I Became the Must-Have Character of the Academy City

48 – A Hectic Weekend

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At dawn, when he should be heading to the training room as part of his usual routine.

Rohan woke up at that exact time. The body’s memory is truly terrifying.

However, he did not get up. He did not open his eyes.

‘That’s right. I slept at the instructor’s house.’

A pitch-black room where not a single ray of light seeped through the blackout curtains.

An astonishingly comfortable bed, the sweet smell from the bedding, the warm air.

In contrast, the uncomfortable bandages and the wounds that seemed to take pleasure in stinging.

The sensations, so different from the dormitory he was in until yesterday, made him realize the situation.

‘Since I can’t go for my dawn exercise… should I sleep more?’

The fact that it was Sunday made his mind relax.

Rohan, with his eyes still closed, reached down to straighten the disheveled blanket.

?

Something touched his lowered hand. Thin and warm.

As he groped, the shape became clear, and even in his hazy consciousness, he began to predict what it was.

A sense of coolness and chill that he felt apart from the warmth.

It was a sensation like a blade pushing into his mind.

To think you’d touch the instructor’s hand as soon as you open your eyes… Cadet Rohan, you have a bad habit.

!?

The voice of Juyeon pierced through his ears.

Rohan, who had suddenly opened his eyes wide, tried to raise his upper body in surprise.

Enough. It was a joke, lie down.

Juyeon pressed Rohan’s forehead with her finger, fixing the back of his head to the pillow.

Given the circumstances, the only part of Rohan that could move freely was his mouth.

Hmm hmm…! Good morning, Instructor.

A morning greeting he hadn’t heard in who knows how long.

Juyeon blinked for a moment and then smiled in the dark room.

I’d like to accept your morning greeting, but it’s still dawn. Sleep more for your recovery.

…

Juyeon removed her finger from his forehead and pulled the blanket that had slipped down from Rohan’s struggle up to his neck.

Don’t worry about the instructor. I just came to check on your condition.

Thank you for your concern. It’s been… really a long time since I’ve slept so comfortably. Thanks to you, Instructor.

This cadet moves his mouth as smoothly as if it were oiled, even after waking up.

Juyeon chuckled softly, recalling Rohan’s sleep talk she had heard in the early morning, and asked cautiously.

Were you so nervous about being in the instructor’s house that you had a nightmare?

I usually… don’t remember my dreams when I wake up.

Rohan was that kind of person. Only a vague sense of having drifted through a dream remained.

I see.

“Yes.”

Ju-yeon got up from the bed, seemingly reassured by those words.

Then, with audible footsteps, she moved away from the bed.

“Since it’s not enough for sufficient sleep, go back to bed. I’ll accept your morning greeting then.”

Before Rohan could respond, the door quietly closed.

Rohan slept more, as Ju-yeon had instructed.

To shake off the perception of being a problem child, one must first follow orders well. Even in retrospect, it was excellent obedience.

When he woke up for the second time,

Rohan opened the status window to check his physical condition and rewards.

Name: Rohan

Health: 97%

Mana: 99%

Affiliated Country: Echoes of the Southern Ruins ()

Affiliated Organization: Orion Academy

Attributes: [Physical] [Fire]

Status:

Remaining Points: 3,796P

Hmm, since the abnormal status is gone, there should be no problem with my body.

The remaining points were also excellent. With the quest reward of 1,500P, it had become plentiful.

The time to purchase a random skill book was not far off.

“Whew!”

Rohan exhaled and got out of bed. He neatly arranged the blanket with precise corners.

In the dormitory, he used to do it haphazardly, but now, how could he?

Satisfied with the neatly shaped blanket, he grabbed the doorknob.

Creak.

As he opened the door and came out, Joo-yeon, who was sitting at the dining table looking at her phone, glanced up at him.

The sensation of coming out of the bedroom and facing Joo-yeon felt strangely peculiar.

“You’re up. Good morning.”

“Good morning, Instructor.”

Rohan lifted the corners of his mouth in response to Joo-yeon’s morning greeting, as if he had been waiting for it.

“How’s your condition?”

“The wounds are fine. It’s just… I slept too much, so my head feels fuzzy.”

“I see. Breakfast will be ready soon, so go wash up.”

“Yes, ma’am!”

Hearing the word “breakfast” made him start to feel hungry.

He was curious about the menu but didn’t ask. If Joo-yeon prepared it, he would have to lick the plate clean, wouldn’t he?

Rohan headed to wash up without delay.

Ssshhh!

Water poured out of the faucet into the sink.

Rohan woke himself up with cold water and then looked up.

…You look terrible.

He wasn’t talking about the bandages or wounds on his body.

How deeply had he slept in this unfamiliar house? Looking in the mirror attached to the sink, he saw a bird’s nest on his head.

After tidying up as best as he could, he came out to find Joo-yeon rising from the dining table and busily moving around the kitchen.

As Rohan quietly watched her back, Joo-yeon moved her hands and spoke.

Sit down and wait a moment.

Instructor, is there anything I can help you with?

It’s fine. The owner knows where everything is, so just stay put.

He sat at the table without a word.

It was the seat opposite where Joo-yeon had been sitting earlier.

You said last time that you don’t have any food preferences, right? That you’ll eat anything as long as it’s not tasteless.

Yes, that’s correct.

It was a conversation they had when Joo-yeon had come to the Flower Murut Bookstore and bought him dinner.

Then if there’s any leftovers today, it means my cooking is tasteless.

I’ll eat the plate too!

Heh, just kidding. Don’t eat the plate. The breakfast of Samhwaguk is a matter of taste, so it might not suit you.

With those words, Joo-yeon checked the timer on the rice cooker, which had three minutes left.

Thinking it was a good time, she changed the subject.

A report came in from the police officer at dawn. I’ll briefly explain the situation.

I’ll listen carefully.

“First of all, since it’s a small organization, we judged that there are no remnants. It seems that the investigation related to the scene has also been concluded.”

The words are simple enough to end in one line, but they have thoroughly investigated the members’ smartphones and electronic devices, checked the internet accounts and sites they used, and even their transaction details.

Moreover, it is said that the quick-witted security officers must have worked hard running around all night in reality.

“And the firearms and swords that Rohan used will be submitted as data since they were the weapons of the members. It’s a pity, but I will ask the instructor to add it to the reward separately.”

“Thank you!”

If they convert that into money, it would be good for me.

Although the machete had a nice grip, it wasn’t the shape I wanted.

Moreover, if it weren’t for Joo-yeon, this procedure would have been extremely difficult.

“Um, there’s one more thing to check.”

“What is it?”

“When the Security Bureau announces this matter, they plan to label it as an Orion Academy cadet. They asked for consent to include Rohan’s real name. If you want, we can erase the cadet label and just announce the destruction of the organization.”

“I think it’s better to include the real name.”

At Rohan’s immediate answer, Joo-yeon turned around from the kitchen.

Her eyes rarely showed the emotion of surprise.

“You made an unexpected decision. Why?”

“I thought it was necessary for the future.”

Originally, as Joo-yeon expected, they might have hidden the fact that he was a cadet.

However, for the business that Rohan and Clara are planning, even a tiny bit of fame would be good. This was a rare opportunity.

“The future… beyond being a security officer.”

“That’s right.”

Juyeon accepted Rohan’s firm voice.

Because if it was Rohan, he would do well without needing long explanations.

“In that case, I will convey it as such. The class will be bustling on Monday. It will be a good example.”

Juyeon placed brown rice and soup in front of Rohan, instructing Gilbert not to scream.

And even grilled fish.

‘Exceeding the limit of luxury!’

Rohan neatly finished two bowls on the spot.

Before leaving, he wanted to bow deeply in gratitude, but Juyeon stopped him, which was very disappointing.

“Manager. See you on Monday!”

Sure. Take good care!

Confirming the call was disconnected, Rohan exhaled and smiled.

When he asked if he could take a day off from his part-time job, the manager said it was okay even before hearing the reason.

He was planning to go out with his grandson in the afternoon anyway, so the sooner the better.

After hearing the whole story, he briefly explained that he was injured, ending up talking for seven minutes.

‘You said I could take off the bandage and wash tonight.’

How good was the medicine applied by the police station?

The wound was itching, feeling like new skin was already growing.

[ Clara: So, I can’t see you today? Are you staying in the dormitory? () ]

[ Instructor Jooyeon: If a call comes from the Police Department, be sure to report it to the instructor. ]

On the way back to the dormitory, busy exchanging messages.

It was in the middle of frantic typing.

Bzzzz! Bzzzz!

A call came in.

‘Hmm?’

It wasn’t a registered number. But when a call comes from such a number, you have to answer it.

As Jooyeon said, it could be the Police Department. There’s also another possibility.

“Yes. I have received the call.”

.

No words, just silence. Faint breathing can be heard.

.

The silence lengthens without a response. Breaths start to tangle.

Rohan had a person in mind and called out the name.

“Sion?”

The next omen of the main story hasn’t even appeared yet.

A hunch that something was about to begin brushed past.