I Became a Genius Swordsman in the Pretty Girl Game

Chapter 96

Recently, Baek Seol-hee found herself thinking one thing more and more often.

‘My disciple is too outstanding.’@@@@

This was a truly unfamiliar sensation for her. It was rare for Baek Seol-hee to genuinely recognize and admire someone to the point she could count such occasions on one hand.

Of course, objectively speaking, Jin Yuha might still seem a bit lacking in terms of current ability.

However, what she focused on was Jin Yuha’s growth rate, perseverance, persistence, and diligence.

No matter what training she assigned, Jin Yuha carried it out without complaint. Lately, he even began to dabble in martial arts, as if mastering the sword alone wasn’t enough for him. If he hadn’t shown remarkable results with the sword, she might have been disappointed. But Jin Yuha always exceeded her expectations by far.

His talent was so exceptional that she might have tolerated some arrogance.

But Jin Yuha always worked desperately, as if every moment in class was a precious treasure. He always assumed he was lacking and pushed himself accordingly.

How could such a disciple not be a source of pride?

Though some teachers might feel jealous of their brilliant students, Baek Seol-hee was different.

‘I wonder what others think about Jin Yuha.’

She wanted everyone to recognize the qualities of her outstanding disciple.

As a result, even within her limited network, Jin Yuha’s name began to spread by word of mouth.

─ I’ve never seen the captain talk so much before.

─ Who is this Jin Yuha that he gets acknowledged by that monster of a captain...?

─ He’s only a first-year, right? Maybe that’s why she’s going easy on him?

─ Hey, have you ever seen the Butcher Maniac go easy on anyone?

─ Hey, hey...! Behind you!

─ Eek!!!

The members of the Demon Extermination Squad, who operated behind the scenes at Velvet Hunter Academy, often wondered what made Jin Yuha so special that even their terrifying captain acknowledged him.

─ Seol-hee... Is all you came here to talk about that boy?

─ What on earth is so special about him...?

─ No, it’s not that I don’t want to hear it! We do need a report! We’ll listen after the report!

Even Lina, the director she served directly, wasn’t exempt from hearing about him.

─ Phew, never mention that name in front of Jin Yuha again...

─ Instructor Yumira. What happened for you to say that?

─ Don’t even ask. He promised to keep it a secret... but I almost died that day... Eek! I’m sorry! I won’t mention that name again!

Since Jin Yuha often stirred up trouble, his name would come up among her fellow instructors. And each time, Baek Seol-hee would appear like a ghost, poking their sides with her sword handle.

‘Can I still consider myself fit to be Jin Yuha’s teacher?’

Though she had such doubts, Jin Yuha continued, as if not willing to let her off easily.

“You can brag about me more, you know?”

“Did you hear everything... Never mind. I don’t plan to say anything more. I deeply regret bringing you here today, so let’s end this conversation.”

“By any chance... does this mean you’re no longer proud of me?”

“...What?”

“I mean, you were proud of me and wanted to show off your amazing disciple, but then you found out I was only born with one star of talent... So now, are you embarrassed to show me to others?”

Baek Seol-hee turned her head sharply, surprised.

She was agonizing over her qualifications as a teacher, while Jin Yuha was worried that he might have disappointed her due to his perceived lack of talent!

“N-no! It’s not like that! I don’t think that about you at all.”

Baek Seol-hee, though awkward, tried her best to convey her sincerity to Jin Yuha.

She wasn’t good with words, but fortunately, Jin Yuha seemed relieved by her simple declaration, “You are my disciple.”

‘This boy...’

Baek Seol-hee’s eyes began to tremble.

Feelings of guilt, awkwardness, shame, and gratitude surged within her. Her disciple made her feel humbled.

Then, Jin Yuha let out a deep sigh and suddenly said,

“Then, Instructor. Can you believe me just once, no matter what I say? And can you not ask me for the reason?”

Jin Yuha seemed to need help with something important, something he couldn’t share with anyone else. It was the first time he had sought help beyond their lessons.

‘No, he did ask me to open the training grounds for him before.’

But that was nothing serious, so she let it pass.

She felt joy at the thought that he considered her close enough to share a secret.

Baek Seol-hee had already established a firm trust in Jin Yuha.

Therefore.

She was able to take it all in stride, even when he told her the Hunter Bureau had a demon.

Even when he said they were targeting Ji So-yeon and Kim Ji-won.

‘Those cockroaches are everywhere,’ she thought.

‘I guess it’s extra class from now on, then.’

Baek Seol-hee smirked and turned to Jin Yuha.