Chapter 1186 – 1186. Hero Military Academy (7)
When I think about it, Seo Ji-eun’s personality when I first met was very different from now.
An expression as cool as a snow field and eyes as sparkling and cold as ice.
Even the voice that came out of her mouth was cold.
When you give a warm greeting, Seo Ji-eun returns a cold greeting.
Yes, there was a time like that for Seo Ji-eun.
And I forgot those times existed.
Until now…
“Cadet Seo Ji-eun?”
I shivered as I looked at Seo Ji-eun’s expression, which was so cold that my spinal disc exploded.
Fortunately, my spinal disc…
“Ah! Yes, yes!”
Thanks to Seo Ji-eun’s expression that changed into a gentle smile, there was no explosion.
I tilted my head as I saw Seo Ji-eun’s expression change in an instant.
‘What? Did I see it wrong?’
She expressed her doubts, but she had no particular intention of relieving her doubts.
[You probably didn’t see it wrong. I’ll show you again.]
However, Armonia unnecessarily resolved my doubts.
The expression Seo Ji-eun made earlier appeared before my eyes.
And when I saw that, I was horrified and shouted over the phone.
‘Wow, what a surprise! Turn it off quickly!’
[I understand.]
Looking at it again, I realized I was mistaken.
The expression Seo Ji-eun made a moment ago was not the same as before.
‘Wow… I thought I was watching a horror movie…’
In the past, it felt like a coolness without any emotions, but now it felt like a chill full of emotions.
‘Why did you make that face? Well, did something bad come to mind?’
[…]
Seeing that Armonia also had no answer, it seemed like there were no guesses that came to mind.
‘Well, I’ll find out the situation later…’
With that thought in mind, I resumed the conversation.
“Okay then, Cadet Song Ara. “It’s late today, so let’s go back.”
“Yes! Jieun, see you later!”
“Uh, yeah…”
After Song A-ra left, only Seo Ji-eun and I were left in the training room.
Even before Song A-ra came, Seo Ji-eun and I were training alone, so there shouldn’t have been any awkwardness…
“…”
“…”
When Song Ara left, an incredibly awkward atmosphere began to flow.
The already large instructor training room made the relationship between me and Seo Ji-eun even more awkward due to the large space.
‘Wow, that’s awkward…’
As an assistant instructor, I felt a sense of responsibility and spoke up first.
“You looked bad earlier. Did something bad come to mind?”
“Oh, that’s…”
Actually, I knew very well that this question was rude.
Let’s list what Seo Ji-eun has experienced so far.
Her father disappeared, her mother was in a vegetable state, and she was even betrayed by Ki Cheol-ho, whom she trusted…
In that situation, he lost control of his mana, and even worse, his magic even tried to kill him.
Seo Ji-eun experienced all the experiences that other people would feel mentally shaken by just experiencing one.
When I thought about it this way, it was rather amazing that I received training with my sanity.
Nevertheless, the reason I asked such an impolite question was simple.
“If you’re having a hard time, you can tell me. Even if I look like this, my mouth is heavy.”
“Ah…”
It was to relieve some of the pressure that had been weighing on Seo Ji-eun.
And at the same time…
“And I’ll overlook the lie I told you earlier.”
It was to take away the guilt I had been harboring.
When I spoke in a playful tone, Seo Ji-eun was startled, her face blushed, and she answered in a voice that sounded like an ant crawling.
“Crime… Sorry. I didn’t mean to mock her instructor…”
“Haha, what a joke… “I never thought about it like that, so don’t worry.”
I smiled vaguely and lightened the mood.
“Rather, it’s me who feels sorry. They say they asked because they were concerned, but they were also asking about their personal life.”
“It’s not for you, instructor, to apologize!”
However, contrary to my intention to lighten her mood, Seo Ji-eun only became more excited.
Seo Ji-eun, who was excited and making excuses for a while, seemed to be unable to bear it any longer and hesitated to tell her truth.
“That is… Actually… I came here after meeting instructor Seong Su-ho…”
“… Me?”
I wondered if this was a lie again…
“Every time I use magic… If the instructor is not next to you… I’m so anxious…”
“Ah…”
Now I think Seo Ji-eun knows why she lied.
Seo Ji-eun suffered from inability to control her mana for over two years. After meeting me, she was able to overcome her inability to control her mana.
In fact, her inability to control her mana was due to the cube planted by Ki Cheol-ho.
And when she trapped Ki Cheol-ho in the underground facility, Seo Ji-eun no longer had to worry about losing control of her mana.
However, Seo Ji-eun, who did not know the secret, was under the illusion that thanks to me, she had solved her inability to control her mana.
‘It looks like you’re scared because you think you’ll get out of control again without me.’
And she may not have been able to speak honestly because of that fear.
Even though he was a consulate cadet in name, he probably didn’t want to show his weak side.
However, I said cold words to Seo Ji-eun, not comforting ones.
“Didn’t I tell you earlier? If you’re having a hard time, tell me. But that is an exception.”
“Woah, you were in a bad mood as expected. “I’m sorry.”
I looked at Seo Ji-eun’s contemplative face and answered again in a gentle voice.
“If it’s something like that, you should tell it even if it’s not difficult.”
“Uh… ? Yes?”
I gently placed Seo Ji-eun’s hand on her shoulder and continued her words.
“The fact that you came to see me means it’s related to your studies.”
“Oh, that’s right.”
“Just say that. “I’ve said this before, don’t think about it like that.”
“Ah… I understand.”
Seo Ji-eun lowers her head with a sullen expression after being scolded by me.
I felt proud when I saw Seo Ji-eun like that.
‘I guess you understood this well.’
[…]
She seemed unable to say anything, perhaps because Armonia was also impressed by my enthusiasm for education.
I am satisfied with both of their reactions…
“Okay then, let’s start again.”
“Ah… Yes!”
Training resumed.
.
.
Training ended around 1 am.
Originally I was going to finish it before then…
“I had no choice because I insisted on doing more somehow.”
Her cadet Seo Ji-eun showed her strong will, so I, her assistant instructor, could not quit first.
If she hadn’t suffered from mana exhaustion, she would have continued training until morning.
Lee So-hyun sighed as she looked at Seo Ji-eun sleeping on her back.
“Can you please walk her to the car first?”
“Uh… “Of course.”
I put Seo Ji-eun down and headed to the front gate of the school with Lee So-hyun.
‘That’s surprising. I thought he was going to say, ‘Get away from the lady!’
If I were to know Lee So-hyun, she would be a woman like that.
Aside from her affection for me, she is a woman who has great loyalty to the library.
Just like that, I, who was overthrowing Lee So-hyun and Seo Ji-eun, and the bodyguards lined up and headed to the front gate.
I asked as I headed toward the front door.
“It’s late, why don’t you take a break from school?”
In the past, this would have been a worry that would have been laughed at as absurd, but…
“Do not worry. Just in case, a person with the [Remove status abnormality] Skill was also accompanying us.”
Sohyun Lee answered my concerns with sincerity, not ridicule.
‘It seems like you know it’s dangerous.’
It was a part that showed how threatening the monster called Mine was.
But that didn’t mean the worries went away.
“Then can I come with you when you go?”
Seo Ji-eun and Lee So-hyun.
These two people are important figures who support the bookshelves.
If only one of the two has a problem, the pillars of the bookshelf will shake, but both of them will have a problem?
At that moment, the bookshelf will be pulled out from its pillars and collapse in an instant.
Of course, Lee So-hyun would have prepared for such an event…
Lee So-hyun took turns looking at me walking side by side and Seo Ji-eun sleeping on my back…
“Then let me ask you a favor. And I will make arrangements so that you can sleep at the mansion.”
He accepted my offer obediently.
‘What? Aren’t you mad at me? I thought they would reject it right away…’
I looked at her with a puzzled expression as Lee So-hyun accepted her offer so easily.
Sohyun Lee caught my question and immediately answered her question.
“Instructor Seong Su-ho’s skills are recognized not only by me and the young lady, but also by the security guards. She decided that it would be better for her to accompany her, even for her own safety.”
“Aha…”
In other words, being angry means being angry, and Seo Ji-eun’s safety is safety.
When I arrived at her front door, I laid Seo Ji-eun down on the long seat in her limousine.
And I…
“Let’s ride together.”
“… Yes.”
Seo Ji-eun and Lee So-hyun took a limousine and headed to the library.
Seo Ji-eun sleeping.
And Lee So-hyun and I are sitting side by side in the corner with Seo Ji-eun in front of us.
Of course, I expected to find out why Lee So-hyun was angry, but…
‘… ‘Nothing said.’
Lee So-hyun only glanced at me on the way, but didn’t say anything.
At first, I thought it was because he didn’t want to exchange a word with me…
‘I guess it’s because I don’t want to wake you up.’
She seemed to be holding back her words for fear that Seo Ji-eun would wake up.
Such heavy silence flowed continuously between me and Lee So-hyun.
However, there was also a part of this heavy silence that made me feel comfortable.
‘No news is good news.’
It wasn’t a proverb used in this situation, but I didn’t feel any discomfort when I used it, so I decided it was suitable.
There was a safe silence the entire way to the mansion…
“We’ve arrived.”
I was able to arrive at the mansion without any incident.
“I’d like to ask you something, young lady.”
Lee So-hyun entrusted Seo Ji-eun to me as if it was natural…
“Yes, yes, the assistant instructor should do this as well.”
I playfully answered Lee So-hyun’s request and carried Seo Ji-eun on my back.
“Heh…”
Lee So-hyun laughed at my appearance, and Seo Ji-eun headed to Seo Ji-eun’s bedroom with me.
Let’s lay Seo Ji-eun on the bed like that…
“I will take care of you from now on. “I will guide this person to the room.”
“All right. Come this way…”
Lee So-hyun assigned one of her employees to me and ordered me to congratulate her.
I nodded and walked out of Seo Ji-eun’s bedroom under the guidance of the staff.
After receiving a brief explanation from the room we arrived in under the guidance of the staff, we sent the staff away…
“Phew… Nothing really happened. It’s embarrassing…”
There was no attack by Mine on the way, nor did So-Hyun Lee turn on the double wick and pour out rapid fire.
It was such a peaceful situation that I actually felt uncomfortable.
“Hmm… Let’s sleep first and then talk properly tomorrow.”
That was the moment I thought about it and took off my clothes to change into the clothes prepared by the staff.
Squeak!
“Sleep well, young lady… Why are you taking it off!?”
Lee So-hyun came in and saw my undressing scene, and started yelling at me as if I was spying on her undressing scene.
I put back on the pants I had taken off and answered with a sigh.
“Of course, I took off my clothes to change. And you were the one who came in without knocking?”
“Well, that’s true, but… But if you knew I was coming, you could have waited!”
I couldn’t help but be surprised by Lee So-hyun’s words.
‘I thought you wouldn’t come because you got angry earlier…’
Looking at Lee So-hyun’s attitude and actions, I couldn’t quite figure out what she was thinking.
When I made a puzzled expression, Sohyun Lee sighed and sat down at the table in my room.
“Let’s sit down and talk first.”
“Of course.”
Finally, the moment has come to understand the reason for the anger on Lee So-hyun’s face.
I watched her face closely, hoping to see what charges would come up.
Before Lee So-hyun brought up her crime, her eyebrows fluttered as the crime came to mind.
Then the accusation came out from her trembling lips.
“… “You stayed at a hotel with a woman two days ago, right?”
“…”
What? How does this woman know that?
Actually, it wasn’t surprising to know.
Sohyun Lee is the secretary of Seoga, a global company.
In addition, Ki Cheol-ho, who had been the subject of checks for so long, was eliminated, and she took over the number one position in the bookstore.
A background check by an ordinary assistant instructor can be handled as easily as snapping a finger.
The problem is that I am not an ordinary assistant instructor…
‘No way, everything I did… ?’
When I made a serious expression, recalling the worst, Sohyun Lee waved her hand in slight embarrassment.
“Do not misunderstand. Because I didn’t attach anyone or anything. “I don’t know what you did before staying at the hotel.”
“Ah…”
Looking at Lee So-hyun’s expression, it didn’t seem like she was lying.
‘Let’s check it later when I sleep.’
I trust Lee So-hyun, but it’s still better to be certain.
I thought that and relaxed my expression.
“So that’s why you were angry?”
The reason Lee So-hyun was glaring at me all day.
That was because I found out that I was staying at a hotel with a woman.
“… Well, you can say that.”
Even though Lee So-hyun looked angry, she could not easily deny what I said.
I approached Lee So-hyun, who had such a sullen expression on her face, and hugged her and whispered to her.
“There were circumstances.”
There were circumstances, circumstances that required me to sleep with Cho Seo-hyun…
When I made an excuse in a soft voice, Sohyun Lee frowned and grumbled.
“And… Are you really telling me to believe that?”
Lee So-hyun’s tone was that she didn’t believe it, but…
“Please believe me. Because it’s real.”
“… Ha.”
Her expression could not hide the fact that she already believed.
The moment Lee So-hyun enjoys her sigh and is about to take off her suit…
“Wait a minute. “I have one more thing to tell you.”
“What is it?”
Sohyun Lee sighed a few times while being held in my arms, and then she suddenly asked a question.
“How do you think she knew you visited the hotel?”
“Didn’t Sohyun conduct an investigation?”
“… “It’s half right and half wrong.”
What does that mean?
Are you really trying to make a pun about doing research on her?
When I made a puzzled expression, Lee So-hyun’s answer turned the puzzlement on my face into astonishment.
“… “It wasn’t me, but the young lady ordered an investigation into your background without my knowledge.”
