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I lost my mind for a moment.
The probability that I can fight the nine-tailed fox and win is 0%.
It does not converge to 0%.
Perfect 0%.
Whether the heavens and the earth were turned upside down, or the second big bang occurred in the universe, the result of my defeat would not change.
The power difference between me and the gumiho is that big.
“Are you kidding?”
No matter how much, I didn’t really mean to beat the gumiho.
I was so sure in my heart.
“no. I mean it.”
But what is this?
Asran’s expression and tone were serious enough to be beyond anything.
A serious expression and cold eyes that showed no hint of a joke.
A sharp force that makes the opponent nervous just by looking at it comes out.
I could tell by that
Asran’s words were not a joke.
‘… … Seriously?’
Aslan was sincerely asking me to fight the nine-tailed fox and win.
I quickly changed my mind.
I wondered if there was any way I could fight a battle worthy of a fight against a nine-tailed fox.
“Is it a penalty match format in which a penalty or something is given to the nine-tailed fox?”
It’s not like I don’t have a chance if the gumiho doesn’t do my best.
I don’t know how much of a restriction it is, but it must be a pretty big one.
‘Because you have to limit at least 80% of your current power to have a chance… … .’
no
It must be difficult even with the 80% restriction.
He is the one with the power to overwhelm Horus and Darkness.
Honestly, I don’t know if I can win even with 90% restrictions… … .
‘Then, assuming that 90% of the constraints are given… … .’
I guess it’s about 30% win rate.
No, I think it’s lower than that.
That was when I was thinking about my win rate according to the restrictions of the nine-tailed fox.
“no. There is no such thing as a penalty for a gumiho.”
I woke up from my thoughts at Aslan’s words.
“… … What did you say?”
“I said that no penalty is given to the gumiho. There is no reason for it, and there is no way for it.”
Aslan crossed his arms and raised the corner of his mouth.
“You must fight against the nine-tailed fox, which has its own strength, and win.”
“… … .”
It’s so ridiculous that I can’t even laugh.
To achieve victory against a nine-tailed fox in perfect condition with no restrictions?
Is that what you said?
Absolutely impossible.
It’s not like I was scared or gave up before I even tried.
This is truly physically impossible.
It’s like a normal person can’t stop a 10-ton truck running at 200 km/h.
Now that I am only a 5th circle master, I cannot defeat the nine-tailed fox.
Is it 10 seconds to hold on for a long time?
In all likelihood, you will be defeated with the first move, and if you are unlucky, you will die instantly.
… … Of course, since it’s a test, he won’t die.
“be careful. Even a nine-tailed fox would be careful, but since he is such a powerful man, he could lose his life if he is not careful.”
Aslan grinned.
It was a smile that made people uneasy.
“… … .”
I turned my gaze away from Aslan and looked at the nine-tailed fox.
A nine-tailed fox that has grown from being a little fox to an adult of the size of a large truck.
As the body grew, the size of the mana that came out also increased.
Even though I’m just standing still and looking at me, a cold sweat breaks out on my back.
Even though he doesn’t harbor any dark emotions like murderous intent, his legs tremble.
The sense of intimidation radiated by the nine-tailed fox was enormous.
‘How the hell are you going to win… … ?’
As long as it’s a test, there must be a way to pass it.
I couldn’t possibly think of a way.
I don’t see any vision of winning victory over the gumiho.
“Kuk-kuk.”
While I was frowning like that, I suddenly heard Aslan’s laughter.
I am laughing as if this situation is very funny.
But that’s for a while.
As if he felt my gaze, he immediately returned to his expressionless expression.
The mischievous mood disappeared in an instant and became serious again.
“Why are you looking at me like that? Is it an unspoken pressure to start testing quickly?”
something awkward.
Like that laugh from before, something is strange.
I stared at Aslan, lost in thought.
‘A battle without a win.’
‘A funny laugh.’
‘Awkward words as if they were trying to hide something.’
Information obtained this time and previously obtained. Then, all the information obtained through training was summed up to organize thoughts.
‘what. Was it like that?’
The conclusion came quickly.
I let out a small laugh and turned my gaze to the nine-tailed fox.
And slowly walked towards the gumiho.
“You have courage. To approach the current nine-tailed fox first.”
Ignoring Asran’s stern warning, I continued to approach the nine-tailed fox.
“You can stop acting.”
After getting closer to the reach of my hand, I put my hand on the nose of the nine-tailed fox.
“I already noticed everything.”
At that moment, the gumiho put his cheek in my hand.
Like a cat rubbing its face against its owner’s hand, it flirts and giggles.
It seemed that he had no will to fight at all.
“You said you were serious, but you’re joking.”
It was Aslan’s lie that fighting and winning against a nine-tailed fox was a condition for passing the fifth test.
“… … hmm.”
Aslan let out a nasal sound as if he was sorry.
“Is it a failure that I couldn’t hold back my laughter? You made a mistake.”
He stroked his chin and let out a long sigh of regret.
He looked like a boy who regretted that his conversion prank was exposed sooner than expected.
“okay. It’s a lie. Fighting and winning against a nine-tailed fox is not a condition for passing the real test.”
Aslan untied his arms and came to me.
“The real condition for passing the fifth test page is to be recognized by the nine-tailed fox.”
Aslan stood right in front of me and scanned my body from head to toe.
“To put it more simply, it is to raise the assimilation rate of mana cores and infinity circles close to 100%.”
Aslan said.
The reason the gumiho follows me is because I feel like Master.
And the biggest reason that makes me feel like a master is none other than the interlocking of mana core and infinity circle.
“… … In other words, from the time I completed the mana core, the fifth test page was passed.”
“okay.”
Aslan turned his head and looked at the nine-tailed fox.
“Originally, it should have been much harder. Maybe it’s because there was no mana core at all. I don’t know if it’s because your senses were different, but the synchronization between the Infinity Circle and Mana Core ended too easily.”
Then he turned his gaze back to me and smiled.
“I was sorry, so I played a joke. I didn’t know it would get caught so easily.”
Aslan clicked his tongue again with an expression of regret.
“Sorry. It was really good that I came up with the idea of using the moment the nine-tailed fox returns to adult form to tell me to fight.”
… … Using the moment the nine-tailed fox returns to adulthood?
“Isn’t it because Aslan-nim asked for the nine-tailed fox to become an adult?”
“joy. No way. Do you think this arrogant divine beast will do my favor?”
“hmm… … .”
And I see.
From the time the gumiho started sticking to me until now.
The nine-tailed fox almost ignored Asran’s words.
No, I was treated like a non-existent person.
There was no way that such a nine-tailed fox would have listened to Asran’s request.
Not much more, a request to pretend to fight with me.
“Then why… … ?”
Why did the gumiho suddenly return to adulthood?
“I want to do the last greeting with my original body. That’s it.”
“… … ah.”
Last Farewell… … .
I see
According to Asran, I have already passed the fifth test page.
And once the page of the fifth test is passed, the page of the fifth test disappears as it is.
There is no chance of meeting Aslan or Gumiho again.
In other words, today is the last meeting.
“Sorry. I wanted to see Mimir one last time.”
“… … .”
It was a word that gave us a glimpse of why Aslan lied to me to fight the nine-tailed fox and win.
It seems he was trying to buy time to go see Mimir one more time by delaying my passage a little longer.
‘It must have been like that.’
I wondered why Aslan had to lie like that.
The question is solved.
“… … There is still time. Would you like to meet Mimir?”
“no. Okay.”
Aslan shook his head slightly.
“I have already said my last goodbye. You don’t have to.”
Aslan stared into space with his blind eyes.
“To meet you one more time here… … It is my greed.”
It was a very complex expression.
A complex expression as if dozens of emotions intersected.
What are you thinking?
I felt so many different emotions at the same time that it was impossible to guess.
“Then let’s finish this.”
Aslan looked at me again. It was better than before, but it was still a pupil that revealed the complicated examination as it is.
“Congratulations. successor. You have safely passed the fifth test page.”
“thank you.”
“You can be proud of yourself. You have been recognized by me, Aslan Polohamruin.”
“… … Why are you giving me all the compliments?”
Aslan smiled.
“It’s the last one. I forced myself to praise.”
I also laughed a little.
“Then, keep going. more than that.”
“… … .”
Lastly, without being emotional. Without attaching Katabuta rhetoric. Just say what you have to say clearly.
It was truly an Aslan-like final greeting.
“Now… … .”
Aslan winked at the nine-tailed fox.
Then the nine-tailed fox slowly walked out and raised his head.
Above the white neck of the nine-tailed fox, I saw something glowing red.
“necklace?”
It was a necklace with a red jewel on it.
“Take that necklace in your hand.”
“… … yes.”
As instructed, I held the red jewel in my hand.
At that moment, red light emanated from the necklace.
A light that seems to be mana, yet strangely gives the impression that it is not mana.
It was strangely warm, and the sun-like light illuminated my whole body.
‘Did you move?’
and the next moment.
The red jewel was hanging around my neck, not the nine-tailed fox’s neck.
“The name of that jewel is the Stone of the Covenant. It is the medium of the second mythic magic ‘Factio’.”
“Factio… … .”
I stared blankly at the red jewel hanging around my neck.
This is the medium for using mythic magic.
“It won’t be easy to deal with. Take care of yourself.”
“yes.”
Aslan stepped back.
“and… … .”
At that moment, the entire labyrinth of desire trembled.
“… … hmm. Unfortunately, I don’t think we have time to talk more.”
The world is slowly turning to pure white, as if the color is fading from paper.
It was the same scene as when the page of the third test disappeared in the past.
“Listen to Mimir for details. haha. You will be angry with me for leaving the explanation behind again.”
I laughed as if I missed Aslan.
“I’m so sorry I couldn’t see you.”
Asran’s body also slowly disappeared.
It was the same with Gumiho.
As the color gradually fades, it gradually changes to white.
In the disappearing world, the nine-tailed fox glared at Aslan with resentful eyes.
“Don’t look at me with resentful eyes. After all, this is not the end for you.”
At Aslan’s words, the nine-tailed fox turned his head.
It’s like saying, ‘That’s that, this is this.’
As if such a nine-tailed fox was cute, Asran brought his left arm, which had not yet disappeared, to the nine-tailed fox’s head.
widely!
However, the nine-tailed fox pulled Aslan’s hand off as if nothing had happened.
“I thought you would allow the last one. I mean, it’s pretty much the same.”
Soon, even the left hand disappears.
With only the upper body and head remaining, Asran turned her attention to me again.
“Please take good care of Mimir.”
“yes.”
“… … It was quite enjoyable.”
Aslan finished with those words and completely disappeared.
And not long after that, the page of the fifth test also completely disappeared.
Before I knew it, I was back in the hotel room.
“… … Covenant Stone. Factio.”
On my neck, the stone of the covenant, the medium of mythic magic, which is proof of passing the fifth test page, was emitting a bright red light.
