The Genius of Cloning in the Academy City-Chapter 66: Polaris—Violet Found Violet’s Path

Violet asked.

“What is it?”

“I think you shouldn’t do it unless you’re certain.”

Daphne cleared her throat briefly.

“Certain?”

“Well, I don’t know why you’re asking, but you have to make a choice, right? Isn’t that so?”

“…That’s right.”

“According to what Rugilinn said, the choice is between running away or fighting back, right? There’s no correct answer here.

If you run away, you might find safety. If you fight back, you might win, and even if you lose, you can preserve things like pride or justice.”

“But, I’m scared… I don’t want to do anything.”

‘Then, there’s no need to worry about it,’ Daphne thought.

Daphne gently held Violet’s drooping hands. Her slightly trembling hands gradually steadied.

“Are you afraid of regret?”

“…Yes. I’m scared. What if I make a choice, and it’s the wrong one? What if it’s a mistake?”

Daphne shook her head.

“That’s not true. There’s no such thing as a ‘wrong choice.’ As long as you did your best with sincerity, without deceiving yourself, what’s there to regret? It wouldn’t be your fault; it’d be the circumstances, the people, or just bad luck, right?”

Violet’s dim red eyes carefully studied her.

“The only bad choice is one made for the ‘wrong reasons.’ Because you didn’t trust yourself, because you were impatient, or because you were scared and deliberately avoided the situation.”

Daphne smiled softly.

“In that sense, Rugilinn doesn’t seem like someone who would make a ‘wrong choice.’ Rugilinn is brave enough. If there was even a hint of hesitation, you wouldn’t have come to save me, right? Isn’t that so?”

“That’s… because it was something I could do. But still…”

“I told you. If you think you can’t do it, you can run away. What’s wrong with that? Just, if you choose to run, run with confidence and with all your might.”

“I don’t quite understand. But I don’t want to end up regretting it.”

Daphne continued speaking calmly.

“Do you remember when I said my family passed away? Actually, my family died in a beast attack.”

What on earth is she saying?

Violet looked at her in surprise.

Daphne’s blue eyes gazed momentarily into the distance.

“But just before that, I had a big fight with my parents and said terrible things to my younger sibling.”

“…!”

“So, as a child, I was lost for a long time. I often caused trouble for my relatives, skipped school, and locked myself in my room all day. I thought it was all my fault.” Р𝒶NỐ𐌱Ěṡ

Violet thought about it. Daphne had such a past.

“Over time, I got better. But until I entered this academy, I had the same worries you talked about. Then, my mentor—the one who helped me harness my unique abilities and magic—said something to me.”

She spoke quietly but with strength.

“Raise your head and face regret boldly. Whether it’s something you did wrong or not, you have to carry it. Life is full of regrets no matter what you do, so you have to learn to live with them. I still feel sorry for my parents and my younger sibling, but I can’t throw away that regret. It’s entirely mine, after all.”

“So, Violet, whatever choice you make, make it wholeheartedly and confidently. You might regret it…”

Violet quietly opened her mouth.

“If that happens, I’ll be by your side. I’ll help you. You’re asking about the duel you fought recently, right?”

“Oh, that’s…”

“Exactly! That was way too reckless. Let me point out something else you missed. Why didn’t you ask anyone around you for help before rushing into the fight?”

Violet felt embarrassed.

Right, was there really no one around who could help me?

Irene offered to help, and I foolishly refused.

Why didn’t I think to ask Kalia?

At the very least, I could’ve gone to Instructor Frederick for advice.

“…You’re right. That was my mistake.”

“Exactly. Next time, ask for help from the people around you. Don’t just focus on moving forward or backward. When you can, look to the side. I’ll be there.”

Looking at Daphne’s gentle smile, Violet felt the heaviness in her heart dissolve.

“I’m your friend, after all.”

Hearing those words, Violet—no, Violets—silently repeated the word “friend” in their minds.

Yes, at some point, Daphne wasn’t just a character in a story anymore.

She wasn’t just someone close.

She was a friend they could talk and laugh with.

「I see. We…」

「Why didn’t I realize it?」

The dark clouds in Violet’s mind seemed to lift.

“Thank you, Daphne. You’ve been a great help.”

“Don’t mention it, Rugilinn. Feel free to talk to me whenever you need help…”

Even amidst her gratitude, Violet felt a slight awkwardness.

Is this what friendship feels like?

“Wait, Daphne. Are we really friends?”

“Yes, of course.”

“Then why do you keep calling me ‘Rugilinn’? That’s something strangers say to each other!”

Daphne appeared flustered at the unexpected point.

“Ah, it’s just a habit of mine… Does it bother you?”

“Call me Violet! Just Violet!”

Violet pouted, and Daphne reluctantly opened her mouth.

“Um… Uh… Miss Violet?”

“No, that’s weird too. Can you drop the honorifics?”

“…Violet?”

“That’s it!”

The Violets rejoiced.

Daphne cautiously spoke again.

“And, though it’s late, I’ll say it now. About saving me when I was captured.”

“Thank you, Violet.”

The door creaked open carefully.

A girl with purple hair slowly walked in.

“Hey, are you still talking? I’m not interrupting, right?”

“No, it’s fine. I was just about to leave.”

Looking at the two girls in the hospital room, Violet came to a realization.

We came to a realization.

In our lives, some people have become so close that they can’t be separated from our hearts.

The determination of the awakened Violets slowly gathered, becoming forged like a blade, sharpening.

Daphne was right. Let’s move forward boldly and without regret.

Up until now, it was nothing but a life of running and fleeing.

Avoiding and avoiding, and reluctantly fighting when cornered.

Growing complacent like that, we ultimately faced near defeat.

Even now, Martina’s words echoed in my ears.

“…You keep feeding coins into the machine with those dull eyes, again and again, every day. Saying, ‘I’ll win this time! This time it’ll work!’ But you always fail. Just like someone I know.”

“…You, dumbass! The one mindlessly pouring coins into the arcade machine!”

Yeah, she wasn’t wrong. I had lived without a sense of urgency.

But I won’t run away anymore. I’ll stand and fight.

The Violets have just made a resolution about what we need to do.

This insane academy, the impending catastrophe—it’s not someone else’s problem for me to run away from.

Because my friends are here.

This isn’t a game.

It’s a full-fledged reality.

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So, we must grow stronger.

There’s no time to waste now.

Based on the information we previously gathered, the time limit is three months.

Let’s train and prepare.

Let’s secure every 4-star relic or weapon we can find.

Even single-use event weapons are worth searching for.

Though it might be a bit inconvenient since this is five years prior to the main timeline, the knowledge in my head will definitely help.

We need more magic, more weapons, and more power. And a large quantity of gasoline and explosives.

We also need more numbers than we currently have.

Even setting aside the Student Council President, the Chairman and the people around them will be far stronger than Martina.

A mere hundred won’t be enough.

We need enough Violets to cover the entire school.

So, we can’t afford to stay complacent any longer.

I won’t die. I’ll train myself to death if I have to. It’s time to embrace that advantage, no matter how painful it is.

For what purpose?

The unified will of the hundred-and-nine Violets came together like a sharp sword, aiming at a single goal.

It’s all for one purpose.

To destroy the academy.

To utterly demolish Polaris Comprehensive Academy, leaving not a single stone behind.

Burn the ruins and salt the earth.

Sorry, Irene, but there’s no way to normalize that academy.

From its foundation up, everything is rotten—it’s clear even to me. It’s destined to be destroyed in the experiments soon anyway.

In that case, wouldn’t it be better if I brought it down first?

It’s better if only the bad guys die, rather than everyone in the school turning into ghouls.

So, let’s grow stronger, strike first, and destroy the academy, both tangibly and intangibly.

The Board of Directors? Kill them.

The Student Council?

They’re all part of the same gang.

Wipe them out completely.

Take down anyone else who gets in the way.

Destroy all experimental equipment and dispose of the data.

Since the facilities are underground anyway, burying them completely wouldn’t be a bad idea.

Of course, anyone would think this is madness.

Right now, it’s beyond my means. I don’t have that kind of power, and even if I did, there’s a chance I’d end up making the entire Academy City my enemy.

I’d be branded as a terrorist.

But I refuse to bow to those obnoxious bastards.

It’s not for justice or morality. It’s just that those damned people are there, and I want to get rid of them.

So, what should I do after tearing down the academy?

“After Polaris fell, Irene transferred to Aegis Academy.”

“We’ll transfer to another academy too!”

It’s simple. I’ll transfer to another school with my friends.

Leaving behind the corpses and wreckage.

Maybe it’ll be sooner, or maybe later.

The key is to grow quickly before their project is completed.

“Guys, I have something to confess.”

“…?”

I decided to tell the truth about the school to these trusted friends.

Meeting the puzzled gazes of the two girls, I resolved once again.

The time limit is three months.

Let’s go, let’s run.

Burn ourselves out and break as we sprint forward.

After wandering aimlessly, the Violets have finally found the path we must take.

Once again, I declare to myself.

Let’s destroy the academy.