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Translated By Arcane Translations
Translator: Chaos
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Han Min-ha blinked her large eyes, completely bewildered.
“Crush… what…?”
“Let’s crush her. That Song Do-yoon.”
“Uh… but we don’t have any proof that she did it…”
“Of course, there’s no proof that Song Do-yoon did it. But there’s also no proof that she didn’t.”
I spoke softly and smiled gently.
“Don’t you think it’s a bit of a stretch to call it a coincidence that a bird crashed into your window twice, in two different rooms?”
“That’s true, but how could Do-yoon have thrown a bird at the window without being caught on CCTV?”
“She might not have thrown it.”
Han Min-ha tilted her head slightly with a look of genuine confusion on her face.
Hidden under the blanket, with her large, dark eyes, she looked like a frightened kitten.
“Heroes possess a wide range of abilities and traits. Some can move objects with telekinesis, while others can control animals. Although you haven’t officially started developing your individual traits yet, if student Song Do-yoon possesses such an ability, it’s entirely possible.”
“Really…?”
“Student Song Do-yoon is in the upper class, so even if she doesn’t have such a trait, she’s certainly capable of orchestrating something like this overnight. Well, if she didn’t, then there’s nothing we can do, but right now, I can’t think of any other explanation.”
“Hmm… but without any proof…”
Han Min-ha seemed hesitant, but instead of pressing her, I chuckled softly.
“Do we really need proof?”
“If we don’t, then we’re just framing her.”
“No, it’s not about framing her. Even if it wasn’t for this incident, don’t you have something to settle with Song Do-yoon?”
I was referring to the verbal abuse Han Min-ha had suffered.
No one in their right mind would call someone a “whore” so casually.
“You can’t just let something like that slide, student Min-ha. Even if you’re not angry, you need to act like you are. If you don’t show them where the line is, they’ll keep crossing it. And you’re so shaken by this that it’s affecting your studies, aren’t you? In times like these, you need revenge.”
“Revenge…”
“Whether Song Do-yoon threw the bird or not is irrelevant. You already have a reason to get revenge on her. Of course, it would be better if she did throw the bird. If it wasn’t her, then we’ll think about it then. But I think it’s most likely Song Do-yoon, or someone she hired.”
My words seemed a bit radical, and Han Min-ha didn’t respond immediately.
“You don’t have to answer right away. But think about what I said. There’s no guarantee that this won’t happen again.”
“Okay…”
I stood up and looked down at Han Min-ha, who was still looking down.
“Later, when time has passed, you’ll definitely regret it. You’ll be ashamed of yourself for not doing anything after being insulted like that.”
“Yes…”
“I’ll see you later then.”
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Advisor Bae approached me as I was leaving the on-duty room.
“Professor! Did you talk to Min-ha?”
“I did. She seems quite shaken.”
“Of course, she would be… after something like that happening twice… But what could it be?”
“I’m not sure. Student Min-ha isn’t the type to provoke anyone. As unbelievable as it sounds, I think we have to consider it a coincidence.”
I decided to keep the conflict with Song Do-yoon to myself for now.
There was no benefit in spreading rumors, and when strategizing against an enemy, it was best to share information with as few people as possible.
Just me and Han Min-ha.
As for Yoo Hee-won…
From what I had gathered, Song Do-yoon was one of Yoo Hee-won’s followers, acting as her right hand.
Even if Yoo Hee-won cared for Han Min-ha, despite her outwardly gruff demeanor, I still didn’t know whose side she would take.
Involving Yoo Hee-won prematurely could lead to unforeseen consequences.
Well, maybe this was for the best.
Han Min-ha was no match for Song Do-yoon, who was in the upper class.
Han Min-ha needed to learn how to control her Aura properly, and her desire for revenge against Song Do-yoon could serve as motivation.
The revenge I was talking about was physical revenge.
Mind games, covert operations, political maneuvering – those weren’t Han Min-ha’s style.
This was a hero academy.
The entire curriculum was designed to maximize students’ combat abilities so they could achieve the highest possible rank upon graduation.
For heroes who risked their lives fighting villains, other trivial matters were secondary.
A hero without sufficient combat power, no matter how flashy their performance, would eventually die.
The same applied to the academy that produced these heroes.
If Han Min-ha had excellent grades, meaning strong combat abilities, Song Do-yoon wouldn’t have dared to insult her like that.
Although I was completely against such a mindset.
There were countless examples of heroes who had become powerful only to turn into villains…
Anyway… regardless of that, Han Min-ha’s revenge had to be physical, a display of overwhelming power.
I would use this incident as an opportunity to completely transform Han Min-ha before summer break.
That’s why I encouraged her to seek revenge.
And…
To become a hero, one had to know how to crush others.
Without such ruthlessness, one could never reach S-rank.
A love triangle between girls…
And one of them was misunderstanding the relationship between the other two…
This was a rare case…
As I left the dormitory and was about to head to the research building, I heard someone calling me from behind.
“Professor!”
I turned to see Han Min-ha running towards me.
“Student Min-ha.”
“Professor…! I’m sorry, but… about what you said earlier…”
Han Min-ha stood before me, her voice slightly agitated.
“I’ve been thinking… can I really do it…?”
“Of course. If I didn’t think you could, I wouldn’t have suggested it.”
“Then…”
Han Min-ha hesitated, unable to finish her sentence, so I finished it for her.
“I’ll help you. I’ll help you get revenge for the humiliation you suffered. And I’ll teach you how to control your Aura properly.”
“Thank you…”
I smiled at Han Min-ha, who bowed her head.
“Let’s see whose academy life becomes difficult.”
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From that day on, I immediately began Han Min-ha’s special training.
There were two reasons for starting her training so quickly.
First, the end-of-semester evaluations were coming up soon.
She needed good grades to move up to the upper class next semester.
Unlike regular high schools, the academy reevaluated the rankings every semester and moved students between classes.
Two opportunities a year.
If she missed this one, Han Min-ha would have to spend another semester in the lower class, and the gap between her and the upper class would widen further.
She had to achieve excellent results in the end-of-semester evaluations, and for that, she needed to be able to control her Aura precisely.
The second reason was the one-week summer break after the evaluations.
They say a gentleman’s revenge is a dish best served cold, but Han Min-ha wasn’t a gentleman.
Revenge had its timing, and if that timing was missed, the impact would be lessened.
Especially given the current relationship between Han Min-ha and Song Do-yoon, seeking revenge after summer break wouldn’t be appropriate.
The justification would weaken, and her emotions might dull.
She needed to strike now, while the conflict was still fresh.
That’s why I immediately took Han Min-ha and Yoo Hee-won to the long-range combat and sniping range.
This was where students trained to kill enemies from a distance using Aura.
For example, techniques like the “Killer Beam,” Seo Ji-ah’s or Han Min-ha’s mother’s specialty.
As befitting its name, the range was enormous.
It dwarfed even the large monster training ground I had visited before.
The range was equipped with various targets at different distances and altitudes, all automated and capable of moving in random directions.
Long-range shooting required a high level of concentration.
Therefore, there was no better training for Han Min-ha, who needed to learn how to control her Aura.
“Professor Kyo, don’t you think these training sessions are a bit too focused on her?”
Yoo Hee-won grumbled, her arms crossed and a dissatisfied look on her face.
“It’s only natural to help student Min-ha, as she’s lacking in many areas. Frankly, student Hee-won, aren’t you already guaranteed to be at the top of the class in the end-of-semester evaluations, even without extra practice?”
“Ha.”
Yoo Hee-won scoffed, but she didn’t say anything else, as if she agreed.
“Now, student Min-ha, today we’ll practice hitting distant targets with your Aura. Shooting requires a high degree of concentration, combined with precise Aura control. You have to use only enough Aura to hit the target at the desired distance. Otherwise, you’ll not only miss, but you could also cause collateral damage with excessive Aura.”
“Understood.”
“Then, student Hee-won, show us a demonstration.”
Yoo Hee-won looked at me, slightly flustered by the sudden request.
“Me?”
“Yes, you. You can shoot, can’t you? Show us.”
“Hmm. Fine.”
Yoo Hee-won walked to the firing line.
She stood sideways, extending her arm with her thumb and index finger forming a pistol shape.
“Bang, bang.”
She flicked her wrist as if there was recoil, and several golden Aura bullets shot out from her fingertips.
Beep! Beep! Beep! Beep! Beep! Beep! Beep! Beep! Beep! Beep! Beep! Beep! Beep! Beep! Beep! Beep! Beep! Beep! Beep! Beep! Beep!
The sound of hits rang out from the speakers in rapid succession.
An incredible talent, ready for active duty…
Even I, a professor, was amazed by Yoo Hee-won’s abilities.
“Did you see that, student Min-ha? Now, come to the firing line. Let’s try it together.”
I positioned Han Min-ha on the firing line, stood behind her, and pointed at a target.
“Let’s try hitting that target. It’s nothing special. Just gather your Aura at your fingertips and shoot it. The shape doesn’t matter. It could be a bullet or a beam.”
Han Min-ha carefully mimicked Yoo Hee-won’s stance.
Hmm… it looked a bit awkward, but whatever.
“Feel your Aura… Imagine gathering the Aura around your hand to your fingertips. Not the Aura from your entire body, just the Aura around your hand. Can you feel it?”
“Ah… yes.”
“Good. That’s half the battle. Now that you’ve gathered your Aura into a small bean shape, try shooting it. It’s okay if you miss. Just focus on controlling a portion of your Aura… Oof!”
A wave of Aura exploded from Han Min-ha, and I was thrown backward.
If Yoo Hee-won hadn’t caught me in time, I would have fallen embarrassingly in front of the students.
“Hey, you stupid Cow! What do you think you’re doing?!”
“Oh my god! Professor! I’m sorry!!”
Han Min-ha hopped from foot to foot, flustered.
“It’s okay… It just takes practice…”
I wondered if we would make any progress today…
Her Aura was incredibly powerful.
It felt like I had been hit head-on by a dump truck.
An ordinary person would have broken a bone or two from that impact.
She truly was Han Tae-woo and Seo Ji-ah’s daughter.
I dusted myself off and approached Han Min-ha again.
“Let’s try again. This time, be very careful… like this… Ugh!”
“Hey!! Han Min-ha!!”
“I’m sorry, I’m sorry!!”
“Haha… It’s okay… really…”
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Beep!
Finally, the welcome sound came from the speakers.
An irregularly shaped blob of Aura, shot by Han Min-ha, flew across the range, grazed the intended target, and hit the one behind it.
“Professor…! I did it! I did it…!”
“You did what?! You missed! Honestly…”
Han Min-ha jumped for joy, while Yoo Hee-won looked at her with disdain.
“Excellent. Although you didn’t hit the right target, you’ve grasped the basics. Now, let’s move on to something more advanced.”
I opened the box I had brought and took out the contents.
This was a training method used on new recruits at Secreto.
It was crude and barbaric, but effective.
Yoo Hee-won scoffed as I laid out the items.
“Professor, are you putting on a street performance or something?”
“These are all necessary training tools.”
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