I Became the Academy’s Kibitz Villain

I was elated.

So very elated.

To Baek Seol-hee, I barely managed to hint at being the Goblin, never mind invite her into the Secret Society.

To Yumir, even after revealing that I was part of the Secret Society and explaining every single support the society offered, she only dipped her toes in.

It was only towards the end of February, after infiltrating the Academy and nearly two and a half months later, that I finally managed to recruit someone.

‘My salesperson journey was not wrong.’

I wasn’t specifically looking for a heroine.

In my search for capable ability users, most turned out to be heroines, and in filtering out women involved in drugs or theft, I ended up making contact with Yoon Iseon.

[I’m glad. Welcome to the Secret Society. Now that you’ve joined, feel comfortable—]

Yoon Iseon grabbed my wrist just as I was about to remove my mask.

“Never take it off!”

[…I was thinking of showing my face beforehand, in case you get disappointed later.]

“It’s okay since I already know. Please stay in your Goblin form when you’re a Goblin. That’s my condition for joining the Secret Society!”

[What?]

I had a hunch.

As expected, perhaps.

[You know who I am?]

“Yes. I know who you are. I’ve been pretending not to know, so let’s just move on. What’s important now is Yoon Iseon, who will soon be an S-class, and the Goblin!”

[…….]

This kid was exhausting.

Knowing that Do Ji-hwan was the Goblin yet strictly distinguishing between the Goblin and Do Ji-hwan.

Was this what being a fan was?

I was starting to get a little scared.

[When did you find out?]

“After I learned that Yumir is the Solar Platina.”

[That was when Duoexini released the 72 demons.]

“Yes. Um, don’t say anything to Yumir. It was just a guess.”

[I think I understand what kind of guess it was. You investigated Yumir’s social relationships, right?]

“……Don’t tell Yumir. It would hurt her feelings, so don’t say it.”

As I expected.

Yoon Iseon delved into my identity, leveraging the fact that Yumir had no friends.

Yumir, devoid of friends, curiously followed only one man?

Considering the relationship with that man, it’s natural to suspect he knew that Yumir was the Solar Platina.

Because it’s the truth.

[Now that you’ve joined the Secret Society, I wasn’t planning to hide my identity, but if that’s your wish, I’ll comply.]

“Wow!”

Yoon Iseon spread her arms wide, her smile radiant.

“Thank you! You truly are the Goblin. Hehe. A tsundere who excels in fan service, as expected.”

[Don’t use such terms lightly. I’ve mentioned it a few times and only ended up causing unnecessary Rider hype.]

“But you do step in when it seems necessary, even if reluctantly. If such situations arise in the future.”

[…If it can be resolved without assuming the Rider’s form, I won’t do it. I’ve decided to abandon the Rider persona.]

With my identity now revealed to Yoon Iseon, I felt more at ease interacting with her.

[So, Ms. Iseon, what concept have you decided on?]

“The Goblin doesn’t speak like that.”

[…I’ll speak in a manner that feels natural to me.]

“If you’re going to wear a mask, commit to it fully.”

[It’s because I’m in front of you, that’s why.]

“Even in front of me, you should be consistent. It’s problematic if you keep offering me the red pill.”

[Hmm….]

If that’s your stance.

[Alright. Then, since referring to you simply as a student doesn’t quite fit, I’ll address you as Yoon Iseon for now. When the Chief assigns you a ‘codename’, I’ll use that codename.]

“…Oh.”

[Of course, the codename will be a pseudonym that won’t lead anyone to think of you upon hearing it. It will be distinctly different from your hero name, similar yet different. For you, I can think of a few potential codenames.]

“What might those be?”

[Byakumenkimono. Or perhaps Tamamonomae.]

“…Aren’t those Japanese?”

[Who would think it’s a Korean name if it sounds Japanese? They’d assume it’s a fox-type ability user from Japan.]

That’s the essence of how codenames work within the Secret Society.

It began when the Hero Association started arbitrarily assigning names of evil spirits or monsters to the executives of the Secret Society. However, this practice had its own logic, and now everyone adopted monster or demon codenames.

Someday, when the Secret Society conquers the world and emerges as the true ‘world of light’, it will shed the image of the monster Yi Maengmangnyang and be reborn as guardians of order.

Except, the Goblin would remain just a Goblin.

[The Hero Association will probably come up with a pseudonym for you once you become S-class, but the pseudonym will reflect your essence. That is, the pseudonym will vary depending on the style of combat you use.]

I pointed to six symbols next to the picture of Yoon Iseon I had displayed earlier.

[Assassin, warrior, mage, ranged dealer, supporter, tanker. Does this classification sound familiar?]

“……No. It’s completely different from the classification at the Academy.”

[Well, I suppose so. It’s one of the Secret Society’s unique classification methods. You wouldn’t find it on the wiki.]

Due to the cataclysm, the ravine no longer existed in this world.

Had the ravine been created, then ability users would not have been able to play in it.

Just five rounds in, and they’d start worrying about their parents. How could ability users with fragile mentalities possibly navigate the ravine?

“Which category does the Goblin belong to?”

[…A supporter who’s also an assassin?]

“What does that mean? How can Dodjirider be both a supporter and an assassin?”

[It’s all an illusion created through technique. When you think about the role categories, this fits me.]

“Considering you’re swinging a bat, wouldn’t that make you a warrior?”

[Just a supporter who goes around executing villains with a bat.]

For your information, I was the one who proposed this classification to the Chief myself.

I suggested dividing the roles of ability users into these six categories, and the Chief gladly accepted my proposal.

[Each of these six categories is further divided into more specific subcategories. Even tankers are categorized into offensive and defensive types.]

“Vanguard and sentinel?”

[Yes. There are tankers who withstand the enemy’s attacks upfront, and those who protect allies and hold the shield. But since you’re not a tanker, that’s not relevant to you.]

I began to eliminate roles one by one.

In fact, I had a particular entity in mind that fit a role, but the image of a fox wasn’t exclusive to that character.

[There are two concepts that suit you.]

“A mage and a supporter?”

[Yes. While most ability users can easily be classified as mages, you’re a type of mage who uses your agility to exploit the enemy’s weaknesses. A flame sorcerer with a fox concept.]

Yoon Iseon’s combat style involved using her small stature for mobility to dodge enemy attacks and efficiently firing bullet-like magical bullets.

[You struggle a bit against opponents with strong durability, right?]

“…Yes. That’s true. I had a hard time dealing damage when fighting against Ray Hwang.”

When facing Ray Hwang, her attacks didn’t penetrate well, but now, with the full use of the mana in her mana pouch, the situation would be different.

[Do you think you could beat Ray Hwang if you faced him again now?]

“Yes. Of course. I can definitely win. Just using the techniques the Goblin taught me is enough to win.”

It’s not flattery or excessive self-consciousness.

Yoon Iseon’s magic power had significantly increased just from awakening, enough to maintain her physical body without much trouble.

She now has enough firepower to engage in a battle of strength without relying solely on mobility.

[But Ray Hwang is at an A+ level, and you are now S-class. You have to think about facing an S-class.]

“…….”

[You need to decide your path clearly. Whether to keep the same combat style with your increased body size or to choose a new combat style. I think….]

“Um, there’s a bit of a problem with that.”

Yoon Iseon interrupted me.

“I want to match my combat style to my clothing concept.”

[…What?]

“I want to choose clothes that fit the Goblin’s concept and then finalize my combat style as an S-class to suit those clothes.”

[No.]

Wait a minute.

[You’ve got the order reversed.]

“But now that I’m S-class, I can choose my combat style as I wish, right?”

[Well, yes, but.]

“Wouldn’t that be the best way for me to become stronger? People should wear the clothes they want, not be wrapped in a concept they don’t like.”

[…….]

“There are people who changed their combat style to focus on kicks just to fit into a Rider suit. And actually, many of them showed results in this tournament.”

[…….]

I wanted to argue, but thinking about the logic of this world, I couldn’t find anything to refute because it made sense.

[So you want your concept to be like mine?]

“Yes. If possible, please make it a couple’s set. If not a couple’s set, then something that feels aligned with the Goblin.”

[You saw last time, the form I’ve changed into is closer to this.]

I showed her the form I took when fighting Duoexini.

Long disheveled hair and a black hanbok.

If I had to compare, maybe a warrior Goblin from the Goryeo dynasty.

Though the hair was made of magic power.

[You’re going to match this?]

“…Ah. Perfect.”

Yoon Iseon’s eyes sparkled as she pointed at the wall.

“It feels like having a general beside me who would protect me, so I’ll go with the general’s wife concept.”

[…….]

“Traditional wedding attire would be nice. This one, this. Though the details might be different….”

[Got it.]

Ability users.

[Do as you wish.]

If they were prevented from doing what they wanted, they became demons.

And so.

Yoon Iseon decided to develop her abilities, starting with her costume.

“Ah, this is traditional wedding attire for a queen or princess.”

[…Spirit Charge doesn’t suit this outfit, umm…!]

So.

[Are you sure you want this outfit?]

“Yes.”

[Even if it kills you?]

“Yes.”

[…Alright, do as you wish.]

Yoon Iseon completely sacrificed mobility for her costume.

Because she had to match her S-class costume with the hanbok costume the Goblin wore.

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