Episode 83 A light victory, a heavy follow-up.
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As I expected.
I, Mo Yong-rin, and Lawrence each took one win, tied the score, and played the final match.
The final match is our victory without even having to watch it.
It was a structure that had no choice but to win.
Hey, that Lawrence is going out, who’s going to stop him?
The members who advance to the final round are selected through a team meeting, but that is just an assortment match.
Common sense is that there are many cases where members other than the captain go out in the final battle.
Of course, if there is someone who can have an overwhelming competitive advantage over the opposing captain, there are times when that member participates, but that is rarely the case.
Even if they can have a competitive advantage, the gap between those who usually take on captains and a single cadet is not something that can be overcome with a competitive advantage.
And, Lawrence is at the apex among the captains, so the result is obvious even if you don’t see it.
The winner of this Olympiad is Trinity Academy!
When the victory was confirmed, everyone embraced the person next to them and roared.
However, since the person next to me was Serena, not Aina, I had to feel the pain of the bones all over my body being crushed.
The shortness of breath caused by Serena’s ferocious chest armor was an added bonus.
When I was released from the pain and went out of the waiting room, Priscilla and Aina hugged me as if they had seized the opportunity.
To say it was embraced, it would be correct to say that it was attacked, but that has a slightly different meaning.
Of course, I want to enjoy this moment for a long time, but unfortunately there are people around me, and there is quite a lot of work to be done, from the medal ceremony to the interview, so I removed the two flowers that were clinging to my arms.
““Congratulations on winning!”
Immediately, the S-class members’ sputum followed.
Looks like you’re pretty happy
Even Vincent, who was famous for his lack of expression, joined the ranks.
Trinity Academy is back after a long absence!
That’s right. Trinity Academy is definitely a strong academy, and it’s actually been at the top of the Olympiad every time, but it’s been a long time since they didn’t win!
Besides, Magnolia Academy, who was the final opponent, isn’t a good match.
Now, let’s proceed with the medal award ceremony!
Nine people, including myself, lined up side by side in the center of the stage.
There are nine medals on one side and a large trophy on the other side.
Obviously, midterm love has a different feel.
There were a lot of people watching that too, but there was no real reward like this.
“Congratulations. Park Seong-jin’s student. It was an impressive game. I look forward to participating in the next Olympiad and showing good performances.”
He lightly bowed his head and was awarded the medal.
Since I was born, the only shiny things I wore on my body were stone rings and dog tags, but in my second life, I wear couplings and wear medals around my neck.
It’s not as bad as this.
“If there is a ceremony you have prepared, you can do it.”
“me! I will!”
“… That’s right.”
Serena’s ceremony, not knowing where to go, is unsettling.
Please, I hope it ends in a proper way.
… no.
Even from this far away, Chloe’s cheerful laughter can be heard.
No, everyone was frozen, so all I could hear was the sound of Chloe.
I turned my head to follow that smile and saw Oscar ripping his hair right next to him.
I understand too.
dean.
No matter how crazy Serena is, she didn’t know how to pour champagne on the winning trophy.
They even hit one-shots.
Serena lifted the trophy and tilted it over her head.
A clear drop of water falls.
As if to prove that the glass is empty.
“what are you doing? did you win Cheers quickly! Scream!”
Everyone looked at Serena with puzzled faces.
Even Lawrence and Aina.
It seems that there was no such ceremony in their dictionary.
Chloe and Oscar might have had it.
In the end, the host, unable to bear this chaos, tried to stop it.
“uh… Then, we will conduct an interview with the winner’s representative, cadet Sungjin Park, cadet Mo Yonglin, and cadet Lawrence. First of all, this is cadet Park Seong-jin. How are you feeling now?”
“It’s a bit unrealistic. I thought I had nothing to do with a place like this.”
“This is a surprising answer. You made a lot of very confident remarks in the midterm exam public tournament… Okay. So the second question. He must have been very nervous because it was a big competition, but he was always calm. Was there any reason you could have a calm mind?”
“To be honest, I thought losing was an impossible entry, so I had the belief that of course we would win. So, I think I was able to relax a little. It’s hard work, everyone does.”
Someone pinched my side.
It’s obvious who you are, though.
But what if it’s true?
Couldn’t win with this member?
The teachers at Trinity Academy who were in charge of this Olympiad were probably all fired.
“Thank you for your honest reply. Then, with the last question, let’s move on to Cadet Mo Yonglin. What would you like to say to the viewers who watched this match, or to other heroes who are desperately sending love calls to cadet Park Seong-jin?”
“I will do my best to show a good image next year as well. Thank you to everyone who looked after us.”
“Thanks for the interview.”
I don’t remember much of the interview after that.
It’s because Mo Yong-rin is a character famous for being a girl with an upright life, so I didn’t expect a funny answer in the first place, and Lawrence is a style that thoroughly manages her image externally, so it’s because she only gave out clichéd answers.
Of course, I don’t know what her dark inner thoughts are.
“All right. Thanks for all replies. Hearty congratulations on winning. I hope everyone cheers with a big round of applause!”
I got off the stage and returned to a familiar place.
Rather than being familiar with the place, the people in the place must be familiar with it.
“Are we going to the party now?”
“I will.”
“Where are you going?”
“The president made a reservation. You will know when you go.”
“Anyway, I only think about eating that bitch.”
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It is Chloe who has a large barrel.
Rent an entire 3 Michelin star restaurant.
“It’s a bit salty.”
“sorry. I will bring it back.”
“no. He’s a kid who says he’s weaving everything every day, so ignore it. just.”
Even Koreans in a parallel world have the same taste.
I’m glad I’m not the only one who thinks it’s weaving.
It was Hyeonu Chun who brought it out of his mouth, but to be honest, I was also feeling a bit salty.
It was evident in Baek Sung-yeon’s face as well.
Of course, she’s acting hard for her other side, but I can see all the disappointments in my eyes.
They say, ‘Something is disappointing for a three-Michelin star’.
Of course, this isn’t because Baek Seong-yeon’s acting skills aren’t good, it’s just that my eyesight is too good.
In fact, if you lead a life like me, you will inevitably have an excessively good eye.
Think about what the people around you are like.
Aside from Priscilla, there are only one person who has a mental disorder somewhere.
A child who is no different than a wooden stone.
Nihilis doubts that even his brain was made of mana.
Serena, a madman whose common sense doesn’t work.
Since all close friends are like this, I had to anticipate their change of heart with just a small change.
“Still, I am happy that I am generally satisfied with the atmosphere. It’s a restaurant I often come to when I go on vacation to Europe, isn’t it?”
“Don’t you spend more days on vacation than at the academy?”
“What’s wrong with doing all the work and playing?”
At Chloe’s absurd reply, Oscar laughed.
Yes, this is what Chloe looks like from my point of view.
“Since you’ve entrusted me with everything you have to do, of course you have nothing to do.”
“Well, who lost the bet? I wish you would win Then you could have gone on vacation for at least a month.”
“Huh, I have nothing to say about that.”
betting?
Did you two make any bets?
It’s not surprising that Chloe takes over her work to Oscar, as it always happens.
“What do you mean?”
“Oh, I bet on Professor Serena. Originally, Professor Serena wanted to be a professor in the S-Class or U-Class, but Oscar was vehemently against it, so she couldn’t.”
understanding goes
Serena is a former criminal.
Oscar, who is conservative and likes to treat things like FM, would want to oppose it.
“So I made a bet. If Professor Serena achieves plausible results within the year, I’ll change her position, or I’ll do the Oscar’s job for a month.”
“That was your job. You have to be precise.”
“What do you know? The winner is me.”
Oh, it was Serena who served as the representative for this Olympiad.
Seriously, everyone deserves recognition for that kind of contribution.
“Anyway, so Professor Serena will be teaching you from next year.”
“Congratulations! Professor Serena! Are you sure you will come in S-Class?”
Also James.
Look at you crawling faster than anyone else.
All men say they’re crazy about women, but that bastard James is a little overrated.
“Congratulations. Professor Serena. I hope to teach you well in the future.”
“It will be soon next year. I’ve always wanted to be close with Professor Serena, so please take care of me.”
“Congratulations!”
Serena is also very popular.
Except for the fact that she’s a bit weird, Serenani has a good personality and is a military class first class classmate, so it’s probably the case.
“Thank you all. Again, this is Serena Stewart, who hasn’t been officially appointed yet, but will probably be teaching some of you from next year. I wish you well too.”
“So, have you decided which class you will be teaching?”
“I haven’t decided yet. I’ll let you know as soon as it’s decided.”
Well, normally, I would choose the S-Class.
There is not much difference in salaries, but there are a few people who choose the U-class, where the work is much more difficult.
I’ll be promoted to U-Class next year, so I’ll see less Serena.
“By the way, Professor Serena, can I ask you one thing?”
“What?”
“That hat I wear every day. Where are you going? I want to buy it too.”
“this? It was originally used by the guards at Griffon Prison, but I wear it because it’s cool. I’ve been asking for it for years, but they don’t give it to me. Still, one of the prison guards I became close with gave it to me as a gift when I was released.”
Obviously, it’s cool because it looks like a uniform hat, but… .
Was it that kind of hat?
No, aside from the identity of the hat, I wonder if it’s okay to say something like that casually.
Do I have to say that I am an unpredictable person, or should I say that I am a Serena-like?
“… I can’t save you.”
“I still have contact information for that prison guard. Shall I ask for another one?”
“no. That’s Okay. It is strange to ask for it in the first place.”
“why? I lost it a couple of times, and each time I asked him for it.”
Chloe was almost crying.
Oscar had already left, smoking a cigarette on the balcony, and Vincent was staring at Serena in disbelief, unaware that a toothpick was pricking his gums.
“Why is everyone so quiet? To commemorate the victory, we should burn it tonight! Don’t you know rave-up?”
Oscar was wise.
… I guess I’ll have to sneak out of this place.
I pretended to be heading to the kitchen and turned towards the exit.
“Where? A person who is no different to victory should not be left out.”
It looks like you’re being arrested by an ex-convict.
There can be no such thing.
I urgently sent a rescue call to the people around me.
However… .
Oscar looked away and smoked a cigarette, Chloe replied to enjoy it altogether, and Aina and Priscilla had already given up.
Yes, now that this is the case, just like Chloe said, I can only enjoy it.
Except for the fact that she likes weird sounds, Serena is a good person too… .
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