Chapter 403

**7:45 AM**

I arrived at the academy earlier than others and reached my class.

“Is no one here? Good.”

Each classroom was connected to a small classroom through sliding doors, where the lockers of the class members, wand holders, and a long conference table were located.

**[3rd Grade A Class 6 Noname]**

I walked to my locker and entered the six-digit password to open the door.

As I slightly pushed aside a thin textbook, a small magic circle emitted a brilliant blue light and slowly rotated.

**[Casting: Interpretation]**

The first-circle magic ‘Interpretation’ converts the multidimensional arrangement of the magic circle into a single grammatical form.

The target of interpretation is the human genome and neuron map contained within ‘Shardenfroide – Akashic Record.’

Due to capacity limitations, I narrowed the scope of the connectome to the optic nerve, but it still seemed like a long way to go.

I connected my phone and a tablet, then transferred the interpreted results into a text file format.

“40,000 bytes… Ugh, this week is going to be tough.”

What was included here was a kind of unprocessed data.

I would have to manually interpret the runes and distinguish between neurons and synapses.

This task would be divided between Ban So Wol and me.

Just as I was about to let out a sigh at the seemingly endless homework, I heard the sound of children entering the classroom one by one.

I closed my locker as if nothing had happened and checked thoroughly to ensure it was locked perfectly.

It wasn’t because I wanted to steal the academy’s mana; it’s just that there weren’t many places less affected by magical interference than the academy.

Finishing my self-justifications, I took out the textbook I would need for the first period.

Returning to the classroom, my friend Jeon Nuri greeted me with a cheerful wave.

“Noname! You came really early today! Are you first?”

“Good morning, Nuri. I arrived first.”

“Did you see the new song from the envy unnis that came out last night?”

“No, I didn’t know.”

“You haven’t heard it yet? I’ll let you listen right now; check it out.”

I mostly played the role of a parent in the class.

Kids at this age seemed to have so much they wanted to share, spilling out everything they had heard and seen.

Thanks to that, I was able to memorize the profound meanings contained in the new song and music video of the famous idol group envy, down to each member’s part.

“Oh right! Here, Noname, take this.”

“What is it? Money?”

“Yeah. I originally planned to use it for my pocket money this week, but I think it’s better to give it to someone who needs it more than I do. Mom said it’s better if I personally hand it to you, Noname. Is that okay?”

“Of course. I’ll make sure to deliver the money you donated to the patients who really need it. I know you probably wanted to buy a lot of things with your allowance, so thank you for donating.”

As a sign of gratitude, I gently rubbed Nuri’s head.

“Hehe! Noname, can I ask you for just one thing?”

“What is it?”

“Sing the new song for me! New song! New song!”

I scrunched my face in annoyance.

One of the things you tend to avoid as an adult is singing idol songs.

Especially if the lyrics are laden with middle school angst or teen feelings, the difficulty level skyrockets.

Even though I might currently look like a child, I couldn’t help but feel an instinctual aversion.

“Plus, do they even know what the meaning of these lyrics are while singing along?”

Looking at the content, it was a story about a girl who climbs onto a stranger’s house roof at any time to seduce a guy.

However, I couldn’t refuse the request from a child who had just made their first donation.

In a small, timid voice, I started to hum the song.

“Listen to my voice DopyHypy P-P-P. You won’t forget me DopyHypy P-P-P.”

“Aw, yeah!”

“Is that enough? Hurry and go back to your seat.”

“Total satisfaction! I have to brag to my friends right away!”

“Why are you spreading that around?”

Thanks to Jeon Nuri, who couldn’t keep her mouth shut, it turned into a rumor that I would sing if someone made a donation.

“Noname, I want you to sing Rizz!”

“Donations shouldn’t come with expectations, Han Seori. I’ll accept the money, though.”

“No, my allowance…!”

Han Seori, who gave me ten thousand won, returned to her seat discontentedly, having lost money and not even getting her wish.

Meanwhile, Seoyuna, who barely escaped being late, sat down next to me.

Without catching her breath, she pulled a thick bundle of cash from her bag.

Peeking inside, I saw five-thousand-won bills tucked between the one-thousand-won notes.

“It’s a total of one hundred thousand won.”

Seoyuna declared.

“Are you planning to donate all of this? Do you know where you’re donating it?”

“Yeah.”

Seoyuna nodded with a determined expression.

Is this really the same stingy Seoyuna I knew?

I wanted to pet her head for an hour.

But soon after the morning roll call, Seoyuna began to reveal her true colors.

She whispered her actual intention to me.

“Does this mean I can have a Noname hair tie? I’ll be in the top 50, right?”

Oh, so that was it.

I shook my head firmly.

Seoyuna froze in shock, her expression stiffening in disbelief.

Originally, this was supposed to be kept confidential to spur on the donation competition, but I decided to reveal the truth to her specifically.

“The current joint 37th place has ten million won.”

“!!!”

Seeing how pale Seoyuna’s face became, I didn’t dare mention that there were about fifteen people tied for the 37th place.

—

The male peacock displays its magnificent feathers to attract a mate.

The peacock’s feathers serve no practical survival purpose.

Does this mean they are meaningless?

Paradoxically, it is the lack of utility that grants them significance.

Such ostentatious signaling serves as a means to flaunt their superior genes.

Scholars argue that acts of art and charity can be explained in a similar context.

The wealthy invest in art that has no practical use, and because art is useless, it possesses boundless value.

Outwardly charitable acts, highlighted in media articles, also signal high costs, as entrepreneurs and celebrities compete to garner social acclaim by helping others.

In Korean society, the accepted unit for charitable donations is at least ten million won.

In other words, donating one million won qualifies you to receive endless praise from the public, excluding genuine haters.

Art and donation.

In Korea, the more traditional fine magical products and medical support for low-income patients with rare diseases have become increasingly rare.

The two elements described through the peacock’s feather theory have generated tremendous synergy, creating a significant impact across South Korea.

**[National actor Song Parang donates 20 million won for multiple sclerosis patients]**

**[BlueSong_01]**

*(Jansol Clan Donation Confirmation.jpg)*

*Hello, this is Song Parang. I wish for all multiple sclerosis patients and their families to be healthy and happy. I will participate so that this warm donation relay continues for a long time.*

**[Comments]**

– “Sister, what’s this surprise twin tail? So pretty!”

– “I hope actor Song Parang can definitely score a Noname hair tie!”

– “I joined in too, even with a small amount, haha.”

– “While others are donating a million, they’re going big with 20 million; that’s class.”

Meanwhile, the public opinion that had erupted over the ‘luxury controversy’ soon faced backlash.

**[Noname hair tie as a medical necessity? Of course, haha!]**

*My grandmother’s hearing aid costs around 2 million won; would they call this a luxury too? Anyway, once someone starts doing well, everyone else is jealous and eager to put them down. Tsk tsk.*

**[Comments]**

– “Even if it’s not for medical purposes, it shouldn’t matter.”

– “Exactly, just knowing how much idol outfits cost these days would shock you.”

– “Those idiots probably think ‘Noname should always be pitiful.’”

– “Why shouldn’t our Noname be happy now?ㅠㅠㅠ”

– “People really have nasty hearts.”

– “The issue VTuber took down their video and closed comments, lol.”

– “Who?”

– “Let me know too.”

—

A vast amount of money gathered from around the world.

Some donated with pure altruism in hopes of creating a better world.

Others joined in thoughtlessly, following the stars they support out of fanaticism.

Politicians may have calculated the benefits, celebrities sought attention, or luxury resellers might have felt as if they were scratching a lottery ticket while donating.

However, the money collected was all neutral.

Regardless of the intention behind it, the donations would be used to cover the medical expenses of patients who desperately needed support.

At least until the American Pharmacy B, which held a 30% market share in the multiple sclerosis treatment drug sector, hit the brakes.

**[American Pharmacy B refers Johnson & Johnson to the Korean Fair Trade Commission for illegal rebate investigation]**

—

However, there was no photo of the Fair Trade Commission taking action used as a cover story in the news.

CEO Joshua Anderson of Johnson & Johnson took the drastic step of releasing excerpts from the minutes of their merger meeting, almost as if he had been waiting for this moment.

The minutes detailed Noname’s desperate struggle to reduce the treatment cost from $60,000 to $3,000 over a staggering ten pages.

Additionally, the National Health Insurance Corporation announced that the price negotiation, which could take up to 270 days, was completed in just five minutes, allowing the drug to be listed in the insurance benefit list.

Johnson & Johnson’s ‘Creating a Noname Hero’ project was a resounding success.

All of this was unexpected for Noname’s plans.