Goddesses of Aseong University (1)
Suddenly, a ton of information flooded in, so I took it all in step by step. Conclusion: Is this really a good thing...?
"It's Unique, so it has to be good, right?"
Honestly, I had no idea right now. Still, with the Quest there, I knew exactly what I had to do next.
Build a house... Why the hell did I get this class? Probably because I'm an architecture major. Or maybe because I built that desk barricade to block the goblins. Either way, one thing was clear: I got lucky.
Unique means one-of-a-kind! I'm the only one with this ability. They say luck comes in threes when opportunity knocks. Effort played a part, but luck was the big factor here.
The first skill I got! From the description, this was straight-up magic.
"Gotta test it out quick!"
The moment that thought crossed my mind, another message blocked my view.
You have cleared the Quest.
"Oh, right, that."
Now that I thought about it, that's what I'd wanted all along—I'd just gotten sidetracked by everything else. I shelved the testing idea and waited eagerly to see what skill I'd pick next.
A Normal Skill Selection Ticket has been granted. Choose your desired skill.
Choose 1 from the list below:
1. N Evasion
2. N Composure
3. N General Spear Technique
4. N Crisis Detection
5. N Humanoid Monster Hunter
I couldn't see detailed descriptions, but the names gave me a good idea. They all seemed solid—geared toward survival. And that was the problem. Decision paralysis hit hard.
---After agonizing over it, I finally chose General Spear Technique.
"This is the one!"
The others were tempting, but they all felt defensive. This fight drove it home: hiding just hastens death. I waffled between that and Humanoid Monster Hunter, but went with the versatile General Spear Technique. Humanoids only? Too niche—who knows what other monsters are out there? Spear work would handle anything.
N General Spear Technique Lv.1 (0/100)
Enhances basic combat proficiency with spears.
"Exactly what I hoped for!"
I wanted to try it right away, but where? Perfect timing—prey came knocking.
With the orc down, the straggler goblins crept out from the back.
『Gorr...』
Five of them—ideal for testing. I eyed them. My grip on the spear already felt different. Before, I'd waited for their attack and reacted. Not anymore.
My turn!
Boosted agility got me in their faces fast.
『Gorrk?』
I swung as it flinched. My body moved like I'd trained for years. The goblin's head came off in a spray of blood, body crumpling.
My spearwork before? Child's play. This skill changed everything.
"Yeah, that's it!"
Dropping five goblins? Easy now.
◈ +1000C Total
The skill's EXP rose nicely too.
N General Spear Technique Lv.1 (10.5/100)
"Am I adapting too fast? No way... Am I a regressor or something? ...Ugh, don't get ahead of yourself. Now what...?"
I'd survived somehow, but heading home today seemed dicey. Sun would set in under an hour. Daytime was one thing—night travel was suicide. Play it safe!
"Mom and Dad are okay, right...? So-hyun too..."
Since I'd stayed late at school, odds were good the family was together. How to check? Phone out—signal strong.
"Should've checked sooner!"
I hadn't known it'd blow up yet... No time anyway. Silent mode during class hid the flood of calls. How many...?
Dialed Dad—most recent.
Ringing... tension maxed.
Click—slight static, then Dad picked up.
"Do-hyun!"
"Dad!"
"Do-hyun, where are you? You're safe, right?"
"I'm good. Still at school. You guys at home? Mom and So-hyun?"
"Both here. Just get home safe!"
Relief hit. World could end any second, but family together eased my mind.
"Honey, it's Do-hyun?"
Mom's voice, then she took the phone.
"Do-hyun, you're okay?"
"Safe enough to call! Mom, you crying?"
"N-no... Where are you?"
"School."
I chatted to reassure her fully. Calmed Mom, heard So-hyun too. We bicker like enemies, but her voice choked me up.
"Gotta hang up."
"Okay, son..."
Couldn't hold the phone forever—neither side had time.
"Dad, I'll get back no matter what!"
"I know you can, Do-hyun! We'll hold down here! Don't push too hard!"
"Got it, no overdoing..."
Short more talk—hung up. Regret hit. Didn't realize how much I loved them till now. Late realization, huh... Unfilial.
Wanna run home, but darkness falling—camp here, try dawn tomorrow.
Scanned the bleak hall of monster corpses.
"Where to crash...?"
Then—a voice from behind. Not monster growl. Human!
"Over there...?"
Whipped around. Two women. Faces I knew.
Two women sat face-to-face at a cafe's outdoor table, sipping coffee. Seo-rin and Da-on.
Just chatting over drinks, but every passerby stole glances. Men, women—no exceptions. Simple reason: they were stunningly beautiful, bar none!
"You got a ton to study too, right, unnie?"
"What, just you?"
Peaceful vibes. Until Do-hyun saw the world-ending message.
Everyone got it. First minutes: disbelief, hoax. Then reality hit—chaos erupted. Beauty offered no shield.
Luck favored them. Dodged first monster wave, found safety. Path took them past Do-hyun's building.
Just as he got General Spear Technique and tested on goblins.
Da-on spotted it.
"Unnie, over there?"
"Huh? ...Kang Do-hyun?"
"Yeah."
Seo-rin checked too. View obscured from below, but his skill shone. Post-fight grin too.
Da-on: "Unnie, let's go there!"
"Why...?"
"Not strangers—help each other!"
"True, but..."
Spot on, yet Seo-rin hesitated. Not dislike—something tugged.
"Unnie, don't trust Do-hyun oppa?"
"No... that's not..."
"Then let's go!"
Da-on grabbed her hand, pulled.
"W-wait...?!"
Seo-rin followed.
"Han Seo-rin... and Da-on...?"
Clubmates—acquaintances. Confessed to both, rejected, but they stayed friendly. Rare gratitude. Hard to not know them at school.
Han Seo-rin, same age. Close-ish, but prickly. Used to be milder... Fiery now. Talk more with Da-on, despite knowing Seo-rin longer.
Seo-rin's bob: black-to-red ombre, deepening red at tips. Striking! Sharp eyes like red moons—intimidating image fits. ~162cm, C-cup. All-black outfits. Approachable? Tough, but skip the temper, she's fine. No thug vibes.
Beside her: Jeong Da-on, year younger. Styles opposites—why friends? Personalities too. Da-on sweet to all; easier approach minus sky-high looks.
Da-on: innocent dresses. Glossy long black hair, amethyst eyes like embedded gems. Voluptuous figure under flowy clothes: 168cm, G-cup absurdity.
"How'd you...?"
"Oppa, help us?"
"..."
"Please help..."
School calls them 'Aseong University's two goddesses.' Friends—happy to help. But damn!
Can't stop the fantasy: Help them, things escalate, end up dating...!!
Answer quick.
"Of course I'll help!"
"Really, oppa! Yayyy!"
Da-on hugged my arm in joy. Ample chest squished—stone-fied. Gulped hard.
Ah, sweet scent...!
"Oppa, this...?"
"Huh?"
Da-on eyed my left arm wound—from first goblin scrap. Body bruised, cut up. Arm worst.
Needs healing...
"Oh, that..."
"I'll heal it!"
"Heal?"
How? Da-on stepped back, hands over wound, chanted:
Heal