episode_0184

Time passed and the first day of the second semester of classes arrived.

Whether you are a cadet, resident, faculty member, or professor, everyone has a lot of work to do.

Previously, thanks to the preparations, today, thanks to the upcoming pagoda schedule, there was a bustle in the city cradle.

“What, why are second graders gathering in the square?”

Hong Yeon-hwa, who went to bed hugging me tightly yesterday, looked around and asked.

As she said, many of the cadets heading to the square were second years.

“This time, it is not a competitive match, so first and second year students enter at the same time. Next week, 3rd and 4th graders will enter.”

“Oh, I see…”

Baek A-rin, who was heading to the square together, responded. Hong Yeon-hwa, who had been nodding calmly, frowned and glanced at Baek A-rin.

That day… that is, after the day I served dinner to Baek A-rin.

There were many days when Baek Arin came to visit and have dinner.

I don’t know for what reason. Maybe it’s just to eat with Hong Yeon-hwa.

There was no reason for me to refuse, so I made the meal without saying anything.

It was like that yesterday too. He quietly came over and sat down at the table, so naturally we had dinner together.

But even after getting dinner, he didn’t return home and sat down.

Baek A-rin held on steadfastly even as Hong Yeon-hwa asked when she would return, as if she did not like it.

And then, as if climbing over a wall, I occupied a room and spent the day.

Thanks to this, we are all moving from the dormitory together without having to meet separately.

‘…There won’t be any strange rumors, right?’

I suddenly remembered the stares I received in the lobby on the first floor and scratched my cheek.

As I got off with Hong Yeon-hwa, Baek A-rin, and Elia, the strange gaze directed in this direction stuck in my mind.

Of course, I didn’t do anything particularly scandalous, but the true meaning of rumors doesn’t matter.

Of course, I wasn’t too worried.

If you keep your mouth shut, a letter with the seals of Gyeophwa and Changhae will be delivered to your home mailbox.

So I got on the bus without any worries.

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For the first time in a long time, the central square of City Yoram was bustling with people.

Is this the first gathering in almost half a year? Time flies so fast, it has already flown by since I entered the first semester.

I stepped into the central square, feeling a strange emotion.

And I observed the ivory-colored tower rising at every moment in the center of the square.

A huge tower that is still helping me grow rapidly by showering the blessings of growth in real time, and will soon send down trials to help me grow again…

‘……’

I observed for a while.

It is the power of observation that has become much more familiar than before. Now, if I get the hang of it, there may be signs of digging in a little.

…But I didn’t really dig into it. I still remember fainting while bleeding out while trying to reveal a secret.

I didn’t want to go through the catastrophe of making fun of myself here and losing my chance to get to the top.

‘After I enter the university, I should apply for consultation with the vice president.’

The atmosphere was just as chaotic as in the first semester.

In real time, cadets arrive in droves and are gathered by class under the guidance of a professor.

It was even more crowded than last time because second graders were also gathering there.

‘Senior Lee Ji-yeon… is there too.’

She was among cadets who seemed to be her friends.

There were many cadets who seemed to be well-liked and came to visit, and Ji-yeon Lee was sometimes observed jokingly comforting a nervous friend.

Compared to the last time he was in his state, he seemed like a completely different person.

I couldn’t quite understand why someone like that looked so mean to me.

Anyway, we headed straight to the spring break class taught by Professor Liana.

Still, once they have experienced it, they are gathering well even without a giant hologram above Professor Liana’s head.

“Lee Ha-yul! Long time no see!”

[Nice to meet you too, Julia]

As I joined the crowd for the spring break class, I received many welcomes and greetings from those who had arrived in advance.

Most of my messenger records are text messages asking if I am feeling well.

It was strange because it seemed to indicate that I was a troublemaker, but since I was worried, it was difficult to send replies one by one.

In any case, I think it means that you have built a good reputation. Of course, most of them intend to be on the same level as me.

“It is fortunate that there is no competition for this top entry. When I think about competing with Lee Ha-yul… Ugh.”

“Competition? I don’t think I’m ready to compete anymore…”

“I knew that and said it.”

Among them, the one who spoke with a sigh of relief was an assistant major cadet named Lorraine.

He was a man with unique light purple hair… He was a cadet I met at the first semester entrance exam.

What is it? He was a cadet who, when I first met him, used the ‘three against one’ tactic and tried to kill him, but got his head chopped off.

After taking a moment to chat with the cadets of the spring class, I approached Professor Liana.

Professor Liana, who looks relaxed now thanks to the cadets moving around on their own, and the teacher who is quietly standing next to her with his arms folded.

As I approached, both Professor Liana and Master welcomed me warmly.

“Oh, that’s right.”

[yes? Eh? Ugh…]

It was then. Professor Liana, who was stroking me with a smile, suddenly narrowed her eyes and suddenly grabbed my nose and pressed it.

[Why…?]

It didn’t hurt, but I had doubts.

When I asked curiously, Professor Liana smiled and said.

“This is punishment for harassing the professor last time.”

[Eh…]

Punishment for harassing a professor?

I have nothing…

…Nothing… Oh… I guess I did something.

When I thought about it, there were actually a lot.

It was karma that went around and around. I had no choice but to give up my nose for a while.

“Do well and come back.”

“You will do well, but learn a lot.”

Unfortunately, we couldn’t chat for a long time because we arrived quickly.

Every time he pressed his nose, he now returned to his original position after enjoying the hand brushing his hair.

“…Hmm.”

[Ehh…]

In that moment, Hong Yeon-hwa, who was somewhat sulking, grabbed my cheek.

This time, I really had to get slapped for some inexplicable reason.

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That unfair hand was only withdrawn when the professor on the podium announced the instructions.

“From now on, we will provide information regarding admission to the tower for this second semester.”

The person in charge of the notice was Professor Albert Caniagel, the professor in charge of the same Gokwoo class as in the first semester.

Since he is the oldest and has the most experience, he seems to be leading this schedule.

“The theme of this pagoda is contemplation. The goal is to fight and overcome the self embodied within the tower.”

Overcoming yourself… it’s not easy. Even fighting in simple mental theory is difficult.

But I’m really fighting a doll that embodies my body, abilities, and skills, so it can’t be easy.

“The enemies implemented at this time are based on the time of entering the Tower of Growth.”

But there is some consolation. The self that is embodied in the tower is only the power at the time of entering the tower. The growth achieved within the tower is not reflected.

In other words, it is not impossible to overcome your embodied self if you grow inside the tower.

Moreover, the protection of growth is amplified inside the tower, so if you keep hitting it, the grown body will eventually win.

If you lay out the conditions, they weren’t crazy difficult.

“The entrance to the pagoda lasts for five days. Cadets who overcome on their own may be moved to a separate training room for the remainder of the period, or may participate in a mock battle by embodying a special enemy at the individual’s request.”

If you still have time, you can train separately to extract the full amount of amplified protection, or you can embody another enemy and fight a mock battle.

‘If I have some time left, I should use it too.’

Although it is not really a difficult condition, it is not a condition that can be easily passed. There are many cadets who pass with barely enough time.

I might go in and just barely pass, or I might not even be able to get through and get thrown out.

Of course, I have a higher level of growth protection than others, so I will most likely pass.

“─This is the end of the explanation of this tower. Let’s all look at ourselves from other people’s perspectives, identify our strengths and weaknesses, and move forward. Well then, I will start my admission from the first spring class.”

After giving a brief explanation, Professor Gokwooban led the way as if there was no need to delay.

An arch-shaped entrance at the base of the Tower of Growth.

Cadets filed into the dark-colored entrance without stopping.

When entering the tower in the first semester, we entered at different times to avoid a situation where a fight broke out immediately after entering.

However, this time, we are entering without delay because we have reserved a separate space anyway.

Also, last time, Gokwoo class entered first, but this time Ipchun class entered first.

“Hayul, do well.”

“Let’s grow a lot and meet again!”

“If you pass early, I’ll see you in the training room!”

[Yes, I will support you too!]

Thanks to this, I was able to stand in front of the Tower of Growth without much waiting.

I smiled and waved my hands at the cheering pouring in from behind. And so that the cadets would not wait behind him, he pushed himself straight into the entrance.

It was the second pagoda.

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My blurred consciousness suddenly became clearer.

My senses, which had become dull for an instant, became sharp.

The stuffy wind hit my body. The sound of clothes fluttering struck my ears.

I immediately checked the condition.

‘The body is nothing. The core and circuitry are also normal. ‘It came in normally.’

There is a slight sense of uniqueness, but it is not enough to be uncomfortable.

I clenched my right hand tightly. There is no problem either.

The prosthetic arm on the left arm was in good condition, and the sky’s wing feathers were also in good condition. If it had been a first-semester entrance exam, it would have been confiscated, but this time there was no stopping it because it was not a competition.

In the first place, when the main body carries the artifact, it is also implemented with the copy body.

The air is stuffy. Feeling that my lips were gradually drying out, I tapped the floor with my toe and felt a hard texture rather than a bush or grass.

‘Power manifestation, observation.’

The power that had been put down for a while was revealed again. At once, my head started pounding.

It feels like it is being supported by something.

repulsive force. It is a space that puts pressure on the scope of observation.

In the last stand, I couldn’t overcome this and had to act as a blind person (jin) because my spatial perception was suppressed.

Of course not now.

An observation was developed that immediately relieved the pressure. Information about the area centered around me poured in like a flood, and the map, which had been briefly stained black, was updated.

The place where I was standing was a wasteland. The deep green horizon is hard to find. Cracked ground was commonly observed, as if the water had dried up.

‘Is this the default background? I heard that it comes out differently depending on the cadet…’

I stroked my chin for a moment.

It is not a place full of life. Of course, it will come out if you squeeze the earth, but it will never be the amount absorbed in the middle of dense vegetation.

In other words, it is not a space where spirits can play an active role.

It is a good environment for earth spirits. Considering that the wind is blowing generously, it is not a bad environment for the wind spirit.

However, it is not a friendly place for other spirits.

‘hmm…’

I stood still for a moment and got ready. He has installed a lot of magic to prepare for attacks and also uses basic strong body techniques.

Although it is not a place for spirits to be active, many spirits are released for the purpose of keeping them in check.

At the same time, I was thinking about how to deal with the ‘I’ who would soon appear.

‘first of all…’

The unique abilities revealed are all-rounder and magic affinity.

Based on that, I mastered strong body techniques and strong techniques. Various martial arts and weapon techniques trained to a high level.

Fifty kinds of magic stored through indiscriminate observation of magic books.

Necromancy that I learned through hard work.

A spirit art that can freely manipulate hundreds of spirits of five attributes and transform them into spirits.

Expandable abilities: Technologies that can be realized through a variety of comics, and unique abilities that can be realized through homogenization…

Abyss, Changhae, Taishan, White Night, Hwanmong, Thorn, Body Amplification, Hardening, Radius, Axial Power, etc.

Thanks to the power of observation, you have the ability to respond without blind spots and the accuracy of your movements without mistakes.

Various tools, space walls, and other applications in subspace realized through the power of space.

In addition to the durability compensation obtained by wearing the Guardian’s Proof, the Guardian’s Power that blocks quite a few attacks…

‘It’s annoying…’

My expression was crumpled.

It’s difficult to respond to.

There are so many things you can do. Even if you come up with one countermeasure, you just have to come up with another move.

A plan for every move? There is nothing like that. The only way to block such a diverse number is to press down before doing anything with overwhelming force.

Or block the magic power at its source. Ah, then a comic book imitating a technique that only consumes mental power will come flying out.

Will the powers ever be implemented in the first place?

I think it will be the power of protection, but I’m not sure if it will work for space and observation as well.

‘…I’ll have to give it a try first.’

Even if you think about it here, you won’t get any more answers than this. Even if a desk is bitten, most people end up falling over in the field.

Let’s experience it for ourselves and think about countermeasures then.

Isn’t that why the resurrection function exists in the first place?

It was then. The creature was caught at the edge of the increasingly widening observation range.

‘It came out…?’

The moment I was about to respond, my body suddenly stiffened. Information stuck in my mind… I looked at him closely.

The kidneys are very large. He was tall, probably close to 2 meters, and despite his shabby appearance, his muscles were also strong.

The man was wearing armor that looked like junk.

The helmet must have been blown off long ago, so the head is clearly exposed.

The armor covering the body could barely be called a remnant.

The black uniform worn under the armor was disfigured and torn.

There are red bandages wrapped around both arms.

He was holding a sword in one hand, and the state of the sword, the end of which was dragging on the floor, looked very bad.

The dull black sword body is a piece of scrap metal that is heavily chipped and worn. It’s in such a broken state that I wonder if it will be worth anything even if I sell it to a junk shop.

‘……’

The thoughts that were flowing freely became blocked.

Right now I’m thinking… inferring something, but I’m not sure if it’s right.

Armor with only fragments remaining… True Iron Armor.

Advanced artifact. An artifact that does not have excellent defense, but has good recovery power and is enough to block one attack.

A black uniform that can’t even be used as a rag… Black wind attire.

Advanced artifact. An artifact that corrects the agility stat and has a useful magic storage and release function built into the clothing itself.

Red bandage… blood clots. Upper-mid level artifact. An artifact that holds blood to prevent bleeding and abnormalities, and increases in length as it holds blood.

A sword dragging on the floor… A mass-produced black iron sword with nothing special about it.

It is a unique combination of shape and weaponry.

And, it is a familiar weapon that remains in a corner of my mind.

‘Uh… no way…’

The man who had his head down slowly raised his head.

A man’s face covered with all kinds of scars.

My breath stopped for a moment.

It’s definitely different… but it’s a very familiar face.

‘My face?’

Because it was similar to me observing every moment.

At that moment, the man’s dead pupil, which was open in a daze, contracted for an instant.

My image, far away, was captured in the black pupil, as if it had been pulled out of an abyss.

A signal that should be called intuition or survival instinct rang.

took action immediately.

At the same time, the sword the man was holding was lifted. The sword blade, which had been sharpened insincerely, became blurred for an instant, as if enveloped in fog.

‘Mr. Lee—’

The swearing could not continue.

– Suddenly

The crisis signal has been cut off.

Manjongtujutsu expansion ability

Hwagokjeolje, Cheonhaengbaekjeol, 禾穀節季, 禾穀節季, 禾穀節季, 禾穀節季, 白翼絶

The head that was cut off later flew into the sky.

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[The power “Growth” is revealed]

[The trial of growth begins]

[The power “Knowledge” is revealed]

[The power “Observation” appears]

[2nd viewing of the observation records inside the Tower of Knowledge]

[The power “Attunement” appears]

[Connects the Tower of Knowledge and the Tower of Growth]

[The power “Space” is revealed]

[Second access to Tower of Knowledge internal observation records]

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[Embodies recorded existence]

[Incomplete implementation]

[Part 2]

[The fighting structure is also Asura’s way of fighting]