## Chapter 728 – 728. Savior Of The Academy
728. Savior of the Academy
Having finished the entrance ceremony, Kang Ji-young returned to the academy director’s office, only to be immediately greeted by two guests.
Sung Ha-ri and Choi Jung-hwa.
Neither of them were easy to ignore, and they sat confidently on the sofa in the director’s office, legs crossed.
“What’s going on?”
“Since you seem busy, I’ll get straight to the point. Jung-hwa and I have decided to create a parents’ association.”
“Oh, I see… You’re not talking about a parents’ association for Maruhan Academy, are you?”
“That’s right. You heard correctly.”
“……”
Kang Ji-young’s brow furrowed.
It had been 37 years since Maruhan Academy was founded. In all that time, there had never been a parents’ association.
“Maruhan Academy is different from other regular schools. A parents’ association is unnecessary. I have no intention or reason to allow it, so go back.”
Kang Ji-young was the director of the academy. If a parents’ association were to be formed, it would be tantamount to restricting her actions.
“Just because it hasn’t existed until now doesn’t mean it shouldn’t exist in the future. We have no intention of interfering with the academy’s curriculum.”
“What’s your purpose?”
Sung Ha-ri had one purpose. Sung Yu-jin. She had only considered a parents’ association for her son, Sung Yu-jin. If a parents’ association were to be formed, she would have more opportunities to meet Sung Yu-jin, who was staying in the dormitory, and she could also prepare for the worst.
“I’ll be honest. I don’t 100% trust the academy. Not even with you, Kang Ji-young, as the director.”
Kang Ji-young turned her gaze to the side.
“……Choi Jung-hwa. What about you?”
“Same here. When I was a student at the academy, there was some dirty corruption.”
Bribes.
Teachers had received money from parents and manipulated grades. In addition, there were cases of them colluding with certain clans to trick and poach promising students. Furthermore, the second director was imprisoned for corruption related to political circles.
“The first thing I did when I took office as director was to clean things up. Corrupt teachers were handed over to the association, and I eliminated as much injustice as possible. The things you’re worried about will no longer happen.”
Choi Jung-hwa snorted as if she couldn’t believe it.
“That’s just your opinion. Corruption is probably happening where you can’t see it. Do you even know how many teachers I’ve already won over?”
“……Won over?”
A terrifying aura emanated from Kang Ji-young. Startled, Choi Jung-hwa quickly continued.
“Don’t worry, I’m not doing things like manipulating grades. It’s to get information within the academy. You know that other clan leaders are doing it too, not just me. And the association as well.”
“……”
“Director Kang Ji-young. I know what you’re worried about. The emergence of a parents’ association will diminish your influence. But think of it the other way around. We could also be your strength.”
“Be my strength… Do you know the situation within the academy?”
Although the director had the most power in the academy, it didn’t mean she had absolute power. Kang Ji-young was not on good terms with the vice-director. Originally, the position of academy director was supposed to be obtained by the vice-director through promotion. However, when Kang Ji-young suddenly took office as director, the vice-director remained in the position of vice-director.
“I promise you. If you do your job well, if there are no problems with the students, we won’t do anything. We can even write a contract. Right?”
“Yeah, uh-huh. Jung-hwa is right.”
“……”
Kang Ji-young closed her eyes. She pondered and pondered. Sung Ha-ri and Choi Jung-hwa. Neither of them were ordinary. If they became her strength, they would be of tremendous help in many ways. But what if they betrayed her? There would be nothing more troublesome than that.
“……That thing about being okay with writing a contract. Are you sure?”
“There’s no reason to lie about something like that.”
“Alright. I’ll prepare the contract. You two submit a detailed plan. And I’ll also set conditions.”
“What conditions?”
Choi Jung-hwa’s eyes flashed sharply.
“It’s nothing much. You two will help me when I ask.”
“As long as it’s not an unreasonable request, we’ll agree. The plan… Jung-hwa, you write it. You’re good at this kind of thing, right?”
Sung Ha-ri got up from her seat. She wasn’t interested in the details of the parents’ association.
“How can you not change even after decades?”
“It’s good not to change. Good work. Oh, and don’t forget, I’m the president.”
“Why are you the president?! It makes sense for me, who’s writing the plan, to be the president!”
“I’m the one who started the parents’ association. If you’re really dissatisfied… shall we decide it the old-fashioned way?”
Sung Ha-ri raised her fist. Choi Jung-hwa shook her head.
“You ignorant crazy bitch…”
Sung Ha-ri left. Only Kang Ji-young and Choi Jung-hwa remained in the director’s office.
“Why is she acting like that? You know she’s not the type to do something like a parents’ association.”
“…Hmm. Ha-ri is extremely sensitive when it comes to matters related to her son. This must be because it’s related to her son.”
“Is it because she’s a fool for her son? Hmm… I’m curious to meet her son, who must be so great.”
“Don’t flirt.”
“……You guys. What do you think of me?”
***
Maruhan Academy, Class 1 of the 1st grade.
It was the class I belonged to. Unfortunately, Ryu Hana was in Class 4. Still, my childhood friend, Lee Si-eun, was in the same class as me.
My gaze was directed towards the boy sitting in the front seat of the classroom.
The valedictorian. Kim Chun-woo.
He was a handsome young man with a neat appearance. He was also very sincere and kind.
In the original story, Kim Chun-woo was also a playable character. However, his value was different from Ryu Hana’s. If Ryu Hana was one of the heroines of this world, Kim Chun-woo was practically the protagonist of this world.
‘Savior of the Academy. That name comes to mind anew. Well, the Savior of the Academy isn’t a character, but rather a term for the player who enjoys the game.’
I looked at the back of Kim Chun-woo’s head and turned my gaze away. There were many notable figures in Class 1. Especially half of them were female students, and they were all exceptionally beautiful. And my goal was to sleep with all the female students in this class. Of course, the female students from other classes as well.
‘Choi Da-yeon.’
I saw a female student sitting in the back. Long black hair that seemed to reach her thighs when she stood up, a cold and haughty face. The daughter of the Golden Tree Clan leader and the granddaughter of the chairman of the Geumhwa Group. A third-generation chaebol.
‘Heh heh. There are many women in the academy worth sleeping with, including Ryu Hana.’
I felt hostility.
I turned my gaze to the side.
There was a man glaring fiercely at me. He had a dirty impression. He had a shaved head and a scar on his face as if he had been cut with a knife. His already dirty impression was made worse by his glaring eyes, making me want to throw up.
‘This guy was in the original story too. His name was… Lee Kang-hoo, wasn’t it?’
He was Choi Da-yeon’s lackey.
I also knew his more accurate identity. Lee Kang-hoo was a member of the Geumhwa Group’s sewer.
Sewer.
As the name suggests, it was a black organization that specialized in dirty work. They only moved on the orders of the Geumhwa Group’s chairman.
‘He’s the kind of guy who causes all sorts of annoying problems if you try to capture Choi Da-yeon with another character, or if you play as Choi Da-yeon.’
Lee Kang-hoo showed blatant hostility when I didn’t avoid his gaze. It was a hostility befitting a man who had already experienced murder several times. The students around me felt an inexplicable chill and trembled.
However, his hostility was nothing to me.
‘Annoying guy. He’ll only get in the way of capturing Choi Da-yeon. I’ll have to get rid of him at the right time.’
I ignored Lee Kang-hoo and admired Choi Da-yeon’s face and chest. A flawless figure. D-cup breasts. Her figure was great, but her face was outstanding. Perhaps because she was a third-generation chaebol, she had a similar vibe to Ha Seung-hee in real life.
“……”
Perhaps I was staring too blatantly, Choi Da-yeon’s gaze turned towards me. I immediately turned my gaze away. There was nothing for me to gain by having a staring contest here.
The front door opened and a woman entered. She was a black-haired woman wearing a neat suit. She walked to the podium with a click-clack sound. She was neither excited nor nervous. She was calm, even to the point of feeling cold.
“I’m Yoon Hee-jung, the homeroom teacher for Class 1 of the 1st grade. The subjects I’m in charge of are the history of heroes and elemental magic. I look forward to working with you for the next year.”
After that, there was a question-and-answer session. She calmly answered the students’ questions. Most of the other students asked about what they would be doing at the academy. I could feel how seriously they were taking it.
I raised my hand.
“You, sitting by the window. What’s your question?”
“Teacher. Do you have a lover?”
“…It shouldn’t matter whether I have a lover or not, should it?”
“I might become your lover.”
“……”
Yoon Hee-jung looked at me as if she was dumbfounded and said,
“Don’t ask questions like that in the future. Does anyone else have a question?”
Yoon Hee-jung moved on. There were no more questions. She had the students introduce themselves. After the self-introductions were over, Yoon Hee-jung said to the students.
“Now, we’re going to go get the weapons you’ll be using while you’re at the academy. You can’t use any weapons other than the designated ones within the academy. The same goes for other artifacts. Weapon selection is free, but choose carefully. Once you choose, you can choose again after three months. Now, let’s move. Everyone, get up and follow me.”
The students got up in a rush. Yoon Hee-jung slowly walked out.
“Si-eun. Go ahead first.”
“Huh? Yu-jin. What are you going to do?”
I stroked the back of my head. The hostility had disappeared after Yoon Hee-jung came in, but I could still feel the gaze.
“It seems like there’s someone who wants to talk to me separately. I’ll catch up soon.”
“Okay.”
Lee Si-eun left. Only Lee Kang-hoo and I remained in the classroom. Lee Kang-hoo approached me with hostility.
『Name: Lee Kang-hoo
Strength: D+ Stamina: C- Agility: E+ Durability: D Mana: E-
Traits: Natural Physique (B), Body Modification (C)
Skills: Blunt Weapon Technique (C), Ferocity (B),
Affection: 0』
His stats were mediocre. Natural Physique (B) increased physical abilities and greatly increased regeneration. Body Modification (C) was a post-acquired trait.
“Hey. I’m warning you in advance. If you don’t want to die, don’t even think about hitting on the young lady.”
“You mean Choi Da-yeon? I didn’t do anything.”
“There have been many guys like you. Bugs who don’t know their place and try to cling to the young lady. My mission is to get rid of bugs like you before they cling to the young lady.”
Lee Kang-hoo spread his palm. When he put strength into his fingers, they turned into blades. It was the effect of the Body Modification (C) trait. He pointed his fingers at my neck.
“This is the last warning I’m giving you. From this moment on, don’t even look at the young lady’s shadow. Do you understand?”
“I was going to let it slide for now… but I can’t.”
“Is your head not working? You… Ack?!”
Thud.
I kicked his knee with a mana-infused foot. His knee shattered, and Lee Kang-hoo fell forward. Lee Kang-hoo screamed, but still reached out towards my neck. He had the air of someone who had received special training.
I tilted my head to avoid Lee Kang-hoo’s attack and kicked his other knee again. He collapsed to the floor.
“You bastard…!”
Lee Kang-hoo swung his hand. I lightly jumped to avoid the attack and crushed his shoulder by stepping on it. I didn’t stop there. I stepped on his forearm, elbow, and wrist, breaking them.
“……!!”
“It’s not me who doesn’t know their place, it’s you. And from now on, if a sound comes out of your mouth, I’ll run to your young lady right now and twist her neck off.”
I crushed each of his fingers one by one.
“……!!”
Fear filled his eyes.
“I don’t have time, so I’ll stop here…”
I took a smartphone out of Lee Kang-hoo’s pocket. I sent a text message to my smartphone to find out his phone number and dropped the smartphone on Lee Kang-hoo’s head.
“I’ll call you tonight, so come out. If you don’t, I’ll come find you. And you fell while walking. Keep that in mind.”
“You, what the hell are you… What organization do you belong to?!”
I ignored Lee Kang-hoo’s words from behind.
‘I want to kill him and get rid of him right away… but there are a few people who know that Lee Kang-hoo and I were left in the classroom.’
***
I looked around. The students were receiving the weapons they wanted. There were all kinds of weapons, but they all chose similar ones. Swords, spears, blades, bows.
I headed towards the side where there were the fewest people. The gazes gradually gathered on me, and the students began to murmur.
Where I was headed, there were firearms.
“Uh, what kind of gun would you like?”
The firearms manager, who had been dozing off while bowing his head, was startled and asked me.
“Give me a rocket launcher.”
