Martial God Regressed to Level 2 - Chapter 29

< The God of War Returned to Level 2, Episode 29 >

“I want to go back to school.”

“School?”

dining spot.

Yoon Se-ah, who sat down after setting the side dishes, said that she would return to school.

“Didn’t the teacher say you could take a week off?”

“I am the student council president. It’s a school with no vacation, so I can’t just rest all the time.”

“… … Didn’t you have a vacation?”

“Uncle Huh! You don’t know the school your nephew goes to, do you?”

“You know that, of course. It’s Battle.net Academy.”

Battlenet Academy.

It was a school that was built after Battle.net arrived on Earth in 2010, and was fully supported by the state.

In particular, Apgujeong Academy, located in Apgujeong-dong, Gangnam, was so popular that even though it was built not long ago, many children from wealthy families attended.

‘I heard that the chance of receiving a gift increases if you receive an academy education.’

Everyone is entitled to become a player after their 18th birthday, but Gift did not.

The number of recipients of gifts is very small, statistically only about 1% of the population has been gifted.

‘Therefore, the possibility of becoming a Battle.net Pro in the future depends on whether or not you receive a gift.’

In the world of Battle.net, receiving a gift is the lottery among lotteries.

However, the government’s official explanation was that the probability of winning the lottery increases if you receive training at the Battle.net Academy.

So it’s bound to increase in popularity.

“Is there anything special about education at the academy?”

“Something special? hmm… … Doing fitness exercises. A theory class on how to handle magical powers?”

“Hmm?”

I think that’s enough to get an education anywhere without having to go to an academy.

What does that have to do with the chance of getting a gift?

Seeing Seong Ji-han’s dubious expression, Yoon Se-ah smiled and said,

“Whoops, I honestly took this class with me… … The most important thing is to receive blessings at the gift hall once a week.”

“It’s a gift hall.”

“Yes, it’s a room full of gift gems. They say you can get a good gift if you get a blessing there. That’s why on that day, even the kids who didn’t attend classes eagerly attend.”

Hearing that story, Seong Ji-han recalled the circumstances of his previous life that he had buried deep in his heart.

‘… … .’

August of 2020, which was a much more hopeless situation than now.

Sung Ji-han panics over the transfer of the Sword King and falls into alcohol and gambling.

Yoon Se-ah steadfastly went to school, preparing meals for her pathetic uncle.

-Seah, I want to eat meat today.

-okay. I’ll buy my uncle!

Seong Ji-han, who is confined to a corner of the house, lies on the sofa and makes a foolish statement.

-The lady who worked last time was good at cooking… … Shall we use our people again?

-That’s a bit… … You know the mood these days.

-Isn’t it difficult to clean because the house is so large?

-are you okay. Because I am doing the area we use.

Even if you make an immature voice regretting the absence of the workers.

Yoon Se-ah did not frown and smiled brightly, accepting all the words.

‘… … This time when the whole nation was pointing fingers. The fact that Sae-ah was able to endure even when she took on the burden of her uncle.’

Gift.

The gift she was going to receive on her birthday on August 22 was Yoon Se-ah’s last hope in the abyss of despair.

So, even after such a big incident happened, I voluntarily left school even though the teacher said I could take a break.

I was trying to change this situation even a little by constantly collecting the blessings of the Gift Gems and getting good gifts.

okay.

There was no driver, so I walked to school and got beaten by people with eggs.

The uncle, himself, lay on the sofa and watched the TV without any intention of solving the problem.

– Wouldn’t it be better to rest more at Seahya’s house?

-… … no uncle are you okay. I am.

Seong Ji-han saw Yoon Se-ah getting dirty every time she went to school and recommended it.

Still, she persevered and went to school.

Because that was the last hope of human Yoon Se-ah.

‘… … I already know the reality of that hope.’

The report card she received was disastrous.

F-grade gift.

The worst grade that I’d rather not receive.

What remained in Pandora’s box was despair disguised as hope.

Since that day, Yoon Se-ah has been broken little by little… … .

‘I won’t let that happen this time.’

Seong Ji-han looked at Yoon Se-ah.

It seemed that her expectations of her gifts would be the same even now, when things have changed a lot.

Therefore, in this situation, ‘Your gift is F grade.’ I can’t throw a stone fastball.

So, I had to lower my expectations for Yoon Se-ah’s gifts step by step until her birthday.

“Then are you going to school tomorrow?”

“Yeah, it’s Monday.”

“okay. Then I’ll take you there.”

“uh… … uncle? It’s okay. I am not a child.”

“The situation is the situation.”

Yoon Se-ah scratched her cheek in embarrassment.

“Your uncle must be busy with Battle.net. You don’t have to… … .”

“Did you see today’s contents? It’s just one game a day on Battle.net. It’s over soon. Don’t worry, I have plenty of time to take you there.”

“still… … .”

“Okay, it’s already been decided. Let’s eat now.”

Seong Ji-han cut off Yoon Se-ah’s words and moved her chopsticks.

“what. Why did you suddenly say real man cosplay… … .”

Yoon Se-ah grumbled when she saw Seong Ji-han.

Even so, a faint smile appeared on his face.

* * *

The next morning.

Yoon Se-ah, who woke up at 6:00 am, rubbed her eyes and went to the kitchen and was startled.

“Uh uncle. Why at such an early hour… … .”

“I should eat breakfast before school.”

“Did you know how to cook?”

“What about toast?”

Yoon Se-ah looked at the toast in front of her.

The toast made by Seong Ji-han was not a plain bread spread with jam, but an appetizing breakfast dish with eggs and bacon and other filling proteins.

“looks delicious… … !

Yoon Se-ah smiled brightly and held up a fork.

A warm and bright smile, different from the usual forced laughter.

Seong Ji-han saw that and regretted it.

‘I should have done it sooner.’ I was so focused on Battle.net that I didn’t even think about the family situation.

How hard it must have been to do housework alone in this spacious house.

If the atmosphere gets a little better, I’ll write a person again.

‘I have to do it until then.’

Seeing the happy face of his nephew, Seong Ji-han made that promise.

“Hey uncle. I was kind of impressed. To think that ‘that’ uncle was serving meals… … .”

“What did I say? You said you were the master of women’s hearts.”

“… … If I hadn’t said that, the impression would have lasted a long time. Then where! Shall we taste it?”

Yoon Se-ah shook her head excitedly and took a bite of toast.

“and… … ! It’s really good.”

Bacon Toast.

It was an indescribable combination, but Seong Ji-han’s one was much better than regular bacon toast.

When Yoon Se-ah looked at Seong Ji-han with surprised eyes, he shrugged.

“I am good at food.”

When he lost all his family and fled to the United States.

Seong Ji-han’s heart was filled with deep loneliness and regret.

I learned something random besides Battle.net in order to somehow fill that empty space and forget it.

One of the activities that I was deeply in love with was cooking.

Seong Ji-han, who was directly taught by a famous chef in New York, has such great cooking skills that even Yoon Se-ah, who grew up eating only good things, admired it.

“I’m not going to lie, it’s really delicious! Uncle, are you really good at all kinds of food?”

“Then just say anything. I will make it all for you.”

“Nana. Then give me a steak for my birthday.”

Yoon Se-ah’s 18th birthday.

Recalling the time when she lost her last hope and despaired endlessly, Seong Ji-han hesitated for a moment, but then smiled.

“Will it be just a steak?”

“Oh then… … .”

“I’ll show you what a proper course meal is.”

“Course dishes? is it real Hehe It’s an auspicious day to receive gifts that day. Please enjoy it well!”

Gift.

I’m looking forward to it too

“Whoops… … Let me show you something.”

Sung Ji-han hid his inner feelings and answered confidently.

* * *

Arrival times.

Seong Ji-han and Yoon Se-ah boarded the elevator.

[7th floor underground. The door is closed.]

On the 7th basement floor of the penthouse, there was a parking lot dedicated to the Sword King, and there were a lot of supercars that Sejin Yoon had collected as a hobby.

Yoon Se-ah looked at Seong Ji-han with anxious eyes.

“uncle… … Do you really know how to drive? Do you have a license over there?”

“Of course not. How trash is the me in you?”

“Ehehe, trash. what a disgusting word. It’s just that my uncle has been at home for a very long time. just wondering.”

Yoon Se-ah, who said that, still had a look of disbelief.

It’s because I’ve never seen my uncle drive.

“You can just take the bus… … .”

“Have you ever been on a bus?”

“You’re experiencing it today.”

“It’s okay, don’t ask me to continue riding after you graduate later.”

Seong Ji-han walked first with light steps.

Seong Ji-han, one of the hobbies he had in the US was collecting cars, was excited inside.

‘Whoops… … It’s been a while since I’ve driven a supercar.’

The car keys are probably already plugged in. You just have to choose the car you like and drive it.

Seong Ji-han, who came out of the elevator with such a swollen heart, had no choice but to harden her face.

“her… … .”

So many supercars.

there wasn’t even one.

“uh… … I read an article that said my dad cleaned up his car. I have disposed of everything.”

“… … Heo Se-ah, where is the car you used to go to school in the past? Maybe that too?”

“That was managed by the driver… … Then I got a text message. The rental agreement has been terminated.”

You sold all the cars and shipped them to Japan.

At this point, I was even amazed at his meticulousness.

Still, I thought I didn’t know, and I was going to look around the parking lot.

“uncle! Just get on the bus!”

Yoon Se-ah said in a clear voice.

“Hehe, I wanted to take a bus too!”

Seong Ji-han frowned at the apparent brightness.

I didn’t bring you here to show you this.

‘It’s my negligence.’

Seong Ji-han, who regretted not looking ahead, saw a car in the far corner of the parking lot.

“wait for a sec. I have tea!”

“Oh really?”

“Yeah, that… … .”

Seong Ji-han’s eyes sank deeply as he checked the car from afar.

The only remaining car was an old yellow domestic compact car.

That… … .

‘Before the old Battle.net was created… … My sister’s car.’

It was the car that my sister and Yoon Se-jin drove when they lived a difficult double-income life before Battle.net was created.

I didn’t know that it would be placed in the corner of B7, where only supercars were displayed.

‘I didn’t dare sell that one.’

No, it was a car that would not come out much even if I sold it, so I just left it alone.

Seong Ji-han walked towards the light car.

“… … Will you ride it?”

“See if it starts up.”

Seong Ji-han started the engine with the key inserted into the car.

Kurur-!

Surprisingly, the engine went off without a hitch.

Even though it’s quite an old car, it was clear that it had been maintained until recently, judging from the low vibration.

Seong Ji-han lowered the window and gestured.

“Let’s go count.”

“hmm… … uncle. Shall we just take the bus?”

“why? Oh, how about this?”

Battle.net Academy located in Apgujeong.

Since it is a place where the children of all families go, there was a risk of attracting unintended glare if you drive a compact car.

“That doesn’t matter… … I thought my uncle would get into trouble if he drove it to school.”

“trouble? are you okay. It’s a question of whether you’re ashamed.”

“Ah, what a shame. That’s your mother’s car.”

“Are you really okay?”

“Other than that, it’s really good.”

Seong Ji-han and Yoon Se-ah looked at each other and smiled.

“Then let’s go.”

“huh.”

And 20 minutes later, Battle.net Academy.

“Hey! Where do you dare to stop a shit truck like that!”

“… … .”

As Yoon Se-ah expected, Seong Ji-han was caught up in trouble.