《There is No Villain in this Novel》


 Prologue

    I have never once thought about escaping from reality. My life was too satisfying for that. Living as the beloved youngest son of a conglomerate family was exhilarating. My older brothers respected me quickly after giving up my inheritance.Thanks to them, my life was filled with parties, alcohol, cigarettes, and men. If I wanted to spend money, I could. And because I was quite handsome, I never had trouble finding someone to sleep with.If I had to worry about anything, it was only sexually transmitted diseases. My life was filled with pleasure and luxury....Until yesterday, that is.If I hadn''t transmigrated into the modern fantasy novel I was reading before going to bed, I could have continued my promiscuous life."Dammit...!"Of all things, I transmigrated as an ascetic!The novel I was transmigrated into wasn''t strictly modern fiction. It had a mixture of fantasy and modern elements.For one, the world was covered in a black mist, which people called the "gate" that emitted monsters... You get the idea. This world was a modern novel, but according to the novel''s standards, it had been like this for thousands of years.In other words, this had been happening since the medieval times.As a result, there were "families" in this world, like noble families and merchant families.There were also "Clan" groups that only accepted based on abilities, not just bloodlines. If families raised nobles with money and elixirs, Clans would gather talented individuals regardless of their bloodlines.Anyway, although medieval, wuxia, and modern elements were mixed together ambiguously, this novel set in the 21st century was really entertaining, despite its messy background settings. It was so good that I couldn''t stop reading all 13 volumes day and night. But as the story progressed, I began to feel like a crazy person as the novel became more and more ruined, and there was a reason for that.The protagonist was the ultimate ideal type.The climax was when they witnessed the true identity of the ultimate villain and were shocked, causing them to lose their sanity. The protagonist was extremely sexy and living their best life. However, I felt a sense of reality when I identified with the character in the book and decided to finish the last volume tomorrow before going to sleep.When I opened my eyes, I realized that I had become the ultimate villain."Wow, everything is spinning before my eyes...?"This wasn''t what life was supposed to be like. If I were to list keywords to describe this bastard''s life, it would be #ascetic #hypocritical #two-faced #started as the protagonist''s rival but ended up becoming a companion, but surprise, I turned out to be the ultimate villain....Our villain friend bullies his classmates on his first appearance, but when the protagonist says, "You have no right to treat people like insects," he responds with an unforgettable sarcastic remark."Oh, were there people here besides me?"It was really an amazing statement when I think about it again. In summary, it means:"Yeah, everyone except me is an insect."I wanted to slap him on the forehead if he were in front of me and put him in his right mind. But now his body belongs to me? This is so frustrating.Anyway, the Villain, who is full of contempt and hatred for humanity, constantly confronts the protagonist during their time at the academy.If it were me, I would have admired them instead of confronting them, but unfortunately, the Villain was a damn ascetic.The reason was simple.He was the son of a damn prestigious family. You couldn''t spill a single drop of tea anywhere, it was a ridiculous household rule, and he followed it all, even driving away anyone who tried to touch him. He even buttons up his clothes all the way and wears gloves even in the middle of summer. Is he crazy?This guy hung around with the protagonist, who was obsessed with eroticism, throughout their time at the academy, and although it was unclear how they became friends, they did have a friendship that was similar to companionship. To be exact, they recognized the concept that each other''s existence stimulated each other''s patience, but there was no need to doubt in terms of skills, so they developed a not-so-bad relationship. Even if they hated each other, they had a relationship that cannot be doubted as rivals and colleagues.That''s why when the protagonist found out that his colleague turned out to be the ultimate Villain who wanted to destroy the world, his mental state collapsed."Of course, my mental state is also collapsing along with it."Because, I am not there yet!"I don''t know how the final villain planned to destroy the world!"I haven''t finished reading the book!***I am completely drained.

 CH 1

    After repeatedly kicking off the blanket, I stayed up all night with bleary eyes.Does everyone have it this hard? It would be a lie if I didn¡¯t have the same question, but I finally convinced myself after putting in my utmost effort.As someone who has transmigrated into a modern dark fantasy novel, I acknowledged my strange future and began to take the next step.The next step was setting goals.The first goal that came to mind was one:1. Avoid the destruction of the world!Actually, there is no need to deliberately avoid it. Since I am the one who causes the destruction of the world, as long as I live quietly, the world won''t end. If you think about it, I am the most talented person who can wipe out everything except for the protagonist of the academy. So, I can just trust that and live comfortably.Of course, the fact that there are other world destruction wannabes besides me is a problem, but they can''t produce as much firepower as I can.The world will be protected by the conquerors."I''ll be a useless person with an empty head."Secondly,2. Protect the glory of my life!As a nobleman from a prestigious family, it goes without saying that I have a lot of valuable assets to enjoy.And finally, the long-awaited third one.3. Don''t get caught for not being "Cassis De Milan"!...I feel skeptical about the third life goal that came to mind being more important than the previous ones, considering my intellectual state.Let''s say it''s because I haven''t adapted to my new body.Anyway, it''s a bit difficult. This kid who pretends to be the rival of the protagonist in the original work but ends up appearing as the final villain is a pretentious man who laughs brightly every day and walks around, calling himself the best fighter. Even though he''s called a ¡°bitch.¡± The problem is whether I can imitate such a personality well enough.But if I don''t imitate it properly, the prestigious "De Milan" family will try to kill me for impersonating their precious heir. The De Milan family in the book was still a group of people.I''m lucky if they catch me alive and don''t dissect me."Ugh, it''s terrible. Inhumane and outdated. Ew."Let''s not keep having such negative thoughts. Let''s think positively that we can catch up with such a personality if we try hard enough.We might hurt our skin if we''re not careful.So, what should I choose as my fourth goal?How about spending a hot night with the protagonist?"Oh."In my opinion, this is quite a plausible goal."... Wait, I don''t know why, but I think I should start by clarifying that I''m not beyond hopeless, but I can''t find any evidence, so I''ll leave it at that. But I''m not hopeless. Don''t use such a shameful word in front of me..."But think about it. Suppose you''re Pygmalion, who met your perfect ideal type as a gift from the gods. Pygmalion, who tasted the miracle of his ideal type he was making, became a living person through God''s grace while making a statue.If you were Pygmalion, would you ¡®do it¡¯ with Galatea or not?The answer is clear. Why ask? You have to do it no matter what.In short, Galatea was the protagonist of this novel.I want to complain and say he''s the guy who makes me sincerely wonder why he only exists in the novel.- The protagonist''s name is Ryu-Seong.It''s unclear why the name is so cool from the start. By the way, the novel is set in Korea.The story incorporates Korean culture, and in this world, the Korean peninsula is the only place where pure energy flows due to the influence of nationalism. As a result, young elites from all over the world in the 21st century are scrambling to graduate from Korean academies.My body is a mixed-race individual with Korean and Western aristocratic bloodlines, and even their direct lineage bears the name "Cassis De Milan.""The place where most of the story takes place is here."The Alaea Academy.This is the most outstanding academy among the three academies that exist in Korea. Here, Ryu-Seong dominates all fields with his overwhelming ability. I was enamored with the sight of such a lofty man suffering, despairing, and struggling.That was me. I was trash.The concept of a world with healers is really cool. Even if you do something stupid while fighting enemies, everything regenerates. It made me want to buy a meal for the person who recommended this novel in an internet post.I thought all web novels were light until now, this is a hardcore dark fantasy that truly revolves around the protagonist."It''s so thrilling."Just thinking about the character''s background makes me greedy. Even though this body was a fresh adult at 20 years, I couldn¡¯t help it."I have to try it once."In this world, people become adults at the age of 20. The timing for academy admission is also 20 years old.Therefore, I guessed that I had been transmigrated before I entered the academy since a new uniform that I had never worn before was hanging on the wall. It was a divine revelation now to seduce the protagonist.So, I finally got out of bed, which I had been reluctant to leave, to see how handsome "Cassis De Milan," who was described as the world''s most beautiful person in the novel, really was.And facing the mirror, I was quite satisfied."It''s similar to before transmigration."Well, I think I''m prettier than before. What can I do about being a guy so pretty?It''s a bit disappointing that my body, which is now taller than before, has a dominant skeletal and muscular build, but my face is truly overwhelming. I don''t really know my preferences, but I like men with strong and thick eyebrows."I guess he looks suspicious because I know he''s a villain."How should I put it? Should I say it''s suspicious? Should I say it''s meaningful? Even when he smiles while folding the corner of his eyelids, his crescent-shaped eyes between his silver eyelashes sparkle like jewels, creating a strange atmosphere. If you read his fortune, his face is sure to have a rainbow aura.With silver hair that has a fluctuating shine and skin that is so white it''s fascinating, and even the white eyelashes are mysteriously lush...He''s a cold and youthful man with a shady feel.Yes, an appearance that looks very similar to me."...Were you a little lacking in conscience?"To elaborate, the atmosphere itself was similar even before transmigration. It''s a version of superior features, although it hurts my pride.It''s almost like being forcibly upgraded."I get pissed off when WinXWoo updates without permission, why is it doing this?"I''m going to change my appearance as I want.Damn it.I''m really pissed off, but the world is still turning.Knock, knock."Young master, it''s time to prepare for enrollment."As an adult in a new country, I had to prepare for enrollment in the academy.So from now on, as "Cassis De Milan," I lazily muttered in a seductive voice."Why do you call me ''young master'' as if it¡¯s safe, servant?"It''s awkward to have an attitude towards someone older than me, but oh well. I lived as "Cassis De Milan" with honorifics.A moment later, the apology came back."...I''m sorry, Lord. I had a moment of confusion."But even so, "Cassis De Milan" will just smile and not accept it."Well, that mistake should be temporary."As I said that, there was a thud outside the door, like someone kneeling."Please punish me for my wrongdoing."Unexpectedly, the pathetic life of ''Cassis De Milan'' was..."Wait, is this my destiny?"I realized that I was a perfect match for him. It''s a really regrettable fact, but the average personality of the ultimate villain in the world view was similar to mine.

 CH 2

    By the way, the way to the Academy was quite interesting.***Interestingly, despite his own character, Cassis De Milan''s father shed tears while seeing him off, presumably because he had good parents.And I received love that wasn''t even mine. After exchanging pleasantries, I elegantly got into the car with a Cassis De Milan-like posture.As the car took off, I couldn''t help but exclaim,"That''s right. This is a world where cars can fly in the sky...!"It''s a setting where only expensive cars can fly in the air and ordinary cars drive on the ground, but I don''t know why a car needs to fly in the sky. To be honest, it seems like a setting added just to make aerial chases look cool.But the aerial chase scene was really cool, so let''s move on.The problem is that I have a slight fear of heights."I hope this body doesn''t have a fear of heights."My heart, which should have been pounding like crazy under normal circumstances, remained calm. Thanks to that, I was able to calm my half-panicked mind. All I had to do was close my eyes and pretend to be tired.As he did so, the driver noticed and turned down the classical music playing softly. I had drifted off into a shallow sleep, collecting information about Cassis De Milan''s usual playlist, but I woke up again with a sensation of the weight shifting as if the car''s wheels had landed on the ground.I don''t know if the driver was trying to wake me up, but I saw him reach out to me, and he looked frozen stiff.What would Cassis De Milan say in a situation like this?"Stop it. It''s disgusting.""I''m sorry, I''m sorry."Wow. I felt instantly better for having let out the words I had been holding back while considering social norms.Is this why people can''t keep things bottled up?"...I''m really sorry!"But then, suddenly, the driver pulled out a gun from his puffy sleeve and aimed at me. Before I knew it, my own hand had moved to block the gun''s muzzle. I didn''t know how to handle fantasy-like "energy," but at that moment, I felt something boiling inside me and everything was projected out through my palm.Then, a muffled gunshot, as if something was blocking it."Ah, damn it--"Wow, is this the universal life of a villain?Thanks to the unconscious concentration of energy in my palm for self-defense, the bullet didn''t go through. Instead, blood splattered everywhere.As the driver struggled to keep his grip on the gun, I used my strength to twist the barrel. He must have realized his fate, as he closed his eyes tightly. I took the gun from him and hit him on the head.Thud, thud, thud...Wow, what a dog-like life. What a Cassis De Milan-like life. My breath became rough. It was either because of my strained breathing or the smell of blood floating in the car, but it was so hot that I couldn''t stand it. I took off the gloves that were covered in blood and threw them over the driver''s broken head. My vision was spinning. Now what the hell do I do?Then, ring, ring, ring. My phone lit up. I smiled as I saw my half-turned eyes reflected on the screen.Words on the screen. Security guard.I answered the phone.[Master, it sounded like gunshots went off. Are you okay¨D]Isn''t it funny?Calling me a lord and all. They say they''re bodyguards, but they were just waiting for me to break the assassin''s head myself."Shut up. Those who make the guards unfaithful by not paying them their salaries have no right to speak."[...Can we enter now?]"Are you kidding? Haha, should we just wait until we become corpses before entering?"It seems that Cassis De Milan is the type who doesn''t trust his bodyguards because he believes in his own strength. Perhaps there was something that had to be done. If he had to get permission for even entering, it might have just been a simple blockage, but who knows.I''m not that damn Cassis De Milan, so I can''t even catch one damn loser who just rushes in with a gun."Fuck, this is shitty."This is the final villain bastard of my fucking life. As I rummage through my memories of the novel''s depiction, I take out a golden potion from the shoulder holster I''m wearing and I was about to open the lid when the bodyguards opened the door and came in, but they stopped and gasped when they saw me.Ah, damn it. These losers are called bodyguards."What are you staring at? Should I gouge out your eyeballs before we start? Bring me some deodorant and a new uniform that fits me, whether you make it or steal it. I''ll give you five minutes.""Yes, understood!""And you, investigate this bastard''s background and who hired him.""Yes!"They answer well. The idiots.As I barely open the cork stopper, the bodyguards approach and sit with their legs crossed against the backrest, leaning in on the bloody corpse before starting to wrap it in something. Geez."I guess hiding corpses is the specialty of bodyguards?"Of course, it makes sense in this world. As I sink my head into my hands, I recall something.Civilians with guns were too weak to protect mana-awakened people called attackers.So, unlike before the transmigration, regular security guards were hired to play the practical role of subduing the attackers.And even though Cassis De Milan didn''t enter the academy, he was still making a name for himself among the attackers. His existence as a cheat-like entity who had strayed from the positions of most promising individuals may have been irritating to even the most vigilant guards.So, it seems that he ended up living a reckless life without proper protection, which I understand roughly.".... Did I underestimate the dark fantasy world too much?"He didn''t expect to be in danger of being killed by the driver while sleeping in the back seat. If the depth of the talent engraved in his body wasn''t at this level, he would have died immediately.Ugh... I don''t want to..."At this rate, I have to study like crazy...."Studying hard wasn''t part of my original plan. I genuinely intended to clear my mind like I used to. But in order to protect my body in this crazy dark fantasy world, I had to at least become stronger.However, I didn''t know how to do any of the arts, magic, divination, spear techniques, swordsmanship, archery, etc. I couldn''t even control the most important "energy" in this world. I had to recognize the fact that my instinctive energy resonated with my will just a little while ago to my desperate struggle to stay alive.I''ll die on a bad day if I just wait for a miracle without effort.So, It¡¯s become a situation where I have to study until I drop if I want to survive."It''s been so long since I graduated from high school!"In addition, there is one more condition to clear the mission.I must never be caught weak.If I''m caught, everything that Cassis De Milan has shown so far, including his stunts, will be treated as a fluke, and if that happens, he''ll be executed for insulting the De Milan family.The De Milan family is made up of sons of bitches who don''t even recognize their own blood as legitimate and consider even Cassis as a mere cattle with their bloody talk. If their ability falls behind, they''ll be killed."It''s so archaic. Do you guys watch too much Game of Thrones or something?"There''s nothing I can do about my complaints. That''s just the world I''m in.After arming myself with a little more mental preparation, I spent ten minutes verbally pestering the security guards who spent their time bringing my uniform. Then, I changed clothes, sprayed some deodorant, and headed out of the car thinking the fresh air feels good, and I''m in a good mood."Would you like some dalgona?"I smelled the scent of dalgona from somewhere.Since we left early, we had plenty of time before the entrance exam. Of course, Cassis had already been accepted, so he had more leeway. As I followed the sweet scent that forcibly improved my mood, I saw a dalgona stand.It was a shabby stand set up in a narrow alley, and the vendor''s face looked tired, as if he wasn''t selling well. A child with wide eyes and a drooling mouth was standing in front of it, continuously exclaiming "wow!" and "so cool!"The child looked like he didn''t have any money. Based on his dirty and messy appearance, it seemed difficult for him to even afford to buy dalgona. However, if I wanted to eat dalgona, I could eat it.So I squatted next to him, and the vendor, who had slowly raised his head with a worried expression, suddenly widened his eyes.From trembling pupils and parted lips, my name was about to burst out immediately. So, I coldly smiled and raised my index finger."Shh."Then the vendor quickly closed his mouth and catered to my order. He dealt with it much faster than I expected."Ah, satisfying."Singing a little song, he started picking out a few dalgona and plucking them into shapes. It felt refreshing to be messing around with dalgona after such a long time, my heart that had been splattered with blood had become clean again. However, tearing apart the dalgona didn''t go my way, so I eventually crushed the body of the dalgona as a price to purify my heart.The child standing next to me exclaimed every time I tore apart a dalgona, "Wow! So cool... It''s a shame. Come on, cheer up! Just one more!" and made a noisy background noise. Every time he did that, the dalgona vendor who was grilling the dalgona turned pale, which was fun for me, and I raised my index finger to them."I can''t do this anymore.""Aww... That''s a shame. Goodbye, big brother."Well, I have to start the entrance exam soon, so I should go.My fingers were very sticky, even though I wiped them with a handkerchief. I don¡¯t want to touch candy for about a year.Moreover, I smelled too much of sugar and it made me feel sick.And who would sit on the sidewalk to open a cheap sugar cookie that looks like crap and have fun tearing it apart?"Before you go.""Yes, what is it?""You can have this."I threw a broken candy piece wrapped by the shopkeeper in the child''s arms. The child didn''t seem to understand for a moment, but then opened their eyes wide and bowed with joy.Even I, a rotten person, couldn''t help but laugh for a moment at the happiness on the child''s face, which was like a full moon.It was at that moment when I straightened my legs from sitting and turned my head."...... Huh."My heart dropped with a thud.I made eye contact.-With the protagonist of this novel.

 CH 3

    ¡®Wow, fuck. Why are you so handsome?¡¯My heart raced like crazy.When I met a handsome person, a radar that only sparks with electricity went off loudly, making my bones ache and the hairs on my neck stand up.The protagonist roughly swept back his black hair, which flowed back down to his forehead. His eyebrows, the same color as his hair, were thick and dark, and his straight nose was surprisingly prominent, with deep-set eyes that cast a dark shadow beneath them.Beneath his broad and strong shoulders, he had thick forearms with bulging muscles and a relatively slim waist due to his exceptional bone structure. His whole body was magnificent, like looking at a finely chiseled marble statue.He had a truly perfect face and body.If a man with such pure testosterone had a strange, haggard, and angry appearance, would it be a delusion? He raised his eyebrows and closed his mouth, but his pupils were a shimmering blue, just like the description in a novel.It felt like being face-to-face with a wild animal, with a tension that was almost palpable. Something had thrown him into a frenzy of emotion.But when I closed my eyes just for a moment..."......?"There was no one there, just the late winter wind blowing.It was almost like a hallucination, except for the vivid beating of my heart.¡®What... What was that? Why are you leaving so soon?¡¯I wanted to see your face more clearly.I should have studied every feature of your face, but I was too taken aback to do so. A sense of bitter defeat washed over me.It was a waste. I felt like I was going crazy with regret. He was a handsome man whom I couldn''t focus on even though I knew we would both be attending the same academy.''If he becomes my roommate, I''ll be so happy...''Of course, the protagonist belongs to the Moon Clan, and I belong to a prestigious family. Since we are notorious for not getting along, unless specifically requested, we will naturally be separated.That''s an implicit rule of this world.And causing a character collapse like Cassis De Milan is an act of suicide. Damn, the character can''t collapse. But if only we could be roommates¡­.''It would be a fucking disaster...''Despite the disgusting thoughts in my mind, my bright violet eyes showed off a beautiful appearance as if they were wet.At least the outside was clean, which was fortunate.Anyway, because I left early, I was able to review the protagonist''s whole body from head to toe in my mind while half-dazed, and I was able to attend the entrance exam without being late.According to the original work, the entrance exam for the Alaea Academy is conducted in Dalian.Even though a professor doesn''t appear in the entrance exam, the fate of the examinees is decided by how well they perform in a one-on-one sparring match with an assistant or associate professor.And I, Cassis De Milan, had already secured admission through connections and abilities.That meant one thing.Unlike the other students who were struggling from below, I was ''watching'' hundreds of sparring rings with the professors from above.''Living the sweet life is the best!''I was worried that the social customs in this world might be different from what I knew, but fortunately, they weren''t. As the youngest son of a chaebol and someone who faithfully followed the original work, it was enough for me to digest.And while I was having a fun time chatting with the professors, suddenly the room began to shake.¡°Hey, isn''t that person over there¡­¡±I looked down with a strange feeling and took a deep breath.As expected, the protagonist was standing there."...."However, there was something unexpected.The protagonist, with his wet hair adding to his decadent look, had eyes that seemed to be burning with a blue demon fire, as if he was staring directly at me.¡®What is he looking at? Is he trying to challenge me?¡¯...Ah, no. Did I go too far with my thoughts?But his gaze was so persistent that I forgot the fact that I shouldn''t bring about the character''s downfall, and I found myself continuing to meet his eyes.Just as I was lost in thought, I heard a voice next to me and barely regained my senses."He received the title of ''Guardian''...?""I heard that he received all the secret martial arts of the Moon clan.""I heard he defeated an Arabian prince..."They were talking excitedly when suddenly they remembered the presence of Cassis, who was sitting next to them, and turned to look at me.I just smiled silently."...Of course, it cannot compare to the grandeur of the noble family, but still.""Yes, that goes without saying.""...."No, you fools. It can be compared. The protagonist is the century''s greatest overpowered man, trampling over even the nobles of the noble family.Of course, Cassis De Milan may have given the protagonist a severe blow to the back of the head. I couldn''t see what happened next, but whatever it was, the protagonist would have won anyway.Right?¡®There''s no way there''s a novel where the protagonist loses and the world ends, is there?¡¯At that moment, my insides began to stir again. It was like a rumble slowly growing and shaking the world to its core, and at the end of it was Ryu-Seong. Ryu-Seong outstretched the tip of his sword.And the person that the sword was pointed at was Cassis De Milan.......What?"What did you say, application number 019284?""I want to face Cassis De Milan as my opponent."What the hell...?I''m just a noob, dammit...!¡®This isn¡¯t the plot of the protagonist''s story?¡¯Why is the plot suddenly ruined...?!¡ª-Hold on a second. Let''s take a look back at the past.In the end, Cassis De Milan won.The world was destroyed.And Ryu-Seong regressed.¨D From Cassis De Milan and the destruction of the world.There was much to say, but setting all of that aside, if there was one important thing to remember:Ryu-Seong came here to kill Cassis De Milan.Cassis De Milan did not like Ryu-Seong. Ryu-Seong also despised Cassis De Milan''s personality and hated him.Despite that, they could be somewhat considered colleagues. At least that''s what Ryu-Seong thought in the past. So, when Ryu-Seong learned that Cassis De Milan was behind the destruction of the world, it was devastating....The only fortunate thing was that he had returned to five years prior, when Cassis De Milan had just begun planning the destruction of the world.Ryu-Seong chased after him relentlessly, spreading his wings like a madman, in order to kill the person responsible for the destruction of the world in the future, is the present timeline.Cassis De Milan. Fucking Cassis.He may only be in his twenties and not yet a monster, but in order to protect the world, he had to trample everything from the very beginning.Cassis, who chased after me with the determination to kill, met him."Before you go.""Yes, what is it?""You can have this."He sat on the dirty pavement, hunched over and breaking apart something sweet that he didn''t even like, all for the sake of giving it to a child.Thus, Ryu-Seong was still someone who had not yet committed any sins with his own hands, looking at the fetus of a potential monster that may grow up to be a person.However, he also looked at him as someone who might become a human."... "He had to suppress whatever emotion he felt....Even though he had never said it out loud, Ryu-Seong had already grasped what kind of person Cassis was.He hated him but also thought of him as a being that he himself might have become if he had not been accepted by the Moon clan.He felt even more disgusted by him, thinking of him as a fellow being, perhaps even closer to self-loathing. So when Cassis destroyed the world, Ryu-Seong was simply confirming how terrible his own rock-bottom reality was.But now, he was giving candy to a child."Thank you...! Th..Thank you, big brother! Let''s meet again! I''ll give you a reward!""No need for a reward. I have a lot of money."He smiled brightly."... "Once again, Ryu-Seong knew who Cassis was. He was a person who could not tolerate any suspicion towards himself.So, he mercilessly crushed and displayed the first person who raised doubts in all directions. He cunningly incited fear by saying that anyone who touched him would end up like that, dissected in front of people''s eyes.The reason they became opposed to each other at the Academy from their first encounter was because Ryu-Seong clearly saw Cassis trying to hold someone down and crush them to imprint his superiority.Ryu-Seong wondered if he would have been just as ridiculous if he hadn''t met the world of martial arts or if he hadn''t changed himself.Despite thinking he was clich¨¦, he scratched his insides while spitting out the right arguments nonetheless. It made a dent to the superiority that Cassis wanted to establish.¡®So, did I not see that appearance?¡¯Was it because they split from the beginning and didn''t witness it?Was Ryu-Seong ignoring the fact that Cassis could also be a human?Because the shadow of his own remnants was so long..."Damn it."And thus, the first moment when the two clashed.Ryu-Seong turned away with a gloomy look.It was a retreat.He ran away from him, rushed to the Academy, buried his head in the faucet, poured cold water over his head, and then his head cooled down. The realization that if he killed Cassis, the Moon clan would be plunged into some kind of crisis with the De Milan Family came to him belatedly.Ryu-Seong had to protect the world.But at the same time, he didn''t want to destroy the family that had accepted him as a human. He had no confidence that he could keep himself from being ruined like Cassis while watching those who supported him become ruined.He impulsively reached Cassis, but both emotionally and rationally, he could only come to the conclusion that he could not kill him now.Still, he could not leave the one who would destroy the world alone.¨C Guardian.Since birth, that was the name given to Ryu-Seong, and because he had already seen that he would be reborn as the "Guardian of the World" in the future, he decided while shaking the water off his black hair.The result was this.Just one more time.He could become someone different from who he was then.If you show me hope.I might want to spare you.¡®So, let''s decide here.¡¯And Cassis De Milan, who was standing at the tip of the sword, showed how he could survive."Wow, you are still not even a student, but you are already talking about wanting to violate the rules of the Academy?"If it was the Cassis that Ryu-Seong knew, he would have gladly come down to crush the one who threw the provocation, even if it was not enough to aim the sword at him. He thought about breaking the opponent''s arms and legs so that he would never recover.But maybe the first encounter was different.Cassis, who didn''t have a bad relationship with him, was smiling with a nonchalant and flexible attitude, without any hesitation."Unfortunately, you couldn''t get out the frog in the well. Is this what it means to be famous?""Are you scared?""Stop talking nonsense, Ryu-Seong. Even if you force yourself, you don''t have the right to change the rules. If you want to enter the Academy, you must follow the rules of the Academy. What kind of arrogance did Moon¡¯s student open his mouth with?""....""Oh, please don''t feel uncomfortable on my behalf, Assistant. This is purely a bold delusion put forth by the applicant alone, and no one would dare to infringe upon your right to judge between the worthy and the unworthy."Do you know that denying the coercion is considered many times more virtuous than before?Maybe it could have helped establish your position more than rolling on the ground with me.If only I had said that at some point, this might not have happened.Ryu-Seong was lost in thought.Could the world have been saved from destruction?Could you have been someone who could have changed?***And right at that moment.In the mind of Cassis De Milan:¡®What the hell is this? Did I face a crisis that I can barely overcome? Why is the plot so messed up? Did that bastard want to eat dalgona and now he''s taking it out on me?!''Those were the thoughts running through my head.

 CH 4

Again, Ryu-Seong, who took the entrance exam according to the original rules, defeated the associate professor who offered to break the bridge of his nose with a single strike and proceeded to the next step.

 CH 5

    As mentioned before, there is a special energy that circulates on the Korean Peninsula, randomly increasing the efficiency of the flow of luck or mana circulation.In other words, in addition to absorbing positive energy, depending on how much effort or talent an individual puts in, there is a higher chance of sudden enlightenment in martial arts or experiencing a level-up awakening event on a higher level.Some may wonder if the world''s population would flood in and cause an overpopulation crisis, but according to research, the optimal effect of absorbing this energy occurs when individuals are in their early adulthood, around the time they become fully grown.The logic behind this is that one must have the proper foundation to receive the benefits of the energy boost.This is the reason why elite and promising young individuals from all over the world flock to the academies in South Korea.¡®I know everyone''s face here.¡¯As I leisurely surveyed the surroundings while standing on the stage in the auditorium, I noticed familiar faces engaging in lively conversations. To be precise, they were faces I had discovered rather than truly knew.It was crucial for Cassis De Milan to memorize the faces of the influential heirs of the Segawa and Myeongga families in order to avoid making a complete fool of himself. He didn''t want to be underestimated.Following the basic framework of the character Cassis De Milan, my survival strategy was to avoid meaningless actions that could lead to the destruction of the world. At that moment, some students, including professors, greeted me with smiles and attempted small talk."Hello, Master De Milan! Are you tired? You must be suffering on this cold day.""It seems like the Academy''s level can be judged by seating the famous De Milan''s insignificant master in the auditorium!"I would have greeted them appropriately if they were decent people, but they were lowly lowlifes, some unknown individuals (if I don''t know them, they must be worthless), and they formed a trifling group of subordinates.However, I still had to pay attention to the topic at hand. In a society where social hierarchy had not completely disappeared, it was audacious for someone of low rank to speak to De Milan.It''s a given that everything they say is nonsense.¡®Let''s have the freshmen sit in the auditorium, shall we? Maybe we should even put them up in a hotel and have an inauguration ceremony?¡¯The number of students admitted to the Academy was 900. Nowadays, I don''t know what it''s like, but back then, it took counting all the first, second, and third graders of a regular school to reach 1,000. In other words, it was a testament to the Academy''s greatness that they were able to gather such a rare group of awakened individuals in one grade level.Of course, the influx of people has continued steadily since then, but I''ll think about that later.For now, I had to get rid of these annoying pests who were polluting my ears with their senseless babbling."What can we do? We have no choice but to follow their policy. To enroll, awakened individuals must be registered, and we have to be monitored by the school''s CCTV all day. And on top of that, Korean is the common language spoken on campus? I still don''t understand why I have to speak this language instead of my mother tongue."It seemed like they were unhappy with the Academy''s policies, but if they let those powerful individuals, who could use bullets and more, roam around unchecked, without even registering them, what could happen? I couldn''t stand seeing our country become like a lawless mafia state or a family that sells drugs illegally for money.That''s the only response I have for those lowlifes.Consciously moving the muscles in my face, the once passive purple irises narrow."...Hmm, how strange.""What are you talking about?"My head tilts to the side."I assume you walked down here of your own volition. However, you seem quite dissatisfied with it.""No, that''s not..."My fingertips tap my chin."If you didn''t want to follow the rules of Alaea, then why did you come? Even the elders say that if they don''t want to bow, they should leave. It''s quite audacious to speak so lightly of passing the test to a place that no one desires, disappointing, really..."My smile that forms is as sweet as a peony."It stinks. It''s hard to keep it nearby."Contrary to the sharp words that came from their lips earlier.By the way, the mention of the odor is genuine. I''m not sure what kind of smell it was, but it was quite unpleasant. It smelled like someone hadn''t brushed their teeth after breakfast. Please, when coming to a public place, maintain cleanliness.Anyway, as expected of Cassis De Milan, when I unleashed my words with fervor, it attracted attention, and the surroundings became noisy. More precisely, everyone was looking in this direction, mocking the other side in hushed voices.What did they expect by approaching De Milan and speaking without a topic in mind? It was too rash...The murmurs grew louder. Now, my friends who were once considered inferior would have no choice but to apologize to me and retreat with ashamed faces.That''s what I thought..."How could you humiliate me like this, Lord Cassis?"The one with the strongest odor spoke to me with an embarrassed face.What should I say?I can''t grasp whether I should admire their audacity for persisting even when given a clear rejection or criticize their shamelessness. Moreover, this person was the one claiming not to recognize my face. In short, someone who doesn''t even know my face kept confronting and provoking "Cassis de Milan."What''s the point of all this?"Do I have any reason to treat you specially?""You call that an excuse? Our connection...!""Excuse me, but who are you?"Though I was sincere, my refined tone seemed rather mocking. As laughter erupted from the surrounding crowd, his face contorted and he trembled before shouting out abruptly."It¡¯s Bontang! We exchanged letters not long ago! Georges Bontang!"Hmm, Georges Bontang...¡®Oh?¡¯¡®He''s a member of Cassis De Milan''s entourage, one of the main characters, and I carefully read and memorized his profile¡­¡¯¡®...He photoshopped it! This little...!¡¯The profile picture was so different from the original that I couldn''t recognize him! That damn Georges Bontang! How much did he edit it?But luckily, Georges Bontang was a flawed character that I had decided to exclude when reassembling Cassis De Milan''s entourage.So I decided to unleash my temper and insult him without holding back."Ah, my apologies. I tend to forget insignificant individuals.""What...?"As I smiled slyly and gestured with my hand, Georges'' face turned red. Well, the Bontang family is like a ticking time bomb, so it''s best to cut ties now. They may act loyal and obedient in front of De Milan, like faithful hounds, but secretly they engage in treacherous activities for their own benefit.Besides that, there is another significant issue, but let''s discuss it later."If you don''t understand, shall I be direct? You''re a presence that is far too inferior to stay by my side. So, please disappear without emitting any foul odor, would you?"As Georges stood arrogantly with crossed legs, he trembled in place and declared, "You will regret this!" without a hint of fear in his extra statement, then turned away. I didn''t even bother to snicker, but instead, I clapped my hands twice.Then, like a wave, the murmurings around me began to calm down in a circular motion, and after waiting a little, I could finally hold the silence I desired in my hands. In the crowded auditorium for the entrance ceremony, only Cassis'' voice echoed and spread."Logan Esteban.""Yes, Lord Cassis. Did you call for me?"At my call, a man with vibrant green hair, the heir candidate of the prestigious House Esteban, appeared, parting through the crowd and respectfully raising his hand to his chest for a formal greeting."Dietrich Binkel.""Yes, our dear De Milan."At my call,, the sole son of the prestigious House Binkel, a languid-looking man with fiery red hair, raised his hand in response while roughly sitting on a chair."Capone Jhonnes.""At your service."At my call, a blue short-haired woman from the esteemed Jhonnes House, who was in the midst of internal strife over the succession position, appeared behind me like a shadow and replied in a chilling tone.I suddenly became aware that all of this was like a story within the novel. The introduction of the characters, their actions, and even their mannerisms and tone of speech were all in line with a narrative. However, I had no intention of following the storyline as it was written in the novel.The original Cassis would roam around with a group of about ten people and cause trouble, but honestly, I didn''t have the enthusiasm to do the same. That''s why I handpicked these elite members.With these individuals who were more than capable of accompanying "Cassis De Milan," if only we had the main characters of "De Milan" itself, we could have dominated a clan without any shortcomings.However, they were descendants of a prestigious family who could not ignore De Milan."Come here."Flipping Cassis'' outer facade, I smiled brightly."I''ll make you beautiful."Upon hearing those words, Logan, Dietrich, and Capone gathered by my side without hesitation, like disciplined soldiers forming ranks.The name of De Milan was enough to command such renowned individuals with a mere gesture.As they stood in orderly formation, they began to engage in a silent struggle among themselves while I remained still, without issuing any further commands. Only one person could occupy the seat next to me, given that I was seated at the left end. Yet, there were three of them insisting on occupying the chair to my right.In other words, it was a time for establishing hierarchy.¡°You all already know this. There is no one else here who can match the formality required to receive Lord Cassis like I can.""Hey, you''re all successors in line. I am the only son, you know. The one and only. Among you all, who holds the highest status? Who is it?""I can''t give Lord Cassis'' seat to someone who talks as much as you do. And Logan, the same goes for you. Lord Cassis doesn''t need someone to accommodate him. The most suitable person who speaks smoothly is me.""How can you try to take Lord Cassis'' seat when you don''t even realize that "accommodating" him means the same thing as "using" him with your brain?""That''s enough, and you''re no better."While the ordinary awakened beings around them couldn''t make a dent in the world they lived in, I sensed something sprouting from my agile senses, something that ignited a blue-cold flame.I turned around. And I saw it.Blood vessels bulged and the knuckles grew thick as a large claw-like hand firmly gripped the backrest of the chair and pulled back.My seat. Without hesitation, a man sat down there, ignoring the three heirs of the prestigious families who were arguing and trying to claim it. He stood with his arms crossed, staring straight ahead.The composed Logan looked like he was about to say something in this strange situation."...What are you doing? Ryu-Seong of Hanla?"Ryu-Seong was occupying the seat next to me without saying a word.***Now, let''s clarify one thing.The Alaea Academy is located in the capital city of Seoul, South Korea.It''s quite interesting from a Feng Shui perspective that an institution seeking spiritual enlightenment is situated right in the heart of the city, rather than amidst mountains. However, being nestled between the Han River and Namsan Mountain provides a perfect balance of energy, making the location ideal for spiritual practices.While the Alaea Academy maintains a competitive stance against the Mirenae Academy, it has been evaluated as being slightly inferior in the Baekdu Mountain and Yanggang rivalry. On the other hand, the Guiding Star Academy, which solely focuses on education as its core ideology, has chosen Hallasan as its spiritual source. It is noteworthy that the Guiding Star Academy is closely associated with the protagonist Ryu-Seong, who is a member of the Hanla Clan. This is because it is a tradition for a prominent member of the Hanla Clan to serve as the headmaster of the Guiding Star Academy, making it synonymous with the origin of the Hanla Faction."I''m reading. And the Guide Star Academy is nothing less than the origin of the Hana Faction, to which the protagonist Ryu Seong belongs. The reason is that it is traditional for the Hana Faction''s leader to serve as the principal of the Guide Star Academy, which is its birthplace.However, Jang Mun-in believed that Ryu-Seong, who had assumed he would join the Guiding Star Academy, needed to experience a larger world and thus sent him to the Alaea Academy.While it was a suitable plot development for the story, it proved to be an incorrect decision for the future of the Hanla Clan.¡®In the later part of the story, while Ryu-Seong is sweating to prevent a catastrophe in Seoul, the Hanla Clan will be completely wiped out in Jeju Island, causing a chaotic uproar.¡¯I shouldn''t say such things, but the deliberate development aimed at shattering the protagonist''s mental state made my heart pound with anticipation as well.In short, the main attraction of this novel was the deliberate development to shatter the protagonist''s mental state, creating a thrilling and captivating storyline.¡®But it seems like the protagonist is now breaking my own mental state...?!¡¯The condition of the original protagonist is strange.

 CH 6

    In the original work, around this point, the protagonist and Cassis De Milan were supposed to become entangled in a fateful relationship. Their first encounter was meant to be a fierce clash in which Cassis, in the midst of preparing for the entrance ceremony, ruthlessly crushes a person, setting the tone.It was a despicable act of ridicule that oppressed the weak, far different from when he drove out that guy named Georges Montagne or whatever his name was earlier.That was the first meeting between Cassis De Milang and Ryu-Seong."But this time, our first encounter was with Dalgona."Moreover, there was no demeaning act of holding onto someone and crushing them in a pathetic manner.Why is that?Is it because of Dalgona that all these damn changes happened...?"That person is the guardian''s heir...""Why is Ryu-Seong...?"A roaring sound swept through the surroundings, unlike the teasing from earlier.Well, that''s understandable. The Hanla Clan was the most hostile regional force in Korea towards the De Milan, along with the Jeonju Lee family.In short, it''s a standpoint of questioning why the Demirang keeps infiltrating our country while disregarding imperialism and such. Honestly, because of my DNA, ingrained in my soul, I understand people who are hostile towards De Milan.And all of Ryu-Seong''s friends are hostile towards De Milan. The reason I decided on my three-person gang was also because of that.¡®If we''re going to play a game of chicken, we should have the same number of people.¡¯On my side, I have Logan, Dietrich, and Capone, and on the other side, there are Ryu-Seong''s three stooges... like that.It was intentional in the design, but¡­Why are you bothering me here?¡®Did you really get upset because you couldn''t eat the Dalgona candy?¡¯Wow, I''m really at a loss for words, my head is pounding.What''s the problem?My head throbbed with pain. Unconsciously, I swept my eyebrows with my fingertips and rubbed my furrowed forehead.¡°¡­¡­.¡±Damn it, if I try to think rationally and keep my sanity intact¡­It seems like the first encounter has changed somehow.That''s it. That''s why Ryu-Seong sitting next to Cassis De Milan is causing such an absurd character collapse. Maybe I thought I could be a good person. Maybe I deluded myself with a few pieces of indescribable Dalgona.But that was just an illusion.It was pity.It was like taking a dying worm in the scorching sun on the road and putting it in the bushes.Don''t match that with soft concepts like "being kind."¡®Just because it seems nonexistent.¡¯To cool off my head, I pulled my collar up a little more. Although there was an awkward moment when Capone stood beside me as if waiting for orders, it didn''t really matter.Maybe it''s because I''m too handsome?As I muttered nonsense, my mind cooled down. As a reader who had witnessed the protagonist going off track, I barely managed to avoid going crazy and scratching my forehead with the hand that left nail marks. I swept my soft, silky hair that tickled my forehead and comforted me."Do I intimidate you?""The attitude was shameless. So annoying.Who are you to sit next to me?Then Ryu-Seong, with a grimace on his face, responded with a ridiculous answer blocking my words."Don¡¯t you know me?"...Don''t you know, you idiot?"Really?""Then, do I appear so ignorant that I wouldn''t know that your surname is De Milan?"Wow, our brains synced? Seeing how we both treat each other as idiots?To convey my deep feelings, I looked at Ryu-Seong with a faint, calm gaze. I even offered kindness and sincerity by scanning him from bottom to top and nodding my head.¡®Yeah, you look like an idiot.¡¯But unfortunately, Ryu-Seong''s already frowning expression became even more distorted.And the next moment, haha!Laughter burst out from beside me. The culprit was Dietrich. The young man with red curly hair was laughing, holding his stomach, before being forcibly silenced by Capone.However, I couldn''t stare at Dietrich for long. Even during the moment when everyone''s attention was focused on him, only the blue irises that shone brightly like ghostly flames, never leaving my sight. His eyes, flashing in a sapphire hue, seemed to pierce through me, filled with a sense of calamity and blazing fervor.With a color reminiscent of the Abyss and the Flames.¡®Why do your eyes look like that? Did someone take the story in a different direction without me knowing?¡¯If not for that, there''s no way madness would already be peeking through those eyes.The protagonist in the beginning was somewhat of a soft-hearted individual who tried to follow Hanla''s teachings. Who on earth turned that adorable child into this?As a fan of the original, I had decided to catch the culprit who made my beloved character look like a madman with frozen eyes. No matter who it was or how long it took, I was determined to take revenge.That''s what I had resolved in my heart."But you''re not even funny. I said I wanted to become friends with you."Huh?"You got a problem with that?"What''s with the attitude?I felt an overwhelming urge to give him a piercing glare with a face full of laughter.But not just at Ryu-Seong, but at the world itself.¡®What have you done to the protagonist, you scoundrels!¡¯What did you do to make him want to befriend the final villain?!***In the original work, the protagonist, Ryu-Seong, has three friends.The first one is Hae-Yuna from the Haenam Clan.She is a cute and petite girl with a round face. If you tease her by calling her "Hae" Yuna because she comes from the "Hae" Nam Clan, she will retaliate with a punch. She is a practitioner of Taekwondo, and her main weapons are her hands and feet.¡ªRight now, She was filming a video with her mouth agape because of a sense of duty to let the leader of the Hanla Clan know that their youngest student had gone crazy....Of course, deep down, there was also a slight desire to store some of her friend''s embarrassing moments. Just a little bit.The second is Lee-Hyang, the 45th generation descendant of the prestigious Jeonju Lee family in Korea.