chapter 7
Episode 7
Song Dae-beom was very nervous.
The experience of being hit by the etiquette injector was not easily forgotten.
‘Are you beaten like a dog again… .’
Although it was only the second class, it was imprinted in my mind that Kang Tae-min’s teaching method was beaten (?).
“Go in.”
“… Yes?”
Unexpectedly, however, Kang Tae-min only manipulated the arena and did not enter.
“First you need to know what the problem is. Show me how you practiced.”
At those words, Song Dae-beom’s face returned to life. Isn’t that right after hearing it?
He quickly entered the arena. Then, after Kang Tae-min finished the operation, various obstacles were created.
Soon after, a faceless doll, a dummy, appeared on the other side of Song Dae-beom.
‘It’s not even real, if it’s a dummy… .’
Song Dae-beom regained his confidence.
This was because the dummy had no choice but to move according to a set command.
‘It’s an opportunity to look good to teacher Ga-eun.’
Motivation was also sufficient. He went straight over the obstacles and faced the dummy.
“Well… Are you okay?”
Seol Ga-eun tilted her head and asked. However, Taemin Kang shook his head.
Then, let Song Dae-beom handle the dummy with his ability and turn around with a proud expression.
“Song Dae-beom, your ability is not ejection, but installation.”
Kang Tae-min entered the arena immediately. And without a single mistake, he followed the route that Song Dae-beom had moved.
It was thanks to the additional effect of his ability, ‘shape memory’. Among the absorbed metals, the properties of ‘shape memory alloy’ followed.
Thanks to this, he was able to copy the opponent’s movements as they are, and he knew how to handle various weapons to a certain extent, thanks to his experience in combat with villains as well as martial arts.
“Rather than detonating an explosive magic circle near the target, we should attract the opponent. And if it’s a terrain like this, if you install it here, here, and here, you can induce the opponent’s movement.”
“uh… .”
Song Dae-beom blinked at the explanation pouring in. However, Kang Tae-min did not explain twice.
He immediately left the arena and summoned the dummy again.
“I will go again.”
“Yes.”
Although he replied, Song Dae-beom pursed his lips.
‘Anyway, I just need to deal with it, what… .’
Isn’t it the same pile anyway?
Song Dae-beom finished his preparations with the mindset that he would just pretend and finish.
And.
“Wow!?”
I had to scream at the sudden change in dummy’s behavior. Still, since he was an Awakener, he reacted immediately, but a long cut remained on his arm.
“ah… !”
Seol Ga-eun was shocked, but Kang Tae-min was unconcerned. So she decided to watch a little more.
This was not her class, and Kang Tae-min must have had thoughts as well.
“What, what… ?!”
Song Dae-beom was embarrassed.
Not only did the dummy’s movements suddenly become more sophisticated, but the dummy’s weapon actually did damage?
‘Isn’t it completely different from just now?’
Excruciating pain, flowing blood, and teachers who do not help.
Song Dae-beom’s eyes shook with anxiety.
‘No, it’s still a training… .’
I couldn’t think further.
The dummy pounced with a loud bang. This time, I managed to avoid it and tried to set up a magic circle on the pile as a counterattack.
However, Dummy easily avoids his hand and kicks hard in the abdomen.
“Ouch… !”
Pushed by that force and bumping into an obstacle, Song Dae-beom let out a harsh cough.
‘Fuck, what is this… .’
There wasn’t much time to think. Song Dae-beom gritted his teeth when he saw the dummy attacking again.
‘I’m really going to die… !’
Kang Tae-min’s explanation flashed in Song Dae-beom’s mind. I have to follow along right now.
He hurriedly jumped over the obstacle and set up a magic circle.
Predicting the path the dummy will follow, I set up a detection-type explosion magic circle.
‘And one last room… !’
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Leaving behind the thumping explosion, he set up the biggest explosion magic circle he could and threw himself away.
I turned around at the dull thump and saw that the dummy was standing on top of the magic circle.
“Search!”
When Song Dae-beom, covered in blood and sweat, let out an evil sound, the dummy was swept away by a huge explosion.
* * *
The effect is certain.
In my experience, it was a law to learn faster when life was at stake. Song Dae-beom carried out my instructions exactly.
“Wow! Daebum was really cool!”
Seol Ga-eun clapped her hands and admired her heart. It seems to be quite impressive that it has completely changed from the first time.
“Ahahahaha… .”
“Oh, it hurt… ?”
The guy came down from the arena scratching his head as if he was embarrassed. Seol Ga-eun treated me quickly.
“Ah, what is this?”
I’ve seen all the frightened faces, but bluffing. Well, there was no need to point that out.
“Sir, but isn’t this broken? The pile suddenly… .”
“not.”
“Yep.”
At my firm reply, Song Dae-beom shut his mouth.
It wasn’t much of a lie.
That dummy wasn’t actually for training, it was a replica I made. Of course it’s different because I can control it myself.
Of course, autopilot is also possible.
However, although it moves based on my experience, it took time to react and instant judgment, so it was not as good as direct control.
Similar to a kind of golem, the action becomes simpler as the number to be controlled increases.
I used it to my advantage when I wiped out the villains and raided dungeons.
“Then, teacher Taemin is watching everything, so he would have known if it was out of order. But it was definitely no joke that the dummy was moving. Are you surprised, too? Daebum did a really good job.”
“Hmm, isn’t it? Did I do well?”
At Seol Ga-eun’s words, Song Dae-beom smiled broadly. This kid is also very easy to understand.
In fact, I wondered if it was as surprising as this. Since it was a class, I followed the guidance properly and finished it.
It would be better to save the word that the level will be raised further in the future, in case you get scared.
“Teacher Taemin is also really great. Just to the point, it was like a first-class instructor.”
Seol Ga-eun smiled brightly and said. I thanked him by nodding my head.
Soon other students arrived.
“Ah, 1 win Kabi.”
“Wow… I thought I would win five times, but it turned out to be surprisingly tough.”
“I have 3 wins. This is enough.”
“I stopped in moderation because I was afraid that if I continued to win, I would get tired.”
The reactions were varied.
Dissatisfied with the result, satisfied, relaxed, etc.
“uh? Song Dae-beom, what is it?”
“Hey, did you get hurt during practice?”
Then, some of them saw Song Dae-beom being treated and approached him.
Song Dae-beom opened his mouth with a smile filled with relief that his turn was over.
“You guys Joe, no, you’re ruined.”
Guys who are bewildered by that word.
I laughed and called everyone together.
“Now, who has less than 2 wins here?”
The students who won two or less raised their hands with an expression of incomprehension.
And the guys followed the same steps as Song Dae-beom.
“There was too much strength in my back and shoulders. If you don’t know, just follow me.”
“It’s not like you can win just by bumping into each other. Use your opponent’s power.”
“Take a good look at the terrain around you. Sometimes you have to step back and change the environment.”
Responses were not very different.
When it spills over and over and bloodshed against my homemade dummy, I keep it in my memory.
“what… .”
“More, isn’t it a dummy?”
“Are you really going to die?!”
“Sam?!”
At least, what made them better than Song Dae-beom was the presence of other students.
It was thanks to the fact that I realized that I shouldn’t take my words carelessly after seeing the situation first and hearing my friends screaming.
“Wow… It’s nice to have three wins.”
“really. If it’s 2 wins, I don’t have to do that either.”
“You should have won 5 wins as generously as I did, idiots.”
Those who were not subject to special training and had won 3 or more were relieved.
But what about this I have no intention of leaving you guys so comfortable.
“Aren’t you bored just watching?”
Did you feel something about my question?
The faces of the guys who were talking in peace darkened.
“Oh no!”
“I’m not bored!”
“Yes, really. There is no time to be bored.”
It seems that my teaching is still lacking. I clearly told them they didn’t have a choice.
“Okay, take this.”
I handed out V-shaped coins to the students according to the multiplier.
I made it myself and the design took only a minute.
The students blinked their eyes as if they did not understand the meaning.
“From now on, we will conduct a multiplier battle.”
“scramble?”
“That means… .”
Noise is about to come out, but then it goes in. Their eyes turned to the etiquette injector hanging from my back.
Very good, the educational effect is slowly showing up.
“The rules are simple. The maximum number of times is 3, and anyone can apply for a challenge. The winner gets one multiplier for the loser. The challenged person has no veto.”
Someone raised their hand at my explanation. Looking back, it was Song Dae-bum.
“Sir, then what will be the reward?”
“Of course, it depends on the final multiplier. And as you know, students who fall below 2 wins are designated as special training targets.”
The eyes of the guys who were relieved by my words widened.
Did you all understand?
“Let’s start with each other from now on.”
at the same time as my declaration.
“Hey! you you! 3 wins. Challenge right away!”
“This crazy! You are 5 wins!”
“I can’t be alone. challenge!”
“Are you a water ghost? Why are you dragging me in!”
The students all became upset. I’m glad you went back to class as intended.
After the confrontation, the guys were immediately moved to the arena.
“hehehe, the kids follow teacher Taemin’s words well.”
Seol Ga-eun laughed and said.
It’s more of survival instinct than trying to follow my words, but there was no reason to deny it.
“I’m glad teacher Ga-eun is here.”
Since Seol Ga-eun is there to act as a potion, they must not be burdened.
“ah… You’re welcome.”
At my words, Seol Ga-eun turned her head and then twitched the corners of her mouth.
If you want to laugh, you just have to laugh, so why hold back?
* * *
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Lunch hour.
“Uh… I will.”
“I will definitely win 5 next time… .”
The students of the special class headed to the student cafeteria with exhausted bodies.
Kang Tae-min naturally followed behind them.
“… Well?”
But this time, Seol Ga-eun was next to him. Taemin Kang looked at her.
Seol Ga-eun realized those eyes and smiled widely.
“Why are you like that?”
“… Teacher Ga-eun, the faculty cafeteria is over there.”
Taemin Kang wanted to eat a buffet meal. That’s why I don’t go to the faculty cafeteria.
‘If more teachers use the student cafeteria, words will definitely come out.’
If students complained that they were uncomfortable, there was a possibility that teachers would be banned from entering the school altogether.
That’s why Kang Tae-min tried to send Seol Ga-eun to the faculty cafeteria. Of course, I couldn’t reveal my true intentions.
“uh… Don’t you want to eat with me… ?”
Seol Ga-eun asked with a shocked face. It looked like a dog that had been refused a walk.
“No, of course not.”
“Then why… .”
“You are already receiving a lot of help from teacher Gaeun. If you keep looking at the special class, other students will mistake it for preferential treatment.”
“Ah, sure it is.”
Seol Ga-eun shook her head at Kang Tae-min’s explanation. Then, he looked at Kang Tae-min’s expression and asked.
“You really don’t hate eating with me, do you?”
“Absolutely.”
“Ugh, okay. Then call me again later!”
Seol Ga-eun smiled brightly and waved her hand as she headed towards the faculty cafeteria.
Kang Tae-min entered the cafeteria with the students.
‘It’s quiet today.’
There was no gossip like before. It was because he witnessed not only the special class students but also Kang Tae-min’s response.
“Is that teacher Kang Tae-min?”
“Uh, right.”
“Wow… I thought I was the same student.”
Instead, whispers about Kang Tae-min tickled his ears.
“Look at the faces of the special class kids.”
“I heard you grabbed it from the first day, so it must be true.”
“Wow… awesome.”
Kang Tae-min didn’t care because it wasn’t completely wrong.
“Isn’t there a kid who wears a vest?”
“Did you refuse to go to school?”
“No, I heard you took another class?”
“I guess I missed it.”
Ko Min-soo filled the multiplier like a competent person and did not even come to the training ground. Because of this, I did not receive any special training.
“Let’s eat.”
Kang Tae-min and the special class took their place. I was hoping it wouldn’t be that special.
The door burst open and Ko Min-soo came in and looked around.
“uh… .”
“It is him. him.”
“A guru at the end of the century.”
The whispers of the students were heard again. The fact that he uses his fists and his unique torn vest fashion seems to have given him a nickname.
“Didn’t you go home?”
When Kang Tae-min asked, Ko Min-soo wrinkled his nose.
“… I’ll go eat lunch.”
In fact, Go Min-soo left school first. But since I was out by myself, there was no one to play with.
‘… What are these bastards like?’
So when I came back, my friends’ expressions were strange. Some looked at each other with pity, some smiled as if it was all right.
Go Min-soo felt some unknown anxiety.
“Get some rice. Because I can’t wait because of you.”
Taemin Kang smiled and took out more V Coins.
* * *
“Oh, it was delicious.”
Seol Ga-eun smiled as she touched her tummy. It was a pity that I couldn’t eat with Kang Tae-min, but the menu was pork rice bowl, so it was comforting enough.
‘I should go to the infirmary and look at Q-Tube.’
As she left the restaurant, someone grabbed her.
“uh? Miss Catherine?”
It was Katherine Crawford.
Because she was in charge of the theory class, teacher Yang Ho had little contact with Seol Ga-eun.
“Ga-eun, let’s talk for a minute.”
“Ah, yes.”
Still, Seol Ga-eun could not easily refuse the request due to her personality.
Catherine took Seol Ga-eun and headed to the back of the restaurant. And after confirming that no one was around, he opened his mouth.
“Ga-eun, there’s nothing good about being close to teacher Kang Tae-min.”
“… Yes?”
“It is clear that Teacher Kang Tae-min is trying to use Ga-eun. That person… .”
“Miss Catherine.”
Seol Ga-eun cut her off. At this unusual attitude, Katherine stunned and shut her mouth.
It was Seol Ga-eun who always treated people with a smile. But now he was looking at Catherine with uncomfortable, no, cold eyes.
“It was like that yesterday, and I don’t know why.”
“Ga-eun, that’s… .”
“Actually, I don’t even want to know. You didn’t even see how teacher Taemin taught, right? And who do you think I’m going to be used by?”
Seol Ga-eun was a good person, not an idiot. When someone asked her for a favor, she could at least figure out if it meant something else.
“Teacher Taemin is working hard for the special class. The method is a bit drastic, but the children are following it well. I just want to help, so why are you casually saying such rude things?”
Catherine’s mouth was closed.
To explain why, shouldn’t we bring up a disgraceful case?
It couldn’t be.
‘I don’t want to reveal it again.’
Few people knew why she took a break.
This was because both the school and the association thought it best to keep it a secret due to the nature of the case.
It was one of the reasons Catherine cared about Kang Tae-min.
When Catherine was silent, Seol Ga-eun sighed briefly and briefly explained to Kang Tae-min the intention and actual content of the class.
“You see? I don’t know what you’re thinking, but there won’t be a problem. I will continue to help you and I will be watching over you. Teacher Taemin asked for that too. I hope you won’t say such things in the future.”
“No, Mr. Gaeun. that’s… .”
“Let’s go.”
Seol Ga-eun turned around coldly. But Catherine’s worries grew.
“… Aren’t you treating that as a perfect potion?”
* * *
By the time the sun goes down.
Min So-yul tilted her head as she finished cleaning up the newly purchased ramen.
“… It’s strange.”
The debt collectors who always came around this time did not visit today. Others would be more comfortable with the situation, but she was the opposite.
‘Did you find your father… ?!’
That was the only reason the debtor could come to mind. Just then, a knocking sound came from outside.
I went outside right away.
“Mr. Min So-yul?”
People in blue uniforms were standing.
She recognized that they were police hunters affiliated with the Association.
But why did they come here?
“Yes… ?”
“Do you know these people?”
Then they showed the picture. Min So-yul’s eyes widened.
It was the appearance of the debt collectors who did not come today.
“That… .”
Min So-yul rolled her eyes for a moment.
There was no reason to hide it. It was right to answer honestly.
“It means you didn’t see it last night.”
“Yes… Is something going on?”
“Well… .”
The peace hunters met each other’s eyes.
“I’m related, so it’s okay to talk.”
“right? In fact, it’s not a bad thing from Min So-yul’s point of view.”
“Yes, because these moneylenders have evaporated.”
“… Evaporation?”
“Yes. Originally, they were vicious guys, but they suddenly disappeared. Have you ever fled overseas because of some problem?”
“I don’t know. Anyway, I won’t be coming to collect debts anymore.”
“ah… .”
“then.”
“Thanks for your cooperation.”
The security hunters left before Min So-yul could even accept the meaning.
After the door closed, Min So-yul jumped up and down.
‘My debt is gone!’
Tears flowed out. Now that the debt has been settled, will my father come back?
‘Again, now again… .’
Then I heard the door slam. It was before the emotional aftermath had even been properly resolved.
“Dad?!”
Min So-yul, who opened the door with tears in her eyes but with a bright smile, was soon disappointed.
“Uh, what happened?”
It was Taemin Kang.
It came again as promised.
It wasn’t that I wasn’t happy, but I couldn’t help but be very disappointed.
Min So-yul sighed and wiped away the tears.
“No, that… .”
Still, it was good that someone to share this feeling came just in time. Min So-yul explained everything in an excited voice.
“So if you know this, Daddy will come back!”
“Well… .”
Kang Tae-min’s expression darkened slightly, but Min So-yul was so happy that he didn’t notice.
“hehehe, today I will show you my real skills.”
“Oh, it was really good yesterday, but it’s even better?”
“Absolutely. It’s a different ramen today.”
Kang Tae-min smiled bitterly as he watched Min So-yul prepare to cook ramen.
The meal was ready in no time.
Ramen was delicious.
“Then what are you going to do next?”
“Well, we should talk to Daddy when he gets back. Even though the debt is gone, you have to earn money, and whether or not you go to the academy… .”
Min So-yul, who had been saying that, paused for a moment.
‘Come to think of it, the teacher’s clothes yesterday… .’
The red stain on Kang Tae-min’s sleeve came to mind. Coincidentally, wasn’t it not long after the creditors left?
‘… No, I said everything was gone. What does the teacher have to do with it?’
It was a crazy idea.
In the meantime, Taemin Kang nodded and replied.
“I’m glad I got the heart to go to the academy. I ate well today.”
Taemin Kang got up from his seat.
“Still, I’ll stop by often until my father returns.”
“Well, whatever.”
Min So-yul replied with a tone that it didn’t matter.
It was the moment I wanted to see you off.
“Mr. Min So-yul?”
“… uh?”
A voice came from outside. When Kang Tae-min opened the door instead, security hunters stood there with dark faces.
“this person is… ?”
“Ah, I’m Miss Min So-yul’s homeroom teacher.”
When Kang Tae-min presented his ID, the police hunters’ faces widened slightly.
“Sir, wait a minute… .”
Then he took Kang Tae-min and whispered something. With that expression alone, Min So-yul had no idea what he was talking about.
But somehow I felt uneasy.
Eventually Kang Tae-min nodded and the three returned.
“… Min So-yul, I’m really sorry. Father… .”
Min So-yul’s ears were deafened.
The stories I heard after that were not properly entered into my head.
“Okay, you misunderstood. Yeah? Dad… why dad… .”
It was something that couldn’t happen, that shouldn’t have happened.
Her father had to be by her side. I have endured only waiting for that.
By the way, but now you’re not coming back forever.
This is a nightmare. This couldn’t be real.
“Soyul!”
Kang Tae-min’s voice was heard in the distant consciousness.
* * *
“… sorry.”
Min So-yul spat out the first words in a dying voice.
After the security hunters went back, Min So-yul fell into a panic. She vomited, cried madly, and howled like a beast.
And suddenly, like a puppet with a thread cut off, she fainted.
If Kang Tae-min had not been watching from the side, he would have given up his life right away.
“… No, I’m sorry.”
“I’m sorry for what… .”
Taemin Kang did not answer. Min So-yul also did not want an answer.
Tears fell from the corners of her eyes.
“Teacher… I… What should I do?”
It wasn’t a question. That’s why Taemin Kang was silent.
“I don’t know. nothing. What should I do, why should I live… .”
Kang Tae-min was able to understand Min So-yul’s heart. He too had lost a family member.
“… You don’t have to know right now.”
Min So-yul’s gaze turned to Kang Tae-min. He met Min So-yul, who was sitting down, at eye level.
“Because you are still a student.”
Students, learning (學) and life (shēng).
“Students speak of learning life. So you will learn why you must live from now on.”
“… A reason to live.”
“And I am a teacher.”
Teacher, first of all, Seon(先) and Life(生)
“He is the first person to have lived. But there is still a lot to learn. But let me tell you one thing is certain.”
Kang Tae-min concluded his words by wiping away Min So-yul’s tears.
“Don’t worry too much.”
For a moment, the voices of Kang Tae-min and his father overlapped in Min So-yu’s mind.
– Soyul, don’t worry.
Then, the tears that I thought were dry burst out again.
Min So-yul buried her face in Kang Tae-min’s shoulder.
And like a child, like a newborn child, I cried.
Kang Tae-min did not shake her off.
Since all these situations stemmed from him, he could not be turned away.
how much time has passed like that
“… Teacher.”
Min So-yul decided.
“I will go to the academy.”
to seek learning.
To find a reason to live in the future.