Chapter 226

“Hey.”

As I was coming down from the stage, Kang I-seo called out to me.

“What?”

“…You seem a bit off today?”

“What do you mean, off?”

“No, like, even before you went up on stage, and after you got up there, you were just staring at one spot like crazy.”

“…What are you talking about? You’re probably just imagining things.”

“Hmm, something’s weird…”

Seeing her look at me with suspicious eyes, it seemed like she had some kind of intuition about something.

“…Anyway, how about you?”

“Huh? About what?”

“What do you mean, about what? How do you feel about becoming an instructor? You’re supposed to start teaching directly from tomorrow, right?”

“Ah, that? If I had to put it into words, I’m pretty excited.”

That was quite unexpected. I thought Kang I-seo would find it annoying.

“Unexpected? I thought you’d find it bothersome.”

“Well, the idea of teaching someone feels really thrilling. But I’m also a bit worried…”

“Worried? Why worried?”

“Well, originally, I wasn’t the one supposed to teach the archery class, right? I just got thrown in as a last-minute replacement.”

“True.”

Actually, someone from another large clan was supposed to handle the archery training.

But since that person suddenly passed away, Kang I-seo had to step in as a replacement.

“And I’ve never taught anyone on Earth either. I didn’t even get proper training…”

She seemed more worried than I thought. It looked like she was feeling a lot of pressure about whether she could teach well.

“Ah, come on, sis. Why are you worrying about that? You’ll do great.”

Hyeon-jin’s words made her eyes widen. It had been a while since I’d seen this guy give Kang I-seo normal advice.

“Sis, when you’re teaching someone, you gotta establish dominance first. In my opinion, if you go in and drop some swear words right off the bat, they’ll all listen to you.”

‘…Sigh, there it is.’

Just when I thought he was giving normal advice, he goes and says something like that.

The problem was, Kang I-seo seemed to be seriously considering his words.

“…Really? That sounds pretty good.”

“Right? Think about it. Even in school, if the teacher doesn’t establish dominance early on, the students walk all over them.”

“Oh… That makes sense.”

‘What the…’

I agree that if you don’t establish dominance early, you’ll get dragged around, but that’s on Earth.

At the very least, establishing dominance can be done just by setting the tone or sharpening your words.

‘Swearing is insane.’

“Hey, Kang I-seo. You’re not seriously thinking about starting with swearing, are you?”

“Huh? It sounds good, why not?”

‘Crazy woman.’

I thought about saying something, but it didn’t seem like my place to argue.

‘Ah, whatever. She’ll figure it out.’

…Even if it’s Kang I-seo, there’s no way she’d actually do that.

******

A week had passed since the trainees started their training.

By now, the trainees seemed to have somewhat adjusted to the atmosphere of the training facility and had a rough idea of where they stood.

They also seemed to have a general idea of which clan they wanted to join.

Among the four major clans, it was only natural that the Eternity Clan was on everyone’s lips.

Especially since it was the only large clan with a second-year as its master.

It was no surprise that Seo Yoo-ju, who had risen the fallen clan to the status of one of the four major clans in just two years and had become a top ranker herself, was an object of admiration.

‘And that includes us, who are part of the Eternity Clan.’

Also, it’s not a big deal, but just like how good-looking female teachers were popular in schools on Earth, the same applied here at the training facility.

Yoon Yeon, Ha Yu-ri, Wi Ho-yeon, and Kang I-seo—these four were huge celebrities at the facility.

Surprisingly, the name that came up the most among the trainees was… Kang I-seo.

‘That crazy woman, what if she actually does it, damn it.’

She became a superstar on the very first day of her lecture by swearing at the trainees.

But what’s ridiculous is… the male trainees actually liked it when Kang I-seo swore.

“This is unbelievable.”

“Huh? What is?”

She casually sipped her drink after the lecture.

“It’s unbelievable. The guys in your lecture… They actually like an instructor who starts off by swearing at them.”

“Ah, why? Huh… It’s all because I’m pretty.”

‘…You are pretty, but I think there’s another reason, you airhead.’

“Hmm… I won’t deny that.”

“…Bullshit.”

“Why? Are you jealous? You’re cute.”

“Jealous? What are you on, Kang I-seo?”

“What, are you jealous because I’m popular? Hehe…”

“…Hey, I’m popular too, you know.”

It wasn’t a lie. It was true, though only among the female trainees.

“Oh, you have a girlfriend, but it’s okay to be happy about being popular with other girls?”

“No, that’s… Hey, when did I say I was happy about it?”

At my response, Kang I-seo leaned in with a sly smile.

“Tsk tsk. Look at you, dodging so smoothly.”

“…Hey, wait. You’re too close.”

“Why? Are you getting nervous because I’m like this?”

‘…Maybe it’s just my imagination.’

It might be my imagination or a misunderstanding, but it felt like she was doing this on purpose.

Every time Kang I-seo got close to me like this, I felt a strange sensation.

Kang I-seo was grinning and staring at me intently.

At such a close distance, she didn’t avoid my gaze and kept staring, so I pushed her face away in embarrassment.

“Hey… What kind of crazy talk is this?”

“…Hmm.”

The suddenly awkward atmosphere made me change the subject.

“…Anyway, how are the trainees doing? Are they keeping up with the lectures?”

“Yeah. They’re all full of motivation and keeping up well. Maybe I have a talent for teaching?”

“Wow, look at you, getting all cocky.”

“Yeah, yeah~ Anyway, I’m gonna head in now.”

After sending Kang I-seo into her room, I let out a sigh.

‘Ugh, I feel like I’m losing energy.’

******

Wi Ho-yeon generally used a sword.

The trainees were being taught how to use swords.

“…Before you all start using swords, there are some very important things you need to know first.”

Most of the trainees were listening intently to Wi Ho-yeon’s explanation, but the two male trainees sitting in the back were completely distracted by her face.

“Damn, this is insane. Her looks are unreal.”

“What are you, crazy or something?”

“Are you telling me you don’t feel anything looking at her face?”

“…Well, I gotta admit, her looks are no joke. I saw her on stage before, but seeing her up close like this is just…”

“Man, all the female instructors here are ridiculously good-looking. How is this even possible?”

“Ah… yeah, besides Instructor Wi Ho-yeon, there were three others, right?”

“Yeah, the one who represented us in the hall was the Clan Master of the Myth Clan, and then there was Ha Yu-ri? Both of them were just unreal.”

“I heard it’s because they use magic here. The higher-level players usually have high magic stats, and their bodies are free of impurities. But still, it’s mostly natural.”

“Ah… so that’s why they’re so damn beautiful?”

The two men couldn’t believe their eyes when they first saw a woman named Yoon Yeon at the training facility.

Her looks were just unreal. Her figure, her face—everything was on a completely different level from any woman they’d ever seen before.

“Damn, look at that face. How are we supposed to focus on the lecture when her face is so distracting?”

“Kick…”

“It’s so bad that I almost feel sorry for the guys who have to take classes with male instructors.”

The two men thought their conversation wouldn’t reach Wi Ho-yeon, but she could hear every word clearly.

*Sigh…*

Wi Ho-yeon let out a quiet sigh.

While the female trainees were following the lecture properly, more than half of the male trainees were too busy sneaking glances at her face and body.

“…You two in the back. I appreciate the compliments, but please focus on the lecture.”

At Wi Ho-yeon’s words, the two men’s faces turned bright red, and they hung their heads in embarrassment.

“…What do you mean you can’t focus because of me?”

“S-sorry!”

Hearing the other trainees snickering around them, the two men felt so embarrassed they wanted to hang themselves.

“…If you don’t listen carefully to my lecture, you’ll regret it later. Please focus. This is all information that will help you.”

“……”

“Now, let’s continue. A swordsman must never drop their sword under any circumstances. This applies not only to swordsmen but to anyone who uses cold weapons.”

Seeing the trainees finally focusing on her words, Wi Ho-yeon continued with a satisfied expression.

“To avoid dropping your weapon, your stats and the way you grip the sword are crucial. Improving your stats is ultimately up to you, so I’ll teach you the correct grip technique.”

Wi Ho-yeon immediately called out the name of the trainee at the front.

“Trainee Yoo Jung-hyuk.”

“Ah, yes!”

“Come forward and hold the sword. I’ll observe your grip and guide you step by step.”

“Ah… r-right now?”

“Yes. Come forward and hold the sword. No need to be nervous. It’s normal for your grip to be off at first.”

The called trainee stepped forward and awkwardly gripped the sword with both hands.

Wi Ho-yeon carefully examined his posture and then approached him.

“Instructor Wi Ho-yeon?”

“…Not bad for a beginner. But you’re trembling. Take a deep breath and adjust your posture.”

“Ah… yes, ma’am!”

“Put a little more strength into your lower body. And the sword should be like this…”

Wi Ho-yeon held the man’s arm and corrected his posture.

“Trainee Yoo Jung-hyuk. I told you not to tremble…”

*Ah…*

Wi Ho-yeon flinched slightly as she corrected the trainee’s posture.

She had thought the man was trembling out of nervousness, but she soon realized that wasn’t the case.

‘……’

The man’s breathing had become rough, and he was sneakily glancing at Wi Ho-yeon’s legs and chest with a lecherous look.

‘…So that’s what it was.’

Due to the nature of her uniform, her cleavage and thighs were somewhat exposed.

It wasn’t an extremely revealing outfit, but some skin was inevitably visible.

Feeling uncomfortable, she considered warning the trainee but then changed her mind.

She knew the impact her face and body had on others.

Especially on men, her appearance was downright lethal.

In a way, it was almost natural for the trainee to lose focus during her instruction.

‘…Maybe I approached him too carelessly.’

Wi Ho-yeon subtly distanced herself from the trainee.

“Ah…”

Seeing the trainee’s disappointed expression as she pulled away, Wi Ho-yeon felt a mix of emotions.

“…Try the posture I just showed you on your own.”

“Yes…”

“…Good. Now, lower the position of your hands slightly.”

Throughout the lecture, Wi Ho-yeon bit her lip, feeling the gazes that never left her.

It didn’t feel good, but in a way, it was just the natural instinct of men.

She couldn’t get mad at them for just looking, and she didn’t even know how to get angry. She just didn’t get angry.

All she wanted right now was to see one person’s face.