I Became a Genius Swordsman in the Pretty Girl Game

Jin Yuha and Baek Seol-hee arrived at the Velvet Hunter Academy’s mission office with drone cameras attached to their heads.

“Disciple, what kind of mission do you think you’ll take?”

Jin Yuha stroked his chin as he browsed through the holographic window in front of him, deep in thought.

“Hmm, I think it’s better to go with the dungeon strategies posted by the Hunter Management Bureau instead of a mission. They’re usually quicker to complete.”

“Indeed.”

Baek Seol-hee nodded in agreement. After all, the time required for missions could vary greatly depending on their nature. But the dungeons listed by the Hunter Management Bureau were usually quick to clear.

‘The pretext of strengthening the bond between master and disciple through a mission… That girl came up with a decent plan.’

Last time, thanks to the deal with Shin Se-hee, she had gained a good opportunity.

‘I have no other motives. All of this is for my growth.’

If her disciple’s favorability increased by 1%, she would also become 1% stronger. That 1% was not just 1% to Baek Seol-hee—it was a significant force that she couldn’t afford to miss.

With such a justifiable reason, there was no need to hold back.

“Since this is one of the few times you’ll be away from your party members, it’s best to choose wisely. This is our time as master and disciple.”

However, she made sure to clarify one thing.

Unless it was made clear from the start that other party members wouldn’t be involved in this mission, something like the previous Main kidnapping incident could happen again.

During the Demon kidnapping incident, despite calling for only one disciple, Lim Ga-eul and Sophia had tagged along behind Jin Yuha. She hadn’t forgotten that.

“Yes? Oh, of course. This mission is just for you and me, Master.”

Jin Yuha replied as if it were obvious.

‘Hmm, was I worrying too much?’

Master and disciple.

No one could interfere.

‘Just the two of us.’

There was a certain weight to those words coming from Jin Yuha’s mouth.

As she felt a soft resonance beneath her stiff expression,

“Hmm, I’ve picked out a few manageable lists. Want to take a look?”

Jin Yuha showed Baek Seol-hee a few potential missions. And as Baek Seol-hee scanned the list, her expression stiffened.

‘Most of these locations are too dangerous for my disciple’s current abilities.’

Of course, with her accompaniment, they could somehow manage to pull it off…

Baek Seol-hee knew that this trip was meant to be a break for Jin Yuha from his usual rigorous schedule. Her disciple was always relentlessly rushing towards his goals, never missing a day of his grueling training or neglecting his assigned tasks.

Even for Baek Seol-hee, who followed a similarly strict routine, Jin Yuha’s schedule seemed overly packed.

‘Hmm, should I follow my disciple’s will or try to dissuade him?’

Everything was so difficult for Baek Seol-hee, who was a first-time master.

Then, among the unfamiliar yet familiar gates on the list, she recognized some places.

Maldives Gate.

Bali Gate.

Jeju Gate.

‘These are the places I heard about last time…’

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Last dawn.

As soon as Baek Seol-hee received Shin Se-hee’s plan, she summoned the Demo Slayer Squad members at dawn.

“Are there any hunting grounds suitable for a disciple of the opposite sex?”

The members, who had rushed out in full armor, not knowing what the sudden summons was about, couldn’t hide their bewilderment at her question.

“….What?”

“It seems that I’ll be going on a trip with my disciple soon, so if there’s a place where we can strengthen our bond as master and disciple, let me know.”

There was no doubt that the disciple she was referring to was Jin Yuha, the youngest candidate of the Demon Slayer Squad. Not only was Baek Seol-hee’s love for her disciple exceptional, but Jin Yuha was also a refreshing ion drink amidst the dreary members of the Demon Slayer Squad!

But, but. Was it really necessary to call everyone at the crack of dawn just to ask that?

‘And you’ve never taken care of us, who are working hard down here!’

Honestly, they all felt a sense of injustice, but no one dared to voice it out loud. They knew from experience that speaking up now would only result in less punishment during the upcoming training.

So, they desperately racked their brains instead.

“How about the Maldives Gate!?”
“Bali Gate is also supposed to be good!”
“Hmm, there’s Jeju Island Gate… That’s supposed to be great.”

The hunting grounds recommended by the Demon Slayer Squad members were dungeons they had fantasized about visiting with their boyfriends if they ever got one.

They were dangerous places with beautiful scenery, perfect for showcasing their strength by rescuing a man in peril and making a bold impression as a woman.

“Bali. I’ve never been there, but I’ve heard the atmosphere is to die for! Especially the sunset by the sea…”
“If a guy hugs me under that sunset and says, ‘Thank you, sis,’ I think I’d pee my pants.”
“Hmm, you’re supposed to be so moved by being rescued in a dangerous situation that you end up marrying them.”
“But we’ve rescued quite a few people, haven’t we? Why haven’t we gotten married yet?”
“….”

As soon as the topic turned to men, the Demon Slayer Squad members became wide awake, and their fantasies began to flow.

Since they were always busy with the Demons, none of them had any experience with the opposite sex, which was sad in itself.

And the same was true for Baek Seol-hee.

‘Hmm, these guys. Despite their pathetic skills, they’re quite imaginative in this area.’

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‘Bali, Maldives, Jeju Island… Yes, these are the places they mentioned.’

“How about one of these three?”
“Ooh!”

Baek Seol-hee hadn’t paid much attention to these locations, so she didn’t know how dangerous they were or what kind of monsters they housed. She had simply chosen them for their atmosphere. But Jin Yuha’s reaction was dramatic.

“I knew it, Master! I was also considering these three the most!”
“Hmm.”

Baek Seol-hee smiled slightly, feeling satisfied that she had guessed correctly.

“Hmm… If I had to choose one of these three, it would have to be Jeju Island. It’s the place where we can get the most efficiency in three days.”

‘My disciple has a preference for domestic locations.’

Baek Seol-hee didn’t know what Jin Yuha meant by efficiency, but she nodded, making a mental note.

“I think so, too.”

“Let’s go, Master!”

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The first gate they arrived at was the A-grade Jeju Island Gate.

《Blue Wolf’s Land》

This was a dungeon inhabited by muscular wolves that walked on two legs. It was located on the outskirts, had a low magic stone drop rate, and wasn’t particularly lucrative, so people rarely visited it.

‘That’s why the eventual dungeon explosion will cause quite a bit of damage.’

This place was similar to Camilla’s Forest, which they had conquered early on.

Later, the ‘Blue Wolf King’, an elite monster, would appear and rally the monsters within the dungeon to burst out.

Of course, they would be swiftly dealt with by the dispatched hunters from Velvet Hunter Academy, but by then, they would have already left deep scars on the residents of Jeju Island.

“I’ve been thinking about conquering this place eventually, but our party’s level isn’t high enough yet, so I’ve been putting it off.”

Of course, even if they defeated the monsters, it wouldn’t prevent an elite monster from being born later. But if they reduced the number of monsters inside now, the risk would decrease significantly, and the resident hunters of Jeju Island would be able to handle it on their own.

“….Master, I’m sorry, but could you please give it your all from now on?”

I spoke to Master in front of the gate, knowing that it was a bold request.

But from now on, speed was of the essence.

After this, we had to clear four gates on the unknown route, so time was tighter than I thought.

“Hmm, you want to finish quickly and have some free time, huh…”

Mumbling to herself, Baek Seol-hee eventually nodded.

“Okay, I understand. It’ll be helpful for you to see my true strength as your master, too.”

‘Finally, I’ll get to see my master’s true strength…’

I had never seen my master’s true strength before.

While she had definitely improved from the early days when she didn’t even draw her sword, relying only on a wooden stick, I was still not good enough to draw out her full potential.

Moreover, her usual battlefield was in the shadows, dealing with Demons behind the scenes, so it was even more challenging to witness her true abilities.

With her consent, my heart fluttered with anticipation, and I swallowed nervously.

Sling—

Master drew her usual pitch-black sword from her waist.

And then.

Whirl—

A small dagger in her other hand spun and was held in reverse grip.

‘….A dagger?’

I was a little taken aback by the unfamiliar weapon.

“Disciple.”
“….Yes?”

“If you want to keep up with me from now on, you’ll have to give it your all.”
“Give it my all…?”

Stomp.
Stomp.

“Hmm, when I focus, I tend to not pay attention to my surroundings.”

Master’s eyes narrowed as she approached the gate.