The Spoon Villain Is Obsessed with the Hero Again Today - Chapter 71



The Man Who Doesn’t Believe in God (8)

The next day, an emergency meeting was held at the school, centered around Principal Lee Min-ho. All administrative staff participated in the meeting.

“How did this happen? Rashid received a contract offer?”

Exactly this morning, a report came to Principal Lee Min-ho. The sender was Ryu Jung-min, the guild leader of Yeonwol.

The report was as follows. Rashid Belkalem had received a scout offer from the guild Geumseonggak. As a result, he was leaving the school.

“Are we just going to let our precious student leave like this?”

Lee Min-ho, who was usually known for his gentle image, raised his voice with a stern look today.

“What have you been doing until now, Head of Academic Support? Isn’t it the job of the Academic Support Department to manage the students’ academic records?”

“Th-that is….”

The administrative staff couldn’t lift their heads. They just hunched their shoulders. In front of Lee Minho, they couldn’t make any excuses.

“And the head of student affairs.”

“Y-yes…!”

“Were you aware of Rashid’s family situation?”

Under Lee Minho’s piercing gaze, the head of student affairs froze. He barely managed to open his mouth.

“Uh… I received a rough report….”

At the weak response, Lee Minho slammed the conference table hard.

Bang─!

“Are you saying you just sat and received reports? Didn’t you think of going to find out directly?”

“S-sorry…!”

“Enough with the apologies. As soon as this meeting is over, contact the external cooperation department. Find a sponsor company for Rashid.”

“Yes…! Understood…!”

The meeting wasn’t over yet. This time, Lee Minho turned his head to the opposite seat.

“Head of support. Our school has staff housing, doesn’t it?”

“We will provide Rashid with staff housing immediately!”

The head of support stood up and shouted loudly. He said he would give Rashid a proper house, not a dormitory-like place.

For reference, staff housing is also a residential space for faculty members. Ordinary students cannot use this staff housing.

But Rashid can. Because he has a family to support.

“And one more thing. Rashid has a young sister. Later, introduce her to the on-campus affiliated daycare center.”

“Understood!”

With just one word from the principal, follow-up measures were being taken swiftly. That’s how sincere Lee Minho was about protecting the students.

Rashid is an excellent awakener like Arna. He is a perfect material to attract media attention. Didn’t he show it during the last physical test? The record that surprised many reporters.

We can’t let such a precious student be taken by a guild or something.

“Oh, right. Head of planning.”

Finally, Lee Minho called the head of planning.

“Could you call a reporter from Hanailbo?”

“What? A reporter? For what….”

The head of planning widened his eyes, not understanding Lee Minho’s intention.

Lee Minho smiled slightly and began to speak.

“Of course, we should publish an article about what happened yesterday. About Rashid’s heroic deeds.”

A brother who fought monsters alone to protect his only sister. Such a poignant story cannot be overlooked. If published, it would easily take the front page of the newspaper.

Without borrowing Arna’s power, Hanyul Academy has found a chance to be in the spotlight.

Lee Minho was not one to miss this opportunity.

“And when you write the article, please make sure to emphasize that Rashid is a student of Hanyul Academy.”

*

In the morning, I repaired the outer wall of the research building with Rashid.

“What? The school provided you with a house?”

“Yes.”

It was a time when I should have been in the classroom. But now, I was working under the scorching sun.

It was all because of what happened yesterday. I was punished for running out of school without a valid reason. The punishment was to repair the school building.

“Well, that’s good. You have a house again.”

“Yes.”

Squeak─

Rashid skillfully fired the silicone gun. Soon, the silicone liquid filled the cracks in the wall.

It was a skill he had done several times.

“So, are you going to continue attending school?”

“…”

Rashid put down the silicone gun he was holding for a moment. He fell into thought for a while, then opened his mouth.

“I. Will stay. At school.”

“You made a good decision.”

Since the school provided the house directly. In addition to the house, he would receive various other supports. Probably, several sponsorships from external companies would come in.

It seems I did well to ask Ryu Jungmin. I subtly informed the principal about Rashid’s contract. I didn’t expect them to move so quickly.

She was a very helpful lady in many ways.

“How is Nelly? She must have been very surprised yesterday.”

“Nelly. Is healthy. Very.”

It seems there is no need to worry much about Nelly. If Rashid, who cares for his sister, says so, it means there is no problem.

Indeed. Even yesterday, Nelly was very bright. Despite the fierce monsters and the huge bombardment, she was not scared at all. As soon as she saw me, she even asked me to buy her meat.

She was really a fearless child.

“This week.”

Rashid paused his work for a moment and looked at me. He continued speaking in that state.

“I. Have to. Practical exam.”

Since he had canceled his withdrawal, Rashid was once again a student at this school. Rashid also had to prepare for the practical exam that would take place this week.

In other words, he needed a partner to work with.

“Team member. Want.”

“So you want to team up with me?”

“Yes.”

Rashid nodded. This time, it was Rashid who suggested teaming up first, not me.

Perhaps this proposal also included a thank you for protecting Nelly. I could at least understand that much.

“Alright. See you later in the liberal arts class.”

“Yes.”

With those words, we went back to work. We filled the gaps in the wall with silicone and added extra filler to the broken parts to finish them.

Now, all that’s left is the painting….

“Ah, seriously! Why do I have to be punished too!”

Just in time, the paint arrived. I could see Hanbit Kim coming from afar, carrying the paint cans.

“If I had known this would happen, I wouldn’t have helped in the first place!”

For the record, Hanbit Kim also received the same punishment as us. For the crime of accessing the management department’s server without permission and finding the bombardment coordinates.

Since he accessed the information without permission, it was only natural that Hanbit Kim couldn’t avoid punishment either.

“Why on earth…!”

“Stop grumbling and bring the paint over quickly.”

“What makes you think you can say that…! If you think about it, it’s all because of you…!”

Bang─!

Hanbit Kim roughly put down the paint cans. Then, he glared at me with a fierce look.

“Ugh…!”

I didn’t really feel scared. It felt like watching a younger cousin growling. It seemed like it would resolve itself over time.

“See if I ever help you again!”

Despite saying that, Hanbit Kim handed me a paintbrush. He also brought an apron and sleeves to prevent the paint from splattering.

He was quite a sensible guy.

“I’ll take care of the lower part. Please handle the upper part.”

“Yes.”

Rashid and I started the painting job. Being relatively shorter, I took the lower part, while the taller Rashid took the upper part.

“Ugh… the smell….”

Meanwhile, Hanbit Kim, feeling dizzy from the strong paint smell, sat down on the floor.

So weak. Just like a typical technical student.

“Hang in there a bit longer. Once we finish this, we’ll go for lunch right away.”

“Lunch?”

“We’re planning to go to a nearby workers’ restaurant. Will you join us? Since you helped us out, I’ll treat you.”

“A workers’ restaurant? What kind of workers’ restaurant…!”

At the mention of the workers’ restaurant, Hanbit Kim jumped up from his seat. The dizziness he felt earlier seemed to have completely disappeared.

“Why would we go to such a place when there’s a perfectly good student cafeteria right next to us!”

“When you’re doing manual labor, it’s common sense to go to a workers’ restaurant.”

“No, it’s not!”

Hanbit Kim screamed in denial.

I turned to Rashid and asked.

“Rashid, what about you? Are you going to the student cafeteria?”

“I. Go. Workers’ restaurant.”

“Rashid says he’s going.”

Rashid said he would follow me to the workers’ restaurant. He knew what was up. This meal wouldn’t be boring.

“You’re all out of your minds….”

Hanbit Kim shook his head in disbelief and then, feeling quite thirsty, went to the nearby icebox.

“Huh? We’re out of water?”

“We drank it all earlier. Could you go buy some?”

“Another errand….”

Hanbit Kim sighed deeply and grabbed his wallet. His words and expression were full of complaints, but his body was already preparing to go to the convenience store.

“Just buy water, right?”

“Get some Let’s Be coffee too. Oh, and a few cans of Sol’s Eye.”

“That darn Sol’s Eye!”

Hanbit Kim frowned deeply, clearly annoyed.

“Who even drinks something like Sol’s Eye…!”

─Oh. Here it is.

It was then. A little kid waved from afar.

A girl dragging her white lab coat even outside. It was Yoo Ji-woo, the technician and engineer.

Yoo Ji-woo raised a black envelope and spoke to us.

─I bought some Sol’s Eye. Want some?

“Seriously, this is so annoying…!”

In the end, Kim Han-bit couldn’t hold back and scratched his head furiously.