Chapter 75
Chapter 75
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Translator: penny
Chapter: 75
Chapter Title: School's First Double Theory Perfect
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“I study whenever I have free time.”
“I’ve never seen you study outside of class.”
“……Anyway.”
Yoo Ara tilted her head without a second thought.
“Oh, right. Do you know about this?”
“About what?”
“Getting perfect scores on theory twice in a row makes you the first in Magic Academy history.”
The first ever? I hadn’t known that.
“Really? That’s interesting.”
“What’s with that reaction? You set a record—aren’t you happy?”
“I am happy, but practical skills are what matter most. What good is being number one in theory?”
Yoo Ara narrowed her eyes at my response.
“……Have some pride. I’d be super proud if it were me.”
“Everyone’s different.”
“Seonwoo! Ara!”
That was when Yoon Hayoung came running over, her voice full of joy.
“I placed 18th in practicals this time!”
“Oh, really? Congrats.”
I congratulated her sincerely. It made all the magic lessons I’d given her in bits and pieces worthwhile.
“I climbed from 52nd overall to 32nd! It’s all thanks to you, Seonwoo!”
Yoon Hayoung beamed brightly.
I chuckled.
“Nah, it’s your talent. And you put in a ton of effort.”
Of course, my great teaching played a part too.
Her grades were improving faster than in the original story, which was undeniable.
“Next time, I’ll treat you to a meal as thanks! Something expensive!”
“Alright, class ends here for today. Please submit your assignments, and remember, today’s material will be on the exam, so review it thoroughly.”
Afternoon first period: Monster Biology.
The elderly teacher announced the end of class.
Students stood and began handing in assignments. I submitted mine too, which I’d slaved over all weekend.
Chatter started filling the room. The teacher ignored it, skimming through the assignments casually.
“Hmm. Looks like everyone turned them in on time.”
The room fell silent at the teacher’s words. Amused by the shift, the teacher smiled.
“Good work, everyone. I heard your exam results came out? Congrats to those who did well, and for those who didn’t, I wish you success next time.”
“Yes, sir.”
“Feel free to relax now. Oh, and Kim Seonwoo?”
The teacher’s gaze turned to me. A few students followed it.
“Could we chat after school?”
……Me?
“Yes, of course.”
The Monster Biology teacher smiled warmly and left the classroom.
I stared blankly at the front door.
What’s this about?
After all classes ended.
I headed to the staff room, not forgetting the teacher’s summons.
“Hey, Seonwoo. What’s up?”
“Seonwoo’s here?”
As I entered, numerous teachers greeted me.
Probably because I actively participated in class—my image among them was solid.
I greeted them with my usual bright smile and approached the Monster Biology teacher.
“Ah, Seonwoo. Come here.”
I sat at his call.
“How’s school life treating you?”
“Fine. Smooth sailing.”
“Good to hear. Your class attitude and assignment quality are top-notch—teachers talk about you often. I think highly of you too. Especially that ‘Giant Black Stone Lizard’ analysis you did with Lee Seojun recently—it was impressive enough for a paper.”
“……Thank you.”
I bowed my head.
The teacher grinned.
“I called you because you aced theory again this time. It’s about that.”
Theory perfect score?
What could it be? No clue.
I knew he was the head of theory subjects at the Magic Academy, but still.
“Actually, we got a filming request for you.”
“Filming request? For me?”
The unexpected words left me stunned.
“Yes. You know SCS Broadcasting? Their little documentary channel wants to make one about you.”
A documentary, no less.
“Why would the station pick me?”
“Your top theory scores and good rep among teachers caught their eye, I guess.”
As I stayed quiet, the teacher continued.
“You don’t have to do it. Being on TV doesn’t always bring good things—could just mean unwanted hassle from fame.”
“Hmm……”
“Doesn’t seem like you’re into it. Should I turn it down?”
“No.”
“Huh?”
“I’ll do it. The filming.”
Surprised by my response, the teacher’s face filled with astonishment.
I grinned.
A documentary shoot.
A chance to rack up big points all at once—I couldn’t pass that up.
Friday, Magic Academy Grand Library, 4th-floor study room.
Not long after exams, the place was quiet with few students.
Theory weighed little anyway—many skipped it—and post-exam, emptiness was expected.
“Hmm.”
Choi Seoyoon was deep in study there.
She’d taken 1st in theory for both 1st- and 2nd-year midterm exams.
Family pressure demanded top marks in everything, not just practicals, so she studied in the library even outside exam periods.
After about an hour, she stretched for a break, gazing blankly at the door. Then it opened.
A familiar face entered: Kim Seonwoo.
First time running into him here.
‘He comes to the library too.’
She considered a casual greeting but dropped it.
Unnecessary chit-chat would distract them both from studying.
That was when.
“......Huh?”
Four cameras and broadcasting crew followed Seonwoo in.
“What’s that?”
The sudden cameras drew every eye in the sparse room to him.
Seonwoo ignored the stares, strode to an empty seat gracefully, and opened his theory textbook.
“I study here at the library every other day.”
He said to the camera.
Seoyoon’s jaw dropped in disbelief. She came almost daily—yet never seen him here once.
“Isn’t that Kim Seonwoo?”
“Whoa, filming something?”
Murmurs rippled, but Seonwoo tuned them out and started studying.
Occasionally sending soulful glances at the camera.
“I always stick to textbooks. They’ve got everything you need.”
Seoyoon felt a sudden queasiness. This was nothing like the Seonwoo she knew—his tone and eyes oozed cheesiness.
Was this the same guy who’d been moping over Park Minye lately?
How could someone change so fast?
“......Jeez.”
As he monologued, their eyes met.
Cameras swung her way too.
Caught off-guard by the attention, a cameraman approached.
“Are you Choi Seoyoon?”
“......Yes.”
“Awesome! Heard about your feats! 1st in theory and practicals for 1st-years! Mind an interview?”
“......What kind?”
The cameraman glanced at Seonwoo.
“Do you know Kim Seonwoo?”
“Yeah…… sort of.”
“We know him as the first for back-to-back theory perfects. As overall 1st in 1st-years, what are your thoughts?”
“Uh…… impressive? Kinda jealous?”
“Cut!”
“Speak clearly, no stutters. Praise him properly—gush over it!”
[254 people have taken an interest in you.]
[You’ve earned 2,000 points as a reward.]
Over the three days—Friday, Saturday, Sunday—of filming, rumors spread through school.
My smart student notebook exploded with messages asking what the shoot was about.
[Ooh! Kim Seonwoo! What’s this~]
[Hey, feeling good on TV? Jealous fr.]
I ignored them and checked the internet.
“They said broadcast in a week.”
I opened the doc promo on the portal site.
Zero comments.
“Hmm……”
Might as well make the most of the effort—wish more would watch. But zero interest? Seojun’s docs had thousands.
For promo, I posted the teaser elsewhere.
[Title: Magic Academy’s first back-to-back theory #1—genius?]
[Video attached]
No real reaction.
Still, I hustled to get even one more viewer for the live airing. Needed those points.
After an hour of promo, responses trickled in.
[ksw that promo bot’s back. Seems legit this time? Check his posts—all Kim Seonwoo. Nick’s ksw lol]
[Nah, who nick’s like that and shills openly?]
[Lol mega cringy. If it’s him, total attention whore—report ban him]
“Huh?”
“Hey! Kim Seonwoo! That internet post really you?”
Monday morning.
Students mobbed me hot on arrival.
My post’s ID got traced, sparking interest.
Quite the embarrassing spot.
[4,263 people are interested in you.]
[You’ve earned 5,000 points as a reward.]
……Points padded nicely, though.
“Not me.”
“Come on, it’s you.”
“Look.”
I pulled up my smart student notebook screen for the crowd.
[swkl234]
“My smart account ID.”
“......What? That really yours?”
“Yeah, see?”
“Legit. Weird.”
Everyone got one smart account.
It handled internet and activities across sites—posts, comments, all.
Extras? Illegal under security laws.
World’s threats from demons and terrorists justified it, they said.
The swk I showed? Kim Jinwoo’s info-made fake, via Outsider’s Perk swapping accounts briefly.
“So who’s spamming Kim Seonwoo online?”
“Dunno? Been active forever—someone from school?”
“Whoa, Seonwoo’s got a stalker?”
“Gasp. Stalker in our school?”
......What now?
I eyed them incredulously.
Their baffling chatter hurt my head—I tuned out.
The door slid open.
Jang An-cheol entered.
“Seats, now!”
Students scrambled back. He smiled faintly at their speed.
“Quick announcement. Starting this week: 2nd Experiential Activity selections.”
2nd Experiential Activity.
Like the prior mercenary trial—real-world job tastings.
“Three options again: Special Forces, Tower, Ruin Exploration.”
Students’ eyes lit up. Field trips always popular.
Especially experiential ones.
I felt chill about this round.
Unlike mercenary trial, no major incidents here.
“Select via smart student notebook by Tuesday midnight. Dismissed.”
“Yes!”
Afternoon. Magic Academy front field.
50 1st Year Class A students did PT.
“Jeon Minki! 21.25 seconds!”
“Whoa! Insane!”
2nd-place Jeon Minki’s 400m time drew gasps.
Resting Choi Seoyoon watched displeased.
Her time: 28 seconds. A full 7-second gap.
‘His specialty’s enhancement magic. Can’t help it.’
Comforted, but defending 1st still worried her.
“Sigh.”