Why Did I Have to Enroll

Chapter 102:

How could the student council appear so quickly?

It was because this group of special admission students had always been under the student council's management.

To be precise, they were an indispensable group for achieving the student council's main purpose of 'keeping the Special Class in check.'

"Of course they would be, since they're the easiest punching bags for the Special Class."

"They were the simplest and easiest way to relieve stress. Though thanks to you all, that won't be the case anymore starting this year."

With those words, Mira gave a thin smile as she looked at the Rebellion members seated around the table with Ban Yu-won.

The news that Class 11 had achieved overwhelmingly superior results compared to other classes in the recent midterm exams had already become famous among other grades.

Of course, with Class 11 having only four students, it could be considered a typical statistical error, but in light of them being special admissions students, that was a minor issue.

"Hmm, they're all pretty... especially you. Luciel, was it?"

Mira and Luciel's gazes met in mid-air.

As if instinctively recognizing who they should be most wary of, they faced off with strange smiles playing on their lips.

"Ahem, so Mira."

Just as the two were about to begin their staring contest, Ban Yu-won hurriedly intervened.

"What's this about putting these seniors in our club?"

"Well—"

"Wait, hold on."

The fourth-year senior who had been keeping their head down the whole time finally decided to stop licking the floor and lifted their head abruptly.

Despite having quite a normal face, why on earth...

"PR Director, why are you speaking informally with a first-year? What's the special reason for allowing them to use first names?"

Everyone present, except for her and Ban Yu-won, must have wondered about this.

It was evident how even other students in the cafeteria were leaning in their direction with perked ears.

It really showed how Mira was indeed one of the most popular figures in the Academy.

"Isn't it obvious?"

But was she completely unaware of all those stares?

Mira replied curtly while reaching out to cover Ban Yu-won's hand with her own, deliberately scratching the back of his hand with her fingernails as if showing off their relationship.

Luciel let out an "Ah—!" in shock but couldn't bring herself to push her away.

As for Ban Yu-won, he felt like the inevitable had finally arrived.

After all, Mira was, in a sense, similar to Luciel, or rather even more one-sided in her dependence on Ban Yu-won.

"Sigh."

"Ah, aah..."

This is why you shouldn't make contracts carelessly.

Ban Yu-won learned painfully that even contracts that seem advantageous should be carefully considered.

Of course, regret always comes too late.

"No way...!"

The fourth-year senior groaned.

"He already has a girlfriend! Forget about him and what about me? I can promise to only have eyes for you!"

"Don't try to sugar-coat something unappealing. If I had to choose between a common stone from the street and a jewel that everyone desires, I prefer the latter."

"Ugh!"

A common stone... The senior collapsed to the floor, writhing from an incurable wound.

Watching as even the other special admission seniors began distancing themselves from him, Ban Yu-won thought again.

How on earth did you become the leader?

"PR Director, let's get to the point."

Meanwhile, Graham, who had been observing them as a semi-outsider, called out to her while twitching his facial muscles, seemingly surprised by the unexpectedly close relationship between Mira and Ban Yu-won.

"Right. I'll get to the main point."

"Honestly, I don't really want to be associated with these people."

"Our student council feels the same way."

But that wouldn't be possible.

Abandoning them would be equivalent to abandoning the student council's fundamental duty.

"The abilities possessed by special admission students are usually too unique to have any growth guidelines. They can't even form parties to enter the Tower together. The regular exams are especially terrible. Honestly, it's a miracle that most of the people here managed to advance."

"Ugh."

"Ungh..."

"However. Even so."

As the special admission students writhed like salted slugs at Mira's ruthless words, Graham took over.

"These students must surely possess potential considered among the best in this dimension to have been accepted into Union Academy, and it would be a waste to ignore and neglect that potential."

"That's true. So?"

"If they're given a proper chance, couldn't they also proudly graduate from Union Academy?"

Graham's serious gaze seemed to pierce through Ban Yu-won.

But he wasn't fooled.

If it were that easy, wouldn't someone have done it already?

"So why did you come to me? And what's this about a club?"

"Ahem."

Graham cleared his throat and glanced at Mira.

But Mira pretended to be absorbed in fiddling with Ban Yu-won's hand, ignoring Graham's gaze.

He glared at Mira as he continued speaking.

"...What they need most right now is protection. Because the privileged class, agitated by Rebellion's activities, can't attack you directly, they've focused their targeting on other special admission students instead."

"Ah."

Ban Yu-won, who had thought the special admission students' position had improved thanks to Rebellion's activities, had been too optimistic.

The only special ones were Rebellion alone - and precisely because people couldn't openly criticize them anymore, other special admission students had become scapegoats instead!

"Yeah! They even compare us to you guys and call us worthless bugs who aren't even as good as our juniors! We're becoming more miserable every day because of you too, so take responsibility! Please take responsibility!"

The Stone senior suddenly raised his head and shouted.

And the next moment, unable to withstand Dokgo Yeon's piercing gaze, he buried his face in the ground again.

Dokgo Yeon spoke in an ice-cold voice.

"Looking at your behavior, calling you bugs seems less like an insult and more like a statement of fact."

"You and I think alike."

Dokgo Yeon and Mira found themselves in agreement.

Ban Yu-won ignored all the external noise and faced Graham.

"So you want me to be these people's shield? Senior Graham, I'm a first-year student. Besides, our club doesn't have any particular power. Professor Yumina is our faculty advisor, but I definitely don't want to cause her any trouble."

"But the impact of your videos comes purely from your own strength."

"Are you asking me to include them in the Rebellion channel? ...I don't think you would suggest something so unethical, Senior Graham."

"Well..."

Graham reflexively glanced at Mira.

Mira, realizing she couldn't avoid this moment any longer, let out a quiet sigh.

Then, while gently scratching the back of his hand and adding a touch of aegyo to her voice, she said:

"Yu-won, have you heard of sub-channels? On UniTube, they're channels you create when you want to upload content with a slightly different direction from your main channel."

This was essentially admitting that she had come up with this idea.

No, even with their all-inclusive contract, now she's trying to dump her own work on him too.

Ban Yu-won glared at her with an incredulous expression and replied:

"Are you telling me to create a sub-channel for these people...?"

"If you create a sub-channel, you can share attention without directly connecting to the main channel. We can also maintain Rebellion's identity."

"...Then what's next? That can't be all there is to it."

Creating a sub-channel and putting special admission students in it would secure their position within the Academy.

Though it might sound foolish at first, the logic behind it aligned perfectly with Ban Yu-won's original reasons for creating the Rebellion channel, making it easy to understand.

However, protection was just protection - improving the seniors' academic performance and levels that lagged behind their classmates was a separate issue altogether.

"We'll nurture them through the sub-channel's content."

"Am I a zookeeper?"

"I think you're more than capable of doing it. No, you're the only one who can do this. ...I became certain when I saw that talisman."

Ban Yu-won immediately understood what she meant.

Although it was something he'd created to pass the midterm exams, the talisman's effects had been beyond imagination.

The three elements of concentration, comprehension, and memorization applied not just to written subjects, but to everything learned through physical practice as well.

After completely eliminating the side effects, the Rebellion members had been using it during their training sessions, and no lie, their training efficiency had more than doubled.

That's why Ban Yu-won had been mass-producing talismans with Selon whenever he had excess magical power...

'But it's something that shows greater effects the lower one's original specs are. It's certainly perfect for developing people in a short time.'

Moreover, even if the talisman materials were expensive, they were laughable compared to the income Ban Yu-won was earning through the Rebellion channel these days.

Considering they could also generate income through the sub-channel, mass-producing talismans wouldn't be an issue either.

"Okay, I understand why you're making this proposal to me."

As the operator of the Rebellion channel and someone capable of creating efficiency-boosting talismans, Ban Yu-won was indeed the perfect candidate for rehabilitating these people.

Moreover, though Mira didn't know it yet, his ability, the Babylonia Code, could see through others' foundations, making it even more efficient for developing talent.

"Now convince me why I should take on this task. Show me the merits."

Merits.

Everything Ban Yu-won could gain in return for taking on this task.

He wasn't a volunteer.

Even with these talismans, he had initially planned to share them only among Rebellion members.

"Kuk, he's strong. To think he'd confront the PR director head-on...!"

"Is that the kind of aura only an elite can give off?"

"How can he be just a first-year?"

"That harem bastard should just- ugh!"

"Merits, you say."*Thwack*- Mira kicked the Stone senior and spoke as if nothing had happened.

"First, I'll personally oversee this project and assist you directly. You'll receive grade bonuses, and of course, funding and various conveniences from the Academy."

And then...

She squeezed his hand and whispered in his ear.

"If we want to break free from being swayed by the professors' influence, we need to start growing our influence too. Those people are pawns who can be easily controlled with just a little suggestion. They'll become your strength."

"You...!"

Ban Yu-won felt a shiver run through his entire body at those words.

Could it be that this woman had come up with this plan after seeing how the Class 11 members were semi-forced to attend Ryu Cheol-myeong's lectures?

Though it probably wasn't her plan from start to finish, she must have been the one who pieced together the puzzle of special admission students, the Rebellion channel, and the Academy's student council to create this current arrangement...!

"I understand the situation roughly."

Dokgo Yeon, who had been listening to their conversation from across the table, nodded and stood up.

"The logic makes sense too. Ban Yu-won, handle this matter as you see fit. If you need advice on managing subordinates, feel free to seek my cooperation anytime."

"That's right, I can help with sparring at least. That would benefit me too."

"Yu-won even fixed my problems easily. He's definitely the right person for this."

Other members also stood up, each adding their own comments.

Ban Yu-won noticed that breakfast time was almost over and sighed.

"Yes, Mira's definitely right. ...You even gathered them all at just the right time."

"Don't mention that even if you noticed it, stupid."

"Ouch!"

Mira headbutted him, perhaps trying to hide her embarrassment.

It was cute.

"So, what's the conclusion..."

"You should know if you were listening."

Ban Yu-won looked down at the Stone senior, who was looking up at him with an expression mixed with envy and desperation, shrugged his shoulders, and said:

"Welcome to the Union Adventures Club. We'll discuss the details after school."