Chapter 32 – Chapter 7. First Test.
Jihyeok won the second match without incident. Quint, Elisabeth, and Knakthul also passed this far with ease.
Now, after being filtered twice, the remaining 16 were guys who said they grew up in their own district. So from the third match, it was definitely not easy.
If he wins this match as well, he will be in the final 8 and will be able to secure the right to choose a mission. So everyone was frantic to win somehow.
Jihyeok was called the fifth and took a number. He was number 3. Everyone seemed to be wondering who would be number 4.
And Knaktul, who was called the tenth time and went up to the podium, picked number 4. He confidently held it up and pointed his finger at Ji-hyeok. And let out a very loud scream.
Aaaaa!!!
Everyone was curious about the results. Isn’t Orc Knaktul also the best prospect of Arhovent Academy? Expectations were split in half.
The match time was soon approaching. Everyone headed to the test center as they each drew a number. Of course, the place where the most observers gathered was the test site of Kang Ji-hyeok and Knaktul.
This time, Jihyeok drew his sword for the first time. It’s not impossible to fight with fists, but I didn’t want to keep hitting that ignorantly solid body. Since I had already shown enough of my skills, I was thinking of going with thorough pragmatism.
Orc Knak Tul glared at Jihyeok, who stood across from him, as if to kill him. He wielded a ignorantly large double-edged axe, and he wielded the heavy one freely with such strength. It was clear that he would be seriously injured if he even brushed against him.
When
As soon as the start bell rang, the orc started running like crazy. He swung the ax with the intention of tearing Ji-hyeok in half and killing him. But, of course, it didn’t touch Jihyeok’s body at all.
You rat-like gnome… !
Knaktul already knew Jihyeok’s specialty. It was such a quick move. The orc cleverly drove him into a corner. It is clear that the opponent will have a hard time if there are fewer places to avoid.
He tried his best to hit just one. Jihyeok laughed crookedly while dodging the axe.
He’s not as stupid as he thought.
It wasn’t called the best prospect for nothing. In terms of skill alone, he was already at the level of being a warrior. … However, it was unlucky to meet Jihyeok.
Since Jihyeok drew his sword for the first time, he intended to show off his final splendid performance.
His mood suddenly changed. Khuhu! Orc couldn’t have known that either. He seemed to be fighting back.
Yes, come on, you bastard.
Naturally, Knakthul did not shy away from a head-to-head fight. He didn’t know the speed, but he was confident that he wouldn’t lose in strength. How effective it would be to hit an ax with that poor-looking sword!
At the same time, a tremendous energy burst out of Jihyeok. It was such an overwhelming energy that test takers who were fighting in other exam halls felt it as well.
Orc Knaktul also poured all his strength into this blow. Snakelike veins wriggled in his mana-enhanced arms.
Orc’s blow was not easy either. He, of course, was nothing more than a baby joke to Ji-hyeok.
Cut-.
Jihyo’s eyes flashed. His body moved as fast as a beam of light. Ah-. Even the fairy Azel lost sight of his movements for a moment. She was thrilled
Knakthul belatedly swung his axe, but his weapon had already been split in half.
… Ah…
The orc forgot his anger for a moment and looked at his weapon. He couldn’t quite comprehend it.
Clearly, the sword he was holding was less than half as thick as a giant axe. But to cut this thick iron in half…
“Thank you for being a test. Otherwise your neck would have been blown off.”
Jihyeok laughed at that. Naturally, Knakthul was furious. He swung the split ax madly. However, the ax that he boasted of was cut down by the sword and gradually decreased, and eventually only the hilt remained.
The orc felt a miserable sense of defeat at the sight of his own hand holding only his hilt. His body trembled. He was furious, but he was desperate that he couldn’t win.
Aaaaa!!!
Knakthul roared madly on the spot. He screamed and screamed again. Until his throat is hoarse.
Then he turned around and walked out of the exam hall. Of course, he was still screaming. Jihyeok looked behind Knaktul, who was moving away with a cold expression.
He had talent, but he lacked the character to back it up. Even if he becomes a hero, at best he will end up in B rank. If he did not know his own shortcomings, his skills would eventually stagnate.
Ding Ding-.
A belatedly bell rang announcing the end of the match. Jihyeok turned around and left the exam hall. He patted the fairy on the back saying he was good.
That’s how Jihyeok became one of the last 8, and Knaktul, who was expected to be in the academy, failed with a good look.
Princess Elizabeth and Quint won after a close battle and were eventually nominated for Hero. When Elizabeth heard that Ji-hyeok had drawn his sword, she wondered what the match would be about.
“A man named Knaktul was very much teased. Who would have known that the huge ax would be cut into pieces by the sword?”
The private teacher shook his head, saying that it was hard to believe even after seeing it. He was admiring Kang Ji-hyeok before he knew it. He is a person who walks the same sword path, and since someone with overwhelming talent has appeared, of course I can’t help but be excited.
Elizabeth didn’t like the way her tutor was like that, but she still pretended she didn’t know. Kang Ji-hyeok She admits that she is great.
“Anyway, congratulations, princess.”
“… Well, have something like this. Wasn’t that a natural result?”
Of course, she said that, but the princess was also a little happy on the inside. Of course, there are still standing matches left, but we have overcome a big hurdle.
“And it’s not over yet.”
“If you are a princess, you will rank high.”
Even the princess was not without confidence. If only that bastard was lucky enough to get away with it, she might even be aiming for second place.
Yes, second place. All you have to do is avoid him until the finals. Only that guy…
… However, two days later, in the first ranking match, she was pitted against him.
Like this dog… Damn it!
Elizabeth hesitated in front of the exam hall. She really seemed like she was going crazy and jumping. Even if she has no luck, she is not like this!
She knew perfectly well that she couldn’t defeat him. He will surely be miserably ridiculed and only laughed at by the spectators.
If I lost here, even if I won everything else, I would still be in 5th place. Of course, the difficulty of the second test mission is bound to rise.
But what should I do? Even if we fought, we would lose at least. She was confused and eventually gave up the match. Her self-esteem, which had been somewhat restored in the meantime, was shattered again.
“Abstention… , I will.”
Ji-hyeok, who had already entered the test room and waited for her to come in, smiled crookedly when he heard the sound.
No guts.
She made that fuss saying she’d kill her before, but she finally knew her subject.
Quint, who met Jihyeok in the semifinals, also withdrew like Elizabeth. It seemed that she decided that it would be better to save her strength here and win the match for 3rd and 4th place. It was definitely a more reasonable decision.
In this way, Jihyeok easily took the victory in the last final and became first place. Of course, she thought he and the fairy were the natural result. His skills were already not at a level to be confined within the fence of being a candidate.
Two days after the first exam was the second exam day. Of course, even before the ranking match started, the candidates quickly started building their teams.
As expected, the most spectacular team belonged to Princess Elizabeth Candidate. Since money and power are firmly supporting the back, the guys who say I’m long are very flocked. Among them was a mercenary whom Jihyeok had heard of several times.
Now, public attention is focused on the mission to be released this time. Historically, there has never been a time when all eight candidates have passed. The most was 6 people. There was a time when only one passed through.
And not all of them passed because they were ranked first. The possibility is high, but it could have failed if there was no luck. After all, a mission doesn’t just require skills. Leadership, skills, and luck to lead the candidate’s team all had to be properly harmonized.
“You will do just fine.”
The fairy Angel believed in Jihyeok. Now, from her second exam, she could no longer follow her.
Of course, there are times when she secretly pursues and helps, but she didn’t want to do such a thing to lose face. She intended to return to her nest in Crescent Lake and wait for him in silence.
“Do not worry. I will finish it safely and go.”
“Okay…”
Tomorrow was the day to decide on the second test mission. The fairy saw only that and started packing up in the evening to leave the academy right away. Jihyeok quietly came to his teacher’s room.
“Master.”
“What’s the matter?”
“No, just… , Thank you for caring about me.”
Jihyeok was sincere. At first he thought he was a nasty, mean fairy, but now he has changed his mind a lot. She couldn’t help but feel grateful for her sincere devotion like this.
The fairy smiled brightly. It was a very beautiful smile.
“You don’t have to thank me. I just did what I was supposed to do as a teacher.”
“Still… , I will not forget Master’s grace.”
“… Yes, thank you then.”
Jihyeok slowly approached Azel. She was embarrassed The two hugged tightly. She felt a subtle feeling in his growing arms.
Yeah, you had to leave sometime. It’s natural. No wonder.
The fairy passed through her mind the days she spent with her pupil. From the first time she met him until now.
… I was really happy. After she fell into this strange world, it was her first happiness that she really truly felt.
Azel hugged Jihyeok tightly. … I didn’t want to leave. She didn’t want to let go I wanted to see him continue to grow until the end. I wanted to see it with my own two eyes.
… However, she let him go.
Because it’s natural
Because he must be a warrior.
She is… Now it’s a cumbersome thing for him.
He was that master. It was also the teacher’s job to send a grown-up disciple away without any regrets.
“Okay, go and get some sleep.”
“Master too… , Have a good night.”
“Yes, you too.”
The day of the showdown had dawned.
Eight candidates gathered in one place early in the morning.
A person from the imperial family came directly to Arhovent Academy. The mysterious silver-haired young man was the 15th prince.
The candidates bowed to the prince on one knee and showed their respect. He smiled kindly and congratulated them for becoming candidates.
“It took a lot of work to get here. Of course, the test is not over yet, but I have no doubt that you will all accomplish your mission and become warriors.”
“I am embarrassed, Your Highness.”
“Ruler… , Then the time has come. Start.”
Kang Ji-hyeok jumped up. The prince looked a little surprised. I never thought a human would be number one.
“You?”
“My name is Kang Ji-hyeok.”
“Yes, candidate Kang Ji-hyeok. Choose what you want.”
He saw several scrolls stacked neatly on the wide table. There, the contents of the mission and the contribution were briefly written. This contribution was a score that could be promoted by achieving a certain number or more.
In this second test, you could become a hero as long as you completed any mission you chose. So he didn’t have to choose the difficult one.
… But not for Jihyeok.
In order to be promoted to S-class as quickly as possible, you couldn’t just think about completing the mission. A higher score was needed.
After all, he had already made up his mind. He didn’t even look at the 10 points with the lowest contribution.
The contribution required to upgrade from D-class to C-class was 100 points. In other words, it was said that you had to do 10 missions 10 times to be promoted to C-class.
He scored 20 or 30 points. The murmur of the observers intensified. It was common to choose 10 or 20 points. Therefore, there were many cases in which candidates with lower rankings usually chose 30 points.
So far, the highest contribution rate of the second test passed was 50 points. And that person was now an S-class hero.
Jihyeok scored 40 points, 50 points, and 60 points. He didn’t know how to stop. Everyone was surprised.
Uh, uh-
The prince’s face, which had been wearing a subtle smile, gradually hardened.
Jihyeok was clearly approaching a certain goal.
70 points 80 points,
And 90 points… ,
Jihyeok’s feet stopped abruptly.
He grabbed the scroll with the mission written on it.
In fact, it was left there just for the assortment. As a kind of show.
It was a mission whose contribution had risen sharply because C-class heroes had already tried and failed several times.
“… Are you serious?”
The prince asked seriously. Jihyeok nodded his head with an unwavering look in his eyes.
“Yes, I will choose this one.”
ㅡㅡㅡ!!!
Everyone was shocked. That’s nonsense.
With Jihyeok,
It was a 100-point mission.
