I Became the Only Non-mage in the Academy

Chapter 147: Alchemy (6)

I matched pace with Seo Ga-yeon at the training ground. More precisely, the transformed Seo Ga-yeon unleashed the power of starlight, and I activated the Black Flame Martial Spirit to synchronize with her magical power.

Woo woo woo! Heaven Defying Energy synchronized with the power of the stars. The starlight synchronized with the power of Heaven Defying.

‘It’s a match as expected.’

Heaven Defying and starlight were forces naturally drawn to each other. Sometimes, such forces existed. When magical power blossomed, there were forces that were drawn to each other like fate. The power of the sun and the power of moonlight were prime examples.

Woo woo woo! Heaven Defying added to the starlight. The starlight added to Heaven Defying. As the two forces mixed, they began to resonate. And then they amplified.

‘It’s too fast!’

The speed of the amplification was tremendous. Its density was even greater than that of the Heaven Defying Energy that constituted the Black Flame Martial Spirit. As white and black energies mixed, they gradually started to turn gray.

Koo woo woo!

-Good heavens, what is this power…?

Eternal Heaven and Black Heaven were shocked. I was also surprised. The power that was amplifying at a tremendous speed began to sweep around. And the unidentified gray power.

Whoosh.

Soon, it concealed its form.

‘What is this?’

I looked at the place where the power had swept through with a dazed expression.

Seo Ga-yeon opened her eyes. She also seemed excited about the new power, showing a very uplifted mood.

“Was that just now…?”

“It seems like it’s our power.”

“It seems like the compatibility of my magic with Seo-ha’s is good. Like the power of the sun and the moonlight.”

Seo Ga-yeon said with an excited voice.

“That’s right.”

“Ah, could it be because of that I can feel Seo-ha’s heart?”

Seo Ga-yeon said this nonchalantly. Feeling the heart. It was a bit cheesy. But it wasn’t exactly wrong either.

I sat and thought about the gray power that had occurred a moment ago.

‘What kind of power is it?’

It was a power I had never seen before.

The Heavenly Demon mentioned that the power was governed by a god who opened creation. Perhaps it was a power comparable to that. The power contained a dangerous energy that made me shiver for a moment.

‘Eternal Heaven expressed it in wonder, and the Heavenly Demon had a look of horror.’

Their reactions were opposite.

Considering their reactions to the power, the reaction of the Heavenly Demon, who was at the highest level, was likely accurate. Then, that power was indeed dangerous. A power that even the Heavenly Demon should be horrified by…

Ding.

[The proficiency of Black Flame Martial Spirit(?) increases.]

[The proficiency of Inscrutable Talent(A-) increases.]

[You have awakened the Talent, Synchronization(B).]

‘…What?’

Looking at the notification window shown by the Talent, Reading, I realized that synchronizing had become easier than just a moment ago.

A talent had rolled in.

‘Just by synchronizing once, they give me a talent?’

Not a bad talent, either.

For martial artists of the same sect or magicians of the same magic tower, synchronizing to amplify power for a moment enhanced the power of the Qi they handled, even if only slightly.

Gaining talent was indeed difficult.

It’s because of the emergence of something like a Spirit Elixir, which might even move the transcendent beings, or because talent was something you’re born with. I had the ability called the Multidimensional Store, so I could obtain them relatively easily, but without it, ordinary people would have to strive for over ten years to acquire a related talent. And even then, the grade would barely reach D.

“Should we try one more time?”

“Ha, one more time? Yeah, let’s do it.”

Seo Ga-yeon said with a flushed face.

I was not entirely sure where she should be blushing, but I refocused my attention.

Woo woo woo! The energy of Heaven Defying enhanced the power of starlight. The power of starlight, in turn, boosted the energy of Heaven Defying.

Synchronization.

Woo woo woo! Up to this point, the process was straightforward. I snuck a peek at Seo Ga-yeon’s status window with Talent, Reading(-). Seo Ga-yeon had also acquired a talent. That’s why it seemed easier than before to manage the power and synchronize it with mine.

And then, Resonance.

Woo woo woo! The powers begin to merge into one. The amplified powers imbued each other with their hues. The black negative power turned into gray. The white positive power started to turn gray as well.

I concentrated on that power. The Conceptual Stat Energy of Defying Heaven and Inscrutable Talent helped me comprehend that power.

The power embodied the essence of destruction. It was a force that affirmed the demise of everything but itself and denied everything but itself. It was an extremely destructive power that harbored opposing forces.

‘This is…’

Inscrutable Talent began to decipher the gray power.

And then it dawned on me.

This power should not be wielded.

More specifically, this power could not be used against heroes, villains, or monsters. It was as if this power was destined to eliminate only extraterrestrial beings to protect this world.

And that power was an unparalleled force of destruction.

If this power were to be unleashed, it could lead to actual ‘death’, not merely the expulsion of the seed of death.

Whoosh! The gray power dispersed into the air, failing to find a target. Just as I suspected. The entity created by merging our two powers would only respond to extraterrestrial beings.

I looked at Seo Ga-yeon.

Seo Ga-yeon, soaked in sweat, looked back at me. Perhaps it was because we had undergone the process of the powers merging into one. Seo Ga-yeon felt closer.

‘And it seems like the powers are synchronizing better.’

This power seemed to be influenced more by the intimacy between us than by the difference in our powers.

…I should pay more attention to Seo Ga-yeon.

“Are you okay?”

“…Yes. I’m okay.”

Seo Ga-yeon gasped for breath, her hair drenched in sweat. I realized that the resonance of powers had put a great burden on her.

‘Is it because of the difference in class?’

Seo Ga-yeon’s class was intermediate, while I was halfway to high-class, albeit partially.

“Will you be able to go home today?”

“Yes, I can by myself… no, it seems a bit difficult today.”

Expectation filled her violet eyes.

I hesitated for a moment. The Korea Hero School was still closed, making it difficult for Seo Ga-yeon to commute back and forth from home. I could take her to my penthouse, but fraternization between men and women was risky.

‘It doesn’t matter if rumors spread about a man, but it’s disadvantageous for a woman.’

Moreover, I had now formed a guild and was its leader.

Seo Ga-yeon was a guild member. Then, it might be better for me to take Seo Ga-yeon home.

“Should I take you home?”

“…Yes.”

Seo Ga-yeon momentarily looked downcast but soon nodded her head.

And so, I took Seo Ga-yeon to her home.

“…Hello.”

I greeted Seo Ga-yeon’s parents with an awkward smile.

‘What’s this?’

For some reason, Seo Ga-yeon’s father was glaring at me, while her mother looked at me with favorable eyes.

…I didn’t know why, but the atmosphere suddenly felt like meeting the in-laws.

All I did was bring Seo Ga-yeon home.

“Our Ga-yeon has talked a lot about you. She says you always help her at school?”

“Yes, yes. If anything, I’ve received a lot of help from Ga-yeon.”

“You’re quite famous outside as well. In America, there was someone… Shin…”

“Cynthia.”

“Ah, right. Cynthia, the top student of the grade, you beat her easily.”

“She was caught off guard…”

“Oh, don’t be so modest.”

Seo Ga-yeon’s mother showered me with praise throughout the day.

“At such a young age, you’ve already established a guild. In comparison, our Ga-yeon seems to fall short.”

“Not at all. It’s only because Ga-yeon has such exceptional potential that I receive more help.”

“Oh my.”

Seo Ga-yeon’s mother smiled warmly at my words.

As a result, her father’s glare intensified even further.

…Save me, really.

After the atmosphere, reminiscent of an in-law meeting, dissipated, I stepped outside.

“You could stay at our house.”

“No, I’ve already received a meal, staying over would be too much…”

“Tch…”

Seo Ga-yeon clicked her tongue, evidently disappointed.

“Anyway, I owe you a lot for today.”

“What do you mean, owe? Feel free to visit anytime. Think of it as your own home.”

Seo Ga-yeon’s mother said this and went inside.

I sighed and looked up at the sky. The darkened sky was now visible. Then, the sound of a motorcycle speeding by—Vroom!

“Elder?”

…It was Seolhwa Ryeon.

Seolhwa Ryeon’s attire was striking. She wore a body-hugging rider suit and a helmet, alongside a bike that seemed to be modified with magic lingering on it.

‘Was it called RK-25?’

Seolhwa Ryeon, with her interest in this area, used the bike as a means of transport. Although its maximum speed could reach 350 km/h, it never reached its top speed due to speed limits, making it a bike of misfortune.

Seolhwa Ryeon removed her helmet and looked at me.

“Elder, why?”

“I was on my way home.”

“I see. I’m sorry, Elder. I’d like to help, but I’m currently chasing a Mine.”

“Mine?”

I immediately donned the Mask of Hypnosis and climbed onto the back of the motorcycle.

“Let’s go help. Right away.”

“Yes, yes!”

Seolhwa Ryeon responded with a tense expression. I hugged her waist from behind. Such a thin waist. If it were someone else, I might tell them to gain some weight, but Seolhwa Ryeon was a highly trained assassin. For flexibility and infiltration, her waist had to be slim.

‘That’s what I said in the game too.’

Vroom!

Anyway, Seolhwa Ryeon started the motorcycle. Its movement was slower than I expected. Didn’t she mention that the Mine was escaping?

“Seolhwa, speed up.”

“Yes, yes?”

Seolhwa Ryeon replied with an unusually tense voice.

It seemed her physical condition wasn’t great. I stretched my arm forward and grabbed the motorcycle.

“Who’s the Mine?”

“That Morning car up ahead…”

I focused ahead. The Divine Sight detected magical energy. But a Morning, seriously? I could see why Seolhwa Ryeon felt at ease.

“Hold tight.”

“What?”

Vroom!

I accelerated the motorcycle.