chapter 6
2. I take the reward for the first place in the retest (3)
Theia Academy’s re-exam was busy.
At the same time as a re-examination, it is an entrance exam for those from outside. So, an instructor at the academy would have been interested in it.
In fact, most instructors were indifferent to the retest.
‘Well, since the high ranking cadets have already been confirmed for admission. It must be natural.’
Coming as the supervisor of the re-examination was quite annoying.
Although it was different from Instructor Lee Soo-yeon of the Department of Free Majors.
‘Until now, there has never been such an interesting candidate. Indeed, this group…’
The total number of applicants for the retest is 20.
Even though it’s already half over. Still, Instructor Lee Soo-yeon did not get bored and observed the test takers diligently.
It’s fun to teach cadets who are already full of talent.
It was her great pleasure to find gemstones that did not yet know her talents and to develop them.
‘Well, although the other instructors are saying that the three Aegis are so talented.’
Above all, the top cadets were already too specialized for their class.
Therefore, it does not fit the motto of the Department of Free Majors, which is the goal of nurturing multiple classes.
Of course, despite the interest of Lee Su-yeon, Theia’s youngest official.
Beep-
The reexamination of the next article, Article 13, has begun.
Monster hunting using special AR equipment. Because it was a retest with a majority of D-class cadets, the difficulty level of the monsters matched that level as well.
The method is Time Attack.
Although the goal was to hunt as many monsters as possible within the time limit.
Surprisingly, I was able to see a lot of cadets in this simple test.
‘All the test takers were told in advance was the simple rules of the test.’
So, in the previous group’s test, most of the students were similar.
10 minute time attack.
In addition, the monsters that appear in the beginning are not very strong.
Normal monsters, not enhanced monsters. Everyone must have hunted goblins and orcs in high school.
The test takers were very excited to kill the monsters.
‘Without sparing mana or stamina.’
But there was a catch.
The retest was not a game. It was an evaluation for the Hunters.
The moment you enter the academy, you receive a formal license, not a temporary hunter license.
So, of course, I created an unexpected situation for the retest.
As the time limit gets closer and closer. A strong boss monster will appear.
‘The basic stance of a hunter is thorough composure.’
Of course I had to be careful. It is suicidal to blindly do everything in one’s power from the beginning. I don’t know what variables might be in the dungeon.
Applicants who were caught up in the word “time attack” and abandoned themselves are, of course, disqualified as hunters.
‘It’s going to be hard.’
In fact, there were quite a few candidates in the front group who retired because of the unexpected situation.
They are adults now, but most were high school students just a few months ago.
Still, as a Hunter, it can only be said that he is really a newbie. It was clumsy and lacking.
‘huh? That test taker…’
But when I was watching the 13th Trial.
There was a cadet who caught her eye. I checked that name.
‘Hana Choi.’
It was a black haired female student. It was a pretty face that caught my eye for a moment.
His expression was cold and serious.
‘My major at high school was alchemist. Interesting.’
That Hana Choi seemed quite skilled in combat.
The chains commonly used by alchemists in battle cut through the air. The sound was sharp.
“Keew-”
The chain deformed in the air and strangled the goblin.
And part of the chain exploded red hot.
‘Hmm. It’s hot.’
Other than that, throwing metal memorizers and making them explode. With clean movements, he slayed the monster very quickly.
‘Why are you taking the test again when your skills are so good… Ehhh.’
I was busy looking at the results. Soon Instructor Lee Soo-yeon understood.
‘The attendance and theories are messed up. The practical grades are in the top ranks.’
Because you have such a pretty face Perhaps, focusing only on studies is boring.
When she was young, she always wanted to skip school and play, so I understood.
and that moment.
Instructor Lee Soo-yeon looked at the other test takers.
***
Contrary to Hana Choi from a while ago.
I saw a male student swinging a sword very calmly.
‘Ohh. The sword is very neat.’
It wasn’t very fast though.
The trajectory drawn by the sword attack was standard. Seeing that sword glow with a pale green light. It was probably a student who majored in Holy Knights.
‘He looks like a golden sun, but he’s a holy knight. Well, no problem. No matter how you look…’
When she was young, she always wanted to stand out from others with her looks. I understood this too. But soon, Lee Soo-yeon was surprised.
‘what? It’s not just slow.’
Compared to the cadets in the same group, the rate at which the number of kills increased was blatantly slower.
However, there was no way Lee Soo-yeon, the instructor, would miss that fact.
I, a cadet named Lee Jun-woo. Thoroughly aimed only at the weak point of the monster.
‘Usually, when the time bar flickers like that, I get excited. Are you a student who just graduated from high school?’
It looks frustrating at first glance. It wasn’t.
Although the attack interval is slow. Instead, he thoroughly ended the monster’s life with just one attack.
‘If that’s the case, there’s no need to attack multiple times. Since there is no counterattack from monsters, it is also advantageous to maintain physical strength.’
I hurriedly checked Lee Jun-woo’s profile.
Like Hana Choi earlier, attendance was a mess. Everything else was the exact opposite.
‘Are the theoretical grades the best? But practical skills are the lowest.’
Other physical ability measurement records were also disastrously messed up.
That movement, which was so slow, seemed to be because of that.
However, the test taker named Lee Jun-woo was very calm.
He was attacking that monster with the best number he could choose.
‘amazing. His composure might be comparable to that of a pro hunter.’
Such calmness is not developed overnight. It was clear that the grades in high school were underestimated.
Poor performance grades. There must be a reason for the physical ability evaluation. Did you drink alcohol the day before the evaluation?
‘Maybe he wanted to play until high school. I’m sincere now.’
Seven minutes passed before I knew it.
Lee Jun-woo’s kill count is half that of an ordinary cadet. Even so, Lee Jun-woo was still calm and not excited. It was like seeing a worn out veteran hunter.
And right now, this was the most important moment of this retest.
The flow of the test began to change.
‘From now on, the level of monsters will rise.’
So the number of kills so far doesn’t matter. If you get an effective hit from a higher rank monster. Any points earned from that kill will be deducted.
“Aww!!”
Sure enough, it seems that the other cadets in Team 13 were attacked by stronger monsters than expected.
However, Lee Jun-woo did not even move at all despite the screams.
‘Surely, how did that candidate…’
I unintentionally cheered for Lee Jun-woo in my heart. Undeniably, it was the cadet who stood out the most to her in this test.
Instructor Lee Soo-yeon decided to watch the test taker until the end.
***
The end of the retest was approaching.
While the retest was in progress, I dealt with the monsters while conserving my stamina as much as possible.
‘Because it’s a quest I’ve cleared to the point of getting bored in the original work. There is nothing difficult at all.’
Even if the quest was cleared once.
The original game system requires clearing the quest repeatedly for power leveling and skill work.
Not only that, but even in the present reality, I was faithful to the theory study at the high school.
It was to tutor An Yu-min for the theory test.
Anyway, thanks to that, the knowledge of the past life and the present life was enough for me. I sneakily checked the status.
[Status]——
▶ Profile
* User: Junwoo Lee
* User level: 8 (+2)
* Awakening level: 33 (+8)
* Reserved Mana: 55 / 70 (+20)
▶ Status
[Basic Status]
* Strength: 10
* Speed: 10
* Intellect: 15
* mana: 15
* Spirit: 90
▶▶ Expansion Status
[Disabled]
——-
Various levels rose due to the 2nd power awakening and subsequent power acquisition.
The user level associated with the current system. And all of the Power Levels from additional Power Awakenings.
‘I got status points because my authority level went up.’
Unfortunately, because of the limitations of being an extra.
Although the number of stat bonuses obtained according to the level was small compared to the human rights character in the original work. Apparently, the ratio went up to some extent due to the influence of the second awakening.
Considering that you can acquire multiple powers in the future. For me, it is an unconditional benefit.
‘Mana has also risen like now.’
I invested that stat bonus into mana.
Mana, which was previously 50, has risen to 70. A whopping 40% increase in numbers.
Kaka Kaka Kakang-
[Passive skill Divine Shield (lv.2) is active.]
[5 mana has been consumed.]
As it is now, if the skill is used, of course mana is consumed.
Active skill is unconditional. Although the passive skill depends on the type. Anyway, infinite means that you can’t use the skill.
‘So it’s good that I invested all of my bonus stats into mana.’
As much mana is consumed.
The effect was quite obvious.
The attacks of monsters such as goblins and orcs did not damage me because of the holy shield.
‘Because now I’m a normal person’s body. We must not allow even one attack.’
My strength and speed stats are 10. Those are the stats of an ordinary person who has been exercising to some extent. It was not an analogy.
So, with only the authority from before. Even the trash mobs in front of me were not easy to catch.
However, if there is a clear defense skill like now, the story will be different. I waited for that time while maintaining my stamina as much as I did at the beginning.
[Remaining time / 03:00]
Finally, the remaining time changed to 3 minutes.
“Kyaaa!!!”
The atmosphere in the exam hall changed.
They were monsters with only a lot of heads.
In the meantime, a large reinforced monster suddenly appeared.
“U-what is that!”
I heard the shouts of other test takers.
As I knew, a huge pitch-black orc appeared.
‘The head of the dark orcs!’
Rating is D+.
Considering that most of the current applicants are D-class. Opponent one level above.
Even for me, it was an opponent two levels above.
However, considering that the goblins and orcs from earlier were normal monsters. That chief orc, with the added dark attribute, was very picky.
Most of all, most of the other test takers must have reached their stamina now.
‘From now on, it’s deduction time.’
No matter how many monsters I killed.
Points are deducted if you allow an effective hit to that boss orc. Besides, if it’s a boss-level monster, it’ll do a lot of damage. The number of kills so far is meaningless.
‘It’s just the start.’
2 minutes and 50 seconds left. That chief orc glared at me.
obvious hostility.
Woo woo woo woo-
The huge ax the boss was holding cut through the air. If I brush against it, I feel death.
But if it was me now, I could have won.
Cacan-
[Passive skill Divine Shield (lv.2) is active.]
Blocked the ax slash.
Even though I can’t keep up with my reaction speed. I have a time bar for testing.
‘I have memorized all the patterns.’
Although strong like a real monster. They only move according to the patterns programmed by the facilitators of the test.
For me, a deceased person, it was not difficult at all to get the exact timing.
Attacking in seconds is the basis of a deceased person.
‘The next five shields. The active skill divine strike is possible three times.’
Although it was impossible for me, who only had 10 strength stats, to inflict fatal wounds on him.
There was a way.
——-
[Check available skills.]
▶ Active skill
* Divine Strike (lv.2)
: Wields a powerful blow with the divine power of the goddess. The effect is increased on dark attribute monsters.
——-
divine blow.
Power The main skill of ‘The Faithful Guardian Knight of the Goddess’. Like the authority created through the holy knight sword. The effect increases against dark attribute monsters.
As the name of the boss, Okra, the leader of darkness. For me, the terrifying reinforcing effect was rather beneficial.
‘Only three times. If you aim for his vitals exactly three times, you can kill me too.’
Of course, there is a condition that he must move according to the pattern thoroughly.
Fortunately, I confirmed that all the monsters in the test site were the original pattern.
If my strategy is correct. That boss mob can be cleared with 25 seconds left.
‘Evasion and defense. And if you don’t make a single mistake in your attack!’
And time passed.
[Time remaining / 00:25]
At the same time, my paladin sword emits a light green light.
aaang-
The sword pierced the boss’s heart. defeated the boss
Exactly, my mana also became 0.
“I won…!! Ugh…”
Although I was delighted with the certainty of that victory.
Soon, his hair went white. I lost all strength in my body. As expected, the limits of the stats are unavoidable.
However, I did not faint with my mental strength and endured.
“hahahaha…”
As much as the stat is 90. The awkwardness of passing out after defeating the boss was avoided.
‘Haa… In the past, I must have passed out and bit a dog bubble.’
Hana Choi is watching. I couldn’t disappoint her, who would later become my ally.
I had to show a confident appearance in front of her who was in the dark. At this point, it was definitely successful. At least the medal ticket will be certain.
In an instant, the faces of the three people who expelled me came to mind. He probably thought I wouldn’t have passed the retest.
‘Well, it doesn’t matter.’
Title Cold Fire Avenger. Due to its effect, I maintain absolute composure against the three revenge targets.
As expected, I felt that absolute composure was a fraud.
My final goal led by the title.
All the fame that those three people have to take is mine to do the job. Emotions shouldn’t be shaken by trivial satisfaction like now.
‘okay. It’s just the beginning.’
Hana Choi was still testing. If that’s the case, I think I’ve probably achieved first place in the retest.
It means reward awaits. For me, whose stats are miserable compared to the potential of his powers, it is like the sweet rain of a drought.
‘The reward is a medal, so if it’s judged by a mirror, a new power…’
After catching my breath for a while, I headed to the waiting area.
after a while
Choi Hana, who finished the exam belatedly, arrived there. Her expression was pale. It seems that retesting was not that easy.
‘In the original, obviously…’
In the case of losing to An Yu-min.
I’ll accept the result, but I won’t lose next time. Say it with a cold expression and disappear. Oddly enough, Ahn Yoo-min and Choi Hana felt like rivals.
Anyway, it seemed like I couldn’t believe that the clear was later than me.
‘Good. If you do this, you will definitely have a chance to get involved with Hana Choi. Because of that competitive spirit.’
She stood in her place for a long time and checked the replay of the retest of Article 13.
Then he finally stood in front of me. It seemed like he was going to spit out that line. she opened her mouth
“I… I… go… go…”
However, Hana Choi did not shout at me.
‘What’s wrong?’
On the contrary, he met my eyes and stuttered terribly.