Chapter 223: [What a Witch Needs (3)]

Chapter 223: [What a Witch Needs (3)]

Evening, personal practice time.

Soobin had reserved the training grounds, even using her points.

This was because there had been a rush of student reservations.

Even now, students outside the glass walls were patiently waiting, hoping that there might be an available slot.

Of course, Soobin had no intention of giving up her spot. She planned to use it until her reserved time was over.

I couldnt defeat it.

Soobin recalled the time when she faced the 8th-level monster, Iron golem.

She had been helpless, doing nothing except being thoroughly beaten by Ironman until the instructors came to her rescue.

At that moment, she had experienced genuine fear facing the monster and panicked at the thought that she might die at its hands.

At the same time, her pride had been wounded.

Soobin, can you please stop now? Its good to work hard, but you might end up injuring yourself. Just one more please!

Her assigned instructor tried to dissuade her.

Soobin paid no attention, stood up, and faced the 9th-level monster.

How pitiful.

I knew from the beginning.

Even 3rd place is no different from us.

Being 3rd place was also a matter of luck, wasnt it?

What if I fail in the midterm exams because of this?

Back when she couldnt defeat the Iron golem.

She heard laughter mocking her. Sarcastic laughter.

That laughter still echoed in her ears.

Certainly, those observing from outside the glass walls were probably waiting for her to fail.

Just one more time, please!

Fine. Ill go check on the other kids, so if theres any problem, call me.

She knew it too.

That her social skills werent good.

With her sharp tone, people had no reason to think well of her.

But she didnt want to change herself.

Because she didnt want to bow down to others.

Thats why she applied to the academy.

To succeed.

To be able to survive on her own.

Ugh!

9th-level monster Unlucky.

Soobin barely managed to knock the puppy-like monster to the ground.

She pressed down on its belly with her knees so it couldnt escape and held the sword with both hands.

Now, if she just severed its throat, it would be over.

Whimper.

Unlucky whimpered.

Soobins trembling hand holding the sword stopped when she saw her own reflection in Unluckys round pupils.

Her hand holding the sword shook uncontrollably.

She felt the sensation of the creatures organs moving beneath her knees.

It sent shivers down her spine.

Aaaahhh!!

She couldnt do it.

She stood up abruptly from her seat. She kicked Unlucky fiercely.

The creature, huddled in a ball, whimpered and then collapsed.

Is it over?

It was frightening to confirm its death.

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She staggered backward, feeling that she needed a break, just as the instructor had mentioned earlier.

What are you looking at?

Soobin forced a stern expression.

The kids outside the glass walls were taken aback.

She chased them away and leaned against the wall, sitting down. She ignored the mockery they were whispering.

Why arent you looking?

If she could receive some comfort at a time like this.

She just stared at the never-decreasing PineTalk message: 1 new message.

Her childhood friend Ban Heyoung, who had always been kind to her.

In fact, when Soobin met Heyoung again at the academy, she thought it might be fate.

Maybe Ban Heyoung thought the same way.

Because he asked her how she was doing every morning and every night through PineTalk.

That made her happy.

Except for her mother, Heyoung was the only person she contacted.

Of course, her social circle was so small that there were only two people on her PineTalk conversation list.

Me: Hey, what are you doing? (5:11 PM)

Me: Im training to kill monsters at the training grounds! Did you have dinner? (6:11 PM)

Me: Hmm No response (6:45 PM)

Me: Looks like youre busy (7:01 PM)

Me: I hope Im not bothering you, Oppa? (7:11 PM)

She sighed, burying her head between her legs.

It felt like she was obsessing too much.

I didnt used to be like this

She had been someone who could live well without a smartphone.

She never felt lonely by nature.

However, the academy classes were more challenging than she had expected, and she wanted to vent somewhere.

But she couldnt complain to her mother, who might worry about her.

In the end, there was only Ban Heyoung.

Even to herself, who had a bad temper, he was kind and affectionate.

Cant you just answer my message once?

I want to talk about what happened today.

Holding her smartphone tightly, she prayed for a text message to come.

Just then.

If youre ignoring a monster right in front of you and daydreaming elsewhere, what will you do!?

An angry voice made her look up.

He must have really lost his mind

Eunha was getting irritated.

While helping his friends with their training, he had seen Soobin facing a monster nearby.

There was something I hadnt heard yet.

Isnt there more to say?

More.

What? I cant hear you very well. thank you.

Louder. Because Im hard of hearing.

Thank you! What are you thankful for?

Thank you for saving me!

I dont like that last word, but yeah, I like it.

He shrugged his shoulders and casually killed Unlucky.

The magic stone fell to the floor.

Why are you making a fuss over this?

Ill kill you. I really will, Ill kill you.

You should say that to me when you can kill a monster.

Eunha responded to the red-eyed Soobin who couldnt hold back her anger.

She stomped her foot in frustration.

Oh, this isnt right.

He realized his mistake a bit late. He had inadvertently irritated her by getting too close to her in a friendly manner.

He had to somehow lighten her mood.

Coincidentally, Seona and Hayang were sticking their heads into the training area.

What are you guys doing there?

Huh? Hey, Soobin. Hello.

Seona looked at her strangely.

On the other hand, Hayang, who entered the training area unexpectedly, greeted Soobin.

Still not calmed down, Soobin turned her head away with an annoyed sound.

Nevertheless, Hayang seemed unfazed by her attitude.

Soobin, did you come here to train too?

It seems like she killed the monster since theres a mana stone on the ground.

I didnt kill it.

With a stubborn tone, Soobin denied Seonas speculation.

Hayang, who had just wiped her mouth with her hand, seemed to have figured out what had happened.

Because she was looking at Eunhas sword.

She was a quick-witted fox.

Hayang noticed the atmosphere between Eunha and Soobin sensitively.

Eunha, you made a mistake, you know.

Hey, Jin Seona. What mistake Its not my fault, its her

Its obvious. Eunha must have killed the monster for Soobin and was showing off.

Eunha couldnt deny it.

In the meantime, Hayang, who had grasped the situation, laughed cheerfully and clung to Soobin.

She even went so far as to link their arms without hesitation.

Then do you want to train with me? I havent killed a monster yet.

Okay. Ask the instructor to create a new monster

The instructor said he had something to do and went outside?

Hayangs suggestion, Seonas observation.

Soobin, who was trying to keep her composure, frowned.

But Hayang didnt seem to care.

Soobin, are you coming here to train alone? It costs quite a few points to reserve the training room.

Even now, she was losing points by the hour as she calculated it.

Lets train together from now on. Right. You can take turns reserving the training room with points.

Okay, just once.

Soobin was led away by Hayang.

Whether it was Hayangs friendly nature or Seonas sharp perception, Soobin was soon chatting and training happily with the two of them.

I also want to learn a thing or two.

Eunha subtly tried to join his friends training.

But then the girls gave him a sharp look.

He had no choice but to watch silently.

Soobin, can you give me your number?

Huh? My number?

Oh, me too! Give me your number! Well stay in touch for training.

Yeah, okay.

The three of them had become good friends. At the end of their training, they exchanged phone numbers.

Eunha, who had been quietly observing, sighed internally, feeling envious.

Miss Hayang,, you already have her contact in the club group chat, why exchange numbers? Eunha said with a teasing tone.

Eunha rolled her eyes in response, and Seona, who had good hearing, chuckled.

Well, Eunha, you dont have to exchange numbers with Soobin either. After all, youll be in the club group chat anyway.

Thats not the point.

I dont want to. Why should I?

Hey, guys! Lets all exchange numbers!

Eunha intervened subtly.

Despite Soobins reluctance, they were swept up in the atmosphere and exchanged numbers.

The next morning.

[Euna: Im fine!]

It seemed like Euna had sent a text message.

Sitting on his bed, Eunha checked the morning message.

Oh?

It looked like the group chat among friends had continued through the night, with the last message from Parang indicating 4:37 AM.

Eunha had managed to sleep well.

He congratulated himself.

Huh?

Then Eunha noticed a text message from Soobin.

Puppy, Hayang, Soobin 4

[Soobin: Hey, guys, wake up quickly~ 07:03]

[Eunha: Sister, Good morning! 07:00]

[Soobin: Im going to kill you. 06:47]

Foolish Brother, Eunhyuk, Eat 6

04:37

It was a lively morning greeting that woke her up.

(TLN) Man this was a hackjob. These chapters take so long and they get messed up so easily. Notice how the time counts down at the end? Why is that? Thats how it is in the raws. *shrug* And the texts at the end was hella jarbled. I cleaned it to make it readable.