Revenge with the Power of the Final Boss-Chapter 73: Kangin Academy Entrance Ceremony (2)

"Hello, my name is Baek Seo-jin," the young man said with a smile as he introduced himself.

Baek Seo-jin was undeniably handsome.

No, to be precise, his appearance was so striking that finding a proper comparison seemed impossible.

Even the girls nearby were already sending him admiring glances. It seemed his good looks played as much a role in their reactions as his position as the top scorer in the Kangin Academy entrance exam and heir to the Baekho Guild.

Great skills, a prestigious background, and exceptional looks—he seemed like someone anyone would find appealing at first glance.

Particularly, Seo-jin’s appearance was not the type to exude arrogance or seem unapproachable. Instead, he had the kind of friendly and pleasant demeanor that would make anyone feel at ease. His youthful features gave off a boyish charm, which only added to his approachable image.

Yet, to Moriya Yuka, something about him felt deeply unsettling.

“There’s definitely something about him.”

Yuka had always trusted her intuition. Though she couldn’t pinpoint the reason, she felt there must be a valid explanation for the intense aversion she felt toward him.

However, she couldn’t afford to let her feelings show. Suppressing her discomfort, Yuka forced a smile.

"Nice to meet you. I’m Moriya Yuka," she said, keeping her response brief.

She had no desire to engage in any further conversation with him.

"I’m Kang Yu-ra," Yu-ra added, her tone equally restrained.

Yu-ra, too, seemed to share a vague sense of unease about Seo-jin. While she was naturally reserved and shy around strangers, it was clear she had no interest in speaking with him.

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"I see. I look forward to getting to know you both," Seo-jin replied.

"Yes... The entrance ceremony is about to start, so we’ll be going now," Yuka said, eager to end the conversation.

Yuka made a move to leave with Kang Yu-ra, but Seo-jin, oblivious to her hidden disdain, tried to stop her with his words.

"There’s still time before the ceremony. Can’t you wait a little longer? There are people I’d like to introduce to you."

"We’re fine, thank you," Yuka replied curtly.

Determined to avoid further interaction, Yuka grabbed Yu-ra’s hand and walked away, putting as much distance as possible between them and Seo-jin.

Fortunately, he didn’t pursue them or try to be a nuisance.

If he had ignored the obvious signals and continued to follow them, Yuka would have lost her temper and shown outright hostility.

“He wouldn’t turn into a stalker, would he?”

A troubling thought crossed her mind as she glanced back, her unease lingering.

***

"Is she just shy around strangers?"

Watching Moriya Yuka’s reaction, Baek Seo-jin tilted his head in slight confusion.

He thought they could have talked more, but her attempt to avoid him made him wonder if she was simply shy around people she didn’t know well.

If that were the case, perhaps approaching her so openly on their first meeting had been a mistake, especially for someone who might be introverted.

"Hmm, I’ll apologize to her later."

Resolving to offer an apology at another time, Seo-jin turned his attention to Han Se-hee and Lee Ha-yeon, who had just arrived and taken their spots nearby.

"Se-hee! Ha-yeon!" he called out enthusiastically.

"...."

"...."

Neither of them responded to his greeting, but Seo-jin wasn’t surprised by their behavior.

"Se-hee’s probably embarrassed to acknowledge me in such a crowded place, and Ha-yeon is likely worried about potential scandals."

He figured that since they would now be sharing classes and daily life at the Academy, there was no reason to maintain such distance anymore.

In fact, it seemed unnecessary to avoid him here when they could simply navigate the Academy together in a way that wouldn’t raise eyebrows.

"We’re not meeting privately or anything. If they’re worried about scandals, we could just move around as a group."

As the top scorer and the runner-up, their interactions could be seen as purely professional, making it unlikely anyone would misunderstand their relationship.

"Ha-yeon, listen to me for a moment."

Using mana to send a private message, Seo-jin attempted to reassure Lee Ha-yeon, explaining there was nothing to worry about.

"Oh! It’s Kim Ho-jun!"

"Seomun Ye-jin is with him!"

"Hey, watch what you’re saying—that’s the headmaster!"

However, Seo-jin couldn’t continue sending messages.

Kim Ho-jun had arrived, accompanied by Seomun Ye-jin, drawing the attention of the crowd.

"Ye-jin noona!"

Kim Ho-jun was dressed plainly in a black shirt and pants, but Seomun Ye-jin’s outfit stood out.

For once, she wasn’t wearing her usual Hunter gear. Instead, she was dressed in a tailored black suit, featuring a tight-fitting miniskirt that accentuated her figure. Her toned thighs and slender legs, visible beneath the skirt, carried a distinct allure different from her usual appearance in hot pants.

"Wow."

With her indigo-hued violet hair lightly tousled by the breeze, Seomun Ye-jin looked stunning. Seo-jin found himself momentarily mesmerized, unable to take his eyes off her.

But then his gaze shifted to the man beside her—Kim Ho-jun, the vile villain who had defiled her and claimed her as his own. His admiration turned into seething rage.

"I’ll never forgive him."

Though Ye-jin smiled brightly, Seo-jin knew her happiness was a façade. Beneath it, she was suffering—a fact that clenched his fists in anger.

I’ll bring him down. Kim Ho-jun, the headmaster of Kangin Academy, will fall.

As murmurs rippled through the crowd, Kim Ho-jun stepped onto the podium and spoke into the microphone.

"I don’t think there’s any need for a long speech. None of you care about boring lectures anyway. So, I’ll keep this short: don’t become trash like the villains out there.

I’m not asking you to be paragons of justice or heroes, but as Hunters, at the very least, don’t cross the line of basic decency as human beings. Remember that. That’s all. Those who haven’t had breakfast yet, go eat."

"Wow!"

"It’s already over!"

Most of the students felt relieved that the speech was short and to the point.

"And as a special event," Kim Ho-jun continued, "the top five scorers in the entrance exam will receive a special privilege. If the request isn’t unreasonable, I’ll grant one thing you desire."

***

The room’s attention shifted to me as I spoke, drawing curious gazes even from students who had been excitedly heading off to breakfast.

"Wow, the top five get a wish granted?"

"What should I ask for? An elixir? Maybe a weapon?"

"I’d ask for a wife—"

"Shut up, you idiot! If you say that, you’ll get expelled—or worse, you’ll get your ass kicked!"

One student, who had been about to joke about Seomun Ye-jin, was quickly silenced by his friend. Lucky for him.

If he had dared to make a crass comment about Ye-jin, I would’ve made sure he paid dearly for it.

Regardless, here were the current rankings:

1st: Baek Seo-jin

2nd: Lee Ha-yeon

3rd: Moriya Yuka

4th: Kang Yu-ra

5th: Shin Do-hyun

"There’s no need to pay attention to that Shin Do-hyun guy," I thought.

In the original story, Shin Do-hyun was a textbook case of an inferiority complex-ridden rival.

The type often seen in academy-themed stories—always challenging the protagonist with a commitment to fair fights, only to lose repeatedly and grow increasingly bitter.

Even so, if not for the protagonist, Baek Seo-jin, Shin Do-hyun might have been regarded as a once-in-a-generation genius. Unfortunately, he was overshadowed by three of the heroines and doomed to be a tragic rival.

"Of course, Ha-yeon only let Seo-jin take the top spot on purpose."

At that moment, Shin Do-hyun raised his hand.

"May I make my request now?" he asked.

"You may."

"Then... would you spar with me?"

Driven by his pursuit of strength, Shin Do-hyun wanted to learn by challenging me, an SSS-rank Hunter.

"Not now, but later. Is that fine with you?"

"Yes, that’s perfectly fine!"

With that, Shin Do-hyun’s wish was decided. Next, it was Kang Yu-ra’s turn.

"I’ll... let you know later," she said quietly.

"That’s fine."

Since we had already discussed her request in advance, I wasn’t surprised.

"And me? Hmm... nothing comes to mind right now. Can I save it for later?" asked Moriya Yuka.

"That’s fine. Just let me know before the year is up."

"Got it!"

It seemed Yuka intended to hold onto her wish as a safety net, which made sense.

Then it was Lee Ha-yeon’s turn. With a meaningful smile, she said, "I’ll also let you know later. It’s not something I want to share here."

"That works."

Ha-yeon’s decision didn’t surprise me either. She likely preferred to keep her wish private.

Finally, it was Baek Seo-jin’s turn.

"Baek Seo-jin," he said, his voice sharp and hostile as he glared at me with undisguised hatred.

The animosity in his eyes was almost laughable.

"I’m the one who has every right to bear a grudge here, not you," I thought.

This absurd situation, where the perpetrator seethed with resentment toward the victim, was almost comical.

Seo-jin spoke, his voice filled with venom. "My wish is simple. Seomun Ye-jin! Release her! Let Ye-jin noona be free!"

His words left Seomun Ye-jin visibly stunned, her expression a mix of disbelief and irritation.

"What did he just say?"

"Is this for real? This isn’t some hidden camera prank, is it?"

Baek Seo-jin had just declared war against me, openly, during the entrance ceremony.