Chapter 217

Chapter 217

The Player Middle School Academy taught general subjects belonging to the secondary education curriculum in the morning and dedicated academy-specific subjects in the afternoon.

During this time, students could enroll in elective subjects they wanted to take with the points they earned from the entrance exam without any restrictions. Of course, there were mandatory courses that students had to complete. In such cases, they could use their points to choose the desired time slots and instructors.

Hence, the concept of classes at the academy was merely a system designed for easy student management.

Therefore, Eunha was taking Monster Studies and Introduction to Monsters.

Some of you may know that monsters suddenly appeared after the millennium, around 1999, after the end of the centurys destruction. However, discussions about the existence of monsters have been around since humanity clarified the existence of mana in the 1980s and even before.

Introduction to Monster Studies was a mandatory course for first-year students at the Middle School Academy.

The two invested their points in a subject where the instructor, based on Eunahs advice, made the class easier and more enjoyable. Thanks to this, they could also find discussions on the fundamental relationship between the world and monsters interesting.

In Korea, we can cite the folklore of the indebted toad as an example. Scholars explaining the existence of monsters are considering whether the entities mentioned as mysteries from ancient times could be referring to monsters.

Although humanity clarified the existence of mana in the 1980s, mana has existed prior. It is assumed that there were occurrences of disturbances in the past, and the monsters that appeared from them might have been called mysteries.'

Therefore, the International Mana Management Organization recommended naming new monsters by contrasting the legends originating from the appearing country.

The instructor mentioned the case of <Index> Yoon Sung-jin naming the third-tier monster, Ishimi, during the First Uijeongbu Retake Battle.

I see.

Hayang, who enjoyed stories, lit up at the instructors explanation. She was continuously and diligently recording the class content.

Meanwhile, Eunha, while flowing through theoretical discussions, reminisced about what had happened after the initiation ceremony.

For now, finding Yoojung had to be put on hold. I should prioritize finding the members of the Mistflower Party.

Before entering the academy, he had pondered intensely about who to recruit within the academy. Who among the golden generation would wield influence domestically in the future? Who were the must-haves among them?

After considering, he decided to first recruit the people who were active in the Mistflower Party before regression. Especially, Yoojung and Bae Soo-bin, notorious as the Witch of Slaughter, were evaluated highly, even compared to Park Hye-rim, known as <Saint Mother>, despite her status as a different grade from the others.

Setting aside Parang, and with Haesu being in a different grade, there would be an opportunity later.

First, Bae Soo-bin had to be recruited. Yoojung and Bae Soo-bin were the only ones from the Mistflower Party in the 031st class, including Eunha. They could be considered classmates who graduated from the academy at the same time.

On the contrary, Baek Hae-su, known as <Maestro of Fate>, belonged to the 029th session.

Though there were close candidates from the Mistflower Party, it was necessary to recruit these three individuals who had a significant influence as part of the golden generation. He felt sorry for the members, but there were some people he couldnt remember, both their faces and names.

Members who joined the Mistflower Party were inflamed with hatred towards monsters and died easily. Consequently, he only remembered those whom he had spent a long time with. The persons image was vague unless their impression was strong.

Well then, Ill ask you all a question. After the end of the centurys destruction, the International Mana Management Organization categorized monsters from Tier 1 to Tier 9. What criteria do you think the International Mana Management Organization used to classify the monsters hierarchy?

Since he couldnt find Yoojung in the academy, Bae Soo-bin was a priority target for recruitment. A caster who showed skills surpassing the Second-term Twelve <Digger> Kwak Woo-hyuk in his previous life. Moreover, he knew her well as she was a founding member of the Mistflower Party. There was no one as manageable and understandable as her to take charge of the partys firepower.

He understood her personality and actions. But it wasnt going as well as he had thought

As he attended the class, he sighed. The plan wasnt progressing as systematically as he had anticipated.

He glanced sideways at the girl sitting in the front row.

Is there no one? Let me see, what do you think, Jung Hayang? What do you think was the basis for classifying the monster hierarchy?

Meanwhile, Hayang was pointed out by the instructor while diligently taking notes.

Flustered, she couldnt avoid answering. Soon after organizing her thoughts, she spoke up.

I think it was based on the size of the disturbance where the monsters appeared and the monsters strength.

You can roughly gauge the monster hierarchy based on the size of the disturbances. Then, how do you think they differentiated the monsters strengths?

Im sorry. I dont really know.

The criteria for determining the monsters strength. Size? Characteristics? Internal mana?

Hayang pondered but eventually gave up. Although some monsters were divided as more dangerous and less dangerous intuitively, it was difficult to articulate.

The instructor, understanding her dilemma, smiled softly. Then, he waited to see if anyone else raised their hand.

Yes. You there.

The instructor quietly handed the microphone to the girl next to him.

The girl who received the microphone in the front row adjusted her glasses.

Bae Soo-bin.

Middle School Academy, 031st session, Bae Soo-bin.

She was the person Eunha had been looking for over the past few days.

When he attended this class for the first time and spotted her, the one he had been searching for, he couldnt contain his joy.

However, Bae Soo-bin regarded him unfavorably.

In her previous life, she was the top-ranked, but in this life, she was third. This fueled her competitive spirit.

Like this.

Shes always been someone who dislikes losing.

He murmured to Hayang while glancing at Bae Soo-bin, who flashed a competitive glare.

She was the embodiment of competitiveness.

Eunha sighed.

Having decided to recruit Bae Soo-bin, he had been following her for a few days.

Each time, she would take a defensive stance whenever he approached her.

Initially competitive, she now seemed to ignore Eunha to the extent of not even acknowledging him.

I just want to become friends with you.

Each time, he responded with these words, showing patience.

I have no intention of becoming friends with you, so stop bothering me.

Then, Ill leave.

Bae Soo-bin went her way, and he had no choice but to follow, making efforts to score even a little.

For instance, carrying your bag for you.

Your textbook looks heavy. Give it here.

Its my textbook. Why should I give it to you?

Because I said so.

Youre really!

His attempts to earn points backfired.

Snatching her bag without permission, he faced criticism in front of others.

Soo-bin, who boldly reclaimed her bag, left, cursing at him loud enough for people to hear.

I acknowledged your personality, but youve never been good at socializing since our academy days. So full of pride

Eunha rolled his eyes as he watched her move away.

In her previous life, Soo-bin was known for her peculiar personality. She claimed that after graduating from the academy, she lost her temper due to various incidents.

However, the determined attitude she displayed now wasnt much different from what he had seen in her previous life.

It seemed her personality had always been like that.

Though irritating, he couldnt give up.

Despite her demeanor, he acknowledged her skill.

She had graduated at the top of their academy in her previous life.

If only I hadnt met that guy!

Once, Soo-bin had shed tears, lamenting how she had been used by her ex-partner at the academy, eventually being discarded and facing various hardships.

Hey! Wait up! I said, lets go together!

Unable to resist his feelings, Eunha dashed after her.

I told you not to follow me! Hey, do you hate me that much?

Ugh! Youre really disgusting!

The reason she was a priority for recruitment wasnt solely due to her skills.

It was also to prevent her from meeting that guy she had cursed vehemently.

Eunha needed to establish a friendship with her as soon as possible, uncertain when she might meet that guy again.

Captain, why are you acting like this lately? Its weird. Is it adolescence?

Its not adolescence, its my pride. Im really embarrassed to be seen with you.

Meanwhile, Eunhyuk and Parang sighed upon hearing the rumors circulating around the academy.

Rumor had it that Noh Eunha, who placed second in the entrance exam, had chosen Bae Soo-bin.

A tense night.

The girls gathered in Minjis room, all with stern faces as they sat down.

Well, then.

Minji took out a 1.5L bottle of soda from the small fridge and placed it on the desk.

They all poured the soda into their paper cups.

As if in agreement, the three raised their cups as if toasting, then gulped down the soda in unison.

With a cheer of Cheers~! they put down their paper cups.

After a moment, Minji glanced at Seona and Hayang, breaking the silence.

Lets begin the first meeting of the Cool Girls Dormitory Union.

Yeah.

TLN Bonus Chapter 2/3.