, in Phase 3, aiming for Singing Scorpion's openings was the most important strategy.

Like right now.

"Gwaaaagh!"

Singing Scorpion, who had been force-fed tranquilizers, writhed in pain within the black demonic energy. As the Berserk gradually wore off and his reason returned, he was in agony.

The proof was the thick black demonic energy surrounding him gradually fading.

Now, if I could just take out his heart, this cursed curse would disappear...

"Wait a minute!" Seo Su-kyung, who was standing behind me, suddenly shouted.

I looked back to see her standing there with a bewildered expression.

"No, where have you been and what have you been doing until now?"

"Is that what you say to someone who just saved your life?"

"You didn't save me, you used me as bait! Did you think I wouldn't know you were trying to use me to catch the Devil villain?"

How did she know? This is why I hate people with sharp intuition.

Anyway, now was not the time to argue. I decided to calmly change the subject, trying not to reveal my true intentions.

"Hmm, I don't know who should be angry at whom right now. Why are you even here in the first place? I clearly told you to focus on your rear support duty."

"That's why we're here. Because the professor in charge isn't here, we have no choice but to judge the situation ourselves."

"Excellent judgment. Then, with that good judgment, you can also determine that now is not the time to be arguing, right?"

"Ugh..."

Seo Su-kyung seemed speechless.

No matter how well you use your tongue, you're still far from beating Do Jinhak.

"Uggggh...!"

Meanwhile, Singing Scorpion's groans gradually subsided. Once the Berserk completely wore off, he would regain his rational judgment, and most likely try to escape.

I had to take out his heart before that...

"Stop! That's enough!"

As I tried to approach Singing Scorpion, who was surrounded by black demonic energy, another voice stopped me.@@novelbin@@

Why were there so many people blocking my way?

I looked back with irritated eyes. And then I couldn't help but let out a heavy sigh.

Commander-in-Chief Kim Tae-hee, the head of the Emission Department and the Heavenly Fallen Emperor, Yang Hak-je, were walking side by side.

'...I'd rather deal with Seo Su-kyung.'

Of all times, for those two to appear together, was this also part of the Imugi’s curse?

Kim Tae-hee said in a monotonous tone, "Good work, Professor Do. We'll take care of the rest."

"I don't know what you mean by 'take care of.'"

"Yang Hak-je and the Divine Department students will use the Devil villain's power to cast a spell. If they succeed, they can turn the thousands of Corrupted Humans in this city back into humans."

The so-called Reverse Ritual.

It was a high-level spell belonging to the 5-star Divine Department that reversed a spell regardless of the caster's will.

I already knew that Yang Hak-je had reached 5-star in the Divine Department. In the practice event that took place in the actual game, he also resolved this situation with that spell.

'But Reverse Ritual is a spell that doesn't require capturing Singing Scorpion.'

In the original story, Yang Hak-je resolved the situation with Reverse Ritual regardless of whether he captured Singing Scorpion or not.

In other words, they were trying to take the Devil villain from me under some pretext. That's how they could prevent the unfortunate incident of the Deconstructionist Department getting the most points.

"This is an order from the commander-in-chief. You're not unaware that military law applies to Masterclass practice, just like on a real battlefield, are you?"

Kim Tae-hee's eyes flashed coldly as he spoke.

It was an absurd statement. Saying that the same military law applied in actual combat meant that disobeying orders would result in immediate execution.

'He's not usually the type to threaten like that... It seems he's quite desperate.'

I could see right through his intentions. Before the practice, Kim Tae-hee was preparing a faculty meeting to expel Do Jin-hak from the academy.

However, if the Deconstructionist Department's performance was the most prominent in this practice, the motion to expel Do Jin-hak at the faculty meeting would face opposition.

'So he's trying to discredit the Deconstructionist Department by any means necessary... is that it?'

For someone who acted so aloof, to resort to such dirty tricks...

Did he hate breathing the same air as Do Jin-hak that much?

'What in the world happened between these two at the Geneva conference?'

Kim Tae-hee's hatred for Do Jin-hak had now gone too far. It seemed necessary to find out what happened between them.

"Excuse me, what are you saying?"

Seo Su-kyung suddenly stepped forward amidst the growing tension.

"You keep beating around the bush, but the bottom line is that you want the Divine Department to take over the target that the Deconstructionist Department has already captured, right? Do you think this makes any sense?"

Kim Tae-hee's eyes showed displeasure upon seeing Seo Su-kyung. It was an expression of encountering an unexpected obstacle.

"This is an operational matter discussed between commanders on the battlefield. It's not something a mere military cadet should interfere with..."

"No, an operation has to be sensible. What kind of operation is it to steal credit from the ones who contributed the most? Can you say the same thing at a military court?"

"..."

Kim Tae-hee glared at Seo Su-kyung with sharp eyes, his mouth tightly shut...

This was an interesting sight even I hadn't anticipated.

To be countered by his own top student whom he had taught for years, what an amusing situation.

'Kim Tae-hee must know it too. That Seo Su-kyung is capable of pursuing this matter to the end.'

With the connections of the International Group, Seo Su-kyung's family, it would be a piece of cake. No one knew this better than Kim Tae-hee.

"How unfortunate. It seems you lack comprehension."

When Kim Tae-hee closed his mouth, Yang Hak-je stepped forward. He spoke in his usual solemn tone, as if teaching an ignorant commoner.

"In order to reverse the corruption spell, it is essential to utilize the Devil villain's power. It may be difficult for those who lack knowledge in spell theory like you to understand, but this is not unreasonable, but a very logical decision..."

"Shut up, you historical drama queen. Why don't you go to the hospital for mental counseling instead of spouting nonsense?" Seo Su-kyung retorted without hesitation.

Not only Yang Hak-je, but even the Divine Department students present looked as if they had been struck by a hammer.

Yang Hak-je couldn't believe what he had just heard.

"...What did you just say?"

"What century are you living in with that Joseon Dynasty speech? No wonder you have no friends. Do you have anyone to eat with besides those kids who follow you around?"

"..."

I had never seen Yang Hak-je's face stiffen like that before.

'I'll have to take back what I said about her being no match for Do Jin-hak's speech.'

Now that I saw it, Seo Su-kyung's tongue was as sharp as the sword she wielded.

She was such a nuisance when she was an enemy, but now that we were on the same side, she was incredibly reliable.

Gwaaaagh!

While Seo Su-kyung was tanking at the front, a loud explosive sound suddenly erupted from Singing Scorpion. An ominous energy began to fill the battlefield once again.

"Th-the Corrupted Humans are moving again!"

"Everyone, prepare for battle...!"

The Corrupted Humans, who had been immobile, were starting to rampage again. It must have been Singing Scorpion, who had regained consciousness, giving them orders.

There was only one reason for a cornered villain to make a last stand...!

"No! The devil villain is escaping!"

"Catch him quickly...!"

As expected, Singing Scorpion began to escape the battlefield at high speed. Although he was slower than before due to the Berserk wearing off, it was still impossible for the students to catch him.

"Agh! The points are slipping away...! What are you going to do! Because of you guys, I missed the biggest points!"

Seo Su-kyung glared at Kim Tae-hee and Yang Hak-je, blaming them as the Devil villain quickly distanced himself.

However, the two, surrounded by Corrupted Humans, seemed too preoccupied to answer.

Then, this was the perfect opportunity.

"Seo Su-kyung, follow me."

Seo Su-kyung blinked her eyes at my words.

"What are you going to do? We can't catch him at our speed."

"That's what you think. Are you going to miss out on the highest points like this?"

At the mention of the highest points, Seo Su-kyung's eyes changed in an instant.

This girl might be easier to manipulate than I thought.

"...What do I need to do?"

"Close your eyes and trust your body to me. I'll take you to the target."

"My body...?"

Seo Su-kyung looked at me with suspicion. Judging by her eyes, doubt about me and the desire to gain points seemed to be battling fiercely within her.

Then, as if she had made up her mind, Seo Su-kyung closed her eyes tightly.

'As expected of someone who prioritizes desire over suspicion.'

I embraced Seo Su-kyung and chanted the spell.

[Imugi's essence 12% is activated.]

[Casting Imugi's spell "Mist Form."]

[ENP increases from 35/180 to 55/180.]

As the spell was cast, my body, along with Seo Su-kyung's, turned into mist and scattered into the air.

In that state, I chased after Singing Scorpion faster than anyone else.

[Translator - Helga ]

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