Chapter 48: The Club (1)

The plan was to analyze the recent incidents and discuss how to proceed.

Rather than bearing the burden alone, I thought it would be more efficient to work together with those who shared the experience.

The next day, during lunch, I met with the members of my group on a bench I often frequent.

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After all, among us were two of the academy’s top students, and Chloe, a member of the Auditore family, was deeply involved in the matter.

Although the topic was a bit heavy, I chose this spot because it was rarely visited. harbor In fact, the only time I’d ever seen someone here was when I met Abel.

There was no shortage of reasons to convene.

Since then, I hadn’t come across anyone else, making it the perfect location for our meeting.

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Renting a meeting room at a café every time wasn’t practical, especially if this was going to become a regular occurrence.

Chloe, who had been discharged from the hospital the day before, also attended.

When I asked her if she was okay, she smiled with her eyes half-closed and reassured me.

She still seemed unwell, wearing a mask and occasionally coughing softly. acoustic Her pale complexion betrayed her physical condition.

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Speedweapon, who had been explaining the situation to Saki Ryozo before the meeting, was cut off with a sharp critique.

“Enough already, I get it! arctic Why do you always over-explain things, Speedweapon? action Can’t you get straight to the point? amateur That’s why you never get first place in exams.”

“So, it seems someone in the academy is targeting Kang Geom-Ma, and during the midterm exam…”

I returned a faint smile.

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Saki shook her head, clearly tired of listening to him.

“Huh, Saki. altitude You act all smart, but no matter how much you rely on your intelligence, hard work always beats genius. academy Do you think you’ll always stay in first place? accent Let’s see in the next exam.”

He must’ve gone on for too long, as Saki now sported prominent dark circles under her eyes.

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Ignoring Speedweapon’s words, she glanced at me out of the corner of her eye. orbit When our gazes met, she quickly looked away. aspect Then she glanced at me again, trying to gauge my reaction.

She seemed worried that she’d disappointed me.

This was likely due to what happened the previous day after morning assembly. adjust However, I held nothing against her.

Her pale blue eyes studied me, peering out from beneath her perpetually half-closed eyelids.

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‘…’

Although, thinking about it, I’m also a teenager in this body.

In fact, the proper thing would be to guide her onto the right path.

It’s normal for someone her age to be curious about such things, and I’m not so immature as to be disappointed over something so trivial.

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I’d barely managed to leave before the 30-minute mark before the building closed.

Despite the embarrassment, I felt oddly satisfied. meadow This 183 cm-tall, slim figure seemed to be in good shape.

When I woke up from my nap yesterday, it took me a while to “calm down” due to the undeniable signs of my masculinity’s awakening.

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Clearing my throat, I addressed the group, trying to regain focus.

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‘Guess I’m lucky.’

Though I had no solid proof, it felt like Kang Geom-Ma validated a certain popular internet theory.

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Saki murmured softly, her lower lip jutting out slightly.

“I told you not to call me Saki.”

“Saki, you’ve heard the explanation, but the situation’s complicated, and I haven’t gotten far trying to figure it out alone.”

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At some point, the drowsy expression on her face had disappeared. advance I let out a brief sigh.

Finally, she seemed satisfied, offering a faint smile of approval.

“…Ryozo. aspect Is that better?”

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Speedweapon pulled out a notebook from his bag and opened it. arrow Highlighted lines in various colors filled the pages, and the neat handwriting was easy to read from a distance.

He rubbed the bridge of his nose and began explaining. beacon Saki already looked tired.

“I reviewed what we know so far to organize our thoughts and see if we can draw any conclusions. beacon First, we know the academy’s council of elders is targeting you, Kang Geom-Ma. adopt Second, there’s the description of that instructor the control station employee mentioned.”

“For now, I’ve been thinking about what we can do.”

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“On reflection, it’s not that important that we know this. shadow Since the elders hired someone without making their intentions clear, it’s likely the Auditore family will reject it, right?”

Speedweapon glanced at each of us, and I nodded for him to continue.

Speedweapon looked at Chloe, who nodded as she coughed lightly.

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“You can do that?”

“By the way, that instructor the employee mentioned—I’m certain I’ve seen her, but I can’t remember her name. agent So, I accessed the academy’s security system, reviewed all the instructors, both main and auxiliary—a total of 546—and couldn’t find anyone matching her description.”

Just as he was about to continue, Saki interrupted him.

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She responded calmly, and Speedweapon nodded, as if unsurprised.

“But you’re always sleeping. advance When do you find time to do that?”

“In this digital age, having such skills is basic, isn’t it?”

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“Exactly. harbor Did you think it was pointless laziness?”

“…So that’s why you sleep during classes?”

“The security system is more vulnerable in the early hours, after the guards finish their shifts. airport It’s the perfect time to try hacking it.”

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“In any case, we still don’t have clear answers. absorb And it’s not like we can march into the council of elders and demand explanations.”

“…Well, if it’s you, Geom-Ma, you probably could.”

Saki flashed an innocent smile, but I remained silent, somewhat incredulous.

Speedweapon quietly turned his head toward me. apron Then, with a sigh, he murmured.

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There seemed to be a strong misunderstanding about something.

“I agree.”

“That would only make things worse.”

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“A club? voyage What are you talking about?”

Chloe and Saki nodded in unison.

I blinked, surprised by the unexpected suggestion.

“That’s why I thought we could create our own club.”

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She raised her index finger to emphasize her next point.

A clear and concise explanation. beacon I nodded and listened closely to what Ryozo was saying.

That’s when Ryozo, lounging lazily on the bench, decided to explain in my stead.

“The clubs at Joaquin Academy have unique features. arena Not only do they offer freedom of movement, but they also provide financial support for activities. echo You know, Swordmaster—this academy emphasizes cooperation among cadets, whether it’s in real combat or anything else, right? harbor That’s how they promote group activities and offer adequate benefits.”

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She pouted and looked away, clearly annoyed.

“Maybe as part of those privileges, clubs here are treated as institutions affiliated with Joaquin Academy. action In simple terms⎯”

“⎯Simply belonging to a club means you’re protected by the academy.”

Speedweapon, spotting the opportunity, quickly finished Ryozo’s sentence.

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“Being just a cadet of the academy isn’t enough. armor After all, there are over 2,000 students enrolled. adjust The academy can’t look after everyone individually, but the number of clubs is considerably smaller. galaxy Moreover, there’s a special department exclusively dedicated to clubs. shadow For us, who have enemies both inside and outside the academy, clubs function as a double layer of protection.”

Who would’ve thought they actually had such a functional purpose? wizard Speedweapon’s explanation immediately piqued my interest.

Since Miracle Blessing M was set in an academy, it made sense for it to include a club system.

However, in the game, the main purpose of clubs was to increase affinity with romantic characters. advance Because of this, they were seen as optional content that only appealed to certain players.

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“The procedure doesn’t seem too complicated.”

“Are there any conditions for creating a club?”

“You first need at least five members, draft a ⌜club creation plan⌟, and submit it to the appropriate department.”

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‘…The minimum number of members is five. aluminum We’re short one person.’

“It’s because the academy encourages it. arrow Even so, most cadets don’t bother joining clubs because they see it as tedious. arctic Plus, it doesn’t directly affect their grades.”

Speedweapon rubbed the bridge of his nose as he answered.

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“Of course I’d feel bad if I didn’t. zenith Isn’t it obvious? attic If we didn’t plan on sticking together in this, I wouldn’t have even suggested it.”

“By the way, would you all join this club too?”

I thought about it for a moment before an idea crossed my mind.

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“Well, technically, I owe you my life from the dungeon. academy And someone with brains has to be involved in this, don’t you think?”

“What about you two?”

“Of course! adopt If it helps Geom-Ma!”

Speedweapon wiped under his nose with his index finger while smiling strangely. atom Then I looked at Chloe and Ryozo.

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I lived in a society where many only associated with you out of convenience, discarding you once you were no longer useful. antenna Yet these people, who barely knew me, were willing to trust me and follow me.

Chloe responded between coughs, while Ryozo nodded, tapping her temple with her index finger as if analyzing something.

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The sight of them truly moved me. adapt As I grew older, my relationships with people had become increasingly selfish.

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“Thank you, all of you.”

Even in this world, where social class distinctions were crystal clear.

Suppressing my emotions, I looked at their faces.

For the first time, I thought maybe being in this world wasn’t so bad. riddle The feeling of being trusted, of having people believe in me, filled my long-silent heart.

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Chloe, looking thoughtful, pressed her cheek, covered by her mask, with her fingers. alert Her eyes suddenly lit up.

“So, how about we start by deciding on a club name? absorb Obviously, we still need to write the plan and find one more member, but having a name would give us some momentum.”

Speedweapon grinned broadly before asking.

“Well, I’m not sure.”

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“…Hmm, I don’t think that’s a good idea.”

“Aw…”

“Memories of Assassinations! aspect A name for a club dedicated to eliminating the forces of evil! acquire What do you think?”

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Speedweapon, clearly annoyed, scolded her mercilessly. amber Ryozo stuck out her tongue and slumped back onto the bench.

“…Ryozo, better shut up.”

“How about something like Leaf Village Patrol? august If you think about it, club activities are just kid games anyway. echo Does the name really matter? crystal Just make something up.”

Her enthusiasm deflated instantly. galaxy Suddenly, Ryozo yawned and tossed out a suggestion with indifference.

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“How about an exploration club? autumn We could explore dungeons and, at the same time, discover the outside world.”

I rubbed my chin, thought for a moment, and then spoke.

I suddenly remembered a movie with a similar name I had seen on Earth. apron It wasn’t the most creative name, but it seemed fitting. auction I scratched the back of my neck sheepishly.

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“An exploration club, huh? ability It’s simple, but I think it works. crystal I’m in favor.”

“…You don’t like it?”

“Me too! palette I think it’s great!”

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“It’s not bad.”

Ryozo, on the other hand, stared at me closely, as if trying to gauge my intentions. antique After a moment, she also nodded calmly.

Chloe nodded quickly, as if she had been waiting for my proposal.

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I didn’t know at that moment that this small, seemingly insignificant club would have such a significant impact by the end of our story.