episode_0148

When Eugene arrived at the teacher’s office, he saw a familiar face.

The homeroom teacher, Cheolsu, who was also chosen as a representative, and the class president and Younghee…?

-what! It’s different from what you say! Why are they here?

‘No, I don’t know either?’

The lime inside Eugene said in dissatisfaction.

But this time, I really want to ask Eugene.

Surely, weren’t only two Academy representatives chosen?

Why are Younghee and the class president who were eliminated?

‘omg! Did you decide that someone who can’t use magic can become the representative of the Academy’s Magic Department?!’

Nominally, Eugene will be representing the Ministry of Magic at this year’s U-Academia.

However, if you look purely at ‘magic’, it goes without saying that Younghee and the class president are superior to Eugene.

Could it be that the reason for calling them this way is to tell them to give in?

‘Then it might actually be better.’

In fact, Eugene himself found the position of representative of the Ministry of Magic a bit burdensome.

No, to be honest, wouldn’t it be a mistake for someone like me to represent such an academy?

Even though things have improved a bit, Eugene still has trouble speaking in front of many people.

On days when I have an interview, I am confident that I will throw up in front of dozens of reporters.

“What are you doing standing there, Eugene?”

As I was thinking about that, the class leader asked me in a charming voice.

He gets up from his seat, approaches me, and naturally puts his arms around me.

Eugene held his breath involuntarily at that blatant skinship.

“Hey, class leader? Many things are coming together in a strange way?”

“Huh? okay? I’m not sure~?”

He was pretending to be innocent and was gently touching his arms to his chest.

The unique soft feeling is transmitted through the thin fabric of the school uniform.

I’ve gotten used to it to some extent, but this behavior is still irritating.

-……What is this thief cat? Should I kill you?

Lime’s anger inside him could be felt up to this point, but Eugene did his best to ignore it.

Maybe it’s Black Heaven’s mansion.

If Lime shows up here, things will get really big.

“Sit down first. You said that when all four of you get together, we will start talking.”

The class president then subtly made Eugene sit next to him.

Although he is a class president who has been constantly bombarding me with affection…now, it has become, what can I say, quite blatant.

To the extent that even Eugene noticed, he was spreading the aura of ‘I like this guy’ without hesitation.

“Is this your first time since the last competition? How have you been?”

“Uhm, well. That’s right.”

“Hey, aren’t we too attached?”

In the end, Cheolsu, who was sitting on the other side, couldn’t help but say something.

Next to him, Younghee was also smiling awkwardly.

“What is it, Kim Cheol-soo? Whatever I do, it’s my heart.”

“No matter what, isn’t it a bit weird for a man and a woman in their prime to stick together like that?”

“It’s okay because it’s between us.”

“What kind of relationship are you guys?”

“Hmm….if we start today, will we not be able to live together without each other in about a week?”

Rather than an answer to Cheolsu… it was closer to an appeal to Eugene.

As proof, he even looks at Eugene with a subtle gaze.

Seeing the class leader’s appearance, Cheolsu opened his mouth as if he was dumbfounded.

‘No, crazy. ‘What on earth happened in the last competition?’

How did his model student friend end up like that?

Cheolsu, who did not know the details of the situation, could not help but be taken aback.

“Kim Yu-jin…what did you do again?”

“No, you’re blaming me for this again?”

Cheolsu’s logic of ‘this is all because of Kim Yujin’ was still alive and well today.

But Eugene was truly aggrieved.

Now, when I return home, I have to worry about being taught a real lesson by Lime, who is crazy!

“Hmm! hmm! Then, can we start talking?”

Around this time, the two men were shocked in different ways.

Jihye, who was still impressively small, cleared her throat and joined in.

“……..And please refrain from such behavior in front of the class president and teachers.”

“Ah, yes! Sorry!”

Jihye glanced at Eugene and continued speaking.

“The reason I called you today is because I have something to tell you about the upcoming U-Academia.”

Was it like that?

Everyone, not just Eugene, nodded as if they knew that would happen.

However, everyone could not help but be surprised by what he said next.

“To start with, has U-Academia been postponed indefinitely?”

“Yes?”

The first person to raise questions was Cheolsu.

“Why? Did something happen?”

“I don’t know. However, a notification came from China, the host, that the competition would be postponed.”

“Without even telling me why?”

“For now, that’s right.”

There was a hint of dissatisfaction in Jihye’s tone.

In fact, it was an absurd story even for the four of us to hear.

U-Academia is not simply an event held in China, but is definitely an international competition.

What’s worse, the schedule was postponed without explanation when participants were recruited from other countries as well.

It was a rude act that could not be complained about even if it was criticized internationally.

“Well, don’t worry too much.”

Jihye spoke as if trying to reassure the children.

“Because not only our Academy and the Hero Association, but also other countries are making efforts to resolve the matter. Even though it has been postponed, the competition itself will proceed.”

In the worst case, the competition will be held with countries other than China, Jihye further explained.

Why on earth did China postpone the competition so much?

‘Has something unspeakable happened?’

-Well, that’s right. I don’t know what the circumstances are, but there will be no benefit to be gained by postponing the competition. You won’t hear anything good diplomatically either.

‘Are you not ready for the competition yet?’

-Well, the fact that an official ran away with the competition-related budget… may have been an embarrassing incident. Because that’s a matter of respect.

In any case, it is clear that unspeakable problems have arisen in other countries.

But what on earth is that?

Eugene listened to Jihye’s words, feeling such doubts.

“In any case, we have no choice but to prepare assuming that the competition will proceed as normal.”

Maybe they would say something like that and suddenly start the competition as normal.

From China’s point of view, if they say it’s okay because that’s what they planned to do in the first place, they have nothing to say.

“So, our academy will proceed as planned in advance, regardless of China. As I said before, we will conduct special training for representative students. You are also exempt from classes during that period.”

“Over there-”

At that time, Younghee carefully raised her hand.

“But why did the class president and I come here?”

As you know, the people chosen to represent the Academy are Cheolsu and Eugene.

At first, I thought the rules had changed, but that doesn’t seem to be the case.

There was absolutely no reason for the two of them to be called here.

“In fact, there were rave reviews from other teachers and hunters after watching the two play.”

“High praise?”

“Yes, I was wondering how he could achieve this level at that age.”

Eugene also nodded at those words.

The battle between Younghee and the class leader that was shown last time was incredible even for Eugene.

Of course, the pure combat power will be higher in Eugene or Cheolsu.

However, the class president and Younghee are superior in terms of technique and sense for using magic.

It would certainly be a waste for the magic skills of the two to be buried as is.

If Eugene, an outsider, felt that way, it must have seemed much more remarkable to the real people involved.

“Of course, the representatives are Eugene and Cheolsu. However, I decided that even those two could easily undergo special training and that it was worth it.”

“Then?”

“If it’s just the two of you, how about taking a special class? Personally, I think it will be a good experience.”

It was a fairly unconventional proposal.

This special lesson is taught by Kim Tae-jin, who is not an ordinary hero but an S-class hero.

Just because of that, many academy students participated in the competition just in case.

Being given this opportunity was itself a great privilege.

“And to be honest, there are parts of me that want the two of us to help Cheolsu and Eugene train.”

“Ah… … .”

The class leader nodded as if he understood.

U-Academy is a competition in which students enrolled at the academy participate.

As such, having a student who can fight as an equal is a merit in itself.

Moreover, Eugene, who was selected as the representative of the Ministry of Magic this time, actually has almost no aptitude for magic.

However, it might be a little better if the class president and Younghee, who have reached that level as fellow students, help.

‘…Uh, wait? Wouldn’t it be possible to just give the representative position to the class president or Younghee?’

And our bastard was drawing a bigger picture beyond that.

As I said before, Eugene doesn’t really want to participate in the competition.

I just got caught up in the surroundings and ended up in the burdensome position of representative of the Ministry of Magic.

It would be welcome if someone else did it for you.

‘Of course, it would be difficult to just pass it up just because I don’t want to do it.’

I wouldn’t know if I was selected simply through recommendation.

No matter what, Eugene was selected through a screening and competition.

If you give up your seat to another student you are close with, you may be suspected of manipulation.

‘But since I looked like such an asshole during the special lecture, everyone would understand if I had no choice but to give in!’

-What are you talking about, you idiot?

Inside, Lime sighed proudly,

Eugene, who already had dreams and hopes in his eyes, did not enter.

Instead, I looked at Younghee and the class president with eyes full of expectation.

“How about it? If it’s okay with just the two of you, I’d like to ask you a favor too.”

Were Eugene’s words unexpected?

The class president and Younghee looked at each other with slightly surprised eyes.

Soon the class leader nodded first.

“I actually welcome it. If it helps Eugene, I’m satisfied too.”

“Then I also-”

Younghee then awkwardly agreed.

Jihye looked at Cheolsu this time.

“Is it okay to withdraw? Even if the four of us train together.”

“…….I don’t mind either.”

“Phew! thank god. I was wondering what if someone doesn’t like it.”

Jihye sighed as if relieved.

Honestly, it was a proposal that couldn’t be pushed forward if even one person said no.

“Then, the four of us will take this special academy class. Please know that and prepare everyone.”

The four nodded at the same time.

Eugene, Cheolsu, Younghee, class president.

It was a moment when four people who had been connected in various ways came together once again.

-…….No, is it just me who is anxious about this?

Has there ever been a time when these kids got together and things worked out normally?

Lime, the only one who knew the entire situation of the four, frowned.

For some reason, I have a feeling that it will be difficult to get through this incident safely.