I Became a Mafia in the Academy
chapter-254

Chapter 254

I stared at the old man, not knowing what was going on.

He coughed in vain and stood up from his seat.

The other elders then all bowed their heads in respect.

“Today is indeed a day of joy and celebration. For my apprentice, Eugene, has created a new Aura technique.”

Huh?

“And he has fulfilled one of the requirements for election to the office of Elder. Therefore, I have gathered you all here as witnesses.

No, wait.

“Will Eugene take the test to become an Elder of our Aura Order?”

……I’ve actually created a new skill and caused all of this?

A million thoughts start racing through my head.

I’m going to be an elder? I mean, I’m a first apprentice, or a direct line, or an heir, but I don’t think I’ve ever been an elder.

Or am I even old enough to deserve the title of Elder in the first place?

I have no idea.

I guess I’ll just have to ask.

“……I have a question.”

“Yes, this may have come out of the blue for you, what do you want to know?”

“What are the benefits of being that…..elder?”

The most important part is this.

What would I get from being an elder?

It was unlikely that the old man would ask me to do anything that would harm me, but I should know this for sure.

“Heh, heh, that’s a question very much like you. Yes, what are the benefits of being an elder? Perhaps it would be better for the other elders to explain that to you. Let the six elders take turns.”

The elders gathered here now numbered about six.

The elder with the Chinese character for ‘六’ (six) on his chest stood up first and spoke.

“I am recognized wherever I go, as I am an elder of the Budokan, the best martial arts school in Korea.”

The other elders nodded simultaneously at his words.

It was the elder with the character ‘五’ (five) who spoke next.

“I’ve gotten a good loan.”

“Eh, that’s right!”

“Well, is it a merit?”

“It’s a merit!”

It’s like a forced first-class credit rating.

It’s kind of bland, isn’t it?

It’s not necessarily a benefit to me, but……I guess it’s a big benefit in a way. Yeah.

Next up, the elder with the character “四” (four).

“The Elders have a better understanding of Aura than the other disciples. By sharing their opinions with each other, they can see their own progress improve.”

Elder ‘三’ (three).

“Just being an Elder in the Budokan is a great career move, and even the most powerful people in the world don’t treat us lightly.”

In other words, it’s an elevation in status, but it’s a small advantage for me, who is known to the world as the direct disciple of Master Kwak Chun-sik.

This time, Elder ‘二'(two), who stood next to the old man, spoke up.

“It’s convenient when borrowing artifacts and equipment from the Martial Hall, since you won’t be rejected.”

Oh, this is definitely an advantage.

So the last person to speak is Elder ‘一’(one)?

TLN: I’m sure most of you read CN cultivation novels and understood that the elders of Budokan are the same as sect elders in cultivation novels (First Elder, Second Elder and so on.)

Standing in front of me, he stroked his long beard, his expression solemn up until now, and pondered.

Then he slowly put it on.

“No one can touch us.”

……No one can touch us.

Wasn’t that what the Third Elder just said?

“Technically, if any of our elders are threatened or their honor is tarnished, we will work together to make them pay. That’s why we’ve never been challenged or insulted by anyone, hehehe!”

The elders begin to nod in agreement with First Elder words.

“That’s for sure.”

“Who are we, men or women, heh heh heh!”

“Neither that reporter nor the station would dare to touch us…….”

“I can definitely feel it when I see my coworkers getting pissed off elsewhere.”

I was wondering why there hadn’t been any bad articles or information about Kwak Chun-sik and others in the game until now…… but it seems that there was a backstory.

Honestly, isn’t that the best thing?

Because if you mess with me, you mess with Corleone, and you mess with everyone in the Budokan.

“And when you say everyone joining forces, does that include the factions?”

“Yes. The factions across the country.”

At the same time, a system window appeared in front of me.

【Subquest】

[Aura-style Elder Test]

[The Aura Style is said to be the best martial art in the world when it comes to operating Aura. You have the chance to become an Elder of the Aura Style, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! Will you be able to pass the rigorous exams and earn the title of Elder?]

[Objective: Pass the tests of Aura Master Kwak Chun-sik and the Elders]

[Reward: [Attribute: Aura Elder]]

This must be eaten……!

A quest for a talent? How can I resist this deliciousness?

If it’s a test that I have to take anyway, the recipient should benefit unconditionally.

Is that all? Since it was a talent with ‘Elder’, it would also have a secondary ability related to Aura operation.

With most of my skills using Aura, not to mention my recently acquired Ricochet, every single Aura-related talent was invaluable.

“I will, Elder.”

Didn’t that mean I could join a legitimate cartel recognized by the country?

Not as Eugene Han Corleone, but as Eugene Han.

The name of Elder of the Aura Order would surely carry a lot of power within the Academy.

“Mm! Excellent choice.”

First Elder who was standing in front of me nodded, and the elder sitting behind him also nodded.

“So, what does one have to do to become an elder?”

Looking at what has already been done, it seems like I can’t do it normally…….

I’m already starting to wonder what kind of challenges they have in store for me.

In response to my question, the First Elder looked down at me with eyes that seemed to be waiting for me to speak.

“Originally, the process of becoming an elder was divided into three stages.”

He spreads out his index finger as he says that.

“The first. What has he done in the past that is worthy of recognition in the Budokan, and what are his accomplishments?”

─Gulp.

I swallowed hard.

My list is long, but mostly personal, and mostly in Corleone’s name.

If they ask me if it was good for Budokan, I don’t think I can give them a straight answer.

It was one of those moments where I thought, “Here we go again.”

“And you have fulfilled this condition.”

“What about……?”

“First, you took first place in the General Assembly, defeating the other apprentices in a landslide. Secondly, in the unfortunate event that took place at the academy, you have only defeated the villains for the sake of others and earned praise, but also raised your name to the top of the academy as an Aura-type disciple, so you passed.”

“Huh?”

So the first requirement is just to pass?

I thought the requirements for becoming an Elder would be incredibly strict, but I feel like it was easier than I thought.

Usually there’s some kind of verification, isn’t there?

“All of this has been witnessed by the Grandmaster, so we don’t need to verify it.”

……At this point, Kwak Chun-sik intervened.

“Then what is the second condition?”

“That is to be unanimously approved by the elders’ meeting. It’s actually the most difficult of the three conditions.”

“What do you mean, unanimous…….”

Anyway, isn’t it possible that there are some elders who don’t like me?

A kid who is much younger than them wants to become an elder?

“The title of ‘Elder’ is definitely on the line, so the standards are high.”

Even if the people in the martial arts hall were in my favor, there would definitely be opposition to this proposal.

It’s a little tough for once, isn’t it?

“Do you know how many Elders we have in total?”

“What? How many elders are there? You said earlier that there were up to six elders.”

“Originally, there were eight elders.”

“……?”

“There were eight.”

“No, then why are there now…….?”

“They were people who did not agree with the opinion of the Grandmaster. As the saying goes, if you don’t like the temple, leave the temple, if it doesn’t match the opinion of the Grandmaster, the origin of Aura style and the owner of the martial arts hall, the best idea is for the person who disagrees to leave.”

“So……left because of me…….”

“No, because they didn’t agree with you.”

“Ah…… yes.”

This is definitely because of me.

No, you’re excommunicating the elders just to get me in? Two of them?

How serious is he?

I cautiously turned my gaze to the old man and saw the corners of his mouth curling upward.

……Frightening man.

“So, all the elders here today have unanimously agreed that you are the new elder. Congratulations, you’ve already passed two stages!”

Nah, that’s just standing still on the board.

Well, bullshit on my part.

“By the way, aren’t you afraid of the other elders?”

“Umm. What do you mean?”

“In the end, couldn’t the position of elder disappear with just one word?”

The reason why no group treats its executives carelessly it’s because other executives might see it and think that it could be them someday but to officially kick out other elders, I knew there would be repercussions.

However, the First Elder looked at me as if to say, “What are you talking about?”

“Do you think the title of ‘Elder’ is appropriate for those who have offended the Grandmaster’s feelings?”

“Ah.”

I had forgotten that most of the people in the Budokan worshiped Kwak Chun-sik.

It was practically a cult.

“Now that you’ve passed the second one, there’s only the third and final gateway left.”

“…… I’m ready, please tell me.”

I wasn’t so nervous anymore.

I thought that Mr. Kwak Chun-sik must have done something special this time.

“The third gateway is to demonstrate your original technique in front of us. It’s the most fundamental requirement for becoming an elder, so you can’t let us down.”

Would they still take the third test seriously? The gazes of the other elders and the old man turned sharply toward me.

“We’ll make sure to live up to their expectations.”

“Hmph! That’s a good determination, then……master. What will you do?”

“What can I do? It’s Eugene’s skill, not anyone else’s, so I have to accept it.”

Kwak Chun-sik jumped up from his seat with a shout and ran toward me.

“Come on, let’s try the technique you invented.”

His gait and tone were so intimidating that it made my hands and feet stiffen.

He even exuded the intention that he sincerely wanted me to come.

[The epic imprint reacts to the enemy in front of it!]

[Imprint : -Dragon (Emissary of the Immortals): He plunged his dagger into the heart of the one who ruled the Abyssal Flame, and in the midst of his deadly blows, he drank the blood of the Immortals. He is the emissary of death who brought the Immortals to rest.]

[Bloodline Ability: Corleone is activated]

I began to spec up in an instant.

“Even you can get hurt.”

I let out a loud laugh at my words.

“Hahaha, my disciple could say such a cute thing.”

The old man suddenly wiped the smile off his face.

“…… Well, then I guess I should take it a little more seriously.”

He said with a frighteningly cold expression.

“──Come.”