Why Did I Have to Enroll

Why Did I Have to Enroll - Chapter 184

Lesson 36. How Are You Feeling Now? - 4

Ban Yu-won had never been more grateful for mastering the Yu-won Technique and the Origin Blade than at this moment. In the blink of an eye, he conceptualized and analyzed all the surrounding information, confirming that the space he and Luciel had been transported to was the very place he had departed from Earth, with his family seeing him off. In other words, it was right in front of his house!

‘What’s going on? Why are so many people gathered in front of my house?! Is it because the dimensional teleportation spell left such a massive trace that people flocked here… No way!’

In a rush, he scanned the house for life signs and sensed his mother’s presence. But…

‘Huh?’

He felt a sense of unease. He couldn’t pinpoint it, but something felt different compared to when he last checked on his mother…

‘It’s because my abilities have improved.’

Ban Yu-won nodded in understanding and expanded his detection range. He immediately sensed the life signs in the vicinity and the changes in nature.

“Yeah, that’s right. It wasn’t like this before.”

It was something he could confirm just by breathing. Magic power was flowing on Earth! And in a considerable concentration… If he had to compare it to a dimensional grade, it was similar to Luciel’s home star, Jedah!

“Did you hear that?! He really called him ‘Master’!”

“Did you record it? Did you?”

“It’s definitely not Korean, so why do I understand it naturally?”

“How powerful is an alien’s ability? How does it compare to the top-level ability users?”

That’s because our Luciel is a student of the Union.

Ban Yu-won sighed at the reactions of people who stirred every time he and Luciel spoke. It seemed that while he was away at the Union, Earth had undergone some drastic changes, and he had a rough idea of what those changes were. However, what concerned him was why these people seemed to already know about both him and Luciel.

‘Wait a minute?’

Ban Yu-won recalled checking Earth’s presence on the dimensional list on UniTube. He had discussed with his colleagues that perhaps Ban Yu-won’s selection by the Union might have triggered changes on Earth. And indeed, Earth had started to evolve like other higher dimensions…

If the number of UniTube subscribers had increased, and they had subscribed to the popular Rebellion channel…

Ban Yu-won hurriedly took out his mirror to check and discovered that a staggering 60 million of the channel’s subscribers were viewers from Earth!

‘Ahhhh!’

60 million is more than the population of Korea! To think that so many people knew he was an Earthling enjoying life at the Union!

Wait, at this rate, his sister must have checked UniTube too—and that means the video showing him and Luciel almost reaching a scandalous moment…

“I’m doomed.”

“Master?!”

“Luciel, don’t stop me. I’ve shown my life’s greatest weakness to my eternal nemesis… There’s nothing left for me but to end it all…”

“No, please don’t! I’ll do something about it!”

Just before he caused a scene by attempting suicide in front of many onlookers, Ban Yu-won was subdued by Luciel and managed to regain his composure. At that moment, someone came out of the house to greet him.

“If you’re here, come inside already. What are you doing outside?”

“Mom, don’t you have something to say first? Why are there so many people near our house…?”

“Come inside and talk. Ignore them.”

When Ban Yu-won’s mother, Kang Eun-young, glared, the crowd scattered like mice.

“Come on, daughter-in-law.”

“Yes, Mother!”

As she naturally used the term ‘daughter-in-law,’ Luciel’s face lit up, while Ban Yu-won’s turned pale. Now that he thought about it, he was only worried about his sister, but if she saw it, then his mother must have too…

Considering Earth’s SNS sharing culture, probably all his acquaintances…

“I really want to die…”

“Master, no! You can’t say things like that. If you die, at least Mira and I will definitely follow you!”

“Sorry, I won’t die…”

The inside of the house hadn’t changed much. Seeing Ban Yu-won’s gaze wander, Kang Eun-young chuckled.

“When we first learned that Earth would undergo changes, we thought about building a bunker and moving all the appliances and furniture there, but once the dimensional evolution happened, it wasn’t such a big deal. Of course, some places weren’t so lucky and entire neighborhoods disappeared.”

“How many died?”

“About 2 billion worldwide.”

“Even so, that’s a super save.”

“Thanks to you.”

“Me?”

Kang Eun-young tapped the table, signaling for them to sit and talk calmly. Ban Yu-won nodded at Luciel and sat across from Kang Eun-young.

Seeing them sitting together like a married couple, Kang Eun-young couldn’t help but smile wryly.

“Bringing home a daughter-in-law will make Yu-mi have another fit.”

“I don’t even want to think about my sister. Who knows how much she’ll tease me…”

“But to talk about the changes on Earth, we need to start with your sister.”

“…What?”

Ban Yu-won grasped Earth’s current situation in just five minutes. It was understandable since he already understood mana and mysticism, and he only needed to figure out how people were dealing with the changes rather than the changes themselves.

The key point was that Ban Yu-mi was the first Earthling to gain early access to the Union Net, and thanks to her, their grandfather Ban Ji-won anticipated the changes that would come to Earth, setting up a solid dimensional evolution plan that not only prevented major damage but also elevated the Ban family.

“And your sister is now running the strongest guild, benefiting from it.”

“She’s strong herself, but honestly, she owes a lot to Father.”

“Well, it’s only natural she got stronger since she was already learning mana before Earth changed.”

Ban Yu-won felt a headache coming on. He had planned to relax and do nothing during the summer break, but why did Earth have to turn out like this?

“So, who were those people outside our house earlier?”

“They gather here often. Your grandfather is famous, your dad holds a high government position, and your sister is the head of the world’s top guild, [Oculus Ruber]. Catching even a minor scandal would be a jackpot.”

“And today, my return got caught on camera, making it a big hit.”

Kang Eun-young turned on the TV in the living room, and without changing the channel, Ban Yu-won’s face filled the screen. Even if she changed the channel, it was the same—Ban Yu-won and Luciel’s faces were everywhere, making resistance futile.

If he hadn’t gotten used to being in the spotlight while living in the Union, he might have lost his mind by now.

“This is going to be a huge hassle…”

“You can’t just ignore it. You’re humanity’s representative now.”

Ban Yu-won sighed along with his mother. If only he hadn’t run the channel, or at least edited the videos to hide the fact that he was an Earthling (visually, he looked like an average intelligent being from any dimension), none of this would have happened.

Due to the misguided belief that Earthlings would remain disconnected from the Union Net forever, he had unwittingly created a grand minefield for himself.

“At least no one’s trying to forcibly take you away, right?”

“If it weren’t for Grandpa or my sister, I’d probably be fighting off special forces or armies worldwide by now.”

Earth was just beginning to accept mana and change. But the idea of leaving Ban Yu-won, who had experienced far superior dimensions, tasted countless other civilizations, and exchanged information with aliens, alone was absurd.

There were bound to be those who would try to capture and extract everything from him—perhaps even now. But no one dared to touch him because the Ban family was too powerful.

According to Kang Eun-young, his father Ban Ju-seok held a government position, Ban Ji-won controlled the world government, and Ban Yu-mi was in charge of the new world’s military power. Who would dare lay a finger on Ban Yu-won, a member of their family?

‘Of course, if they did, I’d resist in my way…’

No doubt, the power Ban Yu-won could muster personally was even greater than the Ban family’s. Without going far, he was confident that just three minutes of rampaging with the combined robot Abel, centered around Lilith, could wipe out most armies.

Those who watched the Rebellion channel probably realized this too. Or maybe, like countless others from higher dimensions who underestimated him, Earthlings thought the content of his videos was exaggerated.

“Ah, whatever.”

After pondering the changed Earth, the family’s new status, and his situation, Ban Yu-won concluded that worrying alone was pointless.

“No matter how Earth has changed or how many Earthlings watch the Rebellion channel, it doesn’t matter. I’m here to relax during my break. I’m going to thoroughly enjoy my two-month summer vacation as a college freshman!”

“My son, Yu-won, you’re truly something.”

Kang Eun-young shook her head, unsure whether to be impressed or exasperated by Ban Yu-won’s conclusion.

“Your sister probably won’t leave you alone, but for now, just rest.”

“Mom, please don’t bring up those nightmare memories. Why does my sister always bother me during breaks instead of hanging out with her friends? Surely she won’t do that now that she’s a guild leader…”

“Look at the essence, Yu-won. Yu-mi started the guild to put up a decent sign for the chaos she was already causing. By the way, there are three more mini versions of your sister in that guild.”

“I really hate this…”

Kang Eun-young’s cold remark made Ban Yu-won feel like he could half-predict what would happen to him. Why did the heavens create him and then create Ban Yu-mi as well? The saying that siblings are programmed to kill each other is wrong. Siblings are programmed to torment each other just enough not to kill.

“Um, Mother.”

Luciel, who had been quietly observing, cautiously spoke up once the conversation ended.

“Is there anything I can help with around the house? I do have basic household skills…”

“How thoughtful.”

Having a daughter who, rather than doing housework, would be more likely to put someone in a coma, and a son who left for the Union as soon as he turned twenty, Kang Eun-young had never received proper filial piety. Now, a future daughter-in-law (confirmed) was making such a thoughtful offer!

“We hire people for cleaning and laundry, so that’s fine… How about helping with dinner tonight?”

“Yes, Mother!”

Luciel wagged her tail happily, pleased with how naturally Kang Eun-young treated her. Incidentally, due to the recent events, Luciel had fully awakened as a Beastman, able to bring out her dog ears and tail at will. Her combat abilities and senses had greatly improved, so she often kept her ears and tail out, which Ban Yu-won found cute, much to his delight.

“But son.”

“Yes?”

“How many more daughters-in-law do you have besides Luciel?”

“Hmm, there’s Mira, an elf…”

Kang Eun-young had hoped he would feel a bit guilty after seeing him involved with several women on the Rebellion channel, but to her surprise, Ban Yu-won responded nonchalantly.

Though she was taken aback, Ban Yu-won, who had adopted a universal perspective on romance and marriage, continued without much concern.

“There are quite a few who like me, but I’ve been turning them down. Two are already tough to handle…”

“You’re truly admirable, Master. Choosing a wife is a serious matter, and you should decide carefully.”

To a Korean accustomed to monogamy, it was an absurd statement, but Luciel was proud of Ban Yu-won for not being promiscuous. In fact, considering his actions in the Union, it was something to be proud of. Since he started gaining attention, countless people had subtly or openly approached him with romantic intentions. If he had an ordinary level of mental strength, he would have already caused several incidents.

“And if possible, I’d be happy if you consulted with me a bit before taking on a new woman…”

Luciel subtly tried to establish her position as the main wife, but Ban Yu-won reacted to a different part of her statement.

“What did you hear me say, Luciel? I said you two are already tough enough!”

“But Master, you’ll become an even greater being. Inevitably, you’ll gain more adversaries, and you’ll need to form strong alliances through marriage.”

“You’re even thinking about marriage alliances?!”

“Marrying me or Mira could already be considered marriage alliances with the Wolf Fang Tribe and the Elves.”

“Is that so?!”

Watching the two engage in a conversation she couldn’t comprehend, Kang Eun-young felt a sense of detachment. She realized her son had gone beyond her reach. Even Luciel was unbelievably beautiful, and now there was an elf too, making two women already. And it could even increase.

“Son, maybe you should wear a protective vest or something.”

“Why do you assume I’ll get stabbed by a woman, Mom?”

Ban Yu-won grumbled as he stood up.

“I think I’ll soak in the bathtub at home for the first time in a while.”

“Ah! Mother, I’m sorry, but could I attend to Master during his bath first and then help you in the kitchen?”

“Attend to him during his bath…”

Kang Eun-young’s mind momentarily left Earth. No matter how hard she tried, she couldn’t understand Luciel’s affection and loyalty to Ban Yu-won through an Earthly lens—so she decided to stop thinking altogether.