Chapter 24
Ji-a’s recommended subject!
It was none other than Introduction to Monster Studies.
I definitely feel confident about this kind of thing.
“How did you come up with that?”
“Remember when we went to the C-rank dungeon together last time?”
“Yeah, I remember.”
“You said the monsters there were the same as the ones from your original world, right? So I thought it’d be perfect for you.”
“Oh…”
I nodded and took a sip of coffee.
Almost finished it already.
“As the dungeon ranks go up, there won’t be much information online. That’s why learning at the academy is important.”
“Oh, really? No wonder I couldn’t find much sometimes.”
“Sometimes it’s purely because there’s no information, but other times it’s because someone is monopolizing it. There are various reasons.”
“I see…”
No wonder even the rare bits seemed like they were all made by the Management Bureau.
Now it makes sense.
“That’s why, Si-hyun, you need to be especially cautious.”
“You’re saying valuable information is rare, so I shouldn’t just share it carelessly, right?”
“Correct!”
Ji-a smiled widely, so I smiled back.
“Haha, it’s not that hard.”
“…Really?”
“Why? Why does your trust in me suddenly drop?”
“How should I put it, you just had that kind of look on your face.”
What kind of look?
I instinctively raised my hand and touched my cheek.
It felt smooth, but I still had no idea about my expression.
“Hmm, well, I’m sure you’ll handle it fine. By the way, do you have clothes to wear?”
“I’ll have to get some new ones. I actually looked around a bit yesterday.”
“Really? Want to go shopping with me then? Seeing things in person is always better.”
“Well…”
She wasn’t wrong, but I felt a bit hesitant.
“Don’t worry, I won’t drag you around too much! Just something like what I’m wearing right now. What do you think?”
“Hmm…”
Ji-a’s outfit.
Neat office wear.
It definitely looked good and stylish, but…
“…The top is fine, but I’d prefer pants for the bottom.”
An H-line skirt? It feels a bit uncomfortable.
Doesn’t it bother her when she walks?
“Then let’s go!”
Ji-a quickly finished her drink with a straw.
I also drank the rest of my coffee and stood up.
We got into Ji-a’s car and headed straight to the shopping district.
Not long after, I let out a deep sigh.
“…This was all part of your plan, wasn’t it?”
“You’ll wear it eventually.”
“Sure.”
“The length isn’t even that different from what you’re wearing now.”
“…You’re sneakily trying to convince me again.”
“Hehe.”
In the end, we bought an H-line skirt suit.
I knew it was a fashionable and nice outfit, but…
When I tried it on, the tightness around my legs felt so awkward…
Oh, whatever. I’m going to wear pants for now anyway.
Future me, you can do it.
“Do you have stockings?”
“…No.”
Shopping apps really are the best.
***
Talking things over with Ji-a was definitely the right choice.
From meeting the principal again to drafting the syllabus, I was able to get help in many areas.
I felt like I was relying on her too much, so I asked if there was anything I could do in return.
“How about we go to a dungeon together sometime?”
“Is that enough?”
“I just want to experience your buffs again.”
“Got it!”
The conversation wrapped up smoothly.
By the way, even Han-gyeol and others seem to love my magic.
I’ve seen it on the news, but are there really so few hunters with magic abilities here?
Well, I guess that’s a good thing.
Anyway, the academy’s curriculum is a one-year course with two semesters.
Each hunter’s growth rate is different, so they can choose to complete either the beginner or intermediate course per semester.
Most students graduate with D to C ranks, they say.
So, the students I’ll be meeting will be E-rank hunters.
Now, the remaining task is to prepare the materials for the lectures.
Since I’m doing this, I want to do it right and make sure it’s tailored to the students’ level.
A lecture that meets the perspective and needs of the students!
Yes, yes. Even I think it’s a brilliant idea.
So, the next step is to accurately gauge the level of E-rank hunters!
For the sake of my future students, I must work diligently.
I immediately put out a call for someone to join me in a 2-person party for an E-rank dungeon.
Before long, I was able to team up with a man at the gate.
He’s my first observation subject.
***
Before entering the gate,
Kwon Jae-woo quietly stared at the woman in front of him.
Her appearance was rare, so he recognized her right away.
She was the woman he had bumped into in front of the academy restroom.
“Hello.”
“Yes, hello.”
Even after greeting her, Jae-woo continued to look at the woman.
But the woman didn’t seem to recognize him, tilting her head slightly without any particular reaction.
Well, thinking back to how flustered she was, she probably didn’t even get a proper look at me.
Jae-woo convinced himself of that.
Bringing it up might just make things awkward.
Deciding not to mention it, he said,
“Let’s go.”
“Yes.”
After briefly introducing themselves, they entered the gate.
The air became musty, and the scenery changed.
Inside the dark cave.
Since this was an E-rank dungeon, there was a high chance goblins would appear.
Jae-woo looked at Si-hyun and said,
“I’ll take care of the light——”
Pop!
He couldn’t finish his sentence.
Suddenly, a glowing orb appeared in mid-air, scattering light around.
Jae-woo widened his eyes and looked at Si-hyun.
“It’s a Holy Knight skill.”
“I-I see.”
Jae-woo was a bit surprised but nodded.
Despite the reduced safety, they had entered as a two-person party to maximize profits.
Since the light problem was easily solved, the battle would go more smoothly.
The two of them slowly moved deeper into the cave.
As Jae-woo walked forward, tense, he suddenly felt something strange.
The orb of light seemed to be centered around him, illuminating his surroundings.
On top of that, he kept getting the feeling that the woman, Si-hyun, was staring at him.
“Is there something you’d like to say?”
“…No?”
Then why does she keep looking at me? Am I imagining things?
Jae-woo felt puzzled, but he couldn’t dwell on it for long.
They encountered monsters.
“Kerrrk?”
As expected, it was goblins. There were two of them.
Ideally, they could each take one.
“There aren’t many. Let’s go!”
The battle began.
Jae-woo hadn’t been awakened for long, but he had been entering E-rank dungeons every day since.
Though he wasn’t proficient, he managed to handle the goblin without much trouble.
He turned to look at Si-hyun.
She had already gathered the byproducts and was staring at him.
“You’re fast. Let’s move on.”
“Yes.”
They continued into the cave.
And once again, they encountered monsters.
This time, there were four goblins.
“We can each take two. Let’s go!”
Jae-woo took the lead, facing off against the goblins.
The monsters focused their attention on him and charged.
As a result, three of the goblins came after Jae-woo.
“Hmm…!”
Jae-woo tensed slightly, but that was all.
His awakening trait was ‘Regeneration.’
As long as he held out while Si-hyun took down one monster at a time, he would be fine.
His wounds would heal over time.
That was why he had no issue entering a dungeon as a duo.
“Kerrrk!”
“Ugh!”
A goblin’s club struck Jae-woo’s waist.
He staggered briefly but quickly regained his balance.
Maintaining a defensive posture, he withstood the monsters’ attacks.
He still wasn’t used to pain.
But compared to when he first awakened, he had become much more adept at handling it.
By staying calm and enduring, Si-hyun eventually finished off all the monsters.
“Your trait is regeneration, right?”
“Yes, that’s right.”
As Si-hyun looked at him curiously, Jae-woo extended his arm.
The scratches slowly disappeared, though the process was slow.
Honestly, even Jae-woo still found it strange.
“I’m sturdy, so Si-hyun, please keep reducing the numbers like you’ve been doing.”
“…Alright.”
The two of them steadily moved deeper into the dungeon.
Si-hyun continued observing Jae-woo.
It was quite fascinating.
Regeneration ability?
He’s not a monster or some other species, so how did a human get that kind of ability?
Isn’t it almost like superpowers?
Even though mana is the common link, it seems like the awakened ones on Earth are different from those in the other world.
Most awakened people seem to have talents related to specific tools or weapons.
But occasionally, there are people with unusual abilities like that.
Is this why the jobs and skills of awakened people are so diverse?
I wonder if I’ll gain a peculiar ability like that if I ever awaken…
Heh heh…
“That’d be nice…”
“Pardon?”
“…It’s nothing.”
When Si-hyun mumbled, Jae-woo turned to look at her.
But the conversation didn’t continue any further.
‘Nice?’
What’s nice about it?
Jae-woo furrowed his brows slightly.
It couldn’t be because of his ability, right? He’s only E-rank, so his healing speed is slow.
So, it must mean something else.
…No way?
No, it couldn’t be.
He almost let his thoughts wander because of the way the other person looked.
Jae-woo shook his head firmly to clear away his thoughts.
But his trials weren’t over yet.
“…I’m looking forward to it.”
“…?”
When they were halfway through the dungeon, Si-hyun mumbled again.
When Jae-woo looked over, she just tilted her head, as if asking if something was wrong.
Her gesture was cute, but…
What exactly is she looking forward to?
Jae-woo felt like he was sinking deeper into a maze.
His thoughts kept wandering in strange directions.
Finally, after they finished clearing the dungeon and stepped outside,
After settling the reward, Jae-woo spoke to Si-hyun.
“Are you attending the academy this semester?”
“Yes.”
“I’m enrolling this time as well.”
“…Oh, I see.”
At Si-hyun’s response, a small smile appeared on Jae-woo’s face.
It seemed like they were both new students.
Maybe they’d meet again.
Calming his excited heart, Jae-woo said goodbye to Si-hyun.
Meanwhile, as for Si-hyun,
She felt great because her first observation subject had been an appropriate sample.
A beginner-like E-rank hunter.
And judging by the conversation at the end, he was a new academy student.
I was already thinking about how to create useful materials for the students.
I had been continuously pondering and feeling excited about it, and thanks to Jae-woo,
I was able to roughly gauge the level of the students.
It was a very productive time.
Si-hyun walked quickly and sat down on a long bench nearby.
Feeling excited, she licked her lips and took out her smartphone.
-Han-gyeol, are you free tomorrow?
She sent a message to her next observation target, subject No. 2 (upcoming).
The reply came quickly.
And the next day, in front of the D-rank gate.
“…Why did he come along?”
One person was enough, but there was a tag-along.
Si-hyun looked at them expressionlessly, and Ji-han hesitated as he approached.
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