noveltune Chapter 41: Gu Ja-In (1)
Chapter 41: Gu Ja-In (1)
Chapter 41: Gu Ja-In (1)
Gu Ja-Ins office was so clean that one could suspect he had mysophobia.
The walls were covered in white wallpaper with a few paintings by unknown artists hanging on them.
An expensive-looking bookcase and cushioned chairs made of cedar were seen in the room. The floor was covered with an antique-looking carpet, and the combination created a unique atmosphere.
They did say he had mysophobia and paranoia. It seems they werent wrong.
JaeHyun looked around for quite a while, then took a seat on the gray sofa at the center of the room.
He didnt ask for permission. The office didnt belong to Kim Soek-Gi after all, and he had received an invitation to be in the room.
Of course, the two who came with him seemed to think differently.
Huh? Why is he suddenly acting like that?
Seo Ina and Kim YooJung merely looked at JaeHyun awkwardly.
Did JaeHyun eat something that disagreed with him yesterday?
Why else would he show such an attitude when he came to meet the chairman of the Millaes Academy?
Gu Ja-In was one of the most powerful people in the country and the person who helped create three S-rank raiders.
He wasnt someone who should be met with that kind of attitude.
The two of you should also take a seat.
Kim Seok-Gi instructed a little too late.
He narrowed his eyes as he gazed at JaeHyun.
Oh. Yes, sir
Kim YooJung replied quickly as she pulled Seo Ina to her side.
After the two sat, JaeHyun was positioned to the left with YooJung in the middle and Ina on the other end.
Instructor Kim stood in front of them as they waited for Gu Ja-In. His sharp glare was fixed on JaeHyun, but JaeHyun didnt pay it any mind.
A tense atmosphere that brought about discomfort fell in the office. Kim YooJung and Seo Ina simply traded looks with each other as they remained silent.
It sort of made sense.
This was the chairman of Millaes Academys private office. It was one of the places that was difficult to enter in the academy.
It made sense to be nervous. JaeHyun being so calm was the strange thing here.
It isnt as big as I thought.
JaeHyun had already visited Yeonhwa Guildmaster Yoo Sung-Euns office at the guilds headquarters.
There, he was awed by the size and sophistication of the top guild in the country.
Millaes Academys office could be said to be comparable, but there were several areas that were lacking.
Since JaeHyun was used to Yeonhwa Guild, it was normal that he didnt feel intimidated by his surroundings.
He stopped looking around and asked in a disinterested tone.
Hes the one who called us here, so where is the chairman? This doesn't seem very polite of him.
At his words, Kim Seok-Gi frowned fiercely.
This bastard Seok-Gi also knew that JaeHyun was an extraordinarily talented cadet.
He had previously understood that it was possible for an immensely talented raider to appear among the Magicians and that Cadet Min JaeHyun would become an S-rank raider in the future.
However, Kim Seok-Gi erased that possibility from his mind.
He had trained numerous cadets until now, but those with an arrogant attitude never grew very strong.
Those prospects that the press were expectant about
Every single one of them was unable to reach their full potential, owing to their own laziness, and died in dungeons that were of a lower rank than they were.
Kim Seok-Gi was the type to lecture cadets about persistence and effort.
I thought he was talented, but he doesnt seem to have a good personality. It would be difficult to grow with that kind of attitude.
In the moment, JaeHyun smirked as he looked at Instructor Kim Seok-Gi.
Instructor Kim Seok-Gi is still the same. The chairmans loyal lapdog. The reason he trains the cadets in such a Spartan manner is probably so he can show Gu Ja-In good results.
Before his regression, back when Gu Ja-Ins corruption was reported in the news, Instructor Kim Seok-Gi was also unable to escape from his crimes and ended up in jail, on the charge of aiding and abetting the chairman in his crimes.
In reality, he was someone who would jump into a blazing fire if Gu Ja-In told him to.
The typical third-rate villain who sold the cadets off due to their desire for power. That was Kim Seok-Gis role.
And that was clearly JaeHyuns strategy.
You are, of course, correct. I have watched all of your actions.
Gu Ja-In took a sip from the cup of coffee in front of the sofa.
He continued with a smile.
You all did great. For the first time in our academys history, Magicians were able to get over a million points in the Freshmen Hunt and stand proud. Not only that, you also beat the record for the highest number of points earned. Truly a surprise. It was a great showing.
Thank you.
Seo Ina spoke first, and Kim YooJung stiffly bowed in thanks after her. JaeHyun was the only one who still had his head raised.
Gu Ja-In continued.
So the academy would like to give you a special reward.
The reward would be
Seo Ina let her sentence run on.
Gu Ja-In replied with a contented expression.
I would like to offer you a few privileges.
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Privileges?
This time, Kim YooJung asked with wide eyes.
Gu Ja-In nodded. He started to explain in detail the privileges he was offering the three of them.
First
A suite would be offered to them for free within the academy.
Considering their necessities, this was quite a tempting offer. It was only offered to about five freshmen so far.
Second
They would have priority in the use of the academys facilities.
This offer was something that sounded good to anyone who wished to become stronger.
No matter how large Millaes Academy was, it was very difficult to make use of its facilities whenever they wanted.
It was a basic rule to reserve any facility a cadet would like to make use of beforehand.
Third
Should they be unable to get a satisfactory score at the school test, they would get a chance to retake the test.
This was not something that really appealed to Kim YooJung and Min JaeHyun who were pretty academically bright, but it was different for Seo Ina.
Before his regression, he had seen that although Seo Ina did well in the practical tests, she didnt do as good in the theoretical portions.
JaeHyun knew that she wasnt very good at theory or math. For her, this offer was probably quite tempting.
These are our provisions. If you agree to our offer, you will be signing a partnership contract with our Millaes Agency, and when you look for a guild later on, please
We refuse.
JaeHyun rejected Gu Ja-Ins offer without a thought. He was so quick in his refusal that it was a bit embarrassing for the other party.
Gu Ja-In frowned for the first time since he entered the room. Forgetting to maintain his composure, he glared at JaeHyun.
JaeHyun continued to meet his eyes with a calm expression.
It was as if Gu Ja-In wanted to read his mind.
There was a moment of silence. Then, JaeHyun started to speak in a calm voice.
Your provisions are all very good. However, with our level of skills, they are all things that we can earn through our own efforts. I dont see a reason why we should get them while paying an unnecessary extra fee.
It was as JaeHyun had said.
In the partnership contract that Gu Ja-In suggested, they would become a member of Millaes Agency. After entering a guild and working as raiders, they would have to pay about 30% of their earnings to the school for at least 5 years.
If calculated according to the amount a normal A-rank raider earned in a year, it was at least 10 billion won. If so, the school would be taking a total of about 15 billion won in 5 years.
Theres no way Im gonna fall for such bullshit.
JaeHyun smirked. He didnt know if Gu Ja-In realized that his nefarious plan was uncovered or not, but he could see annoyance on his face.
JaeHyun put his hands together as he looked at Gu Ja-in who was gazing at him murderously.
Soon, an overbearing sentence close to a warning left his lips.
It seems to me like Chairman Gu Ja-In doesnt want to help us but instead strike us down. Am I mistaken?