Why Did I Have to Enroll
Chapter 208:

Why Did I Have to Enroll - Chapter 208

Lesson 41. Paper Please - 3

A meteor shower of a scale that could easily destroy Earth was resolved by his son, his wife returned to her youthful 20s, and two stunning women, whom he had never met before, visited their home. Yet, Ban Ju-seok’s expression remained grave.

It was likely due to the single piece of paper in front of him.

“Thank you for everything, dear. Let’s set each other free now.”

It was a divorce application.

“Wait a minute! Time out! This can’t be right, Eun-young!”

His father, who was so flustered that he called his mother by a name he never used, tried to stop her, but her resolve was unyielding.

“We agreed on this from the beginning of our marriage. Staying on Earth will only put you in danger. We have to leave. I came back to tell you this.”

“Ugh.”

His mother let out a deep sigh.

“We won’t be able to see each other for a long time. Holding on will only make us both tired.”

“So what if it’s tiring? You’re the only one I have.”

“Stop talking nonsense and be serious. Do you think I have another man? I’m saying this for your happiness.”

“If it’s for my happiness, then even more so…!”

At that point, Ban Yu-won reached his limit and stormed out, dragging Ban Yu-mi, who was also stunned by the serious conversation of their parents, along with him.

“Hey, wait. It was just getting interesting.”

“This isn’t some morning drama.”

The outcome was obvious. Their emotions were clear, so there was no need to wait for them to create an awkward scene. It was better to give them space.

However, once outside, Ban Yu-mi’s expression darkened.

Trying to hide her feelings every time she got caught was amusing.

“If Mom and Dad divorce, it’s my fault… What should I do…?”

“Divorce? As long as they don’t end up making a third child today, we’re lucky.”

When Ban Yu-won scoffed, Ban Yu-mi looked at him incredulously.

“They’re talking about divorcing, and you’re saying…?”

“Mom didn’t bring out the divorce papers because she really wants to divorce.”

“?”

Ban Yu-mi tilted her head at Ban Yu-won’s assertion.

Cursing himself for finding his sister cute for a moment, Ban Yu-won continued.

“She’s saying, ‘I’m prepared to go this far, so if you don’t want to lose me, hold on tight.’ That’s what it means.”

Naturally, their father would cling desperately, and with that assurance, their mother could leave Earth with a bit more peace of mind.

So, in essence, it was a warning disguised as a divorce application.

It was to prevent their father from straying while she was away and to reaffirm the strength of their bond.

“Does she really need to go that far? I don’t like it. I’d rather she just say it outright.”

Hearing his explanation, Ban Yu-mi made a disgusted face, but Ban Yu-won shrugged with a bitter smile.

“Mom isn’t usually like this, but the situation is what it is. She might not see him for years, so I understand wanting some assurance.”

“…Years.”

Ban Yu-mi’s expression darkened again as she was reminded of what lay ahead for her.

She might think she’s prepared, but this was a decision partly forced by circumstances.

For someone who was always confident and liked to lead others, losing her confidence was understandable.

Wondering how he became a counselor, Ban Yu-won sighed deeply but decided to comfort his sister.

“You’ll see me enough to get sick of it, even if not Dad.”

“Really?! …Why?”

Ban Yu-mi’s face lit up momentarily before she quickly composed herself and asked.

“Because we’re on the same path. You’re going to reclaim the Prominence family, and I’m being targeted by that young master of the current Prominence family. To resolve that, I have to deal with Prominence somehow, and the best way is to cooperate with you. Does that make sense now?”

“I get that you’re treating me like an idiot!”

“There you go, getting all worked up again. And what’s wrong with treating an idiot like an idiot…!”

“You…!”

Ban Yu-won wrestled with his sister’s outstretched hand for a moment, calming her down before continuing.

“You’re planning to work as a dimensional mercenary with Aneri and hone your skills, right? You’re going to be busy. Make sure you’re prepared before you leave.”

“I know that much without you telling me!”

“Say proper goodbyes to your friends too.”

Her grip on Ban Yu-won’s hand tightened.

Then, with a voice softer than he’d ever heard, she spoke.

“…I know that too.”

Her pitiful appearance tugged at his heartstrings.

Ban Yu-won sighed inwardly and gently squeezed his sister’s much smaller hand, comforting her.

“Ah…”

Her eyes widened, but she soon nestled into his arms, sniffling.

Siblings aren’t supposed to hold hands and hug like this.

Oh well, it’ll be fine.

-

The next day, Ban Yu-mi officially handed over the position of Guild Master of Oculus Ruber to Kang Mi-yeon.

Everyone who wasn’t aware of the details was shocked, but the executives were informed.

“This can’t be happening. Without Yu-mi, Oculus Ruber isn’t Oculus Ruber!”

Yu Ji-na, who had always been fiercely loyal to Ban Yu-mi, reacted the most strongly.

Lee Hyun-ji tilted her head and asked.

“What does Oculus Ruber mean? Wasn’t it just a random name?”

“You didn’t know…? It means ‘Red Eye.’”

Kang Mi-yeon, who was promoted from Sub Master to Guild Master, replied while rubbing her aching forehead, causing Lee Hyun-ji to look even more confused.

“What? Is it a horror thing? If it were ‘Red Blood,’ at least it would make sense.”

“Sorry, Hyun-ji, but can you step out? We’re having a serious conversation.”

“Wow, did you hear what she just called me? I’m your senior!”

“Hyun-ji, sorry, but can you step out?”

“Gangmyeon, you too!!!”

“Sigh…”

Ban Yu-mi sighed, feeling a twinge of unease as the guild quickly descended into chaos after the leadership change.

But Ban Yu-won, who thought it was chaotic even before the change, calmly tapped the table to get everyone’s attention.

“I assume you’re all aware of Earth’s situation. We don’t know how long Earth’s barrier will last…”

Despite saying this, Ban Yu-won arrogantly thought that Earth’s barrier might remain as it is for a lifetime unless he did something about it.

“As long as it holds, outsiders can’t enter Earth, and the Constellations’ interference is difficult. In a way, disasters like this might not happen again…”

“Earth alone is tough enough.”

“Exactly. As you realize, Earth is a special dimension. Its mana density has been high since dimensional evolution and is still increasing. It’s not surprising if H or I-rank dungeons appear soon.”

Lee Hyun-ji and her group, who wouldn’t have dared to tackle a G-rank dungeon without Ban Yu-won, couldn’t help but sigh.

“If only my bust size grew like that…”

“Hyun-ji, seriously, get out.”

“Don’t be mad at Earth for surpassing you, G-rank! Some of us are full B-rank!”

“You…!”

“So ‘full’ is actually a term people use…”

“No, Yu-won. It’s not normally used, so don’t worry. That sister is just weird.”

Ban Yu-won struggled to keep his mind clear amidst the chaos.

Is this the struggle of a man working in a female-dominated company?

“Hey, enough joking. We don’t have time.”

Ban Yu-mi said seriously.

“We have about a month before we leave Earth. Until then, our goal is to conquer as many dungeons as possible to level you up. If you lose the top guild spot while I’m gone, you’re dead.”

“How are we supposed to be number one without you!”

“Quiet.”

Surprisingly, it was Kang Mi-yeon who silenced the whining Lee Hyun-ji.

Having made up her mind, she struck the table with a serious expression.

“Yu-won already made us good weapons. If we focus on dungeons with Yu-won and Yu-mi for a month, we can easily reach the top ranks on Earth. Hyun-ji, Ji-na, let’s think of it as giving Yu-mi a final gift and work our hardest for a month.”

“Mi-yeon…”

Touched by Kang Mi-yeon’s words, Ban Yu-mi’s eyes welled up with tears, and Kang Mi-yeon cleared her throat awkwardly before continuing cautiously.

“Still, I think having a motivation for our efforts, like a suitable reward, would lead to better results.”

“…?”

Kang Mi-yeon wasn’t particularly materialistic, and she became the guild’s Sub Master not out of a desire for power or money but to take care of others.

Hearing her mention a reward made Ban Yu-mi uneasy, and she looked at her with wavering eyes.

“Um… Sister.”

“Sister?!”

Ban Yu-mi was shocked by the unfamiliar term from her junior.

Kang Mi-yeon, in a rare display of caution, spoke.

“Sister, please let me go on a date with Yu-won…”

That day, a rain of blood fell on the Oculus Ruber guild.

Later, when Ban Yu-won heard from Lee Hyun-ji, it seemed that preparing a good weapon for Kang Mi-yeon and training her intensely before the G-rank dungeon raid wasn’t well-received.

From Ban Yu-won’s perspective, he just wanted Kang Mi-yeon, the second-best after his sister and a possessor of unique powers, to become stronger, so he helped her diligently. But for a woman who had spent her life focused on training, such kindness and attention were fatal.

Indeed, it was a valuable lesson.

The guild atmosphere was chaotic, though.

-

[Babuting ― That crazy woman might try to interfere with your dimension too.]

[Babuting ― I’ll try to resolve it as soon as possible, but it might cause some trouble.]

[Babuting ― So… if you want, you can disband the team. With your current abilities, you could easily secure the solo exploration rights you wanted before.]

[Babuting ― Sorry for contacting you about this.]

[Babuting ― But it’ll be fine during the break. There must have been some talk within the family, and for now, the relationship with the sponsoring Constellation is strained.]

[Babuting ― Think it over during the break and let me know when the new semester starts. I’ll personally deal with her.]

[Babuting ― I’m really sorry, Light. Stay healthy and see you when school starts.]

With a blank expression, he checked the message from his classmate that appeared on the mirror.

Should he reply? No, there’s no need to concern himself with someone from another dimension.

Now, and always, his focus should be on this beautiful star.

Somewhere in his mind, there was a part of him that was thrilled to receive a message from Ban Yu-won after so long, regardless of its content… but he easily suppressed that weak part of himself, as he always did, and stood up.

“Your Highness, it’s time to depart.”

“Alright.”

The valiant and beautiful prince of the star.

Having forgotten his original name and erased many unnecessary emotions, his mind was filled only with the desire for battle.

As Light donned his helmet, he became the perfect prince and headed back to the battlefield.

There was a month left until the new semester.

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