# 2
Episode 2
Awaker (2)
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Awaker’s door opens.
Jeongdo swallowed dry saliva and went inside.
The inside of Awaker was more ordinary than expected.
‘I thought it would be heavily engraved with runes or magic circles… .’
It was an ordinary room except that there was a large monitor hanging on one wall.
‘No, there is one more unusual thing.’
Exact center of the room.
There was a large crystal ball on the table.
‘Is this what I only heard about?’
Odin’s Eye.
This was a guy that was always mentioned in the awakening experiences of mana users.
Some say it was a strange feeling that could not be explained.
Some say they felt an ecstasy like nothing else in the world.
Some people said it was so unpleasant that they vomited.
When Jeong Do walked towards the crystal sphere to take a closer look out of curiosity.
<Thank you for using Awaker. Jinjeongdo.>
The guide’s clear voice echoed inside the Awaker.
<Awakening takes approximately 10 minutes. Please note that there may be some differences depending on the user’s health condition or talent.>
gulp.
Finally, after 10 minutes, you will become a mana user.
<Then, relax your body and place both palms in close contact with the crystal ball in front of you.>
<Start scanning. Please close your eyes. Depending on the user, it may cause dizziness and vomiting after awakening. Then I hope you get good results.>
As soon as the announcement ended, Jeong Do felt some kind of ‘energy’ coming from the crystal ball into his body through both palms.
‘indeed… . This is mana.’
According to the experience, mana is released from the crystal ball and explores the body.
I could vividly feel the mana moving. If you could feel the blood flowing inside your body, wouldn’t it feel like this?
From the palm of your hand, through your arm, to your brain,
From the brain through the spinal cord to the heart,
Mana wandered around the house as if it were her own. But she didn’t feel bad at all. Rather, she even felt her coolness and refreshing feeling.
‘So far, it’s just what people say.’
In most experience stories, the description of the mana penetration process is similar. It was right after the mana left her body that her opinions sharply diverged between being ecstatic and feeling like she was going to vomit.
At that moment, the mana that was moving around in the body returned to the crystal ball through both arms at the end of the Danjeon.
‘come!’
Jeongdo tensed up and prepared for the sensation that was about to hit him.
… … .
But no matter how long I waited, nothing changed.
‘what?’
Just when I felt a doubt about the degree and opened my closed eyes.
<Awakening is complete. Congratulations. Jinjeongdo user.>
‘already?’
It felt like less than 5 minutes had passed.
Before I knew it, the guide’s title had changed from user to user.
<The scanned content will be displayed on the monitor. In accordance with the User Information Protection Act, only the amount of mana, one representative talent, and the number of talents are displayed on the external monitor.>
At those words, Jeongdo quickly raised his head and looked at the monitor on the wall.
Name: Jinjeongdo
Mana reserves: 7
Strength: 15 Stamina: 17 Reflexes: 27 Mana Sensitivity: 13
Talent: <Communication>, <Game>, <Patience>
“… … .”
It was a result I didn’t want to believe.
Even leaving aside the detailed stats, the mana amount of 7 and the total number of talents of 3 were despairing numbers.
It’s literally the worst of all.
“Nonsense… .”
Regardless of the level of despair, the guide continued to broadcast.
<Then, finally, we will show you a recommended battle method simulated based on your information and talent. Please look at the crystal ball.>
Another special service provided by Awaker. Just like a combo video of a fighting game character, it informs the user of the recommended battle method.
It provides information and makes predictions based on that information.
That is why it was called the Eye of Odin.
however,
Even though I stared into the crystal ball, no image appeared.
“ah… Guide?”
<Yes, true user. Please tell me.>
“There is no change in the crystal ball?”
<Ah… .>
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For the first time in the guide’s speech, there was emotion in his voice. Of course, it didn’t mean anything good at all.
Because the voice had a hint of sympathy.
<Sometimes there are people like that. For those of you who don’t see the recommended battle video in the crystal ball… >
To some extent, I had hope until the end.
<These are users for whom there is no combat method that Awaker can recommend. It may be difficult to work as a combat team.>
The end of hope was only tragic.
* * * * * *
When I was young, my family owned a comic book store.
When I was hanging out with my peers, I was immersed in comics. The stories of the main characters in the cartoon made my heart pound more than playing with my friends.
On the day I read soccer comics
I go out with a soccer ball and practice my whirlwind shot all day long.
On the day I read battle comics
I sat cross-legged, closed my eyes, and endured it to gather energy, and I ended up getting cramps.
I wanted to be the main character. That was a childhood dream.
Time will cure a child’s illness in middle school, but in the case of Jeongdo, it lasted a little longer.
Even when I became a high school student and had no friends, I never let go of comic books and novels. Naturally, his nickname was Otaku. Even if he wasn’t outright ostracized, he was a bit out of the ordinary in the class.
The first thing I encountered at that time was a game.
Fortunately, Jeong Do had a formidable talent for games.
It unfolded easily in the hands of a moving object that other kids had a hard time with.
It reached the highest tier in a popular game at the time.
From that day on, Do-do, who only read books without any presence, became the hero of the class. Friends started lining up asking me to teach them how to play. It was a funny story, but an otaku became a hero just because he was good at games.
‘If it’s a game, I can be the main character!’
To some extent, I fell into the game like crazy. His talent was recognized not only in high school but also throughout the country, and he made his professional debut as soon as he graduated from school.
But that’s it. Although he achieved decent results on the professional first team stage, he could not be the best. As each year or two passed, his skills declined, but he did not give up. Dreaming of becoming the best someday.
at that time
A cataclysm has occurred in the world.
Reality has become more like a game than a game.
The dungeon strategy video received an incomparably higher number of views than the game video. The decline of the gaming market was a natural trend.
But Jeongdo was not frustrated. No, she was actually willing.
Dungeons and monsters. Swordsmanship and magic. Mana and mana users.
An era where mana users receive more attention than celebrities or sports stars.
It was truly a situation that could only be seen in comics or novels.
There was no hesitation. Jeong Do jumped into a new world with a dream.
And today.
That dream was shattered.
* * * * * *
I walked out of the Awaker as if nothing had happened.
Unlike Seo-yoon’s time, the only people who approached Jeong-do were members of the same guild.
“… … .”
There was an awkward silence. Knowing how much Jeongdo was looking forward to today, it was difficult for everyone to say anything.
So, I laughed to some extent.
“Hey, why is everyone’s expression so gloomy? “If anyone saw it, they would think a portrait was held.”
“Team Leader Jin… .”
“I’m fine. Well, it’s like an awakening, it’s a common occurrence, right? “Just because you can’t perform well in a combat team doesn’t mean your life is ruined.”
I could feel the sincere concern of the guild members. I thought they were good people, after all.
of course,
“Hey. Our team leader Jin. You weren’t an ordinary salesperson, were you? I’ve been a user for 5 years, but this is my first time seeing the talent for communication. “I don’t think anyone would work in sales.”
There was one person who wasn’t.
Jo Hak-rae continued speaking, regardless of the atmosphere.
“I apologize a hundred times for what I said last time, calling you a bad salesperson. He’s a sales king with great communication skills, but I don’t know… “Tsk tsk”
“Jo Hak-rae! “Don’t you watch your mouth?”
“Ah, CEO. He says it again. “You’re making me into an asshole again.”
“… … .”
While working in sales, I encountered many difficult situations and suffered abuse from superiors. She laughed even at the unreasonable demands that she could not possibly comply with.
Because I was confident that I could endure it. Wasn’t there <patience> in your talent as well?
Because I believed that the forced smile I put on today would make my future dreams come true.
So I laughed.
But should we laugh when our shattered dreams are laughed at?
Although they say they tolerate it well, they are still human.
A somewhat patient person who can smile just once more in situations where others are crying.
At best, it’s just that much.
In the end, it all exploded.
“hey… This bitch… .”
That was when Jeong-do couldn’t hold back and rushed at Jo Hak-rae.
“excuse me. “Jeongjin-do and Yoon Seo-yoon are you there?”
A guide from the association came to visit.
“I would like to issue mana user licenses to the two people who awakened today and provide training on a few things they need to know… “Am I disturbing you?”
The guide who was speaking noticed the atmosphere and asked.
“oh my. no. Of course you need to be educated. Hey, that’s enough, Seoyoon, go quickly.”
“Okay, brother. “As the CEO said, let’s go quickly.”
Jeong-do quickly cooled down at the attitude of the two people who were blatantly trying to stop him.
‘I almost got into big trouble’
If he had just thrown his fist, he would have acted in self-defense and become a half-asshole.
‘It was probably a provocation aimed at that.’
I had just laughed it off so far, but today I burst out laughing.
“You did well, brother.”
Seo-yoon whispered to Jeong-do as she followed behind the guide.
“… “Okay, thank you for stopping me.”
I can’t believe I heard something like this from a woman 10 years younger than me.
To a certain extent, I felt sorry for myself.
* * * * * *
Jeong Do and Seoyoon were sitting across from the guide.
“Then we will issue you a mana license.”
After saying that, the guide handed the two people something that looked like a watch.
“This is Mana Watch. As you know, it contains your information and is a means of proving your identity.”
It was something I always saw in the guild. Users must wear it.
“And normally, the Association would issue you a dungeon pass after completing basic training for a month, but you both belong to the Justice Guild. In this case, you can receive alternative training from your guild. Do you have any questions?”
“No. It’s okay.”
How much Jjambap did Jeong Do and Seoyoon eat at the guild? I knew all of this.
“It may be a useless question for the two of you who are members of the guild. Then, I will conclude the guide.”
Jeong Do and Seoyoon came out of the building.
Before I knew it, all the guild members had disappeared. It was considerate of the two people.
The extent was said to Seo-yoon.
“It looks like everyone in the guild has gone. Shall we get off work now? Take me home?”
“…No, it’s okay. Dad said he was coming to get me.”
“Huh? Your brother is coming here? Well, it’s been a while since I said hello…”
“No, brother.”
Seoyoon spoke firmly.
“I think you need to get some rest now.”
“…….”
I wasn’t a fan who followed for 10 years for no reason. She had already noticed that Jeong-do was holding on forcibly.
“…Okay. Thank you for your consideration. I’ll go.”
Jeong Do said goodbye to Seoyoon and headed to his room.
Tiririring
At that time, a text message arrived on Jeong Do’s cell phone.
<Hey, you don’t have to go to work tomorrow, so take a good rest for a day. -Representative>
Jeongdo chuckled.
“Anyway, everyone just likes people… .”
Jeongdo walked along with ease, thinking that even though he was not blessed as an actor, he was blessed as a person.
Before we knew it, we had arrived in front of the door.
“ha… Let’s sleep first. “Let’s think about it after sleeping.”
I felt like I was going to collapse at any moment. I was so mentally tired.
Jeong-do took the key out of his pocket and opened the door.
kkieeeeek-
Let’s open the door
“welcome. Jinjeongdo. “I was waiting.”
“yes. Hello… Eh?”
In a space that was clearly supposed to be an empty room.
A woman in a maid outfit with pure white blonde hair down to her waist.
The degree was welcomed.
