Chapter 161
Most humans tend to freeze when faced with unexpected situations. The silence that had descended upon the hall was also due to this reason.
Students, professors, audience members, and commentators.
Everyone was stunned by the unexpected outcome.
The referee, a priest of the God of Play, who had been waiting outside the stage, walked towards the audience seats.
He carefully lifted Jane Moore, who was lying on the floor, and checked her condition by infusing her with divine power.
‘A single blow to the abdomen… nothing else.’
Her internal organs were not damaged either.
Jane Moore’s condition was much better than expected.
This made it even more puzzling.
‘A single strike that knocked out Jane Moore… But there’s no major injury, not even a minor bruise… How is this possible?’
Or perhaps Jane Moore had gathered all her magical power before being struck by the blow and used it to protect her body. In fact, Jane Moore, whose body was being examined, was in a state of magical power depletion.
‘The Executioner will be pleased.’
The priest, or rather the referee, carefully laid Jane Moore’s head on the floor and stood up.
He congratulated the victory of the child whom their other light, the Executioner, favored in herheart, and shouted with his voice filled with magical power.
[Jane Moore, out of bounds and unable to continue the match. Baek Hana wins!]
The referee’s voice spread throughout the silent grand hall, and time began to flow again.
-Wow!
-What the hell just happened?!
-Replay! Show us the replay!
And at that moment, the name Baek Hana was imprinted in the minds of everyone who witnessed it.
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[Supernova! A supernova has appeared!]
[ It’s unbelievable to see her defeat Jane Moore in just five seconds. ]
[ I’m so curious about the exchange that took place within the Sanctuary of Light! ]
[ I agree. And I’m sure everyone watching this broadcast feels the same way. ]
[Ha! I wish a psychometry ability user would arrive soon!]
It was a victory for First Academy, 229 to 236.
However, not only the commentators but also the audience members who remained in their seats after the match ended were focused on Baek Hana, a single student, rather than the victory of the two academies.
And inside the players’ waiting room.
“Hey, are you going to let your ass down? Should I kick it?”
“No, no!”
Kang Hanna had gathered the defeated students in one corner and was making them do headstands.
“As soon as we return to the hotel, after dinner and changing clothes, assemble in the underground training room. Got it?”
“Yes!”
“Damn, our cutie has given us one last chance. If you lose from the round of 16 onwards, you’ll all die when you return to Korea.”
The senior students, who were balancing on their heads with their hands on the floor instead of their feet, desperately wished for the psychometry ability user to arrive as soon as possible.
First Academy accepted Jane Moore’s defeat, but the British royal family, who hosted the festival, suggested a replay to ensure that there were no rumors about the unprecedented appearance of a supernova, and Jayden accepted.
Click.
Cheon Ji-ho opened the door to the waiting room and entered.
“Hana, do you want to meet your guests?”
“Guests?”
Baek Hana, who was sitting next to Nam Seo-hee and eating chocolate, furrowed her brow. Cheon Ji-ho smiled and opened the door wide.
“Hello~”
“Maria?”
Baek Hana stood up at the sight of her friend with a smirk and a wave. Nam Seo-hee naturally followed Baek Hana.
“The entrance is guarded by Professor Jayden, so feel free to talk.”
After saying this, Cheon Ji-ho entered the student waiting room where the seniors were being drilled.
“When did you arrive?”
As soon as Cheon Ji-ho left, Baek Hana smiled and asked.
“Around the time the 20th match started. There was traffic, so I was a bit late.”
“I see. But why is Edyn like that? Is she carsick?”
“Edyn doesn’t get carsick.”
Maria poked Edyn’s cheek, who was slumped over, and replied.
“I bet money and lost it all.”
“Money? Did you bet on the match? Did you bet money on it?”
“Yes. I bet boldly that our students would win without a single loss, and I lost all the allowance I had saved.”
“Aaaah!”
As soon as Maria finished speaking, Edyn began to tear out her beautiful hair.
“Lie, tell me it’s a lie…”
“Huff, it’s the truth.”
“Krrrrrr!”
Now, instead of holding her hair, she began to beat the floor and wail.
“How, how could you lose to Professor Baek… How weak are you… Krrrrr…”
“…”
“Forget it, leave her alone.”
Maria shook her head at Baek Hana, who was wondering how to comfort Edyn.
“But look at this.”
Maria took out her smartphone and showed it to Baek Hana.
“Look, everyone’s talking about you right now.”
· ↓What year are you in? Are you the queen’s friend? You’ll be killed if you’re caught.
· But what the hell is Baek Hana? Is she really a transformation ability user? (999+)
· Is it true that she won in just five seconds? The great biceps are magnificent. (13)
· Haha, now we’re imagining being number one. (999+)
· What the hell is going on right now? (57)
“Ugh…”
Baek Hana blushed slightly after reading the posts on the academy student community.
“And you have a fan club now.”
“Fan club?”
“Yes. Look here.”
“No, no, I don’t want to see it…”
Maria smiled at Baek Hana’s unexpectedly shy reaction and nodded. She wanted to see that expression a little longer, but she couldn’t force her friend to do something she didn’t want to.
“But… what about Woo-jin?”
Baek Hana hadn’t seen the video of Bwiar because she had attended the party that day. However, after returning to the hotel, she learned from the internet that while she was receiving chocolate from other female students, the man had fought against an Awakened she had seen during the day.
Everyone was amazed and revered him.
I felt good because people recognized his greatness.
“Does Woo-jin have a fan club too?”
If not, Baek Hana had planned to create one herself when she returned to Korea.
“Unfortunately, there’s nothing about the professor.”
“Why?”
“Our God deleted all the posts related to the professor early this morning. Now, it’s impossible to write anything related to him.”
“Why?”
Baek Hana furrowed her brow at Maria’s question.
“I don’t know about that either. But if I had to guess, it’s probably because the professor doesn’t like being in the spotlight.”
“Yeah, Woo-jin doesn’t like that kind of attention.”
Baek Hana easily accepted this and raised her head.
“Where are Nayoung and Yeon-ju? I don’t see them either.”
“You’re asking so quickly.”
“Ugh, ugh…”
At Maria’s poke, Baek Hana shuddered and flinched.
‘Hmm~’
Would the world know that the person who caused a sensation as a supernova was actually such a kind and cute girl?
“Nayoung stayed in the car because there were too many people, and it’s hard to get the car out.”
“Yeah, it would have been a bit much for Nayoung.”
“That’s right.”
“What about Nayoung and Yeon-ju?”
“They’re here.”
“…”
A clear voice came from behind them, and Baek Hana turned around.
-Peeak!
At the same time, the fairy sitting on Claire’s shoulder moved its small wings and flew towards Baek Hana’s head.
-Piak!
“Haha, yes.”
Baek Hana smiled as the fairy sat on her head and patted her head with its small hands.
-Pee~
Finally, the fairy lay down on Baek Hana’s soft ear and became calm.
“It was a great strike.”
“Hmm? Ah, hehe… It’s all thanks to you, Sister.”
Claire smiled softly at Baek Hana, who was shyly fidgeting with her fingers.
“Let’s talk about the rest at the hotel.”
“Hmm? Are you leaving already?”
“This is a place where you’re not supposed to enter in the first place.”
“Oh, that’s right.”
Baek Hana scratched her cheek awkwardly, and Claire reached out her hand towards Baek Hana’s head.
-Pee~?
She carefully wrapped the fairy, which was hanging loosely, and moved it to her front pocket.
“See you at the hotel.”
“Yes. See you later.”
Claire took the first step, and Baek Hana waved goodbye to her friends.
“Come on, get up.”
“Krrrr…”
Edyn stood up from the floor and grabbed Baek Hana’s shoulders tightly.
“Why, why did you win so overwhelmingly…?!”
Edyn gritted her teeth, thinking that the odds of Baek Hana being chosen in the loser’s revival match would be lower if she won so overwhelmingly.
Jjak!
Maria’s palm struck Edyn’s back.
“…”
Edyn let out a silent scream and fell to the floor.
Thud.
Maria grabbed Edyn’s nape and smiled.
“See you later~”
“Yes, yes.”
Maria dragged Edyn, who was dreaming, and left.
Baek Hana waved goodbye to her friends until they disappeared from the hallway.