EX rank supporting role’s replay in a prestigious school - Chapter 6
Translator: NovelMultiverse | Editor: NovelMultiverse
The world changed when the collision between worlds occurred a hundred years ago.
In a world thrown in chaos, human beings turned into “players”, and it became the norm to fight against different types of enemies.
Twenty percent of humans are born with a player’s special skill.
Fifteen percent get their skills after the age of 17.
All potential players need to maintain special skills until they turn 17, and only then can they become official players by getting approval from the Players’ Association.
When a player turns 17, they are allowed to use a light skill that gives them the ability to perform incredible things for a certain period of time.
‘Baekho-gun is using his light skill right now…’
Baekho-gun’s light skill is summoning his weapon.
If his mental power is at full level, he can summon an EX-rank weapon for a short period of time.
‘In hindsight, he was a character that broke the game balance.’
There was a reason why Baekho-gun was way stronger than the other characters.
Even if he received debuffs from God, the Baekho-gun is still one of Korea’s legendary myths.
Baekho-gun is a royal lineage, one of the mythical tigers.
<Viewing Baekho-gun’s character information.>
[Name] Baekho (White Tiger)
[Title] Mythical Tiger. Baekho from the Gaechon Myth.
[Order] None
[Light Skill] Summon White Fang that destroys clouds and cuts thunder
[Status] God’s wrath – Locks partial skill and light skill, significantly decreases all skills and skill level
[Overall Skills] Lv. 55
[Skills]
Sword skill Lv. 10
Ritual Lv. 10
Leap Lv. 10
Glare Lv. 10
Roar Lv. 10
[Explanation]
The White Tiger that appeared in the legendary myth.
Received the skill of ‘teleport anywhere’ from the god, but he lost his name while playing around, greatly angering the God.
God wanted to punish the White Tiger’s pride, so the God locked up his skills and ordered him to reflect on his sins.
Afterward…
Reading the explanation made me feel suffocated all of sudden.
While forcing myself to take a breath, I made eye contact with Baekho-gun.
He was staring right at me.
‘Don’t tell me he can sense the exclusive menu skill?’
I tried to calmly shift my attention.
However, Baekho-gun’s gaze was right on me and it almost feels like I’m being pierced by a thousand needles.
He’s not even using his glare skill.
<Bear Clan’s interference ended. Recovering communication.>
After hearing the sound system, all the lights inside the gym switched on.
The bright flash hurt my eyes so I pressed on them while trying to look around.
Recovering my vision, I saw the atrocity clearly..
‘It’s a mess…..’
Traces of destruction were all over the testing center.
The monster had already stopped moving after it collapsed.
Son Minki and the examiner were in critical condition.
Yoo Sanghoon was severely injured..
Jang Namwook and I were not injured but we were exhausted.
All of a sudden, Baekho-gun moved his attention away from me and slowly looked around.
-Beeeeep!
An alarm distinctly different from my system menu system sound was heard.
It was a sound that I heard many times in the game.
‘Player’s association exclusive satellite… It’s an enemy alarm sound for satellite ‘Player SAT-K’ in charge of Korea.’
Under normal circumstances, when an enemy is in a certain proximity, devices beep an alarm from the satellite and include a guide on evacuation.
Because the communication inside the gym was completely restricted, it beeped late.
‘Too late.’
Because of this world’s scientific technology, it was possible to tap all the warnings appearing on the device with one’s fingers.
This world was similar to contemporary Korea, but this world and its technology were way more advanced due to the existence of special skills.
‘Everyone uses wearable devices.’
Baekho-gun, Jang Namwook, and Yoo Sanghoon floated a hologram screen in front of their eyes through their wearable devices.
On the screen, a notification from Player SAT-K reporting the defeat of the enemy appeared consecutively.
-Wanted enemy, Rhinoceron Level 13 has been defeated.
-Player SAT-K successfully obtained the region’s record device.
-Player SAT-K is analyzing the detailed defeat process.
Swaaa….
Baekho-gun withdrew the White Fang and used his free hand to scroll on the hologram screen.
-Biggest contributor: Jo X X (Unregistered person: Limited information)
Player SAT-K began to collect the dead enemy’s body so the Rhinoceron turned into particles.
Jang Namwook and Yoo Sanghoon, who were surprised by the Baekho-gun’s appearance, shouted after reading the Player SAT-K’s notification.
“Euishin! Congratulations!”
“Congrats. If you receive a bounty, treat us to a good meal.”
It became crowded outside the testing site.
Followed by Baekho-gun, players from Eungwang High School arrived.
While the teachers from Eungwang high school were talking to us, Baekho-gun had already disappeared.
* * *
Since Jang Namwook and I had no injuries, we were sent to the hospital for a checkup.
Yoo Sanghoon, who was injured, had to change into a patient’s clothes and receive a separate treatment.
“I’ll just use a recovery item.”
“We are not official players yet so ‘player insurance’ doesn’t apply. We will be bombarded with medical bills.”
“Ah… right. It would’ve been fine if we were hurt just a year later.”
“There will be side effects if we use too many potions. Endure it.”
“Jang Namwook, you talk way too much!”
While I was getting examined, I could hear Yoo Sanghoon and Jang Namwook making jokes and giggling around.
They seemed to get along well.
The hospital we were at was founded by a medical institution that owned Eungwang high school.
‘It feels like a temple instead of a hospital.’
Is it due to the foundation being rich or is the hospital making a lot of profit…?
There was an outstanding hospital facility view.
The medical staff looked healthy and the employee benefits seemed good.
‘They must be earning well.’
PMH. Inside the game, recovery items and skills revolutionized the medical field.
However, recovery items and skills were barely effective for people other than the players.
There weren’t a lot of players with recovery skills so recovery items were traded at high prices compared to their effect.
‘Based on the item price, Namwook was the luckiest…’
‘Flower extract recovery potion’ was picked by Namwook.
It was a low-rareness item that healed minor wounds, but without player’s insurance, it would cost 3 million won to purchase.
‘Based on the setting, players that earn a high income can obtain items from otherworlds so it’s affordable, but players still need to use hospitals.’
That’s because the player’s overall status decreases.
After a study was released about the repeated use of an item decreasing the player’s ability in the long run, players began to use hospitals more often.
Because players are constantly doing raids or putting their lives in danger, it was normal for them to consult experts on using recovery items.
As a result, the medical field which was expected to decline because of recovery items and skills became highly successful due to players constantly getting injured.
“Next, student Jang Namwook.”
After my check-up, it was Jang Namwook’s turn..
Unlike me who answered vaguely to the doctor’s questions, Jang Namwook sincerely answered them.
“Wanna go home as soon as possible? Me too.”
Yoo Sanghoon spoke to me as if taking notice of my vague answers.
“Right. I want to go home quickly.”
I replied so, but I didn’t really want to go home.
I don’t know any specific information on middle school student Jo Euishin in this world.
If I talk a lot, he may ask for information I don’t know and that cannot be accessed using the information located in the menu window.
“Jo Euishin? Come here for a second.”
The one who just spoke — Jegal Jaegul, a teacher from Eungwang High School.
He seemed busy making calls with his wearable device.
Jegal, who was flustered by the events in the exam center, fixed the situation like a veteran teacher that he is and led us to the hospital.
‘Nobody is here.’
There was nobody in the hospital hallway.
There was only a small, quiet sound of footsteps from afar and a faint sound of birds singing.
“There was a call saying that the teacher who was registered as your guardian can’t visit due to a business trip, and there was no other teacher to substitute for them. Is there anyone else that you can call?”
I’m a 3rd grade middle school student right now.
It was in autumn when my parents and siblings got caught in an accident.
Right now, I know that it’s December of that year because that’s when high school entrance exams are usually held.
Detailed information on the menu told me what I should answer.
“No, nobody.”
There was a distant relative from my mother’s side.
However, I don’t know if he is in this world and I didn’t want to call him.
“…..Okay. Call me when you need me.”
It seems like asking me that question made him feel guilty.
He seemed like a better person here than in the game.
Jegal handed me a business card with a sorry face.
‘Mamok Poet Jegal Jaegul’
The business card given by Jegal had his Player Alias and contact information.
Jegal is one of the playable characters in the game.
Teachers working in Eungwang high school were all qualified players, and those who were related to the main story were mostly playable characters.
Jegal retired around the beginning of the game so he doesn’t appear in the main story.
“Yes, thank you.” I accepted the business card with two hands.
The business card made out of paper seemed heavy like lead.
“Professor Jegal!”
The hallway suddenly filled with another sound.
A man in a cashmere coat waved his hand and came forward.
“How did you even manage to get here?”
Jegal bluntly frowned his face.
Wow, was there any character that can make Jegal frown like that?
“Hello. I’m Hong Gyubin from the Player’s Association Korea and Team Leader of PR Team 1. Hi Professor Jegal.”
What? Team Leader?
Why is a Team Leader from the Player’s Association here?
I think I saw his face in the game but I don’t remember it well.
Perhaps he is a supporting role with only one or two lines.
“I know. This place is restricted to outsiders.”
“How am I an outsider? I just came to see you, Mr. Jegal.”
“Yes. Well then, I will see you next time. Goodbye.”
“Hahaha, the media is focusing on this incident. Shouldn’t I cooperate well with you, Mr. Jegal?”
“I will contact Hwangmyeong Foundation’s team instead”
“That’s fine. They already know.”
Hong Gyubin was laughing while Jegal was looking defensive.
They completely forgot about me and exchanged banter between themselves.
‘Can I go back to the examination room…….?’ I thought to myself.
While thinking like that, Gyubin saw me and he swiftly shifted his body to address me.
“Professor Jegal, is this Jo Euishin? Nice to meet you. I saw your records on Player SAT-K. You are terrific!”
Jegal didn’t reply and made a weird face.
Hong Gyubin didn’t expect a response so he continued to speak to me.
“Can you give me your bank account so I can send you the bounty? The tax will be deducted but it would still be over 2 billion won. If you don’t have an account, contact me after making one by next week.”
The business card was in my hand before I could muster a reply.
The paper that overlapped Jegal’s business card was light.
“You had outstanding adaptability and bravery, but what I liked the most was your response to the sudden situation. Even if your choice is controversial, I will be on your side. Ah, speaking of which, your response toward the enemy was very fast. What skills do you have? If you agree to share a player’s detailed information, I can give mentoring support based on your path and provide programs to improve your skill level.”
Sharing detailed information?
His words were mixed like sugar-coated poison.
If I agree to share my information, it’s like revealing my weakness to the whole association.
I did want to get such support, but I don’t want to get trapped.
As if knowing the downsides to Hong Gyubin’s offer, Jegal visibly frowned.
‘How can I reject it without leaving a grudge against the player’s association and Hong Gyubin?’
Would Jegal help me if I don’t say anything?
Thankfully, my dilemma didn’t last very long.
“Hey move!” A loud voice came from afar and moved like a gust of wind.
The movement and sound made Jegal push me back.
As expected, the reflexes of a Eungwang High teacher are remarkable.
The Team Leader from the association, Hong Gyubin, moved lightly to avoid colliding with something.
Bam!
Somebody who dashed along the hallway opened the door aggressively.
Between the open door, I could see Jang Namwook putting on a patch on his body.
Yoo Sanghoon stopped after opening the door while on his way to the examination room.
“Stop, Nobody can come in, we’re in the middle of a check-up!!”
A high school girl wearing a school uniform ignored the nurse’s warning and approached Yoo Sanghoon.
Yoo Sanghoon was holding an IV stand and looked at the girl.
He looked embarrassed of the girl.
They stared at each other for a few seconds without saying a word.
It was Yoo Sanghoon who spoke first.
“Why are you here?”
The girl had her fists in a ball and went onto Sanghoon.
“H-hey, what are you doing?!”
Jang Namwook was surprised and tried to stop the girl.
However, before he could do anything, the girl started to cry and collapse in front of Sanghoon.
“Yoo Sanghoon, you crazy guy!”
The girl’s sudden actions made Jang Namwook stop in his tracks.
Yoo Sanghoon tried to calm her down by tapping her shoulder, but she pushed his hand away and continued to cry.
“Okay. Okay. Stop crying now.”
“Who’s crying! Gosh… getting hurt like a moron…. Sob…”
“Okay then, keep crying.”
“Shut up!”
“What do you want me to say then!?”
Yoo Sanghoon, who gave up on comforting the girl, shut his mouth.
He made a loud noise but it seems like he only did it because he didn’t know what to do rather than be angry.
Jang Namwook looked confused and asked.
“Who is she?”
“My mother’s daughter, Yoo Sanghee-ssi.”
“What?”
“Well… My sister.”
That girl is Sanghoon’s sister, Sanghee.
Sanghoon avoided Namwook’s gaze as if he didn’t want to explain further.
Namwook made an odd face as if he was thinking, ‘is this how siblings talk?’
There was a quiet silence while Sanghee was crying.
Even Hong Gyubin was silent.
Thanks to the sudden situation, I was saved from having to give him an excuse.
Soon, Namwook and Sanghoon’s parents arrived at the hospital.
The guardian’s appearance made it impossible to talk with Gyubin privately so the conversation ended naturally.
* * *
The next day.
The institution that owns Eungwang High uploaded an apology to its school website.
The last line of apology said that the school will be responsible for all medical bills that are incurred by victim students as they are responsible for this incident and they will give full support.
‘The school is not legally liable for injury as they received a waiver from students’
If it was someone of royal lineage who decided to invade, it would be almost impossible to block them.
However, Eungwang High School only let one interference slip out of 300 test sites.
And it was only for 15 minutes.
The incident instead proved that Eungwang High’s security was quite formidable.
Still, there was a lot of criticism against Eungwang High.
Luckily, half of the media’s attention was on the students who survived.
Students who do not have light skills used test items to get desired R+ items. The enemy was a hot issue not only in Korea but also overseas.
And the person who received the most attention was…
Son Minki
[Small hero Minki. ‘Sorry that I couldn’t fight with my friends until the end….’]
Such bogus headline articles were all over the internet.
Overnight, Son Minki became a celebrity
‘So he made the worst possible move.’
I thought while tagging the article.
Just like that, Son Minki took a step toward his destruction.
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Why would what Miki did count as a step towards destruction? Will we see him again in the near future? A scene where the enemy will now target him because he acted like a hero, causing a misunderstanding that’ll ruin his entire life for good?
If so, great. Good riddance, really ?