18. Lee Yu-jeong

* * *

I was grumbling jealously about Si-woo possessing the Divine Sword – that exclusive male privilege – when the class president tilted her head.

“What?”

“Nothing. I’ll check out this club.”

“O-okay?”

Personal interest aside, since that bastard Si-woo hadn’t touched this club yet, I planned to force my way in. In the original, Ruin, Han Suji, Park Ji-soo, Lee Yu-jeong and Si-woo joined, but since Ji-soo was persuaded by Si-woo, I’d take that spot now. With me, Reina, Suji and Si-woo, we’d make five members.

“Where are those three anyway?”

“They went somewhere together.”

“?”

A threesome? Goddamn Si-woo. So it was a threesome after all. This feels like NTR somehow. Did those girls who just discovered yuri surrender to Si-woo’s Divine Sword? This is why women have their limits.

Whatever. They’re heroines anyway. As a disqualified heroine myself, it’s meaningless. I’d never develop a taste for getting impaled by men.

“I’ll register their names for now.”

“A-are you sure?”

“They obey me like trained dogs.”

Si-woo listens well despite his constant wandering. Reina’s tsundere but compliant. And if Si-woo’s conquered both girls, persuading him would bring them along.

“Perfect timing.”

“Huh?”

“Thanks, prez. See you.”

Now was the chance to bond with Yu-jeong while those three were away. The broadcasting clubroom at the second floor’s end greeted me with cozy comfort – almost indistinguishable from a gaming cafe. At its center, a blue-haired girl wrapped in a blanket played console games.

Lee Yu-jeong.

The heroine competing for top popularity across both Divine Sword series. According to author illustrations anyway. A perpetually sleepy-eyed Pocky addict with model proportions who lounged in dolphin shorts and white tees. *Sigh* My eyes~

Wait, should I say “unnie” now?

Where I’d get hard before, now my chest swelled instead.

“Huh? Who’re you?”

“Freshman Yoo Eun-ha from Class 1-A.”

“I’m second-year Lee Yu-jeong. Here to join?”

“Yes.”

Hell yes. Getting solo time with those mammoth proportions was satisfying. Maybe I could enjoy them before Si-woo claims them.

“Hmm. Weird kid. This club’s already dead.”

“You’re still here.”

“Just milking the budget. Wanna laze around? We’ve snacks, ramen, ice cream…”

Unlike most upperclassmen who looked down on underclassmen, she was different.

“Sure~”

“Hey you.”

Yu-jeong scanned me up and down.

“Yes?”

“Damn, you’ve got some bold markings. That under your belly – a heart? Wait, no.”

Ah right – her and skills. While EW seems useless against monsters, it later cripples villain networks. Her clairvoyance locates enemy sigils and infiltrators – an indispensable heroine.
And she’d just scanned my body.
“Ew, you a peeping tom?”
“Says the girl with those tattoos. Cult sigil maybe?”
“What if I am?”
I’d consider villainy for survival.
“Could be fun – Jin-seok’s sister as a villain. Though that design suits succubi more.”
“I’m actually a virgin.”
“Ugh. Too lazy to think. Naptime.”
As she lay down, I stared holes through her chest. This is why girls are great – they don’t mind you looking. My male mind naturally drifted there anyway. Aren’t those H-cups? Massive regardless.
“Ah. You’re the lesbian.”
Yu-jeong subtly covered herself. Her half-lidded eyes judged me harshly. Damn, I should’ve destroyed that anonymous board.
“Won’t deny it, but being openly called a pervert stings.”
“You openly flirted with Reina, the grade’s top beauty.”
She attacked me! Though I enjoyed it.
“About club activities – if we get five members?”
“Forced to, I guess. No achievements means point deductions – hurts guild applications.”
Club activities counted toward guild recruitment, though tournament scouting was ideal. Unexpected that she’d consider guilds – she’s actually a diamond spoon heir. The Cheonsan Group chairwoman’s daughter. In the original, Si-woo solves funding through them.
“You planning to join a guild?”
“Just saying. Others will want club activities.”
Reina and Suji would be interested. Aside from cult issues, dungeon-streaming clubs attract guild attention.
“When was the last activity?”
“Last year maybe?”
“If we get five members, would you participate?”
This could rope Yu-jeong in. Since dumbass Si-woo’s slacking, I’ll help. His lack of regression is clear – no way he’d ignore such a key character.
“Wouldn’t want complaints, so sure. Why that creepy smile?”
“We’ll have five soon.”
“Huh?”
Then they arrived.
The protagonist – Divine Sword wielder Choi Si-woo.
Lead heroine – half-elf Reina.
Second heroine – Flame Spear Han Suji.
Plus…
Disqualified heroine Yoo Eun-ha – making four members.
“I told you not to come!”
“I can protect myself! Who are you to order me around?”
If the Black Cult’s targeting me, location doesn’t matter. The event’s progression is what counts. Si-woo’s endurance will be key.
“The cult might target you!”
“Let them come. I’ll crush them. I’m stronger than you two anyway.”
“We want to protect you!”
How did I become their mascot? In SM terms, I’m the S or top. Why must I be protected? For being a failed heroine?
“Blah blah blah.”
Si-woo became Jin-seok 2.0, nagging endlessly. He’s sabotaging himself by alienating the heroine who’d gladly spread for him.
“Hey Si-woo. Shut up. Pretty face wasted on a nagging auntie.”
“Sorry, sunbae.”
This is weird. Originally, Yu-jeong liked Si-woo immediately. The slacker who solved 90% of academy life by lounging fell for his determination after seeing him defeat Seung-jun.
[Welcome to the club, Divine Sword wielder. Saw your monster hunt – impressive.]
[T-thanks sunbae.]
That should’ve been the scene…Wait, Si-woo didn’t kill Seung-jun – I did. Damn. I forgot he needed that for Yu-jeong’s flag. Now she treats him like a noisy auntie.
How does she feel about me? We need to get along for Cheonsan Group’s backing.
“Ugh. Hate crowds. Especially Divine Sword wielders. You friends?”
“No. Just filling quotas.”
“Good. Creepy guys are trouble. Not that I worry with you being lesbian, but bolts and nuts, you know?”
Damn.
Si-woo scratched his head awkwardly. That idiot. What’s he thinking? Broke as hell – without Cheonsan Group’s support, he’ll struggle acquiring gear.
“Wanted to lounge here alone with this cutie until the club died.”
Not like the world’s ending. Huh?
“Wait, you called me a lesbian for staring, but like me?”
“Anyone would call you a pervert for that hungry stare.”
Where did things go wrong?
“Wait, I joined Spear Arts Club.”
“I’m in Archery Club.”
“Relax. Our academy allows dual memberships.”
So they joined suitable clubs. Good.
“Got any status scanners for streaming?”
“My abilities cover that. I assess dungeon suitability – though this team’s clearly qualified.”
Her Electronic Warfare uniquely reads statuses – name, age, abilities, skills (sometimes). Some readers theorized she could use it on human minds if her powers developed.
Surprisingly, Si-woo requested scans first. Yu-jeong examined each of us, transcribing our statuses:
Divine Sword Choi Si-woo
Spirit Arrow Reina
Blazing Spear Han Suji
All matched my knowledge. Should I reveal mine? Si-woo seems curious too. Original Eun-ha died early without joining clubs. My differs from standard versions anyway.
I’m curious too – without status screens, I only know my abilities vaguely. No harm showing the protagonist and heroines.
“Huh? Eun-ha, what are you?”
“Huh?”
She showed my transcribed status:
Name: Yoo Eun-ha=4-/_#! )4#41