I Became a Genius Swordsman in the Pretty Girl Game

Utopia had considered handling the gate incident to celebrate my rank advancement and Alice’s new weapon, but under Shin Se-hee’s judgment, they decided to record and thoroughly analyze the process, so they returned after handling the overseas gate explosion accident.

After dealing with the gate explosion accident in the Philippines, I had a separate meeting with Shin Se-hee.

A hologram appeared between us, and Alice’s recorded battle unfolded before us.

Swish!

Whoosh!

Although Alice was still using a makeshift weapon, a crescent-shaped sword made of iron, its power was undeniable as it spun like a windmill, slicing through enemy lines and sweeping away foes.

Next to the hologram of Alice, her current stats were displayed in real-time, constantly fluctuating.

Strength – 72
Endurance – 51
Magic Power – 89
Speed – 61

Stats like Mental and Charm, which couldn’t be accurately measured through observation, were not shown, but they were likely quite high as well.

‘… As expected of a 5-star limited new character, her speed and squishy body aside, each hit packs a punch.’

When I thought about the fact that Alice would be joining the first-year class as a new student in a month, these stats were simply unbelievable.

If she had entered the academy last year with these stats, she would have easily outshone everyone, including Kang Do-hee.

Shin Se-hee seemed to have the same thought, as she nodded reluctantly.

“Indeed… She’s definitely exceptional.”

“I thought she was good with the sword, but this weapon definitely suits her better.”
“Yeah, right?”
“…”

Shin Se-hee pouted and looked at me with a sulky expression, a clear sign that something was bothering her or that she was upset.

“What’s wrong?”
“Jin Yuha, is there a particular reason why you insisted on bringing Alice into our main party? I know she’s the granddaughter of the Sword Emperor, but there have been many other people you’ve recommended to us who are just as capable as her.”

Over time, I had introduced several people to Shin Se-hee, individuals who could create synergy and possess destructive power when working together.

“However, instead of placing these brilliant gems in our party, you’ve entrusted them to me to manage in the sub-party.”

Among them were even some 4-star and rarely, 5-star talents.

“Is there a special reason for this?”

Shin Se-hee looked at me directly as she asked.

I could guess what was on her mind. Shin Se-hee had become incredibly gentle around me, and her past nickname, ‘Black Snake,’ was hardly recognizable. Of course, she still displayed that side of herself to those outside our circle.

In any case, Shin Se-hee was highly sensitive to having her things taken or her territory invaded by others, so it wasn’t difficult to guess that she wouldn’t be pleased with this new addition to the party.

‘Hmm, how should I explain this to her?’

Shin Se-hee believed that I knew the future, so I decided to explain it to her accordingly.

After a brief moment of contemplation, I began to speak.

“In the world I knew, Alice was a vengeful spirit.”
“A vengeful spirit?”
“Yeah, you know how we defeated the demon world tree in the Sword Emperor’s Forest, right?”
“Yes, with the help of the Sword Emperor and the upper-grade magic stone…”
“We were fortunate to defeat it with the help of the Sword Emperor and the upper-grade magic stone, but in reality, we never expected to be able to defeat it.”
“Is that so?”
“Yeah, originally, the Sword Emperor would have been captured instead, and Alice would have come to the Academy to seek help from Lina.”

Although I don’t know Alice’s personal story, if I can’t make this deduction with my experience, I should give up on being a player.

“But when Lina and Alice returned to the Sword Emperor’s Forest, the demon world tree and the Sword Emperor were already gone.”
“Ah…”
“So, Alice became obsessed with strength, determined to one day retrieve the Sword Emperor from the demon world tree.”
“But she failed, didn’t she?”
“Yes, even after capturing the demon world tree, she couldn’t find any trace of the Sword Emperor.”
“So, is it out of sympathy for her?”
“No, it’s the last piece.”
“The last piece?”
“Yes, a future where no one gets hurt and we overcome the impending despair. Well, to be honest, I think our party’s growth alone is enough to overcome that future, but I was concerned that someone among us might get seriously injured or lost.”

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Shin Se-hee listened to Jin Yuha’s story and fell deep into thought.

Although he didn’t tell her everything about the future, she had long suspected that something big was going to happen in the future that Jin Yuha had seen.

In fact, Utopia’s growth was unprecedented and unparalleled.

No other Academy party could have achieved what Utopia had in just one year, dominating the existing Hunters and making a name for themselves.

Even today, the news of Utopia’s brief visit to the gate explosion accident site had spread, and the world was keenly aware of Utopia’s every move.

By now, they should have been satisfied with their achievements.

However, Jin Yuha always trained as if there was no tomorrow, always preparing for something, as if no amount of preparation was ever enough.

‘No one gets hurt…’

Shin Se-hee muttered to herself and let out a soft laugh.

‘In that case, I have no choice.’

To be honest, she had been feeling annoyed by the sudden addition of Alice to their party.

Jin Yuha’s body was limited, and even with the current distribution of resources among the party members, she felt it was already insufficient. Now, there was one more person to share it with.

‘Probably, that woman will also fall in love with Jin Yuha.’

But what if her jealousy and stubbornness prevented her from accepting Alice?

Jin Yuha had said that someone might get seriously injured or lost.

If it were one of the other party members, Shin Se-hee would be sad to lose a friend with whom she could be herself without reservation. However, on the other hand, she would also feel a sense of relief and guilty pleasure at having one less competitor.

‘But the person most likely to get seriously injured or lost among us…’

It was this man sitting right in front of her, looking at her with a calm expression.

‘Because none of us would easily give up on Jin Yuha.’

With this thought, her decision was made quickly.

And strangely, she didn’t feel bad about it.

Jin Yuha had always been cautious about his future knowledge leaking out and affecting reality.

But by sharing his future with her now, he was showing that he cared about her feelings, even at the risk of influencing reality.

‘I’m also a bit obsessed.’

However, she wanted to be a little more selfish this time, even if it meant acting spoiled.

“Alright, I’ll give in.”

She said this with a slightly sullen voice, and Jin Yuha’s expression turned surprised.

“Oh, um. Th, thank you… Shin Se-hee. Is there anything you want? If it’s something I can do, I’d like to help.”

‘I may have lost the competition to Ichika, but can I have the next first with you…?’

Shin Se-hee stared at Jin Yuha for a moment, then decided to tease him.

“Jin Yuha.”
“…”
“Kiss me.”
“…”

Jin Yuha’s eyes widened in surprise, and he stammered.

Thump, thump—

As soon as Shin Se-hee spoke, her heart began to race wildly in her chest.

Jin Yuha’s expression was one of embarrassment. Why did this man always wear his thoughts on his face?

The tremor in his pupils seemed to ask if it was really okay to do this. He was probably worried that such an action between them might cause a rift within Utopia.

‘Alright, I’ll stop teasing him now.’

In truth, there was a simple way to ease Jin Yuha’s mind. He was incredibly dense, so even a slight diversion would easily fool him.

“When I was very young, I have a vague memory of my father kissing my forehead.”
“…”
“Whenever I lost something, my father would kiss my forehead, and the anger inside me would quickly subside.”

As expected.

As soon as she said that, the look of embarrassment on Jin Yuha’s face disappeared, and understanding dawned on him. However, he still blushed with embarrassment.

“So, I was hoping that someone would take something from me. Even now, I think I’ll feel better if you kiss my forehead…”
“…”
“Okay, I’ll do it.”

Jin Yuha gently reached out his hand and brushed her bangs aside. He then softly held her chin.

‘Wow…’

As he leaned in closer, she found herself at a loss for words.

‘This is crazy.’

Why was it that she was the one who couldn’t look him in the eye, even though he was the one with the serious expression?

Shin Se-hee closed her eyes in embarrassment without realizing it.

Then,

Pfft—

Jin Yuha let out a soft laugh.

He gently pressed his moist lips against her forehead.