Chapter 32 – Episode 32- Snow Woman, Yu Seol-Hee (2)

I was blindly listening to what the teacher was saying.

The midterm exam was one of the exams that students had to take.

Having no information so far, I had questions about the midterm exam.

It’s not just a test, but what else is forming a team?

Is the midterm exam evaluated as a group assignment, like a sorcery or ghost academy?

I can’t hide my doubts, let’s be confused.

Perhaps the teacher saw me like that, he let out a shout that he had forgotten and turned to us.

“Ah, that’s right. Hanjun and Charyeok transferred schools the other day…. I’ll have to explain them separately.”

With a smile, the teacher told us.

“At our ‘Sorcery and Yokai Academy’, all midterm and final exams are generally evaluated through practical exams. Written tests are also taken, but each individual’s characteristics and constitution are so different that it is too insufficient to evaluate them with written tests. No, I tend to do a lot of activities during class, so keep that in mind in the future.”

It reminded me of the facilities I saw while touring the academy site over the weekend.

Looking at the large dome that looks like a stadium and the building full of strange sculptures, I wondered why it was built.

After listening to the teacher, I realized that the use of those buildings was for ‘activities’.

“Actually, it’s hard to say this, but witchcraft and sorcery developed when the Great War broke out 20 years ago. That’s why our academy teamed up the midterm exams to give students as much experience as possible and practical experience. I evaluate it in a combative way. Ask Miho, who went to school later, for detailed explanations, or visit me separately and ask questions… I’m busy today because I have to go to class, which I missed earlier.”

After the teacher said that, she took out her textbook and she started class.

I diligently took notes of what the teacher said, but I had a hard time understanding it at all because I didn’t have basic knowledge of witchcraft.

I am grunting and trying to keep up somehow.

In front of me, I saw Kim Cha-ryeok smiling, revealing his dry teeth.

I felt a little relieved that he, like me, didn’t understand anything.

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After the difficult class time, let’s come to break time.

I immediately spoke to Miho.

“Miho, what the hell is the point of forming a team for midterms?”

Miho pricked up his ears as if he had waited, then made eye contact with me and answered.

“That’s why at this academy, there are times when team play is sometimes evaluated during final exams or midterm exams. The number of people is limited to 5, and it’s not just filled with 5… A team with at least 2 shamans or monsters in it. And the team members can recruit students from other classes in the same year.”

“Is that going to happen? Then isn’t it too against fairness? What if you team up with a good shaman and youkai?”

I heard that there are prestigious families on the shaman side, and famous families on the yōkai side.

Naturally, I remembered the structure of the two sticking together, so I asked Miho a question.

At my words, Miho cutely shook his head from side to side.

“No, it’s rather equal. In this academy, they simply look at ‘skills’.”

Kim Cha-ryeok, who was sitting in the seat in front of us, turned around and was listening to Miho’s explanation.

“In this world, grades at witchcraft and yōkai academies are honor and power. Grades at this academy continue to stick together even after graduating from academy… So, in order to raise their grades as much as possible, children Try to build a team that suits you.”

“Then, of course, shamans and monsters with good families and clans will team up.”

At my words, Miho smiled bitterly.

“No, good family or good clan doesn’t really matter, because the last time I made a team, I was rejected by most of the kids.”

“Uh…?”

As I blinked in embarrassment, Miho calmly continued.

“No matter how famous a family is, no matter how good they learn magic, in the end, you’re the one who uses it. So, no matter how small the clan, if you have the skills, anyone can join the famous clan.”

“Even if you ignore the prestige of each family and clan in this world?”

“I can’t say that I ignore everything, but the influence within this academy is greater. Han Jun-ah, the meaning of this academy is more than you can imagine. Because the honor at the academy extends beyond here.”

“I see.”

I didn’t know anything, so I thought it was a simple academy until now, but this academy seemed to have a bigger meaning than I thought.

Maybe that’s why, I had no choice but to hesitantly tell Miho about the proposal I was originally about to make.

“Then, Miho. Do you want to team up with me?”

Miho pricked up his ears as if to say what I was saying.

“Of course we should be together, what do you mean by that?”

“No, since I’ve just learned witchcraft… I thought it might be a bit of a nuisance.”

Kim Ji-hye said that I was capable enough not to be ignored.

I hadn’t compared my skills with the other kids yet, so I felt sorry for suggesting that we make a team with Miho.

Miho widened her red eyes and grabbed my hand.

“Han Jun-ah, what’s a nuisance. You helped me when I could only handle three tails in the first place.”

As if showing off, Miho turned her back and showed a small tail growing on top of the three large tails.

The tail was waving itself in line with the wagging tail.

Miho laughed and told me.

“I can’t handle the 4th tail yet, but I’m much better than before. So, I’ll help you this time, Hanjun.”

“Thank you, Miho.”

“No, in the first place, my mother also told me that Hanjun would stick around with you from now on? Hap!”

As if Miho had said something wrong, she covered her mouth with her hands.

Miho’s mother?

Naturally reminding me of a nine-tailed fox, I tilted my head.

As if it was nothing to me, Miho waved his hand and hurriedly turned his attention away.

Hehe, so don’t mind me and let’s find another team member.”

“Okay.”

I was a bit uneasy, but I rolled my head to think of the other team members as Miho wished.

But even thinking about it, there were only two people that came to mind.

It was because it had been less than three days since he first entered this academy.

Eventually I remembered one of them and looked ahead.

Then, Kim Cha-ryeok, who was smiling while showing his sparkling white teeth, greeted me.

“Hmm…! Hanjun, were you looking for me?”

“Yes, you are the only one.”

No matter how I thought about it, there was nothing but him.

It was clear that the other guys would be embarrassed to recruit Kim Cha-ryeok and me, who transferred a few days ago.

I decided to recruit him.

He’s the one who avoided Kim Ji-hye’s spatial movement many times, so he must be of some help.

In such a short time, I already gained three team members.

As the other two were about to think about it, Darae, who was sitting next to Kim Cha-ryeok, looked back at us and asked.

“Keuheum! By any chance, can I join this team too?”

“…Are you okay?”

It’s me and Kim Cha-ryeok who haven’t revealed their skills yet.

I hint at the meaning and ask Darae.

Darae cheerfully nodded his head.

“It’s okay, I don’t particularly care about grades. I’m confident in my skills, so there’s no need to worry.”

“Really? Then what…”

I quietly looked at Miho.

Miho caught my gaze and smiled awkwardly.

“Since Darae is so famous, his skills are guaranteed. Han Jun-ah, if you like it, I like it too.”

Although he obviously agreed, it was Miho who had a slightly uneasy expression on his face.

Looking at Darae in the morning, knowing that he secretly made that expression, I had a hunch that there was something about Darae that I didn’t know.

The appearance of Darae I saw for a few days was sincere and kind, so I didn’t think there would be a problem with Darae.

It must have been related to the clan, but I didn’t know much about it until then.

It would be foolish for me, who knew nothing about this world to begin with, to argue with the clan.

That’s why I wanted to recruit the rest of the people I thought of as a team member.

To see that one person, he turned his head discreetly.

Seol-nyeo, Yoo Seol-hee.

She was staring out the window in silence, her hand on her chin.

Naturally, just as she was about to offer Yu Seol-hee a proposal for her team, a group of people approached Yu Seol-hee.

“There…”

Judging from the guys I didn’t see in my class, it seemed like they were probably from another class.

Those guys hesitantly approached Yu Seol-hee and said to Yu Seol-hee.

“Can you go out with me as a team member for this midterm exam?”

Yu Seol-hee silently turned her head at the suggestion, and she shot them once.

As if they were overwhelmed by Yu Seol-hee’s eyes, their bodies trembled.

Then Seolhee Yoo smiled and told them.

“Go away. How are you going to accept me as a team member when you’re afraid of me?”

At those cold words, they turned around and left the class.

Yu Seol-hee sighed once, and then she silently turned her gaze to the window.

Then, as if she had felt my gaze staring at Yu Seol-hee until now, she frowned and looked at me.

“Why are you again?”

Yu Seol-hee’s words were dripping with coldness, but I didn’t care and said to Yu Seol-hee.

“Let’s go out as a team with us.”

“You…”

Seolhee Yoo bites her lip and tries to argue against me.

I quickly added to Yoo Seol-hee.

“I’m fine. I’m not cold, and I’m not afraid.”

Is not it? He said, trying to smile as best he could.

I thought I had created a friendly atmosphere, but Yoo Seol-hee was more assertive to me.

“I’m never going with you, don’t worry.”

It seemed that it would take quite a bit of effort to recruit Yu Seol-hee as a member of her team.