Episode 121. “Jeoljigusaeng (絕地求生)
“Students who win in a competition with their opponents should keep their handkerchiefs. If my towel is taken away from me, the test will end with that, and if one hour passes without being caught, the test will end. The number of handkerchiefs each student has at that time becomes that student’s achievement. “The person with the largest number of handkerchiefs is immediately granted the status of Blue Dragon among the Five Five Dragons.”
So, the person who collects the most handkerchiefs will receive an excellent score.
Moreover, if you get first place there, it means that you will immediately rise to the rank of Small Five Dragon, following the Yellow Dragon.
I could see young people’s eyes moving busily here and there.
Hersondam said.
“Anyone who has lost their handkerchief or is injured can return here and rest in the pine forest.”
At that time, Mo Yong-cheon of the Mo Yong family asked.
“What happens if the loser disobeys?”
Hersondam said.
“There will be eyes watching unseen places. However, even if you avoid those eyes, if such an attempt is discovered, you and the entire sect will be automatically eliminated from the Flame Society. Of course, the scholar of that sect will not be very happy.”
At that moment, when the young people were looking at each other and murmuring, Zhou Geumryeong of the Huashan Sect raised his hand.
“But how will I know that the test has started?”
At that time, I heard a ‘boouung’ sound.
The young men looked back in surprise.
One of the staff members was seen blowing a huge trumpet.
Hersondam said.
“I will blow this trumpet to signal. All you have to do is start with that signal. Once again, what you do after that is entirely up to you. Well then, I wish you all the best.”
* * *
Han Ibi walked briskly while looking around.
Originally, five or six people started out together, but one by one they dispersed and in the end, they were left alone.
The place Han Ibi is heading to is a low mountain within Madudo Island.
Here in Madudo Island, it was at least considered a highland area.
Han Ibi’s intention was simple.
First, to determine the rough topography of the island.
Perhaps it was an intention to save energy, but the students approaching the top of the mountain were not visible except for Han Ibi.
Han Ibi, who climbed to the top of the mountain, exhaled and looked down.
‘Activate design analysis.’
Ibi Han unfolded the ‘Design Analysis’ function of the Machine Gun Office.
And through that, I started looking at the approximate topography of Madudo.
To the east is the sandy beach where Han Ibi just left.
To the west was the highland mountainous terrain where Han Ibi now stands.
It was very densely forested from the south to the upper center, but some areas in the north were wetlands.
Han Ibi thought.
‘good. This is how it came to be. Hmm. If I were the leader of a demonic cult… So, if I were Heo Son-dam, where would it be most reasonable to hide? Finding that hiding place will be part of this test… but for now, it will be important to do well in the early stages of survival. At first, there will definitely be scenes of students fighting each other. That’s why they created the handkerchief rule.’
Han Ibi thought again while giggling to herself.
‘They’re such evil people… but they must be laughing to themselves because it’s so funny.’
It was then.
Ugh!
Magnificent trumpet sounds were heard from all over the island.
The test has finally begun.
So Han Ibi couldn’t help but feel nervous.
He decided not to move carelessly but to observe the situation.
But the sound of weapons clashing could already be heard from far away.
Han Ibi muttered.
“It’s already started. “Maybe because they are young, they act faster than they think.”
Han Ibi ignored the sound and made a rough plan.
‘So, here, there are two main ways to obtain the position of Little Five Dragon at once. First, find Heo Son-dam, the leader of the Demonic Cult, and take his handkerchief. Second, hunting down the students and stealing many of their handkerchiefs.’
Han Ibi thought for a moment and thought again.
‘The two methods show a clear difference in their response. Which method is better….’
In order to complete the mission presented by the system, one of the two methods must be selected and pursued with direction.
Han Ibi thought again.
‘Hunting the students may be easier than finding Heo Son-dam. But if you deal with them one by one… and if you come across an arbitrary coalition, it will be really tiring. Hmm… This is something to worry about.’
An involuntary ‘kkeuung’ sound came out of Han Ibi’s mouth.
Han Ibi, who was abusing her brain until it exploded for a moment, said.
“Oh. I don’t know. What do you do if you just think like this? If we meet, we will destroy everything. Anyway, let’s find the leader first.”
Of course, this will have to be done as secretly as possible.
Han Ibi looked down the mountain again, familiarized herself with the topography of Madu Island, and soon began to go down there.
My steps were very careful.
This is because the possibility that there were students carrying out an ambush could not be ruled out.
First, Han Ibi headed towards the deep bush in the center of the island.
I thought that a place where I could hide would be safer.
I wonder if about a dozen minutes have passed.
Suddenly a voice came from ahead.
“Amitabha Buddha. Lord, please forgive me.”
When Han Yi-bi focused her eyesight, she surprisingly saw that it was Hye-jeong from the Shaolin temple who could be called a man of upright living as much as Jong Ri-hyeok.
I was able to immediately recognize the other person’s face.
This is Gukinrang of the Jeomchang school.
Looking at the situation, it seemed like Guk In-rang had made a surprise attack on Shaolin’s Hye-jeong.
At that time, Hyejeong counterattacked.
Guk In-rang said after spotting Han I-bi who suddenly appeared.
“Look. Zhongli Small Colony. “Let us join forces.”
Then Han Ibi scratched her chin and said.
“Why me?”
Guk In-rang looks a bit embarrassed.
“Why are you saying that?…”
“You two, keep doing what you’re doing. I’ll just watch. “I will not disturb you.”
While doing this, I sat down on the carpeted floor.
Hyejeong, who saw this, tapped the baton she was holding on the floor and said.
“Amitabha Buddha. Well thought out. “There is no reason for us to hurt each other like this in the first place.”
Guk In-rang then appeared to agree with what he said, lowering his head and approaching one step at a time.
however!
Suddenly, Guk In-rang twisted his body, turned his waist, and sharply spread his fingers.
It seemed like they were planning to steal Hyejeong’s handkerchief through another surprise attack.
At that time, Hye-jeong seemed to be completely at ease, as if she was reassured by Guk In-rang’s attitude.
Han Ibi clicked her tongue.
After all, good guys don’t last long?
It was then.
Just as Guk In-rang’s hand is about to tear off Hye-jeong’s handkerchief.
Hyejeong muttered as if she were chanting and then took a step to the left.
So now Guk Inrang’s hands are scattered in the air.
At that time, Hye-jeong takes a quick step back.
He spun around and got within range of Guk In-rang.
Although it was clearly a gentle gesture, its power felt like a harsh tsunami.
Guk In-rang looks embarrassed.
However, Hyejeong was already reaching out with a quick yet gentle hand.
The target was the handkerchief around Guk In-rang’s neck.
It’s truly an amazing move.
Guk In-rang was astonished as if her eyeballs were going to fall out and pursued the retreat, but…
Hye-jeong walked in, following Guk In-rang’s retreat, as if she were a ghost.
Han Ibi’s eyes opened wide.
Yes.
Before she knew it, Hye-jeong was holding Guk In-rang’s torn handkerchief in her hand.
Since it didn’t cause much impact, it must have been made of very soft material so that people wouldn’t get hurt when it was pulled from the neck.
At that moment, Guk In-rang is grinning with his face open.
“Amitabha Buddha. Sir. “Please forgive me.”
‘You’re doing something! After all, it’s Shaolin.’
Han Ibi was impressed.
The appearance of Hye-jeong was nothing more than a delicate young monk… but
the skills hidden behind that appearance were by no means easy, so it could be said that she personally proved why she was able to be called to the Murim Alliance.
At that time, Han Ibi spoke to Guk In-rang.
“Oh my. This is really disappointing. “It was literally a split second.”
Then he stretched out his finger and pointed somewhere.
Then Guk In-rang, who was fussing, looked at Han Ibi with a puzzled expression.
“what?”
Han Ibi said with a slight smile.
“I was afraid you might not know. “The eastern pine forest is over there.”
Guk In-rang blushed and said as if he was embarrassed.
“What are you saying, you bastard!”
Han Ibi stepped back and waved her hands as she said.
“Oh my. “As a fellow Sichuan native, I was just trying to help, so I apologize if you were offended.”
Yes.
The Jeomchang faction, which usurped the position of the Cheongseong faction within the martial arts group, was originally a bit naive.
These guys need to come to their senses.
Guk In-rang tried to raise his sword with a fuss.
At that time, Han Ibi said.
“Ouch. If you do this, you may be expelled. “No matter how much you fall, you have to be careful.”
Then Guk In-rang seemed to come to his senses, pounding his chest a few times and walking toward the direction Han Ibi pointed out, saying:
“You bastard. I will definitely remember what happened today. “I’ll go to Sacheon later and see you again.”
Han Ibi said while holding the gun.
“thank you. National small cooperative. “I’ll see you then.”
Even though I said I’d see you later, there wasn’t anyone that was scary.
Guk In-rang calmed his boiling heart and began to come down the mountain.
Now, only two people remain, Han Ibi and Hyejeong.
Awkward silence.
It was Hyejeong who spoke first.
“Sir.”
Han Ibi said while shaking her head.
“Can you please stop shouting out loud to that bastard? “I don’t think our age difference is that big.”
“Shaolin etiquette is famous for being strict.”
“Don’t say that. I share the same room with Monk Hyeon. He really seems to be thirty thousand miles away from etiquette.”
Then Hyejeong seemed to have nothing to say and scratched her bald head as she spoke.
“Jongli Sohyeop….”
Instead of giving donations, it was changed to Sohyeop.
“…Then what will you do?”
Ebi Han said.
“What do you mean, what can I do?”
“Would you like to compete in the Zhongli Little League?”
“Here?”
“yes.”
“Are you out of your mind? It’s still early in the exam. It’s good for everyone if we fight among ourselves here. “Someday we may have to fight, but until then, it would be better to join forces.”
“I agree.”
“For now, let’s focus our efforts on finding the Demonic Cult leader.”
“Let’s go with the small cooperative.”
“Then we have agreed to a temporary alliance. Yes?”
“Well… then that’s it.”
“great. “Then let’s go further.”
The two walked slowly, wary of their surroundings.
For a while nothing happened.
The only thing that could be heard was the chirping of mountain birds.
Han Ibi muttered.
“It’s strange that it’s so quiet.”
It was then.
I began to hear a loud noise passing through the grass.
Someone… someone was hurriedly running towards us.
Hyejeong did not let down her guard and raised the wooden baton to her chest.
At that time, Han Ibi confirmed the person’s identity!
He said, his expression somewhat distorted.
“Look, monk. “Go somewhere else quickly.”
At that time, a person running quickly found Han Ibi and shouted loudly.
“Zhongli Xiaoxiao! Zhongli Xiaoxiao!”
Yes.
That person was none other than Wang Qinglin of Amifa.
Han Ibi looked up at the sky and muttered.
“damn. “What kind of evil relationship is this? Why is it that woman again…”
Hye-jeong looked at that with puzzled eyes.
Han Ibi took a deep breath and said.
“It’s definitely going to be a hassle.”
(Continued in the next part)
