I Became a Genius Swordsman in the Pretty Girl Game

The next day, Ichika, Ga-eul, and I headed to the Academy’s library together.

“Is this… the library?”

Ichika furrowed her brows as she looked at the entrance.

The educational institution that produced the most outstanding talents in the world. The library of the Velvet Hunter Academy seemed overly shabby compared to its reputation.

“It’s different on the inside,” I replied with a smile to Ichika’s reaction.

“Really?”
“Yes. Even though the Velvet Academy focuses on practical training, they don’t neglect academics.”

As we stepped inside, a whole new world unfolded before us, contrasting sharply with the unimpressive exterior.

“Wow,” Ichika exclaimed softly.

The 50-story space featured spacious desks and chairs on each floor, where students could study or read. The air was aglow with stardust-like lights, and above us, countless books floated silently.

Ichika, seeing this for the first time, widened her eyes in surprise, while Ga-eul, seemingly more accustomed to it, remained unfazed.

“It looks so small from the outside, but it’s huge inside,” Ichika remarked.
“It’s because of Lina’s space expansion magic,” I explained.

Although I answered her question nonchalantly, I, too, was a bit taken aback by the sight. After all, this was my first time experiencing the game’s library in reality.

‘It’s definitely a bit different from the game,’ I thought to myself as we wandered inside, taking in the surroundings.

“Welcome—huh!?” A woman sitting at the desk jumped up as if startled by our presence.

“J-Jin Yuha, why are you here? And with these two as well?” Her body language screamed, ‘What are you doing here?’

I understood. It had been almost a year since I enrolled in the Academy, and this was my first time stepping into the library.

“We’re here to read some books. All three of us,” I replied casually.

She glanced at Ichika and Ga-eul, then frantically tapped on the holographic screen in front of her. She handed us three cards with lanyards.

“Here are your entry cards,” she said.

“Thanks,” I said as I put the card around my neck.

She then launched into a rapid-fire explanation of the rules: “There’s no time limit for your stay, but no eating or drinking inside. Taking books out without permission is prohibited. If you wish to borrow any books, come here for approval first! Oh, and please maintain silence inside the library!”

“Understood,” I nodded.

“Of course, I know that visitors from Utopia wouldn’t do otherwise, but I have to go through the rules…” she added, slightly flustered.

“It’s fine. You’re just doing your job,” I reassured her with a grin.

“Th-thank you!” She bowed deeply, looking grateful.

As we proceeded further into the library with our entry cards, Ga-eul lowered her voice and whispered, “I thought we were supposed to be quiet in the library, but she’s the loud one here.”

“We’re not inside yet,” Ichika whispered back.

“So, leader. Now that we’re here, what do we do? I don’t understand the quest instructions,” Ga-eul asked.

“I’m not sure either,” Ichika admitted. “It just says to investigate and solve the secret within the library. Do you have any idea, senior?”

In truth, Lina had only given us the quest instructions without further details, but I nodded anyway.

Lina’s library quest was one of the popular quests in the Velvet School Life game. Depending on whom you brought along and how you solved it, the quest branched out into different endings, indicating the effort put into its design. It was also quite enjoyable.

It felt like a game within a game, so to speak.

Here’s the background of the quest:

Back when the Gate incident was at its peak and the world was in chaos, Lina was a savior and the only hero actively making a difference. However, she eventually realized that her power had limitations. As a result, she had no choice but to reduce her direct involvement and focus on nurturing successors.

But at that time, the entire world relied heavily on her, and her sudden decrease in activity created a significant void.

‘Even though the world won’t end immediately, there are still dangerous creatures out there. If I leave them unchecked, many people will suffer.’

So, she devised a plan: ‘For now, I’ll seal these creatures within books… and later, when promising individuals appear, I’ll entrust them with the task of dealing with these threats.’

That was the gist of the library quest. Unfortunately, due to the limitations of her power, she could only seal three creatures.

I explained this to Ga-eul and Ichika, omitting the part about the restrictions on Lina’s power, as it was a world-class secret that shouldn’t be disclosed lightly.

Ga-eul’s eyes lit up with understanding. “So, the chairman sealed past monsters within books to cultivate the power of her successors?”

“Yes, that’s right. We need to find the three books containing those monsters and deal with them. Of course, we’ll need the quest instructions to open the books,” I confirmed, playing along with Ga-eul’s misconception.

Despite her wild imagination, I nodded in agreement.

“Three books!? So, there are three monsters?” Ichika asked, her eyes widening.

“Yes,” I replied.

“But how do we find the books?”

Ichika asked, but I ignored the question and headed straight for the space transporter.

Normally, this quest would involve collecting clues and searching for the books within the library. However, I thought to myself, ‘Do I really need to go through all that?’

Without further ado, I transported us directly to the 37th floor.

The study room on the 37th floor was quiet and deserted. I strode confidently to the farthest corner, where a book stood out like a sore thumb among the boring-looking academic papers.

It tried to blend in with the other books of similar color and material, but its presence here was unmistakably odd.

‘The Principles of Virtual Magic: The Relationship Between Ancient Shamanism and Mythology.’
‘Gate-based Applications of Enhancing Substances.’
‘Gulliver’s Travels.’
‘Gate Era: Sustainable Development of Civilization.’
‘On the Ecology of Goblins.’
‘A Compilation of Unique-Rank Monsters.’

Yes, Gulliver’s Travels.

It was a famous fairy tale known worldwide even in my previous life.

The story of Gulliver’s visit to the land of tiny people.

As I reached for the book, a deep rumbling filled the air.

‘Wow, so this is causality?’

For some reason, I felt that explaining the content beforehand wouldn’t be a good idea.

The feeling intensified as I picked up the book.

My game knowledge allowed me to locate the book, but I sensed a warning against going any further.

‘Hmm, now I understand why Lina refrains from using her power casually.’

I pulled out the book and turned to Ichika and Ga-eul.

“Well… I won’t say more, but just remember that I chose you two for a reason,” I said with a smirk.

Then, I opened Gulliver’s Travels.

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Whoosh!

As Jin Yuha opened the book, a brilliant light filled their vision.

“Your Majesty!!!!”

Startled by the intense light, Ga-eul blinked and found herself facing a group of frantic white-haired elderly women.

“Eh?”

“Your Majesty, we must slay that giant at once!”

‘Your Majesty? Giant?’

Ga-eul was bewildered. Why were these strangers addressing her as their monarch, and what was this about a giant?

She glanced down at herself and was even more taken aback.

‘What the heck is this?!’

She was adorned in luxurious silk, seated on a golden throne, with jewels sparkling all around her.

“Your Majesty, that giant has already devoured half of our stored food!”

“With the neighboring kingdom of Lightel watching us closely, how can we afford to deplete our national treasury to feed that beast?!”

“Please, Your Majesty, put an end to the giant and preserve the peace of our nation!”

The elders continued their pleas.

‘Calm down,’ Ga-eul told herself.

She was taken aback by the elders’ fervent appeals, her sudden elevation to royalty, and the bizarre situation. However, she forced herself to remain composed.

‘First, let’s assess the situation.’

Yes, this must be the world within the book, and she seemed to have become the king from the story.

‘Let me see… the title of the book was Gulliver’s Travels, right?’

She vaguely recalled reading it as a child, but the details were fuzzy. Moreover, since this was one of the books containing the monsters sealed by Lina, the original story might have been altered.

‘For now, I should act the part of the king…’

But could she pull it off? She had never been in a position of power before.

As she hesitated, a determined expression settled on her face.

‘I have to do this.’

This was a task entrusted to her by Jin Yuha, who believed in her abilities.

Ga-eul took a deep breath and summoned her inner ‘slit-eyed mastermind’ persona.

She slowly leaned back in her chair, crossing her legs casually. Then, she spoke in a languid, low tone.

“How dare you raise your voices in my presence.”

The room fell silent as her words, dripping with authority, filled the air.

“!!!!”

The elders, who had been pleading fervently, turned pale and immediately lowered their heads, bowing before her.