No Lies, Just Extra

Main Quest is a BS #2

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After calming down, I pondered.

Main Quest. Yeah. It means it’s a very important quest. A quest that naturally has to be done.

That Main Quest was unlocked because I used the first store. But now it’s riddled with question marks, and I can’t check the contents.

So does that mean if I actively use these special features, the details will appear?

“I have a hunch.”

Based on what little information I know, probably a damn big war will break out later on. Judging by the knowledge, I’ve acquired so far, it must be something like a damn incursion by monsters or villains that puts the world itself in peril.

And the protagonist, Lee Sihu, resolves it.

“So… Please make it so Lee Sihu can save the world? And the reward is going home?”

If I were to deduce, it would be something like that.

“Hmm.”

What do I have to do to make the protagonist save the world?

Can’t I just leave him alone to handle it? Honestly, the thought of destruction worries me, but since I can’t do anything about it right away, I can’t even really feel or act upon it.

A crappy guy like me who can now High Jump confront world-ending monsters? Can’t imagine it. Even if I work damn hard to grow for the next three years, it doesn’t seem like I could prevent the destruction.

“…”

While I was mulling over this.

—Ping.

I got a message from Sihu.

—Geun-chul, sorry I couldn’t work out with you.

It’s not a big deal. I’m bummed, but what can I do when he says he’s busy? Next time we’ll hit the gym and go to a bathhouse. No matter what, I’ll drag him there. Bathhouse aficionado, Kim Geun-chul, can’t miss the opportunity to go there with a friend.

Sending a casual okay message.

—Ring.

A call came in.

From Angel Leona herself. She called quite late after asking to be filled in earlier? I picked up immediately.

“Hey, Angel Leona. What’s up?”

—I called to hear about what we discussed earlier. What exactly was it?

She must have been really curious.

“It’s nothing much. You know Ryu Cheon-hwi, right? It’s related to him…”

I explained what happened in detail. When I got to the part about the swearing, Leona had a reaction similar to Instructor Lee Sora, but after telling her the rest of the story, she understood it, of course.

—Hmm… Well, then it can’t be helped. Insulting someone’s parents. Even Europeans use that kind of language sometimes. A bit harsh, but if he provoked you first, you have to put up with it.

“Oh, surprisingly permissive of you?”

A European noble lady tolerant of swearing. Utterly astonishing.

—It’s nothing. You respond to insults with insults. Although swearing is a bit extreme, if that’s your belief, then I understand. Anyway, I appreciate you sharing with me. Such an event.

“Yeah. It was a ridiculous event, wasn’t it?”

—That’s right. Anyway, fighting is not good… I’ll speak to Ryu Cheon-hwi and make it clear. Try to avoid contact with him from now on. No need to fight unnecessarily.

Oh!

“Wow! That’s class president leadership for you! You’ll talk to him clearly for me! Thank you so much, Leona!”

—That’s what class president leadership is all about. School bullying in my class. Can’t tolerate that.

Class president who can’t tolerate school bullying…!

“You’re truly Angel Leona!”

—Stop with that already! I’m hanging up!

“Okay.”

And that was the end of the call with Leona.

“Wow. Leona’s truly reliable, huh?”

If Leona has my back, I’m not afraid of Ryu Cheon-hwi or Ryu Seong either. Given Leona’s personality, she’s bound to take care of it.

“Alright, then, I should go to bed.”

I need to sleep so I can follow tomorrow’s classes.

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“No, so why didn’t you workout with me yesterday. Do you know how lonely I was?”

“Th-that’s because, Geun-chul…!”

“After feeling betrayed, the only option was despair, and also frustration… Huh? I was just about to hammer the gym and hit the baths with you. But you ditched me.”

“I said sorry! Forgive me!”

Today, unlike yesterday, I walked to school with Sihu. We’re going to the same dorm, so why not? Plus, Sihu sort of acts like a bodyguard.

If Ryu Cheon-hwi shows up and ambushes me, I’m screwed.

—Thud.

Thinking this, I opened the classroom door.

“Y, y-you…!”

Right when the door opened, I ran smack into that bastard Ryu Cheon-hwi!

“Damn it! Sihu!”

“Yeah!”

Immediately, Sihu stepped in front of me! Did this bastard Ryu Cheon-hwi really wait to ambush me for revenge? Thinking that, I asked for his intentions!

“Ryu Cheon-hwi! What are you thinking!”

“You…!”

He’s just fidgeting and staring at me. Ha. Is it because Sihu is here? Can’t jump the gun so easily. Everyone knows Sihu is tough as hell.

“What’s on your mind! Planning to attack me again? Really? Can’t we just talk like humans, didn’t we go over this yesterday!”

“That’s…! Urgh!”

Suddenly.

—Whoosh!

“Ah!”

The bastard suddenly turned and bolted towards the front door of the classroom!

Run!

“What’s that? Sihu? Did you do something?”

“No? I didn’t do anything. But why’s he running… what is it?”

“Just what?”

Why’d he run away? I stared at Ryu Cheon-hwi’s back for a moment, but the guy just truly ran away.

“That wimp. He got scared of Sihu, huh?”

“Ah, hahaha. Doesn’t seem like that, though.”

“Hey. Acting all modest when you’re strong is actually rude, man. Why does an elite act humble? You’re a rude player. A rude player.”

“I’m not elite!”

Still, a great start to the morning. Repelling Ryu Cheon-hwi. But no quest was given today? Shit, I’m disappointed.

Anyhow, just as I was about to enter the classroom.

“Kim Geun-chul?”

Leona’s voice came from behind.

“Hey, Leona. Good morning.”

“That’s Miss Leona to you. Anyway, what’s that about? Ryu Cheon-hwi just ran off when I was about to talk to him.”

“Exactly. He just took off like that. Must have gotten spooked by Sihu. But Leona, what about the item? Did you get it?”

“I’ll give it to you in a bit, so stop fussing. You’re really something, this freak Kim Geun-chul.”

“Agh, I really can’t wait to get it…!”

“Learn some patience! What are you, a child!”

“Yes.”

“Yes my ass!”

After chatting with Leona, I went into the classroom. Waved to Ken, who greeted me as usual, and sat down. Then, Instructor Lee Sora walked in at the same time.

“I’ve got bad news. First period is my class. Everyone up. We’re starting immediately.”

An early first period began…!

“Ah! Instructor!”

“Ah!”

“Please, have mercy!”

“Instructor! We have the right to a proper morning assembly!”

Along with the cries of agony from the students, I stood up with a word.

“Silence. I also have the authority to enforce a lesson on you. Quiet down and stand up, everyone.”

Ugh!

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The content of the class was the same as before. It was about training to master the use of mana, and I really worked my damn hardest.

“Hooh… Kim Geun-chul. You’re learning faster than I expected? It’s unstable, but a pretty good High Jump.”

Instructor Lee Sora, who observed my movements, actually complimented me for my hard work.

“Hehehe, is that right? Wow! To be recognized by Instructor Lee Sora! I’d like to record it and pass it down to my descendants for generations!”

“Can’t you speak more concisely?”

“Hey, I’m just being happy about getting praised, come on.”

I felt good when things were going well.

Maybe I have the talent of a superhuman.

“Moving on. Things are going smoothly, so just keep doing what you’ve been doing. But be careful not to exhaust your mana and faint… Next week we can start introducing meditation.”

“What did you say…! Meditation?!”

What’s that all about?

“That’s right.”

With those words, the instructor said she would teach the rest next time and moved on to correct another student’s posture. But what I realized while observing, to my surprise, I wasn’t at the absolute bottom.

There were still some students who hadn’t managed to control their mana yet. Knowing this made me feel better. I’m naturally a man who loves competition. Knowing that there are students behind me is reassuring.

—Ding-dong.

“Ah! Break time!”

“Alright, take a short break and come back. The next period is also mine.”

“Yes!”

Maybe it’s time to take a breather. I was going to grab a drink from the vending machine when suddenly Leona strode towards me determinedly.

“Let’s go, Kim Geun-chul.”

“Where to?”

“To get your item.”

Ah! The meal ticket!

“Quickly! Quick-quick!”

“What’s the hurry if you’re slower… Don’t rush me like that! Kim Geun-chul!”

“Alright, alright! Let’s go! Sihu, I’ll be right back!”

I shouted, but Sihu just looked at me without responding. Suspicious I tell you. Really likes Leona, huh? Shit, that’d make things awkward. Of course, our friendship is stronger than anything.

So I arrived at the cafeteria.

And what was there but the beautiful meal ticket machine.

—Beep-beep-beep.

Leona skillfully worked the machine and handed a meal ticket to me.

“Here.”

“This is the meal ticket!”

The moment I took the yellow paper!

—Zap!

Thrills surged through me!

“Woaaaahhhhhhhhh!!!”

The buffet! A 30,000-won buffet for superhumans! What kind of glorious food awaits me!

“Aww yeah! Yeaah!”

The excitement led me to an excessively exuberant dance! Finally! I’ll finally get to experience the buffet!

So much joy!

“Ah… Really, what’s up with this guy? Too enthusiastic, don’t you think? Dancing and falling over himself, this freak Kim Geun-chul.”

“Hey. What’s too much about this. In fact, I’m holding back. Yay! I’m really thankful!”

“Such an overreaction.”

“It’s not an overreaction, Angel Leona. No, you’re not Angel Leona anymore.”

“What then? Going to start with that meal ticket Miss Leona crap again?”

Leona leaned over, hands on her waist, glaring at me. Of course not. There’s another name.

“Why would I use such a corny name? You like that nickname?”

“Seriously, who starts it and then complains…!”

“Forget it. From today, you’re Archangel Leona.”

Giving me a meal ticket is like being an archangel, right?

“You’re crazy! I never imagined I’d be called an archangel in my life! How do you always come up with lines that surpass expectations! Stop it with your nonsense, seriously!”

“Hehehe. You like it but pretend you don’t.”

“Hmph!”

Having thrown her tantrum, Leona turned her head away. But meal tickets, huh? They’re too beautiful and lovely. Should I save it and not use it today? Today, I feel like sleeping in the same bed with this meal ticket, cherishing one another.

“Thanks anyway. I’ll enjoy it.”

“Well, you’re welcome. It’s a small price for the information. But Kim Geun-chul.”

“Hm?”

“Where have you been during lunchtime? I haven’t seen you at the cafeteria.”

Going to the snack bar for a bread.

“What else? Eating.”

“Eating? Where?”

“At the snack bar.”

“The snack bar?”

“Yeah. I’ve been eating bread there.”

Saying that.

“Why such shoddy bread?”

Leona frowned and tilted her head.

“Shoddy?”

“Snack bar bread? It’s bad for you, isn’t it? Especially for a hero, their body is most important… Just use the cafeteria. You aren’t too broke to afford a proper meal, are you eating that junk food?”

Look at this gold spoon lady’s naivety!

Assuming so naturally that I’m not too broke to afford a meal is inhumane gold spoon behavior!

This world has kids who don’t eat because they don’t have money…!

“You’re really ill-disciplined with your diet—”

“No, Leona. I normally don’t have money, so I go to the snack bar.”

“Wh-what?”

See this.

Can’t even imagine being without money.

“You said what now? You don’t have money?”

“Yeah.”

“Why?”

“Just don’t have it?”

“Why don’t you have it? Even so, with a son working hard at school to become a hero. Shouldn’t you ask your parents a bit for meal money…?”

“That…”

Simple.

I have no money.

“I don’t have parents.”

And no parents, either.

“So I’m broke, besides a little subsidy, and I have to save.”

“Eh?”

“The cafeteria’s expensive. How do I eat there? The snack bar’s cheaper.”

As I said that, Leona shut her mouth for a moment.

“Eh? Huh? What…?!”

It’s always like this.

“Uhh… Kim Geun-chul?”

“What?”

“I didn’t know… I brought it up naively.”

Suddenly, Leona grabbed the hem of her school uniform tightly, stuttering nervously while sneakily glancing at me.

“That, that’s…! No! I wouldn’t have mentioned it if I knew! I didn’t know, so…”

She looked truly apologetic.

Ah, really, it’s not necessary.

“Hey, hey, it’s okay, girl. Why bother about such things?”

Patted Leona’s shoulder reassuringly.

“I’m not upset or anything. Why are you apologizing? You didn’t do anything wrong.”

“But…! But that’s just it!”

“It’s fine, really.”

Suddenly.

“Forget it!”

—Beep-beep-beep!

Leona abruptly jammed a card into the machine, fiercely pressing the screen.

—Rrrrip!

—Rrrrip!

—Rrrrip!

She printed out a bunch of meal tickets!

“Take these!!!”

And she pushed them at me!

What?!

“No?! Hey! You’re really giving me all of these?! You… this is worth a lot!”

“Go eat properly…! Sob!”

“Hey! Why are you crying!”

Leona, while handing over the bundle of meal tickets, started to cry!

“I can’t accept a starving child from my class like in a public service announcement!!!”

“I’m not a child!”

“Shut it! Just eat!!! This starving Kim Geun-chul!!!”

—Whoosh!

With that, Leona turned and stormed off, leaving the meal tickets with me!

“Hey, girl! Come back! Come back to me!”

What kind of a bolt from the blue is this!

“Hey! But why so many!”

Honestly, a few would’ve been sweet, and I would’ve gladly accepted them, but this is a whole lot!

“Ah… Really.”

Why is this kid so good?

Truly an archangel.

“I should return them.”

I’m not shameless enough to keep it all when it’s worth 30 grand each.

I should accept the thought only, in all honesty.