บท 34: Chapter 34
[Quote: "The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort, but where he stands at times of challenge."]
Chapter 34: Emotions And Condition.
In the darkness of night and the rays of dim stars, Ryoung came to his room and prepared to get in the embrace of darkness called 'sleep'.
No one in the academy has known about what Ryoung had done to Cheon Yuchan.
Well, it doesn't matter even if all of them know about it.
Because Ryoung is already an Elder, and recently, he has killed Bu Chu-Ryong, the Elder of the Blade clan.
Show even if the world knows about his deeds, they can't do anything.
Time flew by and morning came, the chirping of birds and the rays of sun dipping on buildings.
It was a great and heartwarming sight to see, but the academy was still silent.
Because of the final 70 cadets remaining in the academy, only 30 were not in seclusion.
They were just enjoying their lives in the academy, but the oppressive feeling and the stimulation they got from Ryoung's fight had driven them to despair and fear.
But some cadets overcame the oppressive feeling and thought naively that they could catch up to Ryoung.
And like that, all cadets were in seclusion; only 13 cadets remained in the academy.
Ryoung didn't dwell on the silence and moved to get fresh.
Ryoung took a bath and donned a pair of clothes made for especially to wear in the Autumn season.
Ryoung came to his balcony and gazed at the falling petals of the Sakura tree.
In his mind, a very righteous sect came at the sight of petals falling.
The sect was none other than Mount Hua, the same Mount Hua where dragons are produced every decade.
Tap Tap Tap ~
Ryoung's ear caught the sound of steps coming towards his room.
He gazed from the balcony and saw his friend, Mun Ku and Baek Yun Ji, both coming towards his room.
Ryoung smiled, thinking about how he had avenged Mun Ku.
Of course, his torturing Yuchan was not for nothing; Ryoung has a solid purpose for it.
Ryoung remembered the day when they talked while sitting on the branch of an Oak tree.
That day became memorable for him; because of his introverted personality, he couldn't talk to anyone normally.
Even if he talks to them, it looks like he is ordering them.
But after meeting Mun Ku, and when she shared her sad story of what happened with her father and mother.
It became a turning point for Ryoung, he began to sympathize with her.
Understanding her problems and the pressure these six clans were exerting was not something her fragile heart could bear.
But thanks to her grandfather, that situation of pressure looming on them became somewhat easy to bear.
Aside from these, Ryoung has found the information he was searching for, the reason he tortured Yuchan.
He now knew the preceptor of her father's death was indeed from Blade Clans.
They feared the emergence of another clan that could become prominent like them.
"Greeting liege."
"What are you doing here Ryoung?"
While Ryoung was immersed in his monologue, two voices were heard. They shattered his thoughts and took Ryoung's attention towards them.
"Nothing, just enjoying the scenery of nature."
Nodded Ryoung to Baek Yun Ji's greeting while answering Mun Ku in a soft tone.
They both also sat there beside him and began to see the beautiful scenery.
"My liege when you are departing from the academy."
Asked Baek Yun Ji with a hint of sadness in her eyes.
Ryoung noticed the sadness in her eyes, but he didn't say anything about it and just replied.
"I am planning to depart at 10:00 am today."
"What about both of you, what will you do?"
Answered Ryoung while asking them about their plans.
"I think I'll take a drop from the academy because I know that I can't do the 6th test."
Said Mun Ku, but there was no hint of sadness or some other depressing emotions.
Instead, she has a glimmer of joy in her eyes; of Course, Ryoung has noticed it.
He has become more aware of what happens in his surroundings.
Seeing the joy in her eyes he couldn't think about something that made sense in this situation.
"What about you Yun Ji?"
Asked Ryoung to the other one sitting with them; he left the matter with Mun Ku at God's hand.
He didn't know about love or Romance because it hadn't happened to him, not even once.
The only exception was his mother, who had a different type of warmth around her.
Aside from that, after Ryoung has asked the question, she has become silent, thinking about something.
'I don't want to live here alone, but how can I convince my liege to live with me.'
'I have to gain the upper hand, or she'll not leave my liege's body pure.'
Thought Baek Yun Ji, clenching her hands while she was thinking about her shameless convictions.
Ryoung and Mun Ku were both staring at her.
She looked really funny; her expressions were of someone going into war and resolving with all their might to protect their loved ones.
This time, Ryoung also understood the emotions; it was a pure resolve.
But for some reason, he couldn't help but laugh a little.
And his little laugh drew the attention of a resolved one and the other protective one.
He was genuinely overwhelmed by the emotions he has shown today.
Because in the past, he couldn't show any emotions due to his mentality.
But now those emotions were beginning to show themselves.
And the shocking thing for Ryoung was that he could easily control those resurfacing emotions.
"Cough... You didn't answer."
Coughed Ryoung and broke the silence; his all senses were screaming to him.
They were saying 'Run from this situation.'
And Ryoung being so elegant, how can he run?
So he decided to change the topic or the consequences would be heavy.
"I'll follow my liege, even if it means dropping from the academy."
Answered Baek Yun Ji; her embarrassing moment was thoroughly captured in Mun Ku's eyes.
'It'll be fun to tease her later, Hehehe.'
Thought Mun Ku with a grin forming on her face while Ryoung nodded to Baek Yun Ji's answer.
He doesn't have any problems with his subordinates being with him.
'It's time to go. I wonder what will be the reaction of my aunt.'
Thought Ryoung while gazing at the sky, his eyes flickered for a second, that was unnoticed by everyone.
The reason for this was a system window slowly opening and giving Ryoung a shock.
[Congratulations, you have completed a condition.]
[Function]
[Death] (condition completed)
[Construction of a new body] (condition completed)
●[Emotions] (condition completed)
(Note: Even if you conquered them and became numb to them, you have to show them in your life. It is a necessary creation to live with)
[Reach the power level to bend space to your will] (condition doesn't meet)
[The Function will unlock after completing all conditions.]
Ryoung suppressed the surprised feeling and opened the system [Function] tab.
It was a mysterious thing; how could he know that he had to show emotions to complete the unknown condition?
The infuriating part of this system was that it didn't give Ryoung any powerful techniques, nor did it give him energy to upgrade his realm.
How is Ryoung supposed to make the best of it?
However, what he didn't know was he didn't need these shit parasites to grow in power.
Ryoung initially wanted it to have some cool Functions like plundering someone's talent or simulating his life and getting rewards from them and many more.
But the reality was very depressing; he didn't even get one Function that could scan anything and show him its information.
So how can he gain those godly system abilities?
Ryoung turned and said with a soft voice,
"Let's depart, we have to give my aunt a surprise."
Listening to him, Mun Ku became excited while Baek Yun Ji nodded her head.
If she knew that the one Ryoung calls 'Aunt' would be her future deciding factor, she would've exploded with embarrassment.
Nonetheless, they all began to do the final preparation for going to Ryoung's abode.
After an hour, they all departed from the academy while a shadow was observing them.
Ryoung caught a glimpse of it, but he didn't consider it something important.
[Chapter end]
[A/N: Hello guys, I know that this chapter is short, but I want to know your opinions about the change in Ryoung's character.
I know that it's cliche to use the kidnapping thing, but I'll not overdo it. The kidnapping thing will be a last push to change Ryoung's mindset.
By the way good news for me, not for you all, this academy arc ends here.
And I'll not upload for 2 days, but in the meantime, I'll correct the previous grammar and spelling.
Thanks for supporting this average fic till now,
See ya 😊 👋]
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