episode_0225

The match was decided.

Yun I-seon won, and Taejo lost.

The first S-class hero of 2025!

At Sejong Academy, he served the students as the student council president, won the A-class finals at the Grand Sports Festival, and further achieved victory against S-class reader Armored Taejo.

It was truly the emergence of an ideal S-class.

A student who received good evaluations from national educational institutions developed a sense of service by not only caring about himself but also caring about others, and further rose to the S level, one of only eight students in Korea.

By awakening during battle!

“Congratulations, Iseon Yoon. I am…”

“I sincerely congratulate you. We met at the academy graduation ceremony the year before last, right? I….”

Yun I-seon, who was invited to the celebration, was distracted by the greetings from numerous adults.

“Haha, I believed you would become S-class. While leading the student council last year…”

“I heard that you led the students on Ulleungdo during the Dueoksini incident, right? That’s awesome. Could that have been the trigger?”

“I think he was just a normal pyromancer until last year, but he started taking on the nine-tailed fox concept from the beginning of this year. Hehe, of course ours is the best. Thanks to Shintobuli’s power, he became S-rank! Hahaha….”

Since the only words offered as compliments were things that could be figured out in 5 minutes on Hero Wiki, Iseon Yoon glanced around, answering soullessly, ‘Yes, yes.’

As expected, everyone is feeling awkward.

If you look closely, there are an excessive number of government personnel.

They must be embarrassed because the protagonist of this reception has changed.

“……Heh.”

No one expected Yun I-seon to win.

At a glance, the placard appears to have had only the ‘Yun I-seon’ part printed out and hastily pasted, and if you look at the back, there are traces that appear to have the name ‘Taejo’ written on it.

So Yoon I-seon became more excited.

I feel like I threw cold water on the expectations they had.

To those who thought that Armored Taejo would win, they directly showed that Underdog won.

-Yes, yes. sorry. I have failed your expectations.

-But what should I do? Armored King Taejo lost.

The thrill of victory was great from defeating King Taejo, but it was even greater from observing the ambiguous gazes of those who thought he could not win.

‘Is this the reverse of that or something?’

If you look at something like Hero Toto, it is said that when the odds of a hundred to one are reversed, there are cases of people cheering and being happy and then having a heart attack. Those who bet on their own victory will surely drink in joy at the increased assets.

“Haha. Ms. Yoon I-seon. You know what? My son is a fan of Lee Seon. She said Lee Seon would win and told her to play Hero Toto.”

“Oh my, really? So, did you make some money?”

“Okay then! ha ha ha. The money that Lee Seon earned will be put to good use. Isn’t there a shortage of budget for the student council?”

“Wow. Thank you so much for your concern.”

It felt a little unpleasant to use someone else’s hard-earned victory for money, but if you think about it differently, it made you feel better because these people believed in your victory.

Because it really means a lot to have someone support you.

-Okay. You win no matter what. If your faith is wavering, trust me. I can bet everything I have on you winning.

-What if I lose?

If you lose even with a -1% chance, you have to train again until you win again. Okay. It’s okay to lose. But if I had a personal wish, I would like to win for sure this time.

-You’re saying that I can never lose.

“……After.”

Like he believed in me.

She was able to win thanks to the support of her idol, who believed in and supported her from the time she first awakened, or even before awakening.

Murmur.

While I was lost in thought for a moment, people started to get agitated.

“…uh.”

Yun Yi-seon was momentarily speechless when a young man in a white suit and blonde hair approached her at the entrance.

“Uh, Taejo…?”

“Congratulations. Sister.”

Armored Taejo, the man who was defeated by Yoon I-seon, appeared at the reception.

Even in front of the woman who knocked him down, he smiled and raised his glass like nothing happened.

“You became S-rank, but you know that I am your senior if you make it to S-rank, right?”

“…Suddenly respected?”

“If you are weaker than me, I may not know, but if you are stronger than me and are older than me, it is natural for me to respect you.”

“…….”

Is this the young man who took out the Iron Blood King and spoke of it in a solemn voice, shouting at everyone?

Iseon Yun wasn’t sure whether it was the shock of defeat or the instillation of etiquette.

“This is true. I thought he was a decent S-class gatekeeper. I never thought it would break through like this. Haha.”

“…….”

“Why are you doing that? You can straighten your shoulders a little more. Because you won.”

“That, King Taejo?”

“I’m fine. Rather, I feel relieved.”

Taejo spread his hands upward and shrugged his shoulders.

He just smiled, making big movements that could have been done lightly.

“Now that I know my shortcomings, I won’t lose next time. Oh, are you worried that you might be angry or offended or something like that? Do not worry. That doesn’t happen. Instead.”

Smirk.

“If there are A-class people who think they are better just because I lost and take on the challenge again, those people will suffer a lot.”

“Then you may be pushed to 9th or 10th place.”

“…gasp.”

Taejo’s expression hardened when he heard the voice of a woman who appeared from behind.

“Seo, Seolhee? Why here…”

“What is it? Can’t I come here?”

“Oh, no. You don’t like this kind of place.”

“Congratulations should be congratulated. A new S class has come out.”

Baek Seol-hee raised her glass towards Yoon I-seon and narrowed her eyes.

“My sincere congratulations. And just a warning, don’t pay attention to what other people say.”

“Yes?”

“They only have instantaneous firepower, or they are only S-class when transformed. It’s all because I’m jealous of you. It may seem a bit old-fashioned to say this as soon as I say congratulations, but I’m saying it all for you.”

“……Okay.”

Yun Yi-sun nodded heavily at Baek Seol-hee’s words.

Even just here, there were people whispering behind her back.

“It’s okay. I experienced a lot of different things while working on the student council.”

“Then I’m glad. Oh. Someone I know asked me to pass it on.”

Baek Seol-hee’s expression hardened for a moment, but then she smiled brightly again and opened her mouth, flicking her glass at Yoon I-seon.

“They said your awakening was very pretty.”

“…Do you know anyone?”

“Yes. There is a really big tsundere.”

“……Ah.”

I felt like I knew who it was.

As Yun Yi-sun also had some guesses and knew something about Ymir, he immediately knew who Baek Seol-hee was talking about.

“I’m just grateful.”

“What. I am more grateful. Can I call you comfortably? You, too, feel free to call me sister.”

“Yes, sister.”

“Okay. Then…”

Baek Seol-hee’s smile deepened.

“Surely you don’t plan on just staying in 7th place? Right?”

“…….”

somewhere.

Yi-seon Yoon began to feel something like a rustling tail behind Baek Seol-hee.

Maybe it’s my mood.

“Strong S-class colleagues are always welcome. I wish I could become stronger. Huhuhu.”

“…….”

Baek Seol-hee’s smile truly gave Yoon Yi-seon goosebumps.

There were many people in this banquet hall who tried to take advantage of him, but this was the first time he felt like they were trying to take advantage of him so purely and without malicious intent.

Could it be that she is aiming for pregnancy retirement?

That thought occurred to her at first glance, but Yun Yi-sun shook her head and smiled.

“Of course. I will become stronger. Please help me a lot, sister.”

Because pregnancy retirement belongs to the platinum sun, Ymir.

* * *

[Teacher, please contact me if anything happens. I’ll run right away.]

“It’s overseas. And if you come to something you talk about, you’ll be in trouble.”

[…….]

“I understand your concerns, but if it can’t be done, it can’t be done.”

Ymir called me with a worried voice, but I declined his favor.

“It’s enough that you handed over some of your magical power to me… It’ll be about 3 minutes. Mir.”

[Yes, teacher.]

“Please take care of the house while I am away.”

[Of course. Please travel safely.]

Pop.

The phone was disconnected.

After taking off the Taegeuk watch, I threw it into the basket on the desk.

and.

“It’s been a while. This heavy feeling.”

I wore an analog wristwatch, not a Taegeuk watch.

“…….”

What I did not wear and could not wear when I went out as librarian Do Ji-hwan.

A wristwatch from the best brand that still occupies the position of ultra-high-end even after the cataclysm occurred.

“…It’s been a while since I’ve driven a Nautilus, but there’s something new about it.”

“It’s probably because I got used to it. When I go to Phuket, will things be like before?”

“Aren’t you going to change into a suit?”

“Hmm, it’s more awkward? It would be better to just carry on as usual. Think of it as a mask and say it.”

Gung-gi and Yoon Hye-ra pulled on the tie of my suit and smiled.

It seems like Yoon Hye-ra picked the right day as she is going to Phuket with me this time.

“I came out wearing a hanbok, but it’s hard to just talk.”

“What is it? Are you taking care of me just because I’m a girl wearing a hanbok? Such a concept?”

Yoon Hye-ra giggled and moved one hand to her face.

“So Ji-hwan will be my driver while we go to Phuket?”

“I think it would be better to treat it like before.”

“Hmm… So what should I call it? Mr. Jihwan? Or Manager Do? Isn’t that calling it too normal?”

“It’s not like we’re going as newlyweds right now.”

“No? Is this the concept of a newlywed couple?”

“…No. Among the Korean couples, one of them is going on a honeymoon to Phuket. Go to Ulleungdo or Jeju Island.”

“Wouldn’t it be a different story if you stayed in Phuket for 14 nights and 15 days instead of 1 night and 2 days in Ulleungdo and Jeju Island?”

Yoon Hye-ra’s eyes sparkled red.

“The CEO has officially designated me as his partner, so I won’t leave him alone for 15 days. Oppa.”