I Became the Academy's Disabled Student

There were many things I wanted to ask.

Since the moment I opened my eyes in this world... no, since I woke up, the number of questions I had only grew as time passed.

Still, I never sought to meet the Vice President or the President to ask them.

To be honest, I was scared. I didn’t understand my own situation, and I didn’t know theirs either.

What if I went to meet them and ended up in a worse situation? So, I thought, I’d just accept whatever they give me... and that was my line of thinking.

But now, my thoughts had changed.

Inside the Tower of Growth, I met something similar to myself.

A character who was nothing more than a game character ruthlessly tore me apart, taught me with a bitter expression, and offered an apology with a sorrowful face.

I had a dream.

A person who, despite feeling undeserving and suffering because they had power that didn’t fit their emotions, wanted to stop the tragedy and misfortune within arm’s reach.

I came to ask about him.

‘...A key?’

But I couldn’t immediately ask my question.

At the Vice President’s words, my mind froze for a moment.

I blinked stupidly, then glanced at the two keys that were subtly handed to me.

A dazzling golden key and an elegant silver key. Both of them carried an unusual aura. It wasn’t just the material or decoration; there was a distinct energy that anyone could sense, not just the average person.

Siyoram holds many treasures.

Artifacts with excellent performance. Potions of such quality that you could expect groundbreaking growth. Rare materials so scarce that even if you searched all corners of both the light and the dark, they would still be hard to find.

Anything that couldn’t be easily bought with money, treasures that even factions, despite spending time and effort, often fail to obtain. Real treasures in every sense of the word.

And Siyoram actively offers such treasures to its students.

They are exchanged for accumulated credits or given away as prizes during various event schedules. There are many systems designed to ensure that students receive these treasures in one form or another.

I, too, am a beneficiary of such benefits. In my first semester, I gathered credits in one go and obtained the Sky Wings.

Of course, unless you’re in a unique situation like mine, it takes some time to gather enough credits. But one way or another, there are plenty of ways to receive treasures.

The treasures are kept in a highly secured place called the "Bigo."

As the name "Bigo" suggests, its location is secret, but... I know where it is.

I had entered before, and if I casually observed, I could pinpoint its location without effort.

Of course, the security measures are tight. As someone without the use of powers, there were defenses in place that made it completely impossible for me to spy or enter.

It was a place filled with such elaborate rituals that it could easily be described as mad, and even observing it gave me a headache.

The golden key, however, is the key that grants access to Bigo.

The fact that they gave me the key meant they had granted me access.

I know the location, and now I have the key.

That means I can visit Bigo anytime and take what I want.

I had expected some reward, but this was far more extravagant than I had imagined.

And the silver key...

‘The Tower of Knowledge.’

An isolated tower on a floating island, so well hidden that most of the world has no knowledge of its existence.

That’s why the world is familiar with the term "Four Great Towers," excluding the Tower of Knowledge.

Even highly skilled individuals in powerful positions only know of its existence but have no idea what the tower actually does.

And now, the key to that tower was being handed to me.

At that moment, I found myself struck dumb.

‘I expected Bigo, but...’

I didn’t expect an immediate answer. Given how little had been revealed so far, I figured there must be some reason for the secrecy, but I didn’t think they’d hand me the keys to both Bigo and the Tower of Knowledge right away.

‘Wait, did the key even exist from the beginning?’

I hadn’t even known that the key existed.

In the original, access to both Bigo and the Tower of Knowledge was only possible through the Vice President’s spatial magic.

Without the Vice President, players would have to create their own path. That’s why in the 11th run, I had to break into them myself, which is why I had to destroy Siyoram and the floating island.

In the end, the Tower of Growth wasn’t fully destroyed, and I couldn’t find the Tower Master in the broken Tower of Knowledge.

But now, it turns out that a key existed...

“I’m afraid I cannot resolve Lee Hayul’s doubts.”

As I stood there, dumbfounded by the sudden appearance of the keys, the ever-expressionless Vice President spoke up.

I shook off my confusion and stiffened my face.

[Are you saying you know what I’m going to ask?]

“The President and I have not explained the circumstances to you. I thought you would have many questions.”

[That’s why I came to hear an answer.]

“As I just said, it is difficult to provide a satisfactory answer.”

[Why? Why can’t I get an answer? And why is the Tower Master of the Tower of Growth...]

“Lee Hayul, your circumstances are similar to ours.”

[Similar circumstances?]

What does that mean? Just as I was about to ask, a memory suddenly popped into my mind.

It wasn’t a complete memory.

It was from when everyone gathered at my dorm room, and they all noticed the oddity in my eyes and throat. Not wanting to keep the secret any longer, I had tried to tell them the truth...

But the memory was broken off.

For some unknown reason, I nearly died. Blood had poured out in the Seventh Hall, and my body nearly shattered.

“That’s probably what you’re thinking,” the Vice President continued as I stood frozen. She took a sip from her teacup, steam rising from it.

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“With the President, something similar was done to us as well. Therefore, there are difficulties in sharing these matters.”

[What does that mean...]

My head was spinning.

A headache like a sharp tool being hammered inside my skull struck me. I furrowed my brow and pressed my temples with my fingers.

[That doesn’t make sense.]

[Didn’t you bring me here?]

[Then why have these measures been taken for you...]

“I cannot offer you an answer.”

[But, what about the restrictions on me...]

“But.”

The voice from the necklace suddenly stopped, and the Vice President interrupted.

She placed one of the keys, the silver one, in front of me.

“This one has relatively lighter circumstances. I suggest it may help you resolve some of the doubts you hold.”

[...The Tower of Knowledge.]

I was now at the Tower of Knowledge.

If I were allowed entry, I could look for the Tower Master, and if not, I could at least gather some knowledge about magic there.

“And this is the key to Bigo, as per the President’s instructions.”

This time, the Vice President handed me the golden key.

“It grants not only access to Bigo but also permission to use its contents. Please use Bigo as you see fit.”

Both the key to Siyoram’s Bigo and the Tower of Knowledge were now in my hands.

A complicated emotion settled on my face.

The key to Siyoram’s Bigo, with all its treasures. The key to the Tower of Knowledge, where I could find answers and improve my magic skills.

This was beyond what I had expected.

I hadn’t received an answer yet, but I had been given the keys to places where I could eventually get answers.

I swallowed my complicated feelings and bowed my head slightly.

[...Thank you.]

“I’m not worthy of your thanks. I merely performed a task as asked. I regret not providing a more satisfactory answer.”

The Vice President lowered her head in response, not expecting thanks.

Her demeanor was as unreadable as ever. Even when I used my power to observe her, I couldn’t find any meaningful information.

Even if I learned her body size, it wouldn’t be of any use to me. Of course, I had only met her three or four times...

[Well, then, I’ll be going now.]

With the matter finished, I stood up.

I didn’t forget to take the keys, but I didn’t store them in my spatial pocket immediately. I placed them in my chest for now.

“Oh, and this...”

[Yes?]

As I was about to turn around, the Vice President stopped me and pulled something else out of her spatial pocket.

‘What could this be?’

I looked at what she had handed me.

It was another key, but unlike the two previous ones, it didn’t carry any strange energy. It was simply elegant in appearance and had complex engravings, but I couldn’t sense anything special about it.

[What is this?]

“It’s the key to a mansion. It’s located near your dormitory in the first-year dormitory building.”

[A mansion?]

[Why are you giving this to me?]

I tilted my head, asking what this was about, and the Vice President responded casually.

“Recently, haven’t you found your room lacking? The basic dormitory is spacious, but the number of rooms is insufficient for multiple people to live in.”

[Eh? That’s true... No, wait...]

Suddenly, my body froze.

[How did you know that?]

How did she know about my dorm situation?

I stepped back, leaning against the wall, showing my wariness. I was ready to escape at any moment.

Her face showed a trace of surprise before quickly returning to her usual unreadable expression.

“...I recommend you check the community forums occasionally. It mostly consists of useless chatter, but you can also find rumors and useful information there.”

‘Ah.’

My body, which had been tensed up, relaxed a bit.

The Vice President mentioned the community because... I see... the rumors had spread...

[...Thank you.]

“...Yes.”

I mumbled, accepting the key from her, feeling a strange sense of unease.

I finished my business there.

Although I didn’t receive an immediate answer, I gained a lot. And since I was told that I could receive an answer later, I ended up achieving more than I had expected.

I left the Central Administration building, where the Vice President’s office was located, and checked the time.

‘It’s almost lunchtime.’

It was nearing lunch, and as I observed the area with my powers, I saw that the administrative staff were finishing up their morning tasks. The restaurants in the commercial district were preparing for the lunch rush.

Today was also the day for my lesson with my mentor.

‘I can just head straight to my mentor.’

I smiled and quickened my pace.

I soon arrived at the old training grounds.

The sun was directly overhead, and the ground was hot from the midday heat.

My mentor was leaning against a tree on the outskirts of the training grounds, seemingly avoiding the sun.

[Master!]

Waving my hand, I approached. My mentor, who had been staring blankly at the sky, suddenly looked startled and quickly recognized me. Then, with an awkward demeanor, she greeted me.

At that sight, I swallowed the unease rising within me.

My mentor’s attitude had been strangely different since the last sparring match, specifically after I won with a surprise attack.

I didn’t know the exact reason. Even when I asked, she brushed it off.

But it was clear that something I had done—either a mistake or a social misstep—was the cause.

‘No matter what, I should apologize first.’

I had been planning to apologize for a while now, but I had missed the timing because of the Guhwa Trial. So, now was the time to make things right.

‘I also brought a gift, so maybe it will help ease things a bit...’

I had packed a picnic basket in my spatial pocket earlier today. I had learned that my mentor liked sandwiches, so I had prepared a variety of them this morning and stored them in the pocket.

It was part of my strategy—apologize, and hopefully, the gift would soften her mood.

I figured she wouldn’t explode in anger or completely ignore me, so I didn’t think there was too much to worry about.

With those thoughts, I approached my mentor cautiously.

And then—

“Now... I’m beginning to question if you need this time...”

‘...Huh?’

I had heard something I shouldn’t have.

She said, “Do you need this now?”

Not needed? What did she mean by that?