Episode 46 Week 3 Battle (1)
All the freshmen who entered Yongsal Academy have probably heard at least once that they are geniuses or prodigies.
But after two weeks of admission.
It’s been a long enough period of time to realize that there is always someone flying above the one running.
The individual placement test divides the candidates into 300-point groups, and even within those score brackets, there are winners and losers.
I thought I had the best results in the strategy battle, but when I looked at the rankings, there were a lot of covers placed at the top.
In addition, [strong enemy] of the 2nd week strategy battle.
There are only a few cases where, like me and the calligrapher, we can confront and defeat the beheader, and most of them are busy running away.
This will be the first time in my life that I’ve been chased by goblins, something I’ve always found funny.
I’m scared, but I feel really dirty.
This is also what Yongsal Academy intended.
‘If you get teased, you become stronger, that’s what they say.’
These stimulated students seek their own growth by visiting the training center diligently, acquiring new equipment or skills, or seeking advice from club seniors.
However, there are bound to be limitations to moving forward without a clear guide.
Can all the teachers solve this problem?
It is true that each individual is an A-class player, but their class is set.
It is impossible for a warrior to teach a wizard, or for a bowman to coach a melee fighter.
Another big problem is that there is not enough time to assign dozens to each person.
That’s why Yongsal Academy has a system called mentoring.
Inviting top third-year students or graduates to give a kind of customized lecture.
Of course, in this case it’s unlikely to be one-to-one, but at least it won’t be one-to-dozen.
Lee Soo-dok continued explaining while pointing to the [Mentoring Application Form].
“Everyone has different opinions on mentoring. Application is up to individual choice. Only those who wish to apply should fill out and submit an application.”
There are many cases where the sect or family to which one belongs does not allow one to receive instruction from outsiders, or where one wants to do it on one’s own.
So, we do not force mentoring, and the participation rate for this first mentoring session is not that high.
But you will realize it little by little.
The gap between those who receive and those who do not is growing wider.
‘You’ll lose out if you don’t do this.’
Some skills or traits can be acquired or trained more easily through mentoring.
As someone who still lacks many skills, it would be beneficial to acquire even one.
‘I also have to complete the quest.’
Besides, even if you have nothing to learn, you shouldn’t miss out on mentoring-related quests.
Because the rewards are as good as the existing PvP and strategy quest rewards.
In many ways, it is advantageous to follow the trend.
“Applications are due this week. If you’re having trouble deciding, it’s not too late to try out the match this week and decide. The rules are also appropriate.”
Lee Soo-dok naturally introduced the match of the week.
MAP:[random]
RULE:[Deathmatch][2vs2][10 minute limit]
All else being the same, one new rule has been added.
2 vs 2.
“Cooperation is important, just like last week. But this week, the goal is different.”
In the siege, the goal was to ‘destroy the totem’, so some people fought the beheader, while others did not.
On the other hand, this time the goal is to knock down the opponent, so you have to fight in unison.
And their opponents are two students with similar skill levels.
“If you fight 2-on-2, you may discover weaknesses that weren’t revealed when fighting 1-on-1. Making up for such weaknesses is also a positive function of mentoring. Think about it carefully for a week.”
Most of the students seemed to be of the opinion that they should at least try out the in-person competition this week and then decide.
And some of us, including myself, were already filling out the application forms without hesitation.
The question that came to mind on the A4 paper in front of me was just one sentence.
When you write your answer below, the letters will disappear on their own and the next question will appear.
The questions are also tailored based on my previous answers.
Q: Please write the class classification.
(Examples: Warrior, Ranger, Rogue, Caster, etc.)
A: Caster.
Q: What is your personality as a caster?
(Examples: Attack, Defense, Assist, All, Undecided)
A: Everyone.
Q: What is your position at the party?
(Example: vanguard, middle, rearguard)
A: All-rounder.
Q: What is the percentage of utility skills and traits you have?
A: Very high.
Q: What is your top priority in battle?
A: Something that makes the other person angry.
… … .
In a nutshell, it felt similar to a psychological test.
It plays a major role in diagnosing the student’s personality in detail and connecting them with the most suitable mentor.
I quickly finished filling out the application and submitted it as soon as class ended.
“… … .”
Lee Soo-dok stared at me for a moment with unreadable eyes.
He always acts like he has some business with me, but I don’t know why.
But since there were many students who submitted applications besides me, I quickly turned my gaze away.
Go Hyun-woo asked me as I returned to my seat, “Have you been watching me?”
“Brother Kim, have you already applied for mentoring?”
“The sooner you make a decision, the better. What about you?”
“I’m not sure yet. I think I need to look into it a bit more and think about it.”
“I’ll save you the trouble. Just apply.”
Go Hyun-woo’s eyebrows rose as he reached a conclusion in one breath.
“Is it to the extent that Hyung Kim would make such boasts?”
“Yeah, you won’t lose anything.”
“Could you explain?”
“If you apply, you will be assigned a mentor who is in the top third year or a graduate. From your perspective, he is a senior expert. When will you have another chance to learn from someone like that?”
“… … !”
The original Muin tribe tends to be very closed off from others and does not share their martial arts skills carelessly, but if you use mentoring as an excuse, you can slightly break down that wall.
Even if you just talk about martial arts or have friendly sparring matches, you will gain a lot.
“In that case, I must definitely do it. Thank you for the advice.”
After nodding, it was Go Hyun-woo who filled out the application form without any hesitation.
Warrior, unmanned, illusionist… … .
“… … .”
Meanwhile, the calligrapher was lying face down on the desk, his face slightly turned to look at us.
His face was already filled with annoyance, so it felt like he had already heard the answer before he even asked.
“Aren’t you going to do it?”
“huh.”
“why?”
“It’s annoying, I’m sleepy… … .”
‘Yeah, I guess so.’
Since calligraphers still have a lot of skills and characteristics to master, mentoring is even more important.
But I didn’t bother to speak passionately.
Although the calligrapher may seem unmotivated about anything, he secretly has a strong desire to win.
I think that if we play this week’s big match, we will foolishly realize it ourselves.
If not, I’ll go there and try to persuade them.
“But Brother Kim,”
Go Hyun-woo asked while diligently writing down the application form.
“Who do you plan on going to the big showdown with this week? If you haven’t decided yet… … .”
“Let’s do it together this time. What about [Core]?”
I was given the task of achieving C-rank [Core] by this week.
That way, if by any chance a magic battle does occur, you won’t be pushed back in vain.
Go Hyun-woo smiled awkwardly.
“Embarrassingly, not yet.”
“If possible, I’d like to do it after it’s finished, but how much longer will it take?”
“Wednesday. No, I will definitely finish it by tomorrow.”
“Yeah, I can wait a day or so.”
You can fill it up by practicing [Windforce] for about a day.
If I do just a little more, I think I can become a C-class.
But then, the calligrapher who was banging his ball on the desk suddenly asked.
“Can’t you do it with me too?”
However, since Go Hyun-woo was the one who brought up the subject first, he asks Go Hyun-woo’s intentions with his eyes.
Go Hyun-woo turned his gaze to me and asked,
“You said we have to have at least 4 face-to-face matches this week?”
“Oh. That’s right, 4 times.”
There is one more mandatory match than the first week’s match.
It was Yongsal Academy’s consideration to provide semi-mandatory help to students who were considering applying for mentoring.
Since it’s a duo game, wouldn’t one out of four be defeated?
Then, maybe a desire to improve that you didn’t have before will spring up?
Isn’t there a good system called mentoring?
Anyway, there are a total of 4 mandatory matches that must be played.
Koh Hyun-woo suggested it.
“How about you and So-Jeo pairing up with Hyung Kim twice each?”
“good.”
“What do you think, Brother Kim?”
The two people who had reached an agreement looked at me at the same time.
Even if I say no, it’s all over again.
Of course, from my perspective, it was a proposal with absolutely no disadvantages.
Instead, add one more condition.
“I don’t mind playing two games with me, but play the rest of the games with other opponents.”
Teaming up with unfamiliar students for a couple of games will help you gain some experience in that area.
Seo Ye-in and Go Hyeon-woo nodded.
“okay.”
“I’m glad we were able to reach an amicable agreement. Then, let’s all see each other tomorrow.”
Go Hyun-woo left for the teachers’ office to submit the application form.
After that, I think I’ll just practice [Core] in the special performance room until tomorrow.
I asked the calligrapher.
“Shall we go right away?”
“huh.”
* * *
On the first day of the first week, the arena was almost deserted, but today it was bustling with students.
The biggest reason is that since it is a 2 vs. 2 match, there are a lot more variables.
Even if you don’t know their individual skills, there’s no way to accurately gauge their combined skills until they fight.
In that case, since we’re going to play four games anyway, I’m thinking of taking it on, whether we win or lose, and then adjusting our strategy.
As I took turns scanning my student ID with the calligrapher, the terminal began searching for an appropriate match.
[691 calligraphers]
[Kim Ho 386 points]
In multiplayer games with two or more people, matches are made based on the average scores of the participants.
The average score between the calligrapher and me is around 539, so my opponents will also be two people close to that number.
After a while, the name and score were displayed in the notification window.
I laughed because it was a memorable name.
‘I see him here again.’
I think human relationships are really tricky.
I entered the stadium riding the teleportation magic circle.
As the view changed, a strong wind greeted us.
A meadow where the wind blows ceaselessly here and there.
“… … !”
On the other side of the street, a red-haired female student and a pair of male students in armor were looking at us, the female student’s gaze being particularly intense.
[Kim Ho 386 points, Seo Ye-in 691 points]
vs
[Baek Jun-seok 388 points, Hong Yeon-hwa 690 points]
A promising player from the
A pyromancer belonging to the Ruby Tower.
… … and the one who gave me a humiliating loss in the interpersonal battle placement test.
It was Hong Yeon-hwa.
The supporters eat it all
