episode_0321

“Ha.”

Number 7 sat on a chair in the park and sighed.

“Well, it looks like things are not going well.”

He answered the now familiar voice of Hyeok Kirin with a wry smile 7 times.

“You support me every day, but I’m sorry for always showing you my shortcomings.”

Number 7 knew that Hyuk Kirin came to visit every day.

Because they were practicing publicly in the park, the audience could watch them practice if they wanted. However, unlike the first final, the second final had a different character. In the first round, I was able to watch the participants’ activities without stopping, but in the second round, the enjoyment of watching was significantly reduced because they only practiced the techniques as a group.

As a result, the majority of the audience gathered only during the battle, and there were not many audience members who cheered during normal times.

Since there weren’t many spectators, Hyeok Kirin, who watched about half an hour a day, was bound to get noticed.

“I guess opinions aren’t coming together well?”

“Yes, I guess so.”

“Hehe, the groups that did not perform well suffered from big and small discord. It’s not just the 7 trillion won, so take heart.”

Number 7 nodded with a wry smile.

In the end, wouldn’t only those who overcome adversity be able to advance to the second round?

After the break, number 7 regained some energy and actively expressed opinions.

Although it was an ordinary conclusion after a long discussion, we decided to leave the four formations learned so far and finish by learning two formations.

And as a result, Group 7 recorded 1 win and 1 loss in the match against Groups 4 and 6.

6 wins, 2 wins, 4 losses.

After the game ended, Number 7 sighed. There was a gloomy atmosphere in Group 7.

Although they barely managed to get one win, the opponent who did get one win was in Group 6, where elimination was almost confirmed with 5 matches, 1 draw, and 4 losses. They lost after a close match against Group 4, which could be said to be in the mid-tier.

Although they had to get 5 wins to aim for the qualifying spot, the remaining opponents were all strong, middle tier or higher.

In a situation where it was questionable whether we could realistically aim for one win, we had to get three additional wins.

No. 501 held an additional meeting after the game ended without disbanding Group 7.

“If things continue like this, it will be difficult to pass the exam. So, let’s discuss how to crack the next test.”

“Hmph, is this discussion meaningful? The elimination of Group 7 is already a foregone conclusion.”

Number 532 struck the candle.

“Damn it, number 532! From that moment on, everything went wrong! Don’t you really know?”

“Ha, is it still my fault?”

Another fight broke out.

“651 times. Don’t you want to take over as leader right now?”

“My resignation as leader was not an emotional conclusion. There is too little time to realize the picture I drew in my head.”

“Isn’t it time to practice now? If you want to start a fight, I’ll go back.”

“So, shouldn’t you decide what to practice next?”

“Phew…Is there any way that things will work out well since I’m in the same group as these guys?”

Group 7 spouts harsh words without hesitation, as if they think the game is already over.

“Stop, stop!”

In the end, No. 501 had no choice but to disband Group 7, concluding that they should meet again the next day to discuss it again.

“Phew.”

Number 7 sighed as he watched the group members scattering.

‘It’s frustrating.’

Even if we unite and ignite our passion to pass the exam, it will not be enough.

But everyone lost their motivation.

Number 7 was wondering if he should apply to be a team leader even now. But soon I had no choice but to shake my head.

‘I have a strong desire to pass number 501. So, he must have taken on the troublesome position of leader. However, he doesn’t know strategy or spearmanship, and his skills in dealing with people are mediocre. Even if I rise to the rank of captain, there is no point.’

“It looks like things are not going well.”

“Ah…Sojeo.”

Number 7 looked back at Hyuk Kirin, who he was now used to. Number 7 opened his mouth while looking at Hyeok Kirin wearing a small bamboo lip.

“Bamboo lip suits you well.”

“Hehe, thank you. I heard that bamboo ribs like this were trendy, so I bought one too.”

Number 7 nodded, realizing that he had seen small swordsmen wearing small bamboo hats. Are bamboo ribs like that popular among small drinkers these days?

Number 7 was laughing a little while looking at Hyeok Kirin showing off his new bamboo ribs.

“Hmm, excuse me.”

Number 7 looked at Number 688, who approached him hesitantly. He was a person who applied for the position of leader, saying he had previously learned spearmanship.

“Aren’t you the Sojeo who came to cheer on Team 7 every day?”

“Hmm. Is that correct?”

Number 688 stuttered while looking at Hyuk Kirin, who was tilting his head.

“Ho, did you watch the game today? In the match against Group 6, I took the lead and knocked down my opponent like a leaf in the fall storm…”

Number 688 swung a bee pole that seemed to recreate the scene at that time.

Shhh! Whoosh!

“Ah! You are the person who was at the forefront when the Gangeonjin campaign was launched.”

“Yes! You remembered!”

Number 7 smiled bitterly. No. 688’s actions seem to anyone to have feelings for Hyeok Kirin.

‘Well, even this little person is beautiful if you look at it objectively.’

Before I felt beautiful, I had a strong feeling that she was cute, but Hyeok Kirin’s beauty was not at a level that was missing.

“Chi, I know you cheer for me seven times! If you support me as well, number 688, I think I can gain a little more strength!”

Hyukgirin smiled brightly and answered.

“Of course. I hope everyone in Group 7 goes well. I’m also rooting for number 688.”

“Thank you! If you stop by tomorrow’s practice, we’ll show you a better performance!”

“Yes, do your best tomorrow too!”

Number 7 looked at the back of Number 688, who was excitedly leaving after receiving Hyuk Kirin’s support, and then apologized to Hyuk Kirin.

“I think I got caught up in this for no reason.”

“Hehe, no. I have developed a close relationship with Group 7, so it would be better if everything goes well.”

Number 7 laughed at Hyukkirin’s answer. Yes, I think it’s a good thing that I regained my motivation at least 688 times.

“…Um.”

I regained my motivation.

Number 7 looked at Hyuk Kirin for a moment and then shook his head. No, this…I wonder what it’s really like on a human level.

“Why are you doing that?”

“No, no. For a moment, a harsh thought occurred to me.”

Number 7, I pushed the momentary thought out of my head. A person must have shame. Anyway, I ask you this…

“Do you need help?”

Number 7 hesitated for a moment and then nodded.

“Sorry. Sozer. I know what a rude request this is, but… my poor mind can’t think of any other way to pass this exam.”

“Hehe. are you okay. If there’s anything I can give, I’ll give it to you.”

Number 7 repeatedly bowed his head to Hyuk Kirin and made a request.

*** ***

“I will be the leader from today.”

At Number 7’s declaration, all eyes of Group 7 were focused on Number 7.

“Hmph, now anyone wants to encourage it!”

Number 532 tried again, but Number 7 didn’t care.

“No. 501. You didn’t encourage it anyway because you wanted to, right?”

“Uhm… That’s right. I will decide after hearing other people’s opinions.”

Group 7’s reaction was lukewarm. I couldn’t understand why No. 7 was going to encourage it now, but I guess I had half given up anyway. The members of Group 7 reluctantly agreed to the 7-time pressure to suddenly hand over the leader.

“First, let’s look back at the strategies we have learned so far.”

“Without any measures..?”

Number 7 pushed ahead relentlessly, and the members of Group 7 had no choice but to form a formation even though they were grumbling. However, Group 7’s motivation to repeat the formation they had learned was clearly at its lowest point.

It was when I was forcibly practicing the fighting technique.

“Ah…”

Someone from Group 7 stood tall with an exclamation, and the members of Group 7, wondering what they were seeing at that sight, turned their heads one by one and also stood tall.

Number 7 also turned his head and opened his mouth wide.

“I’m here~”

Standing next to Hyeok Kirin, who was waving at Number 7 as always, were Black Cat, Yeo Il-ye, Dang Do-yeon, and Dang So-yeol wearing the small bamboo hats that are so popular these days.

There are not one, but five beauties who can completely capture a person’s soul with just their appearance and lower body that is slightly exposed even though their face is covered with black lips!

Even number 7, who had asked Hyuk Kirin to mobilize an acquaintance of outstanding beauty, was astonished by the beauty of the group, but the shock of group 7, who suddenly witnessed Hyuk Kirin’s group, was even greater.

thud!

Number 7 hit the bottom with the bar. At that sound, Group 7 suddenly came to their senses and turned to look at Number 7.

“It’s time to unleash the Jingonjin. Let’s go strong this time. Gajin!”

“Geeziiin!!”

“Uaaap!”

“Yaaap!!”

Group 7’s movements have completely changed. The eyes were bright, the combination of energy was full of power, the baton thrown was fierce, and the changes in formation became more agile.

Group 7 advanced even more vigorously as they saw from the corner of their eyes that the group Hyuk Kirin had brought with them was paying attention to them and talking about various things.

I hope Ban Si-jin will advance with such vigor.

Hyuk Kirin stood up as usual and waved at Number 7. Number 7 gave a hug to Hyuk Kirin, and just like Hyuk Kirin, the group smiled and waved to Number 7 and leisurely left the park.

“Ah….”

“Once I see your face, I will have no wish.”

It was a time when everyone in Group 7 was muttering that, leaving behind their own regrets.

thud!

Number 7 hit the bar again.

“I don’t know if you know, but did you know that one of the small people who visited today has always supported me?”

Most of the members of Group 7 nodded. Hyeok Kirin, who went to watch practice for about half an hour every day, was a standout figure in many ways.

“Today, he came to support ‘Job 7’, mobilizing his acquaintances in particular. In other words, it means that there are no participants who are particularly rooting for the other small people who came today.”

Number 7 continued speaking as he felt Team 7’s motivation burning.

“You must win at least one game in the next match to advance to the second round. If there is a chance of passing the finals, won’t those people come to cheer on Group 7?”

Number 7 looked at number 651 and asked.

“651 times. I would like to appoint number 651 as the leader once again. I think number 651 can lead Group 7 to victory. Don’t the other members of Group 7 think the same way?”

“That’s right!”

“Number 651 is a proven leader!”

Number 651, who received everyone’s enthusiastic support, thought of Hyuk Kirin’s companions whom he saw today. They were all beauties with outstanding charms, but if I were to choose the most beautiful woman among them, I would choose Sojeo, who is so familiar with her black lips.

In number 651, Sojeo, who asked about Gombangdae, somehow remained. An unusual Sojeo who let his acting flow with an attitude that made it seem like he didn’t care at all about how things were going in the world.

If I could see that Sojeo again…

Number 651 spoke in a determined voice.

“Even if it costs me my soul, I will lead Joe to victory!”

“Oh!”

“Please! Leader!”

Even number 532, who often got into trouble whenever he spoke, became of one mind and one mind.

Group 7 finally became a perfect group of test takers with one mind and one purpose.

“Whaaa!!”

“Chahaaa!!”

Group 7’s training continued until late at night.

Pajuk achieved two consecutive wins.

*** ***

The bamboo lip craze started to become popular when the second final round was underway.

Regardless of gender or age, people wore small bamboo ribs that were closer to the shape of a cone instead of the wide-brimmed bamboo ribs intended for practical purposes.

Thanks to the popularity of bamboo ribs, the group seems to have followed Hyeok Kirin in enjoying the Huji Jisoo selection contest.

I saw the group, led by Hyeok Gi-rin, leaving the Ronin Gaekjan a few times.

Seeing Tang So-yeol massaging Hyeok Kirin’s cheek, it seems like there was some kind of deal.

Could this have something to do with the 7th group’s reversal?

Group 7, where Hyuk Kirin was rooting for number 7, looked like they would be eliminated, but suddenly they won 4 games in a row at the last minute and passed the second round of the finals.

Normally, when a person explodes mentally, it’s normal to break down uncontrollably, but to turn this around.

It occurred to me that the reason why Hyuk Kirin is so passionately rooting for number 7 may not be simply because she is a cross-dressing woman.

Anyway, as of yesterday, the second preliminary round ended and 210 people in 5 groups advanced to the final round. The 210 finalists were awarded a dagger with the inscription [Commemorating their advancement to the final round of the Sichuan Nangin Cup Late Index Selection Competition].

The final round is in a week.

The event of the final round is, of course, bimuda.

It doesn’t make sense that Bimu was left out of the late index selection contest.

Through the competition, the bottom 110 will be eliminated, and 100 participants will gain the right to enter the faction of their choice.

“That number 7 is coming to Roningaekjan?”

“Yes. It is said that 10 people, including numbers 501 and 7, chose Roningaekjan.”

And for a week before the final round, all factions opened their doors wide for the participants.

It could be called a clan experience period.

For participants who are not affiliated with a faction, it will be a time to choose which faction to target in the future, and at the same time, a time to make up for their lack of martial arts skills, even if only for a short period of time.

Ronin Gaekjan was also one of the sects(?) that accepted participants.

Today was the first day of that experience period.

Because of this, my companions and ronin were using black lipstick even indoors.

“Ah, hello!”

Ten test takers hesitantly entered the guesthouse. Candidates constantly look around and say exclamations.

“This is a romantic guesthouse…”

“Indeed…”

It looks like an ordinary guest cup, but I don’t know what it is, but it seems to have some meaning to the test takers.

Number 7 looked at the black cat and pointed in surprise.

“No, Sojeo…? no? Others?”

“Hehe, welcome. You know? What does this mean?”

The black cat smiled and tapped its black lips. Candidate number 7 nodded his head as if he was lost.

hmm.

Did Black Cat cheer for number 7 along with Hyuk Kirin?

“Nice to meet you. Dear candidates.”

Candidates who recognized the Chamam Geom showed great enthusiasm. After lightly accepting their greetings, I opened my mouth.

“You may have some illusions about Sacheon ronin, but ronin Gaekjan is just a gathering place for Sichuan ronin and is not a sect that teaches martial arts. Therefore, you must find your own martial arts skills and train yourself. It may sound cold and harsh, but that’s what Sichuan Ronin is.”

The test takers swallowed their dry saliva.

“However, you are all late index candidates. Ronin Gaekjan will also be considerate of you, so I hope you learn what you can.”

“Yes! I will study hard!”

“Thank you for your consideration!”

“Then, let’s start by warming up. The training ground is this way.”

At my hand gesture, the candidates moved to the training hall with brisk steps.

and.

Waiting for them there was a Tang Xiaoyeol wearing a red octagonal hat.

“Nice to meet you. This training instructor will teach you physical training methods. It is a training method that Sichuan nangin repeat every morning, and at the same time, it is also a training method that Noegeomnangin trained his body.”

“Oh…!”

“The training method of Noegeomnangin…!”

“What is the name of that training method?”

Tang Xiaoyeol said with a grin.

“Ah, that training method is called ‘Pittu gymnastics’.”

This thought occurred to me as I looked at the candidates who were engraving in their heads the movements that Tang So-yeol took.

These test takers. Will it come tomorrow too?

The test takers who come tomorrow may be people who really want to become Sichuan ronin.

A gust of wind blew as I looked at the candidates making hesitant movements following the commands of the party leader.

It was not a biting wind, but a wind with a gentle spring scent.

I was so focused on running the competition that I lost track of time, and it seems like spring has quickly arrived.

okay.

Now is the perfect season to travel again.

I felt that the time to really leave Sichuan was approaching.

“Prepare for high jump number 1! Let’s start!”

“One! Two!”

It was a day when winter was over and spring was approaching.