Episode 95

On the day of the press conference.

Bae Seung-ju rented a conference hall in a luxury hotel. Even though it was a fairly large space, it felt cramped with reporters and cameras installed.

“… So, the association has decided to announce Kang Tae-min as the 6th strongest.”

Bae Seung-ju finished his presentation skillfully. But the time reporters hoped for was now.

The stories he told earlier were merely retellings of what had already been distributed in press releases.

“In addition to Maje and Sword Lord, who were seated here, Changhwang and Kwon Seong also supported the association’s decision, although they could not be seated due to circumstances.”

The reporters quickly tapped their laptops with their eyes shining. It was just to post breaking news.

‘It’s actually got the support of all the strongest.’

‘Is it a unanimous decision.’

In the meantime, Pyo Ji-hun smiled while holding the microphone in front of him.

“Chief, don’t we look relaxed when you say that?”

“Oh, that might seem like it.”

Reporters also laughed at the joke.

It wasn’t a sudden thought. Pyo Ji-hun and Bae Seung-joo prepared these comments in advance.

Bae Seung-joo opened his mouth again in a soft atmosphere.

“From now on, I will conduct a brief interview. Raise your hand if you have any questions.”

It was the moment reporters had been waiting for. Everyone raised their hands, regardless of you. Bae Seung-joo quickly scanned the reporters and pointed out one person.

“This is the Daily Hunter. Taemin Kang is working as an academy teacher. I think it is unusual for someone who is not a hunter active in the field to become the strongest. Do you have plans to become a professional hunter in the future?”

Some reporters shook their heads at the question. It seemed like he was trying to ask a similar question.

Kang Tae-min calmly took the microphone. Numerous lenses caught his figure.

“It’s not like that.”

His words made the reporters’ fingers busy. All the attention of the countless people present was focused on one person.

“The fact that I am a teacher does not change. I have students to be responsible for, and responsibilities to fulfill. However, if the association needs help, we will cooperate.”

When Kang Tae-min put the microphone down again, Bae Seung-ju smiled and turned his head again.

“This is the Han Chosun Ilbo. Recently, Kang Tae-min’s performance has stood out. I’m curious about why you haven’t been active in the meantime, even though you have this much ability. Would you have been able to stand out enough among the teachers?”

It was a bit aggressive.

When Kang Tae-min didn’t answer right away, Bae Seung-joo moved away from the microphone and whispered in a low voice.

“If you have trouble answering, you can say it’s privacy and move on.”

Taemin Kang shook his head lightly and picked up the microphone.

“I used to believe in possibilities. The teacher is a guide, and I thought that if you showed the students the right way, they would follow.”

The seemingly irrelevant answer raised questions in the eyes of the reporters. But their fingers didn’t stop.

“But somehow, I changed my mind. There are times when students do not understand even if they are told that it is the right path, and as a result, they end up going astray.”

I couldn’t explain what the ‘moment’ was. I couldn’t talk about returning to the past, in someone else’s body, in a place like this.

“For this reason, not only the guide but also the role of a guard to prevent derailment is needed. From then on, I started to show my skills.”

Reporters shook their heads.

‘Guide and Gadra.’

‘It’s good to use as a headline.’

Bae Seung-joo drew attention with a light clearing of his cough.

“I will take the last question due to time constraints. Yes, please stand up.”

It was a foreign reporter who stood up after being pointed out.

“This is an NCN post. As the new strongest, is there anything you want to say to everyone watching this?”

At those words, Kang Tae-min recalled his last moments.

-Defendant, if there is anything you want to say to the court, please say it.

It was in the courtroom that he was given a chance to speak to the world. It was a place where everyone blamed and hated themselves.

But now it was different.

What he was given was not a protest, but an opportunity for expression.

Kang Tae-min calmly took the microphone.

“The modifier ‘destruction’ has been attached to me. But it doesn’t really mean anything special.”

Reporters, as well as Johanna, Pyo Ji-hun, and Bae Seung-ju, who were sitting next to them, turned their eyes.

“It is natural to eliminate evil. There are other things more important than that.”

Taemin Kang stared at the camera. I looked at someone beyond that.

– I’m not wrong.

His last words were to himself, not to anyone else. But now it was his turn to tell others what he had to say.

“Keep the line.”

The crackling sound of typing died down.

“I hope you don’t become evil.”

Everyone present felt that they shouldn’t interrupt Kang Tae-min’s words.

“It alone can make the world a better place.”

* * *

Same hotel, reception hall.

A luxurious buffet was set up, and many people gathered around the table.

“It’s vacation, so you didn’t force yourself to come out, did you? You’re all here to congratulate me, right?”

The teachers at Noblesse Academy were no exception. The teachers, including Rosalyn, were talking.

“of course. principal.”

“I can’t believe the vice principal even if he said that.”

Rosalind laughed at Cha Dong-hyuk’s answer. He glanced back at the other teachers.

“But he… ?”

“Ah, this is Teacher Park Hyeon-a of Oblige Academy. I have some friends with Mr. Kang, but he came alone and I asked him to come.”

“… Is that so.”

Cha Dong-hyuk had a lot to say, but he didn’t.

“Nice to meet you. Come on, salty salty salty!”

Park Hyun-ah was hanging out with the teachers as if they were close friends. It’s non-alcoholic, but it was enough to create an atmosphere.

Among them, Seol Ga-eun was lost in thought with a slightly blank expression.

– I hope you don’t become evil.

-Because it’s enough just not to become a villain.

Kang Tae-min’s last words overlapped with the words of the iron man who helped him. Words with different expressions but similar meanings.

Could it really be a coincidence?

‘No, no way… .’

Along with him, he remembered the feeling of the two hands holding his shoulders. But that thought didn’t last long.

“Wow! 1st place, real sword 1st place!”

My thoughts were shattered by the tumultuous voice. Looking back, it was the place where the special class students had gathered.

Joo Da-hyun was smiling brightly and showing her smartphone to her friends.

“Because Master’s name has risen to number 1 on real swords!”

“Hey, is it a little different from when my name appeared?”

Min So-yul, who was next to me, said with a pouty expression. She was the ‘youngest alchemist with a patent’ and even briefly ranked first in the real sword.

“Ah, no, what are you saying is so different? Anyway, it’s a pity that Hwarin didn’t come.”

“Ah, that’s what I see. Why didn’t you come?”

In the special class, only Yoo Hwa-rin was absent. At that question, Ju Da-hyun shrugged.

“I don’t know either. Teacher Lua accepts instead? He said he couldn’t come because it was an important time.”

“yes? Then, Hwarin’s share can be cheaper.”

At Min So-yul’s words, Joo Da-hyun pursed her lips and then shut her mouth. His financial situation improved as he received royalties from patents, but his habits did not change easily.

“Anyway, why are you two doing that?”

Ju Da-hyun looked at another friend from Min So-yul, who took out an airtight container. At the end of that line of sight were Ko Min-soo and Inoa.

“Write… !”

“Ha, let’s relax a little.”

The two of them flinched at the sounds similar to gunshots coming from everywhere, causing subtle auras.

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Looking back in amazement, it was the sound of champagne being uncorked.

It was thanks to the result(?) of hard training.

“No, what special training did you do?”

Song Dae-beom laughed and asked. The two shook their heads excitedly.

“The homeroom teacher’s special training is all like that.”

“I heard you are with Pyo Soo-ho?”

“Oh, but where did this kid go? You said you were coming?”

Song Dae-beom wrinkled his nose and looked around. Normally, he would be the most noticeable guy, but he was nowhere to be seen.

“Isn’t that Pyosuho over there?”

“… I guess your special training isn’t that easy either.”

Those were the words of Ko Min-soo, who saw Pyo Soo-ho leaning against the wall on the outdoor terrace. That’s why Pyo Soo-ho’s complexion was not good.

The difference was even more evident to the two who remembered their appearance during the competition.

“No, it’s not that hard… I’ll come and see you for a while.”

“Oh, yes.”

“You two have become very close.”

Song Dae-beom approached Pyo Soo-ho, talked to him, and headed to the terrace.

It seemed that it was necessary to blow at least some wind.

“Oh, sir!”

“Oh oh!”

At that time, applause rang out along with the commotion. Kang Tae-min appeared in the reception hall.

Min So-yul immediately tried to run away, but Joo Da-hyun grabbed his back.

“100 million… !”

“Hey, wait a minute. Master will take care of it.”

“madam… okay.”

Just as he said, Kang Tae-min returned the congratulations by going around the table in turn. Soon he arrived at the table where his fellow teachers had gathered.

“Sir Kang! Congratulations!”

“Congratulations.”

Starting with the greetings of Rosalyn and Cha Dong-hyuk, the teachers delivered congratulatory words. Kang Tae-min calmly delivered his thanks and thanks.

Seol Ga-eun kept her mouth shut and waited for Kang Tae-min to come.

and the moment he got there.

“Taemin teacher, congratulations… .”

“Wow! congratulations!”

Park Hyeon-ah suddenly interrupted and swallowed her words. That alone is unpleasant, but isn’t Park Hyeon-ah grabbing Kang Tae-min’s hand in a snap?

‘What is this woman?’

Seol Ga-eun raised her eyes.

Fortunately, Kang Tae-min shook her hand lightly as if he understood it as a handshake.

“Congratulations, Master Taemin.”

Then it was her turn again. She wanted to hold her hand too, but she didn’t.

Instead, he took a step closer and whispered softly.

“The shooting training you gave me the other day was very helpful. Thank you.”

Saying that, Seol Ga-eun secretly examined Kang Tae-min’s expression. But contrary to her expectations, Kang Tae-min only smiled lightly.

“I’m glad it was helpful.”

Taemin Kang passed her. And before going to the table where the students were, he paused and turned around.

In that direction was Catherine.

‘uh… Are you coming to me?’

She was not used to crowded places. She didn’t even prepare clothes suitable for such an occasion, so her attire was no different from the semester.

Compared to the outfits of the other teachers, he looked very modest. It felt like it was rude to approach Kang Tae-min, who was drawing attention in this way.

So, even among the teachers, she hid in a corner and congratulated them in a small voice so that they could not be heard.

However, it was loud enough for Kang Tae-min’s developed hearing.

“Long time no see.”

“Yes, yes… ! I see.”

At Kang Tae-min’s greeting, she replied in a surprised voice. My hands trembled at the sight of people.

“Thank you for the congratulations.”

It was a very short conversation. Taemin Kang moved to the table of students.

But Catherine was satisfied enough. Did Kang Tae-min bother to take care of himself?

That fact alone made me smile.

* * *

At the same time, the hotel’s underground parking lot.

Bae Seung-ju did not attend the reception due to his work schedule. It is said that Seol Gyu-jin is recovering, but he is still busy as the representative of the association.

“I saw the audit report, but only the winning guilds were listed? What happened to the other guild investigation reports?”

He was on his way to the vehicle, wiping his subordinates on his smartphone.

“doesn’t exist? why not Do you think the bribe was only paid there? Is there no crime if there is no bribery effect? No, sorry isn’t the problem… .”

“Chief.”

He shuddered at the sound of the voice and raised his head.

“Oh, Johanna. Didn’t you die first?”

Johanna was standing next to his vehicle. Bae Seung-joo answered while gently covering his smartphone with his hand.

She laughed and opened her mouth.

“I have a favor to ask you.”

“Please?”

“Yes, I was wondering if we could change the schedule for this demonstration of the device a bit.”

“A change? Are you having any problems?”

“I have a little more to check. How much can I adjust?”

Bae Seung-ju quickly checked the schedule.

“Though 3 p.m., when there are few people, is the best time… I think 4 o’clock would be fine.”

“Uhm, then it might be better to just do it the way it is. Go with caution.”

“Ah yes. Okay. If there are any changes, please let me know right away.”

Bae Seung-ju said hello and got into the vehicle. Johanna’s reflection in the side mirror gradually moved away.

‘I’m glad the days don’t change. It would be difficult to reschedule.’

Bae Seung-ju was relieved.

Then I focused on my work again.

“Huh, hurry anyway. Wouldn’t the evidence have been destroyed if the news of gratitude had already spread? Report right away when you’re done.”

However, he was focused on his work and did not know.

The fact that she was ‘respectful’ unlike usual.

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