Genius Swordsman In Reverse Game

It had already been several days since Jin Yuha and the others started living together.

Life was monotonous, or perhaps it was the calm before the storm.

They trained together, ate together, laughed and chatted, but for now, they were just feeling each other out, waiting for an opportunity to make a move.

No one took the initiative yet.

Drrrrrrrrrrrrr—

Crunch, crunch, crunch—

"Haaaaaaaahhhhhh…"

Meanwhile, LLim Ga-eul, after finishing their joint training, had taken a shower and was now sitting in a massage chair, munching on snacks. With a hologram video playing in front of her that she could flip through with just a flick of her finger, this was truly a taste of paradise.

"It feels like my soul is being wrung out… So refreshing…"

Her expression, completely relaxed, showed just how satisfied she was with the current situation.

Of course, there was no denying that she looked like a prime example of a good-for-nothing bum.

Tap, tap, tap—

LLim Ga-eul, who had been flipping through the videos for a while, suddenly furrowed her brows.

"Aigh, there's nothing good to watch these days. It's all either hunters showing off their strength or telling boring stories. Or they're dancing weirdly."

And the quality wasn't even that great or interesting.

The hunters all seemed to be lacking something in the looks department.

After seeing her juniors with their extraordinary appearances and formidable abilities every day, it was hard to feel impressed by these ordinary hunters.

"Hmmmm…"

Ting-a-ling—♬

"Oh, a new video has been uploaded to the Utopia channel?"

After the midterm evaluation, Shin Se-hee's channel, [Utopia], quickly gained over 3 million subscribers within days of its creation, now approaching 4 million. The channel's influence is spreading worldwide under the name of Korea's top prospect hunter party.

"Hmm, this is what the new intern suggested, right? Let's take a look─."

So far, there are only three videos on the channel. They are edited versions of the videos Sophia and Reina shot during the midterm evaluation.

The first video is of Jin Yuha and Rebecca's fight. The second video showcases Lee Yoo-ri's exploits. The third video is a conversation between Chairman Lina and Jin Yuha.

The public has always been curious about the real world of hunters, but filming inside dungeons has been impossible, so they had given up on it until now. However, with these videos scratching that itch, the reaction has been explosive!

Praises for Jin Yuha and the Utopia party are overwhelming.

Initially, there were quite a few malicious comments suggesting that the videos were manipulated to exaggerate Jin Yuha's skills. But soon, official confirmation that AA-class demon Rebecca was rendered incapacitated and detained by the Hunter Administration surfaced, causing those comments to receive numerous downvotes and disappear.

"What kind of video is uploaded today?"

A brand-new live video had just been posted. Lim Ga-eul played the newly released video.

As always, the video began with Jin Yuha. There was also a woman with black hair, who appeared to be an academy instructor.

The two swiftly wielded their swords in perfect harmony, quickly subduing a dozen demons. Their swordplay, resembling a dance, was truly a sight to behold.

As the video played, real-time comments appeared on the side.

─ Wow······. Can swinging a sword be that beautiful? Jin Yuha is insane, really. The person fighting alongside seems to be an instructor, and they're not outmatched at all.

─ That's right! An academy instructor! Who was that person who brought up conspiracy theories last time? Saying that demons infiltrated without Chairman Lina knowing? There's the academy instructor right there!

┗ There was never any real danger to the cadets' lives from the start. They just created an extreme sense of crisis and then showed up once it seemed all over.

┗ 22222222222222 LOL Exactly. As if the Emperor didn't know. They're just trying to train the kids to be strong.

─ But seriously, Yuha's beauty is crazy today too. I'm crying ㅠㅠㅠㅠ. ─ Also, why is the instructor so pretty?

The camera then showed the faces of the cadets watching the scene. Though they had relieved expressions, they were clearly not in normal states. Their fatigue and injuries from the long fight were vividly visible.

─ They say the Velvet Academy exam is like hell, and it really is tough. Look at the kids getting hurt.

─ Yeah, honestly, the Utopia members are amazing, but even these regular cadets are working so hard on the front lines to keep us safe, sweating blood and tears.

─ I feel sorry for them. I want to heal them ㅠㅠㅠ.

Then it happened.

Step.

Step.

As the screen transitioned from showing the cadets, the sound of footsteps accompanied the appearance of long, slender legs walking forward. The camera slowly panned up.

And what appeared on the screen was a woman with flowing golden hair and a slim figure.

With a calm expression, she raised her bow towards the sky. Without an arrow, she pulled back the bowstring.

Wooooong─

The tightly drawn bowstring. A brilliant golden glow formed an arrow at her fingertips.

Ping─

The golden arrow shot into the air.

Then, from the dark sky, a radiant rain began to fall.

"What······?"

"What, what is this!?"

"My, my body is healing······?"

"Recovery···? Is this a heal? Is there anyone among healers who can use this kind of heal······?"

The camera, which had been showing the bewildered faces of the cadets, zoomed in on the blonde girl's face.

A bright, cheerful smile.

Along with the sound of piano notes that resembled raindrops, subtitles appeared below her.

" Utopia's Healer, [ Saint ] Sophia. "

The moment her identity was revealed, comments began to flood in at an insane rate, too fast for the average person to keep up with!

─ ???

─ ???

─ What is this?

─ A healer in Utopia?

─ Wh-what!? There was a huge line waiting to fill the healer position in Utopia!? I was preparing my resume!!!

─ Who is she? I've memorized all the new recruits' lists but never saw her before!

─ ······Sister Sophia?

─ Why is my sister here······?

┗ Do you know her?

┗ Yeah, she's a rising star in the modeling industry.

┗ Even if you're not interested in the modeling world, among those who know, she's considered the next big icon······. Sophia suddenly joining Utopia? Wow, that's a shock.

─ A model······. No wonder her figure is incredible.

─ This confirms it. The condition to join the Utopia party is looks!!!

┗ Damn it. I guess it can't be helped. I, Kwak Pil-soon, will have to join the Utopia party.

─ Crying, Noona······. What's the modeling world supposed to do without you······. It will collapse without you!! Come back!!!

┗ Hey, model or not, her skills are amazing! A full-range area heal? We have to let her go. Let's give up.

Sophia seemed to have been a promising model even before joining Utopia. Those who had known her early on were surprised but also overwhelmingly impressed by her abilities, making them reluctantly accept the situation.

─ So, is Utopia a full party now?

┗ Right? Party Leader and Sub-DPS – Jin Yuha. Main DPS – Kang Do-hee. Tank – Lee Yoo-ri. Special Mage – Shin Se-hee.

Healer – Sophia. Support

– Umm, what's her name······?

┗ Oh, the second-year student.

┗Yeah, the one with the narrow eyes, Im Gyeo-wool, or something like that? I think that's the name. The one with no presence.

┗ Ah, right. Totally forgot lol.

┗ It's normal not to know. True masterminds never reveal their identity.

Snap─

In that moment, the cookie that had been at the edge of Lim Ga-eul's lips broke in half.

Irritated.

She quickly typed out a response.

─ It's not Im Gyeo-wool, it's Lim Ga-eul ^^? Haha······. That student is working hard too, wouldn't it be sad to call them by the wrong name?

┗ Welcome, narrow-eyed mastermind. ┗

lol Seriously! How thoroughly have you hidden your identity, narrow-eyed mastermind!

┗ Honestly, isn't it true you have no presence? Even Soup got popular, but Im Gyeo-wool is still quiet.

┗ Silent narrow eyes.

┗ That's just a quiet kid with small eyes lolololol.

Ugh.

'It's not Im Gyeo-wool! It's Lim Ga-eul!!'

It wasn't that she was hiding her identity. She had been working tirelessly every day to meet Jin Yuha's conditions, renewing her abilities to get top-tier magic stones.

Yet people couldn't even remember her name correctly.

Suddenly, a sense of crisis swept over Lim Ga-eul.

'Yuha, Se-hee, and Do-hee, I get it······.'

Those three naturally lived in a different world. But even Lee Yoo-ri, who used to share her lack of recognition.

'Even Yoo-ri's recognition has risen with the midterm evaluation video······.'

And just yesterday, the rising recognition suddenly skyrocketed.

「Utopia Prevents Hunter Crimes.」

A news article detailing the crimes committed by Kim Hyeji and the subsequent punishment she received had been published!

─ Wow, this girl is total trash. 3,000 criminal records? Crime is just a way of life for her. ─ Honestly, people like her should just be treated like demons.

─ Utopia solves problems that even the police and Hunter Management Bureau ignore.

Initially, as always, the event began with praise for Utopia, but a comment soon shifted the focus to Lee Yoo-ri, revealing the backstory.

─ Hello, I went to high school with Kim Hye-i and Lee Yoo-ri······.

The comment detailed how heinous Kim Hyeji was and confessed that although the commenter had stood by while Lee Yoo-ri was bullied, Lee Yoo-ri later protected the commenter from Kim Hyeji's harassment.

Lee Yoo-ri had a story that tugged at people's hearts. She turned the tables on those who tormented her in high school, overcame poverty to attend the world's best academy, and became a tank for the Utopia party.

Stories of overcoming trials and tribulations always captivated people.

While everyone else was gaining fame and building their images, Lim Ga-eul remained in obscurity.

After all, she hadn't participated in Jin Yuha's midterm evaluation. They were in different grades, so it couldn't be helped!

'Even the newly joined junior is rising up······. At this rate, I'll be the only one······.'

─ Sorry, senior, but now it's time for you to leave the Utopia party······.

The mixed look of pity and contempt on Jin Yuha's face flashed in her mind.

"No······. No!!"

Lim Ga-eul tossed aside the cookie she was eating and sprang up from her massage chair. She was about to head to Jin Yuha's room but paused.

It wasn't that she thought she should announce it in the group chat. The situation was urgent enough.

However, she stopped because she saw Jin Yuha through the large window next to the teleporter. And he was with junior Sophia!

"······Junior?"

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"Where are you going?"

"Oh, you scared me."

Just as I was about to head outside after being summoned by Instructor Baek Seol-hee, Sophia popped out from the bushes.

'How did she know? I even used stealth to sneak out······.'

I looked at Sophia in surprise.

She held a camera in one hand, looking very suspicious.

"······I have somewhere to go."

I replied with a reluctant expression.

"Where?"

"That's······."

At that moment.

"J-Junior!"

"······Ga-eul senior?"

"I want to go tooooo!!!"

She shouted with a tearful voice.

"Don't leave me behiiiiiind!!"