085. Thorn Meadow (1)

The next day.

Let’s exit the academy’s warp gate to conquer the B-class dungeon, “Thorn Meadow.”

Suddenly, a barrage of flashes erupted without mercy.

Pabababak!

Babababababak!

Dozens of reporters with cameras and microphones were lined up in front of the warp gate through which we exited.

Lim Ga-eul widened her eyes in surprise, and Kang Do-hee clicked her tongue.

Hi!?

Lee Yu-ri’s hiccups recurred for the first time in a while.

Shin Se-hee, who was looking around at them, crossed her eyebrows and sighed as if she had been shamed.

“Ha-. I thought I had left out most people……. I guess there were reporters who smelled it…….”

Shin Se-hee turned her head towards me and muttered, ‘I’m sorry.’

“I can’t help it.”

I told her, savoring her appetite again.

Even if you are permitted to register as a party at Velvet Academy,

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In order to officially engage in external activities, one had to register one’s name in the Hunter Management Bureau.

I delegated that part to Shin Se-hee. It seems like she somehow quietly drew a picture of her completing her strategy…….

Kang Do-hee and Shin Se-hee were just cadets.

Beautiful ‘appearance’ and

Overwhelming ‘strength’

And there is still some ‘growth potential’ left.

It was not unreasonable for the public to be enthusiastic about them because they possessed not just one of them, but all three.

Even before entering the Velvet Academy, Shin Se-hee and Kang Do-hee’s names among the public were comparable to top-level celebrities.

Even if it was Shin Se-hee, she couldn’t have entered a false name in party registration and dungeon reservations hosted by the Hunter Management Bureau.

It seems that our attack schedule was leaked through some people in the process.

‘In the game, a flash would go off every time the kids went out of a dungeon or went into battle. Because the game becomes reality. Is this how it goes?’

I just looked at the reporters with curious eyes.

“Tsk, it’s still less than usual.”

“Hey, this is less than usual…” … !?”

When Kang Do-hee spoke in a sarcastic tone, Lim Ga-eul couldn’t hide her embarrassment and asked back.

“Cheonhwa! Here!! “Please look here!”

“I understand that Cheonhwa is currently a new student at Velvet Academy, but wasn’t it impossible to form a party yet!?”

“Fighting dog! “Please shake your hand!!”

“Mr. Kang Do-hee! I understand that you have been conquering the dungeon alone so far, so why did you suddenly form a party!!! Did you have any change of heart at the Academy?”

“Which of you two is the party leader!?”

“Everyone! Calm down! Calm!”

The momentum with which the reporters rushed towards me was like that of a monster.

Secretary Kim, who was waiting at the scene, tried to control it somehow, but it was not enough.

Pabababak!

Pababababak!!

The flash that exploded continued to sting my eyes.

If things continued like this, I would probably be late for the gate reservation time I had already set aside.

Shin Se-hee’s expression hardened next to her.

“Jin Yuha, please go quickly. “I will take charge of this place.”

“…… “Are you okay?”

“Yes, if you look at it, this is my fault. “I have to take care of it.”

Even though it wasn’t really a mistake and it was unavoidable, she said it as if she felt responsible.

“However, there are some things that need permission… …. “To what extent can Jin Yuha’s information be disclosed?”

“Shin Se-hee.”

“Yes?”

“I entrusted the management of the party to you. “It’s okay for you to fully judge those aspects without my permission.”

“…… Ah.”

“Why are you not confident?”

When asked playfully, the corners of Shin Se-hee’s mouth went up, as if she had been caught off guard.

“Ha, just leave it to me. “I’ll prepare a surprise for you when you get back.”

It was a confident, wonderful smile.

* * *

Whoo─

Shin Se-hee took a long, deep breath as she watched Jin Yu-ha’s back moving away.

When she turns her head, she sees reporters with blank expressions.

The other party members are heading to the gate, but they look curious as to why they are the only ones left here.

‘Fortunately, it seems that there are no reporters following the party, perhaps because I received the most attention.’

Even though I am very familiar with the cameras that follow me around all the time, I feel nervous without realizing it.

Unlike when you only had to worry about your own image, now the entire party’s evaluation will change depending on your words.

‘This is Jin Yu-ha’s first step.’

Because he is not a combatant, he cannot participate in the battle inside the gate.

But still, Shin Se-hee no longer had feelings of inferiority or anxiety.

Jin Yuha said in a firm voice that she was also one of the party members.

A faint smile appeared on Shin Se-hee’s lips as she recalled that time.

‘hehehe, it seems like the external and internal trends have been reversed…….’

She made up her mind.

No matter what, her battlefield is right here.

Shin Se-hee opened her mouth in a clear voice towards her camera.

“Hey, reporters. Everyone is curious, right? “Even though we were at the same party, the reason I was the only one left here.”

Like an actor, a very warm and gentle expression was placed on her face.

“From now on, our party. I will answer you about ‘Utopia’ with all my sincerity. Please follow the order and ask questions.”

*

Chunhwa’s interview continues, almost like a hearing.

The reporters, who at first seemed excited, couldn’t help but look bewildered.

They mulled over each other, sharing similar sentiments.

“No, what does this mean?”

“Well, I understood that I won the group sparring and received the right to form a party in advance… …. Originally, various rewards were given to the winning group. “I think it’s fitting that I received that as the right to form a party.”

“…… But, Chunhwa is not going to attack the gate? “Just the role of managing them behind the scenes?”

“But Kang Do-hee is not the party leader… ….”

“This is my first time hearing about a male cadet. There’s even a male quota…… ?”

“Hey. Ah, earlier! Picture! “Did you take a picture!?”

Suddenly, one reporter shouted, and the other reporters all started checking the pictures taken on the camera.

“Miss, I lost focus because I was filming Cheon Hwa and the dog fight earlier!”

“Me too! “I felt like the mask was okay earlier, but I should have opened my eyes to see something.”

“Uh, uh! Here’s a photo that shows the face! But, what is this…… ?”

Moment.

“… ….”

“… ….”

“… ….”

The reporters who saw Jin Yu-ha’s face suddenly became quiet.

“Crazy, did you pick the party leader as your face?”

* * *

1 Hour later.

There was another party that visited this place to conquer the dungeon, “Thorn Meadow.”

Guild, those dispatched from [Darkness].

Because I made a reservation for a different route than the route Jin Yu-ha took earlier, it didn’t matter if the attack times overlapped a bit.

Among them, the party leader, Zhu Taerin, with short ponytails, frowned as she looked around her surroundings.

“…… “What are all these?”

Crash, crackle─

“Oh, it’s me! Check your email now and shoot right away. Just check for typos! “Speed is life!”

“It’s a real scoop! Quick, shoot the knight! Just send it out without any cross-checking! Cheonhwa said it himself! “If you’re even a little late, you won’t be aggroed!!!”

“Even if that guy’s photo is blurry, upscale it and make the most of it. The name is Jin Yu-ha, there is a male quota system, but his skills are no less than that of Fighting Dog and Cheonhwa! “Use it as the title of the article!”

Dozens of people who appeared to be reporters were sitting in their seats, tapping on laptops or shouting on the phone.

A scenery like Dottegi Market in the early morning.

“Thorn Meadow” Is nothing special, just a B-class dungeon.

It was not common for people to be crushed like this here, so Taerin Joo looked embarrassed.

“Well, did any celebrity visit?”

Among them, one particularly sparkling woman caught her eye.

The woman was being interviewed by a reporter, sitting in her chair with her elegant appearance.

Her face stiffened as she checked her name.

‘…… Cheonhwa? ‘That b*tch, isn’t it time to leave the academy yet?’

Second child of the prestigious Hunter family, the Shin family.

Cheonhwa, Shin Sehee.

Because she was a person of interest, the Darkness Guild was also paying attention to her movements.

Of course, she had entered the academy this time and knew that she would not be able to come out for a while, so she looked away for a while.

In fact, Joo-tae personally felt bad because it was a bad relationship.

“… “How did she get here?”

The answer to that question came from a dealer at the same party next to us.

“…… Huh!? Hey, what is this! Cheon Hwa and Fighting Dog formed a party!? And I heard you received the right to form a party as a sparring reward? Utopia Party…… ?”

The dealer looked at his cell phone and shouted.

“Give it to me.”

Poof.

Joo Tae-lin snatched her cell phone from her hand.

As she scrolled through the article with her finger, a look of bewilderment gradually appeared on her face.

“What is this bullsh*t? The party leader who fights dogs and leads Cheonhwa?”

“But, do you think this is real? “Hey, Cheonhwa hasn’t entered the dungeon yet.”

“…… No, you just have to ask directly.”

Trug. Trudging.

Joo Tae-rin, her face hardened, walked towards Shin Se-hee, who was being interviewed.

*

“Is that really true? That male allocation… …. No, are you saying that Cadet Jin Yu-ha really won the sparring with the fighting dog…? !?”

“Yes, why would I lie about something that can be found out with just a little research? “Is this already a widespread rumor within the academy?”

“…… “But, it’s okay to use this as is”

“If you care about Cadet Kang Do-hee’s image, there is no need to do so. In fact, Cadet Kang Do-hee has maintained the attitude that she does not want to join a party unless someone stronger than her is the party leader, right?”

“Huh… …. Meanwhile, Cadet Kang Do-hee had been conquering the dungeon alone…….”

“Yes, that was the reason.”

Shin Se-hee had high public trust in her, and she chose a reporter who was favorable to her and interviewed her one-on-one.

She built up Jin Yu-ha’s image by telling her an appropriate mix of truth and fabrication.

In fact, the right to form a party was given to Jin Yu-ha as compensation for the Mine misunderstanding incident.

And the reason Kang Do-hee has been working alone all this time is because she was unable to open her heart to others due to the Paran Dis guild leader incident.

However, the reporter, who had no way of knowing this, was busy writing down her words.

‘If you can’t hide it from the beginning, this is the way to go.’

Jin Yuha was revealed a little earlier than expected,

Shin Se-hee was thinking in this direction from the beginning.

The party he and Kang Do-hee belong to is now known to the world.

They will wander around here and there and quickly figure out that Jin Yu-ha is the party leader.

And, it was only a matter of time before it became known that Jin Yu-ha was a dealer in charge of the party’s attack power, that she was subject to a male quota system, and that she had a very special appearance.

What kind of evaluation will the Utopia Party receive once people pay attention to them?

It is clear that all kinds of provocative comments will be made to devalue Jin Yu-ha.

Of course, what is lacking is time, and as her activities progress, her evaluation will slowly change.

However, Shin Se-hee wanted to reduce her weight even for that brief moment.

Because she knew best how deeply her faceless public comments penetrate people’s hearts.

So she first struck her player and exposed Jin Yu-ha to the outside,

She took an aggressive approach by using her and Kang Do-hee’s fame to put him on the same level.

‘Of course, even if you do this, you won’t be able to completely avoid criticism.’

It was then.

“Cheonhwa.”

Tae-rin Joo suddenly came to her side and called her name.

Shin Se-hee’s head slowly turned to the side.

“Oh my, who is this!”

“… ….”

“Oh, who was it really?”

Shin Se-hee tilts her head with a naturally virtuous face.

Thick blood vessels sprouted on Zhu Taerin’s forehead.

“You… …. “It’s still the same.”

Then, Cheonhwa changed her expression to a bright tone again.

“Hey, it’s just a joke, Taerin Joo. Long time no see. “Are you here to attack today?”

“…… “What kind of manipulation are you doing?”

“It’s a modified work. “It makes me feel bad to hear about the rip-offs.”

Shin Se-hee, who was staring at her, suddenly lowered her voice.

“Anyway, you spoke to me so confidently… …. The world has gotten a lot better. Are you sure you don’t mind?”

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Glance at the reporter.

Ju Taerin’s expression was distorted in a grim way.

“Just quietly attack and leave. “Then I will just turn a blind eye to it like I am doing now.”

Shin Se-hee warned in a cold, frozen voice.

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