Aren stepped through the portal.
He did not remember how.
One moment—darkness.The next—
Stone beneath his boots.
Cold air.
He stood at the gates of the Human Academy, hood pulled low, face completely covered. 🕶️His footsteps were silent.His aura was sealed tight.
To him, it had been one month.
To this world—
Two years. ⏳
Students passed by, whispering nervously.
"Who is that giant…?""New student?""…Why does he feel dangerous?" 😨
Aren ignored them all.
The Headmistress Was Waiting ☕
Aren walked through the forbidden hallway, cloak hiding his face.Only one door stood at the end—carved with phoenix wings and ancient sigils.
He pushed it open.
Inside sat the Headmistress.
Calm.Drinking tea.Reading a book. 📖☕
She did not even look up.
"You took longer than I expected."
Aren blinked.
"You're not surprised?"
She closed her book and finally looked at him.
"A boy who survived the Dark River, shattered prophecies, broke curses, and shook continents?"She smiled faintly."I'd be more surprised if you stayed dead."
Aren lowered his hood.
"Then… my reward."
She nodded.
"I promised."
A golden memory orb floated toward him.
Aren stepped back.
"I don't want my memories."
She raised an eyebrow.
"Then what do you want?"
Aren met her gaze.
"You owe me."
She smirked.
"…Fine. I am in your debt."
She snapped her fingers.
A silver key appeared. 🔑✨
"Access to the Royal Library's highest floor.Only I am allowed there."
She placed it in his hand.
"Now you are too."
Aren nodded.
"Useful."
She pointed behind her.
"And your team is waiting."
Aren froze.
"…Team?"
She smiled.
"Ben. King. Horse.They refused to continue without you.For two years they trained like lunatics."
Aren nodded once.
"Good."
As he turned to leave, she added:
"One more thing. Phase Three begins in two weeks."
Aren shrugged.
"Then a student will replace me."
She choked on her tea.
"…They won't accept that."
Aren replied flatly:
"That's their problem."
And vanished.
Phase Three — Announcement Island 🌊⚠️
The island buzzed with tension.
"Phase Three without Aren!?""Impossible!""Team Father will die!" 😱
At the center stood a terrified replacement student, holding a wooden stick like a holy relic.
Ben stared.
"…This is the replacement?"
King cracked his knuckles. 💥Horse neighed aggressively.
The boy trembled.
"I-I'll try my best—"
Ben grabbed his collar.
"WHERE IS AREN!?"
King grabbed the other side.
"WE WAITED TWO YEARS!!"
Horse tried to bite him.
The boy screamed—
BOOM. 💣
A small round object bounced between them.
The replacement fainted instantly.
Silence.
Then—
KABOOOM!!! 🎆
A loud but harmless explosion blasted upward.
Smoke filled the air.
From it—
A tall figure walked forward.
Calm.Silent.Unbothered.
Hood still covering his face.
Students gasped.Teachers froze.
Someone whispered:
"Only one person throws bombs as greetings…""…Aren?"
The footsteps stopped.
Aren looked down at the unconscious boy.
"You're fired."
🌋 THE ISLAND ERUPTED.
Team Father Reunion 🫂🔥
Ben sprinted first.
"AREN!? YOU'RE ALIVE!?"
King punched the air.
"I KNEW IT!!"
Horse cried loudly.
Aren nodded.
"Hm."
"Stop crying," Aren said."It's embarrassing."
They cried harder.
So Aren pulled out another bomb.
Ben jumped back.King retreated.Horse ran into the ocean. 🌊🐴
Aren pocketed it.
"Good. You remember."
The Sea Problem 🌊🧜♀️
They reached the shoreline.
The waves glowed with strange blue patterns.
Aren raised a hand.
"Do not approach the water."
Two hours later, he handed them glowing blue vials.
"Drink."
They did.
King gagged.Ben coughed.Horse sneezed.
"What was that?" King asked.
Aren replied calmly:
"Anti-horny elixir."
🌍 THE WORLD SCREAMED.
The Mermaid Appears ✨
Aren pointed.
"Look."
On a stone sat a goddess-level mermaid. 🧜♀️✨Silver hair.Glowing eyes.Perfect voice.
People fainted across continents.
But Team Father?
No reaction.
They all looked at Aren.
"Thanks for the elixir."
Aren nodded.
"Hm."
The mermaid saw him—
And leapt into his arms.
Aren caught her like a sack of rice.
The world exploded. 💥💥💥
Aren said calmly:
"Found the problem."
Team Father nodded.
Like this was normal.