Round 2 Starts With 990,000 Points

10 – Variables

Tuesday morning classes are all theory classes. Monster ecology and demonology lessons.

After the monster ecology class, after a short break, the demonology class started. Jinah Lee, an instructor specializing in demonology, said.

“It was 10 years after the Outbound Crisis that mankind first became aware of the existence of demons. Coincidentally, the first person to contact the devil was a woman named Lilith….”

Lee Jin-ah explains the definition and attributes of demons, adding that demons are born from people’s desires and fears.

“That’s why, cadets who aim to become heroes in the future, you must also work hard on mental training. The more vulnerable you are to desire, the easier it is to fall into the devil’s temptations, and the more you feel fear, the stronger the devil will be.”

I can’t concentrate well because I already know all the settings. As I listened to the explanation, the class was over before I knew it.

“I had a lot of trouble taking classes. Then enjoy your lunch, everyone.”

Lee Jin-ah disappeared and I yawned.

Is it finally over?

It was when I was stretching like that. The sliding classroom door opened, revealing a group of people.

“Wait. Everyone, don’t go out and focus here. Wait for a sec.”

A handsome-looking male cadet and a cute-looking female cadet entered the classroom.

What else? While I was questioning it, the male cadet smiled awkwardly and said.

“Hello, kids. It’s none other than a travel circle that’s here to promote. Would it be okay for a little while?”

Ah, that’s right. Come to think of it, there is something called a circle in the academy. It is a kind of club concept, and new cadets are forced to be in one circle for the reason of emotional stability.

“Our travel circle is a circle that travels around the world and learns the culture of the country, and has a regular trip once a month….”

Ah, I have to sign up too…. It’s dark when I suddenly think of it. If you think about the point, you have to join more than three circles to connect with the main characters. How the hell do you have to live faithfully?

“…… Under.”

I was grumbling inside, so the explanation was over before I knew it.

Is it time for lunch now?

The group of travel circles disappeared and the cadets rushed out of the classroom. I got up too.

If you go early anyway, the line will be long, so it won’t be much different from going late. With that thought in mind, I was just about to move.

“… Growl.”

I heard a noise right in front of my nose.

“He is so consistent.”

On the one hand, it is admirable. I looked at Ko Soo-young, who was sleeping on his back, curiously. How nice it would be if I could sleep like this without worry. It really suits my nature.

“… I envy you.”

Still, it’s time to eat, but I can’t let you sleep like this.

“Swimming.”

“… Uh, tsueuup.”

Oh, it’s dirty. Just in case, the saliva is forming the Han River. Still, since you have a pretty face, there is a part that feels like a reward.

“Hey, wake up. Class is over.”

“… Yes?”

Ko Soo-young raised her head belatedly. Blinking her eyes, her eyelashes are so long.

“It’s lunch time.”

“Eh…… Beseo?”

Already.

“Once that… a little. No, take it.”

I took some tissues out of my pocket and handed them to Ko Soo-young. Originally, it was toilet paper prepared for Moyeji. I prepared it just in case for a point, but I ended up using it for an unexpected person.

“… Ah, time. Damn….”

She wiped her desk with a tissue and then wiped her mouth with it again. Shouldn’t she be wiped in reverse order? I guess I haven’t woken up yet.

“Anyway, I go first.”

“… hehehehe!”

“… ….”

It looks cold because he just woke up. The sound of coughing is funny. What is hehehechu?

“Take more.”

“Uh… Ah, thank you… hehehehe!”

I handed her a wad of toilet paper and headed to her restaurant.

* * *

After lunch, the afternoon class begins with a dungeon practice experience. The principal instructor in charge is Instructor Kang Il-nam, who is evaluated as particularly strict at the academy. Even at the age of over seventy, he is working hard to nurture younger students here.

“Eh…. The dungeon practice class… So, after forming a group as previously announced… Create an environment that is as similar to the real world as possible… Eh, focusing on stability as much as possible….”

Of course, he’s doing it for his own purposes, but people who don’t know look at him with great respect.

“Did you listen to Instructor State? Scores are good, but don’t be too greedy. Safety comes first. Of course, as an assistant instructor, I will be on standby, but it is a wise decision to give up if it is judged dangerous. Got it?”

The announcement of the team began with the words of Hannah Yang, the assistant instructor. The dungeon practice is focused on practicing the same environment as the real battle with a team of 3 people. So, the team is automatically formed according to the balance, and this time, the Academy’s AI evaluation system derived the results.

[Preparation 1 team]

Yuna U, Kang Woo Kang, Ho Taek Kim

[Preparation Team 2]

Han Cheol-woo, Mi-rae Lee, Hyun-ah Yoo

[Prepare 3 teams]

Ha Yeon-si, Yoo Ji-woong, Han Gu-tak

……

…

It was my turn soon.

[Preparation 6 teams]

Ymir, Mo Yeji, Yoon Samwon

It was an unexpected result. That Moyeji is on the same team as me. It was definitely advantageous in terms of points.

“… Uh.”

Wait a minute. At that moment, something popped into my mind. Come to think of it, originally, Choi Ji-sung and Mo Ye-ji should be on the same team. Because that’s where the first risk event happens.

“Are they on the same team?”

When I was having doubts, Mo Yeji approached me.

“…… Ah.”

“Please take care of me.”

“Uh… okay. Please take care of me too.”

I was busy thinking. So Mo Ye-ji said in a low voice, ‘It’s half words until the end…’ I couldn’t even respond to the muttering,

Originally, Choi Ji-sung works in the same team as Mo Ye-ji, so the point of contact between her and her becomes stronger. But why did I end up with Mo Yezi and her team?

“Nice to meet you. My name is Samwon Yoon.”

As I was thinking over and over again, a male cadet with a plain impression approached me, holding up his glasses.

He chattered, saying that he was glad to see that he was interested in Mo Ye-ji. Mo Ye-ji responded to her intimate attitude in a casual manner.

As expected, my existence itself caused a variable, no matter how much I think about it, that is the only cause. Because the only person different from the original is me…. If so, who will the first risk event occur? Is it Choi Ji-seong or Mo Ye-ji? The former is fine, but the latter… I’m very dangerous

“The role of the team, such as the team leader, frontline, rearguard, and support, is determined by team member discussion, and in case of an emergency, an emergency distress call is requested with a smart watch without delay. Then, keep in mind the safety precautions, and at 13:25, the dungeon practice will be held. Start with Team 1—”

The dungeon practice began with the guidance of Hannah Yang, the assistant instructor.

* * *

The place where the dungeon practice is conducted is the dungeon practice field located in the mountain behind the academy.

It is an artificially renovated abandoned dungeon, and it was originally a place where Giant Ants, insect-type monsters living in groups, lived. So the size of the dungeon is wide and the road is complicated like a maze.

According to the original story, Mo Ye-ji visits this place for the first time with Ji-seong Choi. And during the attack, he encounters a high-ranking monster, and Choi Ji-sung defeats the monster after a struggle and the incident ends.

“… ….”

But why did I become a team with Mo Yeji? Could it be that my memory is wrong? No, that’s definitely right.

“Who will lead the team?”

Yoon Sam-won approached and said. Originally intending to bury in moderation, I drastically revised the plan.

“I am the team leader, and I am the vanguard. The rear guard is Yoon Sam-won. Yes, you do the support. And hand signals as basic common signals.”

“Uh… ….”

If a dangerous event happens to Mo Ye-ji, not Choi Ji-seong… So, if it happens on my team, Choi Ji-sung may not know it, but I am a bit dangerous.

My stats have risen a bit, but my talent proficiency is still close to level 10.

I couldn’t master a single skill. Of course, there is also an option to break the saved points… Honestly not worth it

“Let’s go in a basic formation of three, with the front and rear two meters apart and the support waiting behind the back. The activity time is 8 to 2, and you take the guide order. In case of an emergency, emergency requests are foreknowledge, you judge and execute.”

“Uh uh… okay.”

Yoon Sam-won stuttered at my quick order and accepted it.

Looking at Mo Yeji, she also nods her head in awe of her.

“Um… is it so. I do.”

Fortunately, he calmly accepts it.

After the distribution of roles, we walked through the dungeon nervously.

The goal of this exercise is to retrieve a simple flag.

Because it is an extension of the basic dungeon practice and the Dokdo method, the evaluation ranking is divided by measuring the time.

However, if a high-ranking monster pops up along the way, it won’t end with simple training.

“Which way should I go?”

“Left here.”

Originally, it is common to select a person to act as a guide, or in the case of a three-person team like now, a vanguard acts as a guide. However, in the case of our team, there is no need to do so because there is fraud in the ability to foresee.

“… Write.”

Mo Ye-ji seems to be curious about how she knew her abilities and made such a judgment. She didn’t look good.