Acquired the Scam Rune in the Academy
Chapter 57: Return and Inspection (2) (2)

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<Judgment of Fire> Intern Clan Member’s First Day.

I was at Yeouido Station.

While the clan buildings of domestic clans are scattered in various locations, including the three major clans, many middle-tier clans are mostly based in Yeouido.

Probably because both political and business core figures are located in Yeouido.

As I stood near the exit, looking up at the towering buildings as if piercing the sky, I felt a tap on my shoulder.

10 minutes earlier than the agreed time?

I turned my head slightly, slightly surprised by the fact that she was already here.

“You’re early…”

And when my gaze fell on her.

My surprise doubled, and I swallowed my breath.

Today was the day I would briefly be introduced to the clan by Kang Juyeon and confirm my internship membership in the clan.

That’s why I was waiting at Yeouido Station, and as expected, it was Kang Juyeon who tapped my shoulder.

But…

‘…She’s so pretty, it’s almost too much.’

I found myself staring blankly at Kang Juyeon for a moment.

She already had a unique beauty, but it seemed even more radiant when she wore casual clothes outside.

A black pair of jeans hugged her sky-blue blouse.

Black hair cascading down to her waist.

And even the red necklace she always wore.

The perfectly matched outfit…

It intensified her sharp and sophisticated image.

‘Feels different from seeing her at the academy.’

Is it because there are too many pretty girls around?

Seeing Kang Juyeon outside of the academy makes me feel like I’m seeing her in a new light.

“…Hi.”

“Uh, uh. Hi.”

Thanks to my staring, my greeting was slightly delayed.

I scratched my head in embarrassment, feeling like I stared too much.

“It feels like it’s been a while since we last saw each other. About a week, right?”

“Yeah.”

“…Haha. I’m seeing you in jeans for the first time. It suits you.”

Her expression became peculiar to those words.

…What mistake did I make again?

I’ve become overly cautious for no reason.

Luckily, her response was ordinary.

“You remember?”

“Huh? Uh, yeah. You were always wearing slacks. Sometimes a skirt.”

Is this too specific?

It kind of feels like I’m acting like a stalker.

Still, even though it’s not a negative topic, Kang Juyeon touched her magic bag and clothes slightly and turned her gaze away.

Then she asked in a soft voice.

“…Does it look good?”

“Yeah. Too. Completely. Impeccably. You could wear that every day.”

My words flowed out in a rush.

Oops.

My sincerity came out unintentionally.

In response, Kang Juyeon gave a slight smile.

It wasn’t a full-blown laugh, but the fact that it made her smile was a significant improvement.

The Kang Juyeon I know isn’t the type to easily show even a small smile.

Not as extreme as Moon Ga-eun, though.

It feels like I’ve become a part of her circle of close friends.

I felt oddly proud.

“Heard you got promoted to C-grade. …Congratulations.”

“Huh? Uh, uh, thanks.”

Seeing me receive congratulations like this…

I should go somewhere and brag that I’m friends with Kang Juyeon.

However, I gave her a slightly dubious look.

“But who did you hear it from? I didn’t really talk much about it around me.”

“…Moon Ga-eun.”

“As expected, she’s at the center of every rumor and gossip.”

Well, as expected.

I roughly anticipated this.

Moon Ga-eun, Kim Chae-eun, and Park Jin-woo.

I only told these three about my promotion…

Kim Chae-eun seemed to have some inexplicable resentment toward Kang Juyeon, and Park Jin-woo isn’t that close to Kang Juyeon.

The only person who could tell was Moon Ga-eun.

Surprisingly, Kang Juyeon seemed to empathize with what I said.

“That’s right. Almost everything she says is a rumor.”

“Huh?”

“…It’s nothing.”

Kang Juyeon preserved her words with a slightly grimacing face.

…I didn’t expect this kind of reaction.

It seems like there’s something bothering her as well.

I wondered what Moon Ga-eun was up to.

Anyway, we exchanged a few more light conversations and left the station, walking between the buildings.

<Judgment of Fire>.

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