I became a childhood friend of the middle boss.
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Kang Han-byeol, who played an active part in the battle to conquer Thorn Vine Spire, dispelled the stigma that he was simply relying on the background of Seo Jeong-jin, and proved his skills.
Furthermore, although the reality may be a little different, in this midterm exam, he achieved the feat of defeating Do Seung-woo, a direct descendant of the Shinken Taoist clan… .
Now no one could doubt his qualifications and level.
Nevertheless, there were still many people at Geumgang Academy who did not like him.
No matter how active he was, the fact that he was admitted under special circumstances, unlike other students who took the entrance exam, stuck with him like a label.
Among the board members, there were some who did not like him, considering his bad relationship with Tugui.
As a result, Kang Han-byeol often performed tasks given by So Hye-yul in order to get admission from them.
It was the same today.
“Welcome, student Kang Han-byeol. Did you do well on the test? This time, you defeated a student of the Divine Sword Taoist School, right? Even though you are not our student anymore… . Congratulations though. When Jeongjin hears this story, she will like it a lot. “You and Jeongjin are in frequent contact, right?”
“It’s because Master doesn’t like to contact you that much. I only receive replies occasionally! “Recently, he said he would not be able to contact me for a while after entering the gate.”
“Still, I thought he would be kind to his student, but it looks like Jeongjin is Jeongjin.”
Top floor of the Academic Affairs Building, Director’s Office.
Kang Han-byeol, who received a call from So Hye-yul, went to the chairman’s office right after finishing the morning class.
Having met her face-to-face several times, he now sat down and chatted comfortably.
There was no hesitation in accepting the drink that Seung-ah Oh brought and reaching for the sandwich.
She looked on with joy.
“I prepared this because I thought I would come without lunch again like last time. “I eat a lot because there’s more outside.”
“yes! Thank you, Chairman! The sandwich is really delicious. Chairman, please eat it too.”
“is it so.”
It’s not particularly appetizing, but it’s also the time when I’m starving, and I can’t refuse it as if I’m drawing a line.
The act of eating together has the effect of creating intimacy by breaking down the other person’s wariness.
So Hye-yul, who wanted to maintain a good relationship with Kang Han-byeol, picked up an egg sandwich.
Bring it to your mouth, being careful not to let the contents spill out.
“… “It’s delicious.”
“Yes?”
It’s been a long time since I stopped purely enjoying eating food.
But today, as if it had never happened before, a delicious taste lingered on the tip of my tongue.
So Hye-yul, who was biting at first, started by finishing one dish and then touched the dishes one after another.
“ah… .”
“… .”
When I came to my senses, Kang Han Byeol was staring blankly at me.
So Hye-yul belatedly got into trouble.
“sorry. “I showed my disgrace.”
“No, am I okay?”
“You probably didn’t get to eat much because of me, so I guess I should have you bring extra.”
So Hye-yul wiped her mouth with a tissue and called Chief of Staff Oh Seung-ah.
She asked Oh Seung-ah, who was waiting outside, for an order, and soon decided to convey her business.
She took out an envelope and a box and pushed it in front of Kang Han-byeol.
“This is a task that Hanbyeol students must solve this time. Please check it out.”
“Are you entering the gate?”
“yes that’s right.”
The narrow, palm-sized box was big enough to fit a gate key.
Sure enough, the opened box contained a yellow gate key.
Kang Han-byeol opened the envelope of the letter and looked at what was written inside.
The task could be summarized in one simple line.
“Please submit 50 essences of each Rose Photon Slime and Golden Photon Slime… ?”
“It’s a bit much, right? Other than magic stones, other accessories do not come from monsters often. So this assignment included a condition that you could participate as a party. “It means we can also attract friends of Hanbyeol students.”
Oh Seung-ah quietly opens the door, fills her empty glass, and puts down her sandwich.
So Hye-yul reached for the sandwich and continued her additional explanation.
“Not all slime is the same. They vary depending on their habitat and habits. Among them, photon slime is very rare. The attachments are valuable because they can be used in many fields. “You’ve probably heard the name at least once.”
“It is said to be used as a material to create pockets connected to subspace… .”
“It’s a representative example. I know it well. Did you learn it in class? Anyway, if you use this gate key, you will be able to enter the gate where only those monsters appear. In that sense, it is a very precious key. Be careful not to lose it. “This is the key that Director Yoon took out of the safe with great determination to find out Hanbyeol’s skills.”
“Can you leave that to me? I think there were plenty of other keys… .”
“I understand that Director Yoon once owed money to Jeong Jin when he was young.”
“… .”
“Perhaps he is trying to repay the debt he owed back then to a student at Hanbyeol? They told me to make some pocket money with the loot I got there. “It’s just my guess.”
“ah… . “I thought all the directors who gave me assignments didn’t like me, but I guess that’s not the case.”
“Not all directors are like that. Although Jeong Jin has many enemies, there are quite a few directors like Director Yoon who have benefited from Jeong Jin. In their case, they want to take advantage of the atmosphere of testing Hanbyeol students to check their skills and give them something.”
Kang Han-byeol nodded while chewing on her sandwich.
Part of me was happy to hear that my master had a good story.
At that time, So Hye-yul brought up a story that could tempt him.
“Director Yoon asked me to tell you. “If you submit 200 Photon Slime Magic Stones, regardless of the type, I will increase the capacity of the pocket you are currently using.”
“really!?”
Even without that, I had a lot of concerns because the pocket capacity was small.
Kang Han-byeol smiled happily as she leaned over the table.
So Hye-yul burst out laughing.
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“Yes, really. So work hard.”
“Yes, Chairman! thank you!”
“Thanks should be given to Director Yoon, not to me. If it’s okay, the next time you come to submit to me, please also write a thank you letter to Director Yoon. “I’ll hand it over.”
“Then I’ll ask you then!”
Kang Han Byeol answered bravely.
Afterwards, he shared the latest news with So Hye-yul and got up in time for the afternoon class.
“… .”
The chairman’s office immediately became quiet.
So Hye-yul looked at the door where Kang Han-byeol left for a moment and muttered softly.
“Your smile is just like that kid… .”
When I first received the letter from Seo Jeong-jin, I scoffed.
It was somewhat unpleasant.
Well, it seemed like he was mentioning that child as if he was trying to win his favor by saying he was taking good care of his favorite student.
However, the more So Hye-yul looked at Kang Han-byeol, the more she could not help but admit that she strangely resembled that child.
“… .”
Control your emotions.
So Hye-yul closed her eyes and collected her mind and immediately picked up the sandwich left on her plate.
Take a bite.
She muttered in a pitiful tone.
“It doesn’t taste good.”
* * *
I really miss the day I spent yesterday at Heartland.
We stayed up late riding the rides, and not only that, we drank all night long in my room to avoid the attention of the dormitory manager. Finally, we had to return to our daily lives.
Of course, there was no way the class would get to my head without proper sleep.
Min A-rin and I, who were taking morning classes, often dozed off.
Every time, Hong Ye-na and Yu No-eul received scolding.
“Do Gyeon-woo, Min A-rin, wake up. You can’t do this even though you’re the class representative. “I know I’ll deduct points if you fall asleep one more time.”
“It looks like you both had fun at Heartland yesterday? But guys, even if you play when you play, shouldn’t you study hard when you study? Let’s focus on class now, and don’t disappoint the instructor. huh?”
“sorry… .”
“These things even smell like alcohol… . How much do you have to drink that even magic won’t solve the problem? It won’t work. Guys, everyone open the door. There are a lot of kids sleeping, so let’s get some air and some ventilation.”
Hong Yena covering her nose at the lectern.
The students sitting by the window followed her instructions.
The wind blowing outside the window definitely seemed to wake me up to some extent.
Meanwhile, we had to get scolded for catching the ball from Noeul Yu.
Maybe my friends in other classes are going through something similar.
“You have no candy today. Understand?”
“yes… .”
I wonder what kind of candy that is.
Strangely enough, the candy Yuno-eul gave as a reward had a strangely addictive quality.
Min A-rin and I couldn’t hide our disappointment.
… Actually, this way you get scolded less.
“You went, right?”
“Oh, I’m gone.”
We breathed a sigh of relief when we confirmed that Yuno-eul had left.
From then on, we were fighting against Suma and almost against ourselves.
Fortunately, I was able to hold out without falling asleep and greet the funeral.
“Miss, I don’t want to go to volunteer work… .”
“So who wants to crash? “I just think it’s your karma.”
There are 2 hours left until the 6th period, beginner swordsmanship 1 class.
I wanted to go back to the dormitory and take a breather, but I still couldn’t skip lunch.
I packed my bags to have lunch with friends who were on time.
Min A-rin, who was packing her bag next to her, complained.
In her case, she was scheduled to volunteer on campus to organize books in the library.
It was a blessing to be self-employed.
“Serve hard and be strong. “But it’s not endless, right?”
“Ah, bread. I want to hit you. Do you want to hit it? “This is making people angry.”
I giggled at Min A-rin’s misfortune that there were still two hundred hours left.
She gritted her teeth, glaring like a snarl.
Finally, he couldn’t control his anger and hit my shoulder with his palm.
I, who couldn’t have been hurt by the loud attack, didn’t stop laughing.
Then she hummed.
“really… . If Yeon Ha-neul had done that, she would have been in a very bad position… .”
Min A-rin expresses her dissatisfaction as if she doesn’t like something.
Knowing how to stay in line, I shrugged and decided not to provoke her any further.
“I don’t know what you’re talking about, but I’m sure they treated you the way they did to you.”
“what? really?”
“I didn’t want to get hit with a sledgehammer, so I probably paid some attention… .”
“After all, the answer is physical force…? .”
“huh?”
“Do I really need to build some muscle? .”
… What does he mean?
Min A-rin suddenly mumbled something unintelligible with a thoughtful look on her face.
She seemed to have stopped worrying and hurriedly put on her bag.
“I’m going to be late. “I’ll go first!”
“Okay, bye. Good work.”
Min A-rin left the scene with her red hair flying.
Then he suddenly stopped walking and half-turned around.
“Hey, Dogyeonwoo, over there… .”
“… .”
Min A-rin is holding the strap of her bag on one side with both hands and pursing her mouth.
She seemed to have chosen her words and parted her lips.
“Enjoy your lunch.”
“uh… . Enjoy your meal too.”
“Then I’m going!”
I was about to say something, but I had no idea it was just a cliché greeting.
I tilted my head when I saw Min Arin running out of the classroom.
“I have to go look at the sky.”
The timing was right for Yeon Ha-neul, so we decided to have lunch together.
After leaving the classroom, I went to see her.
Go Eun-bi was a bonus.
“Haneul, were you okay in class? “I thought I was going to die of sleepiness.”
“huh… . I got scolded for trying to keep from falling asleep. “I’m still a little sleepy.”
“If you’re having a hard time, will you lean on me?”
“huh!”
“and… . Even when the instructor asked questions, he answered well and his note taking was clean, but… . On the other hand, I was drooling and getting scolded in my sleep, and my note-taking was a new development… . Gyeonwoo, the sky is empty right now… .”
“huh? Eunbi, when am I? “Maybe I was dreaming?”
“ah… uh… Yes, that’s right! I guess I got confused with a dream! The sky is drooling with me… .”
“I didn’t drool.”
“… “Heaven is right.”
“Heaven is right.”
The soft sky is next to me.
I held her shoulder, which was showing signs of fatigue, and held her up to prevent her from falling.
Even if it was a little unfamiliar, it was something I could bear for her.
I maintained my composure as much as possible and headed to the nearby cafeteria.
“Aren’t you all tired? “I guess we had too much fun the day before.”
“Cool… .”
In the cafeteria, the friends who came first were waiting for their seats.
Lisa, who spotted us and waved, seemed helpless.
Cha Eun-sol, who had already stored lunch in her stomach, was sleeping face down on the table.
Besides that, after chatting with friends, I found the person I was supposed to be with.
“What about Hanbyeol? “Can’t you see?”
As my schedule largely overlaps with that of Kang Han-byeol, I was puzzled by his absence.
Normally, we would have had lunch together and chatted before going to our next class.
Lisa and the doctor present answered my questions.
“I received a call from the chairman earlier. “They said they would take care of lunch, so we could eat it by ourselves.”
“It looks like they were called in for an assignment. You must be busy with your academy life, and on top of that, you have special assignments… . I think it’s great that Hanbyul doesn’t show it at all even though it’s difficult. But what about Arin?”
“Arin volunteers at the library. They say I’ll just fill myself with bread while I’m working or something… .”
“So that’s why it wasn’t visible. Arin must be very busy too.”
Kang Han-byeol, who was admitted to the academy under special circumstances, had to take the board of directors’ exam to prove his qualifications.
Anyone who was close to Kang Han Byeol knew this situation.
After hearing the story, I immediately agreed.
‘It’s a task… . In the game, what kind of assignments did So Hye-yul give during this period?’
As I sat next to Yeon Ha-neul and had lunch, I was lost in thought.
According to my memory, this task would have been to retrieve the essence of Photon Slime from the gate.
Kanghan Star was able to expand the slots in the pocket inventory as a reward.
It was an attractive reward for players who were disappointed with the number of inventory slots.
But since I couldn’t receive the compensation, I wasn’t interested.
Rather, what I was interested in was the accessories of the Golden Photon Slime.
‘There’s nothing wrong with making a fuss from those guys. It will be helpful in many ways in the future.’
It is especially necessary for Yeon Ha-neul.
I watched her from the seat next to me putting food into her mouth.
I made eye contact with her.
“huh? what’s the matter? Suddenly I looked… .”
“I just like watching you eat. delicious?”
“… There are other kids too, don’t do that. Shame… . Do you want to eat too?”
“I’ll just have one bite. hmm… . “It tastes delicious when you give it to me.”
“Then would you like to have another one?”
“No, that’s enough. You should eat too. “I’ll eat mine now.”
“… “You’re not going to give it to me?”
“Do you want to eat something?”
“Well, I… .”
In the game, Golden Photon Slime only appears at the gate where Kang Han Byul will enter the task.
That’s how rare they are.
Of course, you can obtain different information by borrowing the name of the Divine Sword Taoist, but it is cumbersome and difficult.
If you were going to get their fuss, this was the only time.
‘It’s a task that can be participated in as a party, so I guess I’ll just have to lure Hanbyeol into it… .’
I thought of a way to put food in Yeon Ha-neul’s mouth.
But there was no need to rack your brains.
At that moment, a message came from Kang Han Byeol.
[Kang Han-byeol]: Gyeonwoo, are you free later this evening?
[Kang Han-byeol]: The chairman gave me an assignment, but he said I could do it with someone else this time!
[Kang Han-byeol]: When the time comes, go to the gate with me?
I raised the corners of my mouth.
Then he sent a reply right away.
[Me]: I’m good
[Me]: Gate ㄱㄱ
* * *
Kang Han-byeol organized a party that included me, Bak-gun, Yong Yong-rang, Lisa, and the triplets.
“You’re going to enter the gate and hunt!? me too! “Take me too!”
As soon as Nam Yu-ri heard the news in the group chat room, even before Kang Han-byul suggested it, she immediately came to see us.
I had originally planned on calling her, so I didn’t hesitate to ask her to participate.
To use a metaphor, she was a time bomb that could explode at any moment.
I had to pay attention to stress management to prevent her from going astray on the wrong path.
She had been feeling a bit achy lately, so if she relaxed her body, she would be able to calm down at least.
Other than that, other friends had no choice but to give up participating in the party.
“I’m sorry if you had told me in advance, but I don’t think it would be difficult to make time. “I’ll pass.”
Min A-rin, who had to prioritize library service, declined the offer.
“Sorry, guys. I have dinner plans with some seniors I know… .”
Go Eun-bi, who had more friends than us, showed the temperament of a deceiver.
[Sorry, I have a lot of homework, so I won’t go. No, I don’t think I can go. Yum… .]
Cha Eun-sol, who shamelessly lied on the phone, lost contact.
Lastly, the soft sky.
“I have time… .”
“You are protecting the house.”
I didn’t allow it.
Yeon Ha-neul, who was seen off in front of the Emerald House dormitory, pouted her lips as if protesting.
Still, I didn’t change my mind, so I reached out and touched the rabbit’s ears.
Although she was upset, she calmly accepted my touch.
“I’m okay now.”
“I know.”
“Then why don’t you say it doesn’t work?”
“You must be tired because you haven’t slept in a while, so get some rest today. “I have to go to class tomorrow morning.”
“Aren’t you going to class?”
“I just have to persevere with grit. But you can’t, you have to sleep.”
“It’s completely introverted… .”
“Is this also called Naeronambul?”
“He wants to go in alone without me… . “It was very bad.”
“You said bad men are popular, right? Then me too… .”
“Ugh, I can’t speak…” .”
“We’ll go by ourselves today. Understand me.”
Anyway, the current number of people was enough.
Kang Han-byeol’s task could be completed without Yeon Ha-neul participating in the war.
There is no need for her to suffer for no reason.
More than anything.
‘If he knew the purpose of entering the gate, he would stop him by saying he was fine… .’
There was no way I, who was well versed in Yeonhaneul psychology, would not know her personality.
That’s why I don’t want to take it.
I thought you would feel sorry for me.
I stroked her head.
“It will probably take a long time. Maybe I can stay up all night again. So, don’t try to wait, just sleep first.”
“… Still, make sure you come back on time. “You should go to class tomorrow too.”
“Hey, Gyeonwoo? How late are you planning on staying? I also have class tomorrow, but I don’t think I heard anything like this… .”
Lisa is grumbling something behind me.
I listened to what she said and only saw the pale sky.
She was looking up at me too.
“If you look closely… no?”
“One glance? “Why a glance?”
“Don’t fall for the slime, not the rabbit.”
“You’re saying all sorts of strange things… .”
Yeon Ha-neul weakly poking my chest with her finger as if she was embarrassed.
I laughed at my absurdity.
Then, a brilliant idea suddenly occurred to me and I took out my smartphone.
I captured her on the screen.
“what are you doing?”
“I want to take a picture of you.”
“Why my photo?”
“I told you not to pay attention. “Go in and look at your picture if you think the slime will attract attention.”
“… .”
“no?”
“… Lower the angle a little. It will look small and ugly from that angle. Don’t take pictures too close. The face looks big. Choose your filters carefully… .”
“Don’t worry, just stay still. “I will take good pictures.”
I leave a photo of Yeon Ha-neul with a pouty expression on her face.
After taking a satisfactory photo, I raised the corners of my mouth.
“how is it? “Did it come out well?”
“Ugh… . I don’t like something… .”
“I like it? “I’ll take your photo inside and use it well.”
“… I have to come back early. Understand?”
Soothe Yeon Ha-neul like that.
We headed to the artificial gate.
[Entered the gate.]
[Yellow: Field of Photon Slime II]
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