Episode 91 – The road to walk (2)
Seo-joon went blank for a moment.
It was because I couldn’t understand the mentor’s words exactly.
Seojun tilted his head several times before asking his mentor.
“You think it might be possible for me? What do you mean by that?”
<Um… First of all, the director said it might be possible, but he wasn’t convinced. In the first place, the director also said that it is impossible to use the middle and lower ends at the same time.>
“So… are you saying that maybe it’s just me?”
<Yes!>
The mentor nodded vigorously and answered, and Seo-joon tilted his head again and asked.
“Why only me…?”
<From now on, I will explain the director’s personal! So, this is the director’s opinion!>
The mentor held up his index finger and spoke straight away.
<I said earlier that each being has its limits, right? That mana is the source of the essence of existence.>
Seojun nodded.
I still didn’t know what he was talking about, but I remembered what he said just now.
<To paraphrase this a bit, it means that there is a limit to how each being can accept and differ in mana.>
<Mana is the source that constitutes the essence of an existence, and it cannot exceed the quota of that existence.>
<Of course… the quota is enormous.>
“Uh… so what?”
Seojun nodded slowly.
As expected, I didn’t understand the concept the mentor was talking about, but I could understand the context.
The mentor continued.
<The limit of the source that existence can bear. In other words, it is also called the limit of cause and effect.>
The limits of causation.
In a word, it meant that the mana that could be allocated and handled by beings, or causality, was determined.
To be precise, as the mentor said, there was a clear limit.
<And the limit is usually the middle or lower part. One of these two is sufficient.>
Someone said, ‘Is that enough to satisfy the limits of a transcendent?’ could have thought
However, considering that these concepts and training methods were created for transcendentalists in the first place, it was understandable enough.
<However, if you use middle and lower ends at the same time, you will be out of the assigned causal category.>
And the existence that escaped the category of causality assigned in that way.
<Existence will collapse or disappear.>
It is said that it cannot withstand the force and collapses or disappears.
<That’s why it’s impossible to use both the middle and lower fields at the same time.>
<That’s why the instructors said that if you could handle both at the same time, a transcendental person would be born that no one could oppose because that power far transcended causation.>
“So, to sum up the words…”
Seojun chewed over the mentor’s explanation once.
It was a concept used by transcendentalists, so it was full of complicated things.
But in the end, what the mentor was trying to say seemed like this.
“Are you saying that there is a possibility that an existence will not collapse or disappear even if I use the middle and lower end together?”
<Yes. You got it right!>
“Why is that?”
When Seo-jun asked, the mentor answered right away.
<Because Kim Seo-joon has not measured cause and effect.>
“……yes?”
Seo-joon was dumbfounded by the unknown mentor’s words.
However, the mentor continued to speak whether he knew it or not.
<Kim Seo-joon, for some reason, cause and effect are not measured. By any chance, do you remember the last time?>
“If it was the last time…?”
<Why did I report it to the director because Kim Seo-joon didn’t have ID the other day?>
“ah.”
It was only then that Seo-joon was able to recall what had happened a few months ago.
That was when I first realized that none other than Seo-jun’s member information existed at the Transcendent Academy.
In response, the mentor reported to the director of the transcendent academy, but in the end, he only received an answer that he did not know.
To be precise, I only heard that there were signs of someone intervening.
Because of that, Seojun couldn’t create an ID, and he couldn’t leave a post in the Transcendentalist community until now.
<The reason was that Kim Seo-joon’s cause and effect had not been measured. It will be easier to understand if you look at the meaning of causation here as a record of existence.>
Far from being easy to understand, he was a mentor who poured out words that were still incomprehensible.
Seo-joon was about to ask for a detailed explanation, but he only accepted it to mean that he had no records of his own.
“Is that often the case?”
When Seojun asked carefully, the mentor shook his head firmly and answered.
<No. As I said at the time, this is the first time in the history of Transcendent Academy. Seojun Kim is the only one. All beings that exist in the first place have no choice but to measure cause and effect.>
“……You still don’t know why?”
The mentor smiled and nodded.
<Yes. Except for the traces of someone intervening, there are still… the director is still looking for it, but it’s the first time it’s happened… haha.>
Then the mentor spoke again vigorously.
<Anyway! Since causality is not measured, there are no assigned limits. Therefore, even if two dantian are used together, there is a possibility that it will not collapse or disappear.>
<… is the director’s personal statement!>
The mentor didn’t open his mouth anymore as if the explanation was over.
“…So that’s why you said it might be possible.”
And Seo-joon, who heard all the stories, couldn’t help but fall into deep trouble.
For now, throw away complicated concepts and just say the conclusion.
Seojun said that there is a possibility of using two short circuits.
And if you use those two dantian together, you can use tremendous power that even transcendentalists can’t ignore.
But the question is, ‘It will be possible.’ It was that it did not mean ‘possible’.
If two dantian are opened and things go wrong, it could be destroyed.
After thinking about it for a while, Seo-joon asked the mentor again.
“But why did you tell me not to listen to the Mana lecture?”
<Ah! You didn’t tell me. The director said that there are a few things to keep in mind if you want to use two danjeons at the same time. that’s…>
The mentor thought for a moment, then raised an index finger and said.
<First, open the two terminals at the same time. In that sense, did you collect causal?>
“Ah yes. I’ve put it together. I haven’t received it yet.”
At the mentor’s question, Seo-joon nodded.
Currently, Seojun has won the Interchange Tournament.
It is safe to say that 6 billion won was secured regardless of whether or not the second match took place.
Then, the mentor nodded and at the same time extended one more finger.
<Second, bear the enormous burden of cause and effect.>
“yes? A causal burden?”
When Seo-jun tilted his head, the mentor immediately continued.
<If you open two dantian, of course the mana you need to fill in those dantian also increases. However, the number does not simply double, but increases exponentially.>
<You can use that ridiculous amount of power… but you said it’s impossible to make up for it with simple training. So, the use of causation is essential.>
He talked about it here and there, but in the end, it was said that an elixir that replenished mana at the Transcendent Shop was essential.
In a word, it meant that money had to be poured.
“Hmm…”
Seo-joon fell into trouble.
And the mentor opened his mouth again, as if he had noticed Seo-jun’s troubles.
<This is my personal personal statement… but I think it’s worth trying.>
As Seojun looked at him, the mentor continued.
<First of all, the director, please do not spit out the words ‘it will be possible’. If the director said so, you can see that it is possible.>
It was a bar that Seojun also agreed to a certain extent.
If it was the existence called the director of the Transcendent Academy, the depth of that realization would literally be beyond imagination.
I wouldn’t carelessly mention the possibility of something that could go wrong.
<And the director seems to be looking forward to it very much. A transcendentalist who can simultaneously use Samdanjeon (三丹田). Maybe he even said that he might have to step down as director, so won…>
The mentor spat out the words as if muttering to himself.
Seo-joon asked his mentor out of curiosity.
“The person who is the director of that transcendent academy.”
<Yes.>
“Who are you?”
Then the mentor answered with a puzzled expression.
<Hmm… it’s difficult to tell the identity, but if you’re asking about the realm… the question is meaningless.>
And a word that followed.
<I can even tell you that the second transcendant…>
“The second Transcendentalist?”
<Yes. Oh, didn’t I tell you about the history of our Transcendent Academy?>
“yes. It’s the first time I’ve heard of it.”
<Oops! I forgot to tell you this important and interesting thing! Then, while the words have come out, I will tell you now. Our transcendent academy is…>
It was then.
Click.
Suddenly the door to the waiting room opened and someone came inside.
It was none other than Seoyoon, who went out to ask how the exchange match would go.
<Oops! Looks like I’ve been around too long.>
At the appearance of such Seoyoon, the mentor scratched the back of his head awkwardly.
<Anyway, the answer to the question you asked is yes! Think carefully!>
Pop!
And then, as always, he was a mentor who vanished in an instant.
Seojun shook his head at the unchanging appearance of his mentor.
And he said to the approaching Seoyoon.
“Are you here?”
“yes. By the way… Who was there just now?”
“no. Who is it?”
“I thought I was talking to someone… wasn’t it?”
It seems that I overheard a conversation with my mentor from outside a while ago.
However, Seoyoon couldn’t hear the mentor’s voice, so Seoyoon only tilted her head.
“Perhaps it was my self-talk. What else did you say?”
Besides, when even Seo-jun said that, Seo-yoon seemed to think it was an illusion, and answered with a slight shake of her head.
“They said they were in a meeting. I came back because I was told to let you know as soon as the meeting is over.”
“okay···”
As expected, they also seemed to be aware of the seriousness of the situation.
No matter what happened, it didn’t have a big impact on Seo-joon, so Seo-jun just passed it over.
That’s how Seo-jun and Seo-yoon spent their time talking.
And how much time has passed?
smart.
I heard someone knocking on the waiting room door.
I wondered if they were reporters, but… Come to think of it, reporters couldn’t access the waiting room.
“yes.”
With Seoyoon’s answer, the door to the waiting room opened and a man appeared.
He was none other than the representative of Hunter Mill, So Jin-hyun.
So Jin-hyeon was slightly taken aback by Seo-jun and Seo-yoon’s gaze at him.
“I heard that you were here, so I came to visit you… but I don’t know if I was interfering.”
“Oh, oh, no. It’s not like that.”
Then Seoyoon waved her hand as if she was embarrassed.
For some reason Seoyoon’s response was different from usual, and Seojun just tilted his head.
So Jin-hyun also nodded softly and said, as if he had just said it.
“I came to tell you about the progress of the second leg.”
It seemed that the meeting was over.
Seo-joon waited in silence for So Jin-hyun’s words to follow.
“Anyway, as the situation is like this, it is difficult to proceed with the previously planned 2nd game… but it was difficult to cancel it. So, as a result of the meeting, the conclusion was reached to continue the second leg.”
Then Seoyoon took a step forward and asked.
“But for us right now, only Seo Jun can participate.”
“So I’m going to change the method and rules of the second game a little.”
And at So Jin-hyeon’s words, the heads of Seo-jun and Seo-yoon tilted at the same time.
Originally, the 2nd match was a way to compete in a dungeon raid by forming a team between students from each academy.
However, the changed method that So Jin-hyun said was like this.
“Instead of forming a team between students, each academy has one student and one instructor. How about doing a dungeon raid as a team like this?”
Currently, only one student who can participate in Dream Academy is Seo Jun.
The only person who could be called an instructor was Seoyoon.
In other words, at Dream Academy, Seojun and Seoyoon formed a team to compete in the second round.
“So what do you think of Dream Academy…”
At So Jin-hyeon’s suggestion, Seo-joon had no choice but to ponder.
Of course, Seojun had nothing to do with it.
But it wasn’t Seoyoon.
Seoyoon is none other than a B-class hunter.
On the other hand, the least of the three major academy instructors were made up of A-class hunters.
There was a one grade difference between B and A, but there was a significant gap in skills.
Even though they are retired, the gap was not easily filled.
Even though they said they were teaming up with Seojun, it was clear that they would be compared somehow.
It was already being said that there was nothing to be done in the current community.
But if it goes like this…
Seo-joon couldn’t answer easily.
However, Seoyoon’s thoughts seemed a little different.
“Of course there will be additional prize money, right?”
“……yes?”
So Jin-hyun was taken aback by Seo-yoon’s sudden words.
Seoyoon didn’t care and continued talking.
“You suddenly and unilaterally changed the existing rules and methods. Then can’t we make a request accordingly?”
“……”
At Seoyoon’s words, So Jinhyeon was at a loss for words.
To be honest, the situation got to this point because none other than Lee Ha-yoon made Su-yeon and Min-yul like that.
Strictly speaking, it was their own fault.
That’s why Seoyoon’s request wasn’t reasonable enough, so it was natural.
“Then how much…”
In the end, So Jin-hyeon had no choice but to accept Seo-yoon’s proposal.
Seoyoon then turned her head and looked at Seojun.
It was Seoyoon’s expression as if asking how much she needed.
Seeing Seoyoon like that, Seojun could not easily open his mouth.
And do you know what Seojun is thinking?
Seoyoon slowly opened her mouth.
“Don’t mind me. As the director, I have never been able to help Seo-jun, but I have to help at least once. and…”
It’s nothing like those people’s eyes.
Seoyoon swallowed the words in an audible voice.
Seo-jun was at a loss for words at the sight of Seo-yoon.
As in the past, and as it is now.
Seoyoon seemed to be blaming herself for not being helpful to Seojun.
For some reason, Seo-yoon’s appearance reminded him of the day he first met Seo-yoon.
Seojun and Seoyoon.
The first relationship obviously started between each other using each other.
However, if asked if he was still like that, Seo-joon could firmly shake his head.
And it was the same for Seoyoon.
In the gap, the past days have become a kind of will to each other.
Now, a bond that transcends that relationship has been formed between the two.
To be honest, Seo-jun was willing to participate unconditionally if there was an additional prize money.
Judging from the mentor’s words just now, Seo-jun had to frantically collect causalities from now on.
That’s why Seo-joon had to save money when he could, and the more, the better.
And now Seoyoon’s will.
Seojun slowly opened his mouth.
“Before the prize money, I will make a counteroffer.”
“If it’s a counter-proposal…?”
“The people who make up the team are the representatives, not the instructors.”
Seo-jun immediately continued.
“Seo Yoon is the director of Dream Academy. Then shouldn’t the other three academies also have representatives who fit their positions?”
“but···”
So Jin-hyeon swallowed the words behind his back, but Seo-joon was able to guess what it meant.
It is also true that the representatives of the three major academies were all former S-class hunters.
Hunters who stood out quite well even in S-class hunters.
On the other hand, Seoyoon was a B-class Hunter.
If the gap between B and A levels made no sense, let alone B and S levels made even more sense.
No matter how retired, S-class is S-class.
In other words, no matter how good you are, will that be your opponent?
And to be honest, even Seo-joon couldn’t guarantee that.
“instead.”
but.
“Advance payment of prize money for winning a tournament.”
If you open Samdanjeon (三丹田), the story is different, but it was different for a long time.
“……yes?”
Looking at So Jin-hyeon’s dumbfounded expression, Seo-joon continued to speak.
“If you give me the tournament prize money of 6 billion first, I will accept any method or any rule.”
And then tok.
“Or not.”
spit out the words
