I Have Supported My Favorite Character for 10 Years

Have a great time at the academy.

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~1 day before.

“Finally, it’s tomorrow!”

Vernon Academy is launching. I got plenty of sleep today.

So.

[A thankful message for this month]

Maybe because tomorrow’s the game release, I received a thankful note even before midnight.

First, from Azell.

[Azell]

[Azell: It’s Joah! It’s finally tomorrow! I’m so excited at the thought of seeing you tomorrow. You’ve been watching me from above for the past 10 years, right? If it wasn’t for you, I would have lived like an octogenarian. Thank you sooooo much! I heard patrons watching for a long time are quite rare. Nonetheless, you’ve stuck with me for 10 years. I will definitely repay your kindness! It won’t be hard to find me……]

In keeping with Azell’s character, there are small typos here and there. Still, there’s a tranquil irony that’s palpable.

I’m quite excited too.

[Voice Message]

– They told me I could send a message of thanks a day early. Tomorrow is the entrance ceremony for Vernon Academy! Nowadays, I don’t trip often and I hardly scrape my knees. hehehehe.

The voice messages are quite brief so not much can be said through them. However, I did hear about them hiring a bodyguard.

Thankfully, it saves her from falling.

Grinning contentedly, I moved on to the next message.

[Video]

The video shows a scene that’s still new to me.

Bodyguards standing alert on both sides. A secretary to the right.

In the center, Azel sits demurely.

It’s as if they have no mafia boss.

However, her bodyguards seem to have done a great job. The scrapes and bruises that used to mar her arms and legs are gone. Well, that’s enough.

Her demeanor remains calm.

[Ms. Joa, we’ll meet tomorrow anyway, but I realized we haven’t properly greeted you yet.]

A greeting? What does she mean by ‘we haven’t greeted you yet’ right from the start?

[So, we plan to greet you today. Now, everyone?]

As Azel says that and looks around, the female bodyguards wearing suits salute sharply – 90 degrees.

[Hello there!! To our Ms. Joa, our dear patrons!]

…Why are they like this, so intimidating? Even though these bodyguards are women, they seem to have a towering presence.

Honestly, if I ever run into these women on the street, I’d probably want to flee right away.

A woman who had been standing to Azel’s immediate left in the video stepped forward.

She abruptly knelt down, her knee hitting the ground with a thud.

And then, a dogeza position.

Just looking at her face incites fear.

[A loyal devotee of ‘Joa’s Cute Mafioso’! I, Georgia, as the representative of the bodyguards, would like to express our gratitude on behalf of all! We deeply appreciate your unwavering support for our young lady over the past 10 years! We also express our deepest gratitude for spreading our excellent teachings far and wide!]

“I’m, I’m sorry, Ms. Joa.”

While they’re all expressing their thanks over there… I don’t know. Anyway, I apologize.

[Next, is our secretary.]

As Azel glanced at one side with a satisfied smile, a professionally dressed, a slim woman who anyone would recognize as an elite secretary stepped out from Azel’s right side.

I’ve seen her a few times in pictures or videos, as she has been taking care of Azel since middle school.

However, this is the first time I’ve seen her speak.

[In our harsh and cruel world, our ‘Azel,’ a single beautiful flower, bloomed. The world dared not to leave this beautiful flower alone, and provoked winds and storms to break it. But, I, Hermannon! I firmly vow never to let the world touch our Azel!]

…What? Suddenly? Why is she suddenly giving this speech?

[Hermannon, um… this is not a place to declare your resolution, but a place to express gratitude to our patron.]

When Azel said that, sweating profusely, Hermannon adjusted her glasses.

[Ah, I apologize for the rudeness. I sincerely appreciate our patron. If it weren’t for ‘Joa’s Cute Mafioso,’ I wouldn’t have had the honor of serving the young lady. Thank you, sincerely, once again.]

…I’m not sure if it’s right to have bodyguards and a secretary like this.

I wonder if Azel can’t feel that this is a little weird. It seems like an excessive concept.

“Mental…”

I muttered for a moment.

[Ms. Joa! See you tomorrow then! Bye-Bye!]

Looking at Azel, smiling and waving, my heart melted.

Well, what does it matter if there’s an excessive concept around. Azel is so pretty, after all.

The video ended. Azel’s thank you message is over.

Next up, is Zenada.

[Zenada]

On the contrary, Jenna, who had been quite forward, had become more subdued. I’m not sure if it’s because I kept sending her worried messages.

Jenna is, well, Jenna. You can feel her energy.

[Jenna: Brother! You’re coming to see me, right? You are, right? :3 I’ve already planned what we’re going to do when you’re here. I’ll introduce our future home in the video later! I intentionally assigned a larger room to be your room. I did well, right? Plus, there’s a tasty restaurant nearby. Let’s go there, watch a movie, and let’s go see the sea after class the next day…….]

Her schedule is super tightly planned. If this was reality, it might have been stressful.

[Voice]

─ Hey, brother, should I keep my hair short like it is now? Or should I let it grow? You always say everything is fine when I ask, so I have no idea what you really like. Please tell me when you’re here tomorrow. I can change it right away, right?

“But honestly, both are fine.”

Given her beauty, whether her hair is short or long, tied or braided, everything suits her. She looks good in a tan with a sporty vibe, and she also suits pale skin with shiny long blonde hair.

When the game is released tomorrow, I will try all the costumes.

[Video]

[Ta-dah! Here’s my bedroom~ Ah, where are you looking, brother? Are you a pervert?]

She asked these questions and then burst into laughter on her own.

Even so, it’s pleasant.

Jenna, who previously had a rather flashy appearance, seems to have matured slightly. Shall we call it restrained glamour?

Just watching her makes me smile with satisfaction.

Despite Jenna’s extravagant appearance, her bedroom is rather austere. It has a clean, modern vibe in black and white tones.

[That was a joke, this room is actually yours, brother.]

Ah, this is my room? No wonder.

[If Azel and I come over together, we can all live in our house. Or we can take turns coming and going.]

Taking turns living in two houses, eh?

Hmm. Doesn’t that feel like managing two households a bit much?

Well, it doesn’t necessarily mean I won’t do it.

[I told you before that I’ve been saving all the money you donated. That’s why I set your room like this. Did I do well? What? You’re curious about my room too? No way, brother! Are you really planning to peek into my room like some pervert?!]

Jenna puffed up her cheeks. She frowned playfully and put her hands on her hips.

She adopted the nagging pose, but she’s so cute with her cheeks all puffed up that it doesn’t feel like nagging at all.

It’s obviously a very theatrical tone.

“…You’re adorable.”

Jenna, who had been teasing and pretending all alone, laughed out loud.

[That was just a joke! Anyway, brother, tomorrow’s the day, huh? I’m so nervous! You’re coming tomorrow, right? You must! I have to say hello tomorrow! Okay then, bye!]

And Jenna’s energetic video message ended.

“Wow, it’s really tomorrow.”

Both of us keep repeating that we’ll see each other ‘tomorrow’.

The ‘COMING SOON’ banner is still prominently displayed in front of me, and the fact that the official release is definitely tomorrow hasn’t changed.

But I keep checking.

Thoughts of whether this is reality keep coming to mind.

“But what will happen once it’s out?”

I wonder how much I’ve donated so far, and if they’re going to prominently display my username or something.

That thought occurs for a moment.

“Should I change my username to something more typical?”

I started to seriously contemplate.

It could be a delusional, self-happy circuit, however….

What if this is truly a game tied up and built meticulously with everything?

This is without a doubt a masterpiece.

It’s bound to become famous through word of mouth somehow. Just looking at the graphics alone….

The graphics were unbelievable even ten years ago, but from today’s standpoint, it’s still unheard of.

There is still no game boasting this level of graphics among those claiming to be aaa tier.

It’s not just the top-tier graphics. The storyline is undoubtedly intricately built too.

If they put in so much effort just to send thank you messages to the backers who are enthralled, the actual game would be indescribable.

Then they would undoubtedly embed my nickname in the game as an Eastereggs or as an official thank you message to backers.

If I were the developer, I would have placed it evidently. Like [Thank you, Pogyumalrangheojoadam!]. And also the Grandzeal.

…Therefore, I’m more inclined to change my nickname.

“I’m f*cking excited.”

I’m more excited for this than any other game. It just has to work.

I’ve been waiting for a whopping ten years after all.

One day left, or rather precisely 12 hours.

Compared to ten years, it’s just a fleeting moment. As if I couldn’t wait for this.

[Vernon Academy!] was officially labeled a [simulation], [cultivation] game. No extraordinary features are really necessary. I just need to be able to cultivate my favorite characters as much as I am currently built up –

“I really would invest all my fortune. No kidding.”

The money I’ve been making lately helping my father has increased significantly. Although it used to be around ten million won –

Now that’s laughable.

Firstly, would there be any pre-launch rewards?

[Vernon Academy!] is a mobile game that can be played on PC.

These kinds of games usually provide lots of rewards, starting from pre-registration.

– And my expectations were fleeting.

[Vernon Academy! Launch Celebration Event Package]

[150$]

Components: ???

“Damn, if you’re like that then so be it.”

Vernon got money-mad bastard.

Not saying that I won’t buy anyway.

[Purchase Now]

Click.

The moment I pressed the purchase button and completed the payment.

The ‘Purchase Complete’ pop-up window that Cheonwoon had been waiting for did not appear.

As though there was a mighty black hole inside his monitor, his body was sucked in.

“aaah…!”

[Purchase Completed: Vernon Academy! Launch Celebration Event Package]

[Components: Vernon’s Shock Proof Care]

I genuinely thank everyone who has shown their support.

Then, have a pleasant academy life.

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＜Vernon Academy Gallery＞

[Damn, is there really only one day left?]

[Every time it turns February as a group, it seems the unity is screwed]

[Is it really coming soon??]

[What the hell? They sent a thank you message saying it will be released tomorrow?????]

[Beware of phishing comments. That’s an annual phishing thing yeah]

[But why can’t I screenshot this? No, it’s really appeared s*it]

[What’s the head doing? Cut off those who are stirring a mess about the release]