Became a Human Rights Advocate

60 – Episode 12. A new face.

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Friday, the day after the midterm exams.

As soon as I got home from school, Joo Joo-yeong called me and headed straight to the office of the Department of Specialties.

“… It’s crowded.”

It has been a long time since all six elite members of the Special Division gathered. On top of that, today even the white cow is sitting next to Suisei.

Including Ju Joo-yeong, there are a total of eight people in the office. It’s like breaking her best record for gathering in the office at once.

Anyway, I never thought it would be so crowded with only eight people.

If we add a few more people, this office might not be able to handle it.

While thinking that, Joo Ji-young held her paper cup in her hand and opened her mouth.

“Now, let’s celebrate the successful end of the midterm exam.”

“Cheers!”

After everyone shouted in unison to Joo Ji-young’s lead, they started eating the food that was piled up on the table.

Well, to say a toast, what’s in the paper cup is soda, not alcohol.

I wanted to drink at least a cold beer after a long time, but now that I am a student and a minor, it is impossible.

No wait.

Looking at it now, the color of the liquid in the paper cup in Alex’s hand is strange.

This strong scent with a transparent brown color… , No matter how you look at it, it’s alcohol. Maybe even rum.

Is this okay?

“Alex is actually an adult.”

As if he had noticed my gaze, Ju Ji-young came next to me and smiled slightly.

“Sihyuk is two years older than you.”

“Is it paid?”

“Yes. When the hell is he thinking of graduating?”

… Was it like that too?

Thanks to Ju Ji-young’s remarks, a long-standing mystery in the Legend of Accademia Gallery has finally been solved.

Q. How can Alex be a high school student with such a face and physical appearance?

A. Actually, I’m not a high school student!

I want to tell everyone in the Legends of Academia gallery as soon as possible. Then the concept article must have been picked up!

… Well, there is no such gallery in the world. Somehow, I feel a little depressed.

“If you get drunk and run amok, that would be a headache.”

“Only today. Alex is always helping me with my work. That reward today. And even if I run amok, wouldn’t it matter?”

“… Really?”

“Yes. Because I am by your side.”

Ah, that’s right.

I forgot something because I got used to it, but Sensei was quite strong against people.

No matter how much Alex is the king of the back alleys, it was clear that he would be out of touch with the teacher.

… No

No matter how much Joo Ji-yeong is a person-to-person specialist, she is still a woman.

Even if she has good skills, can she overcome the physical difference?

… I’m curious. Who will win in a fight?

While I was working hard on the virtual battle in my head, Joo Ji-young took a seat next to me.

“Rather than that, did you do well on the test, Sihyuk?”

“It’s okay.”

Except for math, most grades are close to perfect.

… Even though I studied so hard in math, I was barely above average.

If it wasn’t for Chae Hee-rin’s help, she might have failed.

Anyway, I barely got over a hurdle.

“Huhu, I’m glad…. Are you okay with your body?”

“I am fine. Lately, I’ve been rather full of stamina, to the point where it hurts a bit.”

“Really? Sleep well at night though. You can’t push yourself too hard just because you’re full-blooded.”

Seeing my spirited attitude, Ju Ji-young quietly giggled and she said so.

… Isn’t this s*xual harassment?

Anyway, judging from her attitude, Joo Joo-young didn’t seem to know that Chae-hee-rin and I were in contact with the Zetas family.

Honestly, Ross is a person whose deeds are always shrouded in mystery even in the works. It would not be easy for Ju Ji-young to notice in such a short amount of time.

“Then Sihyuk, have fun.”

“Where are you going?”

“I have a place to call.”

Joo Joo-young said that and quietly got up and left her office.

That person is always busy.

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Well, taking a breather and having fun just because the exam is over is only allowed for students.

This is not the case for Ju Ji-young, who is already a member of society.

With that thought in mind, I picked up a slice of pizza and put it in her mouth.

… It’s delicious.

The first pizza I ever tasted in this world was as ruinous as I remember.

While enjoying the harmony of cheese, tomato, and various toppings, I glanced around the office.

“Soyang, did you do well on this test?”

“You will know when the grades come out, but more than usual. Rather, let me ask Suisei-senpai-“

“… As for this one remaining leg, Makina will definitely defend it.”

“If you can, try it, kid! If you have the strength to do so!”

“…… “

“…… Ha.”

Baek So-so and Suisei, Makina and Alex, the guys who knew each other paired up and played well, but Nicola and Chae Hee-rin kept their mouths shut in a lively atmosphere.

Nikola always sticks to that kind of attitude, so even so, Chae Hee-rin obviously feels uncomfortable in this position.

So why didn’t you stop by normally?

Except for you, Suisei, who visits the least frequently, said he had been to the Special Section once or twice a week, excluding the preparation period for the cherry blossom festival.

I’ll have to take care of it here.

I got up from my seat and sat next to Chae Hee-rin.

“… What?”

“No, just. Because you look bored.”

“Not at all.”

After saying that, Chaehee Rin turned her head away while frowning.

Oh, I didn’t expect such a reaction.

I must have misunderstood.

I scratched my head and pulled the chair back.

“… Sorry, I’ll be back.”

“All right.”

“Huh?”

Chae Hee-rin looked at me again with a pouty expression and said.

“Just sit down.”

… What do you mean High school girls are difficult…

By the way, unlike the other guys, Chaehee Lyn didn’t touch her food after eating half of her pizza.

From what I’ve seen so far, I don’t think her mouth is short.

“Aren’t you going to eat more?”

“It’s all about gaining weight.”

“… You usually eat french fries like that?”

“Not as usual, only during exam period!”

Chae Hee-rin gets angry.

Why… ?

An awkward silence follows again for a while. It was quite an uncomfortable atmosphere, so I rolled my head and brought up a new topic.

“Did you do well on the test?”

Chaehee Rin silently nodded her head.

“That’s good. I was a little worried.”

“… Who cares about whom.”

“Yeah, whether it’s ability application or something, it was a shockingly messed up mess. Just as much as I’m a sucker for math, so are you -“

“Not that much!”

Lynn Chae-hee snapped at him, and then she tutted her tongue and moved her gaze to her cellphone.

She has an obvious don’t talk attitude. But when I try to leave, they force me to sit still with my eyes wide open.

… After all, high school girls are difficult. Especially Chae Hee-rin.

“This time, Makina, Alex, will put an end to your misdeeds!”

Machina shouted, reaching out for Alex.

“If you can, do it! This bridge will be mine again!”

In Alex’s hand, who was avoiding Makina’s attack, he had one leftover chicken leg.

… Why are those two doing that with alternative food?

Well, it didn’t even last a day or two, so I blankly watched the bloody battle between the two with a piece of chicken in my mouth.

Then, feeling a strange gaze, I turned my head and met eyes with Suisei, who was sitting next to the white cow.

Suisei lowered his head with a light smile on his eyes. I also slightly bowed my head.

We kept in touch via mobile phone, but it was only two weeks since we saw each other face-to-face, so I felt a bit awkward.

By the way, what is Baeksoso doing?

After asking Suisei about something from a while ago, he eagerly copied her answer onto his cell phone.

Is it like admission counseling?

Because Baek So-so said Edelweiss Academy was his first choice.

Anyway, after making eye contact for a while, Baek So-so asked another question, and Su Isei turned her head and began to answer sincerely.

It’s peaceful.

I wish it was always this peaceful.

Thinking about that, I picked up another slice of pizza, but I felt a stinging look from Nicola, who was standing with her back against the wall.

“Why?”

“… Joy.”

Nicola snorts at my question and looks away.

Why are you doing this again?

….Couldn’t it be that you got angry because you left it alone, or something like that?

Hmm, Nicola?

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“I have a few things to tell you.”

Around the time Alex’s face was burning red with drunkenness, Joo Joo-young returned to her office and opened her mouth.

“Do you know what’s going on next week?”

Everyone nodded.

“There is a request from the festival committee. There seems to be a small gap in personnel, so our Special Division has decided to help maintain public order.”

“… I have an appointment for that day.”

Chae Hee-rin murmured with a voice.

Yes, you have to tackle every case like that to be like Chae Hee-rin.

“You don’t have to worry about that part. Since each group will work on a rotational basis, we will be able to fit everyone’s schedule as much as possible.”

Joo Joo-young answered with a smile, and Chae-hee-rin kept her mouth shut and nodded her head.

“And here’s a surprise announcement. Soso, come out for a second.”

“Yes? Me?”

Baek So-so, who was suddenly pointed out, clearly showed a look of embarrassment.

“Yeah, it only takes a little while.”

Baek So-so stood in front of Ju Ji-young, giggling. Ju Ji-young put her arm on her Baek So-so’s shoulder, she said.

“From today, Soso will be active as an official member of the Special Division.”

“… Yes?”

“That’s natural, isn’t it? Soso is one of the few A-class talents, but leaving her as a reserve member would be a waste of energy.”

“That… but.”

Baek So-so hesitated for a moment, then glanced at Suisei and me.

Then, as if he had made up his mind to do something, he clenched his fists in both of his hands.

“Okay! I will give it a try.”

“Yes. Don’t worry too much For a while, there won’t be anything as dangerous as last time.”

“… Yes!”

Baek So-so cowers at the sound of “Dangerous work.”

I clapped hard before that pea-sized guy’s determination disappeared.

Then, Suisei, Makina, and Alex clap their hands in that order. Nicola stood still with her arms crossed, and Chaehee Rin reluctantly bumped her hands.

“The patrol will work in pairs.”

“A pair of two?”

Even if Baeksoso is included, there are only 7 students here.

Will Ju-Young also want to go on patrol together?

I wonder if I wasn’t the only one who had such a question in my head, everyone waited for Ju Ji-young’s next words with curious expressions.

“Here is the second surprise announcement. For a moment.”

Joo Ji-young said that and took her cell phone out of her arms and called somewhere.

“Yes. You can come now The spatial coordinates are as you took earlier. Huh. Huh. Be careful, just in case.”

Spatial coordinates?

The moment I tilted my head for a moment at that foreign word that came out of Joo Ji-young’s mouth-

The space next to Joo Ji-young was strangely distorted.

… In Legends of Academia, there are only two instances where space is described as being distorted.

First, when the Irregular appears in the passage of the dimension opened by the two-sided species.

And the second time is when the ability of ‘that woman’ is displayed.

“Oh my God.”

Suisei let out a short exclamation and covered her mouth with her hands.

The distorted space returns to normal.

And there stood a blonde girl with twin tails.

The girl gently lifts the hem of her skirt and gracefully bows her head in greeting.

“Nice to meet you. Not all- There are people who are old-fashioned.”

“I’m a new member of the special department, my name is-“

“My name is Chloe Edelweiss. Please take good care of me.”

Chloe’s refreshing smile.

… People with old acquaintances are probably referring to Suisei, right?

Isn’t it?

“Hello? Sihyuk Lee.”

But contrary to my expectations, Chloe stepped up to me and started talking to me.

“Or would it be more convenient to call you Mr. Byeongsik?”

“Ha ha ha….Hi.”

The moment I met Chloe’s burning eyes, I felt it.

I say goodbye to my peaceful singularity and life today-