Episode 22
Weeeeeee.
One by one.
Candidates stand in front of the ‘record device’.
It is a state-of-the-art machine that measures the awakened person’s stats and determines whether he or she has passed the first round.
I was concerned about the long line, but fortunately the measurement itself didn’t take that long.
Beep.
<756 points>
<1,320 points>
“ah… … !!”
“Oh oh!!”
Every time the test takers’ scores come out, there are both sighs and exclamations.
The cutoff point for first round passing is 1,000 points.
Those who scored over 1,000 points clenched their fists and cheered, while those who scored less than 1,000 points covered their faces with both hands.
<998 points>
“and… … . “What should I do?”
“f*ck. “It’s unlucky.”
“You look old. “I feel sorry for you.”
In particular, the middle-aged man who was eliminated because he was just 2 points short sat down on his knees and was unable to get up for a while.
2 points.
With that slight difference, the exam fee of 50 million won and the rosy future disappeared like bubbles.
Even if you are the lowest ranker, if you become a hunter, you will be able to pay the test fee within a year.
With that one small difference that felt like a trick of God, a man’s life completely changed.
‘If I can, I’d like to lend you a little of my ether.’
The first test of the knight type ended with a frustrated middle-aged man.
The passing rate is not as high as I thought.
Those who were awakened with some confidence would have applied, but the number of people who met the criteria did not exceed 10%.
Of course, since it is a job to protect people from monsters, it is normal for the standards to be strict.
But my dissatisfaction lay elsewhere.
If so many people fail after a simple test, is there a need to shell out 50 million won in test fees?
For some people, it would be the price they paid with their soul.
Like that man who was dragged away by the help of employees, devastated.
-Healer type applicants, please appear in order.
“Take a good look.”
Yoo Ji-won taps my shoulder and then goes to the front.
You have great confidence.
Reporters who were watching his every move also move to the front of the record device.
The night type test takers proceeded in the order they lined up, but Yoo Ji-won seems to be an exception.
It would be easier in many ways to test under the spotlight first.
I stood there with my arms crossed and watched the scene.
-Gurrrr… … .
Pori growls lowly on his shoulder.
Other people say it’s a monster, and it makes a growling-like sound when it’s angry.
“you… … “What are you getting angry about?”
-Quwang!
It doesn’t sound like a threat at all, but he seems to be quite dissatisfied with the current situation anyway.
Contrary to the association’s promotion of a ‘fair and clean selection process,’ the current Yoo Ji-won was receiving various conveniences.
They say you can’t even take selfies in the examination hall.
Standards vary greatly depending on the person.
“Then where…” … .”
Yoo Ji-won stands on the record device with a relaxed smile.
I don’t know where he learned it, but he learned how to strengthen his body with ether.
It would be nice if it fell nicely, but that probably won’t happen.
Of all the guys here, he has the strongest ether energy.
As expected, Yoo Ji-won received a fairly high score.
<5,103 points>
As Yoo Ji-won lowers the record device, he raises one hand toward the camera.
It’s like watching a candidate win an election.
“Wow!!”
Click, click, click.
As I expected, Yoo Ji-won easily crossed the cutoff line.
The envious eyes of the test takers and the camera’s focusing create a strange contrast.
It will probably be featured in the newspaper tomorrow.
Korea’s next-generation promising stock, exceeding the standard by five times.
Something like this.
<677 points>
<2,131 points>
Occasionally, a notable score appears, but it usually hovers around 1,000 points.
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And disappointment is evident on the faces of the reporters who witnessed the scene.
This is because among the recently registered hunters, high rankers rarely appear.
“This qualification test is also a total failure… … .”
“If it weren’t for Hunter Yoo Ji-won, it would have been the worst selection test ever.”
“Monsters are getting stronger and appearing more often, but now… … .”
It would be good for the world and for the reporters themselves if hunters with full potential come out.
I stood at the back and waited quietly until the people in front of me finished their turn.
Yoo Ji-won’s score is definitely unrivaled.
Not only the healer but also the previous knight type had no test takers who scored over 3,000 points.
Even after checking the scores, the guy stood from afar and watched the selection process.
Probably waiting for my turn to come.
Unlike when I first saw it, its nose stretched all the way to the sky.
Since you passed 5,000 points, I understand your confidence.
Do you know what score I will get?
-Healer type candidate. Cheon Hae-seon.
My identity is displayed on the screen through a facial recognition device.
There must have been some spots when I first registered, but unlike the staff at the reception who was fussing about the due date, I recognized it well.
Jiiiing-
When you step on the record device, lasers of various colors scan your entire body.
And soon, the following message appeared:
<This is a user that cannot be measured.>
… … Eh?
Noisy.
I wasn’t the only one who tilted my head.
People who were watching other test takers’ scores were also looking at me and the screen in turns, wondering what was going on.
“Puhahahaha!!”
Yoo Ji-won sticks out his neck to check my score and bursts into laughter.
“what. Was he not even an awakened person? “I really want it.”
He seems to think that I am not an awakened person and that I was judged as such.
Does the word “unmeasurable” mean that one is not an awakened person?
no.
That won’t happen.
There is already a lot of black ether in my body, and if I were not an awakened person, I would not be able to enter the black market.
Could it be that the equipment brought by the Hunter Association is worse than the access control devices on the black market?
“uh? Why is this like this? wait a minute.”
A Hunter Association employee comes over and takes a look at the equipment.
Although there were times when the score was 0, there was no case where a comment was made that measurement was impossible.
That’s probably why employees looking at the machines are scratching their heads.
“Director.”
The employee looked at the machine in various ways and eventually went to see the supervisor sitting on the podium.
As time is delayed and a special phrase appears, surrounding attention naturally attracts.
It’s annoying.
Why did this suddenly happen?
“I am Inspector Pyo Hyuk-gyu, who is in charge of the first test. “What is the candidate’s name?”
“This is Cheonhaeseon.”
An impressive supervisor appears and confirms my identity.
He checks the machine for a long time, and then seems to have decided on something and gives instructions to his subordinates.
“yes?!”
The subordinate was scared and quickly picked up the radio to communicate.
what.
what’s the matter.
Let me know too.
About 5 minutes have passed.
An incredibly sturdy-looking alloy box was delivered to the supervisor.
Crash.
When the supervisor used his fingerprint to unlock the lock, a golden sphere that was mesmerizing to look at was emitting a brilliant light.
“and!!!!!”
“That one?”
“go… … Gold core?”
Exclamations bordering on screams erupt from people.
wow.
That’s a gold core.
The highest level core that can be extracted when killing an epic monster of 7 stars (★★★★★★★) or higher.
A precious item whose value cannot be converted to market price has been brought to light here.
I never thought I would see the gold core that I had only seen in pictures with my own eyes.
The supervisor looked at my face one more time and unlocked the record device.
It rattled.
Then, he took out the pale sphere contained within it and inserted the gold core.
At this point, everyone in the auditorium shows interest.
Even the reporters who were chatting were picking up their cameras again and preparing to film.
Ah, I don’t like being the center of attention.
The supervisor who restarted the recording device called me.
“The Awoken reading is a very sensitive machine. If it exceeds a certain allowable value, there is a risk of overflow, so the measurement is automatically shut down. “It will be okay now.”
“Ah yes.”
I answered calmly, and the supervisor seemed surprised by the response.
For test takers, the fact that the number of awakened people was higher than common sense was nothing short of a jackpot.
Because it meant that the potential to grow as a hunter is endless.
Worst of all, even though his actual hunter ability is low, large guilds offer to recruit him based on his awakened level alone.
For Hunter, it is such a blessing that people say, ‘That’s a lotto.’
however.
It must have been amazing that he responded, ‘Ah, yes,’ even though he couldn’t possibly dance the blues right here and there.
The employees around him also thought, ‘What kind of guy is this?’
But even then, he couldn’t hide his expectations for me.
‘Let’s just get it over with quickly.’
Following the supervisor’s guidance, I quickly climbed up to the recording device.
<Start measurement.>
A slightly more dense energy is felt from the laser starting the scan.
I think it would be good to absorb the gold core inside the machine.
While I was thinking those foolish thoughts, the measurement was completed.
<100,000 points>
“wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!”
The main auditorium resonates with people’s cheers.
Not only the test takers but also the reporters who photographed Yoo Ji-won had facial expressions that made their eyes pop out.
One hundred thousand points.
I’m a hunter recognized by Kirill, so shouldn’t I do this?
I got off the record device saying it was nothing special, but it seemed like it made a strong impression on people.
“That friend, what did you say his name was?”
“wife… … “It’s called Cheonhaeseon.”
“What are you doing now! “Let’s start filming quickly!”
Hey.
As the reporters turned their cameras towards me, I pulled the hood attached to my training suit over.
I’ve made it a habit to wear hooded clothes ever since I had birthmarks, and I never thought it would help in this way.
Whenever I was excited to film Yoo Ji-won, now I see her stamping her feet because she can’t film, it gives me a bittersweet feeling.
Oh, by the way.
‘Settlement’ needs to be done.
“Is there anything you can take notes on?”
“Oh, yes here.”
After getting a post-it note and a ballpoint pen from an association employee, I wrote down a few numbers.
Everyone seems to want to do something with me.
I don’t want to attract any more attention, so I’ll just settle the account quickly and leave.
Jump and jump.
Holding a post-it note, he walks in front of Yoo Ji-won.
The guy’s face is panicking because his Awakened level has already been completely destroyed.
“It’s a shameful situation because of the shame… … .”
-Kur… … .
Pori lets out a small cry as if telling her not to say things like that.
That looks like a ghost.
I told you not to come in with me during the inspection, but when did you come in?
“hey.”
Looking at Yoo Ji-won’s face, crumpled like a piece of toilet paper, makes me feel like uneaten food is being digested.
Well, as a poisoner, I won’t get food poisoning.
“… … !!”
He looks very upset for one reason or another.
I think my jealousy has reached its peak because both the Awakened shame and the spotlight have passed to me.
I don’t need the spotlight, so just give it to you and give it to me.
“Take this.”
I handed the post-it note to the guy, and after checking the contents, he looked blank.
“what’s this?”
“Tell me to deposit money. Ten million won. “That’s my account number.”
“!!!!!”
“The bank account name is also written there. “Can’t you read Korean?”
I smiled and turned my back.
Oh, like all transactions, there has to be a deadline.
“Send it by tomorrow. “If you take it off, you will lose it.”
I’m not looking at him, but I feel like I can feel a shaking vibration on the back of my neck.
With the thought that it would be nice to stop encountering each other in the future, I left the first exam room.
