episode_0320

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The week passed quickly.

Requests have been reduced to half of what they used to be.

The first round of the Sichuan Nangin Cup Review Index Selection Contest narrowed the distance between the people of Sichuan Province and the Sichuan Province clan.

Where would the people of Sichuan Province have had the opportunity to enter each sect? Not only did I enter, but I also enjoyed, laughed, and chatted while taking various tests within the sect.

There has been an increase in the number of merchants and residents asking for help from neighboring clans, rather than dealing with problems with no guarantee of when they will be resolved after submitting a request.

You may see it as a loss of work, but later, as the number of ronin increases and requests begin to be processed quickly, it will come back to some extent.

At night, I went around trying to break the power of the Sapa guys who were waiting to see if they could cross the line, and during the day, I went around working hard to prepare for the competition, and before I knew it, it was the start of the second round of the finals.

Wow!!

“Nice to meet you. Dongdo, Sacheon Province. And to the 461 successful applicants.”

“First, let me tell you about the composition of the group for this competition. 41 people form one group and compete against other groups. There will be 11 groups in terms of personnel, and the remaining members will be placed in each group, making the number of people 42.”

“The 11 groups will compete against all other groups once each to earn points, and the 5 groups with the highest points will survive.”

“Participants are requested to draw lots with the group indicated, starting from the last person to advance to the finals. Each time a match is played, you can nominate a match based on the ranking of the finalists. Additionally, mock battle opportunities will be provided depending on the turn.”

Number 7, the last person to pass the first round, drew lots and showed his number.

“7 trillion!”

Afterwards, as I watched the lottery that followed, I thought about this selection test.

Group task.

Ah, no, it’s a Jinbeop test.

So far, the participants’ abilities and wit have been tested, but this Jinbeop test will be a test of the participants’ character and mental strength.

“This is number 1, number 558!”

Number 558, who passed the test in first place, was selected into Group 1 and the group distinction was completed.

There were many predictions about which group would be at an advantage or disadvantage, but since each group had as many as 40 people, the individual skills of one or two people were not that important.

It’s time to reveal the true strategy.

“The Jin method that test takers need to practice is Changjin.”

The crowd roared.

“Changjin…? Was there a sect that handled spears in Sichuan Province?”

Although the spear could not be said to be the main weapon in the martial arts world, it was also a familiar weapon to the martial arts people.

however.

There are numerous sects in Sichuan Province, but there is no sect that focuses on spears.

The reason may be that Sichuan Province is a city among cities. The warrior walking around the city holding a long spear is definitely a picture of a spirit.

Since the government’s influence was quite strong in Sichuan Province, it may have been because it was burdensome for a sect that used this weapon to establish itself.

Therefore, it was highly likely that none of the 461 participants had trained this weapon professionally, and it was highly unlikely that they would practice martial arts using this weapon in the future.

Just learning the weapon technique is enough to make one think it is useless, but how do the participants who have to learn the weapon-specific strategy feel?

In order to search for a topic on the Internet and obtain knowledge that can be obtained with just a few clicks or scrolls, and to present it in a classroom where no one is interested, we were given a group assignment that required communicating with group members, gathering data, creating a ppt, and even making a presentation. Wouldn’t it be similar to the feelings of a college student?

Looking at the people looking at me with bewildered eyes, I was struck.

“Good luck.”

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Number 7 looked around at the members of Group 7 to which he belonged. The sight of each person holding the baton they were given was quite awkward.

‘There are a lot.’

“First of all, we need to elect a team leader… Are there any applicants?”

Five applicants emerged, including number 501, the top candidate for the additional preliminary round. It was a stressful position to lead a spear formation that I had never mastered, but considering the public attention and concentration the leader would receive, it was a position worth taking on.

“I have experience learning spearmanship.”

“I have led a battle before.”

“I will lead the group with courage and leadership.”

The decision to elect the leader was not easy. This was because none of the tests so far were related to leadership or spear skills.

In the end, after a long discussion, the conclusion was to appoint number 651, who had experience in leading the formation, as the temporary leader.

Number 651 received a captaincy flag proving that he was the leader of Group 7 and a Changjin textbook.

“Umm….it’s an eight-question questionnaire.”

“There are as many as 16 shapes of the base.”

“Each of them has their own compatibility, so if you only learn one or two of them, you will be out of luck.”

The atmosphere in Group 7 became heavier.

Number 7 also felt at a loss while looking at the textbook. The deadline for the second round is 20 days. There will be three days of practice, and two matches will be held on the fourth day. The process is repeated 5 times, with 10 groups competing once each.

‘Will we be able to carry out a proper strategy until the next match?’

“Okay, let’s start practicing the formation.”

Anyway, Group 7 starts practicing the formation method under the command of No. 651.

“What.”

“Oh, I’m sorry!”

But the practice quickly turned into a mess. Even if there were people who had practiced the method, it was only a method performed by a small number of people. There was almost no understanding of such a large-scale formation.

Additionally, long sticks as long as one piece often interfered with the conversion of the formation. We already had to control the long pole that served as a long spear and watch the flow of the battle, but even the bamboo ribs that blocked our view were an obstacle.

“The pole is too cumbersome!”

“I never thought bamboo lip would be so stuffy!”

In the end, Group 7 had no choice but to part ways as the sun set without even being able to unfold all 16 transformations.

“Come on, it’s not the first day! And the other groups will be no different from us! Tomorrow, let’s watch other people’s mock battles, analyze the actual stage, and then discuss training methods again.”

“Let’s do that.”

“It’s still too early to be frustrated.”

The members of Group 7 left behind the mess of training and made plans for the next day.

next day.

At the park, a mock battle was held between groups 1 and 4, and groups 6 and 10.

The right to participate in a mock battle was given to four groups, many of which had passed the first round with good rankings.

Applicants appeared wearing armor and helmets that covered their entire faces instead of wearing bamboo hats and military uniforms.

“You want me to dress you in armor and a helmet?”

“Seeing that it is quite thick, it would not be easily injured even if you stab it or throw it away with a baton.”

“I guess death is determined by the paint on the end of the stick.”

The participants, who were worried that they might suffer a serious injury and be completely eliminated from the finals, breathed a sigh of relief.

“Now then, let’s start the mock battle. If the team is disorganized, a warning will be given, and if three warnings are accumulated, the player will be disqualified. Since it is a mock battle, we will continue even if warnings accumulate.”

“Spread the Gungonjin!”

“Unfold the Kantaejin!”

Groups 1 and 4 formed their respective formations and clashed.

Jeee!!

And immediately the referee’s gong rang.

“One warning for both groups 1 and 4.”

Groups 1 and 4, as well as other groups watching the mock battle, were embarrassed.

“No, isn’t this too harsh? It’s not natural for something to be crushed in a collision!”

“The moment the two groups got tangled up, the members left the formation as if they had been waiting. How could it be normal?”

The referee was adamant and Groups 1 and 4 had no choice but to re-form.

Ji-ing! Ji-ing!!

The winner and loser was barely decided amidst the incessant sound of the gong. The match between Groups 6 and 10 that followed was no different.

The challengers’ complexions all darkened as the judging method was stricter than expected.

Number 651 said while comforting Group 7.

“Now, as you all have seen, practice is the only way to survive. First, let’s stick to practice. It is difficult to learn all the formations in two days, so let’s focus on practicing only two formations.”

The group members each nodded and devoted themselves to practice.

Two days later, Group 7 had its first game.

Waaa!!

It was a match no different from the preliminaries, except that it was played in front of tens of thousands of people and the armor of the person holding the flag was changed to golden armor.

“It’s a showdown between Group 7, led by Number 651, and Group 1, led by Number 11!”

“Unfold the Jinsonjin!”

“Unfold the Gamjinjin!”

Jiiiing!!

Group 7 had a record of 1 win and 1 loss. In the match against Group 1, Group 1 received a bye because Group 1 was unable to properly execute the team, but they lost helplessly to Group 2, who had prepared to face Group 7.

Number 7 was satisfied with the results of Group 7. It was said to be 1 win and 1 loss and it felt like it wasn’t something to be earned, but since there was a draw variable, 1 win and 1 loss was enough to put it within the passing line.

‘If I progress at this level, I will be able to advance to the next test.’

If I can just keep doing what I am doing now, I will be able to pass the second round of finals!

Number 7, who had played two matches, returned with a heart full of hope.

“I think we need to change Joe’s representative!”

The next day, I had to face the sight of Group 7 in shambles.

Group 7 leader number 651 frowned.

What does “ mean? Didn’t you get a good result in yesterday’s game?”

Number 532, who insisted on a change in leader, shook his head.

“Although we won the match against Group 1, was it actually a victory achieved through the capabilities of Group 7? To be honest, it should have been said that Team 1 committed suicide.”

“Umm…”

Number 7 also thought that number 532’s argument had some truth to it. In fact, Group 1 was so messed up that any group could have won.

“But how was it in the match against Group 2? I think the reason Team 2 lost was because the leader lacked strategic knowledge!”

“What does it mean?”

“Number 651, have you ever checked what team Group 2 is practicing? Since I blindly practiced two formations without even checking what formation my opponent was practicing, I was bound to lose!”

“You have to look far ahead. Rather than trying to exploit the other person’s weaknesses, I think we should make up for our own weaknesses and ultimately master all sixteen forces.”

“I think the leader’s idea itself is ineffective. How do you plan on learning all 16 bases? Wouldn’t you be able to get ahead if you make the optimal choice depending on the opponent?”

A heated debate continued.

Number 651 emphasized all-round consistency, and number 532 argued that agility to adapt to the opponent is necessary.

“I think story number 532 is correct.”

Number 7 advocated neutrality, but many group members agreed with Number 532’s words. Although horse number 651 is solid, the reason they are training Changjin now is to win the game, not to make Changjin great.

In the end, number 651 had no choice but to step down.

“Looking at my game, I saw that Gam I-jin was strong in group 3 and Geon Tae-jin was strong in group 5. So, let’s focus on learning Jin Gon-jin and Son Yi-jin, which are compatible with each other!”

Number 532 became the new leader, and Number 532 waved the captain’s flag with a satisfied smile and took the lead.

“Also, I will place those with excellent spear skills at the front and adjust their positions so that they can quickly annihilate the enemy!”

“However, if you change the positions of the bases now, problems may arise with the two bases you have learned so far…”

Number 651 expressed concern, but Number 532 ignored it due to the authority of the leader.

“Selection and concentration! Since you can’t learn all the strategies until the next match, you have to sharpen one strategy and inflict a fatal blow!”

In this way, Group 7 worked hard and practiced their fighting skills for three days.

He lost twice in the next match.

In Groups 3 and 5, as expected, Gam Yi-jin and Geon Tae-jin were fierce, and they dealt a blow to Groups 3 and 5 through Jin Gon-jin and Son I-jin with the number 532 target.

However, Groups 3 and 5 were also not just playing around. Each of them has learned a form of fighting style that can counter Jin Gon-jin and Son I-jin, which can be said to be their weaknesses.

Team 7 tried to finish the match in one go by strengthening the attack power of Jin Gon-jin and Son Yi-jin… but with only 3 days of practice, it was impossible to create the attack power that could take the opponent’s breath away at once.

Team 7 collapsed in vain as Teams 3 and 5 formed a strategy to counter Jin Gon-jin and Son Yi-jin.

After the game ended, criticism immediately poured in towards number 532.

“You defeated it properly!”

“What do you plan to do about this!”

However, number 532 became angry with the group members.

“My strategy was perfect! But isn’t it because you lack the capacity to finish it?”

“…What?”

“Isn’t that right? My sister-in-law told me that when Jin Gon-jin and Son Yi-jin were formed, we had to finish it once and for all! Didn’t you fail to do it?”

The team members were dumbfounded.

“Nonsense! We are beginners in spearmanship! Can you make such simple movements in real life?”

“Hmph! In the end, they are saying that they will not admit their own shortcomings and will only point out my own shortcomings!”

“Take away that bastard’s flag right now!”

“You are impeached, impeached!”

Group 7, which had taken down No. 532, who only spoke loudly, from his position as leader, was engulfed in an ambiguous atmosphere.

“These guys! I will see how well my next leader does!”

Number 532 is vengeful.

“I’m sorry, but weren’t you the ones who took me down from the leadership position? I hope other people give it a try.”

Until number 651, who has already left his position as leader.

There were three people who wanted to become team leaders on the first day, but who would want to become a team leader in this situation?

With two losses, the probability of being eliminated from Group 7 has increased significantly. The two losses were also fatal, but there were many other problems in Group 7. Number 532 running wild like a motherfucker was a problem in itself, but the poop that number 532 packed in was also a problem.

Even the two formation methods that No. 651 had steadily worked out became very ambiguous as No. 532 changed the personnel arrangement to strengthen the attack power of Jin Gon-jin and Son Yi-jin. Even if we go back to the existing personnel distribution or move forward with the current shortcomings, Group 7 is in a situation where they will inevitably lose in practice time either way.

In such a situation, there is pressure to win in order to turn the tables, so who would want to encourage it?

“Whoa, I can’t help it.”

In the end, number 501 came forward.

“As I will tell you in advance, I have never trained in Jinbeop, nor am I skilled in spearmanship. However, since no one is stepping forward, I would like to coordinate opinions with you and step forward as a representative.”

A discussion on the direction of Article 7 began, but there were few participants who expressed their opinions.

The situation was already dark, and if I said anything, number 532 would make fun of me. The discussion soon turned into a fight.

No. 501 had no choice but to hold his forehead and tell him to cool his head for half an hour.