I've Never Seen a Saint who can use Magic so Well

Chapter 73

“Don’t worry, today’s session won’t be like last time. Instead, I’ll show you the regenerative abilities of an actual skeleton.”

“Huh?”

“Regenerative abilities?”

The students, puzzled by the unexpected explanation, murmured among themselves.

Si-Hyun, maintaining a calm demeanor, pointed to a random student.

“You there, come up to the front.”

The chosen student hesitated, confusion evident on their face, but eventually stepped forward.

Si-Hyun placed the petite skeleton model on the spacious classroom floor.

“Now, hit it with all your strength,” she said with a smile.

“Uh... really?”

“Don’t worry; the production-type Hunter who designed it included a restoration feature!”

Si-Hyun delivered the lie with a straight face. After all, the students had no way of knowing the truth.

The student gave a slow nod, resigned.

“If she says to hit it, then I’ll hit it.”

Clenching their fist tightly, they threw a powerful punch.

Whoosh—Thud!

The martial artist’s strong blow smashed into the skeleton model’s head, caving in its cute face and breaking it.

The student turned toward Si-Hyun, waiting for further instructions.

“Now, students,” Si-Hyun began, “a real skeleton would recover from this level of damage in less than three minutes.”

“What? Seriously?”

“That fast?”

As the students reacted with surprise, the model began to restore itself.

Eyes wide, several students watched the process unfold with bated breath.

Knowing that skeletons could regenerate was one thing; seeing it happen was entirely different.

On top of that, the professor’s precise estimate of the recovery time left them in awe.

“How does she even know such detailed information...?”

It was the same question on everyone’s mind.

“This is just a model,” Si-Hyun explained, “so I’ll speed up the process using my mana. Next... let’s have Gwon Jae-Woo give it a try.”

Si-Hyun called on another student sitting near the front.

Jae-Woo slowly stood, hesitantly making his way forward.

After a moment’s pause, he summoned a sword from his status window.

“Hup!”

Jae-Woo swung the sword with all his might, but the impact was noticeably weaker than the previous student’s punch.

“I knew it...”

Jae-Woo grimaced as he retrieved his sword. He was acutely aware of his lack of offensive power, something he had often felt while exploring dungeons.

Now, even against a model, the difference in strength was painfully obvious.

As she watched the expressions of her students, Si-Hyun noticed Jae-Woo’s disappointment.

While restoring the skeleton, she casually began to speak.

“You’ve all heard of the word spectrum, right?”

It was an abrupt shift in topic, and the students gave her puzzled looks.

“Just like undead creatures are not a singular concept, Hunters are grouped into one broad category but vary greatly by profession and individual traits.”

Jae-Woo, back in his seat, raised his gaze toward Si-Hyun.

“That’s why you should focus on your strengths,” she continued.

Her words weren’t just for the students. They applied to herself as well.

“Focus on the positive aspects of your abilities.”

In her previous world, the dying continent had desperately needed powerful attack mages to defeat the Demon King.

But Si-Hyun’s aptitude for elemental magic was the product of diligent effort—it was skilled but far from genius-level.

“Fixating on weaknesses or flaws won’t lead to a complete solution.”

So, she focused on honing her strengths.

As a saintess, she mastered the most effective use of her mana, refining her abilities with relentless effort.

That focus on her strengths had brought her to where she was today.

“Once again, let me emphasize: focus on your strengths.”

Si-Hyun gave Jae-Woo a warm smile before glancing around at the rest of the class.@@@@

“We’ve got some time left. Let’s have a few more of you try.”

It all made sense. Eun-Byeol probed further:

"Now I’m curious. Can I join you? Could you ask the professor for me?"

"U-Uh... sure."

Caught off guard, Areum pulled out her phone and typed a message. The reply came back almost instantly.

"She says it’s fine!"

"Awesome! What about you, Jae-Woo?"

"Do you think I can come too?"

"...Probably?"

Areum sent another message, and the professor’s response was once again prompt and welcoming.

"She says not to worry and to feel free to join!"

"Sweet. That’s a relief."

Jae-Woo had been secretly worried about whether it would be okay for him to tag along with the group. Now, he could breathe easy.

"Let’s see... So it’s the afternoon two days from now. She said she’ll confirm the dungeon reservation and let us know the location!"

"Then how about we meet up for lunch first that day?"

"Sure, sounds good!"

Areum and Eun-Byeol quickly made plans.

As they went over the details, Jae-Woo silently nodded along, mentally reviewing his schedule.

And so, what had started as a private training session for Areum swiftly turned into a group outing.

One motivated by sincerity, and the other two by sheer curiosity.

***

The office of the Dawn Guild buzzed with quiet activity.

In one corner, a mid-level manager from the operations department carefully reviewed a stack of documents. Recruiting outstanding students was a game of speed; it was far better to approach them early rather than wait until graduation. Losing talent to a competitor could spell disaster for the guild’s long-term plans.

The list being curated came from a variety of sources: Academy contacts, Administration Bureau reports, and other discreet channels. Such comprehensive scouting was something only a major guild like Dawn could afford to do.

"Eun-Byeol is already accounted for..."

The man’s eyes paused on the photo of a young woman wearing large glasses.

Go Areum. The Academy’s only support-class hunter this year. She’d been frequenting dungeons lately and was known to have close ties with Eun-Byeol.

"Not bad," he muttered under his breath.

Though it was still early in the semester, making an approach now might prove too hasty. Yet, as the sole support-class hunter in her cohort, her value was undeniable.

After careful deliberation, the man reached a decision and dialed a number.

A moment later:

“H-Hello?”

The soft, hesitant voice of a young woman answered.

“Hello, is this Go Areum speaking?”

“Y-Yes, this is she. W-Who is this?”

“I’m calling from the Dawn Guild...”

The man maintained a calm and composed tone as he introduced himself and explained his purpose succinctly. In essence, he expressed the guild’s interest in recruiting her for their ranks.

A brief silence followed, suggesting the student was deep in thought.

‘There’s no way she’ll say no,’ the man thought confidently.

After all, Dawn was a powerhouse guild, home to two S-rank hunters and Korea’s top A-rank support hunter. It was an opportunity no aspiring hunter would dare to pass up.

“Um, uh...”

The stammering response only fueled his certainty. Overwhelmed by gratitude, she must be struggling to form the words, he thought.

But then came the unexpected reply:

“I-I’m sorry...”

"...Excuse me?"

“I, uh, I’ve already committed to working under Professor Jeong Si-Hyun. S-Sorry!”

“...”

The man was momentarily at a loss for words, but he quickly grasped the reason behind her refusal. She had already decided to pursue a graduate research track with a professor this early in the semester.

"Impressive," he muttered, his tone tinged with intrigue. "That makes her even more desirable."

After licking his lips thoughtfully, the man composed himself and replied:

“Understood. Still, if you change your mind, don’t hesitate to reach out.”

The call ended, and he slumped back in his chair, deep in thought.

"Professor Jeong Si-Hyun... Jeong Si-Hyun..."

The name rang a bell, though the details eluded him.

‘Where have I heard that name before?’

It took a moment, but eventually, the pieces fell into place.

"Ah! That person!"

A time-limited instructor the guild had once tried to scout, only to be turned down. The matter had even reached Ye Do-Hyeong, one of the guild’s top hunters, before being handed off to the administrative department as a failed attempt.

"So that means..."

If they could succeed in recruiting Jeong Si-Hyun, Go Areum might come as part of the package. Two birds with one stone.

The man leaned forward, steepling his fingers as a shrewd smile spread across his face.

"This could work," he muttered, already strategizing his next move.