It’s an Academic Fact That Rankers Are Model Students – Chapter 259

Chapter 259: Clash with the Holy Cross (2)

The the Fairy King declared Kyung-joon’s Study Territory as a Special Administrative Zone of the Humanity Cantons, specifically, the Fairy-Elven Alliance.

This meant that anyone who dared to touch Kyung-joon or his Study Territory would be treated as if they had challenged the the Fairy King and the Fairy-Elven Alliance itself.

Even the Holy Cross wouldn’t be able to tolerate this level of interference in internal affairs.

Even if it were possible, there was nothing Rone could do with his current authority.

At least the direct authority of the 『Pope』, who was of the same rank, was required.

Eventually.

“Sigh, it can’t be helped.”

Rone withdrew his intention to take both Zot and Kyung-joon under the authority of the Holy Cross.

“Instead, I’ll take this remnant of the Demon King. You won’t interfere with this, will you?”

However, if it was just Zot, it was a different story.

“What are you talking about! Priest!”

Zot was furious at Rone’s words, his tone full of indignation.

Rone continued speaking, unfazed by Zot’s anger.

“The otherworlder Kyung-joon has just been identified as belonging to a Special Administrative Zone that we’ve never even heard of before, so we’ll have to hear from higher authorities. However, Zot Kalisberg, on the other hand, is neither part of a Special Administrative Zone nor a resident of the Fairy-Elven Alliance. So, I’m just trying to act according to the alliance oath that everyone agreed to after the Demon War.”

The oath of all alliances.

It was an unwritten rule that all the races of the cantons swore to when the Humanity Cantons were founded.

“『If there are any signs of the Demon King’s resurrection, all alliances must actively cooperate with the Holy Cross in resolving it.』 Unfortunately, Mr. Zot has a history of being corrupted by black magic stones. Black magic stones are not simply things of demons, but a sin that must be purified, imbued with the energy of the Demon King. The same goes for Mr. Zot, who was corrupted by it. Therefore, I can’t let you go easily, but don’t worry. If he repents of turning his back on the light and completely repents, our benevolent God will quickly give us an answer. Then the whole process will be over soon.”

Step. Step.

Rone walked slowly towards Zot.

“Isn’t that right, Mr. Zot?”

“Ugh…! T, That’s……”

Even though 700 years had passed, the Demon King was a clear enemy in the history of the Humanity Cantons.

Of course, there were still those who harbored the malice they had at that time, but there was no reason for Zot, who was neither a human nor a person of that time, to emotionally hate the Demon King.

Nevertheless, he couldn’t possibly say, “What’s wrong with the Demon King and black magic stones!” in such a formal setting.

The only path Zot could accept was to be dragged to the Holy Cross and subjected to interrogation, questioning, and possibly even torture in the name of purification.

It was then.

Thud.

Kyung-joon reached out and blocked Rone, who was trying to restrain Zot with divine power.

“Hmm? This hand?”

“It means don’t touch my resident.”

“What are you talking about, him being your resident?”

“This sound.”

Swoosh.

As always, Kyung-joon took out a piece of paper from his inventory.

It wasn’t a scroll.

Instead, it was a very familiar object.

Holding it out to Zot, Kyung-joon said,

“Use it now if you’re serious about being scouted by me.”

“……! Alright!”

Zot immediately nodded and used the item Kyung-joon handed him.

[You have used the 『Position Appointment Ticket (Normal)』.]

[Appointing Zot Kalisberg (hereinafter Zot) to the general position of 『Resident of the Study Territory』.]

Fwooosh!

A very ordinary white light, typical of the normal grade, swirled around Zot.

[Zot’s job has been changed from 『Student of Fairy-Elven Magic Academy』 (Unique) to 『Resident of the Study Territory』 (Normal).]

[Zot’s overall stats have been adjusted to match the new grade.]

[New skills have been generated for Zot to match the new grade.]

[Zot’s previous job title has been removed and a new title has been given.]

<Dropout of Fairy-Elven Magic Academy>

<Resident of the Study Territory>

▼Zot Kalisberg (NPC)

Thus, Zot was reborn as a normal grade, three steps lower than his previous (Unique) grade.

🔷🔷🔷🔷🔷🔷

[Resident Information: Zot Kalisberg]

▶Description: A resident of the Study Territory. In the past, he was a student at Fael University, the best magic university, but now he has dropped out and is a resident of an unknown place called the Study Territory.

▶Salary: 2 million liyan

▶Grade: Common

“Ah…… Ah…… Sh|t…… Ah……”

Zot, who experienced his existence being lowered by three levels in real time, had an expression of disbelief.

“Later…… Salary…… Negotiation…… 2 million…… What…… Is…… This…… Sh|t……”

“I haven’t been back to the domain for a while, so I don’t have any domain points.”

It was Kyung-joon, who had no choice but to buy a Normal grade Position Appointment Ticket because he was short on domain points.

Anyway.

Kyung-joon had just recruited an elf talent with the incredible spec of being a Fael University student for a mere 2 million liyan a month.

On the other hand, Zot was instantly branded as a Fael University dropout and even signed a slave contract as a resident.

Of course, Zot didn’t just lose.

He also gained something.

“This makes Zot a member of our Study Territory. He’s also part of the Special Administrative Zone. Touching him will be treated the same as touching me and my Study Territory.”

Thud.

Kyung-joon put his arm around Zot’s shoulder as if he were his own man, and at the same time, looked at the priest Rone with a cheerful expression.

If Rone touched Zot, it would be treated as touching Kyung-joon and the Study Territory, which, according to the the Fairy King’s declaration, would be tantamount to recklessly challenging the Fairy-Elven Alliance.

“……Although the the Fairy King-nim declared it a Special Administrative Zone, not everyone recognizes it.”

“For now, the ‘system’ of the World has recognized it. In other words, Zot is clearly a member of the Study Territory, no matter what anyone says, even if your so-called God doesn’t recognize it. Nevertheless, if you try to take him away, I will have to be taken away as well, and that means the the Fairy King will never stand idly by.”

“The current matter will definitely not be decided here, but it will have to go through a meeting of the entire canton, and the opinion of the Holy See……”

“Then for now, one thing is for sure.”

Kyung-joon cut off Rone’s words and continued with his own.

“You’re saying that whether you take Zot and me away to be purified or not will be decided at a later meeting. And.”

Kyung-joon didn’t stop there and pointed directly above his head.

Above his head floated the brilliant orange legendary title, <Hero’s Second Mark (Takiki)>.

“As you might expect, no matter what your God says, the World already recognizes me as the one who received the title of Hero. This is absolute.”

The World’s system was already a reality that no one could deny.

Therefore, no matter what kind of meeting was held by the higher-ups, the fact that Kyung-joon had been awarded the title of Hero remained unchanged, and the immunity and various benefits it entailed were also recognized as they were.

Under this immunity and benefits, it was practically a foregone conclusion that Kyung-joon’s Study Territory would be recognized as a Special Administrative Zone of the Fairy-Elven Alliance at a later meeting, and that Zot would be recognized as a resident of the Study Territory.

No matter how strong the authority of the Pope of the Holy Cross was, this was the Humanity Cantons, made up of seven cantons.

If the Humanity Kingdom, which was no different from an incarnation of the Holy Cross, strongly opposed it, it was only one out of seven votes.

Even if it went up to a meeting, what could an ordinary priest who came here with just a piece of paper imbued with the divine power of the Holy See do?

And the reason why Kyung-joon could be so confident was.

“And if you were truly a priest who received God’s will, you would have felt it…… I completely purified Zot’s black magic energy and the black magic stone.”

Flick.

Kyung-joon took out the perfectly purified black magic stone from his inventory and threw it to Rone.

“Gasp……”

Rone’s eyes widened in disbelief as he caught it.

“I heard Superintendent Rebirus…… no, the Chief of Police now, during the Arc-en-Ciel incident and studied a bit, and I know that if you try to arrest him despite this, it will backfire on the Holy Cross as a 『witch hunt crime』, right?”

“Well, that’s……”

“I’ll lend you the purified black magic stone for now, so check it out and contact me. Of course, we’ll send someone from our side or the Fael Alliance to make sure you don’t try anything funny.”

“Funny business, you say… Are you saying that the Holy See, the Unique representative of the One God, would lie? That’s blasphemy……”

“No. God is always right, but humans who believe in the always right God are still human, so they can go down the wrong path. Isn’t that right?”

“……”

Faced with Kyung-joon’s perfect logic, Rone had no choice but to shut his mouth like a clam.

Rone then turned his back abruptly and said,

“……Very well. We’ll see about that. Next time, I’ll make sure to see how much you lie before the eyes of God.”

With these words of defeat, he crossed the square and disappeared out of the palace.

“Phew…… Huff……”

Zot, who had almost been dragged to the Holy Cross after being accused of being corrupted by black magic, breathed a sigh of relief and collapsed onto the floor.

He was probably worried that he would be forced to reveal everything he knew about Kyung-joon as well, and that was why he was so worried.

Kyung-joon was also worried about that and decided to keep Zot by his side as a resident of his domain.

Anyway.

Kyung-joon smirked at Zot, who had been anxious until the end for fear of causing trouble.

Kyung-joon then turned his gaze to the the Fairy King.

The the Fairy King immediately shook her head and said,

“Sigh… What am I going to do if I really get impeached because of this……”

“If that happens, I’ll hire you for my domain, just like Zot, for 2 million a month. You’ve been the legendary the Fairy King for over 700 years, so it wouldn’t be so bad to experience being a normal profession again, starting from the bottom, would it?”

“Really…… Whose descendant are you, if you can’t even speak……”

The the Fairy King sighed deeply, as if to say that there was no hope for the future.

“Hahaha.”

Kyung-joon laughed, a laugh that was different from his predecessor’s, but still his own.

“Then I look forward to your continued support, the Fairy King-nim.”

“Yes. Please, do try to behave yourself from now on. Descendant of Huma.”

And so.

The Fairy-Elven Alliance became a perfect ally of the Study Territory.

No.

It became a perfect friend.

.

.

.

<Current Relationship Map of the Humanity Cantons (Study Territory)>

※Favorability Score: -5 points ~ 5 points

▶Fairy-Elven Alliance: Officially friends, free to operate domestically and internationally…… (3 points)

▶Beastkin Alliance: No relationship, but acquaintances exist…… (0.5 points)

▶Hammer of Fire Dwarf Clan: No relationship…… (0 points)

▶Dragonia-Elven Alliance: No relationship, but there is a relationship with the Fael Alliance…… (1 point)

▶New Devil Co., Ltd.: No relationship, but subject to change if the contract with the Demon King and demons is revealed…… (0 points)

▶Free Mercenaries: No relationship…… (0 points)

▶Humanity Kingdom: Confrontational relationship with the Holy Cross…… (-2 points)

🔷🔷🔷🔷🔷🔷

After the award ceremony.

Even after that, Kyung-joon continued to go back and forth between Favengarden and Fael University, taking care of the remaining tasks.

He met with Siam Tinya and heard a summary of the situation regarding Arc-en-Ciel and discussed future plans.

[Created a 『Business Card (Kyung-joon)』 (Rare item).]

He also made a business card like other important people by placing a separate order with the magic tower.

━We will treasure this business card and pass it down through generations of our Scrollpia Magic Tower!

And he gave the business card to everyone he had met and built relationships with at Fael University, including Edict, Teclyn, Azuaz, Chatty, Zot, Keron, the three elf delinquents, and even the Ransomware dark magic team.

▶Using the business card allows you to talk to Kyung-joon (otherworlder) for as long as you have mana remaining. Mana consumption increases the farther the distance and the longer the conversation.

Now, even if Kyung-joon went to the Study Territory and was far away, they could contact him.

━Then, if anything happens at the magic tower, I’ll be sure to contact you! Kyung-joon, no, Magic Tower Master!

━Yes, yes, please take care of things while I’m gone.

━Of course!

For now, he decided not to bring the Fael University students to the domain yet and let them focus on graduating from their respective departments and going to graduate school.

Of course, they decided to run a magic tower called 『Scrollpia』 together in their spare time.

In the end, the five members of the World’s Top Magic Competition team came together to establish a single magic tower with Kyung-joon as the master.

This meant that preparations for expanding his business into the Fairy-Elven Alliance, one of the seven cantons, were complete, both legally and in terms of actual manpower.

And it wasn’t just about expanding his business.

The Scrollpia Magic Tower would now grow into a huge force for Kyung-joon, alongside the the Fairy King, to form the backbone of the Fairy-Elven Alliance.

Kyung-joon was envisioning such a future.

Like this.

Just when everything in the Fairy-Elven Alliance was finally settled.

<^오^>

<So this is the school Master was talking about.>

“Yes. Our school. Cheongshin High.”

Kyung-joon returned to school for the first time in a month after going missing in reality.

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