CH 19

Awakening Test (4)

After a while, a new Magic Stone was prepared.

It is a huge, intermediate-grade magic stone that is blue in color.

Wow, here ha ha ha ha. It's done.

The examiner gasped.

It really takes less than a minute to get ready.

I guess it was pretty scary.

great.

So, let's get started.

Jinhyuk took a stance while holding a dagger.

huuuuuuoooooooooooooooooooo

When mana was injected, the sword was dyed red once again.

'There is no need to adjust the power.'

Previously, I had the situation in my hand moderately.

Because there was no point in exerting all of my power on the lowest level magic crystals.

[The stat 'Gap' is activated to the maximum.]

A thick mana transmitted through your fingertips.

The corner of Jinhyuk's mouth went up.

Yeah, that's it.

'Kang Kang Yak Kang (强强弱强)'.

A deceptive stat that is strong for the strong and strong for the weak.

What is the result of hard work for a month from now? .

It's time to check it out with your own two eyes.

Pants!

A number of sparks were generated, and the blade swept through the side of the Magic Stone.

Unbelievable.

The examiner's jaw trembled.

A month after the Tower of Trials appears.

In the meantime, many Awoken have come here to test.

Most of them did not even possess the minimum mana required for magic crystals.

Below F.

In other words, you will be judged unqualified.

Of course, a few selected among them were given ranks.

I got the right to climb the tower proudly.

But, nobody.

Even the rankers who received the S rank.

There was no one who cut down the whole magic stone.

It's a natural thing.

This .

Because it's a nonsensical story.

Kukuku!

The magic stone cut in half collapsed with a loud noise.

The cut surface is red.

Speed, power and mana, it's proof that everything was perfect.

[1st place Jinhyuk Kang. Measurements: 20,895. grade S]

The birth of a new S-class.

No, the actual rank was much higher, because all of the mana measurements of 10,000 or more were included as S grades.

more than twice as much.

it's a monster

"Uh uh S-class, Chu, congratulations. I'll report to the above and above, so please wait for a moment.

The examiner stuttered and pulled out his phone.

'Korea is not the problem.'

It was the appearance of a super-sized rookie who had to renew the world rankings.

At least for the manager... . No. In such an event, it was necessary to report it to the president of the association immediately.

But it was then.

Wait.

Jinhyuk grabbed the examiner's arm.

Yes?

Are you going to report above now?

Yeah, that's right.

Please postpone that for a week or so.

Postponing it. What do you mean by that?

The examiner tilted his head as if he did not understand.

It's a personal reason. After a week, I won't care whether it is announced to the association or distributed on the Internet.

Ha, but, that's not something I can do.

manipulating information

if caught I didn't know what the punishment would be.

Changing the lower rank is still considered a felony, but isn't this supposed to hide the S-class?

It's also a week.

No! Really, I can't even die!

He vehemently refused, squealing over and over.

Also, this is the reaction.

Jinhyuk nodded as if he had expected it.

I would like to receive many benefits as an S-class, but I needed to hide my rank until I finished one job.

To do that, we'll have to crack down on this examiner's mouth first.

"There are a few things I have learned in my life."

Bae, did you learn?

jerk.

Jinhyuk took one step forward.

At the same time, a faint light flashed from the dagger in his hand.

The first is that 'there is no guarantee of human affairs'.

'Really, even if I die'

There is no credibility in the subjunctive with such adverbs.

there has to be no

Because the world could change according to circumstances.

Secondly, 'It's more terrifying to be close to a fist than to be far away'.

'The president of the association is on the top floor of the building, and I am right in front of you.'

So it's better to choose well. If you don't want to be hurt, that is.

Whoops.

Jinhyuk played with a dagger with light hand movements.

Did the threat work?

The test tube's complexion turned noticeably pale.

The opponent is S-class.

Darely, he is a superhuman who cannot be put into the category of human.

If you put your mind to it, it wouldn't be a problem to kill a single person.

A week! Is it enough for a week?

The examiner hastily answered.

Jinhyuk stopped walking.

Yes. Enough. After that, do whatever you want.

Rather, I would like to actively promote it when that time comes.

Make sure you attract aggro.

That way, I was able to proceed with my future plans with ease.

Okay. Jinhyuk Kang's rank will be announced exactly in a week.

In the end, the examiner made a decision.

I'm sure you're not changing your words or anything like that, are you?

Yes, it can be. I promise in my name.

I'm sorry, but I don't believe in word-of-mouth promises.

The most unbelievable thing in the world is a verbal promise.

Isn't it a promise to spill it over a glass of wine even if you say you're going to the grave?

Better than that... .

I needed some more convincing proof.

A proof that you can die if you break it.

Jinhyuk's fingers lit up in flames.

[Lv1 'Stigma of Souls' is activated.]

It was the same mark that was engraved on Park Hana as well.

It's not painful. Be patient.

Chi profit!

engraved a mark on the soul.

The examiner frowned, but only for a moment.

This took me a week.

In the meantime, please use the first measurement.

Are you talking about F-grade?

Yes.

Jinhyuk nodded his head.

Then the examiner carefully opened his mouth.

I... Then, how do I proceed with the second test?

The first test to classify ranks by measuring mana.

And there, the screening personnel who pass the second test.

The content is simple.

All you need to do is clear one of the dungeons in the Tower of Trials.

Since there is no restriction of difficulty, most of them chose dungeons with goblins or orcs.

It was a universal and wise choice.

However.

"We will attack the first floor, the ruins."

Jinhyuk has already decided where to go.

From the moment the Tower of Trials first appeared.

If it's a relic on the first floor...!

An earthquake occurred in the pupil of the test tube.

There is only one relic on the first floor.

Ruins 'Corridor of the Fallen'.

[Even 11 years ago when the Tower of Trials was first released.]

And even now, when the Tower of Trials appeared as a reality.

It was a geumyeok (禁域) known to have not been attacked by anyone yet.

The test is over.

The grade received was F.

Jinhyuk showed the two of them the faint tattoos on their wrists.

Your brother is an F-class?

No, how... Of course, I thought he was higher than us, isn't there something wrong?

Lee Tae-min and Yoo Yeon-hwa shouted at the same time.

This is an entirely unacceptable result.

In particular, for two people who had seen Jinhyuk's skills in the Tower of Trials, the grade of F was unbelievable.

It's a temporary grade. We're going to re-measure in a week, so we'll have to wait.

seasoned with truth

Because there was no need to disclose that it was an S-class here.

Oh .

If that's the case, what?

The two of them nodded as if in agreement with the word temporary grade .

Oh right. Oppa. How are you going to do the second test?

You should arrange it right away.

If it's a lower level dungeon on the first floor, we also have some.

No. From now on, alone is enough.

This future is too dangerous.

No matter how talented Lee Tae-min and Yoo Yeon-hwa are.

No, to be honest, there is not a single player in the world who can enter the ruins on the first floor and go to the end at this point, including myself.

in the normal way.

'So you have to use an unusual method.'

A shortcut rather than a rule.

The Tower of Trials was originally a place where you had to do that to survive.

Don't mind me. The two keep climbing the tower.

I had already promised to do so.

Let's meet again later.

So until then.

You should focus on your own growth.

Jinhyuk, who broke up with the two, immediately

[Tower of Trials]

connected to the community.

'Recruitment... Can I find it on the bulletin board?'

Generally, high-ranking raids were recruited from the guild level.

Individual players of rank D or lower often matched the numbers with each other.

And for the ruins, at least hundreds of people were needed.

[[1st floor 'Corridor of the Fallen']

We are looking for players to visit the ruins. (000 people)]

found.

The difficulty was so high that I thought that no one might be able to challenge it.

'thank God.'

Jinhyuk immediately called the number written on it.

-Tuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu... .

The caller answered the phone as soon as the phone rang.

-Hello?

- I saw the community and contacted you. Ruins raid. I want to participate too. Isn't it full yet?

- Oh, of course. Don't have a seat!

The man answered hastily.

It seemed that there were quite a few people in a hurry.

Well, as long as the liver doesn't come out of the stomach, not many people want to go there.

-I But, what's your grade?

-F grade.

-Oh F. Hmm. That's right.

-Is the grade a problem?

- That's not it. Even if the grade is low, you can go to the transport team or the mining team. However, if you come this way, you will not be able to receive the distribution of items obtained from within the ruins. Porters and miners are on a daily basis.

This means that the risk is low, but the reward is not high.

Does not matter.

After all, the purpose of going to the ruins was not to distribute rewards.

- It is okay to give it on a daily basis.

- Then can you come to the entrance to the Tower of Trials right now? Everyone who is going to be a porter is gathering, but I will tell you the detailed conditions at that time.

-I'll be there in 20 minutes.

The call ended.

Jinhyuk called a taxi and went straight to the meeting place.

About 20 minutes or so?

Finally arrived at the destination.

'The entrance... If so, this is it.'

Jinhyuk looked around as he walked through the crowd.

at that time.

I saw a group of men gathered together.

Seeing all of them have a good size... .

'Are these porters I mentioned earlier?'

As Jinhyuk approached, a man in a suit and glasses smiled brightly.

Have you ever called before?

Yes. My name is Jinhyuk Kang.

Hello. I'm Seunghwan Oh, assistant manager of Matching Management.

Seunghwan Oh welcomed Jinhyuk warmly.

Is that the last person he said to come?

Well, let's start soon when we're all together.

Yeah. We've been waiting for an hour already.

Haha, okay. First, please approve the raid membership. Yes. That's right. All you have to do is click the approve button there.

Oh Seung-hwan showed each 30cm-sized status window to those who applied as porters.

Come on, Jinhyuk too.

Lastly, Seunghwan Oh showed the status window to Jinhyuk.

The content didn't matter.

Just one sentence: 'Would you like to join the raid?'

If you agree to this, you will officially belong to the raid from then on.

Jinhyuk pressed the OK button.

OK.

[You have officially participated in the raid.]

[You have fulfilled the condition.]

[The second update is applied.]

[Language patches for 103 countries around the world are applied.]

[The raid-only quest begins.]

Oh. It's up. It's up.

Me too. Wow, this is amazing. Raid-only Quest.

Fufu. Finally!

Excited voices were heard everywhere.

[#1 first attack on ruins]

Difficulty: S

What: Defeat the boss monster and reclaim the throne in the deepest part of the ruins.

Reward: You will be given the option to choose one of the relics. (However, if you cannot kill the boss monster, your selection of relics will be limited.)

Several status windows appeared in front of Jinhyuk too.

boss monster.

retake of the throne.

And even the selection of relics.

Things you already know

By the way.

'This what?'

In front of Jinhyuk, he is different from others.

[A bonus for the 'first conqueror of the tower' has arrived.]

Another status window was placed.