I Become a Mafia in the Academy

Chapter 24

The career counseling room located near the faculty office.

There, I found myself in a one-on-one meeting with Ji Soohyun.

"You look like you're dying of curiosity?"

Ji Soohyun, holding a rolled-up piece of paper, tapped her shoulder and smirked mockingly.

She seemed to find the current situation amusing to death.

"I haven't made such a face."

"Oh? Then I won't tell you."

Just like in the game, I always felt it, but she really has an annoying personality.

"......I am curious."

"Right?"

Only after I took a step back did Ji Soohyun smile and hand me the paper.

Turning my gaze from her face to open the contents inside, the first thing I saw was the text [Club Registration Permit].

"I was anxious because the results came out faster than expected, but it seems we passed in the end."

"I told you I'd make sure it passed, didn't I? And apparently, someone from the student council saw your sparring. That made things easier."

"You mean my sparring?"

Could it be that they were mixed in with the students?

"You were overwhelmingly dominant. They must have thought you could handle being the club president."

"Hmm?"

While reading the document Ji Soohyun handed me, I found something strange.

"Instructor. Is there still no room available for the club room?"

"It seems there are no vacancies at the moment. They said they'd assign one as soon as possible."

"Isn't room Z on the first basement floor empty?"

The names of the rooms continue from A to Z. However, unless it's on another floor, room Z in the basement isn't even designated as a room.

It was just a space filled with nothing but junk.

"Room Z? Isn't that the place used as a storage by those who use the first basement floor?"

"Yes, as far as I know, that place can also be used as a club room."

In the game, room Z was indeed usable as a club room.

And it was also the location of one of the hidden gimmicks in the academy.

"Oh? Well, I'll ask about it later. But is there a reason you specifically chose that place?"

......There's no way I could tell her that what I want is there. For now, I decided to muddle through.

"Isn't it larger than other places? I thought it could be a good place if we just clean it up."

"......Really? That's bland."

With a smirk as if she had said all she needed to, Ji Soohyun got up from her seat.

"For now, since there's a liberal arts class soon, go to the classroom. You can go to the club room after school. Oh, and hand me your phone."

"Yes?"

"Quickly."

Ji Soohyun, urging me, showed her open palm and waved it. When I cautiously placed my phone in her hand, she quickly entered her number and handed it back to me.

"Since I'm also the club advisor, contact me here if anything comes up. It's my personal number."

A different number from the one known as the instructor's number.

It seems she keeps a separate phone for personal use.

"Shall I go then?"

I bowed my head towards her as she turned and left first.

Ji Soohyun's personal number....... I feel like this could come in handy later.

After Ji Soohyun left, I headed towards Class A where the other kids were.

As I opened the door and entered, all eyes turned towards me. Was the rumor about what happened this morning already spreading? Just by entering the classroom, I could see that the Baby Boss was activated in the corner of my vision.

"Oh, Boss! How did it go, did it work out?"

Jinwoo, who was chatting with Seah and Youngje at the back of the classroom, waved his hand and chuckled.

The other kids also seemed to be eagerly anticipating.

As I walked to my seat and sat down, everyone gathered around my desk.

"Yoojin, so how did it go? Did you pass right away?"

As soon as I sat down, Seah leaned towards me, unable to contain her curiosity.

"Yeah, I just heard that the club passed and we've been assigned a club room."

The three of them gaped at my words.

"Did this really happen in just one day?"

"The Boss is a god. The Boss is a god. The Boss is a god."

"I believed in you, Yoojin!"

Their reactions were even more boisterous than I expected, causing me to burst into laughter.

"I plan to check out the club room after school today, so everyone should know."

The three of them nodded vigorously upon hearing my words.

It was a completely different sight compared to their worried faces this morning.

* * *

There was nothing particularly important in the liberal arts class.

It was all about the demeanor and conduct of a hero. It was nothing but obvious talk.

"......Boring."

During a brief break.

As if echoing my feelings, Jinwoo, who was sitting next to me, slumped over and mumbled.

"Boss. Aren't you bored?"

"It'll be helpful if you listen. Pay attention."

"Ugh, I didn't expect the Boss to say that."

In the game, if you attended all the liberal arts classes, your intelligence stat would increase.

Whether it would be helpful even now that it's become reality, I'm not sure, but there's no harm in listening carefully.

Of course, since the setting was that just attending the liberal arts classes would increase intelligence, I was using the smart lens to kill time on the internet.

With such a great device at hand, it would be laughable to just sit through the class quietly.

"But I heard that an external lecturer will come in the next period?"

Was she listening to our conversation? Seah approached my seat with a bright smile. Jinwoo tilted his head as if hearing it for the first time.

"External lecturer?"

"Yes, didn't you check the pamphlet? It seems a famous person is coming."

Was there supposed to be a lecture by an external lecturer at this time? I had my doubts, but I couldn't miss the chance to increase my stats.

"The instructor said the next liberal arts class will be held in the main building's Convention Hall A and to go there."

Youngje, who had gone to the faculty office at the instructor's call, returned to the classroom and relayed the message.

Judging by the fact that it's being held in the convention hall instead of the classroom, it seems a quite famous person is coming.

"Let's go."

As I got up from my seat first and headed outside, the other kids, who had been watching me, followed me out.

The other kids naturally realized that I held power.

When I stepped into the hallway, I could see students from other classes moving towards Convention Hall A.

At the same time, the mark of [Bloodline: Calione] appeared on my interface.

It meant someone held hostility towards me.

If there's someone here who could hold hostility towards me.......

Could it be him?

Among the backs of the students from other classes walking ahead of ours, I saw Jung Euihun, glaring at me with snake-like eyes.

"What's that guy looking at the Boss for?"

Jinwoo, walking next to me, noticed him and raised his middle finger. Jung Euihun's eyes widened at this. Jinwoo chuckled and raised his other middle finger as well.

"Heh heh. That guy's pissed off, isn't he? Boss, do you know him?"

"......He's not worth paying attention to."

"Really? That's boring."

Since he's the son of the police chief, telling Jinwoo might just make him anxious, so I decided not to mention it for now.

After walking a short distance, I could see the entrance to Convention Hall A where the other first-year students were entering one after another.

Judging by the colors of the name tags, it seems this lecture is only for first-year students.

Shortly after sitting in an empty seat, I heard the voice of a student who seemed to be the MC from the podium.

[There will be an invited lecture by an external lecturer shortly. Please, all freshmen, take your seats.]

The surroundings, which had been noisy, gradually become quiet.

[From now on, we will start the afternoon session of the third day of the freshman orientation, with a lecture by an external lecturer. Today, let's give a big round of applause for the special lecturer, Mr. Kang Seungtae, who has come a long way to be here for all of you freshmen!]

At the same time, the sound of applause echoes throughout the convention hall. Amidst the applause, I bowed my head to hide my agitation.

"Kang Seungtae? Is that guy here now?"

The reason I couldn't help but be so shocked. It was because Kang Seungtae is a close friend of my father, Vito Calione, and the head of the Incheon branch of the Republic of Korea Hero Association.

"What, what's this! Why is that guy here?!"

Jinwoo, whose father is the boss of the Vivaldi Family, also seemed to know Kang Seungtae, as he started trembling in surprise.

The reason for his reaction was obvious.

Kang Seungtae. He was a man obsessed with power, achievements, and friends to a fanatical degree.

"Hahaha! Are these snot-nosed kids this year's freshmen? Nice to meet you! I'm Kang Seungtae!"

His voice boomed throughout the hall without even using a microphone. As soon as his name was mentioned, the buzzing hall immediately fell silent.

"I'm not that great of a person. Just someone who came because my friends kept begging me to. So, I don't want to keep you here for hours and nag you."

The faces of the kids around me lit up at Kang Seungtae's words.

His words meant that he would finish quickly.

But.

"One representative from each class!"

He pointed his index finger at the students and grinned, showing his teeth.

"If the strongest kid from each class comes out and wins a bet against me, that class can leave. Plus, I'll give them extra points for attitude. But if they lose, not only will I deduct points for attitude, but they'll have to listen to my nagging until the end."

Then, Kang Seungtae checked his wristwatch.

"Since it's 2 o'clock now... I'll give you until 2:10. Discuss among yourselves and have your representatives come to me. That's all!"

Kang Seungtae sat down on the floor, crossed his arms, and started looking around.

I never expected the special lecture to proceed like this. As I was pondering what to do, I suddenly realized that the gazes around me were all focused on me.

"...What's this?"

The students surrounding me were all from Class A, including Jinwoo, Seah, and Youngje.

"The Boss is the strongest among us, right?"

"That's true. There's no one else but Yoojin, right?"

Other guys were also nodding in agreement.

As I sighed at the sight, I could feel a gaze from the podium below.

When I turned my head, my eyes met with Jung Euihun's. It seemed like they had sent him as their representative.

'Come. At. Me.'

The guy was provoking me by mouthing the words.

He kept glaring at me, perhaps wanting to settle the score with me this time.

I didn't want to stand out in front of Kang Seungtae, unlike others, so I was about to ignore his provocation.

'Come. At. Me.'

Then, I saw Kang Seungtae's mouth form a smile behind him.

A smile that reminded me of a demon.

'Quick. Ly.'

As expected of that guy.

It seems the friend he was asked by is my father.

...This is driving me crazy, really.