episode_0051

“Alright, everyone, are you all ready?”

“Yes~”

Jikil stood in front of the students.

With his tall stature, appearance, heroic abilities, and medical knowledge, Jikil quickly gained popularity among the students.

Even now, the students looked at him with trusting eyes.

“From now on, you will enter the island and proceed with the survival mission. The overall format of the class is similar to the hunting assignment we did before.”

Saying so, Jikil raised his wrist to check the watch.

“By defeating the monsters on the island, your points will increase. The ranking system is determined by these points. Additionally, you can check not only your own score but also other students’ scores in real-time.”

Yujin gazed quietly at the watch on her wrist.

Honestly, this watch didn’t hold many pleasant memories for her.

If she had to pinpoint one, maybe encountering an ogre during a lesson?

Even if she were to die, she wouldn’t consider that a fond memory.

“However, this time, it’s not just a short-term hunt; you will have to stay on the island for several days. You only have food and water for a day. Thinking about the future, you should also consider appropriate survival methods.”

No matter how great a hero is, they cannot survive on hunting alone without eating for days.

Moreover, it’s an unfamiliar remote island.

Without sleep or food, stamina would plummet rapidly.

Adjusting pace was an essential task.

Thinking like this, the difficulty wasn’t simply extending the time by a few days; it had increased multiple folds.

“Of course, if the observing teachers deem it dangerous or if you request rescue through the watch, they will come to save you. However, in that case, you will fail the test, so be careful. Especially since there is also a boss-level monster called ‘Twin Snakes’ on this island.”

Yujin didn’t entirely believe those words.

During the ogre incident last time, they couldn’t rush over immediately.

Of course, there was Black Heaven’s scheme behind that.

The problem was that Yujin didn’t know about that.

“Well, still, there shouldn’t be any worries this time!”

Despite being a nerd, Yujin had some basis for her confidence.

Thanks to the seniors, she had become much stronger than before.

Cheolsu had also trained hard,

and the class president had top grades in the academy.

Even if they got injured, Yeonghee, the healer, could treat them.

Unless a dangerous monster like last time appeared, there shouldn’t be any issues.

No, with this team, they might handle dozens of ogres without a problem.

“I don’t like fighting monsters, but since others care about their grades, I should aim for a high score as well.”

It’s best to avoid being disliked for slacking off during assignments.

After all, it’s an exam that they must take anyway.

Other friends were giving their all to receive scholarships.

“I should work hard too!”

While Yujin was thinking this, Yeonghee was staring blankly at Cheolsu from a distance.

“Something feels off when I look at Cheolsu these days.”

It’s like poking at something stuck in her heart.

His tone and actions were irritating.

It wasn’t like this before.

Just looking at Cheolsu used to make her happy.

Could it be that while acting out liking Yujin, she actually fell out of love?

Yeonghee shook her head.

Cheolsu was still precious to her.

He was someone she had to protect.

She was only pretending to be Yujin’s lover for that reason.

“Let’s sort out my feelings definitively in this exam.”

Yeonghee resolved to do so, soothing her restless emotions.

Meanwhile, Cheolsu was silently watching the back of the class president.

“Why did the class president suddenly decide to help Kim Yujin with her training?”

Although he had tried to assure the class president that he was fine.

Honestly, the news that the class president was helping Kim Yujin shocked Cheolsu.

Repaying the favor of saving him?

He believed it was entirely possible.

Considering how diligent the class president was in that regard.

The problem lies in the fact that the opponent is Kim Yujin.

If it’s him, there’s a possibility he could exploit this in any way.

Using gratitude to manipulate, he might not have known he would gaslight the class president.

Just when he had to stick around for a few days due to the assignment.

Kim Yujin wouldn’t miss such a golden opportunity.

“Even during this assignment, I must watch over and protect the class president.”

Cheolsu firmly nodded his head in determination.

While Cheolsu made such a resolution, the class president glanced at Yujin from the corner of his eye.

“This is an opportunity for me.”

The class president needed to prove his strength to Yujin.

The person by your side is me.

I must show that only I can help you with your training.

The problem was the lack of a suitable occasion and opportunity.

Didn’t Yujin just say he didn’t need to train with him right now?

It’s strange to insist on forcing it.

However, they unavoidably had to stick together for a few days during this lesson.

Within these few days, the class president was determined to make Yujin see that he needed him.

“Even if it takes this, I must somehow show Yujin a good side.”

While the class president made a firm decision, Yujin looked ahead and thought,

“Hehe! It’s fun because it seems like I’m going camping with my friends! We can grill some meat, right?”

With such different thoughts,

the boat headed towards the island where they had to survive for a few days.

****

The students were scattered around in various places.

Of course, if everyone was placed in one spot, the competition would become too intense, so it was a natural decision.

The purpose of this test was to cultivate survival skills and teamwork.

Thanks to that.

Despite walking quite a bit, Yujin didn’t encounter any competing students.

Not meeting any monsters was a problem in itself.

“Hmm, should we camp here today?”

Yujin, who had been gazing at the sky for a moment, said.

Although the sun was still leaning, it was sunny.

“Hey, Yujin. If you’re worried about us, it’s fine, but…”

Yujin shook his head at the class president’s words.

“It’s still the first day, so there’s no need to rush, it’s better to start preparing slowly. Besides, there’s water nearby.”

Looking around, there was indeed a small stream nearby.

Was he even concerned about things like this?

What about the master of Hukcheon?

“Anyway, let’s camp here slowly and get some food. Since Chulsoo and I will go, we’ll ask the girls to set up the tents.”

“…Sure.”

Chulsoo nodded quietly.

Although Yujin still disliked it.

If there wasn’t a problem with the suggestion, there was no reason to refuse.

Above all, he could continue to monitor Yujin.

If Yujin hadn’t suggested it, he would have taken him forcibly.

While walking, Chulsoo glanced at Yujin.

“Surprisingly cooperative, huh.”

“Is that so?”

“Since you’re naturally leading the team and showing consideration.”

Thinking deeply about those words, Yujin suddenly realized an important fact.

“Come to think of it, I’ve been communicating really well since earlier?!”

The characteristic of a nerd who suddenly becomes talkative when in their field!

Since arriving on the island, Yujin had been displaying this without any regret.

Could it be that the day had come when he could naturally converse with friends?

A true nerd, a loner, a loser.

“Yujin is an easygoing kid! Let’s bring plenty of food and create even more wonderful memories!”

Unaware of what Yujin was thinking,

Chulsoo spoke slowly.

“Well, there’s no problem with that. It’s typical for the strongest person to become the leader.”

Chulsoo said in a serious tone.

Honestly, he wanted to settle things with Yujin right now.

Knowing he might lose, challenging is a different story altogether.

“If that guy is messing with the class president, it gives me more reason to bring him down.”

However, unfortunately, I am currently in the middle of a task.

If it only affected oneself, it wouldn’t matter.

The problem is that if we fight here, it will harm Yeonghee and the captain.

I don’t intend to fight to that extent.

It’s a fight to protect Yeonghee and the captain.

If it harms their grades, it’s pointless.

“So, for now, let’s at least agree to a temporary ceasefire here. You’re hoping for that too, right?”

“Hmm?”

Whether she said it or not, Yujin busied herself looking around and diligently picked up herbs and fruits rolling nearby.

“Oh, these are the ones Senior said you can eat.”

With that in mind, Yujin vaguely nodded at Cheolsu’s words.

It seems like he’s been practicing or something since earlier.

Yujin didn’t particularly come all the way here with the intention of doing that.

“Sure, do as you please.”

“But remember.”

Cheolsu suddenly drew his sword horizontally.

The released sword energy accurately severed the wild boar’s neck.

The wild boar, a little further away, was instantly beheaded.

“The moment this task ends, I will be your challenger again.”

“Hmm.”

Yujin, alternating between the fallen wild boar and Cheolsu, suddenly put on a serious expression.

“Could he also have chuunibyou?”

In speech and action, it seems so.

No matter how you look at it, he seems deeply immersed in a very serious concept.

Since one chuunibyou character is enough, I hope he can endure a bit.

“Well, now that we have food, everything seems fine!”

Catching meat on the first day in such a forest is lucky.

After butchering it for meat and smoking the leftovers, it seems like there won’t be any food problems for a while.

Most importantly, having meat really gives off a campfire vibe!

Yujin smiled widely and walked towards the wild boar.

Cheolsu, still sending a vigilant gaze, silently followed behind her.

The day on the island seemed to pass like that.