183 – hide and seek (1)
three days.
It is a time that can feel short or long depending on the person. However, it was clear that it was a very tight time for students, who were not one specific group, to prepare to attack the rift.
“Turn it off!! It’s fucking heavy, really… … !!”
Behind his back was a backpack twice his size, and two heavy luggage bags in each hand. Idney, carrying a total of five luggage bags on her back, took one step forward, grinding them all over.
“I have to use it right away, so I have to handle it with care?”
“Hey!! Who doesn’t know that?! You know, that’s why you’re carrying it like this!!”
Suppressing the urge to throw away the luggage bag she was holding right away, Idney snorted vigorously at Maria, who followed with Na Yeon-joo and Lee Na-young on either side.
“Shit… … Why is the parking lot so far away and damn it?”
“We’re almost there, so do your best.”
“Yeah, after all, I have at least one… … .”
“It’s okay. Even if you grumble like that, you’re maintaining the highest rank among apprentice paladins.”
“Eh… … ?”
Na Yeon-joo, who had been watching Idni’s back as he quickly moved away, looked back at Maria with startled eyes.
“Ji, is Idni unnie really at the top?”
“yes. It’s because Hana and Seohee are together so there’s nothing to do. Shall we say that Seo-hee is a hidden talent who can defeat even Seo-hee if she uses her divine power?”
“Oh oh… … !! Hee, it’s a sword that shows hope!!”
“Huh, Yeonjoo, do you still lack faith in us?”
“Ah, ah… … .”
At Maria’s hand caressing her waist with a sullen smile, Na Yeon-ju unknowingly swallowed her saliva and smiled awkwardly.
I promised myself to be careful with my mouth, but since I invested so much money, my true heart came out without my knowledge.
“Whoops, you’re cute.”
“hehehehe… .”
Seeing Maria’s poker face, who couldn’t read her emotions at all, Na Yeon-joo quickly clung to Maria’s side like a dog wagging its tail and rubbed her head on Maria’s shoulder, fawning.
-Hey!! Stop fucking and come quickly and open the door!!
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“Whoa, I’m going to live for a while now.”
Idni, who got on the vehicle in the name of the temple that she had rented from Lee Ye-sol, quickly laid back the backrest and stretched out.
“I want to drink a potion… … ?”
“Oh, thank you.”
Lee Na-young took out a small glass bottle from the pocket she was wearing around her waist and held it out to Edney.
Mulberry.
“Sniff sniff… Does it smell like strawberry-flavored cold medicine?”
“I didn’t pay much attention to the taste because of the lack of ingredients. Still, I won’t just write or write.”
At Lee Na-young’s explanation, Idney poured the peach-colored liquid down her throat.
“Ugh… … There’s something subtly repulsive about it.”
“Candy here.”
Idni, who frowned, rolled the grape-flavored candy in her mouth before returning to her comfortable face.
“But how long will it take?”
“If there is no traffic jam, we will arrive in 30 minutes.”
“It’s good enough.”
I was on my way to the place where there was a crack in the 5th stage snow field theme, which would be the stage for the screening test to recruit additional people for the crack study lecture taught by Baek Woo-jin himself.
Originally, since it was a peddler of the academy, it was standard to gather the participants in one place and ride a bus, but this test was out of the box in many ways.
First of all, after receiving the list of students who expressed their intention to participate, individuals were grouped individually, or teams were grouped together to inform the gathering time individually.
In other words, the test is conducted in a state where it is unknown how many people participated, who participated, and who or not the team and the person concerned.
In that case, it was said that the team that entered even a little later had an advantage in terms of food or physical condition in that they had to endure the three-day time, but that was only a very small number.
That’s because anyone who knows how to roll their brains even a little knows that it is advantageous to enter as quickly as possible.
It is true that the probability of encountering monsters is the highest as a vanguard, but instead, the vanguard starts with the opportunity to preoccupy the best position.
“But you said you would enter in the order you applied. Isn’t this enough for us to be the advance team?”
Idney checked the time on the smartwatch on his wrist and asked Maria.
“I don’t think so.”
“Sincerity? Hey, is it 5 in the morning?”
“So.”
Maria looked through the rearview mirror at Idni, who was lying down, and continued.
“It’s already been five hours.”
“… You don’t think it started at midnight, do you?”
“Professor Baek is someone who would do that. Edney, you know.”
“that’s… … right… .”
Edney sighed briefly and stood up.
“So at least we are the fifth team?”
“If you think of it as one team per hour, that’s about it.”
“Well, that’s enough room. Just because you entered first doesn’t mean you can always get a good seat.”
“Ugh… … Hey, I’m starting to get nervous… .”
“If you complete the base camp, you don’t have to worry about monsters, so don’t be too nervous. Our priest, our priest. Monsters living in the 5th stage are just fine.”
Maria nodded slightly at Idni’s action, which patted Lee Na-young’s shoulder and smiled.
“It’s as Idni said, Nayoung. Don’t worry too much, if it’s at the level of a monster that lives in the 5th stage, even if you scatter holy power nearby, it won’t get scared and approach you.”
yes. It would be the case with monsters that normally inhabit the 5th stage. And if the content of the test is to keep the base camp for 3 days as it is known, it is a test that you have no choice but to get a passing score unless you intentionally break the camp to fail.
‘Of course, it’s not going to go that easily.’
Maria prayed inwardly as she watched the navigation system gradually approaching her destination.
Please don’t let the god you serve and worship get in the way.
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【 Papa papa~!! A new challenger has arrived!! 】
Not only Maria, but also Idney and Na Yeon-joo hardened their faces as they looked up at the child floating in the air.
【I’m a helper now, so there’s nothing to be so nervous about!! I’ll explain the rules in a simpler way than that, so open your ears and listen carefully~?]
Vuir, who maintained his form using the tablet placed next to the crack as a medium, continued with his signature innocent smile.
【Did everyone bring the oath?】
In response to Vuir’s question, the four lambs took out a written oath from their arms.
【Minimum qualifications have been given!! under. ji. only.】
Blazing——!!
The oath in his hand was engulfed in white flames and disappeared in an instant, leaving no ashes behind.
【I’m giving my cute children the right to enter without being ugly!!】
“… … .”
“… … .”
Maria and Idney couldn’t help but exchange glances with each other even though they knew they shouldn’t.
‘Hey, is this okay?’
‘How can I… … .’
‘Mr. Ha, if you’re a professor, you’re sure to make a problem.’
‘Yeah… … .’
However, the two could not bring out a word to Vuir.
To see the eyes of others in front of the god you dare to serve.
It was because they thought that such disrespect was allowed only to those who were devoted at least to high priests and priests.
【The base camp must be built within 24 hours of entering the rift!! If you are even 1 second late, you will be immediately disqualified, so be careful!
However, whether or not he knew their feelings, Vuir resumed his role assigned to him by Baek Woo-jin.
[And see the shelf next to the crack? There is a necklace in there, so make sure to wear it before entering!!]
Vuir, who had pointed to the necklace that was shining silver, returned with a slightly calm expression and continued.
【Even if you can’t protect the necklace, you’re eliminated. Do you understand what it means?】
Seeing the gaze directed at her, Maria swallowed dry saliva, nodded, and carefully opened her mouth.
“You have to be vigilant and careful not only of the monsters, but also of the other students taking the exam together.”
【that’s right. Except for the four of you, everyone is a competitor.]
“… I have a question for you.”
【I’ll allow it. My lovely little child.]
Maria was able to ask questions more comfortably, feeling the tension that had been tight in her body loosen up from the deep affection she felt in her voice.
“Is there a limit on the number of applicants?”
【Nope. It’s a test that everyone who takes the test can pass as long as the conditions are met.]
“ah… … .”
“… … ?”
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Rather, despite the information she should have liked, Edney had no choice but to have strong doubts about her best friend’s reaction with her face darkening.
【Camp construction within 24 hours after entering, presence or absence of necklaces, camp maintenance for 3 days. If you understand it correctly, let’s wear the necklace and enter~!! ah! Either give up now or you need to coordinate your opinions, so I’ll give you 5 minutes!!]
Dig!
With a brief flash, Vuar disappeared into the tablet.
“Is there anyone who wants to give up even now?”
“Are you crazy?”
“Me too.”
“I only believe in my older sisters… .”
“yes.”
Maria smiled truly mysteriously and headed towards the place where the necklace was.
“Hey, but why did your expression rot at the end? You don’t have to fight as long as you clean your mouth, right?”
“yes. That would be the case if we were the only participants.”
“… … ?”
When Idney shot her eyes, ‘What bullshit?’, Maria returned to the party with the four necklaces. Then, he whispered softly as he placed it in the hands of Lee Na-young and Na Yeon-joo.
“… Maybe me and Idney won’t be of much help.”