episode_0009

When Yujin returned, the school was in chaos.

Not only the teachers but even the hero who rushed from somewhere were busy checking their bodies.

It was said that Ogre’s appearance was a complete accident.

Is it such a dangerous monster for students?

“Well, thorough safety management is essential.”

Anyway, since no one was seriously injured, that was fortunate.

What worried them instead was the assignment.

Due to various incidents, they couldn’t eliminate the goblin group.

They had expected great things after killing a fairly large monster, but judging by the atmosphere, Ogre was completely unexpected.

So it was almost left out of the official score-

“Then, are we not counting Ogre for points?”

With Yujin’s words, they immediately included it in the score.

Truly a proper democratic school.

Listening attentively to even a passing student’s words.

“Indeed, actions speak louder than words!”

Moreover, Ogre’s score was quite high.

Regardless of the assignment, the score naturally placed them first.

“That should easily secure an A+,” kindly explained the homeroom teacher.

It was intimidating, but if that’s the case, there’s no real complaint.

“Hehehe, with a good score, the kids will be happy too, right?”

In order to undergo a detailed diagnosis, the injured Cheolsoo was called separately.

Younghee followed suit.

Both had quite serious expressions.

Are their injuries worse than initially thought?

They seemed perfectly fine just a moment ago.

“I must remember to ask if they’re okay next time I see them.”

Yujin also faced several questions from the investigator.

Since she didn’t know anything to begin with, she couldn’t provide answers.

The investigator seemed quite displeased with that.

“…You really have no inkling?”

“No.”

“Hmm, don’t think you can avoid the law’s grasp forever.”

Gasp! Could it be related to some crime rather than a simple accident?

Terrifying. From now on, they must be careful not to get involved in such matters.

Seeing how meticulously the investigator probed, it seemed like they had been chasing the criminal for quite some time.

“Goodness! Why would such a criminal be in a school? Seems like a heartless person.”

Just as they were receiving formal questions, a man in a suit entered and whispered something to the investigator.

The investigator glanced at Yujin with piercing eyes, then got up with heavy steps and left.

He seemed incredibly dissatisfied.

“Oh dear, looks like they let the culprit slip away.”

Cheer up, sir!

How could things ever go as one wishes?

In any case, after the investigation, Yujin left.

Since it was already late, they were advised to head home immediately.

“Well, it was a very rewarding day.”

They saved a friend in danger and received good grades.

Could it be that I have the qualities of an insider too?

The status window urgently needs to erase ‘Communication Disorder’ and add a new skill.

“Welcome, young master.”

“Hmm.”

Secretary Park, who had been waiting, opened the door and bowed slightly.

Honestly, it felt burdensome, but he couldn’t bring himself to say otherwise.

After all, this might be strictly Secretary Park’s duty.

“I’ve heard the story. I’ll handle the work appropriately.”

“I see.”

“If there’s anything else you’d like in another direction, since you’ve taken the initiative, if you have any suggestions…”

“No, please take care of it.”

Not understanding what was being said, he responded vaguely.

One would assume the other party knew, but it would be embarrassing if they didn’t.

The surprising thing was that just by answering like this, things actually got taken care of.

Secretary Park was truly a competent secretary.

“We’ve arrived.”

Soon the car came to a stop.

This time, before Secretary Park could open the car door, he got out first.

Raising his head, he saw the mansion where he lived.

“Wow, it’s really huge here.”

Yujin’s current home was a massive mansion with a spacious garden.

A long wall stretches out, with several buildings nestled inside.

It is larger than combining a few ordinary houses.

How could such a house exist in the heart of Seoul?

Clearly, it belongs to a household with an astonishing amount of wealth.

“I’ve thought about wanting to be rich, but this is beyond what I imagined.”

Eujin nervously opened the door.

If you were to pick the most nerve-wracking moment of the day, it would undoubtedly be now.

As soon as he stepped into the unusually vast garden, a loud voice echoed.

“”Welcome, young master!””

“Hmm.”

The servants bowed as if they had been waiting.

Men in suits on the right, women in suits on the left, all lined up neatly.

When dozens of people bow simultaneously, the air seems to buzz.

“Hehe! No matter how many times I experience this, it’s still overwhelming.”

Dozens of individuals coming out just for him, bowing deeply to greet him.

That alone puts immense pressure on Eujin.

By the way, Secretary Park seemed to belong to the fairly handsome category.

Despite his fierce demeanor, he had a decent face.

The other men were so intimidating that one would kneel and beg for mercy if encountered on the street.

“Anyway, let’s get through this quickly.”

Eujin walked ahead while trying to focus only on what was in front of him.

Watching him, the members of the Heukcheon organization continued to have their own misconceptions.

“Once again, he’s confident and composed today.”

“This is the charisma possessed by the heir of Heukcheon.”

“We are nothing in his eyes. Truly the only one fit to lead our organization.”

His subordinates, with tough exteriors, saw any aspect of Eujin as qualities of a great mafia leader.

Nevertheless, Eujin finally arrived at the room amidst tension.

“Oh my, I’m exhausted.”

For Eujin, the most reassuring place was being alone in a room.

Upon reaching the room, the feeling of tension finally eased.

The plush bed enveloped his body.

On the desk, as always, peanuts and dried squid were placed.

Regardless of who put them there, he thought it lacked finesse.

“I prefer sweet snacks. Who would bring this to a student anyway? It’s not even suitable for drinking.”

Of course, he didn’t have the courage to say that.

So, despite complaining, Eujin’s strength and weakness lay in finishing everything he started eating.

If it were alcohol, it was in the room next to his, but Eujin was unaware of that fact, even in his dreams.

To him, the idea of having more than one private room didn’t exist.

Anyway, as he munched on peanuts, intending to review today’s lessons…

*Ding!*

Suddenly, his phone rang.

At that moment, Eujin was startled like a cat discovering a cucumber.

The phone was ringing!

He hadn’t received a spam text in days!

“Calm down. This might be a trap!”

It could be a political message or a call to sign up for insurance.

Being an outsider, Eujin couldn’t bring himself to hang up on such calls.

There were times when he talked for hours, missing the right moment to end the call, leading the operator to disconnect first due to exhaustion.

Moreover, unlike in his past life, he wasn’t wealthy now.

If he made a mistake, he could lose hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Well, there was no way anyone could scam the heir of Heukcheon.

Eujin was oblivious to this fact.

“At least if it’s not ringing, it must be a message, right? Who on earth is contacting me?”

He cautiously checked the caller ID.

There, the name ‘Yeonghee’ was clearly written.

“Yeonghee?!”

My friend messaged me first!

And not just any friend, but a female friend!

Is this a green light?

“Of course, that can’t be true.”

Yeonghee is the prettiest in the academy and excels in her studies.

Moreover, Jin and Yeonghee were just ordinary friends.

Wouldn’t it be strange for a friend to express affection?

“But isn’t texting between friends… supposed to be normal?”

Yes, this is just an ordinary text after all.

Besides, there was that incident today.

Yeonghee was already kind and had a good personality.

So, this level of greeting was somewhat expected.

“Oh, I need to reply quickly.”

A characteristic of being an “assaholic.”

She was caught in the compulsion to reply as soon as she saw the message.

First things first, she needed to confirm why she received the text!

-Can we talk now by any chance?

Yujin hesitated for a moment.

Having a private conversation with just the two of them…

“Yeah, that’s too much for me.”

It was too difficult for her.

She didn’t even know what to say.

A seasoned “assaholic” never creates a situation for a conversation.

-Is texting okay?

-Yeah, if you’re comfortable.

A wave of excitement washed over her.

She was texting with a friend.

She thought this was something done only when there was a group project.

Yujin calmed her trembling hands and quickly replied.

-What’s up?

-I have something to talk about.

-It’s okay. Take your time.

-But can we meet tomorrow to talk about it?

Meet tomorrow?

Tomorrow was definitely a weekend.

So, was it a suggestion to meet outside instead of at school?

And not just that, but taking the time to dress up, go out, and be alone?!

“Oh my, meeting a friend on the weekend.”

She thought it was something out of a fantasy.

Well, she knew it was something people did, but still.

For Yujin, meeting a friend was somewhere between a unicorn and a pink elephant.

It seemed days like this would come.

I’m really glad I came to this world…

“Oh! I need to reply quickly.”

She had forgotten to respond in her excitement.

Yeonghee must have said it with courage.

She should reply promptly.

-I’m fine! Anytime, anywhere ^^

Some of her joy leaked out, but it should be fine.

There was no need to hide her emotions.

-??

-Uh, yeah, sure.

-Then, how about watching a movie at the downtown cinema tomorrow?

Oh, a movie.

“This is a totally insider event.”

She couldn’t even remember the last time she went to the movies.

She should quickly search online and learn about cinema etiquette.

-Okay, got it! See you tomorrow (cute animal OK emoji)

-?? Yeah, see you tomorrow.

Yujin sprang up from bed.

She had thought she would just stay in her room all weekend doing nothing.

But suddenly, she had something to do.

She went to her computer to start asking about cinema etiquette.

[I’m going to the movies with a friend on the weekend for the first time. Are there any etiquette rules I should follow?]

┕?? What’s with this sudden interest?

┕Is it a girl?

┕You have to take off your shoes before entering. An usher will assist you.

┕Make sure to buy a large popcorn. But finish it all because you’ll be fined if you leave any.

┕There will probably be some event in the middle, so make sure to participate.

┕Haha, participating in events is a must.

┕Damn fines haha

“Oh, you have to take off your shoes, finish all the popcorn, and there are events in the middle. The cinemas in this world are quite strict.”

As expected, she did well to ask online.

How embarrassed would she have been if she went without knowing?

Yujin diligently took notes and prepared for the meeting tomorrow.