An Angel Lives in the Academy
Chapter 49: The Angel Who Creates a Club (2)

Episode 49

Faced with the student council member's audacity, Leffrey could only reply,

"...Okay, I understand."

And he had no choice but to accept the club application form.

"Haha, please submit it as soon as possible."

The student council member left as soon as they handed him the form.

Leffrey muttered as he watched them leave,

"This is troublesome..."

In truth, he was the one who restored this cathedral, and therefore, this cathedral was practically an item, so no one could take ownership of it unless they killed him.

'Knowing the professors' personalities... They'll probably give a very biased ruling.'

Then he wouldn't have to leave this cathedral, even without a club.

However...

'But I can't do that. If I were graduating this year, it might be different, but...'

How would the other students view him? To ignore the student council's order, a student body decision, and illegally occupy the cathedral with the professors' backing?

They definitely wouldn't view him favorably.

More people would criticize him.

He would become an outcast angel.

And if things got worse...

He might even experience firsthand just how scary modern kids could be.

Then should he accept the student council's judgment?

Should he be kicked out of the cathedral?

Would he become a homeless angel?

"No, a club? I can just create one, right?"

Leffrey carefully read through the club application form.

There were three things needed to apply for a club. First, at least three students to apply for the club.

Second, those students' achievements.

And third, finding an adult to be in charge of the club.

The first one seemed manageable. And the second one wasn't bad either. Leffrey's achievements so far were more than enough to apply for a club.

The problem was the third one.

"Finding an adult to be in charge of the club..."

The form stated that the adult in charge of the club had to be a highly successful figure in society or a key figure in the superhuman industry. Only someone of that level could be in charge of a club at the Central Academy.

"What kind of hellish logic is this..."

Leffrey, unable to curse, was using the word "hell" like a curse word.

But there was an exception to the 'finding an adult' requirement. An exception for students who lacked such connections.

"A Central Academy professor can also be in charge. However, one professor can only be in charge of one club."

Professor Park Jin-ho was the head professor of the Other world Swordsmanship Club, Professor Klein was in charge of the Investment Club, and lastly, Lusa was in charge of the Gardening Club.

"Lusa... Gardening Club...?"

It was an unbelievable combination.

Leffrey continued to read through the application form.

'Even Professor Rebecca is in charge of a club.'

Leffrey sighed, thinking,

Would he truly become a homeless angel?

'Ah, if I can't wake up Soya in the morning, feed her, dry her hair, clean for her… I'll lose so much Angelic Power!'

Leffrey felt worried.

Then a certain name caught his eye.

Archery Professor Hexi - No club in charge.

Why was Professor Hexi the only one without a club?

Leffrey had a good idea why.

"Professor Hexi..."

Hexi von Dasurin. The strongest group in the other world empire, known as the Hero's Companions… The culmination and is considered the peak of modern magical studies and theology, the 'Artificial Hero'.

'...Mentally, she was very unstable. She even went berserk sometimes.'

Leffrey recalled Hexi from his past life.

She possessed a beauty that made even dark circles under her eyes seem charming, but seemed emotionally very unstable, often biting her nails, and showing hysterical reactions.

Whenever she made a mistake in public, Park Jin-ho would make excuses, saying,

'It's a side effect of obtaining the Hero's power...'

What on earth was this 'Hero's power', and how was it obtained that it broke a person like this?

The boy from his past life was always curious about that.

"That's not important right now. A club, a club, hmm?"

Leffrey thought, holding the club application form.

"Is Hexi the only option?"

Hexi in his past life was scary.

And Hexi, due to the side effects of the Artificial Hero procedure, sometimes went berserk… and the aftermath was so severe that a small city could be destroyed.

Even Park Jin-ho and other professors were once severely injured by Hexi's berserk episodes.

'Even several professors had a hard time stopping Hexi's rampage.'

However...

Would she really kill him?

He's just going to ask her a question.

"I'm just going to ask a question... Will she really go berserk?"

What’s the worst that could happen?

People tend to ask this question before doing something risky.

It's called a cliché.

Leffrey left a note for Soya saying she should eat dinner first and that he's going to meet with Professor Hexi in the archery department…

And then left the cathedral.

* * *

The Archery Department was quiet as always.

Unlike the swordsmanship department, always noisy with shouts and the sounds of swords clashing, the martial arts department, always lively with the sounds of sparring, and the magical studies department, always bustling with heated debates...

...the archery department was always serene.

Silence was essential for archers and marksmen,

As well as patience.

And lastly, decisiveness.

All these qualities were far removed from noise.

"What are you having for lunch today?"

"Shh, the professor is watching."

Of course, there was another reason for this silence, besides the aforementioned reason.

It was because Hexi, the professor of this department, hated noise. The archery students, who feared but also deeply respected her, always tried to maintain silence.

Perhaps it was a little harsh for students who should be lively and energetic.

But...

No one complained.

Most of the archery students were from noble families in the other world empire… and Hexi, an Artificial Hero, was practically a real hero to them.

Hexi looked down at the archery range amidst this silence.

"The Seocheon Yu..."

Hexi muttered in a cold voice. She looked at the pill bottle handed to her by the Seocheon Yu.

'With this medicine, you don't have to worry about going berserk anymore.'

A servant of the Seocheon Yu had once given Hexi a pill bottle.

'Why should I trust and take this medicine?'

'Ah, of course, you don't have to trust it. You can throw it all away right now.'

The servant muttered, as if they didn't care if Hexi refused the offer.

'But if you refuse this opportunity... we won't make this offer again.'

It was a clear threat.

But…

'Hexi-nim, I heard you lost many friends during your last berserk episode… Are you really going to be okay?'

'Ha, you...'

A seizure came at that moment.

Hexi bit her lip, clutching her arms and kneeling.

'Are you really going to be okay without this medicine?'

The servant handed a pill to Hexi, who was trembling. It was a special [antipsychotic] made by the Seocheon Yu, which reduced anxiety, fear, and unbearable loneliness.

If an ordinary superhuman, not a professor-level one, took it, they would immediately be on the verge of death. Even if they survived, they would suffer from withdrawal symptoms for the rest of their lives.

It would definitely severely damage the body and even shorten their lifespan.

And the pain from the withdrawal symptoms was said to be as bad as the depths of hell.

People called that medicine 'the Abyss'.

'I...'

Hexi swallowed the pill.

* * *

"It's quiet."

Leffrey looked around.

Old concrete buildings covered in ivy.

They were all abandoned buildings, perfect for cover.

And amidst those abandoned buildings, stood the archery department's main building, made of wood.

"Could they have already gone home?"

The students in other departments were mostly crazy kids who trained even at night, but the students of the archery department all went back to their dorms on time...

Leffrey mistakenly thought.

"I wish the other departments were like this..."

Just as Leffrey was about to enter the archery department's main building... Three archery students grabbed his shoulders from behind.

"Who are you?"

A whispering voice.

Leffrey tilted his head and whispered back,

"Hello. My name is Leffrey, I'm a first-ye..."

"Quickly state your business."

"...I'm here to see Professor Hexi."

As Hexi's name was mentioned, the archery students looked at each other.

"Do you have an appointment?"

"No, it's an urgent matter."

"What kind of matter?"

"Well... um..."

Leffrey had no choice but to tell the truth.

"It's a personal matter..."

"What? A personal matter? Calling for the professor for a personal matter? Do you think the professor have nothing better to...!"

"Quiet. First-year, the professor is a busy person. Don't bother her with your personal matters."

As expected, it was impossible.

Leffrey gave up and turned around.

"I understand."

"Wait."

A voice came from ahead.

Leffrey immediately recognized the owner of the voice.

It was Hexi, the archery professor.

'...That's Hexi? At first glance, I would have mistaken her for a student.'

Despite being a professor, Hexi still retained a youthful and delicate charm that didn't suit the title of 'professor'.

Although her height was similar to Lusa's, while Lusa seemed sharp and nimble, Hexi gave off a more gentle impression due to her… curves…

Even so, her body was thoroughly trained. There wasn't a single ounce of fat left, except for the areas that couldn’t be helped.

It didn't matter that her black hair was unkempt, it didn't matter that she had dark circles under her eyes.

Who would point out such flaws on such a beautiful woman?

Leffrey was speechless, seeing Hexi like that.

"What do you want...?"

"Ye-Yes."

Hexi's voice was laced with annoyance. The students couldn't hide their astonishment.

"The professor is speaking so kindly..."

"Could it be that her condition has improved...?"

Some were even touched.

Hexi said coldly,

"Get to the point."

"...Ah, I was wondering if you could be the advisor for a club I'm creating..."

Hexi chuckled slightly after hearing those words.

"The professor... is laughing..."

The students, at Hexi's laughter, almost fainted.

"You came all the way here to say that?"

"Yes..."

Hexi's annoyed tone made Leffrey shrink back.

'Scary...'

Actually, Hexi couldn't help but be annoyed.

It wasn't because she didn't care about a student's ridiculous request, but… what was truly important right now was to figure out what was happening to her body.

'My Angelic Power deficiency... it's been alleviated, if only a little.'

Hexi couldn't understand this situation.

Why is her body suddenly like this?

'H-How is this possible? I didn't take my medicine, yet my mind is clear. No, I feel even better than when I do take it.'

Hexi was completely lost in thought, overwhelmed by the pure Angelic Power she hadn't felt in a long time. She didn't know where this Angelic Power was coming from, but…

Leffrey, the source of that Angelic Power, muttered,

"Professor..."

"Leave. Stop bothering me."

Leffrey, realizing that Hexi was ignoring him, slowly lowered his head.

Even though she was a professor who ignored him, he had to be polite, right?

"I'll see you next time."

After bowing ninety degrees, Leffrey left the archery department.

"...How foolish."

Hexi muttered for the boy to hear. It seemed she hadn't noticed at all that the boy was supplying her with Angelic Power.

Just as Hexi, who had sent Leffrey away, was about to examine herself…

Snap- Snap- She heard something snapping within her mind.

'Suddenly, why?'

Hexi collapsed.

And she gasped for breath.

"Gasp."

Anxiety and fear surged in once more. No, it was even greater than before.

Hexi felt the strings of her sanity continuously snap-

"Gasp."

The greatest strength and the most vulnerable weakness of an Artificial Hero.

A berserk episode was about to begin.

'Why now...? Why?'

She had tasted a little bit of Angelic Power, and now an even greater thirst was welling up.

And that thirst couldn't be quenched with mere medicine.

'Why...'

The last time Hexi went berserk in her past life, one of the Demon King's Four Heavenly Kings and their subordinates were all wiped out.

If she went berserk inside the academy…

Hexi, squeezing out a word, barely muttered,

"Run."