Why Did I Have to Enroll – Chapter 195

Lesson 38. Ban Yu-won’s Words Become Reality – 5

The atmosphere inside the vehicle heading to the dungeon the next day was extremely uncomfortable. The members of Oculus Ruber, led by Ban Yu-mi, were openly wary of the Phoenix Knights–more specifically, their leader, Captain Keira.

Seeing them glance back and forth between Keira and Ban Yu-won, it was clear that his troublesome sister had spilled the beans about what he did during their school trip two years ago. Normally, she wouldn’t have mentioned such private matters, but who could have guessed that the girl Ban Yu-won had flirted with back then would show up as the top ranker in England?

Caught off guard by the group’s questioning, she had no choice but to spill everything.

“Ban Yu-mi, seriously.”

“I didn’t say anything!”

Ban Yu-won’s sharp gaze made his sister, who rarely showed weakness, put on a sheepish expression. Regardless of what others thought, Keira, who pretended not to understand Korean yesterday to tease the group, greeted them in Korean today, clearly in a good mood.

She was now approaching Luciel, acting familiar and getting her autograph.

“Thank you for always supporting me.”

To be a true fan, one must love not only their favorite but all members of Rebellion. Initially wary, Luciel warmed up to Keira when she revealed her donation history and platinum card, even giving her an autograph.

“Wow, she’s no joke. She pulled Luciel to her side just like that!”

“But Luciel’s ideology leans that way, right? So does that mean she’s okay with being a mistress?”

“Westerners really have a shallow mindset…”

“You guys should apologize to the West right now.”

Keira, while claiming she was honored to have a deep connection with Ban Yu-won as a fan, couldn’t deny that she had feelings for him. After all, they had met by chance two years ago and reunited like this… Not to mention, there was another connection between them that only Ban Yu-won was aware of–Ban Yu-mi.

“Haha, I’m just a fan, you know? Though our first meeting was quite impactful–”

“…Shota-con.”

“I’m not!”

“Look at Ban Yu-mi using her ultimate move!”

“Isn’t that a self-destruct move?”

Despite her feelings, Keira didn’t openly show them, unlike the awkward members of Oculus Ruber. She was indebted to Ban Yu-won for a significant favor and kept her emotions in check. Ban Yu-won, too, wouldn’t have noticed if it weren’t for his perceptive eyes.

“Of course, I wouldn’t mind spending a night together… Yu-won, how about it? After we clear the dungeon, just the two of us at that place we couldn’t go last time, huh?”

“A night together?”

The members of Oculus Ruber froze as if hit by a petrification spell. Luciel narrowed her eyes at Keira, who burst into laughter.

“Hahaha, I’m just kidding! I just wanted to match your view of me as a light-hearted girl. Even though I’m the top ranker in England, I wouldn’t go around causing scandals lightly.”

“A joke… Was that really a joke?!”

“Oh, Mi-yeon is malfunctioning too.”

Watching even the most mature among them, Kang Mi-yeon, get overwhelmed by Keira, Ban Yu-won felt a growing concern that they might all end up as spinsters. Why did his sister gather such people and create a male-free guild? Was it a plan to ensure she wasn’t the only one who ended up alone?

“Now that we’ve relaxed a bit, let’s talk about the dungeon.”

“I’m more tense than ever!”

“Dungeon? Is there anything to discuss? We don’t have any inside information, do we?”

“I want to hear about the dungeon Oculus Ruber entered. It’s the same G-rank dungeon, after all.”

“That’s true.”

There were several G-rank dungeons in England, but the one Oculus Ruber decided to tackle was the most threatening, located in the heart of London.

“Just like the one in Seoul, these things always appear in crowded places.”

“Not always, but most of the time, yes.”

“The dungeon we entered… How was it again? I remember Yu Ji-na and I had a tough time.”

“Don’t lie, sis. We didn’t even have a chance to step in.”

As the group chatted, Ban Yu-won looked out the window at the Thames River, reminiscing about his high school trip to London. Back then, he and his friends would sit together on the bus, chatting about trivial things and taking photos everywhere. But in just two years, everything had changed so much.

He missed those friends, but he couldn’t meet them with a pure heart right now, which was a shame…

“Do you think we can handle it without Yu-won’s help this time?”

“We might be able to handle the mobs, but the boss is uncertain. Yu-ming-ming, can you do it?”

“Huh? Well, if I go all out from the start–”

“Sis.”

Ban Yu-won naturally interrupted her. Then, he patted the seat next to him and spoke briefly.

“Come here.”

“Do you want to die?”

“Just come.”

“Oh, Yu-won is being patriarchal.”

“?”

As soon as his sister, wearing a murderous expression, sat next to him, Ban Yu-won activated the power of [Barrier] by infusing it with his energy. His ability to manipulate language had advanced to the point where he could instantly imbue a single word with sub-concepts like soundproofing, blocking, and confusion.

This effectively solved the drawback of language magic, which required precise writing to convey exact meanings, with a powerful effect.

“You’re crossing the line more and more these days. How dare you order your sister around like this…”

“Sis, did Mom say anything to you?”

Ban Yu-mi, who had resolved to reassert her position as his sister, was taken aback by his serious tone and stared at him blankly, forgetting her anger.

“Mom?”

“About your unique power.”

“Are you going to say something weird too? It’s not a dangerous power. It’s entirely mine.”

It seemed their mother had warned her, but judging by her tone, she hadn’t been straightforward, making things more complicated.

“It’s my power, so I know it well. It’s different from the powers given by those famous Constellations. It’s a power that emerged entirely from within me. So what’s dangerous about it?”

“Yes, it’s your power. But there’s no guarantee someone else can’t take it.”

“…What?”

Ban Yu-won felt the need to convey the danger of her power, even if it meant distorting the truth a bit.

“You know I’ve interacted with different dimensions.”

“And I know you flirt with a girl in each one.”

“Yeah, let’s go with that.”

She was about to argue further when he spoke with a more serious expression.

“There are people with all sorts of powers in the world. Just look at mine. Especially those who control flames are after your power.”

“…But they’re in another dimension, right? Wait, are you saying they’re on Earth?”

“Among the people moving with us today, there’s someone who controls flames.”

Ban Yu-mi’s eyes widened as she finally understood what Ban Yu-won was trying to say. Surprisingly, she seemed pleased.

“Keira McBride is an enemy?”

“She doesn’t seem to want that, but yes.”

“I see… An enemy. How did you find out?”

“…Why do you seem happy about it?”

Ban Yu-won asked, puzzled by the emotions he read from her.

Surely she wasn’t thrilled at the prospect of legally beating up Keira, whom she disliked?

“Just to be clear, Keira doesn’t know you’re the one she’s looking for. Don’t think about antagonizing her.”

“How are you going to survive in this harsh world with such a soft heart?”

“So, are you planning to kill her?”

Ban Yu-mi was silenced by Ban Yu-won’s sharp retort. He chuckled.

Who was the soft-hearted one here?

“If you can’t kill, don’t attack. If you attack, make sure to kill.”

“So, what should I do?”

“Don’t use it.”

Ban Yu-won declared firmly.

“Hold back. You’re strong enough without your power.”

“I can’t hold back for long, no matter what.”

I know.

If you were the patient type, you wouldn’t be my nemesis.

“Still, you have to hold back. Even if it’s hard… just a little longer.”

“And then?”

“When I get stronger, I’ll take down everything that bothers you.”

“…Heh.”

It shouldn’t take too long.

Ban Yu-won knew his current position well and had a rough idea of the strength of his adversaries. But he was also acutely aware of his absurdly fast growth rate.

“So, just hold on for about three years. You’re already ranked number one without your power.”

Of course, if she revealed her true power, Keira would be an overwhelmingly superior number one, but she wasn’t even from Earth…

…Then again, neither was his sister.

“What? Who are you going to take down? You’re so arrogant for a little brother…”

“Where did you learn all those weak-sounding lines?”

“Shut up.”

Ban Yu-mi gave Ban Yu-won a playful smack on the head, but he didn’t retaliate.

“Ban Yu-mi.”

“What? Want to fight? Come on, let’s settle this once and for all…”

“Just imagine.”

As she shadowboxed, making whooshing sounds, Ban Yu-won asked.

“Imagine you’re a princess from some country.”

“Pfft.”

“Oh, come on.”

Ban Yu-mi couldn’t help but burst out laughing at the unexpected ‘what if.’ Wiping her face, she yelled at Ban Yu-won, who was grimacing.

“I’m twenty-two! Ban Yu-won, get a grip!”

“No, listen. You’re a princess who was chased out by a rebellion at a young age, disguised as a commoner, and adopted into our family.”

“Adopted…”

Ban Yu-mi, who had planned to ignore his nonsense, paused at the peculiar word choice.

“Then what would you do? Would you be content living with us? Or… would you reclaim your throne?”

This was a crucial question.

Ban Yu-won couldn’t stand being a victim, and if his family was involved, it was as if he was involved too.

It concerned his mother and sister. Depending on their thoughts, his future actions could change.

Whether she understood his resolve or not, Ban Yu-mi pondered for a moment before asking.

“What happens if I live with you?”

“What do you mean, what happens? You just live.”

“…As your sister?”

This time, Ban Yu-won was at a loss for words.

That wasn’t what he meant to ask.

Momentarily speechless, he hesitated but then spoke his mind.

“Whether you live here or reclaim your throne, you’ll always be my sister. You won’t become a stranger just because you go somewhere else.”

“But technically, I’m a stranger.”

“Why are you suddenly making me feel bad? We’ve lived together for twenty years, how are you a stranger!”

“You said ‘what if,’ you idiot!”

The problem is that it’s not a ‘what if’…!

Even though he had a rough idea of her feelings, Ban Yu-won pretended not to know and continued.

“Do you hate me that much? So, are you going to be a king or not?”

“Of course, I will.”

Ban Yu-mi declared without hesitation.

“My dream since childhood was to be the boss and do whatever I want.”

“No wonder you’ve been a pain since you were little.”

“Ban Yu-won.”

“What.”

With genuine sincerity, Ban Yu-mi spoke.

“You asked if I hated you.”

“You don’t have to answer. I already know.”

“No, you don’t.”

She scoffed, placing her hands on his shoulders, and said with a serious expression.

“I really, really hate you.”

“Well…”

Normally, he would have retorted with a ‘me too,’ but he could see right through her heart, so he chose to remain silent.

When he didn’t respond strongly, Ban Yu-mi, perhaps thinking he was scared, pouted and changed the subject.

“I’ll hold on for three more years.”

“Yeah, three more years.”

Meanwhile, the vehicle arrived at the dungeon. The executives of Oculus Ruber, seeing the two emerge from the barrier, exchanged tense glances, likely misunderstanding the situation. But Ban Yu-won couldn’t be bothered to correct them, so he let it be.