43. Ha Ye-eun and the Devil’s Eyes (1)
To those words, Jeong Woon-gyeong hurriedly replied.
“You don’t hate An Yu-min? Is that true?”
I nodded.
In fact, I neither liked nor disliked her because of her absolute equanimity.
But now, at Letisane’s request, she is taking care of An Yu-min.
Rather, it was more of a favor.
‘Well, actually, it’s not for An Yu-min, but for me.’
I also wanted to get the other 3 new ones of letisine.
That alone is a special item.
Also, one wasn’t enough.
The true power of Letisane is only possible when all three divine skills are combined.
The ownership of the other two flags is unknown to whom.
Then, until I can get all of that inheritance in my hands.
It was an intention to thoroughly use An Yu-min.
‘And externally, it’s not bad to have the same stance as An Yu-min.’
Awakened person who has a good image of a young hero is An Yu-min.
The one who does not dare to create a confrontational angle with such An Yu-min.
It would be nice to hide my identity as Unknown.
To the end, in Theia, I was an aspiring hero.
I replied to Jung Woon-kyung.
“When I left the Aegis, I had a little trouble… but, well, that’s the past. Because An Yu-min also apologized for that matter. I have no intention of holding on to it any longer.”
“Isn’t that a bit of a problem? Lee Jun-woo was exiled like that without receiving any compensation for the time he devoted to Aegis…”
It was an unexpected reaction.
Jeong Woon-gyeong was more concerned about me than her Aegis.
“It can be seen from the remaining records that the three members of the Aegis were not so considerate of Lee Jun-woo. In particular, An Yu-min, who led the expulsion…”
“It really doesn’t matter. It’s when everyone is about to go to school. It was a time when I was immature and sensitive.”
At those words, Jung Woon-kyung was silent.
Then he said it again.
“If it were me, I wouldn’t have been able to stand it. So today’s promise, if Lee Jun-woo hadn’t said it first… I’m sorry I couldn’t have asked you first.”
“Because it’s okay. And… I still want An Yu-min to do well.”
“How could it be so…”
It seemed that Jeong Woon-gyeong knew everything about the banishment more than he thought.
After a little hesitation, she finally spoke to me.
“Then I have a question for you. Did Lee Jun-woo like An Yu-min as well?”
I was a little surprised by that statement.
Jeong Woon-kyung, no, Jeong So-so is also a woman.
It must have read my psychology during the Aegis.
“… it was.”
“So now… you mean no. Well, the fact that I can still like An Yu-min even after that happened… hmm?”
right at that moment.
I sent her a document file by DM.
Wait a moment, Jeong Woon-gyeong checked the file.
And Jeong Woon-gyeong, who read the file once again, couldn’t hide her surprise.
“This is an analysis of Ahn Yoo-min’s activities after entering Theia. Exactly. You have analyzed all of the recent slumps An Yu-min is experiencing. How can you be so detailed!”
She was right.
An Yu-min has a typical extroverted personality.
He was a character who did not want to reveal his weak inner feelings to anyone.
So even if your condition deteriorates or you fall into a slump.
Never tell the truth about it openly.
Besides, since the relationship with me ended completely in catastrophe.
He must have been pushed to his limits mentally as well.
Unless it’s me who knows An Yu-min better than anyone else.
It was impossible for anyone to figure out her current problems and improve them.
I opened my mouth.
“Still, it’s strange for me to send a file like this to An Yu-min, who is not in our party. I deliberately contacted you. Since you are an Aegis operator, that would be better.”
“thank you so much. If there is a solution as detailed as this, this confrontation will be…”
“There is nothing to be too grateful for. And actually, at this level, I could have sent you the file via DM, but…”
I was silent for a moment pretending to think, then continued.
“Still, I wanted to tell you directly that I’m taking care of An Yu-min.”
“I see. After all, is Lee Jun-woo still in love with An Yu-min?”
I deliberately did not respond to that.
And we talked a little more about the current situation of Jung Woon-kyung and Aegis.
Then, when it was time to end the conversation, I told her.
“Then I have to go see the opening ceremony now. Are you going to see it too?”
“yes. I think I will go see it with the Aegis people.”
“okay. Then you work hard too.”
“All right. And… today’s work. thank you.”
At those words, Jeong Woon-gyeong lowered her head.
Seeing that fox ears are folded.
Jeong Woon-gyeong seemed to have a good opinion of me.
The fox-beast man subconsciously turned his ears to opponents with goodwill.
I answered the greeting and came down the roof.
‘Then, has the urgent problem been resolved?’
In fact, the main goal of today’s promise is An Yu-min’s control.
I am well aware of Jung Woon-kyung’s personality.
You must have been convinced that all of An Yu-min’s problems were because of me.
I will tell An Yu-min about today’s events.
In the way that I might still have feelings for An Yu-min.
‘Hearing that, An Yu-min will have vain hopes.’
With that alone, An Yu-min will find peace of mind for a while.
and a few hours later
I saw Underdolz performing on the big screen at the opening ceremony.
Unexpectedly, the opening ceremony hall was filled with not only Theia students, but also outside visitors.
I joined my party and watched the performance together.
A holographic image of a large stage.
In that video, Naharin moved her finger and sent an emoticon into the air.
‘That’s…’
It’s definitely an emoticon that Hana Choi uses only in DM with me.
That, too, was not an open emoticon, but an emoticon that Hana Choi personally produced through a separate outsourcing.
The heart-shaped emoji continued to fill the hologram screen.
“Naharing! Naharin!”
And there were more fans than expected who cheered for Na Haring.
They were cheering like a real idol performance. Also, the popularity of Underdolz was not normal.
But what is the meaning of that emoticon that Naharin is sending?
Because only me and Hana Choi know.
‘If that’s the case… you’re half confessing to me that you’re Naharin.’
Fans may believe that the heart is for them.
In reality, I couldn’t help but notice that it was an emoticon meant only for me.
Hana Choi continued to DM me, emphasizing that you must watch Underdolz’s performance today.
I checked Hana Choi’s DM again.
The heart emoticon that Naharin sent me a while ago was sent to me.
As expected, Choi Hana, who changed into Naharin, was quite active.
“……”
I felt my face turn red.
***
the day after the opening ceremony.
My party’s first game is one day away.
The opponent is a team from an outside academy, isn’t it a famous team?
You don’t have to be so vigilant.
Still, I had to warm up before the game.
My party in the competition. The party’s name is Ignition.
My party was gathered together at the training ground for tomorrow’s game.
“Are you all okay? Just because it was the opening ceremony yesterday didn’t mean there was a drinking party?”
Instructor Lee Soo-yeon looked around the party members.
In the academy competition, the instructors directly supervised the competition party.
She is the director in charge of Ignition.
At Lee Soo-yeon’s words, the three nodded.
“We should have a drinking party after the match. No matter how awakened you are, drinking alcohol will affect your body.”
Suyeon Lee nodded as if she was very satisfied with my answer.
“Junwoo, you are right! Although the decrease in the status value due to the influence of that alcohol would not be large. In practice, even that small number can make the difference between winning and losing.”
At those words, Jeong Si-woo put on a cold expression.
The most excited party at yesterday’s opening ceremony was Jung Si-woo.
At that time, Jung Si-woo shouted out the name of the Underdolz member to leave the opening ceremony stage.
‘I thought I’d have Underdolz goods that I don’t have.’
Because of this opening ceremony performance, it seems that the Underdolz fan cafe sold fan-only light sticks.
Jung Si-woo brought the light stick and waved it vigorously.
Lim Jae-ho, who saw this, made an expression of absurdity.
– Uh… The song is better than I thought.
The performance quality of Underdolz is higher than I thought, so the reaction to him, who is close to the general public, was not bad.
Perhaps, knowing that Naharin, who was the center of the performance, was Choi Hana, the reaction would have been even more shocking.
Anyway, Hana Choi joined as Ignition’s manager.
So, the three people who have gathered now are participating as players.
Hana Choi unfortunately left quickly because there was a review broadcast of yesterday’s performance today.
A brief warm-up time prior to training.
On the last patrol, Xia Song absorbed a lot of demonic power thanks to more of my blood.
So much so that it can maintain a temporary demonized state.
‘It means that the strength stat is close to 60.’
But now, even without demonization, his strength stat exceeded 60.
It’s because of Letisane’s Orb.
‘Good. After tomorrow’s first game… I have to move to get my hands on that demon’s eye.’
The dangerous and special item that Orifiel coveted.
I organized the plan in my head and lightly relaxed my body, which had become much stronger than before.
Just then, the notification on the smartphone rang.
‘Who is it?’
The moment you want to check its name.
“Wow… Did the female cadet send you a DM first? Is this the life of a popular guy?”
Instructor Lee Soo-yeon smiled and approached me.