I Became the Academy’s Kibitz Villain

If every ability user had a card that allowed them to reincarnate, they would all use that card to reincarnate.

However, since that technology was still in development, it did not apply to those who were dying right now.

Even if that person was the world’s strongest, Gwang Ik Gong.

“So, if you reincarnate now, you will become a blonde blue-eyed girl?”

“Yes. Would you do it?”

“…Isn’t it better to wait for the technology to develop more, hyung?”

“I think so too.”

I came to meet Gwang Ik Gong.

Gwang Ik Gong himself wanted to meet me, and I met him alone in a hotel specially prepared for us in Busan – to be precise, it was the three of us including his secretary, Secretary Kim.

“I am determined to watch over Gwang Ik Gong in any form of reincarnation. Even if he is reborn as a baby, I am prepared to raise him as a nanny.”

“No, that’s too much….”

Gwang Ik Gong waved his hand in disgust, but I understood his sentiment.

If something happens to the Chief, I would take care of her even if it means raising her as my own daughter.

That was not much different from what Yumir had told me, that if I died, she would give birth to (?) and reincarnate me.

“So, you’re saying you don’t want to reincarnate right now?”

Before coming to meet Gwang Ik Gong, I had a conversation with Dochul.

When I had a rare chat with Yumir and asked how the current resurrection technology was progressing, she happened to complain while explaining the development situation.

-The researchers all seem to want to become TS young girls.

-But they have set the mana pockets to the minimum.

-When I asked if it was an issue of fuel efficiency, they said it was a matter of motivation.

-Usually, men would set the mana pocket parameter to the far right.

Her complaint was valid, and I agreed.

Most ability users had mana pockets larger than their own fists.

“So, for now, we won’t reincarnate. Noted. I understand your mindset that you don’t want to reincarnate as a woman even if you die.”

“No, that’s not exactly what I meant.”

“What? Do you also hope to be something like a trap?”

“What’s a trap?”

“Gwang Ik Gong, trap refers to….”

Secretary Kim whispered an explanation of a trap.

“No, hyung. Do you think I want to become a woman? Do you want to see me go crazy? It’s not that I want to become a woman, but if necessary, I would consider it. Do you think I’m crazy to want to be a trap?”

Gwang Ik Gong started fuming and would have hit me if I hadn’t clarified my words.

“I’m not saying I would use a female body to be a trap, but if there is a necessity to prove Gwang Ik Gong’s existence in the world, I would step up.”

“For world peace?”

“Of course. If the world needs a female Gwang Ik Gong, I would step up, but if not, I also want to have a choice. Even if I can’t resurrect in my previous body, can’t I at least have the chance to reincarnate in a man’s body?”

“Of course. It’s a reasonable proposal. Noted.”

He didn’t want to reincarnate as a woman.

But if the world needed a female version of him, he would gladly become one.

What a heroic self-sacrifice that was.

“Then let’s get to the main point.”

“This wasn’t the main point?”

“Of course not. After hearing about the current technology development, I just asked your intention briefly.”

Anyway.

It wasn’t the main topic of meeting Gwang Ik Gong, but I understood his intention.

“Then let me ask Mr. Kim Jin-ho, who is prepared to become a female for the sake of the world, how would you like Gwang Ik Gong to be implemented in the Sephiroth Knights?”

“Aha, that direction.”

Gwang Ik Gong shrugged more comfortably than before.

“I just want to appear naturally to the world. Any state is fine. As my middle-aged self, as my ageless self, or even as an old man.”

“Any state is fine, what about Gwang Ik Gong as a woman?”

“If a female entity claims to be Gwang Ik Gong, won’t people think it’s his daughter or disciple?”

“…….”

I felt as if I had been hit on the back of the head by his sensible answer.

Living as a villain has made my brain lean that way, making me feel somewhat embarrassed.

“Right. Since you’re a person from the future, if an old man or a woman appears, they would think it’s Gwang Ik Gong’s successor.”

“Right. Moreover, that future point, isn’t it not yet set in stone how many years into the future it is?”

“That’s right. Jean D’Art hasn’t revealed his true identity to the world yet.”

Only three beings had been revealed.

The Dark Charisma.

Hesed Black War Dragon.

And Jean D’Art himself.

If Gwang Ik Gong were to occupy one more seat here, it would be most appropriate for him to be the head of the Sephiroth Knights, reflecting his honor and respect.

“Then it’s simple. If hyung wants to act as Gwang Ik Gong, unless you can change your face, Gwang Ik Gong with a mask would be the way to go, right?”

“If I were to step up as Gwang Ik Gong, yes. But there’s one problem.”

I pointed between Gwang Ik Gong and myself.

“I’m not someone overflowing with mana like you.”

“…….”

“Technically, I can replicate everything, but your combat style relies on overwhelming firepower. If I were to imitate you, I would need a week’s recuperation to recover mana after each battle.”

Gwang Ik Gong and I had distinctly different combat styles.

I was a technician who found the opponent’s weaknesses and devised counter-abilities to achieve maximum efficiency with minimal magic power.

But what about Gwang Ik Gong?

“Even Baek Seol-hee would fall short in firepower compared to you. If I imitate you, would it really be effective?”

“But as the Dark Charisma, you smashed Susanoo’s head in one blow back then.”

“That was because it was the first debut of the Sephiroth Knights. I went all out, borrowing the magic power of three S-class individuals to make a grand entrance.”

To put it simply:

If I gathered the magic power of Yumir, Yun Hye-ra, and Hyeon Se-rin to summon the Sephiroth’s giant soldier for one strike and exhausted most of my magic power, this man named Gwang Ik Gong could maintain that Sephiroth’s giant soldier for at least an hour while fighting at full power.

This guy’s magic power was EX-grade.

Even though he died a virgin.

“So, I have a proposal.”

“A proposal?”

“Yes. Have you considered taking on a disciple?”

“A disciple…? Someone around you who you can recommend to me as a disciple… Ah.”

Gwang Ik Gong snapped his fingers.

“Solar Platina?”

“Yes.”

“Perfect candidate. But isn’t she with the Society?”

“She’s an intern now.”

“Does that mean she can leave anytime, or that the Society will take measures to prevent her from finding another job if she tries to leave?”

“The former. The Society wouldn’t risk someone who could rise to an executive level.”

“Hmm….”

Taking Yumir as Gwang Ik Gong’s disciple.

There was no more certain way to establish a successor for Gwang Ik Gong.

“I can teach the combat skills. Even if you decide to vanish from this world rather than becoming a blonde blue-eyed girl, I can teach her the combat skills. You only have to decide one thing.”

“Whether to officially recognize Solar Platina or not?”

“Yes.”

I proposed a blueprint to Gwang Ik Gong.

“I think Yumir would make an excellent successor. She knows how to use the Society for justice, and she has a more righteous mindset than anyone. If you hadn’t ended up like this, you would have considered recruiting her as an S-class colleague in Korea.”

“I agree. It’s rare to find the ability to purify demons. If that’s the case….”

Gwang Ik Gong shook his head.

“Then Yumir should take on the role of Gwang Ik Gong for the Sephiroth Knights.”

“That’s right. What do you think about taking her as a disciple?”

“Hmm….”

Gwang Ik Gong nodded heavily but also looked displeased.

“I think Yumir is good enough. When she killed Laplace’s demon, Gyo Berris, she performed excellently. She’s still inexperienced, but with more experience, she’ll become a strong ability user.”

“I know. She’s an incredible gem. I know she’ll become an amazing talent in the future.”

“Then what’s the problem?”

“…It’s just….”

With a worried face, Gwang Ik Gong kept scratching his chin.

“Hyung, I’m not being old-fashioned. It’s just my personal opinion.”

“Go on.”

“…Isn’t it better for the strongest human to be a man?”

“…….”

For a moment, my expression hardened, and Gwang Ik Gong quickly waved his hand.

“No, I mean, in the current society, that’s more acceptable. I don’t know how the future will unfold….”

“Let’s discuss this with the person in question.”

“Wait, Yumir is a woman. Hyung. Why am I asking her to be Gwang Ik Gong?”

“I understand. I understand your feelings. But there’s one thing you haven’t thought of.”

I tapped my Taeguk watch.

“Yumir, are you available for a call?”

[Ah, yes. Teacher, what’s the matter?]

“If you had to be someone’s successor but had to appear as a ‘man’ to the world, what would you do?”

[…Is that really necessary?]

“Yes.”

Yumir.

[Hmm…. I can’t artificially reduce my chest, so I guess I’d have to redesign my suit as full-body armor?]

She was willing to become a man for world peace.

“Alright. Then….”

The conclusion was reached.

“You are the successor of the Golden Wings.”

Now.

Gwang Ik Gong was Yumir.

[Ah. If I have a daughter, can her son inherit the position of Gwang Ik Gong?]

“Hyung…?”

“……No, it’s not that kind of relationship.”

“If it’s your child, it’s approved.”

“…….”

So it was decided.

The deceased Gwang Ik Gong will be reborn.

In a new form created by the Society and the Sephiroth Knights, with me and Yumir.