Descent Of The Demon Master [EN]: Chapter 58

“Welcome to the orientation for new students of the Business Administration Department at Jaekyung University!”

Kang Jin-ho entered the auditorium with Park Yu-min.

‘You’re late.’

‘I know.’

‘I told you to arrive 30 minutes early.’

‘I know.’

‘I told you I wasn’t the one at fault. Why do you always get lost on campus?’

‘……I know.’

‘What do you know!’

Kang Jin-ho looked dejected.

He had arrived at the school on time. The problem was finding the auditorium.

It was like a fortress; the more he walked, the more confusing the paths became. Kang Jin-ho had spent 30 minutes wandering around the campus.

Only after Park Yu-min had spoken several times did they finally find their way here.

Still, how could someone be so harsh just for getting lost once!

Park Yu-min, you jerk!

‘There, there are empty seats in the back. Let’s go there.’

‘Okay.’

But since he was guilty, he couldn’t say anything. Sulking, Kang Jin-ho silently followed behind Park Yu-min.

Then, his phone rang. Kang Jin-ho took out his phone.

[Hey, where are you guys?]

‘We just arrived. We’re inside.’ Then, he saw a woman waving her hand in the distance.

‘It’s Se-yeon.’

Park Yu-min carefully approached Han Se-yeon, trying not to disturb others.

‘I saved you seats. Hurry and sit down.’

‘Sorry. We’re late.’

‘It’s okay. Yu-min, it’s not your fault, that idiot probably got lost again.’

‘It’s surprisingly accurate…’ Kang Jin-ho, who had nothing to say, looked away.

‘Be quiet. The orientation has started.’

The auditorium was quite full of people.

Considering that this was the orientation for new students of the Business Administration Department, not just a general new student orientation, there were definitely a lot of people.

‘Are there this many people in the Business Administration Department?’

‘Of course, it’s business. That’s why they split us into groups. Didn’t you see the notice?’

‘Split into groups? That’s not good…’

Park Yu-min looked distressed.

He had come to this university trusting only Kang Jin-ho, so it would be a big problem if they were split up and couldn’t take classes together.

‘Don’t worry. You and Jin-ho are in the same group.’

‘Really?’

Park Yu-min’s face brightened.

‘Then what about you?’

Han Se-yeon sighed.

‘Are you in a different group?’

‘No, I’m in the same group.’

‘Then why are you sighing?’

‘Exactly.’

‘Uh…’

Park Yu-min looked bewildered at Han Se-yeon’s words.

‘Are you saying you’re upset that you’re in the same group as us?’

‘I’m just kidding, just kidding.’

‘Wow, you’re going to be trouble.’

Jaekyung University basically assigned classes for the first semester of the first year. If you really wanted to take a different class, you could cancel and reapply, but freshmen rarely did that. Although the groups would become meaningless as the semester went on, they were a great help in adapting to university life in the beginning.

The orientation in the auditorium wasn’t anything special. It was mostly explanations about classes and the usual advice about university life.

‘Okay, now let’s go outside and gather by group.’

People got up from their seats in a rush.

Outside, seniors were standing with signs. Kang Jin-ho and the others stood behind the sign that read ‘Business Administration C Group.’ Once people had settled down, the seniors with the signs led them to a lawn.

After some chatting, it was time for introductions. People started introducing themselves one by one.

‘I’m, I’m nervous.’

‘Why?’

‘Aren’t you nervous?’

‘Not at all.’

Park Yu-min kept clearing his throat, looking nervous.

‘Next person.’

When it was his turn, Park Yu-min hesitantly stood up.

‘I’m Park Yu-min from Dongmyeong High School.’ It was a very brief introduction.

But the reaction was not brief.

‘Park Yu-min?’

Exclamations burst out from the men.

‘It’s Park Yu-min!’

‘I didn’t recognize him without his uniform! It’s Park Yu-min. The pro gamer Park Yu-min!’

‘I heard he was coming to our school, but he’s in our department?’

People were showing interest in Park Yu-min from all over.

Men transitioning from their teens to their twenties.

Many of them were interested in pro gamers. They had recognized Park Yu-min.

‘D-did I do something wrong?’

But Park Yu-min didn’t seem used to this kind of reaction yet.

‘No.’

Kang Jin-ho shook his head.

‘Excuse me, you.’

‘Yes? Yes!’

Park Yu-min stood up again.

‘Are you the pro gamer Park Yu-min?’

‘Yes, I am.’

The senior who had asked Park Yu-min clapped.

‘Everyone, applause!’

Then, people clapped without knowing why.

‘Now, everyone, you are looking at the talent of C Group, who will bring all the prize money and goods from the school’s Galaxy Craft competition for the next year! The sun of C Group! Everyone, applause!’

‘Wooooooah!’

Suddenly, shouts and applause erupted. Park Yu-min’s face turned red, and he didn’t know what to do.

‘I, no… I mean…’

‘Those of you who want to learn games from Park Yu-min, please buy him a meal ticket during lunch!’ Laughter erupted, and Park Yu-min, flustered, sat back down.

It was a strange feeling.

‘Next person.’

Kang Jin-ho stood up.

‘I’m Kang Jin-ho from Dongmyeong High School.’ Kang Jin-ho said only that and sat back down.

This time, the men were quiet, while the women were whispering among themselves.

He had a striking face.

Recently, as his transformation was nearing completion, his face had found perfect balance.

But Kang Jin-ho brushed off such reactions.

He had learned how to deal with them now.

‘Hmm… After a pro gamer, is it an entertainer? Do you have any plans to join an agency?’

‘No.’

‘Everyone, we have just lost a great talent in the Korean entertainment industry.’ Laughter erupted.

‘Okay, next person.’

Han Se-yeon stood up.

‘Hello. I’m Han Se-yeon from Dongmyeong High School. My hobby is singing, and I don’t have any special talents. I want to have a fun and enjoyable year.’ It was a composed voice and a neat introduction.

Kang Jin-ho looked at Han Se-yeon with a face that said, ‘Don’t be fake.’

Han Se-yeon frowned slightly. This time, the men looked at Han Se-yeon with pleased expressions.

Han Se-yeon had been the object of many male students’ admiration back in high school. Even Kang Jin-ho had once felt affection for her because of her pretty face.

Besides, she seemed to have a good personality.

‘Do you want to?’

‘If you don’t shut up, I’ll keep bothering you today?’

Kang Jin-ho closed his mouth at the threat that came out in a ventriloquial voice.

Other people’s introductions continued. When the introductions were over, the senior who had been holding the sign smiled.

‘Well, there are various activities prepared, but those are just things we were told to do! What do people need to get closer!’

‘Alcohol!’

‘Let’s go! We should have a drink!’

‘Wooooooah!’

Thanks to that, they went to a bar in the middle of the day.

As they sat down in groups, other seniors from different groups who arrived at the bar a little later sighed and turned away. It seemed like this was a pretty good bar.

‘See? That’s why speed is important!’

‘Senior, you’re the best!’

Kang Jin-ho’s group sat around one table. Park Yu-min had been sticking close to Kang Jin-ho from the start, and Kang Jin-ho didn’t feel the need to join another table, so they sat at an empty table. And Han Se-yeon seemed to hesitate for a moment, then sat next to Kang Jin-ho.

‘I have to be with you guys even in college.’

‘Then leave.’

‘Do you think I can’t leave? I’m sitting here because I feel sorry for you two being awkward here without me.’

‘It’s okay. Go ahead.’

‘……May I sit here, Kang Jin-ho-nim?’

‘I permit it.’

Han Se-yeon burst out laughing.

It seemed that she was also feeling burdened by meeting new people. Alcohol was brought to the table, and as the shy people got drunk, they started to move around a bit.

The sociable ones went around the tables with their glasses, drinking from here and there.

‘Hmm.’

Han Se-yeon quietly watched the scene and then shrugged.

‘Why?’

Park Yu-min asked, and Han Se-yeon replied lightly.

‘College isn’t anything special.’

‘Really? I think it’s amazing.’

‘It’s all the same.’

Kang Jin-ho agreed with Han Se-yeon.

The romance of campus life that you see on TV is just a made-up story. After all, college is just another place where people live. There was nothing special or amazing about it.

‘Okay, juniors, let’s have a drink.’

‘Yes.’

The senior who had been holding the sign and emceeing sat down at their table.

Han Se-yeon raised her glass and offered it.

‘You said your name was Han Se-yeon?’

‘Yes, senior.’

‘I’m Gong Gil-young.’

‘Yes.’

‘Give me your phone.’

‘My phone?’

‘Yeah, your phone. You do have a phone, right?’

‘Of course.’

Han Se-yeon took out her phone and handed it over. Gong Gil-young typed his number into the phone and then handed it back to Han Se-yeon.

‘This is my number, so if you have any questions or need help with school life, contact me.’

‘Thank you.’

Han Se-yeon bowed her head.

‘Okay, let’s have a drink.’

‘Yes.’

Han Se-yeon accepted the drink that Gong Gil-young offered.

Gong Gil-young poured drinks for Kang Jin-ho and Park Yu-min as well, and then offered the bottle to Han Se-yeon again.

‘Another one?’

‘No. I’ll drink slowly.’

‘You have to drink from a bowl at the orientation, will you be able to handle it with that tolerance?’

‘Drink from a bowl?’

‘Yeah, drink from a bowl.’

Han Se-yeon shook her head.

‘I don’t want to drink that kind of thing.’

‘It’s not something you can refuse just because you don’t want to. It’s a tradition.’

‘……Okay.’

Han Se-yeon looked displeased, but she didn’t argue. It was better to just let things like this slide.

‘So, have another drink.’

‘Senior.’

As Han Se-yeon was about to politely refuse, Gong Gil-young cut her off.

‘Hey, a senior is offering you a drink.’

Han Se-yeon had no choice but to offer her glass.

Han Se-yeon frowned as she drank the full glass of soju [Korean distilled spirit].

‘Is it bitter?’

‘Yes.’

‘Eat some snacks, snacks. You can drink while eating snacks.’

‘Yes, I will.’

‘Okay, let’s eat and have another drink. Three glasses are the basic for the first time.’

‘No. Senior, I’m going to stop drinking now.’

‘How much have you drunk? Have a drink.’

‘I have a low tolerance.’

‘You can’t have a low tolerance. You need to have a high tolerance to make a lot of friends and get close to seniors easily. Come on, have another drink.’

Han Se-yeon sighed slightly and offered her glass. This was a bulldozer of a person.

She couldn’t get angry in this situation.

‘Okay, Se-yeon has a drink. Why aren’t you drinking?’

Park Yu-min waved his hand.

‘I can’t drink.’

‘Hey, no one is good at drinking from the start. You get better as you drink. Come on, have a drink.’

Then, Kang Jin-ho spoke.

‘Are you good at drinking?’

‘Huh?’

Gong Gil-young turned to look at Kang Jin-ho.

‘Why?’

‘Let’s have a drink.’