Chapter 13: Total chaos with childhood friends at the opening ceremony! (6)

A result no one had anticipated emerged.

Of course, the outcome of the duel was clearly Selena’s defeat to anyone who saw it.

That was the problem.

How on earth did she lose?

Especially, at the very end, Selena had clearly unleashed all 60 arrows towards Yu-shin.

But why did the arrows Selena unleashed return to her instead of Yu-shin?

No one could grasp that.

Except for one person.

Hyunwoo’s older sister and the Disciplinary Committee President, the girl, easily provided the answer.

“He parried all of Selena’s attacks and sent them back at her.”

“Th-that’s possible-nya?!”

“It’s generally impossible.
Unless he possesses swordsmanship close to divine skill.”

While giving a blunt answer to the beast’s question, the girl considered one exception.

She herself might be able to imitate that.
But parrying all of them like that was nearly impossible.

No, in the first place.
If she hadn’t seen it directly like this, she wouldn’t have even thought of attempting it.

Was his name Baek Yu-shin?
To think such a talented individual remained unknown until now.

The girl’s gaze fixed on Yu-shin.
And Hyunwoo, seeing that, gritted his teeth.

‘My sister is interested in Baek Yu-shin…!!’

To Hyunwoo, the outcome no longer mattered anyway.

He simply hated Baek Yu-shin enough to want to kill him, for taking away the interest of his favorite character.

However, Yu-shin, completely unaware of that fact, was extending his hand to the fallen Selena.

Strange enough, Yu-shin didn’t particularly dislike Selena.
On the contrary, he felt drawn to her.

Perhaps it was because she reminded him of a comrade he had been with in the fantasy world.

However, Selena, looking at Yu-shin’s outstretched hand, became enraged instead and challenged Yu-shin.

“Are you pitying me right now?!”

“Of course not.
I’m merely showing you due respect.”

“Respect?”

“You are clearly strong.
And you also possess honor.
In that case, I will treat you equally.”

“T-then…”

Yu-shin wasn’t very good at embellishing his words.
In other words, what Yu-shin had just said was sincere.

However, he had merely conveyed a plain truth.

Selena, however, took it as Yu-shin acknowledging and praising her.

Thanks to that, Selena, her face flushed with embarrassment, cleared her throat and took his hand.

The duel ended more warmly than expected, and huge cheers erupted from the audience stands.

“It seems you weren’t a ruffian after all.”

“Shall I give you a little advice on that?”

“Yes?”

“I understand your desire to uphold justice.
However, self-righteous justice is tyranny.”

“…!!”

“If you act a bit more carefully, you might become a splendid force for justice.”

Selena stared at Yu-shin with a blank expression.
Yu-shin chuckled at that.

Perhaps it was because he overlapped her too much with that guy.
He unintentionally ended up giving Selena advice.

Well, how she uses this advice.
That’s up to her now.

Yu-shin exited the arena first.
She watched Yu-shin’s receding figure for a long time.

“Brother!”

“I told you, didn’t I?
I would never lose.”

“More importantly, are you hurt anywhere?”

“Of course not.”

“That’s a relief.”

Even after hearing his words, Yu-ri could only feel relieved after personally checking.

In the duel with Selena.
When she herself shot all 60 arrows at her brother.

It was no exaggeration; Yu-ri truly thought her heart had stopped.
Yu-ri frowned.

“Please stop doing reckless things!!”

“I won, that’s enough, isn’t it?”

“That’s not the point!”

Yu-ri had already experienced almost losing Yu-shin.
And it was due to her own mistake.

Of course, strictly speaking, it was Baek Yu-shin’s problem rather than Yu-ri’s mistake.

But Yu-ri, still holding onto guilt, had already attributed it to herself.

Therefore, she wished Yu-shin would no longer get hurt.
Before she knew it, when she came to her senses.

Yu-ri found herself embracing her precious brother.

“I truly have no one but you, Brother.”

“Yu-ri.”

“If Brother makes an extreme choice again, I…”

“That won’t happen again, so please let go now.”

“Just a little longer.”

Was it because she was still his younger sister?
Yu-shin couldn’t strongly push her away.

No, honestly, more than a younger sister.
It felt like dealing with a late-born daughter.

Thanks to that, Yu-shin, his heart softened, sighed and reluctantly allowed it.

‘An extreme choice…?’

However, Selena, who came out late, happened to overhear Yu-ri’s mumble.

Selena frowned.
It seemed the story was quite different.

This requires investigation.

The news that Yu-shin had won the duel against Selena immediately spread throughout the academy.

After all, Selena herself had clearly acknowledged it, and there were many witnesses.

In a way, it was natural.
Thanks to that, Baek Yu-shin’s name became widely known in the academy.

Indeed, Selena was an acknowledged genius and powerful individual at the academy.

But for her to be defeated by an unknown student whose name wasn’t even known?

Naturally, attention couldn’t help but be focused.
However, Yu-shin’s reaction was unenthusiastic.

“So?”

“Why is your reaction so lukewarm?!”

“It’s natural for attention to be focused on the strong.”

Yu-shin replied indifferently to the blonde girl Selena’s outburst.

In the first place, Yu-shin was a body revered as a hero in the fantasy world.

In other words, this kind of focus on him.
Was not surprising to Yu-shin.

Rather, from Yu-shin’s perspective, Selena being here was more surprising.

“But why are you here?”

Hadn’t Selena’s position become awkward in the first place?
Because she lost to an unknown person like me?

But to actually be sticking to me, the source of her predicament.
Yu-shin couldn’t help but be puzzled.

Perhaps it was because she was properly counterattacked.
Selena flushed and turned her head.

“I-it’s not because I’m worried about you!”

“Oh, is that so?”

“Of course it is!”

“Yes, yes.”

“What on earth is that rude expression?!”

Yu-shin made the exact same expression as a certain image circulating on the internet.

The effect was tremendous!
Selena was properly provoked by that expression!

Anyway, Yu-shin had perfectly grasped Selena’s character through their recent conversation.

So, it was that.

She was what was commonly called a tsundere.

Well, a light novel should at least have a tsundere.

Moreover, judging by her reaction, it seemed Selena had feelings for him.

Yu-shin subtly lowered his gaze.
A body solidly trained through discipline.

And breasts and hips that were by no means small.
This much wouldn’t be bad, would it?

“Brother.”

“Huh?”

Like a thief caught stealing, Yu-shin jumped in surprise and turned his eyes.

Thanks to that, he met Yu-ri’s gaze, who was glaring at him with empty eyes.

What?
Are there undead in this world too?
Such a thought crossed his mind unconsciously.

Soon after, like a north wind blowing in winter.
A voice tinged with coldness was heard.

“Where are you looking right now?”

“…A man’s ideal?”

“Haa.”

Judging that he couldn’t say it as it was, not knowing what would happen if he did.

Yu-shin answered as vaguely as possible.
Hearing his answer, Yu-ri sighed.

Then, as if to take her brother’s place, she stood up and glared at Selena.

“Hey, you fcking Disciplinary Committee.”

“What’s this sudden rudeness?”

“Look at what you’re doing right now.
Does it look like I’m going to say anything nice?”

“…Let me hear the detailed reason.”

There were quite a few who held animosity towards the Disciplinary Committee, but if categorized broadly, there were two types.

One, those who simply disliked the Disciplinary Committee.

And the other, those who disliked the Disciplinary Committee for a good reason.

In Selena’s eyes, the girl named Baek Yu-ri seemed to fall into the latter category.

[If Brother makes an extreme choice again, I…]

Recalling what she had overheard in the arena, Selena chose to listen intently.

It was truly surprising.
Before, if someone cursed the Disciplinary Committee, she would have immediately punished them.

[I understand your desire to uphold justice.
However, self-righteous justice is tyranny.]

[If you act a bit more carefully, you might become a splendid force for justice.]

‘Thanks to that, I was able to learn a lesson, Baek Yu-shin.’

The duel with Yu-shin had become a stepping stone for her to grow further.

Therefore, Selena wanted to repay him.
From now on, she intended to properly uphold it.

The justice she had ignored until now.
Her will was now manifesting in action.

“What detailed reason!
Just shut up and get lost!”

“I apologize, but I cannot do that.”

“So, why the fck not?!”

“Because of the previous duel, the Student Council has taken an interest in Yu-shin.”

“Student Council?
Are you perhaps talking about the General Student Council?”

At Selena’s words, Yu-ri’s face turned pale as if she had never been angry.

Unfortunately, it was true.
Selena nodded with a grave expression.

“You must be careful.
The Student Council is not an easy place.”

In particular, the Student Council President boasts an immense obsession with obtaining whatever she desires.

Please, may the Student Council President’s interest not be so serious.