I Became the Only Non-mage in the Academy

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The Judicial Dark Magic.

Originating from another realm, it's a twisted power. And those who wield it are mostly classified as Mines. The reason is simple. The power that's optimized for mastering this magic turns humans into Mines.

Like black ink.

This law arising from the alien force is lethal to humanity.

That power was slowly seeping out of Tak Yoonil.

Shouts of disbelief from the fellow guild members resonated.

Mines are humanity's nemesis.

They must be excluded from human society; they're the enemies that must be eradicated. Coexistence is impossible. Their objective is humanity's annihilation.

"It's simple. This world is bound for destruction."

Despair tinged his voice, enough to stop the shouting guild member.

"Even that great and magnificent hero only sacrificed himself to buy some 'respite'. Only managing to postpone the inevitable."

With that said,

Tak Yoonil gazed at me and Kim Seohyun with his deep-set eyes.

“I've become a Mine. Since this world is heading towards its end anyway. My role is to liberate you from that despair.”

Suddenly!

Two guild members of the Celestial Guild leapt into action.

“Run now! We'll hold him off here!”

The two, armed with swords and spears, stepped forward.

“Hyunwoo and Jaewoo. You two have always been good people.”

A weary smile formed on his face. Tak Yoonil readied his sword and spear.

"I'll send you two off first."

Tak Yoonil began his assault.

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Raei Translations

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"Why would he...?”

Kim Seohyun spoke, his face painted with a sense of betrayal. But that expression soon hardened.

"We need to escape."

No one dared to suggest staying and fighting, knowing if they ran now, the two guild members would surely perish. Park Woonhyuk silently nodded in agreement.

"If we stay, we'll buy them a little more time. But we'll die too. If we survive, we can seek vengeance."

Park Woonhyuk's words came out through gritted teeth.

I stared at Tak Yoonil. Master, Tak Yoonil. The two of them probably couldn't hold out for long.

“No, we have to fight.”

I firmly gripped the Black Heavenly Demon Sword and activated my Nyeom.

We must fight.

Now.

“What...?”

“There's no better time.”

Tak Yoonil is a Mine.

Mines typically follow their base desires, which often morph into bloodlust or carnal cravings. However, when Mines attain a certain level of power, they can control their emotions.

"It's strange. A Mine of that caliber should be able to control their feelings, but he's revealing his identity too blatantly."

Who's present here? It’s me, Kim Seohyun, and Park Woonhyuk.

Kim Seohyun is a disciple of the transcendent mage known as The Sorcerer of Heavenly Vision. I'm a favored student of Emperor Seo Yebin. While Park Woonhyuk might not have ties to a transcendent, he is an elite hero and the son of the leader of Sun Guild, one of Korea's top three guilds.

If even one person survives, the fight against Tak Yoonil is over.

If I were to fall, there would be no one left to save us.

“Ah…”

Park Woonhyuk let out a sigh mixed with despair and a hint of relief.

“If I don’t make it, tell my father… tell him I was grateful to be his son.”

“…And tell my grandfather that I loved him.”

Hearing Park Woonhyuk's and Kim Seohyun’s last wishes, I managed a bitter smile.

“Don’t worry. I’ll make sure both of you get out of this alive.”

I gripped the Black Heavenly Demon Sword and took a step forward.

“Whew.”

This game is devilishly challenging.

Completing the game isn’t the hard part. But setting a specific goal and trying to achieve it while playing is a different level of difficulty.

‘The annihilation of all humankind.’

Once that happens, Kim Seohyun will awaken.

After everything is destroyed and the enemy is defeated, he stares at the ruined world with empty eyes.

That was the ending every player witnessed.

‘Hellish difficulty. I’m finally getting the hang of it.’

You can’t compromise in this world.

If I think, ‘I’m doing okay’ or ‘I wasn’t that bad,’ that’s when you can’t survive anymore. The moment you start to settle is the moment you stagnate. The moment you think, ‘I’m good enough, others wouldn’t have done as well’ is when it truly ends for you.

Such half-hearted attempts won't even be a blip in the trials to come.

If death is inevitable, better face it head-on.

“Let’s go.”

With a determined step, we headed into the battlefield.

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Raei Translations

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Zzzzzzing!

A shockwave resonated through the area. Half of Tak Yoonil's body was already releasing magic. Two of the guild members seemed half-dead already.

“Why have you returned?!”

“We thought it might be a trap.”

“Is that so?”

Tak Yoonil chuckled.

I raised the Black Heavenly Demon Sword.

‘This needs to be a quick battle.’

Fortunately, I excel at quick confrontations.

Dealing with a ‘Master’ level enemy in prolonged combat is challenging. Their physique is superior, even compared to formidable monsters, boasting impressive endurance and tenacity.

“The battle has to be swift.”

“Kim Seohyun, we need to create an opening.”

“I know.”

Kim Seohyun eyed the enemy intently, holding a blade imbued with a cold blue glow—the Winter Sword.

I had lent him the Winter Sword. Though Kim Seohyun’s own sword is impressive, it’s a growth-type weapon. Currently, the Winter Sword would be more effective.

“If, by chance…”

“Hm?”

“If we survive this battle, I’ll tell you one of my secrets.”

Kim Seohyun whispered to me.

I nodded slightly, having my suspicions about what he might reveal.

He, or rather, she…

“Heh, look at them. Don’t be saying such things. And I heard from my dad, you shouldn’t say stuff like, ‘Did you get him?’ after defeating an enemy.”

“You do know that’s just a superstition, right?”

“There’s a reason for every superstition.”

Park Woonhyuk lightened the mood with a playful jest, easing the tension.

“Let’s go.”

Whoosh!

Park Woonhyuk and Kim Seohyun dashed forward.

The Winter’s Sword gleamed.

Swoosh! Swoosh-swoosh!

Nine Heavens Nine Dragons Divine Art. Kim Seohyun summoned three water dragons. The Winter's Sword responded. As the water dragons swooshed, their bodies froze, turning them into ice dragons.

“Ha!”

Tak Yoonil sneered, twisting his lips. His spear vibrated with a deep hum.

Swooshing sounds!

At the tip of the spear, a dense aura concentrated, giving off an aura of sword energy capable of harming someone.

“My lord, it's quite sad.”

His spear pierced through space.

Bang! Bang! Bang!

The ice dragons shattered into pieces. Below them, Park Woonhyuk rushed with a determined look.

“Haap!”

The spearhead shimmered.

It combined accumulated energy of lightning and wind, creating a wind-lightning energy. Following Park Woonhyuk's intent, this energy took the form of a spearhead.

“Truly worthy of being the descendant of the Great Sword Queen! Already foreseeing the next move!”

Laughing, Tak Yoonil swung his spear.

Swooshing sounds!

A collision of energies. Park Woonhyuk was pushed back, but behind him was Kim Seohyun.

“Haap!”

The Winter’s Sword radiated light. Kim Seohyun moved swiftly, and the playful expression on Tak Yoonil's face disappeared.

“I don’t want to fight with you, my lord.”

Sword and spear clashed. Just before they met, Kim Seohyun’s sword traced a mysterious path - graceful yet forceful.

Clang.

With a soft sound, the spear from Tak Yoonil was deflected.

“The Taegeuk Graceful Sword is sacred. Even weapons cannot compare.”

Without a word, Kim Seohyun danced with his sword. His stance was strong and grounded.

Tak Yoonil swung his sword. Swoosh! Kim Seohyun effortlessly dodged it, moving upwards. His sword followed swiftly. With a flash, Kim Seohyun turned his body and delivered a swift thrust!

“That’s why I dislike fighting you, my lord. It’s like fighting multiple opponents at once.”

Tak Yoonil clicked his tongue in response, parrying with his sword and thrusting with his spear towards Kim Seohyun. Reacting swiftly, Kim Seohyun somersaulted once more, summoning the water dragons.

Swoosh.

Empowered by the Winter’s Sword, the water dragons transformed into ice dragons.

Simultaneously, Kim Seohyun’s sword sketched an enigmatic motion, imbued with the art of illusion.

Swoosh!

From the sword, icy blue plum blossoms bloomed. They struck Tak Yoonil’s sword directly. The Winter’s Sword slowed down Tak Yoonil's movements by freezing his weapon.

[...How many martial arts is he using? The Shaman’s Taegeuk Graceful Sword, Dragon Dance of the Ancient Dragon, and the Four-Day Sword Technique...]

Heavenly Demon exclaimed with a surprised expression.

But I couldn’t respond. I concentrated my energy on my Black Heavenly Demon Sword.

I created a temporary aura, similar to sword energy.

[Sir Lee Seoha, I will imbue you with my magic formula.]

“Thank you.”

As Heavenly Spirit channeled her magic formula, I felt lighter and sharper when I infused it into my Black Heavenly Demon Sword.

I also gulped down an elixir.

I felt light. My strength increased, and my senses sharpened.

Holding the Black Heavenly Demon Sword, I stepped forward.

“Facing you as well might be a bit too much.”

“Nah, it doesn’t seem that challenging.”

Hearing my words, Tak Yoonil chuckled.

"Whenever I look at you all, I sometimes wonder if I've made the wrong choice."

Tak Yoonil spoke with a somber tone, and his demeanor started to take a sinister turn.

Half of his body began to be consumed by darkness, enveloping him entirely.

"People might see hope when they look at you. Perhaps you might even become as powerful as the Seven Evils, if not more."

However," Tak Yoonil added,

"You're unaware of the beings above. You do not know the power of those who came from outer space. Even the great hero could only merely delay their devastating invasion."

He transformed, becoming shadowy, puppet-like, and pointed his sword at me.

"Come. Let me be your end."

hey guys, i have decided i will be dropping 'I Became the Only Non-mage in the Academy'.

this novel is very confusing. i spend a lot of time editing just to make it readable. with school ongoing and how long it takes per chapter, i don't have the time to do it anymore. it takes 4 times as long to do one chapter of non-mage compared to the other novel i am translating, 'The Academy's Time Stop Player'.

thank you for your support and i'm sorry i could not translate the whole novel for you guys

-looloo

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