Paris looked around in bewilderment, but no one else raised their hand besides him.
"Raise your hand if you are in favor of giving Zeon a gold badge."
This time, Calere, the Silver Badges, those who had received miracles from Zeon, and several Copper Badges raised their hands without hesitation.
Jazlyn, with a triumphant smirk, turned to Paris and said sarcastically, "Looks like you're the only one, Paris. Anything else you want to say?"
"Jazlyn, I…"
At that moment, Calere glared at Paris, her face venomous.
"Paris, how dare you speak against our lord and still hold your head high. Apologize and reflect on your actions quickly."
Joanne stepped forward as well, launching an attack on Paris.
"Paris, you're really something. Did you think we didn't notice how much you despise Zeon? Isn't it wrong to make suggestions to Jazlyn based on your personal grudges?"
The members of the SS all nodded in agreement with Joanne's words.
"Hmph, that's right. Zeon deserves the gold badge, but Paris is just jealous."
"Paris, are you trying to play politics within the SS? This isn't going to end well for you."
As the atmosphere grew worse for Paris, even the remaining Copper Badges started distancing themselves from him. The SS, including Jazlyn, showed strong hostility, and even Dr. Wily glanced at him with disapproval.
Overwhelmed by the sight, Paris took a step back.
"Why… Why is everyone turning against me?"
Just a few weeks ago, Paris had been a respected figure within the SS. Now, he couldn't understand why everything had changed.
As Paris turned him head, his eyes met Zeon's.
Sigh.
Zeon's lips remained sealed, but his eyes held both bitterness and ridicule. Paris suddenly realized that this was all Zeon's doing. His incredible luck, this strange, cult-like adoration—it had to be the cause. He wanted to confront Zeon and tear away the mask he was wearing, but unfortunately, everyone here was on Zeon's side.
While Paris hesitated, Jazlyn's voice boomed with fury.
"Get out of here, NOW, Paris."
Jazlyn was so enraged that she abandoned her usual politeness.
"Throw him out. Quickly!"
Upon Jazlyn's command, the Silver Badges rushed forward, grabbed Paris, and dragged him out without mercy. Paris didn't even have time to resist; he was dragged out of the building in disgrace.
Once outside the club building, the Silver Badges threw Paris onto the hard ground.
Kwadang.
Paris hit the ground with a thud.
"Ugh…"
Hot tears welled up in his eyes, a mixture of humiliation and injustice. Desperately, Paris looked up at his former comrades, hoping for some semblance of mercy.
"Gopi… Joanne… Don't you remember everything we've been through together?"
"Tsk! The only memories I have with you are unpleasant ones."
Gopi spat at the ground and turned away.
"Ah, my ears are rotting just listening to him. Let's go."
Joanne, picking her ears as she walked back into the building, didn't spare Paris another glance. The other Silver Badges followed suit, completely ignoring him.
Paris lay there, sobbing bitterly.
"Uuuuuu!"
After a while, Paris slowly got to his feet, defeated but not broken.
'I can't give up yet. I need to expose Zeon for what he really is.'
Paris realized he couldn't defeat Zeon simply by opposing him directly.
'If I'm going to bring Zeon down, I need solid proof that he's brainwashing everyone.'
Paris left, a little sad but he was determined to expose Zeon.
The silver badge on his chest still gleamed brightly as he disappeared into the night.
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After dismissing Paris, Jazlyn felt as if a great burden had been lifted from her shoulders, like she had finally rid herself of something foul.
Jazlyn composed herself and turned to Zeon.
"Zeon, from now on, you are officially a gold badge. As one of my closest associates, you will have the authority to advise me directly and oversee both the Silver and Copper Badges. Now, pledge your loyalty to me once more."
Zeon knelt on one knee, bowing his head as he swore his oath.
"I, Zeon, vow to be forever loyal to Jazlyn."
"Ho ho ho, very good. As a reward, I will grant you a wish, anything within my power. What would you like?"
As I thought about it, an idea popped into my head—a perfect way to further use my hypnosis abilities. On Earth, I had been a counselor, and I realized it would be beneficial to continue that role here.
"Could I have a counseling room?"
"A counseling room? What exactly is that?"
"I've noticed that many students struggle with mental health issues—whether due to financial stress, personal relationships, or physical problems. I want to provide counseling to help them. I also plan to use magic to solve their problems, prioritizing members of the SS, of course."
The people around me were moved, murmuring amongst themselves about my spirit of sacrifice.
"Wow… He really wants to use his abilities to help others. He's like a saint."
"Honestly, I respect it."
Jazlyn saw the wisdom in my suggestion. If the SS members were suffering from mental problems, their work would surely be affected. By taking care of the SS's mental well-being, their happiness and loyalty to Jazlyn would only grow stronger.
Jazlyn nodded, her voice full of approval.
"That's an excellent idea. I'll assign you a room on the first floor for your counseling services. You'll have the funds to decorate it however you wish."
"Thank you!"
'Puhehehe~ Now I can use hypnosis on both Copper Badge members and regular students.'
I rejoiced inwardly but kept my expression gentle and caring for the onlookers.
"Now, Zeon, finish your training and come to the SS room when you're done."
With that, Jazlyn led everyone out, leaving me alone with Dr. Wily in the training room. It felt like a storm had just passed through.
"Hmmm. Let's wrap up the lesson here. I think that's enough practical training for today. We'll go back to theory now. If you understand the concepts clearly, your magic will improve significantly. There's still much to learn, like new random magic symbols, how to place them, and connecting mana lines."
"Understood."
We continued with the lesson until Dr. Wily finally handed me his business card.
"This is my office at the Magic Tower. Come visit me whenever you're bored, and I'll show you around. Also, I want to experiment to figure out why your random magic is so effective."
"Hyung! I'm not a test subject."
"Haha, I know. Don't worry, we won't be doing any dangerous experiments on humans. But if you help me, I'll give you a new random magic tool as a reward."
"Well… in that case, maybe."
"Great! I'll see you next class. Don't forget to review the books I gave you."
"Goodbye."
Dr. Wily waved and left the training room.
'Time to check my status window.'
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Name: Zeon Barius
Race/Gender: Human/Male
Age: 19
Strength: 14 → 15
Agility: 15
Intelligence: 25 → 29
Mana: 26 → 31
Luck: 305
Skills: Hypnosis Lv4 → 10, Swordsmanship Lv1, Magic Lv3 → 4, Mental Magic Lv1 → 3, Random Magic (new!) Lv1
Traits: Super Luck, Inspect, Dragon's Energy
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My stats had noticeably increased, and I had even gained a new skill—Random Magic. My status wasn't as overpowered as Jenny's or Aris', but it was definitely above average for the academy. And now, with Random Magic boosting my offense, I no longer felt like I lacked attack power. Still, my primary role was to support the heroines and help them grow stronger, so I didn't need to be the most powerful myself.
When I returned to the main guard room, Jazlyn, Calere, and the other Silver Badges were waiting for me. They led me to a spacious room a little ways from the main guard area, which would now serve as my counseling room. It had a decent-sized window and even a private bathroom.
I began planning how to decorate it—adding a counseling desk, a sofa, a bed, and perhaps some soothing scents. It would be perfect for hypnotic counseling sessions. With that in mind, I went home, hugging Jenny and Aris as I slept.
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Meanwhile, Jazlyn sat in her dorm room, thinking about Zeon. Whenever she wasn't thinking of him, her heart felt empty. But the moment she thought of him again, she felt a surge of happiness. It was clear what she needed to do.
Jazlyn found herself enjoying this new feeling, one that constantly reminded her of Zeon.
"Hehe. Zeon, you're the first man to make my heart race like this."
Up until this morning, Jazlyn had been completely captivated by Zeon's incredible luck.
But her perspective shifted dramatically after witnessing Zeon's random magic in action.
Zeon's random magic was nothing short of miraculous—it cured hair loss, corrected vision, and addressed the specific physical ailments of those under its effects.
"Zeon's luck… it's real. My body's on fire just thinking about it."
Every time Jazlyn witnessed one of Zeon's feats of luck, she felt her body grow warmer, a heat that surged through her lower abdomen. At that very moment, her womb ached with desire—she wanted to bear Zeon's child, and she wanted it now.
For a brief moment, Jazlyn pondered why Zeon's random magic seemed to solve everyone else's problems, but she quickly realized it was all part of Zeon's greater fortune.
'Zeon's random magic works miracles, and it makes people adore him even more. I realized his value and rewarded him with a gold badge. It might look like it's helping others, but in truth, it's all good fortune for Zeon. It's absolutely incredible.'
The more she recognized Zeon's extraordinary luck, the deeper her affection for him grew. The more she longed to marry him and bear his children.
"Phew… I can't stand this. I guess I should masturbate."
As she lay down on the bed and pulled down her skirt and underwear, Jazlyn's soft golden pubic hair and pussy were exposed to the air.
Jazlyn smeared her hands with the luxurious gel, and then she began expertly rubbing her pussy.
"Huhhhhh… Haaaaa… It would be nice if Zeon would touch me…"
Even if masturbation brings pleasure, there is something that cannot be satisfied. This can be filled by inhaling Zeon elements.
"Huh … Huh, ah … Zion … I must make you … How Woong … I will make my man …"
Jazlyn continued her masturbation, thinking of Zeon.
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The next day, I spent time decorating the consulting room.
My consulting room was transformed into a cozy hypnosis counseling room, fully equipped with a table, arm sofa, and bed. For the first few weeks, we decided to only accept Jazzlin SS personnel.
And as time passed, it was 1:40 PM on Friday.
Today is the date I promised with Kasha.