episode_0011

The biggest difference between old humanity and new humanity is the sensitivity to magical power.

Even if most of the old humans realized magical power, they had a hard time handling it even at a basic level, but the new humans were able to control magic like breathing.

Magic power is a mysterious energy floating around in the body that makes living things stronger.

The level of strength is expressed as ‘nine hierarchies’.

1st tier.

It has magical power, but it is at a level where it cannot handle that power. It is also a term of address that expresses ordinary people differently. This does not apply to new humans.

2nd tier.

This is a state where you can strengthen your physical abilities by using your magical power. Depending on your skills, you may be safe from being hit by guns or anti-aircraft guns. It is the starting point of new humanity.

3rd tier.

This is a state where you can double the function or hardness of an object by sending magical energy to an object with a built-in magic circuit.

4th level.

It is a state where magical power can be converted into the power of one element. However, the magical power enhancement effect can be maintained. At this time, the elements that can be converted are determined according to the innate nature of magical power.

5th rank.

This is the stage where one’s ‘unique ability’ has been awakened. A unique ability refers to a special power that only one individual can use. Anyone who reaches the 5th rank is considered a genius.

6th rank.

It is a state where unique abilities and elemental powers can be used simultaneously. This is because doing both at the same time requires excellent horsepower management.

7th rank.

It has reached a point where its unique abilities have become so powerful that they can cause disaster. Those who have reached the 7th level will make the world tremble with fear just by their name.

8th rank.

Create heaven and earth.

Among humans, the modern-day ‘Argonaut’, who once set up a campaign to subdue the Golden Sheep, corresponds to this. They were all defeated by the Golden Sheep and died.

9th level.

It refers to the state of only one person, the ‘golden sheep.’

The golden sheep is a being that has achieved the pinnacle of magical power, and some even treat it as a god. In the future, there will be no one but the Golden Sheep who will reach the 9th level.

The concept of nine hierarchies was established based on the existence of observed beings.

“Is it the 4th rank in the end?”

After watching the sparring video, several academies gave interim evaluations to Asung High School’s leading manager.

“They seem to be quite strong in person-to-person combat, but if they actually fight, I think they’ll be weaker than us. It’s the 4th rank after all.”

“How can you judge by just looking at that short couplet? However, it seems clear that it is strong.”

“The skills are quite good, but… , I’m not sure yet.”

They acknowledged Ahn Woo-jin’s fighting ability, but they still had doubts about whether he was suitable as the person who overtook Oh Baek-seo and became the leader of the leader.

However, it is not yet possible to estimate exactly what level of ‘power’ Woojin has not revealed.

They were wary of Woojin.

Meanwhile.

“Is Asung High School’s leading manager in the 4th rank? .”

Lee Je-ho, head of the leadership team at Mahyeon High School, lifted his glasses and muttered.

The vice president, who also wore glasses, answered while stroking his chin.

“Too strong for a rank 4.”

“Chief Vice Manager, this is not a level where strength can be measured just by the fact that it is the 4th rank.”

“Yes?”

Lee Je-ho was still immersed in surprise.

The ability to use magic power in detail is superior to his own.

The flashy fighting style was also surprising. As if he was a hound or agent of the Federation Council carrying out black ops within Academy City.

“What… , I guess so. At least I’ve never seen anyone like this in a person-to-person match. It’s surprising that a person like this is still ranked 4th.”

“Maybe.”

Lee Je-ho leaned back in his chair and sipped hot espresso.

“You may have achieved a lot by hitting a talent wall early on and staying in the 4th rank.”

“Is that possible? The barrier to talent is that high.”

“It is possible.”

Lee Je-ho leaned back in his chair.

“If the acquisition conditions for the new unique ability are very strict. So, if the potential is crazy… .”

If Woojin manages to overcome the barrier of the 5th rank.

He might have become a monster, not worthy of being called a genius.

“I don’t know how he is now, but he is definitely not someone to be taken lightly.”

Lee Je-ho also took Ahn Woo-jin’s potential into consideration.

Lee Je-ho thought that Ah Seong High School’s decision to appoint Ahn Woo-jin, rather than Oh Baek-seo, to the position of leader may have been appropriate.

“Hmm… . In other words, you saw it positively. Well then, I’m glad.”

“What?”

Suddenly, the deputy director handed Lee Je-ho a document.

“Chief couple, what is this?”

“This is a matter of an exchange meeting with the leaders of Asung High School.”

“?”

Lee Je-ho looked at the vice president with an incomprehensible expression. There was bewilderment in those eyes.

“Mahyeon High School’s leadership team and Asong High School’s leadership team have not been on good terms, so the intention is to build friendship with each other starting this year. It means ‘Long live peace’. Peace.”

What is “? ! Do you think I’ll approve something like this, Vice President!?”

“This agenda was written under the direction of the student council president. Who knows, if you handle this case well, the student council president will be happy… .”

Sssseu!

Lee Je-ho signed the payment form without hesitation.

The deputy director naturally retrieved the documents.

“Yes, payment has been received.”

“Keuuk… . Listen carefully, Deputy Chief. I just signed it because it was the student council president’s wish… . I will never, even if Neo Seoul collapses, become friends with the leaders of Aseong High School… !”

Lee Je-ho’s face suddenly turned bright red.

He strengthened his resolve, his hand holding the pen trembling.

“Yes, that’s right. I understood well.”

The vice president nodded calmly.

The current student council presidents of Mahyeon High School were Lee Je-ho and Ui’s siblings.

He respected his sister and wanted to be accepted by her.

… This is just a good expression.

Lee Je-ho had a sister complex, meaning he couldn’t do anything when his older sister asked him to do it, and he got upset while looking at his older sister’s photos every day.

“Then, I will submit this approval document to the student council. Since it’s the student council president’s order, the payment will be completed soon, so I’ll have to contact Asung High School in advance.”

“Off… .”

Lee Je-ho’s body trembled.

* * *

“Manager, the number of views is amazing!”

April 14, Leadership Department Executive Office.

Ha Yesong held up her smartphone and shouted with a bright face.

“As expected, the manager makes money, right?”

“Isn’t the expression a bit strange?”

“It’s my own compliment. Not everyone can make money, right? Maybe if I sell my organs.”

That’s an unhealthy expression.

“Ha Yesong, if you are a leading executive, refrain from making such immoral expressions.”

“Hehe, sorry.”

“What… , there is nothing to be happy about. Anyway, all the profits generated from that video will go to the student council.”

“Still, if you’re going to suck it, it feels better to suck it a little more, right?”

“Isn’t that the mindset of a completely evil loan shark…? ?”

The expression “mosquito” would also be appropriate.

“In the first place, it is questionable whether it will be confiscated.”

“That’s right, right?”

It was decided that the profits generated from the sparring video with Shindorim Sword Master would be confiscated by the Seondobu.

This is because it was considered an unfair advantage resulting from an illegal act.

In this way, Shinso was forced to hand over the profits generated from the sparring video to us every month.

The deadline was ‘until graduation’.

In the end, Shinso filed a request for a judicial review of the regulation as unconstitutional by the trial academy.

Perhaps because he had already thrown his pride to the ground, his ability to act was amazing.

Ultimately, profit confiscation was completely halted until it was ruled unconstitutional.

If a decision is made on its constitutionality, Shinso will have to hand over all the profits it has not made so far.

If it is ruled unconstitutional, the confiscation will be canceled and the regulation will disappear, but I didn’t care.

Anyway, the confiscated money goes to the student council, so what greed do I have? Only the complaint that has to prove unconstitutionality will be tiring.

rattle.

“Huh?”

A text message sound rang from Yesong’s uniform pocket.

She immediately checked her smartphone.

“ Manager, I’ll eat black bean noodles with the guys from the gourmet club.”

The gourmet club was a restaurant exploration club, and Yesong was a club other than the leading club.

“Jjajangmyeon?”

“I have to eat black bean noodles today. It’s a serious problem!”

“?”

It’s not ‘I want to eat’, it’s ‘I have to eat’?

Oh, did you just say I wanted to eat something differently?

“Manager, enjoy your meal too!”

Yesong left the clubroom with excited steps.

‘It’s Jjajangmyeon…’ , I really like it when I hear it.’

Now that I think about it, it’s been a long time since I ate black bean noodles.

Should I try it for lunch today?

I took out my smartphone to order Jjajangmyeon through a delivery app.

Then, wheein, the smartphone vibrated and a text message was received through Coconut Talk.

It was a message from Vice President Oh Baek-seo.

[Oh Baek-seo: Manager]

[ Oh Baek-seo: Have you had lunch? ]

The white paper had a profile photo showing the back of a person wearing a hanbok in a flower garden.

Even looking at the coconut tok, I could feel its elegance.

[Ahn Woo-jin: I’m going to order it now]

[Ahn Woo-jin: What about you? ]

[ Oh Baek-seo: Me too yet ]

[Ahn Woo-jin: Let’s eat together]

[Oh Baek-seo: Yes]

[Oh Baek-seo: Good haha]

[ Oh Baek-seo: (Laughing cat emoticon) ]

[Ahn Woo-jin: Come to the clubroom]

[Ahn Woo-jin: Is Jjajangmyeon okay? ]

[ Oh Baek-seo: ? ]

Why the question mark?

[Oh Baek-seo: Really? ]

What is ‘real’?

[Oh Baek-seo: I like it]

Was it just an exclamation?

[Ahn Woo-jin: Ta? interim? ]

[Oh Baek-seo: With Jjajangmyeon]

[Ahn Woo-jin: Got it]

[Ahn Woo-jin: (Dog emoticon giving an OK sign)]

[ Oh Baek-seo: I’ll be there soon haha ]

I ordered two bowls of Jjajangmyeon and a sweet and sour pork set through a delivery app.

Soon, the white paper came to the clubroom, and 10 minutes later, the Jjajangmyeon set also arrived.

After setting the food on the table, I sat down on the sofa with White Paper.

‘Oh, I’m sick of the smell.’

The smell of black bean noodles that I had smelled for a long time was very irritating.

My mouth was watering.

“You also ordered sweet and sour pork?”

“Do you hate sweet and sour pork?”

“Not at all. I like it.”

White Paper shook his head and smiled his usual kind smile.

I rubbed the wooden chopsticks between my palms to generate heat. And when I applied force, the wooden chopsticks split exactly in half.

… wait for a sec.

‘Oops.’

Was it undignified to heat wooden chopsticks by rubbing one’s palms?

No, this is within the acceptable range.

The purpose was to accurately cut wooden chopsticks in half using scientific principles. It was definitely a logical and rational action.

‘Even when I eat Jjajangmyeon, I have to be dignified.’

That was the attitude a leading manager should have.

I was glad I was aware even now.

Because I almost shook the packaged bowl of Jajangmyeon and rubbed it. Isn’t that behavior truly undignified?

At least it wasn’t something that should be seen in front of the head of the household.

After opening the plastic packaging of Jjajangmyeon, I rubbed the noodles and seasoning with wooden chopsticks.

To the sound of the sloshing, the white surface slowly became stained the color of black seasoning.

‘Yeah, something like this.’

I couldn’t afford to damage my dignity even slightly with just Jjajangmyeon.

Finally, I scooped up a piece of black bean noodles and put it in my mouth. Slurp. It had a rich umami flavor with just the right amount of saltiness and sweetness.

‘That’s awesome.’

It was time to inhale the strands of black bean noodles with satisfaction.

“Manager.”

“Why?”

“Why is it suddenly Jjajangmyeon? And with me too?”

White Paper asked with a smile.

I didn’t understand what the question was intended to be.

“Because I wanted to eat. And if you’re going to eat, it’s better to eat together.”

“Okay… ?”

White Paper tucked one side of her hair behind her ear and slurped a few strands of black bean noodles. A meaningful smile was on her lips.

‘what?’

Something… .

I felt something was out of place.

Suddenly, I remembered Yesong yelling that I had to eat black bean noodles today.

The white paper also seemed to know something.

There were no meaningful memories related to Jjajangmyeon within the Seondobu.

then?

I took out my smartphone and accessed the internet.

When I searched for ‘Jjajangmyeon’, a piece of information I had never paid attention to before caught my eye.

April 14th.

Black Day.

It is a day when men and women who do not exchange chocolate or candy on Valentine’s Day and White Day gather together and share black bean noodles.

All clothes and accessories must be black, and you must drink black coffee even in cafes.

It is a day when single people comfort each other and even become lovers.

“Ah.”

What Yeson said and Baek Seo’s reaction.

Now I know why.

Today was April 14th, Black Day.

Today, I ordered black bean noodles for the first time in a long time, and the person I was eating was Baek Seo.

Baek Seo might have taken my suggestion to eat black bean noodles together differently.

[It is also a day to become lovers. ]

Those words especially caught my eye.

‘Do I need to explain this…? ?’

Should I explain that I didn’t mean anything special when I asked to eat black bean noodles together?

No, that was too undignified.

That’s lame. It looks like crap.

“Hmm… .”

Before I knew it, I had forgotten that I was eating Jjajangmyeon and was so worried.

“Manager.”

“uh.”

“Jajangmyeon is delicious.”

White Paper said with a smile.

“Are we going to be regulars here from now on?”

“… … .”

Unexpectedly, seeing Baek Seo’s calm smile cleared my mind at once.

‘what… , What does it matter whether today is Black Day or not?’

White Paper must have known that today was Black Day.

Normally, the white paper would not miss an opportunity like this and would definitely play a prank on me.

How could he not take advantage of this funny situation where he asked her to eat black bean noodles with him on Black Day?

However, the white paper was not making any jokes.

In other words, it was clear that they were not concerned about Black Day.

‘On the contrary, it is childish and undignified to worry about such things. I’m sure you’re familiar with the white paper too.’

Even if I showed a fuss about explaining it, it would only have a negative impact on my dignity.

I don’t even want to do that in the first place.

I was just worrying about useless things.

“It doesn’t matter.”

I raised the corners of my mouth and answered.

After that, I finished eating Jjajangmyeon without thinking about it.

White Paper spoke while quietly chewing a pickled radish.

“Manager, you won’t be eating black bean noodles anymore today?”

“I guess so?”

“Then that’s enough.”

?

Hururup. Baek Seo ate the remaining Jajangmyeon.