Iron Blooded Villain’s Academy Class

Episode 14

The main auditorium of Noblesse Academy was large enough to match its name.

Since it was a place to serve not only students but also outsiders and guests, the capacity was 1600 on the first floor and 800 on the second floor, for a total of 2400 people.

“To suddenly gather in the auditorium… .”

“What is going on?”

“It’s a bitch to skip class, though.”

The students who moved in accordance with the sudden instructions each began to infer the reason.

“I don’t think it was an event prepared by our academy.”

“right. Wouldn’t you have just called them to the auditorium then?”

“There is no reason not to inform you in advance.”

“Looking at it earlier, there were cars in the parking lot that I hadn’t seen before.”

The students who took their seats gathered in twos and threes to share information. It was because the teacher did not explain in detail how urgent it was.

“It’s just a little bit, but I heard something.”

“What?”

“It seems that someone from the association came.”

“In association?!”

So, what the students got was only fragmentary information.

“What is the Association? ?”

“Wait, aren’t they there?”

“They? Oh, special class?”

“what?”

Since the special class was so conspicuous, vacancies quickly became apparent. The students’ heads turned furiously.

Absence of association visits and special classes.

Both of these things were true. However, there was not enough link to connect the two.

“Come to think of it, I saw a special class gathered on the weekend.”

“uh? really?”

“uh. At the end of the century, Kwon Sarang and Yangachi were smoking.”

“OMG… .”

“where?”

“It was on the side of a mountain, but I saw it briefly while riding the bus.”

“Didn’t the special class buy it as a group?”

And the third fact that followed, the weekend gatherings and bad behavior of the special class.

Imagination was bound to be added to the unclear information to fill in the missing parts. And there were often people who accepted it as if it were true.

“Right… !”

“Wow… How big of an accident would it be if the association came forward anyway?”

Moreover, the special classes were children who were stigmatized as problem children.

There are such people among adults, but minors lacking in self-discipline tend to be more swept away by the atmosphere.

The rumor of a major accident in the special class quickly spread among the students like fire spreading through a field.

“The special unit hurt civilians?”

“No, it might be something like that.”

“It must be at that level if the association steps forward.”

Also, rumors tend to be erroneously transmitted through word of mouth, and a unique defense mechanism, ‘no not’, was applied to those who spread rumors.

“If so, will you be expelled as a special class group?”

“Ah, I guess so! The academy is trying to disband the special class.”

“Huh, really? Has it been a week now?”

Rumors that spread like fire quickly grew in size. The students thought that the special class would disappear like this.

At the base of that was the hope that the problem children would disappear. It was because through the practice class, he learned that there are students in the special class who are superior to him in ability.

“Everyone stay quiet!”

“quiet!”

Then the teachers came in and cracked down on the students who were whispering.

What is to come has come.

The students swallowed dry saliva and corrected their posture. A thick silence fell in the auditorium.

between those silences.

The sound of hurried footsteps echoed through the auditorium. A man was walking on the stage where everyone’s eyes were directed.

His tall stature, stout body, and sharp eyes left an impression that was difficult to erase.

But it didn’t end there.

The students felt an unknown sense of intimidation towards him. Just watching it made me pay attention to my breathing, and the muscles all over my body tensed up.

‘indeed… .’

The man, General Manager Bae Seung-joo, stopped in the center of the stage and looked around at the students.

‘Is this level?’

Students weren’t simply intimidated by his appearance. Bae Seung-joo deliberately radiated magical energy to see the students’ reactions.

‘It’s not too bad. If it’s the top class, it’s worth playing.’

Bae Seung-ju had no doubts that the special class that solved the dungeon break situation was the top class. It was a test to find out the approximate level of Noblesse Academy before meeting him in person.

‘But it’s still not enough compared to Obliju.’

Bae Seung-joo thought of ‘Oblige’, an academy that is considered prestigious. Noblesse Academy was a little higher than average, but it was not enough to be called a prestigious school.

The evaluation ended there. Bae Seung-joo smiled as he captured the mana he was radiating.

“Whoa.”

“her.”

“phew.”

Simultaneously with him, small breaths took place here and there. Bae Seung-joo waited for the noise to subside before tapping the microphone lightly to make a loud sound.

The eyes of the students who had been distracted were immediately focused on him.

“Nice to meet you, Noblesse students. I am Bae Seung-ju, who is the head of the Hunter Association.”

The eyes of the students widened at his greeting. They said that someone from the association had come, but they didn’t know that the head of the headquarters would come.

‘The head of the headquarters is the second person in the association, right?’

‘Oh my gosh… !’

It was a very valuable opportunity for students who dream of becoming hunters. Headquarters was more powerful than most guild leaders of mid-sized guilds, and he was in a position comparable to that of guild leaders of large guilds.

“I came today because of the ‘special class’ you all know.”

The students were astonished by Bae Seung-ju’s remarks that followed.

‘As expected!’

‘What kind of accident did the special class guys have?!’

The complexion of the students became pale.

Is it enough for the head of the headquarters to step out?

It felt like my heart was shrinking even though I wasn’t the one in charge.

‘Because of that troubled son… !’

‘Aren’t you insulted if you say you’re from Noblesse?’

‘Things that don’t help anyway… !’

Some students thought the academy’s reputation would suffer and internally criticized the special class.

It was fortunate for them that they did not dare to speak in front of the general manager.

“I think the majority of students have not heard the news yet. Thanks to the activities of the special squad, we were able to prevent what could have been a disaster. I think you will also enjoy the great pleasure of the alumni’s performance.”

At Bae Seung-joo’s words, the students put on a blank expression for a moment.

activity? Isn’t that a word that doesn’t go well with special classes?

Either that or not, Bae Seung-joo gestured to the back of the auditorium and continued.

“But I don’t think you will be able to deeply empathize with me if I convey it through words like this. There is something the association has prepared for this.”

At the same time, the lights in the auditorium dimmed and a video was projected onto the screen.

A man dressed as a hiker was staring at the camera with his eyes wide open.

＜I really, really don’t know how to say thank you. It feels like I was born twice. I will never forget this favor for the rest of my life.＞

＜When the dungeon break went off, it was really bleak. He’s dead now, I thought, this is how it ends. Then the students… ＞

＜I had a fight with my wife in the morning, but I said it honestly. The thought of being chased by monsters was that I was too scared to leave you alone. The man couldn’t speak and cried. Not just my life… ＞

Various people came out to say thank you. It was a video of testimonies and appreciation of the survivors of Dungeon Break prepared by Bae Seung-joo.

‘At this level, the association’s image will be improved even for ordinary students.’

It was not only for the special class, but was a material for building the image of the association. Bae Seung-joo opened his mouth wide and was satisfied with the surprised faces of the students.

Soon after the video ended, students from the special class walked out from the side of the stage. Everyone looked awkward and awkward.

“… Is it real?”

“Block the dungeon break… ?”

The voices of some students were heard whispering. However, the teachers who were waiting for them were immediately quieted by the sad eyes.

“Noblesse Academy special class, ‘Go Min-soo’. The student above has contributed greatly to coping with the dungeon break, so I commend it on behalf of the Hunter Association.”

“thank you.”

The first hitter to receive a commendation was Go Min-soo. Bae Seung-joo finished reading with a clear voice, handed over a certificate of commendation, and shook hands.

“Noblesse Academy special class, ‘Song Dae-beom’… .”

So, one by one, they were awarded a certificate of commendation. The general class students watching the situation had no choice but to admit the reality.

‘Oh My God… !’

‘Greetings from the head of the association… !’

‘Will there be a separate reward?’

‘Wow… I envy you.’

Envy, as well as envy and jealous glances poured out. It didn’t take long because there were only 13 special class students who went to school.

Bae Seung-joo smiled brightly and took the microphone again.

“You will be envious.”

The students corrected their posture again at the one word thrown as if they could see through the students’ evaluation.

“No, you should be envious. Only then can you seize the opportunity when it comes. Why did the special class become the top class?”

His words widened the eyes of students, teachers, and even special class students.

‘… what?’

Bae Seung-joo checked the reaction to see if there was anything wrong with the remark.

In the meantime, Cha Dong-hyuk, who had rushed over, hurriedly whispered to me.

“Chief, the special class… .”

Then Bae Seung-joo, like everyone else, widened his eyes.

‘The special class is not the top class, but the problem children?’

Only then did I understand the reactions of people and the parties involved. But Bae Seung-ju was not taken aback.

Isn’t he the head of the association?

“The motto of Noblesse Academy is the principle of excellence. Everyone knows. The special class you all know was originally the lowest-ranking, low-ranking students. But what about now?”

Bae Seung-joo stretched out his hand to the students in the special class and smiled even brighter.

“Definitely, we are now in the top class!”

It was not wrong.

The only student who coped with the dungeon break was the special class at Noblesse Academy.

There was no performance that surpassed this.

“Of course, there will be a lack of students on their own. You should take it around here.”

With Bae Seung-joo’s skillful progress, the special class students naturally returned to their seats. And Seol Ga-eun and Kang Tae-min appeared on the stage.

“The skills of the special class students are also outstanding, but without these two, I would not have been able to reach my full potential. In particular, teacher Kang Tae-min is so talented that it would be a shame to leave him at the academy.”

Bae Seung-joo looked at Kang Tae-min and said. Seol Ga-eun, who was next to him, nodded brightly as if acknowledging it.

However, Kang Tae-min maintained a calm expression and replied with a nod.

“Teacher Kang Tae-min handled the dungeon core?”

“Can you do that alone?”

As Bae Seung-joo explained, the students’ gossip grew.

“Wait, what about Baek Hyun-soo?”

“Did you really subdue the Grand White guild members alone?”

“Huh, creepy.”

“Somehow, there was a reason for taking control of the special class.”

Since there had been a Baek Hyun-soo incident before, the speed was even faster.

“You bastards, won’t you be quiet?!”

Park Jung-hoon, the homeroom teacher for the 2nd class, shouted in a low voice to erase the noise.

It was quite a nervous attitude for giving attention, so the students pursed their lips and rolled their eyes.

In the midst of such a commotion, only one person remained silent. It was Catherine, who was leaning against the wall of the auditorium.

She bit her fingernails and looked at Kang Tae-min’s back on the stage.

* * *

After the event, Bae Seung-joo asked for a private meeting with Kang Tae-min. Cha Dong-hyuk obediently gave the vice-principal room and even prepared tea.

“I won’t take too much time.”

“Well, I received a generous reward, so this is fine.”

At Bae Seung-joo’s words, Kang Tae-min flinched. In fact, each of the special class students received 5 million won, Seol Ga-eun received 10 million won, and Kang Tae-min received 50 million won for his core work alone.

Kang Tae-min moistened his lips with tea and secretly checked Bae Seung-joo’s karma log.

[Karma Log]

[Name – Bae Seung-joo]

[Alignment – Good (+797)]

[Recently recorded karma activity]

[＞ Sincere praise (+1)]

He was a staunch gentleman.

‘I knew it.’

It was the result Kang Tae-min expected.

He already knew Bae Seung-ju.

‘A person who is strict with others, but stricter with himself than that.’

Bae Seung-joo was the person who would rise to the position of president of the association 10 years later. In other words, he was also the person who ordered the arrest of Kang Tae-min and Iron Judgment.

‘He’s really one-of-a-kind.’

However, Kang Tae-min did not resent him. Bae Seung-joo’s order to arrest him was in accordance with the laws and regulations of the time.

Bae Seung-joo followed his own line, and he also hates the villains. They pursue the same things as Kang Tae-min, but the methods are different.

‘That is why… .’

Kang Tae-min drank the tea from the cup as it was. Then he set down his empty glass and opened his mouth.

“Sorry, but I will decline.”

“… what?”

Bae Seung-ju frowned.

Do you know what to say and say no?

“I like it now. I have no intention of working for an association.”

“… I guess this was too blatant.”

Bae Seung-ju smiled bitterly and moistened his lips with tea. As he said, he wanted to scout Kang Tae-min into the association.

There were not many talents in the association who sympathized with Bae Seung-ju’s ideals. Even if the ideals were the same, most of the cases were lacking in ability.

In the midst of that, Kang Tae-min, who stood out, was a coveted talent. And that feeling grew even bigger when the misunderstanding about the special class was resolved.

“But the decision is too quick. To the point where I don’t even have time to understand.”

Bae Seung-joo smiled and took out a business card. However, it is only a business number. He wrote his personal number on the back of his business card.

“But I know it is just as firm. But I don’t want to completely close the door like this. Anytime, if you change your mind, please contact me.”

“… Let’s think about it. I just need to get ready for class.”

Kang Tae-min received the business card he held out. And without a moment’s hesitation, I left the room.

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Left alone, Bae Seung-joo looked at the empty glass across from him.

‘As expected, it’s different.’

It was a place to deal with the head of the Hunter Association, the second person in the association, not anyone else. However, Kang Tae-min did not hold back.

A petty person would have felt unpleasant, but Bae Seung-joo was different.

‘Yes, this should be enough.’

Bae Seung-joo felt it.

Kang Tae-min was a person who would play a big role someday even if he did not belong to the association. Today, just getting acquainted with him was a great harvest.

‘… But I still want to see it.’

How did the special class for problem children change like that? What is Kang Tae-min’s education method like?

I was curious.

So Bae Seung-joo moved to action.

‘It’s a training ground.’

Bae Seung-ju hid his presence and slightly opened the training ground door. Considering the prestige of the Headquarters, it seemed a little shabby, but he didn’t care about that.

‘… What?’

Before long, his eyes widened at the situation inside.

“Cheak!”

Song Dae-beom, a student with yellow hair, was hit in the butt by a steel bat and fell outside the field.

And it was Kang Tae-min who beat the student.

“next.”

“That’s me!”

Then came the troubles.

It was a ‘class member’s understanding’ class that was repeated every Monday. But Bae Seung-ju did not know what class it was.

‘No, what the hell are you doing?’

Unlike before, Ko Min-soo was not vigilant at all. Unlike Song Dae-beom, he avoided Kang Tae-min’s attack with a cautious attitude and tried to counterattack.

Fists and iron bats collided one after another, making a metallic sound. Ko Min-soo knew that even if he tried his best, Kang Tae-min would not die.

“Five… !”

‘Ohh.’

In addition to the admiration of the students, Bae Seung-ju also uttered a tantrum. The bat and etiquette injector were bent due to Ko Min-soo’s successive attacks.

Perhaps he was going to seize the victory before long, Ko Min-soo deliberately aimed at the etiquette injector and punched him.

The etiquette injector broke with a crackling sound.

“King Minsu… !”

“finally!”

At the enthusiastic support of the students around him, Kang Tae-min smiled lightly.

“Hmm, it has improved a bit.”

“It’s an overstatement.”

“not. You have to level up that much.”

“… Yes?”

Taemin Kang smiled evilly. Then, a new iron bat was in his hand behind his back.

Also, unlike before, the surface was not smooth, but in the form of pebbles embedded in it.

“It’s the Etiquette Injector Mk.2. It has an acupressure function.”

“Oh, no… !”

“It will be good for your health.”

The faces of Ko Min-soo and the other students became contemplative. Then, the same beating as last week began.

‘Huh, you beat like a dog. Is it okay… ?’

Bae Seung-ju escaped from the harsh scene. He had a lot of work to do to keep watching.

When he returned to the car with a hard face, Cha Dong-hyuk was waiting for him. It was evident that he had been waiting to meet him.

“Thank you very much for your visit.”

“No, I’m sorry for suddenly coming to you without contacting you.”

Bae Seung-joo laughed empty-handedly and asked Cha Dong-hyuk secretly.

“But I saw you for a while… .”

Cha Dong-hyuk broke into a cold sweat after hearing his explanation. Special class punishment was the academy’s custom.

But wouldn’t Bae Seung-joo bet on something else?

‘No, asking in the yard you’ve already seen is… .’

Cha Dong-hyuk decided to answer honestly.

“Kheum, special classes are difficult to handle due to their nature, so direct punishment from teachers is tolerated. This has been maintained since the establishment of our academy… .”

“Ah, in that case, I’m glad. I mean, it’s not against the rules.”

Bae Seung-joo didn’t listen anymore.

Since he was strict with the laws and regulations, there was no reason to make a problem if he was within that boundary.

* * *

“I will deliver the notice.”

I said to the students who returned from the practice class.

“As you heard this morning, our special class has ranked first in terms of performance.”

I paused for a moment and watched the students’ reactions.

“1st… !”

“Wow, you’re crazy.”

While most of the students were in a good mood, Song Dae-beom raised his voice.

“Oh, it’s not that we don’t have skills.”

“That’s right.”

“It was surprisingly not difficult to catch the goblins.”

“Is this the first class in the anti-class competition?”

It was the reaction I expected. Because I’m going to be conceited like this.

But I didn’t point that out right away.

“Therefore, the decision to use the after-school training center is our top priority. So instead of making up for the weekend, I decided to hold after-school classes.”

At my words, the students did not show much rejection.

“Well, rather than going out on the weekend… .”

“I’d rather be after school.”

It was because I had already taken up time on the weekend.

Strictly speaking, supplementation after school was not ‘supplementation’ because it was made up by having school dismissed early in the first place.

But I didn’t bother to mention it.

“There is no choice anyway. For that reason, we will move to the training ground from now on.”

I led the students into the training ground.

“Oh my… .”

“what? Why are there so many people?”

The guys seemed quite surprised by the scenery they saw after school for the first time.

It was also because the students using the training ground as well as the students waiting for their turn were gathered here and there.

“… You really came.”

“under… .”

The eyes of the students were not very good. Starting today, their waiting list has been pushed back, so of course there will be a lot of dissatisfaction.

Besides, the anti-class match was approaching, so my nerves must have been sensitive.

“Are you looking a little thick?”

“If you twist it, you’ll win first place.”

Some of the guys said sarcastically. Normally, I would have shown the taste of the etiquette injector, but not today.

At least that is today.

“Ah, Mr. Kang, are you here?”

“Yes, Mr. Park.”

Park Jung-hoon, the homeroom teacher of Class 2, no, no, now Class 3, recognized me and approached me.

“This is a sudden request, but thank you for listening.”

“hahahaha, no. Rather, I should be grateful. The ‘1st place’ class directly pointed it out for me.”

On the outside, he was smiling, but it was clear that he was bubbling on the inside.

“Sam?”

“What is your designation?”

The students who overheard our conversation turned to me and asked.

Suddenly you wonder what this is all about.

“If you’re number one, you have to show that you’re number one, right?”

I said with a bright smile.

I was ranked first in terms of performance, but that was largely due to my performance. Honestly, even if the 1st or 2nd class were swept away by the dungeon break, it would have produced similar results.

I couldn’t solve only the core.

So prepared.

“It’s a light sparring with class 2. It doesn’t matter if you lose.”

The training ground report ceremony.

Glancing at the faces of the students, I concluded my words.

“Instead, the losers will help me acquire the skills that are especially worthy of first place.”

The guys’ complexions turned pale.

You know what my ‘help’ means.