Episode 228 Practical evaluation (2)
Let’s go back in time a little bit, around the morning when the actual tournament started.
Students crowded in front of the bulletin board where the actual evaluation schedule was announced.
They looked at the bracket and whispered.
“Wow, three of the four monsters entered the second group?”
“Team 2 is going to be really bloody.”
“Kani and Vul will be in the first team.”
“That guy… “You’re lucky.”
In the bracket, the top 32 groups from the previous day were divided in half into groups 1 and 2, and the two final groups from each group would face each other in the finals.
Among the strongest winners, Khan, Kanye, Tania, and Kendrick, three except Kanye were placed in the second group.
After confirming this, Vin smiled strangely.
Sierra then turned around after checking the bulletin board.
Her eyes were calm.
‘First team match. It was better.’
In my current physical condition, it would have been beneficial to compete as quickly as possible and recover through rest.
‘Unit 30’s match is the 8th in the 1st team.’
And the strongest opponents, Kani and Bühn, were in their last match in the first team.
If he makes it all the way up, he will face number 30 in the semifinals.
Tingling-.
Sierra, forced to endure the pain in her chest, entered the transcendental waiting room located at the competition venue.
Lois greeted her with a sullen expression.
“Are you okay?”
“What do you mean?”
Lois’ eyes turned dark as she looked at Sierra.
Although she was trying to act calm, Lois could clearly see Sierra’s condition.
‘It’s mana occlusion.’
It was a symptom that appeared as a result of excessive consumption of elemental power, overlapping with loads exceeding the limit, narrowing the passage of energy.
Pain is pain, but if you overdo it and deplete your attribute power once more, you may experience a permanent loss of attribute power.
“hmm… … .”
Sierra responded to Lois’ gaze looking at her with a nonchalant face.
“Don’t worry. “I know my body well.”
“I didn’t say anything?”
Leaving behind Lois, who shrugged her shoulders, Sierra headed toward the boarding gate of the Transcendence plane without saying a word.
Coogggggg-.
As Sierra synchronized, a giant was born.
thud-.
The transcendental machine, which had become one with its owner, began to walk toward the training ground.
Lois just looked at the back for a moment.
* * *
Thump-thump-.
Two transcendental planes entered the circular competition hall.
Two transcendental planes facing each other.
The hands of the two aircraft each held a weapon made of wood.
Sierra’s aircraft, Unit 33, has one large sword.
The opponent’s aircraft, Unit 17, had a shield and a sword.
Because it is a lower level class, wooden weapons are used, but the intermediate class held actual tournaments with actual weapons.
In addition, as advanced classes were conducted in mock battles, there were casualties in one exam.
Of course, the risk level was not low even though it was a lower level class.
Although it was a wooden sword with a blunt end, its weight could not be ignored as it was made from an entire tree of considerable size.
If hit properly, the impact could be passed on to the pilot and he could have been seriously injured.
Because the practical evaluation was so risky, other students sitting in the audience looked at the competition venue with nervous eyes.
When the two transcendental machines were looking at each other, a level 3 transcendental machine much larger than the students’ ones appeared.
It was a transcendental period for the referee of this practical evaluation and the assistant instructor who was assigned to prepare for unexpected situations.
The assistant’s voice came from the level 3 transcendental machine in the center of the competition hall.
-The rules are simple. You win by disarming your opponent or rendering him incapable of combat. Or, if the opponent surrenders, the match is over. Additionally, if there is no winner or loser within the 20-minute time limit, a decision will be made to determine the winner. Above, do you have any questions?
-doesn’t exist.
-doesn’t exist.
-Then, everyone, take your seats!
At the trainer’s command, Sierra’s aircraft and the opponent’s aircraft moved to the end of the competition arena.
Sierra returned to her seat and stared straight ahead.
The opposing aircraft has already taken its stance.
‘You shouldn’t drag it out for too long.’
Although he was trying to act calm towards Lois, he knew very well that his physical condition was not good.
Also, the longer the match lasts, the more disadvantageous it is for you.
‘End it quickly and quickly!’
Following Sierra’s strong will, Unit 33 curled up the hilt of its sword and held it.
and.
-The match begins!
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Following the trainer’s shout, the two transcendental planes began to rush toward the center of the stadium.
Thump-thump-.
Unit 17 appears to be trying to push the enemy away with its shield.
The tip of Unit 33’s bayonet, which was running towards it, was pointed backwards.
And the moment the gap between the two gradually narrowed.
Thump- Tsk-g-g-g-.
No. 33’s left leg was stretched forward and slid along the ground.
Unit 33 slides forward as if riding a skateboard.
At the same time, the soles of Unit 33’s feet rubbed against the ground, creating a huge amount of dust that shook the competition venue.
“W-what is it?”
“What happened?”
The students in the audience murmured.
About 10 seconds later, the dust settled and the scene of the match was revealed.
Unit 17’s shield was lying on the floor, and the arm that held it was bent at a strange angle.
Additionally, Unit 17’s sword was held by Sierra’s Unit 33.
The teaching assistant who saw this shouted.
-Winner, number 33!
A match that ended in an instant.
“wow!”
“What happened!?”
The students erupted in cheers.
Meanwhile, Agus, who was watching this from the professor’s stand, caught the eye of Lee Chae.
“It’s pretty good.”
Even though it was obscured by dust, he knew exactly what was happening there.
‘I hit the bottom of the shield exactly with the great sword.’
Unit 33 used its running speed and strong waist to strike the side of the lower part of the shield exactly.
Due to the impact, Unit 17’s arm, which was tightly holding the shield, went beyond its range of motion and was twisted at a strange angle, and Unit 33 took advantage of the opponent’s confusion and snatched the enemy’s sword.
‘It was also intentional to raise dust and block the other person’s view.’
To avoid letting the opponent know where you will attack.
Also, Sierra created dust to force the opponent to hold his shield strong until the end.
‘Plus the gas manipulation technique that focuses the power exactly on the bottom of the shield… … .’
In many ways, it was a match that showcased Sierra’s talent.
‘If it weren’t for those four people, that guy would have been the strongest freshman this year.’
Agus smiled at the fact that these new students had outstanding skills.
Unit 33 returned to the waiting area with victory.
Push type-.
Sierra’s expression when she got off the boarding gate was slightly pale.
The pain in my heart has become stronger due to the use of elemental power a little while ago.
Sierra gritted her teeth at this.
‘This is okay.’
Sierra takes a long deep breath.
Even after seeing her struggling, Lois didn’t say anything.
“… I’m going to rest for a bit. “Let me know when it’s my turn.”
“uh.”
Lois waved her hand as if she understood.
Afterwards, Sierra slowly closed her eyes and rested.
How much time has passed like that?
“It’s out!”
“Kani!”
Sierra opened her eyes to the shouts that echoed throughout the waiting room.
As I turned my head, I saw the scenery of the match venue beyond the open waiting room.
And within it, two transcendental planes confront each other.
-The match begins!
The match begins soon after.
Thump- Kwa-i.e.
One of the transcendental planes flew like lightning and rushed towards the opponent.
The opponent’s transcendental was taken aback and urgently stretched out its sword, but the running Kani’s transcendental moved like a human and lightly turned its body to avoid it, and swung its sword and struck the opponent’s head.
And that was the end.
thud-.
The other side’s transcendence period goes backwards.
“Waaah!”
“As expected, Kani!”
“I’m crazy!”
In the middle of the competition venue, Carney, who had come out of the boarding gate and was waving his hands and responding to cheers, received a warning from his trainer and returned to his waiting seat.
Sierra’s face hardened when she saw this.
‘also… ‘Strong.’
Carney’s aircraft was so powerful that it was hard to believe that it was the same model as his.
‘Overwhelmed with force.’
If he had won with a trick, Carney had defeated his opponent with powerful force.
If it’s Carney, he will definitely make it to the semifinals with ease.
‘I have to fight the next match while conserving as much strength as possible… … .’
Sierra closed her eyes again.
Time passes quickly.
After the 1st team’s match ended, the 2nd team’s match began.
And like Carney, Khan, Tania, and Kendrick also defeated their opponents with one blow and advanced to the round of 16.
Unit 98, which Shiva belongs to, is also there.
As a result, Royce and all the new students from the pest extermination research group they belong to landed in the top 25.
So, the last match of the 2nd team ended.
“… “Go and come back.”
When the turn came back again, Sierra entered the race riding a transcendental machine.
Sierra’s round of 16 match that took place afterward ended even more dullly than the previous match.
Due to the nature of having to take all tests within one day, the time to repair the damaged transcendental machine was very short.
And luckily, Sierra’s opponent in the round of 16 came from a tough round of 32, so the aircraft was not in very good condition.
Thanks to this, Sierra easily advanced to the quarterfinals this time.
However, despite the short duration of the match, Sierra’s complexion gradually worsened.
Afterwards, in the second group match, Shiva’s group lost to Khan’s group, and Kendrick and Tania were able to advance to the quarterfinals without any upsets.
Sierra’s match came back soon after.
The opponents in the quarterfinals were different from those before them.
Thump-thump-.
Units 33 and 59 face each other roughly in the middle of the stadium.
Sierra bit her lip.
‘It’s already been more than 15 minutes!’
After confirming that her opponent in the quarterfinals was armed with a mace and shield, Sierra attempted a strategy similar to the first match as soon as it started.
However, Unit 59 was different from Unit 17, which had been hit previously.
Unit 59 pulled back the moment Sierra kicked up a cloud of dust.
And he strengthened his shield and held on until now.
Of course, it wasn’t just holding up a shield.
Hung- Boom!
‘Pfft!’
When Sierra’s aircraft, which was fiercely attacking under the pressure of time, seemed to show an opening, the huge mace flew in without fail.
bang-.
Unit 33 made a sharp turn and the huge great sword struck away the mace.
Afterwards, when Unit 33 retreated a little, Unit 59 did not chase after it, but instead pulled its shield closer to its body and took a defensive stance.
Sierra thought of the pilot of Unit 59.
‘Venice… … .’
He ranked 7th in the junior pilot class entrance exam.
An opponent that is not much different from Sierra, which ranks 5th.
Moreover, Venice, which used defense-oriented martial arts, was a very difficult opponent for Sierra, who wanted a quick resolution.
Tingling-.
Sierra’s pretty Ami squirmed due to the pain in her chest.
‘It can’t go on like this.’
The limit was slowly approaching.
‘then… … .’
Sierra let out a long sigh.
Then Unit 33 raised its great sword.
When Sierra, which had been fiercely attacking until now, suddenly quieted down, Unit 59 became alert and circled around Unit 33.
‘What are you planning?’
Venice frowned at Unit 33, which seemed to have so many gaps.
‘Are you asking me to come in?’
Time had already passed 15 minutes.
If 20 minutes pass, it will be decided as is.
And the victory in this match, albeit slightly, belonged to Sierra.
Time was not on his side.
‘I can’t help it.’
Venice has made its decision.
He raised his elemental power and slowly began to approach Sierra.
Thump-thump-.
Unit 59 runs quickly from behind Unit 33.
Seeing Unit 33 not even moving even though the gap between the two aircraft was reduced to 2m, the students thought that Sierra had given up on this match.
This was the same in Venice.
-I would be grateful if you came out like that!
The moment when the joyous voices of Venice rang out through the loudspeaker.
Wave layer-.
-… uh?
Venice made a foolish noise due to the sudden darkness.
bang-.
Next, a strong shock hit Unit 59, and a loud voice rang out.
-Winner, Unit 33!
‘what… ‘What happened?’
Venice didn’t know how he lost until the end of the match.
However, others who were watching were different.
“oh my god… “Did you cut down the visual device of the Transcendence approaching from behind?!”
“Is that possible with a wooden sword?!”
“Let alone the blade, the tip is blunt?!”
The moment Unit 59 was running quickly, Unit 33 suddenly spun like a top, and the dangling great sword moved like a snake and grazed Unit 59’s eyes.
Not only that, Sierra’s great sword damaged Unit 59’s joints.
Sierra’s swordsmanship, which accomplished a task that was difficult to accomplish even with a true sword, was shockingly sophisticated and terrifying.
But in order to achieve this kind of result, a certain price is needed.
Thump-thump-.
As Unit 33 entered the waiting area, Sierra did not get off for a long time.
Then, a moment later, Sierra walked shakily down the stairs, holding on to the railing of the stairs.
She looked dangerous, as if she would collapse at any moment.
just as expected.
Slurp-.
Sierra’s eyes closed and her upper body leaned forward helplessly.
Just before she fell down the stairs.
Tsupat!
Lois appeared on the stairs through spatial movement and accepted Sierra.
He clicked his tongue as he looked at Sierra, who had already fainted.
“Tsk, that’s so ignorant.”
The technology Sierra showed off a little while ago was an advanced technology that spreads energy through the aircraft.
A skill that is not yet taught in lower level classes.
It was a skill that could only be tasted at least on the surface if you entered at least an advanced class.
And in terms of skill level, Sierra was only just starting out.
There was no need to know how she learned it, but the problem was that since it was an advanced skill, it consumed a lot of attribute power.
Moreover, since the immature technique was used with an imperfect body, the reaction would be terrible.
“flaw… Ugh.”
Lois picked up Sierra, who was groaning even after fainting, and walked away.
* * *
Bang- Bang-.
Sierra gradually regained consciousness as she heard the loud sounds of the Transcendental Battle.
A mind that gradually becomes clearer.
And the fact that came to mind along with that.
‘me… You passed out. ah… faint?’
Sierra suddenly realized that fact, opened her eyes and raised her upper body.
At the same time, what struck Sierra was intense chest pain.
“evil!”
A voice flowed into Sierra’s ears as she clutched her chest.
“It’s happening noisily.”
Sierra turned her head and saw Lois there, reading a book with her legs crossed.
“W-what about the match?! What happened? “No, how long have I been passed out?”
“You were unconscious for about 30 minutes.”
Sierra’s face turned pale.
At the same time, her eyes looked outside the waiting area.
bang-.
Two transcendental machines fiercely clashing.
-Hey, are you attacking your brother to the death?
-The teacher said, when you cut the slime into pieces, do your best!
-Am I a slime?
I could tell who the person with the booming voice was just by listening.
‘It’s Kendrick and Tania!’
They are called the flame siblings.
And they were the protagonists of the last match of the quarterfinals.
Sierra asked in surprise.
“How long has that match been going on?”
“As soon as 20 minutes.”
In other words, the previous match between Kanye and Khan ended quickly.
And he also said that it would be his match in a little while.
Sierra gritted her teeth and stood up.
Tingling-.
Although her heart felt like it was being torn apart every time she moved, Sierra gathered her courage and headed to the boarding gate.
Sierra climbs each step with difficulty.
When she was just standing in front of the boarding gate.
“Have I not done enough?”
Sierra stopped for a moment at the sound of Lois’ voice.
“You are already at your limit. “If you continue to use elemental power while suffering from occlusion, you may suffer permanent loss of elemental power.”
“… Did you know?”
Sierra looked back at Lois with startled eyes.
Lois shrugs.
“How can you not notice that you are giggling right next to me?”
“worry… Mara. Because it’s okay.”
“You don’t look okay at all?”
“… … .”
Lois sighed as she watched Sierra approaching the boarding gate despite her efforts to discourage her.
“Hey, let me ask you one question. “Why on earth are you so anxious?”
“… … .”
Sierra, who didn’t answer for a long time, looked at Lois quietly and then opened her mouth.
“Because I need proof.”
“proof? “What proof?”
“It’s no big deal. just… “Because it is proof for self-satisfaction.”
I didn’t know why I was saying this.
Is it because I’m not feeling well?
Or is it because I’m still in a daze?
For the first time since being paired with Lois, Sierra said something she had never said to anyone else.
“If we can’t achieve this much, we won’t be able to overcome the difficulties ahead… It’s just a promise you made yourself. and… … .”
“… … .”
“… “I also need a scholarship.”
A bitter smile appeared on Sierra’s lips.
Lois, who was watching her, laughed bitterly.
“I like that.”
“… what?”
“Honestly, I don’t know about proof or anything like that. I need a scholarship. “I like that.”
“… … .”
“Do you need a scholarship? “Are you desperate?”
The moment Sierra saw Lois’ smile, she felt at ease for some reason.
At this, she smiled slightly and nodded.
“It’s so desperate. “I’m so desperate.”
The moment Sierra finished speaking.
-victor! Unit 56!
Wow!
Sierra erased her smile at the shouts heard from the competition hall.
And then he walked towards the boarding gate again for his next match.
If it weren’t for the cruel hand pulling her down, she would have been on board the transcendental plane.
“evil!”
Sierra fell to the floor with a small scream.
Lois passed by her side.
Surprised, Sierra tried to get up from her seat, but her body, which had reached its limit, did not listen.
Instead, Sierra shouted at Lois’s back.
“this… “What are you doing!”
Despite the anger in her voice, Lois responded without turning back.
“You said it was desperate?”
“what… … ?!”
Jeopuk-Jeobbuk-.
Lois walked neither slowly nor quickly and stood in front of the boarding gate, and only then did she look back at Sierra.
He was smiling.
“Wait there. Yes, I desperately need a scholarship… “I will pick it up.”
“… … ?!”
Sierra, who was caught up in the accident due to panic, finally realized the situation and shouted.
“Yes, you’re going to leave?”
“uh.”
“Don’t be crazy! Do you think anyone can control the Transcendence Machine?!”
Hearing Sierra’s loud cry, Lois stared at Sierra with cold eyes.
“anyone? Any country… … .”
The corner of Lois’ mouth, who had been thinking about it for a while, twitched.
“I assure you… … .”
As soon as she spoke, Lois entered the passenger seat.
“There is no one in this world who can handle transcendence better than me.”
“… … ?!”
Firm confidence.
And Sierra, overcome by her strong spirit, could not say anything and just stared blankly at Lois.
Push type-.
Beyond the slowly closing boarding gate of the transcendental plane.
Lois said with a smile.
“Watch carefully and learn. “Because this is how the Transcendental Period is handled.”
With those words, the boarding gate was completely closed.
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