Chapter 245 – Utopia of Division (3)

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“Gaze, you’re preparing something fun.”

Edward Marshall, headmaster of Global Academy, spoke to Geize Hale, who could be considered a friend in front of him.

“Didn’t you know and just stand by? You didn’t pay much attention when my subordinates were recruiting the people of Utopia.”

Geize spoke to Edward, who had the power to not only understand everything in the world but also to look at other classes.

Edward also knew that there was nothing wrong with what he said, so he just nodded slightly.

“He hid this wonderful island in subspace, a forbidden skill, and caused division in Utopia by having his minions learn mind control, which was designated as a forbidden magic. Of course, he knew everything.”

Gaze, seeing Edward speaking calmly, smiled and said.

“So? I want to hear why you, who call yourself the guardian of the hierarchy, came to visit me after the broadcast ended. Couldn’t you have erased Olympus from the world at any time even during the broadcast?”

“I just got a little bored. I lent my eyes, which I used for my hobby, to a student.”

“It looks like he is the guy my subordinate failed to recruit. In about two months, he has become a monster worthy of a quester? If he had your eyes on him, that would have to be the case.”

“So what is the ultimate purpose of Olympus?”

After hearing Edward’s words, Gaze looked up at the sky and said.

“For the final quest that the two of us gave up on.”

“I knew that was the reason. So you tried to prepare for ascension in your own way.”

“So you chose competition instead of soloism?”

“Yes. Utopia is stagnant. There are quite a lot of people who receive living expenses and live on subsidies because they are capable even if they do not do any activities. Students also dream of climbing the hierarchy at first, but they continue to pursue that dream when they become seniors. No one takes it, because you can see people who are suitable for climbing the hierarchy by living at the global academy.”

Edward said while looking at Geize.

Both of them are questers and have the power to change the world as they wish, but Edward, who saw his friends who were stronger than him and almost omnipotent disappear, realized that he was still lacking.

Edward was therefore waiting for a new competitor to appear, and believed that if the competitor was a gazer he knew, he would act as he thought.

“You know that Olympus and Utopia have no choice but to compete for that purpose.”

“Gaze, how much time do you need?”

“One year is enough.”

“Okay. I’ll leave you alone for a while and cooperate as much as I can.”

Edward disappeared from Gaze’s sight for a moment.

“Now. Shall we move for ascension?”

As Geize clapped his hands loudly, numerous people in black uniforms appeared around him.

***

Whenever I thought of it, I checked the situation of Han Xian who used class liberation.

Han Xian, who was not completely tired compared to usual, recovered with a fortune-telling breakfast and began climbing Mt. Hwangsan.

Since I wasn’t possessed, I felt a little unstable, but it seemed like I was practicing flame-revelation without any major problems.

I thought it would be okay to leave him alone for a few days if he lived like this, but I thought I should focus on Yu Xian’s situation now.

Because the problem was the day after Olympus revealed its existence.

Olympus, whose identity was revealed during the day yesterday, and the principal’s signature appeared on a smartphone today.

“We will give you the opportunity to leave Utopia and go to Olympus for a week. However, you will not be able to interact with Olympus, so be mindful of that and choose your future life.”

It wasn’t much, but it was about acknowledging Olympus and being able to move on freely.

You can freely use your power as an expert and influence people in the world.

But will a lot of people go overboard for that? I really thought about that for a moment.

And after that signature was announced, purple warp gates that could lead to Olim Force were opened throughout Utopia.

Three major prohibited skills, mind control, subspace, and warp gate.

All three technologies could cause a cataclysm if leaked into the world, so the first two were completely blocked, and the warp gate was operated in Utopia with location restrictions.

But now, that warp gate can be said to be a forbidden skill itself.

There were no classes this week, so I took Seoyeon and Naen to the Global Academy, and there were many people taking the purple warp gate and moving toward Olympus.

The students at the Global Academy were still hesitant, but surprisingly, those who graduated and live in Utopia seemed to make their choices quickly.

“It’s going beyond what I expected?”

“That’s right. I think it’s going pretty well.”

Naen, who saw that, came out and spoke to Seoyeon.

“Maybe you want to change your stagnant life?”

“It’s a stagnant life. That might be the case.”

It is known that the period of greatest development after moving to Utopia is when attending the Global Academy and the two to three years after graduation.

After that period passed, most people lived outside, using their abilities to a minimum, but Olympus said they could use them as they pleased.

Now that I’m thinking about making an impact on the world, it’s going to really change my life.

I thought that Olympus, which is so ambiguous whether it is an enemy or a competitor, would definitely provide stimulation to Utopia.

*

“Students are leaving too.”

At the Global Academy, people wearing black uniforms were standing in front of the warp gate.

And the pink hair we know was also seen there.

Mai Hoshino, my suspicions were confirmed when I saw the woman who supposedly used mind manipulation standing there.

“Were you from there originally?”

“You barely noticed, right? Especially Yu Xian?”

When Seoyeon asked in a sharp voice, Mai Hoshino smiled and answered while looking at me.

“I wanted to take one of the two, a person with quest skills or a talented healer… Do you want to come over now? Honestly, it’s boring, right?”

“Isn’t it a little bit difficult for us to move on after hearing that story?”

“It’s unfortunate. And the talented vanguard has already been successfully recruited. After this period, it will be difficult to pass over, but Olympus is open.”

Mai Hoshino glanced at Naen, and she smiled and said.

“I probably won’t pass over.”

The three of us returned to the Global Academy, passing Mai Hoshino and the other person in the black uniform with him.

Many students were still interested in Olympus.

*

A week passed, and the purple warp gate was completely closed.

Since Seo-yeon didn’t have classes, she spent time walking around with Seo-yeon, feeling like it was vacation, but the overall utopia was in disarray.

Even if the people of Olympus did something, 30% of Utopia’s population was drastically reduced.

This means that there are many people who are dissatisfied with the current situation or interested in new rules.

“There are now four people in class Q.”

Among the status window abilities, there are only four people left in class Q, which consists of quest abilities with a relatively fast growth rate.

“I don’t know. Why on earth did you fall for Olympus? Are you interested in ruling other people and things like that?”

Asui Miyama said with her arms crossed.

“I don’t know. If you thought it would be easier to complete the quest, I respect your choice.”

Vulcan Ludrick answered Miyama Asui.

“Yes. You just have to choose the path that suits you no matter where you end up. Why didn’t you follow Avon Jack?”

Chris Roan At my words, Asui Miyama slightly turned her head and said.

“Who am I supposed to follow? I’m finding my own way.”

“Honestly, I didn’t know that Julian Loa had passed.”

“Julian’s attribute is light, so he’s a bit like that. If he had shown his full strength the last time you fought him, it would have been over before you showed your strength.”

Vulcan, who had the most experience interacting with Julian Loa, answered my question.

“Well, because I saw that, I felt a little more comfortable when we sparred.”

The door to class Q’s classroom opened and Professor Jeon Yeon-nam came in.

We who had gathered to talk sat down nearby.

“Four… There you go. It’s easier to count. So you guys stayed in Utopia. Is there a special reason?”

“Isn’t what we have to do the same no matter where we go? As quest holders, we have to clear the quest.”

When Professor Jeon Yeon-nam asked a question, Vulcan answered.

“I don’t really like dominating others.”

“I don’t think the Olympus library is as good as the Global Academy.”

Miyama and Chris Roanna answered, and I was the last one left.

“In the first place, I had no intention of living as a talented person. I never thought of standing above others by being different from them.”

As I thought about the reason, I came up with an almost similar answer to Miyama.

“Everyone may have their own reasons, but as Vulcan said, one thing is certain. What you need to do is clear the quests and become stronger. And only then can we protect our dungeon.”

“Professor, what is the story about the dungeon?”

“Olympus insisted that Utopia should share what it had. It claimed ownership of the permanent dungeons that could be said to be Utopia’s land. In fact, many people from Utopia have crossed over, and there is even a person who discovered that dungeon and was the first to clear it. Because”

“So… Are you competing with Olympus over the dungeon?”

“The principal came back after talking with the representative of Olympus. One year later, students from Utopia and Olympus will begin competing for the dungeon. You said it’s called the World Academy? They say Olympus has also created an educational institution like the Global Academy. It may be the same as the students who originally attended the academy but have changed schools, but you can see that their friends have become enemies.”

Something has begun to change in this world too.