chapter 108 - Movements
Seomun Ye-jin, Han Se-hee, Lee Ha-yeon, Moriya Yuka, Kang Yu-ra.
The villainous movements targeting the Kangin Academy, where all five heroines had gathered, remained entirely undisclosed to the public.
As each day passed at the academy, Baek Seo-jin found it difficult to hide his growing unease.
‘When exactly are the villains going to make their move?’
Although he had learned that the villains were planning to act, he had no idea when. The only certainty was that they intended to strike as soon as possible.
‘Kim Ho-jun... I also need to be wary of him. He’s definitely pulling the strings from behind.’
With that thought, Baek Seo-jin recalled contacting Choi Kang-in. This wasn’t something he could handle alone, so he had reached out to Choi Kang-in for help.
He even mobilized the power of the Baekho Guild.
‘Dad and Mom... really went above and beyond.’
His parents, who loved and trusted him unconditionally, had reached out to Choi Kang-in on his behalf without hesitation.
Even though they risked harm if he were wrong, his parents had said:
“Why would helping our son be something to regret?”
“Don’t worry. Our son couldn’t possibly be wrong.”
Remembering the moment when he was moved by his parents’ love and support, Baek Seo-jin smiled. With their help, he had been able to deliver this information to Choi Kang-in.
"I will discreetly station enough forces. Do not share this information with anyone."
Receiving this response from Choi Kang-in, Baek Seo-jin clenched his fist tightly.
‘It’s done!’
With Choi Kang-in secretly deploying forces to counter the SSS-class villains’ assault, Kangin Academy had become much safer.
This would also allow Baek Seo-jin to fulfill a request Choi Kang-in had made before his enrollment.
‘Kim Ho-jun will finally reveal a weakness.’
Choi Kang-in had stated that concrete evidence of Kim Ho-jun’s crimes was necessary to remove him from his position as the academy’s headmaster.
Baek Seo-jin had promised to deliver that evidence. After all, he believed that Kim Ho-jun, a man who had committed countless atrocities, wouldn’t be difficult to expose.
As it turned out, Baek Seo-jin’s suspicions were correct. Kim Ho-jun was conspiring with villains to abduct the women gathered at Kangin Academy.
No one had explicitly told him that Kim Ho-jun was behind the villains, but Baek Seo-jin was absolutely certain of it. Without a doubt, Kim Ho-jun was the mastermind. No evidence was necessary—it was an undeniable truth.
“Villains are preparing to attack?”
“As expected, something seemed off!”
“Do you think we’ll be able to stop them?”
Having shared this information with his companions, Kim Chul-woo, Park Sun-hoo, and Bae Ye-rim, he noticed their unease. However, they visibly relaxed upon learning that Choi Kang-in had taken action.
“Phew! If Choi Kang-in himself is stepping in, we’re in good hands.”
“If a Hunter so powerful that he’s called EX-rank is handling this, the villains don’t stand a chance.”
“But are you sure Kim Ho-jun is involved?”
Bae Ye-rim cautiously asked. Her question might have sounded suspicious, but Baek Seo-jin knew she wasn’t doubting him. She simply wanted to confirm the information.
“I’m certain. There’s undeniable evidence.”
Baek Seo-jin had firm evidence that Kim Ho-jun was behind the villains’ schemes.
“Can you tell us what it is?”
Kim Chul-woo and Park Sun-hoo, curious as well, looked at him expectantly. Baek Seo-jin wanted to tell them but found himself at a loss.
‘What was it?’
No matter how much he tried, he couldn’t recall the evidence. However, he quickly rationalized it.
‘It’s not that I don’t have proof—I just can’t share it recklessly.’
With that conclusion, he spoke without hesitation.
“Ha-yeon asked me to keep it a secret. Sorry, but I can’t reveal it until this incident is resolved.”
If Lee Ha-yeon knew, she would likely be dumbfounded, wondering when she ever made such a request. But Baek Seo-jin was convinced she must have. He had no reason or proof, yet he was absolutely certain.
“Hmm, I see. Keeping it secret might be for the best.”
“Yeah, that makes sense. Sorry for asking, Seo-jin.”
“It’s fine, Ye-rim. It’s only natural to ask. I’m just sorry I can’t tell you because I don’t have her permission.”
After apologizing to his companions, Baek Seo-jin felt that everything was progressing smoothly.
‘I don’t know when the villains will strike, but I hope it’s over quickly.’
When the time came, Kim Ho-jun would be eliminated, and Choi Kang-in would make him his successor.
Then, he would hold a wedding with Seomun Ye-jin, blessed by everyone. Afterward, he would accept Han Se-hee and Lee Ha-yeon’s feelings, and eventually, he would also embrace Moriya Yuka and Kang Yu-ra’s hearts.
***
No matter what Baek Seo-jin had resolved, time continued to pass, and the weekend arrived.
Near the Sarion area, the Kangin Academy had been established, along with the development of small towns, and naturally, there was a hospital here as well.
In addition to doctors treating the sick, healers were on standby to treat injured hunters. Depending on the situation, healers would sometimes assist doctors with various surgeries.
However, starting this weekend, the hospital no longer had to worry about treating hunters for their injuries.
This was because the saint, Han Se-hee, famous for her healing abilities, had received permission from Kangin Academy to come here for volunteer work over the weekend.
The appearance of hunters lying in their beds after suffering severe injuries was far from pleasant. Most of the injured were C-class and D-class hunters, but on rare occasions, B-class hunters were also found among them. Their injuries were so severe that in some cases, limbs had been completely severed.
Upon arriving at the hospital, Han Se-hee went straight to where they were gathered. Without exchanging formal greetings, she immediately approached a hunter who had lost his arm below the elbow.
"You must have been in so much pain. It will get better now."
Han Se-hee whispered in a soft, warm voice, using her healing powers to aid the hunter who had lost his arm.
Swish!
As she did so, the hunter watched in awe as his severed arm slowly regenerated, feeling an indescribable relief wash over him.
Among mana awakeners, there were those with the power to regenerate lost body parts, and there were also potions capable of restoring lost limbs.
However, such treatments often required enormous sums of money, and poor C-class or D-class hunters could never afford such costs.
Therefore, the hunter who had feared living with a prosthetic arm felt tears welling up as he saw his arm restored.
"T-thank you. Saintess..."
"Saintess? I'm still just a new student at Kangin Academy," Han Se-hee said with a gentle smile, before standing up and moving on to the next injured person.
There were those who had lost legs, those whose arms had been torn off, and even those who had become impotent, but they all experienced miracles.
"Ugh..."
Among those gathered here, there was one whose injury was particularly severe. He wasn't just injured—he was a B-class hunter who had encountered a vicious monster in a dungeon and had been cursed.
His upper body was deeply marked with horrific scars, and there was an ominous aura lingering around them. Han Se-hee gave him a compassionate look as she saw this.
"You must have been in so much pain. Don't worry. I'll take care of the curse and the injuries," she said softly.
"P-please... If you can't fix it, just kill me... Ugh..."
"Don't worry. I'll take care of it, and you'll be healthy again," Han Se-hee assured him.
With those words, Han Se-hee's mana gently enveloped his wounds, and the horrific curse that had been tormenting him vanished without a trace.
Freed from the pain of the curse, his complexion quickly returned to calm, and his wounds healed rapidly.
In the blink of an eye, he regained his health and immediately rose to his feet, bowing his head in gratitude.
"Thank you so much, Saintess!"
"Heh, no need to thank me. It’s just what I’m supposed to do. Well, I have to go now. There are people waiting for me."
"Ah..."
The hunters gathered there held on to Han Se-hee, continuing to express their gratitude, wanting to find some way to repay her. But hearing her mention people waiting for her, they reluctantly accepted her departure, deciding to repay her kindness someday.
Since today’s healing was purely voluntary, Han Se-hee didn’t accept a single penny. She exchanged farewells with the hospital director and others before stepping outside.
Outside, Lee Ha-yeon, who had been looking at her phone, noticed Han Se-hee emerging and quickly put her phone in her pocket.
"Se-hee, is everything done?"
"Yeah, Ha-yeon. It's all done."
Han Se-hee, looking content after having helped so many today, had a satisfied expression on her face. Lee Ha-yeon smiled slightly at the sight.
'She really does look like a saint.'
To anyone observing her usual demeanor, Han Se-hee truly seemed like a saint. However, those who knew the truth would never guess how, when it came to her time with Baek Seo-jun, she could transform into a lustful and passionate woman.
"So, since it's the weekend, should we head home?"
"Yeah. Let’s go."
The "home" they were referring to, of course, was Baek Seo-jun’s house. While sex would only happen after dinner, it wouldn’t be a bad idea to train with him beforehand, just like Moriya Yuka and Kang Yu-ra, who were learning from him.
The movements of the villains plotting to attack Kangin Academy had already been detected.