I Became the Leader of Academy City

24 – Discipline 12. The leader receives the best grades (3)

Hwiung!

The white paper easily dodged my sword attack.

Then he grabbed my outstretched arm and tripped my leg, knocking me down.

“Ugh!”

The white paper broke my wrist, took the dagger, and held it to my throat.

The series of processes took place very quickly.

To the point where it feels like it happened as soon as I closed my eyes and opened it.

It may have been because I let my guard down, but even considering this, it was surprising.

If they had strengthened their bodies by engulfing each other with magical power, the results would have been even more disastrous.

“Manager, are you okay?”

“… Are you okay.”

White Paper took her outstretched hand, stood up, and took her dagger back from her.

“When did you learn that move?”

I never expected that he would be this skilled.

Isn’t this something that just popped out automatically?

“I didn’t learn it? “This is my first time trying it after seeing it on BD.”

“…… ?”

… I couldn’t believe it.

This is a field that has absolutely nothing to do with magical talent, right?

In the game and in this world.

I used to think that the reason White Paper was able to show such incredible combat abilities was simply because it strengthened its body with overflowing magical power.

That wasn’t it.

In the first place, White Paper’s pure fighting skills had reached a considerable level.

“… Again.”

My pride was very hurt.

I was also confident in fighting.

Because I have been training through hard times under my teacher.

‘But at this level, it’s worth doing.’

I felt like I could respond if I concentrated.

“Yes. “Please come again.”

She swung her dagger again.

Tuk! Tuk! Puck!

The white paper counterattacked by hitting my arm, and as I anticipated the move, I quickly dodged and continued the attack again.

Repeat that.

Neither side was able to comfortably subdue the other.

The white paper looked surprised when I continued the battle without being easily defeated.

‘Why are you surprised?’

It was the same here.

I didn’t know that the attack wouldn’t go this far.

‘This…’ .’

As the attack and defense continued, the skills that White Paper had embodied in his body were revealed.

By nature, such things tend to pop up without us even realizing it.

So I was confident.

‘It looks like you received professional training.’

Whether the talent is good or bad.

The agile and skilled movements of the white paper are something that cannot be performed unless one has received separate professional training.

No matter how many times I repeated the fighting techniques I learned at the academy, I could not achieve this level.

Others might not know, but I was able to tell them apart.

But there was nothing strange about it.

The white paper probably has its own untold story.

I have never told anyone that I have been training so hard.

“… ….”

But I end up getting worried.

Suddenly, I remembered playing the game.

Five hundred books.

Although it was a strong character, it did not have a large role in the game.

Of course, most of the characters belonging to different schools than the original protagonist had similar situations.

However, there was something slightly different about the Five Baekseo.

Unlike other characters, in the latter half of the game, not even a grain of sand appears and news is completely cut off.

Is it just that the development team did not pay attention to the importance of Oh Baek-seo?

Negative public opinion was formed in the gaming community.

After the conversation, the name Oh Baek-seo could not be found on the Aseong High School graduation list.

No matter which map I went to, there was no Obaekseo.

Did he drop out, or was he expelled?

Exact information was not available in the game, but it was clear that her whereabouts were unknown.

I had that fact in mind.

Because White Paper is my closest confidant, the person I have affection for, and the person I want to marry.

If anything happened to the white paper, I would do everything to prevent it.

So, if any suspicious circumstances were detected in the white paper, I had no choice but to feel sensitive.

Perhaps there may be a connection to the cause of her disappearance.

“!”

The timing is set.

Expecting White Paper to strike back and extend her arm, she grabbed her arm with her outstretched hand.

“Ah!”

Quick! She pushed the white paper’s shoulders behind her, while at the same time pushing her ankles with her legs, causing her to fall.

Boom!

White Paper lost her balance and fell helplessly behind her.

She immediately jumped on top of her and thrust her dagger into her throat.

On the mat.

My shadow fell on the white paper.

One of White Paper’s arms was held by my free hand, and her other arm was resting on one of her knees.

Suppression successful.

I won.

“Whoa…” .”

I took a deep breath and caught my breath.

The white paper also frequently lifted her large chest as she tried to catch her breath.

‘I finally got a kick out of it…’ !’

I felt a great sense of accomplishment, perhaps because of my competitive spirit.

Somehow things have changed from test preparation….

What does it matter now?

Let’s enjoy this brief sense of accomplishment.

“… “I got hit.”

White Paper grinned under my shadow, turned her eyes to her side and whispered softly.

“I didn’t know that I would be attacked by her manager.”

“Isn’t this expression strange…?” ?”

Why is your voice so strange…? ?

“It’s literally like that…. “Have you ever imagined something strange?”

White Paper narrowed her eyes and smiled slyly.

It was a soft tone.

Her head shook. It seemed like he was deliberately trying to make me imagine something strange. Usually, when a white paper is like this, it’s a joke.

‘A joke like this again…’ .’

It is a common occurrence.

Whenever I am lost in thought, people sometimes ask me, ‘Are you thinking dirty thoughts?’

Of course, you’re joking like that because you trust me.

I immediately had the urge to give a positive answer to that playful question and hug the white paper.

It was not a new thing.

Is this why the white paper is being installed?

The current white paper was so fascinating that I felt a stronger urge than usual.

‘… ‘It’s really pretty.’

The sight of White Paper, slightly disheveled, with beads of sweat running down her forehead and her hair stuck, was truly beautiful.

Perhaps the romantic desire I feel for Baek Seo is also partly reaping the benefits.

However, it was necessary to refrain from this desire until at least the advent of dystopia could be prevented and the burden of the leading manager could be laid down.

Dating on campus is prohibited by school rules, and since you have to take responsibility as a leader, you can’t date comfortably.

When I let go of all my burdens, if only I had a chance.

I was definitely planning to confess to Baek Seo.

So now was the time to move on from this prank.

“It’s a weird joke….”

“hehehe.”

My eyes avoided the white paper without realizing it.

Perhaps he didn’t know how fascinating he was, or he didn’t know how fast I was burning the white paper, and he smiled mischievously.

“But where did you get your training?”

I immediately changed the topic.

“At school.”

“You don’t get it separately?”

“Is it okay to just follow what I learned?”

Is this a genius concept here?

It’s not even funny.

Is it because they are afraid that I might not realize that it is an issue that has nothing to do with the level of talent?

“So, talented?”

“Thank you for the compliment.”

Yes, but if you don’t want to answer, that’s okay.

Let’s move on for now.

For now, let’s remember the information that White Paper is good at fighting skills.

I have no intention of questioning White Paper over this issue.

“Then what about the manager?”

“I learned it from my teacher a long time ago.”

“Master… ? “It’s an expression you only see in martial arts.”

“Because he liked being called that. That’s it, let’s continue….”

It was time to release the oppression.

Tuk. Something spilled out of my uniform pocket, hit White Paper’s shoulder and fell to the floor. That caught our attention.

It was a purple peony flower amulet.

I picked up the amulet, walked away from the white paper, and sat down on the mat. The white paper raised its upper body and looked at me.

“What is that?”

“I received this from an acquaintance a while back as congratulations on entering Aseong High School.”

White Paper gently tilted his head.

“Congratulations?”

“Oh, peonies are originally flowers given during celebrations.”

“It seems like it was very good, huh? “If only I could make it into a talisman like that.”

Because the size of the peony was quite large, it was an amulet made by cutting off the petals and stems into a small shape. I guess that sincerity was noticeable.

“That’s right.”

This flower was given by Kim Dal-bi.

Dalby was the first person in this city who stood by my side, and she was the first girl with whom I envisioned a future together.

Apart from the fact that she was a villain, this flower had a precious meaning to me.

The white paper sat down somewhat, putting his knees to the sides. Why are you staring at me?

“Do you have anything to say?”

“Do you know the flower language of the ‘purple’ peony?”

“When I looked into the language of the peony flower, I heard it was ‘shy.’ Why?”

“No… , just. “I’m curious.”

White Paper with her usual kind smile.

It was still a difficult expression to understand.

“If there’s nothing more to say, let’s start again.”

I had no intention of killing time by chatting like this.

“I just wanted to win a little while ago, so I feel sorry. From now on, let’s just study for the real exam.”

He said as he got up from his seat.

“Yes, okay.”

The white paper followed suit.

……

The night was already deep.

I headed to the subway station with Baek Seo to catch the last train.

A road illuminated by street lights. The friendly sound of insects was ringing in the grass next to the sidewalk.

The white paper was holding a bag with the hand opposite to me.

As we walked side by side, the back of the white paper’s hand occasionally touched the back of my hand. I liked that moment of contact, so I didn’t really keep my distance.

In the meantime, the white paper said.

“Manager, shall we make a bet?”

It’s an unexpected suggestion.

“What bet?”

“Score the test.”

“Hmm.”

Be sure to score the test.

Not bad?

It seemed like he would also become a stimulant and add firewood to the fire of my motivation.

Anyway, White Paper is the opponent I have to beat.

We have to compete properly.

“Good. Come on.”

When I answered without hesitation, White Paper covered his mouth with a slightly clenched fist and smiled.

“It would be easy to grant a light wish.”

“It’s definitely okay.”

“Shall we do that?”

“Then.”

“Just in case, you’re not allowed to make dirty wishes?”

“… “With what kind of face do you make a wish like that?”

“hehehe.”

The sound of our conversation flowed through the sounds of grasshoppers, the silence of the night, and the smell of dry earth.

What I want from the white paper.

There was nothing special.

Just continue to be by my side.

Because I really like the white paper.

Of course, it can be difficult.

One, my goal is ‘to live happily’.

Then again, I wanted to connect with someone I like.

Of course, it was not achieved through the right to wish.

Let’s think about something else.

‘What is better…? .’

If I beat the white paper and get the right to wish….

‘When I go to write up mileage on the weekend after midterm exams. Should I ask you to go with me?’

This is a moderately troublesome task for White Paper, so a light wish will suffice.

Because there is a clear cause and purpose.

It may be possible to hide the hidden purpose of dating.

‘Perfect.’

It feels like I’m already drinking kimchi soup, but….

It was inevitable that I would have fun just imagining it.

“Manager, there is dog poop in front.”

Huh?

“Wow! Seed… !”

The moment I let my guard down, I almost stepped on the dog feces in front of the tree.

I was so startled that I quickly raised my legs and jumped up.

“Phew.”

Thank goodness.

I didn’t step on it.

“Phew!”

“?”

Suddenly, White Paper burst out laughing.

“Ahahahahaha! “What did you just do!”

The white paper starts laughing.

I think my reaction was quite comical.

‘Ah… , I made a mistake.’

I grabbed the front visor of my hat and lowered it to cover my eyes.

‘Ugh….’

My mouth was tightly shut.

I become vain.

‘Such a shame….’

You can’t believe you’re showing such insignificance in front of the couple just because of dog poop….

Anyone could see that his dignity as a leader was cracked.

As the cool-headed image and weight that I had maintained in front of the vice-president were lost, shame washed over me like a tide and my whole body trembled.

Cleaning robot, what does it do that doesn’t even clean up dog poop? It’s neglect of duty.

“Ahahahahaha!”

“…… ?”

Anyway.

Suddenly, I felt a sense of discomfort when I saw White Paper bursting into laughter.

I’ve never seen that in a game, and I only saw it once last year when we were alone together.

Baekseo always shows a kind smile, but he was not the type of kid who bursts into laughter like this.

Even though a funny senior made fun of her at the leadership club dinner last year, she never laughed.

Even though everyone around him was laughing together, Baek Seo only smiled calmly.

In other words, it was a fairly rare scene.

“Don’t laugh…” .”

“Phew!”

When an indignant voice came out without my knowledge, the white paper burst into laughter again.

* * *

In Academy City Neo Seoul, areas designated as residential areas have a particularly large number of security robots.

This is to ensure a safe life for residents.

One, Oh Baek-seo’s residence was located away from the residential area.

There were security robots guarding the place as well, but there were many of them, even though it was not a residential area.

White Paper studied quietly for the test at a desk with a light on.

“hehehe….”

When she suddenly remembered the time she had spent with Manager Ahn Woo-jin earlier, the corners of her mouth naturally rose with joy.

Resting her chin, she simply drew Woojin’s face like a cute character in the corner of a textbook.

Expressions such as ‘handsome’, ‘cute’, ‘cool’, ‘I like it’ and several hearts were added next to the picture of the face.

What Baek Seo harbored in his heart was a feeling of emptiness.

This is a product of this terrible silence.

After entering Asung High School, Woo Jin-man, no one else, was able to fill part of that void.

Maybe that’s why Baek Seo felt happy just thinking about Woo Jin.

Isn’t happiness originally a feeling that comes from satisfying a deficiency?

However, Baek Seo was still not sure if he could fully enjoy this happiness.

It’s just because my emotions can’t be controlled as I wanted.

Every time I saw Woojin, I wanted to joke around and chat happily.

As Woojin’s amulet appeared in his mind one after another, his head lifted and the corners of his mouth sank.

On the desk, a dried peony flower that had already withered was placed in a vase in the corner.

It is a precious flower that I held in my hand with a pretty girl with light pink hair when I was young.

At one time it had a beautiful purple color.

The reason I was able to remember the language of that flower particularly well was because the girl told me.

He said it was his honest feelings.

At that time, the white paper also picked a purple peony and smiled, saying that we were in agreement.

I was so young that I couldn’t really remember the girl’s face.

“Purple peony….”

The white paper quietly looked at the withered peony flower.

Peony is used as a congratulatory sign, and the language of the flower has good meaning, as Woojin said.

But only ‘purple’ was different.

Purple peonies have bad flower meaning, so when celebrating with peonies, purple was usually left out.

The flower language of the purple peony flower.

─ ‘The meaning of the purple peony flower is ‘anger.’ I saw it in a book before. ‘Please praise my knowledge!’

─ ‘Dalbi, there’s dog poop….’

─ ‘Ugh! Wow… ! I stepped on it… !’

─ ‘Fuhu!’

White Paper remembered what the light pink haired girl said.

The girl who shared honest feelings with each other suddenly disappeared, leaving behind resentment and doubts in Baek Seo.

These are childhood friends who have now become six criminals.

If you catch her, White Paper had something you must ask her.

Depending on her answer, he would either punish her, put her in prison, or help her.

That’s why Baek Seo joined her leadership team to chase after her.

He came to the conclusion that it would be difficult to track her down alone.

“Another useless thought…” .”

White Paper’s eyes lowered as if they were being weighed down by a heavy silence. It drives out distracting thoughts from his mind.

I don’t know who Woojin received the purple peony from as a congratulation.

The acquaintance probably gave the flowers as a gift by mistake.

I passed on the white paper with that thought in mind.

……

2 Weeks later.

The midterm exam results are out.