Why Did I Have to Enroll – Chapter 199

Lesson 39. I Must Have Him – 4

Throughout the entire first semester, I deeply pondered and researched the issue, but the conditions for manifesting Ban Yu-won’s power within another’s body were surprisingly simple. The key was treating another’s body as if it were your own. This was somewhat possible if the relationship was as deep as a blood-related family. Next, it was possible with a spouse. However, if neither of these applied, a more brute-force and direct method was required… For someone like Keira, who was practically a stranger, the only effective method was to directly infuse the power through the mouth.

This was why, even knowing the method, I hadn’t implemented it immediately. But with the situation escalating so rapidly, there was no other choice.

“No, stop now.”

“Oh… is it over already?”

Keira’s face, as she broke away from him with a lingering expression, showed a hint of mischief. She was clearly aware that the connection with the Constellation had been severed.

“You can feel it yourself, can’t you?”

“Yes!”

“But is it really okay for the contract to be broken so easily? And not just that, right? The power I received from the Constellation is still intact.”

“That’s the kind of ability it is. Did you think you were chosen by Union Academy for nothing?”

Given more time, it would be possible to modify the power within her body to suit her, much like Luciel’s Wildness Core. But since a kiss wouldn’t suffice for that, there was no need to mention it.

“What is this about?”

“What do you mean, what? When did you two become like this?! Luciel is watching too!”

“Is it like realizing and sharing feelings at the moment of Earth’s destruction?”

“Don’t go around destroying Earth on a whim.”

And of course, chaos erupted in the background. I had anticipated this and set up a barrier, but since severing the connection with the Constellation required concentration, I couldn’t pay attention to the other side properly.

As for Luciel…

“Has the issue been resolved, Yu-won?”

“Yes.”

“That’s a relief. But if you’re going to officially accept Miss Keira, you must tell me clearly beforehand.”

Thanks to Ban Yu-won’s prior notice, Luciel didn’t seem too surprised. The guild members, who were dumbfounded by Luciel’s calm reaction, finally realized her perspective. However, they still couldn’t understand what kind of conversation was taking place.

“Hahaha, I don’t expect that much. But it seems we’ll have to fight together from now on.”

“Fight together?”

When Ban Yu-won tilted his head, Keira nodded and urged him to set up the barrier again. Once he quickly set up a sound-blocking barrier, she shrugged her shoulders and continued.

“Think about it. You don’t plan to let yourself be captured by Ulrike Prominence, do you?”

“Of course not. I just learned the name now.”

“I also broke the contract with the Constellation on my own, and I’m planning to cut ties with my family, ignoring the orders of the young master. They won’t just leave me alone.”

Keira still wore a smiling face, but beneath it, tension was evident. When she first mentioned wanting to break the contract with the Constellation, her hesitation wasn’t just about burdening Ban Yu-won; it was also about the worries of what would happen after breaking the contract.

“I can’t stay on Earth, can I?”

“Would the Ten Great Families move just to catch one person?”

“Can’t you see that the young master created the Orc Wave to capture you and is sending it to Earth?”

Thinking about it, it made sense. Perhaps Ban Yu-won hadn’t fully grasped the situation yet. He had returned to Earth to rest, but so many things had happened since his return… The approaching Orc Wave felt somewhat unreal.

Is it really all because of me? Really?

But seeing the Orc fleet heading straight toward Ban Yu-won and Luciel’s current location, he couldn’t afford to escape reality.

“Don’t worry, I’ve thought a lot about how to move once I break away from the family. How about becoming a dimensional mercenary?”

“That’s… alright, let’s talk about that later. For now, let’s focus on the Orc Wave.”

Ban Yu-won held his throbbing forehead and looked up. Watching the dots in the sky grow larger was unsettling.

“Can’t we intercept them with something like a nuclear missile?”

“Even if we take out 80%, the remaining 20% will become radioactive Orcs.”

It was a horrifying thought. Hopefully, the governments of the world were aware of this… Or maybe it was too late for such a response.

He dispelled the sound barrier and approached the group with Keira.

“What were you two talking about?”

“It’s complicated to explain in detail, so to summarize… Yu-won removed a curse-like thing that was on me.”

“The captain had a curse on her?!”

“Yes, I did. It was the reason I was weakened!”

“That was considered weak?!”

Keira brushed off the sharp gazes from all around with a hastily made-up excuse, but naturally, no one seemed to believe it readily. However, they roughly accepted that the two weren’t planning to get together, and more importantly, the situation was too urgent to pry into others’ romantic affairs.

“So what do we do about that?”

“Yumi, can you contact home?”

Ban Yu-mi, who also seemed displeased about something, glared at Ban Yu-won, but perhaps realizing he wouldn’t explain properly, she sighed and answered.

“…I already did. Mom and Dad are evacuating to the bunker. Grandpa has urgently led our guild members out.”

“He’s not just an honorary advisor; he’s practically the second guild master.”

They couldn’t just stand idly by. What was certain was that they couldn’t allow the Orc Wave to crash onto the ground. Recalling the events from the special activity, the wave would likely spawn countless Orcs upon impact with Earth. If it affected not just objects or animals but also humans… the aftermath would be unimaginable.

He had to stop it. Whether he could or not was another matter.

[Aneri — Request received. Departing immediately!]

Just then, a welcome message arrived. Even if adding one more person wouldn’t be enough to stop the massive wave, it was better than nothing.

[Me — You really accepted such a request. This time it’s really dangerous.]

[Aneri — I actually wanted to bring the entire mercenary group I’m connected with, but it seems the upper management has realized this issue is linked to higher dimensions. I had a big fight and completely cut ties. So now, it’s just me and a newbie heading to Earth. And…]

Despite the many points in Aneri’s response that made him want to pull his hair out, if he had to pick the most absurd one…

Wait, you’re bringing the newbie here too?

[Aneri — And there’s a volunteer among the Platinum members of Level Force, so I’ll pick them up too!]

[Me — Huh?]

What did you say?

You’re picking up what?

At that moment, something vibrated in Keira’s arms, matching the timing. She glanced around at the others before pulling out a small rectangular pad from her pocket, which looked like an older version of the mirror Ban Yu-won had.

“Got a message from the president of Level Force… asking to protect you.”

“Mina… she knew everything.”

“Well, I joined from Earth. I’ve had many personal conversations with her.”

Thinking about it, it was likely Yumina herself who certified Keira as a Platinum member. She probably knew about Keira’s existence and that she was on Earth. It was a bit annoying that she had kept quiet about it, but Yumina likely only cared about Ban Yu-won’s well-being.

At this point, the Platinum membership itself seemed suspicious. After all, both Platinum members Ban Yu-won had met were strong. The fact that other Platinum members were willing to come to a planet facing an Orc Wave, and the possibility that Yumina had selected people who could be mobilized with force in case of emergency, crossed his mind.

‘The teacher’s grace is too high to look up to.’

Ban Yu-won thought with a wry smile. When he reunited with Yumina after the break, there would be much to discuss. But for now, thanks to her, he could breathe a little easier. It would show the Prominence side that they couldn’t easily touch Ban Yu-won, and once they held back, he could warn them through Yumina…

But before that.

“Ban Yu-mi, go home.”

Ban Yu-won spoke firmly, directing his gaze at the one who needed to be hidden immediately. Luciel? Of course, the Orc Wave’s target was Luciel, but she would never leave Ban Yu-won’s side, and hiding her wouldn’t make the Orc Wave disappear. But Ban Yu-mi was a different story. The Orc Wave was created by Prominence, and naturally, surveillance means would be included. If Ban Yu-mi appeared and caused a scene in front of them… the aftermath was unimaginable.

“Are you telling me to hide while leaving the monsters?”

“Yes. Right now.”

This was the only chance to hide Ban Yu-mi while the enemy didn’t know the ‘true target.’ Surely, even the young lady of the Prominence family wouldn’t know. That the person their family wanted to eliminate was so close to the man she desired.

“Do you really think I’ll listen to you?”

“Sis, please.”

“No way, I won’t. Even if I don’t use my power, I can’t just run away while everyone else is fighting.”

Yeah, I knew this sister would react this way. Ban Yu-won held his forehead and activated his last resort.

“I’ll grant you any wish you want later.”

“Do you think I’ll fall for that, like a kid?”

“What? What’s going on between you two?”

As the siblings started an unexpected argument, the others naturally looked on in confusion. They had no way of knowing that the force behind the Orc Wave was the Prominence family. That the young master of that family was targeting Ban Yu-won. And that Ban Yu-mi was someone who shouldn’t show herself in front of the Prominence family. Ban Yu-won couldn’t explain this complex web of circumstances.

“You’ll be in danger!”

“Are you crazy? We’re already in danger fighting monsters!”

“Mom will be in danger too.”

“That…”

Perhaps mentioning not just herself but also the family made her unable to respond strongly. Ban Yu-mi hesitated, taking a half-step back with a fearful expression. Then, as if realizing something, she wore a peculiar expression.

“Hey, I know they’re after my unique power.”

“What? Unique power? …Oh? No way.”

Keira, who was listening to their conversation, seemed to realize something and opened her mouth in shock.

“But what do you mean mom will be in danger too? Is she being targeted? …Then what about you? Wait, hold on.”

And Ban Yu-mi, who was not dull despite her bluntness, quickly reached the conclusion.

“Is there something in our family? …You’re okay, and so are Dad and Grandpa, but just me and Mom?”

“Ah, really…”

The conclusion that there was something hidden about her birth.