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Episode 32
test
The testing site was quiet.
As expected, the place where Jeongdo is currently located was the place where he took the exams for grades B to S. The promotion exams for the remaining C and D grades are conducted elsewhere. This was to disperse the crowd since more than 70% of all users in Korea fall into E~D categories.
“Hmm… .”
Jeongdo looked around the testing room carefully. A person who shouts and cheers. Or a person who hangs his head in disappointment. It was a place where joy and sorrow were sharply mixed.
While Jeong-do was looking at the exam room, a large man approached Sang-hee.
“Who is this? Proud of our association. “Isn’t it Team Leader Seo!”
A loud voice echoed throughout the exam room. People’s attention instantly focused, and Sanghee frowned.
“… hello. teacher. long time no see.”
The man Sang-hee called teacher.
Height approaching 2 meters. Pectorals that feel like they’re about to burst. Looking at his forearms the size of an average woman’s waist, anyone would feel intimidated in front of this man.
“Long time no see? Yeah, it’s been a while! “With the one and only disciple on the road to success, who has time to meet an old master?”
A tendon appeared on Sanghee’s forehead as the man spoke exaggeratedly, as if he wanted everyone else to hear it.
“Just do it in moderation. You’re crazy old man. “If you really want to see it, you’ll come in person!”
“Then you lose respect as a teacher!”
At those words, Sanghee touched her forehead and said.
“under… “I wish I never saw it again.”
“Tsk. He said he was a bit of a talker. So, do you have a man until you get to that age… .”
The moment the topic of age was mentioned, Sanghee’s expression became cold. The man who saw that quickly spoke up.
“Khuh… Hmm. So what’s going on here? “The guy who didn’t even turn his nose up just because he was busy.”
“Whoa… “Today, a customer from the association said he wanted to take the promotion test, so I came to guide him.”
“You yourself? “You can just ask the kids to do that, so why come here yourself?”
“You are a valuable guest who prevented what the association could not do.”
Sang-hee said that and looked at Jeong-do.
“hmm?”
The man thought about Sanghee’s words for a moment and then clapped his hands.
“ah! “The user who blocked the brakes alone?”
The man said that and stretched out his hand towards Jeongdo.
“I’m sorry. I was so happy to see my student after such a long time that I couldn’t pay attention. “It’s called Jangcheolsan Mountain.”
“It’s called sedation. Nice to meet you.”
The two held hands and shook hands lightly.
Jangcheolsan Mountain.
He was another S-class user belonging to the association.
Until a few years ago, he was the best user representing the association, but he retired from active duty after taking Sanghee as his student. He was currently serving as general inspector at the association’s testing center.
“Now that that’s the case, please call a B-level promotion supervisor.”
“Class B?”
“Because you have just awakened, your dungeon clearing record is low. Currently, Class B is the limit. Of course, your skills are better.”
“Hoo.”
The Sang-hee that Cheol-san knew was not the type of child who highly evaluated someone this much. Cheolsan said with interest.
“I will do it myself.”
“yes?”
“What do you want to play? I am also a supervisor here. “I just happened to be bored.”
Jang Cheol-san mainly participated in S-level evaluations and rarely participated in A-level evaluations. The fact that he gave it a B grade means that he viewed it positively.
‘Or like you said, maybe I was just bored… .’
Well, what do you think? What was important was the fact that he made the evaluation himself. She said to the degree.
“Calm down user? Would you like to be evaluated by your teacher? “If you don’t like it, we will replace you with another supervisor.”
“no. “It’s an honor for me.”
Combining weapons with an S-class expert is not an easy experience. Since our goal is to be the strongest user, opportunities like this are always welcomed.
Cheolsan said with a grin at the answer.
“It’s nice to be cool. Then follow me.”
After saying that, Cheolsan took the lead and walked towards Mana Virtual, followed by Jeongdo and Sanghee.
* * * * * *
Tiring!
<Start the game. Activation of talent <game>.>
<All abilities increase by 100% while playing the game.>
The virtual space implemented in Mana Virtual was an endless flat land covered with dirt. It was the most basic map of Mana Virtual. Jeong Do tightly grasped the spear he had chosen as his weapon this time.
“Whoa… .”
Jeongdo exhaled lightly. A pleasant tension surrounded Jeongdo.
“Status window.”
Tiring!
His current stats were Strength: 43, Stamina: 48, Reflexes: 50, and Mana Responsiveness: 41. Since the game talent was activated, double the number should be applied, but the number displayed in the status window was slightly different.
“hmm?”
All other values were doubled, but reflexes were displayed as 99 instead of 100.
‘Is there an ability limit in Mana Virtual?’
It was the first thought that came to mind, but I quickly shook my head. I once saw a video of an SS-level user playing with Mana Virtual. The user’s majesty could never be explained by double-digit abilities.
<Game-lv.2> I didn’t know if it was the upper limit of talent or if there was some other limit I couldn’t guess.
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‘Well, that’s not important right now.’
The important thing was to fight against the iron mountain in front of us. Cheolsan grinned when he saw Jeong Do holding the spear.
“It’s a window. It’s a good weapon. but!”
After saying that, Cheolsan raised his weapon and placed it on his right shoulder.
“If it’s a man, it’s a blunt weapon. “Once you see this big, beautiful shape, the spear looks like nothing more than a toothpick.”
War Hammer.
Jang Cheol-san’s weapon was a very large war hammer. It didn’t look like it was heavy enough for a human to handle, but Jang Cheol-san was able to easily turn it around with one hand.
The teacher is a hammer. The disciple is Dok2.
As much as I thought it was really like a priest, I laughed a little.
“Then the test will begin. Since it’s a test, I’ll give up going first, so try your best.”
“yes. “Then please take care of me.”
Jeongdo bent down slightly and pointed the blade of his spear forward.
A very short period of time passes.
“Sigh!”
With a brief sound of cheering, he rushed forward and stabbed his spear.
Cough!
“Good!”
The thrust was very fast and accurate, but the opponent was also an S-class user that the association boasts about. Cheolsan easily struck off the slightest stab with a war hammer. I widened the distance to some extent and regained my stance.
“pass!”
“… yes?”
Suddenly, Jang Cheol-san declared that he had passed. Cheolsan carried the war hammer back onto his shoulder and continued speaking.
“If it was just a stabbing level, even an A-class person would not have been able to react and would have allowed the blow. Of course I passed.”
Muong.
Simple as this? Although he was a little taken aback by the unexpected declaration of passing, it was only natural from Cheolsan’s point of view.
The posture of holding the spear, the walking method, and the power and speed contained in the spear were all excellent. So much so that even the veteran himself is impressed.
“You must have studied under a great teacher. That was a nice stab.”
“… Yeah whatever. “They were great people.”
follicles and equipment. Even throughout the Three Kingdoms period, how many people could have wielded a spear better than them? The faint traces they left on Jeong-do’s body were not displayed in the status window, but they had already made him a master of the spear.
“then. “Is this the end?”
“of course! I’d like to say that… .”
Cheolsan smiled and continued speaking at the question.
“Isn’t it a shame it ends here? “Both you and me.”
Excited.
Jeongdo’s heart pounded loudly at Cheolsan’s words.
“Well, if you want, you can stop here… Haha!”
Cheolsan suddenly burst into laughter while speaking. This was because she lowered her posture and aimed her spear as if it was nothing to worry about.
“very good. That’s what a man should do! “I’m going first this time!”
Jangcheolsan Mountain.
He is recognized by everyone as the best macho man in the association.
Calm too.
The embodiment of a competitive spirit that has been unique since his days as a professional gamer.
The exam had already been erased from their minds.
* * * * * *
Cough!
Jeong Do struck away Cheolsan’s war hammer with the tip of his spear. Considering the difference in weight of the weapons, it was ridiculous, but as long as the element of mana was involved, the laws of physics had no meaning.
“Ha!”
Jeong Do cast Changryongbo and rushed towards Cheolsan.
“hmm!”
Cheolsan’s face hardened when he saw how the spear was being stabbed at a faster speed than the first thrust.
Changryongbo.
It was a specialized spear technique left behind by Lu Bu. It provides instantaneous explosive speed and adds power to the spear.
Cheolsan narrowly avoided the blow by tilting his head back. If he hadn’t been paying attention to his feet, he would have had a hole in his head.
However, Cheolsando is also the best among the best.
Even in that situation with his head tilted back, he threw the hammer at Jeong Do with his magic power.
“Tsk!”
Jeongdo hurriedly rolled on the ground and narrowly escaped it. Then he got up and took his stance again.
Although he was covered in dust, he had a smile on his face.
‘fun!’
I enjoyed the sound of my heart pounding with tension.
One sum at a time. I enjoyed the muscle spasms that trembled every time I hit them.
But at the same time, I was sad and angry.
‘This is not my skill.’
<Game> It was possible to fight this much with the explosively increased abilities through talent. If there wasn’t <game>, I wouldn’t have been able to pass the exam, let alone fight.
‘Someday… certainly.’
You will reach this level without the help of <game>. I made a firm determination and rushed towards Cheolsan again.
Cough!
They entered into a battle of strength with their weapons clashing. Although his strength reached a whopping 86, Cheolsan was not pushed back at all.
Gigi geek!
The sound of metal rubbing against metal was heard, and a struggle of power continued without giving an inch. At that time, Cheolsan suddenly spoke.
“You are a very good fighter, but you seem to have a subtle lack of experience compared to your physical abilities. Does it feel as if you have suddenly gained great power? “There are usually characteristics of these users.”
‘Is it psychological warfare?’
That’s how I judged it to be. He had been quiet so far, but suddenly he spoke to me, which made me suspicious. He had pledged not to be swayed by anything he said.
“You have it, right? <Game> Talent.”
“!?”
“Gap!”
My posture shook at the unexpected words. He didn’t miss the opportunity and kicked Cheolsan’s side.
“Oops!”
The extent of it ended up lying on the ground. I quickly tried to get up from my seat.
thud!
A heavy war hammer landed on the floor right next to the head, which was lying scattered about.
Anyone can see that it was an intentionally misdirected blow.
Jeongdo smiled bitterly.
“… “I lost.”
“It was very fun. “Please understand that I played psychological warfare because I thought it would be too long.”
“no. “I learned a lot.”
Jeong Do stood up, holding the hand that Cheolsan gave him.
“I… however.”
“huh? Oh, you mean <game>? Besides you, there were several users who rapidly became stronger within Mana Virtual. People whose technology cannot keep up with their power. “I wonder why there are so many people who are good at games in this small piece of land.”
Cheolsan smiled once and continued speaking.
“But usually those guys are bad at actual combat. They only rely on their status and only know how to play in Mana Virtual. They can’t use it in dungeons. Well, there are exceptions like you.”
There was no way that a user who could block the break of an A-class dungeon single-handedly would be weak in actual combat.
“Then let’s meet outside. “Sanghee will be waiting.”
With those words, Cheolsan’s appearance disappeared.
“… “It’s been a long time.”
As for Jeongdo, I was learning little by little every day and getting stronger step by step.
Jung Do-eun, who came out of Mana Virtual, was surprised to see Sang-hee’s face. Her face was flushed red.
“manager? Is your face red? “Where does it hurt?”
“yes? Ah, this is not like that.”
“Tsk tsk. I guess he got excited after seeing us fight. Anyway, whenever I see Ssamjil, my eyes turn away.”
Cheolsan soon followed, clicking his tongue and saying to Sanghee.
“… … .”
Sang-hee was speechless as Cheol-san’s words were correct, but then she carefully spoke to Jeong-do.
“I… User? If you’re not busy, come join me… .”
“sorry. “I have an appointment after today.”
“… I see. It can’t be helped. Could you please lend me your Mana Watch for a moment? “We will update your rating.”
At Sanghee’s words, Jeongdo unwrapped the Mana Watch and handed it to her, and she left for a moment.
“Isn’t it pretty?”
“yes. yes?”
“I’m not saying this because he’s my student, but he grew up really well and beautifully. It’s because I have a bit of a shy personality. how is it? “If you think about it, I can help you.”
“… “That’s a funny joke.”
For a man of that age, whenever he sees a man and woman together, it is his passive skill to tie them together in this way. Jeongdo didn’t necessarily react like a child. Cheol-san slightly narrowed his eyes when he saw Jeong-do just ignoring it, and just as he was about to speak again, Sang-hee came back.
“Update complete. From now on, you are a B-level user. congratulations”
“I owe you a lot today too.”
“It’s such a trivial thing compared to what the user has done for the association. If you need help from the association at any time, please contact us.”
“yes. thank you Well then, let’s go. Supervisor Jang Cheol-san was also grateful.”
“okay… See you next time.”
After saying hello, he left the exam room. Sanghee sighed when she saw that. She continued to regret not being able to fight once.
“ha.”
“… … .”
Cheolsan sensed that the sight was ominous and sneaked away.
Suddenly.
“Where are you going? “You should join me one more time.”
“I just had a fight and I’m tired… .”
“Just blow away your boredom.”
Sanghee recklessly dragged Cheolsan to Mana Virtual.
And after a while.
Cheolsan, who had used up a lot of mental strength in his confrontation with Jeongdo, was beaten quite a bit by his disciple.
* * * * * *
Someone approached Jeong Do, who came down to the first floor of the association.
“brother.”
“Oh sorry. Have you waited long? The promotion exam took a little longer… .”
“no. “It hasn’t been long since I came.”
“Are you ready?”
“yes. “I brought all the equipment and tools.”
Seo-yoon, fully armed, was waiting for Jeong-do at the association.
First expedition since the team was formed.
After completing errands at the association for today, I planned an expedition and called Seo-yoon accordingly.
“So are you leaving now?”
“no. “There’s still one more person to come.”
“… yes?”
“huh? why?”
“… “Aren’t we going alone?”
Seoyoon’s voice sank very slightly, but she spoke without noticing the extent.
“Did I say that? Ah, here he comes.”
A man was walking in the direction pointed out, waving his hand.
