Episode 61
I thought as I chased after the suddenly running hunting instructor.
‘I’m thinking of testing my physical strength first.’
This is the first thing to check in order.
Once I used my inner strength, I could run for three days and nights, but this time I decided not to do that and only use my body strength.
In fact, after the retrograde, there was not much emphasis on external attack training.
Unlike internal skills, which can be improved explosively in a short period of time, external skills require consistent effort and time.
Of course, that doesn’t mean we can ignore it forever.
In order to become the best in the world, you have to learn both internal and external skills.
‘I don’t think my skills are comparable to other guys.’
It’s the same with the incident at the Jewel Mountains, and with the Spirit Jade obtained this time… … .
Right now, as well as in the long term, there will be almost no chance of my skills being pushed aside by someone else.
On the other hand, it is clear that I am the lowest in terms of external attack and body size.
The body is honest.
The more you play rough, the stronger you become, and the more you play and suffer, the weaker you become.
And at the age of 15, I was discouraged at the first protection ceremony and wasted about a year.
It means that becoming weak like this is the result of self-employment.
Of course, I will have to bear the pain that comes with rehabilitation.
I steadily followed the hunting instructor.
After running for about 30 minutes, I felt out of breath, and after running for another 30 minutes, I felt dizzy.
The tempo was faster than I expected.
My physical strength was worse than I thought.
Then, the purpose of today is to supplement this physical strength.
‘I’m glad I managed to increase my stamina to a small extent in the mountains… … .’
If I didn’t have that, I wouldn’t have been able to run for even 10 minutes and would have collapsed.
Soon, my vision began to blur.
‘yet.’
Still, I held on and kept running.
The human body is stronger than you think.
By my standards, when a person is truly at their limit, they vomit.
Currently, my throat is a little sore, but I don’t feel nauseous.
Proof that the limit is not yet there.
‘Is this why you called me without even giving me breakfast?’
If they ate something, there would be plenty of people who would have vomited a long time ago.
In any case, the role of a hunting instructor is that of an instructor.
Although he is treating Yeongdo harshly, it is not out of any malicious intent.
I wouldn’t expect a result higher than zero level.
So I was confident that this run would end by morning.
* * *
The race, which started at dawn, stopped just before afternoon, as Luan expected.
“… … .”
The hunting teacher saw six people who followed him without losing sight of him even once.
‘If nothing goes wrong, these guys will graduate alive.’
This is meaningful data obtained through countless retreats.
Hector Badniker, Seren Goodspring, Evan Helvin, Mir Giant… … .
All four are promising talents who have been looked upon by the family not only for this retreat but even before the blessing ceremony.
Among them, the one that caught the hunting teacher’s attention the most was the boy who did not take more than ten steps away from him until he finished the race.
‘Charon Woodjack.’
The son of Hyde Woodjack, said to be the strongest ranger in the empire.
Although he was slightly sweating, his breathing was not disturbed at all.
‘This guy is already showing some signs of growth.’
The hunting teacher looked at Charon’s face.
A scar across the bridge of the nose.
For the warriors of the plains, scars were not a disgrace but a decoration, and the hunting teacher also thought so.
The hunting instructor thought that there were probably a few similar scars on the skin hidden under the outer clothing.
Anyway, it’s not common to have a scar like that at such a young age.
They say you know ten when you see one.
I was able to fully understand how Hyde educated his only son.
In fact, Hyde was one of the candidates for the great crime that Prince Iron Blood had tried to invite directly.
For some reason, Iron Blood Prince, who encountered him in person, changed his mind, but it was not surprising since Hyde’s mission in the swamp was so important.
‘and… … .’
The hunting instructor’s gaze was directed to the very back.
There was a person standing there who, in a different way, drew the hunting teacher’s attention.
‘Did you finish the race in the end?’
Luan Badnicker.
Although he was panting as if he would run out of breath at any moment, he did not fall behind and followed until the end.
That guy had a tenacity that I had never seen before, even as a hunting teacher.
Although it was ranked the lowest among these six.
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Even though I experienced the greatest pain, I overcame it.
It would be a lie if I said I didn’t feel amazing.
To be honest, I wanted to give extra points, but… … .
“Charon Woodjack, Hector Badniker, Seren Goodspring, Evan Helen, Mir Giant.”
That can’t be possible.
Teacher Hunting is the instructor for this training session.
If the instructor’s rewards and punishments are not fair, the order of the retreat is broken.
“I will give 2 additional points to the above five people.”
After spitting out the words, I looked at Luan, and this guy was just trying to catch his breath and looked calm.
Do we still not understand the importance of points?
‘That can’t be possible.’
He’s not a guy who seems clueless.
“… Afternoon training will begin after meal. “The exact time will be announced at that time, so for now, go back to your accommodation and rest.”
“yes.”
The hunting instructor left the leaders behind and headed to his lodgings.
Although the instructor’s dormitory was shiny on the outside, it wasn’t actually shiny on the inside.
The reason why we put effort into the appearance on purpose was to stimulate the leaders who participated.
The hunting teacher headed to the restaurant for breakfast and lunch.
After receiving some bland food, I sat down and suddenly felt someone pacing around.
“It’s a little early for lunch.”
Sitting across from me with a gentle smile was Juan, a martial arts teacher.
“I skipped breakfast.”
“As expected, Tanko-sensei. Are you saying that you can’t feed yourself when all the young people are starving? haha. “I learned something else today.”
“… … .”
This man is not the type of person the hunting instructor likes.
His talent was recognized, and he was showing excellent results in education, but for some reason, his method did not fit the role of a hunting teacher.
It must be strangely unpleasant.
“Now that I think about it, it was Teacher Juan who taught the afternoon class.”
“That’s right. haha. I’m nervous. I heard there are a lot of children from particularly noble families in this race… … .”
It may be a pod, but I don’t like the view like that either.
No matter what noble lineage you have, if you participated in the retreat, you are just a spirit.
So, as an instructor, what you need to pay attention to is their aptitude, talent, and grit.
The hunting teacher became more uncomfortable sitting here, so he got up, stuffing the remaining half of the bread into his mouth.
“I’ll just go now.”
“Of course. really. Was there any spirit that stood out to you?”
“… … .”
There were several.
Among them, the one who caught my attention the most was an unexpected person.
However, because he had no intention of revealing that fact, the hunting teacher shook his head and left.
* * *
“Whoa… … .”
I stood up when my breathing calmed down.
Although I felt uncomfortable covered in sweat and dirt, I didn’t really feel like washing it.
There will probably be a class as tough as this waiting for you in the afternoon as well.
‘The bathroom wasn’t even open in the first place.’
I headed to the restaurant to fill my stomach.
Fortunately, there were no fixed portions in this ration.
This means that you can eat as much as you want.
I decorated the plate with plenty of meat, then sat down in a suitable seat and ate.
The retreat restaurant didn’t have a very good reputation among these nobles, but surprisingly, it wasn’t bad for my taste.
Even though the seasoning was a bit boring, it didn’t smell bad or feel unclean.
Above all, the overall nutritional balance was good.
“hey… … !”
At that time, someone sat down in front of me.
It was Seren, the face I briefly saw yesterday.
I greeted him while chewing the meat.
“hi. “It seems like we run into each other surprisingly often at restaurants.”
“It’s noisy. “What happened?”
Seren asked, interrupting me.
Only then did I remember my last encounter with this guy.
I set the tone as if I was going to die.
He swallows the meat and replies.
“Good job.”
“what?”
“It was resolved well. “So, I’m here, right?”
Seren looked at me in disbelief, then lowered her voice and asked.
“Are you saying you caught that monster all by yourself?”
Even if I tell you the truth, I don’t think you will believe me.
I added some lies to make the conversation smoother.
“A family member helped me.”
“who.”
“You don’t know even if I tell you.”
“Okay, tell me.”
“hey. We just reunited like this, so why are we talking so dirty? “What matters is that we survived and met again.”
“Don’t talk back and just answer.”
This guy?
I have to show you what real talk is all about.
“What’s more secret than that?”
“… “What secret?”
Seren tilted her head with a calm expression, but I wouldn’t have missed the slight flinch right after.
“He said he would teach me a secret if we met again alive.”
“… hmm. “Did I do that?”
“uh. I did. I really risked everything and heard it clearly with my own two ears. So tell me. What.”
“… … .”
“Why are you looking like that? Is the secret really that big of a deal? “Actually, you’re a man?”
“Well, is that possible?”
Seren said, startled.
Of course, my keen eye is not so poor that I cannot even detect gender.
“Or actually, there was no secret and it was just something I said. “If you pretend like that, you’re saying it without thinking about what happens next because you’re afraid I might come back alive?”
“no!”
Seren’s voice rose slightly.
Immediately afterward, he looked around briefly and sighed.
“… It’s just that I never thought I’d say it this way. shit.”
“So why do you make such a promise so carelessly?”
“… That’s right. “If possible, I’d like to go back in time and hit just one of those days.”
Unexpectedly, I almost flinched slightly at these words that Seren said without thinking.
That’s because what this guy just said was a thought I often had after returning.
“… “It’s a little weird right now, I’ll see you later and tell you.”
“okay. “More than that, why did you participate in the retreat?”
“That’s what I’m going to say. Why did you come? “Don’t you know how dangerous this retreat is?”
Anyone who sees it will think that this guy, not me, is Badnikon.
“It’s a family event. “I received blessings, but if I didn’t participate, I would be a laughing stock.”
“that… “Of course.”
Seren hesitated for a moment and then spoke.
“… “Is there any way to leave this retreat once I participate?”
“doesn’t exist.”
“What if I get seriously injured?”
“Would you like me to let you rest in the hospital room in the instructor building? “There is a teaching teacher, a great monk who is a current priest, and he will heal your wounds.”
“… … .”
It was a somewhat strange reaction.
I know that Badniker’s retreat is dangerous, but… Would the Lady of Goodspring be this scared?
Even though the death rate in the training camp is high, if you are as skilled as Seren, you will never die.
Looking at their attitude, it seems like they didn’t participate to meet me, but had some other purpose.
“What?”
“… “I’ll tell you later.”
“why.”
“Because I don’t want to be treated like a crazy bitch.”
What do you mean?
Anyway, Seren left without saying any more.
And then he sat down in the seat furthest away from me and started eating.
It seemed like something was wrong, but even if I stared at it, it didn’t even give me a single glance.
‘Your personality is really unique.’
He’s not a bad guy, but he’s harsh-mouthed and not the type that’s easy to deal with.
Moreover, it seems like there is a lot that is being hidden.
Anyway, from now on, I’ll have to keep in mind that Seren Goodspring is basically a tough guy.
“I remembered… … !”
And as soon as Seren left, someone came running over and sat next to me.
This is Pam, a girl with freckles.
“what?”
“I’m talking about the conversation going back and forth between Badnicker’s youngest daughter and Goodspring’s third daughter!”
And he pointed his finger at me.
“Badniker’s youngest!”
“Naji.”
“The three daughters of the Good Spring family… … !”
“It’s Seren.”
“I knew it!”
Pam gasped.
The situation looks a bit dangerous.
“I was curious why Goodspring’s blood relatives participated in Badniker’s retreat… … ! “If there were circumstances like this, I understand, I understand!”
“Oh, it’s a bit noisy.”
Charis came over and pressed Pam’s head.
My roommate Evan also spoke with a curious look on his face.
“You were fiancé. “It seemed familiar somehow.”
“We’re not close. And when did that conversation with oneself break down?”
“evil! Come to think of it, it was like that! Wow, wait! The marriage talks have already been broken, but their love for each other does not disappear, and they finally leave their families behind and run away… … .”
Palm shouted at rapid fire even as her head was crushed.
Evan looked at me for a moment and said.
“By the way, the morning class was amazing. “Honestly, I didn’t know you would finish.”
Did you intentionally change the subject?
He is a very considerate guy.
“It’s been a while since I overexerted myself, so I felt like I was falling behind.”
“haha. “I’m going to kill you.”
“Are you really in third place? You passed upward, right?”
“I’m confident in my physical strength.”
“… … .”
I saw Evan smiling awkwardly for a moment.
Evan Helvin.
He is the third son of the Helvin family and his main weapon is a sword.
He mainly uses the arcane swordsmanship [Raven] created by his father and head of the family, Dodds Helvin.
There is absolutely no chance that they are the same person.
I thought as I stabbed the meat with a fork.
Actually, I still don’t know.
Just looking at this guy makes me lose my temper… … .
Will I really become the continent’s worst criminal in 10 years?
fantasy,
