Episode 91. Tower of Trials (2)
what is this
My heart beat quickened.
Well, the ratings have already been scored, but isn’t it better to survive to the end of what you started?
The view has changed.
It is a large hall.
Dante quickly looked around.
It seemed like everyone started from the same starting point.
I’m glad it was as expected.
There are many students standing with blank expressions. Children who were slow to select items were unable to place items where they wanted.
‘… … Where is the capsule?’
‘Ah, sir. Where is the defense capsule!’
Dante did not hesitate.
He took out a grenade and held it with his right hand.
I threw a grenade at the crowd and at the same time opened the lid of the defense capsule and threw myself into the corner.
[ You used a grenade. Remaining Quantity: 0 ]
[ The defense capsule is activated. Quantity left: 1 ]
bang! bang!
Kwak!
There was gunfire and a roar.
A scream was heard.
Less than 5 seconds later, an announcement was made.
[Clear the 1st floor of the Tower of Trials. 52 deaths. Time of death is measured. 24 people who died in the shortest period of time are automatically eliminated. ]
Children wounded by grenade shrapnel or stray bullets cried out.
“Hey you bastards! Isn’t that too much?”
One of the students approached the injured person with a jolt.
“Yanma. It’s a game. Being injured is sick.”
Dante did not look down at the floor. I didn’t have to watch my friends explode.
As time passed, the corpse disappeared and the floor was tidied up.
A list of items to acquire appeared before Dante’s eyes.
The tactical vest became heavy.
＜ Acquisition Item List ＞
49 rounds
6 defense capsules
2 healing capsules
2 grenades
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2 detox capsules
Petrification Magic Capsule x1
1 invisibility capsule
Player Kills: 5
Current Ranking: 2nd
‘Crazy, crazy.’
After all, the guy who made the first move is the best.
‘From the 3rd floor onwards, I’ll start at a different point, right?’
It was unlikely that the same scenario would repeat itself.
Dante also played quite a few games.
at Hamel’s house.
Before the second floor scenario started, an announcement was made once again.
[From the 2nd floor, you can organize a party of up to 3 people. When you form a party, additional items are paid. Owned items are changed to party common items, and the party leader is given priority. ]
‘Instead of having additional items, there are also risks… … .’
It was a structure where the party leader could eat and run items.
Dante wasn’t too worried.
‘I’ll have to look for Dio and the jar first.’
If you were with two people, at least you wouldn’t have to worry about getting hit. I must have eaten a lot of items. Until then, I’m going to try to survive alone as much as possible.
The higher the level, the higher the difficulty.
This was common sense.
‘I’m sure I can survive on the 4th and 5th floors as a solo player, right?’
[Party creation is only possible in the monster area and on even floors. Disbanding a party is free at any time. When forming a party, the location of the party members can be checked by GPS, and they will start from the same starting point.
However, if the party is disbanded or the party leader dies, all items except for weapons will be lost. ]
The game started again with an announcement sound.
‘okay. It seems that the starting points are all different.’
The second floor was a forest terrain.
It’s a PVP restricted area, so the only thing to watch out for is the monsters.
Dante collected mana at his fingertips.
‘what. no?’
Apparently, the lower floors seem to focus on melee combat abilities. Dealing with monsters only with a greatsword and pistol without magic bullets?
‘It’s possible if I aim for the vital spot.’
I learned how to deal with over 100 types of monsters in the basic class of planetary missions. As expected, there was a high probability that the monsters they had already learned would appear.
‘Couldn’t it be that monsters haven’t implemented mana?’
In that case, it becomes difficult to detect the movement of the monster in advance.
Dante took cover behind a large rock and organized the items first.
‘I’ll have to put two defense capsules in my great sword.’
At one time, the bayonet handle was used in connection with the rifle, but it is not used these days. Instead, a small, finger-thick capsule could be coupled to the handle.
‘Then let’s go.’
Dante moved slowly, wary of his surroundings. I haven’t felt any movement yet.
Meanwhile, Claudio yelled the f*ck out and stood up from the capsule.
[You were killed by Dante Prime. ]
[ The scenario ends. ]
“Wow. Dante this bastard. kill me? me?”
Because I grew up without D.O, I hardly ever encountered MR games. I never thought the game would go like this… … .
selected an item.
I opened my eyes.
dead.
‘What’s up with all the exams?’
But the resentment did not last long.
It’s perfect anyway.
‘He died on purpose. It’s like that anyway.’
D.O comforted himself like that and went out into the hallway. The comrades who died as soon as they started were like zombies.
“and… … To die in vain like this?”
“Let’s get started, grenade throwers, really, wow… … Who did you die for?”
“Jun Maury.”
“I went after that bastard too. But it seems Cheolpuduk died right away too?”
D.O found a familiar face among the zombies. It was a club site.
“hey. Are you dead too?”
The club looked very shocked. Tears welled up in her eyes.
Because I almost used up the time limit on choosing items, I couldn’t equip weapons and items where I wanted.
“I died while drawing a pistol. Dante bad guy!”
“Did you die to that child too? It must have been near us.”
The number of people who dropped out on the first floor was for the same reason. Either they spent too much time selecting items, or they hesitated to attack because they were slow in grasping the situation.
The dropouts rushed out of the building and complained.
“I wonder if people who haven’t played MR games will live in sadness.”
“I know yeah. How much money does one MR game pack cost?”
Rich people buy experience with money.
Is it only the superhuman academy?
In any field of society, it was a structure that was unfavorable for the common people to rise.
At least, the Superman Academy is in a better position. 0.3 percent from birth. You were born with a Neo Stone spoon in your mouth, right?
Even if I complained, it was just the sound of fullness in the eyes of the general public.
Danji walked the campus with Dio.
No one is here.
It’s very windy today.
“How can that be!”
Claudio comforted the complex.
“It was crazy because everyone was tangled up. I would have thrown it without knowing Would you have known and threw it?”
“know. It’s shocking though.”
Danji has not forgotten the message that came to his mind the moment he died.
[You were killed by Dante Prime. ]
‘After the wind in the ear! It will blow.’
One hundred times every day.
* * *
Simulation Center Situation Room.
Faculty were watching the progress.
said Bibiano Perez, beating sugar into his coffee.
“The rewards for clearing this scenario have not been revealed, right?”
Jia Han put the sugar cube jar away.
“I deliberately didn’t talk. Whatever the reward, always do your best. If I had told you in advance, everyone would have turned on their twin wicks and rushed. I hate that attitude.”
Ramil Kvyat agreed.
“you’re right. Actually, this reward is a bit strong. I think you’re right that I didn’t say anything. But the Revolution kids take a little bit. That’s because the rating has already been confirmed with a perfect score. There may be situations where you give up your seat to your friends.”
“First of all, Gudanji and Claudio were out as soon as they started. Even if the rewards were disclosed, nothing would have changed much.”
The Tower of Trials was a program developed and distributed by the Mage Tower. Individual scenarios are given to the 20 people who climbed to the 11th floor, and if they succeed in clearing them, additional points are given when getting a job in the Mage Tower.
A professor who came in with a drink outside sat down and talked.
“I had some complaints. Isn’t it a disadvantage to people who haven’t played the game?”
Ramil shrugged and said.
“It’s just a loser’s excuse. Being able to quickly adapt and deal with new situations is also a skill.”
Ramildo has 15 years of field experience. Every time I went on a mission to a different planet, the environment was very different for each planet.
Complete item selection and installation within the 5-minute time limit. Didn’t you kindly guide me?
Five minutes is a very long time.
In the field, the moment of choice comes in seconds. A single misjudgment can lead to the death of dozens or even hundreds of team members.
Jia Han smiled and passed the coffee.
“By the way, Dante will be swearing at D.O. Dio said that the Mage Tower was their goal too.”
It was a story I heard while filming a chat with celebrities in the past. Looking at the results so far, it is impossible to enter the Magic Tower. It must have been quite painful for Dio to miss the bonus point.
Ramil replied, stretching all the way.
“The only person to regret is D.O. Only one or two guys want to enter the Magic Tower.”
“It is.”
In fact, aiming for the Magic Tower is not a problem. Rather, it is natural. It’s the best route a superman can choose.
The problem is that everyone wants an office job.
Jia Han has also been thinking about this lately.
Aren’t those children excited at the thought of facing the monsters? Why is it different? It wasn’t like that in our time.
At that time, I was a bit depressed.
I feel like I’m becoming the kkondae that I hated so much.
the years are savage
I was no longer surprised when I saw the whitefish. It was sad.
‘I have to go back to the field soon. Before I get any older.’
The reason Jia Han took the professorship was because of the advice of BS.
“The problem is that you are too ambitious. Taking a break is also a way. Isn’t it time to rest? 」
Jia Han was moved by BS’ words.
However, the real reason why BS appointed Jia Han as a professor was different.
During the four years that Jia Han was Professor Stella, seven BS Kids passed through her hands. Including Dante and Alicia, who are now in school.
By the time the two graduate, sending Jia Han back to the Mage Tower was the big picture drawn by BS.
Bondi BS was not someone who enjoyed manipulating someone from behind. It is absolutely necessary even if the arrows of criticism are poured out in the future.
And BS had faith. that his disciples would understand him.
BS had one goal.
Cutting out the rotten roots of the magic tower.
It wasn’t that there was a problem with the whole institution called the Magic Tower. There are many fresh leaves working with a sense of duty.
However, unless you pull out the rotten roots buried deep inside, the branches and leaves will eventually wither.
No matter how rotten it is, pulling out 300-year-old roots was not something that could happen overnight. It was a time that required time and patience.
Ramil, who was looking through the list of visitors, spoke.
Rose’s name was not there.
“It looks like Roger Mayer is about to drop out after all. Didn’t you attend the exam today?”
“yes.”
Jia Han was heartbroken by what Rosé said while giving up during the survival mission.
“I want to continue going to school. 」
‘Did I even expect this to happen?’
Failure to attend the exam without permission will result in expulsion, not withdrawal. If you are expelled, you are at a great disadvantage when re-entering or transferring to another school.
First of all, the 5 prestigious schools did not allow expelled students to re-enter or transfer.
‘What are you trying to do… … .’
Will a talented child like Rosé be buried?
As a fellow superman, it’s unfortunate.
Since you won’t be able to step into the top 5 prestigious schools in the future, you can’t even enter the Magic Tower. The only option left for Rosé was to join a large mercenary group.
‘It’s unfortunate. He would have grown into a great wizard. Apparently, rumors of a rare disease were true.’
During the team tournament in the first semester.
Jia Han was put in as a supervisor and found three wizards. Among them was Roger Meyer.
Jia Han did not pay much attention to students with good backgrounds.
While attending AA, she was severely bullied by her so-called children from prestigious families.
It was because the appearance of a small girl with dark hair and an unknown origin running around disturbed the planting of the superiors.
I gritted it and endured it.
I took it with my skills and pressed it.
The first and last early graduate in AA history. After that, no one touched Jia Han.
‘We should talk about it once or twice more.’ Jia Han, who was doing it, soon erased her thoughts.
They said that the most useless worry in the world was worrying about a prestigious family.
Ramil put down his coffee cup and spoke lightly.
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“But instead of losing Rosé, you got a big shot.”
“AA must be a bit bitter.”
“That’s right. A two-pattern wizard, right?”
“Two patterns at eighteen. The potential to grow into a multiplayer is very high.”
The youngest daughter of the Daryl family and a two-pattern wizard.
Curiel Daryl, who entered Agras National Academy at the top of his class, was scheduled to transfer to Stella’s second year.