I Became the Academy's Disabled Student-Chapter 252: King and Queen? (2)

The large teeth caught in my grasp trembled violently.

It was the tooth of a monster that I had grabbed in a panic just after my spatial leap, narrowly avoiding a direct hit.

After finally tracking the mysterious distress signal to its source, I had almost been struck right in the face.

Kka-ka-gak...!

A chilling sound echoed from my tightly clenched hand.

The friction between my prosthetic hand and the tooth sparked, even causing small sparks to fly.

The force gripping the tooth was considerable.

I furrowed my brow slightly.

‘What tier is this? Top of tier 5... no, considering dungeon buffs, maybe barely tier 4?’

Its body was similar to a lizard.

A long tail, an elongated snout.

Scales as thick as armor and thorns sticking out of the surface like tacks.

‘Its unique ability is detection-type. It's rare for monsters to be born with detection-based abilities.’

However, it wasn't an ability that directly affected combat.

It was simply a physically superior monster.

G-giaaaah!

But even with just that, it was still a threat.

Normally, avoiding direct power struggles with monsters is a given... but with the ones behind me, there's no choice but to face it head-on.

Woo-woooong!

I grabbed its lower jaw with my opposite hand as it tried to escape and channeled my mana.

The mana that had been dormant surged through my circuits.

My body activated, strengthened by the precise techniques of the hardening spell.

Kkuddu-deuk...!

I tightened my grip, forcing its resistance into submission.

The monster screamed as my fingers dug into its teeth and jaw.

The wind ruffled my hair.

As the monster’s pained cries echoed, the mana around us flared up.

Mana surged from its throat, its rough and crude magical output flooding the air.

I extended my own wings, flapping them in response. Rays of elemental light shot from my multicolored wings...

“How dare you—!”

Before the rays could be unleashed, Lee Ji-Yeon charged at me, eyes burning with fury.

Though I still felt dizzy from the aftereffects of the spatial leap, my body responded well to the change in combat stance.

Lee Ji-Yeon made a short leap, pulling one arm back.

With her strength reinforced by the Taesan and hardening techniques, a cracking sound echoed as she clenched her fist.

In an instant, the stone formed into a thick glove, infused with a brownish aura, wrapping around her fist.

Seeing her preparation, I quickly released my grip and leaned back.

At the same time, Lee Ji-Yeon slammed her fist downward.

KWAANG!

Her fist, tearing through the air, struck the monster’s snout.

Its jaw slammed shut, and the head, unable to scream, was buried in the ground.

Peuwng!

The monster's head, now buried, began to stir.

The mana it had expelled exploded outward, and thick black smoke poured from its mouth.

Landing softly, Lee Ji-Yeon didn’t stop. She slammed the ground with force, lowering her stance and sweeping her hand across the earth.

In her wake, a hammer woven from stone appeared, the large base scraping across the ground.

KWA-A-A-A-AANG!

With a powerful swing, the hammer struck the monster’s raised head.

Unable to even scream, the monster rolled across the ground, knocked out by the force.

This was our chance.

I had already struck it repeatedly, and it was likely dazed.

It was time to charge in and maintain momentum.

“Phew...!”

Just as that thought crossed my mind, Lee Ji-Yeon suddenly shook it off and planted her feet into the ground.

She stood in front of me, adjusting her posture.

[?]

I was about to prepare for support, expecting Lee Ji-Yeon to continue her attack, but I tilted my head in confusion.

[Senior, I thought we were just going to press on...]

“No, I think it’s better to retreat for now. We don’t have enough information yet, and we should protect you first.”

[...I can’t say I don’t like that, but... uh... thank you.]

“It's nothing.”

Thanks to Lee Ji-Yeon’s return, we continued to stand our ground.

The lizard-like monster was still recovering and keeping a wary eye on us.

The monsters surrounding us were being pushed back by the spirits and summons that Lee Ji-Yeon and I had released.

“By the way, was the reason you kidnapped me at this late hour because of those kids?”

[...Yes, I’m sorry for doing it without warning.]

“So, you’re aware of it... Let’s talk about it when we return to base.”

As Lee Ji-Yeon loosened her body, she glanced at me from behind my shoulder.

I turned my head toward where she was looking.

‘...Fairies.’

My expression shifted subtly at the sight.

The fairies were gathered behind us.

Their hair wasn’t white but varied in color, and they were small, about the size of my palm at most. However, the multicolored wings on their backs clearly identified their species.

When we had just arrived, the fairies had been caught in the chaos, mixed in with monsters, and were being chased. I had cast a defensive spell to ensure safety, then pulled them all together using telekinesis to assess the situation.

[Hahh]

[Hahh]

[Heh]

The fairies, who had been staring blankly at me without understanding the situation, suddenly flinched under the intense gaze.

[Wings...]

[Six?]

[So shiny...]

...They flinched when they saw my face.

Their panicked, wide-eyed reactions made me look at them with a strange expression.

They had many small injuries, likely from being chased by the monsters earlier.

Some of them were using leaves as makeshift clothing, likely needing to be returned to the earth for nourishment soon... their appearance was rather pitiful.

Poke.

[Uweeeng?]

I poked the cheek of the yellow-haired fairy at the front.

A small burst of light from my finger entered the fairy’s body.

A simple healing spell. The small wounds slowly faded away.

The fairy’s eyes widened in surprise at the effect.

Her cute reaction caused the corner of my mouth to twitch up.

[Wait here.]

[! Yes!]

The fairy smiled brightly and nodded enthusiastically.

“...? Did you just say something...? Anyway, should we sort out the situation first?”

[Yes.]

I nodded in agreement with Lee Ji-Yeon’s suggestion.

The lizard monster was still on high alert, watching us.

It hadn’t fled yet, probably because it thought it still had a chance. Or maybe it couldn’t find an opening to escape.

Either way, there was no need to let it go.

It was a monster that barely reached tier 4.

I could kill it and use it as a summon to build my experience.

“Should I capture it?”

Just as I prepared to cast a cleansing spell and set up my magic, Lee Ji-Yeon, who had been glaring at the lizard monster, nodded and spoke.

“I also want to hunt it myself for practice. Could you just assist me?”

[Yes, of course.]

[Leave the support to us.]

“Thank you.”

I nodded in agreement with Lee Ji-Yeon’s request and released my cleansing spell.

Woo-woong...

The cleansing spell let out a gloomy hum as it soared into the air.

...

Lee Ji-Yeon literally crushed the lizard monster.

With her dual defense of rock armor and mana-enhanced strength, she easily blocked all its attacks and charged forward.

As soon as she closed the distance, she battered and tore into it, mercilessly attacking from all sides.

The monster, trying to pull away in a panic, couldn’t escape. Once Lee Ji-Yeon had her hold, she didn’t let go.

The most impressive part was when she grabbed its tail and tossed it around, flinging it into the air.

Her raw strength, not just in power but also in her tenacity, was enough to showcase the overwhelming force of the Taesan lineage.

Eventually, the monster was butchered beyond even being useful as a summon.

Despite being a tier 4 monster, its swift destruction was impressive.

The fairies watching the battle shuddered, huddling together in fear, trembling from the sheer brutality.

At any rate, the other smaller monsters were dealt with by my spirits and summons.

However, it wasn’t possible to deal with all of them.

Like disturbing a beehive, monsters kept swarming in, and we couldn’t afford to clean up everything.

So, after handling the ones we could, we slipped away through spatial movement when an opening appeared.

Swoosh...

“You dropped me off with no warning again? My heart almost stopped, and the soup I just ate almost came back up.”

Bwee...

[Sorry...]

Back at the base, Lee Ji-Yeon immediately sat me on her lap and began pulling my cheeks with both hands.

Her hands, which had just shredded scales tougher than steel, were now mercilessly pulling my cheeks.

Fortunately, there was no force behind it.

She was just playfully tugging, a light gesture.

After the battle, I could tell she was exhausted, but she wasn’t trying to torment me.

“...Of course, I can’t complain, since it was an urgent situation.”

Lee Ji-Yeon sighed heavily, and then looked down at me, her eyes full of mischief, like she was dealing with a troublesome child.

[Ughh]

But, once again, she had used spatial movement without a word.

Since it was my mistake, I didn’t complain and just silently offered my cheeks.

Pwaaaan...

[...Hmm.]

As I stood there, I felt the numerous gazes landing on me.

Suddenly, I felt a bit embarrassed and jumped out of Lee Ji-Yeon’s lap.

“Ah.”

Ignoring the sympathetic sound coming from behind, I walked over to the fairies.

The fairies looked different from before.

They had returned the leaves to the earth and now wore clothes I had made for them from fabric.

They were sitting together in camping chairs, basking in the warm light of a heat-generating magic tool.

It was an adorable sight, so I chuckled and bent down.

I lowered my gaze to match the height of the fairies, who were looking up at me.

“Hmm, fairies, huh?”

Lee Ji-Yeon, who had composed herself, approached from behind and asked as she calmly observed the fairies.

I turned my head and asked her.

[So they are fairies?]

“Yes... now that I look closely, they are just like the regular fairies I’ve seen in the restricted zones.”

I already knew that a few fairies lived in the Taesan family’s territory.

Lee Ji-Yeon, who had seen them before, confirmed it for me.

I, too, instinctively felt they were fairies.

I shrugged and then greeted them with a gentle smile.

[Hello?]

[Ah, hello...!]

The fairies responded with stiff but eager greetings, their eyes twinkling as they stared at me.

It was a bit overwhelming.

I smiled and shrugged.

[There’s no need to be so nervous. And you can talk now.]

“Oh, right.”

“Lio, you fool.”

“Heh.”

[Hmm... So, you're Ria, right? The one who asked me for help?]

“Ah, yes, yes... That’s right. I asked for help... Ah! But it wasn’t intentional, it just happened...”

[Hey, stop talking so much.]

[Shh, I’m trying my best.]

The yellow-haired fairy, Lio, stammered while speaking.

It seemed she was getting scolded by the black-haired fairy... was it Kali? The scolding came in a voice transmitted through magic, and I could hear it too.

[My name is Lee Ha-Yul. Nice to meet you.]

“Yes...!”

Lio responded with a bright smile.

“Lee Ha-Yul, my lord!”

[Wait, what did you just say?]

“...Hmm?”

[What did you say?]

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I blinked, confused by her response.

“Lee Ha-Yul, my lord?”

Her unchanged response made me freeze for a moment.

Are fairies speaking a different language? I briefly entertained this thought, but the translation was clear: "my lord."

King.

The head of a nation.

Me?

“Why do you say that?”

Lio tilted her head, puzzled by my bewildered reaction.

Did she not even realize what she said?

It seemed so, and that only made me more confused.

“...Are you royalty?”

[Are you joking?]

“...Ah!”

Even Lee Ji-Yeon, standing behind me, looked down at me with trembling eyes.

I responded with disbelief, while Lio, rolling her eyes, suddenly gasped and pointed at Lee Ji-Yeon.

“And queen!”

[...Huh?]

“...What?”

Her response, even more absurd than before, left both me and Lee Ji-Yeon stunned.

[State change: "Fairy" is undergoing transformation.]

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[Player correction system: Affection level]

Lee Ha-Yul → Lee Ji-Yeon

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"Affection" "Rock" "Dependability" "Stability"