Became a Swordsman Genius in a Pretty Girl Game

335. Each Story (2)

Next in line after Shin Se-hee were Fall Senior – Sophia – Ichika – Alice – Master.

In fact, it would be correct to place the Master before Fall Senior in the order of turns, but······.

The Master asked to be moved to the back due to matters related to the Demon Slayer Association.

In fact, it turned out to be a good thing.

‘What kind of personal stories do the Master, Ichika, and Alice have? No, I can’t even grasp if they have any at all······.’

The Master’s appearance in Velvet Sera is not completely absent.

The Demon Slayer Association appears dramatically to help when the user is in a life-or-death crisis during gameplay.

Since their basic attire consists of animal masks and black clothing, their appearance is reminiscent of ninjas.

Users whose lives were saved by her often posted in the community with a meme saying [ Sob! I’m so indebted!!! Ninja Master! ] while bowing their heads.

‘But there hasn’t been any story about the Master at all······. We haven’t even seen her without the mask.’

In Ichika’s case, it’s even more so.

In the original work, when she receives a request in the Jukai Forest and enters, she is already dead, appearing as a ‘mysterious girl with deep sorrow.’

As for Alice, well······.

She was possessed the moment she was summoned, so how could I know how Alice’s personal story unfolds?

‘It seems like it’s definitely tied to the game… but right now, unlike the game, the reality is intact, and it’s all just speculation.’

Because of that, it was relatively comfortable for Gaeul-sunbae and Sophia, who were grasping things based on their game knowledge.

* * *

A personal story with Gaeul-sunbae.

Designating one of the party members to teach how to make bread.

It was essentially a story close to a mundane daily life.

But since Im Gaeul felt joy in doing something for others, it was a personal story that suited her perfectly.

I rented out an entire bakery and called for Gaeul-sunbae.

“Hotta─! Finally! Is it my turn!?”

She stretched out one hand as if she had prepared in advance and shouted with a proud posture.

“Sunbae, please teach me how to make bread.”

“Finally! I, I can teach my junior something! The moment has come for me to stand above my junior! Yes! This day has finally come!! This is it, this is it. The feeling of being relied upon. It’s so good…”

“Calm down. Unnie.”

At that, Gaeul-sunbae covered her mouth with both hands and showed an expression of overwhelming emotion.

“Unnie!? Not sunbae, but unnie!? Ugh! This is the destructive power of the rumored lover mode junior… Sob! This unnie can die happy now…”

“Calm down. Sunbae.”

If we were to rank the changes from the game in reality right now,

Perhaps the one who would be at the very top wouldn’t be the master, Ichika, or Alice, but this person.

‘She was definitely a nurturing character in the game, gently guiding everyone… How did she become such a regrettable person…?’

Of course, that was part of Gaeul-sunbae’s charm.

But sometimes, seeing her with such cold eyes was truly unavoidable.

“Junior, you have to follow well from now on, okay? This unnie’s training is quite… harsh?”

Anyway, thus began Im Gaeul’s baking class.

*

Im Gaeul watched Jin Yuhwa as she kneaded the flour according to her words, letting out a sinister laugh inwardly.

‘Hehe… Our junior is a genius who excels at everything but lacks humanity, but there’s just one flaw.’

That flaw was,

Her cooking skills, which were despairingly terrible!

Even when deciding the meal duty with the party members during the quest,

Didn’t they add a rule that ‘the party leader is naturally excluded from such chores’ to completely exclude Jin Yuhwa?

In other words, this was the one and only opportunity for Jin Yu-ha to present himself as a senior.

Im Ga-eul stuck closely to Jin Yu-ha, teaching him earnestly in a soft voice.

“Ah, over there, pour about 50ml of water… Right. Right. Yes. Move your hand gently like that…”

However.

The result was something Im Ga-eul had never anticipated.

“Th-This is ridiculous…”

Clearly, the junior was the worst in cooking.

Wasn’t he a cursed chef with hands of destruction, even making the neighborhood dog spit it out?

“But, what is this…?”

As the oven timer chimed, she took out Jin Yu-ha’s bread.

It released a white steam, and a rich yet violent aroma struck her nose.

The color gradient faded from deep brown to light.

Even without tasting it, the fluffy volume was imaginable.

The bread, still warm, looked more appetizing than any bread she had ever seen.

And it appeared perfect.

Next to it, her own bread lay in a pitiful state, making the comparison even more stark.

Im Ga-eul bit her lip tightly.

She couldn’t accept it.

Twenty years in a row ranked number one in the neighborhood’s best eateries.

Having grown up as the daughter of the “Ga-eul Bakery” couple, it had been 22 years.

Even for the sake of her pride, she absolutely could not allow this.

“Ah, no. That can’t be! The junior’s bread looks this… this delicious! The taste must—!”

Im Ga-eul tore off a piece from the edge of Jin Yu-ha’s bread and brought it to her mouth.

The taste of Jin Yu-ha’s bread was…

“Why…?”

“How come…?”

“Junior, you never could cook…”

It was the sweet taste of betrayal.

*

Seeing the autumn senior with eyes completely dead, I felt a sense of despair inside.

‘······If you make bread well, the story of Autumn-senpai was to praise you and be happier than anyone else, but why this reaction?’

In the original work, the personal story of Im Ga-eul titled [Ga-eul’s Thumping Bakery♥] unfolds in a rhythm game format.

You knead the dough in time with the rhythm, adding ingredients at the right moments.

Achieving All-Perfect there grants rewards in the form of affection points multiplied by your score.

In the process of making bread, at every moment, the cooking instinct etched into my inner right arm surged, but.

This time, I thought it would be better to accurately digest Autumn-senpai’s teachings to achieve good results.

‘Calm down, this time is not your moment to step in!’

Thus, I sealed away my ‘kitsch’ and ‘unique’ and ‘naive’ sensibilities.

Without any arrangements, I focused solely on precise measurements and strength control, like a machine, following Autumn-senpai’s teachings.

‘I’ve learned to use my body with precise movements and to gauge finely while wielding a sword.’

However, somehow this time, it seemed to have backfired.

“Hu, junior······! How could you do this to me! This, this is betrayal!!!”

With that heartfelt cry, mixed with anger and despair.

Thud.

Autumn-senpai collapsed onto the floor, hands pressed down.

Ding─♬

Autumn-senpai has gained a trait.

[ Trait – A flower blooming in despair. ]

“······.”

This is good.

It is good.

It’s a trait that resets the skill cooldown once per battle.

For Autumn-senpai, who relies heavily on skills in combat, this trait is nothing short of exceptional.

Yeah. It’s good.

It’s definitely good, but you know······.

Is it really okay for this person to gain a trait like this······?

* * *

“Sophia. What do you think about modeling together with me?”

Taking Autumn-senpai’s case as a cautionary tale, I cautiously approached Sophia.

Sofia’s personal story is one of the scars left from her mid-evaluation,

a tale that pushed her back from modeling.

Of course, Sofia now bears no such scars.

I picked them up before they could form.

However, when the suggestion to model together came, Sofia’s eyes sparkled brighter than ever.

“Model? Me, really? Together with you!?”

“Yes. I want to walk the runway with you and try to be in magazines.”

It seemed she wasn’t entirely without regrets, as Sofia truly looked happy.

“Great! But you have to keep up with me, okay!? Being a model isn’t easy!”

“Yes, I’ll do everything you say.”

“Hehe, good, very good. Then first, we need to grab the camera.”

Click─Click─

The sound of Sofia’s shutter echoed repeatedly in the borrowed photo studio.

“Swallow, yes! Just like that! Ah, could you unbutton two more buttons at your chest? I think it would set the mood better…”

“…Then there’s only one button left fastened?”

“That’s a good thing!”

Hmm, I’m not sure, but

this must be right…

As long as Sofia looks happy, I guess that’s enough.

So, I was captured by Sofia’s camera in a nearly undressed state.

Hah─

Hah─

Sometimes the rough breathing from behind the camera was a bit scary, but I decided it was just the passion for modeling burning hot.

Click!

After investing a whole day correcting poses, expressions, and movements,

we moved on to Milan to visit the most renowned magazine.

“Unbelievable!!! This is insane! Ah, to think I can capture such a divine body in my lifetime!! Hah─ I never thought there would come a day when I would feel my skills might not be enough… I need to brace myself.”

The photographer, looking a bit unsteady, fainted a few times while calling out for divine help, but the photos turned out well.

Sofia bit her lip in frustration.

“Ugh─. It’s frustrating… But this photo is more… If only I had better equipment and background… No, no, this is purely my lack of skill. There was a perfect subject that ignored the quality of the equipment and background…”

‘Hmm. Is this what happens when you work in the modeling industry…?’

And the hastily arranged runway went off successfully.

As soon as we expressed our desire to be models, renowned clothing makers from all over the world reached out to us.

After finishing the runway amidst such fervent interest,

Sofia had a clear gaze that seemed to be in a daze.

She clasped her hands together and knelt in a prayer-like posture.

“…Ah, I walked the runway with Jin Yuha… as a couple model… I have no regrets even if I die now. Ah, I feel like I could reach enlightenment…”

“Don’t. If you reach enlightenment, I’ll be in trouble.”

Sigh—

Sofia also gained a skill.

[ Skill – Divine Grace ]

[ Unfolds a sacred veil against negative status effect attacks from enemies. ]

[ Cooldown – 10 minutes ]

Now, well…

It’s not surprising.