Ex Rank Supporting Role’s Replay in a Prestigious School - Chapter 1129
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Replay of EX-class supporting actor from a prestigious school (1129)
127. Rumors in the Storm (9)
‘What are you trying to say?’
Kim Shin-rok is the supervisor assigned to Group 13 of the entrance exam, and is the first tiger he meets when he comes to this world.
But I didn’t get to know it in advance through Plumago, and maybe it’s because we’re just a teacher and a student.
Compared to other tigers, there weren’t many opportunities to talk.
‘Although Cheongho and Heukho did not appear in Plumago, they spent a lot of time with Hani and Sanryeong.’
That’s why I’m still on good terms with Kim Shin-rok.
Perhaps it was because when he first learned of his identity as a descendant, he saw the gruesome sight of Kim Shin-rok torturing him with school supplies.
However, I have seen more than a few humans and jinn make even more brutal remarks and put them into practice, so it was a bit much to use that as an excuse.
Also, from Kim Shin-rok’s perspective, it would be difficult to maintain a sense of distance since one of the students at Eun Kwang High School suddenly got caught up in the gang.
Kim Shin-rok was still unable to have a deep conversation with Andain, who actively spoke to him.
“I apologize for the late thank you. Thank you for saving my family.”
Kim Shin-rok broke the awkward silence.
Although it was a short speech, Kim Shin-rok’s eyes and expression clearly showed his deep gratitude.
The tigers would often praise me, calling me a benefactor or something, but Kim Shin-rok tended to hold himself back.
Rather than saying that he didn’t feel grateful to me, I got the impression that he was restraining himself because he knew that the tigers’ praise for their benefactor was a heavy burden.
Kim Shin-rok was still choosing his words carefully, worried that he might make me feel burdened.
Seong Guk-eon, who was going through a stormy period, was a teacher worthy of following.
‘This isn’t the first time I’ve received this kind of greeting from Kim Shin-rok, but it feels different.’
Whenever he had anything to do with a powerful clan, Kim Shin-rok would always express his gratitude.
But now, more than ever, Kim Shin-rok’s surging emotions were felt more strongly.
If I compare it to my memory, it was more sincere than when the nobles thought I saved Kim Shin-rok’s life.
“Thank you very much. If it weren’t for the God of Mercy, I would never have understood Ungnyeo’s heart or Jeokho’s choice.”
Kim Shin-rok’s eyes were filled with warmth as he spoke his family’s name.
In addition to gratitude, his eyes were overflowing with happiness and joy.
‘I see. Kim Shin-rok would rather have his family back than have his life saved… ‘
Kim Shin-rok did not respond even when Yong Je-geon tried to revive him with the Yeouiboju.
Kim Shin-rok doesn’t have any great attachments to life, so the gratitude he expressed in the past is different from the weight he feels now.
When I thought about it this far, I was able to understand and sympathize with Kim Shin-rok’s words and actions.
My country will be like that too.
I would have been more grateful and happy to someone who saved my family or friends than to someone who saved my life.
Maybe Kim Shin-rok and I have something in common.
One of the reasons why I had a hard time dealing with Kim Shin-rok all this time might be because I unconsciously felt some similarities between them.
“You may say, ‘I did nothing,’ but you are the one who recovered what was lost for a long time and moved what was at a standstill. Thank you.”
Kim Shin-rok had tried to reunite and save his family when he was young, but all of them had failed and backfired.
For example, when he went to meet Ungnyeo and was almost captured by the Ung tribe, or when he wrote a letter to the Ho tribe saying he was saving Jeokho, the Ho tribe’s crimes became more serious.
Kim Shin-rok must have wanted to meet and save his family for a really long time.
To be honest, in this case, because my skills were weak, many of the nobles got hurt and I couldn’t achieve all of my goals, so it was hard for me to hear such words with an honest heart.
Still, it was impossible to ignore the sincerity and honesty of Kim Shin-rok’s heart.
“No. I’m glad there’s something I can do.”
It was difficult to hear compliments and expressions of gratitude, but it was even more difficult to express my acceptance of them.
Kim Shin-rok opened his eyes and smiled brighter after hearing my answer.
It seemed like it was the first time I had seen such a bright smile up close.
“I thought you would speak frankly and humbly, but I was wrong.”
“I think so too.”
“It seems like Jeho and Uisin have become close! Isn’t that right?”
I heard a conversation between Hwang Ji-ho, Cheong-ho, and Heuk-ho.
Come to think of it, the tigers were right next to me the whole time.
All three of them looked younger than Kim Shin-rok, and their attitudes were as if they were watching their grandchildren’s talents, which gave them a strange feeling.
The white tiger didn’t join the tigers’ conversation, as he was busy looking inside my head.
Kim Shin-rok turned his head at the sound of the tigers chattering, smiled bashfully, blushed, and looked at me again.
It seemed like he still had something to say to me.
“There… there’s something I want to report to you first. No one told me to do this. Lord Hwangho gave me a choice, so I thought about it carefully and made up my mind. I hope you’ll listen.”
Kim Shin-rok spoke in a slightly rambling manner.
Is there anything more difficult to say than thank you?
When Kim Shin-rok’s disciples talked about their teacher, they never missed bragging about how he conveyed the lessons well and spoke coherently.
But now, Kim Shin-rok seemed far from being a well-spoken teacher.
“As you know, the clan is increasing its exchanges. This incident has given us a lot to talk about. Rumors have already spread, but there are some people the clan needs to talk to directly. So… … .”
Kim Shin-rok gathered information through words.
After thinking about candidates who would be difficult to talk about, I finally arrived at the answer.
Kim Shin-rok soon said the same thing I had thought.
“… … I intend to personally inform Congressman Seong Guk-eon of the full details of this matter. Also, regarding my birth and identity.”
There are tigers here, and my thoughts are shared with Baekho-gun in real time, but the person Kim Shin-rok spoke to directly was me.
I thought Yongjegeon would be jealous if he knew that I was the first to hear about this.
Of course, Yongjegeon is likely to be amused and say, “Jeho, did you tell Euishin that first? Should I go with you when you tell Guk-eon?”
Those around him pushed him hard and gave him several opportunities, and Seong Guk-eon had already figured it out and was waiting, but Kim Shin-rok couldn’t take a single step forward.
Now, Kim Shin-rok seemed ready to face Seong Guk-eon.
“Politicians will also come to Jeho’s 100th day celebration.”
Kim Shin-rok’s expression slightly collapsed in shame at Hwang Ji-ho’s delighted words.
Wouldn’t your motivation drop when you hear that?
Fortunately, Kim Shin-rok’s resolve did not waver.
* * *
The weather was clear and cloudless, as if a typhoon had never hit.
“Have a safe trip. Be careful not to get caught.”
“Don’t worry. I will make sure that everyone, including Jo Ui-shin, is brought back safely.”
Hwang Ji-ho solemnly responded to Eun-ho’s farewell.
He was talking as if he was going to fight again, but in reality he was just going to the Dragon Palace.
Still, I could understand the concern over Black Tiger going out of the sacred territory for the first time.
“It’s been a really long time since I’ve been outside the silver mine!”
“Black Tiger, be careful not to get lost. Have you learned how to use the device?”
“Okay! If I don’t see you guys or anything, I’ll contact you right away.”
This time, Black Tiger and Blue Tiger also accompanied us on our journey to the Dragon Palace.
It was very meaningful that the head of the clan personally introduced the two.
The two were not allowed to enter the Dragon Palace like Hwang Ji-ho, but they were allowed to accompany each other on the condition that the areas they could enter were limited.
‘At Yun Yeo-rang’s suggestion, they built a pavilion near the entrance to the Dragon Palace where guests can come and go. The tigers will be the first guests.’
Starting with the Dragon Palace moving from the deep sea to the coast, it began to become more and more open.
It didn’t seem like a huge change, but it was no exaggeration to say that it was a huge development, considering that the Dragon Clan was a closed-off tribe just like the Ho Clan.
“There’s a crow.”
At that time, Hwang Ji-ho looked out the window and spoke as if talking to himself.
Cheongho also noticed the situation outside a while ago and was glancing out the window.
Outside the window of the air limousine, a crow circled around and flew toward the silver advertisement.
The Crow Demon King was probably busy watching the silver advertisement, but it seemed like he sent his retinue to see off the tigers.
‘The tigers still don’t look happy, but their numbers have increased here. There are more allies watching over the silver mine.’
It would be difficult to describe the Sidelentium as a complete ally, but as long as I continue to provide entertainment while wearing the crow mask, they will show favor to me.
Besides, since it had the modifier of a bystander attached to it, it didn’t seem like it would easily lean towards the dark side.
The crow flew quickly and disappeared inside the silver barrier, but the player’s kinetic vision allowed them to guess its destination.
The direction the crow was headed was towards the central area, Hoyeon Hall.
‘Today was the last day of the play.’
Word of mouth spread, starting with the appearance of Kwon Jae-in, and the performance became a great success.
As the wind and rain died down, more and more people started to gather, and eventually there were no more seats, so they had to make room for standing.
Lubowon invited me to the shadow play finale party today, but since I had plans to visit the Dragon Palace, I decided to just send a gift through MITRON.
Today, the crows will also watch the shadow play, and the Chinese team will also put on a great performance that will catch the eye of the Demon King, so Liu Zhang will prepare the gift with extra care.
“It seems the Demon King is also interested in the play of blood. Come to think of it, did you try contacting the player that Jo Ui-shin and Lu Bo-won introduced?”
“Not yet. I’m going to find out more about that player.”
“I thought about it carefully. I’ll do some research too. Asking Hyunmoo might be a good idea.”
The player introduced by Lubowon was the main character of the famous Gunrai Mountain incident.
Moreover, since he was from the Chengdu Player Training Center and had gone through the special curriculum of the Earthquake Knight, Di Xiang, it was difficult to contact him lightly.
I planned to contact them after finding out more, as there was a possibility that my information would be leaked to the mastermind if I contacted them for no reason.
As we were talking about the Crow Demon King and the Chinese national team, we soon arrived in front of the Dragon Palace.
Black Tiger, who was looking outside with his nose pressed against the window, burst into cheers when he saw the colorful clouds.
But the reaction from other tigers was not so good.
“What are they?”
“I guess you have some other plan.”
Cheongho and Hwang Jiho spoke coldly while looking at the dragons that had come out to greet them.
The area in front of the Dragon Palace was so crowded that it seemed like all the idle dragons had come out.
There were yellow dragons, blue dragons, and even a cloud dragon floating around holding a cloud banner that said, “Welcome!”
Above all, the sight of the dragon tribe setting up their filming devices and lighting and waiting in line was noticeable.
Of course, what they were filming was Yeom Jun-yeol looking this way with a bright face.
After greeting Hwang Ji-ho, the head of the clan, Yeom Jun-yeol immediately approached me.
“I’ve been waiting for you. Thank you for contacting me, Yishin. And for allowing me to film.”
“The god of mourning gave permission?”
Hwang Ji-ho looked at me.
When I contacted Yeom Jun-yeol in advance and asked if I could film, I accepted without much thought.
That’s because I thought that at best, I would just appear as a background in Yeom Jun-yeol’s daily life photos that would be posted on SNS.
I didn’t know you were going to be shooting videos this seriously.
Yeom Jun-yeol spoke with a confident expression on his face that showed determination and kindness.
“I saw an article a while ago listing Eui-shin’s shortcomings. I’m going to show everyone Eui-shin’s strengths.”
Yeom Jun-yeol’s words reminded me of my post that was hit with a ‘dislike’ bomb.
It seems like it’s all my fault that Yeom Jun-yeol prepared this.