I Got an Ex-Class Omnipotent System - Chapter 282

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Chapter 282
282: Magical Empress Lucy Minus (2)
A Transcendent.
I understood them to be beings who had transcended the constraints of ordinary life, reaching a body beyond the mortal coil, capable of ignoring certain laws of the world.
Yet the fact that even Analysis—which could discern everything merely by observation—could not touch her was quite a shock to Dohyun.
‘I can’t use Analysis at all?’
Dohyun was bewildered by the unfamiliar message, but upon reflection, it made perfect sense. He couldn’t use Analysis even on Belmutt, the Dragon Emperor of Hongryeom, who fell below SS-rank—the realm of Transcendents—so it was absurd to think he could analyze the active Transcendent, Magical Empress Lucy.
Of course.
‘But being completely unable to use it is still surprising.’
With Belmutt, the Dragon Emperor of Hongryeom, he couldn’t see the status window at all, but he could still analyze certain things to some degree—her intentions, her capabilities, such things.
With Magical Empress Lucy, however, Analysis was impossible on every front—her intentions, her actions, everything.
It was as if Dohyun had temporarily gone blind, yet paradoxically, he remained composed.
Because even without Analysis, every signal Lucy was sending him now was positive.
Besides, this was the Dimensional Rift—a place where neither could harm the other.
‘There shouldn’t be, right?’
He briefly wondered if being a Transcendent might change things, but he didn’t dwell on it.
Still, the appropriate tension felt good, so Dohyun kept his wits sharp while maintaining his guard as he regarded Empress Lucy Minus.
Facing the master of a dimension and the absolute ruler of an entire race—this was already the second time he’d experienced it, yet it remained no easier.
Similarly, even though Vera and Ines were her subjects, they too struggled to lift their heads, which told him it was far from easy for them.
Hanalin, Jiyuchan, and Hezway couldn’t withstand the aura of the Transcendent and found themselves involuntarily pressed down, struggling to endure.
Yet everyone present could sense it.
‘…She’s holding back.’
‘…It’s unbelievable.’
‘…Even more than grandmother…’
Empress Lucy was being as considerate as possible of their situation right now, which was why they were managing even this much.
The pressure of presence that naturally flowed from the difference in rank possessed by an active Transcendent was something that even another Transcendent couldn’t fully suppress—it was nearly impossible to hide.
Just as one cannot cover the sky with a palm, or bail out the ocean with a bowl, such was the presence of a Transcendent. It was remarkable that those gathered here weren’t suffocating.
The Empress Lucy, bearing such lofty dignity, regarded Dohyun, who stood firm despite the disparity in rank.
Had she been another Transcendent, she might have felt curiosity or amazement, but Lucy, who had already ‘seen’ Dohyun from afar, smiled softly.
Then.
「Ordinarily, another should have come instead of me, but I hope you won’t find it discourteous that I made the journey personally to see you.」
Her courteous tone—unbelievable for a Transcendent’s speech—as she sought his understanding left even Dohyun astounded.
Even though he’d come to forge a pact, Dohyun didn’t consider himself on equal footing with Lucy.
Though he’d intended to extract as much as possible since she’d used the word ‘request,’ he never truly believed them equal—yet seeing Lucy adopt such a humble demeanor, Dohyun glanced at Ines and Vera, only to find they weren’t particularly surprised.
‘She must be naturally easygoing.’
Normally, Analysis would have triggered at his thought, confirming or denying it, but without it, things felt somewhat awkward.
In any case, observing their reactions, Dohyun understood that Lucy possessed an easygoing nature, and he carefully opened his mouth.
“I don’t find it discourteous at all. Rather, it’s an honor that the Empress herself has graced us with her presence.”
「My? You speak well too. Those who are popular truly are different.」
“Pardon?”
Dohyun blinked in bewilderment at the sudden, out-of-place remark, his expression asking for clarification.
When Dohyun questioned why such a comment about popular people being different had come up, Lucy gazed at him with an innocent, playful expression, blinking as if she didn’t understand what he meant.
「Is something the matter?」
“Ah, no. Ahem, please have a seat.”
「Very well.」
As Lucy regarded him with that enigmatic gaze, Dohyun couldn’t bring himself to press further and instead offered her a seat, while she responded with a knowing air yet wore a mischievous smile.
Her hair blazed like living mana itself, and her beauty transcended the mortal realm—she possessed an allure almost divine—yet Dohyun remained unmoved by her charm.
He knew this type far too well.
‘A playful, popular girl!’
The memory of a popular, mischievous junior he’d met back at university surfaced, and Dohyun steeled himself mentally.
One moment of carelessness and he’d be wrapped around her finger without question.
As Dohyun fought to maintain his composure, Lucy nodded with evident amusement.
Then.
「Dohyun, it seems you still know little of transcendents.」
“That’s correct.”
「Hmm, then I shall enlighten you to the extent that the Black Gate permits. Though you said it was fine, consider this my apology for my rudeness.」
A flicker of interest crossed Dohyun’s eyes at Lucy’s words.
The phrase “to the extent the Black Gate permits” made one thing clear to him after hearing it.
‘Even transcendents cannot fully escape the Black Gate’s laws.’
After that realization, Lucy’s explanation began.
「I’ll explain it in a way you can easily understand. Think of a transcendent as one who has transcended 『Characteristics』. That should be quite clear, yes?」
“…What?”
Dohyun let out a rather foolish sound.
And with good reason.
‘She knows about Characteristics?’
He’d only thought of transcendents as those who had surpassed flesh and law, but she’d explicitly mentioned 『Characteristics』.
And.
「And this is something you might be curious about, so I’ll mention it briefly—a 『Characteristic』 that possesses transcendence from the very beginning, like yours, is something I’m seeing for the first time.」
At Lucy’s words, spoken with that peculiar smile, Dohyun momentarily lost his composure, while the other party members present tilted their heads as if they hadn’t heard anything.
Then.
“Brother Dohyun, you heard what she was saying, right?”
“What did she say?”
“I didn’t hear anything either.”
“I… I didn’t either.”
“Ahem, Vera.”
Not only Hanalin, Jiyuchan, and Hezway of the Overseer Party, but even Vera and Ines seemed not to have heard. There was no sound barrier, yet Dohyun had heard it—a fact that genuinely startled him, and he swallowed hard.
Since his companions weren’t permitted to hear such information yet, Dohyun couldn’t tell them anything.
And besides, he had no time to dwell on that now.
Lucy had spoken as if she knew about his 『Analysis』.
Dohyun had given up trying to understand how she knew so much about him.
At that moment, when I thought that understanding a transcendent—and perhaps only another transcendent could truly comprehend one—seemed impossible.
「Please don’t worry too much. My 『Characteristic』 specializes in 『Seeing』, which is how I was able to 『See』 it. Don’t fret about other transcendents potentially being unaware of this.」
Having gone out of her way to tell me this much, I couldn’t help but feel reassured.
“Thank you for telling me.”
A Characteristic specialized in 『Seeing』—I initially thought it was similar to Analysis, but the nuance was distinctly different.
『Analysis』 doesn’t just 『See』; it 『Analyzes』 everything I perceive. Conversely, what Lucy is describing is a pure specialization in 『Seeing』 itself.
Which meant…
‘Could she possibly see the future as well?’
The instant that thought crossed my mind, Lucy—sitting across from me—broke into a gentle smile.
As if to confirm I’d guessed correctly.
And in that moment, I understood what had happened.
I had been about to ask whether she could 『See』 the future, and just before I could voice the question, Lucy smiled as if answering me.
At first, I wondered if she was using some form of mind-reading ability, but observing more carefully, I realized she wasn’t reading my thoughts—she was answering what I was about to do.
This wasn’t mind-reading at all.
‘She’s seeing my future actions and responding to them in the present.’
With her laying it out so plainly, I couldn’t help but shudder.
The thought that transcendents could see even the future itself was overwhelming.
And in response to that thought, 『Analysis』 answered.
[Your grade is insufficient. It remains ‘not yet’ possible.]
Those words became the crucial clue, and I swallowed hard.
And simultaneously, I understood why I couldn’t 『See』 anything about Lucy.
The moment that realization struck, I attempted to judge Lucy using my other senses rather than visual information, and combining those judgments, I activated 『Analysis』.
Then.
[Your grade is insufficient. Cannot 『Analyze』 『Transcendent, Lucy Minus』.]
Seeing those words, understanding crystallized.
‘So transcendents can prevent others from perceiving their true nature…’
My thoughts came out jumbled from the shock, but the essence was simple: Lucy, whose Characteristic specialized in 『Seeing』, could conversely prevent others from 『Seeing』 her.
And at the same time, I realized something else.
‘I’ve been unconsciously relying far too heavily on sight.’
Humans depend on visual information for over eighty percent of their perception, or so I’d heard.
Hunters like myself had developed our other senses to exceptional levels and did utilize them, yet visual information still dominated our awareness.
I was no exception.
In the past, I had actively used Detection and engaged multiple senses, but now I’d reverted to relying predominantly on visual information—and I realized this was a critical oversight.
The moment I recognized how much Lucy had truly given me, I expressed my gratitude.
“I truly cannot thank you enough.”
「Oh, it’s nothing. I only explained things about transcendents, after all. And I consider the gratitude for that already received from before.」
As she spoke with a playful smile, watching Lucy respond with such lighthearted charm, I could only shake my head in genuine exasperation.
As our exchange continued between just the two of us, the others tilted their heads in confusion at the cryptic conversation.
Particularly Hanalin, who had swallowed hard at Lucy’s beauty, was watching with worried eyes when Lucy spoke with a mysterious smile.
「Don’t worry. We discussed nothing that should concern you.」
At those words, even Hezway flinched involuntarily.
Dohyun observed this and decided to move past it, about to speak to Lucy when she, seeing his intent, responded as if she understood.
「We can establish a pact under the same conditions as Draxion. I’ll leave those details to you, Dohyun. And this is a gift for the pact. I have a feeling you’ll need it soon.」
Lucy smiled softly and traced her hand through the air, her fingers dissolving into the void as if piercing through space itself before vanishing. When her hand reappeared moments later, Dohyun gasped in astonishment.
‘Subspace magic!?’
He found himself envying such spatial magic, thinking she truly was a transcendent, but that wasn’t the crucial part.
Lucy swept her hand through the air and withdrew a single book and a large folded sheet of paper.
The moment Dohyun used Analysis to examine them, his jaw dropped.

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