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A massive tower located at the center of each country’s capital city around the world.

Appearing like ghosts unique to each country, these towers share entrances despite appearing individually distinct.

Merely a means of entry into the tower.

If desired, one could travel to other countries through the tower.

For fifty years, these massive towers emerged, and with their appearance, numerous gates scattered across the world opened.

The gates were dungeons themed around the floor the tower was conquered on, inhabited by enraged monsters threatening the world.

Conquering the tower and its dungeons to close the gates became the duty of heroes.

As players began the first chapter of the main story, Jin Haram, now a 4th-year student and a leader, was already a nearly complete hero.

Among all academy students, an undeniable powerhouse with unprecedented talent.

She was followed by many admirers.

Before even graduating, she possessed skills surpassing those in the upper-middle tier among leaders.

Even at her age and with such specs, her growth trajectory showed no signs of stopping; she was only climbing higher.

According to the official production explanation, Jin Haram could reach the pinnacle in magic, swordsmanship, and martial arts, making her a top-tier contender.

Yet, she dies within a year.

Yes, it was possible. She never claimed to reach the pinnacle.

Accumulated penalties from repeated hero failures in conquering the tower led to a gathering malevolence towards humans, which burst outside the tower.

It wasn’t a simultaneous worldwide eruption of monsters.

Initially, they surged intensely in one country, and if those monster hordes weren’t contained, relentless slaughter ensued.

Once a certain population in that country perished, the monsters retreated back to the tower as if satisfied.

It was as if this level of penalty was sufficient.

Surviving monsters moved to another country to begin the slaughter anew.

The problem was that the first slaughter always occurred in South Korea.

Monsters unleashed from the tower’s center in the capital city immediately revealed hostility towards people and charged at them.

Nearby heroes initially attempted to stop them, but before the overwhelming numbers, they fell one by one.

Realizing they couldn’t defeat the monsters with their abilities, the heroes prioritized evacuating citizens, protecting them while aiding their escape.

However, the monsters’ advance outpaced the citizens’ movement to shelters.

Just before an uncontrollable situation unfolded, Jin Haram appeared before the monsters, halting their advance.

Creating a barrier behind herself, she prevented the monsters from retreating.

Monsters rushing towards citizens on the other side of the barrier redirected their focus towards her, charging relentlessly.

Before they could use magic to overwhelm her, she swiftly dispatched them.

Infusing her blade with mana, she slashed, stabbed, and cleaved with even greater precision.

Engaging in close combat, she shattered monster skulls, stomped and crushed them.

A monster bit into Jin Haram’s shoulder.

She thrust her hand into the monster’s mouth, incinerating its insides.

Channeling immense mana in an instant, she swung her sword dozens, hundreds of times.

She shattered the swung sword against the monster.

Grabbing the broken sword in reverse, she plunged it into a head and twisted.

She dislocated her arm.

Kicked the torso.

Inserted teeth into the leg.

Tried to tear off the head.

Grabbed the monster’s teeth and swung.

Raised the leg, smashing the skull.

Sensing their physical limits, the monsters instinctively rushed together.

Jin Haram emptied her mind, focusing solely on one objective.

She did not let the monsters in front of her retreat.

In a short time, she stood alone and successfully held off the advance of the demons until reinforcements arrived.

With the help of the reinforcements, the demons fell one by one, thwarting their advance successfully.

Approaching the heroine who made the greatest contribution to ending the situation, they found her standing with her legs straight, covered in blood with no spot untouched.

However, as the heroes got closer to her, they couldn’t help but entertain unsettling thoughts. Even as the heroes drew near, there was no movement from her.

Her eyes unfocused, breath already stilled, yet her gaze remained fixed ahead.

She was already in a state where it was difficult to contain herself even before the reinforcements arrived.

If she were to fall before the reinforcements came, the outcome thereafter was clear without needing to be seen.

She immolated herself. Just like how a flame burns most brilliantly right before it extinguishes.

Realizing that her single-minded purpose, driven into her mind like brainwashing, had been fulfilled, she quietly breathed her last.

…Up to this point is the story of Jinharam, the leader, meeting her end.

Jinharam is a character destined to die within a year without player intervention.

So, can I, the leader, save Jinharam?

Even when controlling characters in the game, success rate is only 60%.

Let alone falling into this world and helping her at my current level.

Even if I achieve all possible growth within less than a year, chances of success are less than 10%.

There’s no way to undo the penalty for failing to conquer the tower.

Therefore, gather everyone, including myself, to aid her.

Not as capable as Jinharam, but make everyone strong enough at least not to hinder progress.

The word “impossible” was long discarded from my mind. If it’s not 0% but less than 10%, success is still possible, isn’t it?

Unlike in-game gacha, here is reality. There are many ways to raise less than 10% probability.

I detest bad endings immensely. My goal is to save everyone as much as possible.

Furthermore, to ensure nobody dies. I aim for a happy ending.

That is my first and final goal in this world I’ve transmigrated into and written about.

…

Seeing half of Han Seyoung first, feeling regretful, I parted ways with her and moved to Class 1 with Hwaryeong.

Perhaps due to easier intercontinental travel because of the tower, the academy, boasting its largest scale ever, had many students from different nationalities.

Communication-wise, there were incidents where translators lost their jobs due to making bracelets that could translate.

As soon as we entered the class, the individuals that caught our eyes.

Kang Jinhyuk and playable characters we hadn’t seen before were in this class.

Shin Serin, skilled in archery and possessing short brown hair with a bold personality. She has excellent eyesight.

The last playable character, Yujin. A magician with light purple hair and a lazy demeanor, reluctant to speak.

Kang Jinhyuk was dozing off in the back seat where sunlight streamed in…

While Shin Serin and Yujin were sitting together in the middle,

One seemed to be talking unilaterally while the other seemed indifferent.

We’ll exchange greetings… later.

“There’s only space in the front row to sit together. Is the front row okay?”

“Yeah, anywhere is fine as long as I can sit with Gyeol.”

It would be nice if you expressed your opinion at least once, instead of always following me, Hwayoung.

Brriing-

After taking our seats, we passed the time playing around until the professor arrived.

Damn, that brat again? Having to deal with his antics here too…

Dying, dying, dying, dying, dying, dying, dying, dying, dying, dying, dying, dying, dying, dying, dying, dying, dying-

Girlfriend, girlfriend, girlfriend, girlfriend, girlfriend, girlfriend, girlfriend, girlfriend, girlfriend-

Hmm, what’s this? Were they in the combat department? It’s cold, guys. Could you stop giving me those icy stares? It feels like you’re staring through my back.

-Swish! Thud. Thud. Thud. Thud!

Two figures entered through the door. Oh, those two.

“Pleased to meet you. I am Pang Dayoon, the homeroom teacher for this class. Our main subject is combat. Let’s get along well from now on. The person next to me is my assistant and adjunct professor.”

“I’m Set, the adjunct professor. If Professor isn’t around, feel free to come to me.”

Professor Pang Dayoon and Assistant Professor Set introducing themselves to the students.

Professor Pang Dayoon, a top-tier expert who excelled as a battle mage combining martial arts and magic.

Known for his charismatic gaze and cold demeanor, he was dubbed a ruthless fighter.

Though he himself felt embarrassed by such titles.

Assistant Professor Set… Uh… Is this person really…?

Isn’t Assistant Professor Set so different from when we saw his academy student illustrations…?

“Wow, Professor Pang Dayoon is our homeroom teacher? I’m really looking forward to it.”

“An elite hero teaching us, that’s awesome!”

“Who is Assistant Professor Set next to him?”

“No idea? He was our academy senior until last year, but somehow became an assistant…”

“Oh… Oops…”

Voices of the students from behind.

Seems like being an assistant is a tough job everywhere, stay strong Assistant Professor Set!

“As it’s the first day of class, let’s keep it light today. To the training grounds, everyone.”

With those words, the professor left the room.

Uh… Uh…

“On the first day? Light training grounds?”

“It’s definitely going to be a match, right?”

“Today, it will be decided who the winner is between you and me, bring it on!”

“Hmph, someone who has never won before thinks they can beat someone? I don’t listen to the words of the weak.”

“Ugh! You cowardly sneak!”

“Yeah~ If you’re not sneaky, you’re nothing~”

The students hesitated briefly at the mention of going to the training grounds lightly on the first day, but their excitement grew.

“The training grounds are located in the center of the academy, follow me.”

Following Assistant Professor Set’s instructions, the students moved to the training grounds.

“Let’s go too, Hwayoung.”

“Okay.”

A duel… Let’s pay our respects in advance, kids.

…

“Is everyone here? Then come at me all at once starting now.”

“Huh?”

“You heard me right. Whether it’s individual combat, teamwork, or using any skills, try facing me.”

“What??”

“Not coming? In that case, I’ll go first!!”

“What?!?!!?”

Fighting!! Everyone!

Oh, right, I need to move too, don’t I?

Aaaahhhhhhh!!!!