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    Meanwhile, before the entrance ceremony begins.

    I faced the second-year female cadet with a puzzled expression.

    ‘It’s Scarlett, right?’

    Long red-brown hair and a short skirt. Wearing tight cadet uniforms. A foreign female senior looking down at me with a very confident expression.

    To the extent that anyone who looks at her is full of the feeling that she is a girl from a rich family. The attire was luxurious.

    “I personally told you that your appearance is very acceptable. Why is the reaction like that?”

    She crossed her arms and puffed out her cheeks.

    It seemed like a very over-the-top subculture character with noble lady attributes. Actually, it was right.

    Because Scarlett was a pickup character with that concept. In real life, she is the daughter of the chairman of a famous military company.

    ‘by the way. What do you mean, I passed the exam? Why is Choi Hana doing that too?’

    I think he was complimenting my appearance. It was so unexpected.

    The person I am now is no longer the golden sun.

    My hair color was originally blonde. My skin wasn’t actually naturally dark-toned.

    ‘You’re really tanned.’

    There was a reason.

    1st power ‘Peacefully shining mirror’. I used my power all day long to somehow cultivate that flawed power.

    But what about growth? Rather, as a side effect of the lighting, I became a man with a blonde tan.

    In high school, I was even misunderstood as a scoundrel.

    I didn’t become Geumtaeyang because I wanted to!

    Fortunately, now the forced tanned skin is returning to its original color.

    The throne of Shadow Mirror, the secondary power. It is as if we are benefiting from the fact that its attribute is darkness.

    ‘Well, I don’t think I’m that handsome.’

    Is it okay that such a pretty girl told me I passed?

    No, more than that. It was absurd to see Scarlett evaluating my appearance.

    “Reaction… Anyway, what do you mean?”

    When asked, Scarlett said, placing both palms on her sides.

    “I heard that you are interested in Miss Hana.”

    “Yes? What does that mean…”

    At those words, Choi Hana, who was next to Scarlett, shouted in embarrassment.

    “Lee… Lee Jun-woo never said anything like that. Miss Scarlet!”

    “Miss Hana, please remain quiet. Ms. Hana is a pretty person. So, there is no way Lee Jun-woo would have given up that expensive wyvern molar powder to Miss Hana without any selflessness, right? Isn’t that right?”

    “That’s not true! Lady… Um… Lee Jun-woo is not the kind of person who would think such impure thoughts.”

    Choi Hana was very embarrassed.

    ‘Now I understand.’

    I gave up the molar powder that was the reward for first place in the re-exam to Hana Choi. It seemed like he misunderstood it as a self-interested gift.

    Well, it wasn’t anything particularly strange.

    ‘It was a valuable item.’

    That Scarlett is a very deluded young lady character. And Choi Hana’s appearance was enough to make the male cadets feel selfish.

    I could feel eyes around me looking at Choi Hana.

    ‘Scarlett and Choi Han-ra.’

    For a moment, I thought of the original setting.

    ‘If it were based on the original work, Choi Hana would be living in Scarlett’s house.’

    As the childhood friend and maid of that rich girl. Choi Hana had that status.

    Of course, disguised identity.​

    Scarlett’s father. The chairman of that large military company was once a member of the underworld.

    He was also a faithful subordinate of Choi Hana’s father, who had already passed away. So the relationship between those two people is completely opposite to reality.

    ‘Rather, Scarlett is closer to Choi Hana’s maid.’

    For the two bosses who are currently dividing the underworld, Hana Choi is very dangerous.

    Naturally, he tried to kill Choi Hana, the daughter of the legendary boss, from a young age. Choi Hana completely washed her name and identity in order to survive.

    Scarlett looked at me, her brown eyes sparkling.

    “Hmm. Still, the only thing that passes the test is the face! Because ability is also important to become a man worthy of Ms. Hana. Keep working hard! I am the vice president of Theia Student Council! I’ll be watching!”

    He just said what he wanted to say and left.

    And then the eyes of the remaining two people met. Choi Hana bowed her head with a polite expression.

    “I’m sorry. Junwoo Lee. Our young lady is that kind of person… I will apologize instead.”

    It was okay because I knew.

    In reality, Scarlett is a warm-hearted character who cares for Choi Hana very much.

    Due to the nature of being the daughter of a military company, you can also obtain rare items from her.

    Above all, his status as the student council vice president is absolute in Theia.​

    ‘In many ways, he is a difficult person for me to get involved with now. ‘You’re lucky.’

    If only we could make a point of contact like this. There was nothing bad about the student council-related quests. Scarlett left, leaving Choi Hana and I alone.

    When her eyes met with Choi Hana, she was momentarily startled.

    ***

    ‘huh? ‘Why are you doing that?’

    My Face Choi Han-ra, I wondered why she was avoiding my gaze.

    As expected of her, who is already leading an underworld organization. Her personality is leadership and has the style of a matriarch. Although I’m a bit clumsy.

    ‘I’m probably a little embarrassed because of Scarlett.’

    It means that she doesn’t have the type of personality that makes her feel embarrassed in front of a man. So I needed Choi Hana.

    ‘As expected, the cases of Scarlett and Choi Hana are different.’

    Even if Choi Hana has nothing to do with me. As the main character of the underworld side content, I had to do anything to get involved with her.

    ‘Even if it’s just so that I can take on An Yu-min’s initial quest from the original work.’

    There are some quests that can be played alone. There are also quests that require party play.

    In particular, if it goes according to the original work, there is a high probability that Choi Hana will enter the middle class.

    ‘Actually, those are the two human rights characters in the main story deck… ‘

    Song Si-ah and Ha Ye-eun. With those two, the wizard and healer have no worries until the end of the story.

    However, I will never have a party with an Aegis member in the future.

    The Academy also had to find new party members.

    Of course, Choi Hana is perfect as a member.

    But it’s an extra from the original. And it is safe to say that I, the infamous Golden Sun of Theia High School, and Choi Hana will not get involved any time soon.

    If there is any chance. Choi Hana is desperate to recruit talent to rebuild her father’s organization.

    The hunter guild run by the underworld is also quite popular.

    Still, the top ranks of Theia want a major hunter guild like the Apostles of Valhalla. On the other hand, Choi Hana’s organization is, to be honest, the Hako Guild.

    So, if I show some growth potential. There is a good chance that Choi Hana will be interested.

    ‘So I also have to enter the middle class in the placement evaluation.’

    Before underworld content came out. Choi Hana had a rivalry gimmick with An Yu-min. In fact, the two had strangely clashed since their high school days.

    If you think about it, the character design was put together with great care for an NPC in the first place. I think there was a reason for everything.

    I turned my head again. Because of Scarlett, I happened to meet Choi Hana again.

    It would be better to reduce that unfavorable image by joining the middle class and becoming naturally involved.

    ‘There’s no need for me to attack them first and sensitize them.’

    I have no intention of going to any lengths to get closer to her.

    I already had a bad reputation at Theia High School. When you are careful not to be misunderstood like that.

    “……”

    I was a little puzzled.

    Choi Hana did not leave her seat and continued to stand next to me.

    Then, he smiled brightly at me and said.

    “Hey, if it’s okay, can I sit next to you?”​

    And then he suddenly bowed down. He handed me a thick envelope of documents.

    ***

    The entrance ceremony has begun.

    “This cadet becomes an example to others through hero activities at the high school… ”

    Ahn Yu-min, standing on the podium, was receiving an award from someone.

    A handsome man with long golden hair and a pointed head. Anyone could see that it looked like an elf, not a person.

    ‘No, it’s an elf.’

    A high elf named Orifiel. He was the CEO of a special manufacturing company that used magic stones. Of course, it is a famous large company.

    However, other than his unique appearance, he is just a businessman. Surprisingly, he is an important character in the original work.

    ‘In the original work, non-human sub-races also appeared.’

    Elf or vampire. Additionally, non-human races such as demons also appeared in the game.

    That Oriphiel was a sub-racial celebrity who easily infiltrated human society. In reality, he is a dangerous character of sub-racial supremacy.

    He is a suspicious character who has dabbled in both the hunter world and the underworld. Typical villain style.

    In fact, Song Si-ado is an important character in the main story. It was a mixed race of sub-races.

    Hunter Guild ‘Apostle of Valhalla’.

    Song Yu-hwan, the guild leader of a famous large corporation and the father of Song Xia. He even made his own children mixed-blood to strengthen the guild’s power.

    ‘I had many lovers. As for the settings.’

    This means that he has many illegitimate children. Among them, Song Xia had blood mixed in with her mother, who was a vampire.

    ‘Song Xia doesn’t have silver hair and red eyes for nothing.’

    From a young age, I was raised by my father to be a weapon for the family. In the process, Song Xia was stripped of all emotions that were useless in battle.

    I once felt pity for Song Xia. Even in a past life. Even in the current reality.

    Of course, this was a story from not long ago.

    ‘The Aegis activities were for An Yu-min, but… ‘

    Still, I did my best for fellow party member Song Xia.

    Later, in the main story, I felt sorry for her who would go crazy due to the blood of that vampire.

    So, I don’t think of her as a tool. I tried to let you know that it was a sincere feeling.

    ‘The truth is, I thought I would reach it.’

    But even Song Shia agreed to the expulsion. Perhaps my work has failed.

    Not long ago, when we encountered Dark Snake at the scene of his arrest. His face was as expressionless as usual.

    To her, she has no emotions. For her, who has been taught to judge people based on their value.

    An incompetent person like me would have been meaningless. Because they weren’t even friends.

    ‘You may have already forgotten my name. Well, it’s none of your business now.’

    Song Si-ah’s runaway episode is a matter that An Yu-min will take care of anyway. Of course, I will have to intervene if the story becomes distorted for my ultimate goal.

    At least, like when I was in Aegis. I don’t have the slightest intention of doing anything for that individual, Song Xia.

    The equanimity of the title, the Avenger of Cold Fire, is absolute.

    From her side, the Hunter Association. I don’t know if it’s to improve my reputation.

    Clap clap clap clap clap-

    The sound of applause rang out. Meanwhile, An Yu-min’s freshman declaration and short impressions speech ended.

    It seems like she gave a speech about what a hero is.

    I wasn’t interested because it was a mantra everyone knew.

    By now, the entrance ceremony was almost over.

    Hmm? what?

    At that moment, a notification on my smartphone rang. When I checked, it was a notice for the class assignment evaluation that would be held this Friday.

    [Evaluator and evaluation team have been assigned.]

    That was important.

    The placement evaluation is a unique method that combines interviews with multiple instructors and informal sparring. So, I had to check which interviewer was affected and which opponent was affected.

    I was definitely planning to enter the middle class. Usually, those who take the re-examination have a high probability of entering the low class.

    ‘The interviewer… ‘It’s quite tricky.’

    However, there is nothing to worry about since you already know the style of the interviewers through the original work.

    So the problem is…

    ‘hmm. ‘After all, it’s him.’

    My evaluation partner was Song Xia.

    In fact, no matter how much fraudulent power I have. There is no way I could spar with her now and win.

    Song Sia’s main stats must have already exceeded 70. The awakening level must have exceeded 55 degrees.

    On the other hand, my highest stat, strength, is only 20, and my awakening level is 37. There doesn’t seem to be much difference in the awakening level.

    The specifications themselves are different due to the extreme difference in leveling efficiency between Born 2 and Born 4 stars.

    ‘Because Song Xia also possesses 4-star power.’

    But I wasn’t worried.

    A method called informal sparring. And considering that my goal is middle class, I have a good chance of winning. As long as you prepare your skills well.

    ‘I have time until Friday. I checked the prior information again… ‘

    Meanwhile, the entrance ceremony was over.

    And just as I was about to stand up. Choi Hana hurriedly spoke to me.

    Without thinking, she leaned closer to me.

    “Well, then could you possibly make some time for me? I want to talk to Junwoo Lee!!”

    I was momentarily speechless at those words.

    I guessed it when I lightly opened the envelope. Choi Hana seemed to have business with me right now.

    “Oh, Junwoo may be busy, so I won’t take up much of your time! If you don’t mind, go to a nearby cafe… ”

    “Junwoo, you’re here!”

    At that moment, someone came up to the two people, out of breath. It was Jiyu.

    “Huh? What were you talking about?”

    At that moment, Jiyu hurriedly looked at Choi Hana. I said to Hana Choi, who was still smiling brightly.

    “Ah, this is my friend Baek Ji-yu.”

    “You are Baek Ji-yu. Please take care of me!”

    Choi Hana bowed politely again. Jiyu was embarrassed and received the greeting.

    “Well, I… I am Baek Ji-yu.”

    And for a moment, there was some awkwardness between the three of them.

    I told Jiyu.

    “Jiyu. Let’s go to lunch first. I have some work to do first.”

    “Huh? that… I see okay… ”

    Jiyu suddenly hid the luggage she was holding behind her back. And then suddenly disappeared from the spot. Jiyu always does that often. It wasn’t anything particularly strange.

    Anyway, I couldn’t miss out on a good opportunity.

    I entered a cafe at the Academy with Choi Hana. And after hearing her explanation for a moment, I was inwardly surprised.

    “A party proposal?”

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