Episode 272: The Principal’s Office
The sampling is over, but the dungeon cleaning isn’t over yet.
Since Dark Oobleck posed a huge risk to the raid, it was necessary to find and kill every last one.
So the disciplinary action continued over the weekend.
Enter the dungeon, run the detector at each major point, use the escape scroll if there’s nothing, and occasionally, when an Oobleck pops out, defeat it… .
It was tedious work, but it was also rewarding.
These are the random boxes that were distributed to me.
Since they were all F-grade, there was no need to ask for help from Bokdeungi, and even if a stamp coupon came out later, it wouldn’t be applied, so I opened it right away.
And luckily, some pretty useful stuff came out.
[Rank Up (F)]
[Random Rank Up]*2
If you add up the ones I received from Bong Jae-seok and left behind, there are already 4 random rank-ups.
Since rank-related items are always a good thing, I decided to keep them safe.
Meanwhile, Shin Byeong-cheol pulled out wooden chairs (Grade F) one after another and finally completed the wooden set.
– Hey, can we sit down?
– No, get out. Get out, everyone.
– I want to sit down too!
Although there were minor incidents like this here and there, the disciplinary action continued without any problems.
By Sunday morning, the seemingly endless list of dungeons was down to just two.
Song Cheon-hye opened her mouth with a face that was half tired and half proud.
“We’re almost done. Next is—”
But then, the remaining dungeon numbers were automatically deleted and the list became empty.
Looks like another party has finished cleaning up.
Han So-mi was so excited that she jumped up and down.
“The end! It’s over! Party!!”
“Oh, that’s right.”
Song Cheon-hye also paused for a moment, but then finished cleaning the dungeon in a good mood.
I asked.
“Can we go?”
“Yes, thank you for your hard work. Please follow the school rules.”
“Oh, I have cancer.”
“Okay, okay.”
Shin Byeong-cheol and I nodded coolly, but Song Cheon-hye looked at us with disbelief.
But he quickly relaxed his expression, perhaps thinking that there was no need to ruin the good mood.
Han So-mi also waved her hand brightly and greeted us.
“Good work! Bye!”
“Yeah, you worked hard too.”
And I waved back and tried to walk away,
“huh?”
“… … ?”
The two leaders stopped at the same time and raised their spears into the air.
It looks like he’s checking the message.
Then, at the same time, his gaze was fixed on me and I asked.
“Why do you all look at me like that?”
“They told me to bring it?”
“where?”
“Principal’s office!”
‘It’s here.’
It’s been a few days since I sent you the sample, so you should have used the Wall of Wisdom by now.
And the Wall of Wisdom always presents the most efficient solution.
Since I can halve the power of the Witch of Corruption just by existing, the possibility of being mentioned was very high.
So I asked again.
“When are you telling me to come?”
“He asked me to come now if possible.”
“Then let’s go right away.”
Meanwhile, Shin Byeong-cheol’s face turned pale, as if he thought the situation was becoming serious.
“Um, I don’t have to go, right?”
“Yes, thank you for your hard work.”
“Okay, well, thanks for your hard work! Have a good weekend!”
And just in case things changed, I quickly left the place.
You seem like such a disloyal guy.
Please keep bringing out lots of teacups from now on.
Song Cheon-hye also had similar thoughts, her eyebrows twitching slightly, but she soon controlled her expression and began to lead the way.
“Follow me.”
* * *
We soon stopped in front of a room with a sign that said “Principal’s Office.”
When Song Cheon-hye knocked with a slightly nervous expression,
– Knock knock,
The door opened wide and Lee Soo-dok appeared.
And next to him, Seo Cheong-yong was waving his hand with a friendly smile.
They probably sensed our arrival a long time ago.
Song Cheon-hye bowed and said.
“I brought it.”
“Thank you for your hard work. Let’s go now.”
“yes.”
When Song Cheon-hye glanced this way, I bowed to the teachers and entered the principal’s office.
But the door closed behind him, and soon after, Isudok opened the door again and went out.
– What are you doing instead of going?
– ……sorry.
It seems he was hanging around nearby, wondering if he could eavesdrop out of curiosity.
If Seo Cheong-yong is Lee Su-dok’s opponent, Dang Gyu-yeong will also be affected, but how could Song Cheon-hye’s skills be enough?
Only then did I take my eyes off the door and look around the room.
The principal’s office had an extremely solemn atmosphere and flowing air.
Soft carpets are beneath your feet, and every piece of furniture you see seems to have a sign that says, “I’m expensive.”
On the wall, there were picture frames spaced out at regular intervals, containing photos of past principals.
The bookshelf in one corner was tightly packed with what appeared to be high-grade magic books or martial arts books.
And in front of him was a desk with a
An unkempt beard and hair that spreads out here and there.
He is dressed in a suit, but perhaps because he feels uncomfortable, his tie and a few buttons are undone.
Still, I knew from the beginning that he was the principal, so I immediately bowed.
“hello.”
“Yes, Mr. Kim Ho. Welcome.”
The principal answered in a calm tone.
But then he started scratching his head as if something was uncomfortable.
“I’m sorry for meeting you so early, but can we talk comfortably?”
“Yes, it’s okay.”
“Oh, thank you. I don’t know why it’s so hard to be polite. It’s so hard to breathe.”
While doing so, he glanced to the side to check the situation, and there was a woman in a suit standing there.
He is a teacher armed with the seriousness of about 2.5 Song Cheon-hye.
‘This guy is no joke either.’
Not personality, but skill.
If we were to estimate with the sense of an old person, we could say that it has almost reached the threshold of S-class.
It seems like it would be stronger than Lee Soo-dok or Seo Cheong-yong.
“… … .”
The homeroom teacher gave me a cold, silent look, and the principal turned his gaze towards me and asked.
“Do you have any idea why I called?”
“I don’t know.”
For now, I pretended not to know anything.
Even if the outcome of joining the punitive force is the same, there is a huge difference between what I know and what I volunteer for and what they explain and propose.
‘The latter is much more advantageous.’
And if a nobleman who was as good as a warrior from the previous generation had called me, the benefits I could gain would have been considerable.
The principal asked.
“Do you know the Witch of Corruption?”
“Yes, I know.”
This is currently the hottest topic among students, and there was no need to deny it since we encountered Dark Oobleck several times during the disciplinary process.
The principal explained.
“We’re going to have an all-out war against that witch of corruption soon. We’re also organizing a punitive force. I called you here because I heard you could play a very key role there.”
“This is the first time I’ve heard of it. May I ask who said it?”
“… … .”
The principal was speechless.
The Wall of Wisdom is a secret among secrets known only to a very select few.
I can’t bring myself to tell this to a single student.
Of course, I already know all this.
Then, the vice principal who had been watching from the side spoke for the first time.
“I hope Kim Ho understands that I cannot reveal that part.”
“I see. Okay, I understand.”
What I gained this way was a little debt of gratitude and a little bit of initiative in conversation.
The principal asked again.
“Anyway, if you remember anything, tell me. What can I do?”
I opened my mouth after a bit of deliberate hesitation.
“I have a guess. But before that, can I ask you one more thing?”
“Okay, tell me.”
“You said you were organizing a punitive force. Does that mean I’ll be joining it too?”
“… … That’s how it will be.”
I gave him a ‘I don’t feel like it already’ look.
“I would like to hear more details.”
“Okay, I’ll explain.”
Seo Cheong-yong answered this question on his behalf.
The Witch of Corruption is said to have hidden in the A-rank dungeon, the Transfer Labyrinth.
And it is very likely that they have fortified the place, so they are organizing an expeditionary force.
‘It’s a labyrinth.’
Perhaps because the character changed, he hid in a place I didn’t expect.
I think I have a rough idea of what the goal is.
However, since the work of raising the ransom was not over yet, I lowered my head with a ‘more unwilling’ expression.
“I don’t think I’ll be able to handle an A-rank dungeon for the Witch of Corruption. I’m sorry.”
“… … I guess so. I understand.”
The principal said with a regretful tone.
Participating in the punitive force is something that cannot be forced upon students, as their lives are at stake.
Especially if the student is only a first-year student.
But the next moment, as I met the principal’s gaze, I had a gut feeling.
‘As expected, you didn’t give up.’
His eyes are still full of interest and curiosity.
Even though you didn’t say anything, you must have done some background checks on me.
The facts discovered in the process would have been even more interesting.
The principal said, slightly raising the corners of his lips.
“Still, I’d like to come in and see what’s there.”
You can try to dodge here, but then you’ll really have to plan your strategy without me.
At this point, I also needed to prove my worth.
“I have a poison countermeasure.”
“He’s a poison-type alcoholic. But it’s not like it can be cured with just any countermeasure.”
“It’s strong enough.”
I decided to show you rather than explain in words.
Since it was going to be made public anyway once we went into the subjugation, there was no need to keep it under wraps any longer.
[Use ‘Buyeo’.]
[Grants ‘Immunity to Read’ to the target.]
“only……!”
The principal’s face hardened.
It’s amazing that a student possesses the ability to read and write in a language that even graduates and faculty members can’t master, but it’s even surprising that he can pass it on to others.
Soon he shared the notification message with other teachers, and they responded similarly.
Attitude has also changed 180 degrees.
Just a moment ago, he had half given up on including me in the punitive force, but now, I could sense a strange desire in his eyes, as if he absolutely had to include me.
“Can you think about it again? That skill would be very helpful.”
When the principal asked me that, I gave him another ‘unhappy look’.
“As I said, my skills are not enough. Just because I have the ability to read and not be attacked by others doesn’t mean I’m invincible.”
Then Seo Cheong-yong and Lee Su-dok each said a word.
“The teachers and seniors will help you so that not a single hair is harmed.”
“I can guarantee that one thing.”
There the principal offered a ransom.
“Yeah, it has to be worth risking your life to go in with, right? If there’s anything you want, just tell me.”
“After the expedition is over, I would like to ask you a small favor.”
There is nothing as sure as a blank check.
It would be more certain if the target was the principal.
“… … !”
The principal’s eyes sparkled.
I realized that this was the reason I had been raising the ransom up until now.
Still, he nodded, perhaps wondering if there was something that wouldn’t work.
“Well, then. If it’s something I can do. Then shall I go in?”
“thank you.”
“The punitive force will be led by Mr. Seo and Mr. Lee, so let’s discuss it together.”
“Yes, I understand.”
* * *
After Kim Ho left and even Lee Su-dok and Seo Cheong-yong were sent away,
Only the principal and the vice principal were left in the principal’s office.
The principal, who had been lost in thought for a while, asked.
“… … That was the monarch, wasn’t it?”
“Yes, that’s for sure.”
“The king is invincible, Buyeo… … .”
Where did that guy come from?
The subjugation of the Witch of Corruption would end successfully, but the headmaster couldn’t shake the feeling that he had summoned a tiger to catch a fox.
The supporters eat it all
