Chapter 132: Chapter 132

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Translator: Vine

Chapter Title: The Strong Prove What Is Right

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Rexaron and Aisha stared blankly at me.

Both looked as if they couldn't comprehend the situation.

But I was more confident than anyone.

"Associate Professor Rexaron, didn't you clearly state that you would listen to anyone from Jerion Academy who could defeat you?"

"...That may be true, but."

Rexaron's gaze shifted to Professor Veganon.

Veganon was quietly observing the situation.

She, too, seemed utterly bewildered by what was happening.

"Hanon, explain the situation now."

Eventually, Veganon demanded an explanation from me.

"Associate Professor Rexaron stated that his cousin, Aisha Bizbell, lacked the skill to be sent to the Demon Palace."

I immediately briefed Professor Veganon on the current state of affairs.

"I believe this is a selfish judgment that completely disregards Aisha's own wishes.

Aisha is a highly skilled student, having ranked top in martial arts and placed high in international individual competitions.

If she herself didn't want to go to the Demon Palace, that would certainly be a consideration, but she is also fiercely determined to go."

"You're talking too much."

Veganon, with a displeased expression, crossed her legs the other way.

Then she folded her arms and glanced at Aisha.

"Aisha Bizbell, is this true?"

A strange pressure emanated from Veganon.

It was a pressure that demanded only the truth.

"...Yes, it's true."

Aisha, perhaps judging that the situation was taking a serious turn, answered honestly.

After hearing her answer, Veganon turned to Rexaron.

"Associate Professor Rexaron, do you truly believe Aisha lacks the skill?"

"I do."

Rexaron replied without an inch of concession.

Veganon remained silent, her arms still crossed.

Then, she opened her mouth once more.

"I understand that family matters are entangled here. But once one comes to Jerion Academy, it's akin to taking on the mission of confronting the Demon Palace oneself."

Meaning, once you're at Jerion Academy, you willingly embrace that mission.

If one wishes to refuse, they can simply leave the Academy of their own accord.

However, Aisha herself declared her intention to go to the Demon Palace.

Professor Veganon, as a professor, had the right to grant a student's wish.

"Alright. I understand the situation. Associate Professor Rexaron, this is Jerion Academy.

More important than your stubbornness is the student's opinion.

Because they are heroes who dedicate their youth to venturing into the Demon Palace themselves."

Veganon pushed her chair back and stood up.

"This professor cannot condone Associate Professor Rexaron's abuse of power."

I knew Veganon would surely respond.

"You said you'd listen to the word of the strongest within Jerion Academy. I can take that as your meaning, correct?"

"It is always the strong who prove what is right."

Rexaron burned with fighting spirit, showing no sign of backing down.

He was a man who kept his word.

Even if it was a promise made to me, he believed that anyone who could be overpowered by strength would have to comply.

"I agree with that sentiment."

In contrast, Veganon was dressed quite shabbily.

She was wearing a stretched-out t-shirt and pants that looked like they might fall down.

No one observing her would bet on Veganon winning.

And Aisha was no different.

"...Senior Hanon."

Aisha looked at me, as if asking if this was truly alright.

If Veganon were to lose, Aisha would be stuck, unable to go to the Demon Palace.

She'd have to go straight home and receive bridal training.

That was the ending Aisha least desired.

However, my eyes held not an iota of doubt.

"Aisha, watch closely. Oh, no."

That's not right.

"Even if you watch, you won't see it."

Aisha looked at me with incomprehension.

"Then, the fight."

"Come at me anytime."

Rexaron puffed up his muscles as if always ready for battle.

He was like a bull pouring out power from its entire body before a fight.

The moment immense power surged into his greatsword.

CRASH!

A deafening roar ripped through my and Aisha's ears.

Both our hairs whipped around.

Aisha stood frozen in place, her eyes wide.

I, too, brushed away the billowing smoke and shifted my gaze beyond it.

What I saw next was Veganon lowering the foot she had raised.

She casually pulled at her clothes, which had slipped down to her shoulder.

I accidentally caught a glimpse of her shabby undergarments, which I really didn't need to see.

At the same time, I saw a man embedded in the wall far away.

It was Rexaron.

Rexaron's eyes were cleanly rolled back into his head.

From his head to his stomach, clear slipper marks were visible.

Witnessing this, Aisha's jaw dropped.

Aisha knew Rexaron's skill better than anyone.

And yet, he was utterly crushed without even a moment to react.

"Aisha, you must have heard of it once. The incident that once shook the world: the first ever breakthrough of the 9th floor of the Demon Palace."

The 9th floor, which had never been breached before.

Upon seeing this, the public even anticipated the annihilation of the Demon Lord.

"You mean the Azure Generation?"

"Yes."

We are the Golden Flame Generation.

But in the past, there were those who were called the Azure Generation.

One of the vanguard members of that Azure Generation.

That was Veganon Mercia.

At one time, the Azure Generation received immense attention, as much as the expectation of annihilating the Demon Lord.

Indeed, they possessed talent on a different level from their contemporaries, enough to warrant such attention.

However, the Azure Generation ultimately failed to defeat the Demon Lord.

There are still many opinions regarding the reason for this, but one fact is certain.

The absence of the Azure Generation's leader.

Due to the absence of the one who led the Azure Generation from the front, they ultimately failed to reach the Demon Lord.

"So Professor Veganon was part of the Azure Generation..."

"Yes, she rejected all the love calls from various places and became a professor at Jerion Academy."

Veganon was once even offered the position of the Empire's youngest Knight Commander.

She was strong enough to receive such extraordinary recognition, but she refused it all.

Rumors, in the end, fade with time.

It's already been 15 years since Professor Veganon was part of the Azure Generation.

People gradually forgot about the Azure Generation and were busy focusing on the present.

Rexaron is certainly strong enough to be called the 'Beast of the North'.

However, he is no match for Veganon, who was the strongest force even among the generation above Rexaron.

"To have my foot strike more than once, I must be rusty."

Veganon patted her waist.

"Gasp!"

At that moment, Rexaron coughed violently and regained consciousness.

Veganon's kicks had struck vital points several times.

But to think he'd regain consciousness in such a short time.

Rexaron's physique was certainly extraordinary.

Veganon shuffled her slipper over to the coughing Rexaron and declared.

"Associate Professor Rexaron, do you want more?"

Veganon's tone implied she would oblige if he wished for more.

Rexaron, barely conscious, looked up at Veganon.

Then, he spat a broken tooth into his hand.

"...I understand from what just happened. I see no way to defeat you."

Rexaron was also a strong individual.

As such, he understood the difference in their levels better than anyone from that brief encounter.

Even if Rexaron were to challenge Veganon now, the same defeat would simply repeat itself.

Knowing this well, Rexaron accepted his defeat.

"Aisha."

At Rexaron's call, Aisha flinched.

Aisha had been suppressed by Rexaron for a long time.

Perhaps because of that, her body instinctively recoiled.

"I won't stop you from going to the Demon Palace."

But Rexaron was a man who could admit defeat.

Upon hearing Rexaron's answer, Aisha's eyes widened.

Soon, she snapped her head to look at me, and I also nodded.

With this, the issue of our team's vanguard was settled for now.

"Senior Hanon, thank you."

As Aisha bowed deeply to me, I waved my hand.

"You should be thanking Professor Veganon, not me."

"Of course, I'm grateful to the Professor too. But weren't you the one who proposed this solution, Senior?"

Aisha expressed her sincere gratitude.

Seeing this, I smirked, my lips curving into a smile.

"It's only natural between training partners."

"Training mates... That's right. Senior Hanon and I are loyal training mates, bound by soul!

From now on, if anything ever happens to Senior Hanon, I'll be the first to help."

Aisha's blue eyes blazed fiercely with determination.

Aisha, who lives and dies by loyalty.

I have no doubt that she will continue to be a great help to me in the future.

"Well, since that's over, Hanon, put my chair back in my room."

"Shall I return it with the same reverence I brought it with?"

"Want me to send you flying too?"

I almost got pulverized before even going to the Demon Palace.

As I collected the chair, Veganon scratched her head.

She was becoming more and more like an old man.

"Professor Veganon."

At that moment, Rexaron called out to Veganon, stopping her.

When Veganon turned to see what it was, Rexaron spoke, his greatsword slung over his shoulder.

"Would it be possible for us to spar like this occasionally in the future?"

Rexaron had suffered a crushing defeat today.

Perhaps because of that, intense ambition blazed in his eyes.

Veganon displayed an indifferent reaction.

It was clear she found it bothersome.

However, Rexaron was a madman even Veganon hadn't anticipated.

"Furthermore, on the day I defeat you, I wish to propose marriage."

"What?"

Veganon stared at Rexaron, her gaze conveying, "What the hell are you talking about?"

But Rexaron's glinting eyes were, as always, sincere.

"You are the first woman to ever defeat me. I absolutely do not want to miss this opportunity."

Rexaron slammed his greatsword into the floor with a thud.

He felt like a tragic hero going off to war.

"I absolutely wish to ask you to bear my children."

Whoa.

I gasped in admiration without thinking.

Because I had just witnessed someone fly without the use of magic.

Rexaron flew through the training room wall and was no longer visible.

There stood Veganon, her face utterly contorted.

Aisha, watching this, covered her face and quietly stated.

"...Senior Hanon, I'd appreciate it if you could forever forget the existence of my cousin."

"...Aisha, hang in there."

You've really been through a lot, haven't you?

I merely patted Aisha's shoulder in silence.