episode_0385

The square around the Tower of Growth was crowded with people.

Cadets tensing up before the entrance ceremony. Professors and staff members guiding the cadets and conducting final checks.

Today is the first day of the 122nd class of Siyoram.

“I hope it’s really okay… It’s hard to relax.”

[Senior… It’s hard to make a mistake at the Tower of Growth…]

“I know that, but.”

Lee Ji-yeon, who had her arms crossed, let out a groan. She was responding that she knew, but it didn’t seem like she knew at all.

I felt good seeing her eyes dripping with worry, but then her lips pout out again… I also felt uneasy, wondering if it was something to worry about.

Lee Ji-yeon’s distrust continued until the morning of that day.

It must have been so bad that he came out of the third grade and hung around me.

… The expressions of those watching from afar became strange at such behavior.

It’s a sphere. I remember them as third-year students and friends of Lee Ji-yeon whom I met during the last evaluation period.

I rolled my eyes at their strange expressions and asked slyly.

[… Is it okay if you don’t have friends?]

“It’s okay. We’re in the same grade anyway, so we’ll probably get sick of talking when we get to the top.”

Lee Ji-yeon shrugged her shoulders. She seemed to be indifferent to the attention of those around her.

My expression became a little strange.

A personality factor that is significantly hindering Lee Ji-yeon’s growth.

After meeting in China last year, I was worried about how to help Lee Ji-yeon, who was in a state of slump…

I didn’t do anything, but I overcame it all on my own in an instant.

The evidence was the momentum that was clearly approaching right away. The heavy momentum that coexisted with solidity and leisure was a perfect fit for the word Taesan.

“Sister Jiyeon, aren’t you worried about Ha-ryul too much? Aren’t we worried? ”

“That’s right. We’re also in the same class in our second year, so no worries!”

Yeonhwa and Baek Arin, who were nearby, joined in the conversation.

The lotus that had put its arm on my shoulder muttered in discontent, and Baek Arin that had been patting my winged clothes made a fuss.

Lee Ji-yeon blinked, looking back and forth between the two people.

“You two will do well without me worrying.”

[?]

[What about me?]

“Junior… I’m worried about you regardless of your ability.”

[Where is that?]

“Hmm… ”

Jiyeon Lee, whose words were trailing off, rolled her eyes. Yeonhwa and Baek Arin, who had caught her eye, made eye contact with each other and nodded.

“… I can’t trust Ha-Yul like this.”

“Isn’t it strange to believe in it in the first place?”

“Right? You too? I’m not worrying for nothing, am I? ”

[… … .]

My expression softened at the appropriate answer. I turned my head slightly. My eyes met with Elia’s, who was standing behind me.

Elia blinked and smiled.

“Our child, no matter how tall you are, let’s act while keeping safety in mind, right?”

“… Yes.”

Likewise, there seemed to be no trust…

“… Please take care of the disciples in the tower.”

“Okay, I’ll take good care of it, so don’t worry.”

I turned my head forward again.

The teacher and Professor Riana, who had returned from their inspection, were holding Yeonhwa and Baek Arin and asking them questions about me.

[… … ]

No matter where I turned, there was no trust in this area.

Of course, I didn’t dare to mutter a complaint.

There were circumstances, but I couldn’t complain because it was all my karma to keep my mouth shut and resolve the situation.

What if you complain in a mean way? You will receive the punishment you tried to suppress with tears last time.

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“The information is as previously provided. However, in case of any errors, I will provide guidance as the grade level representative.”

While I was receiving a moment of affectionate concern, the professor soon came up to the stage.

“… I’ll really go in. Junior, be safe and do well. ”

[thank you]

[Senior Lee Ji-yeon, please work hard too]

Lee Ji-yeon, smiling faintly, returned to the ranks of third-year students.

“The theme of this second grade entrance exam is implementation. The background is the African Magic Front during the chaos 130 years ago.”

The one who came up to the stage was Professor Albert Kaniazel, who was in charge of the first-year Gokwoo class last year and is currently in charge of the second-year Daeseo class.

“There is no need to explain in detail. At that time, the African region was more turbulent and dangerous than it is now. ”

The second-year students’ faces became tense at the professor’s stiff expression.

130 years ago. It was before the founding of the city. It was also a time of great turmoil, and the location was a magical place that was still unique in the modern era.

“The internship will last five days. However, unlike before, the time inside will be somewhat compressed, and the cadets will stay for more than half a month.”

“Time compression…? The top has a novel and novel function.”

“That’s right.”

Elia was whispering softly while playing with my hands. I nodded in response.

The tower has many functions built in, in addition to its representative power. The original form of the incarnation technique I used is also a function of the tower.

‘The actual consumption time is five days, but the perceived time is about two weeks.’

At least the length of stay is three times longer.

The amount of hardship you will experience will increase, but on the other hand, the period of time during which you will receive additional growth protection within the tower will also increase.

The more you work hard, the more your growth rate increases.

“You will experience more hardships than the previous entrance. It is a background and time. However, I am confident that this is an opportunity to obtain valuable results that are more than the hardships.”

Professor Albert looked around at the second-year students.

His appearance is that of an old man. He is not a person from the time of the great cataclysm, but a superman who lived through a period of chaos.

In a time of chaos, it is a truly unique opportunity to experience the battlefield without any risk.

“… So that you can experience the past that you have overcome through hardships and go through various growth. Then, after entering the first year, the second year will start entering from the first year class. ”

The explanation is finished.

At around the same time, the first-year students whose notices had ended began entering the Tower of Growth.

The second year is next. Most of us are busy trying to control our nerves as the entrance exam time is really approaching.

“Hey, is that the lead singer?”

“Ipchun class… Yeah, that’s right. I’m the top student this year.”

The first entry for the first year students was the Ipchun class. Everyone’s eyes were drawn to the student in front of them.

Light green hair braided in front of one shoulder. The air of a refreshing breeze blowing in. It was Lee Ha-sol.

At that moment.

Ha Sol, who had been walking without paying attention to the eyes of those around her, suddenly turned her gaze.

The direction I am in. There is quite a distance, but the light green eyes caught my image.

Soon, her eyes softened. Ha-sol smiled and waved her hand.

-Phew…

At the same time, a faint breeze came out from Ihasol and approached me.

An extremely faint sound. A wind that did not particularly have an aggressive feel blew into my ears.

-Ha-yul, don’t overdo it and do well.

A fairly clear voice rang in my head. It wasn’t a telegram. It seemed like the telegram had been implemented through the wind.

‘But why am I getting worried again… sigh.’

-Lee Ha-sol, please work hard too.

I swallowed my sharp tongue and sent a message to Ha-sol. Ha-sol’s smile brightened as she received the message.

Behind that Ihasol, there was Daerasajeo, who had a sharper and more thrilling aura.

-Boom boom!

… without caring about what others might think, he waved the prosthetic hand I had made for him. I sent the message with a bitter smile.

-I’ll be cheering you on, Sajeo.

Heh! The Daerasajeo jumped from afar. It seems that the sound was not familiar to him.

“… Ha-yul-ah.”

“Yes?”

As I was laughing at the ridiculous sight, a hand went up to my head.

A palm of warm body temperature… It was Yeonhwa’s hand.

I tilted my head back and met her eyes. Her bright red eyes were slightly squinted. I blinked.

“Yes, Yeonhwa. Why are you like that?”

“I think I just said hello to the first-year student over there… Do you know each other?”

“Huh? We know each other… Ah.”

I tilted my head and let out a sigh at the thought that suddenly occurred to me.

Come to think of it, I never explained anything about Ha Sol.

“Yes, we were in the same daycare center… but there are some circumstances.”

“Where the hell is that popping out of?”

“N, N, N, N… ”

I got my cheek pinched absurdly.

After feeling the warmth on my cheek for a moment, I stood at the entrance of the tower.

Unlike the dungeon, there was no whirlpool. The pitch-black darkness was like a still night sea.

It gave me a strange sense of foreboding, but I never hesitated to enter the room several times.

I held my breath and pushed my body into the entrance.

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-chin

After a dizzying feeling of pressure on my shins, my feet touched the floor. Because I was preparing, I didn’t see myself falling.

A sensation that was quickly caught by the senses. The minister immediately activated the device.

‘It’s as advertised.’

I was in some huge building.

The ivory temple. Summoned in the spacious center. The crowd is gathered in the front, a little farther away.

They are not ordinary people. They are all superhumans who have trained their bodies and magical powers.

Their momentum is extraordinary. They are not mediocre, but sharp and skilled.

-Woooow!

After I came in first, cadets appeared one after another.

Yeonhwa, Baek Arin, Elia, and the other cadets.

Everyone felt the thrill of teleportation, but they were put on alert when they discovered the superhumans some distance away.

But there was no excessive caution, because the situation had already been explained.

“… It’s nice to meet you, heroes of the tower.”

-Ttukbuk

A person walked out from the front row of the group of superhumans.

“I am Sierrascariar, the temporary commander of the 3rd Defense Front.”

A voice that is as sharp as if cut with a knife.

Baek A-rin, who had been maintaining a guard posture next to me, opened her eyes wide.

It wasn’t just Baek A-rin. Yeon-hwa and Elia too. Most of the cadets’ faces showed various emotions.

I observed Sierra, the woman who approached me like a representative and shook my hand.

Her gait was light, but her long legs were always ready to close the distance.

Short black hair and dull eyes. A long sword hanging diagonally from her waist.

‘Sierra.’

This is our first meeting.

But this is my first time hearing the name.

Sierrascaria.

It is the name of the current space’s tower.