Sungjin Academy was buzzing.
Posters flooded the hallways. Students ran to the windows. Even the teachers were whispering.
"Is it true?"
"She's transferring here?"
"Why would someone like her come to our school?"
A luxury black car pulled up. Security surrounded the entrance. Cameras flashed.
Then, she stepped out.
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Name: Min Jiyeon
Nickname: "Korea's Untouchable Star"
Identity:
Nation's #1 rising idol and actress
S-rank hunter with lightning affinity
Daughter of General Min Taejin, commander of Korea's National Hunter Association
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As she walked into the school, her heels clicking against the marble floor, she glanced around—disinterested.
Everyone fell silent.
Except for one student leaning on the wall, hoodie up, reading a book.
Kang Jinhyuk.
She looked at him, frowning. "Who's the… potato?"
Snickers echoed.
Rina scowled. "He's stronger than he looks."
Jiyeon smirked. "I doubt that."
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Later That Day – Class 1S Combat Evaluation
Each student had to spar for training. Jiyeon requested her partner.
"I want him," she said, pointing at Jinhyuk.
He looked up, raising an eyebrow.
"You sure?"
"Don't worry," she said, tying up her platinum-blonde hair. "I'll go easy. I don't want to bruise your face more than life already has."
The whole class laughed.
Until the match began.
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One Minute Later
Jinhyuk dodged her first lightning strike casually. Then her second. Then caught her wrist mid-punch and whispered:
"You're fast. But I've fought lightning before—real lightning."
He let go.
She stumbled back, eyes wide. Her mana flared, confused and shaken.
> [Min Jiyeon's Alertness Level Increased]
[Status: "Underestimated Him"]
[New Emotion Detected: Curiosity + Irritation]