I Escaped the Exile Story Only To Find It Was a Regret Trope

40 – 8# The Reunion with the Red-Haired One Was the Worst (1)

A student went missing inside the academy.

Naturally, this fact caused a huge ripple beyond the academy. People who already saw the academy as a thorn in their side began to bite at this opportunity.

Following the aftermath of the previous ogre, or rather monster, attack, a more serious student disappearance incident occurred. Naturally, someone had to be held accountable.

Of course, the vice principal suggested to the principal to minimize this incident as much as possible, but Principal Banserin did not. Of course, Principal Banserin could not be ousted because of this incident.

She still had a powerful background. She wasn’t playing the role of principal while receiving all kinds of penalties for nothing. It was to use her connections in such matters.

But that didn’t mean she intended to let this incident pass quietly. Banserin also noticed. Someone was continuously and intensively intervening in this matter.

‘That worm, daring to challenge me?’

The disappearance of a student was indeed a significant issue, but it had a more calculated meaning. The academy was not just an educational institution for teaching young students.

A hero is a human resource, and at the same time, a promising potential to lead the future. Especially Hyunwoo, who is a significant resource with the rarity of being in Class A.

They blatantly took him right in front of our eyes. Not just one, but two students. Naturally, Principal Ban Se-rin, who thinks calculatively, couldn’t help but be furious about this fact.

‘But something is strange. How did they break through my magic and take the students?’

Of course, Ban Se-rin wasn’t just playing around. Until now, the academy had never allowed an intrusion or attack, being an impregnable fortress.

Ban Se-rin’s magic played a very big role in this. In other words, to kidnap or attack students at the academy, one had to break through the magic set by Ban Se-rin.

At least until now, there had been no existence capable of doing that. Not humans, and even including monsters. But that was broken today.

Even if there was a traitor inside, the magic wouldn’t be broken by just a few traitors. Especially if it was at the level of kidnapping students, there was no way she wouldn’t notice.

Nevertheless, the opponent boldly kidnapped the students. The only possible case is that the opponent is a magician surpassing even herself…

‘I don’t want to admit it, but it’s not entirely impossible.’

Anyway, this incident awakened Ban Se-rin’s vigilance, and she mobilized all the forces she could. And one of the forces mobilized was the student council and the disciplinary committee.

“I promise I will find your brother.”

“Thank you, Principal.”

“I’m sorry.”

“No, it’s okay.”

Disciplinary Committee President Kang Seol-yeon was trying to appear as okay as possible on the outside, but inside, she was burning black. After all, her precious brother had disappeared.

It was inevitable.

Seol-yeon sighed deeply and left the principal’s office. Her steps were particularly weak today. Waiting for her in front of the principal’s office was a girl.

A girl with white hair. To a stranger, she might look like an elementary school student. Seol-yeon looked at her and said,

“I don’t have time to play with you today.”

“Your rudeness remains unchanged, President Kang Seol-yeon.”

“……”

Was she waiting just to provoke me? Thinking she really had nothing better to do, Seol-yeon was surprised by the unexpected words from the girl’s mouth.

“I promise you this one thing. I will definitely find your brother.”

What? She will definitely find my brother? That girl? For a moment, Kang Seol-yeon thought the sun had risen in the west, but she soon came to her senses and glared at the girl.

“What are you plotting this time?”

“I’m just trying to help, what’s with that attitude?”

“You, of all people, wouldn’t help me.”

“You might think so.”

It’s not wrong. If the situation were reversed, she would have doubted it too. But this time, it’s different. The girl nodded and said.

“But this time is different. A student has been kidnapped. The student council is also responsible for incidents and accidents that occur at the academy.”

“……”

“Even if that student is your sibling.”

“You speak quite eloquently.”

If Kang Seol-yeon hadn’t grasped the true intentions of the girl in front of her, she might have been swayed. However, Seol-yeon knew who she was.

A person who strictly separates public and private matters, and only pursues what benefits her. The one who, following the principal’s creed, made the academy’s survival of the fittest even stronger. The damned woman.

Student council president Park Ha-yeon.

Because she understood her true nature, Seol-yeon didn’t fall for it easily. Of course, that didn’t mean everything Park Ha-yeon said was a lie.

Just as Principal Ban Se-rin felt a sense of crisis, Student Council President Park Ha-yeon also perceived this academy as her territory. And causing a ruckus in such a place?

It’s like smearing dirt on her own face. In fact, there was already public opinion outside calling for the academy to be held accountable. It was absolutely unforgivable.

‘And owing a debt to the disciplinary committee chair isn’t necessarily a bad thing.’

Although they had become adversaries due to ideological differences, they still acknowledged each other’s abilities. If Seol-yeon had been incompetent, Park Ha-yeon would have won long ago.

But if it was purely about strength, Seol-yeon was a step above her. Of course, even though she was a step above, they were so evenly matched that it was hard to predict the outcome.

Moreover, Ha-yeon possessed political skills that Seol-yeon lacked. Thanks to this, the student council could maintain a slightly superior balance, albeit precariously.

‘The student council president cannot be trusted.’

Of course, Seol-yeon was well aware of the student council president’s dark nature. Despite appearances, they had been at odds since Ha-yeon’s first year.

Naturally, Seol-yeon couldn’t refuse the student council’s help out of pride. No matter what, it was an issue involving her precious family. She couldn’t just stand by and watch.

Precious things must be found with one’s own hands. At this moment, Seol-yeon knew friends who could help her. Or, to be more precise,

They were the only ones she could call friends.

* * *

“So, you’re asking us to help find your sibling?”

“That’s right.”

Naturally, the people Seol-yeon sought out were Yu-shin and his group from the same S class. Recently, Selena, who had recovered and returned in high spirits, was training Ha-young and Yu-ri.

Yu-ri, who had realized her limits, and Ha-young, who didn’t want to stay idle, had asked Selena to train them. Selena had gladly accepted their request.

So, they were training in the S class exclusive arena using their privileges when Seol-yeon suddenly appeared. Thanks to this, Selena was overjoyed.

“Bu, the chairperson’s request! Of course, we’ll help!”

“Brother, I think we should refuse this.”

“Why?”

“I’m sorry to Seol-yeon, but we’re not that close to Kang Hyun-woo.”

Hyunwoo was trash, but his sister Seolyeon was definitely someone who deserved respect. Yuri spoke as politely and gently as possible.

In fact, they were not just not close, they were almost enemies. Especially to Yuri. It was already annoying enough, but he kept pestering and bothering her.

And on top of that, he had subtly spoken ill of her brother. There was no way she could have good feelings about him. And it was the same for Hayeong, who was practically Hyunwoo’s servant.

But, even so, speaking ill of a missing family member in front of the family was crossing a line. So she had no choice but to speak nicely.

“No, this time we will help.”

“Brother?!”

“Yushin, are you serious? Are you really going to look for Hyunwoo?”

“We have to. After all, he’s someone we know.”

“Thank you so much!!”

Seolyeon, who didn’t expect him to accept so readily, grabbed Yushin’s hand and shook it with tears in her eyes. She shook him so hard that his body swayed greatly.

Of course, Yushin wasn’t doing this for Hyunwoo. Even while talking, Yushin’s gaze was fixed on Athena, who was behind Yuri and Hayeong.

Athena nodded slightly. From that day, the day Hyunwoo went missing, until now, Yushin and Athena had been secretly investigating the remaining traces.

And the result was as expected. It was not magic implemented according to the laws of this world, but magic that was all too familiar. There was only one person who could handle such techniques.

The Sage.

The one they thought they had killed was still alive.

They had to find him. Find him and kill him again.

Before he did something foolish again.