The Broken Possessors of the Infinite Regression Academy

Chapter 224 – Side Story: The Gate of Another World – 1

The purpose of establishing Bellium Academy was to train advanced combat troops to fight against the Demon King’s army. Furthermore, it would be better if they could help in killing the Demon King.

It was an academy founded by Erestica, the current chairman, who was once called Meligor and who escaped from the Demon King’s army to hold a grudge against Mahbat and Elisier.

On the contrary, with the Demon King dead, the Demon King’s army collapsed, and the annihilation of the Demon God making the birth of a new Demon King impossible, it could be said that the purpose of establishing Bellium Academy had been achieved.

“But that’s no reason to close down the Imperial Academy. There are a few idiots who say things like that, and it’s a shame.”

“Yes.”

I sat up straight in my seat and answered with my back straight, because the person in front of me was the emperor.

If we are only going to judge by power, there is no reason for me to bend, but on the other hand, there is no reason for me not to bend. If I were going to act arrogantly, relying only on power, why would I have quietly returned? I went around beating up everything.

I’m far from that kind of crazy guy, and he’s actually a pretty good guy, except for his missteps with Laura’s brother. So I was going to just give him a good go.

“Why are you being so stiff? Be at ease, be at ease. Your emperor permits it.”

“… … .”

However, I was curious as to why he was treating me so casually. Even now, he was lying down on his side and acting like a dad who comes home from work and watches TV on the sofa in only running shoes and underwear.

It was much worse than when he first called me and had a private meeting. At least then, he seemed to have some sense of being the emperor, but now he didn’t even have that.

Maybe Laura was the one who set up this character.

“You look like you’re wondering why I’m doing this.”

“To be honest, yes.”

“Nothing much. My daughter likes you, and I know you’re a pretty good guy. I’m just like this, so if you get used to it in advance, you won’t be surprised later. The dignified appearance you show as the emperor is fake, this is the real appearance. Do you understand?”

“… … I understand.”

The words, “I don’t think you’ll understand,” rose to the tip of my tongue. I swallowed them forcefully.

He’s a really unique person who doesn’t get teased anywhere. Why doesn’t he show this side of himself to Laura and instead shows it to me first?

“I’ve heard every single rumor about you. Those tight-fisted people in the Magic Association can’t live without you, and you’ve had a pretty smooth encounter with the daughter of Duke Rennitus, and most importantly, the people around you are not ordinary. My daughter is one of them. Isn’t it obvious by now?”

The emperor chuckled. I couldn’t laugh because I was too shocked.

“I heard that you finished all your student council work a long time ago during the summer festival and spent more time in your club. I have no intention of stopping anyone who likes my daughter. If that guy is unworthy of being next to the next emperor, then that’s another story… … How many people in this empire would be worthy of being treated as human if you were to hear people say that you’re unworthy?”

I avoided answering. The emperor thought I was being humble, so he told me to be more confident and showed me a trick by throwing a grape so high that it almost touched the ceiling and catching it.

I’m not sure what that has to do with this, though.

“I did something terrible to that kid. If I had known that my child would do something as stupid as joining hands with the Demons, I should have cut off his head a long time ago instead of bringing up the ties of blood relations.”

“… … .”

The speed at which he threw and caught grapes became faster and faster.

The emperor continued to make small talk after that. He asked if he needed a title, if he wanted to become a noble, if he could give him a fief, if he thought he might need it in the future, if he wanted to learn from the nobles’ example, etc.

It was a conversation whose purpose was obvious.

“Now that we’ve eaten everything we wanted to eat, let’s get to the main point.”

When the four bunches of grapes that had been brought were all gone, the emperor got up. The weariness and playfulness that had been on his face disappeared, and the solemn appearance of the emperor returned. I also straightened my posture once again.

“Are you aware of the recent strange phenomenon?”

Even the tone of voice and speech were like that.

“I don’t know, Your Majesty.”

“It would be so because it was only conveyed to a very secret few among the members of the Empire. If you don’t include me and you, then the Archmage, the three great dukes, several magic tower lords, and Crown Princess Laura are the end.”

“But why are you telling me such a secret… …?”

“It is because the Crown Princess mentioned you as the right person for the job.”

“… … ?”

For some reason, his expression seemed unusual after he returned from the palace. I wondered what it was, so I checked the documents he had given me.

My eyes widened as soon as I saw what was drawn on paper.

“According to Archmage Valera’s judgment, it seems to be a space connected to another dimension. The inside and the outside are completely blocked off, except for a space made of mana that serves as a dimensional gate, and it has been confirmed that magic used inside and outside do not affect each other, except for entry and exit through that space.”

‘… … No matter how I look at it, it’s a gate.’

No matter how I looked at the Emperor’s description and the pictures in the materials, they were depicting a gate. I calmed down my surprise and asked again.

“The material also used the expression ‘confirmed destruction’. Could you tell me what the conditions were, Your Majesty?”

“It’s similar to a dungeon, but different. If you kill a specific monster or demon that is assumed to be the strongest in it, it will naturally disappear.”

“… … .”

This is really a gate.

“… … That’s what happened.”

All six of them looked bewildered at my words. It was understandable, since they had been doing the same thing on Earth for seven years and would likely be doing it here for at least several decades to come.

The reason there were six was because two people were missing. Erestica was still locked in the chairman’s office and not leaving the house, and Laura had returned to Earth for a while, saying she had something to take care of.

“I contacted my kids, and they said that a similar phenomenon is happening in the Demon World.”

“Then you must have met monsters too. What did your subordinates say?”

To be honest, I was curious. They are called monsters on Earth, but in reality, they are no different in appearance from the demons or beasts that appear here. What would the demons of this world think of that?

“It’s unpleasant.”

“Unpleasant?”

“Yes. There have been several instances where monsters similar to the ones here have popped out. They are clearly the same species, but when I look at them, I feel an inexplicable sense of discomfort. I don’t know why.”

“I know what you mean. Have you ever heard of the uncanny valley?”

“Uncanny Valley?”

As I gave a brief explanation of the concept, Nika nodded, who had been thinking deeply about something.

“I think that’s right, master.”

It was quite surprising that even the Demons could feel that way.

“… … But why did the gate open here too?”

“Well, maybe it’s because of this.”

He summoned the Holy Spear in his left hand. A soft golden color filled the club room. Leona made a face of bewilderment.

“also?”

“As we passed over, the concept of mana was born on Earth and the gate appeared. Conversely, isn’t it possible that the concept of Earth came over as well when we passed over here? It was also Seongchang who first chose time.”

“I think so too.”

Latina took the lead.

“If two concepts from completely different dimensions began to share, the only reason would be the Holy Spear. In the first place, excluding the Holy Spear, the act of bringing in concepts from other dimensions is impossible. No matter how many dimensional gates we create, that’s the case.”

“So what do we do now?”

“What should I do? I need to check if this is the real gate, and if so, I need to do the same here. Nika, are there any gates left in the succubus area?”

“Yes. I erased everything that appeared near the castle, but I heard that a new one appeared about an hour ago, so I’m preparing to erase it again.”

“Then let’s go there.”

“Yes, master.”

Nika immediately created a dimensional gate in the clubroom. Beyond it, a desolate landscape of the Demon World was visible. The only improvement was that the succubus had settled in the old Demon King’s castle.

“Welcome, Your Majesty!”

As soon as I crossed the dimensional gate, succubi swarmed in.

People around me were disgusted by the exposure that made the bikini an incredibly wholesome outfit and the natural s*xiness that came with every move.

“Ah, ah… … The Queen’s master… … Welcome… … .”

And I was even more disgusted by the sight of her eyes lit up as she saw me, her breathing ragged, and her legs starting to get soaking wet.

“Huh… … ? Ugh, excuse me… … .”

It didn’t last long. I quickly ran away at the sight of Nika growling and emitting a murderous aura next to me. Instead, another succubus approached me and bowed her head.

Unlike his colleagues who were completely naked, he was only exposed from the neck up. He even wore white gloves to cover his hands. He said he had taken special measures to guide us, and that must be why.

“Welcome back, Queen.”

“Just give me some guidance quickly.”

“Yes, this is the direction.”

The calm succubus turned around. Nika followed suit, growling again at her subordinates who were still licking their lips from afar, and we also moved.

Even though Nika was watching right next to me, her gaze never wavered. Perhaps because she was a succubus, her life and s*xual desire seemed to be on equal footing.

“We have arrived.”

The gate was located near the entrance to the forest, a little way from the succubus’ castle. At first glance, it looked like it was much higher grade than the one on Earth.

It is even worse than the S-class gate, which is considered to be a disaster to humans on Earth.

“The waves, and the amount of mana that can be felt. It’s several times larger than the Gate we know of… no, dozens of times larger. You said this was the average, right? If this was the average on Earth, we would have to completely redefine the level.”

Leona, who had been looking around for a while, came to a conclusion. The succubus who had guided us had already left.

“That much?”

“Yeah. Do you remember the Leviathan we caught last time? If we assume it’s an S-class, the gate that the Leviathan spits out is at best a B-class. More importantly, this is the average. If the gate that receives an S-class is the standard here, then the Leviathan spitting out would be considered completely out of standard, right? It’s too weak.”

“Since this is a world with much more mana, the gate may have been strengthened as well. The power balance of this world has increased to that extent, but… What should we do, Mira?”

“I should go in and take a look.”

I took out eternity. The answer was already decided.

“If this is not a temporary phenomenon but a permanent change, we need to think about countermeasures.”

“Are you talking about measures like establishing gate departments?”

I was about to ask, “Are you kidding?” but then stopped talking.

“Yeah. Maybe that’s really what it should be.”

“Huh? Huh? Really? How are you going to convince me?”

I was reacting like that and Rosaria started to panic in return. I patted her head.

“Isn’t the saint here?”

“… … .”

Rosaria’s face turned blank as she realized that her grave had been dug.