episode_0319

“The competition will begin on the 7th day.”

The 7th day of competition began in a chaotic atmosphere.

Number 7 passed the first test…and held the wooden badge tightly. The audience watching the test let out a sad sigh as Number 7 held the wooden plaque so tightly that his arms were shaking.

“Huh, it looks like the wooden plaque I wanted wasn’t available again.”

“I guess I was unlucky…”

Number 7 let out a long sigh. It was luck, luck.

This was the last test I could pass quickly. I had studied all the tests held by the factions over the past six days, and among them, I had already passed the tests I thought were worth taking in terms of physical strength and skills.

‘Even if I struggle for the remaining time, how many tests can I pass?’

At most, I might be able to get one or two tokens.

Could it be possible that red and orange, which have not appeared in over 30 colors, are mixed among them?

“….It’s over.”

Number 7 collapsed on the spot with a self-deprecating smile. How can a person overcome something that heaven’s luck did not follow? That was when Number 7 lowered his head.

A piece of taffy held in a small hand suddenly appeared before my eyes.

“Please eat.”

Number 7 looked at the person who gave him a piece of taffy. It was him. Number 7 remembered Hyuk Kirin well, who followed him for 7 days and cheered him on.

“…Thank you..Ugh!?”

The 7th time I tried to say things like, “Thank you for your passionate support over the past 7 days. I’m sorry for not being able to repay your support,” etc., I was embarrassed by the piece of taffy that ended up in my mouth.

“Now, eat more. Eating sweets will clear your head.”

“Eup!Eup?!”

Every time I open my mouth, pieces of taffy come in! No. 7, who was eating taffy from Hyuk Kirin’s hand, tried to stop him by grabbing Hyuk Kirin’s arm.

‘What power…?!’

It was impossible to restrain Hyeok Kirin with force. Number 7, who had been forcibly fed taffy until his cheeks literally burst, was trying to melt the sticky bits of taffy that were stuck in his mouth.

“Do you feel a little stronger after eating something sweet?”

Number 7 wanted to protest, but his mouth was full of sticky taffy and all he could say was babbling.

“It’s the last day and there are still opportunities left. If you do your best until the end, won’t you be able to achieve the results you want?”

Number 7 was trying to say something negative, but he swallowed his words. In fact, he was not in a state where he could speak, but that was his intention.

This was because he did not want to say negative things to Hyeok Kirin, who followed him around and continued to support him.

“There is still time left. It would be a waste to sit down and let it go. Later on, you might regret sitting down at this moment.”

‘regret…’

“So, you should try it with confidence so that you don’t have any regrets.”

Seeing Hyuk Kirin’s grinning smile… Number 7 could only mutter his mouth and lower his head. This was because he felt embarrassed seeing Hyuk Kirin cheering him on without giving up even though he was seen sitting down.

‘…Okay, let’s take on the challenge.’

Number 7 stood up and unfolded the test map he had created over the past 7 days. Most of the tests were difficult to pass with his light weight and lack of physical strength…

“…Wait.”

I muttered without realizing it 7 times.

Light weight? Insufficient strength? Red and orange cards that were never collected?

Number 7 stared at the map as if fascinated.

‘The tiles I collected the most were the blue ones.’

Number 7 confirmed the test of the clan that got the blue tile on the map. Catch the blue ball among the red balls being thrown. Jump over the obstacles within the time limit. Defeat the tiles before they hit the floor.

These were all tests that required high speed.

‘The next green card I got the most…!’

These were all tests that required a sense of balance.

For a moment, Number 7’s mind flashed back to Number 33 shouting this morning that this competition was fair.

Number 7 started walking as if possessed. The goal was English. Number 7, who was inevitably inferior to other trainees in terms of both weight and strength, was a member of the sect who had prepared for the test that he thought he should never participate in.

“Would you like to take on the challenge?”

“Yes.”

Number 7 was out of breath as he stood in front of the rock that Yeongyeongmun had prepared. He lightly pushed it with his hand, but the rock did not budge.

“Ugh!”

“Yaaa!”

Candidates with bodies that looked like they could be heard shouting about business no matter where they went were pushing rocks while continuously making noise. Number 7 was momentarily appalled by the sweaty sight, but soon gritted his teeth and pressed his shoulders against the rock.

Ji profit.

I tried to push the rock with all my might, but my will was almost broken for a moment because my feet pushed back with such ease that it seemed futile.

“Cheer up!”

Number 7, who heard the voice of Hyuk Kirin, who started jumping and cheering as always, gritted his teeth and lowered his posture even more, strengthening his lower body.

“Aaaaa!!”

The rock began to move little by little. Number 7 realized his lack of strength while pushing the rock, but he did not give up and continued to push.

‘If my guess is correct…they will definitely give out orange or red cards here!’

Number 7 thought so while taking a deep breath.

Noegeomnangin said that if he passed the test, he would receive a plaque. Noegeomnangin did not even mention the criteria for awarding the plaque.

‘But why was I so sure that the criteria for handing out cards was random?’

rumor.

This was because I heard a rumor that the color of the hand was determined by luck.

Number 1 passed 15 tests, but still couldn’t collect all the cards.

Would the person mentioning such a rumor really list what tests number 1 took and all 15 tests?

Why wasn’t he able to collect all the cards even though he passed the 15 tests? There is no basis for determining the cause in the rumors, so we can only assume that it happened because people were ‘unlucky’.

And I believed the rumor.

Why did you do that?

Number 7 already knew the answer.

‘Because it looks cooler that way and it’s the easier way.’

If the same color came out in a challenge with a similar tendency, it would be reasonable to suspect that cards of different colors would be given depending on the type of challenge.

However, Number 7 unconsciously denied that possibility, thinking that the color of the card was ‘lucky’, and concentrated on only the tests that were advantageous for him at a rapid pace.

Because it was receiving cheers from a large crowd.

It was because I had tasted fame for the first time in my life, and I wanted to protect it.

Rather than showing off your shaky legs by constantly tripping on the floor like this, it’s better to do a somersault and dodge the flying ball with style.

Because I didn’t want to show myself failing miserably in front of the crowd gathered in front of my sect, and in front of the cheering crowd that followed me and cheered me on. Because even if I failed, I wanted to show myself failing in style.

I was trying hard to avert my eyes from the fact that I could infer from a single word that it was a challenge.

‘…avoided challenges.’

Numbers 1 to 10, numbers 501 to 510. I also understood why those who could be called the best failed to collect the 8 colors even after passing dozens of tests.

This may be because they also avoided tests that would highlight their weaknesses, which could lead to embarrassment in front of the audience.

‘You’re blinded by the small amount of fame you have.’

I can’t believe I’m already arrogant just because I didn’t even become one of the top 100 review indexes recognized by Sichuan Province and at best got decent results in the preliminaries.

“Gasp, gasp…”

Number 7 looked back while wiping the sweat that was pouring down like rain. Even if they weren’t the people who followed him and cheered him on, there were many audience members who cheered for the current number 7.

“You work hard with your small body!”

“Be sure to pass!”

What is true reputation and what is the review index? A thought like that came into Number 7’s head, but he quickly erased it from his mind.

It was because I saw Hyuk Kirin waving his hand.

‘The way to truly repay their support is not to show a good side.’

“Aaaaa!!”

It’s just a matter of passing.

Number 7 worked hard and squeezed out all his remaining strength. Finally, the rock reached the finish line.

“Number 7. Pass.”

Number 7 moved his shaking legs and accepted the card given by Yeongyeongmun.

‘Red…!’

I finally got it!

“Haha…”

Such joy made me look up at the sky and smile for a moment. Before I knew it, the sky was tinged with red energy. There was about half an hour left until the exam time.

It was a hopeless situation.

Considering my low stamina and the time remaining, is there at most one faction I can challenge?

‘The red color would have been a test related to strength…the orange color would have been a direct competition where one’s body directly bumps into a person…’

Will I be able to win against the examiners with my current physical condition?

Again, a piece of taffy suddenly appeared in front of me.

Seven times, I silently took a piece of taffy and put it in my mouth. Now was the time to replenish my stamina, even if only a little.

“I will not give up.”

When Number 7 muttered that, Hyeok Kirin just smiled silently. Number 7 gave Hyuk Kirin a handshake and took a step forward.

Goal number 7 is Sangjeolmun’s cockfight.

It was truly the beginning of a battle for acceptance.

*** ***

The 7th day exam ends.

The morning dawned.

“Hmm.”

I went up to the stage and looked at the number of people remaining. By the 6th day, a total of 257 people passed the exam. In other words, there were a total of 743 people who needed to gather here.

However, there were only about 600 people visible.

Tsutsu perseverance.

The idea of those who didn’t show up is obvious. They’re probably eliminated anyway, so why participate in the post-event event?

Well, the choice is personal freedom.

…No, why does it feel like I’m making fun of the consumer by saying this?

“If you would like to submit your card, please come forward.”

A mass exodus of participants occurred.

Approximately 200 people. According to a count made last night, it was exactly 214 people.

The crowd roared.

“No, this many successful applicants?”

“Amazing!”

The people’s murmur grew louder and louder. This was because the successful candidate number 502 was eliminated.

“Oh my god, the review index of Jajangmun is dropping…!”

“Still, many of the other review indices passed!”

Did those who passed on the 7th day notice the trick in this test?

It doesn’t matter if you don’t notice.

If you have a bad head, your body will have to suffer. Whether your head or your body has suffered, all you have to do is collect your cards and that’s it.

There may be people who are so anxious that they lose their temper and crash into any test and collect their cards, or there are people who just use the numbers on the test and pass the test.

After taking all the tests that you consider to be advantageous, you will inevitably have to take the tests that you consider to be disadvantageous.

Maybe some participants got a hint from the words of those who passed on the 6th day.

“258th place The successful candidate is number 911! The successful candidate for 259th place is number 83! 260th….”

A long call followed.

Numbers 1, 2, and 501 look full of dissatisfaction, so it looks like they didn’t understand the intention of the test and hit them all with their bodies. In the case of numbers 3 and 503, seeing as they were imitating enlightened Taoists, it looks like they understood the intention of the test. am.

Anyway, who cares?

Since they collected 8 cards, they passed.

“461st place is number 7!”

Did you pass number 7 as well? Considering that the rankings are in chronological order of completion of the exam, it seems like you succeeded by trying until it was really close.

I don’t know where he is, but I can clearly see Hyuk Kirin jumping up and down among the crowd.

“This exam tested a large segment of the participants.”

I briefly told a story about the intention behind this test. The reactions were truly varied. Some people exclaimed in exclamation, while others got angry as to why they did not realize this simple fact.

The noise from the crowd did not go away easily, but I had no intention of waiting for it to die down.

Even if you talk at the bar for a month or two, it will be a mess that won’t stop, so will the commotion die down if you wait for a while?

So we immediately started talking about the second final competition.

“The next competition will start from here in a week. And…this time, it will be an evaluation in which half of the participants in the finals will be eliminated. The content of the competition in which half of the testers will be eliminated is…. ”

The unarmed people who had been noisy asking each other what to say became quiet.

The event for the second round of the finals is…

“Base ”

It is a group task.