S-Rank is My Side Character - Chapter 27

“Is it not done yet?”

“No, who do you think is causing me to redraw the magic circle right now!!”

Min Jaeyun was frantically drawing a white chalk magic circle in the middle of the library, correcting it.

Due to Rude having made a mess of the workshop with his spirit power, a realignment of the magical power was necessary. While at it, he also needed to correct the magic circle to fit the plan.

“Geez, being a sorcerer is so inconvenient. You have to memorize all the magic circles too…”

“Are you picking a fight with the sorcerer class right now? Do you not know the pride of sorcerers? And illusionists can’t even materialize things like illusions!”

“I can, though.”

Rude spun around once, as if to show himself off. Min Jaeyun, who was fuming, stuck his head back into the magic circle.

‘Right, that person is completely out of spec. He’s of the celestial realm among celestial realms!’

All this time, he thought he was the best, but from the battle just now, Min Jaeyun realized there was an insurmountable wall that existed and comforted himself like that as he corrected the magic circle with the chalk.

Tap tap, tap tap tap. Inside the library where there was no sign of anyone besides the two, only the sound of white chalk filled the air. After doing that for a bit, Rude’s voice reached Jaeyun’s ears.

“Hey you, if you’re going to be like this because you don’t want your teachers or friends to die, why don’t you just register as an awakened? Honestly, things like this happen once every three months.”

Rude looked at the magic circle Min Jaeyun was drawing again.

‘It’s a magic circle he put a lot of effort into, and although it’s set up in a public institution, the completion of the workshop is excellent, and it’s at a level where encroaching gates can’t invade.’

More fearsome than a magician with enough magical power is a perfectionist magician. And the student before his eyes had both. With this level of talent and dedication, getting into the top 4 guilds was a sure thing.

“If you enter somewhere like Baekya and receive training, I think you’d easily be in the top five domestically.”

Min Jaeyun, who had been correcting the magic circle, was silent for a long time.

‘Did I make a mistake? I tried to… imitate Kang Ihyeon.’

It seemed this student wasn’t falling for it. Just as Rude was about to open his mouth to apologize, Min Jaeyun spoke again.

“You know, my grandfather… He lost my mom and dad to demons. They say the demons tore my mom and dad in half right before my grandfather’s eyes. Mom vertically, and dad horizontally. Grandfather couldn’t do anything, they say.”

Rude stared at Min Jaeyun with wide eyes, holding his breath. It was because he had said such horrible words as if it were nothing.

“I was only three years old at the time so I didn’t know well, but I think it was a big shock to grandfather. Do you know how much he trembles at even just hearing the word ‘demon’? But how shocked would he be if his grandson said he was a magician who dealt with demons.”

[The Ruler of Chaos suddenly interjects, saying everyone thinks the basic disposition of magicians is studiousness, but it’s actually the desire to dominate.]

‘Dominate?’

[He personally explains to you that people who have a strong obsession with studying something hard so they can one day have it in their grasp and dominate it as they please are the ones who become magicians.]

Rude, who somewhat understood the situation, stroked his chin and looked at the student before his eyes.

‘Looks like while watching his grandfather, his interest started shifting in that direction.’

[The Ruler of Chaos flicks his finger once as if saying bingo.]

“Ah, I’m finally done! Wow, this is seriously tiring!”

Min Jaeyun stood up, dusting off his hands covered in chalk powder. Rude, who had been lost in thought, picked up his cell phone. Now it was time to properly exterminate the gate.

[This is the timeline separator]

[Kang Ihyeon, are you all ready? It’s your turn now.]

“Yes.”

Standing on the school field, Kang Ihyeon looked at the school with a subtle expression. He seemed to be filled with thoughts of whether this was really okay to do.

“Um, hey Rude. Is it really serious enough to just destroy it? I mean, from the outside, it looks like it’s completely fine now. The values have stabilized too.”

[What do you know. Just prepare to destroy this quickly since I can take responsibility.]

“I’m just worried we might get billed if we handle this wrong.”

Realistic concerns filled his mind. Rude’s voice was heard again from inside the cell phone.

[Hey. I can take responsibility. Just use the strongest attack you can. If it satisfies me.]

“Satisfies you?”

[I might even treat you to a meal.]

“…I’ll do my best!”

In an instant, Kang Ihyeon’s attitude changed. Having already planned out a full course in his head of eating at a nice restaurant, watching a movie, and going around to cafes, Kang Ihyeon took out a sword from his inventory and raised it high.

The cross hanging from his dress shirt sparkled as it caught the light. As he held the sword up straight, golden holy power gathered around him.

In an instant, Kang Ihyeon, who had a serious expression, closed his eyes then opened them. His blue eyes sparkled towards the golden light surrounding him.

“Connect to the Sephiroth.”

[Saint-exclusive Trait :: God’s Holy Medicine] [Using the power of the constellation, the Staff of Purification.]

Slowly, the sky opened and from above, a brilliant golden light shot down. Like shining a spotlight on an actor on stage, the dazzling golden light was illuminating Kang Ihyeon.

[Connecting to the Sephiroth.] [Guardian of the Tree of Life confirmed. Please wait a moment.]

[Raphael’s incarnation, access to Tiferet granted.]

This skill, ‘The Sephiroth’, made the biggest contribution to giving him the nickname ‘Golden Saint’. Kang Ihyeon could connect to the Sephiroth and use the powers of other angels on their behalf.

Of course, the consent of the archangels was needed. But he was someone chosen by Raphael himself.

As Raphael’s incarnation granted access to Tiferet’s power, holy power leaked out from his entire body like light. The golden light filled the school field. Behind Kang Ihyeon, a huge golden hexagon shone as if enveloping his body.

“God’s mercy below, God’s strength above.”

[The scales of Tiferet are moving.] [Obtaining permission from Chesed and Gevurah. Please wait a moment.] [Archangel Zadkiel agrees with Tiferet’s opinion.] [Archangel Camael agrees with Tiferet’s opinion.]

Golden light tinged with blue and red energy burst into flames from Kang Ihyeon’s sword. The two colors of light moved intensely as if threatening each other, then eventually settled on red.

In turn, his white armor changed to tightly secure his arms, legs, and waist. It was a form of armor meant to withstand strong power.

The power of God with a red tint. Gevurah. This was the best for completely pushing something away. Of course, one had to be extremely careful as not properly controlling it would definitely wreck a limb or two.

The entire school was brightly lit up by his holy power. Kang Ihyeon opened his closed eyes. Pulling back a sword slash that seemed to reach the ends of the sky, Kang Ihyeon gripped the sword with only his right hand.

Soon, Archangel Camael’s message rang out.

[Roll your eyes in the pit of fire and render cold judgment with the sword in your right hand.]

“And eliminate all that is unnecessary…!”

[Divine Power :: ‘Gevurah’ activates!]

Kwaaang-!! An immense sword slash was fired towards the school. The school, which had received the archangel’s holy power directly, began to shatter.

The blood vessels covering the inside and outside of the school walls turned to dust and disappeared, and the writhing entrails burned away in the flames. The school’s form was also turning to dust and vanishing.

And amidst the golden holy power destroying the school, only the library, protected by a sphere of darkness, serenely maintained its form. It was Rude’s spirit power.

Kwak, Rude stabbed the golden half-scissors into the barely holding together library floor and used his constellation’s power.

[Saint-exclusive Trait :: Fragment of the Primordial Dream]

[Using the power of constellation ◼◼◼◼.] [Borrowing the skill of the Demonlord.] [Demonlord ◼◼◼◼ exclusive skill :: I exist everywhere. I exist here.]

Charararak, Rude’s spirit power explosively expanded and pulled in the school’s fragments. The school exterior fragments that had shattered began to stick back together and barely maintained the building’s form.

The golden holy power and dark spirit power maintained a precarious balance. If Nari used just a bit more power here, Kang Ihyeon’s holy power would lose meaning, and if Kang Ihyeon’s holy power was just a bit stronger, Nari’s spirit power would lose meaning.

The school’s restoration occurring simultaneously with its destruction—what would break this delicate balance achieved by the power of three constellations was the intervention of a third party.

“Min Jaeyun!”

“Yes!”

From behind Rude, Min Jaeyun took out the Lemegeton. Since it was a makeshift workshop made with the magic circle he had just corrected, he had to follow the proper procedure to summon a demon.

Amidst the holy power and spirit power running rampant, the red book’s pages flipped open.

[Saint-exclusive Trait :: ‘Master of the 72 Demons Who Inherited Wisdom’ activates!] [Using the power of the constellation, the King of Wisdom and Demons.]

“Demon of the six positions of the 12 palaces!”

He recited the spell in a loud voice. The magic circle shone red and turned into a huge hole.

“I am the King of Wisdom and your ruler, the guardian of Babylon’s hole! I permit your body sealed in the abyss!”

The magic stones in the east, west, south and north responded to his magical power. The balanced magical power made the temporary workshop even more stable.

The chains attached to the Lemegeton multiplied and entered the hole.

“You are my servant, I am the faithful servant of almighty Yahweh. Now, in the name of God, I shall commit evil!”

Something was being dragged out by the chains that went under the magic circle. Min Jaeyun put more effort into the spell. Amidst the mix of golden holy power tinged with red and dark spirit power, red magical power bloomed small.

“Demon of war and construction, answer my call!”

The form of a demon was gradually taking shape before him. A woman riding two horses knelt before Min Jaeyun. The demon’s mantra rang out.

[It is an honor to meet you, great master.]

The red magical power began reattaching the school exterior Nari was barely holding together. The school’s foundation was rebuilt from the bottom up, and the building was reconstructed floor by floor.

The demon of construction materialized the school built with illusion magic according to its master’s guidance.

The school destroyed by holy power was held together by spirit power and solidified with magical power.

It was a grand collaboration achieved through the power of an archangel, outer space, and a great demon—the power of three constellations.

A tremendous light enveloped the entire school and slowly faded away. Min Jaeyun, who had released a huge amount of magical power from his body in an instant, slumped to the floor.

“Urk… hah…!”

As the magical power dissipated, the holy power dissipated, and the spirit power slowly dissipated as well. Min Jaeyun, who had been lying face down on the floor with his eyes tightly shut, opened his eyes. The school’s lights were off.

Dark spirit power mixed with red magical power was billowing up from the entire school. From within that smoke, Rude slowly approached and placed his hand on top of Min Jaeyun’s head.

“Rude…?”

Rude’s eyes were chilly. Meeting his gaze, Min Jaeyun felt chills run down his spine.

He was well aware that if Rude used just a bit of strength with that hand, his head would shrivel up like a sponge. Min Jaeyun’s constellation was tense as well.

Rude, who seemed to be pondering something for a long time with his hand on Min Jaeyun’s head, soon lowered his hand and sighed.

“I’m really weak to kids in school uniforms because I received a good family education. If you expose my secret, I seriously won’t leave you alone. Got it?”

“Yes…?”

Rude stuck his hands into his trench coat and slowly walked away.

“I’m going. People will probably come up soon, so run away on your own. Right. And also…”

He turned around and met Min Jaeyun’s eyes. An expressionless face filled his vision.

“Good work. Enjoy the rest of your school life.”