Why Did I Have to Enroll

u-won really talks funnily.”

“It’s really a fantasy.”

From what Ban Yu-won knew, for example, was Daddy Long Legs [Note: 1955 Film] similar to this? If everyone had diligently read Daddy Long Legs, they would know well that there was no unpaid support in the world.
After all, wasn’t a young girl’s life, with a bright future ahead of her, taken as mortgage by an uncle who was 14 years older just because she received some tuition assistance?

“They are doubtful contracts, and we don’t even know what they can ask for.”

“The needs of the Constellations are different, but to borrow their power, plenty of people are willing to pay the price.
That’s how much power is needed.
Especially…in the Tower.”

Yoo Mina’s gaze turned to the Tower.

“The Tower is the space with the most Constellation contractors, and it is also the space that attracts the most attention from Constellations.”

“What is the Academy’s position on these contracts?”

“Even though they advocate for neutrality on the surface, the reality is that if an opportunity comes up, they will suggest taking it.”

Yoo Mina added:

“I told you that you can’t enter the Tower without your student ID, right? But how else would an intruder appear? What kind of method would they use to do that?”

“No way….”

“Yes, it is the power of a Constellation.
If it allows you to dream of being a Climber, is it still strange that some bet their fate on the Constellations?”

But to become a Climber, they inevitably had to kill other Climbers.
The Constellations, of course, knew that and supported the intruders.
Ban Yu-won felt even more disgusted.

Yoo Mina adjusted her sparkling jewels and asked:

“What were the demands of the Observer?”

“Murder.”

“Oh…?”

Professor Yoo Mina’s expression hardened in place as she leaned closer.
Ban Yu-won pushed her away.

“They said: I will make a contract with two out of four of you, so whoever wants to sign a contract must first kill the others.”

It was actually a little different from that, but that would be a little too much to talk about here.
The Constellation’s voice was still ringing in Ban Yu-won’s ears.

―Only hot blood, full of vitality, will earn my praise.
You children of amazing potential, when you cut off a colleague’s head and offer it to me, I will make you my closest children.
My love will not leave you until you reach the end of this Tower and get what you want!

Who would trust and follow the maniac who asked them to kill their friends for strength? Fortunately, before anyone could react, Dok Go-yeon became angry and ‘kicked it out.’

To show it wasn’t an easy opponent, Dok Go-yeon struggled a fair deal, but they could escape from the space safely and leave the Tower thanks to her.

“Oh, my….”

It seemed that the prize was worse than she had imagined.
Professor Yoo Mina grabbed her forehead and sighed, then murmured as she looked at Dok Go-yeon’s empty seat.

“That’s why she reacted like that….”

“She must have been fed up with dealing with someone who saw our death as if it were a fun prank or a test.
In fact, so am I.”

Whether it was the Tower or a Constellation, he had feelings about those who tried to control humans.
Maybe somewhere, there was a Constellation that was very friendly to humans and wanted to give unconditionally, but today’s experience was enough to impair Ban Yu-won’s trust.

“Professor, we can’t enter the Tower this week, can we?”

“Yes? Yes, it’ll probably be hard.
Sorry.
Still, they’ll watch the Tower over the weekend, trying to find the intruder….”

“You have nothing to apologize for.”

It meant Ban Yu-won, who was about to face off against Electo on the coming Tuesday, was in trouble.
If it turned out like this, the only choice was to explore the external dungeons with greater difficulties…

“What happened at the Tower? I would like to present it in a simple report format.
Is that okay?”

“Umm.
If possible, I’d like to hear it in person…yes, do you have time tonight? Let’s talk about it over dinner.”

“…”

“…”

Yoo Mina clapped her hands as if she had a good idea, and while Ban Yu-won grew still, Light and Ruchel stared at her.
Then, Yoo Mina blushed slightly.

“I’m sorry if you all wanted to have dinner with me too.
But since the class leader is already suffering a lot, I have to take care of it myself…I’ll have dinner with you guys next time!”

“No, it’s not that…forget it.”

“…”

In response to Yoo Mina’s response, which seemed to have missed the point, Light shook his head and gave up on saying anything.
At least Yoo Mina didn’t seem interested in Ban Yu-won as a man, so that seemed enough to him.

On the other hand, Ruchel, still staring at Professor Yoo Mina with suspicion, glanced at Ban Yu-won, sighed, and placed her hand on her student ID.
The next moment, she disappeared.

“Then students Ban Yu-won and Light, you’ve worked hard.
From next week onwards, we’ll be careful not to let this happen again, so I hope you don’t view the academy too badly.”

“I understand the professor’s position.
Anyway, thank you for your concern.”

“Haha…then, I’ll go take a rest.
Have a good weekend.”

Light, out of energy, left the room first.
Ban Yu-won watched him go with his head bowed and was about to leave the room after him.

“Student Ban Yu-won, one thing before that.”

Yoo Mina caught him first.

“I have something to ask.”

“Can’t you ask it in the evening?”

“No, I want to be done with the depressing talk now.”

At her sad voice, Ban Yu-won realized that his shallow tricks wouldn’t work on her at all.
Giving up, he shrugged and turned around.

Yoo Mina asked, looking straight at him.

“I will be straightforward.
The Observer…didn’t it actually point out a sacrificial lamb?”

“…Right.”

After hesitating, Ban Yu-won closed his eyes tightly and nodded.
If you want to become a contractor, kill the others? No, they weren’t that kind.

 

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―If it’s the two of you, you can definitely reach the top of the Tower.
Absolutely.
Yes…if you get rid of the useless luggage.

The Observer tied two of the party to the spot with those words.

―Come on, my dear children.
Kill them.
Then I promise you, you will have the brightest possibilities of all Climbers.

Then, they asked Dok Go-yeon and Ban Yu-won.

―Kill and win.
I’ll let you know that’s all there is to the world.

They offered power for killing Ruchel and Light.