Breaking Up with the Heroine of the Female-Oriented Game - Chapter 106
Chapter 106
Summer Break (1)
***
It was easy to predict that Yoo Dahee would gather the remaining Rebellion members for a discussion after three of them were ambushed in such a short period.
Naturally, I could also guess what they might talk about when they met.
That’s why I had asked Baek Yoorin for a few favors.
“Just as you asked, I spoke negatively about rescuing the new recruits and attacking Roxanne… I also mentioned the possibility of a traitor…”
“Thank you. That must’ve been a bit of a burden for you.”
I was genuinely relieved that plans to rescue the captured Rebellion members and assassinate Roxanne hadn’t been put into motion.
Even with all the precautions in place, once the Rebellion members decided to attack, there would have been considerable damage.
I guess it’s thanks to sowing distrust about the possibility of a traitor?
Oh, well, there is indeed a traitor, after all.
‘I’ve managed to spread distrust about the possibility of a traitor within Rebellion, made them abandon the idea of rescuing the new recruits, and even stopped the assassination of Roxanne. The results aren’t too bad.’
A part of me wanted to ambush the meeting and capture Yoo Dahee, but that would’ve likely backfired.
It wasn’t just Yoo Dahee; almost all the Rebellion members were gathered there.
Attacking recklessly in that situation would have only led to the unnecessary deaths of innocent allies.
It still wasn’t the right time for a direct confrontation.
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“By the way, Baek Yoorin.”
“What?”
Baek Yoorin tilted her head, causing her purple hair to sway.
She stared at me intently.
“How’s your progress? Are the things I taught you helping?”
“Yeah…”
Baek Yoorin nodded calmly.
“Thanks to you, I feel like I’m on the verge of breaking through.”
“Really?”
“I might get some good results soon…”
Wow, already?
This girl is really something.
Though she’s overshadowed by world-class monsters like Yoo Dahee and Soyeon, Baek Yoorin is seriously a freak of nature too.
Honestly, I’m a little envious.
If I had her kind of talent, I probably wouldn’t be in this position right now.
‘It’s only been a few months, and she’s already on the verge of breaking through…’
Currently, Baek Yoorin’s skill is likely at a top-tier level.
It’s absurdly high for someone who’s still just a trainee hero.
She’s already stronger than most active heroes, yet she’s still pushing to take another step forward.
It seems like she’s growing much faster than she did in the game.
“So, can you teach me the next set of techniques? I’ve almost mastered the things you showed me last time…”
“Baek Yoorin, there’s no need to rush. Master everything I’ve taught you first, then we’ll talk. Got it?”
“…Yeah. Got it.”
Baek Yoorin looked a little downcast.
Her face remained as expressionless as usual, but her slumped shoulders gave her mood away.
When I really think about it, Baek Yoorin tends to express her emotions more through her body language than her facial expressions.
‘Still, I’m not sure if Baek Yoorin’s rapid growth is a good or bad thing for me.’
If she were a trustworthy ally, it’d be a different story, but Baek Yoorin is fundamentally a villain.
‘Well, there are cases like Roxanne, but Baek Yoorin’s personality is a bit ambiguous. I can’t exactly call her good or bad.’
Right now, she’s friendly because I’ve been helping her break through the wall in her training, but who knows what could happen once she no longer needs my help.
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Of course, I know Baek Yoorin’s character well enough to trust that she wouldn’t easily forget a favor related to the sword.
But, you know, they say you can know someone’s heart less than you can know the depth of water.
It’s best to stay cautious.
“…What’s with that look?”
“Huh, what?”
At some point, Baek Yoorin had moved right in front of me, staring closely at my face.
Her pale, unreadable eyes gazed at me silently.
“What are you zoning out about?”
“Oh, nothing. I was just lost in thought for a moment.”
I gave a wry smile and gently backed away.
Well, whatever. Let’s try to stay positive.
For now, it seems like the immediate fire has been put out.
Now that summer break is right around the corner, should I focus on leveling up a bit before the auction house episode?
Maybe do some farming, too.
The summer break is approaching fast.
During the break, I have a lot planned with Soyeon, who will be much stronger by then.
Since I’ve already told Soyeon a half-lie about having future sight, it wouldn’t be suspicious to search out dungeons and “discover” hidden relics.
This summer break would be the perfect time to do all the things I couldn’t before—farming items and relics, conquering dungeons, and hunting down villains.
Of course, it might be tough for just Soyeon and me.
Even though Soyeon has awakened, tackling dungeons, slaying monsters, and taking down villains with just the two of us would be dangerous.
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But now, I can rely on some help from Yoo Seolhyun, Roxanne, Baek Yoorin, and Lee Siwoon to some extent.
Ah, having connections is such a blessing.
At first, I kept my distance from Soyeon, thinking I’d need the male protagonists’ help, but now it seems I won’t have to rely on them as much.
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With the combined help of Yoo Seolhyun, Roxanne, and Baek Yoorin, we should manage just fine. Though, of course, the more help, the better.
‘This summer break, I need to collect as many items and relics as possible to keep shaking Rebellion.’
There’s no need to waste as much time as in the game.
I basically know the future already.
By leveraging my knowledge of the original story, I’ve already dealt with Han Jihyo, the one from the serial killer episode in the second year, Ju Jeongseon from the second-year school trip episode, David from the third-year drug dealer episode, and even Seong Yura and Roxanne from the third-year saintess corruption episode.
There are two reasons I could handle them so easily.
First, as I mentioned, I know every detail of the original story. Second, the Rebellion members haven’t fully matured yet.
Just like the protagonist party hasn’t fully grown, neither has Rebellion.
Right now, Yoo Dahee has the skills of a near-high-ranker.
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But that’s just it—she’s only at a high-ranker level, at best.
A high-ranker is someone who ranks among the top heroes of a country, but in the end, they’re still just an individual.
If she were a single-ranker, that’d be a different story, but a high-ranker? There are those on Roxanne’s side who can match that level.
Which means… she’s still within our reach.
If I can use the backing of Yoo Seolhyun, Roxanne, and Baek Yoorin well, it’s worth a shot.
Of course, if Yoo Dahee grows to the level of a single-ranker, it’d be almost impossible to take her down with any reasonable force, but we’re not at that point yet, are we?
That’s why I plan to make my move before Yoo Dahee reaches the level of a single-ranker.
Before she grows too powerful to handle.
***
“Excuse me.”
“Yes?”
“You seem really nice. Can I have your number?”
“Ah.”
Jin Soyeon could only blink in surprise at the sudden request while she was out shopping for the first time in a while.
A young man, who appeared to be in his early to mid-twenties, had approached her out of nowhere, asking for her number.
How should she put it?
It was a bit flustering.
She was, after all, just a student at the academy, yet this adult man was asking for her number. It’s likely that, because Jin Soyeon was dressed casually, he mistook her for an adult, or… maybe he was just a creep targeting a minor.
“I’m sorry.”
“I see. My apologies.”
The young man gave a bitter smile and backed off, disappointed.
Jin Soyeon watched the man’s slumped shoulders as he walked away, then sighed deeply.
“…There’ve been a lot of people asking for my number lately.”
It had happened before, but it seemed even more frequent these days.
‘Is it because I’ve started putting more effort into my appearance recently?’
Up until now, Jin Soyeon had little interest in cosmetics and fashion, usually opting for minimal makeup and simple clothes.
But, much like a girl who’s fallen in love, she had started practicing new makeup techniques and wearing trendy clothes, all in an effort to look prettier for the person she liked.
And the result? Ta-da~
Even though she was already a beauty capable of making hearts flutter, now that she was putting effort into her appearance, it was nearly impossible for anyone, male or female, not to be captivated.
Every time she walked through the shopping mall, she felt the stares of men locking onto her.
Some male students gawked with their mouths wide open, some men stole glances at her while trying not to get caught by their girlfriends, and some middle-aged men couldn’t help but look on in admiration.
With this kind of charm, she should be able to win over a teenage boy’s heart easily.
But Lee Jinhyuk…
‘What’s the point of getting attention from other guys? The person who should be noticing… Ugh, seriously.’
Jin Soyeon let out another long sigh.
She had put in so much effort with her makeup and appearance when meeting with Jinhyuk, but his reaction had been… underwhelming.
Maybe it’s because they’ve known each other for so long and he’s just used to her?
Could it be that he’s so accustomed to her beauty that he doesn’t feel anything anymore? That would be a little heartbreaking.
‘Or maybe it’s because there are so many pretty girls around him. Maybe he’s just become desensitized.’
There really were too many beautiful girls around Lee Jinhyuk.
Ugh.
Jin Soyeon bit her fingernail lightly.
Yoo Seolhyun, Sunari, Roxanne, Baek Yoorin… Why are there so many?
Perhaps the only girl who’s actually expressed interest in him is Yoo Seolhyun?
Though Yoo Seolhyun hadn’t directly made a move on Jinhyuk, Jin Soyeon distinctly remembered the times when she hinted at having some interest in him.
In actuality, Yoo Seolhyun was one of the few girls close to Jinhyuk.
The fact that Yoo Seolhyun, who usually kept her distance from guys, allowed Jinhyuk to stay by her side was something that bothered her.
…Ugh, it’s stressing me out the more I think about it.
Come to think of it, whenever Yoo Seolhyun caught me watching, she’d casually laugh and sneak in some skinship with Jinhyuk, right?
Provocatively, teasingly, as if to show off.
It’s infuriating. She acts just like one of those villainous young ladies from a novel. Honestly, I just hope Jinhyuk doesn’t fall for someone like Yoo Seolhyun. Please, anyone but Yoo Seolhyun.
“Excuse me?”
“…”
“Hey, excuse me.”
“…Huh? Yes?”
Suddenly, a man was standing next to her.
He was attractive but gave off a slacker-like vibe.
With a smirk, he parted his lips and asked, half-nonchalantly.
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“Are you alone? How about hanging out with me?”
“…Sorry, but I’m a bit busy.”
“Come on, don’t be so cold.”
“I said no.”
The man grinned slyly as he grabbed Jin Soyeon’s wrist.
In that moment, she felt her anger flare up.
Without thinking, she swung her arm, knocking the man’s hand away.
But in the process, the bag she was holding slipped from her grasp and hit the ground. A few books spilled out from the bag. Ugh, seriously!
“Oh, sorry about that. Let me pick them up—”
“Don’t touch them. Just leave.”
“Are you mad? It was just an accident. Cut me some slack.”
“I said, leave.”
At that moment.
“Oh, I was wondering who that was. It’s Soyeon, huh? What a coincidence.”
“…Yoo Seolhyun?”
In a crisp outfit, Yoo Seolhyun approached Jin Soyeon with the distinct click of her high heels.
Behind her stood two men, likely either porters or bodyguards.
Well, she certainly looks the part of a rich lady.
“Hmm? And who’s this guy?”
“I don’t know.”
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“Really? Well then…”
“Wow, you’re pretty too.”
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Yoo Seolhyun smiled.
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Though her lips curved upward, her eyes were cold.
Getting a compliment from some random guy didn’t seem to make her happy.
“I have no desire to be complimented by the likes of you.”
Yoo Seolhyun released a tiny sliver of her magic toward the man.
The man flinched and began to break out in a cold sweat.
“Uh, ugh?”
“Oh my, look at all that sweat. You don’t look so well. Maybe you should head home?”
Realizing that Yoo Seolhyun had done something to him, the man swallowed hard and suddenly fled.
Yoo Seolhyun snorted in amusement at his retreating figure.
“He had no spine. How boring.”
“…Using magic to threaten a regular person is a bit much.”
“Hehe, it’s not a problem as long as I don’t get caught. Well, even if I did, it wouldn’t matter much.”
Suddenly, Yoo Seolhyun clapped her hands together.
“Ah, come to think of it, I don’t think I’ve heard a thank you yet. Or am I mistaken?”
“I didn’t really need your help, but thanks, I guess. Happy now that you got your thanks?”
“Hmm~ Not bad.”
“Honestly…”
Jin Soyeon shook her head.
“But, what are these books?”
“Ah, wait a minute!”
Yoo Seolhyun glanced at the titles of the books Jin Soyeon had dropped and smirked meaningfully.
“…‘How to Seduce an Aloof Man’? ‘Mastering the Art of Ideal Romance’? ‘36 Ways to Win Over Your Crush’?”
“Uh, ugh, ah! P-Please stop!”
Jin Soyeon’s face turned red with embarrassment as she shivered from the wave of shame washing over her.
Why are you reading the titles of those books out loud in the middle of a shopping mall?!
Everyone around us is staring!
“Interesting. I didn’t know you read this kind of stuff.”
Yoo Seolhyun teased her with a mischievous expression.
“So, is there a guy you like?”
“None of your business! Ugh, honestly.”
Flustered, Jin Soyeon grumbled and pouted as she quickly shoved the scattered books back into her bag.
That’s when Yoo Seolhyun spoke.
“Ah~ could it be Lee Jinhyuk?”
“…”
She grinned as she looked at Jin Soyeon.
“You like Lee Jinhyuk, don’t you? It’s been blatantly obvious lately.”
“What the… you…”
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“Then why did you two break up? Oh, right.”
As if remembering something, Yoo Seolhyun clapped her hands.
“You didn’t break up with him; he dumped you, didn’t he? Because of your long history with other guys?”
End of Chapter.
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