'He's here.'
Lee Minjun stood up as soon as he saw Baek Taeyang walking from afar.
'I need to make a good impression from now on.'
The initial plan was to approach Kim Minsu.
He had the [Hero] title and was already a proven talented cadet.
Not only that, but his potential was also tremendous.
He was this good as a first-year student.
It was impossible to know how much more he would grow as he aged.
Though his looks were slightly lacking, he had enough star quality.
'But he was still just a rough gem.'
The man approaching with a delinquent-like impression.
That man was already a cut gem.
It was hard to believe there could be a complete form from the beginning.
Even after seeing it directly, I wondered for a while if this was real.
The movements against Don Quixote were not something an ordinary cadet could do.
"Mr. Taeyang, you're here!"
If I had to choose between Kim Minsu and Baek Taeyang, it would definitely be Baek Taeyang.
Of course, you can't put a tiger in a doghouse, so guild scouting was impossible.
But I could create connections as much as I wanted.
You can't say you've made connections just by exchanging business cards.
Connections are literally "veins".
How can you say a pulse that doesn't beat is alive?
"Ah, Team Leader Lee Minjun! Hello!"
"Have you been well?"
"It's only been a day since we last met."
"Haha, that's true."
Lee Minjun couldn't believe that this man laughing so casually now was the same man he saw in the gate.
He couldn't forget the sight of even grass and trees being crushed by the use of his main skill.
That wasn't all.
The weapon utilization he saw when catching Don Quixote was astonishing in itself.
That meticulous mind calculating everything from the moment of ejecting the large weapon case.
The sense of fighting by adjusting the gap with the opponent using long-range, mid-range, and close-range weapons.
The decisiveness to kill humanoid monsters without hesitation.
This wasn't something that could be taught.
It was the realm of talent that only those born with it could achieve.
Baek Taeyang was sure to become an unparalleled existence even within that realm.
"If you don't have any plans during the break, how about going through gates or dungeons together?"
"Sure... why not."
The response was lukewarm, but it didn't matter.
It was uncertain when else I could make an appointment with Baek Taeyang if not now.
Lee Minjun felt infinite gratitude towards Kim Seokgu who allowed him to be here.
'There's no other timing to make an appointment except now.'
The news of the S-rank gate clear was still spreading worldwide.
A first-year cadet got the highest contribution and is unaffiliated? It was certain that numerous contacts would come flying in.
Honestly, I wanted to contact Kim Minsu too, but the image wasn't good.
It was easier to attract hearts by giving the impression of thoroughly focusing on just one side.
However, Lee Minjun's thoughts would completely change after 5 minutes.
'Were they that close?'
It was a one-sided picture of Baek Taeyang talking to Kim Minsu, but the atmosphere was good.
I approached only one side because Kim Minsu's expression towards Baek Taeyang wasn't very good.
Seeing them continue a warm conversation, I should have tried talking to both of them.
What would these promising future stars talk about?
They're probably sharing feedback about the gate battle, right?
Lee Minjun organized his thoughts and left his seat.
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"Minsu, this is a chance. It's great for provoking Yumin's jealousy too, isn't it?"
"Is... is that so? Honestly, I thought I needed a chance for a reversal too."
"As expected, your brain seems to work quite well."
"He... hehe, right? I'm not completely clueless about... this love stuff."
"It's 'clueless', Minsu."
"Oh oh, anyway, that."
I was thinking of 108 ways to seduce Kim Minsu, but they were all unnecessary.
To think he'd fall for it right away after just a few gentle scratches.
I was surprised by the completely different atmosphere he was putting on from usual.
'It's strangely relaxed and irritating.'
He had the exact same face as those guys who picked fights for no reason during school days.
That guy who would smile smugly and suddenly start expounding on light novel contents.
The face of someone teaching while saying my evidence was wrong or that it's different if you look deeper.
Kim Minsu was making that face right now.
"Actually, I was going to speak first but... Taeyang, you're impatient too, huh."
What is this?
Why is he suddenly using this tone?
"Kaiban... if I get a model offer, we should go to the amusement park and stuff."
Why has his nose gotten so high?
Is there a need to shrug his shoulders so excessively?
"Since it came up, should we go now? Wait here for a bit, Taeyang, it'll be over soon."
Kim Minsu approached Melanie with an excessively bow-legged walk.
I could see things going smoothly after just a few words exchanged.
Melanie was continuing the conversation with an expression that seemed to question if this was right.
Sometimes she shot glances at me seeking an explanation for the situation, but I ignored them.
Though Melanie's expression was like that, she must have been happy inside.
It's a huge achievement to snatch someone close to the daughter of a rival group.
"Clean up all the local broadcasts and gather everyone, we'll just do a simple feedback today and end class."
Kim Seokgu's words immediately organized the chaotic atmosphere.
Even Kim Minsu, who was talking with an extremely arrogant expression, stopped speaking.
Melanie let out a sigh of relief and slowly, slowly approached my side.
"What on earth did you say to make a person change so suddenly?"
"I really didn't do anything."
"Don't lie. How can you deny it when I saw it?"
It was unfair.
If you think about it, I was a victim too.
"I'm telling you, I really didn't do anything, he suddenly started acting like that."
"I don't believe you. Just before, he couldn't even meet my eyes, but suddenly he's doing modeling and glancing at me as if he might come to me, and you're saying it's not your doing?"
"He even said such things...?"
It was a series of shocks and surprises.
To think he could use sentences that immediately made Melanie's unpleasant expression understandable.
Perhaps I've been underestimating Kim Minsu all this time.
To be able to use this level of Korean language ability, was he deceiving me?
The saying that you can't distinguish between a fool and a genius was true.
"...therefore, it's been decided that the 1st year Class D members, excluding Baek Taeyang, Kim Minsu, and Melanie, will have one more gate tour."
"I couldn't hear properly because of you."
"Can't you connect the dots by roughly listening? It means they couldn't measure the skills of other members because five people cleared an S-rank gate, right?"
She's prickly but still tells me everything I need to know.
It was because when clearing the F-rank gate, they couldn't properly grasp ability stats due to the existence of an excessively asymmetric force.
After that, a week-long break followed, which felt long.
"But why a week-long vacation, instructor?"
"Victory Academy isn't so harsh as to immediately work cadets right after clearing a gate."
"Thank you."
"When touring F-rank gates, there are more than twice the usual number of instructors, so you don't need to worry about safety issues."
The D-class cadet's words resolved my curiosity.
I wondered why specifically a week, but it was Victory Academy's own consideration.
Moreover, main skill holders with constant activation don't need to tour tomorrow, so they get an 8-day vacation.
It seemed all the major work for instructors was finished too, as support was no longer needed.
'Not bad?'
I had just brought up going to the amusement park but was wondering when to go.
If it's like this, there's no problem going tomorrow.
"Taeyang! Should we go to the amusement park tomorrow?"
"You startled me, don't suddenly speak right next to my ear."
"Ah... sorry."
As soon as Kim Seokgu finished speaking, Kim Minsu approached me.
It's good that he's proactive, but my ears hurt every time he speaks without grasping the distance.
"Therefore, Baek Taeyang, Kim Minsu, and Melanie may be dismissed. Cadets excluding these three will conduct F-rank gate precautions and training tomorrow."
Boos erupted instantly, but Kim Seokgu paid no attention.
Rather, as if he had expected this reaction, he skillfully pulled out a slate from the floor.
I didn't realize it when I saw it at the sparring grounds before, but it was clearly Kim Seokgu's sub-skill.
"Then shall we leave so as not to disturb? Minsu, you still have things to discuss with me anyway."
"Oh oh... Then Taeyang, I'll assume we're going to the amusement park tomorrow? I'll tell Yumin! I'll definitely do it, so you don't need to contact her!"
"Sure, whatever."
Yumin was supposed to come to our house anyway once classes were over.
'We'll break up within next week at the earliest.'
The 8-day vacation greatly accelerated the plan.
[Rocinante activated! Drive safely!]
I glanced back while mounting Rocinante.
Melanie was doing her best not to show signs of distress while talking with Kim Minsu.
I admired her mental strength to never furrow her brow even while sweating.
Kim Minsu was making a face like he was the absolute superior, which looked very unsuitable.
'Minsu, whatever plans you bring, they'll all be useless.'
I pulled the accelerator, looking forward to seeing how long that confident expression could last.
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'As expected, Pure Love Diary Author was right.'
From the answer that blessings come after a long rest, to saying that a confident attitude changes your surroundings.
Not a single word of that person was wrong.
Maybe they're watching over me?
Kim Minsu smiled slyly while watching Baek Taeyang's figure gradually disappear.
It was me who received the Kaiban model offer, and it was me who brought up going to the amusement park tomorrow.
This meant I had all the initiative, no different.
"Melanie, just a moment."
"Ah... yes."
I had to seize control of the group chat while Baek Taeyang was driving.
I really regretted not knowing these things until now.
'Pure Love Diary Author must have dated over a hundred times?'
The more I know, the more amazing that person is.
[Kim Minsu has invited So Yumin♥(So Yumin) and Baek Taeyang(Baek Taeyang) to the chat.]
[Kim Minsu] :: Guys, let's meet at the Wonderland main gate at 9 tomorrow! Don't be late!
'They'll read it soon.'
There was a mark because it hadn't been read yet, but I didn't mind.
Everyone would have no choice but to answer as soon as they check the group chat.
"Sorry, I had something urgent for a moment... Where were we?"
The 'world class expression' that only the most successful people make suited me best.
Thinking this, Minsu smiled brightly with a world class expression.
He couldn't hide his joy from being so excited for tomorrow.
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