The Spoon Villain Is Obsessed with the Hero Again Today - Chapter 56



Physical Fitness Test (8)

Wheeeeee─

The siren sounded continuously. It was an announcement that a real monster, not a training monster, had appeared.

─Ugh! What is this at such an important moment! Because of one damn monster!

─Does this mean the remaining physical fitness test schedule is automatically canceled?

The spectators gathered in the indoor training ground began to stand up one by one and head for the exit, grumbling along the way.

“Ugh… my helicopter….”

Meanwhile, Park Won-hyuk was in a state of despair, saying he had lost his means of transportation. Since a break occurred nearby, it was only natural that the helicopter would be smashed. It was like encountering a typhoon in the middle of the ocean.

“What are you whining about over just one helicopter?”

“That… was bought on full installment….”

“Oh my.”

Full installment, that can’t be helped. Ryu Jung-min sincerely consoled Park Won-hyuk. Of course, only in his heart.

“Since it’s come to this, why don’t you go and help out a bit? You don’t have anywhere else to go anyway.”

“What? Me?”

Park Won-hyuk shook his head vehemently.

“I have some sense, how could I do such a thing? I’m not such a bad person to steal my juniors’ opportunities.”

“Haha, don’t take it too seriously. I was just joking.”

Neither Ryu Jung-min, Park Won-hyuk, nor the guild members who were leaving now had any intention of participating in this battle.

This was a problem that had to be dealt with within Han Yul Academy. The guild had no place to interfere.

If they carelessly intervened, they would only be seen as stealing the students’ achievements. There was no need to invite unnecessary criticism.

It was right to quietly step aside here.

“So what are you going to do now? You obviously can’t call a taxi.”

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“Ryu Jung-min, did you perhaps come by car….”

“No.”

Ryu Jung-min quickly got up from his seat and headed for the training ground exit. Park Won-hyuk followed closely behind.

“Don’t be like that, can’t you at least take me to the front of your guild? Please?”

“My car is small.”

“Then at least the trunk…!”

*

Unfortunately, my name was on the duty roster for this week. This means I have to defeat the monster as a member of the initial response unit.

“Sigh… Of all times, a monster had to appear now….”

Of course, Arna’s name was also included. Following the combat ability evaluation, I was once again paired with Arna.

We quickly headed to the situation room.

─Ah, this is annoying. What is this in broad daylight?

─Hey, I came in the middle of my meal.

Many students were already gathered in the situation room, armed with weapons. They had all rushed over upon hearing the deployment order.

─By the way, who is the overall coordinator today? Why haven’t they shown up yet?

The students were looking around, searching for the commander. They seemed to be hoping it wouldn’t be someone strange.

“Ugh….”

But their expectations were quickly dashed. Just then, a man entered the situation room.

A skinny frame, dark circles under his eyes, and unkempt hair….

It was Han Yumin, the technical officer and instructor.

─We’re screwed. Of all people, it had to be Han Yumin….

The students let out sighs of despair upon hearing that Han Yumin was the overall coordinator.

Everyone knew he was incompetent.

“Ah… Why does something like this have to happen when I’m on duty….”

The battle hadn’t even started yet, but Han Yumin was already sweating. He seemed more nervous than the students.

Even though he wouldn’t be entering the field himself.

“O, O, Operator…! Bring me the past records…! Quickly…!”

Still, Han Yumin wanted to play the role of commander, so he called out loudly to the operator.

He began to devise a plan.

“So, what kind of monster appeared this time?”

At Arna’s question, I looked around the situation room. I found the words CODE: 61 on the status board.

“It’s a Code 61 Jagan.”

“Jagan… That’s a C-class monster.”

Arna sighed in relief, saying it was a small mercy. If it had been a high-class monster following Han Yumin, it would have been an insurmountable challenge.

“It shouldn’t take too long.”

However, we cannot be completely relieved just because an easy-to-handle monster has appeared. There is still the variable of mutants to consider.

Keeping that in mind, our coordinator needs to design a proper strategy…

“What? Proceed as it is?”

“Why, why, why…! What, what, what is the problem…!”

It seems hard to expect that. The operator exchanging information with Han Yumin didn’t look very pleased.

I decided to quietly eavesdrop on their conversation.

“The terrain and the situation itself are very different from back then. It’s a bit… to use the past data just because the monster is the same…”

“What, what, what do you know to dare order me around…! You’re just a student…!”

“This is not an order…”

“Shut, shut, shut up…!”

Han Yumin was extremely sensitive, probably because the battle was imminent. He swung his arm and shouted.

“Hey, I’m the chief coordinator here, not you…! I’ll make the decisions…!”

“But…”

“If you’re a situational soldier, sit quietly in front of the computer…! Don’t meddle unnecessarily…!”

Sometimes, there are people who shout loudly to hide their incompetence. Han Yumin was exactly like that.

Acting all tough for no reason. He was no different from a Chihuahua.

“Yes, I’m sorry. I overstepped.”

The student was more mature. The operator bowed once and returned to his seat to carry out his duties as a situational soldier.

“Damn… the data clearly shows it… why are you trying to take the hard way…”

Sometimes, when things are ambiguous, full authority is given to the students on the field. But Han Yumin seemed to want to issue the strategy himself, probably because of his pride as an instructor.

Ding─!

Soon, the smartwatch rang. Data related to the upcoming battle had arrived.

“Everyone, refer to Playbook Slot 1…!”

The playbook is a compressed file that allows easy access to not only monster information but also specific tactics, situational response guidelines, formations, etc., even on the field. It is mainly checked via smartwatch.

“What? This is the strategy for the upcoming battle?”

Arna looked at the smartwatch and widened her eyes. Then she frowned.

“This is exactly the same tactic we used last summer! Applying the strategy used in the mountainous area to the urban area!”

Arna shook her head in disbelief. The surrounding students had similar reactions.

I felt the same way.

“This is really ridiculous.”

Referring to the data is one thing. But I never dreamed that he would just copy and paste it.

At the very least, he should have shown some effort by changing the words here and there.

Han Yumin was more of a deadbeat than I thought. It was a moment that brought back memories of my military days.

There were some real deadbeats back in my day too. I remember one in particular, a newly transferred junior sergeant when I was a corporal.

He was an incredible guy. I had never seen anyone sneak into the women’s rest area while on duty.

What he did there was even more ridiculous. All he did was bury his face in the pillows and blankets in the rest area and rub his face against them.

He was caught red-handed by a female officer from the battalion personnel department.

After that, well…

You can probably guess what happened.

He was dishonorably discharged immediately.

“Excuse me…? What are you thinking about all by yourself…?”

“Nothing.”

Anyway.

What I’m trying to say is.

There are so many deadbeats in this world who can’t even do the basics.

In schools, in the military, in companies. There was always at least one wherever you went.

Han Yul Officer Academy was no exception.

“Wait a minute…! Where are you going now…! We’re about to deploy…!”

I left Arna’s call behind and went to the equipment room. I sat down in front of the computer.

“Hmm, this is a program I’ve never seen before.”

Everything was unfamiliar. I decided to fiddle with it and learn.

“Hey? Wait a minute! What are you doing messing with that!”

“If you touch that recklessly, it’ll be a big problem! Get out of there!”

“I want to use slot 2 of the playbook.”

“Huh…?”

Playbook. Hearing that word, the operator relaxed his grip. He looked at me with wide eyes and asked.

“Why the playbook all of a sudden…?”

Touching the playbook meant modifying the operation. It also meant disobeying Han Yumin’s orders.

I glanced at Han Yumin, who was wiping his sweat alone in the distance. The operator followed my gaze to Han Yumin.

“There are many of them. Those who have no ability but insist on their pride.”

“….”

“I think working under such an incompetent boss is quite a painful experience.”

I know because I’ve been through it. I’ve experienced it a lot while working at the company. From the PD who was busy passing off work to the CEO who had no interest in the company.

I was the one who always suffered between the two. I’ve even had to bow down in front of many people.

There was no choice. It was my job, and it was my livelihood, so what could I say? If they ordered me to do something, I had to do it.

It was the fate of a lowly subordinate.

But.

At least here, I didn’t want to be like that. I didn’t want to be pushed around under incompetent people.

Why should I follow the clumsy orders of those above me? This wasn’t particularly my livelihood or my job.

I had nothing to lose, so I decided to act as I pleased. I decided to correct what was wrong.

“So what are you going to do now…?”

“It would be wise to at least have some insurance in case of an unexpected situation.”

“Insurance….”

That doesn’t mean I’m going to change the entire plan. Just hiding a card behind my back. That much I could do without Han Yumin’s permission.

“What do I need to do?”

The operator’s eyes started to sparkle as if they had caught on to my intention. It meant they were willing to play along with my prank.

I told the operator.

“I’d like you to bring me the data of Code 35 Markosias.”