Chapter 65
Chapter 65
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Translator: MadScientist
Chapter: 65
Chapter Title: A Date for Three (1)
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"Student Kim Chun-bae has gone through the withdrawal procedures as of yesterday."
No one in the classroom batted an eye or raised any questions about Teacher Lee Jeong-ah's announcement. Kim Ju-seong nodded with a somewhat satisfied look on his face, while the kids next to him snickered or muttered things like, 'I knew that bastard would do it.'
Teacher Lee Jeong-ah continued.
"He said it was due to family circumstances and he had no choice but to drop out. If money's tight at home, becoming a hunter would be the better option... If any of you are in personal contact with him, please talk to him one more time. He won't listen to me."
Kim Ju-seong's smirking face suddenly stiffened. He shook his eyes in feigned surprise before raising his hand to ask a question.
"Teacher. Did... did Chun-bae handle the withdrawal himself?"
Teacher Lee Jeong-ah nodded.
"Yes. He came in person to complete the procedures. Hunter Academy requires the student themselves to handle withdrawals. I even met with him once before approving it. Personally, I thought Kim Chun-bae had talents that could be put to very good use. It's a shame."
Kim Ju-seong looked anxious. He was glancing around like a lost kid in a supermarket. I had no interest in dealing with him.
After the Rookie King Tournament ended, my brief surge in popularity had cooled off quickly due to my lukewarm responses. Normally, winners would appear on talk shows or various broadcasts to share their ambitions as hunters or hype themselves up, but I had no desire to go that far.
I wasn't completely forgotten, but the intense heat right after the victory was gone from the academy now. Everyone was too busy talking about the latest movies opening or new products made from gate byproducts.
"Su-hyeon oppa. Yu-jeong unnie wants to go see a movie."
Ichie whispered in a small voice. I wrote on my pad and showed her.
[A movie?]
"Yeah. This one."
Ichie turned her pad to a website and showed me the movie poster. Downtown Heavenly Demon Saga. Wasn't this the novel that the Black Dragon Clan leader was obsessed with? The lead actor was S-Rank Hunter Lee Hyun-woo. I looked at Ichie and nodded. She seemed to like movies too, as her lips curved up in a slight smile when I nodded.
◇◇◇◆◇◇◇ "Su-hyeon oppa? No training together today?"
I'd received the morning announcements and a brief second-semester schedule. Nothing had changed. After gate practice sessions and simple indoor theory classes, we'd still pour all our time into training.
The academy seemed determined to turn every hunter into a muscle freak. Ichie was waiting for me in the hallway. I made a regretful face and told her.
"Ichie. Sorry. Starting today, I'm moving to the 15+ strength class. I already told them this morning."
"Really?"
I didn't want to move either, but I had no choice. During the tournament prep, my strength had shot up rapidly. According to Yu-jeong sunbae, hunters grew more in extreme situations than through repetitive training.
⚔ STATUS ⚔ Awakener: 'Ada Bomber' Jeong Su-hyeon ⚡ Strength: 17 💨 Agility: 15 🧠 Intelligence: 14 🍀 Luck: 22 After grinding through training and doping like roider Kim Ju-seong during tournament prep, and battling tooth and nail, my stats had jumped past 15. Strength went from 14 to 17, agility rose two stages, and intelligence and luck had increased too.
Wouldn't constant beatdowns like in a gladiator arena raise stats even more? Was there something special about these 'extreme situations'? Ichie looked up at me like an abandoned puppy, her head drooping. Her red eyes seemed sad. I told her.
"You need to level up soon too, Ichie."
"I'll level up soon."
Ichie said it like a firm promise and waved to me. I waved back. My steps felt a bit heavy as I turned away. Now I'd have to face muscle freaks instead of cute Ichie.
The strength 15+ gym was next to the 10-15 gym, but the entrances were on opposite sides. To meet Ichie and Yu-jeong sunbae like before, I'd have to circle the whole building. As I thought about the inconvenience and opened the door, a darkly tanned guy with muscles bulging on his arms and legs scowled and spoke.
"Oh, there you are. Everyone, say hi! This is 'Ada Bomber' Jeong Su-hyeon, the hunter who'll be training with the 15+ class starting today."
A few guys chuckled lightly, now used to the nickname, but no one openly mocked me. I wasn't just any Ada Bomber anymore. I was the super Ada Bomber who'd cracked the head of Kim Ju-seong, supposedly the strongest here.
Kim Ju-seong, stretching in the corner, glanced at me then looked away. I had no intention of greeting him either, so I picked a spot far from him. The extreme training continued in silence.
◇◇◇◆◇◇◇ "Good work. You look more beat up than usual today?"
I wobbled toward the table like a newborn lamb. Yu-jeong sunbae, sipping an Americano, gave me a bright smile. Ichie sat beside her, tapping the table with her finger while watching me. As I approached, she pushed a chair out for me.
"Thanks."
I plopped into the chair with a sigh. Sitting made my whole body relax. Yu-jeong sunbae said.
"Yeah, I heard. Movie in the morning then straight to the amusement park. Isn't the schedule too packed?"
"Hunters are tough, so we won't get tired playing like this."
Ichie nodded. The two were clearly set on having a full day of fun. Ichie said.
"But is this based on the original novel?"
Ichie pointed at the movie we'd planned to see, Downtown Heavenly Demon Saga. Yu-jeong sunbae nodded.
"Yep, the original novel. Curious? I can lend it to you. I have the full set at home."
"Yu-jeong unnie, you like this novel?"
"Nah. Black Dragon Clan gives you a robe and the full Downtown Heavenly Demon Saga as a joining gift. That's why it's piling up at home. No space in my place."
Was that supposed to be a perk? I couldn't hold back a hollow laugh. Ichie said.
"If they love it that much, it must be fun. I'm looking forward to it."
"Me too. I've only heard it's good, never read it."
Yu-jeong sunbae said.
"It really is fun. I struggled a bit not knowing martial arts novel tropes... But I get why it's still popular. Want spoilers?"
"No."
"Spoilers are bad."
Ichie shook her head vigorously. Yu-jeong sunbae grinned mischievously, shook her head, then opened the booking site to pick a time. I suggested around 10 a.m. since it was a two-hour movie. Movie, lunch, then amusement park fun would fit perfectly. Ichie said.
"Sounds good."
Yu-jeong sunbae nodded too. She quickly booked three tickets, then pulled out her car keys.
"Shall we go? I'll give you a ride."
"Thanks."
We thanked her in unison and got in the car happily. Ichie beat me to the front passenger seat. I said.
"You two, when did you get so close?"
"We've always been close. Like sisters."
"Right. Like Kongjwi and Patjwi. Ichie's Patjwi. I'm Kongjwi."
Was that the story of close sisters? Ichie asked Yu-jeong sunbae.
"Patjwi's the good one, right?"
"Yeah. Patjwi's the good one."
"Then I'll be Kongjwi. Yu-jeong unnie can be the good Patjwi."
"No..."
I turned away to stifle my laugh. Looked like she'd gotten burned trying to tease Ichie. Ichie said.
"I'm Kongjwi."
Yu-jeong sunbae shook her head and said.
"Ugh, fine, I'll be Kongjwi."
"Yu-jeong unnie should be Patjwi. She's the nicer one. So Patjwi."
"Su-hyeon oppa, who looks more like Kongjwi?"
Yu-jeong sunbae looked at me and asked. Ichie blinked at me expectantly. What? She wanted me to pick one? Yu-jeong sunbae eyed me. Ichie's red eyes flashed like traffic lights.
"Why split sisters? You're both awesome people."
I decided to play it safe.
◇◇◇◆◇◇◇ The car dropped Ichie off first, then looped toward my place. Once Ichie was out of sight, Yu-jeong sunbae said.
"Playboy."
"How could I say anything bad about Ichie right there?"
"Still a playboy."
Yu-jeong sunbae didn't seem really mad. She pouted playfully while calling me a playboy and stroked my thigh. We were a team, after all. No need for excessive drama.
"More importantly, about that promise."
"Promise?"
Yu-jeong sunbae's face flushed as she said.
"You know... the one where you said I could do it... from behind!"
She shook her head as she spoke. Her expression was too cute. Fiddling with the steering wheel, she continued.
"Um... I tried a finger yesterday as a test... It was so hard, even one... So, please wait a bit. They say it takes a lot of prep."
She nibbled her lip in embarrassment. Just hearing it got me excited. But it looked like the threesome outing came first before any anal action.