Humanity Itself is Strong - Chapter 15

Squeak…!

When the yellow sports car stopped, the tinted window went down. A woman wearing sunglasses appeared in it.

“What’s the fuss?”

Unlike the urgent Yoo Jae-hak, the voice of the woman in the car was relaxed.

“Professor! This punk is about to break into the school!”

Yoo Jae-hak shouted in an excited voice.

“…Really? But is that such a fuss?”

Yoo Jae-hak expected the female professor to respond, but the female professor’s voice sounded annoyed.

“What do you mean fuss? This man is overpowering me! Professor, you need to help!” “Oh?” “No, professor, it’s not just ‘oh’!”

The female professor looked out at Lee Jin-Seong. Lee Jin-Seong confirmed the female professor wearing sunglasses.

‘I’ve seen you somewhere, but…….’

Lee Jin-Seong recalled each and every professor he encountered while staying at the military academy. But he couldn’t remember because the female professor was wearing sunglasses.

That is, she was the only one who died before Jin-Seong came to school.

Sooner or later, she’ll be on the verge of death.’

Meanwhile, the female professor sniffed in the air. And she nodded as if she understood it as smelling.

“He’s not dead. Well, it does smell a little dangerous.” “But he’s a killer! We can’t let these dangerous people into the school!”

It was then.

“Jae-hak.”

The female professor spoke quietly.

“…Just because there’s a lot of blood doesn’t mean everyone enjoys slaughter.”

Yoo Jae-hak bowed his head with a puzzled look at the admonition.

“Oh…… I’m sorry.” “It’s not too late to be wary of what blood you’re covering. At least….”

This time, she smiled at Lee Jin-Seong.

“While I’m there.”

This woman looked at Jin-Seong with sunglasses on her forehead.

At that moment, a blue and red Odd-eye appeared.

Lee Jin-Seong stared at her with blue eyes on one side and red on the other.

Only then could Lee Jin-Seong recalls the identity of this woman.

So this is what she used to look like.

-Gulp.

The Mustang car door opened, and a slim woman in jeans and a T-shirt got out of the car. She just looked like she was in her mid-20s.

“By the way, Yoo Jae-hak, you have no knack.”

The professor approached Lee Jin-Seong, twirling her ponytail.

Then, she stared at Lee Jin-Seong and raised the corner of her mouth.

“Well, let’s see what’s going on.”

-Kaaaakaaaang!

On the bridge that connects the military academy and the land, Mustang was speeding with a harsh engine sound.

“So you want to do an aptitude test?”

The professor in the driver’s seat of a muscle car running through the ceiling asked. Her long ponytail was scattered in the wind.

Her name is Kang Min-ah. She introduced herself as a professor who is in charge of the dereliction part at Hwanin Military Academy.

“Yes.”

Jin-Seong told Kang Min-ah that his purpose was to become a cadet.

However, Jin-Seong’s main purpose was to find out what the tarot card warned him about.

“I need to talk to Yushin first. I wonder where he is now?’

So Jin-Seong asked Professor Kang, who sat next to him.

“By the way, may I know where the Centurion class is?” “…Centurion?”

Kang Min-ah, who was tilting her head, smiled.

“Oh, but you’re ambitious, aren’t you? You want to be the best, too.”

Even within the world’s most popular military academy, the Centurion Class was only for the top students.

“Well, it’s the end of the year, so I think he’ll be in the measuring room.” “……So, I could meet in the measuring room.” “Well, maybe you can do that if you’re good enough.…? I’m not sure.”

Lee Jin-Seong simply replied and looked silently at the surface of the big river that stretched under the bridge.

He remembered the first time he crossed this bridge. The memory of walking on this bridge without knowing anything and with unexpected expectations made him nostalgic.

Originally, Jungnang-cheon river and Wangsuk-cheon river were small, but they became huge rivers through the war against foreign beings. It was nothing special. After the great upheaval, we had to revise not only Seoul but also Asia but also Europe and America.

It was not a strange world even if mankind perished, but mankind remained alive. And even at this point in the lull of the war, it was happening all the time.

The moment Jin-Seong was lost in thought, Professor Kang talked to him.

“What do you say! The scenery is awesome, isn’t it?”

The Jungnang River only glitters under the extraordinary morning sun as if it had never happened before.

“It’s nice.”

She laughed with her long hair flying at Jin-Seong’s calm reply.

“You’re so funny. How can you be so blunt? And mature?”

And she winked at Jin-Seong.

“I kind of like you?”

While Kang Min-ah was at it, she looked at Lee Jin-Seong with a gloomy look.

“If I were a little younger…… hmm….”

However, Lee Jin-Seong did not react much. Because he thought it was a joke. However, Kang Min-ah, embarrassed by Jin-Seong’s non-reaction, smiled and hit Jin-Seong on the shoulder.

“Puhaha, I’m kidding, I’m kidding!” “…….”

Lee Jin-Seong felt burdened by the friendly Kang Min-ah’s social action, but he didn’t care because he knew there was no harm. While Kang Min-ah was talking to herself, the Mustang began to enter Hwanin Military Academy.

Kugugugung…

Between the two large watchtowers, the reinforced steel door with the lion’s face on it began to open slowly on both sides. Then Lee Jin-Seong asked.

“Why are you letting me in?”

Then Kang Min-ah, who was waiting for the question, smiled broadly.

“I thought it would be fun.”

In fact, Kang Min-ah did not care whether Lee Jin-Seong was a dangerous man or a killer. The behavior was based on the bad idea that it would be fun if this unusual and ominous child created an interesting situation for the school.

She thought it would be much fun this way.

But she had to say one thing.

“Lee Jin-Seong, did Jae-hak say this earlier? You smell like blood.” “…….” “That actually means something. He may look a little stuffy, but he’s definitely got this.”

Lee Jin-Seong was also aware of the fact.

Ability, Risk Detection (A). It is a relatively common ability, but in the case of Confucian scholars, his precision is high. Originally, it was more than just a sixth sense that allowed him to measure the danger and strength of the object.

‘Cause, it’s true I’ve seen a lot of blood.’

The binary nature before regression was even worse. They’ve killed hundreds, or maybe more than a thousand people.

As a result, Jin-Seong’s teacher almost killed him in his first meeting with Jin-Seong.

Therefore, Kang Min-ah’s treatment was unconventional.

“And I just have a really good sense of smell.”

And she made a snout nose as if she were bragging.

“Oh, yes…….” “To be honest, I don’t care what you did in the past. It’s a commonplace to kill people at times like this.”

And she said seriously.

“So wash yourself a little more, and erase your life. Sensitive guys are right on your guard.” “……Then, is Yoo Jae-hak the most detective cadet in school now?” “Well…… yes. There are better kids there, but they’re almost the same.”

At that, Lee Jin-Seong nodded.

That’s what cadets were like three years ago.

“Okay, I’ll be careful.” “So if you’re thinking of Centurion, you’re thinking of becoming a professor’s student, right? Well, do you have a professor in mind?” “…I don’t know.”

Jin-Seong thought about it.

‘My teacher at this time must be on a lot of business trips outside.’

When Jin-Seong was silent, Kang Min-ah continued.

“Hu-hoo, nothing else, if you don’t have one in mind, you can come to my office after you finish the test. I think you’ll make a good student of mine.”

Kang Min-ah, who was talking to herself, handed her a business card.

“This is…….”

Jin-Seong, who accepted it, looked at her business card. It was a fancy gold-plated business card, a specially coated small card that could be identified.

“Gold Business Card……?”

And it was never something anyone could get. This gold-coated business card was a token of the professor’s trust in the student. This has the same effect as a letter of recommendation, so it is recognized as an additional point when receiving evaluation scores.

“If there’s anyone picking a fight, show them this. You can just show them my business card and take your test. Okay?”

Lee Jin-Seong looked at Kang Min-ah.

What does that mean?

He has have heard about Kang Min-ah several times from his drunk teacher. My teacher used to say that Kang Min-ah was a weirdo.

‘…as expected, is she someone who likes traveling?’

Kang Min-ah laughed exaggeratedly at Jin-Seong’s eyes.

“Oh, you don’t have to feel pressured. You have to pass the exam to be a cadet or whatever, right? So when you become a cadet, just don’t forget that I helped you. There’s nothing to thank.”

In no time, the car arrived at the Corridor in the center of the Military Academy.

‘Kang Min-ah was quite active when she was still a human.’

Jin-Seong was grateful that Kang Min-ah shortened the tiresome document process.

Lee Jin-Seong compared Kang Min-ah’s appearance in the future with her immediate appearance. He thought he’d give her an indication of what she’d be going through. But it’s not the time yet.

Instead, Jin-Seong smiled slightly as he got out of the car.

“Thank you for your help.” “……Huh?”

Kang Min-ah also smiled secretly when the one who had never laughed smiled.

“Well, see you next time?”

With that said, Kang Min-ah quickly stepped on the clutch and pulled the manual transmission.

Whoops!

The yellow sports car left with a loud engine sound.

Seeing Kang Min-ah leaving like that, Jin-Seong thought.

‘As long as I’m here, you won’t turn into a monster.’

Jin-Seong intended to do what the regressor Yushin could not do.

The corridor.

The world’s largest opener educational institution. Hwanin Military Academy’s main building appeared.

Jin-Seong looked up at this huge structure. A magnificent architecture was surrounding the exterior with large and splendidly carved columns.

It was a complex center with numerous training facilities, educational facilities, amenities, and offices.

Lee Jin-Seong quietly moved into the building.

A large column rising to the ceiling was arched and brightly lit from the glass ceiling. And despite the early morning in the lobby, cadets, faculty, and other officials were busy.

Jin-Seong then looked at the symbols and decorations on the exterior wall of the hallway. They were all gorgeous.

‘It looks different this time.”

Then, underneath this awakening corridor, there is a large cavity, where there is a huge arsenal.

The weapon spear was found here together when the awakening corridor was first discovered, and it was a mystery why there was such a bottle organ manufacturing facility underground.

Of course, Jin-Seong knew who built this place.

In the meantime, he arrived in front of the hall, which was named the “ground of discovery.”

Dozens of cadets were already gathered over the glass. Nevertheless, Jin-Seong went inside without hesitation.

“Hm?” “Who is he?”

Then the cadets began to look at the intruder.

The cadets had colorful plumes cast in gold and silver on their shoulders.

‘It’s time to test for the Centurion class.’

As Kang Min-ah guessed, the Centurion cadets are currently under examination.

Then, a man who appeared to be an official approached Lee Jin-Seong.

“What brings you here?” “I’m here for an aptitude test.”

The man was a little surprised by Lee Jin-Seong’s confident response. It was because it was not time to test civilians yet.

“Oh…… really? But the civilian test is in the afternoon…….” “Can I take it now?”

Jin-Seong immediately showed him the gold card. The man alternately looked at the name and business card.

“Umm…… just a moment, please.”

The man took out his cell phone and started calling Professor Kang. The scene was murmured by cadets.

-What? Did he bring Professor Kang’s golden business card? -Professor Kang never gives anyone a golden business card……. -Did he pick it up on the floor from somewhere? -Yeah, he doesn’t look like much.

He felt a sense of ridicule and vigilance.

A smirk came out at the act. He is said to have the best and strongest qualities and be responsible for the future of mankind, but he was still young.

At that time, the person in charge of the phone call looked at Jin-Seong and said.

“Well, Professor Kang recommended Jin-Seong.… I’d like to have him tested together.”

The status of professors in military academies is great.

That’s why the professors were active, and they were among the first-class men to be recognized for their skills through numerous battles.

The person in charge identified himself as a testing officer and explained the ongoing schedule.

“Starting today, we’re going to have a cadet review. Originally, outsiders should be examined separately in the afternoon, but since we have the professor’s recommendation, we can test Jin-Seong right after the Centurion class.”

The inspector then pointed to Lee Jin-Seong at the chair on the opposite wall.

“I see.”

Jin-Seong began to cross the cadets as instructed. He carefully examined the faces of the cadets around him.

‘There are many familiar faces.’

Since they are talented people who will play on the battlefield in the future, there were several cadets who had exchanges with Lee Jin-Seong. However, Yushin was not between them.

How come there’s no Yushin when it’s time to test?’

Then he heard a small voice.

-You’re so confident. Are you trying to cross us? -Are you already fighting us? -He’s a funny guy.

It was time for the true voice to pass through the crowded crowd.

Tuck.

Suddenly, a cadet stepped forward. Lee Jin-Seong was wondering how he would accept this childish prank and decided to ignore it.

The disregard was no different. He was just going his own way.

Jin-Seong pushed the cadet’s leg away with a little force.

Swooshut!

“……?!”

As a result, the cadet lost his balance of gravity and fell unseemly.

Booom!

“Huh?”

Hahaha! (Laughs)

At the unexpected sight, the cadet began to laugh.

“Kang Young-kwon, what’s he doing again?” “Why are you falling on yourself?”

Kang Young-kwon, a cadet, did not understand the situation for a moment.

‘I pushed my foot out first, but why would I fall……?!’

Kang Young-kwon was angry when he saw Lee Jin-Seong looking down at him.

“What the hell? Are you pushing your foot out during a Centurion class? If you put your foot out like that, you should apologize!”

However, Lee Jin-Seong was expressionless.

“What?”

It’s like he didn’t realize what happened.

“You’re crazy. Do you know who you’re doing this to?”

With such anger, Jin-Seong slowly grabbed him by the collar.

Slap!

“Oh, oh, oh?”

At that moment, Lee Jin-Seong grabbed Kang Young-kwon by the collar.

“What are you, what are you doing?”

Kang Young-kwon was shocked to see Jin-Seong holding his collar. He tried to pull his hand off with force, but he couldn’t even pull it off.

“You, you son of a bitch, why is your strength so……?!”

Then Jin-Seong asked with a cold look.

“I want to ask you one thing.” “All of a sudden…….” “Yushin, you know Yushin, right?”

At that moment, Kang Young-kwon’s face was questioned. It’s like hearing a dead man’s name.

“He’s… He’s missing, isn’t he? “…what?”

Kang Young-kwon then pulled off his wrist and struggled to tell the surprising story.

“He disappeared three months ago, so I don’t know where he is.…!”