EX rank supporting role’s replay in a prestigious school - Chapter 792

At the end of the secret passage, we arrived in front of the simulator.

While we were walking, Cheon Dongha said,

“You seem to be used to this. You must’ve come once or twice.”

“Yes, I also know what’s at the end of this path.”

“So you know that only humans can go through this path. Does the Tiger Clan know that too?”

“I haven’t told the Tiger Clan.”

I shared most of the information that I got from the former head of the association, but I didn’t reveal how I got them.

Perhaps because I’ve shared a lot of information with them so far, the Tiger Clan doesn’t feel the need to check my sources every time.

‘I’d have to tell them once they know my source. But I want to think more carefully until then.’

Hwangbo Yoon has let me know the means that this place uses against people of royal lineage.

Something that has to do with their ‘true names’ and putting them into a deep sleep.

When exposed to earth power, the soul and the true names of people of royal lineage and their descendants respond slightly.

Using that fact, they examine whether someone who wishes to enter is a human or a royal lineage.

In truth, the force itself isn’t that enormous.

It’s less efficient since it doesn’t have direct damage compared to earth power.

‘The Black Screen obviously doesn’t know about this. If they do, they would’ve used this power at least once when going against the Tiger Clan or the Dragon Clan.’

If the Black Screen knew about this and used it, my plans so far would’ve been moot.

“I see. Earth power huh…”

Cheon Dongha’s expression looked complicated when I briefly explained the nature of this power and that I hadn’t revealed this to the Tiger Clan yet.

It would be troubling not to reveal this since his younger brother is of a royal lineage, but the creators of this secret passage must’ve had their reasons for hiding this truth.

To ease Cheon Dongha’s troubles, I said,

“Please keep it a secret from the Tiger Clan.”

“What?”

“If this means of attack is revealed later on and the Tiger Clan questions you, please tell them that I made you keep it a secret.”

“You want me to use you, my hoobae, as an excuse?”

“It’s not an excuse. It’s the truth. I want you to keep it a secret.”

Cheon Dongha’s expression turned very strict, the same face he does when Ma Jinseung or some Class Zero kids cause trouble.

“If later on I am questioned about this secret passage, I will take responsibility, Euishin-ah. I won’t use your name to get out of it.”

“But…”

“I see why my brother worries about you.”

Cheon Dongha spoke sternly and didn’t let the topic continue.

While on the move, we talked about the secret passage and the old simulator in front, but the matter of accountability was never mentioned anymore.

“This is a dead end. Where’s the person that you want to introduce?”

“He’s the boss of the old simulator.”

“Some kids come here to train, but they’ve never found anything in the boss room… I guess they don’t meet some certain conditions.”

The former head of the association hid the clues so thoroughly that even Cheon Dongha couldn’t find them.

This place can’t be found without the clues from the painting Imoogi’s Exorcism.

Entering the boss room without the necessary item will prompt the noise-like voice of the former head of the association.

— Take the best student… to protect the secret… if you meet the conditions… a hidden stage will…

However, if you enter with the item, you can meet the AI of the former head of the association.

If you succeed in entering once, you will be automatically registered.

That’s how Sung Siwan entered to compete with the former head without having the item with him.

‘Since Cheon Dongha is with me now, he should be able to meet him.’

I spoke to Cheon Dongha, who seemed to be lost in his thoughts.

“Let’s head to the boss room first.”

There were only two of us at the party, but we had no trouble getting to the boss room.

SSR — rank descent tower simulations have never been complicated, but there is one gimmick that old simulators use.

Still, Cheon Dongha and I have cleared this simulation with ease.

I have a deep understanding of Cheon Dongha’s abilities from PMH.

I matched his timing and attack methods, making the quest quick to accomplish.

“Isn’t this our first time being in a party? Amazing!”

Cheon Dongha praised me as we got closer to the boss room.

I was also honored to be able to do this with Cheon Dongha.

Finally, we arrived at the gate leading to the boss area.

Wooooong…!

[Only humans can pass through this door.]

I put my hand on the door and a mechanical sound was heard with the following phrase.

Looking at the door that started to open, Cheon Dongha said,

“So you really are human, Euishin-ah.”

“Sorry?”

“I thought about it whenever I saw your performance. Well, I’m sure now that you’re a human being in the first place.”

If I weren’t a human, wouldn’t the superior beings or the people of royal lineage have said something before?

As soon as the door opened, we saw a light.

After seeing the image beyond the light, Cheon Dongha invoked his skill and saw the person that I wanted to introduce.

“He looks like Congressman Sung Gukeon, but different. Oh, he’s an AI.”

Sung Siwan and Gye Bastard first mistook him for Sung Gukeon, but as expected from Cheon Dongha’s sharp eyes, he recognized it immediately.

The former head of the association looked at us with a big impression much similar to Sung Gukeon.

He looked at Cheon Dongha and said,

[Another of my juniors has come. Welcome.]

Cheon Dongha looked at the former head with a nervous face.

The Student Council and the Student Association must’ve spent a long time searching for the answers to the mysteries of the secret passage.

With the answer suddenly presenting itself before him, it’s natural to be nervous.

“There must’ve been other juniors besides me.”

[That’s right. You are the fourth one.]

“There are two people other than Euishin…”

Cheon Dongha looked at the former head of the association and got lost in his thoughts.

We came here to share information, but I decided to wait and see, judging that it would be a bit much if I stepped in right away.

The former head of the association seemed to be waiting in anticipation of what Cheon Dongha, who seemed to be a powerful kid, would say.

“I couldn’t find the answer with my own abilities. The fate of the Korean Peninsula may be at stake, so would you mind if you showed me the answer?”

[Why do you think the question of Korea’s destiny lies in the underground of this high school?]

Considering the information that the former head of the association has given so far, it is indeed the fate of the entire country at stake.

Without the information on Imoogi encroaching on the Dragon Palace and the location of high-rarity frozen otherworlds undetectable by the satellite, it would’ve been difficult to cope with the enemy’s plans.

But how did Cheon Dongha know that that’s what it is about right away?

It was strange to think that such information was hidden in a secret association that is treated as a ghost story in Eungwang High.

“The secret association has survived and retained, but its purpose has been forgotten as the years went by. Still, I have some idea of its importance.”

[How so?]

“I heard that the secret association was formed not long after the Dark Ages ended. There must’ve been a big reason if such a group was hidden from the school in the basement of Eungwang High at that time.”

Cheon Dongha logically expressed his thoughts, deducing with the little information that he had.

He looked straight at the former head’s face and said,

“Of those who died at that time, there was a relative of Congressman Sung Gukeon. That man was the head of the Korean Players’ Association. If you are who I think you are, you must be here to deliver something important.”

I can’t believe he guessed it all with just little clues!

As expected of Cheon Dongha.

It’s not a mistake to bring him here to exchange information with the former head.

With a slow nod, the AI said,

[Excellent.]

It would’ve been perfect to end there, but the former head of the association added,

[Those who found me so far have taken the 1-to-1 test. Do you want to play?]

But Cheon Dongha doesn’t have to take that test!

I didn’t come here to make Cheon Dongha feel pain.

Before I could say anything, Cheon Dongha replied with a firm nod,

“Of course. An important secret should only be given to those who can handle it.”

I felt chills when I remembered the abilities of the former head.

Why didn’t I think of this!

Considering his nature, Cheon Dongha would naturally agree to take the test.

‘No, it’s not bad for him to experience such high-level mental attack powers. Considering what’s about to happen…”

I was very worried about Cheon Dongha.

It took a long time for the mentally healthy Sung Siwan to overcome this test.

But in the end, he succeeded.

Shortly after the two disappeared for the test…

Cheon Dongha reappeared, the color completely 

“Cheon Dongha sunbaenim, are you okay?”

“…I’m good.”

I tried to offer a hand when he stumbled, but he gently refused.

Cheon Dongha took a deep breath and stood on his own.

Seeing this, the former head of the association said,

[You’re better than my grandchild, but you are still weak. As much as there are a lot of things that you know, you also fear many things.]

“…Can I try again some other time?”

[Good. I put you to memory, so the door will open even if you come on your own.]

“Thank you.”

Cheon Dongha will try until he gets it.

It was heartbreaking, but I chose not to say anything because I knew that Cheon Dongha couldn’t be stopped once he made up his mind.

“You passed that test didn’t you, Euishin-ah?”

“Yes.”

“How many times did you…”

Before I could say anything, the former head answered for me.

[Jo Euishin passed my test on the first try.]

“First try…!”

Cheon Dongha’s eyes opened wide.

I looked at the former head with wary eyes, but he didn’t seem to care.

I wanted to think that it’s because he’s an AI.

“Not just your abilities, but your mind is also strong. I’ll work hard too.”

In the end, we didn’t get to share information today.

All that he knows now is that there is an AI using terrible powers in this underground passage.

I was worried about Cheon Dongha since he was mentally attacked, but until we parted ways, he didn’t want to show any signs of weakness.

“I made my hoobae worry. If this goes on, my dongsaeng won’t be able to rely on me.”

Cheon Dongha said playfully as if to reassure me, but it made me more concerned.

And so, after the last day of vacation, the entrance ceremony was held.