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I decided to listen to the descendants to better understand what was going on.
It was strange that the good children would be so easily influenced by Woo Kihwan’s group.
I decided to ask them why they wanted to find the energy of the universe.
[Eun Seoho] I heard that Class Zero students have to be unique, but we don’t have anything special other than we’re descendants…
[Eun Iho] Wouldn’t it be easier to get into Class Zero if we find the energy of the universe?
They must’ve seen how Woo Kihwan ran wild today.
Naturally, young children would get overwhelmed by the madness accumulated by the group over the past years.
There aren’t many people as crazy as Woo Kihwan among Class Zero.
Except for Hwang Jiho and a few others, our class doesn’t compare to Woo Kihwan’s craziness at all.
As expected, there seemed to be another reason why the descendants were so worried.
[Eun Seoho] We ran into people of royal lineage and descendants before taking the exam so… I don’t think we can make it to Class Zero.
[Eun Iho] I guess descendants aren’t that unique in Eungwang High. Junyeol oppa said he’s not in Class Zero either.
That’s because the criteria for choosing students to put in Class Zero isn’t about standing out.
There are cases like that just like with our class’ attention-seekers, but it’s not the general rule.
If the criteria were solely the student’s ability to get attention, Joo Soohyuk and Ahn Dain would’ve been part of Class Zero.
Eun Seoho and Eun Iho talked about the royal lineage they encountered along the way.
‘They ran into a royal lineage, not of Tiger Clan at the Cheonik Mountain? And Jeokho let them be…’
A woman with luscious hair.
The description of the descendants alone didn’t help.
What is certain is that the woman isn’t of royal lineage who we suspect to be the Long Tail.
There’s no way that Jeokho couldn’t have recognized it, but if it was indeed the Long Tail who approached the descendants, I think Jeokho would’ve intervened.
Jeokho wouldn’t let his guard down, especially since he’s experienced replay.
Considering what Eunho’s descendants went through, he’ll be wary of any royal lineage.
Except in special cases.
‘They said she wasn’t from the Tiger Clan, and they couldn’t recognize her so she’s not from the Rabbit Clan either. That means…”
I put together the clues.
A royal lineage with thick hair that they met before entering Eungwang High.
Jeokho who let the situation unfold.
Weekend meetings for the First Christmas scenario.
Eungwang High is set to be buried in snow.
Combining those, I narrowed down the candidates.
‘It’s the head of the Dog Clan.’
The clan that Hwang Jiho affirmed wouldn’t be a traitor, the Dog Clan.
Hwang Jiho also tested Hyangrok, the head of the Deer Clan, several times to see if he was the traitor.
Even Cheongryong, who actively cooperated with Hwang Jiho and treats Kim Shinrok well, wasn’t fully trusted by Hwang Jiho until late.
But the Dog Clan was different.
Hwang Jiho said this;
— I don’t mean to hide this, but there is a traitor to the Tiger Clan. No, a long tail. There is evidence that supports it.
— The Tiger Clan formed a secret alliance with the Dog Clan. We’re closer than the Rabbit Clan. We shared each other’s resources to hide our Shinsoos.
My angel, Tiger Clan’s Shinsoo, was a symbol of that trust.
The Tiger Clan had kept the angel Shinsoo in an appearance of a cute dog as a testament to their trust in the Dog Clan.
‘And it’s not just Hwang Jiho. Even Jeokho said he didn’t fully trust the Dragon Clan, but he fully trusted the Rabbit Clan and the Dog Clan.’
According to Jeokho’s report in the replay, he actively tried to contact the Rabbit Clan and the Dog Clan who shared a firm commitment.
Having been betrayed by the Bear Clan, the Tiger Clan tends to be quite elusive.
They were formidable as a clan, but they were easily isolated and thus didn’t have a good ending in PMH.
‘It’s to the point that it’s strange that I’m mixed in with them.’
Considering the tendency of the Tiger Clan, I think I should keep my distance.
However, there are cases where I need to borrow their power.
I felt sorry, but I couldn’t be considerate of the Tiger Clan for now.
‘At least after stopping the Black Screen and the bad ending of this world…’
I couldn’t think straight.
There are still so many things that need to be done.
When I looked back at my device, new messages from the descendants arrived.
[Eun Seoho] Maybe she’s a faculty member like Professor Yong Jegun?
[Eun Iho] No, maybe she’s a student!
They could just ask Jeokho and they’d get the answer.
Perhaps they became too distracted by Woo Kihwan’s antics that they didn’t get the chance to.
I wrote a message based on what I know for sure.
[Me] The first royal lineage you saw isn’t from Eungwang High. There aren’t that many descendants and royal lineage in our school.
[Eun Iho] Really?
It was a fact, not an assumption.
Only one member of the faculty was of royal lineage — Yong Jegun.
The two seemed a little relieved that there weren’t a lot of descendants and royal lineage in Eungwang High.
However, the spark of madness spread by Woo Kihwan was yet to be extinguished.
[Eun Jaeho] …Can I come with you to search for the energy of the universe? I’ll take good pictures.
Even the maknae is influenced!
I thought Eun Jaeho was safe, but he must’ve saw that damned book too.
I couldn’t say that we could go searching for the energy of the universe together seeing that they were too excited.
I was worried about the descendants, but I couldn’t draw a solid line since after all, I was just a hyung that they knew.
In the end, I ended the conversation by implying that they should talk to Jeokho who is in charge of their security.
‘Jeokho can nudge them in the right direction.’
The next day, at lunchtime.
Afternoon classes were canceled again to give way to the exams.
Although there were no official school schedules, most of the students stayed on campus.
Most of them were volunteers to guide the examinees, while some of them were preparing for the festival.
Among the few students who left school was my Bbang Shuttle.
I was going to go eat lunch, but I made a sudden turn and decided to chase Bang Yoonseob.
Fwaa!
As Bang Yoonseob was walking alone along an alley where convenience stores for freshmen were located, he began to kick the wall and climbed up the building.
Now, I could climb up the wall with my physical strength alone and not have to borrow a light skill.
After settling on a balcony about three stories high, I began to follow Bang Yoonseob up.
The wind blew hard for a while, and Bang Yoonseob frowned as he opened his jacket.
I examined his appearance carefully.
‘I don’t see a cigarette, and he doesn’t smell like one too. Maybe he hid it or he just hasn’t smoked one today…’
Maeng Hyodon said that Bang Yoonseob was still skipping training, but he didn’t seem to be smoking.
He’s not training, not participating in class events, not smoking.
He had a somewhat blank face.
Mok Wooram said he suddenly became strong enough to shake him off, but he seemed somewhat tired.
I don’t think he’s studying either, so maybe he’s just playing games at home or something?
Though I haven’t seen any game in this would that would warrant that?
‘I don’t think he’s improved enough to notice my presence though— Oh?’
Hwik!
When I was about to step back, Bang Yoonseob suddenly looked up at where I was.
He immediately hid himself in the shade of the building.
He seemed to have detected my presence.
His skills are really improving.
“…”
He snapped his head, looking in all directions.
In the end, he couldn’t find me.
“…Where are you going?”
Choi Younghee stood in front of Bang Yoonseob.
Although it wasn’t as much as him, her face also looked thinner than I remember.
There was a rumor that she studied like a ghost because of her illegal admission issue, but perhaps she’s overdoing it ahead of the second-semester final exam.
Seeing that she’s showing care for Bang Yoonseob despite the situation, there seems to be no hope for them.
Bang Yoonseob’s awkward reaction tells me that he still has a broken heart.
“The Class Two kids were looking for you.”
“…So what.”
Class Two didn’t seem to give up on this uncooperative bastard yet.
Since Joo Soohyuk is in that class, there’s no way the majority will beat the minority.
Looking at him now, he seems to be dropping everyone from his life, including his classmates.
When he was about to walk past Choi Younghee…
Grab.
Choi Younghee reached out and grabbed Bang Yoonseob.
The guy seemed surprised, but he didn’t shake her off.
Choi Younghee looked nervous.
“…You’re not getting involved with strange men are you?”
“What are you saying?”
“Well, you… You suddenly became stronger. Don’t tell me you’re…”
“…Is it strange that I’m strong?”
Bang Yoonseob’s face turned blue, obviously not liking what he heard.
Everything seemed to be distorted in Bang Yoonseob’s ears.
“Huh…?”
“I asked if it’s so strange that I’m strong. I’m still no match for a monster like Joo Soohyuk though?”
“Why are you suddenly talking about Soohyuk…”
“You’re the one who brought it up!”
Although he’s become stronger, even he indeed can’t be stronger than Joo Soohyuk, the best in our batch.
He seemed to be bothered by that.
Choi Younghee looked desperate, slowly realizing that she can’t communicate with Bang Yoonseob like this.
“Get lost!”
Bang Yoonseob shouted at Choi Younghee who couldn’t say anything.
Although Choi Younghee was an illegal admittee helped by Choi Pyeondeuk and a fan who bullied Goo SEulbi in PMH, it didn’t feel good seeing Bang Yoonseob take his anger out on her.
Choi Younghee bowed her head as she watch Bang Yoonseob leaving the freshmen area.
‘Bang Yoonseob’s getting mentally unstable. Maybe…’
The worst possibility came to mind.
I have arranged things to deal with Bang Yoonseob’s case, but I might have to finish preparing for it sooner.
While I organized my thoughts, a notification rang from my device.
It was a message from Mok Wooram.
[Mok Wooram] It’s done. Please check the attached file.
[Mok Wooram] You can modify it during practice, but I think there will be little change on your part, Vice President.
Is it for the festival?
Mok Wooram must’ve been working even during lunch.
When I tried to reply and say that he did well and I’ll buy him food that he likes…
“Euishin-ah, what are you doing there?”
Someone found me.
It was a player with better eyes and skills than Bang Yoonseob, Cheon Dongha.
‘Why’s Cheon Dongha in the freshmen area…’
Looking closely, it wasn’t just Cheon Dongha.
On the ground below were Do Wonwoo, Cheon Dongha, and Eunho in the form of Cheon Eunha.
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