Chapter 238

While the Violets were deeply absorbed in recommending operations and leaving comments since dawn, other Violets were engrossed in something intriguing.

“Powerless justice is meaningless!”

“We need force to establish a proper society of justice!”

We Violets understand the importance of strength very well.

To survive in this ruthless academy city society, power is essential.

Even if one manipulates public opinion, it is simply not enough.

The significance of force cannot be overstated.

Thus, the Violets have always studied new methods of warfare.

“Advance! Advance!”

Inside a small dungeon, two camouflaged tanks and five armed vehicles moved under the dreary green sky.

Currently, the Violets were conducting mobility training.

“Let’s go!”

Rugilinn, our trusty comrade, led the charge. The Second Clone and the armed trucks followed closely.

“Disembark!”

The Violets who got off the truck took the lead, while tanks and trucks provided coverage around them.

To the command center, this looked like two tank icons and five vehicle icons on a map, along with dozens of smaller dots.

“Okay, then move from Point A to Point B!”

A Violet in the command center clicked on the icons on the map and directed them to a distant location.

The Violets, receiving the order, moved slowly under the escort of tanks and vehicles.

As our vision cleared, the fog of the battlefield gradually lifted from the map.

“Enemy spotted!”

At the rustling of the bushes, one Violet pointed ahead with her finger.

Beyond the thin veil of fog, a horde of monsters was approaching.

This information was immediately represented as a red dot on the map.

The enemy type was Krol Tide.

With a rustling sound, large cockroach monsters came charging in.

“Those bug guys!”

“They’re low-level monsters! Perfect for target practice.”

The Violet in the command center clicked the icon on the map once more on the red dot.

“Command center to all units. Attack!”

Before I even thought about it, I reflexively raised my crossbow.

-Ping! Ping!

The approaching bug guys fell over as bolts struck them.

Thanks to our experiences, low-level monsters were no longer our foes.

“Hey guys! Want to shoot a cannon? We’re out here for practice anyway. I’m curious!”

The tank crew Violet suggested to the others.

“That sounds fun!”

“Aim!”

The Violets readied their targeting equipment. The horde of monsters was fleeing in panic from the firepower of the Violet squad.

“Where do you think you’re running off to?”

The tank cannon was powered up.

The self-propelled gun made a low rumbling noise as it charged, and a shimmering chunk of metal soared toward the fleeing Krol Tide.

-Crunch!

The creatures hit by the shell were literally blown to pieces.

“We killed the bugs! Hooray!”

“Justice realized!”

The mobility training of the Violets was a success.

We had become adept at handling tanks and quickly became familiar with various functions.

“Armored unit! Forward!”

The future of the Violet army seemed bright.

The duel between the successor of Restraid and a first-year female student at the temporary duel arena of Aegis Academy quickly spread in all directions.

The leaked footage was barely low-quality and engulfed in smoke and flash, making it hard to see properly.

In fact, only part of the video was even intact.

Of course. Blood battles using the powers of Awakened Ones are always spectacular.

Considering this, the equipment set up in the temporary duel arena included not only regular cameras but also infrared devices and sensors capable of observing and peeking into various electromagnetic spectrums.

Furthermore, the speed of both sides’ movements was beyond imagination, making it impossible to capture it fully with standard cameras.

Still, for those with enough skill, there were plenty of individuals capable of deciphering the details.

Especially in this academy city Rustroom, where there was an unusually high number of personnel related to Awakened Ones.

What caught attention first were clans of sufficient size, not quite reaching the scale of the so-called Big Three.

“What academy? Aegis Academy? Did they just beat Sebastian?”

“They said she’s a Violet? Great, scout her right away! Offer scholarships and sponsorships! This is fortuitous; one of our relatives studies there! We must bring her in by any means necessary!”

“Son, did you fulfill my request? What? You think it’ll be difficult because she’s a girl? For heaven’s sake! I heard she can solve problems the professors can’t from her first year. Bring it up, at least hand over a business card!”

The being referred to as Elpsa Jäger literally means ‘hunter,’ but recently is recognized as a capital-producing entity with value beyond human weapons.

To have the ability to use magical power means they can find ways to profit in any manner.

Thus, high-ranking officials or executives who received videos from their children or relatives attending Aegis Academy were thrilled.

“This genius must be brought in by any means necessary!”

Especially if the child stands out from a young age.

Of course, the passion of those high-ranking individuals flared up like an explosion, only to quickly extinguish.

Due to the purple-haired girl following the Violets around.

“What? A daughter of the Helios Clan is by her side? Friends since Polaris Academy? Damn it. So Orion Solstice was keeping an eye on her after all.”

“Oh, this won’t do. Better to back off. There’s no need to incite conflict with Helios.”

People from smaller companies and clans merely licked their lips and quickly withdrew.

Those from somewhat larger clans opted to keep an eye on her and build long-term relationships instead.

“For now, get her stamp. Her unique abilities seem pretty rare. You never know. She even looks cute…”

“Aw, come on, Mom!”

However, there were those who were genuinely enthusiastic.

Those at the top of Trist’s hierarchy.

“Wonderful. Look at those movements.”

In the CEO’s office of the Laplacian headquarters, adorned with abstract art, Chairman Laihan clapped in admiration.

The black-masked secretary behind him quietly observed.

“Cordo that old fool. Not only was he insulted, but now his heir is utterly shattered; he’s got to be in agony. But who cares? Look at that. Isn’t it beautiful?”

“Chairman, you’ve been replaying the same footage for an hour now. It’s under three minutes.”

“Hey!”

Contrary to his age, Laihan shouted like a child at the secretary’s scolding.

“Look at that Violet girl! That raw unrefined nature! The brutality! Isn’t it magnificent? She shows unprocessed strength. I must send this video to my brother.”

“Interesting, I see you’re interested in that girl.”

“Of course. It’s truly remarkable how she utilizes her Clone Creation Ability. Everything is beautiful. I wonder what our technology could achieve if we support her…”

As Laihan looked at the girl’s figure, he was filled with a passion he couldn’t hide. Imagining how strong and beautiful a being could emerge if she were seriously modified.

“It’s a pity she’s from the Southern District. If she were a student from our academy district, we’d have supported her with scholarships from the get-go.”

Laihan sighed.

Others from different clans must have been trying to bring her in somehow.

There was no way people wouldn’t see what he was seeing.

Geniuses or outstanding talents occasionally emerge.

When a child is deemed a remarkable gem among them, information about that child often lands on the tables of the Big Three clans—or once the Big Four—or other significant figures.

Many people were watching the footage.

The administrator of Arshith, commanders of the Federal Army’s Central Drafting Committee and Intelligence Agency, and perhaps the leader of some terrorists across the sea.

Of course, time would eventually cause these events to be forgotten.

The world is vast, and they have much to focus on.

Unless something happens, it would be unlikely they would recall it again.

However, there was someone observing the video more carefully than anyone else in the world.

‘This is…’

There was something peculiar about Violet’s movements.

Sophie El distinctly recognized it amidst her hesitation.

Amidst the smoke and flames, the end of the footage was cut off, rendering it impossible to know completely, but she was certain.

“No matter how I think about it, it looks familiar.”

Sophie took a sip of coffee while observing the students she had been surveilling at her sister’s request.

She could hardly reach out to her sister, who seemed to be disappearing into a place where contact was impossible.

‘Wasn’t this technology from the Obsidian Legion?’

It was a familiar scene: the preliminary movement of a technique that causes instantaneous acceleration by exploding the magical power of one’s entire body like a propellant.

Though only vaguely shown, this was undoubtedly a movement unique to Rykes Hyvern’s close combat technique.

‘In the blink of an eye, she accelerated in an instant.’

Even she, who considered herself a fairly skilled Awakened One, could not fully master that combat technique.

The fact that the girl could use it brought about a significantly meaningful conclusion.

‘Rarity of witches?’

Just then, her sister and scholarship officer, that fool, had vanished and lost contact.

If she saw it, she’d understand immediately.

According to her sister, within the Obsidian Legion, the only ones proficient in Rykes Hyvern were the Zero-Powered Witches and a handful of their leaders.

Now that she thought about it, Violet’s whereabouts had been ambiguous. A possibility arose.

‘Could it be that the Laplacian Laboratory cooperated with the Obsidian Legion? Or did they somehow teach her that technique?’

‘I can’t say for sure. For now, it’s just a hunch.’

Every clan or influential family or faction hides a secret technique.

‘Perhaps it may just be a different technique that bears a resemblance.’

It might even be a fighting technique created by the Rumyx Foundation or the Laplacian Laboratory.

As Sophie reflected on the various precautions her sister had mentioned, she stood up from her seat.

“Sister!”

“Violet, how’s your academy life these days?”

“It’s fun!”

Seeing the innocent smile of the blonde girl, Sophie couldn’t simply smile back.

She had no way of knowing what secrets lay hidden behind that girl’s smile.

Before long, we Violets were greeting the warmth of March as February’s chill faded away.

The midterm exam period was approaching, but we were geniuses, so there was nothing to worry about.

I suddenly thought that this seemed to be the first spring I’ve faced since landing in this world.

Spring, how exciting it is!

Wait, this wasn’t excitement! It was the rumbling in my stomach!

‘Grrrr… I’m hungry…’

The Violets in my head began their snack cravings.

We’ve got to go eat something delicious!

At that moment, I spotted some suspicious people on the street distributing food. The soft and nutty scent of bread tickled my nose.

“Who are you guys?”

When a student asked, they introduced themselves like this.

“Hello everyone! We are volunteers from the Sacred Heart Monastery.”

According to their brief explanation, they were a religious group serving three ancient gods, spreading faith and love.

“We have prepared delicious bread and drinks, would you like to enjoy them while hearing about the goddess’s love?”

“Sure.”

I felt a bit uneasy, but the smell of the bread and drinks was truly captivating.

Eventually, I couldn’t resist my curiosity and approached them.

I was ready to strike at any time if needed, just in case.

“Looks like a cult at first glance, huh?”

“If they give us more tasty treats, we should sweep them all up with the clones. Hehehe.”

I followed them along with other people. Students in uniforms were also mixed in.

We arrived at a small chapel. Neatly dressed individuals shared tea and snacks.

The bread and snacks were incredibly tasty.

“Wow! There’s red bean filling inside!”

Once things were ready, the self-proclaimed missionary began explaining something.

Listening to him was rather tedious.

“You all are children of the goddess. Her love embraces the entire world and your hearts…”

Such a religion exists? Even in the game knowledge I had, there were no such beings.

Someone asked about the goddess.

“Who is the goddess?”

“Oh, the goddess is…”

But suddenly, with a ‘Bang!’ someone burst through the door.

“Don’t move! You guys, here… huh?”

I immediately recognized who those people were.

It was none other than older sister Sophie and our friends!

“Oh, looks like they came to save us.”

I chuckled and waved at them.

My sister’s expression was one of bewilderment.

It seemed today’s fresh experience would come to an end here.

-Kabang!

Until someone else barged in.

“You cultist scum! I’m arresting you for conducting an illegal assembly!”

Armored knights smashed through the wall and stormed in.

“Ahhh!”

People screamed. Soldiers armed with automatic rifles followed behind. They were Federal Army.

“Arrest them!”

The personnel from the Sacred Heart Monastery seemed perplexed.

“What kind of nonsense is going on in this sacred place!”

Something bizarre was happening.

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