151 – First Ruins – 2
A few days after the confrontation with the Enforcement. After I finished preparing, I headed to the main playground. There are already many first-year cadets gathered. How long has it been since I went in between them and stood in my place and waited?
I could see Instructor Yangjun going up the podium.
“Is everyone here?”
Looking around at the first year cadets gathered in the playground, he said leisurely. Standing on the podium and holding a microphone, he looked around and continued his words in a light tone.
“From today, the practical evaluation for the final exam begins.”
“Uh uh…”
Cries of displeasure erupted from the cadets.
I guess so. Who would like to have a final exam?
It would be even more so if there were cadets who didn’t get good grades in the last midterm exam. If you make a mistake this time, in the worst case, you may fail the exam.
“hahahaha. These guys.”
But that’s for later. Instructor Yangjun smiled at us leisurely and gave instructions to the other instructors.
At the same time, all but a few of the cadets fall toward the gate for their exams.
“…Hmm.”
I saw the face of one of the cadets heading to the gate.
Seonghwarin. Originally, I was going to the Manisan ruins as a member of the executive department, but after losing the confrontation with Yu Choa the other day, I was excluded from the ruin raiding team.
When her eyes met hers, I didn’t have the right expression on her face, so I smiled, bit her lip, and she turned her head around with a swish and headed towards the gate.
“Why is that?”
“Nothing.”
I haven’t seen it, but it is said that the confrontation between Yoo Choa and Seonghwarin was quite amazing.
It is said that he learned it properly from Joo Sae-hee and received a staff of flame from the executive department to use fire magic of great power.
In response to that, Yu Choa also properly utilized the skills she learned from Scar Wie, and it is fortunate that she won the victory confidently.
“Anyway, I’ve completely separated myself from the executive branch.”
This time, Seonghwarin’s defeat and the loss in the team match against the management department dampened the executive department’s upward trend.
Thinking of the stories the cadets have been talking about the past few days, Jin Shi-yeon nodded her head when I said it.
“It was difficult to go the same way anyway.”
“That’s true, but I’m afraid there will be unnecessary friction.”
“It’s okay not to worry about that.”
Jin Si-yeon smiled and lightly stroked the hilt of her black moon.
“Because I am.”
Oops. Nice woman…
“Only you? Me too!”
“Yes. Yes.”
“There! Stop talking!”
I was warned by Instructor Kim Yeon-ha. As we closed her mouth, she sighed and climbed onto her podium.
“From now on, we are going to the Manisan ruins. It is not easy to attack the ruins, so don’t be vigilant.”
It must be because it is on a different level from dungeon raiding. She was telling me about the raid on the ruins again, as if I couldn’t put my mind at ease with just one word.
She was in charge of explaining the strategy in this way, even in the game, she is like that this time too.
“Then gather in each group.”
Our group is Elizabeth, Jin Shi-yeon, Yoo Cho-ah, Gi-yeol Ki, and me.
Two people from the other class start coming this way.
“Ahahahaha! Let’s do our best!”
“Explore the ruins… Hmm. If I do well this time, I’ll be able to participate in the ruins during vacation too, right?”
Joon-yeol, who was leisurely looking around us, pushed his hand into his arms. And.
“I’ll tell you first. My heels aren’t that cheap. Instead, do your job clearly. If you need to go to another ruin, please feel free to contact me here.”
Doing business under these circumstances? He’s a great guy.
Well, when we first met, I got a business card too. As he recalled that time, he took out his business card and passed it to the three of them one by one.
“I’ll take care of your stamina…? Ahahahaha~! What is this~!”
“Healers say they do business this way.”
It is rare to see a healer belonging to one place unless he offers a very large salary.
The number of healers is not that many even among the few Awoken.
It was more about working by being called here and there rather than belonging to a special faction or guild.
So, in Hero Academia, raising the intimacy of one healer to the maximum was the official strategy.
“Shall I try it later?”
If the healer is that good, the buffer will be more expensive.
“Ohohohohoho!! Then you’d better sign a long-term contract with the Taylors!”
“Jinga won’t sit still either. Wealth is as good as the Taylor family.”
“Um~. Then I should go with Yohan as a pair? hehehe~. Yohan. We’ll be together everywhere! Right?!”
Huh. What is this guy’s popularity?
For now, the gaze of the three, who were quite serious, was passed over with a smile. I’m busy thinking about work right now, but I don’t think I need to decide my future work right now.
“Then let’s go.”
After a brief greeting and small talk, Instructor Kim Yeon-ha’s cry was heard. That’s how the people going to the Manisan ruins this time moved through the gate.
The destination is Ganghwa Island. This was also an island, so it was included as a danger zone. As the soldiers, heroes, and dummies moved past the area being guarded, Yuchoa let out a short moan.
“Ugh…”
“What’s wrong?”
“No. It’s a little embarrassing.”
“It’s a characteristic of the ruins. It can intimidate those who approach it. It will settle down after a while.”
“Yes…”
At the explanation of Kim Yeon-ha, who participated as an instructor, Yoo Cho-ah bit her lip. Aside from Yuchoa, the condition of several people on the other side could be seen getting worse as they got closer to the ruins.
While taking a break and adjusting to the pressure of the ruins, Jo Ki-yeol gasped for breath and clenched his fists.
“This level of pressure is a basic ruin… But are you all right?”
“Oh ho ho ho! This is nothing!”
“Because I’ve done similar training a lot. Choa. Come to Jinga later. I’ll train you.”
As expected, prestigious schools are different. Jeon Ki-yeol, who was struggling with Elizabeth and Jin Si-yeon’s words, looked at me with a questioning gaze.
“Why are you fine?”
“You’re enduring with guts.”
To be honest, this kind of attack doesn’t work well because I have high mental power.
“Is everyone feeling better? Going up now.”
On the way to the middle of Mount Manisan, we took a few breaks before finally arriving at the ruins of Mount Manisan.
“That’s the entrance to the ruins.”
There was a huge crack in the Chamseong Altar on Mount Manisan. It has a shape similar to the entrance to a dungeon, but its size and color are different.
“The color is changing.”
“That is the characteristic of the ruins. Now, let’s start with Group A.”
We are in Group A. Under Kim Yeon-ha’s guidance, we entered the ruins. At the same time, the vision blurred and a passageway with a profound atmosphere appeared.
“What you have to take care of is the Poongsaengsu. The Manisan ruins have no special traps or devices, and only the owners of each room have to catch them.”
After passing through the passage and arriving at the huge cavity, Kim Yeon-ha said lightly. After defeating the three bosses, you will have to fight the Black Yakha here.
Hmm… I don’t think there’s anything special to be wary of.
“Can you tell me where the water is located?”
“Isn’t that over there? The thing above the aisle seems to be an ancient pattern of wind.”
“Yes. That way the ruins can be located.”
I think you liked Choa Yoo’s answer. She grinned and let us go. Then footsteps are heard from behind. It seems that other groups have also entered.
“Hey! Don’t get hurt!”
I waved my hand once at the cry of Chun Su-ho, who was in Group A and then moved to Group B.
Um… By the way, I have to step in and stop Poongsaengsu from collapsing…
“Elizabeth. As I said last time…”
“You mean you’ll get that attack when Poongsaengsu uses Poongrijang? But since I’m a tanker, that’s…”
“Because that’s the strategy.”
“Wouldn’t you rather have Twilight Shadows written on me?”
“Well. But sure way is best. And if something happens…”
I tapped Elizabeth on the arm.
“Isn’t it fine if you protect me?”
“Ugh… I get it. But if you think it’s dangerous to do it once…”
“Okay. Okay.”
I decided to block Poongsaengsu’s special attack as I had planned with Cheonsuho before. Everyone seemed to be a bit uneasy, but while thinking that it was fortunate that they allowed it, Jin Si-yeon approached Yoo Cho-ah.
Why is he suddenly going over there?
“Yoo Choa. Are you ready? Elizabeth seems to be ready.”
“Huh? Huh?”
“What preparation?”
“The Poongsaengsu won’t give you a chance to use the Poongrijang. The student president said that when he first caught the Poongsaengsu, he passed the pattern of using the Poongrijang..”
It is not impossible.
Of course, you can pass the pattern as the two planned, or you can catch it before using the windmill.
But at this party level, it won’t be easy either…
Well, let’s try if we can.
It’s good if you pass it, and even if you can’t, I can step in.
“Hey. Junyeol-ah. Watch carefully when I go forward, then give me the heel.”
“So what. Ah. Is that Poongsaengsun?”
As we reached the end of the passage, a large cavity appeared.
The one in the center of the cavity is a green beast with a shape similar to a marten, but bigger than a tiger.
When he saw us, his ferocious, piercing eyes flashed, and he swung the grassy staff he was holding in his hand.
-Cee Iik!!!
With the sound of the wind ripping, a green light flew into Elizabeth. After cutting it with her sword, she burst out laughing as always.
“Ohohohohoho!! Is that enough?! Try harder!!”
-Kyaaa!!
Scratching your temper all at once. It’s great too.
Then…
“Come on! Let’s go buff!!”
I immediately applied the buff and fired arrows at Poongsaengsu while shouting.
“Now!! Kids! Hit it!!!”