Academy's Nurse Appearance (4)
"Alright, let the sparring begin!" As if on cue, Professor Kim Jinhyuk's starting signal rang out, and Han Seoyul lunged at me.
Thump!
My heart decided to make its presence felt, beating just a tad faster. It seemed my Battle Sense was awakeor at least stirring, slightly.
"Hagh!" Han Seoyul, flaunting his second-year ranking, moved with impressive speed, but
"Not good enough." Tracking my movements with his eyes was clearly a challenge for him. I blocked his sideways slash aimed at my side with a Cotton Guard while conjuring a small flame right before his very eyes.
"Ugh!" Han Seoyul promptly hopped back, which was a smart move, but little did he know that a magic circle was already in place behind him.
"Chlorination."
"?!"
Scorching flames engulfed him entirely. Han Seoyul, now sporting a crispy look courtesy of the flames, hastily dispelled the fire with a burst of magic and swung his sword to extinguish any lingering sparks. I wasn't about to let up; my relentless assault continued, giving him no room to breathe.
Fwoosh!
Anticipating Han Seoyul's every move, I sent flames his way each time he changed direction. Despite his composure in dealing with the fiery onslaught and heat magic from all angles, he was gradually being pushed back. At some point, it seemed he had an epiphanymerely enduring a beating wouldn't cut it. So, he reluctantly allowed a smidge of magic to hit his body and forcefully broke through my offensive.
"He's not half bad."
Among the students, he was fairly formidable. So why the heck was he relegated to the status of an extra?
A sword, propelled by an alarming amount of force, aimed for my shoulder, and I kicked into high gear. With a graceful spin, I dodged the sword and, in a split second, used a force magic I had conjured to strike his vulnerable flank.
"Oof!"
Naturally, his combat instincts hadn't fully awakened, judging by his reactions. But my basic stats were clearly above those of a regular student. Han Seoyul executed a backflip toward the rear. Employing his sword-duplication ability, he hurled four blades in my direction. However, my Cotton Guard effortlessly deflected his full-throttle sword throws.
Time to wrap this up. I still have to face seven more opponents, so I can't afford to dilly-dally.
Woong!
I summoned a ring of flames all around us. Dozens of compressed fireballs, each brimming with immense magical power, filled the sparring arena within seconds. Han Seoyul heaved a sigh of surrender as the magic overwhelmed the surroundings.
"Double casting, huh? Well, that's a blow to my self-esteem," Han Seoyul chuckled in disbelief.
"Don't sell yourself short, Senior. You've got some strength in you too."
For an extra, Han Seoyul was remarkably robust. It made me wonder why a character like him had never graced the game's screens before. The likely answer? Because he's a guy. Where would a male character even fit into an adult game like this?
"Thanks. I'm calling it quits. Professor, I forfeit." Han Seoyul, recognizing the fiery ring I'd summoned, decided to throw in the towel. I had put in some effort to give my seniors a good fight, but alas, it seemed all for naught.
"Is it really a shame? You could use this again in the next round, right?"
"Absolutely not."
Professor Kim Jinhyuk saw right through my bullshit.
***
"Did he used to be this strong?"
"He definitely had strength"
"Even so, double casting, is that something a freshman can master?"
"I'm not sure."
The top-tier freshmen, gathered to watch the sparring matches, were left in awe as they observed Lee Hoyeon. Lower-ranked students, disinterested unless it was their turn, considered the lower ranks as less appealing. Watching novices brawl was entertaining, but in a setting with true skill, the atmosphere shifted. That's why over a hundred students had congregated around the top-tier sparring arena.
"Seriously, he's 6-0 now."
"He's impressively skilled Hey, did you get that on video?"
"Of course. If you upload anything related to Lee Hoyeon every day, getting 100 recommendations is practically a given."
"Damn, I should start recording too."
For the students, the debate about Lee Hoyeon's abilities had already faded. His domination of his senior classmates played out before their eyes, and they couldn't help but recognize his prowess. With his incredible magical displays and lightning-quick movements, they watched the sparring with the anticipation of witnessing something extraordinary. However, the professors had a different perspective. They had showered praise upon witnessing Nam Daeun and Alice's battles.
"These first-year students are truly remarkable."
"Indeed. We should give these first-years some recognition. How about calling them The Golden Generation'?"
"Not a bad idea~"
"Alice, her mana control is exceptionally elegant."
"It appears her swordsmanship has reached an advanced level already, far exceeding expectations."
Then, as they observed Lee Hoyeon's sparring, silence descended.
"Am I seeing this correctly?" The middle-aged professor, who had held a teaching position at Victoria Academy for the longest time, muttered.
"The A-Class students are all quite ruthless"
"Ruthless? That's not the issue." A female professor responded with a puzzled expression.
"Fire element shields can be pierced by fireballs?"
"That just highlights the immense skill gap. Between Lee Hoyeon and that senior."
"Well I guess he can't really fight."
The students beneath the sparring arena echoed with laughter and mockery. With a flushed face, Yoon Hyunkyu freed himself from my fiery chain and swiftly got back on his feet.
"You, you I won't let this slide! You think you can toy with me? I'll show you what happens when you cross paths with the Vice President!" He said angrily.
"Yeah, yeah. Don't give up."
Yoon Hyunkyu, infuriated, unleashed his magic, and I, with a chuckle, began deflecting each of Yoon Hyunkyu's spells one by one.
***
"How?"
"Now, come on, Senior. Admit it, you're painfully weak."
"I-I'm a sophomore! There's no reason for me to lose to a first-year newbie!"
With magic countering magic out of the picture and facing someone like Yoon Hyunkyu, who was in denial, I approached casually.
"Just stick to kissing up to the Vice President. No need to make a scene."
"Argh!"
I kicked his thigh, charged with mana, and left Yoon Hyunkyu, who was cowered, behind as I turned away.
"I forfeit."
"Using forfeits like that isn't ideal," Professor Kim Jinhyuk remarked with a less-than-impressed expression. Well, let's give it our best shot during the spar. That's the feeling.
"But earlier, Nam Daeun and Alice also forfeited casually, Professor"
Professor Kim Jinhyuk is a man too, so maybe he's favoring the pretty ladies. Fortunately, I had a good excuse. "Professor, I think I've sparred too much. My head is starting to hurt. I should go to the infirmary for some rest."
"But you look like you've been in the best condition I've seen in a while."
"No, that's not true. You can ask the nurse."
"Hey, Teacher Baek Ahyeong isn't as leisurely as you thi"
Interrupting Kim Jinhyuk's voice, a clear voice echoed through the auditorium, "Student Lee Hoyeon!!! What's going on??!!"
Baek Ahyeong, who had been watching the sparring among the professors for some time, suddenly rushed onto the sparring stage to check my condition.
"Indeed. He's not feeling feel well. He needs some rest, Professor Kim Jinhyuk."
"Really? To me, he seems perfectly fine"
"No, he isn't. Are you doubting my eyesight?"
[There is no healer better than Baek Ahyeong, and Korean hunters should be thankful for the fact that a saint is in Korea.]
It's a statement that every active hunter is aware of. Baek Ahyeong widened her eyes and stared at Professor Kim Jinhyuk.
Heroine Status Window
[Baek Ahyeong]
[Affection: 88] (+0.2)
[Lust: 80]
[Appetite: 30]
[Fatigue: 35]
Current Status: I, I should take him to the infirmary And L-Lock the door!
Even when they see those perverted eyes, no one suspects a thing?
Everyone needs to break free from the image of a saint and face reality, but Baek Ahyeong's established image as a saint was incredibly firm.
"Impressive, she's attending to the wounded right after assuming her post"
"No wonder she's known as the Saint.' I might just become her biggest fan today."
Those lustful eyes are becoming a person who's willing to sacrifice her body for treatment, so that's impressive.
"They're all blind"
"Student Lee Hoyeon, you shouldn't talk because your wounds"
"I didn't have any injuries in the first place"
"Shh!"
"Yes, yes. I understand."
Baek Ahyeong and I, that's how we left the auditorium.