I Will Take a Break at Academy - Chapter 319



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How to Live Immortally Episode 319

319 ring is too obvious

The Grand Duke, kneeling and bowing his head to the ground, cries out.

After Muryong died so pointlessly in Area 35 while trying to deal with Gaon using Croft, he was left floating in the air.

That day, it was encouraging to extend my life in exchange for acknowledging the truth, but my position was reduced beyond recognition.

According to the words of a dancer who does not belong to a faction, it is there and there.

Although he is talented, he is not good enough to catch the eye of other executives, and his abilities are not good enough to function as an individual member of the organization, so he ends up being sent on dangerous missions.

He held on tenaciously, believing that he would see the light someday, but it was only after one of his comrades became the leader of the action team that he was able to give up his vain hope.

If this continues, life will slowly wither away and die.

It was inevitable that Gaon would come to mind.

Even within Ryongyeong, there are few unmanned units that can rival the ranks of ambassadors.

If I were to learn from him, wouldn’t I be able to aim for an even higher level? Then, would I be able to take revenge on those who have ignored me so far?

Yes, in the end, what matters in the afterlife is one’s own strength. That’s why Gaon took the risk and collected information that would be tempting.

“Even back then, your conduct alone was amazing. So this is a substitute for courtesy.”

You could say he’s simple-minded, but on the other hand, you could also say he’s honest and unadorned. He’s not the type of person who can hide his true feelings.

“But isn’t it unconscionable to ask someone to teach you the rite of passage with something like this?”

“I don’t want that either. If I can just get better than I am now, that’s enough for me.”

“That’s right.”

I knew that Daegwanmu was a rare pure martial artist in this day and age. A man who was more interested in examining the essence of martial arts than in things like loyalty and affection.

It was a quality that could not be achieved through any treatment.

I was already interested in learning about Ryungyoung’s martial arts. If I had an internal assistant, it would be easier to approach.

As your thoughts change, your perspective also changes.

“The musculature itself isn’t bad. I’ve also done some bio-modification. But don’t do it anymore. Useless machine parts won’t help you in your training. Especially if you’re pursuing higher realms.”

“then…….”

“Don’t even go first.”

Before he knew it, he was standing up, clasping his hands together, his eyes sparkling. It was a somewhat burdensome gesture for someone with such a large body that it took his breath away.

“There is no equal between us as priests.”

The sincerity of coming and bowing one’s head.

Wisdom to know your place and seek instruction.

It was a virtue that was hard to find in the 24th century, when humanity and spirit were deteriorating. It could be said to be barely passing the test.

“Before I accept your offer, let’s make this clear. Our relationship is formed based on our mutual needs.”

“Teacher and student, something like that?”

“Yes, well said. You pay the price like this, and I give you the corresponding teachings. This seems cleaner and clearer than the vague concept of a priest. What do you think?”

It’s a shame that I can’t have Gaon as my backer, but it’s better than being rejected.

“Then I have a question for you. Is what you learned martial arts? Or is it martial arts?”

Details that I can ask because I am from Ryungyeong.

Gaon told him frankly.

“Martial arts.”

“As expected.”

After careful consideration, the Grand Master sighed in relief when he confirmed that the rope he had caught was strong. It was an act of betraying the organization he had been loyal to for half his life. Shouldn’t it at least be worth it?

“Is this all you can give me right now?”

Send a single file to the officer via short-range communication.

It was a compilation of martial arts written before the establishment of the Arhats, the mothers of the Arhats. It was a book describing the martial arts that Gaon, who had three hundred years of experience, had experienced.

“If you don’t understand, this is the end of the deal. If it’s a matter of opinion that requires further explanation, it’s better to give up early.”

“No, no.”

From Gaon’s perspective, it was nothing more than a notebook he had organized to kill time, but for a dancer like Daegwanmu who had no guidelines, it was an incomparable treasure.

The answer to the question I had been wondering about was written neatly.

Even though I only glanced at it briefly, I could tell that Gaon was a warrior of high level.

It goes without saying that I read it like crazy.

“Can I get something like this again, or not?”

“I told you, this is a deal. Depending on how you perform, I will decide what decision to make.”

“I see you have a lot of questions about Ryung-young. Okay. I will try to achieve a level of merit that will make him teach me his martial arts.”

“The momentum is good.”

Unlike their first meeting, the consistently polite Daegwanmu distances himself. A man who has nothing but a strong body. It will be fun to watch how far he goes.

Do you know by any chance?

Maybe I should bring some imperfect secret recipe that’s been floating around in Ryungyeong.

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A storage warehouse located in District 27.

There, Gaon’s safe assets, which he had collected by visiting flea markets and antique shops on his days off, were breathing.

“Humidity is within the normal range. Next is… … .”

Temperature, dust, light, and pests are all checked one by one. The antique market is a field where the value increases rapidly over time.

It was a quality that a collector had to have to carefully store the actual item.

That’s why storage warehouses aren’t contracted for 100-year periods.

For the fruit to ripen, patience and persistence were needed above all else. Gaon had not planned to visit this quickly, but today was special.

Because there were other guests.

“Come on in, Miss Retro.”

“and!”

Sakuya, who had quickly entered the storage room at Gaon’s call, let out an exclamation at the sight that filled her vision.

The display cases were sorted by estimated year and by corresponding list. With endless pictures, decorations, and crafts—it was almost like a museum. The surprising thing was that there was still space left.

“You really collected a lot!”

“It’s embarrassing, it’s pretty small.”

“Even after all this? How far will your greed go, Oppa?”

It wasn’t an expression of humility, it was the truth.

It was a warehouse that had been scraped together and stored away for hundreds of years.

The storage facility in the No. 1 dome, where we stayed the longest, was as big as a mansion. It was an amount of material that only large corporations or megacorps could handle.

Anyway, since it is the Millennium Code’s home turf, I can’t go there carelessly.

Didn’t they sell commemorative coins worth 5 million PIA like dried persimmons when they were at No. 3 Dome?

“It’s a hobby.”

“That seems like a huge investment. You’re not pouring all the money you earned as a troubleshooter into this, are you? No matter how enjoyable your hobby is, you need to make a plan before spending it.”

I can comfortably live out the rest of my life just on the dividends from Oramatic Biotics, so it’s not like there’s no solution―

“sorry.”

“You never know when fate might suddenly come to you. I’m okay with it, but what do you think other people might think?”

“If I want to buy something, I think about it three times before buying it.”

That doesn’t mean the results will change, though.

“Okay, that’s the right position.”

After six months of being an idol, the girl realized how scary it was to make money and couldn’t help but get immersed in it.

It was then that she stopped walking.

Gaon, who was standing quietly beside her, turned his eyes to where Sakuya was looking.

The walls were decorated with gold and jewels―

“It is the Cross of Charity. It is said that it was cast as a symbol of Christian authority during the 12th century when witch hunts were rampant.”

“… …Is it a religion?”

It was a voice that seemed to be covered with dark clouds.

“why?”

“Oh, it’s nothing. I was just wondering if there are still people these days who believe in such things.”

As Sakuya said, there were virtually no faithful readers in the 24th century.

The era when gold supremacy triumphed.

The android that supported the basic income system was a god, and the second that greened Mars was a legend.

There was no room for any surreal being to sneak in.

In that sense, the cross of love also had no choice but to become meaningless.

Because most information about cultural assets and national treasures was lost during World War III and the Ice Age.

All that could be proven by carbon dating was that it was from the 12th century. It was up to the buyer and seller to determine its historical value.

Yes, the Cross of Love gained meaning not because of its original history, but because of scientific verification accumulated over time.

It became impossible to tell whether it was a holy relic or not, but it survived to this day and has finally reached the realm of holy relics.

This was also the reason why Gaon preferred antiques.

“Want to take one as a souvenir?”

“Is that okay?”

“After all, we collect them to use them.”

“then…….”

After much deliberation, Sakuya chose a necklace. It was plain and ordinary.

“Because the ring is too explicit.”

“huh?”

“No, it’s more like this. I can’t be the only one receiving it.”

Sakuya rummages through her shopping bag and takes out an album case.

“This is our Mystic’s first official album, a limited edition album.”

“thank you.”

“There’s even my autograph on the single. I don’t know for sure, but if I leave it here, I’ll probably get my money’s worth someday. Sooner or later, I’ll become the greatest diva in history.”

It was a grand and pure ambition that only someone of that age could have.

Gaon, smiling cheerfully, displayed the album in the center of the empty display case.

“There’s going to be a huge storm. I’m so enthusiastic about it.”

“Even today’s popular videos… … .”

“Huh?”

Sakuya’s pupils keep shaking as she tries to manipulate the device.

“what’s the matter?”

“No, the device isn’t working.”

It’s true that he put a lot of effort into the storage, but it’s not enough to interfere with communication, so Gaon also checked his device.

‘Out of bounds?’

Gaon immediately expanded the area of ​​the mandala upon receiving the unexpected message. He was worried that someone might have targeted him and detonated an electromagnetic pulse.

But there was no sign of anything nearby.

thud-

That’s when I heard something exploding in the distance.

It was evidence that the massive communication failure wasn’t just happening to the two of them.

Gaon, who had gone out of the storage warehouse, saw smoke rising from the city center and immediately called Sakuya.

“You left without telling the company?”

“yes yes.”

“I think it’s better to go back now for today.”

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