I Become a Mafia in the Academy

Chapter 10

"As announced beforehand, today we will have sparring using your unique armament."

Following Instructor Ji Soohyun's guidance, we moved to the sparring ground located within the academy.

A place where it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that all the technologies of this era were incorporated.

According to the game settings, this sparring ground twists space using mana stones, allowing pain to be felt without causing actual injury.

In other words, it meant one wouldn't die easily in here.

"Instructor, I have a question. It seems like the number of classmates who were with us yesterday has significantly reduced... Was there any issue?"

Indeed, the number of people gathered in the sparring ground now was noticeably fewer compared to yesterday.

If there were about 20 people yesterday... now, it's only around 12?

"Through yesterday's events, we sent those deemed unsuitable for our class to other classes. Does that answer your question?"

"...Yes, thank you."

In other words, what happened yesterday, with us being sent to the uninhabited island, was indeed a test.

It wasn't a joke when they mentioned it yesterday.

To think they would send students already assigned to a class to another class...

It was something only Ji Soohyun could pull off.

"From today onwards, the 'unique armament' you will use is literally an armament. It means a tool necessary for combat."

As she said that, she snapped her fingers, and the ring on her index finger sparkled and transformed into a violet automatic pistol.

That was Ji Soohyun's 'unique armament.'

"In other words, the tools you are holding now are tools that, depending on circumstances, could kill people."

Speaking in an eerily cold tone, she pointed the pistol at us.

At the same time, the students' expressions stiffened.

Probably because, like me, everyone recognized her unique armament as a 'weapon to kill people.'

And Ji Soohyun, who was looking at us with an expressionless face, soon opened her hand, making the pistol disappear, and smiled faintly.

"And, they are also tools to protect your bodies from enemies."

She pointed behind her.

"This is a place designed to help you use such armaments in combat efficiently and skillfully. So, please, I trust that at least in this place, you won't do anything foolish. Now, take out your armaments."

Following Ji Soohyun's instructions, all 12 students gathered here took out their unique armaments.

Guns, swords, staffs, bows, spears, wands, and more. Truly, a collection of all sorts of weapons.

And among them was a weapon that exuded the most overwhelming presence.

A black, hefty barrel and drum magazine. Even the stock and grip crafted from luxurious wood.

As soon as the Thompson submachine gun, commonly called the Chicago Typewriter, appeared, everyone's eyes turned to me.

No, they were drawn to my Tommy.

"...Han Yoojin. What is that weapon?"

Even Ji Soohyun looked at me with a baffled expression, seemingly not expecting me to bring something like this.

"It's my unique armament."

"You are aware of the drawbacks of firearms as a unique armament, right?"

"Since the mana-imbued bullets spin along the rifling, the mana dissipates faster."

Of course, this was also a setting based on the longstanding tradition that 'mana cannot be imbued into firearms.'

However, according to this setting, while it was hard to keep mana in the bullets, it wasn't impossible.

"You seem to understand well. And yet, you still choose to use a gun?"

"Yes. It's because I like guns."

Hearing my response, Ji Soohyun slightly raised the corners of her lips and smiled faintly.

"Then there's no problem. Since everyone seems to have taken out their unique armaments, let's begin. Is there anyone who wants to demonstrate sparring first?"

In the quiet atmosphere, I raised my hand.

"...Han Yoojin? Alright, do you have someone in mind for your sparring partner?"

In response to Ji Soohyun's question, I nodded and placed my hand on Jinwoo's shoulder next to me.

"I'll go with this guy."

"Huh? Already?"

The guy seemed quite flustered, not expecting to go first.

Despite his reaction, Ji Soohyun looked approving and nodded.

"Jinwoo Vivaldi, is it? Very well. Both of you, move to the field."

"Huh? Oh, okay!"

Jinwoo, who was surprised by Ji Soohyun's words, quickly entered the field.

Judging by the dagger in his hand, that must be his 'unique relic.'

I silently picked up my Tommy, [Capone's Tommy], which I had placed down, and stepped into the field as well.

"Hey, are you really going to face me with that outdated thing? Does it even work?"

Was that line a catalyst?

When I checked my suddenly vibrating smartphone, a new quest notification had appeared.

[Hidden Quest]

[Chicago Typewriter]

[They have forgotten the fear of the 'Chicago Typewriter,' which once ruled the nights of an old city. Engrave its terror into them properly!]

[Objective: Make 5 or more people feel the emotion of 'fear.']

[Reward: Enhance the abilities of Capone's Tommy.]

[Progress: 0 / 5]

Oh, so that's how this connects?

Glancing at him, I saw the mocking expression on his face as he spun the dagger in his hands.

Admittedly, the [Capone's Tommy] I held could undoubtedly be considered an ancient relic of a bygone era.

However, a relic isn't just an old object; it's an item imbued with mystical power.

It seemed that guy didn't know the thing I was holding was a relic.

Well, relics of outstanding reputation in each country are first given to heroes affiliated with their respective nations. How would the son of the Vivaldi family ever get a chance to see one?

"Alright, go ahead, and feel it for yourself."

Don't know what a relic is?

Then you need to learn the hard way.

Along with the sound of "whoosh-whoosh," Ji Soohyun's voice echoed from the speakers installed inside the field.

[Both of you, are you ready?]

"Yes, I'm ready."

"Yes~"

Before starting, I tucked the stock under my armpit, inserted the bolt, and aimed at Jinwoo.

[Then, fight as if you're prepared to kill each other.]

That probably meant "start."

"Let's see who comes out on top."

"I worked out a bit too hard yesterday, so let's make this quick."

"Don't underestimate me!"

Jinwoo gripped his dagger in a reverse grip and charged at me.

Meanwhile, all I did was one simple thing.

I held Tommy in both hands and pulled the trigger.

─!/─!/─!/─!/─!/─!/─!/─!/─!/─!/─!/─!/─!/─!/─!/─!/─!/─!/─!/─!/─!/─!/─!/─!

The gun barrel erupted into a burst of red flashes, violently kicking back as the sound of a typewriter reverberated throughout the sparring ground.

"This is insane───!!"

Unlike regular weapons, the [Capone's Tommy] I wielded fired not bullets but my mana crafted into the form of bullets.

In other words, as long as my mana didn't run out, I could keep firing without having to reload the magazine.

That's not all. The additional effect attached to [Capone's Tommy].

[3. Mafia Exclusive: This weapon is practically a symbol of the mafia. When equipped by someone affiliated with the mafia, their overall abilities increase.]

Thanks to this effect, I could continuously spray bullets at him in a virtually recoil-free state.

─!/─!/─!/─!/─!/─!/─!/─!/─!/─!/─!/─!/─!/─!/─!/─!─!/─!/─!/─!/─!/─!/─!/─!/─!/─!/─!/─!/─!/─!/─!/─!

The field became instantly filled with smoke from the gun barrel.

As I slowly released my finger from the trigger, the field fell into silence, as if the noise had been a lie.

"Jinwoo Vivaldi?"

I called his name through the dense smoke, but there was no response from Jinwoo anywhere.

Instead.

[...Sparring is over. Han Yoojin, escort Jinwoo Vivaldi out of the field.]

The voice of the instructor coming from the speaker made me tilt my head in confusion.

The sparring is over?

The gunpowder smoke slowly began to dissipate.

Beyond that smoke, Jinwoo Vivaldi, whose clothes had turned into rags, was lying sprawled on the ground.

I had barely pulled the trigger for 10 seconds, and he's already in a groggy state?

Since the instructor had given the order, I approached Jinwoo while still holding Tommy.

"......Are you okay?"

"......."

He didn't answer my question. Judging by his exposed whites of the eyes, it seemed he had fainted from the pain.

Well, seeing his chest rise and fall, he seemed to be fine.

I hoisted him over my shoulder with one hand and stepped out of the field, feeling the stares of others around me.

Fear, respect, and astonishment.

As I stood there sensing their gazes, Ji Soohyun approached and looked at Jinwoo hanging over my shoulder.

"Sigh, fainting in the sparring room. This hasn't happened in a long time."

"......What should I do with him?"

"Hmm? Him? Just throw him in the infirmary or something. Since it's just an injury from sparring, it's unlikely to be an internal injury or a major wound. He probably fainted from the pain."

As I suspected, he fainted from the pain. However, there was one problem.

"......I don't know where the infirmary is."

"Huh? Oh, right, you're a new student."

Ji Soohyun mumbled as if he had forgotten, then called a staff member from the Academy nearby.

Jinwoo was soon carried to the infirmary by the Academy staff.

Watching this scene, Ji Soohyun sighed once and shook his head as if he couldn't understand.

"Fainted in 1 second, lost consciousness in 3 seconds, and remained unconscious while being beaten for 7 seconds. Ridiculous."

......Did I go too far? I started to feel a little guilty.

"Han Yoojin."

"Yes."

The instructor suddenly called me and let out a sigh.

"......What exactly did that old man give you?"

"......What?"

"Your father. I can't believe he handed a national treasure-class relic to his son attending the Academy...... Was that man in his right mind when he gave you that weapon?"

......Calling my father, the Boss of the Calione family, "that old man" made it clear that Ji Soohyun was somehow acquainted with my father.

"......This weapon is something I acquired through my abilities. I haven't received any help from my father."

"......What? You're saying your father didn't give it to you? A weapon of that caliber?"

"Yes, I obtained it purely through my own abilities."

......Well, I did receive some help from 'Calione,' but what could I do? I'm part of Calione too.

"......Huh, if you say so, I'll leave it at that. Alright, good work. Next time, I'd like to see you fight without using a 'Unique Armament.'"

"I'll do that next time."

"......How boring."

Ji Soohyun muttered as he turned away, seemingly losing interest in me.

I should ask my father what kind of relationship he has with Ji Soohyun.

As I was thinking that.

Wooong───

Finally, the alarm indicating the quest reward appeared.

[Hidden Quest Complete!]

[Chicago Typewriter]

[They have forgotten the fear of the 'Chicago Typewriter,' which once ruled the nights of the old city. Instill the fear of the 'Chicago Typewriter' in them!]

[Goal: Instill the feeling of 'fear' in more than 5 people.]

[Reward: Enhancement of Capone's Tommy.]

[Achievement Status: 9 / 5]

[Goal Exceeded!]

[You have instilled fear of the Chicago Typewriter in numerous classmates!]

[Reward Details]

- Enhancement Voucher for Capone's Tommy

[1. Relic. This is an enhancement voucher for [Capone's Tommy]. Upon use, it adds the new ability 'Mana Silencer Attachment' to [Capone's Tommy].]

[Mana Silencer: Creates a silencer using mana. When the mana silencer is used, the gunshot sounds of [Capone's Tommy] are significantly reduced, and the magical wave generated upon firing is also greatly diminished.]

"......Seriously?"