Three months since his father's death.
Two months since awakening.
One month since forming Shadow Eclipse.
Now…
Jinhyuk stood at the gates of Sungjin Academy—Korea's elite school for Awakened students.
The students wore sleek uniforms lined with mana circuits.
Flying security drones patrolled the skies.
And at the center of it all…
Her.
Rina Ha-Yoon
Rank: S
Talent: Ice Monarch
Status: Top of the academy. Arrogant. Beautiful. Untouchable.
She stepped out of a limousine.
Silky black hair flowed in the wind.
Eyes cold enough to freeze arrogance itself.
And when she walked, even other high-rankers moved aside.
Jinhyuk adjusted his school ID badge.
> [Name: Kang Jinhyuk]
[Rank: Undetermined]
[Class: Civilian – Awaiting Evaluation]
His appearance?
Still ugly. Still chubby. Still forgettable.
Perfect cover.
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Inside the classroom, chaos erupted.
"Did you hear? An S-Rank girl's transferring to Class 3-A!"
"I bet she's going to wipe the floor with everyone."
"Also… who's the fat kid in the back row?"
Jinhyuk sat silently in the last seat, next to the window, eyes half-lidded.
He could feel the mocking stares.
The whispers.
Then she entered.
Rina Ha-Yoon.
Straight-backed. Emotionless.
She looked around, then walked past everyone—
And stopped beside him.
"Is this seat taken?"
The class froze.
Jinhyuk didn't look up. "It's free."
She sat down… without a word.
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At lunch, the bullying began.
Three awakened boys approached Jinhyuk's table.
"Hey, piglet. You sitting at our spot?"
"Why don't you crawl somewhere else—"
Then ice erupted beneath their feet.
Sharp, silent, beautiful.
Rina stood behind them, arms crossed.
"Are you… speaking to my desk partner?"
The boys froze.
"N-no, we—we were just—"
"Get lost."
They ran.
Rina turned to Jinhyuk.
"I don't like weak people. But I hate arrogant ones more."
Jinhyuk looked up, slightly amused. "How tragic."
She blinked. "What?"
He smirked. "You'll be arrogant and weak if you keep wasting your power like that."
For a second—just a flicker—Rina looked stunned.
Then… she smirked.
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> [Hidden Affection Increased – Target: Rina Ha-Yoon]
[Affinity Status: Mild Interest]
[System Note: You're confusing the Ice Queen]
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