Silence fell.

Eventually.

─ Hahaha…. Hahaha…!

From beyond the smartphone, as if hearing some funny joke.

─ Hahahahaha!!! Hahahahaha!!!!

The cheerful laughter echoed in Woo-jin's ears and delved into his heart.

─ Waa! That's exactly right, senior! How can it be so accurate! Haha!! Yes, that's the correct answer!

Se-ah responded like a magician whose excitement had risen during a magic show.

To Woo-jin, that laughter sounded shocking and detestable.

The principal's objective was to hand over Academy City Neo Seoul to Se-ah.

To train powerful subordinates who would have blood on their hands.

To eliminate reactionaries through illegal activities …