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"J-Jin Yuha!"
"Really? Where?"
"Over there!!!"
"Wow, does he get his beauty treatments even on a deserted island? Why is his face glowing?"
"Hey, get that dirty face out of here. Your face is especially offensive today."
"Finally…"
"It was worth waiting! I told you I thought I saw Jin Yuhu last night! Come out, you liar, who said it was just a dream!"
"You also said it was probably just a dream… Don't be so loud…"
Jin Yuha led Sophia to the store. There was a considerable number of students gathered in front of it.
The majority of them were Healers and Supporters.
They were the ones who had gathered in front of the store to form parties with students of other positions.
"Hey! I'm a Supporter who takes the same Basic Understanding of Monsters class as you. Are you looking for a Supporter by any chance?"
"Hey, that's a mandatory class for all first-year students. What are you trying to pull? Yuha, do you remember me? I'm the Healer you made eye contact with a few times at Rohana Restaurant…"
"Me, me! I still haven't spent a single coin of my 2,000 coin allowance! You can use it all as you please! Swords, food, whatever you need, it's fine! So please, party with me!"
"Hmm, it's too noisy here. How about I buy you an ice cream from the store and we talk in a quieter place?"
When Jin Yuha appeared, it was as if they had seen a rolling gold bar, and they all rushed towards him.
Surprisingly, the Supporters and Healers, who were supposed to be the dominant party in the early coin distribution, were now acting like the submissive party and clinging to Jin Yuha.
In the midst of this madness, Sophia, who had followed Jin Yuha, paled and shrunk back.
'Waaah… Who are these people!'
Of course, Sophia knew that Jin Yuha was amazing.
Even outside the exclusive Velvet Hunter Academy, his fame had reached a level where fan cafes were created, so it was only natural.
But she had no idea that Jin Yuha was this popular within the Academy as well.
'Aren't you all supposed to be promising hunters in your own right?'
Jin Yuha's status far exceeded Sophia's expectations.
Of course, it wouldn't usually be this extreme. Jin Yuha was usually very reserved, and while his appearance might surprise his classmates from time to time, they were used to seeing him in class, so it wasn't that big of a deal.
But now, it was already the third day of the mid-term evaluation.
Those who had reached a compromise had already found their Dealers and Tanks and left to earn coins. So, the ones who remained were those who had held out for the best party members.
And Jin Yuha's appearance at this time was like a super-rare item up for grabs! No, even that description didn't do it justice.
'If we can get Jin Yuha now, it's a jackpot! We can just ride this evaluation out!'
'The party limit is three people, so he'll definitely be looking for a Healer or Supporter… But the Supporter in the Utopia Party is a second-year senior, which means there's an open spot here!'
'And Kang Do-hee, Shin Se-hee, or Lee Yoo-ri will take the other spot!!!'
This mid-term evaluation required a party of three with a Healer or Supporter, and Jin Yuha's party had an open spot. It was clear that one of the members of the Utopia Party would fill that spot.
That's why these students couldn't help but pounce on the opportunity, like a Velve player who had just pulled an SSS-grade character.
But for Sophia, who was unaware of these internal affairs, it was only natural that Jin Yuha seemed even more impressive.
"Everyone, wait a moment."
Jin Yuha held out his hand with a slightly annoyed expression, stopping the rushing students in their tracks.
"..."
The noisy room fell silent instantly. Everyone held their breath, waiting for Jin Yuha's next words.
"I'm sorry, but I already have a Healer."
Jin Yuha spoke with a firm voice.
The students sighed in disappointment and expressed their dismay.
"What…!?"
"Really!?"
"Then what have I been waiting for all this time…"
"Who… Who is it! Who's your Healer!?"
A freckled-faced female student at the front shouted in disbelief.
Jin Yuha frowned, clearly annoyed.
"Why would I need to tell you that…?"
His voice was cold and sharp, completely different from the gentle tone he had used earlier. Sophia, standing behind him, swallowed hard.
It felt like the temperature in the room had dropped by several degrees.
The freckled student flinched, glanced around, and then shouted again.
"Ha! No matter how strong you are, you shouldn't act like that! Have you forgotten that soon we'll be allowed to fight each other? Do you think you and your Healer can take on all of us!?"
If they couldn't be on the same team, they were enemies. And not just any enemy, but the strongest one.
The freckled student cleverly played on this point, trying to turn everyone against Jin Yuha.
'What do I do!?'
Sophia was at a loss as the atmosphere grew more and more hostile.
After a brief silence, Jin Yuha spoke.
"I simply said that I already have a Healer. I don't see why I should be subjected to this kind of treatment."
Jin Yuha stared at the freckled student without changing his expression. The student took a step back.
"And I'm sorry, but our Healer is far superior to you."
Jin Yuha took Sophia's hand.
"Let's go, Sophia."
"Yes, yes…"
Jin Yuha and Sophia entered the store, the center of everyone's attention.
.
.
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As we entered the store, Lina, the tiny fairy-cosplaying, winged, artificial lifeform (homunculus) store owner, greeted us with a sullen expression.
"Still with that insolent look, huh? Back again?"
Rina, already small, seemed to have shrunk even further, now the size of a palm.
'Hmm, I saw this last time, but it's still fascinating. A homunculus made of mana…'
As I stared at her with a curious expression, the miniature-sized Chairman frowned.
"There you go again, looking at me with that insolent gaze! If you're here to shop, then shop and get out!"
A translucent holographic window appeared in front of us. It displayed a list of items that could be purchased with coins, ranging from convenience goods to various weapons, food, and materials.
"Um, Jin Yuha, are you sure it's okay?"
As I browsed through the items, Sophia spoke up beside me.
"Hmm? What do you mean?"
"There seemed to be some friction with the others outside…"
"It's fine. We'll end up fighting them eventually anyway. Those who haven't formed a party by now are probably worthless."
"...What do you mean by 'worthless'?"
"Never mind, it's not important. Sophia, you said you wanted to help me, right?"
"Yes!!! Just tell me what to do!"
"Then let's use your coins to buy some things."
I intended to use the basic coins provided to Sophia to purchase the necessary items.
In this test, coins held a significant value, almost like a lifeline. With the list of items and their corresponding values right in front of us, Sophia couldn't help but understand their worth.
However, she readily nodded as if she had expected this.
"Yes! Take it all! Whatever you need, Yuha!"
'…I feel a bit guilty now that you're offering so readily.'
First, I bought the most expensive item, a 1000-coin sword. A plain sword appeared from a small aperture in the air.
'Hmm, it's definitely not as good as Moonlight, but it's still way better than the dagger I farmed from monsters.'
I nodded in satisfaction as I held the proper sword in my hand.
Then, without hesitation, I purchased several other items, spending all 2,000 of Sophia's coins.
"What's all this for?"
Sophia, now with a balance of 0 coins, looked at the items I had purchased and tilted her head in confusion.
"Training equipment."
"...Training equipment?"
"Yeah, just buy these for now. Lina, I want to form a party."
At that, the homunculus with the principal's appearance scowled as if she had heard something unpleasant.
"I am not Lina! Don't compare me to that dwarf trash bag! I am Reina!"
"Oh, okay. Anyway, Reina, is this where we form parties?"
"...Yes. Who do you wish to form a party with?"
"I want to form a party with Sophia."
Just as I was about to form the party, a curious voice sounded from beside us.
"A party? With Sophia?"
I turned to her and nodded.
"Yes, Sophia will be our Healer."
"...Is Sophia the Healer who is incomparable to anyone else?"
"That's right."
"Ah! But her name sounds so familiar…"
Sophia's expression began to twist.
"Yeah, it's you. I only know one Sophia."
"Heeeee!!!!!!??"
Sophia's shrill scream filled the store.
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