Episode 11 Mana Cube (1)
The next day.
Jaehyun was guided by Park Seongjae and headed to Yeonhwa Guild’s gymnasium.
The symbol of the Yeonhwa Guild hung on the wall upon entering the entrance. A lotus flower pattern engraved in intaglio and a large oak tree stood out.
A secret gymnasium located in the basement of the regular sparring hall.
According to Park Seong-jae, this is a special high-tech facility built for training Yoo Seong-eun and higher-level radars.
In simple words, it means that it is a very secret place that even within the guild, those who have set foot there can count on one hand.
Jae-hyun already guessed why Yoo Seong-eun called him to a place like this.
‘They must be trying to get me into the guild by looking at my Awakened Profile. The magical aptitude of 97 is an unprecedented figure no matter how you look at it. Even if you look around the world, it will be hard to find talent like this.’
In fact, before returning, Jaehyun had a high aptitude for magic and received many love calls from other radar academies.
Even so, the reason why Jaehyun became a combatless radar that did not suit his aptitude is simple.
It’s because of his indecisive past personality.
He didn’t feel the need to go because his friends around him as well as TV show the martial arts raiders’ performance while showing contempt for the magic world.
‘NBC…… ruin.’
Thanks to this, Jaehyun’s life began to get twisted as he went to the martial arts world instead of the magic world where he could display his talent.
Abandoning the path of a prosperous wizard, he became a D-class combative raider and wandered the bottom.
‘When I think of that time, it’s really……’
Thinking back then, I still feel a sense of pride.
To be honest, it would have been even weirder if I didn’t feel sick to my stomach while watching the fighter-type raiders slowly fall and the magic-type raiders rise.
Jaehyun organizes his thoughts and goes down the central stairs of the gymnasium.
Suddenly, a familiar voice was heard.
“You’re here.”
Jaehyun lowered his head towards the voice he heard.
“hello. CEO. See you again.”
On the opposite stair landing, I saw a familiar face.
Yoo Seong-eun. The Yeonhwa Guild representative greeted Jaehyun.
“What were the terms of the contract? I think it’s a proposal worth considering positively.”
“yes. It is definitely a great condition.”
Jaehyun had no choice but to nod his head at Yooseong’s words.
It was because the contents of the Yeonhwa Guild’s contract received earlier were truly unbelievable.
Increases living subsidy from 5 million won to 10 million won per month, as well as providing unlimited guild equipment up to B grade, and no charge for destruction.
When raiding a dungeon, profits are distributed 8:2 with the guild according to contribution.
It was a one-sided contract with only favorable conditions for Jaehyun.
‘The dungeon attack settlement ratio of other general raiders is around 6:4. A contract like this isn’t easy to get. A contract that is only offered to raiders of at least class A or higher.’
It was a proposal that had nothing to lose as Jaehyun.
Exclusive contract with Yeonhwa Guild, not anywhere else.
It would definitely be better for you to grow yourself, and above all, getting permission to raid a dungeon as an individual raider is at the level of picking stars from the sky.
‘I have to enter the guild anyway.’
Incidentally, the Yeonhwa Guild monopolized about 50% of the top dungeons nationwide.
This meant that Yeonhwa Guild was the best place for Jaehyun to grow.
‘No matter how high the aptitude is, if there is no correct map, the growth of the radar will be stagnant. From that point of view, Yeonhwa’s conditions are top-notch. You should never miss out. …… but.’
A smile slowly began to spread across Jaehyun’s lips.
Yoo Seong-eun, noticing the change in expression, listened to Jae-hyun’s continued words.
“As I already told Manager Park Seong-jae, there is one condition before signing the contract.”
“okay. Of course. You are a smart kid.”
“I’m assuming you’ve already read my profile, so I’ll tell you.”
Originally, the aptitude values of aspiring radar students, or cadets, cannot be viewed by others except for educational institutions that have obtained consent from the individual.
However, the person in front of Jaehyun is Yoo Seongeun. He was the guild master of Yeonhwa.
Jaehyun thought that it would not have been difficult to investigate the background of an awakened cadet.
A smile spread on Yoo Seong-eun’s lips as if the prediction was correct.
Jae-hyun looked at Yoo Seong-eun and Park Seong-jae alternately.
“Like I said. It’s been less than a month since I changed my career path from martial arts to magic. That’s why I’m still immature in handling magic. So my condition is…….”
Seongjae Park, who was waiting in the back, gulped down his saliva as he watched Jaehyun.
‘It’s also extraordinary. Yuseong doesn’t seem to be nervous at all even in front of CEO. It’s amazing.’
Yoo Eun-eun and Park Seong-jae. Their gazes crossed for a moment.
What kind of proposal is Jae-hyun trying to make to Yoo Seong-eun?
The two of them studied his expression closely and focused their attention on the voice that followed.
The corner of Jaehyun’s mouth twisted, and soon words that the two did not expect at all came out.
“CEO Yoo Seong-nim teaches me magic directly.”
Jaehyun said with the most sly expression on his face.
He already had plans for the next one in his head.
Park Seong-jae’s puzzled expression Yoo Seong-eun’s interesting face was clearly engraved in Jae-hyun’s pupil.
‘The best hand is used when the effect is maximized.’
It was the technology that kept Jaehyun alive as a radar for over seven years.
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Seongjae Park looked at Jaehyun in disbelief.
‘To ask the representative of the Yeonhwa Guild to teach magic directly… Where the hell does that kind of guts come from?’
1st in the country.
Yoo Seongeun is one of the best guild masters in the world.
She has not retired from Radar and is still active, so there is no need for her to raise disciples.
Even so, Jaehyun’s eyes were still full of conviction.
A face as if to say you can’t refuse this offer.
Jaehyun said with a wedge.
“If you accept this offer, I will negotiate first with Yeonhwa Guild.”
The bold words of Jaehyun. Yoo Seong-eun smiled and took it back.
“That’s an interesting suggestion.”
Their eyes met for a moment.
A negotiation that has a conclusion anyway.
There was no room for any compromise.
Soon, Yoo Seong-eun nodded to mean acceptance.
“good. I’ll accept your offer. More than anything, I want to see your skills in person.”
“There is still a lot missing. I believe that the representative will help a lot.”
“okay. of course. But before that.”
Yoo Seong-eun’s face was curious. she said, crossing her arms.
“I want to check your talent. Are you okay?”
Jaehyun was silent for a moment.
‘It was to be expected. Yeonhwa will also want to confirm my talent.’
Of course, Jaehyun had enough qualifications to join Yeonhwa just by looking at his ability to copy Sacrifice, which he showed earlier.
However, the magic-related aptitude listed in the profile was 97%.
This is out of standard size no matter how you look at it.
‘Of course I want to check.’
Yoosung chewed his lips weakly. Her eyes were full of greed.
Park Seong-jae had no choice but to break out in a cold sweat when he saw Yoo Seong-eun’s expression.
‘That look on the CEO’s face… I guess I’ll have to prepare my mind this time too.’
Even in an urgent situation, Jaehyun was relaxed.
Relaxing as if you had anticipated all of these situations.
Jaehyun opened his mouth slowly.
“great. You want to test my abilities?”
“that’s right.”
“What can I do? Can I try the Awakened Aptitude Test here?”
Yoo Seong-eun laughed and lightly denied it.
“no. It’s all machine play. What I want to see is not just the talent you were born with, but the abilities you have now.”
Just like Jaehyun did. Yooseong also clapped his hands lightly with a smile as if he had foreseen all of this.
Suddenly…
At the same time, a huge square cube began to rise from the floor of the gymnasium.
A blue rectangular room filled with mana.
Yoo Seong-eun smiled lightly while watching it.
“Mana Cube. You have to destroy this from now on.”
Jaehyun’s brow furrowed.
‘……Break the mana cube?’
Jaehyun pursed his lips.
A habit that comes out without me knowing whenever an embarrassing situation shuts up.
Cold sweat began to flow from his clenched hands.
“A mana cube… are you serious?”
“why? i think it’s just fine If you are talented enough to sign Yeonhwa’s priority negotiation rights, shouldn’t you at least do this?”
Yoo Sung-eun had a smile on his face, but he was really scared inside.
‘……I’m going to kill the spirit once and go.’
Jaehyun’s face, which had always been relaxed, crumpled a little for the first time.
In general, the Mana Cube is a machine used by B-class or higher among magic-type radars to determine their mana sensitivity.
It was a really burdensome test for Jaehyun, who still lacked a lot as a wizard.
‘Raiders who break mana cubes are about 7% of all awakened magicians. Can I really do it now?’
Jaehyun smiled awkwardly.
“Sounds like you’re trying to kill me?”
Yoo Seong-eun shrugged her shoulders with a sly face.
“Why would I? Even if you fail, there is no problem in signing the right to negotiate first. The conditions won’t change. Yoo Seong-eun, the representative of the Yeonhwa Guild, will guarantee it.”
A shadow fell on Jaehyun’s face.
No matter how talented you are as a wizard, breaking cubes is a different area.
Even if they have been active as wizards for over 10 years, there are numerous people who cannot do it.
It is natural for Jaehyun to worry about whether he will be able to do it.
Jaehyun thought about it for a while, but finally made a decision.
‘I can’t. It’s not good to back down here.’
Jaehyun nodded his head with a determined face.
If he shows fear for his credentials here, he will not have the upper hand in future negotiations with the Yeonhwa Guild.
Even if you fail, you have no choice but to move forward.
Yoo Sung-eun turned his head quickly with a satisfied face.
“Then Seongjae oppa. Please prepare.”
“……Are you serious? The CEO’s Mana Cube is a device that is difficult to break even for active magicians. To Min Jae-hyeon, who is still a child…….”
“Does that child in front of us look like a normal person? It’s worth a try.”
Yoo Seong-eun’s expression was quite serious.
At her firm words, Park Seong-jae had no choice but to approach the Mana Cube and turn it on.
Uuuuuuuu…
The Mana Cube cried out in anger. The blue mana made a threatening sound as it collided inside.
Jaehyun gulped as he looked at the cube.
‘Mana Cube… I’ve seen it on TV before returning… but seeing it in person, it’s more amazing magic. To think that I had to enter such a thick mana whirlpool.’
“Then shall we begin? I expect good grades. do well.”
“well. You will know what will happen when you see the results.”
Tsutsut……!
Noise coming from the cube.
Jaehyun stood in front of the cube with his fists clenched.
He exhaled the breath he had inhaled for a long time.
Seeing Yoo Seong-eun’s face reflected in the cube, Jae-hyun pushed his body into it.
The blue effect drew an arc and wrapped around his whole body, then swallowed Jaehyun’s body in an instant.
Seongjae Park let out a small sigh as he watched him get sucked into the cube.
“Ha… it’s really good, right? I’m honestly a bit worried. I fully understand that the CEO is interested in me, but… aren’t I still a child?”
“That Anne can do it.”
“yes? How do you know that……”
Yoo Seong-eun gave an innocent reply with a bright expression on Park Seong-jae’s worried question.
“It’s a feeling.”
“yes?!”
Looking at Park Seong-jae’s bewildered face, Yoo Seong-eun laughed as if it was fun.
She muttered softly as she watched the vibrating mana cube.
“Now. How long will it take you to break the cube and come out?”
