episode_0319

In the end, it was necessary to minimize damage and run to avoid the wind that would drag on time.

“Passed stage 2!”

When I arrived at the exact end of stage 2, I heard Sasha’s voice.

The second stage of the course, which seemed unusually long, has come to an end.

“Whoo, whoo!”

My breathing became quite heavy.

However, like an awakened person, I took a few deep breaths and my breathing became even again.

After seeing step 3, I had to take a breath.

“You’re hitting a goal. Was it because of this?”

In front of me was a wall with no end in sight.

Due to the nature of the location, it was bound to be lower than the training center ceiling, but the way up never seemed easy.

This is because it was obvious that all kinds of traps would be thrown at us the moment we started.

In addition, the oil that had been on my body during the second stage was still on my body.

Perhaps the oil will be a major impediment to climbing here.

‘This is why Sasha was so impressed.’

It is designed so that if you do not perform the previous step well, you will suffer a loss in clearing the next step.

I don’t know who made it, but it seems to have been made well.

Of course, this seemingly daunting rock wall was not a big problem for me.

To begin with, I didn’t get hit by a lot of iron balls in stage 2.

I put my hand on the rock wall.

Untimely climbing.

Since time recording was important, I had to think about how to efficiently overcome the obstacles in front of me.

※ ※ ※

“You are the tallest.”

I took a deep breath.

I thought I passed the test with flying colours, but when I looked back after the measurement, I realized that my body was in shambles.

Still, the situation wasn’t bad now.

No, honestly, I thought I wanted to do it one more time.

If we do it one more time, we will be able to produce a better record.

“record? “I heard there is someone higher than me.”

“That person set the record several times, and if you compare it to the first record, the record you achieved is the best. But I consider this record very important.”

“Because no one knows what will happen in real life?”

“yes.”

Sasha nodded as if it was the correct answer.

“According to my initial record, I was in first place, so is it possible for me to be in Class A?”

“The next record will be much better than this, so it’s entirely possible. You are very good at utilizing your abilities. When it comes to practical use, most people get embarrassed and end up using only what they are familiar with. But when the situation changes, you immediately try to find a solution.”

“I guess it’s because I have a lot of experience. “Even though he’s been like this, he’s been a mercenary for a long time.”

I can’t even do this much.

I won’t even be able to see my kids because I’m embarrassed.

Despite what I said, Sasha’s praise continued.

“It’s true that you have a lot of experience, but it hasn’t been long since you awakened. Still, it’s amazing that you know how to use your abilities so well. Even though children have been using this ability since they were young, they cannot use it as well as you. So, this is your talent.”

“Is this why your training ground is so popular?”

“huh?”

“When you praised me, I shrugged my shoulders and felt happy.”

The reason her training center was so popular was not only because it had good facilities, but also because it managed its members so carefully.

Sasha, who had a hard time when she was young because her skills did not match her efforts, knew how to comfort young students when they were frustrated because their skills were not improving.

It’s not just about soothing them, it’s about giving them advice on how to grow.

“Hey, I’m not lying, I’m telling the truth!”

“Am I being serious too?”

“Are you going to do it one more time?”

Sasha seemed embarrassed and changed her mind.

I was thinking about teasing him a little more, but for now I said I wanted to focus on experiencing it.

“of course.”

There is nothing more thrilling than seeing how much I have grown.

※ ※ ※

and.

Here is another person who has achieved remarkable growth like me.

“How was it?”

Clap clap clap!!

“It was great. “I think this is all we need to do.”

“Wow!!”

Yul must have been moved by my praise, so he put his hands together and then fell down on his chair.

It seems the tension has eased.

“It’s been a lot of hard work.”

“I was very worried because I thought I would have to give a presentation without finishing everything.”

“Honestly, it was finished a long time ago. “I kept revising it until now because you were greedy in wanting to make it more perfect.”

When Yul becomes obsessed with one thing, he focuses on it to the point that he ignores eating.

And this time, he seemed to be so obsessed with giving a presentation that he practiced on his own without me telling him to.

My presentations continued to become neater and more systematic, and I also broke the habit of speaking faster and faster.

‘I kept making mistakes in the beginning and thought I wouldn’t be able to fix them until the end.’

It is true that Yul was a genius, but he was also a hard worker.

If a shortcoming is pointed out, the style is to practice repeatedly until it is resolved.

And the result of practicing so hard.

Finally today!

The presentation has been prepared to a level that both of us can be satisfied with.

“It was close.”

Tomorrow is the presentation day, but I didn’t know that practice would end today, the day before.

Today again, Yul brought a new announcement and asked me to review it.

And that was really the last inspection.

For the first time, Yul seemed satisfied with the presentation he had written.

“Can I do well tomorrow?”

“You practiced so hard, but you feel anxious? I don’t think I’d ever listen to it if it were me. Even if you ask me to wake up and recite it, I can do it.”

It was no exaggeration to say that I had the announcement stuck in my head.

“yes. “I just hold on to that all day.”

“Did you know that the fat on your cheeks has gone down just because you haven’t paid attention to it for a while? “After the presentation is over, I’m going to spit it out again, so be prepared.”

When I touch Yul’s cheek and ask, he reacts as violently as a fish.

“Ugh! “I will take good care of myself from now on!”

“don’t worry. Because I plan to provide you with all three meals a day. Even if you don’t want to eat it, they will make it impossible for you.”

“no no! I can eat well on my own. “Don’t do that!”

“I don’t like it either? Are you tired of eating with me? “Aren’t you getting tired of being stuck with an old man?”

“There is no way I would think such a mean thought. Phew!”

In the past, he would have taken my jokes seriously and freaked out, but after spending a long time with him preparing for the presentation, I think he’s slowly gotten used to me.

If you see them smiling brightly and accepting it like that.

‘I guess I’ve become a lot more comfortable.’

In the meantime, we were customers and store owners, but when we revealed that we were sponsors, our relationship changed even more strangely.

When he was a general store owner, he felt comfortable confiding in me because he had no one to chat with, and after becoming a sponsor, it seemed like he wanted to make a good impression because he was someone who believed in and supported him.

‘On the contrary, the kids treated me strangely comfortably. This is normal.’

Having keenly felt that being too friendly can lead to problems, I was satisfied with the distance between me and Yul.

And then this time, I wonder if it’s because we spent time together helping prepare for the presentation?

Yul, who had been having a hard time with me, came back to being as comfortable as he was with the old general store owner.

“Now let’s get some rest. Are you hungry? “What would you like to eat?”

“Sponsor, can I just try one more time?”

“You practiced until you were satisfied. I just did it because I was told to try it one more time. You can stop now. It would be too much to add here. No, it’s already been too much. From now on, it’s right to take care of your body. What will you do if you overdo it today and catch a cold tomorrow? Are you going to ruin your presentation because of your physical condition?”

“It’s okay if I take medicine!”

In case you’re wondering who isn’t a druggie alchemist, the answer is quite interesting.

“Sweet! “Taking medicine doesn’t make you normal.”

“Uhm… I understand.”

Although he seemed to have some regrets, Yul obediently followed my instructions.

When preparing for an exam, it is important to study hard, but managing one’s physical condition can also be seen as a part of the exam.

To take the worries about tomorrow’s presentation out of Yul’s head, I brought up another topic.

“What I want to eat more than that.”

“Uh…I can’t remember anything in particular.”

“Then prepare what I want to eat?”

“yes! thank you.”

Yul never complained about the food I cooked.

If there’s anything at all, it’s just a matter of complaining that the amount is too much.

Other than that, he ate his food well without complaining about the side dishes.

While I go to the kitchen and cook.

Yul couldn’t sit leisurely on the sofa and hovered around me, asking if I had anything to do.

“I’m going crazy so go and get some rest.”

“No. You went through the same hardships as me, but I can’t just rest. “Please let me run some errands for you!”

“Ugh, then please talk to me. “Don’t be bored.”

“yes!!”

Unable to break Yul’s stubbornness, I ended up sitting him at the table to listen to the audio.

And while I was thinking about what to talk about with him, something suddenly occurred to me and I said it.

“Do you remember the question I asked you before?”

“Questions? “Which one?”

I guess you don’t remember either.

“When I enlisted, I asked if it would be a good idea to try a different field of study. “A long time ago.”

“ah! That’s it. “I remembered it.”

He looks like he’s thinking of what I said after hearing my words.

I felt like I hadn’t thought through my question carefully because I had so much to worry about.

“You haven’t thought about it, have you?”

“yes.”

Yul obediently reported the matter, and I calmly explained the situation.

“Now you will be debuting as an alchemist. If a certified alchemist joins the army, there are bound to be a lot of people paying attention.”

“Umm… Yes.”

There was no way the military would miss out on a skilled alchemist.

“As you may have noticed, that attention is not a good thing. “It will be especially difficult if you enter the military because I won’t be able to protect you.”

“You said you would use my abilities in the military, right? “I remember it.”

“I’m very worried that I might end up in the wrong unit and get hurt a lot.”

That’s why I asked Yul.

Rather than enlisting as a non-combat type, why not enlist as a combat type?