Episode 488: Changing Incheon (1)
The place where Roman Dmitry left.
It was devastating.
Everyone in the Incheon government’s highest power, the direct police force, was lying on the floor with messed up faces.
Lee Tae-seong could not hide his mixed feelings as he looked at them.
‘… … You get promoted one level within a month. Is that really possible?’
Promotion is a difficult problem.
It usually takes several years to barely advance to one level, and as the level increases, the difficulty also increases steeply.
So there was almost no grade B or higher in the province.
Since they had accomplished such a difficult task, everyone wanted to become wealthy and wealthy in Seoul, but no one wanted to live a shabby life in the countryside.
That means.
Many of the members under direct control were C-grade, but this meant that all of them should be promoted to B-grade, which was considered special.
It was impossible.
If such a thing had been possible, South Korea would not have been evaluated as a weak country.
Taeseong Lee looked at one of his direct officers.
“Cheolmin.”
“yes.”
“You said you knew about Kang Min-ho. “Explain about that.”
Park Cheol-min is a C-level member.
Since Kang Min-ho had been mentioned, all eyes of his colleagues were focused on him.
Park Cheol-min spoke in a cautious voice.
“… … Actually, before I became as strong as I am now, I met Kang Min-ho by chance. As a result of that connection, Kang Min-ho came to see me a few months ago, and he asked me to tell him how to become stronger in his life of moving around the E ranks. So honestly, I don’t really understand. Kang Min-ho at that time was clearly at a level suitable for E grade, and he would be no different even if he was searched through the hunter database.”
“Then what is the probability of successfully being promoted to 2nd tier within 3 days?”
“It’s impossible. “He couldn’t even react properly to my attacks, so I don’t think he can reach the same level as me.”
It was a firm decision.
Anyone who knew Kang Min-ho at all could see how absurd Roman Dmitry’s remarks were.
Taeseong Lee showed a complicated expression.
I wanted to trust common sense.
but.
“… … “Common sense has already been destroyed.”
I looked down at the sword.
It was a B-grade sword created by a craftsman in Seoul, but it shattered while fighting Roman Dmitri.
Common sense was broken like a sword in a miserable state.
Now that a series of ridiculous situations were already happening in Incheon, I couldn’t be sure that Roman Dmitry’s words were absolutely impossible.
Taeseong Lee raised his head and looked in the direction where Roman Dmitry had disappeared.
“For now, let’s all get ready. “If the impossible becomes reality, then you will have to do something.”
* * *
3 days later.
Kang Min-ho looked at the promotion screening room in Seoul.
Since all hunters in Korea go through the promotion process here, he headed to Seoul early in the morning.
My heart was racing.
When I first heard Roman Dmitry’s orders, I was very embarrassed, but I gained confidence as I prepared for the promotion review for three days.
His skills have already been proven in the anthill.
For a typical E-class hunter, even one soldier ant would be too much, but didn’t he deal with dozens of soldier ants at the same time?
It was different from a month ago.
I believed that there was a good reason for Roman Dmitry’s order.
‘He taught me how to become strong even though I was nothing. Dmitry’s skills are something he wants people to learn at the cost of gold and silver treasures, but Roman Dmitry didn’t ask for anything in return from me. All I can do is follow orders as best as I can. If you’re told to jump into a fiery pit, jump in. If you’re told to fight for Him, fight. Blindly following is the role I can play.’
I strengthened my resolve.
The many relationships that have passed so far.
None of them paid attention to Kang Min-ho, who possessed a shabby talent.
It was my first time.
Roman Dmitry’s heart was so grateful that he could not tolerate being made fun of in front of people.
‘Unconditionally promoted.’
I walked inside.
There were many people at the counter hoping for a promotion.
After waiting for a while, it was Kang Min-ho’s turn, and he said while flipping through the documents recording his performance.
“Rank E to C. “I want to see the 2nd Dan promotion review.”
“Second stage?”
The employee glanced at Kang Min-ho.
The second stage review is unusual.
This is virtually impossible because there is a huge difference between each stage, and some people who succeeded in the second stage screening often gained talent from the beginning.
For example, the Lorelords or the Chosen Ones.
There were many cases where people who became strong through talent rose from a low level to a high level all at once.
however.
“Hmm.”
The employee frowned.
The documents were strange.
There must be a sufficient basis for a second-level review, but the content of the documents contained only E-grade work.
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He looked at Kang Min-ho once again and reacted bluntly.
“… … “Are you really going to give me a C grade with this performance?”
* * *
The promotion process is simple.
All you have to do is apply for the desired grade and prove your qualifications to the competent person corresponding to that grade.
Usually, we do not conduct unreasonable promotion reviews.
There were many cases where I rushed in with mediocre skills and was harshly beaten, so I only went to the promotion review center when I judged that I could truly compete with someone of that level.
Therefore, Ki Myung-jun, a C-rank hunter, showed an expression of bewilderment.
He yawned bitterly, checked the documents, and spoke to the examiner who was walking with him.
“Are you telling me to deal with a kid like this?”
“The teller said he was going to just send it back, but he said he would take the test, even signing a letter saying he could die while taking the test. This is truly absurd. “It was something that could really lead to death, but we couldn’t stop him from taking the test while paying a huge promotion fee.”
“The world is coming to an end. “I can’t believe you got past C grade with such performance.”
It was the same.
Hunter Database.
Its records proved reality.
Kang Min-ho was a typical low-level hunter who only performed many E-level missions, and no matter how much we looked at him, there was no reason to be wary of him.
There was only one item that stood out.
In the Incheon ant cave incident that recently caused an uproar in Korea, he was present at the scene together with Roman Dmitry.
The examiner explained this.
“Actually, I remember judging this hunter named Kang Min-ho a few years ago. He was there for the E-grade screening, and I still remember him because of the way he fought so desperately. There is no way such a person would have made a special contribution in the ant cave incident. There is a rumor that a being named Roman Dmitri may be S-rank, and he probably took care of all the ants.”
“In other words, it means I took a bus.”
“Yes.”
I crumpled the documents and threw them away.
Feeling that there was no need to look at it any more, Ki Myung-jun threw the crumpled document on the floor.
“Then we need to properly punish this guy who doesn’t even know the topic. These days, there are some people who are so ignorant that they think they will get caught at least once in the promotion review process, but if you send them away with at least one arm cut off, they won’t talk nonsense like that.”
“You can handle that on your own.”
I laughed.
It turned out great just when I was bored.
Just as a criminal is punished, Kang Min-ho’s case will become a good example for everyone.
* * *
Kang Min-ho came on stage.
With the examiner observing, he looked at Ki Myung-jun, who was his opponent, and drew his sword.
Sreung.
“This is Kang Min-ho. Please take care of me.”
“Yes, yes.”
Ki Myung-jun shook his head.
Acting as if a full name is not necessary.
As they faced each other, the examiner immediately gave a signal.
“start.”
Pot.
Crash.
The one who rushed in first was Kang Min-ho.
Kang Min-ho used the Surah mind technique and used a dash, and Ki Myung-jun looked surprised at the sight of him closing the distance in an instant.
It was faster than I thought. Dashing is just a common sub-skill, but the way it penetrates space was different from what is commonly known.
‘Look at this.’
Churrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.
I drew my sword.
He lightly generated mana and struck down Kang Min-ho, who was running straight ahead.
‘Put down.’
Quang!
Crumbling.
It was a powerful blow.
The plan was to win right away, but this time, contrary to expectations, Kang Min-ho calmly took the attack.
From then on, I started to feel strange.
The speed at which he ran quickly and the way he casually blocked his own attacks were proof that he was beyond the level of an E grade, but Ki Myung-jun could not accept the reality.
Kang Min-ho’s performance.
It was miserable.
I didn’t like the idea of someone with that kind of track record getting past C grade.
“Just hold on for a while.”
sudden.
Kwa-kwa-kwa-kwak!
He pushed Kang Min-ho.
Swinging his sword widely, he continued to slash at Kang Min-ho, easily blocking Kang Min-ho’s counterattack and instead attacking the opponent’s vital point.
Hunters belonging to the promotion testing center. They were a kind of mercenary.
They were paid to stay at the screening center for a certain period of time, but they thought of their time at the screening center as a closed-door training.
Think about it.
A place where you can fight dozens of times a day.
Ki Myung-jun was a veteran.
Even though he was in the same C grade, Kang Min-ho was helplessly pushed back by his skillful attack, which was one level higher than him.
Pot.
The arm flew off.
When he tried to cut off his chest, Kang Min-ho turned his body and hurriedly left the spot.
‘strong.’
Ki Myung-jun.
It was definitely strong.
Since he was in a position to judge the C grade, he had the power to take down hunters who had just passed the C grade.
And although the reason is unknown, the situation is quite hostile towards oneself. Kang Min-ho watched Ki Myung-jun running quickly.
It was an opponent I wouldn’t have dared to face just a month ago, but now I didn’t feel nervous at all.
It was a relative phenomenon.
Kang Min-ho experienced Roman Dmitry and witnessed Roman Dmitry slaughtering ants.
It was a new world.
From the moment I witnessed a world that I dare not enter, I did not have any fear within the scope of common sense.
‘He’s definitely strong, but he’s not an impossible opponent.’
Why?
I laughed.
This screening.
If you last just 3 minutes, you will pass.
Although winning was not necessarily the goal, Kang Min-ho wanted to bring a result that would satisfy Roman Dmitry.
blast furnace.
Wow.
I gripped my sword strongly.
Seeing Ki Myung-Jun approaching right in front of him, he began using Sura sword techniques in earnest.
Quang!
Crumbling.
A powerful shock occurred.
When Ki Myung-jun was taken aback by his power, which was stronger than expected, Kang Min-ho immediately used the Sura sword technique to push Ki Myung-jun.
The Sura sword technique does not end with the effect of simply strengthening the aura.
The swordsmanship itself contained the spirit of pushing the opponent in any situation, and that spirit shined through in Kang Min-ho’s sword.
This world.
People called hunters were obsessed with skills.
Rather than the kind of power he understood and mastered on his own, he accepted the power given to him by someone whose identity he did not know.
The same was true for Ki Myung-jun. A being that shows off its strength by using skills like in a game.
He couldn’t help but be embarrassed by Kang Min-ho’s swordsmanship, which accurately understood and pushed the battle.
Just one difference.
That made a huge difference.
Ki Myung-jun’s counterattack cut his skin, but Kang Min-ho continued to push his opponent with confidence.
‘Dmitri’s technique taught to me by Roman Dmitry. That’s a skill that’s a level above what the heirs learn. I don’t know how you know such techniques, but there is a big difference between knowing the principles and not knowing them.’
Kaang!
“… … ?!”
Ki Myung-jun was pushed out.
It was a gap.
Although they were clearly overwhelming in terms of strength, the exchange of attacks and defense was not determined solely by strength.
I lost my balance.
Seeing Ki Myung-jun stumbling, Kang Min-ho exploded with mana.
Quang!
Crumbling.
“Kaaak!”
Ki Myung-jun screams.
The shock tore through his entire body, and he was unable to block properly and ended up rolling on the floor.
Tuk.
Clink.
Ki Myung-jun’s sword fell to the floor.
Ki Myung-Jun also couldn’t wake up while bleeding.
The results were clear.
“… … Yes, Kang Min-ho won.”
The examiner is astonished.
This was a shocking result that went beyond common sense.
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