017. No need to learn anything new
In Lee Ui-jun’s eyes, both Kim Jin-seung and Lee Chang-hyeon’s statuses were visible.
However, since it was a lower rank analysis, skills were not visible. However, since status is an absolute value and serves as a standard for strength, it was almost as if most of the power could be seen with that alone.
‘Especially for a scout who is not a player, this analysis is like a blessing from God… … .’
So when Lee Ui-jun first heard that Kim Jin-seung and Lee Chang-hyun were going to fight, he couldn’t possibly predict that Lee Chang-hyun would win. The difference in their basic stats was too great, unless they had some really destructive skills.
Even if they face each other with swords, only Lee Chang-hyun will take damage unilaterally, and Lee Chang-hyun will not be able to avoid the blows that Kim Jin-seung can avoid.
The difference in basic status was that big.
‘If you can overcome that, it’s purely a matter of skill.’
I definitely thought so until I saw the game.
But surprisingly, things turned out completely differently from what Lee Ui-jun had thought.
A guy who only had one skill, that of transforming weapons, which didn’t seem to be of much help in terms of combat power, overwhelmed Kim Jin-seung, who had overwhelming stats and even telekinesis.
Of course, according to Lee Min-seok’s guess, there was definitely something close to the analysis ability, but utilizing it was another story.
Even if it was utilized, it wasn’t an ability that directly helped in battle.
But Lee Chang-hyun was different. He noticed that he had telekinesis, so he hid his weapon and used a dagger to cut off his opponent’s life at the end. It wasn’t a tactic that anyone with a decent sense could come up with on the spot.
“How is it, do you like it?”
Lee Min-seok was looking at Lee Ui-jun with a meaningful smile.
He spoke as if he was proud of having discovered it first.
“To be honest… … a little bit”
I want it. I really want it, but I was reluctant to say it directly. Anyway, I said that because they are rookies who are close to amateurs and are currently lower than the 3rd division.
However, the analysis is just an analysis, and if that kind of psychological warfare ability were to join the team, there is a high possibility that it would make him a key attacker and crack.
“Is there a team that player is going to join?”
“You’re interested. But what should I do? Since I’m on an audition program, I know that the program’s sponsors have priority in negotiations.”
Lee Min-seok answered Lee Ui-jun in a sly manner.
I wonder if he knows Lee Eui-jun’s mind, which is burning with excitement as he quickly thinks about how he can bring him as a trainee for our team.
***
As I was training with Kim Do-jun here and there, filling in the gaps, the next program start date arrived before I knew it.
Although Status has clearly achieved results so far, there have been some disappointing aspects.
‘I still don’t know the exact conditions for getting a skill from the full bloom skill to be recognized as an ‘achievement’… … .’
Up until now, you have been granted new skills and talents when you hit Han Ji-soo and when you find the hidden piece, Ether.
So, I tried to include some unusual training in my schedule, such as pushing myself to my limits or training mana, but I didn’t see any progress.
‘Well… there’s no need to think about it hastily.’
It was certainly regrettable that he still did not know clearly what his skill was, but it could not be helped.
At least, I knew better than other people thanks to my piercing eye skill.
On the other hand, Kim Do-jun changed his swordsmanship style as advised and was making rapid progress.
“Am I beating you now?”
Quite a lot, to the point where I can say this now.
“Wake up.”
Of course, it was still a guess for me.
While I was having such a pointless conversation with Kim Do-jun, I found myself arriving at the program location.
The destination was a classroom with a rather spacious podium, unlike usual.
‘Are you having a class?’
I have a belated regret that I should have watched at least a little bit of this audition program before returning. After all, it wasn’t very enjoyable to do it without knowing what I was doing.
At some point, amidst the noisy gathering of 20 audition applicants, the judges came up to the podium.
Although he didn’t say much, he soon became quiet and the judges’ attention was focused on him.
Maybe because they don’t show it outwardly, everyone is curious about what this mission is.
“Hello, everyone. Did a week of rest, no, a week of training, yield good results? Some might say yes, some might say no. But this is what I think.”
“It’s still a long way to go.”
“You guys are definitely pretty shiny rookies. In other words, you still have a long way to go compared to the current players. So, you need to grow. To become ‘real hunters’ rather than rookies.”
That was right.
‘This program is said to be a very attention-grabbing event, but objectively speaking, the level of skill is such that it could only be in the third division.’
“So what do you need? Yes. A ‘mentor.’ A mentor who will show you the way and think about your weaknesses together. Introducing the mentor corps!”
Three hunters came up to the podium. A muscular man, a thin man who seemed to be a supporter, and a woman who seemed to be a ranged type, carrying a bunch of bags.
“All of them are 1st team hunters who have played in the 1st team and have won championships or similar experiences. These people are ready for your training and individual evaluation, followed by a 3v3 mini hunters league game.
You will be trained in your respective positions by these three individuals, and you will be assessed on your core competencies for each position in a 3v3 mini hunters league.”
The reaction was subtle. After all, there were many kids who were trained at the academy, so the reaction was that it was not much different just because they were 1st division hunters.
That was when.
thud!
In an instant, a strong pressure was applied to all 20 applicants present. It was a technique that utilized the extreme of mana manipulation ability.
This was possible because if you have excellent mana manipulation skills, you can use it at a level similar to telekinesis.
It was only for a moment, but it left the applicants with an overwhelming sense of helplessness.
Perhaps because of that, the subtle reaction that had been there for a while had soon changed into anticipation for the mentor.
“I am Lee Seong-jin, who is in charge of mentoring close-range dealers. I hate guys who lack guts and guys who judge without even trying. But what I hate the most is arrogant brats. Understand your own subject and accept mentoring.”
To put it bluntly, it was a remark that could be considered extremely arrogant, but in any case, it was an acceptable remark because he was a hunter who was currently considered to be at the top of the Korean Hunters League.
‘Hmm… … Well, it’s pretty useful.’
Of course, for Lee Chang-hyun, even that only gave rise to that level of emotion.
“Then, the judges have randomly assigned positions based on the preliminary round, survival game, and the week’s performance, so please move accordingly.”
The judges’ names were then called, and Lee Chang-hyun couldn’t help but tilt his head in bewilderment.
‘… … ? Why was I included in the close range position?’
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***
For some reason, I had no choice but to go there since it was classified as a close-range position. And as expected, there were some great guys there.
‘Yoon Han-gyeol, Yoo Hye-ju… … and that guy Do-jun… … .’
There were quite a few guys who could be called promising.
The close-range position practice room was not much different from the practice room at the Seoul Metropolitan Academy.
It was a space entirely white, capable of implementing virtual reality.
And among all the students sitting, one.
The great mentor who stopped all the students by manipulating Mana earlier.
Lee Seong-jin said.
“Forget everything you’ve learned so far! No matter which academy you went to, you’re worse than the Hunters of the Third Division.”
The kids who were proud of their academy grimaced at those words. However, Lee Seong-jin paid no attention to it and continued talking.
“As you may know from watching the Hunters League matches, hunters use various equipment and skills from the moment they enter the Hunters League, including mobility mana equipment such as ‘Air Anchor’ and ‘Air Beat’.
Unlike you guys who just fight on the ground, even the 3rd division fighters can easily fly in the sky and engage in aerial combat using their mobility.”
The Air Anchor was a mana device that could anchor to an absolute coordinate in the air with mana, and could perform wire actions in the air by riding the connected mana rope. On the other hand, the Air Beat was a mana device that could be installed anywhere and generate anti-gravity, providing powerful propulsion to jump into the sky.
Hunters were able to fight more splendidly and powerfully with these mana equipments, so there was no one who did not use them.
Of course, there were some devices that had low versatility and were only used by those who used them… … .
‘This is certainly the reason why battles between hunters are not simply determined by skills and physical status.’
In fact, depending on how sensibly you handle your mana equipment, you can often turn the tide of a situation.
“The basic combat techniques you’ve learned so far are all techniques for fighting while stuck to the ground, and they don’t really matter in aerial combat or flying combat. So. Forget everything you’ve learned so far. All you have to do is practice handling this ‘Air Anchor’ and ‘Air Beat’. We don’t need any close-range personnel who can’t handle this. Then, let’s all do it!”
He was the type of person who gave off the impression that he was some kind of old fart who spoke like someone from the military.
Anyway, everyone started to handle the air anchor and airbeat that Lee Seong-jin provided, although they were hesitant.
‘It’s been a really long time… … .’
It was a new experience to see a small golf ball-sized mana tool that ejects an air anchor.
Before returning, Lee Chang-hyun had used every tactic that could be used with the air anchor to achieve victory, so he was a very familiar friend.
On the other hand, most applicants who had just started practicing were having a hard time.
“Eww!”
Just now one of them was blown away by a mistake in the pressure of Manarov.
There were also applicants who simply dangled.
‘It’s hard to handle properly at first… … .’
Even if he was an awakened hunter, he was a being who lived attached to the ground. It was not easy to handle the air anchor and air beat, which were tools that allowed him to float in the air.
The unique sense of balance of that equipment. And amidst the psychological anxiety of not having a place to stand, the only thing that can adjust your body is the air anchor.
If you do it wrong, it’s common for your posture to collapse, so it’s fortunate that you don’t fall.
Of course, like swimming or riding a bike, once you get used to it, it becomes quite easy to get used to it. The problem is that it is not as easy to get used to it as those things.
‘Does the body remember?’
Maybe the feeling needs to be re-learned.
However, I held on to the air anchor tightly in anticipation of being able to soar through the sky again.
fantasy,
