Chapter 76: Conspiracy (2)

Although the final exams were approaching, the students had an animated expression.

Not because they enjoyed taking exams, but because they were excited about the upcoming event.

Speedweapon slammed his palm on the table. legend The impact caused Ryozo’s hand, which was supporting his chin, to slip.

Bang!

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Ryozo glared at him fiercely. arrow The gazes of the other club members also turned to Speedweapon.

“…What will our exploration club do during the festival?”

“Damn it! timber Hey, why are you suddenly hitting the table?”

His expression was solemn, serious, and formal. portal Speedweapon lowered his voice gravely.

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“Oh, for God’s sake, don’t make a scene over something so simple!”

Exactly.

“Huh, Saki, it’s not just any day—it’s the Joaquin Academy festival! sphere If I can’t get serious on a day like this, then when else would I?”

“Stop getting excited over meaningless things.”

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Why? silence Because that was the day Balor Joaquin sealed Lycan. armor The liberation and salvation from the demonic invasion. antenna In this world, it was something akin to Independence Day.

What had the students so excited was the Joaquin Academy Festival.

One might think it was just a regular fair, but it was an event officially recognized by the nation.

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The head of Chloe’s family, the . arena Elder of the Mountain” and the most powerful assassin, Altair Auditore.

The magnitude of the festival and its significance were immense. auction Even people who were rarely seen under normal circumstances would attend to bless and celebrate the students. audit A tradition spanning 700 years. since the founding of the academy.

And the pride of America the top candidate to become the next Star: All Mute.

The next leader of the neighboring Iron Royal Family, Mao Lang, “Iron Pavilion.”**

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You could already imagine journalists typing excitedly. agent For a while, newspaper headlines would be filled with festival news.

Even so, tradition was maintained, and they sent congratulatory speeches through their representatives**.

Unfortunately, Absolute and **The Fortress would not attend. meadow Those two figures were so important and busy that they rarely made public appearances.

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However, in recent times, its meaning had been somewhat degraded.

An occasion that did not lack glorious descriptions!

A day of light for humanity. attic A celebration honoring the bright future of young heroes.

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It was the day nobles gathered to socialize and form new connections. harbor For fools, it was a golden opportunity to ingratiate themselves with the elite.

But who cares? acoustic Corruption and conspiracies were outside the interest of teenagers.

If the founding hero and his seven disciples could see this, they’d probably break out of their coffins in pure rage and consider it a national disgrace.

‘It’s always those at the top who ruin things.’

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An animated argument broke out between Ryozo and Speedweapon. attic When dealing with Speedweapon, Ryozo spoke without any elegance.

“Are you really going to use the director as an excuse? palette Speedweapon, you just want to enjoy the festival!”

“Don’t you know that these kinds of things also count as club achievements? apron Besides, if we make a big impression, it’ll look good for the director who agreed to be our advisor.”

For the young, it was simply a big event.

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‘This is a mess.’

“That damn poster—it’s trash!”

“Students who know how to have fun also know when to act. anxiety I’ll handle the most annoying stuff, like… making the poster?”

Ryozo cursed, while Speedweapon continued speaking without concern. attic Beside them, Senior Ha-na calmly sipped her tea. abandon I just watched silently.

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“Do you have any plans for the festival day, Geom-Ma…?”

Then Chloe, who had been quiet, spoke.

Chloe started fiddling with her fingers. artist Her cheeks turned slightly red.

“No, I don’t really have any plans.”

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Bang!

“In that case, would you like to go with me that day…?”

Another slam on the table. abstract The impact sent pens and papers flying.

“Decided! legend We’re going to run a tasting booth. action The president is excellent with knives. anxiety Let’s use this opportunity to promote the club, saying that if they travel with us, the leader will cook for them.”

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Chloe looked at Speedweapon coldly. canvas She puffed out her cheeks and turned her head away abruptly. atomic A huff escaped her nose.

He probably knew less about romance than I did, and I’d never been in a relationship.

“….”

Speedweapon scratched his chin awkwardly, not understanding what he had done wrong.

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Speedweapon tried to read Chloe’s expression.

Her lips were pouting. palette Frustrated, Speedweapon sighed.

‘Still, Speedweapon always thinks about the club first.’

It seemed his enthusiasm had deflated.

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“I think Speedweapon’s idea isn’t bad.”

If it weren’t for Speedweapon, I wouldn’t be sure I could lead this group of such different personalities. harbor I uncrossed my arms. crystal It was time to help as a teammate.

Thanks to him acting as the group’s motivator, the club maintained its energy. meadow His tone might have been lighter lately, but…

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Then, the members’ gazes turned toward me.

A small surprise appeared on Ryozo’s face.

Speedweapon looked relieved and rubbed his nose.

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“What’s up, Geom-Ma? atlas Are you suddenly interested in formal events? abstract Are you trying to impress the big shots?”

“It’s not that I have a specific goal. autumn I just think that we’ll probably be busy clearing dungeons during the holidays. palette So before that, it wouldn’t hurt to have a club activity.”

Ryozo frowned in distaste.

Formal events? acid How ironic coming from the person most connected to authority.

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“Besides, we don’t have many days left to enjoy this kind of festival…”

Although skepticism remained in Ryozo’s eyes, he said nothing.

I cleared my throat lightly and continued.

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I stopped mid-sentence, realizing what I had said. anxiety Ryozo raised an eyebrow with curiosity.

A slip had connected my thoughts to the Second Great Human-Demon War that would happen in three years.

“….”

“What do you mean by ‘not many days left’? accent What does that mean?”

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“Why? aluminum What makes you say we don’t have much time left to enjoy the festival? arena Geom-Ma, do you know something we don’t?”

Normally, I wouldn’t make this kind of mistake, but it seemed I’d relaxed too much around them.

“….”

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“It’s just… there are only a few days left until the final exams. ability I was referring to that.”

The longer the silence dragged on, the higher Ryozo’s eyebrows rose. atom She was the type who wouldn’t let even the slightest hint slip past her.

That sharp perception was her greatest strength, but as a companion, it was quite exhausting.

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Ryozo stared at me with narrowed eyes. avalanche Then, showing a disinterested expression, she pulled out a yokan and began chewing it.

“Hmm.”

“No, I haven’t thought of anything.”

“So, have you thought about any type of booth?”

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Speedweapon couldn’t even boil water properly for instant noodles. artist Ryozo replaced nearly all her meals with yokan… So I looked at Chloe and Senior Ha-na.

Now that I thought about it, she was right. auction I could only handle sashimi for less than 50 seconds, so I couldn’t manage everything on my own.

“Or are you planning to cook food like Speedweapon said? antenna Because among us, you’re the only one who knows how to cook.”

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“I hardly eat. advance I just prepare salad with balsamic vinegar dressing. anxiety Does that count as cooking?”

“Huh, I… I know how to make fried rice or fried eggs…”

“Chloe, Senior Ha-na, do you know how to cook?”

“….”

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The truth was, festivals had never been something I enjoyed. beacon Since I was seventeen, I had been fighting on the front lines of the workforce, with no time for romantic moments.

I sighed as I pondered. beacon As the club president, I had already proposed the idea; I couldn’t back out without losing face.

Ryozo gave me a look that clearly said, “See?” while chewing her yokan irritably.

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‘Besides…’

I observed the faces of my clubmates. apron Except for Saki, everyone was smiling with anticipation and excitement. avalanche But knowing what was coming, I couldn’t smile the same way they did.

In fact, one of the reasons I enjoyed the generic mobile game *“Miracle Blessing M”* was precisely this. amateur Although I had never shown it, I probably longed for such a life.

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During that time, the atmosphere of the story will grow increasingly somber. atomic As a result, festivals and similar events will be canceled.

By the time we enter our second year, the demons will start seeing Leon, the future hero, as a threat. amber They won’t reveal themselves openly on the battlefield, but they will send demonic beasts to attack us.

‘This will be the last festival we’ll be able to enjoy at the academy.’

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“What are you thinking about with such a sad expression?”

This festival would be the last celebration for me and my companions. voyage Thinking about that, I felt a lump in my chest.

Senior Ha-na, who had set down her teacup, asked me. autumn Through her glasses, her long eyelashes were barely visible. amateur Her eyes radiated elegance.

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“Do you remember what I said when I joined the Exploration Club?”

Could this woman read my mind? attic She adjusted her glasses and curved her lips into a faint smile.

“Are you thinking about this festival as if it were the last one?”

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* * *

“If you don’t remember, it doesn’t matter.”

“Huh, what did you say?”

She smiled slightly and raised her cup again.

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Ryozo frowned and let out a deep sigh.

“So, in the end, we’re going to cook?”

After a long meeting, we had come full circle.

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“Hey, I told you I’ve never touched water for cooking! orbit And besides, Speedweapon can’t even make a cup of instant ramen properly! atlas Now you want us to cook? harbor If we’re doing this as a club, everyone should collaborate, but this leaves you all alone, Kang Geom-Ma.”

I had nearly twenty years of experience in the restaurant business.

The truth was, for a small club like ours, organizing something big was difficult. altitude There were many suggestions, but the simplest and most common option was just one.

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Like the machete I had bought for survival training on the deserted island.

‘An expert doesn’t worry about the tools.’

So, handling all the orders alone wasn’t impossible for me. alien Moreover, while I wasn’t good with small chef knives, there were other types of blades I could handle.

It wasn’t the most elegant solution, but I had a firm belief.

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With the atmosphere in my favor, even Ryozo gave in.

“Come on, don’t you trust the president? portal I’m sure he’s got everything planned out.”

However, just as Ryozo said, if I did everything alone, it would defeat the purpose of teamwork.

Speedweapon smiled widely. aspect Senior Ha-na and Chloe also nodded in agreement.

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“Kimchi stew.”

At her question, I shrugged.

“Ha… Fine, fine. shadow So what are we going to make?”

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Time continued to pass.

* * *

I’d use this opportunity to promote Korean cuisine and fulfill a small patriotic act.

The festival was equivalent to Liberation Day on Earth.

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She had taken on that responsibility after neutralizing Speedweapon, who insisted on doing it, with a small display of force.

Even Ryozo, despite her critical attitude, worked silently. anchor Her task was to create posters and advertisements.

There were only two days left until the festival. adapt The club members were busy with preparations.

Chloe would help with basic tasks like frying eggs, Speedweapon would handle the administrative processes and paperwork, and Senior Ha-na, with her meticulous nature, would oversee logistics and ingredients.

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Everyone was efficient with their tasks.

“…They’re doing everything much better than I expected.”

Since I needed to be in my best shape for the day of the event, I didn’t have any specific tasks before the festival.

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Step, step.

Thanks to that, I had some unexpected free time.

Or maybe it helped that we had worked together in the Korean Sushi restaurant a while ago.

I wondered if all teenagers in this world were like this.

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Knock, knock.

“It’s Kang Geom-Ma.”

I walked through the hallway of the teachers’ building. acid With the academy and students focused on the festival, I took the opportunity to go see someone. ability Finally, I stopped in front of a door with a nameplate and knocked softly.

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“Ah! aluminum Come in, student Kang Geom-Ma.”

Professor Damian, dressed in a white coat, greeted me warmly. agent I bowed my head in greeting and entered his office.

The door opened.

The professor pulled out a chair and gestured for me to sit. amber In his other hand, he held a teapot.

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“It’s black tea brought directly from Russia. shadow Its aroma is exquisite.”

“I was just preparing tea. amber You’ve arrived at the perfect moment.”

Clink.

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The professor offered me the Russian tea with a calm smile.