I Became the Student Council President of Academy City-Chapter 93

[I don’t know the exact content of the dream, but yes, I caused it.]

"Why?"

[The Glutton... Hong Gyu has activated his ultimate magic formula, targeting An Woo-jin. I detected an anomaly in the mark inscribed on An Woo-jin.]

Dal-bi’s heart sank, and her pupils quivered.

"What are you saying...? That was supposed to be used against Goliath... No, this doesn’t make sense! Why would he use something like that on Woo-jin? Did the Principal order this? Why didn’t I know Hong Gyu would do something like this!?"

[I think the Principal was aware of your presence and deliberately kept you in the dark.]

Everything was so confusing that Dal-bi couldn’t make sense of what was happening.

"Then I..."

She hesitated, looking out the window with a troubled expression.

She wanted to rush to Woo-jin’s side and save him immediately.

But Woo-jin had Oh Baek-seo with him.

Baek-seo could protect Woo-jin.

"Where’s Baek-seo? What’s she doing?"

[I’m not sure. We’re trying to locate her.]

Dal-bi bit her lower lip.

She had vowed not to interfere in their lives anymore.

But hearing that the Glutton had targeted Woo-jin with his ultimate magic formula, while Baek-seo’s whereabouts were unknown, made it impossible for her to sit still.

Click, click. Dal-bi swiftly armed herself in the attire of the Sixth Sinner Goblin and asked in a chilling tone,

"Where’s Woo-jin?"

[He’s presumed to be in the Zero Zone. But it’s impossible to enter.]

"Of course."

[What will you do?]

With a resolute gaze, Dal-bi donned the goblin mask over her face.

"I’m going to save Woo-jin."

For the last time, just this once.

Dal-bi resolved to interfere in Woo-jin’s life once more.

In an instant, my consciousness faltered.

I couldn’t comprehend what had hit me. Suddenly, the ground beneath me liquefied, and my body was sucked downwards, giving me a sinking feeling.

It all happened so abruptly while I was taking a break from interrogating Moon Chae-yeon and getting some fresh air.

"Hey."

Slap, slap.

I felt someone lightly slapping my cheeks.

My consciousness returned, and as I opened my eyes, I saw someone standing before me.

The first thing I noticed was a strange mask covering half of the person’s face.

The mask was shaped like a distorted face, with a wide mouth and protruding teeth.

The part of the face not covered by the mask was entirely red, with only a mouth—no other facial features—like a faceless ghost.

This was the effect of the mask.

Behind the red figure were bizarre structures and pillars made of magic, lined up like an eerie altar.

My mind wasn’t working clearly.

Just moments ago, I was at Ahseong High, but now I had no idea where I was… I couldn’t immediately figure it out.

However...

“Hall Monitor, you’re finally awake?”

A distorted voice.

I knew very well who this monster was.

‘I can’t… move.’

I was kneeling on both knees, with my limbs bound.

I didn’t think I could break free. The chains made of incredibly dense magic were binding me tightly.

I couldn’t move my body at all. It felt as if I had lost control over most of my physical functions.

On top of that...

‘I’m being drained of magic... I can’t even use it.’

Magic was being drained from my entire body at an alarming rate. I couldn’t use my magic at all; it didn’t even feel like my own anymore.

Had I lost control over my magic? It seemed like even Geumyang wouldn’t be able to emerge in this state.

Behind me, I heard a continuous gurgling sound, like someone licking their lips with a mouthful of saliva. It felt as though a gigantic creature was present.

My magic was being absorbed by that entity through the magical chains.

I couldn’t even think of trying to teleport out. I was helplessly having my magic drained away.

‘This is... ah.’

As my senses returned to normal, my eyes widened.

How could I not recognize this situation?

‘The Glutton’s ultimate magic formula...!’

The context was clear.

Why on earth had the Glutton used his ultimate magic formula, meant for Goliath, on me?

This must have been a trump card for the Principal as well.

It didn’t feel real, but I had to keep my wits about me. I needed to assess the situation.

“Are you so shocked that you can’t speak...?”

The masked man grabbed my hair and spoke, as if seeking my attention.

Fear and frustration boiled up inside me. I narrowed my eyes and glared at the masked man.

“...Who are you?”

I knew who he was.

I was pretending not to know on purpose.

I knew this bastard had a strong sense of pride.

“Huh?”

As expected, the masked man’s mouth twisted into a sneer.

Whip!

“Gah!”

The masked man yanked my hair upward.

“Do you not recognize me, even though you’re the Hall Monitor?”

“You should show your face properly if you want people to know who you are. How would I know the identity of the ‘Glutton’?”

“What, so you do know?”

The masked man’s elongated mouth curved into a sinister smile.

“We’ve met before, haven’t we?”

The masked man removed his mask.

Blinking, I saw his true face revealed.

Red, slicked-back hair. A cocky smile on an arrogant face.

“We met before, didn’t we? We had a good time, didn’t we?”

He was Hong Gyu, one of the Six Sinners, the Glutton.

“Yeah... so it was you.”

“Oh, did I give it away?”

“I had my suspicions, even without proof.”

“Impressive. You’ve got sharp instincts, fitting for a Hall Monitor. I’m genuinely impressed. I really respect that kind of ability.”

“This doesn’t seem like the kind of treatment you’d give someone you respect.”

“That’s different.”

Hong Gyu grinned and leaned closer to me.

“No… Showing you this ability is the highest honor I could bestow upon you.”

Hong Gyu released my hair and stepped back, spreading his arms wide as he laughed maniacally.

“Behold, Hall Monitor! This is the pinnacle of my power, the feast offered to the gods! ‘Heavenly Ritual Feast (Cheonsangjeryeumhyang)’!”

The area around us was filled with overwhelming magic.

Now I could see it.

The entire scene of the city was clearly visible.

Even in the darkness of the night, the desolate cityscape was unmistakable.

It was the view of the ‘Zero Zone.’

And...

“This place has now become the banquet of the God of Gluttony.”

The unique ability ‘God of Gluttony.’

The ultimate technique.

The magic formula of the sixth type, ‘Heavenly Ritual Feast (Cheonsangjeryeumhyang).’

Though Hong Gyu’s showy behavior made it seem like boasting, the Heavenly Ritual Feast was an extremely dangerous magic formula.

It forcibly teleports the target onto the dining table of the God of Gluttony, who then devours their magic.

The caster must satisfy the God of Gluttony; otherwise, they will be devoured themselves. But it seemed the God of Gluttony was thoroughly enjoying the taste of my magic.

‘Don’t turn around. If you do, your head will be crushed.’

I had to use every bit of knowledge I had.

The Glutton’s ultimate magic formula could only be activated once in his lifetime. It was his ultimate move.

In the original story, the Heavenly Ritual Feast wasn’t a magic formula used against the protagonist, Lee Tae-sung.

The target was none other than Neo Seoul’s strongest, Goliath.

Even Goliath, a formidable powerhouse, had a hard time dealing with this powerful magic formula.

Goliath only managed to escape because he was extraordinarily strong, but there was no way I could resist the Heavenly Ritual Feast in my current state.

“For the record, you shouldn’t turn around. You’ll regret it.”

Hong Gyu warned me with a smile.

I looked around at the dark red magic of the God of Gluttony surrounding me. There were irregularly gaping mouths in the structures.

If I looked up, I could see the barrier surrounding the Zero Zone. Since the God of Gluttony’s feast shouldn’t be interrupted, the Heavenly Ritual Feast deployed a very strong barrier.

Only Hong Gyu’s allies would have the authority to enter that barrier.

The Heavenly Ritual Feast could only be activated if the target’s location was known. His sister must have been in charge of finding the target.

So, she wasn’t in the Zero Zone right now.

Hong Gyu must have adjusted the barrier’s restrictions to allow his sister to enter at any time.

It was a flexible barrier.

‘It’s similar to what happened with Han Seo-jin, but this one is stronger and more systematic.’

Of course, it would be.

This barrier was powered by the God of Gluttony, an unknown entity.

I almost wanted to laugh out loud.

‘I have to stall for time, no matter what.’

There was no way I could break free from this situation.

‘At this rate, I’m bound to be half-dead at best.’

Time was not on my side.

If my magic were to be completely drained, the God of Gluttony would start savoring my mind next.

It was dangerous.

Hong Gyu seemed relaxed, likely because he knew this as well.

All I could do was hope that before Hong Gyu or the God of Gluttony killed me, someone like Baek-seo or the Hall Monitors would notice the situation and find a way to save me.

“Yeah... my magic is draining at an insane rate. Why would you use such an amazing ability on someone like me?”

No matter how I looked at it, using a technique meant for Goliath on me was unexpected.

Though I was bewildered, I managed to maintain a hostile expression as I asked.

“Is the Principal really that wary of me?”

“Khehehe, you knew it. Did Oh Baek-seo or Moon Chae-yeon spill the beans? Those girls, they have no sense of security or loyalty. Instead of sacrificing themselves for the Principal, who works so hard for Neo Seoul, they act like unruly animals, baring their teeth everywhere. They don’t understand the honor of it all. They lack discernment.”

Hong Gyu grumbled.

“Who would’ve thought I’d meet a fanatic for the Principal? You’re a lunatic.”

I hadn’t expected the Glutton to hold such a worldview.

He was no different from someone who believed in a cult.

Wham!

“Gah!”

Suddenly, Hong Gyu kicked me in the head. The impact was strong enough to make my head ring.

I couldn’t strengthen my body because I couldn’t use any magic. Even though Hong Gyu seemed to have controlled his strength, the impact was so severe that I felt like my consciousness might slip away.

Blood trickled down from my head, dripping onto the floor as I lowered my head.

Hong Gyu crouched down, glaring at me with cold eyes.

“Hall Monitor. You’re nothing to the Principal. You’re just a rat scurrying around, stirring up space. You should be grateful. You’re lucky to have such a good ability that it’s useful to the Principal.”

I see.

Now I understand.

“So the Principal plans to take my ability.”

I already knew that the Principal had the power to steal unique abilities.

And I, like Goliath, was blessed with the power of the Golden Ram.

Since targeting Goliath was too risky, it seemed they had decided to make me the target instead.

I raised my head and glared at Hong Gyu.

“Is that even possible? To steal and bestow abilities... Is that the Principal’s unique ability?”

It didn’t make sense for Moon Chae-yeon’s technique to steal unique abilities.

If the Principal’s unique ability was something of that nature...

Then I could roughly understand how they had planned to steal Oh Baek-seo’s ability.

And if Hong Gyu was a devotee of the Principal, it was possible that the Principal had revealed a lot of information to him.

“Huh?”

Hong Gyu frowned and chuckled. As expected, he seemed to know the answer to my question.

“It’s similar, but you’re mistaken.”

“Mistaken…?”

It’s similar to the concept of stealing and bestowing abilities, but different?

Hong Gyu pointed upwards.

“The Principal’s unique ability is of a higher dimension. It’s not something a lowly creature like you can even begin to guess at.”

Hong Gyu spoke cryptically, a vein bulging on his forehead.

It seemed he was annoyed that I had even attempted to guess the nature of the Principal’s unique ability. Perhaps he believed that as a devotee of the Principal, he was inherently superior.

‘Arrogant bastard…’

It was then.

My eyes narrowed. I felt as if all the magic available to me had been absorbed.

The glow of the magical chains that bound me also dimmed. Had the transfer of magic been completed?

“All absorbed. The God of Gluttony says your magic had an excellent flavor.”

Hong Gyu laughed, a sneer on his face.

‘My magic...’

My magic had finally been depleted.

Hong Gyu grabbed my head and, with wide eyes and a smile, whispered,

“Next is your mind. The ‘Higher Being’ seems to enjoy that sort of thing. Soon, you’ll become a vegetable. After that, I’ll thoroughly suck every last bit of your unique ability and drain you of every drop of your essence. You should feel honored. The Principal has a use for you.”

It felt as if something parasitic was crawling inside me, making its way into my head.

The God of Gluttony, having drained my magic, was now trying to consume my mind.

I gritted my teeth. I didn’t have the strength to resist. But I struggled, writhing in agony.

But no matter how much I thrashed, the magical chains only tightened around me, leaving me completely helpless.

“You’re going to a better place. Now, let’s have a glorious end.”

Hong Gyu patted my shoulder as he spoke.

I couldn’t let it end like this.

I couldn’t die like this.

My eyes were bloodshot. I tried to muster every ounce of strength I had left.

I knew it was too late to hope for a miracle, but I didn’t want to accept death quietly.

“Like a worm, wriggling even when it’s stepped on? I’m telling you, it’s useless!”

Hong Gyu, seemingly excited, burst into laughter.

“Grrr…”

The pain was excruciating.

I didn’t know what I looked like, but it was clear that blood was flowing from various parts of my body. It was because the God of Gluttony’s magic was burrowing into me.

I must have looked quite gruesome.

Suddenly, I remembered the sight of Oh Baek-seo in Moon Chae-yeon’s hideout. The image of her having her unique ability drained was still vividly etched in my mind, appearing whenever I closed my eyes.

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If I looked honestly at myself, I would know that I was feeling an unbearable rage.

If I didn’t release this anger, I would carry it with me to the grave.

“You bastards...”

I knew I was crying tears of blood. Still, I glared at Hong Gyu and spoke.

“I will…”

I will send you all to the depths of despair, even if it costs me my life.

I couldn’t speak anymore. Blood gushed out of my mouth. My mind grew hazy, and Hong Gyu continued to laugh mockingly.

As my eyes slowly began to close.

At that moment.

Fwoosh!!!

[─────!!!]

Suddenly, brilliant flames erupted, accompanied by a monstrous scream that pierced my ears.

The God of Gluttony’s magic stopped crawling up my body and began to recede, escaping from me like smoke. The God of Gluttony seemed to be caught off guard by the unexpected flames.

These weren’t ordinary flames.

They belonged to someone with immense magical power.

Hong Gyu jumped up in shock, spinning around to face the source of the fiery magic.

I panted heavily, turning to look in the direction Hong Gyu was staring.

“This...!”

A vein bulged on Hong Gyu’s forehead. His twisted smile turned toward a woman wearing a goblin mask.

“Kim Dal-bi…!”

Screech. The gleaming blade in the goblin-masked woman’s hand reflected the light emitted by the God of Gluttony’s magic.

The one who had interfered with the Heavenly Ritual Feast.

She was Kim Dal-bi, one of the Six Sinners.