I Got an Ex-Class Omnipotent System - Chapter 280

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Chapter 280
280: A Second Time?(2)
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The Arcana examination was, naturally, something they could pass without even taking the test. Vera knew Hanalin’s magical prowess intimately, and Dohyun was Dohyun, after all.
Vera herself had studied the Hand of Ether in detail under Dohyun’s instruction—doubting his abilities made no sense whatsoever. A monster who wielded master-level martial arts alongside magic and healing magic was simply beyond assessment. For Vera to even attempt to judge him was absurd.
And so the test was passed without being taken.
Initially, they’d felt uncertain about receiving such an easy pass, but with the tedious formality concluded, everyone seemed satisfied and followed Vera’s guidance.
Following Vera’s lead, they arrived at none other than the entrance to the Branch Director’s Office of the Arcana Atlas Branch.
“Well, here we are.”
Though Vera had passed them through the examination at her discretion, she still needed to report to the branch director. After giving a brief report in that short time, the branch director had personally summoned both Dohyun and Hanalin.
In truth, this was far better than taking the actual test.
As Vera knocked appropriately and opened the door, a surprisingly modest and serene office appeared—far too simple for someone who served as branch director of such an enormous organization that used Matap as a mere sieve.
And in the center of that office stood a Celestial male, leisurely holding a teacup and lifting his gaze to regard Dohyun with benevolent eyes.
Everyone in the Overseer Party, including Dohyun, was startled by his eyes as black as the deepest night and the black aura blooming around him, but only Vera introduced him with familiarity.
“Branch Director Onyx, these are the people I mentioned.”
“Welcome. I hear our Vera has received considerable help from you. Please, allow me to express my gratitude first. Thank you so much for taking such good care of our clan member, Vera.”
The one called Onyx rose from his seat and offered his thanks to Dohyun’s group. While they all responded politely, they found themselves momentarily entranced by the sight of pupils as black as onyx, befitting the name—captivated by their mysterious depth.
Then Onyx spoke to them.
“I am Asteria Onyx, branch director of the Arcana Atlas Branch here. Please, make yourselves comfortable.”
Asteria Onyx.
As Dohyun observed him, he sensed something extraordinary and regarded him with slightly tensed eyes.
Feeling an aura that far surpassed Berge, the branch director of Matap, Dohyun’s Analysis began to work as he gazed upon Asteria.
It began to analyze every aspect of Asteria in meticulous detail.
Then Asteria reacted to Dohyun’s gaze.
“Hmm?”
As the power of Analysis, which dissected everything in this place, was unleashed, Asteria’s eyes deepened slightly as he looked at Dohyun.
Observing Dohyun’s eyes—which seemed to draw all things in the world toward his center and pierced through his very soul—he regarded him with wonder.
It was a peculiar sensation that most would not perceive, yet Asteria was certain he had felt something similar before.
‘Is this… the Empress’s?’
It resembled the feeling he experienced when Celestial Empress Lucy regarded him, though he soon realized it was different.
‘No, it feels even more overwhelming than that.’
What manner of power was this, that made even the strength wielded by the Celestial Empress—a transcendent of magic itself—feel insufficient?
Normally, a Celestial’s curiosity would have been provoked, but Asteria found himself inwardly shaking his head.
He understood that this was not something he should approach.
He was well aware that reckless contact might result in being consumed instead.
‘Vera has formed a connection with someone truly extraordinary.’
As Asteria was evaluating Dohyun so highly, letters materialized before Dohyun’s eyes.
『Asteria Onyx』
『Trait: Seeker of Magical Principles [S]』
『Skills』
▶「Eclipse Veil [S]」
▶Mana Cultivation Method—「Astral Eclipse Resonance [S]」
▶Incantation—「Onyx Nova [S]」
…(More)
『Stats』
▶「Strength: 99」
▶「Agility: 119」
▶「Stamina: 110」
▶「Mana: 149」
※This being is a Celestial.
[『Analysis』 has succeeded.]
[You have acquired 5000 AP.]
‘That’s incredible.’
I knew that S-Grade skills were common among the Superior Races, but witnessing it again left me genuinely awestruck.
Moreover, seeing skills I’d never encountered before made my eyes widen involuntarily.
The Mana Cultivation Method I’d been so desperate to witness.
The moment I saw it, I swiftly activated 『Analysis』.
Of course, I wasn’t trying to learn it myself.
If I could extract just the principles through 『Analysis』, it would make it easier to create or replicate a Mana Cultivation Method later.
Above all else.
[『Analysis』determines that Asteria’s skills are currently beyond what the user can acquire.]
[It is recommended that you acquire at least basic magical incantations and a Mana Cultivation Method befitting the user before attempting to obtain them.]
That’s what 『Analysis』was telling me to do.
So I analyzed Asteria’s Mana Cultivation Method and incantation through 『Analysis』, storing only the principles within myself—as if I were making a 『Record』 of them.
Once I finished my work with 『Analysis』, Asteria seemed to sense it and quietly opened her mouth.
“Now I understand how Vera has grown so remarkably.”
“Ahem.”
Watching Asteria speak softly with a subtle smile, I couldn’t help but cough awkwardly, no matter how composed I usually am.
Unlike before, she seemed to have felt my 『Analysis』quite vividly, which made me feel somewhat embarrassed as well.
Separate from that, Asteria, as if unbothered, calmly looked at each of them one by one—those she’d already been introduced to—and spoke.
“Dohyun and Hanalin will naturally be accepted as members of Arcana. Otherwise, the Empress might scold me.”
“Thank you for viewing us favorably.”
“Thank you.”
“Not at all. We should be more grateful, as we’re always short on talent.”
I laughed awkwardly at Asteria’s playful demeanor.
After all, receiving praise from the Branch Director of Arcana and one of the top-tier fighters in the B-Grade Zone was indeed rare.
As the slightly tense atmosphere eased a bit, Asteria quietly opened her mouth again.
“First, I didn’t call you here simply to see you.”
“Huh? Then…?”
Dohyun’s expression turned bewildered as he looked at Asteria, and she smiled brightly at him before speaking.
“You’ve arrived,” Asteria said.
At her words, a knock sounded from the door of the Branch Director’s Office.
Knock, knock.
Then came another familiar voice.
“Branch Director Onyx, I’m coming in.”
The one who entered was Ines, the Celestial Knight Commander, whom everyone in the Overseer Party knew.
This time, they had anticipated it to some degree, so no one was particularly surprised, but when Asteria gave Ines a look as if to speak, Ines immediately turned to Dohyun and said.
“I’ve come to make you a proposal, Dohyun.”
“What…?”
At Dohyun’s question, Hanalin, Jiyuchan, and Hezway all looked at Ines, wondering what she meant, and Ines, seeing them, spoke.
“We too would like to request a Dimensional Peace Agreement with your dimension, Dohyun.”
“…Pardon?”
“Huh?” “What?!” “!!!”
At Ines’s words, Dohyun responded in bewilderment, Hanalin and Jiyuchan gasped in surprise, and Hezway raised his guard considerably as he looked at Ines.
It was the moment a second Dimensional Peace Agreement was being proposed.
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South Korea.
Though it had made a name for itself as a formidable Hunter nation, no one among the citizens believed this was due to the government’s competence alone.
Of course, the government had played its part, but the greatest credit for South Korea’s rise as a Hunter powerhouse belonged to Han Muyeol, the Association President of the Hunter Association.
Beyond merely amending the outdated Hunter Law that had been ineffective and resulted in many Hunters being exported overseas, he had personally stepped onto the front lines and earned his name as an A-Grade Hunter.
This had led to the creation of modern South Korea, but now an opportunity had arrived that could elevate the nation to an even greater position of power, making a state council meeting inevitable.
The peace agreement document with the Draxion Dimension.
Unless one was a fool, there was no way to remain silent upon seeing this, so everyone from the President down to all National Assembly members had to gather and conduct meetings for several days.
Thus, once some clarity had been reached, the President asked Han Muyeol.
“First, your opinion, Association President Han Muyeol, is that we should refrain from admitting other nations for the time being, correct?”
“That is correct.”
While Han Muyeol could not know everything about international affairs, at least regarding Hunters, he possessed superior information than anyone else in this room, so his words commanded attention.
Even the most greedy politicians present remained silent for now, allowing Han Muyeol to express his opinions with relative ease.
“For now, we must take a cautious stance regarding the admission of other nations. Even if we must pay a price, we should conduct thorough reviews and establish proper criteria so that no criticism arises in the future.”
Han Muyeol’s words were undoubtedly the most sound.
However.
“Then how do you plan to suppress the discontent that keeps emerging?”
“Exactly.”
“No matter how much the Yongin Clan stands behind us, our opponents are the world’s great powers. Even if we are a Hunter superpower, we cannot face them all.”
Several of them, not quite in opposition but lacking a strategy to suppress discontent, expressed their unease about the situation.
While other nations feared South Korea for holding such a powerful weapon, those who actually wielded it were trembling with fear and unwilling to even grasp it, which weighed heavily on Han Muyeol’s heart, though he endured it.
They could not possibly understand how powerful a card the Yongin Clan truly was.
But Han Muyeol understood well.
“Any nation with a properly functioning mind would understand how powerful the Yongin Clan card is. In fact, from what I understand, there are no nations currently inquiring about joining the agreement while voicing complaints or minor grievances.”
Han Muyeol’s words were accurate.
No country was currently filing complaints or appeals against South Korea; rather, they were politely and respectfully inquiring about what conditions might be offered.
The ones who were actually anxious were South Korea’s politicians.
And understandably so.
Throughout their political careers, had South Korea ever taken such a leading role in international affairs?
Not once.
Even when South Korea appeared to be leading on the surface, the United States was always pulling the strings behind the scenes. But this time was genuinely different.
“With this opportunity, we could establish South Korea as an international superpower.”
Some of the Council Members nodded at Han Muyeol’s words, but others expressed concerns about the proposal.
After all, one couldn’t make a name for themselves in the world through sheer force alone.
“However, when it comes to technological advancement utilizing mana, the United States, Japan, and Europe do hold a slight edge.”
“Of course, South Korea’s technology isn’t significantly inferior. In fact, we’re on par with Europe and comparable to Japan. But the clear reality is that we still fall short of catching up to the United States. We lack research resources and the costs are substantial.”
While South Korea was indeed providing support for new research, the funding allocated for technological research was considerably lower compared to Europe, Japan, the United States, and others mentioned earlier.
Considering that comparison, the results were remarkable, but the government was allocating taxes to other priorities, making it unavoidable.
“Ugh.”
Han Muyeol clearly understood the difficulties in this area and let out a groan.
If the United States or other countries requested membership under the pretext of technology, South Korea would have no choice but to accept.
Just as I was wondering if there might be a solution,
Han Muyeol’s secretary burst through the conference room door in an emergency.
As everyone’s attention snapped toward the sudden commotion, the secretary cried out urgently.
“S-sir! Association President!!! It’s, it’s the second time!”
“…?”
Han Muyeol looked at his secretary as if asking what was the second time, and the secretary urgently exclaimed.
“A second Dimensional Peace Agreement request has come in!”
“Y-you don’t mean…?”
“Yes…. This time, it’s also from Dimension Belladrina, mentioning Lee Suhyun’s Party….”
“What?!”
Dimension Belladrina.
If the Yongin Clan stood foremost among the Superior Races in military might, then the Celestials—the Superior Race most advanced in magical technology—were the ones dwelling in that dimension.
Upon hearing that a request had come from there, Han Muyeol scanned his surroundings with mana as he thought.
‘Are there listening devices installed?’
He wondered if someone was eavesdropping on his words.

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