I Became the Academy's Disabled Student-Chapter 339: Father and daughter reversal (1)

"Return to the mansion?"

At the sudden statement, I tilted my head, and Lee Ji-yeon added an explanation.

"Last time, when you got younger. You returned to Taesan, right? To be precise, you infused vitality into your body."

"[Yes, that's right.]"

I quietly nodded.

If one mimics Taesan and artificially infuses vitality into themselves, they can quickly return to their original state.

"Now I get it. After learning Taesan's techniques and a little while later, you returned to your original state without much trouble."

Lee Ji-yeon, as if solving a puzzle, nodded, patting my shoulder.

"Then, of course, you must know that the mansion you’re staying at is filled with vitality in abundance."

"[Yes.]"

The mansion where the commander lived. Perhaps due to some special command, the mansion is full of vitality.

For my body, which is constantly losing vitality, it’s the perfect environment.

It’s easier to breathe there, and the empty sensation that always lingers beside me lessens.

Even without particularly mimicking Taesan, the mansion itself fills me with vitality naturally.

"So that’s why. If you stay there, you’ll return to your original state much faster and with less effort."

That’s true.

If I stay at the mansion, I wouldn’t need to use Taesan or any artificial infusion, so it wouldn’t be burdensome.

But I couldn’t nod along.

"[But... the work isn’t finished yet...]"

The internal overload is starting to subside.

As it slows down, the damage should decrease, just like last time when I managed to hold it off.

Still, leaving now doesn’t feel right.

I caused the overload myself, and I’ve gathered the forces to stop it.

“...You said this would inevitably lead to a disaster, right? You stopped it by sacrificing yourself... If it weren’t for you, the damage would have been much worse, don’t you think?"

"[Yes, the damage has lessened, but it’s not gone completely.]"

"If you hadn’t stopped it, it wouldn’t have been something we could count on one hand like this. Was that why you were feeling down?"

Lee Ji-yeon, mumbling as if in disbelief, swept my hair away.

"You don’t seem to realize just how great a thing you’ve done. Like when we were in Shifnaha, or in China, or even here."

"[I’m not an idiot.]"

Her words, as if treating me like a fool, made me pout slightly.

Of course, when written down, I can acknowledge that I’ve done something significant.

But I can’t ignore the damage listed under my achievements.

I could have done better.

That thought never leaves me.

"Is that why you don’t want to leave?"

"[We can go back together later.]"

"Ah, so that’s the point? You’re worried about us?"

It was right on target. In fact, the latter reason was much bigger.

I felt the familiar tickle in my fingers and toes and buried my face in Lee Ji-yeon’s embrace.

"...Did we always hug like this?"

A moment of doubt crossed my mind, but I quickly brushed it off, sinking into the comfort.

"How can I just leave..."

Since it was supposed to be a secret, I never expected others to come here.

They would certainly be a great help, but I never sought out their assistance.

But now that they’ve come, I don’t want to leave either.

No matter how much space power I have, having them nearby gives me peace of mind.

Even though my body is like this, I could return to my original state if I push myself.

"Well... then... okay."

Lee Ji-yeon, who had been awkwardly waiting for my response, seemed to think for a moment before suddenly grinning.

It was a smile that seemed surprisingly bold.

"Just trust me."

"[Huh?]"

"As long as I’m here, no one will get hurt. Everything will be safe. Well, I suppose there’s no problem since everyone’s strong anyway."

Lee Ji-yeon shrugged and pressed both hands firmly on my cheeks.

"Anyway, don’t worry. You’ve done enough. Just go back and rest."

With my cheeks firmly pressed, I blinked.

Apparently amused, Lee Ji-yeon laughed lightly and asked again.

"Got it?"

"[Yes...]"

I answered reflexively, unable to argue with the momentum of her words.

Seeing my reaction, Lee Ji-yeon nodded, satisfied.

"...Then what about food...?"

...In truth, I wanted to stay here for more personal reasons, but I couldn’t bring myself to say it.

In the end, I stayed silent, my cheeks still being pressed.

Later, at the mansion,

For this reason, I ended up returning to the mansion first.

When I told the others, they seemed disappointed but relieved.

Even though it’s the rear guard, they apparently didn’t like having me in the front lines.

...That sentiment was mutual, but due to my karma and condition, I had to move quietly.

"If it gets really dangerous, I’ll have to use spatial leap."

The move wasn’t complicated.

Thanks to the temporary gate that had been set up, I could move directly to Sioram.

Anyway, having returned to the mansion...

"Dad, really... you're too much. Right?"

"[Mia...]"

...I ended up with my cheek mercilessly grabbed by my daughter, Seo-yul.

The emotional return to the mansion was quickly extinguished with Seo-yul’s cold expression at the front gate.

Soon, I was dragged into the mansion, with my cheeks firmly gripped, and here I am now...

"How could you do this? You said you’d return safely, and now you’re all messed up and hurt..."

"[Really Mia... Seo-yul...]"

The sensation of my cheeks being stretched by my daughter’s grip was oddly uncomfortable.

“How many times has this happened... I thought, I thought you were going to be alright...”

"[I’m sorry... It’s all my fault...]"

But I couldn’t escape my daughter’s angry grasp.

As I saw her fighting back tears, I couldn’t help but sweat nervously.

How could I run away when I have a conscience? If Seo-yul were to grab my hair and shake me around, I’d have no choice but to accept it...

“Miss Seo-yul has been through a lot.”

It was Ariel’s voice, who had taken on the task of protecting and attending to Seo-yul.

The reproach in her blunt gaze made my shoulders shrink instinctively.

I couldn’t even argue...

‘...But shouldn’t you be helping me out?’

Around me, the fairies, who usually gathered around calling me "Your Majesty," were now nervously watching, not doing anything while their king was being oppressed.

‘Is this how it is, huh? They usually call me “Your Majesty” but now, when I’m being tormented, they just watch?’

It wasn’t just the fairies.

The spirits, too, were looking at Seo-yul with caution, wandering around restlessly.

Even the baby unicorn couldn’t get close and was only circling around.

‘Why are they acting like this?’

I didn’t understand why everyone was watching Seo-yul so carefully.

"Dad, what are you so focused on?"

"[Hick]"

Suddenly, my mind snapped back to the moment.

Seo-yul, pouting, let go of my cheek, and then she slid her hand down under my armpit, lifting me up without warning.

"[Huh...]"

It was such a shocking move.

My feet left the ground, and I was hanging in mid-air, held by Seo-yul’s hands.

Her eyes sparkled as she lifted me.

“...Dad. You’re smaller than me now.”

"[Gah...]"

The sharp weapon struck deep. It hit where my pride still lingered.

“I’m bigger than you now.”

"[Stop...]"

The overwhelming emotional blow made my body tremble uncontrollably.

For some reason, Seo-yul, who seemed to feel better, smiled and then hugged me tightly.

Surprisingly, I could be held in her arms.

"[Aaaah...]"

That final blow crushed me completely. The unbearable humiliation broke me down.

“Elia...”

I looked toward the only remaining hope that had escaped from Seo-yul’s grasp.

No matter what, Elia had come with me because she couldn’t let me go alone.

“Hahaha, did Seo-yul give you a hard time?”

I crawled into Elia’s arms, with a bitter smile on my face.

As I pressed my hot cheek against her chest, a hand gently brushed my hair.

“Seo-yul was so worried about you. You know this is just her way of showing affection, right?”

“Yeah...”

I knew. I knew I was the one at fault, so I couldn’t dare argue...

But being held by Elia made everything feel okay again.

The gazes from around me were somewhat sharp, but I didn’t want to leave the warmth of her embrace.

Suddenly, my stomach growled.

The hunger was late, but it was here.

‘What should I eat...?’

As my stomach growled, my face flushed with discomfort.

I had to eat something decent to satisfy this hunger...

Just as I thought I might need to take some porridge from the space...

“...Baby, are you hungry?”

Elia’s gaze as she looked down at me seemed odd.

[The Master of the Tower suppresses the 'Curse of Beauty and Talent']

[The Master of the Tower sighs in relief]

[The Master of Coordination collapses to the ground]

Later,

At the time when Ihayul left through the gate to Sioram...

A temporary office set up behind the defense lines.

After checking on some small tasks, Lee Ji-yeon tapped her fingers on the desk.

‘Does he really not realize?’

Ihayul uses Taesan. In the past, he also used Taesan’s vitality manipulation to return his young body to normal.

...It’s strange.

How much vitality can he hold? How large and strong is the vessel that holds it?

Injecting vitality into his body means he must be aware of his own vitality and the vessel that holds it.

But it seemed Ihayul didn’t realize how unusual he was.

He acted as if he was full of vitality, but from Lee Ji-yeon’s perspective, the amount was far from enough.

‘What is this?’

Nothing adds up. There’s a mismatch in perception.

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Lee Ji-yeon furrowed her brow, trying to figure it out.

‘Maybe I should have taken him to the live pulse...’

The Seongmaek (生脈), a place managed by the Taesan family, was one of the areas that had especially pure and mystical vitality. It was highly guarded.

In principle, only important family members could enter.

‘But now he’s practically a member, isn’t he...?’

Ihayul handles Taesan’s vitality. His output is almost similar to Lee Ji-yeon’s.

‘Still, it hasn’t been officially announced...’

It hasn’t even been reported to the family head yet.

And then to the three great families. They’d all react—shock, disbelief, panic, and internal meetings...

‘Ugh.’

Lee Ji-yeon sighed deeply, thinking about the mess that was to come.