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Before Hanis passed-out body touched the ground, Dokgo Miro caught her with one hand.

She looked at Hani, the latters eyes closed, with a complicated gaze.

It was an expression she never made during their battle.

Hani-ah!

Shes unconscious. I think she fainted.

After Professor Ham Geunhyung declared the end of the match, the kids immediately ran toward the two.

Professor Ham Geunhyung stomped his feet once, blocking us from coming closer and examining Hani.

He checked Hanis condition and put the recovery item he was holding back in his pocket.

Ill have to take her to the nurses office.

Is Hani okay?

I dont see any big problem. I wont have to use a recovery item.

The kids looked noticeably relieved, and Dokgo Miro seemed to be the most reassured.

Professor Ham Geunhyung talked to her as he laid Hani on a stretcher.

Dokgo Miro, come with me to the nurses office.

But Im not hurt anywhere.

Professor Ham Geunhyung glanced at Dokgo Miros fist.

Her fist was red.

She put down her weapon at the end.

Bare-handed fighters such as Hani and Maeng Hyodon usually fight with combative gear on their hands.

Players who use weapons usually dont wear such gear to better grip their weapons.

Although using gloves is an option, Dokgo Miro wielded the Morning Star with her bare hands.

You hit her with her bare hand, not even protecting it with energy waves. If you fight like that, you cant disregard your hand.

Professor Ham Geunhyung criticized Dokgo Miro in a stern voice.

Dokgo Miro landed a strike with her fist unguarded by energy waves, and her hand was injured as a result.

I cant believe she was able to deal that much damage even though Hani was wearing protective gear.

Dont people usually break or dislocate their fingers if they do that?

Moving replied, moving her red hand casually.

It looks like this, but it doesnt hurt much. Im alright. Ill be careful next time!

Dokgo Miro answered in a friendly manner, but Ham Geunhyung still advised her to go to the nurses office immediately if she feels anything.

Before bringing Hani to the nurses office, Professor Ham Geunhyung said something unexpected.

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I will leave you guys to Professor Yong Jegun. Come out, Professor.

Oh, I see you new. As expected of the Legendary Archer.

Hwik!

The dragon came down from the gyms ceiling.

He mustve used a flight skill to go all the way up there.

Yong Jegun hides his presence well, so no one noticed he was there.

I was both amazed and surprised.

Except for Hwang Jiho, all the other kids looked shocked too.

Hahahha! I see you guys were clueless.

Hwang Jiho smiled excitedly.

He shouldve told me if he knew

This old man mustve imagined the shocked look on everyones faces so he didnt tell us.

Yong Jegun was also giving a satisfied smile.

Professor Ham Geunhyung left me in charge, so well proceed with the class. What should we do? Right, we better analyze the winners, Dokgo Miros, movements. Miro-ah, come over here.

Oh, okay!

We watched the video filmed by the recording device in the gym while Yong Jegun explained and Dokgo Miro reenacted the movements.

At first, the children were too worried about Hani to focus on class, but they gradually listened as Yong Jeguns lecture continued.

Midway, Professor Ham Geunhyung returned and told us that Hani was alright, and the atmosphere of our class improved.

In particular, Saeum of April and Kwon Lena, who couldnt read the twos battle well, were constantly impressed by the review of the match.

Wow, then she didnt just avoid Hanis attack, she calculated the range of the Morning Star!

Miros really strong

Kim Yuri kept talking to Dokgo Miro and actively asking questions about her training process, and Min Geurin unconsciously sketched in the air while watching the recorded video.

Song Daesok and Maeng Hyodon raised their voices at each other, saying they could destroy Dokgo Miros movements, looking like they wanted to battle it out right away.

With one stern look from Professor Ham Geunhyung, the twos tails lowered.

Thus, the Player Battle Class 2 class seemed to end relatively peacefully.

Shinrok seemed worried about Hani too.

Yong Jegun passed by Hwang Jiho and said those words, but Hwang Jiho didnt deal with him.

Being ignored by Hwang Jiho, the corners of Yong Jeguns mouth went up.

Instead of dealing with Yong Jegun, I also decided to pay more attention to our injured classmate.

Will Hani be okay?

The past between Dokgo Miro and Hani.

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It would be rude to meddle in the twos affairs.

Although I already intervened in several ways, such as having Hwang Jihos young alter ego enter Gwangil Elementary School, I cant do anything to reveal the past that Dokgo Miro actively hid from Hani.

Thats probably why Hwang Jiho is sitting still.

While walking after class, I noticed Hwang Jihos gaze turn toward the central area where the nurses office was located.

***

When Hani opened her eyes again, she wasnt at the gym anymore.

She got up from the bed and felt her neck sore and her head dizzy.

When she blinked forcibly and looked forward, she saw her surroundings.

The white curtains and sheets caught her eyes.

This is the nurses office.

Hani once visited the nurses office with Kwon Lena and Saeum of April.

The two tried to stop her when Hani tried to go somewhere dangerous, fighting in the process.

The three went to the nurses office and wrote letters of apology.

The smell of the disinfectant reminded her of that time.

Fwaa!

Hani turned her head, feeling an energy wave nearby.

It was Gong Cheonghwons.

A former player nursing specialist passed behind Gong Cheonghwon, who seemed to have just consulted on Hanis condition.

Gong Cheonghwon spoke slowly so that Hani could read every word.

Rest some more, please. No recovery item was used on you so there must still be some pain.

Professor Gong Cheonghwon.

Miro controlled her strength well so there seems to be no serious aftereffect, but itll hurt a lot today.

When Gong Cheonghwon mentioned Dokgo Miro, Hani realized it belatedly.

I lost.

She was completely defeated by Dokgo Miro.

Hani did her best, but Dokgo Miro pulled her punches so that Hani wouldnt be seriously injured.

Hani, who knew that fact better than anyone else, bit her lips.

She was humiliated and disappointed with herself.

Then, Gong Cheonghwon held out a mug of warm water.

Thank you

While Hani drank the water slowly, Gong Cheonghwon explained how she was brought to the nurses office.

'

Hani worried that Gong Cheonghwon had seen their ugly battle, but it didnt seem like it.

Professor Ham Geunhyung and the class president brought you here. The class isnt over yet so he left you to me.

You were in the nurses office by chance?

Even though she knew that Gong Cheonghwon would answer no, Hani still asked.

Gong Cheonghwon shook his head.

I was waiting. I thought one of the two would end up in the nurses office.

What about Miro?

I havent seen Miro.

Hani completely lost so she really wasnt in a position to worry about Dokgo Miro.

Still, she felt relieved after hearing that Dokgo Miro was uninjured.

It was Hani who suddenly asked Dokgo Miro for a battle, along with the attached conditions.

Dokgo Miro responded sincerely.

Now I cant ask what happened to Miro

Hani asked Gong Cheonghwon in a very subdued voice.

The reason why Miro wont talk to me Is it because Im weak?

It was a question without context, but Gong Cheonghwon showed no sign of being caught off-guard.

Gong Cheonghwon didnt ask a word about why the two had a battle.

Nevertheless, he looked as if hed seen through the entire situation.

Even if you were strong enough to beat Miro, Miro still wouldnt have said anything to you, Hani.

Although Gong Cheonghwons words convinced her, Hani couldnt pull herself up from the feeling of helplessness.

Even after hours when their class came to eat lunch together, all she could do was hide her expression.

Hani-ah, if its hard to move, should we order delivery food here?

But its the nurses office.

Jiho suggested it. He said the chairman would allow it.

Seeing Dokgo Miro talking with a smile as if nothing happened, the feeling of helplessness grew deeper.

However, as promised, Hani decided not to ask any more questions.

Hani clenched her fists very tight under the sheets so that the kids wont see.

Hwang Jiho quietly watched his old friend.

***

After school.

I looked closely at Moon Saeron to see if she caught any news of the battle in our class, but fortunately, she didnt seem to know anything.

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I knew that the gym had all blinds put down, but I thought she wouldve done something to celebrate Dokgo Miros return to school.

Im going abroad for news coverage this weekend! Anyone wants to go?

Overseas? All of a sudden?

Just to get some fresh air, and some fresh news!

Moon Saeron said she wanted to go overseas to investigate Phantom Thief Neon, and I wanted to stop her.

Theres nothing newsworthy about him, and above all, Phantom Thief Neon was already in our school, busy with his attention-seeking activities.

Come to think of it, Yeom Junyeol usually asks me regularly about the Red Wall Thief, but he doesnt do it anymore these days.

That word all of a sudden!

Yeom Junyeol tried to dig up information on That Word when he got back from abroad.

Moon Saeron seems to remember that time well.

Hwang Jihos eyes slightly perked as he feigned ignorance while looking at a hologram.

This old guy looks at me and my reaction whenever That Word comes up.

I have to meet Yoo Sanghoon. Im leaving first.

Hmm. Okay, goodbye.

I finally escaped the gaze of this old man after our newspaper department activities were over.

As I was heading to the meeting place with a relieved heart, a message arrived on my device.

I checked it right away to see if it was from Yoo Sanghoon, but it wasnt.

It was from Seodol.

[Prankster] Ive returned to Korea.

[Prankster] Actually, I didnt arrive today, but Im late because I had a lot to take care of. Im sorry.

I wasnt waiting for him to contact me so there really wasnt anything to apologize for.

He briefly talked about some personal history that I didnt ask for before bringing up his main point.

[Prankster] When shall I give you my gift as a celebration of my return?

Is it what he mentioned before?

One that he doesnt know if Id like, and one that he knew that I would hate.

I sent him a message in a polite tone, telling him to give it when its convenient for him.

After sending the message, I heard a familiar voice.

Hey.

In front of the gate.

Yoo Sanghoon stood waiting for me.

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