There Is No World For ■■

* * *Ado was diligent by nature.So much so, that even the meticulous mages of the Magic Tower, known for their strictness, valued his diligence so highly that they even assigned him as a ‘secret escort.’ So, what more was needed to be said?However, his peers, especially those who had competed for the ticket to Earth, had different opinions.- Diligence? That’s a joke. Those old men chose you instead of a mage because you’re a submissive pup.Unlike his seniors, who had naturalized to the U.S. or France after graduating from the academy, Ado was a submissive dog who would eventually return to his hometown.Ado didn’t refute them. Was it because his peers were right? No, it was because the reason didn’t matter to him.For the sake of his hometown, he would become a submissive dog a hundred or even a thousand times over.Just like how he endured a relationship with a senator’s daughter he wasn’t fond of or when he sent the academy scholarship money and the elixirs acquired from Earthians after exchanging subtle glances back to his hometown…He would endure it all—for the sake of his hometown.However, even Ado, who had put up with so much, couldn’t help but tilt his head on seeing the order he received this time.

After the battle with Cheon Yeomyeong, a detailed explanation of the battle record and martial arts used is requested.

*Note - The record should be of a real battle rather than a friendly sparring match.

Cheon Yeomyeong? Wasn’t he the first-year student who had taken the lead in saving his classmates during the terror attack?

If it weren’t for him, both the Vessel and the Saintess—individuals cherished by his hometown—wouldn’t have survived.Even simply thanking him would be insufficient, but he had to extract a battle record now? Why?It was an order he couldn’t comprehend, but Ado was a diligent person.He began making preparations to execute the order diligently. Gathering rumors about Yeomyeong and even preparing provocations based on his personal details.He bought a small special camera to record the battle and just in case, even equipped himself with a magic item enchanted with recording magic in the form of a necklace.The problem was how to meet the first-year student Cheon Yeomyeong…Fortunately, the principal had arranged a meeting with Cheon Yeomyeong. It felt as if the heavens were giving him a chance.Although he worried that it might inconvenience the principal, who had helped his hometown so much, Ado couldn’t afford to miss this opportunity.…So, with both anticipation and worry, the moment he squared off against Cheon Yeomyeong…Ado realized something was wrong.The Cheon Yeomyeong in front of him was completely different from the person he had imagined.He couldn’t feel the heroism of someone who fought dragons to save Manchuria or the self-sacrificing righteousness for his classmates.The evaluations from teachers as a diligent student and the rumors from classmates about being busy with dating were all wrong.What Ado saw was……Margrave?How was he reminded of the hero of his hometown while looking at an Earthian? It was as shameful and embarrassing as thinking of a Jewish hero while looking at Hitler, but… it couldn’t be helped.The present appearance of Yeomyeong before him was the very image of Margrave he had met in his youth.A young man who seemed composed and courteous outwardly, but concealed a sharp, sword-like spirit within.If someone were to introduce him as a descendant of Margrave, he would nod in agreement without hesitation.No way? No, it can’t be, right?Swallowing his doubts, Ado scrutinized Yeomyeong’s face.Only his aura resembled Margrave; when it came to the finer aspects, he was completely different.His eyes were a shade darker than Margrave’s, and his hair was a completely different color.Most importantly, Margrave could no longer continue his lineage due to the aftereffects of nuclear weapons.Hence, there couldn’t be a child of his on Earth, let alone an illegitimate one.- If that’s all for now, may I take my leave?While Ado was lost in his thoughts, the negotiation between Yeomyeong and the principal came to an end.…Now is the time.He cleared his head and moved according to his plan.Therefore, he threw the prepared insult at Yeomyeong and provoked him.Everything was proceeding as per his plan. Cheon Yeomyeong had fallen for his provocation, barely allowing him to use the ones he had painstakingly prepared.Nice… Recording, start.

* * *The first thing the camera captured was Ado’s left arm soaring through the sky.

…?A question mark appeared in his mind as blood gushed from the severed area.And the last thing to arrive was pain. The agony of having both bone and flesh served from below his shoulder brought Ado back to reality.I’m going to die.His intuition of a Superhuman honed over years of training was screaming.Ado couldn’t even react when Yeomyeong drew the sword and swung it at him.The difference in skill was overwhelming. And he was sure that he wouldn’t be able to react to the next attack either.“S-save…!”And before the plea for mercy could leave his lips, Cheon Yeomyeong’s hand flashed once more.The sword was barely visible as it moved at a blinding speed. Ado, predicting where the sword would strike, squeezed his eyes shut.He didn’t have the courage to face death.Sister, I’m sorry.Just as Ado recalled the face of the person he had to escort for the last time, someone grabbed him by the nape.

* * *The moment Yeomyeong grabbed the sword from Ado’s waist, Corvus and Rime took action almost simultaneously.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

Rime hurled herself out of the lounge and grabbed Ado by the nape of his neck in the nick of time.Her judgment was accurate. His severed arm and the rising blade were falling directly toward his face.Without any further delay, Rime pulled Ado out of the sword’s range, narrowly saving him from the attack.“You crazy bastard! Do you really intend to kill someone at school?”Rime yelled as she dragged Ado to safety, but instead of a reply, the response she got was…Thud—!The sound of a heavy impact, like metal plates being crushed.The source of the sound was Corvus. She had transformed into a large Beastfolk and kicked Yeomyeong in the side.Yeomyeong was sent flying, but he managed to adjust his stance mid-air and landed safely.Tap.Considering the tremendous force he had endured, the sound of his landing was light.Yeomyeong dusted his clothes calmly and asked Corvus.“Corvus, what are you doing?”Corvus clacked her beak and said.“I should be the one asking you that. What the hell are you doing? You nearly killed someone.”“…”Yeomyeong did not respond. He pressed his fist against his lips, contemplating something, before furrowing his brows.“Am I not allowed to kill?”Corvus’ eyes, which sparkled like black pearls, dimmed.“Of course not.”“Even if it’s the other side who provokes it?”“…No one in this world should be killed just because they spoke out of turn. Otherwise, half the human population would be gone within a week.”“…”“Cheon Yeomyeong, look in my eyes.”Their eyes met mid-air, and Corvus found something hidden beneath Yeomyeong’s golden eyes.She sighed and spoke.“I asked you about your school sect the last time. Do you remember?”“…Yes, you asked if it was Dzhugashvili. And again, I have no connection to such a school sect whatsoever.”“No, there is a connection.”Corvus relaxed her shoulders and continued.“In the past, Stalin and the communists developed a keen interest in efficient martial arts—ones that were stronger and faster for killing people.”“…”“As they focused solely on researching how to kill people, a form of martial arts, devoid of philosophy or ideology emerged —just pure lethality. It was a terrifying martial art that was even able to instill fear in the knights from beyond the Dimensional Portal. That martial art was…”“…I’m not interested in a history lesson.”Yeomyeong interrupted her, but Corvus waved her hand and continued.“Come on, just listen. Martial arts aren’t something you can just create when the mood strikes you. And so obviously, the martial arts of the communists naturally came with some side effects.”Side effects? Yeomyeong looked at Corvus’s beak with a puzzled expression.“It focused solely on amplifying the Killing Aura but it didn’t teach how to control it, so those who learned it started killing people easily. At first, only enemies, then those they found bothersome, and finally, anyone they came across.”At that moment, Yeomyeong frowned a bit, as if understanding something.“Dzhugashvili was a martial art sect developed to control that Killing Aura. Although it is almost obsolete now… Do you understand why I’m telling you all this?”“…I can make a guess.”“Yeomyeong, your current state is like those communists before they learned Dzhugashvili. You’re on the verge of exploding due to unbridled Killing Aura.”Yeomyeong said nothing. He simply clasped and unclasped his hand that held the sword, quietly listening to Corvus’s words.“There are various reasons, but this is my conjecture: Among the martial arts that you learned, there are several techniques created specifically for killing opponents.”Without needing anyone to tell him, Yeomyeong recalled Mara’s martial arts: a technique that emitted a heat haze-like mana to enhance the body and a simplified sword technique utilizing Palm Blast.“It’s likely that you used those techniques recklessly because they were efficient… and perhaps you didn’t understand their true intention or simply didn’t care at all. Whenever your emotions flared up, instead of trying to release them, you would have just bottled them up.”“…”“Is there anything wrong with my conjecture?”Yeomyeong couldn’t think of a reply. Corvus had hit the mark.While Yeomyeong remained silent, Corvus concluded with a tone of certainty.“If left unchecked, you will be consumed by your Killing Aura, just like the old Superhumans from the communist era.”Yeomyeong glanced alternately at Ado’s severed arm on the ground and the sword in his hand, biting his lip.“…What should I do?”“Surprisingly, there is a simple solution. Since I’ve decided to accept you as my apprentice, I will teach you.”Corvus cracked her fists and neck to loosen up. Then, she bounced lightly on her legs and suddenly opened her beak towards Yeomyeong.“First, you need to release some of that Killing Aura.”What did she mean by that? Just as Yeomyeong was about to ask, Corvus leaped from the ground.Then, the massive crow Beastfolk that had soared into the sky…Plummeted straight towards Yeomyeong.“By getting hit.”