76 – Survival Test (1)
“aaahhh… “
One cadet was lying down like a zombie.
Other children can be seen having a heated discussion next to them.
“Ah, didn’t I go too far this time?”
“I mean… I never dreamed that there would be an anti-war theory… “
“What did you write for question 19? No matter how you look at it, isn’t it a [White] Wave?”
“What happens when the four lineages come together? “I said [Red].”
Sunny afternoon.
Prunel A Class Classroom.
Loud voices rang out from everywhere.
There was a reason why they made such a fuss.
This is because just a little while ago, we took the theory test that marked the first step of the ‘half-semester exams.’
This test, in particular, seemed to have been given with great intention, as the level of difficulty was so high that there were cries of laughter from all over the place.
And the trio, including Choi Si-woo, were no exception.
“Whoop, whoop!” W, this is wrong after all, right?”
“Let’s see. I said number 2. According to my solution, it is number 4… Choi Si-woo and you?”
Choi Si-woo, who was checking the test paper in response to Song Jun-ho’s question, also nodded his head as if he agreed.
“I also got number 4.”
“Ugh! “Then I was wrong!”
“Calm down. “We could be wrong.”
Song Jun-ho comforted Ohana, who was crying, with an embarrassed expression.
A sincere smile appears on Choi Si-woo’s lips as he continues to compare the correct answers.
‘It’s been a long time since I felt peaceful.’
The bright sunlight beyond the window signaled that the scorching heat had begun in earnest.
A mild day that makes you feel relaxed.
Ordinary days when children who are not yet adults laugh and chat with each other, study for exams, and work hard.
After Demon Advent, the undreamt-of daily life became a calm warmth and throbbed in my heart.
‘…… ‘
But soon, the calm warmth degenerated into a storm filled with the scent of blood.
In his experience, after going through such a peaceful period, a series of sh*tty things happened as if there was a price to pay.
Like a novel with a twisted genre, memories of colleagues dying in the face of great trials clutter my mind.
‘… ‘Don’t be scared.’
It is different from my previous life. I am not as helpless as I was then.
Understanding enlightenment progressed step by step, and the strength of mind and body to support it was sufficiently developed.
I am only inferior in overall strength compared to my previous life.
The potential for growth was much higher, and plans were made for how to reach even higher levels.
▶The same goes for my colleagues.
‘… Yes.’
I prepared step by step without letting my guard down.
We have saved those who will be defeated in the future and have prepared those who will fight against the coming disaster.
‘I have contacted Namgung Mir.’
He’s probably busy doing the work you asked him to do right now.
It was a moment of silent thought. Before she knew it, Ohana approached her and grabbed her shoulder.
“What, what? Why is our Siwoo’s expression so dark?”
She crossed her arms and said, ‘Ahem!’
“Don’t worry too much? This test. Even if you use porridge, if this genius Oh God teaches you, you can get a high score-“
“-Hey, Ohana? Siwoo has a higher score than you… “
“… “Eck.”
Ohana’s pupils shake at Song Jun-ho’s answer.
Immediately, he started yelling wildly, saying, ‘Then why are you making that face?’
I snorted, as if I was quite embarrassed.
“Make people misunderstand!”
I was just laughing because it was so cute.
-Drur.
With the sound of the door opening, a red-haired beauty walked in.
At her appearance, all the children in the class raised their voices full of resentment.
“Teacher! “Isn’t this test too difficult?”
“That’s right. “Based on common sense, how do we know the code for the ‘Hundred Years War’ that took place 20 years ago?”
There must have been quite a lot of dissatisfaction, with a torrent of complaints coming in.
The more this happened, the more the corners of Jegalin’s mouth rose, and at some point, the children, sensing her strangeness, looked at each other.
“… As expected, this kind of scream. I love it.”
“… “Teacher?”
Jegalin bursts out laughing as if he had missed it.
She clapped her hands to brighten the mood around her.
“Alright, cadets. Thank you all for your hard work on the exam. I want to tell you to get some rest, but… You all know, right? “The survival test is in two days.”
At those words, Choi Si-woo recalled what Yurika had said.
Zegalin also explained similarly.
The test is conducted simultaneously with A and S classes.
Keep your belongings to a minimum, and special tools or items cannot be brought in.
Lastly, there are no restrictions on abilities.
‘In other words, the person with survival-related abilities is more advantageous.’
The test was overwhelmingly advantageous for cadets with [Beast Manhwa] Or [Subspace] Skills, but Choi Si-woo wasn’t particularly worried.
He was the one who came up with a way to survive even in a disaster-like environment where humans could not survive.
For Choi Si-woo, who has experience catching and eating numerous poisonous insects and monsters, the word survival was practically a picnic.
“The goal is to survive for three days. Ha… Originally, it would take more than 7 days and time would be spent to create an artificial rainy season and high temperature environment… Unfortunately, I wasn’t prepared enough… “
“… Teacher? “I felt a little scared from earlier.”
Jegalin, who mentioned more precautions, ended his explanation of the rules by saying, ‘Do your best for the next test!’
* * *
The next day.
Choi Si-woo, dressed in comfortable civilian clothes, looked silently at the man who was loudly explaining things in front of him.
“You all know! If you think there is any danger, you must send an emergency call using the badge provided! Do not forget it! No matter how many instructors there are everywhere for safety, the place you should go is Forest Wheel, a treasure trove of Mother Nature! “You never know what kind of incident or accident might happen!”
The man who was talking loudly raised his goofy glasses that matched his personality.
“In addition, attacks against each other are included in the rules, but the point gain is so small that the impact is minimal! I recommend earning as many points as possible through coexistence and cooperation. Lastly, I’m saying this out of old age… “
The man makes a sound effect of ‘Paching!’ And looks around… In particular, she glared at the man and woman who were presumed to be a couple.
“Absolutely no dating of the opposite s*x. It’s prohibited! It is a treasure trove of Mother Nature. It’s not the head of Yass! Please note that if you are caught engaging in impure behavior, you will be immediately eliminated! “You knew!”
The man got angry and said, ‘Last year, when I cleaned this place, there were always more than 10 condoms found.’ He told me something he didn’t really want to know.
In the end, the worse instructor hit him on the back of the head, and only then did the explanation end.
‘Did you say he was the head of the travel circle club? ‘
Although he had a stubborn and stubborn personality, his nature itself did not seem bad.
There are a lot of words, but each and every one of his explanations has meaning.
“Then, we will start providing basic items now! “Class A cadets, please come forward first!”
At the words of the instructor in charge of guidance, the children in the class lined up one after another.
Soon it was his turn, and a shabby leather bag was placed in his hands.
‘Let’s see… ‘
When I unfastened the strap, there was a basic knife inside.
After taking it out of the leather sheath, I flicked the blade lightly.
The unique sound of metal created a pleasant tone.
‘The blade itself was sharpened well… ‘Isn’t the intensity that great?’
It’s just helpful for slaughtering and everyday life.
It seemed like a battle that would break out unexpectedly would have to be fought with basic weapons.
I looked inside some more.
The pocket was a practical structure that could hold quite a lot despite its small size.
‘Canteen, compass, flint, lunch box.’
It was quite a luxurious composition.
I think this is more than enough.
The kids around him showed signs of concern.
“Hey, isn’t this lunch box too small? “I don’t think the message will go anywhere.”
“Procurement of food is essential… “I heard there are a lot of wild beasts out there.”
“Rather than that, drinking water is the problem. My seniors told me that if you drink it, it’s an addictive water that will make you sick to your stomach… “I never dreamed I would be so envious of those with purification skills.”
Choi Si-woo, who had been silently listening to the story, turned his gaze back.
‘Hmm… ‘Song Jun-ho checks each item one by one.
Ohana was seen applying sunscreen with a lively expression.
There will be no problems for either of you.
‘Song Jun-ho was forced to train in a virtual space for the past few days… ‘
Even though Ohana looks like that, she is a strong woman, so she will get a good score on this test as well.
It was a moment when I was nodding my head and thinking that I could just do my best.
The S class across from me also received a bag.
The expression on most people’s faces was not good, so they seemed to be thinking the same thing as the kids around them.
It was in the meantime.
A female employee wearing a hat pulled down approached a silver-haired girl holding a leather bag of a different color.
“Saint Yurika?”
“Ah… yes?”
“Take it here.”
Yurika accepted it without realizing it and tilted her head as if she was puzzled when she was given something different.
“I received a separate call. There are fruits that cannot be eaten due to the rules of the Irelua Church… “
Yurika expressed a small surprise as if there was something to be expected in the female employee’s words.
“Ah, yes! But if you don’t mind-“
“-No. I prepared a separate lunch box instead. “The rest of the items are all the same, so don’t worry.”
At the gesture asking her to check, Yurika looked inside her carefully and nodded her head as if it was correct.
At the moment when he was watching her closely, Yurika’s eyes met hers, as if he had noticed her gaze.
A shy smile appeared on her lips, as if she was embarrassed and yet happy.
I thought for a moment that she was like a shy flower bud and spoke softly with her mouth.
-I must meet you.-
Choi Si-woo scratches his head in embarrassment.
Soon, an announcement sound rang out announcing her actual exam.
“Now, let’s start the survival test! “Don’t be surprised and just wait quietly!”
-Wow!
Starting from Class A, a blue magic circle spread out beneath my feet.
The moment I looked down in silence, a familiar voice rang in my ears.
“Siwoo! Cheer up!!! If you ever have a hard time, I will come to you. Don’t worry!”
“Fighting! “Take a good look~!”
When did we all get together? Erina and above were two people waving their hands.
As if it doesn’t end here, you can also hear Ohana and Seol Garam cheering from behind.
The children around me saw that… To be precise, men’s gaze becomes fierce.
“Ugh… “
“Damn… “He’s become more handsome and flirts with me just by breathing.”
“I’m jealous. I envy you… I’m so envious that I want to kill him… “
“…… “
What surprised me was that I felt sharp gazes from across the S-Class as well.
While the men were clearing their throats due to their ugly jealousy, an unusual light spread out.
Choi Si-woo quietly closed his eyes, accepting the approaching flow of magical power.
* * *
Shoo…
A calm and powerful sound is heard.
White waves crashed in front of Choi Si-woo’s eyes as he calmly opened his eyes.
‘There is nothing wrong with the body. The transfer itself went perfectly.’
Sweat runs down my forehead as the sun pierces my skin.
As I was thinking about what to do, I decided to understand geography first.
‘Due to location… Is it the southern coast?’
As a bonus, I asked Kei to track down Yurika.
▶I cannot feel Yurika’s holy power. I think it will take some time for S-Class people to arrive.
‘The location must be far away.’
I tend to place them separately to prevent collisions as much as possible.
‘It would be better to get drinking water first. Fortunately, there is [Territory Declaration], So we will be able to get purified water in a few hours.’
It was the moment when I was deciding the order of things to do.
“…… “
The vague presence that had been felt earlier began to grow stronger.
A sense of threat passing through the skin.
The unique smell of blood in the wild wafts through my nose.
Choi Si-woo placed his hand on the hilt of his sword at his waist and opened his mouth quietly.
“I don’t really have any intention of getting into trouble, but… “Why don’t you go back quietly?”
“Crumbling… “
A crying sound that gives you the creeps.
Stride length that reduces the characteristic presence.
And yet, a strength that cannot be hidden.
When I looked back, I saw a huge tiger the size of a mid-sized car walking out of the forest.
As if it was not an ordinary being, the two-headed beast took a stance as if it would attack at any moment.
Choi Si-woo, who was watching this, quietly stood up and prepared to fight.
