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After a lot of commotion.
Nine people gathered in Leo’s room.
The four first-year students were gathered together and listening to the stories of their seniors.
“So, what is information?”
Chelsea, with her arms crossed, tilted her head and asked.
Carl said in response to Chelsea’s words.
“There’s something underground in Huarguela.”
“What is the basis?”
“I recently heard that students from hero schools other than ours were sent to Elehem.”
The other students looked surprised at Carl’s words.
“Another hero school? “Where are you?”
“It’s Azonia.”
Beastman Hero Academy Azonia.
Certainly, the southern part of the continent was Azonia’s main activity site.
If Elehem is hiding a hero dungeon, it is natural for it to move in Azonia.
“They say the Azonia kids were last seen underground in Huarguela and then disappeared.”
Chloe was impressed by Carl’s words.
“Where on earth do you get this information?”
Juen, who was listening to Chloe’s words from behind, pouted his lips.
“Because of that, I had to wander around dirty back alleys and bars all day today.”
“You had a hard time.”
Carl smiled bitterly at his mentee, Juen.
Juen was the one who had the most trouble gathering information together today.
Juen, the daughter of the southern magic tower lord, was a noble young lady even at first glance.
Juen, who appeared to be a noble young woman, was enough to become a target for back alley tramps.
All kinds of obscene remarks and insults are the norm, even those who jump at them hastily.
‘Well, senior Carl scolded me for all of those things.’
Juen glanced at Karl, who was looking apologetic, with a slightly sour expression.
“Anyway, while gathering information, I found out many other things.”
Karl’s expression darkened slightly.
“This country was not what it seemed.”
“It’s not what it seems?”
“It means that it is the poorest country. The situation in the country is completely dire. “The outside appearance is literally a mirage.”
Juen grumbled.
When I just arrived in Huarguela, I was skeptical about the appearance of the wealthy streets.
What I felt as I wandered through the back alleys was that this country was sick.
After hearing Karl and Juen’s words, the other students also had serious expressions.
A hero is not simply someone who stands against Tartarus.
A being who leads and transforms the world.
It is also a hero’s mission to lead those in his sight to a better place.
Therefore, from the perspective of a hero candidate, the story of this country heading toward catastrophe could not help but be nerve-wracking.
“Is there anything we can do to help this country?”
Chloe’s mentee, Betty, said with a worried face.
“Not right now. Because there is no justification. Besides, we are only first and second year students.”
Carl crossed his arms and sighed.
There was a heavy silence in the room.
“What information did the class leader get from the Street of Revelry?”
To lighten the mood, Illyana asked Leo.
“I also heard that there seems to be something underground in Huarguela. “I heard that the Royal Palace of Elehem sent someone directly to the basement of Huargela.”
The other students widened their eyes at Leo’s words.
“And I also heard that Elehem’s royal palace is reaching places other than Huargela.”
“different place? “Where is it?”
“Forest of Monsters.”
“It’s the forest of monsters.”
Carl crossed his arms.
“Surely, if a hero dungeon was created there, it would be easy to hide it?”
A land where the entire forest has been cursed by the monster queen.
That place is the distant past.
Before the Age of Calamity, it was the home of the elves.
And it was also Luna’s hometown forest.
After the Demon Queen was subdued last year, the curse on the forest must have been lifted.
‘It can be said that the true end is only when all the monsters there are driven out.’
The complete liberation of her hometown was also one of Luna’s wishes.
It was when Leo smiled bitterly while thinking of Luna.
“Then, shall we begin our full-scale exploration from underground in Huarguela?”
Everyone nodded at Chelsea’s words.
“I know the entrance. “Let’s get together tomorrow.”
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Luke spoke in a tense voice at Leo’s words.
“The basement must be like a labyrinth, right?”
“I’m sure it will.”
“Let’s prepare well.”
It was time for everyone to put on a serious expression.
“I heard it’s not a labyrinth.”
“huh?”
“then?”
Leo said calmly.
“It’s an illegal casino.”
***
The next morning, the group all looked at the entrance to the basement with shocked faces.
A truly dazzling entrance.
And around there were neat men in tailcoats guiding the guests.
Chloe looked at that and spoke in a shaky voice.
“They say it’s an illegal casino. But is it okay to do business like this with confidence?”
Karl said while looking at Chloe who expressed doubts.
“If you consider the extreme nature of this country… … “Isn’t it possible that they are operating by paying huge bribes?”
What Carl said was correct.
Huarguela’s underground casino, like the Castle of Delight, is an axis of the back world of Elehem.
A place that even the lord of Huarguela cannot dare to touch.
To achieve this, casinos operate by providing enormous bribes to nobles and public officials.
‘And I said it was extraterritorial.’
It was literally a lawless zone.
So nine students tried to approach the underground casino.
“Welcome, ladies and gentlemen. “It’s an underground paradise, Shadow.”
A handsome man in a tailcoat greeted me elegantly.
Looking at that man, Karl stepped forward.
“Hello, I’d like to hang out here.”
At Carl’s words, Shadow’s employee looked around at the group.
Then he made a troubled expression.
“Excuse me, ladies and gentlemen. “You are not worthy of joining our shadow.”
“If it’s because of our status, then I think these clothes guarantee our status, right? “We are students of Rumern.”
Lumerun students receive VIP treatment wherever they go.
Therefore, there were quite a few people impersonating Rumeren students.
Of course, if you get caught, it doesn’t end with simple caution.
However, Shadow’s employee just shook his head despite Carl’s words.
“Your status as a Lumerun student does not entitle you to enter our store.”
Carl looked embarrassed at those words.
‘I can’t even be a Lumerun student? ‘Then what on earth should I do?’
While Karl, who had not expected to be denied entry, looked embarrassed.
Luke, who was still, asked.
“What are those qualifications?”
“Qualification is simple.”
Everyone looked tense at the Shadow employee’s words.
Looking at the students, the Shadow employee smiled and pointed to a place.
It was a clothing store.
“To be eligible to enter our store, you must wear clothes appropriate for our store.”
“under?”
The group, who were very nervous, looked like they were losing their temper for a moment.
And then I looked at the other guests entering.
He was definitely dressed extravagantly, like someone attending a party.
“Please come see me again in matching clothes and I will help you enter.”
The employee in the tailcoat bowed his head gracefully.
***
“No matter what, isn’t this too harsh?”
When Karl arrived at the clothing store next to Shadow, his face turned grim.
“I know the clothes are made of high-quality fabric, but what on earth is this ridiculous rip-off!?”
Carl looked fed up as he checked the price tag on the clothes.
Austin said in response to Carl’s reaction.
“But didn’t the school give you a lot of support money?”
Carl clicked his tongue at Austin’s words.
“You are a trained Jerdinger knight, so you are dark about the world. It’s not a matter of receiving a lot of subsidies. What’s important is whether you pay the right price for the item! Does it make sense that it is more than ten times different from other clothing stores?”
In Luke’s case, when he saw the price of the clothes, he froze and thought, ‘For this price, you can get one loaf of bread…’ … two… … ‘.’ he muttered, confused by the price that destroyed his common sense.
It was then.
“senior!”
Juen came out from the dressing room curtain and stood in front of the sword.
A pure white dress that highlights the healthy, light brown skin typical of southerners.
Juen, who accessorized with a white pearl necklace and bracelet and wore heels made of ivory, smiled cheerfully and took a spin.
“how is it?”
“You’re pretty, Miss Juen.”
“Oh, what a beautiful lady you are.”
Luke smiled brightly and clapped, while Austin was impressed.
Juen, who was flattered by that, laughed out loud.
Plop-tup!
“uh?”
Juen looked embarrassed as he saw the sword coming forward and touching his shoulder.
“Seo, senior?”
Uncharacteristic of Juen, who was usually at his own pace, he was embarrassed and called out to Karl.
Karl looked straight into Juen’s eyes with serious eyes.
“Juen?”
“yes?”
Juen’s embarrassed face turned slightly red.
“What if I choose something this expensive?” You and I promised to save as much of this application fee as possible… … “Wow!”
Juen’s regime attack struck Karl in the solar plexus.
Juen headed to the counter, shaking his shoulders and thumping.
“Give me these clothes!”
Luke and Austin looked at each other and smiled awkwardly.
Carl got up and sighed.
“If she didn’t close her fists, she would be one of the three most beautiful girls in first grade.”
Still, he reached out and took out a headdress from the display case.
“Even though you say that, you are buying it with support money.”
Carl grumbled at Austin’s words.
“If you want to relieve that anger, you shouldn’t spend support money. This is going to break my personal budget. Hehehe. “My money is like blood.”
It was time to see Carl heading towards the checkout with a tearful expression on his face.
“you guys! “What are you doing with your clothes on?”
Illyana suddenly appeared wearing a black dress with a short skirt that gave off a lively feel.
“I’ve never chosen clothes like this before.”
Luke said with an awkward smile and Austin nodded as well.
Illyana looked at Austin and then chose two suits.
“Wear this first and come out.”
“Yes, senior.”
After Austin entered the locker room, Illyana looked at Luke with a serious expression and extended her hand.
“You have this.”
“… … “Sir, this is a dress.”
“Yes, the cute one is perfect for you.”
“Here’s the wig too.”
Before we knew it, Chelsea appeared in a light green dress and even put her wig on Luke.
That was when Luke started crying.
“If you harass a junior, you will write it.”
Sigh-
The locker room door opened and Leo came out.
Illyana opened her mouth when she saw that.
“This is the first time I’ve seen the class president in a suit since the midterm exams in the first semester last year… … .”
Illyana opened her mouth and spoke.
“You’ve become a complete gentleman.”
“Oppa Leo! Awesome.”
Leo, who is much taller than last year, created an adult-like atmosphere combined with his unique atmosphere.
Illyana muttered as she noticed the tie tightening with her fingers and pulling it loose.
‘Even something that doesn’t look like much is a painting.’
Realizing that Leo was one of the top 3 most popular second-year boys, I chose Luke’s suit.
“Hey, I don’t think this is right.”
“Seniors! “You are so beautiful!”
At that time, Chloe’s embarrassed voice and Betty’s excited voice were heard from inside the dressing room.
After a while, Chloe, pushed by Betty, came out of the dressing room.
Chloe, wearing a light blue dress with a slightly cut back and exposing her shoulders and collarbone, was blushing slightly as if she was embarrassed.
“wow! Chloe! really pretty!”
Illyana opened her eyes wide and burst out in admiration.
“You look very mature.”
Chelsea also widened her eyes and expressed admiration.
Illyana grinned at those words.
“Looking mature means… … Ahjum… … .”
Blah blah blah-!
“Hi!”
Illyana, who got caught for teasing Chloe for no reason, hid behind Leo.
Chloe raised her eyes, made eye contact with Leo, blushed slightly, and turned her head.
Leo smiled as he looked at Chloe.
“It suits you very much.”
“Thank you.”
Chloe, who answered calmly with her face slightly turned, smiled without realizing it.
So the group left the clothing store.
“Okay then, if you’re ready.”
Carl smiled triumphantly.
“let’s go!”
***
Knock-knock
“master.”
The man who entered the room bowed his head politely.
“what?”
A woman, a wolf beast with gray hair and golden eyes, asked as she removed the bear from her mouth.
Phew – the man spoke to her as she exhaled smoke.
“Other hero candidates have joined Shadow.”
At those words, the female beast narrowed her eyes.
“so?”
The man answered while looking at her with a blatant expression of annoyance.
“The list includes the student council president of Lumern.”
The female prisoner who was biting the bear stopped.
And then he slammed it into the ashtray! He answered while dusting off the gombangdae.
“Go out.”
In response, the man with his head bowed went out.
Squeak-!
A female prisoner leaning on a chair crossed her legs, rested her chin, and curled up the corners of her mouth.
“The God of Shadows came by?”
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