Chapter 723: Countdown (4)

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As the year changed, a lot of New Year greetings poured into my inbox but I couldn’t check them immediately.

I was able to check the messages only after I put the sleepy descendants who fought their drowsiness to sleep and went to the guest room to sleep with Olmu.

The first one that caught my eye was from Jang Namwook and Yoo Sanghoon, the only two who greeted me last year.

[Jang Namwook] Did you wrap up the year well you guys? I wrote a diary and a letter to wrap it up. I had a lot going on this year, so it took me quite a while. Sihoo was messing around and I almost deleted it all. Still, I succeeded in writing it until the end, so please read it if you have time.

[Jang Namwook] (Attachment)

[Jang Namwook] I’m glad that you’re safe even though something big happened at Eungwang High, Euishin-ah and Sanghoon-ah. Now that we’re sophomores, I’m sure we’ll be busier than last year, but I hope we can keep in touch and see each other often. Good luck in the new year. Happy New Year guys!

Jang Namwook sent a much longer message than last year, and the attached file size was big which means he’s written a lot.

Looking at the download number, it seems like Yoo Sanghoon hasn’t downloaded it yet.

Maybe he’ll forget and ask for a summary later.

[Yoo Sanghoon] HNY

[Jang Namwook] Sanghoon-ah… you haven’t changed. I think it’s really your personality. I included you in the letter.

[Yoo Sanghoon] OK

I thought Yoo Sanghoon would send a shorter message, but fortunately, it was the same length.

I was thinking of sending the same message as last year to match Yoo Sanghoon, but I thought of Jang Namwook’s long letter and sent it in a proper sentence to wish him a happy new year.

[Me] Happy new year.

Perhaps it’s because he received a sentence after a long time, Jang Namwook was very happy.

Dozens of lines of appreciation were sent in response to the short greeting.

While Jang Namwook sent his messages, Yoo Sanghoon wrote another short syllable.

I checked the next message.

‘The rest of the kids from the dorm sent pictures.’

The kids gathered together and sent a photo from the Jiikhoe Hall which seemed to have a New Year countdown party.

The foodie Mang Hyodon took a picture of the food he enjoyed at the party, while Park Seunghyun and Kim Hyungu were photographed carrying trays full of half-moon rice cakes.

As a bonus, Mok Wooram with a rather gloomy expression was also photographed.

‘Are Maeng Hyodon and Mok Wooram the only ones left in the dorm?’

All of our classmates went somewhere else except for those two.

Maybe Mok Wooram is gloomy because Kwon Lena was away, celebrating the new year at the Lake of Eternity team building.

Mok Wooram was actually invited too, but he refused saying that he had work to do.

If he‘s going to be so gloomy from the first day of the new year, he should’ve just gone with her.

‘Saeum of April went to his parents’ house, and Hani went to the nursery. Maybe it’s a good thing since only Maeng Hyodon would be left in our class if Mok Wooram left too.’

If Mok Wooram also left, I think Professor Ham would’ve stayed in the dorm instead of going to Hongcheon.

Even if he doesn’t make it obvious, Professor Ham takes care of the kids in our class who don’t have guardians, making sure that they’re not alone.

‘Kim Yuri and Saeum said they want to celebrate the New Year with our class next year. I hope we can all spend it together next time.’

There were some kids who sent in their own greeting cards.

Dokgo Miro made a holiday card with her photo and signature, Min Geurin drew something, and Song Daesok made one using a basic satellite-shaped template that seems to be from the association’s satellite management team.

‘I’m sure Min Geurin forced him to do it. But won’t Dokgo Miro post a New Year’s greeting video? I’m sure her fans would be waiting.’

The Class Zero seniors must be refreshing Dokgo Miro’s SNS accounts by now.

Meanwhile, Ong Gildong and Goo Seulbi sent out a very eye-catching card.

They both used aurora-themed templates for their cards.

It was even attached with the video of them making it which featured the two of them fighting over which draft to use.

‘From their background, it looks like they’re preparing for a New Year’s party. Are they still together?’

There was a kid who didn’t send in a greeting but only replied; the Black Darkness Swordsman Jin Jungmok.

[Jin Jungmok] Thank you for the greetings. Happy New Year.

Jin Jungmok and the other martial artists were faithful to their concept, but they seemed to handle devices well.

The Blademaster handed me his device code too.

Since the master uses one, it’s natural that his disciples do too.

Though his business card wasn’t paper but a bamboo stick.

Other than my classmates, there were many students from Eungwang High who sent messages.

‘Yeom Junyeol sent a message during the live show. Is it scheduled? There’s a New Year Hongryong stamp too.’

After answering as a teacher and a hoobae, I checked the other messages.

Most of them were sent by people from Eungwang High — the newspaper department, the sophomore and graduation seniors, and others.

But there were some exceptions.

[Hong Gyubin] (Photo)

[Hong Gyubin] Happy New Year, Euishin-ah.

Hong Gyubin sent a photo of a small cake, nutrient tonic, and canned coffee against the background of his office.

It seems that players working overtime at the association gathered to greet the New Year at least.

Maybe they should’ve taken out the energy drink from the background.

I don’t know why he sent such a heartbreaking picture.

Maybe he’s secretly telling me that he wants to stop working.

‘But I can’t let him rest.’

I couldn’t let him relax considering what was set to happen this year.

In order to cheer him up, I sent a photo of Jegal dressed like a doll.

He replied right away, asking for more photos from different angles and backgrounds, and Hong Gyubin was so delighted that he could fly.

It’s a relief that Hong Gyubin is enjoying his first overtime work this year.

The next message came from a not-so-hard-working royal lineage.

[Ok Toyeon] Benefactor, did the rice cake arrive safely? Eat well and Happy New Year!

[Ok Toyeon] You’re a dorm student, so I sent a lot for you to share with your friends! I did a good job, right?

It must be Ok Toyeon who sent the rice cakes that were photographed in the picture of Jiikhoe Hall.

Did she send it to Jiikhoe to surprise me?

She seems to think that I’m celebrating the new year at the dormitory.

[Ok Toyeon] This is a secret, but I’ll let only you know, Eunin-ah. Actually, I sent in a new product that’s going to be in my business.

[Ok Toyeon] You seemed to like Surichwi, so I put it with the new one! Hehe

[Ok Toyeon] I sent it to you in a separate box so that Toyoon unnie wouldn’t know. Did you eat it?

I don’t know what new product it was, but if it’s delicious, then Maeng Hyodon would’ve found it.

I tried to find it from the photos sent by Maeng Hyodon, but Ok Toyeon got mad.

[Ok Toyeon] Eunin-ah? You checked my message but why aren’t you replying?

[Ok Toyeon] Eunin-ah, Eunin-ah…

[Ok Toyeon] It’s the new year! Reply to me, please! — —

I should ask Maeng Hyodon later or go to the dorm to check.

Anyway, I decided to thank Ok Toyeon because the dormitory kids seemed to enjoy her gift.

I received some more messages, but there were some that caught my eye.

[Ryu Jang] Hello, Student Jo Euishin. Happy New Year.

[Ryu Jang] If you have time, can you stop by MITRON? The one I serve wants to give New Year’s greetings in person.

Sidelentium wanted to greet me in person?

It wouldn’t be strange if he were a talkative devil, but he’s the demon king of silence.

Perhaps there’s something important that he wants to convey.

‘He would’ve urged me to come quickly if they were in a hurry. They can visit me any time.’

I think I have to stay at the tigers’ mansion for some time, so I may not have time to go out.

As soon as New Year’s Day came, as expected, Kim Shinrok’s training started.

When Ahn Dain heard the news, she said she should train hard as well.

Her training was attended by the Tiger Clan.

When the tiger couple saw her training alone, they were shocked and said,

“I was worried that our child was training without a proper teacher… but I didn’t expect her to excel like this.’

“My world, if she’s taught a little, she can be on par with us in terms of fighting!’

To have this many people who appreciate Ahn Dain’s talent!

Ahn Dain received her usual education through Eungwang High in PMH, but she was never an ordinary student.

In PMH, it was difficult for her to receive proper personalized education because of Choi Pyeondeuk, but it’s different now.

‘It’s always a controversy that comes up when the debate of who’s stronger between Ahn Dain and Joo Soohyuk comes up.’

As a child of a conglomerate family, Joo Soohyuk was able to get the education he wanted and needed without any shortage.

On the other hand, Ahn Dain has been the target of jealousy.

In this situation, there was an opinion that Ahn Dain could be stronger than Joo Soohyuk had she had the resources.

In particular, some akgaes come up with foams in their mouths and insist that one is stronger than the other, but they’re quickly dismissed for lack of knowledge of PMH.

‘But Joo Soohyuk developed trauma after the incident with Bang Yoonseo. He was also at the center of the case related to the four major groups…’

When he found out that jealousy was the reason why Bang Yoonseob was targeted by the Demon Race, Joo Soohyuk hesitated to increase his power.

In the end, it was difficult to determine who was stronger.

The important thing now is that both of them have more room to grow than in PMH.

If Ahn Dain trains with the support of the Tiger Clan, Joo Soohyuk will also be motivated.

Eunho’s descendants started training their light skills too, so the first week of the year was spent matching the training of the tigers.

“I’m going out today.”

On the morning of January 6th, my words briefly made Hwang Jiho’s eyebrows narrow, but he nodded when he checked his device.

“I got a message from Kim Yuri. Right, our class will gather today.

Today, our class, except Kwon Lena, will get together.

Tomorrow, January 7th, is her birthday.

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