[{"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-130":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},1319826,1753,"Chapter 130","i-became-the-academy-s-final-boss-chapter-130",130,"\u003Cp>Chapter 130\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By the time I returned, the sun was already setting, and I could see the Heavenly Demon’s residence in the distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beyond the ridge, the sky dyed red by the setting sun looked remarkably beautiful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I glanced down at the bundle of items in my hands with satisfaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since I had gone out, I stocked up on things to use at the Heavenly Demon’s residence—where modern conveniences were nonexistent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And I also bought some snacks to win over Wol-ah.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though it had been over a month since we got to know each other, the little girl was still awkward around me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arriving at the residence, I opened the front gate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmm…?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As I stepped inside the hanok, something felt off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was strangely quiet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No—beyond quiet, it was silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Normally, around this time, Wol-ah would be preparing dinner, and a pleasant smell would fill the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The place had never been particularly noisy, but this…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And there was a dense trace of demonic energy lingering in the courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among those living here, I was the only one who used Demonic Authority.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What the hell happened here?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I felt a bit confused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the Heavenly Demon here, there was no way a battle had broken out…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Did someone from Pandemonium come and go?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I headed toward the Heavenly Demon’s room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I knocked just in case she was inside, but there was no response.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Opening the door and stepping inside, I spotted a letter placed on the low desk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The contents weren’t anything special.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She said she would be away for a few weeks and told me to take good care of Wol-ah.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t unusual for the Heavenly Demon to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the problem was—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to this letter, Wol-ah should still be here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I immediately released my mana and expanded my senses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, I felt Wol-ah’s presence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And strangely enough—it was coming from my room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why is she in my room?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I hurried over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I flung the door open, but Wol-ah wasn’t visible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I turned my gaze toward the wardrobe in the corner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her presence was coming from there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside, she was trembling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if consumed by fear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I approached the wardrobe carefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I tried to open it—but it wouldn’t budge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wol-ah was holding it shut from inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I could force it open easily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But I shouldn’t.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To a child consumed by fear, the wardrobe was like a shelter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If I forced it open, it would leave trauma.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Judging by the traces left in the courtyard, a high-ranking Demon had come.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed her mind had been overwhelmed by the Pressure it emitted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I knocked gently on the wardrobe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wol-ah, it’s Seongwoo. Can you open the door?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…….”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I even brought something delicious.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No response.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But I could feel her trembling weakening through my senses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To awaken a mind suppressed by demonic energy…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I operated the Asura Divine Art and infused heat into my hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then I placed my hand on the wardrobe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A faint warmth seeped inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Come out when you feel better.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I had infused the energy of Infernal Flame, which carried purifying power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She would recover soon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I stood up and left the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the looks of it, she had hidden in the wardrobe after encountering the Demon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now that the sun had set, she must be hungry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I decided to make some porridge to help calm her body and mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cooking porridge wasn’t difficult.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rice was already soaked, so all I had to do was light the stove and boil it with vegetables.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When I returned with the tray, Wol-ah had opened the wardrobe and was waiting for me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re out.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I-I’m sorry……”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked like a drenched puppy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tears pooled in her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I was so scared……”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s okay. That’s normal. Can you tell me what happened?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Well…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wol-ah began recounting what she had seen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So… your master suddenly said she was leaving for a few weeks, and then a crow turned into a person and took her away?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes… it was so scary. When I looked into its eyes, they were so red and deep……”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her body trembled slightly as she recalled it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I roughly understood the situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Something far bigger than expected had come and gone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Demon she saw was likely Malphas.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A loyal subordinate of the Leader of Pandemonium, capable of freely manipulating space.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wasn’t strong in direct combat, but his spatial abilities made him extremely troublesome.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even barriers that blocked Gate Stones didn’t work against him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because Gate Stones themselves were derived from his power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Leader of Pandemonium, huh…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I didn’t expect to learn of his movements like this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even in “Become a Hero,” he was one of the most mysterious beings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were countless hints and mentions, and he briefly appeared before players—but never once showed up as a final boss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because of that, rumors spread that he was a hidden boss requiring special conditions to encounter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I had chased those rumors myself once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, I failed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eventually, players assumed it was just bait for a DLC.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not that I ever got to see that DLC.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And now that guy summoned the Heavenly Demon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What is he planning?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the game, he wasn’t someone you needed to worry about.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this wasn’t a game anymore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Considering his behavior, he wouldn’t move without reason—but there was no denying he was a massive variable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, just knowing of his existence was a huge advantage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was far better than being caught in a disaster unknowingly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And there was no need to be overly afraid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hadn’t moved even when the High-ranking Executives of Pandemonium were falling one by one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In that sense, he was similar to the Heavenly Demon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An immovable mountain with overwhelming power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though he did issue commands, that was within my expectations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In other words—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I just needed to keep doing what I had to do.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At some point, Wol-ah had finished her meal and was looking at me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her expression had softened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thank you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s nothing. Just doing what I should.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ll clean up, so please rest.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I stopped her from getting up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Stay still. I’m not heartless enough to make a sick child work.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m not sick though?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Emotional wounds count too. You saw a Demon. It’s better to rest.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I began clearing the dishes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wol-ah watched me nervously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then I remembered—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I had bought something for her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I rummaged through the paper bag I had tossed in the corner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hopefully, it wasn’t broken.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, I found it and showed it to her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes widened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“W-Wow… the fruit is sparkling.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was tanghulu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When you’re stressed, nothing beats something sweet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Eat that while I clean up.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I stepped out with the tray.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then a thought crossed my mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Normally, people who encountered Demons had their minds shattered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even I had felt overwhelming terror when facing a resurrected Demon like Berid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was like being swallowed by an endless abyss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was what Pressure felt like.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Wol-ah was… fine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though the Demon she saw was high-ranking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unless the Heavenly Demon did something…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If not, then Wol-ah wasn’t an ordinary child either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She hadn’t appeared in “Become a Hero,” so I didn’t know.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When I returned, Wol-ah had already eaten all the tanghulu and was about to eat the last one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Our eyes met.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I bought nine on purpose…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I had planned to share—with the Heavenly Demon, and maybe eat some myself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But she had devoured them all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wol-ah looked at me nervously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m sorry… it was so good……”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She offered me the last one, though her eyes were still glued to it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I couldn’t bring myself to say anything harsh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Come to think of it, she had devoured the porridge just as quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just like a kid her age.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Good. It’s nice to see you eat well. I bought it for you anyway.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Really?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her face lit up instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If she was happy, what was the problem?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After feeding her properly, I sent her back to her room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now it was my turn to rest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After calming her down and feeding her, night had already fallen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lying on the bed, I sank into thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I had obtained Solis—the key to sealing Lord Biden’s Undead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The most important task was done.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were still preparations needed, but those weren’t possible right now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With time to spare—and the Heavenly Demon gone—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Should I search Mount Baekdu?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It had been delayed because of Lord Biden.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pandemonium had hidden something there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I didn’t know if it was treasure or information—but the source was reliable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The target Pandemonium had ordered to be assassinated was deeply connected to them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maybe the Heavenly Demon stayed there to guard it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If so, now that she was gone—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the perfect chance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Knock knock—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A knock broke my thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only one who would knock at this hour was…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Seongwoo… it’s me, Wol-ah. Can I come in?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stood there, clutching a blanket, looking pitiful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seems she couldn’t sleep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I opened the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sorry… but I keep seeing that monster’s face… Can I sleep here just for tonight…?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Well, of course.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had faced a Demon head-on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I let her in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ll sleep on the floor. You take the bed.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“N-No, it’s okay!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She carried her blanket and stood in front of the wardrobe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ll sleep here!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“In the wardrobe?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s cramped.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It feels safe!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter how much I tried to persuade her, she wouldn’t budge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Probably because of the Infernal Flame energy I infused earlier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What is she, Doraemon?\u003C\u002Fp>",1600,"2026-06-05T19:04:26.866Z",1,"novelbin.me","7e2b735d558b14a67d7c0f6bee8d5a3f95d16ceec82198696ccc427e01b35452","i-became-the-academy-s-final-boss-chapter-78","i-became-the-academy-s-final-boss-chapter-77",137,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-became-the-academy-s-final-boss-cover.jpg"]