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44

Ch. 44 - Gourmet Club (4)
In the high school course, the introductory lecture on basic magic was usually conducted as a group project with four members.

Edna’s group was formed at the beginning of the semester with friends she made, and Jecky was included in that group.

"... You want to do the presentation? But that's the role of Edna."

One girl raised her eyebrows and spoke, but Jecky remained unyielding.

"I want to do the presentation too. Why does Edna always get to do the good stuff?"

"What? Good stuff? Are you finished now? Do you know how much Edna prepares for each presentation?"

"I can do that much too! I'm always doing research and organizing portfolios."

Presentation.

It was a role that every student feared the most, but at the same time, it was a role that every student admired the most.

Each one of Stella's students surpassed the average high school level, and possessed knowledge at the level of elite university students or even people with master's degrees. The level of the research presented was quite impressive, and occasionally, there were students engaging in intense debates with professors.

Edna was famous for her fierce debates, and she had always been in the limelight for skillfully catching and confidently refuting the sharp criticisms or forced arguments of professors, leaving the students satisfied as they enjoyed their sodas.

But, Jecky didn't like it.

‘If she did it, I can do just as well.’

‘It's just that Edna has been doing that role, but if I do it, it will be the same.’

‘I want to enjoy everything that Edna enjoys.’

"Jecky, are you serious..."

"Do you have a conscience or not?"

As the group members tried to persuade her, Edna stepped forward and intervened.

"No, it's okay."

"Huh? Edna, but you've been staying up all night for days preparing for the presentation..."

"It's okay."

Edna was not a saint. In fact, she considered herself as plain selfish.

Naturally, she didn't want to give up this presentation. She had put so much effort and sweat into it, why should she give it away for free? Perhaps the best option would be to pass on the opportunity and make a presentation during the next group project...

‘Oh, really. You're just waiting for my presentation to be torn apart,’ Jecky thought, already deciding that she would do the presentation herself. She seemed ready to overturn everything if necessary.’*

‘Ah, I want to swing a flaming whip so badly, but I'll endure it this time.’

The reason she endured was due to the words of Baek Yu-Seol, which kept echoing in her ears. He had shown particular concern for Jecky.

There must be a reason behind his suggestion to pay special attention to Jecky.

In the original work, there was no girl named ‘Jecky,’ so Edna didn't know who she was or what role she played.

But, even if it was an original work, not all the characters and stories would be recorded, so Edna had no choice but to believe Baek Yu-Seol's words, suspecting him to be the regressor.

"Yeah, go ahead. I really want to see you do the presentation."

"Edna... Why are you so kind?"

"Yeah... Edna is definitely an angel."