## Chapter 1410 – 1410. Savior Of The Academy
I decided to become somewhat close with Hyodo Yuki.
Hyodo Yuki is like a protagonist from a light novel. Just by existing, he attracts women. The women I’m after are also connected to Hyodo Yuki. In other words, being next to Hyodo Yuki means I can easily meet beautiful women.
“Hyodo Yuki.”
“Huh? Sung-kun. You can just call me Hyodo.”
“That woman has been staring at us since a while ago… Is she your friend?”
I pointed with my eyes to the side.
A woman with green hair was blatantly staring at us. She was quite a beauty. Her green hair had a bright and refreshing feel, and her skin was endlessly transparent. The pointed tips of her ears peeking through her hair suggested she had some elven blood.
Of course, I knew the woman’s identity.
“…Ah. That’s Shinbo Reika. Well, she’s an elf hybrid, but she’s quite aggressive. Shinbo is the top student in our academy. It seems she’s interested in you since you’re also a top student.”
“For someone who’s interested, her gaze seems to be more focused on you?”
“Haha. Is that so…?”
Hyodo Yuki laughed, looking troubled.
I knew the situation through the original story. Shinbo Reika and Hyodo Yuki must have had an unofficial duel. And the winner would have been Hyodo Yuki.
‘How can I make Shinbo Reika’s attention turn to me? Should I have an unofficial duel with Shinbo Reika like Hyodo Yuki did? If I defeat her with overwhelming power, will Shinbo Reika become interested in me?’
Soon, the bell rang, and class began.
Classes were boring, whether in Japan or Korea.
***
Arashi Academy also had specialized departments.
During my specialized class time, I moved with Hyodo Yuki.
“Sung-kun. I didn’t know you were interested in Shinto.”
“Japanese Shinto is famous in many ways. There are many shrines in Japan that worship local gods, and most of those local gods are often spirits. Spirit studies and Shinto have some similarities. Besides, Arashi Academy doesn’t even have a spirit department.”
“Now that you mention it, it does seem that way.”
I made various excuses, but my real intention was just to meet the women in the Shinto department. And also, to use the Shinto department for my plan.
“What’s surprising is you. You seem like a swordsman who uses a sword, so why did you enter the Shinto department?”
“Um. This is actually a secret, but… I’ll tell you only, Sung-kun. The Shinto department is quite relaxed compared to other departments, so it’s easy. And also, my childhood friend is in the Shinto department…”
“In other words, your goal is to slack off.”
“Haha. When you put it that way, I have nothing to say. But I didn’t choose the Shinto department just to slack off. The Shinto department is quiet, so it’s a good environment to train alone.”
We climbed the stairs and arrived at the shrine.
Was it called a torii? A red wooden gate welcomed us. As I passed through the torii, I felt a sense of incongruity.
“Oh. Sung-kun, you felt it?”
“…A barrier.”
“That’s right. Tsukuyomi Shrine has a barrier installed, so you can only enter through the main gate.”
“Impressive.”
I admired it quietly and followed Hyodo Yuki.
“Hoho. Hyodo kid. What brings you here with a guest?”
Tenrai Nagisa, the academy’s headmaster, who had been sitting on the roof of the shrine, lightly jumped down to the ground. The hem of her vibrant red kimono fluttered. Hyodo Yuki scratched his cheek with his finger.
“Headmaster Tenrai. You were here?”
“I just came for a walk. Are you going to train here again today?”
“Yes. Is it okay?”
“It doesn’t matter… But isn’t it better to use the training room with the Aurora simulator? Why do you keep insisting on this place?”
“Haha…. I guess I can’t calm down anywhere else. It feels like I can train better here.”
“…Tsk.”
Tenrai Nagisa waved her hand at Hyodo Yuki.
“Alright. Go and train. I’ll… have a chat with the child of thunder.”
Tenrai Nagisa stared intently at me. I calmly met her gaze.
“Uh, well…. I understand. See you later, Sung-kun.”
Hyodo Yuki, who had been watching our expressions, quickly left for the training grounds.
“Hmm. Child of thunder. Would you like to have some tea?”
“I don’t drink anything but cola.”
When it comes to tea, I don’t drink anything unless it’s the tea that Yuria brews.
“I can provide you with as much cola as you want. Come with me, we have a tea room.”
We arrived at the tea room. Tenrai Nagisa handed me a can of cola and then skillfully brewed green tea. Her tea-making skills were excellent. Not as good as Yuria’s, though.
“It’s not too late. Would you like a cup of tea? Even the politicians of this land cannot easily enjoy the luxury of drinking green tea brewed by Tenrai Nagisa herself.”
“No, thank you. I’m satisfied with cola. I don’t know who made it, but cola is delicious.”
“You like cola that much?”
“My taste is quite picky, so I can’t eat most things, but cola is fine.”
“Cola is fine?”
“Cola is the pinnacle of carbonated drinks. I’d rather drink cola than any other drink.”
“I don’t understand the kids these days….”
“May I ask why you called me here?”
“It’s nothing much. I was just curious about Sung Hari’s son. You’re more ordinary than I thought, which is disappointing.”
“What were you expecting from me?”
“I thought you’d start a fight with me right away. Your mother did.”
“Huh?”
I couldn’t help but ask back at her absurd words. But thinking about it calmly, I thought Sung Hari might have been like that when she was young. Judging from the reactions around her, Sung Hari was quite a troublemaker when she was young.
“Why did you come to the Shinto department with Hyodo? Are you interested in Shinto?”
“I’m a spirit mage. I have some interest.”
“Then, I’ll personally guide you through the shrine. Oh, and finish that green tea.”
She leisurely drank her green tea.
I finished my cola in one shot and asked her.
“I heard the shrine in the Shinto department is called Tsukuyomi Shrine. Is it the shrine that worships the famous moon god that I know?”
“It seems that you, a Korean, also know about Tsukuyomi. This shrine is indeed a shrine that worships Tsukuyomi.”
“Does Tsukuyomi actually exist?”
Tenrai Nagisa gave a bitter smile.
“All sorts of gods exist in this world. Or rather, they used to exist. No one knows why the gods disappeared. Some claimed they were annihilated, and others claimed they left. But what’s certain is that they existed. As proof, the power left behind by the gods exists in this world.”
“So you’re saying they don’t exist now. But why are you maintaining the shrine? Is there a need to believe in a god that doesn’t exist?”
“I believe because I want to believe. That’s what faith is.”
“……”
Tenrai Nagisa stared at my face and burst into laughter.
“Hahaha. You have a face that says you don’t understand. I don’t intend to persuade you. Think for yourself, and judge for yourself. If you want to believe in a god, believe, and if you don’t want to believe in a god, don’t. You have that freedom.”
“I only believe in gods I’ve seen with my own eyes.”
“Is that so.”
The trivial questions continued. Where did I learn spirit magic, is Sung Hari still running around like a wild boar, what do I think of Arashi Academy, and so on. I gave her vague answers.
After the tea time ended, she got up from her seat and said.
“I’ll personally guide you through the shrine, so follow me.”
I followed Tenrai Nagisa. She introduced me to various parts of the shrine and explained its history. It was boring. I wasn’t particularly interested in Tsukuyomi Shrine itself.
‘I’m interested in the item hidden here.’
Of course, Tenrai Nagisa didn’t tell me about the secret space.
‘I’ve already located it with my Heavenly Eye. I can’t take it even if I know….’
There was no need to be impatient.
According to the original story, something would happen soon.
‘That’s when I’ll have the chance to take that item.’
I obtained the ‘Ghost Mantle’ for that moment. If things go according to my plan, there won’t be any problems.
After looking around the shrine with Tenrai Nagisa, we came back to the entrance. We encountered a shrine maiden who was sweeping the shrine with a broom.
She was a shrine maiden with her black hair tied up in a ponytail. She wore a traditional shrine maiden outfit with a white top and a long red skirt. At the same time, she was also Hyodo Yuki’s childhood friend.
“Headmaster Tenrai.”
“Oh, Mieko. You were cleaning, you’ve worked hard.”
“No. It’s my duty as a shrine maiden. But who is this person next to you?”
“He’s an exchange student from Korea. His name is Sung Yujin. He’s a spirit mage and is interested in the Shinto department. This is Miyakado Mieko, the only shrine maiden of Tsukuyomi Shrine.”
“I’m Sung Yujin. Nice to meet you.”
“I’m Miyakado Mieko. You’re joining the Shinto department? That’s troublesome. The Shinto department doesn’t really do anything. I recommend you look for another major.”
Tenrai Nagisa interjected.
“Mieko. What’s wrong with the Shinto department? The Shinto department is the root of Japanese culture. Teach that kid the excellence of Japanese culture.”
“Headmaster. There is no superiority in culture.”
“Aish. You’re too serious about everything. Don’t you know a joke?”
“……”
Somehow, I ended up joining the Shinto department.
***
The first exchange match ended.
The result was a narrow defeat for Korea. The shocked Korean academy students entered hell training.
Sitting on a chair in the classroom, I idly spent time listening to the teacher’s class.
I didn’t force myself to approach Shinbo Reika and Miyakado Mieko. Women of this type retreat when you approach them first. I had to make them approach me, not the other way around.
KWAHAAAAAANG!
A huge explosion echoed.
I widened my eyes and looked out the window. Black smoke was rising from various parts of the academy.
Arashi Academy was under attack.
KWAHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAANG!
This time, something flew from outside the academy and collided with Arashi Academy’s barrier. The barrier didn’t break, but it shook violently.
“It’s an attack!!”
“They attacked Arashi Academy?! What kind of crazy people?!”
“The ones who would do such a thing are obvious! It’s the Madojeong! The Madojeong attacked!”
Panic spread in the classroom.
The teacher who was conducting the class threw the chalk on the floor and shouted at the students.
“Quiet! This is an emergency! Everyone calmly follow me! Quickly move to the shelter!”
“Teacher! We can fight the enemies!”
“Shut up! You’re students! Don’t mistake yourselves for heroes! Move to the shelter right now!”
KOO-OONG!
The building shook. The teacher gritted his teeth and pointed to the door.
“Move quickly!”
The explosions continued.
And the explosions were periodically coming from the direction of Tsukuyomi Shrine.
Hyodo Yuki, who was next to me, looked around and then subtly left his seat when everyone was distracted. I put the Ghost Mantle I took out of my inventory over my shoulders and followed Hyodo Yuki.
