I Became the Only Non-mage in the Academy

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It was Monday morning.

The time when everyone was bustling to get to work.contemporary romance

The roads were jammed with cars, and subways and buses were packed with people.

I was blankly staring outside as I was riding in a taxi to work.

There's a unique system in the Korea Hero Academy where you can work for an association or a guild during the school vacation.

‘Once school ends, you have to go to work.’

What a terrible school system indeed.

After getting through the heavily congested traffic, I could see the building where I would be starting my work from today.

The building had a peculiar design.

It was like two round-shaped buildings swirling into one. It seemed to have only 5 floors, but due to a spatial magic cast on the inside, it was much bigger than it appeared.

“We’ve arrived.”

“Thank you.”

As I got off the taxi, I felt eyes on me from every direction. Not just because I'm exceptionally handsome…

“Is that him? The rookie we need to recruit this time?”

“I heard the Sun and Meteor guild masters even fought over him.”

Those stares from all around.

Indeed, as the school event progressed, I became a hot topic among the heroes.

I got so many texts on my original phone that I had to buy another one.

“Look at his stride. Such balance!”

“More than that, look at the physique under those clothes. He's so well-built. Makes most muscular types seem like nothing.”

I quickly headed inside. There was a receptionist, Kim Seohyun, and Park Woonhyuk.

“Lee Seoha...!”

“Seoha, you arrived right on time.”

Park Woonhyuk looked guarded, while Kim Seohyun greeted me with a broad smile.

“Heh, so you came here as well.”

“Yeah, but you guys arrived early?”

“Yep. I was the first one here.”

I looked at both Park Woonhyuk and Kim Seohyun.

Park Woonhyuk wore black slacks and a white short-sleeved shirt like me. Kim Seohyun wore black jeans with a blue shirt.

Suddenly, I sensed someone approaching. Turning my head, I saw a man in a black suit, looking quite pleasant, approaching with firm steps.

“Hello. Starting from today, I'll be guiding all of you. My name is Lee Seongchan. Nice to meet you.”

Lee Seongchan then looked at me. I felt his gaze deep within.

Then, his expression slightly twitched, almost imperceptibly.

“…Indeed, top-tier students from the Korea Hero Academy stand out.”

In terms of talent, Lee Seongchan is exceptional. To the extent that the Sorcerer of Heavenly Vision would want him as a disciple.

“Shall we start the tour? The first floor is for our guests. It showcases the treasures the Celestial guild has obtained from dungeons and displays our achievements.”

After that, Lee Seongchan provided a brief overview of the guild building.

The second basement is a training ground, and various magic is applied so that even if you spar, you only get minor damages.

The first basement is said to be a warehouse where you store the loot you get from hunting monsters.

The second floor is for the guild members' leisure, like a resting place and a gym.

The third floor is currently used as an office, the fourth floor has a conference room and reception room, and the fifth floor is said to be a space exclusively for the guild master and the deputy master.

"That's roughly the structure of the Celestial Guild's building. Does anyone have any questions?"

I looked around. Kim Seohyun, who is learning magic from the top magicians while attending the Celestial Guild, obviously has no questions, and Park Woonhyuk is also a scion of a prominent family. He's the son of the Sun Guild's leader, and even before he came to Korea Hero Academy, he used to visit the guild every vacation and was close to the guild members.

'I don't have any specific questions.'

Although I don't know the specifics that don't appear in the game, I think I know the basics.

"Normally, we should meet the hero who will form the team now, but they had an urgent matter and are not here. Shall we go eat lunch a bit early?"

"Yes."

"Alright."

We headed to eat lunch.

"Seoha, what do you want to eat?"

"Nothing in particular."

I put my hand in my pocket and thought. I wasn't very hungry, so I just wanted to fill my stomach.

"They said you should look at the welfare to see the original guild. It's the first day today, so it might be good to use the company cafeteria."

At Park Woonhyuk's words, I nodded. It's too bothersome to go outside.

"Then shall we go to the company cafeteria?"

The company cafeteria was quiet.

It was still early for lunch.

I casually scooped up some spicy pork stir-fry and sat down.

"But why did Park Woonhyuk come here?"

"It's because my father is the guild master of the Sun Guild."

Park Woonhyuk cut a piece of steak with dignity and put it in his mouth before speaking.

"I could live comfortably if I went to the Sun Guild. I could get full marks without trying, but then my growth would stop, so I came here. And I thought I could learn more from the Celestial guild than from the Meteor guild, so I applied here."

"Wow, that's cool."

"It's natural for me to be cool."

Park Woonhyuk laughed at Kim Seohyun's compliment.

It was cheeky, but he really had a cool thought, so I quietly ate my stir-fried pork.

"But will we be able to know who our hero will be today?"

"Master, Tak Yoonil will be coming."

"Really? Master Tak Yoonil?!"

Park Woonhyuk was surprised.

It's understandable. Master Tak Yoonil, known as the master of martial arts using all kinds of weapons. In a way, he is the person who can best teach the Black Divine Martial Art.

Wearing a vibrant, multicolored aloevera shirt, blue shorts, and hastily worn sneakers, he may look like a tanned blonde delinquent, but those who underestimated him couldn't escape significant trouble.

"Ah, you're here."

"Yeah, sorry I'm late. Got an unexpected call in the middle. Had to catch a villain, so I was held up."

"It's alright."

"Oh, are you the famous top student? Man, I thought our... young master was the top."

"Seoha is truly amazing. I've never been able to beat him."

"Really? No wonder, I've been losing sleep ever since I heard Lee Seoha was coming."

While in the midst of their conversation, Tak Yoonil slightly lowered his sunglasses to look at me.

"From a distance, even your physique seems no joke. What technique is that? It seems to be more advanced than the Muscle Reversion Technique our young master learned."

"Right? I don’t know the exact technique, but his muscles are incredibly dense. Should we call it compressed muscle? If Seoha hadn't learned magic and just practiced external skills, he might be on par with me."

"Sorry about that; our young master tends to get overly excited when it comes to martial arts. Finished eating? How about we take a walk and get some exercise?"

"Going on a patrol?"

"Yeah. Normally, we wouldn't need to, but lately, the movement of those 'Mines' bastards is concerning. Same goes for the villains."

With that, Tak Yoonil led us outside.

I was disappointed.

I hoped there might be some downtime in the game, but there wasn't.

It felt like I had entered a notorious company with little to no break time.

The patrol was uneventful.

The only incident was when Kim Seohyun's face was exposed, and his fans requested his autograph.

"Shall we have a quick meeting?"

"A meeting?"

"Yes. A meeting to discuss the dungeon raid."

"... But we're just interns?"

Park Woonhyuk spoke with a bewildered expression.

Even if they were interns, they wouldn't really partake in dungeons or monster hunting. Their internship was about familiarizing themselves with the seniors, learning their secrets, and how to deal with villains or Mines when encountered.

"I get it. If a dungeon raid goes wrong, the student interns could be in danger. But you don't have to worry. The elites of the Celestial Guild will ensure your safety."

"... So we're really doing it."

Park Woonhyuk said with a heavy face.

"Yes. In reality, we don't have to. Because we can also nurture those who aren't our people."

Tak Yoonil spoke while looking at Park Woonhyuk.

"Moreover, dungeon raids are very dangerous. You never know what traps might spring, and you're always exposed to the threat of monsters. While the students of Korea Hero Academy are exceptional, dungeon raiding is a different ball game."

Tak Yoonil added.

"Still, we're doing this because of the will of the great hero."

"..."

"When the boundaries of dimensions collapsed, and entities tainted with 'evil' invaded Earth, empowered villains rampaged, and the Mines disrupted order. Amidst the ashes of the ruined world, a lone figure established order, creating beings called 'heroes', and led them. We do this because of the words left behind by this entity."

The greatest hero in human history.

A being revered by all heroes.

"It was an era where human value was lesser than food. This beacon of hope for humanity ended all chaos, bringing forth peace. He wished to provide equal opportunities for all heroes."

Thus, the Korea Hero Academy was established.

"Even after that, he worked hard for peace. He took many disciples, founded guilds. Also, he established associations to prevent guilds from running amok and government interventions. Now, only the Celestial Guild continues his legacy."

The ideals are commendable.

But reality is harsh.

"Other guilds don't because it's convenient and if a student dies, it's a huge issue."

Students who come for internships are the future of heroes. In a peaceful era, there aren't many foolish enough to squander the future's resources.

Of course, this is for a very short period.

As they transition to the mid-term and when Chilak directly intervenes, students are literally 'sacrificed'.

"So, the day after tomorrow, we will have a meeting to discuss the dungeon raid."

Tak Yoonil grinned and looked at us.

I was worried...

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hmm i wonder how this will go

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