Group exhibition (1)
The student council room was busier than usual.
It was still a trial period, but an urgent meeting was convened and all the executives except a few gathered.
“Well, then, are all the people who can gather?”
“Yes, Chairman. Since the majority has gathered, I think we can proceed with the meeting as it is.”
As Yua Chae spoke, Astiel looked at the faces of the people sitting around the long table.
There are a total of 12 managers, including the leadership team and the magic department. Originally, the vice-president should also have a position, but he was not present last year because he belonged to a large-scale ‘exploration team’ to explore the outside world.
“Um, yes. Well then, let’s start. Did you hear about why we got together in advance?”
The reason the meeting was convened was that, as Ron Ahart had promised, the Tower had communicated its views to the Meteor Academy, and the results had just come out.
[—Instead of accepting the test replacement, give your opinion a firm opinion by tomorrow.]
And this was what Yoosung Academy notified the student council.
‘···After all, these bastards.’
Astiel was relieved that the constant petition had not been in vain, but he could not stand the irritation. When he said that, he didn’t listen, but when he said something from the tower, he listened right away.
Not only Astiel, but also other members of the student council were unhappy with each other. The managers clicked their tongues as they read the printers distributed to them.
“Denshi Dewan,” the 3rd year magician dean, murmured.
“I understand that Yoosung Academy’s side is also Eul, but I’m annoyed.”
Then, ‘Ian Hart’, the head of the swordsmanship department of the same grade, who was not on good terms with her, gave her a pin.
“What’s wrong with being Eul? The Academy isn’t a sub-organization of the Tower, it’s an independent organization.”
“Are you going to be stupid again? Organizationally, you know it’s not.”
“Did you say I’m an idiot now?!”
Even if the Yoosung Academy is an independent organization, the members who can put pressure on them under the guise of opinion are in fact affiliated with the ‘Tower’.
When T.O.P told the Yoosung Academy to substitute a test, his superiors were in fact giving orders to his subordinates.
“Stop it. We didn’t come together to fight amongst ourselves.”
When Astiel spoke, the managers, who had been staring at each other, shut their mouths.
Seeing this, Astiel put his arms on the table and interlocked them.
“Anyway, you worked hard. The managers are also grateful for taking the time during the exam period. The alternative opinions for the exam will go with what I said before. It’s written on the back of the print, so please check it one last time.”
As everyone was rummaging through the papers, the lead manager, Ariane, who had already checked the contents, said.
“Astiel. So are you really posting this on top?”
“Isn’t this a drastic idea…?”
“Yes. But there’s no better opinion than that, right? It’s a good idea if you twist it.”
“Uh, uh. That’s right… I was mean. I’m sorry.”
Aryan was blown away by Astiel’s thorny tone. It seems that the sediment from the previous entrance ceremony is still there.
Astiel looked at Ariane and sighed a little.
“Huh. So, is there anyone who disagrees with this opinion?”
“uh···.”
After that conclusion, Astiel nodded and stood up from his seat.
“Then I’m going to give my opinion now, so I’ll contact all the students as soon as this passes. Everyone worked hard. Disbandment!”
“phew.”
it’s damn hard I got off the gym and wiped the sweat. Then I sat down to find an empty seat to catch my breath.
Even if I did this, the ability did not rise compared to the time invested, but there was nothing I could do about it. I can’t go on an expedition because it’s a trial period, so I’ll have to do this.
Since that day, there has been no contact from Beatrice yet. I am worried that I might have forgotten it. If you don’t get a call even if you wait, it doesn’t matter because I can do it…
I looked down at Aiden, who was walking with my back bent. He doesn’t seem strong enough not to fall over.
‘Patience is no joke.’
To be honest, I am amazed.
Aiden, even if sometimes I missed exercise, was patient on my own and repeated the exercise every day until I was exhausted. I know how difficult this is.
‘Because I didn’t even use my body normally.’
Thanks to his efforts, Aiden’s stamina increased faster than I expected. Because I am so weak, I think I have reached the level of a normal person now, but this is somewhere.
“How….”
Aiden sat down next to him, and I handed him a water bottle. Because it is a transparent water bottle, you can see the contents inside. It looks like milk because it is white, but it is actually an elixir of value.
“Come on, this is probably the last one.”
“Ugh, finally…”
Receiving the water bottle with trembling arms, Aiden closed her eyes tightly and drank antler juice. Seeing that, I drank my share too.
The phone vibrated as if waiting for a bitter taste. It’s probably a ‘status window change notification’.
Now that Aiden and I have drank enough to see the effect, we can sell the deer antlers to others in the future.
In other words, I also have a steady source of funding. Even if it was to eat continuously, it was effective, so it could be a fixed income.
“How do you feel? Do you feel like you’re gaining strength?”
I can check the status bar on my phone, but not everyone else. It was possible to know only by measuring the ability using a machine.
At my question, Aiden put down the water bottle and seemed to focus on something on her body.
“Five?”
Aiden suddenly walked on his biceps and gave strength, highlighting his arm muscles. And he exudes admiration over and over again.
“Oh, oh…. It seems to have an elixir effect. See. My muscles?”
Having said that, I didn’t even see any muscles. It’s just a straight forearm. Aiden said he didn’t like my fat expression.
“Look. It sticks out a bit here.”
“Oh, yes.”
“…because it’s real! Try touching it.”
“Uh…, huh?”
He leaned back slightly at the embarrassing words, but Aiden with an angry expression approached him with his forearms rolled up on his knees.
“Because you have to touch it. Is it real or not?”
Aiden pretended to be a white forearm and held out confidently. I hesitated and finally touched Aiden’s forearm.
Of course, the feel is only soft and soft.
I was embarrassed and quickly let go of it.
“How is it? Can you feel the muscles?”
Aiden looked at me with a light in his eyes, and I turned my head to avoid his gaze.
“···uh. I can feel it.”
“Is that right?”
To say no, I lied because I was afraid I would make another embarrassing request.
These days, Aiden’s skinship has become more natural since they exercised together. Originally, it wasn’t like this.
. . . I have to be careful or
uhh Anyway, Aiden said it works too, so I’ll check it out too. When I took out my phone, the notification came again.
I checked my abilities with a swollen heart. In the game, it’s all about going up 2 levels, but probably more levels have been raised due to the effect of the perk.
Strength E++ [*3 steps increase]
Agility D+ [*2 steps increase]
Stamina D [*2 level increase]
Durability E+
‘nice. This is it. ‘
Strength is now grade D if you go up one level. The agility is also high compared to the same shooters. Certainly, the joy of growth is felt more directly than when playing games.
Also, elixir is the best. After all, even if you have money, you can’t find it.
‘···Well?’
I suddenly had a question. I asked Aiden, who was constantly rubbing his forearm, curiously.
“By the way, Aiden. Why haven’t you taken the elixir until now? You could have saved it if you tried to save it.”
“Yes. But the elixir is the condensed mana.”
“So I didn’t eat it because it could affect my magic if I ate it wrong.”
fact I didn’t know. Did I force myself to eat deer antler juice?
I was a little startled and pointed to the water bottle.
“Then why shouldn’t you eat what I gave you?”
“Jihan-san gives it to you, how can you refuse?”
crazy. did you make a mistake
“Hey, I’m really sorry.”
As I stiffened, Aiden looked at me and burst into laughter as soon as I couldn’t stand it.
“Ahaha! What’s with that expression. I’m joking. I don’t mind eating now.”
Aiden waved his hand and smiled.
“It is true that there was a possibility of being affected by the elixir in the past, but now I am not at that low level.”
“Hey-san, you’re surprised. Aiden.”
I sighed I breathed a sigh of relief. I thought that because of me, I had caused damage to Aiden, who would be my strength in the future.
“… well? Then why didn’t you really eat it?”
“It’s written.”
“Oh, right. Did you hear that? There was talk that the exam was replaced.”
Aiden brought up another topic. I guess it’s been rumored now.
“Uh, how did you hear from the president?”
“To the president? Why…?”
“How come. Do you know the person who came to the investigation last time?”
“Yes, Ron Ahart.”
I nodded and continued.
“That person was the last person to find me and I happened to hear about it. The president asked Ahat, that person, to give his opinion to the academy from the tower.”
“That’s right. The rumors were true. Do you know what kind of test it is?”
“Well… it’s supposed to be a test that emphasizes cooperation.”
“Hyeop…, strength?”
-Tiriling.
At the same time, an alarm rang on my cell phone. It wasn’t just us. The aspiring heroes at the training ground were the same, so they all heard the sound and took out their cell phones.
[Announcement of replacement for midterm exam]
It seems to be a notice addressed to all aspiring heroes of the Yoosung Academy.
‘It looks like your opinion has been accepted.’
I wondered what test was replaced. As before, there is not enough time for a ranking match, and A, B, and C should all be evaluated together…
I quickly skimmed through the long notice.
[─’Practice’ is replaced by another test due to risk and the above reasons. However, the existing ‘ranking match’ proved to be impossible due to time constraints. Therefore, we will proceed with the test as a ‘team exhibition’ this time.]
[One. In team competitions, each class is a team. That is, there are three teams A, B, and C.]
[2. In line with the purpose of the team competition, additional points are given according to the ranking of each class in addition to individual scores.]
[3. The balance for each class is balanced by each person and the assigned score. The points you get when you catch people belonging to class A will be higher than those of other classes, and the points you get when you catch people belonging to class C will be lower than other classes. Each score will be announced again later.]
[4.······.]
I realized this while reading the notices stated.
···In conclusion, it was said that the group battle was conducted at once as a battle between classes.
I turned off the notice and called Astiel. I was looking at my phone and answered the call right away.
[-Uh, Seo-han. Did you see the notice?]
“…I, Chairman. Is this really this?”
Then came a triumphant voice.
[-not good? It’s okay because the balance is set by the number of people in the class and the points assigned to each are different. Class A has to collect a lot of small points instead of being strong, and class C has a lot of numbers instead of being weak, and the score given is low.]
“No, that’s not what I’m talking about… It’s about cooperation, but it’s about fighting each other.”
[-Cooperation is right.]
Astiel spoke firmly about that part.
[-Is this case of a fight between other classes happening?]
“no···.”
There was no reason to compete with different classes because theory and practical training were ranked in the same class. Because I was hit in the back of the head by that aspiring hero who was a B-class myself.
[-Is not it? I think it would be good to stick together with this opportunity. Still, wouldn’t the same class feel more homogeneous than other classes?]
Even though it was a phone call, Astiel’s expression was visible. Even without looking at it, he must have had a sinister smile.
[-Even if each of us does well, if the class rank is low, it’s ridiculous, so of course we will cooperate to protect each other. Above all else, this opinion was accepted because it was able to build up the practical experience that the superiors wanted.]
After all, it’s a group fight after all.
It was a bold idea that only Astiel Grand could do…
As I was silent, Astiel said in a gentle tone, as if he was trying to explain step by step.
[-Is it because of the danger? don’t worry. Protective magic is mandatory, and if you attack someone who has been disarmed, you will be disqualified…]
I hung up the phone on the way and asked Aiden.
“What do you think? Aiden.”
Then, Aiden, who I believed in, gave an answer that was different from what I expected.
“Is this okay? It’s definitely the student council president, so the idea is good. Did you all think about it together?”
“Ah. Then Jihan and I are enemies?”
“I know···.”
“Be careful, I won’t look at you!”
Once again, I realized that I had a different mindset than these aspiring heroes.
‘It’s a group game…’
I hope that the exam will be completed safely.
