2nd Round Villain

156 – Veronica

The best crew at Eden Academy, Pantera.

Shine Stella, the head and captain of the place, was sitting in the interview room with a rather serious expression. Tapping on the desk with an impatient hand.

Tok tok tok, Stella’s sun-drenched face was lined with worry. The fine brow furrows.

It is because of the recruitment of crew members.

“really… It’s a pity… .”

Although she went through an unpleasant experience not too long ago, she was still the captain of a crew. First of all, I had to pay attention to the work in front of me.

What’s Crewe’s captain to do? That’s what makes the crew stronger. How? There are ways to improve the skills of crew members, but the most fundamental solution is to recruit newcomers with excellent qualities in the first place.

That was why Stella was struggling.

Undoubtedly, the most talked-about child among the freshmen this time was Aru, ‘the first dog student’. Stella tried to recruit Aru, but she refused with a single knife.

It’s not just a refusal. Going to ‘other crew’ was a real problem. As much as that Aru, the power of other teams will increase.

So, Stella made up her mind. We decided to recruit the saint, the hero, and the princess without fail. It would be of great help to them if they grow them, who are the strongest powers other than Aru in name and reality.

‘I didn’t choose Pantera… I’ll make you regret it.’

So I asked for an interview with them, and I was waiting… .

“I’m sorry, senior… .”

“hmm?”

“Unfortunately, I have already decided on a crew… Still, I feel really honored just to hear from you!”

What came back was a polite refusal.

“Oh, no… We are Pantera. Are you saying that because you don’t know Pantera? 1st place last year’s Continental Cruiser, the best crew selected by Imperial Newspaper… … .”

“So it’s not like that. I also have pierced ears. However, there is a place I decided to enter first.”

Even when he servilely grabbed the hem of his skirt, the answer that came back was the same. Stella was dumbfounded.

“Where are you? Where did you reject our Pantera because you were recruited first?”

“Um… The crew name is Magic.”

“Magic? What crew are you aiming for? improve your skills? skill score? Fame? Achievements? No matter what you’re aiming for, Pantera can support you further… .”

Not befitting the name Cheon-woong, even if you throw away your pride and become the captain of a crew and show a desperate side.

“hahahaha, actually I don’t know. I made it because Evans-nim asked me if I was thinking of making a crew together.”

“… .”

The saintess’ answer only made Stella more dumbfounded.

“Evan… S?”

“Uh, do you know Evans? ah, true You said you two had an interview the other day, right? With Aru-nim.”

“He said he was going to make a crew out of nowhere… ha.”

“I’m saying this because you know about Evans, isn’t he such a nice person? From the first time I came to the academy, always take care of me who is clumsy! You are really good at helping others! I must follow the example of Mr. Evans… … !”

As if she had no small amount of affection, the saintess talked about a student named Evans for a long time.

Watching that scene, Stella’s head was gradually filled with a question.

‘Evans… ?’

Maria leaves, and Stella is lost in terrible thoughts. more than before.

‘ha… Whatever the reason, we failed to recruit the saint, so now we have to recruit the hero unconditionally… .’

Kki-Ik-Clap.

The door opened, and a blonde girl entered a room with only one desk. Perhaps because the girl sitting there was also blonde, the combination of the two suited them very well.

‘… hmm?’

However, the way he walked in was somewhat awkward.

Staggering or staggering. Like a wild beast trying hard to hide its wounds. The warrior carefully sat down in the chair.

‘dragon… buy? Are you a warrior?’

It was suspicious somewhere, but now Stella was so desperate that she couldn’t afford to turn to such a thing. After a few light conversations, Stella got to the point.

“As the captain of the Pantera Crew, I hope that the hero will join Pantera.”

Cold sweat began to flow down the warrior’s neck. Stella, who had a wide field of vision as strong as she was, did not miss that drop of water.

‘sweat… ? Did Pantera’s offer feel so burdensome? No matter how high Pantera’s prestige is, it won’t be as good as the hero’s… ?’

Stella quickly realized the reason for the sweat.

“sorry.”

“… uh, why?”

“I have a crew that I have already promised. oops… Find a good crew member other than me… .”

After saying that, the hero was about to leave the room. Stella caught the hero’s footsteps.

“Now, wait a minute. Warrior.”

“Why is that?”

“any… Are you a crew? Even the name of that place… .”

“… It’s called the Magic Crew. It’s a new crew that’s about to be created. A student named Evans is the captain.”

“… !”

It is said that meeting once is coincidence, meeting twice is fate, and meeting three times is inevitable.

Although, I’ve only met them in person twice. The 1st, 2nd, and 3rd positions, which were to be recruited as the top priority, all rejected the offer, citing the same reason.

This is by no means something to be taken lightly.

The Magic Crew and Evans, whose names were not yet known, were gradually becoming objects of caution in the minds of the captain of the continent’s best crew.

*****

Dinner at Eden Academy is delicious. This is an unquestionable truth.

But I’m a little puzzled by that. Delicious food comes from an overflowing budget. But does this academy have that kind of budget?

Even the tuition is not expensive because it aims for equality. Even so, I could understand the reason for always providing top-notch meals after hearing Frey.

“In exchange for tuition fees, students do various things with the knowledge and skills they have acquired at the academy. It will solve the request.”

“Hoo… There was something like that.”

“… Did you really not know any of this?”

“You don’t have to know. My goal is not to be number one in the academy.”

“Then what… place… ?”

“That’s a secret. I’ll let you know when I get to know you.”

“Friend, be friendly… ? ugh… .”

Before I came here, was it because I was right? Frey crouched down. My stomach curled up like a bear in hibernation.

“Didn’t you say you were called by Shine Stella senior? What did you hear?”

He said, raising a glass of bright yellow juice. My favorite drink is milk, but orange juice isn’t bad either.

“… No big deal. just… .”

“just?”

“Yeah, I got a recruiting offer… Of course I refused!”

“hmm? okay? It’s extraordinary. Of course I thought Frey and you would go to Pantera.”

“… .”

More than expected, Frey seems to have a sense of belonging to our crew. As a reward, will the bee be weakened tomorrow?

Hmm, now that I think about it, there wouldn’t have been any need to torture Frey if he had been obedient in the first place. Why do you keep trying not to open your mouth?

I’m not the kind of guy who just kills people for knowing who I am. If there was evidence, the story would be different, but if not, who would believe me even if someone said to me, ‘That bastard is a demon!’

If they were going to cut off their heads just because they knew, they would have started with Beatrice, John, and Aru right away.

It would be better to find out how he knew, make up for any mistakes, and embrace him.

Even so, Frey still keeps his mouth shut. Even though I could see the dent in the skin of the stomach. I was beaten by Stella, so I know how painful it is.

“It came to me too. Of course, I stayed by Evans-sama’s side.”

“I was counting on you. Thank you though.”

“lol… .”

On the other hand, Maria, who did not know the background of me and Frey, only smiled unshaded when I stroked her hair.

Dalgrak, jjjjjjjeop-.

Throughout dinner, I chatted with the newly appointed crew about the new crew. Hako Crew, which has only four crew members, will surprise the academy one day.

After the meal, Frey left for the gymnasium. No matter how much I was, I wasn’t vicious enough to hit the stomach after feeding, so I just let it go.

Aru said that Frey was interesting and approached her. Perhaps tomorrow, five or six long claw marks will be engraved on Frey’s body.

Maria was called out to the teacher. Since I’m not just a student, there must be some process I have to go through.

Left alone, I secretly tried to follow Maria. If some student hadn’t called me, I would have had a good time following Maria.

“hey! 1 Grade! Is your name Evans?”

“My name is Neville. Why are you looking for Evans? I’m busy.”

“Your name tag says Evans Grant.”

“Sheesh, I got it. What kind of business are you?”

A female senior, probably a sophomore or a sophomore, came up to me and said. I frowned arrogantly.

“Veronica from 3rd year is calling. Come up right now.”