115 – Survival
“Whoa..”
late night time.
While checking the results of the physical ability test, I sighed lightly.
All of the grades in front of me were better than I expected, and some of them showed a remarkable increase in scores compared to usual.
‘Certainly, simple practice is different from serious work, so this is it. I feel like it shows how important motivation is.’
In that respect, I started to think that it would be good to conduct this kind of test regularly with a certain amount of time.
If there is such a difference even in a one-time test performed in a hurry,
There must be a difference between training with an abstract goal and training with a clear goal of promotion.
‘Of course, in terms of budget, there will be limitations in many ways. That part is something that I can somehow cover with my skills. Above all, the more results we build, the more support we receive from the head office.”
The amount of money earned from the commissions he had received over the past few months and, crucially, the result of the Hamheung defense battle that took place this time was considerable.
In addition, in this regard, perhaps thanks to the high evaluation of our ability from above, we have considerably increased the amount of investment.
Accordingly, I was in a situation where I came to the conclusion that it was necessary to increase the size of Dreamers from this point on.
The A-class hunter promotion test that is being conducted this time is also the cornerstone for that.
After selecting hunters who could be called leaders, it was my ultimate goal related to this work to create another operating unit by accepting new hunters en masse under them.
‘No matter what, I have to finally have the power of one guild. Right now, 60 people, and finally up to 100 people including reserve power. You need to reach this level to be able to roll requests more smoothly, and to act with initiative in large-scale operations.’
Previously, I was lucky enough to lead the battlefield.
However, such luck could not continue forever, and if you were in a position to receive instructions from an unluckily incompetent commander, it would not be easy for you to reduce the damage to your allies to zero.
And to prevent such a situation, it was absolutely necessary to have a force capable of independent action even on a large-scale battlefield.
As always…
In order not to lose a single person.
*
Hunters gathered in one place for the final test, the actual test.
However, at this moment, the place where they were was neither the training ground where the preceding tests were located nor the Dreamers headquarters building.
This is the inside of an airplane at an altitude of 3000 m.
Below was a wide range of mountains.
Inside the plane, the hunters are keeping their seats with serious expressions while preparing to descend.
In their hands were practice rifles, painted grenades, and training weapons with paint-stained covers on the blades.
Equipment that literally has no killing power, but can clearly mark the hitting point.
Armed with them, the hunters were looking up at Adjutant Lee Jin-hyun’s face, which was displayed on the screen in front of them with a spleen determination.
-“Then from now on. Let’s start the final stage of the promotion test, the actual test.”-
Adjutant Lee Jin-hyun speaks in a serious voice.
Listening to his words, the Hunters began to swallow dry saliva, and at the same time, they began to strengthen their arms holding their weapons.
-“The rules are simple, as soon as the explanation is over, just kill as many opponents as possible for as long as possible in a survival game that starts immediately after jumping out of the plane. The time limit is 24 hours. However, if only 4 people remain in the last, first-come, first-served order, the game will end at that time, and points will be awarded based on the kill score and survival time that occurred until then.”-
This means that you can score points by surviving as long as possible or by killing as many as possible.
The hunters who learned the rules like that began to look even more spleen, and at the same time, some of them began to blink their eyes while looking at those close to them.
Although it is an individual battle in principle, the fact that the last survivor standard is set at 4 means that there is room for teamwork in cooperation with others.
In addition, as it is natural that the majority has an advantage over the minority in battle, those with close colleagues were already thinking about forming a team.
And among those who are thinking that way, there are three people who have become quite close to Talos this time.
This also included Roha Harim.
‘That’s great. If it’s 4 people, the numbers are just right, so we can form a team like this.’
‘It’s just like everyone’s skills are pretty much the same.’
‘If the three of us include Talos, there’s nothing to be afraid of! Oh, sure. Those two monsters still need to be careful though…’
‘Combat with new friends… It’ll be fun.’
Four people who are determined to form an alliance from the start.
On the other hand, contrary to the four people who feel a strong sense of solidarity in silence
this moment right now..
Two people who can be said to be the strongest in this position.
Iare and Joggs were only looking at the other person in front of them, not paying attention to the other hunters.
‘It’s a survival show.. It just went well. I wanted to come to a conclusion as it was.’
‘Usually, holding hands with Joggs would have been a good option… but it would be impossible now. Since this has happened, the only way to do it is to clearly tell who is on top at least once..’
Looking at their ‘competitor’ like that, they prepare for battle.
At that time, Lee Jin-hyun’s voice began to be heard in their ears once again.
“Oh, and one more thing, as there is a concern that the situation will become simpler if you simply proceed with survival among yourself, I have added a bonus element. You will find out about that part during the test, so please keep it in mind in advance. Then everyone, I wish you luck.”
After that, Jinhyun’s face disappeared from the screen.
And at the same time…
The door of the plane, which had been firmly closed in the meantime, began to open slowly.
Then, the stage of the survival game begins to appear before their eyes.
To the north there are wide meadows with some hills and to the south rugged mountains.
And a place with quite a variety of topography with a river flowing in between.
In addition, the hunters began to suggest the timing to jump calmly, capturing the sight of this place, where even ruined buildings were visible everywhere.
Depending on the terrain you fall on, it can be advantageous or unfavorable in battle,
However, at this moment, what the hunters were most wary of was not the wide terrain in front of them.
At this very moment, the two hunters standing in front of them.
Iare and Joggs.
No matter where they jumped, it was a common idea among the girls that they should first fall near those people and avoid going wild.
And, as the parties, of course, the two people who know this fact.
In response, Areh sighed slightly, then looked at Joggs standing behind him and said.
“Then… let’s go first. Follow me slowly.”
With those words left behind, Iare throws herself away.
Then, after seeing her like that in his eyes, Joggs threw himself without delay as well.
A tremendous wind felt right after that.
Even at the moment of falling while riding on it, Joggs’ gaze was already fixed on Are, who was falling far below.
‘… Shall we go straight ahead and settle the matter? There’s something Jinhyeon asked us to do in advance…’
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Jinhyun Lee called them separately right before the exam and quietly gave them individual instructions.
Remembering that, Joggs decided to postpone the fight against Are.
‘Let’s put off the confrontation with you until after the minimum mission has been completed. Until then, wash your head well and wait.’