158 – 32. Exchange Meeting
I went straight to Charles Teddy Bear.
To protest against this unreasonable, unfair and unequal measure!
‘Has the principal made a move?’
What a petty old woman.
If I used my power to prevent him from changing this damn job skill name, I decided that one day I would definitely use all my connections and abilities to get revenge.
“…Are you saying it was just decided at a faculty meeting?”
“Yes, ＜10 Level Quiz Show to Challenge Alone＞ Has only had 13 contestants since it was first implemented 23 years ago, and the unanimous opinion was that there was no need to prepare.”
“……The principal.”
“It’s impossible for someone who is busy to participate in even a trivial faculty meeting…”
So.
Are you saying that in a meeting that was really nothing special, it was treated as something nothing and disappeared?
‘But why?’
Nothing happened in the game, so why did it disappear now?
“Plus, the instructor in charge has also retired…”
“Yes?”
“Originally, there was an instructor who was in charge of this quiz show, but while he was competing against the academy with instructor Daisuke during vacation, he suffered a herniated disc in his back and retired. Since he was very old, it wouldn’t have been surprising if he quit at any time.”
“……………….”
Why did the quiz show disappear? The instructor in charge retired.
Why did the instructor in charge retire? While fighting against the academy for the students’ grades with instructor Daisuke Yamato, he suffered a herniated disc in his back.
Why did instructor Daisuke Yamato stand against the academy?
‘At the Great Lakes during the first semester…….’
…… Some fortune teller used the students’ grades as an excuse to instigate them.
And what about that fortune teller?
‘Nane?’
Is this the butterfly effect?
Plague.
If a small change had become a huge problem, I would have been more aware of my actions, but they removed the right to change job skill names…… ?
A very small and necessary reward that only I need?
‘This is…’ … I guess…… !’
While I was clenching my fists and shaking, Charles Teddy Bear looked at me with incomprehensible eyes.
“Namgoong Min, are you really planning to go on a quiz show?”
“……Exactly…That’s right…!”
“Hmm…What is it? This is a matter that has already gone through payment, so it would be too much for even the principal…I guess I need a job skill name change ticket?”
“……Yes.”
Not many people know the name .
At most, Liu, Eunha, Eileen, Lane, Lucas, Kim Seong-il, Hero, and Saint?
…… It may seem like a bit much, but I try not to use this job skill anyway, so even though I knew there was a fortune-telling skill, I didn’t even know its name.
The same goes for Charles Teddy Bear, so I finally realized why I wanted to enter that competition.
“…Are you serious? If you participate in a quiz show like that, you can win money, artifacts, or anything by participating in a small competition.”
“……I meant it. Not anymore.”
Seriously, the quiz show has disappeared. If even Charles Teddy Bear, an instructor who is very friendly and influential to me, expresses disapproval, there is no way to turn back.
If you really want to ask something, you can also ask the principal.
‘I don’t want to be in debt to that b*tch for no reason.’
I haven’t met the principal yet, but I was convinced after hearing that another mediator and I disappeared due to someone’s intervention.
First of all, since he is praised as the greatest , Moving through space will be a breeze.
‘It could be the work of a third party.’
Now that the principal has returned to the academy, there is no way he will not notice someone’s intervention.
Although it is a year filled with the sense of being the chosen people and noblesse oblige, it is clear that he cares for his students, so if there was a third party, he would have made a move a long time ago.
The fact that he is staying in the principal’s office without such things proves who is behind it.
‘Avoid the principal as much as possible.’
When her time comes, there will be a decisive battle with her at her academy…… At least not now.
To put it bluntly, you can’t win.
Of course, you can win if you combine all of the special occupation classes and their forces, but being hostile to the principal is a very big risk, both physically and politically.
I can’t put a burden on my friends while we’re still at the stage of just exploring each other, in case we’re really pushed to the end.
Then……
“…I have no choice but to go to the martial arts competition.”
Wow, is this really true?
I am a ? It’s officially the weakest among all classes?
Well, Is much weaker than non-combat jobs that cannot fight in events and only help behind the scenes. It’s not for nothing that I was the first Student to be accepted into the Romance Academy’s history of over 100 years.
But you want me to go to a martial arts festival?
A martial arts competition in which all grades participate?
f*ck life.
“…Nam Goong Min? Why are you suddenly crying…?”
“I was moved by the absurdity of the world. Thank you for treating me so well even though I came unexpectedly… I’ll just go back now.”
“No, wait a minute. Don’t you need a ticket to change your job skill name?”
“That’s right.”
“In that case… I could use your help.”
Huh?
Really?
Is that okay?
“Uh, how do you mean?”
“The right to change the skill name has now been transferred to one of the prizes for martial arts competition winners.”
“…Yes.”
“Since it is a worthless product anyway, the conditions can be changed. Even so, it would not be within the larger framework of a martial arts club…”
“Yes, for example…?”
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“……Hmm, that’s right. Is it possible to advance to the martial arts competition finals? It’s possible to change it so that you can take the artifacts or money you should have received instead of giving them up.”
“Born…Sun!”
Martial arts competition finals.
So, this is one of the 64 out of 512 people participating in the martial arts club.
…… Is it possible?
‘No, it should be possible.’
Winning a martial arts competition is something I can’t even dream of.
It might really be possible at least in the finals…… !
“It would be an honor if you would do so!”
“Don’t overdo it, but I can grant you this much.”
“Thank you! Instructor Charles!”
“…I think I’d be really angry if the word ‘father’ came out of my mouth…”
“Yes?”
“It’s nothing. Just go back.”
“Yes!”
I was just so excited that I was trying to come up with all kinds of tricks, so I couldn’t listen to the words of the great Instructor Charles, but it probably doesn’t mean much.
Anyway, the goal became clear with this.
‘Advance to the martial arts competition finals.’
Originally, just advancing to the finals would be an opportunity to win useful artifacts or a lot of money.
I didn’t even see such a reward.
Only to change the skill name.
For my dignity!
‘Final round, let’s do it!’
If you do it wrong, you may be stuck with Until the moment you see the ending.
I gritted my teeth to avoid the worst.
It shows that even the weakest can do it…… !
*
“Uh……uh…….”
“…What should I do with this?”
“Cluck, cough.”
“I’m feeling it again, you fortune teller, you’re really weak…?”
“……….”
I was robbed. Even the soul.
For some reason, I decided to meet Liu, who was where I was heading, and get help, which was nice, but I was still motivated to do something.
He collapsed without being able to land a single effective hit against Rio.
And against her who didn’t use any of her artifacts.
“I didn’t even use the minimum artifact to protect my body, so my current skills are probably the lowest even among non-combat occupations.”
“……………….”
“Of course, she can never be defeated by an ordinary combatant, let alone a vicious b*tch, a rude saint, or a violent princess.”
“……….”
“But if you’re going to be unilaterally attacked by me like that… Then you…”
Stop it. Because it hurts my heart.
As the reality that was out of proportion to my motivation came before my eyes, I once again became proud of myself for overcoming all kinds of adversity.
How did you win the duel with Hector?
‘…… Oh, there was an artifact.’
It is the artifact that makes Liu, who is weak even in his personal and non-combat occupations, into the strongest level.
I felt like I knew why cheap artifacts were priced in the hundreds of millions and expensive ones in the trillions.
When I fought Hector, I fought with a considerable amount of the budget of a small country, so I had no choice but to become stronger.
Hector, who overwhelmed me even with so much money and no artifacts, suddenly becomes amazing……
“In the martial arts club….”
“Of course, artifacts are prohibited. If not, would it be a money bragging contest or a martial arts contest?”
“……………….”
“Then you have to go out with these skills now… To be honest, your techniques and fighting skills aren’t bad. Do you feel like you’ve trained yourself quite a bit?”
First of all, I was a student at the police academy.
I learned physical strength and basic martial arts.
But.
“After all, it’s a basic weight issue.”
“…Is that so as expected?”
“Right now, I’m at the level where I can overwhelm you with my strength, so it’s natural.”
Profession holders are basically superhumans.
Even if hit by a knife or a bullet, it doesn’t hurt at all, runs at a speed faster than that of a car, and can even crush steel.
If it’s a combat occupation, no matter how weak it is, it’s okay, and even if it’s a non-combat occupation, they can easily bend a rebar.
But what about ?
“Are you faster than a bicycle?”
“…It’s fast.”
“Break down the wall?”
“If it’s a brick wall…”
“What about bullets?”
“It hurts quite a bit.”
“That’s why it’s a problem.”
Of course, even a fortune teller is a superhuman. It can break down brick walls, is faster than a bicycle, and can’t be killed by bullets.
He is merely the weakest of the superhumans.
Liu, who was looking at me lying flat on the floor, squatted down.
“You fortune teller, what are you thinking about?”
“……Is it possible to advance to the finals…?”
“You’re kidding, right?”
“Phew…….”
“…What are you going to do? Are you really going to go to the martial arts competition?”
“…Of course.”
I can’t even use artifacts, and even though I’m the weakest in the Academy.
There is a world of difference between giving up from the beginning and at least trying.
The former has no chance of success at all, but the latter has a very slim chance of success.
“…What should I learn from a saint or an evil b*tch?”
“No, it will be difficult for the special vocational class to teach me. Isn’t that the same for you, Mr. Liu?”
“……….”
Even if you want to say no, that is the reality.
Unlike those who were born with a special job from the beginning and had brilliant talents.
All I had was game knowledge and some conversational skills.
Only geniuses can teach.
I have already thought about who I will learn from.
“…Who is it?”
“Sasaki Ito. Don’t you know? He’s probably the hardest worker among his age group.”
“What are you going to do after only learning for a few days?”
“It’s not just a few days. No one will get the right to change their name in the martial arts club anyway… So if I study hard until next year, I guess something will work out.”
Even so, I’m not a , So it won’t be of any use to those who hold jobs.
But it’s still better than not learning at all.
While I was getting up from the floor where I had been lying down and shaking off the dust that was all over my body, Liu’s eyes lit up.
“You’re going to learn by next year?”
“Is that so?”
“Every day?”
“As much as Mr. Sasaki is capable of.”
“After school? What about our tea time?”
“It’s going to be difficult no matter what.”
“…That’s difficult.”
“Yes?”
“……Okay, learn from that Sasaki guy.”
“……? Thank you for your support.”
Why?
He was clearly seeing me off with a smile.
Liu’s eyes were so cold.
…… What did I do wrong?
*
Late at night, special vocational class classroom.
There were shadows of many people in a place where no one should be.
While everyone else is sitting.
Liu, who came to the front of the podium, finished his speech.
“That’s it.”
“…What are you going to do?”
“It’s just as you heard, Princess.”
“Mr. Liu, you…”
What did I just hear?
Princess Kim Eun-ha, full of spirit, glared at the expressionless Liu.
But Liu was unfazed by her enemy’s young gaze.
I just look around at ‘everyone’ gathered here.
“Who are these people gathered here?”
“Mr. Liu.”
“The princess of the Korean Empire and His Majesty the next emperor, the small head of the Arthur family and a rising power figure, a saint of the church, an American warrior, and even a wealthy man.”
“……………….”
“These are people who can literally shake the world. That’s why we met since we were children.”
“…Liu Yan, what you said.”
Kim Seong-il opened his eyes to the evaluation, which was arrogant but also true.
Originally, it would not be worth hearing.
I couldn’t take it lightly because it was about the only friend I could open up to and the fortuneteller closest to the Korean Empire’s imperial family.
“Are we trying to show off our power?”
“Of course, very secretly.”
“…Liu, do you think Namgoong Min will like this?”
Lucas, who was quietly listening, added a word.
I understand how you feel, but Namgoong Min, the person involved, is not here. Of course, he is the representative who will not tolerate this plan.
Lucas was truly worried about his friend.
But Liu’s eyes were determined.
“Lucas, I think you’ve already decided on the Saint?”
“What…?”
“…I owe a debt to the fortuneteller.”
It was a lie.
Originally, Rafael Martina would not cooperate with something like this, but now the situation is special.
It was necessary to move to avoid ‘her girl’ who would come to her academy.
“Two for, three against.”
Liu and Seongja agree.
And the princess, the prince, and Lucas are against each other.
In the end, there were only two left.
“A vicious b*tch, and a hero.”
“……………….”
“……….”
“What is your choice?”
Rain was thinking deeply.
Soon she nodded.
“Rain!”
“Lucas, I know you’re worried, but…It’s worth a try.”
“If Namgoong Min finds out, big trouble will happen.”
“I know very well, brother.”
“But why…!”
But.
If you train with Sasaki Ito every day, tea time with Namgoong Min disappears.
She had always had a sincere fight with Liu, but at this moment, their interests were aligned.
Then.
“Now there are three in favor and three against.”
“……………….”
“The only one left is you, Legion…”
“……I’ll just ask you one thing…”
“What is it?”
In the end, the final decision rested with the warrior.
He, who understood him more clearly than anyone else, glared quietly.
Standing in front of them was an arrogant, wealthy man.
“Is this… Greed… Or consideration…?”
“……….”
“…Answer carefully…”
I heard about the matter with the mediator.
This is because the saintly lady, who knew that he had heard the past story directly from Namgoong Min, told him everything.
At the same time, the saint added her words.
──I saw Namgoong Min’s past…… I didn’t tell him.
──……… Why……… ?
──…… Like you, I wish he would say it himself.
That is why I ask the question.
Is this a desire not to reduce time with Namgoong Min?
Or is it a consideration to help him get what he wants because he knows his past?
It was a question that was possible because he was a warrior who knew well the feelings that the female students, including the rich man, had for Namgoong Min and also knew his past.
Liu was silent for a moment in response to his question.
“…Both.”
“……In that case…I will cooperate…”
“Good.”
“No, wait a minute. Really?”
“Princess, if you don’t like it, you can leave. However, as I said at the beginning… You shouldn’t let the fortune teller know.”
“……………….”
“You called us our people, right? It’s about helping our people.”
“……….”
“What about the prince and Lucas?”
“…I won’t cooperate, but I also won’t reveal anything to Namgoong Min.”
“I’m an alumnus, Liu.”
“Okay, even if you two are missing… The rest is enough.”
In the end, there are five people who agree with her plan: she, Rain, the warrior, the saint, and the princess who finally silences her.
It was more than just enough power.
Liu twisted the corner of his mouth and opened his mouth because things had gone as planned.
“Then from now on, this plan…”
With a heart that doesn’t know whether it’s greed or consideration.
“…Let’s talk about match-fixing.”