Chapter 60.1

Chapter 60 – Rule 22. The Leader Stays Composed (8)

The context and Baek-seo’s seductive whisper made my heart boil over.

“Wa-wait a second….”

My words stumbled involuntarily.

‘Why is she being so aggressive?’

I had occasionally imagined overpowering Baek-seo and passionately kissing her.

But doing such a thing when we weren’t even dating was impossible.

If I acted rashly, I, as the Disciplinary Committee Leader, could end up being handed over to the Academy Court on charges of sexual harassment.

Moreover, as someone who had been reincarnated and still had duties to fulfill as a Disciplinary Committee Leader, I didn’t want to create a distraction (a romantic relationship) right now.

Love should progress gradually, step by step, so the excitement lasts longer.

‘What am I thinking?’

Suddenly overwhelmed by these thoughts, I felt my eyes spin.

The atmosphere was such that it wouldn’t be strange to go all the way, and my usual poker face was close to breaking down completely.

Was I always this weak?

“Is the Leader weaker than me?”

Baek-seo’s sudden question seemed to pierce through my thoughts, making me gulp.
But I didn’t show it.

“Of course not….”

“Then the choice lies with me, the stronger one, right?”

What kind of nonsense is this?

Seeing her predator-like smile, as if she would devour me any moment, my heart pounded wildly for various reasons.

‘This is crazy….’

No matter how I tried to control my expression, I couldn’t avoid blushing.

Still, my body wouldn’t allow me to push her away or escape. I was just a man, after all.

In the end, I covered my mouth with my hand and turned my eyes away.

It was my last-ditch effort to avoid showing a disheveled face.

For some reason, Baek-seo froze as if her breath had stopped and her lips twitched.

‘Calm down….’

Clear Mind.

I organized my tangled thoughts, calmed my emotions, and finally managed to regain my composure. Then, pretending to be natural, I looked at Baek-seo.

“Vice-Leader.”

I used her official title to maintain my authority. My voice trembled slightly, though.

“You’re not planning to do anything that would compromise our integrity, right?”

“Like what?”

You sly fox.

She wanted me to say it myself?

“Such acts between a man and a woman… those sorts of things.”

“Hmm.”

“Shouldn’t those be reserved for after you get a boyfriend?”

“Boyfriend….”

“It’s natural to feel desires as a person, and seeing those Mayeon High School guys earlier might have sparked some strong desires momentarily. But it wouldn’t be wise to let that ruin our relationship, right?”

‘Just once’ is a cruel law.

If our relationship even once reached the edge of desire, the psychological barrier would collapse. In that case, I wouldn’t be able to restrain myself in the future.

So, I tried desperately to suppress my desires, refusing to give in to Baek-seo’s mischievous provocations.

‘I’m not in a position to relax.’

To catch all the Six Sinners and lead a peaceful life.

At least during my term as the Disciplinary Committee Leader, it was better to avoid anything that might disrupt me.

‘Am I rambling?’

Still, the structure of my words made sense, which was fortunate.

Okay, I’m still okay.

Calm down.

I don’t falter.

I’m the Disciplinary Committee Leader.

Besides, Baek-seo wore that usual mischievous expression she had when joking.

All I had to do was push her away.

“We’re the Disciplinary Committee’s Leader and Vice-Leader. We shouldn’t be doing this.”

“How would you feel if I got a boyfriend?”

“……!”

In an instant, unpleasant imaginations filled my head, and my eyes widened.

“Exactly.”

As if satisfied with my reaction, Baek-seo smiled contentedly and began to slowly lift her heels.

Then she closed her eyes and slowly leaned towards me.

Time seemed to slow, and a whirlwind of thoughts filled my mind.

My body froze like a malfunctioning machine.

Then.

Baek-seo’s head diverted to my side.

“Hmm?”

Zzzzt!

Suddenly, I heard the sound of lightning. My head turned in that direction.

“Sorry, Leader.”

Baek-seo, leaning her head next to mine, pointed her finger out the window. A residual current lingered at her fingertip.

It was her unique ability, different from basic elemental magic.

Since it was a light move, the penalty was negligible.

Swish. I also turned my head towards where Baek-seo was looking and enhanced my vision with magic.

Another log cabin.

The one where I had seen Ha Yesong earlier, near the window.

A hole had formed in the curtain fluttering in the breeze.

Sizzle, the edges of the hole burned red before cooling in the wind. It seemed damaged by Baek-seo’s lightning.

I saw a startled Yesong looking towards us. Soon, Park Minhyuk and Yoo Doha came into view, helping her up.

“They were watching us intently. So I set a trap. It was a prank, but maybe a bit too much.”

Baek-seo said as she stood next to me.

The realization hit me like a splash of cold water, followed by a rush of shame.

In that moment when Baek-seo had approached, countless thoughts had swirled, and I had nearly lost my composure. I had almost leaned in for a kiss.

The atmosphere Baek-seo had created was that potent.

Ahem.

Clearing my throat, I silently caught my breath.

“Well…. I already suspected as much.”

“Did you now? As expected.”

At least give me a heads-up next time….

Don’t make me feel so embarrassed.

“?”

Baek-seo, who had tucked her hair behind her ear, now let it fall to cover her ear.
She seemed slightly disappointed.

‘Was it really just a joke?’

I couldn’t bring myself to ask.

Anyway, the suggestive atmosphere dissipated, leaving an awkward silence.

“…Should we go get them?”

“Yes, we should.”

Leading the way down the stairs,

“Leader.”

“Yeah.”

“Don’t worry about me getting a boyfriend.”

“?”

I stopped in my tracks.