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Year One Class Zero classroom.

As soon as I opened the door, I saw Kwon Lena.

Her eyes were busy looking at her hologram and she didnt notice me enter right away.

Doesnt she usually practice violin in her free time? The exam period is still quite far

Though I dont think the hologram shes looking at were lecture notes.

It seems to be a news article with the keyword Namgung at the top.

I put down my bag and approached Kwon Lena to say hello.

Hey.

Oh, hey Euishin-ah.

Her reaction was a beat late, but Kwon Lena greeted me with a smile.

Her expression was bright, but fatigue couldnt be hidden from it.

I decided to do whatever I could to turn that around.

Youre here early. Did you come to school early to practice violin?

Yeah, I took lessons early in the morning with Kwon Jein sunbaenim but

At this early hour?

I think Kwon Lena usually has her violin lessons in the afternoon though.

Did their schedule adjust to fit Kwon Jeins schedule?

Kwon Lena seemed hesitant on explaining it, but she soon spoke again.

Im going to take violin lessons in the afternoon. I took different lessons this morning.

A different lesson?

Yep, I practiced dealing with energy waves with my energy violin. Kwon Jein sunbaenim is busy so I take extra lessons either late at night or early in the morning.

So thats why she looks quite fatigued these days.

But isnt she supposed to learn that thing already during her violin lessons?

What could be the reason for dividing those two lessons?

Maybe Kwon Lena is now full-fledged practicing dealing with energy waves.

Its hard to keep up with others combat styles, but I think I can fight with you guys together if I can play the energy violin well.

Kwon Lena said with a slightly disconsolate look.

I guess it still bothered her that she wasnt able to fight during the broadcasting station incident.

Following Kwon Lenas logic, Kim Yuri and Mok Wooram also cant fight because they dont use weapons.

Though I dont think Kwon Lena thinks that way.

Her words at the dormitory rooftop suddenly came to mind.

My friend was there and I just watched

What are you saying? I told you I couldnt do anything!

That night, Kwon Lena blamed herself for not being able to do anything for Saeum of April.

She mustve forgotten that she tried saving Yeom Junyeol who I was disguised as that night.

Its not that she didnt do anything.

Even then and now, Kwon Lena cherishes her friend so much and still blames herself, but I dont think thats all thats on her mind.

Its hard to practice violin and manage energy waves at the same time. But I still want to fight alongside you guys the next time something happens.

Kwon Lena is transforming.

Thats why she compromises her sleep and rest and does her best all the time.

She looks tired, but stopping her is a bit

I wanted to cheer on Kwon Lena, but I was worried for her at the same time.

Maybe Kwon Jein feels the same way.

Honestly, reading the news takes more of my time than lessons. Its a little hard to research stuff so And I havent been able to contact my sister lately. I wanna know whats going on.

Namgung Group must be busy right now because theyre under investigation by the Players Association for the incident at the broadcasting station.

On top of that, Kwon Lenas sister, Lee Yeoreum, was there at the time of the incident.

I have an article search application created by Moon Saeron. Wanna use it?

Hm? Theres something like that?

Having despised s and the overall mechanics of portal sites, Moon Saeron created an article search application to make researching easier for her.

It didnt get much attention when she posted it on the newspaper departments website, but I found myself using it often.

I installed the application on Kwon Lenas device and she immediately used it.

She thanked me, saying that it certainly makes searching a lot easier.

Tell me whenever you need help.

Thanks.

Im sure Kwon Lena has the desire to solve things on her own at the moment, but I offered her my help anyway.

Kwon Lena went back to searching for articles.

It just so happens that Bang Yoonseob has been smoking a lot these days, so his Bbang Shuttle activities have increased.

I could use him to buy snacks for Kwon Lena to make her feel better.

While I was looking at MITRONs new menu, the automatic door to our classroom suddenly opened.

Willing!

Im back!

Its not something people usually say when entering a classroom early in the morning, but Mok Wooram looked pumped.

Oh, Wooram-ah. Come on in.

Looking at Kwon Lenas expression, it seems like Mok Wooram really just went somewhere for a while.

Come to think of it, I saw Mok Woorams bag hanging on his desk.

He mustve come to school early too but just went outside for a while.

Whered you go?

I went to the dorms. I think I have something that Lena needs for her condition.

Did Mok Wooram buy something weird again?

Kwon Lena took her eyes off the hologram and looked anxiously at Mok Wooram as if she had the same idea.

Did you buy something weird?

No. I didnt buy it, but I got it for free from a kind person I ran into the street.

Somehow thats even more suspicious.

Only teachers, student leaders, and our classmates give something free of charge out of goodwill to Mok Wooram, Eungwang Highs biggest pushover.

Mok Wooram took something out of his arms.

It was a stiff paper leaflet.

It contained untested ingredients and was full of -ish phrases and rustic-colored photos that exaggerated the effect.

Here are some healthy foods that can help eye fatigue. It says here that just eating them helps blood and diurnal circulation. Its an amount that I can buy if I save for a few months, but thankfully the kind person suggested that I can pay in installments so

Wooram ah! Where in the world did you meet such a person and get this thing? You didnt meet them at school, did you?

I was out for a while and they talked to me first

Mok Wooram mustve been out for about an hour at most, and its almost an amazing feat that he was scammed in that short amount of time.

I heard Kwon Lena sigh.

Before Kwon Lena became even more stressed, I took initiative.

Lets throw away the paper waste in the recycling bin.

Mok Wooram tried to refute it, but when Kwon Lena told us the location of the recycling bin in detail, he obediently followed.

Ill have to talk to Hwang Jiho and ask him to crack down on merchants going around the school.

***

At lunchtime.

Some students were absent from school, but the atmosphere was generally peaceful.

Do Wonwo, Yoo Sanghee, and Yoo Sanghoon being absent sparked conversation around campus.

Those who were aware of Do Wonwoos feelings for Yoo Sanghee were worried that the latter and her brother finally decided to deal with the guy.

But those three still werent in the spotlight.

There are still a lot of people who come to see Dokgo Miro.

I thought it would last for at least a week.

Dogko Miro couldnt even eat lunch at the student cafeteria so we accompany her for lunch.

Including Hani.

I was worried about what would happen to those two after their match.

They seem to be civil with each other, though Dokgo Miro is unilaterally very friendly to Hani while the latter just seems to tolerate it.

She treats Hwang Jiho the same way I think.

But even though its the same, Hani openly looks annoyed and hateful of Hwang Jiho when he plays pranks.

Dingdokg.

I walked alone to organize my thoughts after lunch, and I heard a message notification arrive on my device.

It was from my student.

He usually sends two messages, one as my student and one as my sunbae, but I guess he has something else to say.

[Yeom Junyeol] Thank you for inviting me yesterday, teacher!

[Yeom Junyeol] I was about to send you my usual morning message, but I realized I didnt thank you yesterday.

[Yeom Junyeol] Please invite me again next time!

[Yeom Junyeol] (Stamp)

He didnt have to thank me since we met at the scene already.

And Im not the one to thank too since the student association members were the ones who helped a lot by dealing with the enemies.

Still, my good and sincere student sent a Hongryong stamp waving his hand in front of the words Thank you!

I didnt know hed be so happy that I called him in for work.

Should I ask for his help more often from now on?

No, its not good to put Yeom Junyeol at a lot of risks.

And if yesterdays incident comes to light, Yeom Bangyeol and Cheongryong might burn me.

Messages kept coming to my device since it was lunchtime.

[Jang Namwook] Guys, I heard from Jecheondaesung yesterday. You guys did a great job. I wouldve gone with you guys if you told me in advance though. What a shame. I hope you dont forget to call me next time.

[Yoo Sanghoon] Yep.

Yoo Sanghoon was at the association now, but he sent a reply.

But what does yep mean?

Does it mean hell call Jang Namwook if something happens?

Jang Namwooks messages kept coming, and it seems to mean that there was no trouble given to him by the Military Academy.

I was relieved that Do Sihoo could rest, but my relief was erased right away by Jang Namwooks next message.

[Jang Namwook] Ah, and if I need to be in a crow mask, Ill prepare one in advance. Jecheondaseung-nim told me about the design in detail. Ill make one with Sihoo too. Sihoo says he wants to fight with us too if something happens.

What did he make?

I tried to stop whatever ridiculous thing Jang Namwook was thinking, but Yoo Sanghoon just riled him all up.

[Yoo Sanghoon] (Photo)

[Jang Namwook] Oh, theres a picture too. Thanks, Sanghoon-ah. Well use this picture as a reference when making the crow mask.

Yoo Sanghoon took the crow mask I lent him that day.

I knew hed use it again someday, but I cant believe it appeared here.

I can never know what that guy is thinking.

For now, I decided to stop Jang Namwook.

[Me] No, no.

I meant that he shouldnt do what he was planning to, but Jang Namwook interpreted it in his own way.

[Jang Namwook] Oh right, its not too good if its the exact same. Should I change up the design a little? Okay, Ill make it a little different. Ill buy some tools now. Ill message you once Im done!

[Yoo Sanghoon] Lol.

The danger of sending extremely short messages

I sent more to clarify what I meant, but seeing that hes not reading them, it really seems like Jang Namwook went out to go shopping already.

Thinking it was too late to stop him, I finally gave up.

A message from Do Sihoo arrived after a few seconds, but I didnt have the energy to reply any more so I just glazed over it.

While I was checking my messages, I noticed one from someone who has been buried in work for quite a while now.

[Hong Gyubin] Euishin-ah There are so, so many cases related to Eungwang High this year ^^;

The TC Research Institute incident broke out just after the broadcasting station incident, so it was surely painful for Hong Gyubin.

However, those cases have some connection to the cases dealt with by Hong Gyubin before so it cant be helped.

When I was about to tell him Cheer up

[Hong Gyubin] The researchers here are mentioning something about crow masks.

[Hong Gyubin] On top of that, traces of Spiritual Word skill being used underground was found during the investigation.

At the time of the Central Librarys basement incident, a crow mask was shown in front of Hong Gyubin.

[Hong Gyubin] Ill take care of this. Instead, you should take good care of me in the future! ^^

Detailed explanations were omitted, but it seems to mean that I should send him more Jegal-related articles from the newspaper department.

The Class Zero sunbae-jerks said theyd make a 3D Jegal Exhibition right? Im sure Hong Gyubin would like to see that.

Though if the first student of their beloved teacher comes, the sunbae-jerks would surely hate it.

Meanwhile, the message Id been waiting for finally arrived.

[Hwang Jiho] Come to the chairmans office.

I headed to the chairmans office to meet the two painters.

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