Novel-Mao
Chapter 87: A Storm Was Brewing Over Baek Taeyang's Head
Chapter 87: A Storm Was Brewing Over Baek Taeyang's Head
A Storm Was Brewing Over Baek Taeyang's Head
"Master! To be so stiff early in the morning… I'll quickly calm it down so you're not uncomfortable…"
"Reverse summon."
[Seong Chunhyang is reverse summoned!]
[Seong Chunhyang can't contain her eagerness to see the summoner and just has to manifest!]
"Master! Why do you insist on pushing me away like this… Fine, then I'll just deal with the source of your frustration—"
"Reverse summon."
[Seong Chunhyang is reverse summoned!]
[Seong Chunhyang can't contain her eagerness to see the summoner and just has to manifest!]
"Master… If it's like this, it'll never end, so please, just once… Mmm… Ah… It feels good… Right? Mmm…""This is driving me crazy…"
———————————[Summon Skill – Seong Chunhyang]: Summons the boss monster ‘Seong Chunhyang' from the classic masterpiece The Tale of Chunhyan.
Seong Chunhyang can materialize emotions of ‘Han(?)' and proficiently handle them.
She can use ice-based attacks while cursing her opponents.
Additionally, due to her masochistic tendencies, she shows exceptional performance on the frontline.
Equipment can be shared with her.———————————
Everything seemed peachy up until now. A summoned being that could tank, debuff, and throw ice around, and even share equipment. It was like all the potential pitfalls were locked away.
But there's a catch.
The darn ability to pop up whenever she pleases.Nôv(el)B\\jnn
After training her to perfection for the clear condition, she decided to start showing up whenever the mood struck her.
"Mmm… Ah… Master… So delicious…"
Gulp—
"Now that everything's taken care of… I'll go back as you wish."
"Reverse summon…"
[Seong Chunhyang is reverse summoned!]
I swatted away her persistent gaze aimed at my crotch and sent Chunhyang back.
Until yesterday, the idea of moving out was mostly a joke. I thought it'd be like having a pet secretly. But after feeling those sticky eyes zeroing in on my morning wood, I had a change of heart.
It could really turn into a situation where the guys' dorm echoed with a woman's moans all week.
Ping! Ping! Ping!
Just as I was pondering how to apply for dormitory withdrawal. The message notification rang multiple times.
Who could it be? Yoomin? No, maybe Soojin? Or Melanie?
When I checked my phone, a surprise name lit up the screen.
(Instructor Jang Duchul)
It's Jang Duchul, the Class 1-A instructor. Since I'm stuck in Class 1-A too, it's probably a message as a class instructor.
Judging by the tone of the message, he seemed a bit ticked off. Well, it's no surprise after two students gallivanting into an S-rank gate without notifying anyone.
While we might be getting high fives from the media, the academy's probably shaking their heads at our ‘reckless student shenanigans.'
It's lucky the outcome was sweet, but what if Kim Minsoo and I had just bit the dust?
The academy would've been the butt of every joke and insult out there.
The greatness of Victory Academy stems from their purportedly holistic judgment. Even if the outcome is good, if there are negative aspects in the process, they mete out both rewards and punishments fairly. Such fairness, they say, makes Victory Academy the ultimate destination.
(Jang Duchul)
>Instructor, I'm thinking of moving out. How do I apply for dorm withdrawal?
Might as well confront the impending storm head-on and ask away.
(Jang Duchul)
>Thanks.
"Just find a place on your own, huh?'
How, though? Options abound, from the archaic method of visiting real estate agents in person to the modern convenience of apartment-hunting apps. There are countless other avenues, like pestering friends and family for recommendations.
"But I guess hoofing it around myself is the best bet?"
Until now, I'd been blissfully ignorant of my own fame and influence. I should've realized the ripple effect of my every move and word.
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Even if the media in [Academy Pure Love Diary] were all good and fair, there were always outliers.
KBW's Yoon Sandong was one such anomaly.
He was a journalist who thrived on generating clicks with sensational headlines and tabloid-esque stories. However, as he kept recycling the same tired tactics, he eventually ran into a dead end. With even celebrities failing to spark interest, he had to pivot his attention elsewhere.
"These awakened folks are too tightly wound…"
Why aren't paparazzi on the heels of the awakened?
It's simple.
‘Cause they might end up dead!
There were a handful of daring reporters who dared to poke their noses where they shouldn't, only to vanish into thin air a few days later.
Stalking the über-sophisticated awakened and shadowing their every move was like attempting to lasso a shooting star. In essence, it was nigh impossible to even pen an article unless they willingly stepped into the spotlight for press conferences.
But if they do, ka-ching!
Yoon Sandong licked his lips as he eyed his camera. The price tag on this behemoth, rivaling that of a house, boggled the mind.
The Maximum Canon, famed for its astronomical price and range. It could capture the moon even when the sun was high, a feat bordering on the miraculous!
With this, even Baek Taeyang wouldn't know.
Why focus on Baek Taeyang? It's simple.
‘Cause who wouldn't gobble up gossip about the hottest star on the rise?
From a distance where even Baek Taeyang's dorm was a mere speck…
Once again awed by the camera's power akin to a telescope, he calmly adjusted the lens. Though he longed to snap multiple shots, alas, he could do only one. The consequence of fixating on the camera's features while neglecting memory capacity.
But it'll do.
With that resigned thought, Yoon Sandong played the waiting game. He desperately hoped for Baek Taeyang to step out of the dormitory.
It's only human to step out at least once a day, right? Maybe swing by the convenience store nearby?
There he goes!
After an excruciating six-hour wait, it paid off. Baek Taeyang wasn't just popping to the convenience store; he was heading somewhere a bit further.
Like a sniper straight out of a war movie, Yoon Sandong dashed across rooftop buildings, hot on Baek Taeyang's trail.
"Real estate?"
Click—
Yoon Sandong captured Baek Taeyang entering the real estate office. And at that moment, Baek Taeyang turned, fixing his gaze directly on the camera.
Shivers ran down his spine.
The sensation of locking eyes with Baek Taeyang through the lens pierced Yoon Sandong's consciousness.
Must be a coincidence, right?
Summoning his courage, Yoon Sandong powered up his laptop.
Little did he know, this article would mark his swan song, one he never imagined would lead him to ruin.
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———————————"Baek Taeyang's Preparing to Move… Where Will He Settle Next?"
[Yoon Sandong, Reporter]
[Submitted :: 20XX.05.13 16:42] ☎
[Image of Baek Taeyang entering the real estate office. Click to view the image.]
On the 13th afternoon, a photo captures Baek Taeyang leaving the Victory Academy men's dormitory.
As usual, Baek Taeyang sported a clean and dapper style, wearing casual fashion with comfortable sneakers.
After once again clearing an S-rank gate, he's solidifying his position. But where is he headed next?
◇ The reason for visiting the real estate is none other than preparing to move. Where will Baek Taeyang's next residence be?
The price of the Victory Academy dormitory where Baek Taeyang currently resides is rumored to be sky-high.
This is because the most important gauge for measuring modern house prices is the ‘number of awakened individuals' living in the area.
Furthermore, due to the belief that living near Victory Academy is safer, property values near Victory are at an unreachable level.
In such a situation, it's anticipated that there will be a tremendous surge in house prices when Hunter Baek Taeyang, who has been performing remarkably well, moves.
While we can't know the conversations Baek Taeyang had at the real estate office or what he's thinking, it's certain that wherever he chooses will soon turn into a gold mine.
[Yoon Sandong, Reporter] If there's additional information, please email it to lqwe2&*([email protected].
[Comments (1202)]
Kim Kwangjoon: Oh, Sandong, how the mighty have fallen. From bothering celebrities to poking at awakened peeps because the former doesn't pay well anymore. You're really digging your own grave, aren't you? [4156 likes / 255 dislikes]
Nam Yoonseong: Seriously? You're stooping so low as to provoke a hunter just to squeeze some cash out of gossip? Do you even understand the concept of public perception? Now you're also meddling with property values? [3661 likes / 144 dislikes]
Jeong Seongman: Well, Sandong, even if you're stirring the pot… Thanks to you, I'll have a hearty feast of yukgaejang and bulgogi. Cheers for that. [1245 likes / 551 dislikes]———————————
An internet article by a gossip-hungry journalist sparked an unexpected frenzy. The headline, content, and a snapshot of Baek Taeyang stepping into a real estate office fueled the chaos.
The fallout surpassed even Yoon Sandong's expectations. It even grabbed the attention of three women connected to Baek Taeyang.
"Are you looking for a place to live with me?" So Yoomin, the Magic Tower's eldest daughter, quipped.
"It seems like you're preparing to move closer to my area…" Melanie Ariel, heir to the Kaivan Group, remarked.
"Taeyang, really… If you're planning to move out and live with me, at least give me a heads-up…" Even Yoo Soojin, the recent star of the sophomore class, chimed in.
A storm was brewing over Baek Taeyang's head.