16.
“The C-class promotion battle is a battle where hunters and monsters fight together.”
The content of the promotion match was different for each rank, but C-rank was a type of survival match.
“I’m not worried about survival. Hunter, you’ve already earned a C-class ticket on your own.”
But survival isn’t always the same.
“The problem is the terrain.”
This is because the stage for each promotion match is determined randomly.
“I know what you mean.”
Seo Yi-jun also understood what Seon Woo-chan was worried about.
There are classes that are advantageous and disadvantageous to each terrain.
“There are many terrains that are unfavorable to necromancers, especially those who command skeleton soldiers like you, Hunter.”
The skeleton necromancer was the weakest of them all.
For example, volcanic areas.
The continuous incoming burn damage will be a bit too much for the Hunter.
‘The skeleton soldier turns to ashes.’
For example, a glacier area.
For hunters, slippery conditions are more of a concern than the cold.
‘The skeleton soldier freezes.’
In addition, various terrain penalties are fatal to skeleton soldiers.
Although Seo Yijun’s skeleton soldiers have strengthened bones and have learned [physical arts], unlike the skeleton soldiers of other necromancers.
‘Resisting status effects is another matter.’
The results don’t change.
It’s not just skeleton soldiers.
The E-class guards and magic soldiers will also take a big hit, and then the only ones left to fight properly will be the D-class black magic soldiers.
“Volcanic and glacial zones are the most lethal, so I recommend purchasing fire resistance potions and cold resistance potions.”
Seonwoo Chan’s opinion was extremely orthodox.
But there is a problem.
“It will be difficult to obtain attribute resistance potions during this time.”
“Um, yeah.”
Now that the promotion match is approaching, the only thing you should know is that attribute resistance potions are sold out at the Hunter Mall.
If you ask the alchemist, they are busy handling previous requests.
Looking at Seonwoochan’s expression, it’s obvious that he doesn’t know.
“So you’re saying we should aim for two months later?”
C-class promotion matches are held once every two months.
If you pass this promotion, you’ll have to wait two months, but the problem is that the hidden boss no longer appears in the D-rank gate.
‘Because I completed the achievement <Conqueror of the D-Class Gate>.’
Hunting a D-rank gate without a hidden boss for two whole months?
I don’t know about other D-class hunters.
‘Time is a waste.’
It was a waste of time for Seo Yi-jun.
However, going into a promotion battle without thinking is also risky.
Seonwoochan added cautiously.
“Let’s prepare thoroughly. Tickets are for one-time use only.”
Tickets disappear once used.
To re-challenge the C-class promotion battle, you need 50 cores.
Seonwoochan swallowed dry saliva.
In some ways, it’s a suggestion that touches the hunter’s pride.
But it was absolutely necessary advice for the hunter in charge.
Fortunately, Seo Yi-jun nodded obediently.
“I know it must have been difficult for you to say that, but thank you for your opinion.”
“No! It’s my job, and I’m Hunter’s servant!”
Seonwoo Chan’s expression also brightened.
But just because I nodded.
“Still, I will go to this promotion match.”
“……uh?”
It wasn’t like I was saying I would follow Seonwoochan’s opinion.
“I will contact you again, sir.”
Seo Yi-jun greeted the flustered Seon Woo-chan and went up to the studio. * * *
Seo Yi-jun is a regressor.
But no matter what, I can’t remember all the random terrains of the C-class promotion matches that take place every two months.
‘But I do know the terrain of this C-class promotion battle.’
It was thanks to the loud voice of the commander, Kwon Young-woo.
-Jun-ah! If I call you, you’ll understand, but you won’t? Anyway, this C-class promotion match was a blast, a blast. If you had gone out, it would’ve been a disaster. Right? Be thankful~
The terrain of this promotion battle was a glacier area.
Seonwoo Chan said that the volcanic zone and the glacier zone were connected and lethal, but strictly speaking, it is a little different.
‘A burn can be fought until it turns to ash, but a statue is rendered powerless in that state.’
Of the two, the glacier was much more damaging to the skeleton soldiers.
It was only Seo Yi-jun’s standard that allowed the skeleton soldiers, who were turning into piles of ashes, to trust him and charge forward.
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‘Even if the glacier area is blocked, there is no problem with promotion to C-class.’
Even without skeleton soldiers and magic soldiers, Seo Yi-jun has personal guards and black magic soldiers.
I was confident that I could pass the promotion battle without revealing my special unit type to others and just using wires.
but.
‘If you’re going to do it, aim for the top.’
[Black Ghost Coat]
-Rank: Unique
Although the grade has changed to Unique, there has been no change in performance.
‘At least for now.’
Equipment grade is not a colloquial term.
Normal equipment is ordinary, upper equipment is of better quality, and rare equipment boasts quality befitting its rarity.
‘And the Unique grade has its own uniqueness.’
Seo Yi-jun’s gaze was directed to the bottom of the black ghost coat information window.
3. User-only options
– Equipment strengthening is required to activate the option.
User-only options.
In this position, options are created based on the skills that Seo Yi-jun has acquired.
That’s why unique equipment is unique equipment.
Although it is not activated yet.
‘Unlike the [Suitable Person] title, the activation method is not kindly indicated.’
That can be solved by strengthening your equipment.
Points and cores are needed to strengthen equipment.
‘These are things that a hunter acquires naturally.’
The problem was the amount of points and cores that went into strengthening by +1.
‘Points are 10, cores are 200.’
Even for a D-rank hunter with some degree of standing, it was an amount that would take a full year to collect.
In reality, one year is not enough because you have to upgrade your skills and sell cores to get the equipment.
However, Seo Yi-jun’s month is more dense than the year of other D-class hunters.
[[Strengthens Black Ghost Coat]]
[Points remaining: 10 -> 0]
[Cores Remaining: 210 -> 10]
I hadn’t leveled up my skills in a while, but I still had just the right amount of points left, and I still had 10 cores left.
‘Okay.’
Upon successful reinforcement, changes were made to the user-only options.
The function of the black ghost coat to maintain optimal temperature and humidity in gates below Class A.
[+1 Black Ghost Coat]
… … .
3. User-only options
-[Balanced skeleton]: Maintains optimal temperature and humidity in gate environments below C-class
The function was downgraded to C-grade and applied to the [Balanced Skeleton] skill.
It doesn’t really mean much to Seo Yijun though, since he has a black ghost coat.
Skeleton Troops are now unaffected by the temperature and humidity of C-class and lower gates.
‘And the environment of the C-class promotion match is the same as the C-class gate.’
This meant that the Skeleton Troops would soon be free from the glacial zone of the C-class promotion battle.
A few days later, at 12:55 p.m.
[The C-class promotion match will begin in 5 minutes.]
[If you wish to participate, please use a ticket.]
A promotion guide message appeared.
Seo Yi-jun put the medicine in his hand into his mouth and then took out a ticket from his inventory.
In a way, this promotion match is the debut match of the Skeleton Troops.
‘Take first place.’
Of course, I had no intention of losing there.
WHACK!
Seo Yi-jun tore the ticket.
Kiiing.
The torn ticket turned into dust and wrapped itself around Seo Yi-jun’s body.
[Participating in the C-class promotion match.] * * *
At that time, in the office of the head of the management bureau.
Chief Yeon Ha-eun and Supervisor Seon Woo-chan were sitting at the table, each holding a mug of espresso and a caramel macchiato topped with whipped cream.
It’s 1pm, just after lunch time.
“It’s time.”
It was time for the C-class promotion match to begin.
The C-class promotion matches held every other month are events that the Management Bureau also keeps an eye on.
The number of hunters by rank in each region had to be maintained appropriately so that the gates could be well managed.
There were also many cases where we had to request personnel reassignment from each guild depending on the results of the promotion battle.
Seonwoochan said.
“I’m a little worried.”
“Are you talking about Hunter Seo Yi-jun?”
“What if… what if… a volcano or a glacier erupts?”
“hmm.”
“What if there are restrictions on how much you can command your skeleton soldiers?”
“hmm.”
“If that happens, wouldn’t it be a big deal even for Hunter Seo Yijun?!”
Seonwoochan started to fuss.
It’s kind of funny to see a bear-like man waving his hands.
“… … .”
“Ahem.”
Seonwoochan noticed Yeonhaeun’s gaze and sighed with an embarrassed face.
“Whew, I can’t calm down after seeing the list of participants sent by each guild this morning. There were some amazing people participating.”
“Are you talking about the rumors of the Beast Gate?”
Beast Moon is one of the three largest guilds in South Korea and the oldest guild.
The guild master of the Beast Gate, aka the Beast Gate Lord, and the son of Ho Sung-beom.
Rumor has it, Jose.
He was a promising prospect that was drawing attention not only from Korea but also from the entire world of hunters.
“Yes. He’s not as fast as Hunter Seo Yijun, but he still got the ticket and entered the promotion match after 4 months of awakening.”
Typically, it takes a promising player in a large guild 1 year and 6 months for them to be promoted.
Although it was late compared to Seo Yi-jun, it was still a sufficiently impressive speed to advance to the C-class promotion after only 4 months.
It is true that he received some support as the son of the Moon family.
“I heard that the win rate in the duels with C-class hunters at the Beast Gate was close to 70%.”
“Yes, I know it well because I have been there several times.”
Jose was already a skilled player who could be called a C-class.
“This is a big problem. The terrain and the layout are both unstable.”
Seonwoochan started to fuss again.
But unlike Seonwoochan who was burning inside, Yeonhaeun was relaxed.
“When you explained the terrain for the promotion battle, you said that Hunter Seo Yi-jun thanked you for your opinion?”
“But you said you would participate in the promotion match.”
“I guess he has his own countermeasures. Did the Seo Yi-jun Hunter you saw seem like someone who would just rely on probability and use a ticket?”
“……no.”
Seonwoochan shook his head after thinking about it.
The Seo Yi-jun he saw had strong confidence in himself and a clear driving force to move forward.
“It’s good to worry about your Hunter in Charge, but you also need to know how to trust your Hunter in Charge.”
“Yes! I will keep that in mind!”
Yeon Ha-eun nodded calmly and sipped her espresso.
‘…write.’ * * *
A dazzlingly white landscape unfolded before Seo Yi-jun’s eyes.
It felt like a biting wind was blowing…
I don’t know how cold it is.
‘The wind is strong.’
From Seo Yi-jun’s perspective, it’s just a passing fancy.
I don’t feel even a hint of cold.
It must be cold since it’s a glacier area.
The young man who was immediately summoned near Seo Yi-jun was wearing a black sleeveless shirt and was startled by the bitter cold.
“It’s warm!”
He started fanning himself repeatedly.
……what?
“Kyahahaha! After all, the body depends on the mind! Man, it’s hot! It’s hot!”
It wasn’t just a waste of time, the young man was really sweating profusely.
Suddenly, the young man discovered Seo Yi-jun and waved happily.
“Hello! It’s fate that we’re standing next to each other, so should we say hello?”
“Okay.”
Seo Yi-jun nodded obediently.
Although he was doing strange things, the young man’s momentum was strong enough to be that of a D-class hunter.
“I am Jose!”
“It’s Seo Yi-jun.”
And it was worth it.
‘You’ve met a big shot from the start.’
Although I am now a D-rank hunter participating in the C-rank promotion battle, I was a hunter with a great reputation in my previous life.
