[Simple Evaluation of Special Class Students]
-Yunia
-Weapon: Magic-Engineered Bow
-Position: Ranged Archer
-Main Skill: Mana Focus Mana-Infused Arrow Shooting
-Current Estimated Combat Power: C-Rank
Yunia displays a righteous character and looks out for those around her.
Her maximum mana growth potential is expected to reach around ‘100’, indicating promising growth.
While she has not focused much on refining her archery skills, her use of high mana in various combat styles is anticipated to be impressive.
She has a noble nature, willing to help the weak even if it puts her in a disadvantageous situation.
-Red Sol Phoenix
-Weapon: Illusion Flame Magic
-Position: Supporter
-Main Skill: Vision Control Using Flame Illusions
-Current Estimated Combat Power: E-Rank
Red Sol Phoenix requires some caution regarding his behavior and speech, though he does not engage in unnecessary chatter.
He is full of confidence and is believed to handle any challenges well. He has learned basic martial arts and possesses sufficient ability to protect himself.
He is said to have extensive experience in baking and might become a royal pastry chef in the future if he hones these skills.
-Recorded by: Esta.
* * *
Late at night.
Instructor Esta has finished analyzing our, or more precisely, Yunia’s combat power. According to her, Yunia possesses quite impressive combat abilities for a newcomer, just as I had predicted.
However, there are points deducted due to her lack of combat experience and her infrequent use of mana to shoot magic engineering arrows.
In reality, Yunia’s combat experience is relatively limited. Although her combat power is rated around C-Rank, anyone who is determined to fight her thoroughly without being swayed by her appearance would find it challenging to defeat her easily.
‘Combat experience is really important.’
I learned how to fight by dying countless times.
I learned to fight through countless battles and deaths. The training I received as a Regif at age seven undoubtedly helped, but the combat experience that made me think ‘I could win against Esta in a 1:1 fight’ was certainly due to the numerous simulations with Changyeom.
‘Since I said I would be a supporter, I wouldn’t have to fight in front.’
Esta would stop me.
Yunia would send me to the back.
I didn’t showcase any close-combat skills, and I only made sure to show Esta that I had at least learned basic martial arts.
‘I did my best to hide my strength.’
Even though I sensed Esta’s ambush and was aware of it, I managed to deceive her by not responding or counterattacking.
‘I wonder how things will be after becoming an angel.’
Angel Esta.
The Tyrant of Purity.
While I had faced her in the mental world created by Changyeom based on the original game, I had experienced dying several times against the Tyrant of Purity.
‘The martial arts realm is truly troublesome.’
When it comes to specific attributes or ability matchups, I could easily counter them with appropriate strategies. However, those who rely purely on physical strength required direct combat with weapons.
How many times have I swung my sword?
The memory of those vexing sword strikes still lingers.
“…”
I stop walking.
Lost in thoughts about Esta, I arrive at my destination. I can’t help but smirk at the facility, which still bears clear traces of untouched use by the staff.
The bathroom.
It looks just like a hotel sauna.
‘This is a facility from 500 years ago, you know.’
Though most of the facility is magical, it isn’t as modern as current magical engineering bathrooms, but it is reasonably well-equipped.
Has it not developed for 500 years? No, that’s not the case.
It may seem like an error, but it’s actually the opposite. If the old school building’s bath resembles a modern sauna, then the current bathrooms resemble those of medieval fantasy nobility.
‘This is the production team’s desperate attempt to give the Academy a modern feel.’
I am grateful for that.
There is only one bath in this large old building, which means I can use it alone until others arrive.
‘At least until others come, I’ll have it to myself.’
Indeed.
This is the men’s bath.
It is also the women’s bath at the same time.
The old school building’s bathroom was the only one, and the setting was originally intended for alternating use by both genders.
‘That’s nonsense.’
It was a forced setup for events involving men and women together.
‘But I like it.’
So what if it’s a forced setting? There’s an event scene where a heroine might sneak into the bathroom while a man is already inside and share the space.
– Original event, we’ll take it.
Changyeom said that.
– There’s no need to let the protagonist monopolize the event. Your body, shaped by me, is a work of art. Just like male protagonists always have shower scenes in K-dramas, you need to appeal to the heroines with this body.
A good idea.
If simply showing a wet upper body in the bathroom can conquer a heroine and corrupt her from becoming an angel, then I would proudly flaunt my physique in this bathroom as much as I could.
I walk to the door and enter.
It’s a peculiar space decorated like an open-air hot spring with a cylindrical glass that prevents anyone outside from seeing in, thanks to special magic glass.
Although it shows signs of having been left unused for a long time and then reactivated by magic, it felt no different from a five-star hotel sauna with few guests, so there was no significant discomfort.
Splash.
I immerse myself in the bath.
The large tub, which could easily accommodate a dozen people, is filled with hot water that continuously circulates to relieve the weariness of its occupants.
‘Magic engineering is quite impressive.’
To think that modern facilities could be implemented in this fantasy world through magic engineering.
Many aspects of this setting make me wonder if such things should even exist, but if there’s no harm in enjoying them, then why not?
Cheongsams, bunny girl outfits, priestess outfits, mating declaration costumes.
– Wow. The original heroines wore such things? …Didn’t you just set this up because you wanted to dress up the heroines in various outfits?
Changyeom had said something like that while wearing a hanbok. When she provocatively suggested removing the bandages covering her chest, I just…
Click.
“…”
I took the bait.
I quietly closed my eyes, submerging myself in the warm water as much as possible.
Step, Step.
The sound of footsteps and the rustle of clothing reached my ears.
Although I couldn’t clearly identify them yet, these footsteps were definitely—
“Excuse me.”
“…Instructor Esta?”
Instructor Esta opened the door and came in.
She wasn’t naked, but wearing a swimsuit.
“…Instructor, what’s with that swimsuit?”
“This is the academy instructors’ swimsuit for swimming classes.”
“Oh, um.”
It was really shocking when I saw it in-game, but it was even more shocking when I saw it with my own eyes.
“Do instructors have to wear such provocative swimsuits?”
Instructor swimsuit.
It wasn’t a rash guard or a thigh-length suit but a high-cut swimsuit with a significant angle, designed to be worn with considerable resolve.
“It’s more of a problem for those who view it lewdly.”
Instructor Esta replied nonchalantly and approached the bath, sitting directly across from me.
“Instructor, I don’t think bathrooms are meant to be shared between genders.”
“It’s to prepare for any unforeseen circumstances. Hmm, do you not trust me?”
“That’s not it. I do trust you, but I didn’t expect you to come in like this.”
“It’s not something to be embarrassed about.”
Esta smiled and crossed her legs inside the tub.
“I wore this to adapt in advance so that no awkward situations arise during the swimming classes. Some male students in the academy… might even avoid participating in swimming classes entirely.”
“Is it because they’re worried about revealing something small?”
“That’s a blunt statement, but it’s not wrong.”
Esta extended her hand, pointing below me.
“Phoenix, you should be even more cautious for that reason. You understand why, don’t you?”
“If it happens get bigger…”
“Some female students join the academy with the goal of finding a husband. There are cases where capable female students want to catch a fit man before graduation and enjoy a happy married life every night.”
“Is the swimming class really for learning how to swim?”
“Given that the curriculum includes classes where body shape is exposed, it’s possible to speculate on the professors’ sinister desires in designing the academy’s curriculum.”
“…”
In many ways, the academy still feels like a marriage market.
“The problem is that there’s still a swimming class this year.”
“Is there an issue with the swimming class…?”
“It almost became a problem, but the situation has become more dangerous due to the Mana Drain.”
Esta shook her head.
“Although it’s the same for women, it’s also true for men. Mana and size are proportional.”
“Isn’t it somewhat different from women?”
“It is different in theory, but I’ve heard that there are cases where it does grow.”
“…That’s true.”
In this world, as a man’s mana increases, so can the length, thickness, and rigidity of his pride.
Mana, or rather the life energy that men keep in their pockets, is directly connected to the Mana Drain, but a larger conduit is always better in proportion to the amount of life energy.
In other words.
“A man with more mana is considered a big shot. Unlike women, men grow indirectly.”
As Esta said.
“Then I must ask. How much mana do you have?”
“…Instructor.”
I shook my head firmly.
“You can judge women by size, but you can’t directly judge men by size.”
“So then…?”
“Aside from mana, there are people who have grown into significant figures due to their blessed lineage from birth.”
“…Hmm. I can’t deny it.”
Esta nodded gravely.
“Well. Ahem. Just in case.”
Esta was slowly getting to the main point.
“Phoenix, this is a question that is purely educational and health-related, and it is also about maintaining the academy’s decorum and preventing any disturbances.”
“Given that, it sounds somewhat sinister…”
“It’s an important issue because…”
Esta placed her hand close to the water’s surface.
“Research results.”
Splash.
“It has been revealed that even weak mana can be detected from this.”
“…”
Esta flicked water with her fingers, making it splash out energetically.
“Red Sol Phoenix.”
Though Esta’s gaze was still that of a teacher, almost priestly in its seriousness.
“As a male student, how do you plan to handle self-care during your stay in the dormitory?”
This question made me reflect on the academy in various ways.
The Academy.
Is this really acceptable?
“If you don’t have a separate plan, I can introduce you to another instructor.”
“Yes?”
“This instructor, who is also responsible for the academy’s ‘infirmary’, is a medical professional.”
……
“I believe receiving her help and care would prevent any major issues.”
…Is this really okay?
“Understood. I can’t just stand here awkwardly rejecting the offer.”
I raised my hand.
“I’ll step out.”
