Chapter: 174

‘...He’s different from before.’

Bakgi was surprised. If it was the same Yeowun from the medical room five days ago, he would have been angry after hearing this. But now he just focused on listening to what had happened with icy eyes. It was foolish to be concerned about the possibility that Yeowun might run after Ha Ilming for revenge. Yeowun was angry, but he kept a cool mindset.

‘He still hasn’t fixed his ways.’

Ha Ilming always played with trickery. His actions weren’t wrong as the academy itself supported the cadets fighting each other for the tags, but Ha Ilming didn’t come for it himself. He brought over thirty people to mob them and that was too much.

“...So Master, what will you do? ”

Ko Wanghur asked since it was up to Chun Yeowun now. They had gotten a yellow tag so they could just let it be, but they couldn’t just forgive Ha Ilming and others for what they did. They were curious as to what Chun Yeowun would decide to do.

Yeowun then spoke to them.

“We’ll pay them back with the same thing.”

Two hours ago...

There was a big open space at the back of the larger training room building on the northeastern side of the academy. And in that space, about twenty cadets had gathered to practice Seven Demon Sword. They were not powerful like the other cadets, but they helped each other complete their sword skills. They were cadets from the former 12th group. They used to practice formations under Bakgi’s guidance before the second test, but after the test, Bakgi left them.

That’s why they were now here without Bakgi and Chun Jongsum.

“Penghak, is it really okay for you to go alone?” the 670th cadet, Gallen asked as he was worried. Penghak was the one who attacked Bakgi from behind while fighting against Ha Ilming last night. Wu Penghak was the leader of the group now.

“I was told to go alone. We have no choice.”

Wu Penghak was also worried, but he couldn’t ignore Chun Yuchan’s warning. He had made a deal, so he had to go to receive the payment for keeping the promise.

“If we get the tag, we can create a team.”

“...Yes, but one tag will only make us fight against each other...”

They had twenty members, so having one yellow tag meant that eight of them had to be cast out. This would surely create turmoil. Gallen was right to be worried, but Penghak shook his head.

“But we can’t just stand around and do nothing.”

“Yeah.”

“We have to do whatever it takes to survive. If we give up because we’re weak, then it’s over.”

Gallen couldn’t object to those words. They had contacted other group leaders with yellow tags, but it wasn’t possible to join their groups. Most of them just accepted their former group members, so it was hard to find any empty spots in the first place.

“So, you think about looking after yourself too.”

“Yes... but to sell out our former leader... I don’t think it’s right.”

“The water has been spilled. There’s no going back. And don’t worry about the group. If I become a leader, I will ensure your spot,” Penghak whispered and Gallen frowned.

It seemed that Penghak had misunderstood.

‘Ah...’

Penghak then tried to walk out to meet with Yuchan. While he was trying to leave, someone came up to block him.

“Wait.”

“Y-you!?”

It was Chun Yeowun. He was now the most famous cadet within the academy. Yeowun was also responsible for destroying Chun Jongsum’s internal energy. Penghak was shocked to see Yeowun.