Episode 192 Midterm Exam End
When I look back on the things I’ve done,
Start by arresting the Blood Cult Elders to lower the risk of the main quest.
[We have successfully secured the Blood Bomb Group.]
[Rewards are enhanced.]
We quickly secured the blood bomb squad in advance and delivered it to the leading unit.
[Ogre Kills: 9]
[Rewards are enhanced.]
[Alpha Ogre killed.]
[Rewards are greatly enhanced.]
By killing many Alphas and Ogres, we were able to drastically reduce the damage to other students.
[Injured: 72]
[Casualties: 0]
[Rewards are greatly enhanced.]
So even if injuries inevitably occurred, there were no casualties at all.
As a result, the compensation level has jumped up several levels.
[Acquire ‘Grant (F)’.]
Copy, amplify, one of the mighty powers that stood shoulder to shoulder with the monarch has returned.
It was also a skill that contributed greatly to my nickname, ‘S-class production factory.’
For more details, go out to the dungeon and check at your own leisure.
Even though the storm has passed, the midterms are still ongoing.
If that’s the case, then isn’t it the duty of an old man to give as much benefit as possible?
▷Crystal
Red 100% x2
Blue 100% x3
Green 100% x2
Yellow 100% x1
Red 0% x1
Green 0% x1
Blue 0% x2
I’ve already completed one set of crystals, and I’ve recharged some at the Sanctuary, and the ogres have even dropped some extras.
It’s so abundant that it’s overflowing.
So I first asked the calligrapher for permission.
“Can I use the remaining crystals?”
“huh.”
A calligrapher nods his head indifferently.
As a team member, I first asked for permission to share the scores, but since he wasn’t interested in the practical evaluation in the first place, I thought he would easily agree.
Next, I approached the duo of Kwak Ji-cheol and Jeong Su-ji.
The two were exhausted and just sitting there on the muddy floor.
“How many crystals have you collected?”
“… …There are only two yellow ones.”
Kwak Ji-cheol answered with a bitter expression.
As expected, I didn’t collect many. Even two of the same color.
Normally, the most crystals drop and recharge on the third day of the midterm exam.
However, on the crucial third day, the Blood Bomb Incident occurred, and all of my stamina was exhausted from fighting the ogres.
Even if we rush to the sanctuary now, it’s too late, and if we face off against other teams, we’re sure to lose.
So it looks like they have no choice but to finish it with two yellow crystals.
I threw it at them as a passing remark.
“You’re lucky. There are one or two left, except for the yellow ones.”
“… … Really?”
“Why would I lie? If you don’t want to believe me, then don’t.”
“I will believe you. What do you want?”
Of course, there is no such thing as free in my dictionary.
Even now, the value of crystals is even higher.
If you exceed three, you should pay a corresponding price.
Knowing that fact, Kwak Ji-cheol immediately asks what he wants.
I answered with a grin.
“Emerald. Something like B-grade would be nice.”
“… … Are you telling me to go out and run?”
“That’s what I’m saying.”
“……hmm.”
There is also no law requiring you to pay the price right away.
After you finish the midterm exam, you can go outside the dungeon and pay.
The two exchanged glances.
Judging by his cheerful expression, he seems to have almost overcome it.
Soon, Jung Soo-ji reconfirmed the conditions, as if she had made up her mind.
“You’re exchanging B-rank emeralds for ‘charged’ red, blue, and green crystals, correct?”
“That’s correct.”
“… … Okay. I’ll hand it over to you as soon as I’m done.”
I handed over the crystals.
As the set was completed with an unexpected deal, Kwak Ji-cheol and Jung Soo-ji’s faces brightened.
From their perspective, they each earned 6,000 points out of 1,500 points for the strategy battle.
For a first-year student, this is a huge amount, and it is worth paying the precious emeralds for.
On the other hand, if I had kept holding onto the crystals, I would have only gotten 3,000 points out of 750 points in the raid.
The value of a B-rank emerald is much higher than that.
It was a win-win deal for both parties.
‘It’s time to start using jewels.’
In addition, there was a ruby received from Hong Yeon-hwa, and a small emerald received while helping Gwak Ji-cheol train.
If we add the emerald of Jeongsuji here, it would be okay to go get some hidden gem-related pieces.
The rain that had been pouring down steadily gradually became lighter and eventually stopped.
The dark clouds that covered the sky are slowly clearing away, and a ray of light is shining through them.
While everyone was looking up at the sky as if they were possessed by something,
A notification message was displayed, indicating the end of the midterm exam.
Red Crystal*1 = 500 points
Blue Crystal*2 = 500+250 points
Green Crystal*1 = 500 points
Yellow Crystal*1 = 500 points
—————
[Total score: 2,250 points] * Midterm exam 4x
= 9,000 pt
Even after giving a bunch of crystals to the Kwak Ji-cheol duo, there was one extra left.
The result is a whopping 9,000 points in a strategy battle score of over 2,000 points.
And that wasn’t the end of it.
[Sub Quest: Week 9 Midterm Exam] (Completed)
▷Goal: Charge the crystal
Red (1/1), Blue (2/1),
Yellow (1/1), Green (1/1)
▷Reward: Fixed pin *2
Two pins obtained by completing a sub-quest with the highest achievement level.
This is a rare fraudulent item that makes the skills or characteristics acquired through [Copy] completely yours.
‘It’s been a while since I’ve had a full meal.’
[Buyeo] Emerald, lots of points, and even a fixed pin.
It was worth the effort.
The fact that the midterms were settled also meant that the academic side had regained control of the dungeon.
Soon a teleportation portal opened nearby, and I stepped through it.
After my vision changed abruptly, I found myself standing in the hall where I had entered for the midterm exam.
A rumbling noise is heard from all directions.
– Wow, I barely survived.
– What did the ogre eat to make it so strong?
– You said you joined the Blood Bomb Squad?
– Blood bomb group? Blood cult, that thing?
– That’s right.
Most of the conversation was about the raving ogre, the rest was about midterm grades.
– How many crystals?
– 3.
– Oh, you did a lot?
– Miss, I could’ve done one more, but it was cut off because of the ogre.
– Shouldn’t the school compensate for this?
– Will you do it for me?
There were some who expressed their dissatisfaction with the messy midterm exam, but if it was Yongsal Academy’s policy, it was likely to be passed over with the comment that “dealing with unexpected situations is also a virtue of a hero.”
The teachers identified the injured and sent them to the infirmary.
Several of the leaders, including Song Cheon-hye, seemed to be explaining the whole story to Lee Soo-dok, but he handed over the blood bomb syringe and pointed it in my direction.
It seems like he’s explaining that he received it from me.
“… … .”
Lee Soo-dok stared at me with sharp eyes, but he didn’t call me over, perhaps because Song Cheon-hye had explained it sufficiently.
Still, it wasn’t a good idea to keep making eye contact because you never know when he might change his mind.
So I turned my gaze to the side and saw the calligrapher standing there, nodding off, holding onto my sleeve.
The sloth’s battery was discharged a long time ago.
“What percent now?”
“-5… … .”
Did that even fall below 0%?
Since the exam was over, there was no need to stay here, so I sent the calligrapher to go and rest.
“Get a good night’s sleep this weekend, and I’ll see you on Monday.”
“huh…….”
The calligrapher slowly waved her hand in response to my greeting, then walked out of the dungeon building.
Next, Kwak Ji-cheol and Jeong Su-ji came from another class.
Jeong Su-ji hands over a large emerald as promised.
“thank you.”
“Rather, I should be thankful.”
I quickly took it and put it in my inventory.
Now, I was done with these two, but Kwak Ji-cheol was about to leave when he looked at me and opened his mouth.
Then he looks elsewhere and says:
“… … I, I’m grateful too. For this and that. I will definitely repay this debt.”
“Yeah, I’m looking forward to it.”
I’m the type of person who doesn’t refuse anything if it’s given to me.
Soon, Kwak Ji-cheol turned his back on me completely and walked ahead at a faster pace than Jeong Su-ji.
As I was looking at the back of the head, I felt like I should go too, so I started walking.
“hey.”
Song Cheon-hye and Han So-mi called me over for a moment.
It seems he returned after finishing his report to Lee Soo-dok.
Han So-mi brightly raised one hand and held it out.
“Thank you for your hard work! High five!”
“Yeah, you too, good job.”
I raised my hand too. High five twice, clap clap.
Song Cheon-hye also bowed her head slightly to me.
“Thank you for your hard work. Thanks to you informing me early, I was able to deal with the situation before it got worse.”
“You too. Honestly, I didn’t know you’d gather ten people.”
It’s right to praise each other and move on.
From Song Cheon-hye’s perspective, she felt grateful to me for quickly informing her of the emergency and coming up with a plan.
From my perspective, things became easier thanks to Song Cheon-hye bringing a bunch of leading members.
If there were only 4 people instead of 10, the damage dealt to Alpha when [Paralysis Scroll] was used would have been less, and even after moving on to Phase 2, there would have been one or two ogres that would have had to stick together and fight.
Song Cheon-hye felt awkward because they were praising each other so rarely, so she looked around and spoke.
“Have a nice weekend.”
“Hello!”
“Yeah, you too.”
Even after the two leaders left the dungeon, I still had to hear greetings from a few more people.
Hong Yeon-hwa waved her hand and walked away,
Park Na-ri also timidly expressed her thanks,
Beom-i rubbed his forehead against my knee a few times and then disappeared into my villa, the Cube of Life.
Go Hyun-woo and Shin Byeong-cheol held me captive and replayed the battle with Ogre and Alpha for a long time.
These two are secretly quite talkative when they are together.
Only then was I truly alone.
‘Shall we go now?’
We need to organize what we have learned today and make plans for the future.
So today my final destination was going to be the training center.
Although the midterm exams had just ended, there was no such thing as rest for the veteran.
* * *
Seo Ye-in, who returned to the dormitory, finished preparing well.
Although she was always lazy and slow, she showed her own diligence on this occasion.
Seo Ye-in, who had already gotten into her pajamas and was now crawling under the covers.
She was hugging a large stuffed tiger tightly.
It was a reunion after three whole days.
The calligrapher tried to close his eyes like that,
“… … ?”
I opened my eyes slowly and looked at the tiger doll.
And I tilted my head because I felt that something had changed somehow.
It’s hard to put into words, but I feel less comfortable than before.
The doll is still here, so what changed?
But the calligrapher was too sleepy to investigate the cause.
So she closed her eyes again, hugging the tiger doll.
Soon a small rustling sound filled the room.
