[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-i-became-the-academy-s-final-boss":3,"chapter-i-became-the-academy-s-final-boss-i-became-the-academy-s-final-boss-chapter-123":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","I Became the Academy’s Final Boss",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1319813,1753,"Chapter 123","i-became-the-academy-s-final-boss-chapter-123",123,"\u003Cp>Chapter 123\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tall buildings stood high, and cadets gathered in small groups as they headed to class.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a familiar and nostalgic sight of the Academy after a long time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, it only felt nostalgic in sentiment—the actual atmosphere was anything but.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although the buildings had been successfully restored over the past month, it seemed they had failed to ease the anxiety of the citizens and cadets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still… it felt good to be back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the past month, I had lived completely cut off from modern civilization.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maybe that was why the towering buildings and modern conveniences felt even more welcoming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I pulled out my phone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The very first thing I did after returning to Seoul was buying one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For modern people, a smartphone was as essential as a final-tier item.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I typed in the number Lia had given me and sent a message.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[I'm here.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since it was class time, she wouldn’t be able to meet me immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially Seo Da-hee—she always arrived early.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Until I got a reply, I had my own business to handle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I activated the Mask of the Deceiver and copied the appearance of a familiar female cadet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After walking through the familiar campus for about ten minutes, a building came into view.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The student dormitory, separated from the Academy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To obtain Solis and seal Lord Biden’s Undead, I needed to retrieve the Star of Art I had lent to Helena.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reason I chose a female cadet’s appearance was simple—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I needed to enter the female dormitory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since it was still school hours, only a few students lingered near the entrance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As I approached the front gate, I noticed something new.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Armed guards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And a device resembling an airport security scanner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These hadn’t been here when I left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They really went all out—not just restoring the buildings but reinforcing security.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most likely funded by a Guild.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as I was about to enter, the guards blocked my path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wait. Identify yourself.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I just stepped out a moment ago.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s procedure.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m Jung Yoon-ah from Class 1-A.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before returning, I had already gone over precautions with Lia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s why I deliberately took the appearance of a classmate whose name I knew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The guard’s sharp gaze scanned me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“State your reason for returning.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I left something important behind.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Understood. You may pass.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gestured toward the scanner-like device.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a mana detection system added during reconstruction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only could it analyze a person’s information through mana, but it also recorded location data.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A troublesome device.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was also why I transformed into someone else.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If two identical individuals appeared inside the Academy, suspicion would arise immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As I passed through the machine, it emitted a ding, and a blue light lit up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once inside, I made my way to Helena’s room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thanks to Lia, finding it wasn’t difficult.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cadets moved busily throughout the dormitory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I changed my appearance again and suppressed my presence, then crouched in front of Helena’s room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The door was secured with a digital lock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To get inside, I had to wait for her to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Breaking it would’ve been easy—but I had already decided not to cause any disturbances in the Academy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She should be coming out soon…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, her door opened with a beep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Helena appeared through the gap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She wore a neat uniform, her hair loose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She used to always tie it in a ponytail.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked a bit thinner than before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Various thoughts crossed my mind—but that wasn’t important right now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suppressing my presence, I slipped through the opening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thankfully, she didn’t return.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I looked around her room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was as neat and organized as her personality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bed was perfectly made, and books neatly lined one side of the desk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hmm… did she store it in a drawer?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Star of Art wasn’t visible anywhere obvious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If she had taken it with her, that would be a problem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without it, I couldn’t obtain Solis.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorry, Helena—but I had to search a little.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I released mana and formed a domain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As I moved through the room, I soon sensed it—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the lowest drawer of the desk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Good. She didn’t take it with her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I retrieved the Star of Art and shoved it into my pocket.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That should do it here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Next, I needed to head to the Observatory and clear the fragment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But before that, I should see Joo Sarang and Seo Da-hee.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if Lia relayed messages, seeing them in person was different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As I calmly exited the dormitory, I recalled the fragment needed to obtain Solis.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fragment [Purgatory].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of the highest-difficulty dungeons in Become a Hero.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was famous among players as the fastest route to obtain a final-tier item—provided you met the entry level.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, more players ended up losing their carefully raised characters trying to get it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This fragment had one unique trait.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Solo play was easier than party play.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reason lay in its structure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Purgatory was the path to heaven—a place to cleanse one’s sins.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the fragment faithfully embodied that concept.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It consisted of seven layers, each imposing a restriction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reduced accuracy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Increased damage taken.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Permanent status effects.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The variety of restrictions was immense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And as you climbed higher, more restrictions were added.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In party play, the severity increased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For example, if damage taken increased—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Solo play would raise it by 20%.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Party play would raise it by 50%.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because of this, the dungeon became known as a wall of despair and a test for veteran players.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I always thought it was designed to ensure everyone faced equal trials.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still… this might be a bit concerning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At my current level, I had no idea what kind of restrictions I’d face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The standard method to clear it was to enter at a balanced level, maximize stats through buffs, and overcome it with pure skill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The problem was—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I was too strong now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even so, I had no doubt I could clear it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter how harsh the restrictions, they couldn’t compare to Heavenly Demon’s training.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For an entire month, I endured having my limbs torn apart and my body shattered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no way I’d crumble from mere debuffs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, clearing it and suffering through it were two different things.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ding!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A notification snapped me out of my thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was already lunchtime.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A message from Lia appeared—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Telling me to come find her immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Class 1-A, after morning lessons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Helena sat lost in thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘That thing this morning in front of the dorm… what was it?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She recalled the strange incident.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As she left her room, ready for class—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She thought she saw the silhouette of a man through the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps she hadn’t fully adjusted yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She assumed it was just her imagination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But she was wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes had seen correctly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Over the past month, Helena had gained control over her power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And in the process, her body had begun to change.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was closer to evolution.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The biggest change—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even without activating Dragon Eyes, she could perceive more than others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her senses had sharpened enough to detect abnormalities in reality itself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet she hadn’t realized it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She only felt that something was… off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The silhouette she saw that morning lingered in her mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Park Siwoo approached her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Helena, want to grab lunch together?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She turned at the voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing him after a month—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had clearly changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had grown taller, and his once lean frame was now noticeably more muscular.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But that was only part of it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Helena’s eyes sharpened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Is he really the same Park Siwoo from a month ago?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He felt like a perfectly honed spear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And beneath his calm exterior—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A powerful mana swirled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it were anyone else, she would’ve thought he had made a contract with a Demon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feeling her intense gaze, Park Siwoo scratched his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re making me a little embarrassed staring like that.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“My apologies. You’ve changed so much, it surprised me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Really? Thanks. I’ve been training hard lately. You seem stronger too.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ve had my own gains.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An awkward silence followed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were connected through Yoo Sung-woo—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But without him, their relationship was slightly strained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To break the silence, Park Siwoo spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I heard you joined the Student Council?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her short reply made him awkwardly scratch the back of his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then… want to go together later?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ll pass.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…I see.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even he could tell now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had no intention of talking to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Is she still upset?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had heard about her recent conflict with the Student Council seniors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He approached out of concern—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But she didn’t even want to speak with him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Still… when Seongwoo was around, we could at least talk normally.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Helena felt uncomfortable under his gaze and abruptly stood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I think I left something in the dorm. I’ll head back first.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah, okay. See you at the Special Class later.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn’t respond.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She simply left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His worried expression filled her with guilt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But stronger than that—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was fear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What if Park Siwoo betrayed her too?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her steps naturally led back to the dormitory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only place she could be alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After passing the guards, she opened her door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nothing seemed different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She lay on the bed and sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her chest ached.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘This is all because of him.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes drifted toward the drawer where she had placed the Star of Art.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of him again, she buried her face in the pillow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her heart felt suffocating—but she had nowhere to release it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She noticed something strange.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The room looked the same.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But something felt off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘…Wasn’t the drawer slightly pulled out?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A man’s silhouette flashed in her mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her pupils slit vertically, scanning the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she realized—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A trace of someone else’s mana lingered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Someone had entered her room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why did his words suddenly come to mind?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘That’s really valuable. If you take it and run, I’ll chase you to the ends of hell.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if possessed, Helena opened the drawer where the Star of Art had been stored.\u003C\u002Fp>",1679,"2026-06-05T19:04:26.866Z",1,"novelbin.me","c170391a456f899a13c1fb14f93e21a1adcbe6c5f3d4ad3e1c1273868a6012df","i-became-the-academy-s-final-boss-chapter-72","i-became-the-academy-s-final-boss-chapter-71",137,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-became-the-academy-s-final-boss-cover.jpg"]