Became a Dark Merchant in the Academy - Chapter 237



236 – Special Edition) Lies and Coins_3

A cavity full of blood.

I heard light footsteps from afar.

“Senior, it’s over now. You worked hard, but in the end, it was all in vain.”

Soon, the sound of footsteps stopped and a joyful voice was heard.

As expected, it wasn’t a good thing when efforts were in vain.

“Well, I had fun in my own way. It doesn’t matter though.”

On top of that, I was ridiculed, so the unpleasantness stabbed my heart.

But what can we do?

[─until 0.]

The goal has lost its light.

“So what are you going to do now? You probably have nothing to do.”

No.

There is still debt left.

“Oh, really? So what are you planning to do? Are you planning to take revenge on me for interfering with your work? But you know what I mean, you looked at me with those eyes.”

…

It’s literal.

It has become an unbeatable entity.

If it was before the leader of Astra was eaten, then it might have been different, but if it was done head-on, no method would have worked.

[Name: Ishihara Yukina＜■■■■ ■■■＞]

[Age: 25＜■■?$##＞]

[Job: Warrior Lv.7■#%$#$%]

Ability

[Strength: 4234 + ■■■■]

[Endurance: 3113 + ■■■■]

[Agility: 3677 + ■■■■]

[Stamina: 5312 + ■■■■]

[Magic Power: ■■■■■ + ■■■■■]

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Potential Ability (5/5)

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Unique temperament

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Skills held (12247)

So I have no intention of fighting head-on.

“So. Now give up…”

therefore.

There is only one way.

All that was needed was to make the lie real.

**

It’s not too late.

[Special villain Kinus defeated. Lee Seong-hyeon said, “I was just lucky.”]

If you put a little more effort into it.

[Fanclub Regulus fan cafe membership exceeds 10 million, global popularity that shows no sign of cooling off.]

If you put in a little more effort.

[South Asia Earthquake Heroes. Zero casualties!]

Even though it seems far away now.

[Rumors of a love affair with a French saint? Officials say…]

I’m sure you can reach it.

[Republic of Korea Hero Association. Special Decision!]

I can reach…

[Level 10 Gate Solo Clear. Lee Seong-hyeon, Youngest S-Class Hero Reached!!!]

“Didn’t I tell you? That cadet, no, Hero Lee Seong-Hyeon, will definitely become an S-class hero.”

“I also thought he was extraordinary. That intense gaze. Lee Seong-hyeon, the hero, would soon become a great person. So…”

The party was lavish.

A hall so wide that you can’t see the end.

Luxurious decorations that dazzle the eyes.

A beautiful chandelier shining brightly from the ceiling.

On one side, a world-famous orchestra performs live.

On one side, waiters were busy carrying food and clearing tables.

How extravagant the party was, even common things like the pristine white tablecloths, disposable napkins, and cutlery were filled with expensive luxury items.

If that were all, I would have thought it was just a lavish party held by a rich tycoon or a rich person.

The real value of this party did not lie in such extravagances.

The real deal was the people gathered here.

Seo Yeon-hwa, an S-class hero and the leader of the Lotus Guild.

Shin Yang-cheon, the leader of the mythical guild and an S-class hero like Seo Yeon-hwa.

S-class hero Kwon Sung of the 17th Federation of China, S-class hero Witch Elizabeth of the American Holy Empire, and S-class hero Saint Nyeo of France.

There were also S-class heroes scattered around, and most of them were heroes whose names you might have heard somewhere before.

In addition, there are figures from the political and business world, as well as foreign diplomats and famous people from home and abroad.

The party hall was filled with people that most people would only see once in their lifetime, people they didn’t know at all.

“…”

So, if you were invited to a party like this and entered as a guest.

I’m sure most people would be happy or excited that their self-worth has been recognized.

One side of the party.

Marie Lindbergh, who was leaning against the corner wall, was not like that.

It’s not that I don’t like it.

I was definitely happier, prouder, and more excited than anyone else about this party.

At the same time, anxiety, restlessness, and something else indescribable, dark, and deep, was squeezing my heart and lungs, making it impossible for me to even breathe properly.

I raised my head, which had been bowed down.

Then, inside the hall, a large banner hanging above the stage caught my eye.

[Congratulations on the birth of the youngest S-class hero!]

The reason this party was held.

This place was where Lee Seong-hyeon was celebrated for becoming the youngest S-class hero.

“What…”

It was too far.

He became an S-class hero after four years of being a hero.

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On the other hand, I.

[165th Hero Qualification Verification Practical Test Results by Marie Lindberg…]

[166th Hero Qualification Verification Practical Test Results…]

[167th Hero Qualification Verification…]

I’ve failed the test many times.

I was just a C-class hero who had just passed the hero exam last time and had just been promoted.

‘…’

embrace.

This is by no means slow.

Lee Seong-hyeon is just an unbelievable genius.

Rather, his grades were average, or to be precise, above average.

Even after graduating from a famous academy, the percentage of people who pass the hero exam within 5 years is less than single digits.

But the distant was distant.

I wanted to get into this position on my own, and I wanted to overcome it on my own, so I worked harder and got promoted.

If Lee Seong-hyeon hadn’t brought me here, someone like me wouldn’t have even come in.

That’s why I knew the difference.

A person’s worth is not determined by their hero rank.

Regardless of whether one’s hero rank is low or high, each person has their own unique value.

So, don’t despair or be disappointed by one thing. The right path is to find your own unique value and refine it.

‘The right way…’

I was pushed by my sister’s brilliance and chose a path that she didn’t take.

But then you run away and meet another light in the place you came from, so you run away again.

It was an incredibly funny story.

How long are you planning on running away?

Until when…

Inferiority complex, sense of entitlement.

Sister, Lee Seong-hyeon.

Desire, talent.

Second, lovers.

Turn away, leave.

“…no.”

Marie Lindberg let out a choked breath.

I know it’s a delusion.

The imagination that is floating through my mind right now is something that will never happen in reality.

My sister with warm eyes.

Lee Seong-hyeon will stay with you unless you leave first.

but.

That’s why.

Because I know so well.

Because I am more aware of this black feeling than anyone else.

The more I thought about it, the smaller I became, and I hated myself for having to think about such things.

However, the surroundings were so brightly lit.

No matter how hard I tried to hide it, my ugly appearance would show through.

Marie Lindbergh bowed her head.

“You don’t like it? What’s wrong?”

A grabbing hand.

A gentle voice tickles my ear.

The sun has come.

“Where…have you been?”

“Ah, that’s because the chairman of the association called me. You know? About the level 11 gate strategy that appeared last time… Why? What’s going on?”

I know that.

Because I was watching.

But that wasn’t all.

I also saw what he was talking about with the saint before he came.

He was chatting happily with the women who were flocking to him.

Compared to myself, I am not inferior in appearance.

The house was also similar or higher.

Those who have talent and are famous for it.

So much fun.

“Is that all?”

“Other than that… Oh, it seems there was a misunderstanding. The saints and the people talking in the middle simply congratulated me.”

“really?”

“I’m telling you the truth.”

…

I know he can’t do that.

The thoughts floating through my head right now are nothing more than delusions.

I know it all too well.

“Why are you doing that?”

“…No. It’s okay. It’s nothing.”

Marie Lindberg shook her head.

“Why on earth…”

He looked puzzled.

It seemed like he just couldn’t understand the current situation.

Lee Seong-hyeon glanced around Marie Lindbergh, then glanced at the party chairman.

“ah…”

He seemed to realize something for a moment, then walked over to Marie Lindbergh, hugged her, and gently stroked her back.

“sorry.”

“Don’t leave me alone.”

There is nothing he did wrong.

This is jealousy.

“okay.”

“Always be by my side.”

Twisted exclusivity.

“I will do that.”

“otherwise…”

That’s all.

That’s why I threaten.

To love him.

Otherwise, it seemed like he would go far away.

“…where would I go without you?”

Lee Seong-hyeon’s final answer was subtly slow.

It was a slowness that would be difficult for an ordinary person to notice.

Marie Lindbergh noticed it clearly.

I felt my heart sink.

“You… hate me now?”

“No way. I told you that if you love me, my love won’t change.”

“but…”

“So, you don’t have to worry.”

I believe.

If you don’t trust your lover, who will you trust?

Who else would believe in him if not himself, who has been watching him all along?

But it was so far away.

Just as the sun revolves around the earth, and as night ends and morning comes.

The sun would be there, of course.

The person looking at it is not like that.

Tomorrow, the day after, and the day after that, forever and ever, the sun will rise.

Because it’s so far away.

At a distance that is out of reach, you end up in despair.

That’s why I doubt my own eyes.

Doubt is once again seen in the rising sun and regrets it.

Regret is anger towards the departed sun.

Regretting the sun that was abandoned in anger.

Regret is believing in the rising sun.

“…Just words?”

That’s why evidence was needed.

That’s why confirmation was necessary.

That’s why a promise was needed.

The endless waiting was unbearable.

If you think about it, he did call you his.

I’ve never properly introduced myself to anyone.

“Is that just talk? I’ll prove it again and again.”

“Then… prove it right now.”

There was no answer.

He just looked at me for a while and then released the hand he was holding.

And then he turned his body and looked towards the party hall.

“No… That… That’s not what I meant…”

Only then did Marie Lindbergh realize she had made a mistake.

He urgently reached out his hand towards Lee Seong-hyeon.

If he leaves.

And if you’re left alone…

Ominous fantasies were becoming reality.

However, it did not reach.

“I have something to tell you, everyone.”

The sound of a horse loaded with mana echoed through the hall.

Gathering gazes.

“I’m getting married.”

The arm that I couldn’t reach was suddenly dragged away.

“Introducing Marie Lindbergh, my lovely fiancée.”