For a moment, he wondered what he would do if the Four Heavenly Kings came over to him—but fortunately, the principal began speaking before that could happen.
A sharp feedback screech rang out from the speakers a few times, followed by the sound of a microphone test, and the students’ attention shifted toward the stage.
“Ahem, hello, new students of Strongest High School. Did you all sleep well last night?”
“Yeees!”
This wasn’t some elementary school field trip.
Being mentally twenty-three while everyone else was seventeen made the atmosphere feel subtly off. As loud, enthusiastic responses poured out, Sihyeon—who definitely couldn’t say he slept well—waited for what came next. He just wanted to get this “engraving” or whatever over with and hole himself up in a classroom.
“Today, as previously announced, we will proceed with class engraving. Please head to the field and find the teacher holding a sign for your class. The teachers in charge of each class will assist you with the engraving process. Of course, there may still be some exceptional students whose classes have not yet been determined.”
“…….”
Things had been going smoothly, but at the mention of “exceptions,” Sihyeon bit his lip, already anticipating what would come next.
“As for student Kang Sihyeon and student Lee Hamin—your engraving process will differ from the others. In Hamin’s case, as a Dual, you may choose your desired class. As for Sihyeon, since you must engrave a new class, a teacher will be assigned to you separately.”
…I’m a Dual too, though.
They say it’s better to get hit first, but since the fact that he was a Dual hadn’t been mentioned, Sihyeon kept his mouth shut. The principal smiled at him—warmly, almost proudly.
“Now then, we will begin the engraving process immediately. Please follow your teachers’ guidance and head to the field!”
As soon as he finished speaking, the teachers standing on either side began guiding the students. A teacher with her hair tied back approached him. Sihyeon exchanged a brief glance with Haru before parting ways and meeting her gaze.
“You’re Kang Sihyeon, the new class student, right?”
At the question, he nodded.
Leading him toward the field, the teacher continued in a bright, cheerful voice.
“At this point in time, the probability of a new class appearing is extremely rare, so it’s quite an honor that you’ve been classified as one. It’s already been ten years since Awakened began appearing, and it’s safe to say most classes have already been discovered. So you’re the first new class in four years.”
“Ah… yes….”
The teacher spoke proudly, clearly excited—but Sihyeon didn’t feel the same.
Out of all the countless abilities out there, why did it have to be Copy? Did it really have to be that, just to make the sub-male lead look cool?
As that thought crossed his mind, rows of tents set up on the field came into view.
“Usually, new class Awakened realize their abilities within three days of reacting to the tester. Some suddenly figure it out, some learn through dreams—it varies from person to person. Was it the same for you, Sihyeon?”
“Yes… well. In a dream.”
More accurately, someone in his dream had given him a one-on-one lesson—but there was no need to mention that.
Relieved that he already knew his ability, the teacher clapped her hands and led him into an empty tent. Unlike the others, which had teachers holding signs, this one had no one guarding it.
After sitting down on the chair inside, Sihyeon waited while the teacher left to retrieve a registration device.
Soon, she returned holding something that looked like a crystal orb. It resembled the tester, but was slightly different.
“Just like during the class test, place your hand on it and think about your class ability. The registration device will take care of the rest.”
He had expected something more complicated, but it was surprisingly simple.
So this is the power of 21st-century web novel science?
Nodding to himself, Sihyeon placed his hand on the orb, and a holographic screen suddenly appeared in his field of vision.
Startled by how advanced it was, he glanced back, and the teacher smiled reassuringly.
“The screen you’re seeing is visible only to you, so don’t worry. It’s set to be seen only by the registered individual.”
“Ah….”
Feeling a bit embarrassed, Sihyeon nodded and focused on the holographic display.
[Registering class…]
As he recalled the Copy ability Kang Sihyeon had shown him, a loading icon appeared. It was strangely fascinating how it responded just to his thoughts.
After about three minutes, the screen changed.
[Class Name: Copy]
Skill: Single skill with high adaptability
Description: Can copy one skill from another class at 100% effectiveness. However, only skills directly witnessed by the user can be copied, and usage is limited to 3 times per day.
Duration: 10 minutes from activation.
Cooldown: A copied skill can be copied again after 15 days. No additional cooldown applies.
Other: Ignores mana and stamina consumption when using copied skills.
“Oh.”
Letting out a short exclamation, Sihyeon scanned the information with interest. It was concise and precise—and even included details Kang Sihyeon hadn’t told him.
How does this even work?
He stared curiously at the crystal orb, wondering if it emitted some kind of signal. Watching him, the teacher chuckled and stepped closer.
“Are you done?”
“Yes.”
“Then try saying ‘engrave.’”
“…?”
What was this, a magical girl show?
Was saying “engrave” to a machine really going to do anything? Tilting his head, Sihyeon hesitated, but the teacher urged him on.
With a reluctant sigh, he muttered quietly,
“…Engrave.”
At that moment, a brilliant light burst from the device and enveloped him.
Sihyeon flinched at the sudden brightness—then his eyes widened as the information about his skill seemed to imprint directly into his mind.
The scenes Kang Sihyeon had shown him in his dream replayed vividly, as if demonstrating the Copy ability all over again.
Then, the light faded, and his mind grew still.
Blinking at the strange sensation—
“It’s done. Simple, right?”
“…Yes.”
It was so simple it almost felt absurd.
Is this really a magical girl genre now?
Frowning slightly, Sihyeon tried to make sense of what kind of web novel he had ended up in.
Fantasy, magical girl elements… and now transmigration.
This kind of chaotic mix was a first, even for him.
“Since you’re a new class, the Awakening Center will likely contact you later. We’ll guide you further then. You’ll probably need to do an interview—just things like your class name and a general explanation of your ability.”
“Ah, okay.”
After nodding, the teacher said they needed to confirm whether the engraving had been properly completed and asked where his Awakening Mark was located.
At that, Sihyeon fell silent, his eyes darting.
Since no one had asked about his class after the test, he had hoped he might slip by unnoticed—but apparently they checked the mark too.
What do I do?
He had secretly hoped to hide the fact that he was a Dual.
Even now, things were already this troublesome—how much worse would it get if people knew he was a Dual too? He wanted it to just end with Copy.
When he didn’t answer, the teacher covered her mouth as if misunderstanding.
“Oh my, is it somewhere difficult to mention? Should I call a male teacher?”
“What?”
Startled, Sihyeon’s eyes widened.
The teacher smiled gently, saying that sometimes marks appeared in… sensitive places, and tried to reassure him.
What kind of misunderstanding is that?
Frowning, Sihyeon looked at her. She was beaming.
There was no avoiding this.
“…It’s on my neck.”
He had considered lying, but Dawoon had already mentioned it during the entrance ceremony—so anyone who needed to know already knew.
After a moment of internal conflict, Sihyeon gave in, closed his eyes, and lifted his hair.
The teacher stepped closer and checked the back of his pale neck—then blinked at the clearly visible mark.
“…Huh.”
Did the device malfunction…?
Her confused voice lingered.
“No,” rose to his lips, but Sihyeon stayed silent, tensing like a defendant awaiting a verdict.
“That shouldn’t be possible…”
Once the engraving light appears, the process is supposed to be complete—that’s what the manual said. Stroking her chin, the teacher urged him to try saying “engrave” again.
It felt like déjà vu.
This happened during the class test too.
Knowing the result wouldn’t change no matter how many times he tried, Sihyeon bit his lip and reluctantly spoke.
“…Engrave.”
[This Awakened has already completed engraving for this class.]
“…….”
Not only unchanged—it even delivered a confirmation blow.
The device’s voice echoed through the tent.
The teacher’s eyes widened as she turned to him.
A bad feeling washed over Sihyeon.
Don’t tell me…
“Sihyeon, you…”
She was so shocked she even forgot to add “student.”
Avoiding her gaze, Sihyeon rubbed the back of his neck. She had figured it out.
Could you keep it a secret? Yeah… no way, right.
As he muttered to himself internally, the teacher blinked in disbelief—then suddenly grabbed his shoulders.
“—Sihyeon, are you a Dual Class?!”
Dual Class?! Dual Class?!
“…….”
Is her ability amplification or something?
Her voice rang across the entire field—once, then twice—loud enough to echo over the crowd.
“…….”
A heavy silence fell, so complete that even the caw of a crow wouldn’t have felt out of place. Then, as if on cue, everyone shattered it at once.
“WHAT—?!”
Gasps erupted from all directions.
In an instant, every eye in the field turned toward him.
For the second time now, Sihyeon buried his face in his hands. His ears burned with embarrassment.
Seriously…
He wanted to crawl into a hole and disappear.
