Chapter 36 – Side Effects of Power, and a New Plan
Getting the F*ck Out Before I Snap
I could feel their eyes on me.
Freya. Arthur. Seria, barely conscious.
The students.
The f*cking teachers.
Everyone had the same look—shock, confusion, and a bit of fear.
I clicked my tongue, rolling my shoulders. "I'm heading back."
No one stopped me.
Good.
Because right now?
I didn't trust myself not to rip someone's head off.
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Back at the Inn – What the Hell is Wrong With Me?
I slammed the door shut and took a deep breath.
The second I was alone—everything hit me.
✔ My body felt like it was burning.
✔ My mind was clouded with aggression.
✔ My muscles were tense—like I needed to fight something.
I ran a hand through my hair.
"Tch. F*cking Blood Frenzy."
It was still raging inside me.
The more I fought, the more bloodthirsty I became.
That kind of ability? It wasn't normal.
And it sure as hell wasn't safe.
I needed to control it.
Fast.
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Training… and Failing Miserably
I tried sitting still.
Meditating or whatever.
Didn't work.
I tried swinging my sword, focusing my energy.
Didn't work.
I even tried using the Gauntlet of the Mind to practice telekinesis.
It barely f*cking moved.
I groaned, flopping onto my bed.
"F*ck. This is annoying."
The sword hummed in my head. "Yup. You're basically a ticking time bomb now."
I scowled. "Great. That's what I wanna hear."
It chuckled. "You're gonna need a better way to control that rage."
I sighed, rubbing my temples.
Yeah. No sh*t.
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The Next Day – And Here Comes Seria
I barely slept.
But I still dragged myself to class like a normal student.
(Keyword: tried.)
Because the moment I stepped into the courtyard—
Seria was waiting for me.
I clicked my tongue. "Oh, for f*ck's sake."
She crossed her arms.
Her injuries were mostly healed, but she still looked worn out.
Her blue eyes locked onto me, sharp and unreadable.
"We need to talk."
I groaned. "Do we?"
"Yes."
F*ck.
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Seria Is Suspicious – And She Won't Back Down
She stared at me, dead serious.
"You were strong before. But that fight… That wasn't normal."
I shrugged. "Maybe I'm just talented."
She narrowed her eyes. "That demon was supposed to be a major threat. But you fought it like it was nothing. Why?"
I rolled my shoulders. "Because someone had to."
Her frown deepened.
"What are you hiding?"
I met her gaze and smirked. "Wouldn't you like to know?"
She didn't react.
Didn't get flustered.
Didn't get angry.
She just kept watching me.
Like she was trying to figure me out.
I clicked my tongue.
This was going to be a f*cking problem.
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Final Thought – How Do I Get Her Off My Back?
✔ My powers were still unstable.
✔ Freya and Seria were getting suspicious.
✔ I had no idea how to fix this mess.
I sighed, rubbing my temples.
This is why I hate being in the f*cking main story.
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Seria was still watching me, waiting for an answer.
I wasn't about to give her one.
Thankfully—
The bell rang.
I exhaled sharply. "Oh, look at that. Class time. Guess we'll have to 'talk' later."
I turned and walked off before she could stop me.
I could feel her gaze burning into my back.
Sh*t. She wasn't going to let this go.
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Thinking of a New Plan – And Realizing I'm Screwed
I walked into class and slumped into my seat.
I needed a f*cking plan.
✔ Seria was suspicious.
✔ Freya probably had questions too.
✔ Blood Frenzy was still messing with me.
I clicked my tongue. "Tch. Maybe it's time to change appearances again."
If I used my shapeshifting ability, I could just vanish and come back as a new student.
No one would question it.
Right?
…Right?
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Why That Would Be a Dumbass Idea
I frowned, tapping my fingers against my desk.
No. That wouldn't work.
✔ I'd be too suspicious.
✔ Leon disappears, and suddenly, a new guy shows up? Yeah, no.
✔ I was already standing out too much.
Even worse—
If I disappeared, then who the hell was going to stop the princess from falling into corruption?
I clicked my tongue. "Tch. F*cking annoying."
I had two choices:
1. Run away, abandon everything, and live in peace.
2. Stay, deal with this bullsh*t, and somehow not get exposed.
I groaned, rubbing my temples.
"Yeah. I hate both of these options."
But if I wanted to keep my promise to the system—to stop the princess's corruption— then I had only one real choice.
I had to stay.
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Final Thought – I'm Stuck in This Sh*t Whether I Like It or Not
I sighed and leaned back in my chair.
✔ Running wouldn't work.
✔ Changing appearances wouldn't work.
✔ I had to deal with Seria, Freya, and my out-of-control powers.
I gritted my teeth.
Fine. If I can't run, then I'll make this work my way.
The sword hummed in my head. "Oh? You're actually committing now?"
I groaned. "Shut the f*ck up."
This was going to be a pain in the a.
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To Be Continued…