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As everyone’s eyes focused on me, I tore up the amulet I had made at Hwayoung’s request.

The magic power of the picture spread and ink covered the podium.

And after a while, the ink began to draw a shape.

“Ohhh!”

A slim man, black on the outside and red on the inside, wearing a cloak and hood.

A woman wearing a red horse dormitory uniform but with a faint eagle tattoo on her shoulder.

Gray eagles hovering above their heads.

“Introducing! A new model to be added to the Red Horse Dormitory in the 3rd production!

They are infiltrators from the Imperial Intelligence Bureau!”

Before the civil war broke out, the imperial family infiltrated the Red Horse Dormitory with several infiltrators.

They were tasked with monitoring the academy’s students and scouting out talented individuals.

Of course, I heard that the Intelligence Bureau is no longer as powerful as it used to be, so they no longer send agents to the academy…

Anyway, there is no evidence that there are still agents disguised as students, right?

However, since it is close to a fictional character, it was excluded from the initial release stage.

I had to see whether students would accept this game as a duel simulator or enjoy it as a pure game.

As a result of observing the students over the past two weeks, they accepted the virtual environment without resistance, and it was judged that it was okay to add non-realistic units like this.

“Wow!”

And the students showed me that my judgment was not wrong.

“Hey. The cloak is really bad.”

“Ugh! If I had known this would happen, I would have saved some money!”

“What abilities do you have?”

I blew away the ink smoke from the first amulet, then tore open the second amulet.

The ink on this talisman showed the units’ abilities and stat blocks.

“Imperial Intelligence Agency Kite Agent is an assassin-type unit with infiltration and stealth abilities. It has the ability to fire wires, allowing it to move quickly around rocks and buildings, and has a melee weapon with high accuracy.

Imperial Intelligence Quail Agents are operational units with infiltration and disguise abilities. Avoid direct engagement with the enemy and focus on operations!

Lastly, the Trained Hawk is a flying beast unit with very high movement, the ability to decloak nearby enemies, and its low points make it a great meat shield!”

Assassin, disguiser, and stealth detector.

Units that make up for what Jeokma lacks, but do not infringe on the territory of other dormitories.

The Red Horse players’ eyes sparkled with anticipation, and other dormitory users also quenched their appetite as if they were excited about winning.

“The Age of Romance is a game that changes on its own. New model students will continue to come in.

But I am not satisfied with such natural changes!

Five residence halls will receive at least one additional grant each year!”

Cheers once again.

I let the crowd read the stat blocks and then quenched my thirst with water.

The atmosphere has heated up to this point, so I guess I can break it once.

When everyone saw enough, he waved his hand to clear the smoke.

“Everyone. However, I have one thing to apologize for.”

The atmosphere in the hall cooled for an instant.

Everyone looked at my mouth nervously.

“I told you a little while ago that there was one more thing… Because there is actually one more thing!

For players who have difficulty painting, there will be a painting class by artist Kyo Hwa-young in the swordsmanship training room next Friday evening!”

Students become discouraged as their tension eases.

Some people swear and tell them not to be startled, while others heave a sigh of relief.

However, there were few people who were truly interested in painting classes.

I thought this was going to happen so I used some shock therapy, but maybe this wasn’t enough…

I licked my appetite in disappointment.

In miniature games, the community runs smoothly when gamers, modelers, and setting enthusiasts respect each other, but the player base of the romantic era was only interested in games.

If there are only gamers in the community, it becomes an overly competitive atmosphere, so light fans can’t stand it and leave.

For a game to last long, there should be more people playing the game because they want to use the models they worked hard to paint rather than people playing the game to improve their rankings.

“I… excuse me… ”

Well, first of all, if we continue to promote the painting contest like this, the number of people who will be interested in modeling will increase.

“Hey… ”

With that in mind, I was cleaning up the stage and getting ready to go down.

“I have a question… ”

“Yes?”

Only after her face was in front of me did I notice the girl who had been talking to me.

Short stature, rodent ears sticking out of gray hair, a long tail hanging under her skirt.

However, he is not a pure-blooded beast covered in fur like Senior Tangaroa. Most of the face and body are humanoid.

The name written on the yellow name tag on the white school uniform is Angela.

“Sorry, but we will not be accepting personal questions after the Q&A session ends. Please use the official inquiry box.”

If you allow this, they’ll stop by on the way home from school and ask what the next model is.

“Ah… All right… ”

Angela trudges along with her tail hanging down.

The sight was so pitiful that I had no choice but to stop.

“Hmm. Well, if it’s a simple question, I think I can listen.

Instead, modeling questions should never be asked.”

“No. It’s not like that… That painting course. Even without a model… Can I participate?”

“Ah.”

phew. Luckily it wasn’t a villain.

“Hmm… Painting classes provide models for demonstration purposes.

In the Q&A session, you said that each game room will have a crew available for rent, right?

You will be able to paint those models. However, if there are too many people and there are no models, you will have to use the model you brought yourself.”

“Will there be a lot of people?”

I looked around.

“Well. I don’t know about that either. I think it would be a good idea to come early.”

“Okay!”

She nods and leaves with slightly lighter steps.

I smiled without realizing it. Yes, the era of romance needs users like that.

Not the crazy people who are holding a wooden box and making a fuss because they don’t show up as models.

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Clink ding ding ding!

The bell rang in the 0th grade classroom, signaling the end of class.

“ character. Let’s end today’s arithmetic class here.

In the next lesson, we will learn how to divide fractions, so do some prep work.”

Angela hurriedly put her textbooks in and packed her bag.

“The swordsmanship training room is in Building A of the Mode Building, and the swordsmanship training room is in Building A of the Mode Building… ”

Holding in her hand the academy map she had received from her seniors, she walked around the campus at a brisk pace.

After taking a wrong turn three times, whining twice trying to push open a door that had to be pulled, and hearing scoldings from the black bandits once, Angela was finally able to arrive at the sword training room with her tail wagging.

“Not… Hello… ”

“Hello!”

A black-haired senior wearing an exotic outfit welcomed her brightly.

“Here… Are you holding a painting class?”

“Yes. Let’s see, the name is… Miss Angela? It starts at 6 PM today and lasts for 3 hours.

It’s only 4 o’clock, so it would be perfect to come back after dinner!”

“Ah. no… I’ll just wait here.”

“Really? Aren’t you hungry?”

“Yes. I’m good at holding back my hunger.”

Angela said and sat down.

Senior Daenggi Meori went somewhere and brought back a lot of bread and fruit.

“Then, wait while you eat this. Oh, I’m Hwayoung.

I am the lead artist in Romantic Era.

Even if I say I’m the lead artist, it doesn’t mean much because I’m the only one.”

“… You don’t have to take care of me like this.”

“No! I can’t see anyone starving in front of me!

Especially if you like our games!”

A person who likes games.

Angela lowered her head.

“… It’s you.”

“Huh?”

“I’m not that kind of person… There is no model from the romantic era.

The seniors at Baekyang Dormitory said they would give me money if I did painting instead, so I just came here to learn… ”

All courses at the academy are free. But that doesn’t mean there are no opportunity costs.

From the parents’ point of view, the labor force to help run the family business will disappear for several years.

Of course, children who graduate from the academy can earn much more money.

However, there are always parents who are foolish enough to not think of such things, and families who are so tight-knit that they cannot afford to wait for their children to grow up.

So there were many students who searched for profitable work and sent the money they earned to their families.

Most of them were Baekyang dormitory students, but Blue Dragon and Black Swan were not without such students.

What should I say to a junior in this situation?

Hwayoung thought for a moment, then forced the bread into Angela’s mouth.

“Uvvvvb… ”

“Anyway! You must not starve!”

“Gums… Hmmm… ”

As Hwayoung left to greet the other participants, Angela hesitantly swallowed her bread.

The seniors said they would give each model 4 silver.

Looking over my shoulder, I saw that it took my seniors 2 hours to complete one model.

If you become skilled, wouldn’t you be able to finish it in about an hour?

“4 silver per hour, 4 hours a day for 1 month… ”

So is it 4 gold 60, or 4 gold 80 silver?

Anyway, I think it will be over 4 gold, so I can pay for my mother’s medicine this month.

It would be nice if there were a lot of people who would entrust painting services to us next month, but if not, I’ll have to find another job…

“You’ve waited a long time. Everyone!”

Angela focused her mind again upon hearing Hwayoung’s voice.

“Class will start now!”

[Today’s unit]

Romantic Era lead artist Kyo Hwa-young – Academy, Student Council, Black Swan, Human, Far East, 1st grade, Hwayoung, Water, Land, Painting

Single model unit – 12 points

Movement 12 / Defense 4 / Resistance 4 / Magic Power 2 / Learning 3 / Stamina 8

strike armament

Brushstroke – Attack 1 / Accuracy 8 / Penetration 3 / Damage 0, Water Mana Absorbed 1

ability

Shaper – Terrain created by this unit cannot be unlocked.

Masterpiece – Once per game, at the beginning of this unit’s turn, you may declare that you will draw a masterpiece. This turn, this unit can cast the painting magic ink painting spell without paying mana.