episode_0085

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That thing that everyone else had but I didn’t have.

It was something I had no idea how to get because there was no space to put cash or special goods in it.

◇ Exclusive Weapon – 30,000P (can be purchased once)

◇ Unique Skill Level Up – 20,000P (can be purchased once)

◇ Lowest level health/magic potion – 100P

◇ Restaurant reservation voucher – 50P

◇ Concentration Enhancement Incense – 50P

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◇ Samhwaguk confectionery set – 10P

◇ Rainbow Macaron Set – 8P

◇ Chicken/Pizza – 8P

◇ Large-capacity combat rations – 5P

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[ Remaining points – 16,098P ]

‘···Exclusive weapon!’

The long-awaited product has finally arrived.

It even gives the illusion of shine from the shop skills.

‘This update is really generous, isn’t it? And there’s not just one.’

Even the dedicated weapon alone is enough to make your eyes spin, and the unique skill level up is also included.

The price is excessively high compared to the first level up, but it exceeds expectations.

“What are you doing? Class is starting?”

Noah poked Rohan’s arm with his tail and passed by.

Thanks to that, Rohan came to his senses and returned to the classroom in a daze. He sat down and thought carefully.

‘point···.’

Thanks to the rewards I received from clearing quests related to Zion, I have quite a bit of remaining points. I just need to collect a little more.

I’m having a hard time deciding which to buy first, the exclusive weapon or the skill leveling, but there are advantages to either choice, and I don’t think the goal of buying both is too far off.

There will continue to be opportunities to acquire store items, such as points.

The upcoming practical test will take place on an uninhabited island where monsters breed and form an ecosystem. It is like a festival for Rohan, where monsters are converted into points.

‘If it’s the same as before, the quest will follow in the actual game as well.’

The written exam is a great opportunity to sprinkle water on a dried-up image and bring it to life.

The practical exam was an opportunity to earn both points and scores.

Listing the schedule so seriously.

At the moment when I was making plans within the possible limits.

“Boy··· Do you have any worries? Think harder. Deep reflection is the excellence of a human being.”

“Ah, this crazy guy.”

Gilbert’s shadowy face broke the pain.

Gilbert freely expressed his inner feelings as he watched Rohan, who was leaning his upper body to the other side due to the burden.

“Rohan. What do you think about this change in the practical exam?”

“I don’t really think about it.”

“If this is fate, is this a bold attitude to follow it? What a refreshing answer.”

“This kid’s starting again···.”

Whether Rohan made a sound of being fed up or not, Gilbert folded his arms with a solemn expression.

The conquest of the Academy ──Kuguk! He let out a scream.

The pressure from the huge body makes it look like the clothes will burst at any moment, but the sturdiness of the Academy uniform is what allows it to withstand even such expansion.

“It is a change due to an unfortunate disaster, but in a way, our first-year students who were able to prepare for this in advance are blessed students.”

“I know. Don’t eat strange things when you’re stranded on a deserted island.”

Since Gilbert has a colorful history of eating weird things, that came to mind first.

Dick Wikitree, who was sitting down to summarize the main points, also naturally joined the conversation.

“Even if the instructor saves you from monsters, it will be difficult to save you from those who volunteer to eat strange things.”

“But I don’t think the academy will let students go alone. In class, they always emphasize cooperation, and it’s easier to manage if you form a team of at least two people.”

Rohan spoke with secret confidence.

Gilbert looked at Dick and grumbled.

“Breathing glasses stand guy. If you team up with me, I’ll train your weak stomach with three meals a day of spicy stew and mud cookies.”

“If you team up with a caveman, it’s better to just go alone.”

Dick pushed up his glasses, using only his middle finger, as if to show off to Gilbert.

Rohan wished that these two would just end up on the same team after their tiresome fight.

‘I don’t know who I’ll be with, but I hope it’s with someone decent.’

Abyss City is a place where you can choose the characters you have, but right now it’s completely unpredictable and you have to rely purely on luck.

So, Rohan became an instant believer for a moment and prayed to heaven.

*****

“···.”

Zion, sitting on the sky train seat, hugged his bag to his arms as it rattled.

Everyone passing by on the train car was staring at him, but he didn’t care. It was okay.

Because it felt good to have a seat where I could sit alone.

‘I wish I could sit alone when I come back.’

I look out the window with that thought. It’s lower than the clouds, but it’s still quite far from the land.

The sea was visible, and here and there, unidentified structures and buildings came into view.

There were many new and interesting things Zion had never seen before, but since he had no one to discuss these topics with, he just watched blankly.

‘Is this an 11 hour flight?’

It certainly won’t be easy to wait if you just stay still.

Zion used the remaining time to check Tigrova’s geography once more and to make the etiquette more certain by turning on his smartphone.

While I was reading the information carefully.

We received Clara’s message as a group.

[Clara: Are you doing okay, Unnie? I took the bus! (づ｡◕‿‿◕｡)づ]

“Huh···.”

A smile bloomed on Zion’s lips at Clara’s message.

How did they combine the emoticons into that shape?

Zion, who had been fiddling with the keyboard here and there, gave up and decided to just take a picture of the outside of the window and send it to me.

Click!

Clara’s cute response continued as I awkwardly sent her a photo.

[Clara: I’m weak to the cold so it’s a little scary… but I hope we can go together next time… ( ⸝⸝˘𖥦˘⸝⸝)]

Zion was also thinking along the same lines.

So we’re talking about Rohan, who can’t participate because he’s taking classes.

[Rohan: This body. Recovered from the storm of unbearable theories.]

[Rohan: Photo]

Is this the end of one class?

Rohan sent a photo with half of his face not visible, as if trying to show where he was.

Naturally, the setting is an academy classroom.

‘I can’t see your face properly···.’

When Zion was chewing over the regret that it would have been better if his face was clearly visible rather than the background.

Wheein! Wheein!

A call came in on my smartphone.

[Rohan]

“!”

Zion was startled and looked around for no reason, wondering if anyone had seen him.

I moved to the middle aisle to answer the phone.

“Ahem!”

The girl, who had finished preparing by clearing her throat with water, finally answered the phone.

It wasn’t my first time on the phone with Rohan, but strangely my heart started to flutter.

“···I got a call.”

─ Were you sleeping? I didn’t wake you up, did I?

“That’s not it. It just took time to get out of the room.”

─ Oh, that would be annoying. I should have just sent it as a message.

“It’s okay. I still prefer phone calls to texts.”

The reason Rohan called was not anything special.

It was just a simple phone call to check on how things were going and to see if anything was wrong.

─ If you get hungry on the way, eat properly. Don’t look for cheap places to eat to save money.

“···.”

I completely read his actions and intentions. But I feel better than scared.

It feels like the emphasis is on Rohan’s self-awareness.

─ And don’t forget to take the main road as much as possible. Don’t travel late at night trying to get there quickly. When the sun goes down, find a place to stay and go to bed early.

“You’re treating me like a child.”

Zion chuckled and focused on Rohan’s voice.

The treatment is funny, but it feels really good.

─ Oh, the instructor is coming. Anyway, if there’s a problem, call me. Even if there’s no problem, keep calling me.

“Okay··· Okay.”

After the call ends, look at the screen.

[00:06:28]

[The call recording file will be saved.]

Call recording that was done automatically thanks to the setup by Rohan and Clara.

I really like this feature.

‘If you listen to it 10 times, it’ll take an hour. If you listen to it repeatedly about 100 times from now on, you’ll get there.’

I don’t think the trip to Tigrova will be boring.

*****

Likewise, there was a girl riding on a vehicle.

Clara, who was returning on the bus, was startled when she saw the message.

‘Oh, oh, oppa’s picture···?!’

I’ve always wanted this, but what a surprise gift.

Although Rohan didn’t use himself as the subject of the photo, Clara liked the photo just because it was there.

First, save it in the gallery. Then move it to a hidden folder.

Just in case, I’ll even give you a password.

“···.”

Now that the procedure is over, it’s time to relax and enjoy the view.

The girl, leaning her head against the glass window, quietly looked at Rohan’s photo.

And I remember.

What Zion did in the dorm and on the bus right now.

‘···i envy you.’

In a short period of time, the resume was amazing. Even without awareness, I was envious of the transparent and confident expression of desire.

How great it would be if you could do that too.

‘Me, should I try it too···?’

I used to hesitate every time, but now I see Zion doing everything so coolly right in front of me.

The girl also started to be swayed by her natural instincts. It felt like it would be a loss not to do it.

Of course, there is no Rohan clothing like Zion.

I just look at the pictures Rohan sent me and worry.

“···.”

Clara checked the empty, quiet bus again.

He bent down in his seat so that he could not be seen from the driver’s seat.

Then he sticks his tongue out like a cat.

Clara lightly licked the LCD screen where Rohan’s picture was floating.

“Haa···.”

Of course, it had no taste.

I definitely had a feeling that I had done something tremendous.