Chapter 60 – 20. Dungeon Training (4)
It was impossible.
The guy who appeared in the boss area was Devil Kodiak, rated as B+ grade. It is absurd to target him with party members from the 7th platoon.
A giant demonized brown bear. This guy is a vicious guy that requires at least a number of B-class hunters to deal with.
‘3 stars… No, why is someone who can only appear in a 3-star level dungeon here?’
A huge figure over 3m tall. In addition, its durability is as high as a rock, and its vicious molars are like sharp swords. It was the same with those claws.
Ahn Ji-yu, the party leader of the 7th platoon.
The moment she saw that magical beast, she could not calm her trembling heart. She was afraid
‘It’s absolutely impossible with the current party members.’
The party leader’s license is C+ level. Most of the remaining A team had C-level licenses, and B team also had D+ level cadets.
Of course, even among its members, the 7th platoon achieved excellent results under the leadership of instructor Joo Na-yeon.
Until now, its rank was higher than that of the 13th Platoon, which includes Jeong Ha-eun and Seo Su-ah, who are evaluated as the top cadets.
But no matter how good your teamwork is.
There is no way you can deal with bosses of two or more levels that are not of the same level.
Even, fearing that she might be a beast-type beast, she even had her subordinates in herds.
Even the number of people is the same, 8 to 8. So there is no chance of winning.
“Fuck it! By all accounts, he’s a B+ level boss! “This is too much for us!”
“Okay! Since it is an unexpected situation, there is nothing we can do… !!”
The reaction of the party members was also as expected.
Everyone was scared. These cadets were not cowards. Rather, they were cadets who were closer to solid honor students.
So, as much as I studied the demon beasts thoroughly. I know the dangers of Devil Kodiak.
An Ji-yu, as her party leader, decided to make her decision.
‘I have to give up…’ ‘
But it was that moment.
A young man’s voice suddenly sounded.
“Are you going to give up already? “Isn’t that boss very easy to catch?”
“Hee, hee!!”
Ahn Ji-yu was surprised. She had no sense of him at all.
Although the individual’s power decreases. The sensitive cadets were assigned to Team B and the rear was kept on high alert.
‘Assassin type hunter? Still… Through the mock exercises so far, we were able to immediately capture quite a few high-ranking magicians… ‘
And yet, I never noticed that Eric was there.
“Oh, I’m sorry. “It appeared too suddenly, didn’t it?”
As Eric said, she was startled and fell backwards, almost falling.
Her body and even her blonde hair were still trembling.
But she quickly came to her senses.
Showing an embarrassing image in front of instructors from other platoons. It’s rude to Joo Na-yeon, the instructor in charge who trusts them.
Ahn Ji-yu hastily answered.
“Eh, Instructor Eric?!! It’s so easy to catch… This is ridiculous! Since it is two levels higher than the expected boss level, we decided to retire… “
“Well, it doesn’t matter anyway. If this were a real situation where there were no safety guards. Are you still planning on retiring?”
Ahn Ji-yu was silent at those words.
There is no way she, the remaining cadet, would not know about Instructor Eric. She has been a celebrity since her days as a general store owner.
And even though she is a member of the Spear Arts Department. She was a friend of mine from the swordsmanship department, and through recent events, she knew very well that his skills were not average.
Above all, instructor Joo Na-yeon. She talked about Eric a lot during each of her training sessions.
“Because excessive interference is a violation of regulations. I have no intention of telling you one by one, as you are not in my platoon. Still, you guys are already official hunters. “I guess some advice would be okay, right?”
Eric and Ahn Ji-yu’s eyes met.
***
Ahn Ji-yu paused at the words “Advice.”
It’s my first time hearing his advice in person. Actually, in some ways, it wasn’t the first time.
The mindset of a hunter who prioritizes others over himself.
And how to remain calm in emergency situations and find the best move.
Instructor Joo Na-yeon of the 7th Platoon. She always cited the opening general meeting in which Eric saved the students of the swordsmanship department as an example. I repeated it very much like a tape recorder.
‘For your information, the source of this training method is Instructor Eric, but since it is a method that will definitely be helpful to you all, I… ‘
And the survival training method that Eric introduced. It was immediately introduced to Joo Na-yeon’s 7th platoon and its effectiveness was emphasized to the cadets.
So although he has never received guidance from instructor Eric. His name was all too familiar.
However, I put that thought aside for a moment. As for An Ji-yu, she recalled what Eric had said to her a moment ago.
‘Like Instructor Eric said… If this were the real situation… ‘
She soon realized the meaning behind his words.
Unless there are safety guards.
It’s as if the party members have already been predicted to be wiped out. This means that if it were a real battle, they would all be dead.
So if you want to live. Even those magical beasts that were much stronger than the platoon members had to be fought.
Jiyu Ahn was silent. Eric said.
“No matter how much you are cadets, you are official hunters with licenses. In real life, retirement does not exist. In real combat, even retreating requires risking one’s life. “It should be in the first chapter of Hunter Studies 101, right?”
“But fighting like this is tantamount to suicide!”
– Our members are completely different from the 13th Platoon.
Those words almost came out. Her party leader couldn’t break the morale of her party members, so she held on.
But instructor Eric said with a grin.
“No way. Your strength is enough. “I guarantee that.”
“Our power… “You’re saying it’s possible with just one?”
“Okay. I’ve been watching you all on the way here. “Instructor Joo Na-yeon, I met a good cadet.”
I couldn’t believe it.
Seo Soo-ah and Jeong Ha-eun are also here. There is no wizard like Iris, who has become very famous these days.
Instructor Joo Na-yeon always emphasizes the importance of effort and teamwork.
The difference in talent is undeniable. The cadets here are not as outstanding as those in the 13th Platoon. He was an ordinary Nova cadet.
“A hunter is a hunter. Hunting always means the possibility of being hunted. Like right now.”
“…”
“The principle of making quick decisions is arrogance for a hunter. In fact, the virtue is patience and the ability to maintain stable kiting repeatedly.”
Eric continued.
“Just like the numbers you guys have right now.”
And when I heard his entire explanation a little further.
Jiyu Ahn realized that what Eric said was not wrong.
‘If what Instructor Eric said… ‘It might really be possible.’
In the meantime, I have always been taught that the best way to fight against demonic beasts is to make a quick decision first.
Eric’s advice was completely different from that story.
However, what he said was the best move that could be carried out with the current strength of the 7th Platoon.
“If you want to survive, you only have to think about one thing. There is no need to make any special awakenings on the spot. Stay calm and do what you and your colleagues do best. “If you can do just that, the survival rate will increase dramatically.”
And I was truly surprised by Instructor Eric. Although he has a gentle expression as usual. His eyes were serious. He must have seen the members of the 7th Platoon for the first time today during practice.
“So trust yourself and your colleagues. “I guarantee it.”
Her party leader knew all the strengths and weaknesses of the 7th Platoon cadets, something she had been learning about for over a month. No, in the story I told you a moment ago. If anything, she knew the pros and cons of her party members’ sleep more specifically than she did.
Eric patted her shoulder.
‘Is that possible just by watching from behind for a few hours?’
But she didn’t even have time to admire.
Jiyu added that she did not hear the explanation from Eric.
She finally nodded her head.
“Sun… I’ll see. “I will believe what the instructor says!”
Jiyu Ahn decided to believe what Eric said.
She reread all the advice he gave her in her mind. The attack resumed.
And 8 hours later.
The 7th Platoon succeeded in capturing the B+ class demon beast, Devil Zodiac.
***
A week passed like that.
Nova Academy’s on-site general store. A female cadet sitting at a table in the food court shouted.
“Instructor! “The practical evaluation results are out!”
It was Ahn Ji-yu. Joo Na-yeon smiled at her favorite student.
“Shall we check it out together?”
Last dungeon training. In that training, An Ji-yu, the party leader of the 7th platoon, did a lot of her hard work.
So Joona Yeon decided to buy her some tteokbokki.
Unusually, the tteokbokki at the local general store contains hash browns.
The taste of the French fries and tteokbokki went strangely well together. Instructor Joo Na-yeon put down her fork for a moment and accessed Nova Time with her smartphone.
“I’m in second place!”
Ahn Ji-yu’s expression was very bright.
Joo Na-yeon was also happy to see that.
In fact, before the evaluation begins. It may be a bit disappointing that her 7th Platoon, which was a candidate for first place, came in second place.
The results of this training were very satisfactory.
‘There were only two teams that completely conquered the dungeon.’
They were her 7th and 13th platoons.
Of course, first place was Instructor Eric’s 13th Platoon.
And in terms of rankings, they are one rank apart. In terms of the evaluation score, it was a landslide victory for the 13th Platoon that was incomparable.
‘We completely lost.’
But I didn’t feel regretful.
Rather, she was embarrassed as an instructor.
‘If I were in the same situation… ‘They would have ordered our 7th platoon to retire.’
But Eric’s choice was different.
As a security guard, he judged that 7th Platoon could successfully attack the boss.
Of course, direct intervention by safety personnel may result in the evaluation being invalidated as misconduct.
In Eric’s case, he only gave a few simple words of advice. It wasn’t cheating. Because he just told me about his mindset as a hunter.
‘No. Still, one absolutely simple word… ‘
Instructor Joo Na-yeon became sullen. After school, she spent quite a bit of time with the 7th Platoon, so she even repeated special training.
However, Eric only watched the 7th Platoon from behind for a moment. She had a much more dispassionate and accurate view of her platoon.
‘Just stay calm and do what you do best. Instructor Eric said.
That was the correct answer.
The 7th Platoon does not have the firepower to kill bosses of two or more levels at once.
Instead, teamwork and focus. I had good endurance.
The 7th Platoon conducted a literal hunt.
Maintaining a party composition based on patience, a hunter’s virtue. He attacked the subordinate demons very slowly, starting with the enemy.
‘As the instructor in charge, I didn’t know if our kids could endure that long. Finally clear…’
In the end, I succeeded in clearing the dungeon. The cadets of the 7th Platoon had a very valuable experience as hunters. And taking into account the variable in which the grade rose higher than expected, the dungeon reward was also given to the 7th Platoon, which ranked second. After experiencing that success, the 7th Platoon will grow even further.
It was enough to give me goosebumps.
I knew that Instructor Eric’s personal strength was great.
Even his vision as a commander to grasp the scene and his mercenary skills in handling people were remarkable.
Although it was simple advice. Perfect advice for 7th Platoon.
‘It’s really amazing… Instructor Eric. The more you know… I come to respect you.’
And in fact, what’s even more surprising is that it’s her 13th platoon, not her 7th platoon.
The 13th Platoon was perfect.
The main attack force of the so-called major guilds. Like the attack team, each party member took on their own role and quickly defeated the boss.
‘There was no need for advanced tactics. Even if they are properly placed in their respective positions. ‘Because they are talented players who can play perfectly.’
However, even though it is a party play, there is a difficult premise that the excellent party members must not have any complaints or interference with each other.
From these two perspectives, Joo Na-yeon was even more surprised by Eric.
Eric is like her 7th platoon. Even with relatively weak cadets, the best results are achieved.
As his power was strong, he was able to perfectly control even cadets with strong personalities.
Of course, when it comes to tactics, the two are completely different areas. But instructor Eric did it all at the same time.
Jiyudo Ahn, the party leader of the 7th platoon. She spent hours with Nayeon Joo and she talked about him.
‘It’s really amazing. Instructor Eric.’
My respect for him grew even more.
An unexpected situation where the grade of all dungeons increases. Even in that situation, Eric produced the best results.
Inside her, Eric’s presence was growing stronger.
“Uh, is it Yena? How have you been doing?”
When he thought of Eric like that, his face inadvertently turned red.
Jiyu Ahn, who was with instructor Nayeon Joo, greeted someone.
“Ah. “It’s Jiyu!”
A silver-haired nun with a bang hairstyle. She was a respite.
Instructor Joo Na-yeon also visited the general store quite often. She already knew her.
Because Yoo Ye-na’s older sister, Yu Ye-ji, is a clerk here.
“Instructor! “Can I sit with you too?”
“Of course. “Let’s eat tteokbokki together.”
So the three people sat down. No, we soon became four people. I stood in front of the table wearing an apron and joined the conversation.
And naturally, the topic of conversation became Eric.
“Oh right! I think the store manager was also happy that 13th Platoon took first place. “You also gave me a hotel stay voucher?”
Yeji Yu said with a smile.
She was momentarily surprised by those words.
The Han River view hotel is famous for being the most expensive in Seoul. As the store manager, Eric seemed to provide such benefits to his employees.
I heard that it’s usually difficult to buy a lodging voucher even if you make a reservation in advance.
Joo Na-yeon was deeply moved.
‘Instructor Eric has a good personality. He is also sure about the welfare of the company.’
However, it is a hotel accommodation voucher. For a moment, the relationship between Yoo Ye-ji and Eric became suspicious.
Yuyeji was simple, but. As can be seen from looking at her younger sister Yuyena, she was a beautiful woman.
‘Oh, no… Why am I so suspicious of my private life… ‘
But soon the misunderstanding was resolved.
Accommodation voucher for 4 people instead of 2. And it looks like she decided to use the lodging voucher with her younger sister, Yuyena, and her platoon member, Iris, who is like Yuyena.
‘Iris? He was a cadet who seemed to have a bit of personality. Surprisingly, I was close to Yena.’
But if you think about it, there was nothing strange about it.
Yoo Ye-na is smiling sweetly next to Ahn Ji-yu. She was famous for being very kind and kind, befitting her status as a saint.
It was that time.
Another person entered the general store. She is a neat beauty with long black hair.
The other people here were pretty too. As she came in, the world around her seemed to brighten.
She was Seo Su-ah. Yu Ye-ji recognized her and said.
“Soo-ah, you’re here? It worked out just in time! “I have one hotel voucher left, so why don’t we go on a vacation together this Saturday?”
Yuyena also smiled brightly at her words.
“Oh. If you’re with Su-ah, I totally agree. “We are in the same 13th platoon.”
Seo Soo-ah answered those words.
“Yeji unni. I am so thankful just for her words… But what should I do? I already had a prior appointment that day… “
“It’s too bad! It’s a prior promise… “
“Because it is such an important promise… Sorry. “On that day, there was nothing I could do.”
Like Seo Soo-ah, who is famous not only for her looks but also for her straightforward personality, she also politely refused.
‘Hmm? ‘Pre-order?’
Joo Na-yeon was momentarily puzzled by those words. But she was soon convinced.
‘Well, it’s so pretty… ‘If it’s spring like now, it wouldn’t be strange to go on a date with a guy.’
Early April, the height of spring. Every time she patrolled the downtown area in front of Nova Academy, the motel area was filled with Nova couples.
It’s such a pre-emptive commitment that I would have to give up on a staycation at that expensive place. And seeing as she was particularly shy, it was clear that she had made a promise to a man.
Still, if he is a man worthy of meeting Seo Soo-ah. Obviously, the other person is not an ordinary person.
‘For example, instructor Eric… ?’
Although I thought of him inadvertently. He soon denied it. That never happened.
‘What are you thinking! A big disrespect to instructor Eric… ‘
If Eric is a true instructor that she recognizes. Because I won’t even lightly hold hands with a cadet.
I had an embarrassing dream that was truly impossible. Joo Na-yeon shook her head urgently, feeling ashamed of herself.
And time quickly passed and it became Saturday.
