Episode 81
The first test is to measure ether levels.
The record device checks the candidate’s potential, and passes the exam if the candidate exceeds a certain level.
There is no doubt that Bisu will pass the first exam.
The ‘buff’ ability is also an ability, but isn’t he a talent who can freely use ‘stealth’ before that?
The key is what her rank is, not whether she passes or not.
‘I’ll probably get an S.’
Buffs are rare abilities.
There are only a handful of espers in the world with ‘buff’ abilities.
In order to raise a level, hunters devote themselves to training, pouring blood, sweat, and money even during this time.
However, the ‘buff’ increases the hunter’s existing abilities by 1-2 levels without any cost.
Especially from the guild’s perspective, the value of ‘buffs’ is absolute.
Just by applying a buff to two or three top-level hunters, the guild’s power becomes much stronger than before.
Bok-sun, who attracted attention with her gorgeous appearance even before the exam… … No, how much attention Bisu would receive if his ‘buff’ ability was recognized.
It makes my head hurt to think about how much she would enjoy it.
“hmm. “Should I just go back?”
While the first qualification test is held, hunter officials spend time in the hall provided on the first floor.
When I took the test, I had no connection with current hunters, but in fact, there are many more who are not like that.
A blood relationship like an existing hunter, an elite who has received support from a guild, etc.
For that reason, the hunter officials gathered here do not leave until the exam is over.
Applicants must remain here to check what grade they receive and to manage their personal connections.
“haha. Hunter Haeseon Cheon. “Why do you look like that?”
While I was quenching my thirst in a quiet corner, CEO Seunghwan Kim came to me.
“It seems like your acquaintance is worried.”
“Don’t worry… … .”
okay.
Worry is worry.
I’m worried that I might get into an accident.
Instead of giving a specific answer, I just laughed.
However, Kim Seung-hwan showed a persistent attitude unlike usual.
“Hunter. As you know, I am not an S ranker. But do you know what the secret was that allowed me to become the leader of the Blue Sword?”
“well?”
“It’s snow. “An eye that sees the potential of hunters.”
“You have a good eye. “That’s what you’re saying.”
“haha. That’s right.”
Kim Seung-hwan, with a smile as cheerful as his face, continued.
“In my eyes, Mr. Bisu seemed like a very shining jewel. “It was very shiny.”
“Ohh?”
“At first, I caught my eye simply because it was so pretty. But the more time passes and the more I open it, the more… … . “I had a strong feeling that this was the biggest ‘big catch’ of this exam.”
I stared at Seunghwan Kim with a new gaze.
It is true that you have a good eye.
The Esper brothers of the Bishop Guild were only obsessed with Bisu’s gorgeous appearance, but had no idea about his potential as a hunter.
However, it seems that Kim Seung-hwan slightly misunderstood my subtle gaze.
“ah. I apologize if it is rude to say that I opened it. “I only searched for applicants as a representative of the guild.”
“are you okay. “Bisu and I have no relationship whatsoever.”
“yes? “Weren’t you in a romantic relationship?”
“Absolutely not. never.”
“Oh. “That sounds the strangest thing to me.”
Seunghwan Kim scratches the bridge of his nose with a strange smile.
Looking at that natural attitude, I felt a strong sense of ‘I know, but I’ll let it go.’
It’s not really true, you idiot.
“Hunter Cheon Hae-seon is not affiliated yet, so it is unpredictable. Mr. Bisu, which guild do you have in mind?”
aha.
You came all the way to this corner because you were curious about that.
But unfortunately, that’s something I don’t know either.
“I don’t know.”
“yes?”
“I’m not hiding it on purpose, but I really don’t know where Bisu is thinking. “I asked about it once last time, and I was told not to worry about it because I would take care of it.”
“Huh… … .”
There are times when his inner thoughts are clearly visible as if he were in the palm of the Buddha’s hand, and at other times, it is impossible to know what he is thinking at all.
As of now, I have no way of knowing which direction Bisu will choose.
“Wouldn’t it be a shame if we went to a place unrelated to you, Hunter? Although this expression is… … .”
“It’s like making porridge and giving it to a dog?”
“yes. From what you two said earlier, it seemed like you helped me a lot with the Hunter Exam. “Wouldn’t she be upset if she went to Glory or Bishop like this?”
“ha ha ha.”
“??”
I couldn’t help but burst out laughing at the words that were so revealing.
“If you think about it that way, there wouldn’t be much difference between the blue sword and the blue sword.”
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“… … !!”
Seunghwan Kim’s earlobes turn red.
It’s true that we have a relationship with the Blue Sword Guild, but that doesn’t mean we’re close friends.
From my perspective, it means that Gloria, Bishop, and Blue Sword are all the same.
Kim Seung-hwan was unable to objectify himself because he had a strong desire to recruit Bisu, and was quite embarrassed by his earlier remarks.
“Hunter Haeseon Cheon, what you said is correct. “It’s a shame.”
“There is no need to be so embarrassed. “If Bisu is thinking about the Blue Sword Guild, I’ll let you know right away.”
“thank you. Regardless of the possibilities, I’m curious. Which guild will Bisu choose? With its outstanding appearance alone, it will definitely become a hot topic… … .”
Again and again.
at that time.
The clear sound of high heels tickles my ears.
Kim Seung-hwan and I looked at opposite sides at the same time, and Kim Seung-hwan immediately smiled strangely.
“I guess he’s not a nobleman either.”
It’s just as Seunghwan Kim said.
Here was a person who had elevated the image and value of the guild countless times with not only outstanding abilities but also overwhelming visuals.
“Maria?”
“See you again. “Hunter Cheon Hae-seon.”
Maria comes in front of us and bows her head slightly.
This is not the first time I see her beautiful face.
We’ve met in private a few times, so it’s nothing new.
However, when I checked her outfit today, it was very different from usual.
Not only was she wearing fairly high heels, as I heard when she came here, but the unbalanced straps decorated in the center of the pure white dress gave her a very stylish look.
‘Was he originally the type of person who put emphasis on his clothes like that?’
It wasn’t like that when I met her in private.
It was fortunate that I didn’t have to wear a hat or anything, let alone a flashy dress.
“and… … .”
Seunghwan Kim’s jaw dropped to the floor, and the reactions of other people around him were similar.
It seemed like not only me but most of the guild officials were seeing Maria like this for the first time.
“long time no see. CEO Seunghwan Kim.”
She looks away from me and greets CEO Seunghwan Kim warmly.
Seunghwan Kim quickly grabs her hand and shakes it.
“Maria. It’s really nice to see you again. “Did you come alone?”
“yes.”
Kim Seung-hwan was quite surprised, and in fact, I was the same.
In these public appearances, Maria was always next to Gu Geon.
Two leaders representing the Glory Guild.
They always worked together like a needle and thread.
‘Did Goo Geon have diarrhea?’
Just as I was thinking that, Maria gave Kim Seung-hwan an unexpected proposal.
“Business cards and guild introduction pamphlets. “You have it, right?”
“yes? No, of course. But why… … .”
Maria grins.
And at her next words, not only Kim Seung-hwan but also I was so shocked that I almost fainted.
“I’m looking for a place to move to.”
* * *
Click, click, click.
In the past, Yoo Ji-won only became like that because she received special treatment.
Normally, reporters are prohibited from entering the first qualification test.
However, the test results can be checked immediately through the electronic display board.
Reporters simultaneously press the shutter toward the electronic display board.
The top line of the screen.
So, you can see familiar names in the TOP 5.
‘Application number 1568 Lee Bi-su. Ether value 32,596.’
“Hwiyu.”
A whistle comes out of my mouth.
A figure of over 30,000 points.
As long as you pass the second test with ease, your score will be enough to become an ‘S’ ranker.
I expected it to some extent, but it was still surprising.
There were times when I was fighting next to him every day, and I can’t believe he was a person with the qualities of an ‘S’ ranker.
There must have been an uproar in there by now.
I think I know it without having to see it.
The bridge of Bisu’s nose should be high enough to give a high five to Cloud right now.
‘Should I say it’s a waste… … . Should I say it’s fortunate… … .’
If things go as they should be, this is a score that should place first and receive all kinds of spotlight.
Usually, in a quarter, there are only a few ‘A’ rankers, let alone ‘S’ rankers.
The figure is over 30,000 points for a look that already attracts attention.
It is a condition worthy of being called a potential star.
But today, the spotlight will be exactly half ready for her.
‘Application number 3279 Kang Jeong-hyeon. Ether value 41,987.’
This is because there was a separate being at the top of the electronic display board.
Excluding myself, a promising stock with the highest score in the past five years emerged.
“It’s Kang Jeong-hyeon… … .”
Of course, he is an unfamiliar person to me.
Other guilds list promising players or conduct their own training programs, but I have no one to care for other than Bisu.
It makes me wonder which guild raised such a large fish.
Although I am not interested in running a guild, he was a person with such tremendous potential that even I became interested in him.
“Representative Ga.”
“Oh, Hunter Cheon Hae-seon. “You are here too.”
As if I thought we had become quite close after meeting today, CEO Yeol-chan greets me as if he were a close friend.
“yes. “They said they would kill me if I didn’t come out to meet them.”
“You mean that girl? Hot hot hot hot.”
It is true that Bi-su came because he asked, but on the other hand, someone was interested in Kang Jeong-hyeon.
What is the type?
How outstanding is his ability that he recorded over 40,000 points?
“Congratulations. If everything goes well like this, Mr. Bisu will receive an ‘S’ rank.”
“I’m more worried than congratulatory. Now that he has wings, how much more will he be able to fly around… … .”
“Hahahaha. This is the age when all kinds of things in the world are fun. But… … .”
“yes?”
“A friend named Kang Jeong-hyeon. “Is that friend an acquaintance of yours?”
“ah. no. “I don’t even know this person.”
“okay? hmm… … . “This is truly amazing.”
“Why are you doing that?”
“As you know, big names like that are often trained at the guild level in advance. “It should be said that it is a kind of bait.”
Potential awakeners are recruited and sponsored in advance, and once they acquire hunter qualifications, they are brought into the guild.
Because competition for recruitment is so fierce, most guilds conduct training programs like this.
“however… … .”
Instead of continuing speaking, Yeol-chan turns his head and makes a wink.
His eyes pass by Seunghwan Kim of the Blue Sword Guild, Sehyuk Yoo of the Orion Guild, and Jehyuk Son of the Innovation Guild.
And they all had the same expression.
“Quite a few people are perplexed.”
“okay. “It’s the same as how I feel right now.”
Ga Yeol-chan smiled bitterly and stroked his shaved head.
“A lot of hunters above Grade A fall under the guild’s radar. Even if you don’t necessarily support them, they will make a list and then recruit you later. But in the case of Kang Jeong-hyeon, it’s really… … .”
“I guess there isn’t one.”
“That’s right.”
I think I know it when I look at the faces of the guild representatives gathered on one side.
A promising new star who appeared like a comet.
However, none of them seemed to know information about Kang Jeong-hyeon.
Ga Yeol-chan looks around, then sneaks up to me and whispers to me.
“I secretly asked a Glory Guild insider, and he said it wasn’t even their pick. “The atmosphere was so ghastly that it was difficult to recognize him any more.”
“It’s worth it.”
I smiled with utmost joy.
There was a man writhing with rage that could be felt trembling even from afar.
Goo Geon-i, the representative of the Glory Guild.
Kang Jeong-hyun is not his problem now.
This is because the core strength of the guild receives business cards from other representatives.
Looking at Gugeon’s rising veins, I could see that the things he had been angry about so far were only ‘Sono’ or ‘Jungno’.
It’s almost pitiful to see him snoring loudly and pursed his lips.
A literal ‘extreme anger’ that expresses all the anger he can muster.
Gu Geon is probably feeling the deepest frustration of his life.
‘I want to tease you so intensely.’
What happens if you sneak up on them and ask, ‘How do you manage your employees?’
While I was thinking about that,
Sigh.
“oh!!!!”
The clicking sound of the shutter and the flash disturb my ears.
Applicants were coming up the stairs one by one, as if the test for the last participant had ended.
Some are full of joy, while others have their heads down in dejection.
And someone… … .
“It’s so heavenly!!! “I did it!”
“… … !!!”
The hunter who has been in the news the most recently.
What kind of tragedy would occur if an ‘S’ rank prospect ran towards that hunter and hugged him?
As if he wanted to tell me this with his whole body, the worst kind of person jumped up to me and hugged me.
Naturally, numerous camera angles and gazes are directed in this direction.
Amid the outpouring of attention, I smiled happily.
‘That’s it.’
