I Became the Academy’s Genius Shikigami Summoner – Chapter 50.1

𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝟓𝟎

“I’ve heard about it. It seems that it was quite a commotion in many ways.”

“. . . . . . .”

“At first, I thought it was just a childish prank during your school days, but when I saw it in person, it didn’t seem that way.”

Baek Seo-ha, who had been sipping his tea elegantly for a while, said to me with a meaningful smile.

“Was there something you wanted?”

“There were many things that didn’t make sense, so I just wanted to make sure.”

“I guess you don’t want to tell me. That’s fine. I respect secrets.”

Baek Seo-ha smiled faintly and continued.

“To be honest, I’m a little curious. I heard that you’re quite skilled.”

“. . . . . . .”

When the person, who is over level 60, says something like that, it feels like nothing more than flattery.

There are only a handful of people who can compete with Cheong So-ha, who is recognized as a monster by everyone. That was none other than the next elder of the Baek family, Baek Seo-ha.

Baek Seo-ha, who raised his teacup once more, continued the small talk for a while before finally getting to the main point.

“I heard you’ve promised to cooperate with Cheong So-ha. Are you not thinking of switching to my side?”

“. . .I’m sure you said you respect secrets a little while ago.”

“Well, it’s not a secret until I know about it.”

Although Baek Seo-ha looked elegant and noble on the outside, he was also a member of a prestigious family that couldn’t be helped.

These days, everyone I meet investigates my background before they come to me, which gives me chills down my spine.

“Oh, this is something I was personally curious about. What kind of relationship do you have with Cheong Ji-yeon?”

“She was my boss at work. For only two weeks though.”

“When you put it that way, I’m even more curious.”

Baek Seo-ha is also one of the important supporting characters in Exorcism Part 1. It wouldn’t be bad to build a friendly relationship with him.

However, to be honest, he was someone I couldn’t handle right now.

“I appreciate your interest, but I’m still just an academy student.”

“Even though you’ve come into contact with the best exorcists from all over the country?”

“. . .Most of them weren’t intentional.”

Baek Seo-ha smiled faintly and handed me a small wrapped box, continuing.

“I’ve talked too much. I don’t want to burden you.”

“. . . . . . .”

“However, I hope you can maintain a good relationship with Eun-seo in the future. She’s a valuable asset to us.”

“. . .In that case, there shouldn’t be a problem.”

Baek Eun-seo is a talent who needs to continue to grow as Yoo Ha-on’s support. In terms of importance, she wasn’t the top priority, but of course I had no intention of letting her die on the streets.

“But what is this. . . . . . ?”

As I asked, pointing at the mysterious box, Baek Seo-ha answered with a smile.

“It’s tea leaves that I’m particularly fond of. Do you dislike tea?”

“. . .No. I’ll gratefully accept it.”

Like that, after receiving a bribe that wasn’t a bribe, I was finally able to escape from Baek Seo-ha’s office.

🔷🔷🔷🔷🔷🔷

𝘢𝐰𝕖𝐛𝘴ᴛ𝚘ʀ𝐢𝚎ṡ.ᴄȯ̇ṁ

After returning to my room after the meeting, I called out to Sori-soe, who I had been using as an errand boy, to test the waters.

Swish.

Pfft!

『. . .My body hasn’t recovered yet. What do you want?』

Although he seemed very dissatisfied, he didn’t react too violently, perhaps because he was aware that he was bound by a contract.

I stared at Sori-soe in silence.

Fluffy fur, a bushy tail, and even pointed ears.

It was the form of a Korean native cat, a leopard cat, which Sori-soe had taken as its last body.

『It’s natural. My body was in this state when we made the contract.』

I felt a strange feeling at his cute appearance, but when I checked using my emotions, his true form was still that of a ferocious yokai.

【Sori-soe】

▶Level 44

▶Ability Scores

【Stamina: C】

【Spiritual power: B-】

【Spellcraft: B+】

【Mental Strength: A-】

▶Traits (6/10)

【Predation (A+)】

【Assimilation (A-)】

【Mimicry (B)】

【Dictator (B-)】

【Precision Manipulation (C+)】

【Researcher (C)】

Although his direct combat abilities aren’t that high, he’s specialized in certain areas enough to cover for it.

「𝘼𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙚, 𝙄’𝙡𝙡 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙢𝙖𝙣𝙮 𝙪𝙨𝙚𝙨 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙝𝙞𝙢 𝙞𝙣 𝙫𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙤𝙪𝙨 𝙬𝙖𝙮𝙨.」

Although the process wasn’t smooth, I had gained another excellent shikigami, following Ggong-sam-yi. Since I’ve entered a hell difficulty world where I don’t know what will happen in the future, the more shikigami of this level I have, the better.

I was satisfied and sent Sori-soe back into the shadows.

Swish.

And the next day, I went to the Defense Corps with Yoo Ha-on to file a statement about the incident, along with a more detailed testimony.

Click.

Jingle.

Jingle.

“This is the 6th Defense Corps of Goksung. What brings you here?”

Since there were a few people I had already met when I entrusted Lee Jung-il’s treatment to them, we were quickly able to move to a seat and hear the details.

“The treatment went well, and he’s recovering smoothly.”

“. . .That’s good news.”

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