Group exhibition (2)
monday. After the weekend, the day to see the group game came. As previously announced, the exam was scheduled to run for a total of 3 hours from 10 am to 1 pm.
All first-year hero aspirants gathered in the auditorium prior to the start of the team competition. All of them looked cluttered with anxiety, probably because it was their first test in a team event.
“Uh. You’ve never done anything like this before…”
Behind them was a barrier made by wizards with space magic over the weekend.
Because it is an opaque curtain, the inside is not visible, but the map that was given out in advance showed various situations such as the city area and the forest. In addition, the area was made wider than the actual interior of the auditorium, so about 3,000 aspiring heroes could fight to their heart’s content.
Ryu Seo-yeon next to me said as she touched her gloved hand. Perhaps in order not to get in the way of the battle, her hair was also tied in a bundle.
“It seems like a battle royale format too.”
On Ryu Seo-yeon’s waist, there were two swords she used to use. Of course, it was a weapon that Black Hawk custom made.
“More than that, how about the equipment. Isn’t it broken?”
“Anyway, I checked this morning. No problem.”
“Okay. Be careful not to drop it on the floor. It’s expensive.”
“know···.”
At that point, just in case, I touched the holster and confirmed that the Assault Wolf was fixed. Let’s see. I also brought a magazine… and the engine blades were working normally in advance.
Everything was ready.
“Ah, the instructor is here.”
Looking ahead at Ryu Seo-yeon’s words, the instructor standing in front of the podium began to speak into the microphone.
“Ah. The first-year group exam will start soon. From now on, each class will enter and exit the barrier in an orderly manner. Be sure to wear the watch given to you before entering. If you do not wear it, you may be at a disadvantage in the exam.”
Following the instructions of the instructors in the exam hall, everyone started moving. I followed the crowd and checked the additional announcements on my cell phone.
Excluding the current absences, the number of participants in Class A was 294, Class B was 980, and Class C was 1994.
As for the scores that came out later in the re-announcement, 5 points for killing class A, 2 points for class B, and 1 point for class C.
‘The most important priority is to determine the priority of the team and then list them…’
For example, if Class A takes 1st place, the ‘1st place in individual score’ of the 2nd place team is ranked from the 295th place after the ‘Last individual score’ of Class A.
Naturally, there was an opinion that it would violate the fairness.
However, that opinion was rather dismissed among aspiring heroes, not to be bullshit.
If you take the test as before, the upper rank is the monopoly of Class A. There was no dissatisfaction in the C class, where there was an opportunity only if it was a team game, and the A class had a stance that it didn’t matter.
Rather, the most dissatisfaction occurred in the B class, which was in between.
‘Of course, Class C will aim for Class B, and Class A will also aim for Class B, which has a high score.’
Also, the position in the middle is awkward. My brother also said that the second was the saddest, but that’s true.
The rest of the provisions below were intended to prevent the entire class from moving around and to prevent individualistic play.
[4. The team score is entered as is, but the individual score is divided according to the contribution of the defeated enemy. Example) When two people defeat an A-class person, the team score is 5 points, and the individual score is the one who inflicts the fatal wound with 3 points and divides the 2 points.]
[5. If a nearby ally dies, 1 point is deducted, and the number of nearby ally is displayed on the screen of the equipment (clock).]
[6. In the case of intentionally causing trouble to the team, in the event that cheating is discovered after the fact, in the case of match manipulation, etc., all grades will be treated as 0 points and disciplinary action]
[7. ··········.]
“Eww.”
I sighed and put my phone in. As soon as it was my turn, I received the watch from the instructor in front of me and entered the barrier.
Then a little bit of dizzy and a new sight unfolded. It was an urban area with forests in the distance and abandoned buildings nearby. It’s like when I go out.
‘Is this the starting point for Class B?’
I looked around and admired the other guys as well, whether they were surprised by the magnificence. The anxiety about the exam seemed to have subsided slightly with excitement.
“Certainly, space magic is great.”
Ryu Seo-yeon, who came after me, put on her watch and said.
it is sympathetic Because I made a whole different world. Who would think that this is a barrier spread out inside the auditorium?
‘Hmm. It would be nice if you could learn space magic in addition to attribute magic.’
If such an opportunity arises in the future, I’ll have to activate the perk and grab it.
[-Now, please turn on the clock you received. There will be a red button attached.]
Then I heard the instructor’s voice from heaven. It seems to be connected to the outside.
[-Tap it to activate the protection spell, and the current score will be displayed on the screen. The moment the protective magic is broken, the equipment is stopped at that point and you are eliminated, so you can leave the battlefield.]
When the button on the watch was pressed according to the instructions, a blue veil, protective magic, unfolded on his body. It seems to be a device that classifies classes by color.
Well, it’s definitely linked to durability, so mine is thinner than others. Even if you do not receive a fatal wound, if the durability of the protection magic reaches the end, you will be eliminated immediately, so it was necessary to buy it.
I said looking at the [Seo-Han – 0 points] displayed on the watch.
“Ryu Seo-yeon. How do you move?”
“Well. I think I’ll follow the other kids first. How about you?”
“I’m going to look at the situation and decide.”
“Eh…? Haven’t decided yet?”
The thing that worries me the most is that the team event only started after the weekend after it was announced.
During that time, Class A, with a small number of people and a strong leader, would have a plan to move systematically.
On the other hand, the B class had a large number of people, so various opinions were presented, and the leaders were not unified as they were arrogant children. Hong Jae-yu, who is trustworthy, did not participate in this exam.
···I heard about the C class and they said that only the B class was planned.
‘It’s difficult.’
If things go like this, Class B, which is between Class A and Class C, will be eliminated first. Even if I tried all the means, I didn’t have the strength to turn the tide.
variable was needed.
[-The test starts immediately at 10:00 and ends at 1:00 PM. If both classes are annihilated before then, the test will be over. The situation inside the barrier is monitored by magic, so if any misconduct is detected, we will take immediate action.]
When I checked the time, there were only 30 seconds left until the test started.
When everyone got nervous and started to pull out their weapons, the instructor said the last thing.
[-and finally an additional rule. If you survive until the end of the exam, your team score and individual score will be added by 3 points. So let’s play fair play. More than!]
drop. At the end of those words, the microphone cut off.
“Additional rules?”
When they heard that, most of them were confused and started talking to the person next to them in a hurry.
“What did you just say? Survival score?”
“Wait. Then, wouldn’t it be advantageous to survive a lot?”
“What. What should I do in this case—.”
However, there was not enough time to wait for the top.
At ten o’clock, the siren sounded.
Hearing that, some aspiring heroines started to move around, while others stood there and continued to talk with an anxious expression about the additional rules.
‘Additional rules… Isn’t this bad?’
If it wasn’t for that additional rule, Class C without any options would have attacked Class B. However, survival points are awarded both team points and individual points. That’s three points higher than taking the B class.
In other words, in theory, it was said that if a majority of the aspiring hero of the C class survived, they could win first place.
As long as a new option is presented, even in C-Class without a leader, they will be divided according to their own judgment. Are you going to secure a stable ranking by hiding and guaranteeing team scores, or will you go out and be greedy for individual scores?
“Then can I try this?”
“Okay. Let’s move.”
Everyone other than me noticed that, so they all started moving in groups. Looking at them, Seo-yeon Ryu asked.
“What are you going to do?”
“I’m going to wait a little longer.”
“Yeah? Then I’ll go. See you later alive!”
“Uh. Work hard.”
Ryu Seo-yeon also drew a sword and followed them. When I looked back, about half of the people had not moved yet.
Well. …If you go together, there is a risk that your personal score will be lowered, so it would be better to go alone. Clause 6 takes place, but as long as I contribute, it’ll be fine.
When I pulled out my Assault Wolf and tried to move it, someone shouted.
“Guys. What is that?!”
He was pointing to the sun in the sky.
It must have been made by magic. A strange thing happened when those who were nervous gave him a pint glass asking why he was making a fuss.
The sun, which should have been only one, suddenly rose into two spheres. And one of them was getting bigger.
“Uh, shit.”
instinctively realized.
…that’s Aiden.
I hurriedly shouted to the aspiring heroes who watched it blankly.
“Hey! Everyone spread out!”
“What is it? Seo Ji-han? Who are you…”
“That’s magic, you bastard! They’re targeting us now!”
“Uh, huh???”
“Hey, I guess that’s magic?!”
“Don’t stand still, jump!”
At that time, everyone understood the situation and started running around urgently at the shouts mixed with anger.
“Damn it!”
I was late too. The great sun was growing at an ever-increasing rate. But this time the magic is not growing.
It was flying this way, so it seemed to be getting bigger.
‘Are you going to drop out as soon as you start…!’
When he started to feel the heat behind his running back, he quickly moved his mana.
“Don’t be late. Please!!!”
─Quaang!!!
The moment I created magic by flying my body, I was swept away by a hot explosion.
From the highest point of the examination hall, Oh Yun-ha looked down. As you can see from the map, this was the highest elevation.
Oh Yoon-ha said to Aiden, who was standing in front of the cliff.
“Then I’ll ask you, Aiden.”
“…but is this okay?”
Aiden looked back at the elite class A-class and asked.
“If that’s the case, would I be number 1?”
“It’s okay. After all, class A gets the team score first anyway. Besides, Ellen is slow anyway, so I think it’s a handicap for hard work!”
When Yurin spoke without malice, Aiden frowned.
“That word… Don’t regret it.”
Aiden lit up the mana circuit clearly. And about 20 seconds of preparation. Meanwhile, a gigantic fireball was gathering heat over her head, inflating her body.
Its brightness and heat are stronger than the artificially created light within the barrier. A ball of fire like the sun rose anew in the sky.
She is an advanced wizard and belongs to the Tower. Because of her lack of physical strength, her training performance was lower than expected, and her ranking was lower than expected, and she did not use large-scale magic, so many people did not know her strength.
However, there was not a single person who could follow Aiden’s firepower, at least not only the aspiring heroes, but also the wizards at the Meteor Academy.
“Show me, Ellen.”
Hearing Noah Park’s voice, Aiden slowly pointed her index finger at the city in the distance. Then it began to move at a high speed as if a huge sun was drawn to the simple motion.
[Big Bang]
──!!!
As the sun touched the ground, the space within the barrier began to shake. A huge explosion spread the flames in all directions. Objects and structures are transformed into mana and disappear.
Aiden turned his gaze away from the scene and checked his watch.
[Ellen Aiden: 487 points (current No. 1)]
“It’s number one. Then take it now.”
When Aiden held up her watch, Noah Park smiled and said.
“Good job. Then shall we go too? Rihanna?”
Lian Arwell, who was in the form of a sword, trembled. Noah Park lightly jumped off the cliff while holding Lian Arwell.
Ellen Aiden
