Chapter 131.2

Seeing the familiar scenery of Korea, Woo-jin lost himself momentarily.

[You died in your previous life, but if you wish to return to your original world, I will grant you a new life as a reward. Conversely, if you choose to stay in this world, I will bestow my blessing upon you. Decide.]

“…….”

Instinctively, Woo-jin’s mind flashed back to his previous life.

His reflection showed his past self.

A man in his twenties.

Dressed in the police uniform he wore when appointed as a detective.

He had died.

While working as a homicide detective, he chased after a serial killer, let his guard down, and was stabbed to death.

It wasn’t a memory he particularly wanted to revisit.

However, there was one thing he wanted to ask about his past life.

“The guy who killed me, did they catch him?”

[He was caught.]

“Then, I have no regrets.”

Woo-jin let out a short laugh.

‘My past life… right. It helps me get my bearings.’

What kind of life would he live moving forward?

Strangely, the worries that had been weighing on him seemed to dissipate once he recalled his past life.

“Thanks to you, I’ve decided how I’m going to live. Take care.”

With a satisfied smile, Woo-jin stepped towards one of the rifts.

The light from the rift illuminated Woo-jin, and the marks of his past life faded away like smoke.

***

Woo-jin’s body was shaken back and forth. It felt like someone was holding him and shaking him.

“…Leader… wake up.”

A voice came in disjointed fragments, echoing faintly in his ears.

Though awake, his consciousness had not fully returned.

As he rolled over in his sleep, warm breath tickled his ears, and a beautiful voice filled his eardrums.

“Honey, you’re going to be late.”

At that clear sentence, Woo-jin’s eyes snapped open.

“Gasp…!”

He shot up, his upper body rising abruptly.

Hearing words he should not have heard caused his body to reflexively react.

Today was his first day attending school as the 46th Disciplinary Committee Leader.

Since he had been re-elected, he could not afford to be late on the first day…!

Not only would it damage his dignity as the Disciplinary Committee Leader, but it would also hurt his image…!

‘Late? I’m going to be late?’

Panicking, he frantically looked around for a clock.

[ AM 07:30 ]

“…….”

As time passed, his expression cooled.

“I’m not… late.”

He wasn’t late at all; he had woken up early.

“Hehe.”

He heard quiet laughter beside him. When he turned, he saw Oh Baek-seo’s smiling face.

She wore the Ahsung High School uniform and a pink apron.

He glared at her deliberately.

“Don’t make such terrible jokes. It’s not good for my heart….”

“Is that really a terrible joke?”

“As the Disciplinary Committee Leader, I must abide by the school rules. My pride won’t allow being late.”

“Our leader, so reliable.”

Baek-seo looked at him with a gentle smile.

Just like she said, “our leader.”

Baek-seo also decided to continue as the Vice Leader, and no one in the Disciplinary Committee opposed her decision.

“Shall we eat? I’ve already set the table.”

“…By the way, what did you say before ‘late’?”

“‘Honey’?”

“You’re so bold… Aren’t you embarrassed?”

“What’s there to be embarrassed about? If you consider it a natural future, there’s no problem. You’re going to take responsibility for me anyway, right?”

Baek-seo tilted her head playfully.

It was driving him crazy.

Feeling overwhelmed by how adorable she was, Woo-jin got out of bed.

They shared lighthearted conversation over breakfast. After that, he showered, changed into his uniform, put on his cap, and grabbed his bag.

Just like the figure displayed on the shelf—the figure of Ahn Woo-jin, the 45th Disciplinary Committee Leader.

“Let’s go.”

“Not using spatial abilities?”

“Nope. We’re going to school together. We’re meeting with Dalbi, too. Besides, I’m not even late, right?”

“Hmm… right.”

Baek-seo smiled and stepped outside with him.

Although his unique ability allowed him to travel anywhere, using it would mean missing out on everything that could be experienced from the starting point to the destination.

The chirping of sparrows heralding the morning.

A lazy stray cat basking on the fence.

Petals fluttering.

The familiar streets bathed in morning sunlight.

People walking by.

And the moments spent walking with the one he loved.

With his own two legs, he took in the clear blue spring sky and the city’s scenery.

The weather was exceptionally sunny today.

“Woo-jin!”

On the way, Kim Dalbi joined them.

Her radiant smile, illuminated by the sunlight, made her look like a goddess, eliciting a sigh of admiration.

“You look really pretty today.”

“I tried hard because it’s a new semester… hehe.”

Dalbi blushed and laughed shyly.

Thud.

Baek-seo suddenly bumped her shoulder against Woo-jin’s, asserting her presence.

The three of them chatted lightly as they arrived at the station and boarded the train.

The train rattled along the tracks.

As he held onto a strap, Woo-jin looked out at the scenery, catching sight of a vast lake shimmering in the sunlight. It was a dazzling view.

Soon, the tall clock tower—a symbol of the Ahsung High School autonomous district—came into view.

They were almost there.

…Then it happened.

*Screech!!*

“……!”

Suddenly, the train came to an abrupt stop, and the passengers’ screams echoed throughout the carriage.

While many lost their balance, Woo-jin, Baek-seo, and Dalbi maintained theirs.

“What’s going on?”

Dalbi looked around in confusion.

Baek-seo’s eyes were alert, her fingers resting on the hilt of the sword at her waist. It was the Hyunwoondo Sword, reforged last year.

“What the hell!? What’s going on?”

“Why did it suddenly stop…?”

“Did something happen?”

As the passengers whispered in confusion, Woo-jin activated his sensing ability to detect the presence of multiple magic users surrounding the train.

“Looks like something’s going down.”

“Something?”

“Leave it to me.”

Woo-jin said to Baek-seo and Dalbi.

“We can’t be late.”

This would be a nice warm-up.

*Boom!*

The train doors were forced open, and an armed group rushed inside.

Students, realizing something was wrong, screamed or held their breaths.

The armed group positioned themselves in the middle of each carriage, each wielding a weapon.

The leader, who seemed to be in charge, shouted.

“We’re taking control of this train from now on!”

With the Do-hwa Group’s collapse, new villain groups had started to emerge, taking advantage of the power vacuum.

Judging by the marks on their gear, they seemed to be one of those groups.

“Anyone who gets in our way will— Ugh!”

Before the leader could finish his threat, Woo-jin reached him in an instant and kicked him lightly.

The leader flew back helplessly, rolling on the floor, and looked up at Woo-jin with a stunned expression. Murmurs of awe rose from the passengers.

“That… movement…!”

They must have been shocked.

Their eyes couldn’t keep up with his movements.

Woo-jin pulled his cap down low, covering his eyes. It made him look stern and cool.

“Arrest the offenders and punish them severely.”

He recited the official proclamation of the Disciplinary Committee.

“Wh-who are you…?! What are you doing!?”

*Click!*

The armed group raised their weapons, aiming them at Woo-jin in alarm.

‘Hm?’

What was this?

How could they not recognize someone like him?

“Arrest!? Punish!? You’re a joke! Who the hell do you think you are, saying you’re going to arrest and punish us!?”

The leader, whom Woo-jin had kicked, got up and began to gather his magic.

This routine.

Hadn’t he gone through this last year too?

Sure, his face wasn’t super famous, but seeing the Disciplinary Committee Leader’s armband should have clued them in….

‘Oh.’

Then it hit Woo-jin why they didn’t recognize him.

It was the first day back at school after the break, so it had slipped his mind.

Baek-seo probably didn’t mention it either since it was just the commute.

*Swoosh.* Woo-jin took out the Disciplinary Committee Leader armband from his pocket and put it on his left arm.

Naturally, the armed group’s faces turned pale.

Woo-jin raised his head, glaring at them as he answered.

“I am the Disciplinary Committee Leader of this Academy City.”

The Disciplinary Committee Leader of Academy City – The End.

 

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