It was the start of another school day at the Academy, and today, there was some new gossip circulating for reasons unknown.

"Whoa, damn, Si-woo looks stunning."

"Was she always a girl?"

"Some say it’s because of the Sacred Sword’s influence."

Choi Si-woo's situation was unusual. He… or rather, she… was dressed in a female cadet uniform, looking utterly drained of life. Her hair, which had somehow grown long and silver, framed her face, and her eyelashes looked longer too. And her chest… it was quite ample. It seemed she had fully transformed into a female. 

Even if she had wanted this, she would have been shocked to find that her ‘equipment’ had vanished and been replaced with something entirely different. I could hear her muttering under her breath, and if I listened closely, it sounded like she was saying, "I can’t believe I’ve become impotent…" Poor thing. But it can’t be helped.

After all, I prefer Si-woo as a woman rather than as a man. Even if she tried to dress as a man, there was no hiding that growing chest.

"Alright, everyone, quiet down!"

The morning’s commotion was only fueled further by the loud entrance of the teacher known as "Flamethrower."

"Now, let’s set the record straight: Choi Si-woo has become a woman due to the Sacred Sword’s influence."

Wow, no holding back.

"Ahem, actually… um, she was always a girl, but due to unavoidable circumstances, she was dressed as a boy."

Flamethrower tried to cover up with an awkward laugh, but it was obvious how the cadets would interpret this. Some of the male cadets seemed relieved that they weren’t chosen by the Sacred Sword, glancing down at themselves in quiet thanks. Other male cadets looked at Si-woo with a mixture of sympathy, while female cadets who had previously been interested in him also seemed in shock. The reaction was intense.

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**Title: Isn’t It Yu Eun-ha’s Fault that Choi Si-woo Became a Woman?**

It’s highly likely. Flamethrower says Si-woo was originally a woman disguised as a man, but with that beauty and body? No way. It must be because Yu Eun-ha didn’t want to add another guy to her harem, so she made Si-woo like this.

- Didn't Flamethrower say it was due to the Sacred Sword's influence?
- Then is Yoo Jin-seok also a girl? It could vary depending on the sword, though.
- Sigh… Eun-ha noona, Si-woo is just a little lamb. Please take care of her.

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The anonymous bulletin board was in chaos, and the Newspaper Club even ran a story on it, trying to interview me.

**- Uhm… Choi Si-woo’s gender transformation is unrelated to me… Am I really that bad of a person?**

**- Increase in male cadets wanting gender transformation… Female cadets annoyed by male cadets' new fantasies.**

How did I end up being blamed for transforming someone’s gender? Then again, I did speak to the Sacred Sword, saying, “If you’re going to do it, make Si-woo into my ideal type.” I didn’t expect it to happen so quickly, though. If people find some comfort in this gossip after the recent Black God Cult attack at Hansung Academy, I can accept it.

The next concern is the team competition. Until now, I hadn’t paid much attention, but if the Elven ruins are indeed connected to the World Tree, I’ll have to take the lead instead of Si-woo.

"Eun-ha, the team competition has been reassigned, and the location has changed," my subordinate, Flame Spear Han Su-ji, informed me.

"Where is it being held?"

"Since Hansung Academy was damaged, it’s being held at Goryeo Academy."

"That’s a relief."

Goryeo Academy isn’t bad. Their security is good. Although, to be fair, Hansung Academy isn’t bad either—the instructors are competent and dedicated to training the cadets. It’s just Flamethrower who’s a bit… eccentric.

"What’s the format for the team competition?"

"It’s being run in an AOS format. Each team has lines, and we take control of points and capture the final flag."

Reina answered cautiously. I know the setup. There’s a similar online game that’s still popular. Capture-the-flag is simple. I just need to take down everyone and seize the flag. My only issue is deciding how much of my power I should use.

In the team competition, the heroines typically grow significantly through battles with Class B and cadets from other academies. I could use the power of the Dark Dragon to win the tournament easily, but I’ll decide based on how things go.

"Do you think the causality effect might alter the team competition?"

[There’s a chance that villains could interfere.]

According to the Akashic Records, there are timelines with and without villain interference.

"What did you say?"

"Nothing. So, it’s basically about capturing the flag through skill or trickery."

"Exactly."

It’s a simple issue. The novel doesn’t delve deeply into other academies, so it’s unlikely causality will disrupt events at Goryeo Academy. The focus will likely be on Class B. The reincarnation of General Cheok Jun-gyeong, who’s a formidable adversary, will be a major threat to Si-woo. His combat strength is no joke. We’ll see how Female Si-woo fares.

"Are you all ready? This time, the spotlight won’t be favorable since Hansung’s defenses were lacking."

"That’s Hansung’s fault, not ours, right?"

"Still, as cadets of Hansung, you might face some scorn."

Goryeo and Seoul Academies lag behind Hansung Academy, so after the Black God Cult’s recent attack, it’s likely they’ll seize the opportunity to criticize Hansung.

"What about Choi Si-woo?"

"Si-woo seems completely mentally drained," Reina said, looking over at Si-woo slumped in a corner.

I have a solution for that. If I want Si-woo to face off against Park Jun-hyuk, the reincarnation of Cheok Jun-gyeong, she’ll need her mental strength back. Given her synchronization abilities, she’ll likely stand a chance.

"Hey, Choi Si-woo. Are you really going to stay down like this? I understand if you need a moment to collect yourself, but you need to get it together. The team competition is just around the corner."

“…”

"Stand up! Stand up! What’s your goal? Aren’t you ultimately trying to save the world as the wielder of the Sacred Sword? How can a change in gender matter for something that important?"

At my words, Si-woo’s eyes regained a spark of life. She was originally the protagonist. Of course, she’ll rise for the cause of justice. After all, this is the same person who abandoned her heroines and returned to the past to save the world. With such resolve, gender won’t be a concern.

"Yeah! Saving the world—it doesn’t matter if I’m male or female!"

"That’s the spirit. Now, that’s the Si-woo I know."

I don’t know exactly what she went through in the previous timeline, but if she’s suffered that much, it’s okay to live as a woman now, right? All she has to do is serve under me.

"Yu Eun-ha, the Headmaster wants to see you."

While I was secretly plotting how to handle Si-woo, Flamethrower called me over.

"Oh, right. Si-woo, why don’t you take charge of training these two for the team competition? I’ll go see the Headmaster. You two, make sure to follow Si-woo’s lead."

"Alright."

"Sure."

"Huh?"

Si-woo seemed a bit taken aback. From her perspective, this was the first time seeing me since she passed out. And to make it even stranger, I’m the one taking her protagonist role. She’s probably bewildered that I’m leading this timeline instead of her.

I do feel a little guilty about taking her position as the protagonist. But honestly, she’s suffered enough in the final battle, choosing not to take the heroines to another world in a multi-ending, but instead going back in time. I want to ease some of her burdens now.

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“Nice to meet you. I’m Headmaster Kim Young-hee. This is our first time meeting, correct?”

I recognized the Headmaster from the novel. She’s a married woman and a former A-rank Hunter. She was also Yoo Jin-seok’s senior but wasn’t a heroine. She served as a supportive character, briefly appearing to hand a reward to Choi Si-woo after the team competition and then fading from the story. Later in the story, she’s even pregnant.

"Yes, Headmaster."

"I’ll get straight to the point. I have a favor to ask."

"Please, go ahead."

I think I know where this is going.

"You’re aware of the team competition with Goryeo Academy, correct?"

"Yes, and Seoul Academy as well, right?"

“Goryeo Academy may be backed by a Constellation, but Seoul Academy is honestly no match for us. Furthermore, after the recent Black God Cult attack, Goryeo Academy’s Headmaster Viola has been looking down on me, so we absolutely cannot lose.”

"So, the rivalry between you and Headmaster Viola is the real reason you want me to do my best, right?"

Kim

 Young-hee and Viola had a famous rivalry in the previous story. It seems they’re still like that even as Headmasters.

"Exactly. But Viola is American. We Koreans can’t lose to some Yank, right?"

"Uh, yes… Right."

Patriotism, really? Then what about the cadets under that “Yankee”? This really is just her personal issue. I wasn’t planning on holding back anyway, but since she’s asking, I can dominate the competition. Of course, I’ll expect a reward.

"Please, we must win."

“Alright, but what’s in it for me if we win?”

"Will you be satisfied with a travel pass to Namguk and a permit to explore the Elven ruins? Whatever you desire, I’ll give it to you—just don’t set your sights on me, as I’m married."

The Headmaster seemed aware of the rumor that I might be into women, stepping back and hugging herself tightly. Still, she purposefully displayed her ample figure. Is she showing off that she’s a “goalkeeper,” even if the goal might still be open? Or does she just want to flaunt her femininity? She was quite a flirt in the previous story.

“Oh, no, no! I wouldn’t dare make a move on the Headmaster…”

Or would I? Honestly, her body is tempting… gulp. No, better to ask for something material. I learned from my corporate days that married women are a dangerous game.

“Well, doesn’t the Academy have an item storage area underground?”

"Is there something in particular you want?"

"The World Tree’s Bow."

The World Tree’s Bow, the ultimate Elven weapon, was a weapon Reina acquired much later in the story, which left her at a disadvantage compared to other heroines. Despite her noble bloodline and high magical power, she couldn’t draw on her full strength without an Elven weapon. It would be beneficial if she had the bow from the start. 

“It does exist, but… you want that? Isn’t it too much to ask?”

“An Elven heir should wield an Elven-made weapon, don’t you think? So, could you arrange for Reina to borrow it?”

"Alright, I suppose that could be arranged."

Not a bad deal. It’d be great to secure it before the competition and overpower everyone, but I’m not sure if Reina can handle the bow’s full power yet. Si-woo has her own plans too, it seems. For now, perhaps I should leave it.

Time to pay a visit to Cheonsan Group’s Lee Yoo-jin. I need to start bringing Songdo to life as soon as possible.