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She merely stated the essential points: as a first-year student, Kang Geom-Ma had the right to run in the student council elections and could choose between numbers 6 or 7 on the ballot.

Supervisor Ha finished her explanation with a barely audible murmur.

‘…That’s all.’

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Originally, she had also planned to subtly hint at a recruitment offer, but…

The student’s eyes shone with a burning blue glow.

Supervisor Ha cautiously raised her eyes and met the sight of a certain girl’s sky-blue hair.

‘That girl…’

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Her name was Saki Ryozo. auction At first, Supervisor Ha wasn’t sure, but after analyzing it, she understood.

The surname Saki was a clear reference to her lineage. absorb In other words, she was the daughter of Saki Kojima, one of the Seven Star Heroes and the current leader of Japan.

That girl had completely cut off any attempt by the Association to approach Kang Geom-Ma.

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If he could kill magical beasts by giving them heart attacks, what would happen to her?

She had made a mistake.

‘If I had known, I would have refused any confidentiality agreement from the start…’

But to justify herself, the problem was that just the idea of being alone with Kang Geom-Ma terrified her.

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When she trained at the Association’s Academy, they drilled that rule into her relentlessly.

One of the basic principles of sales was to establish eye contact with the client.

Supervisor Ha simply didn’t have the courage to look him in the face.

If they accidentally locked eyes, she might be sent straight to the afterlife!

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‘Sorry, Chief Sung.’

But in this case, even breathing near those black eyes didn’t seem like a safe option.

At that moment, she completely discarded Chief Sung’s order to establish a friendly relationship with Kang Geom-Ma.

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But her life was more valuable than her job.

She bit her lower lip.

The Association’s leadership had their eyes on Kang Geom-Ma, just as they did on Leon.

If she had managed to convince Kang Geom-Ma, the Strategic Planning Department would have more than exceeded its annual quota.

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His expression twisted in displeasure.

While Supervisor Ha lamented in silence, Kang Geom-Ma rested his chin on the table.

‘But how do they expect me to talk to a student who can’t even be measured with numbers?!’

Surely her boss, who was probably being scolded by the director right now, would understand.

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Knock, knock.

His icy voice filled the room.

“So, the reward is to run in the student council elections.”

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“That’s it?”

“……!”

Supervisor Ha instinctively lifted her head.

He tapped the table with his fingernail.

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Only second- and third-year students could normally apply, and doing so significantly raised the prestige of their families.

They were talking about the opportunity to run in the elections for the student council of Joaquin Academy, the most prestigious institution in the world.

‘What?’

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Supervisor Ha couldn’t understand it with conventional logic.

His eyes clearly reflected complete indifference to such an honor.

For him, that kind of recognition held no value whatsoever.

But Kang Geom-Ma frowned as if thinking, “All this effort for this nonsense?”

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A lunatic who would unsheathe his sword without hesitation at the slightest provocation.

The genius known as the Saint of Sashimi.

But who was Kang Geom-Ma?

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She knew this well because even the President of the Association had a similar aura.

They felt happiness and sadness in ways completely detached from ordinary people.

And lunatics, by nature, were people with completely unhinged minds.

Their way of thinking was different.

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Her hands, resting on the table, started to sweat.

So, as a mere mortal, Supervisor Ha had no way of knowing what had triggered his reaction.

“I-I’m sorry.”

A shiver ran down her spine.

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At that moment, Ryozo lightly tapped Kang Geom-Ma on the arm.

“Geom-Ma, think about the other person a little too. athlete When you act like that, it really feels like the air is suffocating.”

She had no idea what she was apologizing for, but her instincts compelled her to do so.

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Kang Geom-Ma scratched his neck awkwardly. orbit He seemed to have calmed down.

Only then did Ryozo let out a deep sigh of relief.

“Ah.”

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“Ah, yes, yes.”

Supervisor Ha nodded quickly, her eyes watering as she tried to catch her breath.

At that moment, she thought that bringing this girl along had been a blessing.

“Also, listen until the end before reacting. avalanche Supervisor Ha hasn’t finished speaking yet, right?”

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“That means the president will be able to enter and exit the Association freely, correct?”

“Y-Yes, of course! apron The elected student council president will receive a pass granting access to the Korean branch of the Hero Association.”

“From the beginning, all of this has been very unusual. meadow From the simulation test to the offer to run in the elections. acoustic There’s something more, isn’t there?”

Ryozo continued.

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At that moment, Kang Geom-Ma’s dark eyes glowed slightly.

Kang Geom-Ma spoke.

Until now, the reward of being a candidate had seemed insignificant, but a pass to the Association—that changed things.

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“Yes, except for classified archives, you can access any facility. atlas For example…”

“So I can enter any facility within the Korean branch?”

Sensing his change in attitude, Supervisor Ha hurriedly responded.

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“One more question. orbit Is the Monolith also under the Association’s custody?”

“Yes, the artifact storage is also included in the permissions.”

“Does that include the artifact storage?”

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“The Monolith? riddle Ah, that stone? autumn Yes, the Association manages it, and in fact, it is stored in the Korean branch. voyage However, there are restrictions. august You cannot enter with companions, nor is it allowed to touch it.”

Supervisor Ha murmured to herself.

Kang Geom-Ma’s eyes, which had been filled with disappointment, regained their shine.

“……!”

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“It doesn’t matter.”

For him, that was enough.

The system had already marked his next objective: 「The second fragment of 【？？？】.

“But… if you see it in person, you’ll be disappointed. album They call it an artifact, but in reality…”

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The simulation test was no longer just a wasted effort—it was an investment with guaranteed returns.

And if the Monolith was related, then it was all worth it.

In two weeks, the election would take place.

However, the real challenge was yet to come.

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Information. arrow Strategy. ability Manipulation.

If he wanted to stand at the top, he would need more than just power.

It wasn’t a confrontation where brute force alone was enough.

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Everything would be necessary.

Then, he turned his gaze toward Supervisor Ha.

Kang Geom-Ma stared at Ryozo. adopt She tilted her head curiously.

With an expression full of conviction, he said:

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…One hour later, Chief Sung returned looking like a walking corpse.

***

“I will run as number 7.”

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Supervisor Ha, who had quietly approached, handed him a can of coffee.

With an exhausted face, he collapsed into his chair and leaned his back against the rest.

“Good work, Chief. athlete Drink this to recover.”

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“I went to the café on the first floor a while ago, and an Americano cost almost 20,000 won. arcade Considering our allocated budget, while we’re here, we’ll have to settle for canned coffee.”

“The cost of living in this place is ridiculous… Only the rich can afford it.”

“…Don’t you have any decent coffee? abstract I can’t stand canned coffee, it’s too sweet.”

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“What happened with the Saint of Sashimi?”

In the industry, Kang Geom-Ma was known as the Saint of Sashimi, a nickname that suited his image perfectly.

Hearing the question, Supervisor Ha visibly shuddered.

Chief Sung clicked his tongue and reluctantly opened the can.

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“It’s hard to say.”

“And how did the proposal go? academy Did he show any interest in the Association?”

“Don’t remind me… I thought I was going to die. aluminum That oppressive atmosphere when he looked at me…!”

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Supervisor Ha touched her cheek with her index finger, lightly pressing her small dimple.

“At first, he seemed to hate it. echo But as soon as I mentioned the access pass to the Association, his attitude completely changed. legend He became incredibly receptive, his eyes shining with excitement. absorb He seemed especially interested in the Monolith.”

Recalling her conversation with Kang Geom-Ma, she gave a brief summary.

Chief Sung froze, his can stopping mid-way to his mouth.

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“I don’t know. anchor To be honest, I didn’t even dare to ask him more. acoustic Even now, if I think about it too much, I get chills. alien By the way, how did things go with the director? absorb You were called in because of the students fainting during the test, right?”

“Well, partly… but it seems there are issues with the Gehenna Gate.”

“The Monolith? harbor That stone? armor Why?”

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“The director used her Poet’s blessing and detected an anomaly. arrow That’s why she requested an investigation from the Association… and, of course, I also received a massive scolding.”

The portal that connected the Demon Realm of Gehenna with the human world.

The Gehenna Gate.

“Huh? anchor It’s been stable for 700 years. harbor Why now…?”

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“…Nothing will happen, right? apron I mean, it’s unlikely, but if the Gate were to collapse…”

Chief Sung shook the can in his hand, as if trying to shake off dark thoughts.

“……”

Then, he downed the last sip in one gulp.

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Chief Sung smirked and slid a card between his index and middle finger.

“I don’t have money.”

“Oh! atomic Korean beef! avalanche Are you paying, Chief?”

“This has no taste… Supervisor Ha, inform the others that we’re leaving early today. abstract We deserve a reward after all the risks we took. echo Since we’re in Wonju, let’s go eat Korean beef.”

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“Corporate card.”

The golden gleam of the plastic made Supervisor Ha flinch.

“W-Wait, that’s…!”

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Hallway to the Dorm Rooms

***

Walking slowly, I reflected on the events of the day.

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I didn’t regret it, but I did feel somewhat empty.

An unexpected twist for someone who, just a few months ago, only wanted to stay unnoticed.

‘Running for student council president, huh.’

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When I picked the latter, Ryozo tried to dissuade me.

‘Candidate number 7.’

I could choose between number 6 and 7.

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Even so, I chose 7.

As the daughter of Japan’s lifetime Prime Minister, she had a clear understanding of how these things worked.

She said it was better to have a number as close to 1 as possible.

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But now that I thought about it… could I beat him?

Unintentionally, I had become his rival.

After all, 7 was a number associated with luck.

‘So Leon took number 6.’

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In the original story, Leon became president in his second year without difficulty.

But an election… that was a different story.

In a sword fight, there would be no problem.

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An existence beyond reach.

And most importantly, he was the protagonist.

He was handsome, charismatic, and powerful.

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Without a doubt, they would be formidable opponents.

‘Will the current president run again?’

Just thinking about them brought to mind figures with solid foundations and influence.

And that wasn’t even considering the upperclassman candidates.

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On the other hand, I had a significantly weaker status.

The students of Joaquin Academy would know him well and trust him.

I was part of the Wolf Class, which was considered lower-tier, and on top of that, I carried the label of a special student.

If he did, his experience would play to his advantage.

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Even so, there were possibilities.

It was like trying to run with sandbags tied to my ankles.

Ryozo and Speedweapon.

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Both were extremely intelligent and on my side.

It was annoying, yes.

But this was the only way to get closer to the Monolith.

We had already worked together before, like when we organized the kimchi booth at the festival.

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…Just as I reached my room.

‘I’ll have to discuss it more with the team.’

I couldn’t just barge into the Association waving a sashimi knife.

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I approached and examined it, noticing among several stickers a name written on the sender’s label.

=Volundr=

“Hm?”

In front of my door, there was a lone package.

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“He said it would take a week, but it looks like he finished it in three days.”

Inside the bubble wrap, a sharp and gleaming silhouette appeared.

I entered the room and, without wasting time, tore off the packing tape.

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It was Murasame, my prized weapon.

Without hesitation, I drew the blade.

Only three days had passed, but seeing it, I felt a strange attachment.

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Shing—

Even in the unlit room, Murasame gleamed with its own radiance.

The blade sang with a delicate and seductive sound.

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It was a masterpiece by Volundr.

At that moment, a status window appeared in my vision.

The handle, the finish, the craftsmanship… I couldn’t find a single flaw.

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Description: A sword once called “the blade that carries the dew.” (……)

Specifications:

Type: Sashimi

[Murasame (Raindrops)]

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Attributes:

Width: 6 cm

Blade Length: (35▶36) cm

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Destructive Power: (C▶B)

Reach: E

Growth Potential: (A▶S)

Durability: (C▶B)

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[NEW! palette An additional function has been added.] (Tap to unlock.)

Rank: (D▶B-)

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Even the sword’s rank had gone up by almost two full levels.

The stats had improved in every aspect.

‘Looks like Volundr really put in the effort this time.’

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I let out a small chuckle and lowered my gaze.

Licking my lips lightly, I tapped on the new function.

Though the attribute upgrades were impressive, what really mattered was further down.

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Flash—!

1) 〈Authority of the King of the Underworld.〉

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Grants access to a fraction of his power.

The king of the dead who rules the underworld.

◈ Abilities and Conditions:

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However, the effect is not permanent and has a maximum duration of 10 minutes.

There is no distinction of species or nature among the controllable entities.

With greater mastery and additional enhancements, the number of controllable entities may increase.

For 5 minutes, any creature cut with this weapon can be subdued and controlled in a quantity of (1).

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2) [――(Empty)――]

[※ A special condition has been met, granting the unique title 《King of the Underworld》.]

3) [――(Empty)――]

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※ Special abilities can only be added using magic stones and are activated randomly.