023. Other people’s elimination mission
Super power.
The most important ability for a hunter, but its value varies greatly depending on how it is used.
For example, there was Yoon Han-gyeol’s Igi-eogeom. He could levitate his weapon as he wished, and when combined with Yoon Han-gyeol’s own strength, he could become peerless in a one-on-one fight.
That’s why many of the judges had high expectations for Yoon Han-gyeol. Most of the rookies’ games didn’t have any particularly outstanding strategies.
‘But who would have thought I would defeat them so easily… … .’
Objectively speaking, if they had fought a normal 3-on-3 battle, the chances of Lee Chang-hyun’s team winning would have been close to zero. The gravity plate was powerful, but difficult to operate, slow to cast, and the psychic powers also required a high level of concentration.
On the other hand, Jin Han, Yoon Han-gyeol, and Yoo Hye-ju’s powers were much simpler, more intuitive, and simply stronger.
Even if you look at them one by one, it is difficult to predict that they will win.
Yoo Hye-ju with the regenerative power activation skill called Sanctuary. Yoon Han-gyeol’s Igi-eogeom that adds powerful weapons. Jin Han’s high status, etc…
‘But I never thought I’d be able to overcome this… … .’
“This is a total triumph of strategy. The results were completely unexpected.”
“I told you it was that guy’s thing.”
“Are you talking about Lee Chang-hyun?”
“Who else would there be?”
Lee Min-seok was now openly praising Lee Chang-hyun.
Jin Su-hyeok was in agreement with this.
“It wasn’t a test to see strategy in the first place… … It’s a bit surprising, even for me.”
That’s why Joara gave a somewhat honest review.
‘This match didn’t include any strategic or tactical ability from the beginning. No, I didn’t even think we could see it.’
In order to devise tactics, it was necessary to look at the superpowers and distribute the appropriate positions. And that was not all. There had to be sufficient methods to deal with the map and unexpected situations.
However, most of the 20 applicants were barely familiar with each other, let alone having any superpowers.
In a situation where there was no information at all, he planned the situation on the spot and devised the optimal strategy. Even if Jo Ara, who was still active, or even if Jo Ara’s grandfather came and played the game, it would be impossible.
‘Of course, it’s not like there was no information at all.’
Jo Ara knew about the previous survival game and the fact that he had sparred with Kim Jin-seung. However, since the reason he had sparred with Kim Jin-seung was because of a fight in the first place, he didn’t think he would accept him as a teammate.
If he can accept even the guy who was his enemy, then that is something that makes him special.
“Anyway, Team A. It was unexpected that the combination of Yoon Han-gyeol, Jin Han, and Yoo Hye-ju went to the elimination mission.”
“Yeah, we’ll have to watch that too.”
***
Mana Awakening Stone.
This is an awakening stone that raises the quality of the user’s mana by one level, and is very helpful in increasing the amount of mana.
‘And I later found out that the effects of Mana Awakening didn’t end there… … .’
However, since this fact was revealed just before the return, no one in the present knew about it.
The point is that it can be used to increase skill ranks instead of increasing mana.
‘It seemed like I was the only one who figured that out.’
This was information that was discovered when the piercing eyes reached their peak, so it was information that could not have been known even before the regression. Furthermore, since it could not be used if the skill rank was above a certain level, it did not have much meaning to Lee Chang-hyun before the regression. Of course, it would be useful now that the skill rank is low.
And now.
“Thank you to everyone who came to [Hunters, The next generation]. What do you think of the 3v3v3 Mini Hunters League in the first round of the main competition? The main players of this future hunter industry. They sometimes showed a strong confrontational attitude, but there were also times when they showed a trick to defeat stronger hunters.
“Team C, consisting of Lee Chang-hyun, Kim Jin-seung, and Han Ji-su, was actually judged to be relatively weak. They confidently took first place with 3 points for survival and a total of 2 kills and 2 points. I hope that the members of Team C will come forward.”
Jin Soo-hyuk called out to Team C in a loud voice. Team C pushed aside the other fallen members and advanced toward the podium.
“This is a mana awakening stone. Please take it.”
An octahedron shining transparently with a blue light. It was three mana awakening stones.
The three bowed their heads and received the Mana Awakening Stones.
‘Whew… … I finally passed the first gate after returning.’
I haven’t absorbed the Mana Awakening Stone yet, but if I did, I might be able to raise the rank of Full Bloom [E].
There were so many things I wanted to try. As the rank of Mankai rose, would the additional skills I had obtained through Mankai Blossom also become stronger? Or would it become easier to obtain additional skills?
Perhaps, it might be possible to overturn the current situation where one had to fight by squeezing one’s wisdom at every moment of the battle with one’s still lacking status.
“The Mana Awakening Stone will help you grow stronger by increasing your mana. Use it and move forward. You will become a first-tier hunter who will shoulder the Korean hunter community and eventually conquer the ‘Tower.’ No, you will become a hunter who will advance to the world.”
It felt so dull that it felt like there was no need for a separate speech from the principal.
But that was only for a moment.
The words that came immediately after those words were cold-hearted.
“However, there are some who do not fit the qualifications of a Hunter. The team that loses this 3v3v3 Mini Hunters League game will have to go through the ‘elimination mission.’ And among those, any applicants who the judges deem ‘unqualified’ will be eliminated from the program.”
A chill permeated the atmosphere.
***
Elimination mission.
[Hunters, The next generation] is a competitive program, so naturally there was an elimination mission.
Since you are eliminated from the program immediately if you are eliminated in the elimination mission, the competition is bound to be more intense than in other programs.
The participants in the elimination mission were the 6 people who were eliminated in the first match of the 3v3v3 Mini Hunters League that Lee Chang-hyun participated in, and the 7 people in the next match. A total of 13 people.
‘… … Kim Do-jun?’
And there were some familiar faces.
On the one hand, it was quite funny to see a guy I knew in there, but on the other hand, I was worried. In a way, I think my swordsmanship improved quickly because I briefly looked after him. Was that not enough?
However, I don’t really have any regrets since we weren’t on the same team and Kim Do-jun wasn’t in the team I had envisioned for the future.
No, if you say it’s a shame, does that mean that even though I taught you everything, you’re already in danger of being eliminated?
“Let me briefly explain the elimination mission. The purpose of this 3v3v4 mission is to examine the basics of teamwork, so this time too, we will be judging based on whether two people can work together as a team.”
The game prepared in this way is called the Hunter Two-person Triangle Occupation War.
“Please refer to the rule book provided in front of you. We will start in one day. You can form a team within it. Oh, and since there are an odd number of people, you can also bring in a partner from among the successful candidates. Of course, there will be no penalty such as elimination for successful candidates even if they get poor results.”
With those words, the rules appeared on the giant screen.
The rules were very simple, a two-person team battle format. There was a capture point on the central main street, and if you could hold out at that capture point for one minute, you would pass. That meant you could pass the elimination mission right away.
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However, it was very difficult to hold out at an occupied point for even one minute, so even if that was not possible, there was a way to get through.
That’s right, accumulating ‘kill points’. It was a fight between those who wanted to occupy and those who tried to prevent occupation. It was a fight between those who wanted to collect kill points and pass the elimination mission in the settlement safely.
As soon as everyone read the rules, they looked around to see if there was anyone they could form a team with.
‘I knew it……’.
The ones that people flock to the most are definitely Yoon Han-gyeol and Yoo Hye-ju. The next most popular ones are Jin Han. Perhaps the fact that they were ranked high in the survival game helped them greatly in raising their profile.
But Yoo Hye-joo ended up teaming up with Yoon Han-gyeol, and the other guys were left dumbfounded.
‘Well… … I would do that too.’
After all, partnering with the strongest guy was the easiest way.
Meanwhile, Kim Do-jun still had not found a proper team.
‘Are you going to fail this time?’
It was to the point where I thought that.
Come to think of it, I don’t think I’ve ever heard of Kim Do-jun winning or placing high in something like [Hunters, The next generation] before his return.
‘Well… … I don’t know what it will be like in the future, but it seems like it’s happening now… … .’
To be honest, it will be dangerous in this elimination mission as well.
Even if I pass this elimination mission… … .
Whether he knew or not, the guy was standing alone, lost in thought.
I need to hurry up and find a decent guy right now. I’m not sure if I should…
It was at that moment that I thought that.
‘… … .’
Kim Do-jun walked out from among the participants of the elimination mission and walked towards me. Then,
“Hey, Lee Chang-hyun. You’re from the same school. You’re the only one who can help me.
He looked at me with bright eyes.
Ah… … That’s right.
Even though I could help, I felt like it might be a bit much for me to get involved.
It’s a bit strange that you returned after winning the championship and then tried to squeeze yourself in among the rookies, but you’re carrying the elimination mission as well?
I also had the same thought: wouldn’t that be an immoral act?
So I thoughtlessly rejected it. It didn’t really mean anything, but…
“Nope.”
“Oh, why, a little. Oh, that’s right. Since he taught me swordsmanship, isn’t it basically a teacher-student relationship? Where’s a teacher who would leave his student to die?”
Even though I rejected him once, he has a knack for somehow drawing me back in.
You’re calling me a master just because I showed you how to do that one hand gesture? If I’m a master, shouldn’t the academy instructor be at least an ambassador?
“hmm…….”
Well, actually I have nothing better to do, so I’ll help you out.
I decided to think that way.
He’s a guy I’ve taught a little bit, but I’m curious to see how quickly he’ll grow in this life.
‘… … Above all, it could be a testing ground where we can test out the increase in Mana Awakening Stone and the increase in Manbo Rank.’
“Okay, fine. But you’ll do everything I say, including the operation. And you’ll never do it again. Got it?”
“Oh… … I believed you~ Damn it~”
He answers with something so unfunny… He’s the kind of guy who would only come to his senses if a pot broke.
Soon after, the participants in the elimination mission, who had each chosen their team members, gathered in groups of three or four and began to return to their accommodations.
Everyone’s faces looked tired today because there was a program.
But on the contrary, I couldn’t wait this moment to go to my accommodations.
‘at las…….’
After the regression, there was no progress at all at the E rank. Unlike the status, it didn’t move at all, so it was to the point where I wondered if growth was possible.
However, I had no choice but to wait, because I was certain that the blue resonance energy from the Mana Awakening Stone held in one hand would break through it.
fantasy,
