Chapter 80 Final Exam Preparation (3)
After saying that, the Puppeteer laughed, 'Kyahaha!'
Hearing that lively voice and that garbage laughter, I was reminded once again why people called her a mad bitch.
'Well, it is not like I do not understand why she is so excited.'
She probably thought I would be surprised. It is only natural to be surprised at the news that sothing is about to break out. And from the perspective of a mad bitch, that kind of reaction would be a source of amusent.
'But I am afraid I have to disappoint her.'
This was not exactly surprising news to . That was because... I already knew what she was talking about.
"Are you talking about the academy final exams?"
You were very surpri— Huh? What. How did you know?
How did I know? I knew because I read it all in the novel. However, since those words were aningless, I continued in a dull voice.
"Is that all you have to say? The detailed plan has not been established yet anyway, has it?"
Uh... that is true?
"Then let us talk again once the detailed plan is set. I have sothing to do right now."
I could hear sounds like 'This is not very fun' from the other side of the phone, but there was no need to humor her, so I hung up imdiately. Right now, it was much better to plan for the final exams or Baek Ha-seong than to cater to the Puppeteer's mood.
"I should get started right away."
I had originally intended to sleep right after finishing the call, but even the ti spent sleeping felt like a waste now. Besides, staying up for one night would not cause any major problems anyway.
That left only one thing. If a conclusion is reached, put it into action. To practice those words, I quickly moved to my desk instead of my bed.
***
"Phew..."
Dawn eventually ended and morning arrived, and accordingly, the dark sky was gradually brightening. However, unlike the brightening sky, my face was still filled with deep darkness.
"No good ideas are coming to mind."
It was difficult even trying to draw up a plan. How could I plan when I did not know when, where, or how we would run into each other? However, the fact that I had to set a plan regardless of that scrambled my mind even more.
"It is harder because he is an unpredictable person..."
If Baek Ha-seong were a simple person, my head would not hurt this much. But Baek Ha-seong was never a simple or ignorant man. He was a being who always appeared with a free-spirited deanor, making it hard to pin him down. That was who Baek Ha-seong was.
Still, there is always a silver lining in every misfortune.
"At least it is a relief that the probability of eting as enemies is low."
Just because soone is a mber of a villain organization, one might automatically think of a bad image, but Baek Ha-seong did not belong to that category. Surprisingly, he possessed enough goodness to occasionally help the protagonist's party. In the first place, the reason Baek Ha-seong joined that organization was truly unavoidable.
'While being pursued by the Baek Family and villain hunters, the only place he could safely hide his body was the current organization.'
Even if they had lost much of their power, it was still a pursuit by the Baek Family, one of the prestigious families. How many places would there be where he could safely hide from that? It was only because it was the largest shadowy organization in the novel that Baek Ha-seong was able to remain safe.
"Damn it, I am starting to feel frustrated again."
They say that thoughts continue in a chain, one after another. As I thought of the shadowy organization, the frustration I had felt once before rushed back in.
"If I had known it would turn out like this, I would have seen the ending no matter what."
The source of that frustration was the fact that I had not seen the ending of the novel. I could not help but feel regretful over the fact that the last point I read was not the conclusion, but sowhere between the middle and the final stages. I should have gritted my teeth and finished the ending before I started complaining or doing anything else...
If I had done that, I would have known who the final boss of the shadowy organization was, and based on that, I could have opened up more possibilities...
"Sigh, what is the point of acting like this now?"
Well, although I am complaining like this now, who could have known things would turn out this way? Even if my ancestors were to appear, they would not have known I would be sucked into a novel. Frustration is frustration, but for now, it was right to focus on the task at hand.
"Then, shall I do a rough final summary?"
I brushed away the useless thoughts I had just been having and thought about the imdiate tasks. Those were Baek Ha-seong and the final exam episode.
"First, as for the final exams, it is not bad."
The fact that things were following the content I saw in the novel was not a bad thing. Actually, it would be best if nothing happened, but even the fact that things were flowing according to the plot I knew was sothing to be grateful for. Therefore, I did not need to act in a hurry regarding this part.
"Well, variables might arise..."
That would be a problem I would have to deal with using my own discretion at the ti. I am not a god, so I cannot know every situation in advance and prevent it.
"Next is Baek Ha-seong."
This part is the most difficult. Honestly, even if the probability of eting as enemies is low, it is not zero. Since he is an unpredictable person, it was right to set up at least so counterasures against him.
"And I have those counterasures."
A secret plan that could change his mind even if we t as enemies. Since I had read all the episodes related to Baek Ha-seong in the novel, that secret plan existed for . However, the best situation would obviously be...
"Not eting as enemies."
It would be much better to see each other with a smile rather than pointing blades at one another if possible. With that thought, I slowly stood up from my seat. Now that the night was over and morning had co, I had to attend school.
"I should go quickly before I am late."
After finishing my preparations quickly, I left through the door with those words. I hoped that everything would be filled with good things without any variables in the events to co.
***
"Today's lecture covers content that will be included in the final exam scope, so listen attentively."
Inside the classroom, where only the voice of the old professor flowed through the silence. I could not help but chuckle inwardly at the professor's instruction to listen attentively.
'Even in a prestigious academy, students are still students, and a lecture is still a lecture.'
Despite the instruction to listen attentively, more than half of the class had already been wiped out. Although I could see them trying to stay awake, their eyes were closing regardless. Looking at this made
think that everywhere people live is the sa.
'There is no need to look far for sleeping pills.'
I even thought that this might be more effective than sleeping pills prescribed at a hospital. To that extent, I could not see anyone maintaining their sanity, except for a few cadets.
'Well, the influence of Glory's academic policy probably played a part as well.'
Theory is certainly important, but that is as far as it goes. After graduation, everyone will beco a player and go out into the field; no matter how important theory is, could it be more important than practical skills? Therefore, the Glory side also placed a greater weight on practical skills in their evaluations. No doubt that is related to the sight I am seeing now.
'It is none of my business, though.'
I did not co here to learn theory, nor am I the type to think theory is important. Since my daily life from now on will involve risking my life in battle, how important could theory possibly be? It is enough if I know the knowledge necessary for survival.
...Or so I thought for a mont, but it seed this world expected academic enthusiasm from .
"...Then, shall Cadet Choi Yu-seong answer?"
Out of all those cadets, the old professor had to call my na once again. No, am I cursed or sothing? I could not understand why he called on
every single ti.
'What should I do about this?'
Normally, I would have pushed my dissatisfaction aside and answered, but there was a problem. It was the fact that I had not heard what the old professor was talking about. How can I answer when I do not even know what the question is?
But they say there is a way out even if the heavens crumble. As I was standing up while breaking into a cold sweat, fortunately, I saw Kim Su-hyeok lightly waving his hand from afar. When I looked over there, Kim Su-hyeok seed to be mouthing 'Gate Outbreak,' so that must have been the old professor's question.
'Su-hyeok, it really is just you, isn't it?'
Is this why adults used to say you have to make good friends when you are young? After making an expression of gratitude toward Kim Su-hyeok, I imdiately answered the old professor's question.
"A Gate Outbreak refers to a situation where the creatures from a Gate cross over into this world when the Gate is not cleared within a certain period of ti."
"Then, can Cadet Choi Yu-seong tell us about a representative Gate Outbreak incident that you know of?"
Fortunately, that must have been the right question. After all, there was no way our Su-hyeok would lie.
'But a representative Gate Outbreak incident...'
I know the Gate Outbreaks that will happen in the future quite well, but I am a bit weak on the past. Still, it is not like I know nothing. I only know one, but even that is better than none. Furthermore, it was one of the stories that the novel introduced quite grandiosely. Therefore, I answered the old professor's question in a confident voice.
"Ten years ago, there was an incident where an A-plus-rank Gate broke out on Mount Taebaek."
"You are talking about the Taebaek Great Disaster. Please continue."
"Due to a sche by villains at the ti, the location of the Gate generated deep within Mount Taebaek could not be detected. As a result, exactly 413 civilians and 97 players were killed."
Since I recalled the content through my talent, it should be accurate. In fact, the professor before my eyes was nodding without any other comnt.
"Correct. You know it quite accurately. That was an explanation worthy of the person who placed second in theory."
"...Thank you."
"Then, do you also know which organizations stopped that outbreak?"
"I know that the Horizon, Habaek, and Dawn guilds collaborated to stop it."
"Precisely. Cadet Choi Yu-seong, you may sit down."
At the words of the old professor, who told
to sit with a satisfied smile, I imdiately took my seat. Honestly, back when I was reading the novel, I thought the author wrote down all sorts of random details, but to think they would be used like this. I guess you really never know what life will throw at you.
'Ah, co to think of it, speaking of Gates, there was that. It suddenly occurred to .'
Talking about Gates reminded
of sothing. It was the existence of a Gate that would be a great help to Kim Su-hyeok. It is a Gate with so difficulty, but at this point... it seed like it might be perfectly possible.
'I should talk to him once class is over.'
In the novel, he visited it later, but there was no need to wait that long now. I decided to talk to Kim Su-hyeok after class and quietly listened to the lecture. After listening to the old professor's lecture, which was more effective than a sleeping pill, for a long ti...
"...We will stop here for today. I will see you all in the next class."
The long, long lecture finally ca to an end, and I imdiately stood up and walked toward Kim Su-hyeok.
"Su-hyeok. I have sothing to tell you. Do you have a mont?"
The involvent in Kim Su-hyeok's growth, which I had inevitably postponed, was finally ti to be executed in earnest.
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