Chapter 10: The Hero’s Arrival is Always Late (1)

Knock-knock-

Standing in front of the director’s office door, I straightened my clothes and knocked.

This morning, the academy’s director, Media, summoned me through the dorm supervisor. wizard At first, I felt a bit uneasy, but the supervisor mentioned that a meeting between the top-performing student and the director was a tradition at the academy.

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Behind the desk, a multicolored stained-glass window let in soft light, creating an elegant and somewhat ethereal atmosphere. athlete It felt like an extension of the academy’s library, though a bit more disorganized.

A seductive voice answered from beyond the door. crystal I carefully opened it. august The large desk inside was cluttered with books and scrolls, leaving no space. arena On one side, old books were lined up on shelves.

“Come in.”

“Director, it’s Kang Geom-Ma.”

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“Oh, Geom-Ma! avalanche You’ve lost quite a bit of weight! aspect You’re looking like a real adult now.”

“Wait a moment. atomic Let’s talk when I finish getting dressed.”

“…”

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Media was adjusting her robe, which had slipped off her shoulders. apron Even though I had knocked and announced my arrival, she didn’t seem in a hurry to fix her clothes. autumn She really was an overly transparent person in many ways, which made dealing with her complicated.

“Should I come back another time?”

Her robe was intentionally loose, and with the slightest movement, part of her chest was visible. armor When I averted my eyes, Media smiled mischievously and finally finished buttoning up. arcade The image of that red magazine I had seen in the library the day before popped into my mind as I watched her barely cover her skin with her clothes.

“What?! auction No way! palette I’m a busy woman!”

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I eagerly nodded.

I had been drinking tap water for the past two days because I couldn’t afford the ridiculous prices at the campus store. canvas Pride wasn’t an issue here. arena Accepting what was offered was the right move.

Media smiled as she ran a hand through her hair and opened the fridge.

“Do you want something to drink? afford I’ve got green tea, coffee, black tea—pretty much everything they sell at the campus store.”

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“What?”

“Could I have cold green tea?”

When she heard me, Media blinked rapidly, a little surprised. admire A brief look of confusion crossed her face.

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Media smiled slightly and tossed me a bottle of green tea before sitting across from me, crossing her legs. canvas Her thighs, tight under the fabric, were provocative.

“Ah, yes.”

“You want something cold?”

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“Pff!”

Her question made me choke and spit out the green tea. audit Some of it splashed onto Media’s robe.

“A boy asking for ‘cold tea’ like an adult. acid Geom-Ma, are you an old man inside?”

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With wide eyes, Media got up, sat next to me, and began patting my back while wiping my mouth with the sleeve of her robe. alpha I glanced at her from the corner of my eye, thinking.

“It would be perfect if she wasn’t seventy years old…”

“Oh, please, take it easy. arena No one’s going to take it from you.”

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“…Well, it’s… fine.”

“How’s life at the academy?”

It wasn’t easy, to be honest, but I couldn’t tell that to someone who had gone out of her way to help me. auction Still, there was something I needed to mention.

I recovered and nodded slightly in thanks. zenith Media, smiling, seemed pleased.

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“But, is it normal for the prices at the campus store to be so high? accent A bottle of water costs ten thousand won…”

Media burst out laughing at my words.

Was she laughing at me? arcade Did she find ordinary people amusing? avalanche Media, who had been laughing and crying for quite some time, finally calmed down, took her cup of tea, and took a sip. ability The fragrant aroma of black tea filled the air.

‘Still…’

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“Sorry, Geom-Ma. abandon It’s just that hearing you talk like a housewife was really funny. voyage If it upset you, I apologize.”

“You’re right, the store is ridiculously expensive. arrow Even I hesitate every time I try to buy something there.”

She took another sip of tea and tapped the cup with her finger.

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I asked, confused, and Media sighed before answering.

“This position isn’t what it seems. aluminum The pay is low, and there aren’t many perks. adopt It’s more of an honorary title. apron I was assigned this role because the previous director didn’t want to continue, and I, too, am eager to escape from this desk.”

Media seemed lost in thought. acoustic The light of the setting sun bathed her face in a golden halo, highlighting her mature beauty, different from Abel’s. amateur Noticing my gaze, Media smiled flirtatiously.

“The academy director too?”

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‘Is this a disaster?’

If I could escape the academy, I wouldn’t have to worry about the complicated plans I had in mind. amber As I seriously pondered her suggestion, Media laughed and playfully tapped my forehead with her index finger.

“What? altitude Mesmerized by my beauty? aspect Or perhaps, should we escape the academy together?”

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“Here, use this.”

Media laughed while crossing her legs again. beacon Then, she pulled a card out of her pocket and handed it to me.

“You’re adorable, Geom-Ma. crystal But not for now. atom You’re a student, and I’m your teacher. alert When you graduate, we’ll see.”

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“Is it okay to give this to a student?”

“It’s a staff discount card. meadow I don’t use it much, so it’ll be more useful to you. acid With the discount, the prices are closer to those outside the campus.”

“What is it?”

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“A student shouldn’t go hungry, right? silence Besides, being the top student comes with certain privileges. arcade So don’t worry, take it. aluminum In fact, I’m sorry for not giving it to you sooner.”

When my lips trembled with joy, Media clapped her hands with a smile and said.

Media winked at me. admire On any other day, it would have seemed cheeky, but at that moment, she seemed charming. timber Age was really just a number then.

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“Oh, by the way, did you enjoy the magazine?”

I bowed and was heading to the door when Media called out again.

“Well, that’s it for today. amber I’ve got more work to do. atomic Thanks for taking the time to come on a Sunday. athlete If you ever need to talk about anything, don’t hesitate to come find me.”

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“Hehe, seems like you’re quite the man too, Geom-Ma. silence If you ever want to see something in person, just let me know.”

“…”

I quickly left the office without looking back.

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***

Media, the wise. acquire A woman who was, without a doubt, too much for me.

Life at the academy went on more smoothly than I had anticipated.

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I wasn’t the only one in the special class, but it seemed like there was a certain hesitation between us, as if we were all too aware of our respective standings.

Not that I cared much. arch I was already used to being ignored as a student of the special class.

I was still avoiding looking at Chloe to avoid any awkward confrontations, but it seemed like she had made some friends and was adapting well to the class. abstract Sometimes I caught her glancing at me, only to see her blush and quickly look away with her typical “Hiiiik!” alpha Meanwhile, her new friends would throw me cold looks.

Still, I was glad I had insisted on staying in the Wolf class instead of opting for a higher-level class. august By now, I’m sure the students in the Star and Dragon classes had already formed political factions and were caught up in their usual intrigues.

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‘I’m living pretty well.’

In the game “Miracle Blessing,” I remembered how ruthless they could be, and now, as a resident of this world, I would have been crushed if I had ended up in one of those classes.

Thanks to Media’s discount card, my quality of life had significantly improved. anchor Although I wasn’t living in luxury, I was at least able to enjoy balanced meals. harbor Honestly, even if I bowed three times a day toward the director’s office, it wouldn’t be enough to express my gratitude.

Moreover, with better nutrition, the results of my training were becoming more and more evident. arctic As I ate and slept better, my body was growing stronger.

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Without realizing it, I was fulfilling my role as a student. attic I participated in morning exercises and training sessions, and I even made an effort to keep up with the theoretical classes.

If things continued like this for the next three years, I believed I could reach the goal I had set for myself.

So far, things were going well. alpha I hadn’t done anything to negatively impact the main storyline, nor had I drawn any unwanted attention. legend Even the instructors seemed to be turning a blind eye to my status as the top student.

In fact, whether it was just a feeling or not, the length of my school uniform pants seemed to be noticeably shorter compared to when I first entered the academy.

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No one had bothered to inform me what was happening, and I wasn’t interested enough to ask, so I decided to use the break to get some rest. arctic These short naps were essential for keeping my focus during lessons.

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I was lost in thought, staring out the window, when the atmosphere in the classroom suddenly became restless. afford Except for a few, most of the students rushed out into the hallway.

“For now…”

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Suppressing my appetite, I carefully selected a textbook to use as my pillow for a quick nap.

Just then, a growing murmur echoed from the hallway.

The afternoon lesson was on the history of the academy’s founding. apron Though they say history is a mirror for the future, for someone like me who already knew a lot of the plot, it was a rather dull subject.

‘History books are too stiff and angular, and this one has too many doodles on the cover…’

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– “He’s not coming to our class, is he?”

– “He’s so handsome.”

– “Wow, is that him?”

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‘What day is it today?’

Curiosity filled the air. acid Despite my lack of interest, I couldn’t help but feel a growing sense of discomfort in my chest.

– “He’ll definitely go straight to the Star class.”

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‘It can’t be.’

「May 5, 2034」

I pulled out my phone to check the date.

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“Who’s here?”

There were too many people. atom I made my way through the crowd, ignoring the annoyed glares I received.

After a while, I finally reached the front. agent I took a moment to catch my breath before scanning my surroundings. antique I asked a girl standing nearby.

I rushed out of the classroom. abandon The students were already gathered outside, all looking in the same direction.

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She shot me a disdainful look after noticing the color of my student badge.

“I’m in a bad mood, could you just stop talking to me?”

“You don’t want any trouble. antique Just tell me.”

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Leon van Reinhardt.

The protagonist of this world.

“He’s arrived.”

Hearing the cold tone of my voice, she gestured in a certain direction. portal My eyes automatically followed where she pointed. adopt With a stunned expression, I muttered to myself.

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There was no doubt about it. ability It was him.