I Became the Academy's Kibitz Villain

Chapter 193: Ability Maker (3)

Chapter 193: Ability Maker (3)

People were afraid of sudden changes.

When someone suddenly changed their behavior, significantly for the better, its natural to think, Whats going on? Is it their time to go?

Everyones gone mad.

Thus, the president of the Hero Association, Jeong Gi-jo, wanted to understand their true intentions through 1:1 consultations with the association members, led by Park Eun-jeong.

Everyones obsessed with doing good deeds.

And then he realized.

It wasnt corruption by villains but a corruption of justice, as if their minds were forcibly changed, completely reborn as new people.

Im really curious about the method. Tsk. Seol-hee. What do you think?

The Hero Association members changed overnight?

Not overnight, but during their abduction.

Thinking about it too much gives me a headache, Mr. President.

Baek Seol-hee scanned the CCTV connected to every room on the walls of the presidents office.

Its still a bit scary, though. People who used to just fool around are now developing themselves in a healthy direction.

Yeah. People who never read a book are now reading, cleaning the space theyre temporarily staying in, exercising according to their routines in their rooms. Theyre even practicing their abilities on their own without damaging the interiors. And

They agreed to 24-hour live CCTV surveillance?

Yes! The same people who couldnt stand having their pictures taken, claiming it was their personal information, are now understanding and agreeing to 24-hour surveillance?!

The president couldnt help but be terrified.

Its strange. This isnt like them. You know, they were quite the troublemakers?

Theyve been rehabilitated.

It hasnt even been a year! How can people change so suddenly in just a few days?

People can change with just a slight trigger. Theyre not machines.

I wish they were machines, that a completely new command had been inputted. Its really scary.

What is?

Im afraid they might suddenly revert to their old selves.

The president pointed to a man.

Look at Chang-sik. Hes not like that. Although his current state is desirable, in the past, he would have demanded the highest computer specs and then used it for CTA while killing people.

Are you talking about a game?

Yeah. A game. Sigh. Really, whats going on?

Dont overthink it. Theres no sign of them being beaten or tortured.

Thats what scares me more. Sigh.

The president covered his face with both hands and lamented.

Whether its towards righteousness or whatever, it feels like humans have been forcibly remodeled to one side.

.

Im not fond of philosophy, but can we consider them human if they live for society and justice, deprived of their free will?

Well, that might be something to discuss with Gwang Ik-gong.

Gwang Ik-gong Tsk.

The president shook his head.

This isnt the time to talk about that. I wish I could be like them.

Excuse me?

Sigh. No, never mind. Its because its you, Seol-hee. I have to talk to you, Seol-hee.

The president turned his head toward Baek Seol-hee with a very serious expression.

Gwang Ik-gong is.

Mr. President!!

Ah, shit. Seol-hee. Lets talk about this later.

The shout from outside made the president shut his mouth.

Old man! Let me meet those who lost their abilities!

Taejo. Is turning on the video recording with Taeguk Watch a threat to me?

No! Im here to satisfy the curiosity of many people!

Bringing a camera into a place full of secrets is a violation of the duty to maintain security.

I just sealed everyone I encountered, trapped them in talismans, sent those talismans to Daejeon, and then unsealed them to return them to their original forms without distinguishing whether they were boys or girls.

Student Do-eun. I have one question. You can still go back to your original place now. What do you want to do?

I like it better now. My place is here, with the organization.

Yu Do-eun placed her hand on her chest and spoke with conviction.

Ill work for the organization that saved me. Even if someone completely different takes my place. Even if I can no longer use the name Yu Do-eun.

Beep.

The TV displayed Yu Do-euns image.

A girl with white hair, identical to Yu Do-eun, was seen using her abilities at the Hero Associations training ground.

-As you can see, Ms. Yu Do-eun is also wielding E-Class magic power. Although she can no longer use her Magic Bullet Shooting, her physical prowess is comparable to that of an E-Class.

It feels strange. An entity that isnt Yu Do-eun living as Yu Do-eun.

It cant be helped.

Yu Do-eun observed the girl sharing her appearance and smiled wryly.

Ive decided to become an agent for the organization.

That must be tough.

Its fine. I just need to start from the bottom and gradually regain my original abilities. As Gunggi mentioned, if I stick to the curriculum, I can make it back to C-Class in at least two years. My parents have decided to move to the US with me.

Im sorry for making them inadvertently abandon a daughter.

Its alright. Hehe.

Theres nothing too complicated about it.

The girl, Yu Do-eun, whom we replaced, wished to join the organization.

The place meant for the girl Yu Do-eun was taken by a test subject prepared by Pandemonium.

Their genetics may differ, but its simple to justify by claiming the genetics were altered during the transformation into a demon.

Even if Yu Do-eun was viewed as a special case unlike the others, it simply concluded with the acknowledgment of that fact.

My worry is whether that girl might later declare I am not Yu Do-eun!

Well keep overseeing her within the organization. Since shes transitioned from a non-ability user to an ability user, shell strive to live as Yu Do-eun, eager not to forfeit that privilege, regardless of what others might say.

Indeed.

Yu Do-eun gently lifted the upper part of her Hanbok.

Beneath the bandages, near her cleavage, was a mark glowing with the same hue as Gunggis magic power.

The mark, resembling a flame bird with its wings spread, emitted a soft glow.

-Meanwhile, concerning the mysterious marks found on the bodies of Zenros

This applied to the counterfeit Yu Do-eun as well.

The difference lies in the mark engraved near the chest of this Yu Do-eun, which adopted a more oriental form, contrasting with the marks on the counterfeit Yu Do-eun and other Zenros, which displayed a different style.

The Zenros had been reset to level 1.

The symbol representing the newly acquired abilities of these individuals signified the magic transmitted from Gunggi and Doul, awakening new powers through a contract dedicated to upholding order and justice.

It remained ambiguous whether to refer to them as the Sephiroth Alliance or the Sephiroth Knights.

However, it made sense to say they were tasked with safeguarding Earths peace.

As long as the shape of the mark is entirely different, not just in color, it bears no relation to the organization. That settles it, right?

Excuse me, Director Do. I have a question.

Gunggi nudged me in the back.

Does this really mean nothing? I detest conflicts. Surely, being the Queen of Spades doesnt hold any real significance, right?

Theres no specific order or hierarchy, except for the leader.

But why is the leader designated the King of Hearts?

Well.

Its simply because thats the theme.

The guardians of order are themed around playing cards, and naturally, the leader is the King of Hearts.

So, why isnt it the Ace of Spades but instead the King of Hearts?

Well.

Its just how it was.

Because its the King of Hearts.

Nod.