Became a Dark Merchant in the Academy - Chapter 271



270 – Trap_1

According to the investigation conducted by the employees, it is highly likely that Taylor Marvel and Lee Seong-hyeon have no relationship whatsoever.

The disaster in LA.

It is true that Taylor Marvel and Lee Seong-hyeon were there to help rescue the citizens when Cheon Gong Island crashed.

There was absolutely no record of the two meeting, and after examining the photo from various angles, it was determined that it was likely a composite.

That’s why when I first heard that information, my heart started beating faster than I’d ever felt before, and my whole body felt hot at the thought of being able to seek revenge again.

‘Is this true?’

As time goes by, the more I think about it, the more I think about it.

Tachibana Rie thought it was suspicious.

Of course, if it really didn’t matter, Taylor Marvell wouldn’t have let such a flyer go unnoticed, given his past in the American Holy Empire.

He has a history of suing every paparazzi who published false articles about him, and never reached a settlement.

Not only that, Lee Seong-hyeon’s confident attitude was also questioned once again.

Of course, considering Lee Sung-hyun’s actions so far, that could have been a lie and nothing more than a deception.

‘Because I can’t make any more mistakes.’

It was right to be extremely cautious.

Since it was Lee Seong-hyeon, there was a possibility that it was a trap, and if he failed here, he would be humiliated.

And I didn’t know what the outcome would be.

‘I want you to help me out until I graduate. You may be dumb, but you look half-as-half.’

Lee Seong-hyeon’s words lingered in my ears.

“…I have to make sure of that.”

So, what Rie Tachibana chose was an approach.

Approach to Taylor Marvel.

No matter how you investigate, nothing is as accurate as hearing it from the person themselves.

There’s nothing wrong with becoming close with an S-class hero.

Even if the grandson relationship is real.

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A grandson is just a grandson.

He is not a blood-related grandson.

If so, what if your relationship with Taylor Marvell becomes better than that with Lee Sung Hyun?

No, if it’s even similar.

The Crown Prince’s daughter and an orphan.

A place that can be a source of strength in many ways, and a place that needs help.

It’s obvious which way Taylor Marvel will go between the two.

However, the possibility of this being realized was low.

That’s understandable, since these are things that must be met first before they can be put into practice.

Tachibana Rie was unable to meet Taylor Marvel.

No matter how much I wanted to meet her or how much I requested to meet her, it was only possible if Taylor Marvel gave permission.

Even if she was the daughter of the Crown Prince, it meant that she was the Crown Prince’s blood relative.

It wasn’t like there was something that a S-class hero had to meet, nor did it have a political position or status.

So Rie Tachibana was halfway giving up.

It was around that time.

‘Seonghyun, do you have time during summer vacation? When you have time, should we go to Hawaii together?’

‘It’s possible, but I don’t think it’ll be possible in the first week. I have a prior engagement to go to Okinawa with my grandfather.’

‘Grandpa? If you’re talking about grandpa… Taylor Marvel?’

‘Yeah. So the first week is too much. Early August…’

By chance, I overheard Lee Seong-hyeon talking to Marie Lindbergh in the classroom.

That he is planning to go to Okinawa, the southernmost island of the Eastern Alliance, with Taylor Marvel.

They said they were currently recruiting a guide and planning a travel route.

‘This is…’

It was truly a stroke of luck.

Where is Okinawa?

The southernmost territory of the Eastern Military Federation.

Jewel of the South.

And it was a place where one’s sphere of influence was dominant.

Moreover, a guide-based approach was even proposed.

That’s why Rie Tachibana joined their conversation.

‘Are you going to Okinawa? Then I can help you.’

As the daughter of a government official, I have to be a travel guide.

And I have to be Lee Seong-hyeon’s travel guide too.

It was a supreme humiliation.

I could easily tolerate such insults for the sake of information and future revenge.

So, explain why the reporter isn’t coming, etc.

“It suits you well.”

I could endure any insults I received from Lee Seong-hyeon.

“How about quitting the academy and pursuing a career as a guide? It seems like it would be perfect for you.”

“Yes, I will consider it.”

I could… bear it.

Not yet.

**

Tachibana Rie’s body trembled for a moment.

“Their relationship is unacceptable.”

“Te… Grandpa. Do something about it…”

“Grandfather? How dare you say such nonsense?”

“Grandpa!”

I saw Taylor Marvel, who was busy teasing Elizabeth in my room.

“Ahem, then I guess we should unpack first.”

She was the one who pulled herself together and smiled.

“I will guide you to the ryokan you have reserved.”

And she left the airport in a vehicle she had arranged in advance.

How long did it take after that?

The ryokan we arrived at was, as expected, a place prepared by the daughter of the supreme leader of the Eastern Army Alliance, and its exterior was a quaint, stylish, and extravagant place.

“”Welcome. I’ve been waiting for you.””

Also, as soon as I entered the ryokan, all the staff greeted me, so I guess they probably rented the place out.

“I guess you spent some money?”

“This is a place where we are hosting Taylor Marvel. I can’t afford to neglect even one of these things. Unlike that guy who had no manners and tried to make me stay in a shabby hotel, I am a sure thing when it comes to this.”

“Who… is that what you said for me to hear?”

“It depends on the listener.”

“Oh really? That’s right. Well, it’s the servant’s role to assist the master in his shortcomings anyway. Good job, Rie.”

“…Ugh.”

Tachibana Rie ground her teeth at my praise.

“Seonghyun, there’s a private beach here too!”

“I see. Would you like to go?”

“Yeah. But. I can’t swim…”

“It’s okay. I’ll tell you.”

“Really? That’s fortunate.”

“Then let’s unpack first. Did you bring your swimsuit, Sis?”

“Yeah, I… did bring it in a bikini.”

I ignored Tachibana and continued talking to Elizabeth, who was very excited after hearing the explanation about the ryokan and the places around it from the ryokan staff.

“A bikini…”

And Taylor Marvel, who was watching the scene, seemed to gag at the thought of Elizabeth wearing a swimsuit in her original form.

“…”

Elizabeth glared at Taylor Marvel.

“What? I can’t show my grandchild something weird, can I?”

“you…”

“you?”

“No, Grandpa.”

But the difference in power dynamics was so clear that Elizabeth couldn’t help but glare.

**

Hyakushiri, Okinawa’s top-class ryokan.

On the private beach, which is only available to guests staying at Hyakushiri, only the sound of gently crashing waves could be heard.

The reason was simple.

There were only four guests at Hyakushiri.

Of those four, two were at the ryokan, and the other two were at the private beach.

Because it wasn’t the right atmosphere to make a fuss or anything.

“Oh, how is it?”

Hot sun, high humidity.

The sand on the beach was sinking in, and sweat was slowly flowing out, so the discomfort gradually increased.

Elizabeth didn’t mind the discomfort at all.

Rather, my whole body shook like an aspen tree as if a cold wind had hit me.

It was because the clothes I was wearing right now, no, the bikini swimsuit, were so embarrassing.

‘If I had known this would happen, I would have tried harder.’

I lost weight in a hurry when I heard I was going on a trip.

No matter how I looked at it, it was not enough.

In particular, I felt like my abdominal fat was sticking out because it was being pressed by the swimsuit straps.

‘What if I’m disappointed?’

Moreover, this is the first time I’ve seen something like this since I was born.

It was also the first time showing it.

That made me even feel anxious that maybe I was wearing it wrong.

Seonghyeon is also popular, unlike me.

Other girls.

You must have seen the girls’ bright blue swimsuits too.

There is no comparison.

I’m afraid it will disappoint.

To begin with, his face was ugly.

Maybe these clothes don’t suit you.

‘also…’

The longer the silence became, the more I began to tremble and my heart tightened.

“It suits you well, sis.”

But even those worries made Lee Seong-hyeon smile.

It was washed away in one breath.

“Oh, really?”

thank god.

So as not to disappoint Seonghyeon.

“Yes. When I first saw you, I thought you were an angel fallen from the sky.”

“Isn’t that too much of a fuss?”

“No. What a fuss. Even an angel wouldn’t be enough to describe my older sister.”

“Is that so?”

“Yes. If you want, I can tell you 100 times, 1000 times. Do you need it?”

“Yeah, I heard… No. That’s enough.”

Actually, I wanted to hear it.

But there was a lot of work to be done.

‘I have to learn how to swim, play beach volleyball, and even split watermelon… and put on sunscreen.’

Taylor Marvel isn’t interfering now, but he might change his mind and do so again.

I had to push the pace forward when I had time.

“Really?”

“Really. Hehe. But first of all…”

Elizabeth let her imagination run wild.

‘What should we do together first?’

There were so many things I wanted to do that my head was a mess.

I wanted to do this, that, and that.

It was around that time that Elizabeth was starting to feel better.

“Ah, senior. I missed you!!”

A pink-haired woman who appeared out of nowhere hugged Lee Seong-hyeon.