episode_0054

After a night of fighting, it was Friday. At this scene, the awakened people were tense like never before.

So much so that even Shin Je-ul, who was taking the class with me, felt it too.

The teacher in charge made them aware that there would be full-scale practical classes from Monday to Wednesday next week.

It is a competition between awakened people, and who shows superior skills.

The atmosphere of this scene, where the sense of competition between each other was expressed, was filled with silent cheers.

We are all determined to achieve good results.

Shin Jeul was the support department, so I wasn’t particularly interested in that atmosphere.

This is because, due to last night’s battle, the point conditions have been met and a new auxiliary aircraft can be produced.

‘But what should we do?’

Here he was thinking happily.

Lasia’s sub-scenario was also successful after many twists and turns.

We also had to find the design and biological group(?) of the next auxiliary aircraft.

[But most of Zeulth’s enemies focus on destroying things on land. They usually come that way because they can cause a lot of damage. In that respect, what is the basement like?]

We have agreed to develop the auxiliary aircraft based on enemies that are difficult to deal with.

However, it is a fight over whether to use underground or surface auxiliary aircraft.

‘If monsters appear frequently, that’s a problem, and the points are limited.’

You must choose well.

If it’s under the sea, there’s nothing Shinjeul can do, and the same goes underground.

However, there is a small possibility that people will suffer great damage in the sea.

The basement is a different story. Even just an earthquake can be quite powerful.

In that case, it should be done underground, where damage is most likely to occur.

‘Of course, if it’s underground, it’s a drill.’

They dig underground using something with a drill.

This is a weapon that always appears in animations and special effects.

Both Ahn Deok-hoon and Shin Je-ul achieve that dream.

‘Elephants are too common, the only one is rhino. This one has a good idea. It all went well yesterday too.’

Shin Jeul was grinning and imagining happy thoughts.

Lasia speaks softly next to me.

“Looks like something fun is happening?”

This is the first time Lasia has spoken to him privately, except for public matters.

Shin Je-ul didn’t even realize that and just said how he felt.

“Something fun happened yesterday.”

“Have fun?”

At that moment, Lasia also smiled slightly. She also felt at ease about what happened yesterday.

That’s why his expression was softer than before.

“I won a prize at the event.”

“I see, it was Winkle, right? But didn’t a giant monster appear nearby?”

“It was dangerous. And it was dangerous there, but I got help. That person was cool.”

As Shin Je-ul told his story, Lasia looked embarrassed as she moved her eyes here and there.

Of course, I knew this man’s identity, so I said it to make me feel better.

It’s sincere, not pretentious.

It takes courage to come forward when your true identity may be revealed.

We can sympathize with him because he hides his identity as Jetman.

Lasia turned her face away and nodded, as if she was embarrassed.

“I want to meet you again.”

Shin Je-ul pretends not to know and focuses on increasing Lasia’s likeability.

It would have been appropriate if the conversation had ended here, but the problem was when a third party intervened.

During Deokhun Ahn’s break, he approaches him and sees Lasia.

“…”

A moment of silence. Lasia also feels the gaze and appears nervous.

“Um.”

Ahn Deok-hoon looks at Lasia for a moment and then touches Shin Je-ul.

“Jeulth. The awakened person who used ice yesterday. Don’t you look like Lasia?”

Shin Jeul and Lasia’s expressions turn pale.

“You look like me?”

Lasia looks at Ahn Deok-hoon while maintaining her composure as much as possible.

Perhaps because his eyes were cold, Ahn Deok-hoon quickly began to stutter.

“No, no… . I guess it’s an illusion. Hahaha.”

“Deokhun. The person I met yesterday has a slightly different style. That person likes flowy clothes. The last names are different too?”

“Did you ask for your last name?”

“They also ask for your name.”

Shin Je-ul made an excuse for Lasia and Ahn Deok-hoon nodded.

“Well, there’s no way Lasia would come to a place like that. I guess I was mistaken.”

“Then please don’t mention my name anymore. Because it doesn’t matter.”

A cold wind blows across Ahn Deok-hoon’s face, and Lasia’s unique attitude passes by.

This Lasia’s unique coldness is such that it prevents others from speaking to her.

In that way, this crisis situation was resolved, and Ahn Deok-hoon’s attention returned to Shin Je-ul.

“Let’s make our secret weapon again in the lab today. You have to make Sanghyun’s too.”

“That’s right. There’s a lot to do. It was a bad idea to go early today.”

In addition to Ray’s studies, Shin Je-ul also has a lot of Lee Sang-hyeon’s sub-scenarios.

‘Sanghyeon’s scenario is not making any progress.’

Simply replacing a regular machine with augmented reality does not make it transcendentally better.

As I saw last time, something made by an amateur has risen to the level of a professional.

However, since Sanghyun Lee is not satisfied with his current skills, what kind of support should we provide?

‘Should we just assist with vision or radar?’

But when I think about what Lee Sang-hyun said, the question was whether I would be satisfied with that.

When he thought of the original novel, Lee Sang-hyun was a character who desperately wanted to become stronger with his own skills rather than the circumstances around him.

‘In the past, it seemed like the main character had to win so no matter what he did… .’

In reality, Lee Sang-hyun is kind and has a strong desire to improve his skills.

It’s truly the protagonist’s style.

‘He’s a standard protagonist, but… . ‘He’s the type of person who is a bit obsessed with his skills.’

It’s a rather rare style these days. It is popular to see the main character, who is flawed, timid, or lacking in some way, grow up.

In any case, Lee Sang-hyun is like the perfect protagonist, someone who is sociable and kind to everyone while trying to strengthen his skills.

We have to satisfy that, but it’s not easy.

‘And I also have to do Ray’s scenario. ‘It would be nice if I really had two bodies.’

It is natural that Shin Jeul is impatient. This is because one sub-scenario has already been discarded.

-Discard the flashy person

It may be revived like the time of Ahn Deok-hun, but it has been discarded for now.

‘You can never stay still… .’

So he turned to Ray, who was sitting in the front row during intermission.

“Ray. I have something to ask you.”

“Ha?”

When Ray’s sharp, knife-like eyes focused on him, he flinched without realizing it.

Ray’s eyes are fierce. Compared to Lasia, who has a cold ‘impression’, Ray has purely sharp eyes. However, unlike his sharp face, his overall personality is said to be steady.

“You’ve been studying Korean hard lately?”

“…that is.”

Ray averts his gaze.

“I don’t know, but I’m thinking of going on a trip to Japan this summer? These days, they say you can somehow communicate with a translator, but it’s still easier if you speak the local language.”

“So what do you want from me?”

“Let’s help each other. I’m not bragging, but my Korean language score is in the top 70 in my grade. How about working together for a trip and a second language final exam?”

I tried talking to Ray, making excuses such as second language or summer vacation.

‘You’ll refuse, right?’

Shin Je-ul has already confirmed through the school CCTV that Ray is studying hard.

He must be sincere when it comes to studying. I’m not used to it now, so even if I refuse, I’ll probably look for it when the final exam is over, even if it’s urgent.

‘Furthermore, rather than getting along well with anyone, Ray spends time alone in the simulation and reading room. I feel like I’m self-taught, so if I want help, I’ll probably come to me later.’

In short, Shin Je-ul prepared to be rejected right away and sowed the seed in advance.

Since we have until the final exams, we have some time to spare, and we plan to work on other scenarios in the meantime.

It was time to understand Ray’s silence as an intention to refuse.

“Good.”

“Huh?”

“Then when can I start doing this?”

“Ah, then this week… . But really?”

Shin Jeul paused for a moment.

Contrary to expectations, Ray gave permission surprisingly easily.

“Why are my words strange?”

“No, no. Good. Let’s do our best together. First of all, how about this weekend?”

Shin Je-ul was slightly taken aback by the unexpected permission, and now naturally tried to exchange contact information.

“It doesn’t matter. Then contact me… .”

1:1 conversations are allowed, not group chat rooms. Shin Jeul tilted his head as difficult tasks became easy.

‘Did I seem trustworthy?’

But at this time, Ray’s gaze looks over his shoulder and the action stops.

“What’s wrong?”

“Number exchange is as follows:”

“?”

A blonde woman appears next to Shin Jeul, who does not understand.

“What is God? Now that I see it, I guess he’s just the type to hit on women? Are you disappointed?”

April. She appeared next to Shin Je-ul with her eyes wide open.

She glanced toward Lasia and then returned her gaze to Ray.

However, there is a clear difference between the two perspectives.

“Ray, you’re still working hard. If it’s not a bother, I’d like to take this libertine with me.”

“It doesn’t matter. But Nanbong… Kuun? What does it mean?”

“A man like this guy. Then please excuse me. Thank you.”

Unlike when dealing with Lasia, he smiles and waves happily to Ray.

April grabbed Shin Jeul by the neck and started dragging him away.

“April. Why suddenly?”

“I need you to help me with my work. Didn’t you pay off your debt last time?”

“You ended it unilaterally.”

“We can do it again from now on.”

Shin Jeul was dragged into the simulation room as his original plan was forcibly canceled.

***

It’s good to have someone who can help.

-Shin Jeul: I was taken away by April. First of all, please use a rhino for the auxiliary aircraft. You know the drill? drill?

-Ahn Deok-hoon: I envy you, but Jeulth is going through a lot too. Then I’ll figure out the framework first. Elephants may seem low, but they are also very common. Even though it is a rhino, there is no reason to only have one horn. The real problem is where to mount the drill.

-Shin Je-ul: That’s a concern. Either way, it should be able to be used during a fight. Shoulders are not suitable in that respect.

After sending several stories through KakaoTalk, Shin Jeul looks straight ahead again.

He is holding a camera and filming April fighting.

Her weak point is that when she attacks, she raises her sword high and leaves her abdomen open.

However, since Jeul Shin pointed this out, the frequency has decreased.

However, since it is a habit, it is not easy to change, so I still feel empty from time to time.

‘You can tell me this.’

Shin Je-ul begins to watch April’s movements with a high-speed camera.

The space in the simulation room is small to accommodate as many students as possible.

The main method is to inevitably have monsters appear and attack according to a designated simulation.

April has an unexpected drawback here: her lightning ability. Most of them go into the metropolitan area.

Even if you hit the ground with your sword or hit a monster, electricity flows around you.

Considering that the simulation room is small, this is still a problem.

“Awakened people say there is an outdoor practice range? It’s good to do it in a wide area.”

“Must be conducted outdoors outside of regular training hours. But the outdoors is dangerous. The simulation room is better. So what do you think?”

“It’s better than before. But the lightning bolt on the camera. Is it completely random?”

“Because it’s right anyway.”

“Can you make more detailed adjustments?”

“Just be a porter. What nonsense are you talking about? Of course it is possible. Even beyond that.”

April grinned. At the same time, lightning began to gather on the double-edged sword she was holding.

It’s so ugly that it’s noticeable, and in fact, when April swings it once, more lightning passes through it than the radius of the sword.

But that’s it. It is very narrow to be a wide-area attack.

In terms of games, the judgment range is narrow. Instead, April moves forward in an instant, using her swordsmanship more elaborately than before.

As before, the destructive power was concentrated rather than flying out in all directions.

“What is God? This advice is already too late. I’ve already figured out how to concentrate my energy when there are a lot of people or when I’m interrupted by a building.”

“Damn. I said something pointless.”

“Aha~ It didn’t work out.”

April begins to laugh triumphantly. Seeing this, Shin Je-ul revealed the curiosity he had felt before.

“April, but don’t you always have two people with you?”

“Why them? What is God? Are you trying to make fun of me again? Don’t waste your time.”

“No, you can just tell them to do it. Does it really have to be me?”

“What?”

April is silent for a moment.

“You can’t make them do chores like this.”

“I can do it?”

“Be happy. Because you’re asking me to specifically help you.”

“Ah~ But you still acknowledge me?”

When Shin Jeul responded positively, April’s expression hardened for a moment.

Soon, his face turned bright red and he immediately swung his sword.

“What a misunderstanding! What is recognition! It’s just because you seem like the easiest person and have nothing to do!”

“Okay. Okay.”

“…But it is true that he is easier to deal with than other men.”

“I’m not upset, so you don’t have to add that.”

“Not cute.”

April muttered that and turned around. And the lightning around the sword was growing bigger than before.

‘April attacks while maintaining the energy of that sword without exploding it? You mean to keep it going?’

Something suddenly occurred to Shin Je-ul about concentrating his power.

“April. Isn’t it difficult to keep that up?”

“Of course. If you want to keep using it during battle, you need to have and use a lot of ether. You also have to be diligent in ether polishing.”

“But wouldn’t it be a big problem if the cost (ether) continues to exceed the cost of maintaining that state?”

“Adjustment needs to be done again. Because we need to maintain power and increase usage time. Ether is an important energy for awakened people. Why is that?”

At this time, Shin Jeul realized something. Finally, a weapon to help Lee Sang-hyun.

He grabbed April’s hand.

“April! it’s okay! I finally remembered something to make!”

“Huh? uh? Hey hand! Hand!”

When Shin Jeul held her hand and shook it, April’s blue eyes trembled and a blush appeared on her cheeks.

“It was helpful!”

“What?”

“I have something to make. Let’s talk again next time!”

“Hey! God what are you doing! I have to help you until the end!”

April was embarrassed behind her, but Shin Jeul ran straight out to the practice room.