Gaon Academy’s principal’s office.
Jin Byeong-cheol, the principal, smiled commercially as he brought out tea that was only served to distinguished guests.
“No, ha, haha… … Well, what does that mean? “The students who will participate together will be He, Su, and Sumire?”
“yes.”
Let Shin Yu-seong answer confidently. The principal was in tears.
“No, are you really that Sumire student I know?”
“Sumire is number seven. “Aren’t you qualified enough?”
It was a well-known fact that everyone at the Academy knew that the reason Sumire was able to become number seven was because of Shin Yu-sung’s outstanding performance.
Considering Sumire’s grade ranking before becoming Shin Yusung’s partner, it was a natural reaction. So Jin Byeong-cheol tried to persuade Shin Yu-seong as carefully as possible without going against his wishes.
“No, but… … Student Sumire is F-level, isn’t that a trait? I’d rather have other students in Class S… … .”
But Shin Yu-seong was adamant.
“principal. I also have F-class characteristics. And for hunters, traits aren’t everything.”
“Ah, then! Absolutely! But it’s just a word… … . Since this is a competition representing the Academy… … .”
Jin Byeong-cheol was upset. If Shin Yu-seong were to go against Shin Yu-seong’s wishes and announce a transfer, it would be a huge loss to Gaon Academy.
However, it is unacceptable to ruin the image of the academy by sending Sumire to the association’s competition.
Shin Yu-seong looked at the cooling teacup and began talking in a calm tone.
“An F-class trait, said to be the weakest. Nevertheless, Master believed in my talent and gave me a chance.”
King Kwon, who stopped by the orphanage, noticed Shin Yu-seong’s constitution. Although it is an F-class trait, it is a talent like a gemstone. If King Kwon had not believed in the possibility, the current Shin Yusung would not have existed.
He was just a child abandoned by his family, and would have stayed like that for the rest of his life.
And the same goes for Sumire.
In the [Graveyard of Despair] overflowing with undead monsters, Sumire’s potential was endless. However, Jin Byeong-cheol did not trust Sumire. She wasn’t even given a chance.
Therefore, Shin Yu-seong could not agree to Jin Byeong-cheol’s proposal. I simply persuaded Jin Byeong-cheol with my usual calm voice and upright eyes.
“So Sumire should also be given a chance.”
Just as his teacher, King Kwon, believed in Shin Yu-seong. This time, it was Shin Yu-seong’s turn to believe in Sumire’s potential.
“Hmm… … .”
Jin Byeong-cheol, who was drooling, nodded slowly instead of answering.
* * *
Luxurious dormitory number seven.
Sumire, who returned from training at Shinyuseong and the Forest of Four Spirits, was once again impressed by the dormitory’s facilities.
“Wow… … .”
Shoot!
‘hot water!’
Hot water pouring from the shower.
A bathroom filled with fragrant bath salts.
In addition, there was even a large TV on the other side of the bathroom.
‘… … There’s a TV in the bathroom too!’
Fiddle with it. Fiddle with it.
Sumire touched the remote control with thrilled eyes. When she lived in Japan, she had to give up her small-screen TV every day. There were few days when Sumire, who had a weak personality, could hold the remote control. But now, all the facilities in her dormitory were prepared for her Sumire.
Pick!
Sumire takes a dip in the bathroom and turns on the TV with the remote control. Various news played on TV.
Among them were some familiar faces. She was the reporter Yuhanna who interviewed Sumire at the Academy.
[To prepare for the dungeon competition to be held tomorrow, the Academy City branch has assigned 10 active hunters as security guards!]
On TV, Yuhanna held the microphone up to Meilin, the administrator of Academy City, and asked again.
[Is there a reason why you mobilized so much manpower?]
Manager Meilin answered calmly.
[For the association, the safety of students is the top priority. This is natural treatment.]
Sumire was moved by Meirin’s words on TV, but the reality was complicated.
Students who participate in Korean competitions abroad are elites representing the country.
The association simply did not want to cause trouble if an accident occurred.
This is a broadcast broadcast nationwide.
Meilin continued speaking while looking at the camera for anyone listening.
[…] … And as rewards for the competition, the Hunter Association prepared the best artifacts befitting Korea’s status. You can look forward to it.]
Pick!
Artifact.
The best treasure that can be obtained with a very small probability when conquering the tower.
‘Am I participating in a competition with such great prizes?’
Sumire swallowed hard and walked out of the bathroom. The wind from the heater that dried her body was warm, and the sleeping gown that wrapped her body was made of high-quality material and felt good to the touch.
For Sumire, the entire current situation felt like a dream.
After studying abroad in Japan.
Sumire’s grades were always at the bottom. But now Sumire was number seven. Sumire thought it was all thanks to Shin Yusung.
‘He also gave me hair… … .’
Shin Yu-seong reassured Sumire, who was shaking for fear of being a nuisance.
[It’s okay, you did your best.]
Of course, the result was 1st place in the lower class.
Shin Yu-seong swept Gem Island’s scores with his incredible performance. He even defeated the level 4 boss, Golem, so it was natural.
For Sumire, the favor was a rare experience, and Shin Yu-seong said this competition was important. He also said that Sumire’s characteristics would be the key to the strategy. Shin Yuseong was the first person to trust Sumire this much.
“… … “I want to repay you.”
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Sumire, looking at the ceiling, muttered without realizing it.
Kuuk.
Sumire pursed her lips and looked at her hands. Although he was F-rank, he could help Shin Yu-seong as he wished if he used the [Call of the Dead] skill that can handle the undead well.
‘By all means, by all means! You have to do it.’
Sumire, who was lying in bed and making a promise to Shin Yu-seong, very slowly fell into sleep.
* * *
The day of the strategy competition.
Once the 30 selected and curated parties arrived. The Hunter Association’s facilitators began guiding the students in an orderly manner.
“All participants, please follow the instructions of the host!”
“Parties from abroad must come here and complete the formalities!”
Let’s combine all the famous academies in each city as well as academies in other countries. Nearly 100 people gathered at the association.
However, even among so many parties and people, there was only one party where the participant was alone.
Gaon’s 1st place.
Adela Ortensia.
Adela took one of Gaon’s two seed spots. She did not party with other students.
Perhaps because of that, Adela stood out among the participants and ended up on Yuhanna’s radar.
‘oh? ‘Who is he?’
Yoo Han-na, who was looking for an interview subject, approached Adela with shining eyes.
“No. 1 in Gaon’s grade ranking! Adela student! Right? “I’m from K Channel. Can you do an interview?”
Adela had no answer to Yuhanna’s question. She just looked somewhere with expressionless eyes.
‘It’s good. ‘I don’t like it.’
Even though Yoo Hanna hated people like Adela, she still asked reference questions for the interview.
“I think I was the only one who participated in the competition alone. Is there any reason? Maybe to monopolize the reward artifact? Either that or… … .”
Adela briefly answered Yuhanna’s countless questions.
“… … “I am enough alone.”
A dungeon strategy competition that most academies do their best to fear. But Adela needed no preparation.
‘Astella Ice Castle.’
Adela looked at the portal. It wasn’t working yet, but it was a dungeon whose boss was an ice witch who was said to freeze even the bones.
The estimated level of the boss is from level 4 to level 5.
It was a place that no one other than Adela, who was ranked number one in Gaon’s grade, could attempt to conquer alone.
Yuhanna smiled as she looked at Adela who was lost in thought.
“You alone are enough. As expected, it’s in first place? “Then, is there a student who is considered a rival to you?”
Adela pondered Yuhanna’s question. The word rival was very unfamiliar to Adela, who had maintained an undefeated streak so far.
However, there was one person who continued to worry me. A disciple of the King of Fist who defeated Adella’s grandfather. Even though he has F-level characteristics, he is a man who became number seven and beat Park Soo-hyun.
“… … “Shin Yu-seong.”
Yuhanna smiled brightly at Adela’s answer that she had made without realizing it.
* * *
A representative from China who is considered the best dark horse even though the host country is Korea.
Ryujin (刘俊)
The participants’ attention gathered at his appearance as if he had made a promise. Ryu Jin was a disciple of the famous swordsman and a hunter who drew attention not only in mainland China but also around the world, so it was a natural reaction.
However, Ryujin, the person involved, did not care about the gazes of the participants. He was deep in thought, staring at his cell phone that wasn’t ringing.
Han Seol-ah looked at Ryu Jin and made a sarcastic comment in fluent Korean.
“Wow, you’re worried about your little brother here?”
Ryu Jin did not fall for Han Seol-ah’s provocation. To Ryu Jin, Han Seol Ah is just a noisy woman. That was the level of evaluation.
Han Seol-ah didn’t even care about Ryu Jin’s reaction and continued speaking at her own pace.
“Ha~ If I were you, I would be popular. “While I’m at it, I’ll also watch some broadcasts.”
As expected, Ryujin did not respond.
Han Seol-ah looked at Ryu Jin and clicked her tongue in disappointment. Although her face did not affect the hunters’ combat power, it did increase her awareness among citizens. It was natural that hunters with high recognition would be given many opportunities.
“Tsk, the face is for those times. what a waste. Such a waste. uh… … But what about them?”
Han Seol-ah, who had been talking for a while, looked somewhere with interest.
“Oh my gosh, Mr. Shin Yu-seong! There are now 10 minutes left! Ah, now 9 minutes… … .”
“There’s no need to be nervous.”
The main voices were Sumire, who was trembling with tension, and Shin Yuseong, who had a calm expression. Han Seol-ah looked at the two and spoke to Ryu Jin.
“Oh, the disciple of King Kwon. Isn’t it him? The name… … . “Oh, I don’t know.”
Ryujin was the first to react.
Ryujin was surprised that Shin Yuseong had F-level characteristics and was chosen as the disciple of King Kwon, who was famous for being picky.
Ryujin confirmed the name of the portal where Shin Yuseong was waiting.
[Graveyard of Despair]
This dungeon is the polar opposite for martial artists because it contains undead monsters that are strong in physical strength. Han Seol-ah looked at Shin Yu-seong with a puzzled expression.
“Didn’t you choose the wrong dungeon? Why does a martial artist have to catch the undead?”
The four parties that clear the fastest can take the artifact, which is the reward for conquering the dungeon. Nevertheless, Shin Yu-seong chose the dungeon that was most disadvantageous to him.
Ji-ing!
When the time comes, let the portal work. Shinyuseong and Sumire passed through a portal shimmering with blue light and disappeared.
Grumbling.
Ryu Jin, who drew his sword, spoke to Han Seol-ah for the first time.
“Do your best.”
The only result Ryujin wants is first place.
Team members who did not meet his standards were nothing more than obstacles to Ryujin.
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