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'It feels like I'm seeing the old Seo-ah somehow.'
Similar yet slightly different, looking at her face that barely shows any emotion reminded me of when I first saw Seo-ah.
The expressionless part was the same, but there was a clear difference.
If Seo-ah felt somewhat defenseless, Jia Unnie felt more calculating and cold.
'Well, compared to the current Seo-ah, the difference is huge though.'
The current Seo-ah might look expressionless, but she'd wag her tail like a country puppy and run to me whenever she saw me.
Our Seo-ah is kind of cute, isn't she?
Thinking about it that way, Jia Unnie definitely had a strong mature vibe.
Even though I'm technically an adult by age.
'Anyway, it's definitely awkward.'
Since we don't have many chances to be together like this, I don't know what to talk about.
I've heard that some people enjoy this kind of silence, but I don't think I'm one of them.
"..."
Unlike me, Jia Unnie seemed calm, watching the other people's matches without a hint of wavering.
If there were a spy agent in a movie, it would probably feel like Jia Unnie.
"Is there something on my face?"
"Ah, no."
Was I staring too much? I answered with an awkward smile and looked away again.
Maybe it's because of Jia Unnie's reputation, but I was drawing attention.
It's a well-known fact that she's the secretary-general of the Grim Reaper Guild, so no Hunter could help but be interested.
If they're lucky, they might get into the Grim Reaper Guild, so Hunters who aren't part of the top 10 guilds wouldn't want to miss this opportunity.
Even if not, there would be guys who think they might get some crumbs if they get close to Jia Unnie.
Since such a person is sitting next to me, attention is bound to be focused.
'Or is my side the target?'
I thought the attention was because of Jia Unnie, but I saw quite a few Hunters looking this way.
Not to brag, but I beat Na Dae-nam, so my skills have been somewhat verified.
My skills have been verified, but since I'm still a student, I thought I might look like a pretty appetizing target to the surrounding Hunters.
Since my future is somewhat verified, there might be people who want to build a relationship, or maybe their goal is recruitment.
Since I'm still a student, it's a good opportunity to sign a contract before my value goes up.
'But next to me is the secretary-general of the Grim Reaper Hunter.'
Even if they try to offer a recruitment, they would hesitate if the secretary-general of the number one guild is sitting right next to me.
It's not easy to compete with the number one guild, and they might not have a clue how high they should bid.
Maybe in that sense, Jia Unnie sitting next to me is a calculated move.
'Could it be that Mother-in-law ordered it?'
I was planning to join the Grim Reaper Guild anyway without her having to do this, but she worries too much.
At that moment, the door burst open and a Hunter with a familiar face walked towards us.
Unlike the other Hunters who were watching Jia Unnie, the Hunter heading towards us with confident steps was none other than Academy Instructor Kim Si-young-ssi.
"Instructor Kim Si-young... no, Hunter-nim?"
Instructor Kim Si-young-ssi, who stopped right in front of us, started looking back and forth between me and Jia Unnie.
Unlike Instructor Kim Si-young-ssi, who seemed to have a lot to say, Jia Unnie was just looking at the instructor with an expressionless face.
"What is this?"
"It's been a while, Hunter Kim Si-young-ssi."
"Why are you using honorifics between us?"
"I'm more comfortable with this."
Do they have some kind of acquaintance? Well, it's hard to find dual sword users, so there might be a dual sword network or something.
"Ha. So what is this all about?"
"I don't know what you're talking about."
"Don't you know it's illegal for guilds to contact students before they graduate? Even though it's tacitly overlooked..."
Well, there was such a law, but I don't know if other guilds follow it.
As someone who has already done this and that with the guild master, I felt a bit guilty.
"I didn't do anything, Hunter Kim Si-young-ssi."
That's not wrong, Jia Unnie just sat next to me and gave a light greeting.
She didn't even mention the word guild.
__What. Did he say instructor?
__This isn't some kind of kindergarten, why are they taking care of stuff like that here?
It seems like there are definitely guys who don't like whatever I do.
Were they that jealous that I, a student, caught Na Dae-nam?
Kim Si-young must have been aware of those voices, as he coughed a few times and calmed down his emotions.
"Anyway... I think you know it well too. Lee Jia."
"I don't know what you're talking about."
"Haa... It's not like you're a doll, tsk. Fine. It'll only hurt my mouth to talk."
"Hunter Kim Si-young-ssi?"
"Follow me."
Instructor Kim Si-young-ssi suddenly grabbed my wrist and pulled me away, I couldn't even think of resisting because of the instructor's firm expression, and I was dragged out.
When did she run away from me in the Academy, and suddenly she's being so aggressive.
Could it be that she's been holding back all this time?
As I was grabbed and dragged out by the instructor, I saw Hunters giggling at the sight.
Their eyes were unusual, like hyenas aiming for prey.
"Ahem... I'll say it again, choices should always be made carefully. Right now, the attention of those around you can cloud your judgment, so..."
Instructor Kim Si-young-ssi suddenly started a lecture, there wasn't anything special, it was just about how I still lack experience and need to choose more carefully.
She said I shouldn't be swayed by the name of the number one guild and make the right decision or something.
While doing that, she even checked if Jia Unnie had done anything, it almost made me think she sees me as a kindergarten student, just like the other Hunters said earlier.
"What's going on?"
"Haa? Didn't you understand what I've been saying so far? You're a student right now, so... W-Wait, why are you coming closer?"
"Did you want to be alone with me that much?"
To drag me to such a secluded place and pretend not to know, Instructor Kim Si-young-ssi also had a cute side.
Well, seeing as she was a virgin until then, she's probably almost completely clueless in this area.
"W-What are you saying? G-Get away from me right now! S-Student Kim Si-woo!"
"This isn't the Academy, Instructor-nim."
Instructor Kim Si-young-ssi flinched and backed away as I pushed her against the wall.
Honestly, the words about making a careful choice are just a facade, and this is probably her true intention.
I don't know if there's been a change in her thinking, but she definitely seemed more clumsy and had more gaps than when I saw her at the Academy.
A distance close enough to feel her body temperature, looking at the instructor who was flinching, I thought that women are women after all.
"I-If you don't get away from me right now, there w-will be consequences!"
"Why are you being like this between us?"
"W-What are you talking about... We're just a normal student and instructor..."
"Instructor-nim fucked me, though."
"D-Don't say things that could cause misunderstandings!"
The distance between us became so close that we could feel each other's body temperature, and with me blocking both sides, there was no room left for her to escape as her back was against the wall.
Looking at her flustered expression, I wanted to tease her more, it must be because of my personality.
I remember it being quite hot back then, but has it been too long? My memory is a bit hazy.
I guess I need to do it one more time to remember it more clearly?
"G-Get away from me right now! S-Student Kim Si-woo!"
"Instructor-nim did it first, though."
As I whispered softly into the instructor's ear, the instructor's body trembled.
Did she remember what happened back then? Her facial expression seemed slightly flushed.
"T-That was an accident. Y-You definitely agreed to do that too..."
"Well, I did, but you know how people's hearts don't always do what they're told?"
"..."
If the instructor wanted to, she could have easily pushed me away and ran away.
But seeing as she's not doing that, she probably doesn't hate it either.
It was the moment when I was about to touch her soft lips.
"Ahem~ I wonder where they went?"
I had no choice but to back away immediately at the sudden voice.
It must be my imagination that Instructor Kim Si-young-ssi's expression looked regretful for a moment, right?
"They said they went this way~"
A sweet voice, a clear yet seductive voice like jade beads rolling, and the owner of the voice revealed her face not long after.
"Oh my~ You were here! Student Kim Si-woo... or should I call you Hunter?"
A beautiful woman with a seductive smile as much as her voice looked at me and raised the corners of her lips.
The red-haired woman with a face that people commonly call a fox face smiled seductively at me.
I don't know if it's because of the heat, but seeing the cleavage visible through the half-lowered zipper, it didn't seem like her child would go hungry.
"Oh my. Are you interested in this side?"
The woman lowered her zipper even further as if she felt my gaze, and the instructor shouted at the woman.
"What are you doing?"
"Ahem~ I'm just a little hot. Is there a problem?"
"Haa? This guy and that guy..."
The woman smiled seductively, lightly ignored Instructor Kim Si-young-ssi, and came over to me and took my hand, it was quite seductive as she caressed my hand with her soft hand.
"Hello? Hunter Kim Si-woo-ssi. I'm Kang Eum-ran. Have you ever heard of my name?"
"Eum-ran...?"
"Ahem. It seems like you're hearing it for the first time based on your reaction? But it's okay, we can get to know each other little by little~"
The woman laughed in a sweet voice, a large chest and wide hips compared to her slender arms, legs, and waist.
Maybe that's why, but there was something about her body that looked more extreme.
"Hey! Hunter Kang Eum-ran!"
"Why has our Si-young Hunter-nim been shouting since earlier?"
"Don't ignore me! What are you doing?"
"Yes? I'm interested in Hunter Kim Si-woo-ssi. Is that wrong?"
"To a student right now!"
"Hehe. Our Si-woo Hunter-nim is a grown adult too. Isn't that right?"
I couldn't help but be flustered by the suddenly appearing seductive older sister.