Chapter 147
Chapter 147
Translator: MadScientist
Chapter: 147
Chapter Title: The Girl I Trusted as My Childhood Friend's Friend Raped Me (7)
Being with Park A-young led to the same situation repeating itself over and over.
Whenever Park A-young had some errand to run, my body would move on its own to find her. Ironically, excuses were created that left me no choice but to do so.
For example, other cadets showing up or an incident breaking out nearby. Having additional reasons to seek her out gave my actions legitimacy.
Thanks to that, I could legally dodge situations where I'd get beaten black and blue.
Even Class President Mi didn't scold me. If anything, she let out a sigh of relief, like it was a blessing in disguise.
But Park A-young herself couldn't just brush it off so easily. How could she, after flashing her pussy to a male cadet?
It was only natural for her hands and feet to tremble with shame.
'From my perspective, it's no different from showing my dick to a girl.'
Depending on her personality, she might even complain of mental trauma. A girl like Park A-young with no experience would react even more sensitively.
"...That could happen."
Even so, she couldn't blame me. As I said, there were legitimate reasons I had to find her, so I was in the right.
Park A-young gave an awkward smile and let the mishaps slide. Picking a fight over it would make the mood even weirder, so she had no choice.
The air between us was growing increasingly awkward.
Then we ran into Han-seol. She'd been searching for a hideout and ended up at the cave where we were staying.
"Juyeon-woo?"
Running into her in the exam grounds made it feel all the more welcoming. Han-seol, who'd been operating solo, seemed to feel the same.
She smiled brightly and stepped inside the cave.
"Truth be told, I was worried about how I'd get through the night."
Han-seol had imposed a handicap on herself before entering the exam. She was the type to seek out hardships and trials to become a true hero.
The teachers had even applauded her resolve.
But that didn't make the hardships any easier.
Han-seol naturally settled into the cave and sat down. Since she knew our faces, she didn't attack on sight.
Fighting in the dark, quiet space would be a disadvantage anyway.
"How'd you know to come here?"
"The smoke."
A campfire crackled at the cave entrance. Han-seol said she'd spotted the smoke and followed it.
"I was actually nearby already. If I'd been farther, I wouldn't have seen it."
Han-seol called herself lucky.
"...That's a relief."
Class President Mi smiled awkwardly. She didn't seem thrilled about sharing space with her biggest rival.
But there was nothing for it.
Kicking Han-seol out now would be as good as declaring war, so they had to allow the uneasy truce.
"You guys rack up any points?"
Han-seol brought up the exam first. It was info that could be a weakness, so Class President Mi just glared without responding.
Han-seol flashed an awkward smile and showed her hand first.
"I've secured 36 points."
She showed off the smartwatch on her wrist. The number 36 glowed on it.
That meant she'd knocked out thirty-six first-year cadets. Or eighteen second-years.
For reference, taking down a second-year earned 2 points. They were basically prey in this exam.
No pre-formed teams, but high points assigned to them. Everyone was swarming to hunt them down.
"...You've been busy."
Class President Mi replied enviously upon hearing the score. Compared to Han-seol, our points were pathetically low.
It was all because the Geum Tae-yeon raid had failed spectacularly.
'If only it'd succeeded, it would've been huge.'
Geum Tae-yeon wasn't just some run-of-the-mill 2-point second-year. Teachers' evaluations could bump her up to 20 points—a jackpot villain.
That's why everyone was going all out to catch her.
"A-young. You already got hurt? Heh heh."
Han-seol was close with Park A-young. Her tone carried genuine warmth.
Park A-young seemed more at ease with Han-seol than with Class President Mi.
But there was a subtle distance. Wondering why, I realized...
Park A-young kept glancing at me while talking to Han-seol. Maybe because she knew about my relationship with Han-seol, or due to what happened that morning and afternoon, she felt a bit awkward.
Han-seol, oblivious, chatted friendly-like. But Park A-young kept her at arm's length.
Guilt or whatever, I couldn't tell.
"Let's take shifts keeping watch so we can catch some sleep."
Was a night watch really necessary? It wasn't like there were wild beasts on this island.
Did it even matter?
Just in case, we had to. One intruding cadet could wipe us all out.
First shift: Park A-young. Gave the injured girl the easiest slot.
Second: Han-seol. Class President Mi slotted her there under the logic that without our team, she wouldn't have slept safely anyway.
Third: Class President Mi. I got the last watch.
Being a guy had perks in situations like this. Stay quiet, and the sweet gig falls right to you.
I lay down roughly and closed my eyes. The bedding sucked, but fatigue made up for it like a fluffy mattress.
I woke up midway. Had to pee.
First-shift Park A-young was still on watch. I'd basically just blinked.
Park A-young had been watching me the whole time.
"...Don't go too far. It's dangerous."
"I'll be careful."
No need to spell it out. She knew damn well and wouldn't embarrass herself asking.
I handled business not far from the cave.
Dropped my pants and relaxed. The dark, eerie forest gave me chills.
Gotta finish quick and head back. With that thought, I bore down.
Thud-!
Then, a massive noise from behind. Right at the cave.
Startled, I yanked up my pants in a panic. Luckily, I'd finished peeing, but hadn't shaken properly—felt gross.
Heading back to the cave, someone burst out.
Park A-young. Sword in hand, staring at empty air.
Focusing mana in my eyes to heighten senses, I saw Geum Tae-yeon floating there.
Geum Tae-yeon, who wasn't even sleeping at this hour, had come all the way here to attack us.
"Geum Tae-yeon...!"
I gritted my teeth and approached her.
Courage surged at the hope I might get eliminated right now if things went well.
Honestly, I didn't want to stick around anymore. This exhausting exam—I wanted out immediately.
'Grades? Who gives a shit.'
I wasn't invested from the start. Just did it because I had to.
If the academy had polled for opt-outs, a weak-willed guy like me might've raised his hand.
But my body blocked me. Like it was saying I had to stay in the exam grounds.
Class President Mi and Han-seol, roused from sleep, swords drawn, emerged from the cave.
Geum Tae-yeon had found their hideout for a surprise attack but didn't finish them off. She waited for them to prepare.
"You girls are pretty tough. Knocking you out in your sleep would be a shame, right?"
"...Thanks for the consideration, Senior."
Han-seol sighed deeply and assumed a stance.
"Juyeon-woo!"
Park A-young limped over to me. Geum Tae-yeon didn't even check her.
Park A-young was non-threat to her.
"Here!"
She handed me my spear. My weapon.
Now I could join the Geum Tae-yeon raid too.
Boom-.
The problem was the power gap. Even Han-seol and Class President Mi had limits against Geum Tae-yeon.
How do you beat someone blasting shockwaves from mid-air?
Plus, the practical exam's elimination system was flawed.
Geum Tae-yeon's shockwaves counted all aftereffects as damage. Han-seol, using a sword, couldn't land proper hits.
'They call it real-combat training, but actually killing opponents isn't allowed.'
Cadets trained for close range were basically crippled against her. The unfairness hit hard.
Still, Han-seol and Class President Mi gave it their all. They blocked invisible shockwaves and leaped at Geum Tae-yeon.
Geum Tae-yeon deflected effortlessly. Just float up, done.
"...We need to run."
Class President Mi made the call. Fighting Geum Tae-yeon was a losing bet—she'd crunched the numbers.
"Run?"
Geum Tae-yeon had no intention of letting us go. She pressed harder on the retreating Class President Mi.
Thud. Thud!
"Kuh!"
Geum Tae-yeon pounded the ground where Class President Mi stood. Shockwaves hammered the earth.
The vibrations, laced with killing intent, piled on as damage.
Beep-.
Class President Mi's smartwatch blared. Elimination signal.
All her efforts ended so pointlessly.
"...At least you escape, Juyeon-woo!"
Han-seol swung her sword, batting away a shockwave.
At the same time, mana shot out.
"......!"
Geum Tae-yeon flinched and twisted away in surprise. Even wrapped in telekinesis, instinct made her dodge the threat.
"It... it worked...!"
Han-seol marveled at her own feat.