Enrolled for nothing (70)
Lesson 15. Haven’t you been taught to be careful when making contracts? – 4
―I saw things born from your fingertips come to life and grow. The breath you shared sprouted and became a great tree, so you are the dandelion that spreads life.
―What a wonderful invention! I can’t believe he divided his authority into things and made them move. I can’t wait to see what happens if it grows to dozens or hundreds!
It was clear at a glance that the identities of those who had walked the voices were constellations.
However, Banyuwon was surprised because this was the first time he heard the voices of two constellations at the same time.
“Why are you half?”
“Half-yuwon?”
And that… Ban Yu-Won saw the others wondering why he had stopped and realized that the voice of the Constellation hadn’t reached them.
“Because the constellation spoke to me.”
“A constellation? I am not surprised anymore.”
For a freshman, he was involved with the Constellation to the point where it was unbelievable.
Ban Yu-Won had the same thoughts as him, so he thought about pulling out all the traps and going to Room 10, but the moment he made up his mind, the two Constellations’ attitudes became urgent at the same time.
―You know that your name has become famous among the Constellations, right? There are not a few of them who have a bad heart. Especially those who support rogue boats like Exodus! But it’s me! I can protect you from them! All you have to do is make a contract with me.
―I think I can strengthen your ability more. Make a contract with me, child.
It was unreasonably loud in my ears.
Moreover, Ban Yu-Won had vowed never to make a contract with the Constellations in the past, so the moment the two Constellations spoke of a contract, they pulled out the string without hesitation.
-wait for a sec! wait a minute!
―Hu Isn’t that kid doing that because of your broken watch!
The ‘influence’ of the moment the two Constellations came together prevented the shift to Room 10 from occurring.
Ban Yu-Won’s eyebrows twitched.
Of course, they couldn’t directly affect Banyuwon anymore, but it wasn’t a very good feeling.
It could be said that they expect a lot from Banyuwon, but…
“No matter what you guys say, we don’t sign a contract.”
I remember making a contract with the Constellation and seeing people die after being wielded at will, so Banyuwon’s determination will not be shaken in the future.
Banyuwon had a transcendental ability to convey his thoughts in language from a very young age.
If he made up his mind to lie, no one would notice it, and vice versa.
-I have a firm idea. Did you know that a contract with the Constellation is the only way to maximize human potential?
―It also creates potential that is not there. That’s how humans can head to the level of transcendence… It’s a pity.
then.
The two Constellations kissed each other and communicated their intentions.
– I won’t ask for anything in return. Just make a relationship with me. I’m making this suggestion because I think your abilities will suit me very well.
―I will support you, child. I want to bet on you, who is a pure human being and has an amazing talent for cultivating life.
be a sponsor
Ban Yu-Won recalled what he learned about the patronage of the Constellation in Professor Zenon’s lecture this Tuesday.
If the contract is considered a gamble, in exchange for receiving great power, you will be swayed by the will of the Constellation, and in the worst case, you will lose your life.
Sponsorship is smaller than contracts in terms of power, but the price humans have to pay seems to be less or non-existent.
-There’s nothing to be embarrassed about. I won’t put any conditions on you. I just want to see how far you can grow with my support.
―You have the possibility of reaching the top of this tower. If you allow me to connect with you, I would love to see it together.
But really, if the Constellations don’t receive anything, why would they support humans?
Zenon kindly explained why unconditional support was established.
‘Our academy encourages contracts with the Constellations, so some students may think that discussing sponsorship is an overworked worry. Therefore, what I am about to say is valid for those who have rejected Constellation contracts more than once, or who have been contacted by multiple Constellations at once.’
With those words, Zenon, who focused the attention in the classroom on the Rebellion members, began explaining with a calm face.
‘You must know that the activities of the constellations are particularly active in the Tower. That’s because, like us humans, the Constellations also want to reach the top of the tower.’
‘That’s why many constellations are fighting over the right to act more freely in the tower, that is, their share. This share is also required to contact and talk to climbers, to infiltrate the tower, to have climbers encounter each other in the tower… or to strengthen the tower’s monsters or change the contents of the room.’
Even Yumina had mentioned the existence of share before.
The activity of the Constellation that supports Exodus will shrink thanks to the banyuwon party’s killing of Exodus’ intruders.
That was to say that the Constellation’s share in the Tower decreased due to the death of the contractor.
‘And sponsorship is important here, and when a human with the power of a constellation climbs the tower higher, that alone increases the share the constellation has in the tower.’
‘Of course, the side that signs the contract can get more share, but if you refuse to sign the contract, you have no choice but to sponsor it. This is the first reason why the Constellation gives unconditional support to promising climbers. In fact, it’s not unconditional.’
However, Zenon smiled lightly and explained that even this was only a superficial reason.
At that moment, Ban Yu-won remembered that the orb in the center of the classroom was clearly lit.
I finally thought that maybe it was a measure to block the Constellation’s access.
‘The power of the constellation clings to the human soul and affects the body as well. The power of the soul is inherently difficult for humans to develop easily, but the Constellation is praised by humans for achieving it.’
‘However, whether it be a contract or sponsorship- the size is different, but the power of the Constellation once clinging to the human soul continues to erode the human soul.’
‘People who have received the power of the Constellation even once will gradually resemble the Constellation… Even if they only received the support without any conditions, they may someday naturally follow the will of the Constellation. The representative example is the members of Exodus whose souls have been eroded in one way or another due to the support of countless constellations, and their minds are not intact.’
‘Of course, this is only true when the original soul is small, so there is no need to be afraid. If you focus on honing your own skills without relying too much on the power of the Constellation, you will be able to fully utilize the Constellation’s support as well as the contract with the Constellation.’
With that said, Zenon is the most soulful person in the class.
I looked straight at the half-yuwon.
Ban Yu-won could clearly understand what he wanted to convey to him.
―There is not much time left for me to stop. Nod quickly! I, the ‘Breath of Life’, want to support you, so you will become stronger and those who share your breath will spread like dandelions!
-Don’t believe what that man says. Constellations who express themselves with grandiose modifiers such as life and death are bound to be scammers! On the other hand, how about me ‘Clock of the Toy Corps’? It really reveals my personality neatly and clearly. Hurry up and nod your head to accept my support! By doing so, all your creations will become more perfect! hurry!
By the time Banyuwon got out of his thoughts, the two Constellations were really struggling.
Blocking the tower’s movement by consuming the share is not something that can be done infinitely, so if Banyuwon doesn’t give an answer, won’t it end with only losing money?
‘Is there anything I should be more careful about? I don’t think so. Then…’
“Good.”
When Ban Yu-Won finally nodded, the two Constellations were delighted, and his party made faces of disbelief.
-Choose me! That stupid trickster misunderstands the true nature of your abilities! Your ability to make machines move in the tower is a match for my power to enhance all products!
―There is no need to be blinded by trivial tricks, child. I will spare some of my life, so from now on, let your people breathe more freely and see the possibilities beyond that.
“It’s too difficult for me to choose, so I want both of you to support me.”
However, the Constellations probably never dreamed that Banyuwon would say such a thing.
Sure enough, both Constellations were disappointed and lamented against him.
– Both? you’re stupid? I see all the madmen who claim to be sponsored by two constellations at once. Do you think I’m going to do a low-end business like that?
―A great power has fallen into the hands of something so low. It’s a pity…
“Okay, then the negotiations break down.”
In the first place, since the Constellation had no particular lingering attachments or obsessions, Ban Yu-Won responded lightly.
In addition to the extracted traps of depth 50 collected by Eve and Lilith, a total depth of 200 was captured in the code core.
―….
―….
“What are you doing? Aren’t you going?”
The sign of the constellation disappeared immediately.
A shift to Room 10 took place immediately, and I was able to move to a safe zone where no one could invade.
“There is no fault like this.”
“Because it came so easily. There were no elites…”
“Maybe it’s because it’s an area we’ve already passed through once.”
“…More than that, it’s a semi-amusement park.”
A cooler resting area than I thought – Dokgoyeon looked back at Banyuwon and her eyes lit up while everyone was saying a word while looking around Eden.
“What were you thinking? You must have heard during the lecture that even the support of the Constellation is dangerous.”
“That’s right, half!”
Light, who was looking around with a look of regret, put a spoon on her words as if he had spoken well.
“Even wanting to be sponsored by two Constellations. It is absurdly dangerous to benefit from multiple Constellations at once.”
“The Constellation is dangerous…”
Even Ruchel reacted like that, so a bitter smile hung on Ban Yu-Won’s lips.
“Sorry for worrying you. I just wanted to properly analyze the Constellation’s abilities.”
“I know that your abilities are amazing. However, I want you to keep in mind that the power of a constellation is not something to be underestimated.”
“That’s right, let alone two people at the same time!”
“Okay, even if you said you knew.”
However, it was not difficult for Dok-go-yeon to see that Ban Yu-won was still thinking of receiving the Constellation’s support.
It was a choice she would never have made if it were Dokgoyeon herself, but since she is well aware of the uniqueness of Ban Yu-won’s ability, she didn’t say anything more and moved on.
‘If he really can handle the power of the Constellation freely, I wonder what will happen then… Even if he can’t overcome it and gets eaten by them, that’s just his limit.’
However, even while thinking about it, the development of Ban Yu-won being attacked by Seong-jwa was not well drawn in Dok-go-yeon’s mind.
Dok-go-yeon thought that maybe this was blind trust, and ended up laughing.
――And the chance to confirm her faith came sooner than expected.
