episode_0084

[My name is Geomjae and Park Bi-hwa, the head professor of the assistant course. i look forward to.]

A voice spreads through the auditorium through the speakers.

I said it sounded somehow familiar,

The person who stood on the podium and held the microphone was none other than Park Bi-hwa.

Her face is turned towards me.

Although the focus was obscured by narrowed eyes,

For some reason, it felt like he was smiling mysteriously at me.

‘How could Park Bi-hwa be here…? … ?’

I get goosebumps when I see Geomjae again.

The pressure interview that day comes to mind again.

It felt like it was going to attack me at any moment.

By the way, Park Bi-hwa’s outfit was always the same. He was wearing a wide white gi and his beloved sword, Hamildo, at his waist. Even at the orientation for admission explanation.

ㅡClap clap clap clap!!!

People applauded after Park Bi-hwa’s introduction. Some even greeted her with cheers. As a high-ranking hero, she also seemed to be well-known.

‘Well, Iria, who hides her identity, is also very famous, but what about Park Bi-hwa, who works with her face hidden…? … .’

ㅡGood job applying this semester!

ㅡAwesome! The real Geomjae, Park Bi-hwa?!

–Are we receiving guidance from an active S-class person?

ㅡAt this rate, it’s not even worth the tuition fee… … !

Everyone welcomed Park Bi-hwa with open arms.

I felt like I was at a fan meeting.

It seemed like I was the only one with an uneasy expression.

In fact, it was nothing short of a windfall for those who came to the academy to complete the short assistant course compared to the heroes. It was an opportunity to receive direct guidance from an active hero.

[Thank you very much for this welcome. Now, let’s get started on the curriculum in earnest… … .]

Geomjae bowed his head humbly.

And then the PPT was immediately displayed on the screen.

It was a boring curriculum explanation session.

As I look at Geomjae giving a serious explanation on the podium, I realize that I have finally entered the academy. And at the same time, I remembered what she had said to me.

‘… You’ll find out when you enter the academy. ‘Think carefully because it may prevent you from completing the course for the rest of your life.’

Damn, I never expected that at the time.

I never thought she would take over as a professor herself.

I guess they followed me to keep an eye on me.

Well, my grandmother is the president of the association, so nothing is impossible.

‘I thought I was lucky enough to fool Park Mak-rye last time, but why… … ?’

I felt doubt and discomfort at the same time.

Maybe it was Park Bi-hwa’s solo action.

She was still suspicious of me.

All you have to do is be careful from now on.

Of course, there were no elements worthy of suspicion.

That is, as long as Peony doesn’t appear in front of me again and cause trouble.

I was planning to complete the course quietly and without being noticed. All you had to do was bury it well, as if it was there or not. If that happens, your doubts about me will gradually subside.

[If you look at page 15 of the booklet handed out to everyone… … .]

Seeing Geomjae so focused on explaining things makes me wonder if I’m worried for no reason.

Err, I don’t know.

It’ll work out somehow, okay?

Let’s focus on the explanation for now.

Even if you take Iria, you must get the certificate in one go.

‘I’ve already been discharged from the Hunter Academy and the military, so what’s going to be difficult? It’s a piece of cake.’

… It would be a shame to look down on him.

At least up to this point, I was confident.

Just until orientation.

*

[…] If you continue to look at the next page, you will find precautions regarding grades and an explanation of the evaluation test… ]

The boring explanation continued.

Although the calm voice made me drowsy,

As I had decided earlier, I was maintaining concentration.

‘It’s nice to hear because your voice is clear. The problem is that it sounds too soft… … .’

I was puzzled as I looked at the notes that summarized the explanations so far.

The curriculum for the assistantship course was structured for a total of three months, that is, one semester. To put it simply, it was a short course that allowed you to receive a certificate in just one semester.

Since there were not many people applying for the assistantship course in the first place, it was said that the course would be opened occasionally taking into account the number of students each semester.

‘It’s not much different from Hunter Academy.’

The curriculum included a mixture of lectures and practical training.

And the proportion of practical training was much higher.

The score ratio was also distributed based on practice.

Anyway, in order to successfully complete the assistantship course, grades were the most important. The cutoff line wasn’t that strict either.

All you need is an average grade of B+ or higher.

It was also done through absolute evaluation.

I really didn’t have to worry about my grade since I only had to do the middle part.

Of course, in order to complete the course successfully, you also had to pass the exam.

[…] The evaluation test will consist of both written and practical evaluations… ]

At that moment, Park Bi-hwa was continuing his explanation.

[As everyone knows, the written evaluation evaluates the theories you will learn in class. It’s so obvious, so let’s move on… Lastly, the most important practical evaluation will be conducted unexpectedly during the semester in the form of hands-on participation.]

‘Unexpectedly during the semester… … ?’

Just when Geomjae’s explanation, which had been going on for an hour, was about to become boring, one thing caught my eye.

Of course, it was an evaluation method I had never heard of before.

[…] A sidekick, or assistant, must be able to assist and assist the hero at any time and in any situation. Therefore, we plan to comprehensively evaluate and reflect responses to unexpected situations that arise during class.]

ㅡRoaring, roaring… !

The auditorium becomes buzzing with Park Bi-hwa’s explanation.

It seems I wasn’t the only one who was surprised.

Everyone reacted as if they were hearing it for the first time.

ㅡWhat? I haven’t heard anything like that?

ㅡWasn’t it enough to just take a formal test? I heard the last rider ate it completely raw?

-The evaluation standards for heroes and sidekicks are getting stricter… … .

-Ha, I applied because I heard it was easy to get a certificate… … .

ㅡI haven’t awakened my unique prayer yet… … . You’re not ignoring it because it’s a support side kick, right?

Most of the reactions were negative.

It was natural that the evaluation method had changed.

And that too suddenly and without notice.

Perhaps Park Bi-hwa changed it when he took over as head professor.

‘Could it be that they messed with the curriculum because of me?’

Before enrolling, I looked into it myself and heard that as long as you don’t really play around, you can almost complete the course… … . I guess I should be nervous about this.

I thought it wouldn’t be a big deal, but if I made a mistake, I ended up having to retake the class. That was because, on the surface, I also applied to play the role of a supporter who had not awakened to the period of turmoil.

If an evaluation test asks for special abilities such as unique skills, it becomes difficult.

[…] Don’t be too upset because the evaluation method has changed. Instead of stricter practice evaluations, treatment of those with excellent grades has also been improved.]

“Hmm… ? Improved treatment of students with excellent grades?”

Park Bi-hwa seemed to have expected this reaction,

Additional systems prepared were explained.

He was using sticks and carrots exquisitely.

[I or the instructor in charge will give additional points to students who are judged to be excellent during practice. Additionally, students who exceed a certain score may be given a certificate of completion early under the authority of the association president. If you do well, this is an opportunity to be immediately hired as an assistant to a famous hero!]

“… … ?!”

ㅡRoaring, buzzing, buzzing… … !!!

Geomjae’s final remarks once again cause a stir in the hall.

Are you giving me a certificate early?

It’s not like early discharge from reserve force training.

But is it okay to change something like that?

It was quite an unprecedented condition.

If you work hard, you can graduate early.

Although the evaluation became stricter, there were also some rewards.

In a way, it was a good opportunity for a truly talented person. I was able to graduate and get a job at once.

-Wait a minute, those words… … . Doesn’t this mean that real heroes participate in the evaluation?

-I think so? But that’s possible… … ?

ㅡDid the association originally put this much effort into the assistance process?

-Hey, I guess it’s about C to B level.

-Still, I wish there was at least one cute and handsome male hero.

-Crazy bitch. Wake up from your dream. Since you have no conscience, you seem more suited to being a villain.

The students who sat in their seats were skeptical, but at the same time quite excited.

It was definitely an unprecedented condition.

And it was a lot better than I thought.

They come up with ways to motivate students and improve their grades.

Of course, it would have been possible because of the strong support of Park Mak-rye. If he were an ordinary professor, he would not have been able to even touch the curriculum itself.

[Everyone, please be quiet!]

Just when the atmosphere in the auditorium was about to become a bit noisy, Park Bi-hwa’s voice silenced everyone.

ㅡSweet!

She operated the remote control with a subtle smile, as if she was satisfied with the students’ reactions. It was to skip the PPT screen.

「Team Member Formation Notice」

Large letters appeared on the screen on the wall.

[Today is the first day of admission, so we will briefly start by dividing into teams.]

Ah, group formation from the first day.

This is the class method I really dislike the most.

For someone like me who took classes alone, it was a painful time.

-Hey, of course you’re going to be on the same team as me, right?

-Of course. It was good that we applied together.

ㅡI want to team up with that boy from earlier… … .

-But how many team members can there be?

The auditorium quickly becomes noisy again.

Look at that. Aren’t they already forming a team among themselves? If this continues, I feel like I won’t be able to find a team and will end up in an awkward team made up of the remaining people.

[Everyone be quiet! Each team will be comprised of two people. And one hero will be assigned to each team.]

“Oh… … ?”

Grandma Park Mak-rye, did you use some strength?

I never thought I would be accompanied by a real active hero.

And with two people in a group, there wasn’t much of a burden.

[I’ve already planned the team placement, so I’ll just post the results! Please note that for fairness purposes, it was organized through a computerized lottery.]

‘If the team was randomly selected in advance, there would be no need to feel any pressure! ‘You were worried for no reason, right?’

ㅡSweet!

As I was sighing with relief, the screen flipped again.

A layout table was drawn on the screen.

You can see the team member’s name and the hero’s name.

And the first line that stands out first.

Oh, shit. Well then.