Synopsis

The protagonist arrives back at the academy after a mysterious delay, much to the relief of his peers. He learns the definition of a 'Star Instructor' is not about teaching skills, but about trust and influence, and expresses his ambition to become one. The headmaster hints at a different path for the protagonist than the current Star Instructor. The protagonist later reveals a past as a brutal martial arts instructor, ending with a firm request to fight the current star instructor, Namgoong Su, which is ultimately denied.