Chapter 41

I Am Not a Reincarnator Chapter 41

Seclusion Training (2)

-You won't be able to contact us for a while, right?

Team Leader Han's perplexed voice came through.

"Yes. I plan to focus on personal training for a while."

-Hmm… How long will the training period be?

Team Leader Han spoke with a troubled tone, trailing off.

He must not have expected me to leave at this timing.

'Well, things are hectic right now.'

With the rumor that the Apostle of the North Star had appeared in Korea, the world's attention was focused on Korea.

Not only Korean guilds but also foreign mega-guilds were closely watching the association to which Oh Jin belonged. Suddenly announcing that he would be away was bound to cause confusion.

"For about three months."

-Three months… The timing is a bit awkward. There have already been hundreds of meeting requests for you.

I know.

Everyone is in a frenzy to establish some kind of friendly relationship with the Apostle of the North Star.

'After all, I'm going into hiding to avoid that.'

If they were all approaching me with pure intentions, there would be no reason to avoid them.

'But.'

Is there such a thing as pure intentions in this world?

They're probably racking their brains to find ways to use me.

'At least, it's fortunate if they only want to use me.'

There are certainly those who would approach me with the extreme mindset of destroying me if they can't have me.

'I need more time.'

At the very least, I need to build up enough strength to defend myself from the forces approaching me with ulterior motives.

It's true that I've grown much faster than other Awakeners, but I'm still only a three-star Awakener.

"Anyway, I plan to focus on personal training for a while, so please reject all meeting requests."

-I understand. Now that I think about it, it might be wise for you to lie low for a while.

Indeed.

Our team leader is easy to talk to.

"Oh, by the way, I have one more request."

I almost forgot about this.

"Can you contact the Starlight Lake Guild once?"

-The Starlight Lake Guild?

"Yes. I was greatly insulted by an Awakener named Choi Jongchul."

At the time, I promised to let it go if he agreed to my request, but I had no intention of letting it go.

-What kind of insult did you receive?

"He started a quarrel, saying that the association's dog was acting recklessly."

I left out the part about Haeun.

-...Did he really say that?

Team Leader Han also spoke with a displeased tone.

Of course.

It's impossible to feel good when someone disparages the place you belong to.

-Leave it to me. By the way, I just received a meeting request from the Starlight Lake Guild, so I can use this as an excuse to reject it.

"Hehe. Thank you very much."

I couldn't help but smile at the sound of my team leader's voice.

-Oh, by the way, where do you plan to go for your training?

"Ah, that."

Oh Jin smiled.

The place for seclusion training was already decided.

The best place to focus on training while being surrounded by intense interest.

It is the

"Sanctuary (星所)."

-...Pardon?

The land of the gods where hundreds of constellations reside.

That was the place chosen for seclusion training.

* * *

[So, this is what you meant by wanting to be together 24 hours a day.]

The three temples located at the highest point of the Sanctuary.

Arriving at the massive temple where only the constellations with the title 'North Star' can reside, the interior of the Vega's temple was as desolate as ever.

"What did you mean by that?"

I chuckled and asked playfully.

"Hmph! Be quiet!"

Vega, with her arms crossed, turned her head sharply, blowing a furious breath.

"Hehe. Sorry. I just thought this place would be the best."

On Earth, Vega can only manifest for a few hours a day at most.

That wasn't enough to learn how to handle the Lyra constellation's mark from her.

'But it's different in the Sanctuary.'

In the Sanctuary, the 'Law's Restraint' that binds the constellations is much weaker.

It means that manifesting 24 hours a day is entirely possible.

[Is it okay to leave Haeun alone?]

"Our sister isn't a child."

In any case, Haeun also needed to focus on rehabilitation training for a while.

'Although she looked quite upset.'

Her expression, which had twisted fiercely when he said he would be locked up in the Sanctuary for three months, came to mind.

"Well, it's not like we'll be apart for three months straight."

The temple of Vega doesn't require one to have the Lyra constellation's mark to enter.

We can meet whenever we want.

[Hehe. Then I can be with you for a while.]

Vega's lips curled up in satisfaction.

"Hehe! I leave it to you, my lady."

[Hehe! Just trust me!]

Vega, with her arms crossed, blew a fierce breath.

She spun around like she was dancing.

Woosh!

A silver light flickered, and her body, which was only 30 cm tall, began to grow gradually.

"..."

Seeing Vega's true form after a long time, it was still breathtakingly beautiful.

[So, which technique should I teach you first?]

Vega approached with sparkling eyes.

Oh Jin slowly shook his head.

"Just telling me isn't very meaningful."

Before coming to the Sanctuary.

When he trained on the roof of his house, he had learned a few techniques of the Lyra constellation's mark from her a few times.

'I need to understand what she's saying.'

Whether it's because Vega is not good at teaching or because my comprehension is lacking, I couldn't understand what she was trying to say when she only explained it verbally.

'What does it mean to use magic power like the light of the Milky Way flowing through the clouds?'

I couldn't even grasp how to move my magic power.

[Hmm? Then how do you plan to learn the techniques?]

"Vega. I want to spar with you directly."

Reflecting on my past experiences, I always grew through actual combat.

Instincts in extreme situations have a higher potential for growth than complex theories.

Although it's not actual combat but a sparring match, it will be much more helpful than just listening to explanations.

However.

[It's not possible.]

Vega shook her head firmly.

"Why? Because of the restrictions?"

I heard that the restrictions are relatively reduced in the Sanctuary, but they don't completely disappear.

[No, it's not because of that.]

"Then?"

Vega sighed and answered.

[You might die.]

"..."

Indeed.

Considering the gap between her and me, it would be like an ant sparring with a human.

"Can't you control your strength?"

[No matter how much I lower it, it's not possible.]

Is the gap that big?

'Maybe I was too arrogant.'

Perhaps I was too confident because I had grown much faster than other Awakeners over the past few months.

Hearing such words from her made me feel ashamed for even considering sparring with a constellation.

'After all, it doesn't make sense when you think about it.'

She is a transcendent being, fundamentally different from humans.

Moreover, she is the constellation of the North Star, which is considered to be of a different class even among transcendent beings.

'I was too presumptuous.'

I had forgotten for a moment because I had been too comfortable with Vega.

Right now, I am nothing more than a being that she could crush with a single finger.

"Then there's nothing I can do. Let's just do what we usually do."

It might not be very efficient, but I don't want to force a sparring match and ignore Vega's warning.

[Hmm. Wait a moment.]

Vega, with her arms crossed, fell into thought.

She snapped her fingers.

[Even if it's difficult for me, it might be possible for my Star Spirit.]

Star Spirit?

'The embodiment of a constellation, right?'

Basically, constellations are bound by restrictions and cannot directly interfere with Earth's affairs.

While Vega, with the title of North Star, can interfere to some extent, other constellations cannot even leave the Sanctuary.

That's where the Star Spirit comes in.

It's a kind of summoning body with a part of the constellation's soul.

'Of course, a Star Spirit isn't completely free from restrictions.'

But it is said to be much less restricted than a constellation directly interfering with Earth.

'Vega's Star Spirit, huh.'

I need to butter her up a bit.

[Come forth.]

Vega slowly raised her hand.

[Servant of the Vega constellation, Lyak.]

Woosh!

A brilliant silver light appeared, and a crack formed in the air.

-Thud, thud.

A beautiful silver-furred wolf emerged from the crack.

"Did you call me, Lady Vega?"

Lyak bowed low, speaking fluently, unlike a wolf.

"Hmm?"

Lyak's gaze, which had been scanning the surroundings, turned to Oh Jin.

Startled.

Her silver fur stood on end.

"A human? Why is a human here...?"

Her eyes were filled with suspicion.

To which,

"It's been a while, Lyak."

Oh Jin smiled warmly and waved.

The silver wolf narrowed her eyes and tilted her head.

"Who are you?"

"Hehe! It's been a while since you spoke to me so informally, Lyak. It's refreshing to hear it again."

"......?"

Lyak turned to Vega, clearly confused.

Vega smiled faintly and placed her hand lightly on Oh Jin's shoulder.

[Don't be alarmed, Lyak.]

"What...?"

[This child is a reincarnator who has come from the future.]

"Reverser of Heaven's Star!"

Lyak's mouth dropped open.

A being that is spoken of as a myth even among the transcendent constellations.

The only hope that can change the fate of a world that has been written as the end.

"How can the Reverser of Heaven's Star... Then, if that's the case!"

The fact that the Reverser of Heaven's Star has appeared means one thing.

The world of the 'future' has already been destroyed once.

In other words—

"Ultimately, Lady Vega, as the prophecy foretold...?"

It means that the master she serves has been swallowed by the darkness of the Black Heaven.

-Boom!

Lyak stomped her paw in frustration.

Although it is a future event that has not yet come, the guilt of not protecting her master washed over her like a wave.

[Don't blame yourself, Lyak.]

Vega stroked Lyak with a gentle hand.

[My child has come here to prevent that future.]

"......"

Lyak glared at Oh Jin with her mouth tightly shut.

The aura he gave off was far too weak to be called the Reverser of Heaven's Star.

"Is this person really the Reverser of Heaven's Star?"

[Hehe. You will understand in time.]

Vega crossed her arms with a confident expression.

"Vega."

[I understand.]

Vega explained to Lyak the purpose of Oh Jin's visit.

"Sparring... with him?"

[That's right.]

"Grumble."

Lyak narrowed her eyes and sized up Oh Jin.

Honestly, he didn't seem trustworthy at all.

"But if it's Lady Vega's command."

Crack!

Lyak's body swelled up, transforming into a 2-meter-tall werewolf.

Zap! Blue lightning crackled between her silver fur.

'What the hell is this?'

Gulp.

Oh Jin swallowed hard, looking up at Lyak.

The aura emanating from the werewolf Lyak was so overwhelming that it felt like his breath was being cut off.

Honestly, it felt even stronger than Vega's.

'But that's probably because Vega hasn't revealed her true power.'

In any case.

It was undeniable that she was a far superior opponent compared to him.

"Then, let's start the sparring match."

Lyak took a stance.

Oh Jin nodded and raised his spear.

'Honestly, winning is out of the question.'

But at least holding out—

'I can—'

Boom!!

"......!"

It was invisible to the naked eye.

He raised his spear instinctively.

-Boom!!

"Ugh!!"

The spear in his hand was violently knocked away.

His palm split open, and blood splattered.

"Ugh!"

He tried to roll on the ground to lower his stance, but—

"You're slow."

Thud!

Lyak kicked Oh Jin's stomach like a soccer ball.

"Ugh! Cough! Cough!"

His legs gave out, and he fell to the ground.

'What the hell.'

Three seconds.

That was how long Oh Jin's first sparring match with Lyak lasted.