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Jeong Woon-kyung answered those words urgently.

“You don’t hate An Yu-min? Is it true?”

I nodded.

Actually, with absolute equanimity, I neither liked nor disliked her.

But now, at Letisane’s request, I am taking care of An Yu-min.

Rather, it was closer to a favor.

‘Well, actually, it’s not for An Yu-min, but for me.’

I also wanted to get the remaining three parts of Letisane.

That alone is a special item.

As expected, one wasn’t enough.

The true power of Letisane is only possible when all three divine powers are combined.

We don’t know who will own the remaining two sacred items.

Then, until I can obtain the entire inheritance.

The intention was to thoroughly utilize An Yu-min.

‘And externally, it’s not a bad thing to have the same stance as An Yu-min.’

Ahn Yu-min is an awakened person with a good image of a young hero.

The one who doesn’t have to create a confrontation with An Yu-min.

It would be good to hide my identity as Unknown.

After all, in Theia, I was an aspiring hero.

I answered Jeong Woon-kyung.

“There was a bit of trouble when I left Aegis, but… well, that’s in the past. Regarding that incident, An Yu-min also apologized. I have no intention of holding on to it any longer.”

“Wasn’t it a bit of a problem? Lee Jun-woo was exiled without receiving any compensation for the time he devoted to Aigis…”

It was an unexpected reaction.

Jeong Woon-gyeong was more concerned about me than about Aegis, who belonged to her.

“You can tell just by looking at the remaining records that the three people of Aegis were not very considerate of Lee Jun-woo. In particular, Ahn Yu-min, who led the deportation…”

“It really doesn’t matter. It was a time when everyone was about to go to college. Because it was a time when I was immature and sensitive.”

Jeong Woon-kyung was silent at those words.

Then he said it again.

“If something like that happened to me, I wouldn’t have been able to endure it. So, if Junwoo Lee hadn’t mentioned today’s promise first… I wouldn’t have been able to ask for it first because I felt sorry.”

“It’s okay. And… honestly, I still hope that An Yu-min does well.”

“How did it get that far…”

It seems that Jeong Woon-kyung knew more about the inside story of the exile than I thought.

After hesitating a little, she finally spoke to me.

“Then, I have a question for you. Lee Jun-woo also liked Ahn Yu-min, right?”

I was a little surprised by those words.

Jeong Woon-kyung, no, Jeong So-so is also a woman.

It seemed like he read my psychology during Aigis.

“…… It was like that.”

“So then… not now. Well, the reason why I can still like An Yu-min even though something like that happened… hmm?”

Right at that moment.

I sent her a document file via DM.

For a moment, Jeong Woon-kyung checked the file.

And Jeong Woon-kyung, who read the file once again, could not hide her surprise.

“This is an analysis of An Yu-min’s activities since entering Theia. That’s correct. You even analyzed the slump that An Yu-min has been experiencing recently. This much detail!”

She was right.

Ahn Yu-min has a typical external-internal-introverted personality.

He had a personality that did not want to reveal his vulnerable inner feelings to anyone.

So even if your condition worsens or you fall into a slump.

Never honestly tell those around you that fact.

Moreover, after the relationship with me ended in complete disaster.

He must have been pushed to his mental limits quite a bit.

Unless I know An Yu-min better than anyone else.

It was impossible for anyone to figure out her current problems and improve them.

I opened my mouth.

“Still, it’s strange that I’m sending a file like this to An Yu-min, who isn’t even in our party. I contacted you on purpose. Since you are an Aigis operator, that would be better.”

“Really… thank you. If there is a solution this detailed, this counterattack…”

“There’s nothing to be too thankful for. And actually, at this level, it would have been okay to send the file via DM…”

I pretended to think for a moment and then continued speaking.

“Still, I wanted to tell you directly that I am taking good care of An Yumin.”

“I see. As expected, Junwoo Lee still likes Yumin Ahn?”

I deliberately didn’t answer that question.

And we talked a little more about Jeong Woon-kyung and Aegis’s current status.

Then, when it was time to end the conversation, I spoke to her.

“Then now I have to go see the opening ceremony. Are you going to see it too?”

“Yes. I think I’ll go see it with the people at Aegis.”

“Yes. Then, good luck to you too.”

“I understand. And… what happened today. Thank you.”

At those words, Jeong Woon-kyung lowered his head.

I saw that the fox’s ears were folded.

It seemed that Jeong Woon-kyung viewed me quite favorably.

Fox beasts unconsciously fold their ears to those they are interested in.

I answered the greeting and came down from the rooftop.

‘Then, has the urgent problem been resolved?’

In fact, the main goal of today’s promise is An Yu-min’s control.

I know Jeong Woon-kyung’s personality well.

You must have been convinced that all of An Yu-min’s problems were because of me.

I’m going to tell Yumin An about what happened today.

Like I might still have feelings for An Yu-min.

‘When An Yu-min hears those words, he will have vain hopes.’

With that alone, An Yu-min will find peace of mind for a while.

And a few hours later.

I saw Underdolls performing on the big screen at the opening ceremony.

Unexpectedly, the opening ceremony hall was filled with not only Theia’s cadets but also visitors from outside.

I joined my group and watched the performance together.

A holographic image of a large stage.

In the video, Na Haring moved his finger and sent an emoticon flying into the air.

‘That’s…’

That’s definitely an emoticon that Choi Hana only uses in DMs with me.

That too was not a public emoticon, but an emoticon created by Choi Hana through a separate outsourcing process.

The heart-shaped emoticon continued to fill the hologram screen.

“Naharing! Naha ring!”

And there were more audiences cheering for Na Haring than expected.

They were cheering as if it were a real idol performance. As expected, Underdolls’ popularity was also unusual.

But what is the meaning of that emoticon that Naharing is sending?

Only me and Choi Hana know.

‘If you do that… you’re half confessing to me that you’re Naharing.’

Fans may believe that the heart is directed at them.

In reality, I couldn’t tell that it was an emoticon meant only for me.

Choi Ha-na continued to DM me and emphasized that I should definitely watch Underdolls’ performance today.

I checked Choi Hana’s DM again.

The heart emoticon that Naharing had sent a little while ago was sent to me.

As expected, Choi Hana, who transformed into Naharing, was quite active.

“……”

I felt my face turn bright red.

***

The day after the opening ceremony.

My party’s first game is just one day away.

The opponent is a team from an external academy and is not a famous team.

There is no need to be so cautious.

Still, I had to warm up my body beforehand for the game.

My party in the war. The name of the party was Ignition.

My group was gathered together at the training ground for tomorrow’s game.

“Are you all in good condition? Isn’t there a drinking party just because it was the opening ceremony yesterday?”

Instructor Lee Su-yeon looked around at the party members.

In the academy competition, instructors were directly responsible for supervising the competition party.

She is the director in charge of Ignition.

The three people nodded at Lee Su-yeon’s words.

“Drinking parties should be held after the competition. No matter how conscious you are, drinking alcohol has an effect on your body.”

Suyeon Lee nodded as if she was very satisfied with my answer.

“Junwoo, you’re right! The status decline due to the influence of alcohol will not be significant. In actual combat, just that small number can be the difference between victory and defeat.”

At those words, Jeong Si-woo made a sad expression.

The most excited member of the group at the opening ceremony yesterday was Jeong Si-woo.

At that time, Jeong Si-woo shouted the name of the Underdolz member to leave the opening ceremony stage.

‘I never thought I would have Underdolls merchandise that I don’t even own.’

Because of this opening ceremony performance, it seems that the Underdolls fan cafe sold light sticks exclusively for fans.

Jeong Si-woo brought the light stick and waved it vigorously.

Lim Jae-ho, who saw that, made a ridiculous expression.

– Uh… the song is better than I thought.

The quality of Underdolls’ performance was higher than expected, so even for someone who is close to the general public, the response was not bad.

Perhaps, the reaction would have been even more shocking if one had found out that Na Haring, the center of the performance, was Hana Choi.

Anyway, Choi Hana participated as Ignition’s manager.

So, the three who are participating as players are the three who are now together.

Choi Hana had a review of yesterday’s performance broadcast today, so unfortunately she left quickly.

Time to simply warm up before training.

During the last patrol, Song Xia absorbed more of my blood and absorbed a significant amount of demonic power.

So, it is possible to maintain a temporary state of demonization.

‘The strength stat is close to 60.’

But now, even without demonization, the strength stat has exceeded 60.

It’s because of Letisane’s orb.

‘Good. After the first match tomorrow… I have to move to get my hands on that evil eye.’

That dangerous and special item that Orifiel coveted.

I organized the plan in my head and lightly relaxed my body, which was much stronger than before.

At that time, a notification rang on my smartphone.

‘Who is it?’

The moment you try to check the name.

“Wow… the female cadet sent the DM first? Is this the life of a popular man?”

Instructor Lee Su-yeon approached me with a grin.