23. Sister Rosaria

* * *

Being forced into the leader position pissed me off.

“Because it’s Eun-ha?”

What’s so great about me leading? Si-woo’s the obvious choice.

“Shouldn’t Si-woo normally lead? I’m just Jin-seok’s sister. Si-woo’s more famous.”

I refuse to lead based on nepotism. More importantly, it’s annoying. Leadership comes with too much responsibility. Why dump this on me?

“First prize is a tropical resort trip. You can run around in a bikini.”
“I know.”

I just got used to bras and panties, and now they want me in a bikini? Bullshit.

“And we can visit the ruined elf ruins.”
“I know.”

Like I’d visit boring ruins. That’s half-elf territory. I’d rather merge with my blanket at home. If they suggest dating at beaches or ruins, I’ll murder them.

“Don’t want to?”
“Why isn’t Si-woo asking me this?”
“He’s busy with Black Cult stuff.”

Fine. Hope he eliminates all potential killers. Meanwhile, Suji dropped a bombshell.

“B-class has someone who could rival us.”
“Right. The legendary Korean commander Cheok Jun-gyeong rumored to have a Constellation.”
“Why’s he in B-class? Isn’t it merit-based?”

Academy classes are supposedly ranked by ability.

“A-class is basically privilege tier. Few got in legitimately.”
“So B-class is pure merit?”
“Yeah. They look down on us as daddy’s kids. Si-woo, Reina and I want to prove ourselves.”

Ah, so that’s why they’re so arrogant. Wait…I got in through connections too. No wonder B-class hates us. Their glares in hallways make sense now.

“Fine. I’ll do it.”
“Just don’t expect me to carry. Who’s our fifth?”
“Si-woo.”
“That harem bastard forced me in, huh?”
“You’re the leader.”
“?”
Me why?

* * *

Hanseong Academy’s grounds feature a towering church where Sister Rosaria resides. Despite her holy appearance, she’s actually a first-year student – a British exchange from a prestigious family who loves sweets, cute things, and…problematic literature.

“Let’s be shameless.”

Three heroines already fell for my looks. I’m gorgeous. While I’ve no interest in flirting as a woman, my current form is undeniably beautiful. Rosaria should be easy prey, especially with her weakness in hand.

Entering the church, I found the platinum-haired nun radiating saintly warmth.

“Oh my, what brings this lost lamb here?”
“Hello, Sister.”

Up close, she’s heroine-tier stunning – platinum hair, perfect curves, that impossible hourglass figure barely contained by her habit. Consistently top five in “Academy Girls You Want To Marry” rankings.

*gulp*

Lately my desires keep boiling over. My…experiments with Yu-jeong revealed certain proclivities. But team needs come first.

“You wished to speak with me?”
“I came to discuss the team battles.”
“Ah…I’m not participating this year.”
“Are you in a position to refuse? ‘Fallen King Arthur and Male Lancelot’.”

Her face froze. The ultimate cheat code – the title of her secret BL novel about Arthur forcing Lancelot into submission after Guinevere’s betrayal. Memorizing the entire plot via Akashic Records gave me a migraine.

“‘Can you still run to Guinevere after tasting this, Lancelot? Could any woman satisfy you now?'”
“!!!”

“‘M-my king! This disgraced knight belongs only to you!'”
“!!!”

Rosaria turned pale. Time for the killing blow.

“When that harlot Guinevere burns, you’ll become my rightful consort.”
“Y-you’ve read-”
“Should I email the Knights of the Round Table’s official forum?”
“NO! PLEASE!”

The panicked nun covering her ears was pitiful.

“What do you want?! My body?!”
“Yes! I want you!”

Her phrasing was odd, but I’ll take it. Realizing escape was impossible, she trembled.

“I…I thought Koreans were kind…”
“I’m endlessly kind to my women.”

Victory! Then she started undressing.

“Wait why are you-”
“You said you wanted me!”
“Not like-“

But a feast laid before me…Si-woo’s impotent anyway. Might as well taste what he can’t.

“Screw it.”
“E-Eun-ha?”
“Clearly Rosaria seduced me.”
“Eh?”

* * *

Next day, the academy forums exploded over our team lineup:

Melee – Lightning Speed Yoo Eun-ha (Jin-seok’s sister)
Melee – Divine Sword Choi Si-woo
Melee – Flame Spear Han Suji
Ranged – Spirit Arrow Reina
Healer – Agent of God Rosaria

Comments:
-“3 melee? WTF balance?”
-“Rosaria rejected everyone but joined them?”
-“Eun-ha’s harem or Si-woo got cucked?”
-“Since when is Eun-ha ‘Lightning Speed’?”

“Since when is my epithet ‘Lightning Speed’?” I never showed off. Meanwhile, B-class seethed:

“Crush them to humble A-class!”
“Target Eun-ha first!”

Bulbbadda’s announcement didn’t help:

“The tournament will be broadcast internationally with guild leaders watching. First round’s here at Hanseong with security lowered for visitors.”

In the novel, the barrier dropping enabled the Black Cult attack. Si-woo gave me a thumbs up.

…Surely nothing will happen?