Chapter 29 – 11. Looking at the Meteor (4)
The first class of ‘killing practice’ is over.
Today is the second time I have watched people die.
During my first experience on Earth, my head was very complicated because there were so many factors to pay attention to, such as the state of wisdom and the existence of nearby CCTVs or witnesses.
Today, however, I was able to calmly contemplate myself, leaning back on a chair with soft sheets and watching a life slowly fading away.
It was a personally satisfying time.
‘·······.’
There is no agitation. No nausea either. The thick smell of blood makes my head a little dizzy, but I’ll get used to it sooner or later. There was no severe rejection reaction in the visual, auditory, and olfactory organs.
No sympathy, of course.
The lecture is exactly what I expected. Accustomed to killing through a total of 4 executions. Through this, I will be able to remove the remnants of the earth that are permeated in my values.
The execution targets are all heinous criminals, and a psychological counselor is always on standby in case of shock or mental illness. Various concerns for the stability of the students are glimpsed.
The professor’s demonstration is called the first stage. Execution of criminals in a state where the whole body, eyes and mouth are tied. I still don’t know what the next steps are, but maybe I’ll loosen the cloth over the eyes or mouth?
“Today’s class is over! What are you guys going to do now?”
Park Min-ho stretched as usual and asked in a raised tone on purpose.
Ji-hye and I had set our schedule in advance.
“Go and see the clubs. The promotion period starts today.”
“Another world club! There’s magic here, but wouldn’t it be much more fun than a high school club?!”
Wisdom’s voice was full of anticipation.
As high school students, we were active in the life science experiment club to go to medical school at Korea University. It was an activity only for the entrance exam, so there was no rest or fun.
That’s why I was curious about the other world club. Whatever it is, it has magic, so I think it will be interesting.
However, I do not intend to join a club to play casually. I need to experience it first, but if possible, I want to participate in two places, one for self-development and one for relaxation.
“Minho, what are you doing?”
“…I’m a pass. I’m thinking of checking out clubs too, but I’m a bit tired today…”
“Ah······.”
As he turned his arms around, he heard the soft tapping of bones in his shoulders.
We arrived at the carriage platform.
The ‘murder practice’ classroom is located in the corner of the academy, so you have to take a carriage to get to either the dormitory or the student center. It is the same concept as a taxi.
However, since the children of high-ranking aristocrats bring their own wagons and coaches from their families, most of the wagon passengers are commoner students and lower nobles.
Suddenly, a smile bloomed on Park Min-ho’s face.
“Today, I have to spend time with Ayoung after a long time.”
“Yes man. The club can be visited even on weekends, so take care of your girlfriend.”
“Ayeong is in the room next to me, but she seems to be very lonely…”
Wisdom put on a worried expression. Even though Ah-young became awkward due to the side effects of her attributes, it seems that she interacts with her in her own way.
From afar, a carriage approaches the platform. Finally, it’s my turn to board Jihyo and me.
“Isn’t he living too hard? Then another man might just attack him?”
I looked at him as a joke. It wasn’t a serious tone, but… It was half sincere.
“…It may be too far-fetched.”
“Not at all. It’s Jihoo’s advice, so I have to heed it.”
His eyelids were slightly closed, as if tired, but the eyes that met mine showed deep trust.
“Bye!”
“Bye~”
“Get some rest.”
The horse huffed at the coachman’s magic and whip and took a powerful step. Outside the window, the appearance of the platform and Park Min-ho got smaller and smaller.
The inside of the wagon is wide enough to stretch both legs. The roads inside the academy were paved, so the ride wasn’t bad.
This world is both superior and inferior to Earth. Buildings and vehicles are examples.
Perhaps because the means of construction here is magic, the speed at which buildings are built is 10 times faster than on Earth. The cost is reduced, so the house price is also relatively cheap.
On the other hand, carriages and sailboats are the latest means of transportation. The horses were strengthened with magic and ran on land, and [Water] And [Wind] Attribute magics led the boat.
The skies of another world have not yet been conquered. There is magic that allows you to float in the air for a while, but it is said that it is impossible to fly for a long time like a hot air balloon or an airplane. This is because the higher the altitude, the faster the mana concentration decreases.
I want to recreate the earth’s cars and airplanes, but I don’t have time, and it’s impossible with only a high school student’s level of scientific knowledge. However, I think I can make enough bicycles… I’ll have to think about inventing something here.
* * *
We arrived at the student hall. This building houses an auditorium, various shops, a lounge and restaurant, and most of the club rooms. It is the size of about 5 commercial buildings combined.
It is said that most of the clubs that do not require expensive equipment or special places are located here.
[Club promotion period (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)]
A huge banner with the above written on it flutters in the second-floor window of the student union building. Beneath it, people who appear to be seniors are handing out papers like this.
A small fountain and square in front of the main gate. Leaning against one of the pillars, she stands.
Long black hair down to her waist. The neatly tied ponytail and the gushing fountain combine to show off a cool charm.
Prominent chest and hips, and narrow waist. Even if it is called the standard of the S-shaped line, the appearance of an unparalleled beauty attracts the attention of people around.
Perhaps she is in a bad mood, her cold eyes and her straight red lips make her even more proud.
“After······.”
Her sighs contained demonic spirit that made the hearts of many men tremble, but we spoke to her regardless of her sighs.
“Sorry, Hyerin. Did you wait a long time?”
“Sorry! The road is too blocked…”
“No no! I just came too.”
Seeing Ji-hye and me, her smile blooms, and the men around her can’t hide their excited expressions again.
We walked slowly toward the student hall.
“How was the class? It must have been a liberal arts lecture called ‘chivalry’, right?”
Unwavering in her determination to pursue her career as a knight, she chose chivalry as her class on Friday afternoons.
“Phew······.”
Hyerin sighs again at my question. Maybe you don’t like the class? Even the slight frown is pretty.
“It’s obviously the first day… There’s an assignment…”
“Wow. That’s amazing.”
“You haven’t learned anything yet! What’s the assignment?”
“A report containing your thoughts on the spirit of chivalry… Until next week. Did you apply for the second year lecture for no reason…”
A sophomore whose curriculum is divided into ‘knight’ and ‘wizard’. She was so motivated that she applied in advance for a course she could learn next year.
“That’s why you seemed to be in a bad mood…”
“Ummm… But I’ll try my best.”
I can’t believe I’ve already started taking her second grade class. Hyerin is also passionate.
We received a club information brochure in front of the main entrance of the student union building. The club’s name, location, and activities are briefly and neatly summarized.
“What kind of club do you guys want to do?”
I asked the two of them to change the topic of conversation.
“Something I’d like to have as a hobby! Is there anything…?”
Wisdom answered while quickly flipping through the booklet. Even though it’s daytime, it’s motivated. Hyerin thought about her and then opened her mouth.
“I want to go where there are a lot of girls.”
“Hmm. Hobbies and women…”
We put our heads together and thought about our first destination.
“There is a place called Dadobu?
“Hmm… It doesn’t look interesting.”
“Swordsmanship club? You will like this, Hyerin!”
“I’ll see you later, thanks.”
“Hey guys, how’s the cook?!”
“It’s okay. There must be a lot of women, and it’s good as a hobby.”
“Let’s go to the cooking department.”
Our first destination has been decided.
I walked up to the third floor where the cooking department was located. A delicious scent wafted from the hallway, stimulating my nose. We opened the door to the room and found an unexpected person.
“Huh? It’s Ayoung.”
“Ah-young!”
“Uh, hello guys!”
Seong Ah-young greeted us while stirring her pot.
Earlier, Minho went back to her dormitory to spend time with her after a while… I’m sorry.
She was cooking while consulting with a certain yellow-haired female student. From the way she speaks, she seems to be her classmate.
You’re already making friends from another world. Also, the seals are different.
We also went to the opposite table and started the club experience. The goal is to make dinner for soon. Among the various recipes, I decided to try one that looked easy.
“Is this how you do it?”
“No-no! It’s better to use that knife instead of that knife. Huh? Hye-rin, what are you doing!”
“No, they told me to scoop up some salt here and put it in…?”
“Not that spoon!”
Hyerin and I had very little cooking experience. However, since Ji-hye was alone at home on Earth most of the time, she performed quite skillfully. To the extent that the senior in charge of us admired it.
Eventually, the finished stew was quite edible. Obviously, it would have been much more delicious if Jihyo had done it alone. Apparently, I’m more suited to being a culinary evaluator than a chef.
Ah-young joined the cooking club, and Ji-hye and Hye-rin said they were thinking about looking around and thinking about other places.
With different thoughts in mind, we headed to other clubs.
* * *
Afterwards we toured the Magic Club and the Religious Club.
Magic in a world where magic exists is very different from Earth, so it was amazing. It was not a place to train the ability to deceive the audience, but a place to study how to make the audience happy with magic. It’s like a gag club.
The religious club had a very solemn atmosphere. Is it because it is a world where the existence of God is proved by attributes? Anyway, it wasn’t a place for me.
I wandered here and there for three or four hours. Not particularly tired
The sun went down and the night sky spread out in the sky. Currently we are going up to the roof.
The place we are visiting this time is the ‘Sorcery Club’ under the umbrella of the ‘Magic Research Club Alliance’.
Witchcraft is a science that deals with astrology that predicts fate and curses that twist destiny, and is classified as a subfield of magic.
Since astrology begins with observing the night sky, it seems that the shaman club’s club is located on the roof of the student union building.
ㅡBe sure to come after 7pm! A feast of stars welcomes you!
The brochure read as follows. It is a phrase that stimulates curiosity.
A senior in a dark robe led us to the center of the rooftop.
“There is a magic circle imprinted on the floor that filters out the light from the ground as much as possible. No matter how much I do, I can’t even get rid of the magic light of the barrier itself…”
The ecliptic is protected by a transparent boundary like hemispherical glass. It is said that it was built to prevent magic bombardment in the era of great wars in the past.
He frowned for a moment, disapproving of the starlight’s obstruction.
We followed him to an open area. Raising our heads there, we—
“Wow, that’s crazy…”
“Pretty···.”
—-I shuddered at the beautiful and wonderful sight unfolding before my eyes.
Big and small stars densely embroidered in the pitch-black night sky, and the blue and red moons located in the center of that brilliant banquet.
Various lights harmonize harmoniously, arousing lyrical and moving emotions in the heart.
“·······.”
It is like a vast life that pulsates, and it is like a new world.
To be sure, you will not be able to enjoy such a spectacle anywhere on earth.
Seniors seem to be satisfied with our response.
“Once a semester, we go on a field trip outside the ecliptic as a club association. At that time, it was much more dazzling than now, isn’t it?”
He shared this and that information by his side, but none of it reached my ears.
If I had a camera in my hand right now, I might be hitting the shutter repeatedly toward the night sky. Or are you going to be bruised and not even thinking about taking pictures?
“It’s a shooting star…!”
He turned his head in the direction Wisdom pointed. In the distance, a sky-blue meteor cut through the jet-black, leaving a long trail.
She suddenly closed her eyes, put her hands together, and began to pray.
“Are you making a wish?”
“Jihoo, I wish you soon too! We have to finish it before the shooting star disappears!”
It’s a wish… I don’t believe in such superstitions, but there’s no need to burn candles.
‘Please make me a Munchkin in another world.’
I muttered a short, thick request in my mind and opened my eyes. Fortunately, the meteor was still there. Rather, it seems to have grown a little bigger than before.
Soon after, Ji-hye also confirmed the existence of the shooting star and let out a sigh of relief.
“What did you wish for?”
“That’s a secret!”
Whether it’s because of her mood or because of the atmosphere, Jihye’s smiling face looks prettier than usual.
That’s how we quietly looked at the night sky, two moons, a cluster of stars, and a meteor.
“············Yes?!”
The senior’s embarrassed cry broke the peaceful silence.
“Meteor!? That celestial body wasn’t planned?!”
He left us bewildered and hurried somewhere.
“What is it… Why are you like that?”
“Huh? Can’t a shooting star appear?”
“Mmmm…”
“…Could it be an ominous sign here?”
“That’s a possibility.”
We guessed the cause of his sudden action, but there was no news about the senior who would tell us the correct answer.
In that moment, we could witness.
A sky-blue meteor breaks through the barrier of the ecliptic and collides with a certain mountain.
