Episode 71
How can groups be decided so randomly?
Where on earth did they sell objective indicators and fair programming?
While I was unable to contain my bewilderment, I heard a voice that I couldn’t understand the atmosphere.
“haha! You guys are lucky. I can’t believe I’m in the same group as Mir Giant. You can rest assured. From now on, I will lead you.”
A guy as small as a squirrel shouted loudly, and Youngdo, who was probably dozens of times more dissatisfied with this group than I was, let out a scream.
“Nonsense!”
Lady Rubietta,
So Charles’ face was almost pale.
“My, I was put in this group…” … ? Where on earth did they sell objective indicators and fair programming? … !”
That’s what I mean.
“Hey, whirlpool woman. “That’s a bit harsh.”
“The worst part is probably in your head!”
“what?”
“You say you can feel safe? Didn’t I say despair wrong? “This group is ruined!”
This guy seems to be the type of person who can’t maintain polite manners when he gets excited.
Anyway, the timeless truth that is commonly used in situations like this is that if the other side makes a fuss, the other side will actually become calm… … .
Charles was completely out of his mind, but on the contrary, I became calm.
And looking at the situation again, I came to the absurd conclusion that surprisingly, the team balance itself was not bad.
In fact, the only talent that can be said to be excellent here is Charles.
Although my points are high, as I said before, I did not show outstanding performance in most classes. Rather, it is assumed that the instructors’ evaluation is quite low.
Evan’s points are not low, but his internal evaluation may be lower than mine.
The martial arts teacher who has the most influence among the instructors has a negative view of Evan.
There is nothing to say about the Mir Giant.
“Ji, calm down.”
“You look real now! under. I can never understand it. “I’m going to file an objection!”
And then he took long strides toward where instructor Juan was… … .
Exactly one minute later, it came back, blowing white ash.
“Whatever.”
“It’s ruined… I’m screwed… … .”
“I see.”
When I nodded, Evan cleared his throat to get my attention.
“first… We all know each other’s faces and names, but should we introduce ourselves again? “My name is Evan Helvin.”
“It’s Luan Badniker.”
“I am the Mir Giant! “These are the words of the great frost giant Ymir!”
“Ohh… … .”
As I admired Mir, a proud look appeared on his face.
Actually, I was impressed by the fact that this guy knew the word ‘malye’… … .
We decide not to reveal the uncomfortable truth.
Anyway, our eyes turned to the last member of the group, Charles. But this guy didn’t say anything, probably because he was still mad.
“hmm. Lady Rubyetta doesn’t seem to be in a state of panic, so I’ll skip… … . Anyway, let’s do well as members of the same group in the future.”
It was a cliché, but I had nothing else to say, so I nodded.
However, Mir looked at me with a slightly uncomfortable look.
“… okay. Blonde Badknicker. “We’re spherical, right?”
Looking at his expression, it seems like he still remembers what happened during the special exam.
So, the incident where I tied that guy’s face with a rope and hit him on the back of the head, knocking him out.
‘Oh my.’
I can’t believe I reacted like this even after doing something good. I didn’t even ask for thanks.
While I was thinking about what to answer, I heard the martial arts teacher’s voice.
“ruler. This concludes the group formation. Youngdo people, please gather again.”
Anyway, at the martial arts teacher’s command, the spirits gathered in front of the podium again.
I checked Charon first… … .
Charon’s group consisted of three people.
On both sides are Zeros of the Silver family, a family of great merchants, and Shinba, later called the hero of the beast people.
Two people who appear to be Charon’s closest associates.
‘Are those three just in the same group?’
In fact, it already smells bad, but… … .
– Even a surprising coincidence can happen up to twice. So be skeptical, but don’t make assumptions.
– Then three times?
– Three times is the number of times you can be sure.
I remembered the words of the fourth executioner and decided to hold off on being sure.
“And to commemorate the group formation. A short test will be held starting tomorrow morning.”
“yes?”
The leaders murmured for a moment at the unexpected words.
One of them asked a question.
“Didn’t you say you don’t have any special plans on the weekend?”
“of course. So this test is free to participate.”
Juan said with a grin.
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“If you don’t want to, you can go back to your dorm right now and rest. However, those who do not participate will be disadvantaged in terms of points.”
“… … .”
The leaders had blank expressions.
It was as if newbies who had just entered society had been scammed for the first time in their lives.
Of course, Juan’s words are a play on words.
Can I go back to my accommodation and rest?
Is there even one person like that?
The leaders here are carefully selected elites from all over the world, have high pride, and believe that they are the best.
If there is an opportunity to earn points, never miss it.
So the martial arts teacher’s offer was actually half a threat.
“… “Is this also a special test?”
“That’s right. “You’re sharp.”
In the last special exam, the top five won a lot of points and Charon, who took first place, received huge benefits.
We used those benefits to solidify our current position… … .
If Charon takes first place in the second test, the gap will widen to the point where it will be difficult to catch up.
Perhaps because they all realized this fact, the leaders stayed where they were without a single one leaving.
“It looks like no one was absent. “It’s great to see the progressive attitude of the people of Yeongdo.”
“… … .”
“are you okay. There are no deductions for this special test. The test content is also very simple. “You can go out into the forest and get whatever you want.”
The young leaders blinked at the suddenly announced exam content.
“… Anything, you mean?”
“yes. “Anything.”
The martial arts teacher spoke emphatically once more.
“No matter what you bring, even if it’s just rocks or weeds, the instructors will give you points. Of course, the score will be extremely low.”
It means to get something rarer.
“Also, in this test, you can use your combined points to purchase several items. A list of products available for purchase will be delivered today.”
“… yes?”
“What are the combined points?”
“Literally, it is the sum of all trillion won points.”
Juan just smiled brightly in response to the clueless questions from the leaders.
“I will give you a detailed outline before we start tomorrow. Well then, have a happy holiday everyone… ah! And decide on a leader until the product list is delivered. “It is the leader’s authority to use the combined points.”
With a voice that could only be heard as sarcasm, Juan left.
Soon, the leaders in the vacant lot left, or gathered in groups and started talking among themselves… … .
The only people left were my group members and myself.
By this time, Charles had come to his senses.
“… Fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu.
Although it was accompanied by a very long sigh, as if all the negative things inside were being vomited out.
“… There is nothing we can do about what has already happened. If I perform well in this unanswerable group, my stock price will also rise. “If you think about it that way, it might not necessarily be a bad thing.”
Is he talking to himself?
Anyway, Charles looked at us and said.
“This is Charles Rubietta. “First of all, can you tell me the points you have?”
“Why the possession points?”
When Mir asked, Charles gave him a pitiful look.
“Know that so you don’t have to look at the list of products that are coming later and decide what to buy.”
“Well, I see… … . “I have 13 points.”
Evan and I also spoke next.
“18 points.”
“Nineteen points.”
“Umm… As for the score itself, well, it’s not as bad as I thought. “Except for the giants.”
Mir made a tearful expression.
Before these guys fight again, I asked like a player.
“How many points do you have?”
“20 points.”
“then… “A total of just 70 points.”
“I see. Anyway, I will take on the role of leader. “You all have no complaints, right?”
Look at this guy.
Are you trying to take over the position of leader like a worm climbing over a wall?
“How can it not be there?”
And finally Mir exploded.
“This body is much more suitable for the role of leader than someone like you!”
“It’s a joke that’s not even funny. “Are you going to throw our group into the gutter?”
“what!”
“ha… … .”
Charles sighed again and said.
“Then there is nothing we can do. “I have no choice but to ask the rest of the team.”
“under! Anyway! You two! “Who do you think would be best suited to lead the team?”
We received heated gazes from the two leaders.
Evan still looked embarrassed, so I responded first.
“me.”
“… huh?”
“I think I might be a good fit.”
To be honest, if I had to choose just one of the two, Charles would be better… … .
Of course, I’m much better than these kids.
“Don’t be ridiculous!”
“Do you want to die, blonde badnik!”
“Ugh.”
I shook my head at the reaction I had expected, and this time I looked at Evan.
“Then you can decide. Evan, among the three of us, who do you think would be best suited to lead the team?”
“Uh, um… … .”
Evan looked embarrassed, and after hesitation, he pointed at me.
And Charles screamed again.
“It’s not funny!
In this way, the first team leader was decided.
* * *
The lounge, which is always bustling, is much quieter today.
It’s not that the number of people has decreased.
The number of people was similar to usual, but instead of being grouped together like usual, it felt like an island that had just fallen apart.
The separate standards were, of course, tightened.
“… “It’s a bit like that.”
“what?”
“I feel like the guys who were friends until now have become enemies.”
Looking at Evan, who seemed to be brooding over his bitterness, I first corrected his big misunderstanding.
“Not an enemy, but a competitor. Get used to it. Although we call them heroes for convenience, not many of them have noble goals. “Probably, even after becoming an official hero, we often compete like this.”
Of course, I don’t know much about heroes.
However, looking at the way the great criminals taught aspiring heroes, it was easy to see that we had to be as wary of our allies as we were of our enemies.
Evan said with a strange expression.
“… “You sometimes talk like instructors.”
“is it?”
“okay.”
“Then it means that I learned well as I was taught.”
“Fuha… “Maybe so.”
“there! Stop talking and gather here. “I need to see the product list.”
Charles still felt like he had some regrets about leading the team, but he seemed to have decided to give up for now.
Maybe it’s because of the tag “badniker” attached to my name?
The more authoritarian a person is, the more vulnerable he or she is to greater authority.
Anyway, I spread the piece of paper I received directly from the instructor on the table.
[500ml of water. 1pt.]
[A bag of beef jerky. 1pt.]
[dagger. 3pt.]
[rope. 3pt.]
[net. 3pt.]
… … .
… … .
[Hunting trap. 5pt.]
[bandage. 7pt.]
[lamp. 10pt.]
… … .
… … .
[sleeping bag. 5pt.]
[tent. 10pt.]
… … .
… … .
[portion. 30pt.]
There were more items than I expected, but not only that, it felt like they had some commonality.
And I also realized what the purpose of this special test was.
If the purpose of the first special test, the monster attack at dawn, is ‘survival’… … .
Needless to say, the purpose of the second special test is ‘hunting’.
Well, then… … .
What we were given was 70 points.
How can I use these points most efficiently?
fantasy,
