I Became the Academy's Kibitz Villain [part 1]

Chapter 134: Do Ji-hwan's Ambitious Project (11)

Heroes needed personal time for themselves.

But the world always wanted them to be heroes, not individuals.

That was the duty of an ability user!

Born with the blessing of abilities, they had a mission to dedicate themselves for the majority.

But ability users were humans, not machines.

Even if they seemed to operate like machines, they needed rest just like any person.

This was where the dilemma arose.

How much rest did ability users need?

If an incident occurred while they were resting, should they immediately respond?

-Hey, if you're an ability user, shouldn't you stop even if you're in the middle of pooping, wipe quickly, and rush out?

Some people said this to an extreme extent.

While an ability user was watching TV at home, a villain killed an innocent citizen.

Some went around saying this.

It was true.

It was an absurd force.

However, ability users were still a minority in this world, and those with more life experience than them had already established themselves in society's key roles. The world had been shaping ability users into heroes from the moment they were born.

Therefore, an ability user must always step up in situations where others could not if they were capable.

[Ability User Safety Law Article 131 (2003.04.28. 2461V-2PGCP1A)]

[Failure to respond to disturbances caused by villains or demons, despite being aware, can result in imprisonment for over 5 years or a fine exceeding 1 billion won.]

That was a 'law' defined in this world.

Since the law was established by the majority who already had voting rights, and the number of ability users who could vote was limited, they could not resist this unreasonable law.

Too harsh?

Yes, it was.

From an ability user's perspective, it was a ridiculous law. However, it was made when they were still learning the Korean alphabet in kindergarten.

In this era, especially after 2020, as ability users began to enter society as adults, some laws were amended to be more realistic, sensible, and considerate of their rights.

But the overall social expectation was still for ability users to take action.

However, ability users did not always act.

Everyone said to punish those who didn't act, but what if that led to them becoming 'fallen perpetrators'?

What if they became targets of hate crimes by ability users?

No one dared to say this openly, so they grumbled behind the scenes.

"Legally, it's illegal for ability users not to respond to every incident, but in reality, everyone just turns a blind eye."

I pointed to Yumir on my right and Baek Seol-hee on my left, indicating people in the TV video.

"Before the Golden Priestess Solar Platina stepped in, there were many people on Ulleungdo who could suppress a Class B demon. But let's exclude Seol-hee."

Baek Seol-hee nodded slightly.

"It may sound hypocritical, but officially, Seol-hee isn't on Ulleungdo. She's spending a day off on Sejong Island, officially approved by the government and the association, so she's not legally obligated to act."