noveltune Chapter 39: Freshmen Hunt (9)
Chapter 39: Freshmen Hunt (9)
Chapter 39: Freshmen Hunt (9)
Then, does this make a total of 600,000 points?
Ahn HoYeon had been roaming around the demi-plane by himself while attacking seniors.
Different from the others who created parties, he faced the seniors with only his own skills. The reason for it was simple.
I have to know how far my skills can take me ahead of time.
To survive at Millaes Academy, it was important to have an objective view of oneself.
How far would ones skill take them, would they be able to win in fights, etc. One had to grasp these things so that even if problems occurred, they could quickly resolve them.
Still, I managed to stay alive somehow. I just have to hold on for one more day.
Of course, there were a few dangerous situations in the middle. But with his immense talent and keen senses, he was able to succeed in coming out the victor.
As a result, by the morning of the third day, he had earned 600,000 points, which was more than his estimated 500,000 points.
Even so, the name that caught Ahn HoYeons interest was Min JaeHyun.
He really is something else. In a situation where his skills are limited, he managed to rank first as a Magician. And he even carried his teammates to the top rankings as well.
Even as he said so, he couldnt believe the results he was seeing.
The amount of points JaeHyun had earned until now in the Freshmen Hunt was more than 1,100,000 points. If it were someone else, he would have suspected a system error.
But as soon as he saw Min JaeHyuns name on the ranking list, such a possibility was erased from his mind.
The way JaeHyun had taken care of the dozens of monsters that day was fresh in Ahn HoYeons mind.
Killing all the goblins pouring out with just one A-rank Active Skill, JaeHyun showed a meticulousness that did not allow for a single mistake.
He knew exactly how strong he was and didnt neglect any sudden turn of events.
HoYeon couldnt help but be surprised. A raiders strength was not merely determined by their power and skills.
A meticulous mind that avoided carelessness
without it, even the strongest of raiders could lose their life in a low-level dungeon.
On that front, JaeHyun gave off the feeling of a pro.
Ahn HoYeon bit his lip as he felt his competitiveness stir up.
I also only have one A-rank skill, and Im still not very familiar with it.
Martial Ascendance was a skill that wrapped the users body with aura and allowed them to reach a higher peak in their swordsmanship proficiency.
It was the only A-rank skill Ahn HoYeon had, as well as his last resort. But even so, he could only use the skill for a mere 5 minutes.
On the other hand, JaeHyun was able to use Lightning Chain very skillfully that day. At only 17, he was able to use an A-rank skill like it came naturally to him.
Almost as if he had been using it for a very long time.
If my guess is correct, that guy is at least a C-rank. He could even be on the cusp of being a B-rank already.
To be able to become a C-rank Raider as a cadet, and a freshman at that?
Truthfully, even if he told someone, they wouldnt be able to believe him easily.
However, Ahn HoYeon truly believed that Min JaeHyun had reached that kind of a height.
With the overwhelming force he exhibited that day, as well as the relaxed attitude he had the whole time.
Either way, hes an exceptional guy. If I dont want to lose, I have to work hard.
HoYeon spoke with determination as he stood up in the shelter near the Fairys Fountain he had been staying at for two days.
He had to leave now.
If he wanted to keep raising his score until the end, he had to diligently seize nametags from seniors.
Hup
Right as HoYeon was about to leave
??? has infiltrated your mind.
Huh?
He was instantly overwhelmed by a sensation akin to his brain being scorched.
With the great pain that overcame him out of nowhere, Ahn HoYeons eyes rolled back as he started to let out groans of anguish
followed by another message.
Your mind has been corrupted.
***
Shlink!
Twisting his body to dodge the slash aiming for his left arm, he facedforward.
The blue sword aura that was wrapped around Ahn HoYeon meant that he had Martial Ascendance activated, making him a level stronger than usual right now.
Damn. This is annoying.
JaeHyun tilted his head to avoid the sword aiming for his neck, then stomped on the ground to put some distance between them.
The brainwashed Ahn HoYeons sword tenaciously came after JaeHyun.
With an excellent physique behind it, the attacks were powerful and swift.
It was quite difficult for a Magician like JaeHyun to keep on dodging.
Bzzzzzz!
However, JaeHyun didnt back down. He parried HoYeons attacks with a chain of lightning as he waited for an opening.
When JaeHyuns vigor showed no signs of waning even after the battle went on for some time, HoYeon became puzzled.
JaeHyun smirked slightly as he saw his expression.
Ahn HoYeon doesnt have any real fighting experience outside of spars right now. It also seems like this is his first time fighting against an opponent with an A-rank skill. Things are in my favor.
With no plans of letting HoYeon recover from his bewilderment, he quickly pushed mana into his legs.
Wind Boost has been activated.The Active Skill Flash Bomb has been activated.
On the screen, Min JaeHyun was fighting against Ahn HoYeon, who he had put under his control a moment ago.
He propped his chin up as he watched with great interest.
Ahn HoYeon is considered a special talent with the potential to become an S-rank raider. He could easily win against most seniors even if three of them ganged up on him. So what is that?
Gu Ja-In had forced them to fight to see how skilled the two were.
Ahn HoYeon, who the media exalted as someone who would become the next S-rank Raider
and Min JaeHyun, who appeared like a meteor out of nowhere and took first place in the Freshmen Hunt.
To him, testing how skilled the two were was very important.
A Magician who fights in the frontlines like a Warrior. Hmmm.
Watching JaeHyuns actions, Gu Ja-Ins lips curled up in a covetous smile. Great excitement started to rush through him.
The instruction he had given to Ahn HoYeon a moment ago was simple.
Find and kill the bastard who ranks first in the Freshmen Hunt.
However
The results came out more easily than I expected. It made it less interesting.
The Min JaeHyun shown on the screen had defeated Ahn HoYeon too easily.
In addition, he had lessened the amount of damage he delivered in a show of respect.
What on earth did he do to demonstrate such skills and moves as a freshman?
The Magic aptitude score they derived from his profile was 97%.
At first, he didnt truly believe it,
but now, seeing his abilities firsthand, he was left with no choice but to do so
Interesting.
Gu Ja-In found himself mumbling without meaning to.
The other instructors were also all thunderstruck. A few like Kim Seok-Gi and Kim JiYeon kept sneaking a glance at the screen even as they worked.
It was that shocking.
They had originally anticipated that if someone could get over 1,000,000 points in this years Freshmen Hunt, it would be Ahn HoYeon, orwith a lower probabilityCha YooWon.
They never expected it to be a Magician cadet appearing out of nowhere.
Huh
Kim Seok-Gi exclaimed in shock.
If he remembered correctly, Min JaeHyun was that pansy-looking brat from before.
He was completely oblivious at the time of bus pick-up to the fact that there was such a monster on board.
Whats more, Chairman Gu Ja-In is showing interest in him personally
Kim Seok-Gi gulped. That was because it was very rare for Gu Ja-In to show interest in a cadet like this.
We can only observe for now.
A calm silence fell in the room for a few moments.
As everyone quietly looked at JaeHyun who had defeated Ahn HoYeon
Boooom!
With an explosion of unknown origin, the academys entire systemincluding the control roomcrashed. And thus, the recording that was sent through the transmitting tower turned white.
Kim Seok-Gi eyed the employees gaping at the screen with bewildered expressions.
Wh-What on earth is happening? Why did the screen blank out like this all of a sudden?
Oh Th-Thats It seems that a spell that blocks sight has been activated.
What?!
Gu Ja-Ins expression fiercened, and he crushed the remote in his grasp.
Flash Bomb . So thats how youre going to do things, huh?
Min JaeHyun had used a Flash Bomb to block everyones sight after he had fought with and defeated Ahn HoYeon.
The reason?
Instructor Kim Seok-Gi. That cadet named Min JaeHyun. Bring him to my office right after the event is over.
Kim Seok-Gi had understood what Gu Ja-In meant right away.
He asked as cold sweat flowed down his back.
U-Understood. But would it really be alright to decide so quickly
Instructor Kim Seok-Gi.
Goosebump instantly went up Kim Seok-Gis whole body as the chairmans placid voice entered his ears.
Gu Ja-In continued without even turning to look at him.
Why do you think Cadet Min JaeHyun blocked our sight when he had already won?
What? I
He knows.
Gu Ja-In stood from his seat.
His fierce gaze landed on Kim Seok-Gi.
The way to increase his own worth.