I Became the Student Council President of Academy City-Chapter 104

The Spartoi had completely lost his will to fight.

He had already realized it the moment he locked eyes with Woo-jin, or perhaps even earlier, when Woo-jin's mana touched his skin.

He was now fully aware of just how monstrously powerful the Student Council President was.

He had underestimated him, thinking he was just someone who had only recently reached the 7th-tier.

The Spartoi himself was a 6th-tier, considered a strong figure in Neo Seoul, and had undergone countless combat training as a Spartoi.

But no matter how he used his unique ability, no matter how much mana he poured into it, he knew he wouldn’t be able to match this monster’s power—not even by a fraction.

Crack!

"Ugh!"

Even though he was fleeing at a speed that was impossible to follow with the naked eye, a crack suddenly appeared in the air, and in the blink of an eye, a heavy blow struck his torso.

His entire body was electrified, the shockwave spreading throughout him.

Boom!!

With a sound like a cannon blast, the Spartoi’s body was hurled in the opposite direction, bouncing down the corridor like a skipping stone.

"Ah, ah...!"

No matter how fast he was, it was meaningless in front of Woo-jin, who could traverse space as he wished.

Click, click.

Woo-jin was walking toward him.

The distance between them closed in an instant.

The 7th-tier.

A walking disaster.

That title wasn’t just for show.

The Spartoi couldn’t believe that Woo-jin had reached the 7th-tier in such a short time, starting from the 4th-tier.

Even if it were true, he had thought that someone who had only just reached the 7th-tier might still be manageable in a fight.

But that wasn’t the case. The difference in basic physical enhancement alone was overwhelming.

Moreover...

‘He went from the 4th-tier to the 7th-tier in just a few months... I should’ve thought more conservatively about how insane this guy is...!’

Even the legendary powerhouse, Goliath, hadn’t grown stronger this quickly.

What on earth was this man?

‘I have to report this...!’

The Spartoi used his remaining strength to try and pull out his communicator.

‘The Ahseong High Student Council President... We might not even stand a chance against him, even if we bring in White...!’

Woo-jin soon reached the Spartoi.

Crack!

Without hesitation, a flurry of strikes shattered the Spartoi’s limbs and destroyed his sensory organs.

It was damage that no healer could reverse.

"Urgh, ugh...."

The Spartoi lost consciousness in excruciating pain.

Hoping he would spend the rest of his life in torment, Woo-jin calmly walked out of the detention center.

─ Ahseong High Student Council President escapes from the special detention center...! 7 Police Academy students, including the warden, dead; 1 civilian student critically injured...!

─ The 7th-tier ‘Walking Disaster’ escapes...! Principal Lee Doo-hee declares martial law.

─ Martial law declared, citizens advised to stay indoors... Citizens in confusion.

─ Principal Lee Doo-hee: ‘Martial law will be lifted only upon the execution of the Ahseong High Student Council President...’

─ Central Tower activates magic-flow jammers in conjunction with martial law. No magic can pass through...

The alarms blared throughout Neo Seoul.

Citizens received emergency text alerts on their smartphones, notifying them of the declaration of martial law.

"An Woo-jin escaped, and now martial law...!? They’re saying martial law will only end if An Woo-jin is killed—what is this...?"

Ahseong High Student Council President Han Baek-hyeon felt dizzy.

"It was an emergency declaration made under the Principal’s authority! The situation has escalated too far...! Until further notice, all activities are suspended... From now on, only the Principal, the Hanyang forces under the Federation Council, and the Spartoi will be recognized as legitimate armed forces in Neo Seoul. They will be targeting the Student Council President... We can’t operate the Student Council under these circumstances, not unless we’re prepared to face the full force of Hanyang and the Spartoi."

The secretary, sweating profusely, read from a tablet PC.

The news that a man now considered a heinous criminal had killed Police Academy students and a civilian student before escaping had spread.

On top of that, he was a 7th-tier. A single person with power comparable to a natural disaster.

The emergency declaration of martial law by the Principal’s authority was seen as a logical step.

As a result, the public, now fearful, had no choice but to turn their backs on the Ahseong High Student Council President.

And from now on, if the Student Council acted without authorization, it would be considered a violation of martial law, and they would have to engage in a battle they had no chance of winning.

Baek-hyeon squeezed his eyes shut. It felt like he was trapped in a no-win situation.

Out of habit, he tried to tug at his tie, but the tie he had already thrown away was no longer there.

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Baek-hyeon let out a sigh and muttered to himself.

"An Woo-jin, what are you thinking...?"

He couldn’t believe that Woo-jin had killed innocent Police Academy students.

It was likely the work of higher-ups who were enemies of Woo-jin.

But regardless, the fact that Woo-jin had escaped was undeniable. This only made the situation more dire.

Baek-hyeon couldn’t shake off his unease.

"Could that bastard be planning a coup all by himself...?"

What cannot be controlled by law operates on the logic of power.

His opponent was already someone who couldn’t be dealt with through legal means.

Baek-hyeon had a foreboding feeling that Woo-jin might be planning to overturn the entire academy city.

At that moment, there was a frantic knock on the Student Council President’s office door.

"Come in."

The door burst open, and a student from the Student Council entered, bowing hastily. He shouted urgently.

"P-President! The Central Student Council Audit Division has suddenly arrived! They’re conducting a raid on the Student Council...!"

"What...!?"

Baek-hyeon was stunned.

A few minutes earlier.

Ahseong High Student Council meeting point.

"The President escaped!?"

With the sudden declaration of martial law, the Student Council’s plan to forcibly retrieve Woo-jin lost all meaning.

Afterward, as Oh Baek-seo relayed the information she had received from Han Baek-hyeon’s secretary to the officers, Ha Ye-song exclaimed in shock.

"There are 8 victims. 7 dead, 1 critically injured... 7 had their throats slashed, and 1 was beaten so badly they’re beyond recovery...?"

Park Min-hyuk, his face pale with fear, said as he checked the news on his smartphone.

"No, no, the President isn’t like that! Even if he acts cold, he’s a good person! He’s mentally strong, and...!"

"Everyone here knows that."

As Ye-song passionately defended Woo-jin, Yoo Do-ha, arms crossed, responded with a serious expression.

"But the situation is clear."

"I know! It’s just so frustrating! It’s like this city is trying to kill the President no matter what...! Is there nothing we can do?"

The Student Council officers understood that all of this was likely orchestrated by the Principal.

The problem was, "How can we possibly turn the tide?"

"There’s no immediate solution. Trying to change public opinion without any weapons is pointless, and we don’t have the power to overturn the situation. No matter what the President does, this city will see him as an enemy. That’s why he... probably escaped. He must have thought that resolving this through the logic of power was the only option."

"Argh! But that’s practically a coup! Whether he succeeds or fails, it’ll be a disaster! He’ll be branded as a traitor, with no hope of clearing his name! He’ll become a complete criminal! And yet, I can’t think of any other option, which is driving me crazy...!"

"But if they’re pushing the President into a corner this desperately, it means they’re scared. There are a lot of unnatural elements in this situation. In fact, some people are already questioning what’s happening."

Do-ha replied, checking the online reactions on his smartphone.

"Let’s stop worrying about things that don’t matter right now and focus on what we need to do."

Baek-seo drew the attention of the other officers to herself.

"The President has escaped, and now the entire city is hunting him. So, what should we do?"

"...We need to find him first."

"Yes. Right now, the President is probably trying to recover his mana. So, he’ll likely hide somewhere and focus on resting, right?"

"Yes, probably."

"Where exactly?"

"......"

The Student Council officers pondered.

"What about the underground hideout we used when we fought the Technomancer last time... But that might not work since there’s an investigation record."

"Anywhere is fine. We just need to search everywhere..."

At that moment, the door suddenly burst open, and students dressed in white uniforms walked in quickly. Except for the lead student, the others were carrying large boxes.

The Student Council’s attention turned toward them.

They were wearing the uniforms of the Hanyang Federation Academy.

And then...

"The Central Student Council...?"

The highest authority among all academies.

The badge of the Central Student Council was clearly visible.