Grade Announcement (3)
[Subquest Received]
[Top scorer in practical exam!]
The top spot in written exam is already in the bag!
Let's aim to be the all-around best in practical exam too!
[Reward: All heroines' Affection +1]
It's the only quest among those sent to me that I haven't completed. No wonder I haven't been getting quests lately; it seems the judgment for this quest hasn't concluded yet. But it said quest completed earlier? Wait...
"Hey! The grades are out! They're posted in the central corridor!"
"Ah! Grades!"
"Jisoo, let's quickly go check our grades."
Most freshmen headed outside, and a sense of unease began to overwhelm me.
"Uh, I'm really sorry. And... sniff..."
But I couldn't leave Lucy, who was apologizing and shedding tears, alone. She's an important heroine too.
Eventually, after listening to her for a few minutes and calming down a bit, I went to check the grades.
"Wow, Lee Hoyeon, 1st place in all three exams, is this for real?"
"This is insane. Isn't he the first in the academy?"
"The first in all subjects is the student council president, but Lee Hoyeon is the first in the first-year exams for all three."
Where did this start? Why? But no matter how much I deny it, reality is harsh.
[Written Exam]
1. Lee Hoyeon.
2. Alice.
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[Practical Exam]
1. Lee Hoyeon.
2. Nam Daeun.
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[Special Exam]
1. Lee Hoyeon.
2. Alice.
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I don't know where it went wrong. The grades are already out.
Wait, where's Nam Daeun? From the classroom to the central corridor, there's no sign of her anywhere.
Thump. Thump.
Anxiety and tension made my heart race.
"Look, you've changed history." At that moment, a familiar voice of a guy next to me was heard.
"Hey... Did you see Nam Daeun?"
I didn't see her as I was focused on Lucy, but if it's Kim Younghan, he might know something.
Beep
A distorted voice, whether it was a woman or a man, was heard, and the call ended immediately.
"No, these bastards are unbelievable."
I'm in a hurry, and what are they doing now? As important as security is, this is too much.
I'm in big trouble. The plan has gone awry.
Originally, I planned to slowly gather information about Nam Daeun with the request token from Alice, but the situation became urgent because I ranked first in the practical exam. But come to think of it, it's strange that the formidable Iris Guild leader, The Night Emperor, accepts a job at a moment's notice.
"Now what... Ugh, Liliana, stop it, it hurts!" I pulled my hand away from Liliana, who was chewing on it persistently.
Maybe I should infiltrate the girls' dormitory myself in case Nam Daeun is there?
While pondering seriously, I felt the familiar movement of mana.
"Oh! Scout's here."
Something quickly entered through the slightly open window, descending from the ceiling. Scarlett, who dropped from the ceiling, greeted me as she looked at me.
"Hello, Hoyeon. You came early today. Luckily, I have something to report. And, uh.. sometimes, a little deviation is necessary."
Normally, I would have pointed out not to come through the ceiling, but today's an exception. I saw a glimmer of hope in Scarlett.
"Scarlett... You are the hope."
"Huh?" Scarlet raised a question mark at the sudden declaration.
"There's something you need to do. Infiltrate the girls' dormitory and check if there's a girl named Nam Daeun in her room."
"Right now? I also have something to report about Miss Alice..."
"This is more important right now."
I'm really curious whether Alice masturbated to my video or not, but that can wait.
"Understood. It won't take long; I'll go and come back immediately." Fortunately, Scarlet listened to my words and immediately stuck to the ceiling before going outside.
"What's going on? I want to play with Scout."
"Instead, I'll play with you. Just be patient for a bit."
"Really? Yay! Then let's order some chicken."
"Go ahead..."
Even though playing and eating chicken have no apparent connection, if that makes her happy, why not? While Liliana was humming a tune and choosing the chicken, Scarlett arrived.
"You came quickly."
"It was a simple task. There was a freshman named Nam Daeun in the first year, but there were no signs of anyone entering her room since she left in the morning."
"Really...?"
This is really serious. If that's the case, there's a high chance she went to the Buyer Guild. Whether she went on her own or was summoned, the reason doesn't matter. What matters is that Nam Daeun is in danger.
I can't go there myself. If I barge in recklessly, not only will I not find her, but I'll also arouse suspicion.
"It seems like someone important to you, Hoyeon."
"Yeah. Scarlett, do you know about the Buyers Guild?"
"Um... I've heard of it, but it's not that famous, as far as I know."
That's right. The Buyers Guild just happened to take in Nam Daeun by chance; it's a relatively small and unknown guild. But behind it, there are tremendous forces. It's a place that handles tasks such as money laundering, underground dealings, murder, and robbery that large guilds can't directly handle.
Scarlett wouldn't know much about it unless she's thoroughly familiar with domestic information.
"Scarlett, check the inside of the Buyers Guild. I need to find out if Nam Daeun is there. But your safety is the top priority. If it seems risky, come back immediately. Understand?"
"Yes, I understand."
"Hmm, wait, never mind that. I'll go as well. I'll wait in front of the guild building."
I can't just wait quietly for Scarlet to bring back information. Even if there's nothing I can do, it's okay. I can receive information as quickly as possible, even if it's just for a second.
"Alright, I'll leave first. I'll meet you in the front of the guild building." Scarlet nodded, then promptly went out.
"What's your favorite, seasoned chicken?"
"Whatever. Order some and play for a bit. I'll be back within a few hours."
Going to the guild dressed in a student uniform would draw too much attention. I changed into casual clothes, applied a slight perception distortion barrier, and left the dormitory.