Why Did I Have to Enroll

Light, light, light.

Endlessly hot and eerie, orbs of undying light filled every direction.

―You have stopped the Tower.

―That achievement was truly remarkable, causing many stars to marvel.

―We have all gathered here to propose a contract to you.

―The miracle of the Star Sanctuary is not infinite, so please do not hesitate and take my hand.

Star Sanctuary Manifestation.

No professor had ever taught about this kind of phenomenon.

Of course not. Even most full professors had never experienced it themselves.

But Ban Yu-won's power, especially when coupled with the Tower, produced results beyond imagination, so it wasn't entirely surprising.

After all, weren't they the legendary party that encountered constellations on their first exploration?

"Can't upload the video."

"Obviously not."

As Ban Yu-won snorted in response to Light's words, an exceptionally bright orb among the light orbs flew right before his eyes and spoke.

It was the Observer of Ten Thousand Eyes.

―My beloved child! My offer still stands. Kill that useless thing beside you and accept my blessing. With you, we will surely see the end of this Tower! Become a god of the new world with me!

"No, I refuse."

From today on, the Observer of Ten Thousand Eyes's nickname is Kira.

As Ban Yu-won, who didn't want to become a human wind instrument, stepped back showing obvious distaste, two familiar-feeling orbs of light flew in and began circling around him.

―A contract proposal in the opened Star Sanctuary? How shameless! To the New Star who stopped the Tower and gathered all these stars? Observer of Ten Thousand Eyes, have you finally gone mad after driving all contractors to ruin?

―We already made contact with this one today. He said he'd accept both our sponsorships simultaneously. Is everyone ready? Those without resolve should leave.

"That's right, I only plan to accept sponsorship. Anyone trying to trap me with a contract should leave."

That declaration had quite an effect.

―Such arrogance reaches the heavens.

―And rightfully so. Who else possesses the power to pierce the Tower's gaps?

―A human who doesn't even have the power of constellations... yet claims they'll accept sponsorship, and simultaneously at that? Your conceit is excessive. I shall observe for now.

―I'll need to watch and judge if they can really handle this.

The orbs of light all seemed to waver at once, and most of them retreated.

However, there was still one who refused to back down and continued pressing for a contract - the Observer of Ten Thousand Eyes.

―Heed the words of the great mother, child. Even a bundle of these riffraff's abilities would be meaningless. To reach the Tower's peak, one must be careful and more careful in choosing companions.

―Observer of Ten Thousand Eyes! Did he not say he refuses the contract!

―Just leave already, you annoying old hag!

―Step back, Observer of Ten Thousand Eyes. I have a proposal for your illegitimate child.

After a few words were exchanged between the constellations, Ban Yu-won suddenly became the illegitimate child of the god of the new world.

As he was about to say something with a serious expression, the Observer of Ten Thousand Eyes suddenly emitted brilliant light and declared:

―Remember this. When that child sheds the proper amount of blood and proves their way, I shall burn away all evil forces and stand by that child's side!

And her orb of light completely vanished.

Ban Yu-won had to admit that he'd gained a malicious stalker.

"She showed interest in Dokgo Yeon before, so why..."

"It's probably because I personally dispelled its energy. That's likely why it lost sight of me."

Dokgo Yeon responded calmly, showing no particular displeasure despite knowing Ban Yu-won was the protagonist of this moment.

Well, that was natural since she had detested being associated with constellations from the start.

"Good, now that the stalker's gone, let's talk properly."

Anyway, he couldn't let himself be swayed any further by the constellations' chaotic chatter.

Ahem― After getting the disorderly constellations' attention with a fake cough, Ban Yu-won held up two fingers.

"My thoughts haven't changed. I'll receive unconditional sponsorship from two people. If you don't like it, just leave."

―How arrogant.

―You'll accept the energy of two constellations at once? A human who's only reached Room 17?

―Ha, to think the human who sparked interest after hundreds of years would be such a blockhead.

The constellations read the firm sincerity in Ban Yu-won's power-filled declaration and finally retreated.

In the end, those who remained were the two constellations who had already met and proposed sponsorship to him today - 'Breath of Life' and 'Clock of the Toy Army'.

...And a third, an unnamed constellation of bright light.

―I am 'The One Who Measures Moments'. Arrogant dwarf, dare you try to handle a fragment of my power?

―Wait. This one agreed to receive my sponsorship.

―I haven't confirmed sponsorship from anyone. But I have no intention of backing down.

―You scheming old man, this one's mine. You can't have them.

The reason for the Star Sanctuary's opening - competition between constellations!

Ban Yu-won alternately observed the three orbs of light with interested eyes.

The orb of light that had introduced itself as The One Who Measures Moments spoke again.

―Little human, you must have noticed. The brighter the light, the higher the status. Is there need for further deliberation?

―Just being old isn't something to brag about. You'll seriously regret it if you don't take my hand as an artifact creator.

―A child who knows the value of life would make a wise choice.

"No, hey. Stop just saying things like that."

Ban Yu-won sighed.

To think these constellations couldn't even grasp the priorities.

To the constellations who were just engaging in a battle of pride, he firmly stated his demand.

"If you're trying to sell something, you should at least explain what it is."

―Something? You refer to our sponsorship as a thing? This too is a first.

―Right... I forgot for a moment that this one's quite eccentric.

―Hahaha, interesting, how interesting!

The Constellations who accepted Ban Yu-won's business mindset eagerly explained the powers they would bestow upon him.

―Child, the power I shall give you is called 'Seed Planting.' When you share your energy with others, it will greatly amplify the effect. As long as your life endures, you can be reborn as the parent of all things.

―'Craftsman's Hands.' It will enhance everything created by your hands. Didn't I tell you? I'm the only partner suitable for you.

―A power that measures fleeting moments and creates gaps in time - 'Interval' is the power I shall bestow upon you. If you come with me, you will be able to command space and time.

The answer came as soon as he heard them.

"I'm sorry, Moment, but you... cannot come with me."

―What...?!

―As expected!

―Child!

The acceptance necklaces were clasped in the hands of the two Constellations who had their eyes on him from the start.

Ban Yu-won briefly explained his reasoning.

"While it's partly because my characteristics align well with the powers of these two Constellations, more importantly, the Interval power is too strong for me to handle properly right now. So, let's meet again next time."

―Next time? Next time, you say. Do you really think there will be a next time for you after receiving sponsorship from two Constellations?

"Of course."

Was the One Who Measures Moments shocked or impressed by Ban Yu-won's confident retort?

They flickered rapidly to express their emotions.

―Ha, very well. If there truly is a next time, I shall bestow upon you pure power without any tricks.

―To speak as if we are the ones playing tricks!

―There will be no next time. Once you feel the power of life, you will seek no other power.

―Then until we meet again.

It seemed the two still thought they could strip Ban Yu-won bare.

The One Who Measures Moments sneered at the two Constellations making a fuss and disappeared from the spot.

Synchronized with their departure, the light began to flicker all around.

The sanctuary was reaching its limit.

Finally, the two Constellations who would sponsor him together as Ban Yu-won had initially proposed rushed to him without time to complain.

―Originally... I had no intention of doing something so dangerous to you. But your potential today has greatly moved me, the Breath of Life. I share my power believing in your possibilities, so listen carefully to my voice from now on. Now then...

―Come on, you should just honestly say it's beyond your capacity to comprehend. Look, as I said before, your talent aligns with my power. The day will surely come when you cut off all other sponsors and make a formal contract with me alone. Just hold out until then.

Two orbs of light rushed toward Ban Yu-won simultaneously.

At that moment, Dokgo Yeon tensely placed his hand on the short sword at his waist, but Ban Yu-won shook his head and accepted them willingly.

It was a show of boldness stemming from his certainty that these light orbs were not the Constellations' true forms, and even in the worst case, he could safely escape.

As expected, his power did not betray him.

[Absorbing..., ...]

[Detecting identical structure to existing Concept Star Trace, initiating analysis.]

[The depth of All-Reading Eyes, All-Hearing Ears, and All-Speaking Lips has become 190.]

[Soul depth has become 615.]

'This seems to be going according to the best-case scenario.'

Ban Yu-won felt his ears, eyes, and lips burning hot.

As his power manifested to its maximum while analyzing the Constellations' power, he had surpassed a small threshold, just as when he had absorbed the divine words before.

[In the process of refining the two concepts, Star Trace depth has become 4.6. You understand stellar power more deeply and can handle pure stellar power.]

[Obtained Soul Flame 10. You can transform your soul into flames and divide it into many. The sacred flames that devour souls will leave only yourself in the world.]

[Obtained Mutation 10. A power that adds new and powerful factors to creations, where the direction of mutation can be guided by greater powers.]

'They really went all out, these crazy bastards.'

Ban Yu-won completely refined the parts of the two Constellation powers within his body that they could interfere with into Star Traces, and after leaving only the pure concepts, he couldn't help but snicker.

First of all, setting aside the fact that the powers' names were different from what they had explained... weren't both powers seemingly supporting Ban Yu-won while ultimately focusing on corrupting his mind and body?!

'Soul Flame, this power itself is a flame created from a piece of the Constellation Breath of Life's soul. If I hadn't separated and refined the Star Trace, my soul would have eventually been corrupted according to their will. Mutation is even worse. It's not just applicable to my creations but to myself as well...? Were they planning to modify me as the Constellations desired? What an absolutely insane combination.'

Of course, both are in the past tense.

Both powers remained only in their pure form and became entirely Ban Yu-won's, no longer subject to the Constellations' interference.

Far from being corrupted by the Constellations, these powers would be reborn as stronger and unique powers of Ban Yu-won's own through the Babylonia Code.

"...Hmm?"

"Oh, has it settled already? But perhaps the power we gave was too small after all."

They sensed something was off, but they couldn't possibly fathom that Ban Yu-won was a monster capable of breaking down and absorbing the Constellations' power.

They simply thought it was because two people had granted power to one person simultaneously!

"Well, the connection seems proper, so that's done. Remember that I am always with you from now on, and rely on me."

"Looking forward to working together!"

The sanctuary disappeared.

As the light orbs that filled the surroundings vanished all at once, the group returned to Tower Room 17 and found themselves standing dazed, staring at the rippling hole of light before them.

"Yu-won, are you really okay...?"

Facing Luciel's careful question and her face that looked ready to cry at any moment, Ban Yu-won didn't even think of joking.

Hadn't she almost had her life toyed with because of the Constellations?

He gently took Luciel's hand and spoke in a firm tone.

"Don't worry, Luciel. I'm above them."

"You're crazy, Ban. Really, from two Constellations!"

"I saw and understood... You, you could do that even against Constellation powers. Were you certain?"

While Light seemed to be stamping his feet in shock at this impossible situation, Dokgo Yeon, who had watched everything, spoke calmly as if seeing through what he had just done.

"Of course. I don't gamble."

As he was responding confidently, Ban Yu-won suddenly felt a tickling sensation in his ear.

―Constellation [Breath of Life] wants to see you use the ability they gave.

―Constellation [Clock of the Toy Army] expects more inventions.

The stellar power, Star Traces, extracted and refined from the two Constellations.

Through it, the Constellations' intentions indirectly flowed into his mind.

Perhaps because it was refined into Star Traces, the Constellations' will that was said to corrode people's souls now felt no more significant than whispers in a game.

'Seems like I could block these whispers if I wanted to.'

This was possible because Ban Yu-won was ultimately the one controlling the Star Trace power.

But for now, he left it alone as he didn't feel the need to do so.

"Ban... are you for real?"

"I told you I'm fine. Let's go now."

However, Light still showed signs of anxiety somewhere.

Ban Yu-won had to suppress the urge to blurt out that Light was actually the most worrying one.

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