Episode 66. Midterm (8)

In the original story, Eugene never appears again after being defeated by Yuri in the first semester magic duel evaluation.

A minor role who is envious of Yuri, who overwhelms honor students with experience gained from overcoming many adversities, such as a battle with Darby and a clash with the Saintstica Knights, and is defeated cleanly.

He was a character who was often seen ignoring Yuri because he was usually E class, so he didn’t feel particularly sympathetic when he heard that he lost the senior title to Yuri in the first semester.

In the novel, the circumstances of Eugene’s family or Yu-jin’s situation after being defeated by Yuri were not covered… . In this way, Eugene was forgotten in my memory.

‘Oh, why doesn’t he come out again? What happened after losing to Yuri?’

‘I transferred school. It’s embarrassing.’

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Judging from how Eugene was ostracized by the kids he hung out with as friends after losing the duel with Yuri, the same thing probably happened in the original story.

She wouldn’t have been able to go to school normally in a situation where the shield that had protected her until now disappeared and she was teased for being a single parent family.

‘If the drowned body hadn’t approached, in the novel, Eugene would have moved school without enduring the bullying… .’

The cause of Eugene’s bullying must have been her usual behavior, but that doesn’t mean you can’t just watch after hearing the circumstances.

Especially since Yuri came to my office instead of the training ground, even though she had gone up to the class A duel evaluation.

“glass.”

Yuri’s expression did not brighten when she explained to me the situation Yu-jin was in, perhaps because she thought that Yu-jin was being bullied.

“Eugene’s family situation is pitiful, but it’s not your responsibility. There is no villain without a story. The fact that Eugene was the perpetrator who bullied you and Jun doesn’t change. You say you reacted too decisively, but that was the right decision.”

“I guess… ?”

“It’s their fault that the students around you bully Eugene, so you don’t have to feel compelled to feel responsible and say you must help Eugene. but… . Now, if you want to reach out to that child, there is nothing wrong with your heart either.”

The office was as dark as the back of the stage, and Yuri and I hid in the silence and drank tea.

The main character is sitting in my office, which is just the other side of the novel, and yielding to others the glory that should have been poured out on him.

* * *

＜End of evaluation. The winner of this duel is Karl Gaur. Carr Gaur.＞

Numerous students were enthused by the defeat of Holden, who was the only half-sharp child in the current world and had never missed the top spot.

News that overturned the flow of the original was heard outside the window, and cheers followed.

The Class A magic duel evaluation is also a dream stage for all students.

It’s a rare opportunity to imprint one’s abilities not only on Kiruna’s students, but also on professors and scholars outside.

However, even though he had won that precious opportunity himself, and even though he himself could be praised in such cheers and heat, Yuri seemed to have made up his mind to give up the duel evaluation in the end.

“As expected, I want to talk to Eugene. I will definitely make him apologize to Jun and me, but I don’t want to make him more miserable.”

“… Do you intend to give up the evaluation of this duel?”

“Yeah. I don’t think you can fight an opponent you don’t want to win. The professor said. I’ve already saved two people, and I’m sure I’ll be able to help many more in the future… . I think I can change a lot of things here.”

It was an advantageous choice.

“I decided to believe that word. Of course I can’t save everyone… . I want to reach out to those people as well.”

How many people are willing to understand and forgive the circumstances of others even though they have a bitter past?

A child who lived as a slave from a young age and was not protected and abused.

Yuri, who has a harsher past than Eugene, is definitely a student who needs counseling and comfort.

However, Yuri had a pure and mature look, as if the past was just a past memory.

“you… .”

“Thanks to Professor.”

* * *

‘Ahyeong, can Yuri meet Master again?’

‘Nope.’

I don’t know anything about Yuri’s teacher in detail because Ayeongi didn’t talk about the settings of the characters who don’t directly appear in the novel.

The only information I know about Yuri’s teacher is that he appeared indirectly in the battle with the vampire that appears at the end of the manuscript, that is, in the middle of the novel.

2nd year 2nd semester. Yuri confronts a vampire who has been blinded by vampirism and uses her own magic, and at that moment, the description that she resembles her teacher is over.

‘With her back to the setting sun that seemed to melt everything, she pulled out her sword with flying red hair, and the whole sky caught fire, leaving not a single cloud left.’

Yuri’s admiration for his master is revealed as it is, and even a vampire scion falls down without being able to overcome the unique magic.

In fact, that far is the last Ah-young manuscript I know.

So, who the hell is Yuri’s teacher, and why can’t Yuri and her teacher meet?

No, I didn’t even know if he was alive before that.

In the first place, I was possessed without knowing whether it was a happy ending or a sad ending. During my life as a professor, I didn’t even have the spirit to look into the characters that were only talked about in the setting of the background… .

‘Still, as the original story and development have already diverged a lot, I should know in advance information that can be an additional variable.’

In reality, since Yuri can use her unique magic faster than in the original work, there is no guarantee that troublesome incidents will not arise again when someone sees Yuri using her unique magic.

I’ve only used it twice, including the one I’ve used on Yuri recently, so I’m not 100% sure, but my nickname ‘Cham Sensei’ draws out the opponent’s potential, expands the target’s inner world view, and unleashes a miracle that manifests its own magic.

In preparation for the time when Yuri, who has not grown up according to the original story, faces an insurmountable ordeal, I used this name for her during a consultation a few weeks ago while worrying over and over again.

Until now, Yuri, who regained her confidence after the consultation, showed her skills to a level that exceeded my expectations, and there was just no situation where she could use her unique magic.

‘Because a mage whose world is firmly established inside her is different from before.’

This time, Yu-jin will get a bye as Yuri gives up on the duel, but if the duel evaluation had proceeded normally, Yuri would have won.

However, Eugene will be mistaken that he will win even if he fights properly with the help of the drowned body, so he will not be satisfied with the result of a by-win.

Yu-jin will eventually find Yuri, and Yuri didn’t seem to know about it.

Opening Eugene’s closed mind would be much more difficult than simply overpowering her.

‘How can I just watch a student who refuses to give up even so?’

Although he trusts Yuri to approach Eugene, he cannot leave her alone.

Because it was so obvious that an uninvited guest would interrupt their conversation… .

“Elma, where is the drowned body now?”

Even if it is difficult to directly intervene in problems between students, it is necessary to prevent others from intervening.

* * *

＜Temporary Class A Yuri student. Yuri student?＞

The broadcast looking for Yuri rang for over 10 minutes at the training center 2, but she did not appear.

‘… .’

Amidst the crowd, Filetta, who was sitting in the observer’s seat, left the practice room with a dark expression.

‘Holden’s defeat, Yuri’s absence from the duel. Is it all Ian’s work?’

As with Akula, this time too Ian was sabotaging her plans.

Holden’s defeat in particular upset her greatly.

Filetta, who had concluded that Carol had a clear limit to her growth, could not fathom how Carol was able to grow so dazzlingly.

‘From the moment Holden lost to Carol, the evaluation of this magic duel is no different from the end. No matter how active the student council is, in the end, the protagonist of this duel will be Carol.’

When she came out of the practice room, she saw Eugene, who was looking for Yuri with empty eyes.

“glass… . never miss… !”

Considering the pain Eugene endured for her revenge match against Yuri, she couldn’t accept a bye win with pleasure.

Payleta, who was looking at the maddened back, came up with an idea to overcome the situation and quietly followed Eugene.

‘In the end, if it’s a magic duel evaluation that only Carol’s victory will remain… . It wouldn’t be bad to ruin it at all.’

Everyone’s attention is focused on the Class A duel evaluation.

The agoge dormitory was empty, and all the faculty and security forces were struggling to manage the training grounds.

At this moment, there will be no one to witness, report, or stop Eugene’s rampage. The devil moved to make the final stage for the winner who was only scarred.

‘It was a discard card from the beginning.’

From the moment Eugene was reaped, Filetta had never thought of using her for long.

According to Holden’s report, her mind was rapidly collapsing out of control… . She will probably be forced to confine herself to a remote monastery somewhere during this summer vacation.

If there is a fixed expiration date, it would be desirable to use it this time to definitely increase work.

‘It’s okay if today is remembered as the day the murder happened in Kiruna.’

Not knowing what might happen to him, Eugene was sitting on a bench around the dormitory looking for Yuri, who was choosing a horse.

* * *

‘There are so many different children in the school… . Among them, there are children who need help, like me in my slavery days.’

Neither the others nor Yuri, who was saved by Master right before her death and was able to survive, could not pretend not to know them.

helping those in need. For Yuri, that was a goal that was much more palatable than the grades and fame that other kids so longed for.

After the duel with Alicia, Yuri, who clearly realized what kind of existence she should be in Kiruna, agonized over how to open Eugene’s heart.

‘Eugene is sensitive to her family’s circumstances, so I don’t think it’s the right answer to blindly approach her like Karin or Jun… .’

The time when Yuri, who was abandoned by her parents from the beginning, tried to understand the feelings of Yu-jin, a single-parent family, from various angles.

“… Hey.”

Eugene finally found Yuri on the trail leading to Agoge.

“After ruining my school life like this, are you running away now? Do you think I can accept a bye… !”