Became a Swordsman Genius in a Pretty Girl Game

017. Skills Revealed (1)

The scorching sun scorching the ground.

A haze rolls over the track at the training ground.

Up there, I was running.

Huh-

Heoguk─

Huh-

Heoguk─

I am out of breath and my heart is beating like it’s about to explode.

His long hair was already soaked with sweat, stinging his eyes.

Now 50 laps are just around the corner.

It only feels heavy, as if a piece of iron was attached to your ankle.

If I had adjusted my pace from the start and ran, it wouldn’t have been this hard.

‘Fifty laps at full speed from the beginning… ….’

I don’t know about other people.

I’m having a hard time right now.

Because it’s important to just step out with your left and right feet alternately and take one more step in front of your eyes.

Still, I’m almost done now.

To be honest, I didn’t even remember how many laps I had run since the middle.

From the time I got confused, the instructor called me every time I turned around.

“…… 50. Student Jin Yuha also worked hard.”

“Heog heo heo-!”

Puffed up.

I knelt down and sat down.

Tuktuk.

Saliva flows from his mouth.

The sweet smell is very dog-like.

“…… Cadet Jin Yu-ha.”

“Yes?”

I frowned and only raised my head.

“For now, drink some water here.”

The instructor handed me a water bottle.

“Ah, thank you.”

Gulp gulp─

Drinking cold water brings me back to my senses.

Only then was I able to check my surroundings.

Do-hee Kang, Se-hee Shin, and two men are also looking at me.

Kang Do-hee already completed 50 laps and seemed to be undergoing the next training while Shin Se-hee was still standing on the track.

And there are two guys off the track too…….

What are you doing sitting there without training next time?

I remember them because they went around two or three times in the beginning and fell off.

All of them had open-mouthed faces, faces that had seen something unbelievable.

“Awesome. I never thought I would really make it……. I was honestly surprised.”

It was the same with the instructor.

“When I said that I would receive training according to the standard of a cadet with special exceptions… …. To be honest, I thought it was a guest machine, but there was a good reason.”

“…… Heh heh heh.”

A smile naturally leaks out.

“Then let’s proceed to the next training session.”

Four hours of basic training continued from 8:00 to 12:00.

As the instructor said the day before, the training was conducted according to the standards of the newly admitted students.

Training to go up and down repeatedly on a rope with weights tied to the feet.

And training to do push-ups while standing on a handstand.

With the weight still on his foot, of course.

And squats and lunges to build thigh strength.

The unit of weight was different as it was the body of a normal person and a different hunter, and heinous training continued at every moment as if testing the limits of the body.

Of course, not everyone can train at the same pace.

No matter what I did, Kang Do-hee was the fastest, and I was next. And next is Shin Se-hee, a magician.

Then, the two idiots just giggled a little at first, then left right away and rested.

Perhaps it was because Nara was a target for comparison, each time the instructor hardened her impression as if she didn’t like it.

At that point, I was treated like a special admission cadet.

“Today’s basic training ends here. Good job. Let’s meet again after dinner. Individual position training starts with theory.”

Then Kang Do-hee quickly disappears like a puppy in need.

‘Looks like I’m going to enjoy Damta.’

It’s worth it since I put up with it for four hours just to be trained.

I tried to stand up too.

“Are you going to Dohee again?”

The one who caught me back then was Shin Se-hee.

“Don’t do that, have a meal with me. I’ll buy it for you. What do you like?”

“I don’t need it.”

I expressed her refusal to her, showing off her discomfort.

Then Shin Se-hee’s smile deepens.

“Jin Yuha, you are really interesting.”

“I’m not particularly interesting. Even if you go slowly…….”

I tried to ignore it by responding moderately, but Shin Se-hee started talking on her own.

“Clearly, he seems to have no reason to enter the quota system… …. Why did you come in with that……. That worries me too much. So I want to know…….”

“… ….”

“Strangely, you seem reluctant to see me for the first time?”

Shin Se-hee puts her finger on her lips and tilts her head sideways. Certainly, he has a neat and sparkling appearance, befitting a guy who created a fandom only with his face.

“If you know I don’t like it, can’t you be a bit reluctant?”

“Why the hell do you hate me so much? I haven’t done anything to you.”

Shin Se-hee asked as if he really didn’t understand.

“There are two guys you like over there, so why don’t you pay attention to them?”

The quota cadets are sitting on the floor and sighing, as if they are lamenting among themselves.

Shin Se-hee looked at them with her cold, sunken eyes.

“…… Oh, those trash?”

Shin Se-hee spoke in a voice full of contempt.

This time it was my turn to be surprised.

He’s not the kind of character to say things like this directly.

“Aha!”

Shin Se-hee, who must have seen my expression, burst into laughter and giggled.

“Ah, look at his expression. So much fun! Why, didn’t you know I would say something like this?”

“To be honest, yes.”

I nodded shyly.

“Um, but I thought you would never look at me if I didn’t do this. Look, now you’re looking at me.”

Her eyes held a strange light.

‘…… Mr. Ha, this is why I was wary of getting involved.’

Shin Se-hee is smart.

Sometimes that intelligence leaks out, but the fact that she’s smart doesn’t go anywhere.

Basically, as much as he enjoys playing tricks behind his back, his evaluation of people is quick, to the point that he can quickly figure out how to play with that person in an instant.

Not even a day has passed,

I guess I’ve already made an estimate that I can’t do it in a normal way.

‘But is it worth doing this to me?’

“I can do better than Dohee. Why are you following Dohee like that?”

“Because it is trustworthy.”

Then cook cook. Shin Se-hee smiles.

“But will Dohee be difficult?”

“Because I know that I came in comfortably without making any effort. Show me that it’s not…….”

“No, it’s not like that. No matter how good you are, I can’t get along with Do-hee.”

Shin Se-hee spoke in a voice that was as determined as ever.

“Because Dohee really hates the male quota itself. It has something to do with losing someone important to me.”

“What…… ?”

What kind of bullsh*t is that?

I recalled Kang Do-hee’s personal story in my head.

─ Guild leader…….

Yes, guild leader.

If she is Kang Do-hee’s precious person, then she is definitely her.

Because it was the guild leader who burned cigarettes to find Kang Do-hee when he was having a hard time or when the situation was difficult.

She knows that Kang Do-hee is her older sister, whom she has followed since she was a child.

‘Obviously, I was betrayed by people… …. The guild she belonged to was disbanded, and Kang Do-hee started going alone.’

Because it is Kang Do-hee’s personal story, the narrative about the guild leader ends there.

After that, the process of the wounded puppy slowly opening her heart.

Her initially self-righteous personality gradually changed into an outspoken one, making her an attractive character.

So, she expected some rejection at first.

‘However, the fact that the guild leader was betrayed had something to do with the male quota…… ? How the hell?’

I looked at Shin Se-hee.

“If I bait this……. You’re about to get bitten, how are you? Would you like to eat together?”

She said with a mischievous smile on her lips.

“If you only eat rice… …. Okay.”

I nodded.

* * *

The place she guided me to was famous for being expensive even within the Velvet Academy.

A place you can’t even go to without a reservation.

You must already have months of reservations back.

Rohana Restaurant

Users who are sponsors in Velvetsra can give gifts to characters.

Among them, there was a meal ticket for this ‘Rohana Restaurant’.

‘It’s a place where a character who likes food will definitely feel good about it.’

As expected, it was a free pass without a reservation, probably because she was a girl from a rich family.

“Thank you for visiting. Sehee Shin. We will help you order.”

A smiling staff came over and took my order. Then Shin Se-hee asked me.

“Which one would you like?”

“…… Black Cow’s Steak. Medium rare. Take care of the rest.”

When I said this without even looking at the menu, Shin Se-hee made a surprised face.

“Wow, that’s the best thing here! Oh, please give me that too. The rest is what I always ate.”

“Yes, the order has been received.”

“Has Jin Yu-ha ever been here?”

“…… Even if not often.”

It’s strange to say that I’ve been here often in the game, so I answered like that.

“I see. But why didn’t I know…….”

“It’s not important, so move on. Why the hell does Kang Do-hee hate the male quota system?”

I didn’t want to get involved any further, so I got straight to the point.

“Hmm… ….”

Then Shin Se-hee shed her eyes as if looking at me.

Perhaps this was to see if there was something more to eat.

Unexpectedly, however, Shin Se-hee nodded straight away.

“Well, yes. Let me tell you. In fact, if you just look it up on the Internet, you’ll find it quickly. In exchange for that information, a table is full.”

“Ah.”

“Isn’t it better to use baits that have a quick expiration date?”

She smiled lightly as she said that.

“Uhm, I know it personally, so it may not be accurate, but… …. It was two years ago.”

*

Two years ago.

It was a time when Kang Do-hee was building a reputation little by little as a rookie dealer of the Parandis Guild, a well-known name.

And the guild leader there was Kang Do-hee’s role model.

A perfect idol in both power and personality.

S-class Hunter, Choi Hye-seo.

He has a strong sense of responsibility to protect people and a thoughtful personality that cares for his guild members.

She was a respectable person in every way.

Kang Do-hee follows her around, develops her dream of becoming a hunter, and learns many things from her.

However, in the midst of that, an incident occurred.

“Guild leader!”

“Ah, it’s Dohee.”

“What happened all of a sudden? Betting on summoning all members?”

In response to Kang Do-hee’s question, Choi Hye-seo pressed her forehead as if she was in pain.

“Haa, there was a gate explosion this time, but I think I should apply for it.”

“Gate Explosion?”

“Uh, Arachne’s nest. The gate over there exploded.”

B-level gate, Arachne’s Nest.

From the start, there weren’t many things to get, and once you go there, you’ll often throw away your clothes because of the cobwebs that don’t come off easily. Because of that, it was an unpopular dungeon.

For that reason, the hunters stopped going, so the gate exploded at the monster that expanded its power there!

“But he’s the troublesome type. The boss monster won’t come out of the gate.”

“…… What?”

The incident was certainly a bit unusual.

It was common for other gates to explode with boss monsters and normal monsters pouring out.

“I sent my men out of the gate, kidnapped people and dragged them to the gate.”

“…… Then what do you do?”

“I have to go get it. So this operation is a rescue.”

“Okay, I’ll prepare!”

“No, only the best members of the guild will go this time. I’m sorry, but you can’t come.”

“…… Why!”

“Even though Gate is a B-class, what we asked for in this rescue operation was A-class hunters.”

At that time, Kang Do-hee was still a B-class hunter.

Of course, in terms of potential, rumors circulated secretly that she was at least S-class Choi Hye-seo, but in the end, it was unavoidable because she was a rookie.

If the order had already been given, she couldn’t help herself.

“Sheesh! Okay… …. You have to take care of yourself.”

“Don’t worry. I’ll be back soon.”

Choi Hye-seo left Kang Do-hee and went on a rescue operation with the best members of the guild.

And

To begin with, the rescue operation of Parandis was successful.

No matter how great a boss monster was, its weakness was clear,

It was only natural that Choi Hye-seo, a seasoned S-class hunter, led the way.

As the wizards who use flame magic advance with determination, they have no choice but to be helpless.

I was able to rescue the kidnapped people before it was too late.

However, the problem was next.

Kwaang—!

“…… What bullsh*t is that! Hye-seo is s*xually harassing her!”

“They say that, but what? I can’t help it.”

“…… And, honestly, could it be? As you know, the machine doesn’t work inside the gate, and it’s easy for things like this to happen. That’s why we do things like drug dealing there.”

“Damn it! There’s no way Hye-seo would have done something like that!!!”

Kang Do-hee raised her voice, saying that Choi Hye-seo couldn’t be like that, but no one listened to her.

The general public, other guilds I was close to, and even guild members belonging to Parandis.

Everyone turned their backs on her guild leader.

Articles about s*xual harassment were pouring out in the news every day, and only articles cursing Choi Hye-seo appeared on various portal sites.

How many subjugations she risked her life to, and how many people she saved.

However, the world was busy burying her, treating her great achievements as ‘something like that’.

“Hye-seo sister… ….”

“Dohee—! Are you worried about your sister? I’m fine. The truth will come out someday.”

Choi Hye-seo soothed her by saying that it was okay for Kang Do-hee’s worries, but she could not completely hide her dangerously shaking heart.

From then on, the boring court battle continued.

While the Paradis guild leader and Kang Do-hee collect various evidence and testimonies and fight, the incident is being erased by the stories of other hunters.

The s*xual harassment case, which once heated up, was already a thing of the past.

And it wasn’t until almost all attention died.

“I plead guilty.”

At last, the guild leader was able to clear his name.

Though her innocence became a hot topic among hunters,

The general public still saw Choi Hye-seo as a trash who used the closedness of her dungeon to satisfy her own desires.

In the end, the guild leader of Parandis retired after only a few months.

*

“Well, then… …. Do-hee stopped trusting anyone and went around completely alone.”

Shin Se-hee said as she dipped the steak in front of me with a fork and brought it to her mouth.

“…… So, the male quota.”

“Yes, after the guild leader of Parandis became like that, what the Hunter Administration put forward as a countermeasure was the male quota system. A man’s rescue must be done by a man. In that name. That’s why Dohee can’t have good feelings, right?”

“Ha… ….”

“Ugh, it’s about time. Shall we go back to the training ground then?”

Come on.

Shin Se-hee sucked up the remaining drink and said.

‘…… That’s what happened.’

I was lost in thought as I followed Shin Se-hee, who was walking ahead.

As Shin Se-hee said, it might be a long way from getting along with Kang Do-hee.

‘And, Kang Do-hee doesn’t work at the academy after the training center.’

Take only the essentials in class

After class, I go out and do hunter activities, or else I lock myself in my room.

Because of this, Kang Do-hee’s personal story is a little unusual.

Her

Her patrons, users, support her, and she builds a reputation for her hunter activities outside of her.

It’s a school game, but it’s a hunter game.

While doing so, her personality gradually brightens as she reflects the guild leader as her patron.

‘Of course, she participates in big events in the academy, but only at that time she briefly shines on her face and disappears right away.’

It seemed that she had to quickly erase the label of male quota from her mind.

‘Then, let’s start by showing off our skills.’