The Female Lead Saves the World - Chapter 143

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Yeo Joo Saves the World – Episode 143

It all began with a simple hypothesis born from curiosity.
The notion that Yu Ga Young’s “Darkness Vulnerability” status ailment might be a double-edged sword.
It was a hypothesis that could only take root because Han Ji Sung suffered from the same chronic condition.
‘Darkness and mana are both external energies in the end, aren’t they?’
Yet both Yu Ga Young and Han Ji Sung were unusually sensitive to darkness, and it accumulated readily in their bodies, causing numerous complications.
So what if they were the type to be equally sensitive to mana, with it accumulating just as easily in their systems?
It was an attempt based on such simple reasoning.
‘Potential ranging from at least A-rank to S-rank maximum!’
Perhaps it seemed that way because I was surrounded by an unusually high concentration of powerful Awakeners, but considering the global population, this was genuinely jackpot-level coincidence.
If I dared hope for one more thing, it was that Yu Ga Young’s runaway syndrome might improve somewhat upon awakening.
After all, the body grows stronger with awakening.
‘In the book, she must not have survived until awakening.’
She was the type to go around saying she’d die anyway.
If she’d suffered runaway episodes with blood hemorrhaging each time, death would have been imminent.
Had she not met me, who possessed the darkness purification skill.
“Yu Ga Young.”
“Yes?”
Yu Ga Young, who had been teaching Baek Ho the “shake” command while giving him treats, turned her head at my call.
“How old are you again?”
“I’m twelve years old!”
That’s older than I expected.
She must not have grown much due to her illness.
“When will you start attending the Awakener School again?”
“School? I can really go back to school?!”
“There’s nothing stopping you.”
Judging by how she’s playing with the Pandemonium beasts right now, I suspect she’ll want to clock in and out of the Guild every day.
It’s simply a matter of regularly checking her addiction level and using the purification skill as needed.
And even if she has another runaway episode, being at school with Awakener teachers who can respond quickly would be safer than being alone at home.
“Really?! I think I might faint from happiness!”
“Yeah, but you just got healed, so you can’t faint.”
“That’s how happy I am!”
Yu Ga Young let out a small cheer and embraced Baek Ho.
Baek Ho, seeming somewhat bothered, pulled away while licking the hand Yu Ga Young used to touch him.
At Baek Ho’s fan service, hearts practically burst from Yu Ga Young’s eyes.
“I really love the Justice Guild. I want to come here every day.”
“Sure, why not.”
“Really? I can actually do that?”
“Yeah. Come play with the Awakened Beasts. They’re all busy training anyway.”
“Yes! I’ll come every single day and play with them, give them snacks, and even teach them tricks and games!”
The Awakened Beasts already understood human speech perfectly, so there wasn’t much to teach them anyway.
But rather than tell the child the truth, I dangled the bait in front of her.
“You really love the Justice Guild that much?”
“I already did, but now I love it even more!”
“Is that so? Then when you Awaken later, would you want to join the Justice Guild?”
“…What if I just Awaken as a D-rank?”
“Doesn’t matter to me.”
“Wow, Yeo Joo unnie, I really love you so much.”
*ding*

《 ♥ 17 》

I smiled warmly as I watched Yu Ga Young’s affection rise.
Early education was essential for recruitment, after all.

* * *

Inside the Training Facility.
Yoo Jin Rok and Kang Han stood before a monster summoned via simulation.
It was the C-rank Dungeon Boss they had dealt with before—the Magma Golem.
“GROOOOAAAHHH!”
The monster roared menacingly, but as pre-programmed, it did not attack first.
“I must say, having a Simulation Training Ground prepared is quite an excellent training environment.”
“Please, speak freely, sir.”
“Hmm, shall I?”
Yoo Jin Rok chuckled playfully and nodded.
“I’ve been curious about why the Justice Guild has grown so rapidly of late. Now I understand.”
“I see.”
“The Guild Master doesn’t seem to agree, though?”
“I assure you, our training facilities are superior to any comparable guild. However…”
Recalling his own state—trapped against a wall with no progress for quite some time—Kang Han’s eyes darkened with a somber glint.
As if fully understanding Kang Han’s heart, Yoo Jin Rok patted his shoulder and spoke.
“Training alone is grueling. I’m uncertain how much help I can truly provide, but when it comes to spear technique, I’ll teach you with all my effort. So don’t be too impatient.”
“Yes, I understand.”
Kang Han steadied his resolve.
“Then shall we start with a one-on-one match? Don’t use any skills.”
Yoo Jin Rok pointed toward the Magma Golem, which was eyeing them both menacingly.
Kang Han immediately drew the Silent Spear from the Subspace.
“Even watching the broadcast footage, I thought so—it’s a fine spear.”
“Thank you.”
Kang Han bowed briefly, then immediately charged toward the Magma Golem.
His attack—leaping high and slashing the spear downward—was executed without hesitation.
SCREEEECH!
The sound of the spear’s blade scraping against the Magma Golem’s hardened body rang out loudly.
With nothing but pure physical strength, no skills employed, he carved a deep wound across the creature’s chest.
Yet that alone was not enough to fell it.
WHOOOOSH—!
Seizing the opening after Kang Han’s attack, the monster’s fist came swinging fast; Kang Han rolled his body sharply to evade.
The instant the creature’s fist struck empty ground, he closed the distance again and rushed in.
Thus the duel continued, with attacks exchanged back and forth.
Finally, after a considerable span of time, Kang Han managed to fell the C-rank Magma Golem.
“Haa… haa…”
Sweat dripped from his sharp jawline as Kang Han, having poured every ounce of his strength into the battle, turned silently to face Yoo Jin Rok.
Yoo Jin Rok, who had stepped back at a distance to observe the combat, asked.
“Guild Master, was your original weapon a sword or blade of some kind?”
“Yes, that’s correct.”
“Hmm, as I thought.”
Yoo Jin Rok nodded and retrieved his spear from the Subspace.
Though marked with scratches here and there, bearing the unmistakable traces of time, the weapon was meticulously maintained—its blade cold enough to make the air shimmer around it.
Yoo Jin Rok grasped the familiar weapon several times, reacquainting himself with its feel, then rolled his neck side to side before speaking.
“Let me show you first.”
Yoo Jin Rok manipulated the controls inside the Training Facility, summoning a Magma Golem identical to the one Kang Han had faced.
Whoosh!
Yoo Jin Rok’s foot struck the ground lightly.
The distance between him and the creature closed in an instant.
And the moment his extended leg touched the ground—
Crash!
Yoo Jin Rok’s spear thrust deep into the Golem’s body.
“Grraaahhh!”
The creature tried to recoil in shock, but it was too late.
Yoo Jin Rok’s spear pierced through it once more.
Rumble.
Before even a handful of exchanges could occur, the Magma Golem collapsed without landing a single proper attack.
“Phew. It’s harder than I expected to move properly after so long.”
Yoo Jin Rok turned to Kang Han with a slightly sheepish smile.
“When you first use a spear, it’s advantageous to focus on thrusting. Especially if it’s the type the Guild Master uses. Of course, spears are useful for slashing too, but against creatures with hard bodies like the Magma Golem, it’s different. And more importantly—distance.”
Yoo Jin Rok demonstrated by thrusting his spear forward from where he stood.
“With a long spear, you don’t need to close the distance like you would with a sword. You can attack from far away. That’s the spear’s advantage.”
Yoo Jin Rok’s explanation continued for some time, demonstrating various examples through direct physical demonstration.
Kang Han stood with his hands clasped behind his back, nodding habitually as he watched.
“Should we try once more?”
Shortly after, Yoo Jin Rok manifested another Magma Golem inside the Training Facility as he spoke.

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Boom!
The magma golem collapsed.
It was the result of Kang Han swinging his spear five times.
When he first entered the Training Facility, he struggled for quite some time, darting back and forth.
But the moment he received advice from Yoo Jin Rok, he transformed like this.
“This is why geniuses are geniuses.”
Assigning the experienced Yoo Jin Rok as Kang Han’s instructor was a decision I didn’t regret, no matter how many times I reconsidered it.
Even now, seeing Kang Han’s progress, I could tell that Yoo Jin Rok was delighted, teaching him something else with an animated expression.
And standing beside me as I watched this scene was someone who had appeared without my notice.
“The guild master is truly amazing.”
It was Sung Yo Na, staring intently at Kang Han as he received instruction.
“He’s always had good combat instincts.”
“That’s true….”
Sung Yo Na trailed off, seeming lost in thought.
Not wanting to disturb her, I pulled out my phone and searched for Sa Ma Young’s name.
The search results immediately showed articles that had just been posted at the top.

[ Breaking News ] Sa Ma Young Guild Master Re-awakens as S-Rank
[ Breaking News ] Korea’s New S-Rank Awakener Born, Sa Ma Young Guild Master
[ Breaking News ] Sama Guild Announces Sa Ma Young Guild Master’s S-Rank Re-awakening

‘So it happened after all.’
Still, he should be less corrupted than in the book, so I just hoped he’d ease up on tormenting the Justice Guild going forward.
I muttered inwardly while glaring at Sa Ma Young’s photograph included in the article.
That was when it happened.
Sung Yo Na, who had been quiet all along, carefully spoke to me.
“Yeo Joo, um… there’s something.”
“Yes?”
“Could I… also receive training from the instructor?”

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