episode_0193

“Surely, you’ve already been promoted? Congratulations!”

“Thank you. You recognized it right away.”

What was written beyond my gaze was a nameplate with the name .

Just a few months ago, he was a and had been promoted to the rank of guild leader.

Again and again.

Additionally, footsteps were heard in my ears.

This time too, it was a welcome face.

“It’s been a while. Seha. Bora.”

Arirang, the female employee of the association who I dealt with on the first day.

She was also wearing a unique uniform, as if she had been promoted to the next level.

A meeting place full of joy.

We said hello to each other and asked how we had been doing.

Then, the person who changed the flow of the story was the assistant guild leader, or rather, the guild leader.

“Now, now. It’s a bit weird to keep talking about it here. Shall we talk as we go inside?”

“Good.”

*

“Aha, you have been designated as a successor.”

“That’s right. Actually, although I worked for a long time, I didn’t achieve much, so the position of was unreasonable… It’s too bad it ended up like this.”

The guild leader smiled shyly and scratched the back of his head.

According to his explanation, as Suokbin Nunna was moving up, he recommended Ajae for the position of guild leader.

‘indeed… ‘

I was able to vaguely understand what was going on.

Actually, it’s a recommendation…

Subokbin Nunna’s position is that of the of the association.

In fact, the second-in-command position.

According to the story I heard from Moon Bo-ra while riding the bus here, even the is paying attention if you look purely at influence and power.

‘They say there are that many enemies, but… ‘

No one will carelessly express opposition.

Did he read my thoughts?

The man grinned.

“I rode the line well.”

“Ah… Can you talk like that without permission?”

“What is it? They are from the same faction.”

It’s a faction.

It seems like, unintentionally, I also became a person on Suokbin’s side.

There was nothing bad about me either.

I felt from the beginning that she was someone I could trust, and I was convinced after meeting her again recently.

‘Actually the most powerful influence I have had.’

The reason why I was able to focus only on becoming stronger without joining a group was largely due to the strong role of Suokbin.

Of course, Joo Na-yong was also big…

I recently found out that she was the successor, so I decided to skip it.

“Now, this is a story about the power of adults. There is no good thing in hearing Yoo Se-ha. Just remember one thing.”

We will be of help to you at any time.

Just contact us.

“Suokbin and I have the same opinion.”

“… Thank you.”

“Nothing to say… ”

* * *

The good-natured man naturally broke up with me.

In the first place, his position was guild leader.

There must be a lot of work to be done.

I could see how much he cared just by giving me, a D-class hunter, time.

As a side note, Moon Bora also broke up for a while.

In the first place, Moon Bo passed the C-level hunter exam a long time ago.

Since I and I decided to watch Class B together, we decided to have some free time.

Naturally, what remained was me and Arirang.

“Ah, then. One of you is training now, right?”

“Yes, I heard that you are going near Gwanaksan Mountain.”

“The place is famous for its good natural environment, so spirits often appear there. It would be a perfect training place.”

She was mentioning various precautions for promotion to C-class hunter.

Of course, such an explanation soon degenerated into a story about our angelic Mnyangi.

Well, it can’t be helped.

In the first place, she is the one who has been watching Mnyangi longer than me.

If Im Hye-ja is like a mother, isn’t Arirang a bit like an aunt?

It was natural to be concerned about a child like my nephew.

Rather than things like how is my grade or how is the test?

It would have been better to explain how soft and soft our cat’s cheeks were.

“Oh my god… So you really captured the with your own strength? Of course we thought there would be help from professors… ”

“There was some luck, but Mnyangi played a really big role. I wouldn’t have caught her if she hadn’t used provocation to attract attention and stunned me with .”

A joyful story blossomed soon after.

It was only natural that she and I would die if we talked to each other.

Is it because of that?

My perception of my surroundings was a little disturbed.

It’s not my story.

Arirang, this is a story about her.

A section passing a corner.

Tuk-!

“Ah!”

Arirang bumped his shoulder with someone walking away and fell to the floor.

I must have been unlucky enough to touch my knee first, and a small amount of blood flowed from the open wound.

Immediately after, a grumpy male voice full of unpleasant nuances was heard.

“… What is it? Where are you carrying your eyes?”

“Sorry, sorry. Stop being careless… ”

“Well, be careful. These are expensive clothes, but man, they’re so annoying.”

The person I bumped into was a fairly tall man.

As he smoothed his messy hair and poorly shaved beard, he frowned and grumbled softly.

Should I call it a habit?

I supported Arirang and looked at him closely.

Approximately 30 to 40 years of age.

Pretty muscular and physique.

He was a man who exuded the wildness of an animal, as if he had lived in the wild.

What’s impressive here is the contents of the name tag on the chest.

Like , it is one of the four major clans, and is actually the weakest force.

The name was impressive.

The look in my eyes made him say, ‘What are you staring at?’ I looked at it as if

fluttering.

Then, a document file that Arirang had missed fell on his ankle.

The file briefly contained basic personal information about me, my grade, and application for the exam.

The man lifted it with his rough, calloused hands, and immediately showed a clear sneer.

The reaction was as if it was cute.

“Hey, baby. Are you taking a test?”

“Yes.”

At those short words, the man’s brow furrowed.

Immediately, he handed me the file, flipping it over without any hesitation.

“Okay, cheer up~”

He waved back and passed without much apology.

“Sorry, sorry! I made a mistake and lost Seha’s information… ”

“No. it’s okay. Just a moment.”

I activated [Rapid Heal] on Arirang’s chapped knee.

Arirang looks on with a surprised face as new skin grows in an instant.

“Seo, learn the law of sex… Did you get it? Come to think of it, I heard that you gained [Divinity]… Well, it still takes a few months to acquire proper skills… ”

“Yes, whatever. It just so happened… Anyway, can I ask you a few questions?”

“Yes, of course. Because that’s my job.”

“Over there, the man who just passed by. It said … Maybe?”

“What you think is probably right. You are an examiner belonging to , one of the four major clans.”

I continued walking with Arirang and listened to the explanation in silence.

It is said that promotion up to D level is possible under the supervision of , but from C level onwards, it cannot be promoted independently.

“For that, you need a test tube.”

It is the duty of an examiner dispatched from a somewhat prestigious to attend and evaluate the exam.

It is said that also participates from class A onwards.

“Therefore, when Yoo Se-ha takes the level C exam, one of the examiners will be present.”

“Aha… ”

The C-level exam was not simply achieved by reaching an average ability score of 30.

This was the minimum requirement, and you had to pass several tests to be finally promoted.

“You will probably need to clear the designated and collect relevant evidence there. Marks from bosses and mid-bosses-”

“-Sorry for interrupting you.”

I heard there is a way to skip it right away.

Arirang blinked at my words.

As if he didn’t know I was going to ask this, he said, ‘Hmm… ‘He nodded.

“… Yes, it exists.”

The essence of the method is to defeat the upper-level examiner from the front.

It was a kind of sparring match.

However, the majority did not choose this method.

Those appointed as examiners, regardless of grade, are veterans who have experienced all hardships.

The level of difficulty was too high for those who had just seen promotion to take on the challenge.

If you fail in this way, there is a penalty of up to 6 months before you have to retake the test.

“Then to put it another way, the man who just passed by. So as long as I win, I’m guaranteed a C rank?”

“… Yes?”

Arirang was visibly embarrassed by my words.

It was a similar face to when I first visited and was shocked.

After hesitating several times, she reluctantly nodded.

” is possible, but… There is no need to fight with Mr. Jang Gwang-hyuk, who is in the B class. Anyway, winning doesn’t mean you’ll become B-level. Class B must clear … Yes, if you stick to this method, I know another C-level examiner-”

“-No. I’ll take that one. There is an opportunity to apply, right?”

“… Se, Seha. Well, think again.”

Arirang continued to persuade me.

There is a feeling of worry in her eyes.

The look in their eyes asked if there was any need to walk this difficult path.

But let’s keep stubborn.

In the end, I sighed as if I couldn’t do anything.

“… All right. I will forward it to you. Please take care of yourself.”

“Of course.”

Arirang looked at my confident attitude as if he still couldn’t relax.

what… …

Don’t get me wrong.

I didn’t point out that man because I was particularly angry.

‘I felt it earlier.’

That man.

There is no doubt that he is a person who has reached the level of mature B level.

He probably stayed in B class for at least 10 years.

And its unique wild beauty.

‘He’s definitely a fighter.’

Apart from the promotion test…

I was aiming to become stronger during this .

Whether it’s luck, compensation, or skill.

Of course I will take care of that…

‘This alone is not enough.’

I knew it well.

What is called true ‘strength’ is something that can only be achieved through fighting against countless strong people and going through hardships.

This experience was essential to making my sword stronger and sharper than anything else.

‘That man must be…’ ‘

It will be an ordeal that will sharpen your blade.

It’s definitely a good experience.

‘Well, whatever. Wow.’

If you can beat me to the point where you get scolded…

‘It’s better.’

Say it again.

Don’t get me wrong.

There is absolutely no end to it.

* * *

2 hours later.

Anyang-si, Gyeonggi-do, above the training site of the 3rd Guild Branch.

“… Damn it.”

“Thank you very much.”

I smiled heartily and looked at the man in front of me.

Grade B test tube, Gwanghyuk Jang.

He frowned, ‘This arrogant brat?’ He was looking at me like he was doing something.

I don’t know why…

I couldn’t help but smile as I imagined my face being crumpled into a mess.