[Reader #2 Just Wants to be a Fan Girl] 24

Chapter 24

Gyun Junhwi POV

Gyun Junhwi frowned as he watched Yeon Sora walk away.

Her head bobbed up and down, left and right. Her gait was restless. Her back view was a mess.

'Is she... really a prophet?'

"Hoo..."

Gyun Junhwi sighed deeply and checked his exclusive menu again.

[Opening Item Appraisal Log]

Item Name: Nine-Tailed Fox Tail Hair

Grade: A

Effect: Illusion

Market Price: 20 - 28 million Gold

The [Item Appraisal Log] displayed the information of the last item he appraised.

The Nine-Tailed Fox Tail Hair that Yeon Sora showed him was undoubtedly genuine.

— You needed this in your dream.

That statement was also true.

Gyun Junwhi actually needed that material.

She had proven that she had the ability to sense the future.

But,

'What's her real intention?'

He couldn't figure out her intentions at all.

There's no such thing as a free lunch.

Most things given away for free are just bait.

The moment you become blinded by greed and bite the bait, there's no turning back.

Gyun Junhwi learned that lesson at a very young age.

The day he received the lollipop he begged for every day, that day he finally could go to the amusement park he begged to go to every day.

He had left home with excitement and happiness in his heart, but the place he ultimately arrived at was not an amusement park.

Beasts in human skin abandoned Gyun Junhwi at an orphanage and never returned.

Even his so-called parents had been like that...

There's no way someone would give away an item worth 25 million Gold with no conditions.

This is bait.

Then, what is it bait for?

When asked why she was giving it to him, Yeon Sora stammered and vaguely said, "To save people."

'What nonsense.'

Unlike her pretty appearance, Yeon Sora's personality wasn't good.

Human nature always surfaces in places where no one is watching.

When alone, Yeon Sora would snear cynically as if looking down on the world, and she would often give looks filled with contempt.

She's not the type of person who cares about saving people or the world.

Then what is this bait for?

'Is it vanity?'

Perhaps she's become conceited over having a prophetic ability and wanted to satisfy her inner desire for recognition by proving its effectiveness.

'No, that's not it.'

In this world, you can't awaken two pillars at the same time.

The ability Yeon Sora awakened first was pyrokinesis.

Even if she has a prophecy skill, it should still be in an unawakened state.

Until it awakens, it would only manifest itself as a strong intuition.

It doesn't make sense to be conceited over one's intuition.

'It's not logical to spend money on materials based solely on intuition either.'

Gyun Junhwi deliberately follow Yeon Sora to her neighbourhood.

To check her living environment.

Judging from the many traces of damage to the myriad cracks that haven't been properly repaired, the house prices in this neighbourhood must be low.

Yeon Sora's family is poor.

Yet she spent 25 million Gold to buy Nine-Tailed Fox Hair and tried to give it away unconditionally.

Again, it doesn't make sense.

And the biggest question.

'Why me of all people?'

Getting involved with this woman was not Gyun Junhwi's intention.

Yeon Sora had approached him arbitrarily.

Even if everything else could be dismissed as a coincidence, this part was impossible to ignore.

"Hoo..."

There are many suspicious points, but no matter how much he thinks about it, there is no clear answer.

'For now... I have no choice but to watch.'

If he wants to know her hidden intentions, there is only one way.

He has to follow the flow.

If the other person has set a trap, he has to fall into it.

The moment the trap is triggered, her intention will be clearly revealed.

He has to keep his senses sharp, grasp her intention, and get out of the trap by a hair's breadth before it's triggered.

He can't jump to the conclusion that Yeon Sora indeed has set a trap...

But one thing was certain.

She was a person of interest.

* * *

Yeon Sora POV

The morning dawned.

What day is today!

It's the day I and Yeom Juwan enter the Academy!

While waiting for the school bus at the entrance of the apartment, Yeon Sora's 11 family members followed us in a line.

"Are they really providing bedding there? Just in case, shouldn't we take a down comforter?"

"The admissions guide clearly states there's no need, you're being too nosy, sis!"

"Our Sora, you should take your allergy medication too..."

"Can you take a camcorder and film the two of you together?"

"Call us at least once a week!"

"I'll support your cool advantage, sis and bro!"

"It's adventure, you idiot!"

A moment later, a yellow school bus arrived, and a man in a suit disembarked. 

"I'm from NAKSA. Are you Yeom Juwan and Yeon Sora?"

"Yes."

NAKSA stands for National Academy of Korea for Special Abilities.

It was named in imitation of the National Aviation and Space Administration, which was once known to gather only geniuses, but the public's response to this name was cold, and currently only the staff use the name. In the story, everyone just called it 'Academy'.

"Please show me your ID."

After confirming our identities, the Academy staff loaded our carriers into the luggage compartment.

Meanwhile, we had a final hug time.

"Both of you, be careful"

"Juwan, take care of Sora."

They're a good family, no matter how I look at it. Even though it's only been a week, I've gradually grown attached to them while living together...

I gave them a bright smile to reassure them as much as possible.

"Everything will be fine, don't worry."

This is a lie.

The place I'm going to now is a doomsday land where all sorts of scenarios of gruesome deaths, asassinations, massacres, and annihilations unfold.

But I have to go.

I have to prevent the destruction of this world with my babies.

"I'll be back."

* * *

The Academy is located in Yeouido.

However, Yeouido in this world is a little different from the original Yeouido.

The world of ❮I Possessed a Character in a Doomed Academy❯ experienced the Great Crack incident 30 years ago. In the days when earthquakes suddenly struck, tsunamies swept in, and tornadoes raged, Yeouido became an island floating in the middle of the Han River due to an earthwuale, and the Seogang Bridge, Mapo Bridge, and Wonhyo Bridge, which connected Yeouido to the mainland, were all cut off.

Bridges can be easily repaired with restoration magic, but the higher-ups in ❮Doomed Academy❯ did not do so. Instead, they took advantage of Yeouido's isolated terrain to turn the entire island into a monster infested place.

Monster research facilities, monster breeding facilities, etc. were all concentrated in Yeouido, and barriers were wrapped around the area.

The Academy, which teaches 'Students! Let's fight monsters!', is also located in Yeouido.

Anyways.

Yeouido is an island that you can only enter by private ferry, and we are currently moving on that ferry.

Every time the hull moves forward, the surface that contacts with the river water shone blue as if it had been CG-progressed.

"What are you looking at so intently?"

When I turned my head, Yeom Juwan was looking down, following my gaze.

"Just curious."

"About what?"

"What happens if you fall off the boat?"

"You'd bounce off unless you have a temporary barrier release spell."

"Then do you fly like a trampoline? How would you land?"

I was wondering if I would fly to Gangbuk or Gangname.

I was also wondering who would pay for the treatment if I broke a bone due to a failed landing... but I decided not to ask.

Yeom Juwan was looking at me with narrowed eyes.

"Is something going on with you these days?"

"Why?"

"I don't know... you just seem so different."

My heart sank for a moment. 

That's right, I was an imposter of Yeon Sora, wasn't I?

Why was I talking so confidently and carelessly without any filtering?

First of all... let's fix this.

I tried to create a sentimental atmosphere with the most wistful, clouded over eyes possible.

"I just realized that I've lived being too indifferent to the outside world. I thought the outside world was something that had nothing to do with me... but now I'm no longer an ordinary person, am I? I have to change."

"I guess so."

Huh?

I'm flustered by how easily he accepted it.

Yeom Juwan muttered while looking at the distant mountains.

"Who knew we would become Awakened. We have to change from now on... both you, and me."

He interpreted Yeon Sora's personality change as due to the life-changing event of 'Awakening'.

Come to think of it, Yeom Juwan also had a character breakdown after awakening.

He can't say anything to me when he did the same thing, right?

'Lucky me.'

Still...

Let's be a little more careful from now on.

* * *

We arrived at the National Assembly Building.

In ❮Doomed Academy❯, it serves as the main building of the Academy.

For reference, the real National Assembly built a sleek new building near the Blue House and moved there.

"Please come this way!"

A waiting staff member guided us to the administrative office.

The Academy's administrative office looked like a bank with about 20 windows.

"Student Yeon Sora?"

"Yes."

"We will proceed with the identity verification."

The administrative office staff quickly took all ten of my fingerprints, swabbed the inside of my mouth with a cotton swab, and started typing at a crazy speed.

"It says you already have a device. May I check it?"

When I held out my wrist, the staff's eyes widened.

"T- this is Phoenix 13! I also pre-ordered it! How did you get it already?"

"I received it as a gift."

"Ugh, I'm so jealous! I heared this model has an inventory space of 10 pyeong*? It's so durable that it can withstand a total of 15 S-class attacks, and it uses a state-of-the-art satellite system so you can use the communication function even in the intermediate zone..."

(*TL Note: 10 pyeong = 33 square meters, a.k.a. the size of a small apartment.)

If this person was born in our world, they would have stood in line all night in front of the store when a new iX product came out back in the day.

Anyways. This gift from Ha Seonwoo seems to be better than I thought. I should look up the detailed specifications later.

"S- sorry! It's not something I should be talking about while working..."

Regaining his senses, the staff started typing on the keyboard again.

[Allow access to the NAKSA system? Y/N]

[Successfully linked to the NAKSA system]

"Student Yeon Sora's dormitory is Room 395 in Dormintory 2. Textbooks and uniforms are all prepared in the dormitory room."

"Dormitory 2?"

"Yes."

This is shocking news.

My first choice for accomodation is Dormitory 1.

It's where Geyon Junwhi, Ki Hyunmin, and 50% of my favourite characters live.

"If there are any missing supplies, please let us know by clicking 'Help' at the bottom of the dedicated system. Next!"

When I got out of the booth, Yeom Juwan was waiting for me.

I asked with half expectation and half fear.

"Juwan, which dormitory are you in?

"Number 2. You?"

"Me too, number 2."

I breathed a sigh of relief.

The 1+1 bundle setting with Yeom Juwan is still valid.

"Dormitory 2 students, please come this way! The shuttle is departing!"

Before I could catch my breath, another staff member herded us like sheep.

Why is everything so efficient? I wanted to look around for other favorite characters while I was at the Academy...

But these complaints soon subsided.

"This is Dormitory 2! Everyone, get off!"

The dormitory building is seriously pretty.

It's a medieval castle design that looks like it came straight out of a fairy tale.

The question of 'Why a medieval castle design in a modern fantasy novel?' was kicked away as soon as it appeared.

Yeah, it's enough if it's pretty! To hell with plausibility!

The interior of the dormitory was also antique and exotic.

I rubbed my eyes to start sightseeing in earnest, but I saw a figure

approaching me.

"Yo! Newbie!"

It was a young man in a unique outfit.

He's wearing something like a navy blue dobok, and his long hair, which reaches down to his waist, is tied up in a ponytail. A beautiful young man.

His eyes are light purple, like violets.

Could it be...?

➜ Chapter 25

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