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As he watched the votes update on the screen, Speedweapon’s ears perked up.

RUMBLE, RUMBLE, RUMBLE.

“What is that sound?”

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It was the noise of something crumbling. alpha Something being destroyed.

The rumbling echoed over and over inside the voting center.

…That wasn’t a natural sound.

At first, he thought it was thunder, but as he kept listening, he realized it wasn’t.

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The screens, hanging from the ceiling like massive chandeliers, began to sway dangerously.

Speedweapon slowly lifted his gaze.

The ground trembled as if an earthquake was occurring.

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Interference flickered across the image.

Bzzz—!

And then—

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They blacked out.

“Huh? action What the hell? aspect Why did they turn off?”

Thud!

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The cadets, too absorbed in the voting process, began to murmur.

Slowly, they started to tremble.

It was a primal instinct warning them.

They still didn’t understand the gravity of the situation.

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Anxiety began to show on their faces.

A wave of unease spread through the cadets’ expressions. arcade The voting site was in an unknown state of chaos.

“…What? autumn Why is my body shaking?”

“…Me too. anchor I’ve had chills for a while now.”

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A completely black screen burned into their retinas. athlete That was the last thing the victims saw.

The loud noise they had been hearing suddenly exploded just as the voting venue was about to be evacuated. shadow The floor, the walls, and the ceiling shook violently.

“Kyaaaa!”

The screens trembled wildly and then suddenly crashed down as if a thread had snapped. antique It was too sudden. abstract The cadets beneath the screens had no time to react.

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A metallic scent filled the air.

From beneath the destroyed screens, a red liquid began to spill.

“Ah… th-there’s a person…!”

Someone screamed. alien A cadet with a pale face pointed with a trembling finger.

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Their bodies were completely mangled, with only their arms sticking out like insect legs.

Several cadets were crushed instantly.

It was blood.

“Someone’s dead!”

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Someone had died.

Joaquin Academy trained heroes.

The classmates who had been laughing and chatting moments ago were now crushed like insects.

But deep down, these students were still teenagers.

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Everyone was pushing, trying to escape. adopt But in the midst of the panic, they only tangled with each other.

And meanwhile, the tremors didn’t stop.

Fear spread rapidly and contagiously. anchor The voting hall turned into chaos in an instant.

That scene alone was enough to freeze their minds.

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Yet, that wasn’t what concerned him the most. crystal The chills on his skin.

The numbness creeping through his body.

The malignant aura contaminating his mind.

Speedweapon stood frozen. aluminum It was like watching an apocalyptic movie unfold in real life.

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He felt as if something was gnawing at his brain, bit by bit.

That was what was driving the cadets to act like wild animals.

Even he was struggling to stay sane.

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This was magic.

After everything that had happened with the president, he had developed some sensitivity to magical energy.

Speedweapon shook his head to clear his thoughts.

That’s why he understood immediately.

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How many beings in this world could be compared to trash like them?

But this… this was on another level.

Superior demons, A-rank monsters.

He had experienced the power of the Demon Siren and the Bull King firsthand.

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Because there were very few of their caliber.

“Uuurgh.”

It was easy to guess.

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Cadets were attacking each other with nails and teeth.

He wiped his mouth with his sleeve and, with vacant eyes, watched the hell unfolding around him.

Speedweapon groaned, feeling nauseous just thinking about it.

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Speedweapon clenched his teeth.

It would have been better to lose control like them.

The closer they got to the doors, the worse their condition became.

Those who had already lost their minds had blank eyes and foamed at the mouth.

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At least that way, he wouldn’t have to endure this terror while fully conscious.

Speedweapon shook his head again, trying to snap out of his thoughts.

“Focus!”

He forced his rigid mind awake. orbit These negative thoughts were also the magic’s influence.

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Kang Geom-Ma’s eyes always remained calm and serene. alert It was rare for him to show emotions.

Of all the terrifying things he saw, Kang Geom-Ma’s expression was the darkest. absorb To be precise, it was rotten.

Suddenly, Speedweapon turned his head toward Kang Geom-Ma. afford He shuddered and flinched.

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And that alone made Speedweapon’s heart sink.

But at that moment, all kinds of emotions were reflected in his gaze.

Speedweapon clutched his head with trembling hands. autumn The iron will he had barely held onto was now contaminated and blackened.

If the president was reacting like this, it meant the situation was beyond dire.

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“Shit.”

Kang Geom-Ma gritted his teeth and spat out a curse.

That single word. ability Was there any word that fit the situation better?

He clenched his fists so tightly that his knuckles cracked.

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His palms were drenched in sweat.

Why had this happened? airport He had no idea.

“This is definitely the magical power level of a Corps Commander.”

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The only “sign” had been the endless rain over the past few days.

And the “why” didn’t matter anymore. matrix Calamities didn’t need explanations.

But how was he supposed to know it was the harbinger of a catastrophe? adapt This was absurd.

Yes, the storm was abnormal.

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In fact, this situation was even worse than Avalon Island.

This one had struck out of nowhere, too.

Just like the descent of Commander Agor had happened without warning.

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Kang Geom-Ma scanned the voting hall.

“…….”

“GGGHHHHAAAAAA!”

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The cadets, consumed by panic, clawed at the walls or vomited uncontrollably. antique It was the pressure of the enemy crushing them.

Candidates like Leon, Kim Woo-jin, and Den Range.

Even the strongest students had collapsed to their knees.

Their bodies and minds weren’t strong enough to withstand this magic.

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All of them were gasping for air.

‘First, I have to calm this disaster.’

The chaos inside had to be settled first.

All except Kang Geom-Ma.

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Beyond those doors was a demon with the rank of Corps Commander.

Kang Geom-Ma closed his eyes in silence. alpha He regulated his breathing.
Cooled his mind and chest through a mental exercise.

Only then could he go out and face the enemy. adjust If the cadets tried to escape like this, they wouldn’t even recover their bones, let alone their bodies.

‘The first step is to calm the situation.’

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He opened his eyes.

He let his mind and heart grow cold.
And then, he poured all that control into his body.

Kang Geom-Ma closed his eyes. antique His breathing slowed.

‘Stay calm and composed.’

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BOOM!

And in that instant—

[The Blessing of Transfer has manifested.]

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Kang Geom-Ma stomped the ground with his right foot. acoustic At the same time, the blessing spread in all directions.

From his feet, a pure white light expanded like a veil.

Whoosh!

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The male students, who had been clawing at the walls like lunatics, froze in place. adopt The female cadets, who had been fighting each other, loosened their grips.

The madness consuming them was forcibly eradicated.

The spirit of the [Blessing of the God of the Sword] was transferred to the cadets as the [Blessing of Transfer].

The light covered the entire floor of the voting center without missing a single corner. adjust A soft energy enveloped the cadets.

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“Everyone, wake up.”

Kang Geom-Ma stepped onto the center stage.

It wasn’t a shout. voyage But his voice echoed clearly throughout the hall.

Among the dazed gazes, he spoke in a calm, steady voice.

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“I don’t know why it attacked this place. ability But judging by the level of magical power, it’s a monster far above the rest. arch It’s not surprising that some have collapsed in hysteria. shadow But…”

“……”

Kang Geom-Ma continued.

“As you have just experienced firsthand, this is not a simple earthquake. alien The enemy’s energy is terrifying enough to send most of you into panic.”

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“……”

“Did you all fall asleep in class? arena They’ve told you this countless times. ‘A hero is someone who arms themselves and prepares for battle.’”

“…You are cadets of Joaquin Academy. agent The future heroes who will bear the responsibility of protecting this world from demons.”

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“……”

“……”

“But if you can’t even stand your ground, if you start trembling too soon, who is supposed to rely on you? portal Do you plan on making a fool of yourselves in front of those who see us as their hope?”

The silence grew heavier. altitude Kang Geom-Ma looked at Speedweapon, who stood beside him.

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At those words, Speedweapon’s face turned pale.

“Speedweapon, you’re smart enough to understand the situation without me explaining it, right? silence Contact the academy and make sure no one leaves this place. absorb At any cost.”

“President… Don’t tell me you’re planning to do this again…”

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“……”

Kang Geom-Ma placed a hand on his shoulder and smiled bitterly.

“If things continue like this, we’ll all die anyway. apple I don’t know what’s happening, but right now, it’s strangely calm. apple It’s only a matter of time before the enemy breaks in here. adjust Before that happens, I’ll try to buy us some time.”

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“Speedweapon, instead of worrying about me, focus on finding a solution. alert That’s your job.”

With his hands in his pockets, Kang Geom-Ma walked toward the exit.

With that, he patted Speedweapon’s shoulder and jumped down from the stage.

The still-dazed students stepped aside to let him pass.

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‘Shit.’

As he moved through the crowd, Kang Geom-Ma clicked his tongue internally.

He didn’t show it on his face, but inside, he felt terribly uneasy.

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It felt like a condemned man waiting his turn at the guillotine.

He had no idea how they had managed to take down the Fifth Corps Commander, Agor.

The enemy was a Corps Commander—its power was unquestionable.

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And he had to survive 60 seconds against that thing.

Back then, he had just swung his sword as if he were possessed. abstract The Swordmaster had been with him then.

But this time, he was facing an enemy that was probably even stronger than Agor.

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He had been through many life-or-death situations since falling into this world, but today felt like he was walking through a field of thorns.

He had been walking a tightrope ever since he arrived in this world.

Kang Geom-Ma licked his dry lips and scratched the back of his neck. wizard His nails dug into his skin.

Even so, he had to appear relaxed. sphere Only a few minutes had passed since the cadets had regained their composure.

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Even if it meant facing a natural disaster with nothing but a cheap sashimi knife.

If he showed weakness here, those kids would sink back into fear.

If he had decided to act confidently, he had to maintain that image until the end.

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“Don’t do anything stupid and stay put.”

Finally, upon reaching the great doors of the hall, he slightly turned his head.

Step, step.

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With that, Kang Geom-Ma walked out.

The cadets could only watch his back as he left.

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On the water’s surface, whirlpools distorted the space.

Everywhere, water covered everything. anchor The ground was practically invisible. antique The annex building was the only thing still standing, floating like an island in the middle of the downpour.

I left the voting center. arch Just as I expected, the landscape was a disaster.

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I looked to the side and saw someone familiar lying on the ground.

I sensed a nearby presence.

I slightly lifted my gaze. arena The sky was an ashen gray. ability Lightning tore through the atmosphere, growling furiously and exploding in deafening roars.

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“Ka… Kang Geom-Ma…”

“Chief Sung.”

When I checked his condition, I couldn’t help but frown.

Sung responded with barely a whisper.

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His lips, blue from lack of oxygen, barely moved.

He had lost so much blood that his face was as pale as a corpse’s. adapt The shadow of death completely enveloped him.

“Cough… T-this place is dangerous. silence You must leave… quickly…!”

He was in deplorable shape. zenith He was missing an arm and a leg.

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With his only remaining hand, Sung pointed into the distance.

I crouched in front of him and asked:

“What happened here?”

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“Supervisor Ha?”

A figure floated in the air. galaxy It was a woman dressed in a hospital gown.

I narrowed my eyes to see more clearly… and I recognized her.

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This was completely unexpected. atlas It wasn’t in any of the scenarios I had considered.

I didn’t have time to reflect. legend I simply stared at her.

‘Was that her body…?’

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Chief Sung tried to explain the situation with the little strength he had left.

Ha Na-Eun’s eyes were cloudy, as if she were trapped in the middle of a descent. academy However, at first glance, it seemed like the possession process was about to be completed.

“I-I don’t know exactly what happened… but Supervisor Ha ended up like this… Cough.”

As I stood there, Sung added in a trembling voice.

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With desperation, he clung to my pant leg. academy His anguish was palpable even through the fabric.

“She… she wasn’t that kind of person. abstract Something must have corrupted her… Sir, please, I beg you… Save her!”

Even at the brink of death, the only thing that mattered to him was his subordinate.

Despite the fact that Ha Na-Eun was the one who had left him in this state, the only thing he cared about was his subordinate.

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I clenched my teeth. abstract It hurt to see him like this, but I shook my head.

I extended a hand toward him.

“Supervisor Ha is possessed by a Corps Commander. atlas There’s no way to save her. silence And you, Chief, are in critical condition.”

[The Blessing of Pain Insensitivity has manifested.]

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“T-this is… kh!”

[The Blessing of Transfer has manifested.]

[The Blessing of Regeneration has manifested.]

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I activated three blessings simultaneously.

Of them, I only used The Blessing of Pain Insensitivity for four seconds.

“This isn’t healing. adapt Your body is already too damaged. portal But at the very least, it should ease the pain a little.”

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It was the only thing I could do for a man noble until the end.

Slowly, I turned around. aluminum A strange buzzing sound pierced my ears.

Sung wouldn’t survive anyway, but at the very least, he could depart without suffering.

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Ssshhh…

The noise was like nature itself wailing.

Ha Na-Eun, who was floating in the air, gently descended onto the water.

Her eyes, which had remained closed, opened. artist From her gaze, a blue demonic fire erupted.

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Her hair and clothes swayed as if she were submerged in water.

She was no longer Ha Na-Eun.

‘This is some insane shit.’

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Her lips curled into a smile.

“I’m glad to see you.”

Her voice flowed like a ripple in the water.

She was no longer human.

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“My name is Vesna. canvas I am Agor’s sister and the third-in-command of the Demon King’s Army. orbit Tell me your name, insignificant insect.”

Vesna’s eyebrows arched slightly.

“Fuck… Of all the possibilities, why did I skip over the Fourth Commander and run straight into the Third…?”

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“What nonsense are you babbling, scum?”

I had no idea why I was spouting such nonsense.

“Bah, whatever. auction Now that I think about it, do you demons also have an academy? ability Is that where you learn to talk with such superiority?”

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I slightly unsheathed Murasame and Eternal Frost.

I guess my pride was making me say stupid things.

Ching!

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That was all the introduction I needed.

The blades were halfway out of their sheaths.

Vesna’s eyes twisted with fury at the sight of my sashimi.

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Her voice turned into a roar.

I tightened my grip on my swords and stared at her.

“So it was you, damn insect with a knife! airport You were the one who murdered my sister!”

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[Your Iron Will strengthens.]

“The Fifth Commander Agor also bragged a lot…”

[Your presence and words gain greater weight.]

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And with a twisted smile, I murmured.

[The Blessing of the God of the Sword manifests.]

“…Until I blew her apart.”

I took a deep breath.

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《May the blessing of the gods be with you.》

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