Episode 18

It was the day after the class battle that passed like a storm, but Cha Dong-hyeok held a faculty meeting as usual.

“As you all saw yesterday, the first place in the class competition is… a special class.”

“Wow!”

At Cha Dong-hyuk’s words, Seol Ga-eun smiled brightly and clapped her hands. Then, a beat later, the other teachers clapped their hands together with awkward smiles.

“thank you.”

When Kang Tae-min calmly greeted him, the sound of handclaps subsided. Cha Dong-hyeok paused for a moment and then spoke again.

“For dungeons nominated by the association, the administration office must have sent an email. Mr. Kang, please check and reply in time for the schedule.”

“All right.”

“And Ju Da-hyun, a student in Class 1, wanted to be transferred to a special class. Teacher Chen will tell you directly.”

Most people did not know about the news of Joo Da-hyun’s transfer, so everyone’s eyes widened.

‘To the special class?’

‘why not?’

Originally, the punishment Joo Da-hyun received was only a one-week suspension. It was an incomprehensible treatment for teachers.

Their eyes went back to the class 1 homeroom teacher, Cheon Ho-young.

“Yes, we have decided to respect Joo Da-hyun’s opinion. My lack is probably the cause, but it’s also difficult for me to remain in a class where I can’t attach affection.”

Chun Ho-young shook his head with a bitter expression. The other teachers nodded their heads in sympathy.

In fact, the homeroom teacher could not break the will of the first class students. If you think about who is behind them, it was a simple analogy.

“I thought it would be better for Dahyun and the other class 1 students to make a clear decision. If the atmosphere gets weird for nothing, it will become a problem for each other.”

Chun Ho-yeong said that and turned her gaze to Kang Tae-min.

“Mr. Kang, please help Dahyun adapt well.”

“You don’t have to worry.”

Taemin Kang replied with a smile.

“Because Joo Da-hyun is now my student.”

He said it with a smile, but it was clearly a line drawing. Needless interference was a specification.

“I’ve already given you some advice so we can get to know each other better.”

Dahyun Ju was also under her control.

* * *

In the special class classroom, students were talking in groups of threes and threes.

“It’s really unique.”

“We’ve been in a special class since we came in, but…”

“What are you thinking about dropping class 1 and coming to the special class?”

The group was separated from each other, but the subject of conversation was the same. It was the news of Joo Da-hyun’s transfer.

“It’s okay… I’m a bit uneasy.”

“Isn’t it the class that makes you squirm in class 1?”

“Aren’t you procrastinating during training?”

“You cried yesterday because you hurt your friend.”

It was not very welcome news for the special class students. It was easy for them to get together because they had the experience of being branded as troublemakers at first.

But isn’t Joo Da-hyun the heir to the outstanding Spiral Guild? Like water and oil, they were born differently.

“I don’t know if he’s acting like Baek Hyun-soo.”

“I caught a guy who said he was Dim Sum or Diction, but wasn’t he also one of them after all?”

“That’s right.”

Even the bad precedent of Baek Hyun-soo and the fact that he prepared the test in an illicit way.

There seemed to be no reason for them to welcome Joo Da-hyun.

“uh?”

“What is that?”

“Why? What?”

At that time, the students who were seated by the window raised their voices. The students who were sitting clung to the window and looked out.

Some truck, a truck with a spiral emblem on the side came into view.

“Is that the Spiral Guild emblem?”

“Oh, how did you know?”

Other friends pursed their lips at Song Dae-beom’s words. He smiled and raised his chin.

“You know that much, children.”

But inside, it was filled with a bit of embarrassment.

‘…isn’t it strange that I don’t know?’

The Spiral Guild was a guild so large that not even the general public knew about it. Song Dae-beom felt that his friends were not really interested in Hunter work.

“All seated.”

Everyone turned around at the sound of a voice behind them. Kang Tae-min and Joo Da-hyun were standing next to him.

“Tea, sit down!”

There was no order to sing again, but the students hurriedly raised their voices and found their seats. It was clear that he was nervous about trying the etiquette injector.

Fortunately, Taemin Kang had no such intention.

“Yes, you can leave it there.”

It was because they weren’t the only ones who entered the classroom. The stalwart men began carrying large boxes and placing them neatly in front of the blackboard.

‘what?’

‘What is that?’

‘I thought that was the Spiral Guild emblem?’

On the side of the box was a spiral emblem, just like the one seen on the truck.

“Joo Dahyun, introduce yourself.”

Kang Tae-min gestured to Ju Da-hyun whether the students were curious or not. Ju Da-hyun took a step forward with a slightly rigid face.

“My name is Dahyun Ju, who moved in this time. I wish you well in the future.”

The way he spoke was also very stiff. The reaction of the students was colder than when Min So-yul first came.

Joo Da-hyun’s eyes shook.

“Dahyeon sit behind Soyul.”

“Ah yes.”

Kang Tae-min erased the heavy silence. Ju Da-hyun headed to her seat as if she had been waiting.

Taemin Kang looked around at the students and raised his hand.

“I don’t like that Joo Da-hyun moved in. You can raise your hand and speak.”

At that remark, everyone including Joo Da-hyun flinched.

‘No, how do you say this?’

‘It’s really unpredictable.’

The students who were dissatisfied just a moment ago also kept their mouths shut. No matter how much I don’t like it, I can’t say that in front of my face.

Kang Tae-min waited a moment longer and lowered his hand.

“Do not say behind your back what you cannot say in front of you. You guys know how bad that feels.”

At those words, the students flinched again. It was clear that he was referring to what had happened on the first day at the restaurant.

“If you are like those children, there is no reason for me to help you. Got it?”

“Yes. All right.”

Go Min-soo replied immediately. The other students also nodded a beat late.

“great. then···.”

Kang Tae-min lightly used his ability to open the lid of the box. The contents were revealed with a click.

“This···?”

“OMG?”

“Wow···.”

The students’ eyes widened. What was in the box was equipment that looked luxurious on the outside.

“A classmate of Dahyun in the Spiral Guild. In other words, these are the items that were supported for you guys.”

“Support?”

“OMG?”

In response to the question that jumped out of his surprise, Kang Tae-min took out the etiquette injector. Only then did the students hurriedly shut their mouths and raise their hands.

“Hey, is it free?”

“Yes.”

“Are you lending it?”

“No, yours.”

The eyes of the students returned to Dahyun Ju. Ju Da-hyun nodded lightly as if he was right.

“You are free to accept this as a gift or as a bribe. Of course you can refuse.”

At Kang Tae-min’s words, the students looked back at each other. Of course, no one refused.

“Okay, then worry about it.”

“Yes.”

Kang Tae-min called them in turn and had them pick up the equipment. There were 13 of us, so it didn’t take long.

Min So-yul, a non-combat Awakener, received an alchemy tool.

“Wow···.”

“Isn’t this worth 3 million won?”

“really?”

“Crazy, crazy.”

“This is an acknowledgment.”

The cold atmosphere had long since disappeared. The students smiled broadly and raised their thumbs at Dahyun Ju.

“As expected, the distribution is different.”

“I’ll write really well!”

“Uh, yeah.”

Ju Da-hyun smiled awkwardly. For class 1 students, this level of equipment was basic.

She never expected her friends to be so happy.

“Wow, but how did you get the right weapon?”

“Is it very comfortable?”

“The original one was lined up.”

The students tested the equipment lightly and were impressed again. It was because I got used to it as if it were a custom equipment.

“Ah, that’s thanks to Master.”

“Master?”

“What are you talking about?”

“Hey, relax.”

Dahyun Joo laughed awkwardly. If you tell them to be comfortable and become comfortable at once, who will suffer?

“I will try. no, i’ll see Anyway, that was prepared by Master, hey.”

“Sam prepared it?”

“Yes, it was prepared based on Master’s analysis, so it must be appropriate.”

“OMG···.”

“Wow, you really got it all figured out.”

To the admiration of the students, Kang Tae-min lightly tapped the table with a etiquette injector.

“Stop talking. There is something to convey.”

The attention of the students was focused in an instant.

“Now, sooner or later, the schedule for the attack practice will be set. Originally, I chose a dungeon based on the opinions of the students, but…”

The students expected the back talk.

“You don’t have a choice. I’ll decide, so you guys just focus on your classes.”

It was like that.

Students were accustomed to the curriculum of this special class before they knew it.

‘…is this enough?’

Only Joo Da-hyun noticed the other friends.

* * *

The time when the morning classes are over and lunch is over. Taking advantage of a short break, Kang Tae-min headed to the rooftop.

“Ah, Mr. Kang! I do.”

Class 1’s homeroom teacher, Cheon Ho-yeong, waved at him. Taemin Kang replied with a nod and headed towards him.

“It’s a pretty quiet place.”

“Ahahahaha, yes. As you know, there is no good place to smoke.”

Chun Ho-young took out a cigarette and bit into it. He also held out a pack of cigarettes to Kang Tae-min. Taemin Kang took out a cigarette and he lit it.

“It was the first time I knew Mr. Kang smoked too.”

“Well, it wasn’t a good place to smoke.”

“Aha, that’s right.”

Kang Tae-min inhaled deeply and exhaled smoke.

“So, why did you ask to see me?”

Chun Ho-yeong came because he wanted to talk for a while during lunch. I wonder if it’s a story about Joo Da-hyun.

“Did you see the dungeon candidates?”

“Yes, I checked.”

Chun Ho-young seemed to have already taken interest in Ju Da-hyun.

“Well, as you know, class 1 was pushed to second place in the dungeon selection this time. Depending on where Mr. Kang chooses, I have to change my mind too. I wonder if you’ve decided.”

“I still have a lot of time. I haven’t confirmed it.”

“That’s nice. then···.”

Chun Ho-young rummaged through his pockets with a cigarette in his mouth.

“Where did you put it… Oh, here it is.”

“···What is this?”

“hahahaha, let’s take a look.”

What Chun Ho-young handed out was a thin envelope. When Taemin Kang opened it, there were three checks inside.

A total of 30 million won, the weight was light, but the amount was not light.

“My class 1 parents care a lot about student portfolios.”

“Aha.”

“You are also quick-witted. Isn’t there a ‘gear wheel labyrinth’ in the dungeon? Just take that out of the candidacy.”

The cogwheel maze was the most difficult, but it was a dungeon that was recognized as a highly regarded achievement.

Kang Tae-min knew that the homeroom teacher in Class 1 received a lot of money. Obviously, this money was only a part of the amount Cheon Ho-young received.

“Isn’t that a bad story for Mr. Kang too? Good is good.”

Taemin Kang closed the envelope. Chun Ho-yeong watched his reaction with slightly tense eyes.

Soon after, Taemin Kang let out a laugh.

“Good is good. That’s right.”

“Ah, too. I thought the conversation would go well.”

Chun Ho-young was relieved and tried to bounce the butt. Then, in an instant, Kang Tae-min grabbed her wrist.

“Take it.”

“···This?”

“It’s a portable ashtray.”

“Ahahahaha… You’re carrying this around again.”

Chun Ho-young smiled awkwardly and put the butt he was about to throw away into the portable ashtray. It would have been difficult if Kang Tae-min changed his mind.

“It was a good deal.”

Taemin Kang left with a satisfied smile.

“Anyway, it’s a different species…”

Chun Ho-young erased his smile as soon as he disappeared and threw the portable ashtray away.

* * *

after school.

There was no supplementary class for the special class today. The students left school on time, but somehow felt like they were leaving school early.

In front of the school gates of the academy where all the people who would go out like that went out.

“uh?”

“ah.”

Min So-yul and Joo Da-hyun recognized each other with awkward faces. It was Min So-yul who spoke first.

“Are you going to train?”

“Oh, no, it’s not like that.”

“Is that so? I heard that class 1 students do it at their homes.”

“Uh, what… that’s right. you?”

Min So-yul kept her mouth shut for a while at the question that came back to the station.

‘Sir, if you say wait…’

He even had to say that he would take Kang Tae-min home. But isn’t that a bit embarrassing?

“Oh, privacy. Sorry, I don’t have to answer.”

Seeing that attitude, Joo Da-hyun waved his hand. I didn’t want to create a problem from day one.

“Ah, I’m waiting for Master.”

“… Master?”

Min So-yul’s eyes widened. Because I know who the teacher she is talking about is.

‘Is this guy also trying to steal teacher Taemin’s time? Then it will be more difficult for Sam to come home…’

Min So-yul asked this question without realizing it. Fortunately, Joo Da-hyun did not see that expression.

“Master!”

It was because Kang Tae-min approached the school gate. Min So-yul looked back at him with a sorry face.

“Soyul, what’s going on?”

“I, he…”

Min So-yul hesitated for a moment. However, if he backed away, he would never be able to invite Kang Tae-min again.

“Oh, I was wondering if you’re coming today.”

“···today?”

Joo Da-hyun looked back at Kang Tae-min with an expression asking what he was talking about.

“Oh, I have a visit to Dahyun’s house today.”

“ah···.”

Min So-yul lowered his head.

‘If it wasn’t for him…’

I hated Joo Da-hyun, who suddenly moved in. It felt as if Kang Tae-min had been taken away. I would just stick to class 1, so why did I come to the special class?

The moment when the fire of anger is about to be kindled in the heart.

“I ate ramen at Soyul’s house on the weekend. Soyul is a true master of ramen.”

At the sound of Kang Tae-min’s voice, she raised her head.

“At Soyul’s house?”

“Okay, go play later and try it. Once you taste it, you won’t be able to eat it anywhere else.”

Min So-yul unknowingly twitched the corners of her mouth.

‘Sam is not ashamed of spending time with me.’

That fact alone was comforting enough for a troubled heart. The fire of anger left only weak smoke.

“Then, how about going with Soyul?”

“I don’t care.”

Surprisingly, however, Ju Da-hyun offered to accompany her.

“Do you have any plans later?”

“Oh, no. I don’t have it.”

“Then do you want to go with me?”

Min So-yul’s eyes fluttered quickly. It was the first time I went to a friend’s house to play. Besides, wouldn’t it be possible to spend time with Kang Tae-min?

“Can I really go? Let’s go then!”

I felt like an idiot for hating Joo Da-hyun for a moment. He was a really good kid.

Contrary to what he thought, Ju Da-hyun didn’t just take Min So-yul.

‘Master is a close friend. If you take care of me too, Master will take good care of me.’

Moreover, Min So-yul was a non-combat awakened person. It was not even an object to compete with Kang Tae-min’s teachings.

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The limousine approaching the school gate slowly slowed down. Min So-yul stared blankly at the limousine stopped in front of him.

A whirlpool emblem was engraved on the side of the door.

“Get on.”

“Well.”

Joo Da-hyun and Kang Tae-min naturally opened the door and entered. Min So-yul asked with his hands shaking.

“Hey, are you wearing shoes here? You, do you usually ride in a car like this?”

Tanya in shoes was a classic joke. Joo Da-hyun did not think that Min So-yul would have said that sincerely.

“This is not the car I prepared. Grandpa sent it to you.”

“grandfather? If it’s Grandpa…”

Min So-yul followed suit and rolled his eyes. Then she hurriedly adjusted her glasses.

‘Oh My God.’

Min So-yul realized that he was involved in something bigger than he thought.

This wasn’t just a home visit. It was an invitation from Ju Da-hyeon’s grandfather, Changhwang.

However, Min So-yul did not want to run away. Rather, being by Kang Tae-min’s side made me feel more comfortable.

“Please leave.”

The limousine moved smoothly.

Kang Tae-min, the person in charge, had a nonchalant face.

Even Changhwang was just a student’s guardian to him.

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