I Became a Genius Swordsman in the Pretty Girl Game-Chapter 306: Demon Hunting (1)
With a single devastating blow, Jin Yoo-ha’s party obliterated their opponents. Alice, an unexpected powerhouse, had thrown the other teams into a state of panic, and they faced Jin Yoo-ha’s team with gritted teeth, determined to win.
“Take her down as fast as you can!” they shouted.
But then—
Click.
BOOM!
“Aaaargh!” “Gaaaah—!” “How are we supposed to stop that?!”
Jin Yoo-ha’s party: 2 wins.
“Stay together! Shield yourselves with mana and link arms! Hold on, no matter what!”
Click.
BOOM!
“This is cheating!” “This is way too much...” “S-So unfair...”
Jin Yoo-ha’s party: 3 wins.
“I’m going to win and join Utopia! I’ll become a legendary member, someone worthy of that name...”
Click.
BOOM!
“Kyah!” “Someone needs to triple her mana restriction!” “What is this even...?”
The dominant feeling among those facing Alice was sheer “unfairness.” She simply charged in, unleashing mana and swinging her weapon with raw power. They could not stop her. It felt as though a one-person tank unit was storming through them, an unstoppable force.
BOOM!
“We... we survived!” “I’m about to pass out...” “We can’t help anymore—you guys have to do it!”
Finally, one team managed to endure Alice’s attack. They, too, were on a winning streak, making them a formidable opponent. While Alice’s strike had taken out three of their tanks, they managed to hold their ground, and their faces lit up with a sense of triumph.
“She’s out of mana now!” “Let’s regroup and go on the offensive!” “Yeah, let’s go—!!”
However, they had forgotten something crucial.
“Did you think we’d just sit back and watch?”
“Whew, I was ⊛ Nоvеlιght ⊛ (Read the full story) starting to worry we wouldn’t get a turn today... after all that training!”
Alice wasn’t the only member of Jin Yoo-ha’s party.
There was also Hwarang and Iron Wall.
The other special admissions students, a dealer and a tank, had yet to join the fray.
“Why are they so fast?” “They weren’t this strong before!” “Damn it, who are these guys?!”
Unlike Alice, Iron Wall and Hwarang had made names for themselves before joining the academy. Reports had pegged them as talented enough to earn special admissions, but not on the level of Alice. Wearing mana-restriction artifacts, it should have been possible to match them with regular cadets.
Yet, something had changed during their training. They’d shed their limitations, revealing enhanced strength and skill.
Despite her youthful appearance, Iron Wall now moved her massive shield with deft precision, unfazed by the hail of attacks.
“Hah! Compared to Instructor Yoo-ha’s attacks, this is nothing!”
Hwarang, once deemed weak in endurance and defense despite her agility and offensive prowess, now exhibited vastly improved technique on both fronts.
“Haha! This is it! I thought I’d gotten weaker from all the beatdowns, but this is perfect!”
They tore through their opponents like ravenous wolves among sheep, leaving the instructor who had initially celebrated their victory over Alice in utter disbelief.
“What’s going on? Why are they so strong?” “Did they take something? Are they on something?” “Their abilities haven’t changed, but they’re moving completely differently...”
The instructors watching the holograms exchanged bewildered glances. This was the result of weeks of harsh training under Jin Yoo-ha’s exacting guidance. Their heightened perception and agility had been honed to a razor’s edge, and they could now see through and evade attacks with minimal effort.
Se-hee and Ga-eul, watching from the commentary desk, looked equally astonished.
“Wow... Those cadets aren’t joking around. They’re really impressive. Is that the caliber of special admissions students?” “Yes, even with mana restrictions, they’re holding their own against multiple opponents. It’s like they’re toying with them. They might need a little more refinement, but they’re already quite formidable.”
As this went on, public perception of Jin Yoo-ha began to shift.
Wait, since when were Iron Wall and Hwarang this strong?No, they weren’t usually this powerful. Both were A-rank prospects, but they could be managed with B-rank cadets...So, what’s happening here? They’re untouchable now?Haha, I thought Jin Yoo-ha just got lucky with Alice as his special admission. But no, he’s actually training them to be this strong!
Breaking free from the misconception that he was coasting on luck with Alice, Jin Yoo-ha was now proving his true worth as an instructor. Watching his team’s performance, Jin Yoo-ha nodded with satisfaction.
‘Yes, with Alice nullifying the tanks, the rest can’t handle Hwarang and Iron Wall.’
Though he was tempted to stay and watch the rest of the battle, he had other matters to attend to.
‘Alright, the appetizer’s done.’
Now it was time for the main course.
‘Let’s go hunting for demons.’
He licked his lips and summoned the rest of Utopia, except for Se-hee, to join him.
Under the blistering sun, the cadets trained relentlessly under their instructor’s supervision. Sitting on a chair atop the academy rooftop, one man watched over them.
Tae-hoon Min, a demon wielding the powers of deceit and lies, surveyed the scene below, chuckling darkly.
“Khehehehe...”
His plans were nearly complete. The cadets had transformed seemingly overnight, arousing suspicion among some instructors who had started to investigate quietly. But it was too late.
More than half of the thousand freshmen had already received the seeds of demonic energy he had distributed. He had erased his presence using the powers of deceit, creating a scapegoat within the male quota.
Though the academy was rotten to its core, there was no way they could find him now.
With a mere flick of his finger, the academy would soon become a living hell.
“I can’t wait. Isn’t that right, Alice?”
He turned to Alice, who stood by his side, pouring wine into his glass with a blank expression.
“Yes, Min Tae-hoon. Your plan will succeed.”
Nodding in satisfaction, Min Tae-hoon reached out and caressed her cheek.
‘The Sword Emperor’s granddaughter...’
She was his prize, the ultimate trophy. He felt a heady rush of satisfaction from claiming her.
Once, she’d followed Jin Yoo-ha, but now, she paid him no mind, standing loyally by Min Tae-hoon’s side.
“Soon, we’ll sacrifice everyone with the seeds of demonic energy, and the Demon Lord will descend. It’ll be a spectacle.”
“Is that so?”
“Yes, think about it! A massacre in the heart of Velvet Hunter Academy, a place deemed the safest. Over five hundred freshmen will die, and no one will be able to recover from that! The academy’s reputation will plummet. Families who sent their precious children here will receive corpses infected with demonic energy. How could the academy survive that?”
A sinister grin spread across his face.
“Khehehehe! Lina’s credibility will crumble, and nations will stop relying on the academy! Even Utopia won’t be safe from the fallout!”
With that, demonkind would be free to act on their instincts worldwide. The academy would be too preoccupied with internal chaos to handle the global fallout.
“Yes, the era of chaos is about to begin!”
Min Tae-hoon spread his arms wide, reveling in his grand vision.
“Now, let’s offer the sacrifices and summon our lord!”
The seeds of demonic energy planted within the cadets began to resonate.
“Come forth, Demon of Lies. Descend upon this place—”
Just then—
“Crazy bastard. What a load of nonsense.”
Alice’s voice, deeper and harsher, rang out behind him.
Min Tae-hoon turned, startled, at the rough, unfamiliar voice that came from Alice.
