I Became the Academy's Disabled Student-Chapter 260: Obsession (3)

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Which is more important, the body or the soul?

It’s easier to perceive, break, alter, and fix the body. Souls, however, are harder to recognize and even harder to manipulate.

But when it comes to importance, there’s no clear winner between the two.

The body is the vessel, and the soul is the contents.

When the body falls apart, the soul falls apart with it; when the soul decays, the body rots along with it.

According to this law, both the body and the soul are equally important elements. If one is absent, the being dies.

‘The soul tried to tear out of the body.’

Although my mind was trapped in a nightmare, I eventually recognized what had happened after waking up.

Normally, perceiving something like this would be difficult, but in that moment, I could blatantly sense the soul.

The body, which had lost consciousness, was bubbling with discomfort. My mana was calm, but the soul, which was the more fundamental aspect, was boiling, trying to break out of its vessel.

According to the usual laws, I should have died just now.

‘Did I die...?’

I subtly denied the thought. Did my body tear apart and die? Normally, I should have died, but I wasn’t sure.

I’m, after all, an inexplicable hybrid.

But that’s not the important part.

‘......’

I felt an indescribable sensation as my body and soul began to separate.

A sensation of something vital falling away. Of course, it was natural to feel this way when the body and soul are pulling apart, but this was different.

It was the feeling of my inherent traits... the sensation of the separation of my unique abilities.

I closed my eyes tightly and recalled the sensation. Something became clear from the moment’s feeling.

‘In this world, Ha-Yul was a soulless shell, and the Ha-Yul of the original world was a soul without a body.’

As Ariel had explained, this world contained a body without a soul, and the original world contained a soul without a body. They were originally one but somehow had been separated.

The masters of the tower had found my body and soul, and recently they had called my soul into this body. That was how I was summoned into this world.

‘...The unique ability that was fading away was "All-Rounder."’

I had perceived things through the soul.

In other words, "All-Rounder" was a unique ability that remained in the body. Naturally, the affinity for mana must be the unique ability of the soul.

With this in mind, several things started making sense.

Why hadn’t the Ha-Yul of the original world noticed "All-Rounder" as his inherent ability?

Because it belonged to the body. It was natural that I, with only a soul, wouldn’t have "All-Rounder."

Why could the player acquire and handle various unique abilities, learn skills, and become anything?

Because my body, with enormous potential and the "All-Rounder" ability, was what they observed.

...I don’t know why a faint soul blossomed into an empty body.

‘...Hmm...’

“Ha-Yul, does it hurt anywhere?”

As I was lost in thought, a hand gently brushed my forehead. The warmth of Hong Yeonhwa’s hand was transmitted to me.

“Ugh... I’m fine...”

It seemed she was worried since I had my eyes closed and was lying there absentmindedly.

I shook my head and buried my face in her hand, which had rested on my forehead. The headache that had been splitting my head apart after a brief turn subsided as soon as Hong Yeonhwa’s touch reached me.

“It’s not entirely fine. I’m okay now, but there are still remnants of something wrong. I’ll have to take it easy and stick to porridge for a while to monitor my condition.”

[Yes...]

I nodded at Professor Riana’s words from across the room.

She was right. I was doing better now, but the aftereffects of the separation of my body and soul were still there. I would need to take it easy for a while and avoid exerting myself.

“Will you be okay by the time of the Birth Festival...?”

‘Ah...’

At that moment, Hong Yeonhwa mumbled with concern, and I felt a rush of realization.

The Birth Festival was coming up soon.

It was the biggest festival held by Siyo-Ram every winter.

It allowed entry for outsiders, and many students had their schedules loosened during that time.

‘I need to show my skills at the tower...’

The Birth Festival included the entrance exam schedule. Unlike the usual entrance exams that lasted five days, it would only be a short few hours, but it was still an important event.

However, it was also a special occasion where the interior of the tower would be broadcast to the outside.

I needed to show my abilities during this event. Of course, there was no need to use any trump cards, but I at least needed to make my current capabilities widely known.

Meanwhile, the process of dealing with the damage caused by that incident would require cooperation from the association and others.

I had the authority that had been passed down to me, so that wasn’t an issue, but showing my abilities would strengthen my position when it came time to make claims.

I observed my body for a moment and shook my head.

“I’ll recover by then.”

“...Don’t push yourself. If it’s too hard, you don’t have to participate in the cross-dressing contest.”

I nodded thoughtfully, and at that moment, Hong Yeonhwa looked down at me with a worried expression as I rested in her arms.

“Ha-Yul, you’re joining the cross-dressing contest?”

“Yeah, I mentioned it last time, and I was thinking of signing up, but with the way my body is right now...”

Elia’s eyes widened as she asked, and Hong Yeonhwa gently brushed my hair behind my ear.

“That was just a joke request, so don’t feel bad about it. Got it?”

As she gently caressed my cheek, I rubbed my face against her hand.

“I’m fine... I’ll do it...”

“Are you sure it’s really okay? You were so embarrassed last time. Now that I think about it, I might have pushed you too hard...”

“Ugh...”

At Hong Yeonhwa’s murmuring apology, I nodded inwardly.

It was definitely embarrassing. Was it shame? It felt the same back then as it did now.

But it’s okay.

“Since you want to see it, I want to show you...”

“......”

Since Hong Yeonhwa wanted to see it, I could endure the shame.

As I said that, Hong Yeonhwa’s expression changed. Her lips trembled.

Fwoosh... I could feel the sensation of fear fire rising. The skin pressed against mine heated up, and I liked the warmth.

“Hoo...”

With a deep sigh, Hong Yeonhwa firmly grabbed the back of my head.

“...Ha-Yul, should we kiss?”

“Sure... Mmm, smoosh...”

I nodded, and her cautious touch tilted my head back. Her face quickly descended and filled my vision.

Smooch, smoosh

The sensation was so intoxicating that I felt my eyes melt away.

A little later.

Hong Yeonhwa, holding the dizzy Ha-Yul in her arms, listened intently to Riana and Elia’s explanations.

Of course, Hong Yeonhwa, who wasn’t familiar with spirit magic, couldn’t fully understand everything.

What Hong Yeonhwa had learned wasn’t how to use spirit magic, but how to deal with spirit mages.

However, since it was about Ha-Yul, she listened carefully, her eyes wide open.

“Hmm?”

Just as Hong Yeonhwa was listening intently, something other than speech interrupted. It was a strange sensation felt against her chest as well.

“Ugh, ughh...”

Riana and Elia, who had been explaining across from them, blinked in confusion.

Hong Yeonhwa, who had also blinked, subtly lowered her gaze to see.

Ha-Yul, who had been resting with his face buried in her chest, had raised his head and was moving his hands in a half-conscious daze.

His hands were quickly unbuttoning his shirt.

After unbuttoning a few buttons, his hands grasped the front of her shirt and pulled it apart, revealing her full, lush chest, still covered by her underwear.

Though not immediately noticeable to most, Hong Yeonhwa, too, had an unusually ample chest compared to others.

Ha-Yul, rubbing his eyes, wrapped both arms around her slim waist and confidently buried his face deep into her cleavage.

He instinctively removed any obstacles, carefully choosing his position, considering her warm skin, the sweet scent, the soft texture, and the heartbeat that echoed in his ear.

“......”

It was an extremely familiar and confident action.

If this were described separately, it would be an act that bordered on harassment.

“Ha-Yul, do you like it?”

“Yes... it’s warm... I like it...”

“Mm-hmm, just stay comfortable.”

Hong Yeonhwa, who had calmly observed Ha-Yul’s actions, gently patted his head.

She even wore a satisfied smile on her face.

In reality, she was more than happy with this behavior.

Ha-Yul, clinging to her and being needy, was incredibly endearing.

She wanted him to show more affection, to cling to her without hesitation.

“Sniff sniff...”

“Ah, wait a minute...”

However, this action was a bit embarrassing.

Ha-Yul, rubbing against her chest, sniffed her scent deeply.

Normally, this wouldn’t bother her, but after just running so fast, Hong Yeonhwa’s cheeks flushed, worried he might smell her sweat.

Of course, it was nothing compared to what would happen on the last day of the Birth Festival...

“Do I... smell?”

“You smell good...”

[Milk smell, good.]

“...Hmm, then I’m glad.”

Hong Yeonhwa cleared her throat, then placed a kiss on the top of Ha-Yul’s head.

She took a nearby blanket with her free hand and draped it over the body of Ha-Yul, who was rubbing his face against her chest.

“Hmm...?”

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Riana, who had been watching the whole scene from the front, was visibly shaken. Her mouth opened, as if to speak, but then closed again.

Something seemed off, but Ha-Yul’s attitude was so familiar and confident. Likewise, Hong Yeonhwa seemed perfectly nonchalant about it.

It felt as though Riana, who noticed the strange behavior, was the one who seemed abnormal...

"...Hmph."

Noticing Riana's gaze, Hong Yeonhwa smirked.

A strange sense of superiority filled her chest.

...But that superiority was hindered by the artifact that still clung to both of them.

Though it was tightly wrapped around her as well, she didn’t understand why it was also tangled around them.

Hong Yeonhwa, tapping Ha-Yul’s rear end, whispered softly.

“Ha-Yul, should we loosen the artifact? It seems like both of them are uncomfortable.”

“Uhh... no... it’s mine...”

“It’s mine... baby, you’re being good, right? So, how about letting go for me?”

“Ah, no. It doesn’t even exert much strength, so it’s fine.”

“Right. Actually, I kind of like how warm it is.”

Click.

The playful attempt failed. Ha-Yul, who rarely reacted to Hong Yeonhwa’s words, pouted and refused to loosen his grip.

Seeing him like this, Hong Yeonhwa clicked her tongue inwardly and reluctantly asked.

“Ha-Yul, if you’re sleepy, you can sleep like this. Okay?”

“Yes... can we sleep together today...?”

“Yes, since your body isn’t feeling well, let’s sleep early today. Don’t worry about Seo-Yul.”

Hong Yeonhwa whispered as she patted Ha-Yul’s rear, and from under the blanket, she heard faint mumbling. His voice, perhaps intoxicated by her scent, had become even more indistinct.

Satisfied with this, Hong Yeonhwa nodded and raised her head.

“Please continue explaining.”

“Oh, yes...”

Riana, with a slightly awkward expression, continued her explanation.

...

Although there were many things that were hard to understand, she could roughly grasp the situation from the explanation.

Still, Hong Yeonhwa couldn’t understand the details. After all, she had learned how to deal with spirit mages, not how to use spirit magic.

But since it was about Ha-Yul, Hong Yeonhwa listened intently, her eyes wide open.

“Hmm?”

While listening intently, something other than speech interrupted her. It was a strange sensation that she felt around her chest.

“Ugh, ughh...”

Riana and Elia, who had been explaining, blinked in confusion.

Hong Yeonhwa, who had also blinked, quickly lowered her gaze.

Ha-Yul, who had been resting with his face buried in her chest, raised his head and was moving his hands in a dazed state.

His hands were quickly unbuttoning his shirt.

After unbuttoning a few buttons, his hands grasped the front of her shirt and pulled it apart, revealing her full, lush chest, still covered by her underwear.

Though not immediately noticeable to most, Hong Yeonhwa, too, had an unusually ample chest compared to others.

Ha-Yul, rubbing his eyes, wrapped both arms around her slim waist and confidently buried his face deep into her cleavage.

He instinctively removed any obstacles, carefully choosing his position, considering her warm skin, the sweet scent, the soft texture, and the heartbeat that echoed in his ear.

“......”

It was an extremely familiar and confident action.

If this were described separately, it would be an act that bordered on harassment.

“Ha-Yul, do you like it?”

“Yes... it’s warm... I like it...”

“Mm-hmm, just stay comfortable.”

Hong Yeonhwa, who had calmly observed Ha-Yul’s actions, gently patted his head.

She even wore a satisfied smile on her face.

In reality, she was more than happy with this behavior.

Ha-Yul, clinging to her and being needy, was incredibly endearing.

She wanted him to show more affection, to cling to her without hesitation.

“Sniff sniff...”

“Ah, wait a minute...”

However, this action was a bit embarrassing.

Ha-Yul, rubbing against her chest, sniffed her scent deeply.

Normally, this wouldn’t bother her, but after just running so fast, Hong Yeonhwa’s cheeks flushed, worried he might smell her sweat.

Of course, it was nothing compared to what would happen on the last day of the Birth Festival...

“Do I... smell?”

“You smell good...”

[Milk smell, good.]

“...Hmm, then I’m glad.”

Hong Yeonhwa cleared her throat, then placed a kiss on the top of Ha-Yul’s head.

She took a nearby blanket with her free hand and draped it over the body of Ha-Yul, who was rubbing his face against her chest.

“Hmm...?”

Riana, who had been watching the whole scene from the front, was visibly shaken. Her mouth opened, as if to speak, but then closed again.

Something seemed off, but Ha-Yul’s attitude was so familiar and confident. Likewise, Hong Yeonhwa seemed perfectly nonchalant about it.

It felt as though Riana, who noticed the strange behavior, was the one who seemed abnormal...

"...Hmph."

Noticing Riana's gaze, Hong Yeonhwa smirked.

A strange sense of superiority filled her chest.

...But that superiority was hindered by the artifact that still clung to both of them.

Though it was tightly wrapped around her as well, she didn’t understand why it was also tangled around them.

Hong Yeonhwa, tapping Ha-Yul’s rear end, whispered softly.

“Ha-Yul, should we loosen the artifact