I Became a Genius Swordsman in the Pretty Girl Game-Chapter 294: Height Shin Se-hee

Utopia planned to handle the gate explosion while also testing my recent rank increase and Alice’s new weapon. However, under Shin Se-hee’s judgment, we decided to record and thoroughly analyze the event instead.

After handling the gate explosion in the Philippines, I had a private meeting with Shin Se-hee.

A hologram appeared between us, showing Alice's recorded performance.

Swish─!

Whoosh─!

Although the crescent moon blade she wielded wasn’t a fully refined weapon yet, merely an iron prototype, Alice’s skill was undeniable. She spun the blade like a windmill, sweeping through the enemy ranks with overwhelming force.

Next to the video of Alice, real-time data of her current stats fluctuated up and down.

Mentality and charisma, things that can't be quantified through observation, weren’t displayed, but the data seemed accurate enough.

"...As expected, a limited 5-star character. Her body might be fragile, but each strike packs a punch."

Considering that Alice would soon be entering as a first-year student, her stats were ridiculous.

If she had entered the academy last year with these numbers, she would have easily outclassed Kang Do-hee and everyone else.

Shin ★ 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 ★ Se-hee seemed to have come to a similar conclusion.

“Indeed... she's certainly beyond the norm,” she admitted with a reluctant nod, though her expression remained displeased.

“When I saw her with a sword, I thought she was decent, but this definitely feels like the weapon Alice was meant to use.”

“Right? That’s what I thought.”

“...”

Shin Se-hee pouted slightly as she glanced at me. This was her usual reaction when something displeased her or when she was sulking.

“What’s wrong?”

“Jin Yoo-ha, is there a specific reason why you insist on bringing Alice into our main party? I know she’s the Swordmaster’s granddaughter, but you’ve recommended plenty of people to me before, and some of them were just as good as she is.”

I had indeed recommended several people to Shin Se-hee in the past—individuals who could synergize well and produce incredible results when working together.

“But despite having these shining gems, you didn’t put them in our main party. Instead, you entrusted me with their management in the sub-party.”

Some of them were natural 4-stars, and occasionally, there were even 5-stars.

“So, is there a particular reason behind this?”

Shin Se-hee looked at me directly, waiting for an answer.

I had a sense of what was on her mind. Shin Se-hee had mellowed out considerably since her days as the “Black Serpent,” though she still showed that side to people outside our party.

As someone who was highly sensitive about her territory being invaded or something of hers being taken, I could understand why she wouldn’t be thrilled about this unexpected addition to the party.

‘How should I explain this?’

Shin Se-hee believed I knew the future, so I decided to frame my explanation accordingly.

After organizing my thoughts, I began speaking.

“In the world I knew, Alice was a vengeful spirit.”

“A... vengeful spirit?”

“Yeah, remember when we took down the Maegesu in the Swordmaster’s Forest?”

“Yes, with the help of the Swordmaster, we managed to defeat it...”

“We were lucky to defeat it with the help of the Swordmaster and the highest-grade magic stone, but it wasn’t an enemy we expected to defeat at the time.”

“...I see.”

“In that timeline, the Swordmaster was captured instead of Alice, and Alice joined the academy, seeking help from Rina.”

Even though I didn’t know Alice’s personal story well, with my experience playing Velvetsla, I could make a pretty accurate guess.

“But by the time Alice and Rina returned to the Swordmaster’s Forest, both the Maegesu and the Swordmaster were gone.”

“Oh...”

“From that point on, Alice became obsessed with growing stronger, consumed by her desire to one day defeat the Maegesu and rescue the Swordmaster.”

“But she failed, didn’t she?”

“Yeah, even after defeating the Maegesu, she never found the Swordmaster.”

“So, is this all out of pity for her?”

“No, it’s the last piece.”

“The last piece?”

“Yeah, the last piece to ensure a future where no one gets hurt, and we overcome the looming despair. Honestly, with the way our party is growing, I think we can overcome that future, but I still believe that without her, someone among us might suffer greatly or be lost.”

Shin Se-hee pondered Jin Yoo-ha’s words.

Though she didn’t know all the details, she had long suspected that some monumental event awaited them in the future.

In truth, Utopia’s growth had been unprecedented. What other academy party could outshine veteran hunters and cause such a stir in just a year?

Even today, just the news of them handling the gate explosion was enough to make the world keep a close eye on Utopia’s movements.

They had already achieved so much, yet Jin Yoo-ha continued to train like tomorrow might not come, always preparing for something, as if no amount of preparation would ever be enough.

“No one gets hurt...”

Shin Se-hee murmured the words and let out a small laugh.

“Well, in that case, I have no choice.”

To be honest, she was annoyed by the situation. Another member being added to their already stretched party wasn’t exactly welcomed.

‘That woman will probably fall in love with Jin Yoo-ha too.’

But if she rejected this new member out of jealousy or stubbornness?

Jin Yoo-ha had said that without Alice, someone could get hurt or lost. ƒгeeweɓn૦vel.com

If that someone was one of the other party members, Shin Se-hee would feel sad at losing a friend she had grown close to, but another part of her would feel a guilty sense of relief at having one less competitor for Jin Yoo-ha's attention.

‘But the one most likely to get hurt or lost...’

The person standing right in front of her, staring at her with his usual calm expression.

It was likely to be Jin Yoo-ha.

‘Jin Yoo-ha would never easily give up on any of us.’

With that thought, her decision was made.

And strangely, she didn’t feel bad about it.

Jin Yoo-ha always kept his future knowledge hidden, afraid of the consequences if it leaked out.

Yet now, he had shared that future with her, meaning he had taken her feelings into account despite the risks.

‘I’m a hopeless case too.’

But this time, she wanted to be a bit more selfish.

“Alright. I’ll concede.”

Maybe if she said it with a slightly dejected voice, Jin Yoo-ha would panic.

“Oh, um, thank you... Shin Se-hee. Is there anything you’d like? If it’s something I can do, I’d like to grant your wish.”

‘Ichika may have beaten me to it, but can I at least take the next step?’

Shin Se-hee stared directly at Jin Yoo-ha, then spoke with a mischievous glint in her eyes.

“Jin Yoo-ha.”

“...Yes?”

“Kiss me.”

“K-Kiss!?”

Jin Yoo-ha’s eyes widened in shock as he stuttered.

Thump, thump─

The moment she uttered the words, Shin Se-hee’s heart began to race uncontrollably.

Jin Yoo-ha’s face reflected his confusion. How could he be so transparent, with every thought showing on his face?

His pupils seemed to quake as if he was wondering whether it was really okay to do this. What if it caused a rift in Utopia?

‘Should I stop teasing him now?’

There was a simple way to ease Jin Yoo-ha’s mind. He was so dense that even a slight redirection would easily fool him.

“When I was little, I vaguely remember my father kissing my forehead.”

“Oh...”

“Whenever something of mine was taken, my father’s kiss would calm the storm that boiled inside me.”

Just as she expected, Jin Yoo-ha’s expression shifted from confusion to understanding, though his cheeks flushed slightly with embarrassment.

“So right now, I think if you kiss my forehead, everything will settle down...”

“...Okay, I’ll do it.”

Swoosh─

Jin Yoo-ha carefully brushed her bangs aside and gently cradled her chin.

‘Wow...’

As he drew closer, her breath caught in her throat.

‘This is insane.’

It was his face in front of hers, but why did she suddenly feel shy and look away?

Unconsciously, Shin Se-hee squeezed her eyes shut in embarrassment.

Then—

Pfft─

Jin Yoo-ha let out a soft chuckle.

Peck.

His warm lips lightly brushed against her forehead.