Breaking Up With the Heroine in an Otome Game - Breaking Up With the Heroine in an Otome Game chapter 89

89 – Baek Yoorin and the Ranking Match (3)

089.

Whiiiing.

A rough and strong wind blew fiercely.

Under the scorching sun, the gusts of wind messed up Ishiwoon and Baek Yoorin’s hair haphazardly.

But the two of them didn’t blink an eye.

They only stared at each other’s faces, gripping the hilt of their swords tightly.

It seemed as if a significant amount of magic power was gathering, about to draw their swords and unleash their techniques.

“…….”

“…….”

An eerie silence pressed down on the two of them.

For a moment, only an inexplicable silence prevailed.

The voices of the surrounding students whispered and resounded loudly.

“Ishiwoon.”

Suddenly.

Baek Yoorin was the first to release her aura.

A calm but chilling voice penetrated into the ears.

“…Step aside.”

“I refuse.”

“…This has nothing to do with you. Why are you getting involved?”

“I just said so.”

Yi Si-woon replied calmly with serene eyes.

“If you’re planning to cause trouble, deal with me first.”

“Is that so…?”

Yi Si-woon, one of Prosecutor’s disciples.

Even the Peninsula’s foremost examiner recognized Yi Si-woon’s talent.

Lately, he even taught swordsmanship directly.

Since Baek Young-hyun rarely taught swordsmanship himself, it was proof of Yi Si-woon’s excellence.

In fact, Yi Si-woon achieved the great feat of entering the Union Academy, the cradle of geniuses, as the top student.

He was truly a genius among geniuses.

It was the common opinion of critics that he had an immense potential that could possibly reach the rank of a Single Ranker in the future.

However, as far as I know, Yi Si-woon has already been defeated.

By Baek Yoo-rin over there.

“Can you… Stop me…?”

If Yi Si-woon was a genius, Baek Yoo-rin was a monster.

Her talent surpassed the realms of common sense and could be called a blessing and a curse bestowed by the heavens.

In the first place, Baek Yoo-rin was one of Prosecutor’s “Water” disciples.

Amongst numerous disciples, she was the most knowledgeable and talented.

That was Baek Yoo-rin.

“You… You are weaker than me, aren’t you?”

“That’s an old saying.”

Even in the face of such provocation, Yi Si-woon maintained his composure, revealing his confidence.

“How long do you think I will be weaker than you?”

“…I do feel like I’ve gotten a bit stronger.”

Baek Yoo-rin calmly scanned Yi Si-woon and nodded to herself. She had a good eye. Just by looking at his posture, she could roughly estimate, right?

It seems that the training under Prosecutor for the past few months had quite an effect.

Is it really Lee Si-woon?

In such a short time, he has achieved significant growth that Baek Yoo-rin would acknowledge. The male protagonist is indeed the male protagonist.

“Hmm…”

Baek Yoo-rin, with a slightly perplexed expression, stared at my face as if lost in thought for a moment.

He seemed to be pondering whether to pat my head or hesitate to strike me.

After a while, Baek Yoo-rin glanced around.

The students, who were slightly away, were sneakily observing, subtly bothering her.

Baek Yoo-rin let out a short sigh.

“Well, okay.”

She sheathed the sharp blade into the scabbard.

“…It’s not your day today, that’s all.”

Although her face looked a bit disappointed, it seemed like she was anticipating another day because there were too many interferers.

“Isn’t that right, Lee Jin-hyuk?”

“Baek Yoo-rin, what on earth are you thinking?”

I can’t figure out why Baek Yoo-rin attacked me.

No, rather than an attack, it seems like she wants to fight me willingly, but I can’t figure out why she challenged me to a duel.

And that’s probably because Baek Yoo-rin is one of the members of Rebellion.

I tried to be careful not to unnecessarily get involved with Baek Yoo-rin.

“…Seriously?”

Baek Yoo-rin tilted her head.

“…Do you remember what happened at the dojo two years ago?”

Two years ago at the dojo?

Oh, come to think of it, Baek Yoo-rin said ‘long time no see’ at the very beginning.

In that case, there was a very high chance that I had misjudged the person. Of course, given Baek Yoo-rin’s personality, it’s difficult to imagine her taking my words at face value.

“…Yeah. It might be such a trivial thing that it doesn’t even need to be remembered from your perspective.”

“Baek Yoo-rin, sorry, but it seems like you mistook someone.”

“…Mistook someone? Really?”

Despite Baek Yoo-rin’s dry expression and voice, there was a strong conviction in her words.

“…I saw the footage. You blocked Yuda, no, the attack of the white-haired girl and inflicted wounds.”

Huh?

That was partially by chance.

Why are you so aggressive? Seriously.

“……That white-haired woman, she’s strong.”

“She must be strong.”

“……Strong enough to not even get hurt by a student’s accidental touch.”

“……”

Do you think she’s strong enough to inflict harm on Yoo Dahee, the strongest in the world, even by accident? Is it just curiosity?

However, Baek Yoorin doesn’t have such an aggressive personality.

“Lee Jinhyuk, I know your true identity.”

“……?”

What nonsense is this about forgetting my true identity?

My true identity?

“I confirmed it with your sword… the one that Jin Soyeon, the girl, has.”

“Oh.”

If it’s the sword that Soyeon has, it seems to be referring to the Bichillante’s sword.

Wait a minute.

Could it be Baek Yoorin?

Am I mistaking her for Bichillante?

Why on earth?

“It’s pointless to pretend any longer… the skills that caused harm to the white-haired woman, the sword that Jin Soyeon has, the appearance that did not give a damn about life……”

“No, that’s not.”

“Are you going to keep playing dumb?”

What the hell is this duck’s foot?

But I can’t think of a good excuse.

Since I gave Soyeon the sword without a second thought.

Even if I try to defend myself with words, without substantial evidence, it won’t convince Baek Yoorin in the slightest.

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“This is such a hassle. How am I supposed to explain this? Or, before that, I wonder if the members of Libellion also think I’m Bichillante?”

According to the setting, Baek Yoorin resents Bichillante.

Because of the swordsmanship competition a few years ago where she was thoroughly defeated by Bichillante in front of Baek Yeonghyun.

I knew that Baek Yoorin disliked Bichillante, but I never expected her to want a rematch.

Do I really want to hide this trivial matter?

“But considering Baek Yurin’s personality, she probably won’t kill me or anything, right…?”

Baek Yurin is a member of Rebellion, but she doesn’t have the same casual attitude towards murder as the other villains.

In the first place, she ended up joining because she caught Yudahee’s attention while gaining practical experience in back alley fights.

“…Let’s settle the score in the ranking match that will take place in a week.”

“If it’s a ranking match.”

“…I’ll nominate you.”

Ranking match.

It’s a 1vs1 individual combat test.

It’s quite dangerous, as it is a test of combat between hero trainees. Numerous instructors and safety agents are prepared for any accidents that might occur.

From the outside, media, clan members, and association heroes all come to see potential talents. Trainees have the opportunity to directly prove their worth to others.

Each trainee can request a ranking match against the opponent they desire.

The points that can be obtained vary depending on the opponent’s ranking, victory or defeat, and the content of the match.

If a high-ranking opponent defeats a low-ranking opponent, they won’t gain many points, and they often become the target of ridicule for being a coward.

But Baek Yurin doesn’t care, as she said she would nominate me.

Seems like she intends to confidently determine the outcome in the ranking match where countless people are watching. Well, this is f*cked up.

“It would be best to accept it willingly. If you refuse….”

Our eyes meet briefly.

“…Are you planning to reveal your true identity to people?”

“Hey, that’s…”

I couldn’t hide my bewilderment at Baek Yurin’s words.

To reveal my true identity as Villante?

That’s quite terrifying.

There are quite a few villains who hold grudges against Villante, regardless of the truth.

Being exposed to villains in any way would be troublesome in various ways.

“Well then… see you at the ranking match.”

“Hey, Baek Yurin!”

After giving me a quick glance, Baek Yurin suddenly disappeared without turning back.

I could only stare blankly at the spot where she vanished.

“I’m already busy enough, why did I have to get involved with Baek Yurin…”

“Identity…”

Suddenly, Ishiun, who was standing next to me, seemed to be deep in thought as he briefly lowered his head and then shifted his gaze towards me.

I was quite curious about what Byaku Yurin had mentioned about my identity.

“Does Byaku Yurin know about your identity?”

“What identity? It’s just a misunderstanding on Byaku Yurin’s part. I don’t know how to clear up this misunderstanding.”

“…Alright, if you say so, then it must be true.”

Ishiun’s disbelief in my words was evident.

“Ugh, seriously, what should I do… Hmm?”

I glanced at the sword I was holding in my hand.

Come to think of it, Byaku Yurin hasn’t taken her sword back yet.

“For now, I should meet her under the pretense of returning the sword.”

The next morning.

During the morning assembly, I went to Byaku Yurin’s class.

However, Byaku Yurin hadn’t come to school.

What? I thought she was just running late, but until the end of the day, there was no news from Byaku Yurin.

She must be training rigorously for the ranking match, but even though I went to her house to meet her, I still couldn’t see her.

And so, a few days later.

“…Ah, today is the day of the ranking match. Aren’t you nervous, Jinhyuk?”

“Yeah.”

The day of the ranking match had arrived before we knew it.