Episode 83
It is unfair.
I feel like I’m going crazy because I’m so unfair.
Yoo Se-hyuk placed one hand on his chest as if to prevent his clothes from bursting.
Did you pass by Kang Jeong-hyeon without knowing him?
Of course, there is such a thing.
But there was another reason why he felt so wronged.
Cheon Hae-seon.
Yoo Se-hyuk looked at him with eyes full of envy and jealousy.
What kind of luck has he been born with, so that talented people who say he is born with it come to him on their own?
The effort the guild puts in to recruit one ‘S’ ranker is truly tear-jerking.
Not only do you have to make an astronomical down payment, but you also have to go out of your way to please them and actively appeal the guild’s vision.
however.
What on earth is so attractive about Cheon Hae-seon that two promising players are attracted to him at the same time, even though he doesn’t even belong to anything?
Yoo Se-hyuk is not an idiot.
That’s why I didn’t just ignore Kang Jeong-hyun’s words from a little while ago, ‘Please take care of me in the future.’
He revealed his determination to join Cheon Hae-seon no matter what path he takes.
Bisoo, let’s give in a hundred times and let’s say we used to know each other.
But what about Kang Jeong-hyun?
Looking at Cheon Hae-seon’s surprised appearance, it seems that he also met Kang Jeong-hyeon for the first time.
It was literally a situation where the rice cake rolled in on its own.
When Yoo Se-hyuk saw Cheon Hae-seon’s confused face, he even had that thought.
I should have been a guild agent, not a hunter.
I thought that with the luck he had, it would not be a dream to rule not only Korea but the world.
“I heard that you will be assigned as an examiner for this second test.”
“yes. Psychic type.”
Cheon Hae-seon’s gaze passes by Bi-su for a moment.
The reason why he judged the esper side rather than the traditional healer type was simple.
To prevent judges from the Association or other guilds from playing pranks on Bisu.
However, it seemed to have a different meaning to Kang Jeong-hyeon.
“It went really well.”
“… … What?”
“I heard that the Psychic type and the other types are reviewed by the same reviewer.”
“ah… … . yes. “There are very few other types of applicants.”
“I’m that guitar type.”
“yes?”
Cheon Hae-seon, Bisoo, and Yoo Se-hyeok all showed the same reaction.
Has any other type of hunter ever had ‘S’ rank potential?
Cheon Hae-seon tried to remember, but no one came to mind.
As the ‘Other’ type was small in number and not a major role group, they were often marginalized.
What exactly is a ‘other’ type of ability that is full of potential?
Everyone’s gaze towards Kang Jeong-hyeon changed strangely.
“Please do your best during the screening. then.”
Kang Jeong-hyeon bowed shyly and left.
“hmm. hmm.”
Yoo Se-hyuk, who has suddenly become a sack of barley, clears his throat and makes his presence known.
“I guess that’s what it means to ask for a favor. “Please look after me carefully during the screening.”
Yoo Se-hyuk smiled with an expression on his face that said yes.
On the other hand, that smile also contained a sincere hope that his guess would be correct.
I hope that those meaningful remarks to Cheon Hae-seon are not made after the qualification exam.
Bisu stabs Cheon Hae-seon with his elbow as if he remembered something.
“Lee Yeol~ Did you say you were being judged because you were thinking of me?”
“no.”
“Mr. Woo. “I clearly saw you looking at me, but you’re pretending not to notice?”
“no. Not even if I die.”
“You… … !!”
“Do you have a lot of time? “Kang Jeong-hyeon probably didn’t go back first for nothing.”
“… … ah!! right!!”
Bisu holds his head and walks briskly toward the second testing site.
Cheon Hae-seon giggled while holding his stomach, and Yoo Se-hyuk just looked at the two people in turn.
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“Haaaaaaaaa!!”
The test taker puts both hands together and makes a solemn sound of energy.
bang!!
-Keeeeeeek.
A monster flips over and falls due to the candidate’s lightning attack.
Even though it is a 2 star (★★), it is a magical beast.
Defeating a living target with one blow could certainly be considered a great achievement.
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but.
‘That’s boring.’
I don’t know how many times I’ve had to suppress a yawn.
I’m trying to look at it with as much sincerity as possible, but honestly speaking, everything the test takers emit feels like a gimmick.
Also, why are there so many applicants?
Recently, I heard that there was a need for more hunters due to the increase in dungeons and gates, but I had no idea there would be this many applicants.
Should Bisu have just stayed home no matter what rank he was given?
It was to the point where I felt such regret.
“Aaaaa!!”
Just by hearing his voice, it feels like he can defeat a 5-star (★★★★★) or higher monster by himself.
But to my disappointment, the monster I see in front of me is ‘Crazy Rabbit’.
No matter how crazy you try, isn’t a rabbit just a rabbit?
A middle-aged man in his 30s continued to fight against ‘Crazy Rabbit’, who could subdue three or four strong ‘ordinary people’.
Jump gun.
The middle-aged man’s freezing attacks are missed every time by the cute and fantastic movements of ‘Crazy Rabbit’.
The middle-aged man became impatient and finally threw away the ice attack and began to engage in hand-to-hand combat with Crazy Rabbit.
“die! die!”
-Good luck!!
I rubbed my eyelids with my palms at that miserable sight.
There was nothing special about the other judges.
A judging panel consisting of some association officials and high-ranking Espers from each guild was watching the wrestling between the human and the rabbit with bleary eyes.
Beep.
-The time limit has elapsed.
After the battle is over, the judges press the button for the rank they thought of.
In slightly ambiguous cases, the reviewers share their opinions among themselves, but unfortunately no one seemed to want to discuss the middle-aged man.
All the judges, including me, all pressed the same colored button.
‘E’
At the rank displayed on the screen, a middle-aged man looks like the sky is falling.
Then what?
What did you expect to receive by whining for just one pot?
While preparing monsters for other participants, the bald-headed man sitting next to him smiles wryly.
Representative of the ‘Bishop’ guild and one of the best espers in the country.
It was CEO Yeol-chan.
“They say it’s poverty amidst abundance, and that’s exactly what it sounds like.”
I shrugged my shoulders once to express my agreement.
So far, with more than a hundred people, not even an ‘A’ rank talent has emerged, let alone an ‘S’ rank.
Occasionally, there were Espers who demonstrated amazing abilities, but they only briefly aroused interest and did not show significant killing ability.
The tedious judging process continues again, and finally, the moment when Yeol-chan is unable to overcome his eyelids and falls asleep.
-Testation number 1568… … .
“oh… … .”
Even within the judging panel, which is full of veterans, there is mild turmoil.
To that extent, the candidate this time had a personality that could capture the attention of those around him.
Besides, haven’t many people already checked her ether level?
“It’s finally come out.”
Ga Yeol-chan looked at me and raised the corner of his mouth.
A bewitching esper with red hair.
Finally, Bisu entered the second test.
“This is Bisu Lee.”
‘It’s pretty stiff.’
Although he looked brave on the outside, a slight agitation was noticeable.
The facial expression and voice are also like that.
He clearly looks nervous.
Although she has experience crossing the line of fire with me, it must be said that she has never fought a monster on her own.
Moreover, the abilities of the beast are utility, not lethal.
When demonstrating the abilities of knights and espers, emphasis is placed on killing ability, so they inevitably have to deal with the monster in front of them.
And that’s exactly why I’m here.
Beep beep.
The wall blocking the monster disappears with a short electronic sound.
A very, very ugly monster standing awkwardly on two feet.
Although he looks stupid on the outside, if he gets hit by the club he swings, even an A-rank knight’s bones will be shattered.
It’s not for nothing that he was rated 5 stars (★★★★★).
The ‘Ugly Troll’, which is 2.5 meters tall, appeared as a vicious opponent.
The sight of him facing a monster with his thin body looks quite dangerous.
It may seem like a harsh treatment to some, but in reality, it is not.
Because it is impossible to give a token like before to a test taker whose ether score is over 30,000 points.
“Is it okay… … ?”
Ga Yeol-chan asks me with a worried look.
I supported my head with both arms and answered indifferently.
“I won’t die.”
“no… … . What is that… … .”
“You probably won’t get hurt.”
“hmm?”
Thump thump thump.
The Ugly Troll is approaching with great strides, but Bisu doesn’t move much.
Just keep your lips tightly shut and glare at him.
The moment the troll finally got within range of her and started swinging its large arms,
Pot.
“oh!!”
A brief exclamation erupts from the judges’ seats.
Because her appearance disappeared in an instant.
The troll’s arm, having lost its target, cuts through the air in vain.
“Stealth… … . He really shows himself as a promising player… … !!”
Ga Yeol-chan touches his palm with his thick hand.
Although it does not have the lethal power of stealth, the basic invisibility itself poses a great threat.
Even now that I have a developed sense of spirit, it is impossible to catch Bisu’s stealth.
That means that almost all hunters in the country are unable to detect her hiding place.
-dream… … .
Pori lets out a low cry on his shoulder, saying he is different.
I know, I know.
Every time something like this happens, he/she emphasizes his/her presence.
Boom.
Even after the dagger disappears, the troll continues to wave its arms in the air.
It’s an unsightly attack, but once it hits, most hunters will be reduced to mush.
Of course, the clever little fox would be well out of range by now.
“How is it. If that stealth skill and high ether level… … . “I think I can give it anywhere from A to S.”
A reviewer looks to his right and asks for an opinion.
Even if this is true, a consensus must be formed among the reviewers for hunters of A rank or higher.
“Hmm… … .”
The short-haired woman sitting on the right makes an unusual expression.
She rests her chin on her left hand and pouts.
“Stealth is a rare skill, but… … . S rank is not even possible. “I think B would be more appropriate.”
“B is so… … .”
Isn’t that mean?
Ga Yeol-chan, who was listening quietly, was about to say that but then closed his mouth.
He is 3rd in the Glory Guild and the leader of Team 2, the strongest raid group after Team 1 led by Goo Geon.
Yeon Ji-seon.
She is a top-level esper with a terrible attack, ‘Desolation’ skill, which sucks all the moisture out of the target.
As if to say, ‘I can’t say enough,’ Ga Yeol-chan closes his mouth with a bitter taste in his mouth.
Although she is the team leader of a single guild, her abilities are one level higher than Yeol-chan’s.
Even among the same ‘S’ rankers, there is a gap.
If you were asked to choose between Ga Yeol-chan and Yeon Ji-seon on the battlefield, ninety-nine out of a hundred would choose Yeon Ji-seon.
Yeon Ji-seon is famous for having a neck as stiff as the formidable ether, and if she doesn’t live up to her standards, she even kicks out her teammates.
The main reason she came here was not to help the association, but to personally hunt down her team members.
Naturally, harsh standards are applied when measuring test takers’ grades.
Moreover, because the authority of the Glory Guild was so strong, no one could argue with her words.
Even Ga Yeol-chan, the head of the Bishop Guild, can’t stand up properly, so who can step forward?
‘of course… … . That can’t be everything.’
However, the ultimate reason for their silence was different.
As the number of ‘S’ rank Espers increases, the value of existing S rank Espers becomes diluted.
The higher the scarcity of any resource, the more expensive it is.
It is a good thing for them that the number of ‘S’ rank Espers does not increase any more.
In other words, there was an implicit consensus that they would eat only among themselves.
Ye Yeol-chan seems to have at least some conscience, but if he can’t get the sympathy of the rest of the Espers anyway, the best he can express his opinion will end up being a public nuisance.
“Anyway, I’m adding the things I already have…” … .”
All reviewers asked, ‘Did I hear it wrong?’ He looks at me with an expression on his face.
You heard correctly, you greedy toads.
As I wasn’t expecting this development, I turned my head and called Yeon Ji-seon.
“Hunter Yeon Ji-seon.”
She answers with a bored look.
“yes?”
“That troll. How strong is it?”
Then Yeon Ji-seon smiles in remorse.
‘Maybe it’s because you’re young, but what do you still not know?’ My thoughts come clearly to me.
“It’s not even a handful. Even an A-ranker can handle something like that without difficulty. However, since the test taker this time was struggling without being able to land any blows, wouldn’t it have been good to get a B rank?”
She must know very well that I came with Bisu.
Yeon Ji-seon answers mockingly with a provocative look in her eyes.
Is that right?
I thought you would answer that way.
“As expected, Yeon Ji-seon is different. “Then there won’t be any problem even if that troll grows to the next level, right?”
“Of course. “Not just one step, but ten steps is no problem.”
Yeon Ji-seon snorts and raises her sharp nose.
Even during the screening process, she subconsciously glanced in this direction, creating a confrontational stance.
Now that we’ve met each other, it seems like he has a strong will to demonstrate his superiority as a fellow esper.
“is it so? “Then I will only trust Hunter Yeon Ji-seon.”
“??”
Her thin eyes widen slightly.
What do you believe? After turning away from the face, I brought my face closer to the microphone.
– Candidate Lee Bi-su.
“yes.”
An answer comes from somewhere unseen.
-If you still have the ability to show it, you can do it now.
“really… … Is that okay?”
-yes. No problem. We will take responsibility for any emergency.
To be exact, it’s Yeonji-seon, not ‘we’.
I lied back, hiding a happy smile inside.
It was as if an interesting performance was about to unfold.
A question mark hovers over the heads of all the judges.
When Yeol-chan couldn’t hold back his curiosity and asked me what to do,
-Kwooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!
Suddenly, a loud roar is heard from inside the exam room.
“?!”
“W-what?!”
A voice filled with astonishment pours out in droves.
I’ve heard trolls’ voices before, but I’ve never felt as uncomfortable as I do now.
Crackling crackling.
All the judges except me could not believe their eyes.
The state of the ugly troll in the test room has changed noticeably.
It’s not just a roar.
My forearms, thighs, trapezius muscles, etc. were already sturdy.
All the muscles in my body were swelling endlessly.
