A guide to proper living for rankers.
Episode 1
prol. S-class appearance
“It says it can’t be measured?”
Headquarters of the Korean Awakening Administration.
AKA center.
Jang Il-hyeon, head of the capital headquarters team, caught his breath that had risen to his chin.
I got a call on the way home from work and I don’t know how many times I ran a red light while I was running in a hurry.
“We have taken you to the waiting room.”
“The new measuring instrument I brought from Washington yesterday, is it operational? I’ll get it ready right away.”
“But, Team Leader, there is also a possibility that it is a machine error…”
“immediately!”
The staff rushed out at the sharp shout. Jang Il-hyun swallowed dry saliva and stood in front of the waiting room door.
There are only two cases where the rating meter will display ‘Unmeasurable’.
One is probably a simple mechanical malfunction, but if not, then this country too has finally……!
‘Hey, kid?’
“Are you a gentleman?”
Small and young.
I was surprised, but the quick thinking of the South Korean civil servants who have been through all kinds of hardships is truly amazing.
Jang Il-hyun lowered his eyes calmly and very politely.
“But.”
“……Excuse me, but is your guardian not with you?”
“I came alone.”
“Excuse me, but how old are you?”
“I’m going to be a 4th grader tomorrow or the day after. But sir, do they usually ask questions like this when registering as an Awakened? It’s an invasion of privacy.”
“……Excuse me.”
If you look down on kids these days, you’ll be in big trouble.
Jang Il-hyeon (32 years old/Elite) was quietly cowering under the fierce gaze of a wild elementary school student (3rd grade at Saetbyeol Elementary School).
Meanwhile, a new measuring device is being prepared.
A hot new version that just arrived from Satelliteton, USA last night.
It’s already been several years since the genre of the world changed with the advent of ‘Tower’, ‘Gate’, and Transcendent beings.
This means that research data on the ‘Stone of Babel’, which reads information about the Awakened, has also accumulated.
This version was a new product that perfectly captured everything from the growth limits of the Awakened to their magical power levels.
“Hmm. The maximum of the old version was AAA-level, right? Maybe your guess, Team Leader, is right.”
“Oh, Deputy Manager. Didn’t you just get off work?”
“It’s the same as the team leader. I came running after receiving a call. But, isn’t this a problem even if it’s true? For someone that young… Did you see the report? She’s only in the third grade of elementary school. And that’s a fast growth rate.”
“The life of the country is at stake, so this is not the time to be picky about trivial things. Now, I feel very sick when I hear the word ‘Yukgaejang’ in a funeral home.”
“What? Are you serious, you idiot? You’re really looking forward to it.”
Jang Il-hyun muttered while glancing at Geo who was a little further away.
“Yes. I am an unregistered Awakened person of only nine years of age.”
There is only one way for someone to become an Awakened without even completing the tutorial at the top.
Constellation contract.
Transcendent and mysterious beings that appeared along with the Tower of Babel.
There was only one path to be chosen by the great stars who sit in the ‘heavenly gate’ and watch over mankind.
“I tell you, I have never heard of a case of an Awakener this young anywhere in the world.”
“……”
“One of those saints known for being difficult and arrogant made a ‘covenant’ of his power with a child he couldn’t even communicate with very well.”
“……”
“It is certain that this little child is the hero we have been waiting for, or the monster, or the birth of an unprecedented star.”
It’s hard not to have high expectations. Jang Il-hyun was careful not to say anything.
Around that time, the atmosphere surrounding the elementary school student sitting there drinking chocolate milk began to change little by little.
“Team Leader! I heard the measurement room setup is complete.”
“Let’s go. Miss Geo, this way.”
Geo also got up, following the team leader’s instructions.
Contrary to his fresh and blunt appearance, a chick-shaped keychain jingled on his backpack.
“[Awakened One, I will begin measuring your level.]”
Geo enters a box that looks like an opaque shower booth.
The people at the center looked at the child with nervous anticipation.
It was well past quitting time.
The measuring room was quiet and still.
While Jang Il-hyun was nervously biting his fingernails…
The results finally appear as a magic hologram, accompanied by a clear notification sound.
Everyone quickly scanned the text.
Geo also looked up.
Geonjijio 20xx. 01. 01│堅持悟 Gyeon Zio
• Type: Combat (Magic Specialization)
• Growth Progress: Stage 1
• Potential Limits: Unknown
• Magic Power: Unlimited
• Mana Sensitivity Level: Extreme
[Final Rating: S]
“crazy……”
One of the employees let out a noise without realizing it.
“Wow, this is truly S-class!”
And at the same time, the Babel Network, the World Channel, rings.
Babel Network
[Congratulations, Korea!]
[The first S-class Awakener is born in the Republic of Korea.]
[Local Server ─ ‘Republic of Korea’ Channel Expansion]
[Local Server ─ Metropolitan Channel Open in the Capital City of Seoul]
*With the birth of a powerful front runner, the local Republic of Korea is upgraded from a ‘general management nation’ to a ‘top management nation.’
*The ‘Formal Dungeon’ creation and ‘Crack Coordinate Notification’ functions will be added to the channel.
*Korean Tower of Babel, ‘Higher constellations are located in the sky.
Oh my god, thank you.
May there finally be hope and light in my homeland!
Jang Il-hyun stood up and applauded with tearful eyes. He opened his arms wide towards Geo while sobbing.
Finally, S-rank! Master Kyeonjio! What constellation are you serving! What are you all doing? Contact the director quickly!”
‘X foot……’
With a chewed-out expression, Geo dodged the sweaty uncle’s shoulder attack.
Not only world server notifications.
The personal notification window that was visible only to Geo was also going crazy.
Babel Network
▷ All rankings are subject to change.
▷ Local ─ South Korea
▷ Ranker 1st Channel, Rank 1st Entry
/Kyenjio, please set a nickname./
| 14 |
Hamlet: …….Is it true?
| 27 |
Gold Roger: Wow lol S-class Dorat
| 30 |
Kindergarten: All? All the rankings changed? All over the world??
| 49 |
Sensitivity: They said that channels would open in major areas when an S-class comes out, and it really was; it seems that all metropolitan cities, starting from Seoul, are now open. Check it out.
| 12 |
Imagine: I was thinking about immigrating, but then I saw the timing.
| 8 |
David: Who is number one? Tell me.
| 3 |
Alpha: Even the bean spot is pushed out…
‘Sister, was it really this strong?’
[Your Covenant, ‘Reader of Fate’, is very aggrieved.]
[He points his finger and criticizes you, saying, “I told you, you were the one who turned a deaf ear, you arrogant brat.”]
No, but calling an elementary school student an S-class is a bit harsh.
This star doesn’t know what moderation is.
Geo took a step back. Grown adults were approaching him, crying and whining.
‘X done……’
Mom, what should I do?
It wasn’t my intention, but it seems like mom and daughter are number one on the Korean Peninsula.
A guide to proper living for rankers.
