episode_0130

Meanwhile, Theia Academy’s main stadium.

Aegis members were gathered in a player’s waiting room there.

“The tactics are perfect as is! Your skills are so good that they can beat Yoon Geon-woo’s Royal Flag! If you don’t get nervous in this game, you will definitely win!”

There, a yellow-haired demon shouted in a voice full of energy.

Aegis operator Jeong Woon-kyung.

He, who took on the role of actual manager in this match, has just finished giving tactical instructions before the game.

‘No fuss.’

Then she looked at the three members.

An Yu-min and Song Sia. And Ha Ye-eun.

The three members of the renowned Aegis were now preparing for the semifinals of the Cadet Competition.

Everyone’s condition is not bad.

No, it’s actually better.

Each cadet’s class is already at the top level of Theia’s first year.

Not to mention main dealer Ahn Yu-min, who can compete with Yoon Geon-woo.

Recently, Song Xia’s skills have also improved significantly.

‘The original hair was nice, though.’

As a wizard and shaman, the theory is perfect.

First of all, she is the daughter of the famous Song Yu-hwan, and even among vampires, she is said to have royal blood. The blood-based magic was surprising even to Jeong Woon-kyung, who was of the same sub-race.

If it weren’t for An Yu-min, in other parties, that spell would have been enough to make him the main dealer.

‘Even the ability to respond to close combat is perfect. As for Song Xia!’

It was Jeong Woon-gyeong who would never admit it to humans, especially human women.

Song Xia is a half-sub-race, so it’s a different story.

And above all, someone who will be a great help to her ambitions.

An Yu-min was also a human woman.

Since she was the core of Aigis, Jeong Woon-kyung did not particularly dislike her.

However, at the same time as that thought, Jeong Woon-kyung glanced at Ha Ye-eun.

“We must win this semifinal! Since the donation mission on Saint-nyeo TV has now exceeded one billion units… If we can just make it to the finals, Saint-nyeo land… no, Aigis will become more famous than any other hero party!”

And Jeong Woon-kyung barely managed to keep his crumpled expression.

‘How can people be so consistent?’

Ha Ye-eun is a truly immature and selfish person.

Considering her innocent and cute appearance, which is popular with men, it’s hard to believe that she has a nasty personality.

Nevertheless, his unique interest-seeking personality wasn’t all that bad.

The harder Ha Ye-eun works in the Inbanggye.

Is it true that Aigis is becoming famous?

However, it was not easy to take care of that childish personality.

I can’t possibly put it all into words.

Since the competition has started, Ha Ye-eun’s snack shuttle alone has been going more than three times a day.

“Good. Yeeun. You seem to be in very good condition today.”

“Of course! Even though I have a strong enemy named Lee Jun-woo… I will never lose!”

And the moment the name Lee Jun-woo came out of Ha Ye-eun’s mouth.

Jeong Woon-kyung noticed that An Yu-min and Song Si-ah’s eyes became cold.

‘That stupid pig bitch! Without even noticing…’

Lee Jun-woo is Jeong Woon-kyung’s predecessor.

And I know very well that Lee Jun-woo is the undisputed villain among these members.

Unless it’s that senseless pig, Ha Ye-eun.

It was hard not to notice how complexly emotionally tied Lee Jun-woo was to the three people.

In addition, An Yu-min and Song Xia were not in good condition until just a few days ago.

There were no injuries or other side effects in the physical test.

The problem is mental.

And, Lee Jun-woo is always a big part of those mental problems.

The current Jeong Woon-kyung knew it well.

‘Besides, An Yu-min seemed to have some problem at home.’

In particular, An Yu-min’s personal life seemed to be so serious that Jeong So-so could not take care of it alone.

So, Jeong Woon-kyung shouldn’t have done that.

As if grasping at a straw, I sent a message to Lee Jun-woo.

[Lee Jun-woo: Don’t worry. I will encourage the kids.]

Surprisingly, Lee Jun-woo helped Jeong Woon-kyung without showing the slightest hint of offense.

A fair and fair semi-final.

And he also said he wants a famous match that will go down in the history of competition.

The opposing team very willingly. Therefore, he actually helped Aegis, who could be considered an enemy.

Really, I couldn’t help but say that he was like an angel.

And did Lee Jun-woo really contact those two people separately?

Today, the condition was very good.

‘How on earth did you take care of those two people separately?’

So, Jeong Woon-kyung was once again surprised by Lee Jun-woo.

No, actually, I already respected him.

Jeong Woon-kyung was a woman.

To be honest, An Yu-min and Song Sia were women with such strong personalities that it was difficult to care for their feelings even if they were lovers.

Even if Jeong Woon-kyung was really a man, he could never have taken care of those two as carefully as Lee Jun-woo.

‘I don’t know if it’s stupid Ha Ye-eun.’

Anyway, so close to the semifinals.

Jeong Woon-kyung, or rather Jeong So-so, ended up receiving help from Lee Jun-woo again.

‘……Lee Jun-woo is truly amazing.’

This is the first time I have been so conscious of a human being other than a sub-race.

She is an ambitious fox beast who has always wanted only social success.

Of course, I thought I would never be interested in men, especially human men.

However, it was true that Lee Jun-woo continued to worry me these days.

And, I thought I knew why the three people from Aigis were so obsessed with Lee Jun-woo.

‘… After the competition is over… I’ll have to meet Lee Jun-woo separately and say thank you.’

Jeong So-so is a woman who knows manners as she comes from the royal family of the Yoho tribe.

I could never tolerate an unscrupulous act like Ha Ye-eun, taking only what she could get and then keeping her mouth shut.

But, thinking about making a separate appointment with Lee Jun-woo like that.

She feels like her face is turning red without realizing it.

‘My… why am I like this?’

However, that thought was short-lived.

The game starts soon.

Jeong So-so looked at An Yu-min. She nodded.

“Then, as the party leader, I will say one last thing.”

At those words, everyone in the group looked at her.

Jeong So-so was momentarily surprised by those eyes.

An Yu-min seemed to be even more competitive than usual.

“Lee Jun-woo’s Ignition. Let’s win for sure.”

Aigis wasn’t the type of person who was good at uniting even with jokes.

At those words, Song Si-ah and Ha Ye-eun’s expressions also became serious.

***

Theia’s main stadium.

The excited voice of the stadium announcer rang out from there.

“The semifinals of the academy competition finally unfold! And the main characters are Aigis and Ignition!!”

With that voice, the tens of thousands of spectators who filled the stadium cheered in unison.

“Aigis!! Aigis!”

“Ahn Yu-min! Song Xia! Ha Ye-eun!!”

The heat was amazing.

Aegis is a strong candidate for the championship along with Yoon Geon-woo’s Royal Flag.

And Aigis has been famous for her hero party since her high school days.

All three members are so popular that they can be compared to active idols.

In fact, the majority of the spectators who filled the stadium were Aegis fans.

“Kya! Thank you for supporting me like this! The Land of Saints… will definitely win for you!”

And Ha Ye-eun, conscious of the broadcasting station’s cameras and reporters, was waving her hand in response.

An Yu-min also bowed his head out of courtesy.

There was no thought in her mind about those tens of thousands of spectators.

‘Today’s semifinals. ‘We must win.’

All I can think about is victory.

For An Yu-min, the current semifinals were more important than any other game.

Perhaps, even more so than the upcoming finals with this victory in the semifinals.

I closed my eyes for a moment.

In fact, An Yu-min could not concentrate on the competition until a few days ago.

My mother was arrested.

Ridiculously, it all ended 20 years ago.

He has now been reinvestigated due to his involvement with the villain, who is his biological father.

I definitely guessed that the Apostle of Valhalla was in the background.

Still, she didn’t even have anyone she could consult with about the matter.

In the first place, after my mother retired from her job as a hero, she became completely distant from the hunter world.

It may have been because he deliberately did not want to raise the issue about his biological father.

Anyway, An Yu-min was unable to maintain his mentality due to the arrest.

Of course, there was only one person she had relied on until now.

Since it was only Lee Jun-woo, I constantly thought of him.

‘But I couldn’t cause any more trouble.’

I already received help with a training gun not long ago.

Having hurt him so much, I couldn’t shamelessly rely on him again.

But surprisingly, this time too, Lee Jun-woo approached An Yu-min first.

[Lee Jun-woo: By any chance, you’ve been having a hard time these days, right? Then there is no need to press on and hold on. I will listen.]

With that one sweet message, An Yu-min’s entire resolve collapsed.

In the end, I ended up relying on him again.

Although I couldn’t tell you everything about my mother.

Nevertheless, Lee Jun-woo comforted An Yu-min with a message as if he could understand everything.

[Lee Jun-woo: Because your mother’s matter will be resolved well. Now is the time to focus on the semifinals. yes? Because your mother will believe in you.]

And what An Yu-min needs to do right now.

He made me realize it again.

‘okay. I… still have nothing without Junwoo…’

Lee Jun-woo said to do his best in the semifinals.

I couldn’t go into the game with my mentality in a mess.

Just as Aigis is receiving attention now.

Lee Jun-woo’s Ignition is also attracting the world’s attention with its current semifinal match.

As such, I couldn’t show off my foolishness and cause backlash.

Above all, after the semifinals, Lee Jun-woo decided to keep his promise to the high school.

What if you make it to the finals of the Academy Competition?

The promise to go to a Japanese theme park together.

‘So we must win.’

As long as we win this semifinal.

In the hope that we can meet Lee Jun-woo again like before.

In the glimmer of hope that the relationship between the two people, after everything had collapsed, might be restored.

An Yu-min became more serious about the game than ever.

And after a while.

The semifinals between Aegis and Ignition have begun.