I Became the Must-Have Character of the Academy City - Chapter 66



65 – Juyeon and Clara

Until the contact from Rohan and the police department came, Juyeon was moving like a madman.

Based on his vast magical power, he repeatedly conducted his own searches and had many thoughts.

The monolith appearance site guided by the police officers. The remnants of the disaster felt at that spot.

The desolation lingering in the path where humanity’s disaster had passed.

He remembers the air that hovered there.

It was as if saying that the terrible catastrophe was an illusion and a lie.

‘I trained to be strong, not to be powerless, not to be inferior.’

In the face of such a natural disaster, he was still incompetent. There was no clear means to devise.

It was the same in the past and the same now.

It seemed as if the world was imprinting this on Juyeon.

“.”

Will he have to endure the same despairing experience as before?

No matter what, he couldn’t just sit and wait, so he continued his search in a reckless manner.

Beep! Beep!

Ju-yeon’s smartphone rang.

[Rohan]

That name appeared on the screen.

Upon hearing the news, Ju-yeon sprinted to the Elysium Security Agency.

He became an arrowhead made of flames, cutting through the sky.

“General Ju-yeon. As per your instructions, we are protecting Cadet Rohan and his companions.”

“Lead the way.”

When he finally faced Rohan, guided by the security officer.

“Instructor!”

At the moment he saw Rohan’s bright smile, which he thought he would never see again.

Various emotions surged within Ju-yeon.

‘Ah…’

He couldn’t express his complicated feelings in a single word.

The sight of the cadet uniform in tatters and the bloodstains spreading across it tore at his heart, but it was a relief that he had returned alive.

Ju-yeon, following his heart, strode towards his disciple.

He embraced Rohan, who was sitting in a chair.

Ju-yeon gently stroked Rohan’s head, which had stiffened in surprise.

The past that still torments him.

Would this joy be similar to the one he would have felt if his younger brother had returned safely that day?

Juyeon opened his mouth, feeling that the memory that twisted and stabbed his heart just by recalling it was unusually loose today.

“…I’m glad you’re safe.”

Rohan, who had buried his face in his chest and held his breath, felt the intense emotions in Juyeon’s voice and touch.

There was a sweet and rich scent reminiscent of fruit from Juyeon’s embrace, but it was not the time to make such a strange impression.

Juyeon’s hand loosened.

Rohan returned his head to its original position and met his gaze.

“Instructor. I’m sorry for causing you trouble.”

“Really… This is the first time I’ve had a disciple like this.”

“I am ashamed.”

“But since it was an unavoidable natural disaster, I have no intention of scolding you. It would be reasonable to praise you for returning.”

Juyeon regretted saying that.

Seeing the condition of Rohan’s clothes, he wondered if there were any painful areas when he hugged him.

“Rohan. How are your wounds? Have you received treatment?”

“I will report everything, including that. I just returned, so I haven’t properly told the story yet.”

The security officers, after hearing the situation from Rohan and Clara, urgently reported to the higher-ups and shared it with other countries.

But there was no option to interrupt Juyeon’s time.

They just stood in the corner, holding their breath, waiting for it to end.

To be continued.

Ju-yeon’s burning gaze turned to the officers.

“I will accompany Rohan as his guardian. Is that alright?”

“Yes, of course.”

The officers, now thinking they could finally get to work, moved quickly.

They took their seats opposite Rohan and Clara, turned on the recorder, and set up the equipment.

‘Huh?’

While the materials for the investigation were being prepared on the table.

Ju-yeon’s gaze shifted.

It was then that he noticed the girl sitting next to Rohan.

She seemed tense, frozen in place.

Ju-yeon recognized her immediately.

‘This presence… from the bookstore where Rohan works…?’

He was certain of who the beautiful girl before him was.

More than the visual information he had seen in the video, this quiet presence was all too familiar.

Though he had many questions for the girl who was glancing at him nervously.

He decided now was not the time and waited for the officers to speak.

“Before we begin the investigation, as I mentioned during the briefing, if you are feeling unwell, you may receive treatment first.”

Rohan, unsure of where to start, placed his hand over Clara’s trembling one to calm her, and spoke in a gentle voice.

“First of all, it may be hard to believe because of how I look, but I’m not lying, my body is really fine.”

The constables nodded slightly as Rohan spoke, continuing to take notes.

They listened attentively, as if urging him to continue.

“I suffered many injuries there and even lost an arm, but when I came back and opened my eyes, the arm that had been severed was reattached.”

“Reattached…?”

The constables, including the main character, showed transparent astonishment.

They didn’t know where ‘there’ was that Rohan mentioned, nor could they understand the situation itself.

“Not only was it reattached, but all the wounds, like lacerations and stab wounds, were completely healed. As you can see, the torn clothes didn’t come back, though.”

When the constables’ gazes turned to Clara, as if asking if it was true, the girl nodded affirmatively, albeit nervously.

“I’d like to hear about the time you faced the monolith. Is it okay if I ask some questions?”

A man with glasses. He was a constable with a sharp impression.

It was a pity that he was a stranger, but Rohan thought he had piqued their curiosity enough to get to the point.

“There are some parts that are a bit difficult to explain.”

“Difficult parts…?”

Was it something like a restriction? The expressions of the main character and the constables became serious.

But Rohan gave the impression that it was a story about the girl, looking at Clara beside him.

“I am already a member with a status in the academy city of Elysium. So, I will share the information I have without hiding anything for the public good of the academy city.”

“…”

“But Clara, who helped me return from there, is currently waiting for a long time for her immigration application and status issuance in the academy city.”

If it weren’t for Clara, the information couldn’t have been disclosed to the outside.

Rohan repeatedly emphasized.

Clara is not a wanted criminal. Her country of origin is certain.

“Perhaps Clara’s current country does not want information related to Monolith to be exposed.”

As Rohan’s explanation with a clear purpose continued, the officers took notes and responded calmly.

“I’ve heard that there are many countries in turmoil recently, and the number of such people has increased. We are also aware that the immigration screening itself takes at least nine months.”

When one officer finished speaking,

The officer sitting right next to him added,

“Even so, the administration of the institution is unrelated to our police department, so it’s difficult for us. We can only conduct criminal record checks upon request from the institution, so it’s hard to get involved.”

They indirectly conveyed that it would be difficult to provide convenience.

Knowing that the authority of the police department is overwhelming enough to control all institutions in the academy city, I thought a positive answer would come, but it was unexpected.

“I am confident that I have valuable information.”

“We were thinking of forming a committee in our police department to agree on a reward for that part.”

Thus, the amount of money to be received increased.

Although happy, it was a shame to back down here.

“Hmm… If there is merit, isn’t it natural to have an advantage in immigration applications?”

Rohan crossed his arms with a dissatisfied face. He leaned back in his chair.

The gesture conveyed a strong refusal. The officers were quite embarrassed.

“May I request a temporary suspension of the recording?”

The voice of the main character who had been watching.

The officers exchanged glances and then stopped the recording.

“Rohan.”

“Yes!”

Rohan, who had come out with a determined look, straightened his back and answered briskly, causing the expressions of the security officers to waver.

“It’s difficult for the people here to give a definitive answer on the work of another agency.”

“Yes, I understand that. But I thought the Security Agency could at least discuss it thoroughly. Besides.”

Clara is suffering in a small room without heating or cooling.

Most of the immigration applicants are in the same situation, but since Clara is right next to me, I can’t turn a blind eye.

Juyeon, who had been listening to Rohan’s words, raised the corners of her mouth slightly.

Then she reached out and grabbed Rohan’s cheek.

What should I say about her actions? They are admirable yet worrisome in many ways.

“Rohan. Regardless of the facts, you openly demanded the Security Agency’s intervention. You do realize you were being unreasonable, right? It’s best to apologize first.”

“I’m sorry for being unreasonable!”

Rohan, whose cheek was being pulled, apologized.

The security officers, who had shown expressions that could be misunderstood, exchanged apologies with Rohan.

“Well done. But don’t worry about your friend’s immigration issue.”

“What?”

The gazes of Rohan, Clara, and the security officers in the room turned to Juyeon.

“I’ll take care of that part.”

After that, everything went smoothly.

When asked about Zion, he vaguely mumbled that he couldn’t see where he went once he left the space.

Rohan showed the timer on his smartphone and the occasional photos he had taken, pouring out information that left Joo-yeon and the officers bewildered. He also mentioned his part-time job at the Flower Murut Bookstore as an aside.

For about four hours.

After the investigation, which continued until they were exhausted, Rohan and Clara came out of the police station in a disheveled state.

But this wasn’t the end.

It seemed highly likely that they would be contacted again by the police station and have to visit again.

It was dark outside.

Joo-yeon’s gaze turned to Clara.

“Your name is Clara, right?”

“Ah, yes…”

Despite knowing that Clara was Rohan’s friend, Joo-yeon addressed her formally and called her over.

Clara mumbled softly, asking him to speak comfortably.

“You said you were living alone.”

The girl shyly nodded at Joo-yeon’s words.

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“Then how about coming to my house to wash up and eat?”

“…!”

Rohan, who had been listening quietly, was so surprised that he turned his head with a cracking sound.

Clara also looked up in surprise.

The girl faced Joo-yeon, who was wearing a gentle smile.

There are things I want to discuss regarding immigration and I also need to express my gratitude for helping Rohan.