“What is this nonsense?”
After loudly declaring in front of the Student Council that he would quit as Student Council President due to the difficulties, the sudden move to submit an application caused an odd feeling.
“I wish there was a mousehole to hide in.”
Even though it wasn’t used during the first year, one of the President’s privileges is the truly scandalous exemption from attendance.
Literally substituting the scores from the mid-term evaluation and mid-term/final exams for all class scores, it’s a scandalous privilege that only requires high performance in actual combat, making attendance unnecessary.
In addition to that, there’s the privilege of being able to notify and leave the Academy grounds without formal permission, and special treatments like one-on-one meetings or consultations with the Dean.
In the original narrative, when the protagonist joined the Travel Club and obtained various hidden pieces through the gates they encountered during outings, it was the original Yoon Se-ah who stamped their travel permit. So, can she possibly control the outings of other students as well?
The original Yoon Se-ah never used it even once, but regardless, it was indeed a scandalous privilege.
“I must put it to good use.”
The protagonist has the duty to go outside and savor hidden pieces from the outside world. For that, strong allies like Kang Ayul and Lee Seo-yoon need to sit as Student Council President.
“Nevertheless, what if Kang Ayul and Lee Seo-yoon also go against the protagonist?”
In the upcoming Student Council President election, many powerful candidates will emerge.
Because a villain driven by inferiority complex towards Seong Ah-rin and another villain who gaslights the first villain and distributes illegal drugs powered by demons will appear in this episode, I initially planned to maneuver behind the scenes without participating in the election but… it’s unavoidable.
If the protagonist sits as the Student Council President? That alone would cause a significant deviation from the original narrative.
“The protagonist must be removed, then I’ll forfeit.”
No matter what, the protagonist must be eliminated.
It’s impossible to allow the protagonist to belittle the seniors during the mentor and mentee classes after the Student Council President election… and if we grant too much freedom to the protagonist who must move around by the order of the Student Council President and teacher suggestions in both the game system and the original narrative, we don’t know what might happen.
Therefore…
“President? Wasn’t it about Yuseong Group’s business…”
“Ah, thankfully, it’s well-handled, so I think I’ll be able to continue my position as the Student Council President next year as well.”
Hang in there a bit more, Kim Chun-sik.
[SIDE: Yuseong Group Headquarters]
“….For some reason, it seems like I’ll get involved in an overwhelming amount of work…”
“President’s proxy? Is there any particular issue?”
“Ah, no. Let’s proceed with the meeting. What was today’s agenda…”
“Ah, I’ll explain. First, there’s the pricing for the new product launch, followed by a potion negotiation meeting with Helix Guild and a diner meeting with Vultures Guild… Oh, by the way?”
“Most likely, Miss called Thomas Andrea to block the excessive potion price demands of Helix Guild. Guildmaster Ryu Seong-ho might calm down if he encounters the world’s strongest Defender right in front of him… is that your judgment, President?”
“Intentionally making them compete to aim for an overall price hike, impressive as always.”
“Do you also think so? Let’s get to the meeting room first.”
With sharp ears and excellent performance, it was Kim Deok-bae.
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The incumbent Student Council President’s re-election announcement was sufficient to dampen other candidates’ enthusiasm.
I expected whispers around me that the President’s greed for power was crazy or he was messing with the students, but…
“The President is participating in the election again!”
“The Vice President is trying for a rematch, deliberately participating again. I can’t wait for the finals!”
“Hm… the reaction is good, so that’s nice.”
Unexpectedly, no voices of criticism were heard.
“Yeah, this is how it should be.”
“I’m looking forward to meeting Seo-yoon in the finals.”
Sitting at the front, Kang Ayul smiled faintly, seemingly satisfied with my choice, and by her side, Lee Seo-yoon greeted my participation with a gentle smile.
“What? You’re clearly a top-four candidate.”
“Is that so? If Seo-yoon hadn’t blocked my attack during that practice match, your right hand wouldn’t be attached to your body right now.”
Are they really welcoming me…?
“Nevertheless, it’s fortunate that the seat dispute is resolved.”
We usually sat at a two-person desk together, but this time I sat at the one-person desk placed right behind my usual seat, giving up my original seat to Lee Seo-yoon.
Both satisfied, what a great conclusion.
“C’mon, let’s stop fights here. Class is about to start.”
“Alright, looking forward to today.”
“Today’s class is… oh.”
[Practical Combat]
“Last time, your condition was so bad that even winning didn’t feel good, so show up with full power today.”
Saying that, Kang Ayul headed to the changing room with her gym uniform.
“……”
Escaping feels awkward.
I fiddled with the earring I received from Eve.
-Click!
“……With this, the restriction has been reduced to 20%, right?”
I lightly moved my hands and softly measured the intensity of Psychokinesis.
“At this level, surely there won’t be any trouble.”
I lightly threw the knife inscribed with Star Magic.
“Retrieve.”
Just before piercing the wall, the knife returned to me like a boomerang.
“Fish constellation, well engraved.”
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[Item Information]
[Mithril Blades] x2
[Highly durable with an increased magic amplification volume due to High-Purity Mithril.]
[Engraving Information]
[Recall: Can bring one blade to the other.]
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Like the Fish constellation, the pair of daggers together form a magnificent duo, and my expectations for them are high.
“With this… somehow, I’ve recovered the weapons I used when playing the original.”
Well, I still haven’t created a ‘shield’ but, since I’m not the protagonist and don’t plan on acting as a Defender, this is sufficient.
“Then… shall I change into my gym uniform too?”
Since the class will start soon, let’s quickly change.
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“This week’s practical training is individual 1-on-1 duels. Find your partners.”
-Clunk
“Let’s hurry.”
Even before the instructor finished speaking, Kang Ayul’s hand landed on my shoulder.
Thanks to everyone already knowing, no one approached anyone else unnecessarily…
“Yoon Se-ah, let’s duel with me rather than Ayul today.”
Ah, one guy’s here.
“What? You, get out.”
“I think it’s unfair to monopolize the President.”
The guy nonchalantly ignores the irritable answer from Ayul.
“How about a duel with me…”
“Hey, are you really going to duel with that loser?”
“Ayul, calling Ryu Shin-woo ‘loser’ isn’t right.”
“Right, all of us ‘losers’ are hurt by those words.”
His name is Ryu Shin-woo.
“Just to let you know, don’t worry about that.”
“……Ayul, would you duel with Seo-yoon today?”
Let’s see your skills then.
“What?!”
“Oh, you agreed to my proposal?”
With a delighted look, Ryu Shin-woo took out the spear on his back and spun it around.
“Well, my weapon is also a bit… tough to test on Ayul.”
After patting Ayul’s shoulder lightly, I whispered in her ear,
“If you beat Seo-yoon, I’ll duel with you tonight at the training ground.”
After saying that, Ayul, seemingly satisfied, began searching for Lee Seo-yoon.
“Ok, then let’s start?”
-ZZZZING…
When Ryu Shin-woo suggested that, somehow our simulation duel with him had become the first round as the cadets gathered around to watch.
“Alright.”
When Ryu Shin-woo infused magic into his spear, I also took out my wand and started infusing magic.
“Hey, is that a gun?! Are you ignoring Ayul?”
My weapon choice startled him a bit, and he ran at me with an irritated expression.
And, when he reached just before me…
“Unfortunately, it’s not a gun but a wand. You’re losing points for making such superficial judgments based on appearance.”
“What?!”
“And, if I wanted to ignore you, I would have punched you. Why would I bother taking out my wand?”
My magical power is fully accumulated.
“Within a second should be enough.”
I can’t spam magic missiles like a machine gun at 5-8 shots per second…
“Magic Missile.”
-PWOOOOOOSH!
Shooting magic sequentially like a revolver is feasible.
“AAAAAAAHHHHHHHHH!!!!”
The magic missile hit Ryu Shin-woo’s abdomen, and he crashed against the training room wall and momentarily lost consciousness before falling.
“Victor, Yoon Se-ah.”
“Good duel, Shin-woo.”
I suppressed the force somewhat, and because his endurance was good, after about ten seconds, he got up naturally, brushed off the dirt from his clothes, and I threw him a bottle of mineral water.
“Phew, way too strong. Oh well, you only started using your wand this year… Is this your true power now?”
“No, not exactly. You could say I’ve been looking for a wandsmith that could handle my magical power for a year.”
“Phew…. well, it was a satisfying duel. I’ll certainly win during the Student Council President election, so be prepared.”
The simulation quickly ended.
Stunned by the overwhelming power, the cadets watched. Meanwhile, Kang Ayul seemed excited as if she could no longer wait to face me now that she’s seen my enhanced magic.
“….Hmm, good performance.”
Also, I, after checking the performance of my new wand, was satisfied.
It was a very satisfactory simulation.
