Academy’S Gumiho Is A Magical Genius [EN]: Chapter 151

Academy Gumiho is a Magical Genius – Episode 151

Academy Gumiho is a Magical Genius 151

Teacher (1)

Around the time most people were in school, navigating the ups and downs of adolescence under their parents’ watchful eyes,

I was wandering battlefields.

I had achieved a lot before, but.

The accomplishments I made afterward were far greater than anything before.

However, war was more intense and brutal than I could have imagined.

I lost so much.

As a result, I lost most of what I loved, and even myself. It was what people commonly call madness.

So mad that even I, who struggled with self-awareness at the time, quickly realized it. It was obvious enough that I became aware of it myself.

Since then, I learned to wear a mask.

By the time I turned 21, and as the next year approached, I had successfully erased all seven battlefields.

Having become the undisputed master of the military state, I lived peacefully for five years. There was no need to carry a sword or fight.

Everything was in my grasp.

I could have anything I wanted.

However, immediately after falling into this world.

I was taken aback by my terminally ill body and beast-like features.

There were many aspects I disliked, but I was even more pleased.

For my insane self.

There was no world more fitting than the insane setting of a novel.

I thought I could finally end everything.

* * *

“Hey, livestock. Contact with that bitch is lost.”

The red-haired demon’s voice dripped with displeasure.

I didn’t particularly like that damn bitch, but she was still one of us.

But the connection with her was severed.

“It seems so.”

“…You’ve been with her all along. You must have had a hand in conspiring with her and enlightening the livestock. Am I wrong?”

“No, you’re not. That’s exactly right.”

When a demon, especially a noble-class demon, gains a ‘name’ and a ‘title’,

They become deeply connected to the organization they belong to.

For nobles, a ‘name,’ in other words, a surname, is closely related to the ‘title.’

The details vary depending on each rank, so there’s no need to go into it too deeply.

However, the organization is a bit different.

“For us, belonging to an organization is slightly different from having a nest.”

“A nest?”

“Yes, a nest. Birds lay eggs, build nests, and wait for the time to soar through the sky. But we, the noble aristocrats, unlike you ignorant ones, don’t need to settle in one place for long.”

Their organization, [presumably a demonic faction or guild].

The moment they belong to that group, nobles feel a strong connection to something.

It’s somewhat different from connecting to the system.

It’s a connection with other members.

“We can communicate without words, and we can confirm each other’s well-being no matter how far apart we are. I realized all of this the moment I joined the group.”

A spiritual connection.

It was ambiguous whether this could be seen as a power of the nobles.

At least, the red-haired demon interpreted it that way.

Because he thought so, he could accept the last thoughts of his dead compatriot without hesitation.

“That bitch, 「Andrealphus」, is dead.”

“…Is it okay to mention that name so carelessly?”

“It’s okay, livestock. After all, the name doesn’t die and is only inherited along with the title. However, because she died in such an ambiguous way, the name has been subtly stripped away.”

“What do you mean?”

“It’s not that she died physically, but mentally. In all my years, I’m seeing a necromancer who influences a noble.”

Necromancer.

The red-haired demon judged the black fox beastman seen in the last thoughts of his compatriot as such.

Judging from the scene, he was clearly a torturer with deep knowledge of torture.

Judging from the fragmentary scene where he didn’t feel the musty smell of a black magician or the corpse stench of a necromancer.

He was definitely a necromancer.

“A necromancer. The Great One saw it that way.”

“…That sounds like you’re saying that the fox isn’t a necromancer but belongs to another race.”

“Who knows.”

Simon, a cultist of the Demonic Cult, smiled slyly and put on his priestly robes.

Even the red-haired demon watching from the side couldn’t figure out what that smile meant.

Perhaps only he knows.

“A magician, maybe a martial artist. Maybe an executioner skilled in torture. Maybe a hero who saved the world.”

“…Are you trying to play games with me right now?”

“No, not at all. I’m just curious.”

Simon’s gaze moved away from the city center.

The city, already in chaos, is not their concern.

The only two things they are interested in are Baek Seung-woo, who mentally killed 「Andrealphus」, and Baron Epotes, who is plotting something underground.

Especially Simon was deeply interested in Baek Seung-woo.

“I wonder what he will become in this world. I’m truly curious.”

If possible, I’d like to watch him from the same height.

After speaking, Simon disappeared into the darkness of the night.

The red-haired demon followed him.

It’s not their turn yet.

At least until Baron Epotes unleashes his absurd ideals.

Until then, they plan to remain aloof for a while.

* * *

Meanwhile, underground beneath the mansion.

Seung-woo, stranded in the underground chamber, quickly scanned the status window.

Now that his body and mind are separate.

What he can do right now is check his own strength.

“Status Window.”

「Name: Baek Seung-woo」

「Age: 21」

「Race: Three-Tailed Fox」

「Title: Heir of the Vampire」

「Rank: ──」

「Abnormal Status: Solar Meridian Blockage」

「Magical Prodigy」, 「Alluring Beauty」, 「False Bravado」, 「Mind Sword Finger」

「Health: D+ (B+)」「Strength: E+ (B+)」

「Endurance: E+ (B+)」「Agility: D (B+)」

「Mana: A+ (S-)」「Sense: S (S+)」

*Due to the effects of accessories and the remaining effect of 「Conditional Sword Saint」, all stats except Mana and Sense are fixed at ‘B+’ for 4 minutes and 23 seconds.

……

「Charm (S)」, 「Foxfire (A)」, 「Demonic Eye (A)」, 「Essence Absorption (A)」, 「Blood Absorption (B)」, 「Triple Helix (B)」, 「Black Mist (C)」, 「Weak Resistance Delay (E+)」

*Skills that cannot be estimated in number are maintained for 4 minutes and 23 seconds due to the remaining effect of 「Conditional Sword Saint」.

A status window that has changed in many ways.

However, Seung-woo, still dissatisfied with the limitations of his physical abilities, moved his fingers and entered the store.

[Opening the ‘Point Shop’.]

[This is a special privilege just for you. Buy what you want!]

Since I got 100 points anyway.

If I’m going to use them, it’s better to use them now.

【Point Shop】

1. [Stat Enhancement]

2. [Trait List]

3. [Skill List]

4. [Equipment List]

For reference, the current points are.

[You currently have 124 points (P). Clear quests and build achievements to earn points.]

124 points.

All 100 points earned from this contract and 24 points earned through achievements and quests so far.

It can be seen as a lot if you think it’s a lot.

It’s a small balance compared to the size of the market.

[Stat Enhancement]

1. 「Health Stage 1 Enhancement」─30P

2. 「Strength Stage 1 Enhancement」─25P

3. 「Endurance Stage 1 Enhancement」─10P

4. 「Agility Stage 1 Enhancement」─25P

5. 「Mana Stage 1 Enhancement」─100P

6. 「Sense Stage 1 Enhancement」─100P

*The price of each stat increases by 5P for each stage increase from the previous price.

‘It’s difficult to raise Sense and Mana recklessly.’

Sense and Mana.

Since the rank is already high, the points required to raise it once are no joke [very expensive].

It’s better to focus on physical abilities.

‘Then it would be better to raise Health twice.’

Health doesn’t discriminate between magicians and swordsmen.

A high and stable health is like the roots of a giant tree, providing a foundation to withstand harsh waves and storms.

[You have purchased 「Strength Stage 1 Enhancement」 twice. A total of 65P will be deducted.]

[Stiffness like a stone dwells in your waist.]

[Health increases by two stages!]

[D+ → C]

[It may be difficult to feel because all physical abilities are fixed at ‘B+’ due to the remnants of 「Conditional Sword Saint」. You will be able to properly feel the effect after 4 minutes and 01 seconds.]

He spent 65 points without hesitation.

It was a more impulsive purchase than I thought, but the result was not very impulsive or shocking.

It was difficult to feel, like the message said.

However, if you focused on the inside of your body, you could feel a very small change.

‘The center of the body, including the spine and waist. The balance of most of the body is gradually coming together.’

It wasn’t borrowing the power of external objects, including rings.

When Seung-woo raised his inherent health, the feeling was more than two stages higher.

After all, spending money is the best.

Now the remaining points are only 59P.

It wouldn’t be bad to squander it this time, but it would be better to get one or two weapons and leave.

‘I’ll think a little more about other stats, I won’t sell the traits yet, and the skills are too expensive.’

This leaves only the equipment list.

[Equipment List]

1. 「Holy Sword that Illuminates the Starlight」─5,000P

2. 「Rosario of Holy Radiance」─750P (Sold Out)

3. 「Sacred Armor of the White Knight」─825P

4. 「Star Cloud Sword of the Red Knight」─370P

……

68. 「White Line Sword」─13P

69. 「Dawn Spear」─12P

70. 「Ring of Decree」─7P

71. 「Old Handkerchief with Sun Embroidery」─1P

There’s no need to look at the list at the top.

Seung-woo’s eyes went to the bottom.

They were the least valuable of the things he could buy.

Let’s see.

‘「Old Handkerchief with Sun Embroidery」 is a precious item containing the spirits of children given as a gift in Jeju Island [a Korean island known for its unique folklore], and 「Ring of Decree」 is a defensive equipment, so I don’t really need it.’

After removing all items that were not immediately needed or were of low importance.

Only two items remained.

They were weapons with simple names, 「White Line Sword」 and 「Dawn Spear」, respectively.

25 points in total.

……Let’s buy them.

I feel like it’s a waste of money when there are already several weapons in the space in the ring and a demon sword in my hand right now.

If this world is full of mysteries, the world where Seung-woo was born and raised has extremely developed weapons.

Not to mention the holy sword.

Even the cheapest 「Dawn Spear」 among the weapons has the ability to surpass most of the weapons he has.

If there are any shortcomings, it wouldn’t be bad to leave it to later to upgrade it step by step.

[You have purchased 「White Line Sword」 and 「Dawn Spear」. A total of 25P will be deducted.]

[The pure white sword of the gods is stored in the space in the ring.]

[The red-burning spear of dawn is stored in the space in the ring.]

[The current remaining points (P) are 34P.]

[Closing the ‘Point Shop’. We look forward to the day you visit again.]

I squandered most of the points I had.

Still, it was worth more than what I used, so I took out the pure white sword from the ring with a good heart, but.

Saaaah!

The snake wailed.

……Can a snake wail?

─Young master, that’s cheating!

‘……Where did you learn such a word?’

─Is that important now? What’s important is that Young Master is touching a sword other than me. To bring that lewd hand to another sword hilt. That’s too much!

‘……What a riot [exaggerated reaction].’

Cheating if I grab another sword.

Even a lewd hand.

I can’t help but want to get rid of the ego entangled in the demon sword right now.

Okay, if you really want it, I’ll use you instead of this sword.

‘Then will you take its place?’

─Okay. Whatever it is, I, the demon sword and divine sword, will do it!

‘To lure the hiding guy out, I’m going to push the bet and thought to the limit on the sword and detonate it at the same time as swinging it?’

─……Huh?

Did I hear wrong?

The snake’s tail scratches the ear next to its head, but there was nothing wrong with what it heard.

By the way, what is the snake doing when it doesn’t have an external ear?