chapter 12
12 – Episode 3. Rank test.
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Like other games, Legend of Academia has character skins.
A system where the appearance, skill direction, and voice change depending on which skin is worn by the same character.
Of course, Baeksoso, one of the 5-star characters at the time of Leoa’s opening, had several skins.
Baekso’s basic skin is a black jersey and gray spats that Baekso often wears, an outfit that is her symbol.
There is also a school uniform white cow, Christmas Santa white cow, Halloween white cow, and high school girl white cow.
Baek So-so in a swimsuit came out as a completely different character.
Now that I think about it, she was quite favored, Baek Soso.
All of them had pretty illustrations, and the skin concept was classic.
Ah, there was one controversial skin.
White small china dress.
The Chinese dress Baeksoso was a skin that was released in the third year, and as soon as it was released, the community was engulfed in a heated debate.
The illustration of Baek So-so in a pure white qipao is, as always, top-notch quality. However, the problem was none other than Baek So-so’s body.
So far, Baek So-so has been drawn as a typical slender character. The lines are thin and slender, and it feels like a junior in the sports world.
But the Chinese dress Baekso was different. A body that was about to explode was mixed with bold exposure.
Evaluation of the skin itself was the best, but dissatisfaction erupted from the existing Baeksoso fandom.
The gist of the argument was ‘The Baeksoso I used to know isn’t like that!’, And it received quite a bit of support.
Of course, there were quite a few opposing opinions.
There are quite a few characters with 180 degrees different concept skins.
China Dress Baeksoso was my favorite skin, so if I had to argue, it would have been this one.
The fight that lasted for several days ended with a notice from the developer of Leoa, saying, “I wanted to show the image of a grown white cow.”
Some Baeksoso fans resisted, saying that Baeksoso couldn’t grow like that, but they knelt before the weight of the ‘official setting’.
Why am I telling this story so desperately?
“It’s ambiguous.”
“I tried to wear it, but you are saying very rude things, senpai.”
Baek So-so puffed out her cheeks in a black qipao.
But what can I do with something ambiguous?
I know Baek Su-so, who wears a pure white qipao and has a body that is about to explode.
“I didn’t wear it. It’s a penalty game.”
“Ugh… That’s true.”
Baek So-so seemed to be a little ashamed of his clothes, hesitantly examining his body here and there.
The hair is different from usual, with dumpling hair raised on both sides, and the hair style is the same as Baek So-so’s skin.
Rather than that, she was wearing her usual gray spats underneath her dress, so what was she so embarrassed about?
“By the way, senior. Is this outfit your preference?”
“No.”
“Then why the Chinese dress?”
Baek Suso tilted his head and asked.
“I thought you would be more embarrassed to wear this.”
“… The senior now seems like a pervert. Do you have any selfishness? Then it’s a punishment and I’m going to run away.”
A white cow with a frightened expression covering her meager breasts with both hands. Thanks to that, her white armpits are slightly exposed… That’s why it’s really perverted.
“It’s a penalty game.”
“For now, I will trust you.”
Baek So-so sighed and stood up.
“Then, seniors, prepare slowly. Because business is starting now.”
“Okay. I’ll go in soon.”
“Really… Where did you get these clothes from?”
While babbling, Baek So-so entered the building. We are located behind Cheongryonggak, in an alley used by the residents of the shopping district.
I picked out a lot of white cows as if I was going to do something terrifying, but what I finally decided was a pretty good punishment.
Working with me at Cheongryonggak on the weekend.
By the way, it wasn’t me who got that outfit, it was Joo Ji-young.
The playful personality must have been the same, as soon as I asked for it, he laughed loudly and airlifted it somewhere.
I was worried that it might be the pure white qipao in my memory, close to that of a prostitute, but that was unfounded.
It’s too shocking for a third grader in middle school to wear.
I sat down on an empty crate rolling nearby.
I blankly look up at the sky, filled with useless thoughts in my head.
A clear spring day without a single cloud that makes you feel unrealistic.
“Three weeks, ok.”
It’s been three weeks since I suddenly possessed the world of Legend of Academia.
All the plans made on the first day went further than expected.
Find the characters that appear in the game.
Special training to raise status.
The act of making eye contact with ‘teacher’ at the entrance ceremony.
Finally, even entering the special department.
I felt satisfied with the progress, but I couldn’t erase the feeling that something was futile.
I already know why these feelings arise.
Makinawa Joo Ji-young.
When I saw the two of them getting along so well, I got a funny feeling of jealousy.
And at the same time with jealousy, I realized one fact.
Everything I did after entering Lee Si-hyuk’s body was done from the perspective of a ‘teacher’.
However, as long as Ju Ji-young exists in this world, I cannot replace him.
I knew it vaguely, but when I saw Makina and Ju Ji-young, I realized it all over again.
“It worked better.”
Somehow, my shoulders felt lighter.
This world is not like a game.
An independent world where everyone lives their own life intensely.
Settings and stories are only part of the world, and I don’t know everything.
Looking at Baeksoso right now, that’s the case.
I know you’re a hard worker. I know very well that the way you talk is a nasty woman. In fact, unlike her appearance, she is also aware of the setting that she has a soft heart.
However, the white cow in the setting and the white cow I saw were different in many ways.
He lived harder than I thought, to the point of being strict with himself.
She was more snarky than I remember, and she was a woman who pounced whenever she had a chance.
Perhaps the fact that he has a soft heart is beyond my imagination.
Perhaps, if I had to pout, I might turn into a negative and lock myself in the corner of the bed.
When I imagined Baeksoso covered in a blanket, I felt somewhat cheerful, and I involuntarily burst into laughter.
This is how it looks when you look at just one white cow.
Then I’m sure all the people I’ve met so far are like that.
The owner of Blue Dragon Pavilion, who was originally an extra without a single line.
Aside from being a lady, Suisei didn’t have much of a presence.
With her blunt attitude, Makina doesn’t speak to anyone other than Joo Si-young.
And Ju Ji-young, who was the alter ego of ‘me’ until three weeks ago.
All of these memories are only what I know ‘by setting’.
Every time I spend a day in this world, I will get to know them as a human being, not as a fictional character.
Many things will happen in the future.
Sometimes we laugh, sometimes we cry, sometimes we divide and fight, sometimes we comfort each other’s wounds, and we will fight against all crises and adversities.
However, the students of Academia and Ju Ji-young will overcome all of these things in the end.
Then what is my role there?
4-Star character Lee Si-hyeok? A possessor with the teacher’s memories? Or else –
“Senior! What are you doing!”
Beans and weak honey chestnuts were stuck in his hair.
When I turned my head back, a white cow with narrowed eyes was looking down at me.
“The business starts now, so come in quickly!”
“Okay, I’ll be back soon.”
Perhaps he didn’t like my answer, Baek Su-so sighed heavily and grabbed my arm and forced me up.
Anyway, the grip is amazing.
As expected, the successor to the non-yeonryu.
… Maybe I’ll have to be more careful in the future.
“Go fast! Don’t be bruised!”
“I’m coming in soon. You can do it alone for a little bit.”
“How can I serve customers alone like this!”
Baeksoso is angry with his face flushed red.
If you look closely, you can see that the corners of your eyes are slightly welling up with tears.
“Puhahahaha.”
Of course, there is no such thing as a role given to me.
I too, as a resident of this world, live each day intensely.
All the memories I have as a gamer only slightly help my intense life.
“Are you laughing now?! I also endured it more than three times. If you keep doing that, I have no choice but to exercise my skills!”
“Okay, okay. I’m sorry, Soso.”
I liked everyone around me quite a bit.
Then I have no intention of hurting anyone.
No matter what trials or tribulations, I will take the lead and stop them without fail.
Because I,
Because it’s Lee Si-hyuk.
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A dark space.
Among the faint lights coming from the screens installed here and there, there is a small human figure.
‘It has changed.’
Look at the figures on the screen, the boy muttered to himself.
Something has entered this academy island.
As expected, the range of fluctuations in the numbers is too steep.
But it’s not a matter for the boy to get involved.
Because mankind’s hopes have already passed on to Ju Ji-young, the woman the boy chose.
As an actor who has already left the stage, there is only one role left for him.
Until his turn comes, Plato silently watches the Academy.