Chapter 30 – Chapter 6. Exam Preparation.
The huge hulking finger scratched the polished bald head and looked at the paper and the signboard. It was to compare whether the writing on the paper and the signboard were the same.
You bastard, you bastards who say you can’t read.
Entering an obscure alley, he stopped every time he saw a sign and did it again. He was black-eyed and seemed very crazy. If it wasn’t for that, he would have arrived earlier.
Even the day was getting dark, so I couldn’t see the signboard anymore. Several times he resisted the urge to tear the paper to shreds. If it was just a few pennies, I would have done it already. However, this contract cost dozens of gold coins. Even if he was told to walk around the capital naked and shake his cock, it was an amount that he would seriously consider.
If you tear up the paper because you get angry, there is no way to find the place. Then dozens of gold coins fly away.
Anyway, after such tearful efforts, he finally found a signboard that looked just like the one on the paper. He felt the same thrill of ejaculation as when he ejaculated into a whore’s cunt.
“This baaar!”
He swears coolly once and knocks on the door. And he habitually looked around in all directions. I wonder if anyone can see it or not.
– Who?
A heavy bass sound was heard inside. The bald man said he had come because of an appointment. Soon the door slammed open. An orc with a calm expression jumped out.
“Why are you so late?”
“Fuck, I must have been late because I wanted to be late too? I was late because it took me a long time to find it. … This seed bee, how can I find it right away when it’s black-eyed?”
“I don’t think I’m proud of it.”
“I’m sorry for being blind, you bastard.”
“Come quickly.”
It’s Kaak.
The bald guy went inside, spitting thick phlegm at the door. Kik-kike-kike. In the quiet silence, only the sound of footsteps on the wooden floor could be heard.
The two soon stood in front of a certain door. Light shimmered through the gap in the door. Orc slammed the door open.
The room was quite spacious. There were several more. The bald guy counted with his eyes. Including himself, there were five in total.
A handsome young man sitting on a chair with his legs crossed looked at the late bald guy and said something.
“Why are you so late?”
“Ah, that, I was a little lost.”
“Why?”
“Because I have dark eyes.”
“Oh, I hadn’t thought of that. It’s my negligence, sorry.”
“No, well, I’m not proud of not being able to read.”
The bald guy was a little polite to the captain. He was a great waterer, so he thought he shouldn’t disturb the plants.
The young man skimmed through all the arriving personnel. There were three humans, one orc, and one lizardman. And there’s one human woman.
He tapped his palm once and rubbed it together. The gaze of the party gathered on the captain.
“As I said before, the reason I called you today is to check on the comrades I will be with in the future. It’s good to know who is who.”
They glanced at each other once. The bald guy looked especially closely at the woman. The pretty look caught my eye.
“Let me introduce myself again. I am Kang Jihyeok. I’m going to take the Hero test soon.”
Jihyeok nodded at the human woman next to him. Next, it’s your turn to introduce—-, like that.
“This is Yayel Evoor. A wizard.”
She, who didn’t have a very good expression, introduced her briefly like that and shut her mouth. Then it was the Lizardman’s turn.
“Kayak.”
The guy who licked his long tongue once said his name and finished. He seemed to be a close range dealer, with a sharpened mace hanging from his waist.
Next, the orc introduced himself.
“Gorsch. Healer.”
“… Heiler?”
The bald guy had an expression that he didn’t know that an orc could be a healer. Yayel and Kayak were also a bit surprised. It was as absurd as a goblin wizard.
But the guy was aloof.
“How about being a healer?”
“… Damn, you look like you can beat a monster with your bare hands.”
“You shouldn’t judge others by their appearance. Be mindful.”
Really-.
The bald guy never knew how an orc could be so calm. Aren’t they a ferocious race that will immediately rush at you even if you just meet eyes!
This time it was the turn of the bald man. He shouted confidently as he pounded his chest with his fist.
“My name is Gide. Tanker. Fuck, there’s no bastard who doesn’t know my name on this mercenary floor.”
However, the response was lukewarm. I didn’t really like it, but I got over it anyway.
“But, chief. It’s not like we just gathered to say a name… Can you say something else?”
Gide asked. The eyes of the other three focused on Jihyeok.
“It’s not very important. Just to tell you a little bit about your future plans. Then you can prepare accordingly.”
“What is it?”
A bald guy with an impatient personality asked like that right away. Jihyeok glanced at his companions once.
“In two weeks, we will be heading to the West Continent. So be prepared.”
“Western Continent?”
“The climate will be similar to here, so you should prepare clothes, eat, and sleep roughly the same as here.”
“Where exactly are you going?”
“Western Demonic View.”
“Sir, it’s a bloody place from the start.”
The bald guy tilted his head once. But he didn’t say he couldn’t. He had no idea that he could easily eat big money. Yes, it should be that difficult.
“Everyone has received an advance payment, so you should prepare with it. That won’t be enough.”
“Don’t worry. What do you always do?”
“For now, my story is over with this. If you have anything more to say, tell me.”
The party only exchanged glances with each other and did not speak. I guess there’s nothing more to say.
“I’d like to have a drink, but since there seem to be more people who don’t drink, I’ll skip it.”
“Who doesn’t drink? Uh?”
“Did you drink kayak? Then you and Kayak should go to a bar.”
Jihyeok pinched the Gide and the kayak with his fingers. Gide made a fuss at once.
“Ah, even drinking is better when you drink it with a fun kid. I don’t like blunt guys. … Even if it’s a pretty girl, I don’t know.”
Gide gave Yael a coy look. Of course, the wizard coldly refused.
“I don’t drink that.”
“… Fuck, yes, I’m going alone.”
Jihyeok told them to disband. The couple left one by one. Except for Yayel, the fiendish wizard. … She looked rather uncomfortable.
“Why? Do you have something to say?”
“I… , Mr. Jihyeok.”
“From now on, call me Captain.”
“Captain.”
The wizard glanced from behind before speaking. He had already left everyone.
“This… , Is that right?”
“What?”
“No, that, I was thinking of a little, how to say, more normal team.”
“A normal team?”
“Yes.”
Jihyuk laughed.
“So you mean it’s abnormal now?”
“Rather than abnormal… , That… , Yes… , It seems a little abnormal.”
“Where?”
“Everything is a little bit strange. Orcs, humans, and lizardmen…”
“Then did you think that even a nobleman would come?”
“No, not that, but I thought someone better would come. … I didn’t expect it to be this messed up.”
The wizard seemed to be very dissatisfied with that.
“It was a good choice. … Are you doubting my eyesight?”
“No, not that… , To be honest… , I think it’s vulgar.”
It meant that it was difficult to get along with the mercenaries. … Well, it wouldn’t be easy for her, who had grown up pretty well, to suddenly find herself among the tough mercenaries.
Jihyuk laughed heartily.
“Yayel.”
“… Yes.”
“You will have to adapt.”
He tapped her on the shoulder and walked past her. And before leaving her room, he turned around and looked at her.
“You have to take care of your body, so prepare well. If you don’t want to go and get into trouble for nothing.”
Jihyeok left soon after.
Left alone, Yael let out a long sigh.
· · ·
Finally, the day of the Hero 1st test has dawned. Jihyeok got up early in the morning, took a clean bath, and then meditated. She then did a brief meditation and then she had breakfast with Easel.
The fairy had an expression without the slightest doubt that she would fall. In the first place, his skills were too good to hang out with these rookies.
“Don’t overdo it. Treat in moderation Understand?”
“Yes, don’t worry.”
Eisel looked at her pupil and smiled heartily.
Dawn broke soon after the meal was over. The two prepared to leave the dorm. Jihyeok checked the condition of his sword for the last time.
After leaving the accommodation, they headed to the central test site. The sun rising from the horizon slowly dispelled the darkness.
There were quite a few people who had already arrived at the test site. Orc Knaktul was also seen among the dogs. He glared at Kang Ji-hyeok fiercely.
I wish that bastard just got caught.
Jihyeok hoped that his first opponent would be that cocky orc. Then you could make a joke out of it from the start and make fun of it for a long time. However, among the 63 people excluding Jihyeok, the chances of him getting caught were very low.
Jihyeok and Azel sat in their designated seats and waited for the exam to begin. In the meantime, the candidates also gathered one by one. All the guys who say they fly from the hero academy of the continent have gathered.
He had seen the woman called Gongnyeo enter the exam hall before. She recognized him too, gave him a glare, then took her seat.
Soon the reserved seats were almost full. Except for one person who could not come due to unavoidable circumstances, all 63 seats were filled. Those who arrived said that they were searching for each other, and the fight was very great.
There were a total of 8 arenas. The first test was held in a tournament style, and when the last 8 people were selected out of 64 people, the second test began from then on.
Now it was the turn to choose the candidates’ numbers. The test number was re-picked every game. So the order is always changing. In other words, it meant that you didn’t know who your opponent would be until right before the exam.
Soon the head of the academy appeared. After giving a long speech, he began to call out each name one by one. It was to pick up the test number.
After a while, Kang Ji-hyeok was called. The gaze of the spectators was focused. I want someone who is Agel’s disciple.
“He is a real human.”
“Are you strong? Isn’t that nonsense?”
The whispering sound intensified. But Jihyeok didn’t care.
He climbed onto the platform and put his hand in his barrel. And he drew a number. This was number 9. Then his opponent would be number 10. Of course, number 10 hasn’t been picked yet.
When about half of them were picked, number 10 finally came out. Everyone looked at Jihyeok, who picked the number 9.
– Lukakuda from Heinz Academy!
Heinz Academy was a hero academy second only to Einhovent Academy in the capital. There, the person named Lukaku seemed to be the top prospect.
He was a large lizardman. He seemed to be using a huge blunt weapon.
Lukaku came down and glared fiercely at Jihyeok once, then pretended to slit his throat with his thumb. Seeing that, Azel, the teacher, smiled crookedly.
“You must not kill. That’s why you’re eliminated.”
Jihyuk couldn’t have known that either.
“Don’t worry. I will not kill you.”
As long as he didn’t kill it, it didn’t matter if he blew up his limbs. Of course, because of the heel, he will recover quickly.
All numbers were drawn and the bracket was decided.
Then, the first test began.
