Chapter 162:
Where there are nine currents.
[Guryu Island]
Guryu Island in Korea was an artificial island created based on the myth of Guryu Island.
Cave of the Exorcists.
river of reception.
field of wind.
peak of fortune.
Including a few others, there were a total of nine occupied territories on Guryu Island.
“So… if you eat one of these 9, you’re in the top rank!”
At Amy’s enthusiastic explanation, Kim Eun-ah solemnly nodded.
9 parties.
27 personnel.
Even if it seems like a large number, considering the number of first-year students over 200, the number of students who can occupy the area is small.
“And sour here! It is said that if you collect a lot of objects, you get bonus points!”
There are a total of 30 new items in the test. They are scattered in various places on the island, and if you defend them to the end, you get 10 points for each one. Considering that the score of the occupied area was 100 points, it was an existence corresponding to a sub-quest.
“Then do I have to steal the sacred objects while protecting the occupied territory?”
Eunah Kim was right.
This distribution of personnel is the reason why the occupation war, the final exam, is difficult.
Even if you occupy an occupied territory, if you choose to defend it, it will be difficult to obtain new items. If you send people to steal the object, it will be difficult to defend the occupied area.
“yes. Occupying the occupied territory is not the end. In that respect, Sumire is envious. It will be very advantageous…”
The reason why Amy was jealous of Sumire’s ability was because of the unique characteristic of necromancer.
The name of this test that the students call is ‘Siege War’. In any era, the number of people in a siege plays a decisive role.
In such a test, Sumire’s characteristic is a one-man army that can freely switch between air and water.
“Even if I just scatter my familiars around. Aren’t some kids not coming? It must be really difficult for the kids to deal with.”
As Amy said, Sumire’s abilities shone even more in the siege.
“If it’s an enemy, it’s sure to be tricky.”
Kim Eun-ah and Amy speak in a tone as if they have nothing to fight with Sumire. Lenia looked at the two and sweated profusely.
‘…why! My party is 2 people, class A!?’
In addition, Kim Eun-ah was a party member who played an active part in the national competition with Shin Yoo-seong. They were the students that the academy as well as the whole world paid attention to.
‘Very burdensome! They’re very good kids!’
When the nervous Lenia was rolling her eyes, Amy looked at such a Lenia and uh-! he shouted.
“you! The one who terrorized the playground! I saw the video too!”
“Te Terror!? Ahaha… it’s not even terrorism! Just celebrating your victory!?”
Let Lenia tremble with humility, not humility. Amy smiled happily.
“Whoop, don’t be too nervous. We’ve already been ranked.”
Amy’s confident words.
However, in Renia’s eyes, that confidence seemed more like an ulterior motive than skill.
“…already decided?”
When Lenia couldn’t hold back her curiosity, she asked. Amy giggled and whispered in Renny’s ear as if it were a secret.
“…Actually, our party doesn’t attack each other. I have a password.”
It was forbidden to send messages to pockets during the exam, but the party members decided on a password so that they would not interfere with each other.
shake.
“This must be something you might be familiar with~”
Amy grabbed something that looked like a firecracker and shook it.
“This is…”
Lenia knew what Amy was holding. The name of the item that is more like a rescue item than a hunter item.
Flares:
Objects that emitted bright flashes or smoke and were used for a wide variety of purposes, from civilian rescue to city guard tactics.
“i get it! The place where this smoke came from is where the party members are!?”
Renia, who noticed, spoke with a surprised face. Amy nodded with a solemn face.
“yes! Our party members never attack each other!”
Looking at Amy who shouted confidently, Lenia thought to herself.
‘…Isn’t that collusion!?’
But it’s not against the rules, so it’s not a foul. Lenia swallowed her inner thoughts and accepted the reality.
‘I just need to win!’
* * *
How did it end up like this?
Sumire broke out in a cold sweat at the atmosphere like a cushion of thorns.
“Eh. What do you mean? Do you think it’s important to get in quickly and get a lot of points in a test like this?”
Joo Ha-jin, who wants to be active as soon as the occupation war begins.
“Good. Since he crashed into it without thinking, he must have been eliminated early. Drop out quickly~ I’ll be waiting for you on the cruise.”
Lee Si-woo, who intends to secure safety and slowly occupy the occupied land.
“See how sarcastic this bastard is?”
“Don’t touch my personality. If you touch the fort, it just won’t go over.”
“okay? How did you kill that character until now?”
A fight between two students with strong pride.
The two faced each other tightly without backing down. If left as it is, it was obvious that Lee Si-woo and Joo Ha-jin would only continue to fight endlessly.
“That…”
Sumire, who sat in the middle, raised her hand. Sumire’s fragile personality was too vulnerable to the atmosphere of these two.
But even in this situation, staying still is a story from the past.
“Is it okay if I… share my opinion?”
Sumire, who was still, tried to express her opinion. Joo Ha-jin and Lee Si-woo also showed interest.
“what? …your opinion? Let’s listen.”
“Tell me, Sumire. Everything is fine with me, except for that stupid suicide plan.”
The two fought a war of nerves until the end, but Sumire didn’t care and expressed her convictions.
“That’s… Joo Ha-jin’s grades are near the top 30. Siwoo is also really strong and showed great performance, but hey… he’s not the number 7.”
The first thing Sumire took out as a weapon was her own score of Seven Number. However, Sumire quickly returned to her usual friendly face and smiled.
“Wouldn’t it be better for me to be in charge of the strategy, as my grade is 6th, just like the school rules?”
Ju Ha-jin cleared his throat at Sumire’s unexpected opinion.
“…Kuhm!”
In Gaon, where merit is paramount, grades are rank. It was Sumire who seemed easygoing, so she ignored her. The remarks of Sumire, who ranks sixth in the grade, carry heavy weight in Gaon.
“uh? Uh, that’s right…”
For the same reason, Lee Si-woo showed a confused expression. No matter how active she was in the battle against England, Sumire’s fighting power with Laplace’s fragment was difficult to measure.
Sumire was ahead of both in terms of skill and grades. Sumire carefully and carefully explained.
“My specialty, Necromancer, is that I often give orders to my familiar… and planning a strategy as a team member is an essential virtue. Siwoo can carry out great operations alone. still! I think I can do better… at giving orders in a multi-player match!”
It wasn’t just about being sexual. Sumire explained to Lee Si-woo and Joo Ha-jin the reason why she had to be the leader.
“So, can you both entrust me with the operation?”
momentary silence.
Joo Ha-jin wanted to refute something, but couldn’t come up with the right logic. Since being with Shin Yoo-seong, Sumire has risen to a level that is unapproachable to ordinary students.
‘Also, according to rumors… This Sumire guy. Shin Yoo-seong and I heard that they are almost at the level of a married couple…’
There were many unconfirmed rumors about the relationship between Shin Yoo-seong and Sumire. Most of them, of course.
Do you come and cook for me in the morning?
Do you pack a special lunchbox for lunch?
On weekends, even late at night, they go to the grocery store and visit them for dinner.
such a story.
‘That guy Shin Yoo-seong. I heard that when I went to Japan, I went all the way to my house…’
It’s not even close to Japan.
To go so far and meet Sumire’s parents. From Joo Ha-jin’s guess, it was a meeting no matter how you look at it.
The more he thought about it, the more Sumire looked different in Ju Ha-jin’s eyes.
Sumire looks calm on the outside, but she is a resourceful person who even manages to control Shin Yoo-seong. Thinking that way, somehow, even Sumire’s gentle smile seemed to have an ulterior motive behind it.
‘I hate this guy for no reason. You don’t have to pretend to Shin Yoo-seong.’
Although now everyone knows through various performances. Joo Ha-jin was the first person to taste the strength of Shin Yoo-seong at the academy.
To Joo Ha-jin, Shin Yoo-seong is a monster among monsters. He was a person I never wanted to pretend to be.
“…okay. good. Better than that coward naughty girl. let you do it.”
Joo Ha-jin takes care of his last pride as if he allowed it. Sumire smiled at the two of them.
“then! Let’s all work hard together!”
Sumire, who is with Shin Yoo-seong and has changed too much from before.
“That’s right. Sumire. let’s work hard.”
“Well… even if you don’t say that, it’s a test…”
Now Siwoo Lee and Hajin Joo were making the same awkward expressions Sumire had.
Also Sumire.
stronger in many ways.
