Episode 43

The day after the first class (1).

Jaehyun woke up early and started preparing for class.

There are two lectures to listen to today.

All of them are mainly light tests such as measuring orientation ability.

Since it is a military academy, there will be quite a lot of things to do, but compared to the training you will receive later, the intensity of the classes this week is very low.

In the second half, there are a lot of classes that require superhuman physical abilities.

For example, < Basics of Physical Training > supervised by Kim Seok-ki or < Understanding Combat I > by Instructor Park Ha-joon.

These classes are notorious even among cadets for their heinous intensity.

“For now, let’s relax a bit.”

I took a walk in the park lightly in case I could move my body.

It was around 6 am when I woke up.

I went to bed at midnight yesterday, so I slept exactly six hours.

However, there was almost no fatigue left in Jaehyun's body.

Basically, the resilience of radar is different from that of ordinary people, so it is natural.

After running for exactly an hour, my whole body was covered with sweat.

After coming back, I took a shower and this time I sat at my desk.

I have received all the textbooks necessary for the theory class, such as major books, so I can still do enough to learn by skimming.

Jaehyun stretched all the way and started studying in earnest.

“Still, there was a time when I was active as a radar for 7 years.”

Even if not as good as Kim Yoo-jung, Jae-hyun is also pretty smart.

In particular, in the theory class, he always performed well enough to rank at the top of the school, but it was not because he made any special effort, but because he was born with a good brain.

Thanks to that, I often heard stories from my classmates lamenting, ‘How can we live if a handsome guy has a good brain?'

Well, Jaehyun didn't really think about him.

Being smart is definitely an advantage in any world.

However, now that demonic beasts have been poured out, strength is more important than that.

This is because once you develop your strength, there will be no threats to your safety and friction with others will decrease.

Yggdrasil and monsters have completely changed the rules of this world.

“Today, though, there are only two classes, so you will be less tired.”

Jaehyun stretched out and checked the timetable.

Today's class is only two subjects.

Perhaps yesterday's ‘freshman hunt' had just ended, so the academy seemed to have loosened up the schedule a bit.

Well, unless the academy is an idiot, there's no way they'll arrange a tough class right after the event.

Basically, it is a military academy with a clear relationship between the top and the bottom, but this place is still full of boiling blood. Among the seniors, there are few, but there are some who are already stronger than the instructor.

There is nothing more stupid than stimulating them with a harsh schedule.

“Shall we start soon?”

Quite a bit of time passed while I was reading the book.

7:30.

If you don't want to go past 8:00, the start of class, you have to leave now.

* * *

“Hello. Nice to meet you. I am Instructor Jiyeon Kim. As you know, the class in charge is ?Basics of Mana Adaptation I?. I wish you well in the future.”

Courtesy applause pours in with greetings.

Of course, Jaehyun had no idea what kind of person Instructor Jiyeon Kim was. It was because I had nothing to face because I had taken martial arts classes instead of magic classes before returning.

I had only heard little rumors about the magic instructors.

Among them, I couldn't remember the name Kim Ji-yeon exactly.

‘Maybe it's because he's a new instructor who'll soon quit Milles.'

Jaehyun quickly understood.

There are only a handful of people who hold the position of instructor at Miles Academy for a long time. Because the salary is low and the welfare benefits are not good.

Nevertheless, the reason why Kim Seok-ki and some instructors remained at Miles was clear.

The existence of a gujain.

They coveted the congo to fall from it.

‘Well, it has nothing to do with me.'

Either that or not. It wasn't that important to Jaehyun.

“Large.”

After clearing her throat, Instructor Kim Ji-yeon began to explain the class.

“The reason why I am holding my first class outside is simple. It's just to test your mana sensitivity. Then everyone, please pay attention here.”

Jaehyun diligently rolled his pupils in the direction Kim Jiyeon pointed.

Dozens of huge, transparent rooms lined up in front of me.

Doors that look like partitions are placed between the rooms, and the sound of clashing magical powers can be heard constantly from inside.

Maybe that's the mana room.

It seemed to be a device for testing mana sensitivity.

‘It definitely feels similar to the Mana Cube I've seen before.'

Jaehyun looked at the mana room for a while, feeling a familiar sense.

Before signing a priority negotiation right with the Yeonhwa Guild the other day. He had broken a mana cube to prove his ability.

Compared to that time, there were rooms where mana flowed out at a level that was far below the level.

Jaehyun crossed his arms as he watched the other people's surprised reactions.

Worried voices of the cadets leaked out from here and there.

“What... isn't the level of difficulty too high from the start?”

“I know. Going into the mana room right from the first class.”

“You said you could get poisoned and get hurt? Are you okay?”

Jaehyun nodded slightly.

Perhaps that is the reaction of those with general sensitivity.

The mana room is literally a room where mana is concentrated, and there is a risk of getting mana poisoning.

Of course, now the instructors are together so there won't be any big accidents, but it's a clear fact that it's dangerous.

Instructor Kim Ji-yeon observed the reactions of the students and continued to explain in earnest.

“This is a room made by processing the core of a monster called the Mana Room. this partition. In other words, starting from the door, the mana concentration in each room is slightly different.”

Most of the cadets nodded as if they understood Jiyeon Kim's explanation.

“Of course, the further you go to the end of the room, the thicker the mana in the air. In this test, you will test what level of mana concentration you can withstand.”

Put it simply.

The purpose of this test is to see how familiar the caster is with Mana.

In addition, it is convenient to see it as a process of testing in advance how much mana can be handled later.

“Generally for first year at Milles Academy, Level 3 is the average. Right before graduation, most of them pass the 7th level. This test will help you accurately judge your current skills.”

Jaehyun looked around the room in front of him.

A total of nineteen rooms are prepared.

Since the average radar grade of magic cadets about to graduate is from C to D, it can be said that they reach the level of C-class radar at the point of breaking through the 7th level.

‘It's a mana room...... How far have I grown?'

It was a fundamental question.

Jaehyun has been working hard for growth in the past few months after returning.

He crossed the line in the dungeon with Night Shade, was taught by Yoo Sung-eun, and received Hell's EX-class skills.

The Mana Room was a good opportunity to compare with others how much he had grown in such a series of processes.

Jiyeon Kim calmly turned over the pages of the tablet PC she had brought with her and said.

“Then, let’s start testing in earnest.”

* * *

“All the cadets, follow me. Raise your hand if you have any problems along the way. After that, you can go outside following the guidance of the other assistants.”

Patsut......!

Thirty or so people pushed their bodies into the mana room that swirled in blue.

Stage 1 Mana Room.

A place where mana flows a little thicker than what exists in the air.

what is this For those who chose to pursue a career in magic, there was no problem at all.

Instructor Kim Ji-yeon took the lead and guided the cadets into the mana room.

Some of the cadets are already walking away with a slightly uncomfortable breathing sound as if their breathing is unstable.

On the other hand, Kim Yoo-jung and Seo E-na looked around the mana room with faces wondering if they were still okay.

Jaehyun was the same.

‘It's nothing. Compared to the Mana Cube, this is a joke. Well, mana cubes are said to be difficult even for current mages to break, so is it natural?'

There were no dropouts in the first stage.

Overall, it seemed that the first stage was still tolerable.

Jaehyun was guided by Instructor Kim Jiyeon and stepped into the second stage mana room.

“Coke!”

“Ouch!”

as soon as you step on it.

About 20 percent of the cadets raised their hands without being able to cross the second level wall.

Most of the cadets, including Jaehyun, signaled that they were still fine.

Kim Ji-yeon entrusted the loser to the assistants and went further inside.

And the 3rd stage of magic.

About half of them raised their hands and headed outside, led by an assistant.

The average freshman is 3rd level, so even if you raise your hand here, you will never fall behind the others.

Rather, the average at Milles Academy, where only monsters gather, was favorable.

Jaehyun and Seo Eana and Kim Yoojung are still at a level where there is no burden on their bodies.

Kim Ji-yeon began to lead the cadets deeper.

Step 4... Step 5.

‘I still can't feel it.'

Jaehyun only tilted his head while watching the dropouts who raised their hands.

It was strange.

The Mana Cube was the same as it is now.

How come he doesn't take any damage from mana poisoning?

At that time, even in the deep sea of cubes, Jaehyun could breathe comfortably.

The exact reason is not known, but it is likely to be due to innate aptitude.

‘97% magic aptitude... If it's not that, it's hard to explain.'

I realized once again that my talent is outstanding.

In fact, even in the world, his aptitude value of 97 is a level that can be counted among the first hands.

In a way, it was right to see it as a natural achievement.

Just then, a whisper came from Jaehyun's side.

When I turned my head to check, Kim Yoo-jung was talking to me with a slightly pale face.

“hey. Aren't you short of breath?”

“no. I don't know.”

Jaehyun shook his head at Kim Yoojung’s question.

As Yoo Sung-eun said, Jae-hyun's talent was overwhelmingly superior to others.

It's not just simple aptitude.

Thanks to Jaehyun's EX passive skill 《The One Who Attracts the Attention of the Gods》, his stat growth was remarkably fast compared to his level.

In addition, considering the rank of magic he learned, it could be seen that he had already reached a fairly competent level as a mage.

‘Maybe my skills right now are around C-level. But I can't be satisfied.'

Jaehyun thought as he stepped into the 6th stage mana room.

Seong-oh Min.

A person who killed his mother and eventually tried to kill himself as well.

To Jaehyun, he was an object of revenge that he would not be satisfied with even if he changed it right away.

Hana Min Seong-oh is an A-class radar.

It was a giant that could not be done with the current representation.

Jaehyun gritted it.

‘If you want to stop your father and get him punished, you must become stronger. I can't just leave Gu Jain alone.'

After reflecting on his goal again, Jaehyun, who had broken through to the 6th level, headed for the 7th level.

From here on, it becomes difficult no matter how talented you are.

Instructor Kim Ji-yeon took a small nap as she looked around at the remaining cadets.

The remaining cadets are all four.

Min Jae-hyeon, Kim Yu-jung, Seo E-na, and Lee Soo-hyuk.

Min Jae-hyun was remembered for his overwhelming appearance in ‘Freshman Hunt'.

The rest of the cadets also had high aptitude and memorized their names.

Among them, Kim Ji-yeon was particularly paying attention to Min Jae-hyeon.

‘In the freshman hunt, Min Jae-hyeon killed the martial arts students alone.'

The transcendent reflexes that created the first student dropout.

It was never something that could come out of the magic world.

‘Chief Gu Ja-in also told me to be extra careful with that kid.'

Goo Ja-in also asked him to focus more on taking care of Min Jae-hyun.

This means that there is definitely something special about him.

Jiyeon Kim swallowed her saliva.

What is ahead now is a whopping 8 steps.

It is not just a realm of talent, but a section closely related to actual combat.

From the 8th stage of the Mana Room, the density increases and then decreases, and then repeats.

This kind of device was prepared in order to implement the environment of the actual dungeon almost similarly.

However, school rules forbid the disclosure of such information to cadets.

The reason is simple.

This is because the test has meaning only when the cadets feel and feel the mana concentration themselves.

Of course, things that could be life-threatening could happen.

However, to Gu Jain, the cadets are tools. In other words, it was consumable.

Simply put, it means that it can be replaced with something else at any time.

Rather than their comfort, it was more important how quickly they could produce results.

A clear and unambiguous rule that is used implicitly at Milles Academy.

It is the strong self-eating.

The superior 1 percent eats up everything the rest has created.

That is the huge and absolute rule that drives this academy.

“then. Enter the 8th level of the Mana Room. Are there any students with problems?”

I waited for a while, but no one raised their hand.

Three people, including Jaehyun, and Soohyuk Lee.

Lee Soo-hyeok is a person who will grow up to B grade before returning.

His magical aptitude was 82. It was only natural that he was confident in his mana sensitivity.

“Then let’s enter.”

Mana room level 8.

If the 3rd stage earlier was the first demonic section, this is a hellish section.

All the remaining cadets except for Jaehyun let out a sigh as if this section was definitely painful.

In the end, Kim Yoo-jung and Lee Soo-hyuk raised their hands. It was hard to bear any longer.

Instructor Kim Ji-yeon is also an A-class radar, but from the 8th level, she pays special attention to her breathing.

This is an area where more practical experience is required.

‘Even if they are geniuses, it will be difficult from this section onwards.......'

As Kim Ji-yeon was about to take all the students out, a cadet caught her eye.

A black-haired boy looking around the mana room as if he was curious.

What is it?

Normally, it would be normal for me to collapse here choking.

In that sense, Lee Soo-hyuk and Kim Yoo-jung were also great.

It's because it's good enough to be able to raise a hand in the midst of pain.

But Min Jae-hyun was different.

He didn't look tired at all.

Like a veteran raider who had already cleared dungeons, Jaehyun was walking around calmly despite the strength and weakness of mana.

I had my hands in my pockets and it was a bit of a poor posture, but the responsiveness was unbelievably good.

Kim Ji-yeon looked to his left.

With her eyes fixed on Jaehyun, I see Seo Ina holding on tightly to her chest.

Seo Eana wanted to go to the next level while enduring to her limit.

Kim Ji-yeon couldn't help but be surprised at Seo In-na's tenacity and Min Jae-hyeon's adaptability.

‘Seo or Min Jae-hyeon......As I read on the profile, they are unbelievable talents.'

At the same time, she thought.

How far can the two of them grow?

He was also a student who shook the world of magic while listening to the sound of genius.

However, her first mana room grade was only 7th level.

However, those two overcame the 8th stage and were now trying to head for the 9th stage.

Goosebumps appeared all over her body, but she did not show it outwardly.

“after.”

Kim Ji-yeon let out a breath and took another step forward.

He put his hand lightly on the doorknob.

clap.

It was the moment when the door to the 9th level mana room finally opened.

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