Chapter 48: It’s Not Elementary School, It’s a Basic Education Institute.
Translator: RaidenTL
Chapter 48: It’s Not Elementary School, It’s a Basic Education Institute.
The Academy exams were over. Camel, who had completely lost her mind from the lactation masturbation, acted as if nothing had happened and avoided me.
Since I have a body that can't even ejaculate, I hadn't even technically assaulted her. Far from thanking me, she seemed utterly unrefined for someone who went around calling herself an educator.
Anyway, word reached my sister that attendance didn't matter for admission, leading to her declaration that there was nothing left for her to learn at the Academy. She said she wanted to stay at Camel’s house to study society and learn various things, so I had no choice but to say goodbye to her and return home.
Leaving my sister with that total pervert of a King Milk Cow made me uneasy, but my sister said something so grand it would put Zhuge Liang’s Memorial on the Case for War to shame: "I’ll definitely become someone great and protect you, Yong-hwan." I had no choice but to give my permission with tears in my eyes.
Regardless, my routine began: after the Academy, I’d go to Yuseoha’s house for about two hours of violin lessons, then Mom would pick me up from the orphanage where Grasha was on her way home from work, and we’d eat dinner.
Perhaps she was feeling lonely without my sister around, but Mom had started clinging to me lately, and I was busy enough just trying to calm her down.
On weekends, Hindel would call me over, claiming she’d teach me something good, only to force me into the ridiculous nonsense of playing house. Still, it was worth playing along because Whitey, Goldie, and the other big sisters would sneak jellies into my pockets—the very ones Mom had restricted to two a day.
Marika often tried to teach me martial arts, saying she’d be upset if I got beaten up, but Hindel had issued an "order" that her son must never be made to do such rough things. As a result, my routine involved being pampered and called "cute" by a group of sisters who looked like thugs or mafia members while barely managing to learn the basics of various combat techniques.
Camel, Morian, and Alicia were all busy with that Academy thing or whatever, so they didn't come over to play. With no toys to entertain me, I had no choice but to play with Grasha.
"It’s not Grasha! It’s Grisia!"
"Alright, Grisia. Oppa is sorry."
Our youngest was a bit rebellious, but at this age, it was normal to find your parents annoying and want to pester them. Being on my 2nd playthrough of life, I could forgive my little sister's behavior.
"Ah...! No! Not the Green Brachiosaurus Beta XII!!!"
"No! This is Grisia’s!"
It seemed our youngest had grown up quite a bit. To dare aim for her brother's toy—this was unforgivable. This was the time to properly educate her on the hierarchy and establish the dignity of her elder brother, who was as high as the heavens.
"I got this from Aunt Morian! Give it back!"
"No~! It’s Grisia’s! Oppa is a boy, so don't play with things like this!"
For a brat, she was strong. But I was a genius who had learned various combat techniques from Hindel’s subordinates and could now even feel the flow of mana. I couldn't lose to a brat who was barely turning four.
"You little...! Why are you so strong?!"
"It’s Gracia’s!!!"
This wasn't the strength of a child. No, this was a monstrous force that could rival Im Su-yeon. No matter how much strength I put into it, I couldn't wrest my Green Brachiosaurus Beta XII away from the youngest.
If she were older than me, I’d call Mom for help, but I couldn't ask for help after losing to my little sister. Damn it, why wasn't I the youngest?
But even so, I couldn't let my precious robot, the Green Brachiosaurus Beta XII, be taken away. I decided to get a little serious.
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No matter how much I thought about it, there was nothing more to learn here. I was a person living my 2nd playthrough. It was a joke for me to be learning anything in a place crawling with nothing but brats.
"...So you're saying you want to go to a Basic Education Institute starting next year?"
"Yeah!"
Mom said as she applied a bandage to my face.
"Is that girl Su-yeon bullying you?"
"No! We were just having a fight!"
"...Su-yeon’s mom called. She said she was sorry."
A surge of irritation welled up in my chest.
"It was a fair duel! That girl cheated by tickling my side, so I lost! I actually won!"
"Right, right... as long as you're not being bullied, that's fine."
Mom let out a long sigh. The Elf race was truly unfair. Even the way she stood up while patting her back and groaning was beautiful—it was a foul.
"So, you want to go to a Basic Education Institute?"
"Yeah! I’ve learned everything there is to learn at the Academy! I’m good at studying! I’m smart! I want to go to school! I want to go to school!"
"But Yong-hwan, you even fight with Grasha. Mom wants you to learn more about getting along with friends at the Basic Education Institute..."
I couldn't understand why the fight with Grasha was being brought up here.
"Fight? Grasha stole my toy, so I was scolding her!"
"...Right. Mom isn't so sure. I wonder if our Yong-hwan will do well at a Basic Education Institute."
My brilliance had been a proven fact ever since I was caught helping Iris with her studies. Mom had bragged about it to all her friends, and I didn't really want to talk about the incident where those sisters, who had treated it like a lie, watched me solve problems with sparkling eyes.
I felt like the onslaught of gifts had intensified since then, but anyway.
My side, where Grasha had hit me, still throbbed. It was an unspeakable disgrace to have been floored by a child's liver punch that she hadn't even been taught.
Hindel kept saying I was a greater genius than Iris or whatever, but there was no need to believe the words of a sweet simp dragon who couldn't even teach me how to handle mana, claiming I had no talent.
"If you don't let me go, I’m not sleeping with Mom!"
"...I’ll look into it for now. But if the nearby schools won't accept you, there's nothing we can do, okay?"
Mom, whose attachment to her son had grown severe lately to the point where she started hugging me like a doll when we slept, let out a long sigh and offered a compromise.
Once it reached this point, the rest depended on my negotiation skills. While Mom was preparing dinner, I went into my room and started calling the simps who would help me.
"Aunt Morian~! When are you coming~! I miss you!"
-Ah, well... should I come now? I’m a bit busy, but if Yong-hwan misses me...
"If you're busy, it can't be helped! You shouldn't inconvenience others! Mom said so!"
Morian was the easiest simp. She was the one who gave me the Thousand-Year Ice Essence, a priceless elixir (which was useless to me), and she was a simp who would jump for joy just because I called her after teasing her with my "fox" act. She was the easiest to handle.
-Fufu, right, right. I’ll come visit after I finish my work. Is there anything you want? I heard the Green Brachiosaurus Beta XII is coming out.
I was going to talk about the school admission issue, but this was a bit of a problem. I wanted it. However, I endured with superhuman patience.
"It’s expensive! You shouldn't buy it! Grasha will just break it!"
-Then I can just buy one for Grasha too~! My little cutie. What should we play when I visit? Hmm?
"Whatever Aunt Morian likes~! If Aunt Morian is happy, I’m re~ally happy too!"
Over the phone, I could hear Morian sounding drenched in happiness. How pathetic.
-Mmm, yes. Yes. I miss our Yong-hwan. I hope work ends quickly~!
Morian was trying to ramble on with useless small talk. I didn't need such trivial and pointless stories.
"Ah, I’m thinking of going to a Basic Education Institute soon..."
-A Basic Education Institute? Isn't there still more than a year left? No, I must be mistaken... that can't be right...
"I’ve learned everything! I want to go to a Basic Education Institute!"
I probably wouldn't even remember a friend's son's age, but the memory of the non-humans in this neighborhood was extraordinary.
-Hmm... I’ll talk to your mom.
In this context, "I’ll talk to your mom" meant a rejection.
"No, Mom said it was okay too! She said if there's a school nearby that will take me, she’ll send me! If I go to a Basic Education Institute, I can develop social skills faster! I can become an adult sooner! So!"
I was rambling, but I fed Morian information she would be hooked on. Social skills, becoming an adult. I could almost hear the gears turning in her head over the phone.
-Well, if Ame says it's okay, I don't mind either. A school... I’ll find a good one for you!
"Auntie is the best~! Mwah! Mwah! Mwah!"
I made loud kissing sounds into the phone.
"Thanks, bye~!"
-Wait! O-one more time...
I hung up. Now that I’d handled Morian, who seemed to be from a wealthy family, it was time to call the truly rich vampire sister.
-Yaaaawn... who is it?
"Wow~ Aunt Alicia finally picked up~!"
There was a clattering sound from the other end of the line.
-Yong-hwan!? What’s up?!
"Aunt Alicia, have you been well~?"
-I’m always doing well. I was in the middle of filming a movie. Fufut, impressive, right?
I didn't know if it was okay to pick up during a movie shoot, but considering the title of "movie actor"—which I would have dismissed long ago if not for the face and acting skills Morian mentioned—I could pretty much guess the situation.
She was either taking a nap because she was sleepy during the shoot, or the claim that she was filming was a lie. Of course, I was willing to bet everything on the former.
"That’s amazing~! Are you going to be on TV again, Aunt Alicia~? Wow~! So cool~!"
I spent about 30 seconds praising Alicia with useless flattery. Now it was my turn to receive.
-Right, right. I’m a re~ally amazing person, you know?
But this crazy vampire only knew how to receive; she was trying to continue a selfish conversation without giving anything back.
"Ah, that’s right. Aunt Alicia. I think I’m going to a Basic Education Institute!"
-What!? Already!? That’s the year after next!
These simps were incredibly well-informed about my personal details.
"I’ve learned everything now, and I want to go to a Basic Education Institute to learn how to get along with friends and seniors! I want to study too! The time has come to move on; my time at the Basic Education Institute is over!"
-...It’s a good idea, but I don't think your mom will allow it.
"Mom gave her permission! But she said the school has to accept early admission!"
-You little rascal, you called to ask for your big sister's help, didn't you?
She was a smarter simp than Morian.
"Yeah! Because Aunt Alicia always cheers for me! I want to have the chance to do well and learn more!"
-Fufufut, who would think this smarty-pants is just a child? Alright, I’ll help you! Oh, Yong-hwan, would you like to come to a movie premiere with me...?
"Ah, Mom’s calling. Bye, Auntie!"
After some appropriate lip service, the vampire gave her approval. However, since she was trying to pull some weird stunt, I told a small, cute lie and hung up on Alicia.
Next was the dragon.
"Mama, Mama, I want to go to a Basic Education Institute! Give me permission!"
-Sure, let's go to the amusement park together this weekend...
Click. I hung up. It was obvious she would discuss the details with the two simps I had contacted first. Next, I called the person who would best persuade Mom with the most educational reasoning.
I explained the situation in detail.
-Schools don't just make age limits for no reason. You might think there's nothing left to learn at the Academy, but during that time, surely...
However, the dairy cow tried to dismiss my opinion with nonsense.
"If you don't let me go, I’m going to call Mom a 'female cow' just like my sister does."
-...Is there a school you want to go to?
"Somewhere close to home!"
Anyway, having successfully used indirect persuasion, my early admission to a Basic Education Institute was decided.