Episode 138
Needless to say, I must say that, at the beginning of the semester, there were no major deviations from the original work I knew.
I faithfully participated in the academy’s classes, while preparing for the exorcist qualification exam with the other four cadets.
“A mock battle with changing groups today?”
“I guess so.”
“It certainly seems like my skills are improving because I train in a real-world format every day.”
Hansol was very satisfied with the results of his training.
In fact, if you think about it, the thing that Hansol Han lacks the most is the actual experience and competition with his rival.
Perhaps, even if the exorcist qualification is set aside, there will be a lot to be gained through this exam.
“But you really want to eat well and live well wherever you go. How else do you come up with something like this? When I asked someone I knew, they said it was like the level of the qualification test supervisor himself.”
“I’ve been looking for everything.”
From my point of view, it is more difficult to plan an inefficient training plan.
Because I already had almost all the information in my head.
“It must have all come together. Let’s go too.”
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Me and Hansol, Sophia and Jihak Hwang, and even Guilford.As usual, we gathered at the state-of-the-art training ground and divided the groups into two-to-two and repeated a mock battle in the form of a real battle.
The one left was to record and analyze battles, point out improvements, and cycle through the matchmaking.
After repeating that for several days, some meaningful data began to accumulate.
What stood out the most was Sophia Charlotte’s skill.
“No matter who you team up with, you have the highest win rate.”
“Of course. Because he’s a real monster. To be honest, I can’t even say it’s 2-1.”
“I also think that she is a person who will be recorded in modern history and talked about for a long time.”
Everyone had the same opinion. Sophia Charlotte’s skills were clearly beyond the level of a cadet, and even the majority of current exorcists could not compare them.
Of course, as it was a small training conducted by cadets, it was a car that added and subtracted from each other, but even if it was a serious swordsmanship match, the result would not change much.
“Ugh. Shall we go a little faster?”
“No, it’s okay. It’s good right now.”
The original matchmaking is to have the best efficiency when facing an opponent who is somewhat stronger than yourself.
In that respect, Sophia could be said to be the perfect training partner.
“This is the last time. Shall we rest a little?”
“I’m okay.”
“So do I.”
“Then I’ll finish with this for today.”
After a day’s training, we all had a drink together and chatted about the exam before disbanding.
The remaining time is about three weeks, and if you continue training at this pace, there will be no lack of preparation.
However, that did not guarantee success. Because there was no way to know what kind of variables would happen in practice.
‘Especially because the standards for early test takers are stricter.’
It was funny in a way, but the idea was that the responsibility was also great as he got the right to be involved in the field at an earlier age.
I don’t know, but it was clear that it would be much more difficult than taking a standard course and becoming a third-class exorcist.
‘If you hit it directly, you’ll know.’
If you fall, then you just go there and find another way.
I went into the dormitory and lay down, leading my body, which had become heavy due to exhaustion of stamina.
Now I am thinking anew about what I have to do tomorrow.
***
Recently, the greatest effort has been put into the Exorcist Qualification Test, but that does not mean that the other is neglected.
As the weekend came again, I took Yoo Ha-on and started a journey to acquire the magical powers as usual.
“Today, I will definitely reach my goal.”
At first, Yoo Ha-on, who was unable to adapt to the atmosphere and suffered consecutive losses, was at a stage where he set a goal on his own and actively competed.
Taking a peek, it seemed that now, even in this place, no one can be a match for Yoo Ha-On.
‘After all, the main character is the main character.’
No matter what you do, you adapt and grow very quickly.
At the end of the day, Ha-on Yoo finally started a confrontation with a young man with horn-rimmed glasses, who is considered one of the most talented people here.
In the beginning, a young man who was good at managing the game seemed to have a chance to win, but he continued to be pushed back in the match that was the starting point in the middle part and eventually admitted defeat.
To be honest, I thought it would still be difficult, but it was more than expected.
‘Maybe the psychic trait has already taken root?’
Given that he continued to make perfect choices at important points, there was a possibility.
“I won. Was there anything you were lacking?”
“No, good job.”
To Yoo Ha-on, who returned with a satisfied expression, I handed him a small suggestion.
“Then, would you like to try it with me this time?”
“With your senior?”
Of course, it was a lie to say that I used to frequent this place to make money when I was young, but I was actually quite confident in this kind of competition.
I took Yoo Ha-on, who nodded, and grabbed an empty table and pulled out a set of cards.
And I briefly explained one rule.
“It’s late, so there’s no need to wait long. I’ll draw a card, I’ll tell you what it says, so you can guess whether it’s true or false. A total of ten times. If you get more correct answers, you win.”
“Yes. understood.”
A type of dot game that is often referred to as a game of doubt. It was very simple, but it was the perfect match to judge the acquisition scale of the supernatural ability.
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Shrek.
I shuffled the cards nicely, then pulled out a card from the center and checked the contents.
‘Is it eight spades?’
And without the slightest change in expression, he threw the word at Yoo Ha-on.
“Clover 8.”
“It’s a lie.”
“… That’s right.”
1 point for this.
I can be sure that I didn’t pay the tee, but Yoo Ha-on has become a formidable opponent now.
“Spade K.”
“It is true.”
“Spade J.”
“It’s true this time too.”
When he finished all ten fights like that, the total score he got was 9 points. It can be said to be an overwhelming victory.
After checking it, I was finally convinced.
‘Okay.’
Unsurprisingly, in Yoo Ha-on’s information window that I checked again, one new characteristic was glaringly boasting its name.
【Physical Power (A)】
▶The owner has a mysterious energy in his body to push away all kinds of negativity, and he will benefit from it in any situation.
A total of two of the three traits that were targeted with this were held in Yuhaon’s hands.
To be honest, I thought it would take at least two more months, so it was a quicker achievement than I thought.
‘Even if it has nothing to do with the perm characteristics, the original plate itself has a great effect, so it will be helpful.’
I also went with Yoo Ha-on and tried to acquire the same characteristics, but I didn’t get much income, probably because I don’t have an aptitude.
Even so, there was nothing in a hurry because most of the characteristics I wanted to acquire were already organized.
I returned to the academy with Yoo Ha-on, who had been secretly observing because I had won so much.
“I think this training is enough.”
“I think it definitely helped in a lot of ways. Thank you always.”
“You are a great virtue.”
To be honest, what I said was half bullshit, but I’ve actually gained the psychic trait, which would be really helpful.
I parted with Yoo Ha-on, who had sleepy eyes, and went back to the dormitory, this time sitting in front of the desk and began to record things over and over again.
It was to summarize the growth status of characters who could be active in the main story to come, such as Yoo Ha-on and Arieta.
‘In general, it has grown faster than the original time.’
Not to mention Seo Ji-an, who was originally a small part of it, Yoo Ha-on and Arieta, and even the members of the current 3rd year Class A, are related to me in some way and are developing faster.
This was my intention, and it was necessary for the future.
‘The next thing I’ll touch on is… … .’
It was Laura, an exchange student who was newly transferred to Cheonghwa Academy this semester.
She didn’t exist in the original idea, but I wanted to help her grow in many ways that she joined.
In particular, as I said before, her characteristics will come to the fore in the 2nd Baekgwi Nights event to come.
Having set my next goal, I finished organizing and went to bed.
After completing this exorcist qualification test, the first thing she said was that she would develop the unique characteristics of her royal family.
***
The three-week grace period went by faster than I thought.
Perhaps it was because the daily life as an academy cadet was repeated without any incident.
And the five cadets, including myself, finally set off to take the Exorcist Qualification Exam after obtaining official permission from the academy.
“I’m a little nervous because it’s the same day.”
“No worries. Just do what you have prepared. If that wasn’t enough, the effort would have just been insufficient.”
“Ugh. Since we’re already playing, it would be good if we all stick together.”
They were the top class A-class cadets who seemed to be in the sky to ordinary aspiring exorcists, but they were also human beings.
Even Guilford, who was usually cold-hearted like a well-honed spear, looks a little nervous.
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turuk.
When we finally arrived at the first test site of the Exorcism Headquarters, where the test would be held, we entered the inside one by one, admiring the huge scale.
“Perhaps the waiting room for the first test will be different, so we will have to break up soon.”
“Everyone, let’s not fall from the pasture.”
“huh. Even if the sky falls, it won’t happen.”
We greeted each other lightly, and after completing procedures, we started heading to our assigned waiting room.
“Has confirmed. Prepare for the exam in waiting room number 4 and wait for the examiner’s guidance.”
As I entered the waiting room without hesitation, the eyes of many aspiring exorcists in the room were shot at me.
Some of them opened their eyes slightly wide to express their surprise, while others simply continued to do their jobs in a dignified manner.
But what most expressed was a clear sneer.
“… There are a lot of early candidates this year. Disgustingly.”
To be honest, the reaction I expected was not that much of a shock.
They must have accumulated various experiences even after graduating from the academy or training themselves and becoming an adult, so it seemed like they would take the exorcist exam at this age.
In fact, the pass rate statistics for early test takers is less than 0.08%.
That said, it is virtually non-existent.
Their ridicule is not a bad judgment at all.
However, I dismissed them by smiling at them.
I’m sorry, but they’ll probably see it from now on.
What level of skill the 0.08% of those who passed were monsters.
The word “different from birth” refers to what kind of beings are.