Episode 39 Performance evaluation (3)
8.
[Combines the lower talents of transference, ‘buff’ and ‘holy power.’]
It was class time, but it didn’t matter.
Because this system message was only visible to me.
As I watched the two talents intertwine and become one talent, I looked forward to the result.
Dingtiring!
A notification sound sounded in my head indicating that the combination was complete, and I looked at the results.
Shoo!
Five cards appeared in the air, face down.
[Five combination talents have been completed. Please select one talent.]
The talent combination was truly a random system.
When talents were combined, several combined talents appeared in this way.
And I had to choose one of these.
In other words, it does not mean that combining ‘buff’ and ‘holy power’ will produce the related talent ‘holy buff’.
Depending on the level of talent, the appropriate talent is combined.
That was the ‘combination’ system.
Since the buff was an A-level talent and the divine power was an S-level talent, by combining the two talents, you could randomly obtain at least a level A talent or higher.
You might think it was luck, but it didn’t apply to me.
I remembered when I discovered this combination system.
At that time, it was the first time I was following Yoon Mir around.
There was a point in the second half when the gate opened again and I was separated from Yoon Mir, and I almost died at that time.
In a moment of desperation, I was using whatever talents I had transferred to survive, and when I saw that I had two useless talents, I wished I had other talents.
At that moment, the combination system was activated.
That’s how I was able to survive by combining two useless talents at the time and acquiring a useful talent.
If I had known about this system earlier, I wouldn’t have had to struggle during the first round.
‘How surprised I was when I discovered this combination system.’
I really felt like this was the system for me.
I looked at the five talents turned over.
It’s luck, but the reason it doesn’t apply to me.
That was thanks to ‘Hwanan’.
It was upside down, but I could see it clearly.
What are the five upside-down talents?
I looked at the talents on the front of the cards one by one.
When I looked through the first card, I could see S-class talent from the beginning.
[Holy Power] (S Class)
-For 1 hour, you can use divine power.
The duration of the talent that could be used for 5 minutes was blown.
It was a talent that could be used continuously for an hour.
If this were the case, it was a talent that was perfect for my current self.
Although it can only be used once, it is a talent that can be put to good use if used well.
I looked at the next card.
[Strength] (Class A)
-For 1 hour, you can use the power of a giant.
This time it was A-level talent. Since the minimum talent required was A grade, the other cards would probably be A grade as well.
I also checked the talents listed on the remaining cards.
[Nerf] (Class A)
-For 1 hour, 3 types of nerfs can be applied.
[Divine Zone] (Level A)
-For 1 hour, increases divine power in a specified range.
[Sacred power] (Class A)
-Makes you immune to strenuous exercise for 1 hour.
For the most part, it was a useful talent.
Since I had to choose, a talent with a higher level was a better talent, so I clicked on the first card without hesitation.
[You have selected the first talent as a combination talent.]
Faaah!
[The S-class talent ‘Divine Power’ is added to the combination talent slot.]
[Combined Talent]
-Divine Power (S Class): For 1 hour, you can use divine power.
I looked at the first combination of talents with a satisfied expression.
Unlike transfer talents, combination talents had no limit to the number of talents.
That means that as long as you accumulate a large amount of talents, you can fight for quite a long time if you use even single-use talents in turns.
Since stacking was also possible, the more talents there were, the stronger one could become.
The problem was that in order to gather a lot of these talents, you had to be able to consistently acquire the previously transferred talents.
Now, in the 3rd time, I was able to recharge easily because I became close with Hwang Da-bin and Selina, but I couldn’t do that in the 2nd time.
‘So the rumor spread that he had strange tastes.’
In this episode, I wanted to make sure there were no such misunderstandings.
“Lee Si-woo.”
Just as I finished the combination, teacher Joohyuk Kang called me.
“Your movements… … .”
I started to concentrate in class again.
9.
The day passed quickly.
As I was thinking about the test I would have with senior Minji Choi in the evening, I realized that I had already finished class.
“Roommate? “Aren’t you going?”
“Hehe, Siwoo, you know… … .”
Jeong Joo-won and Yoo Ah-ram came up to me and started talking.
“Oh sorry. Go first. “I have a place to stop by today.”
“Oh, I understand.”
“okay? “Of course.”
I sent Joo-won Jeong and Yoo Ah-ram off first and looked at Da-bin Hwang and Selina who were organizing their seats.
“Are you ready?”
“of course.”
“huh.”
The two didn’t look nervous at all.
Unless you actually encounter it, you won’t know.
It seemed like that was the mindset.
‘Well, you’ll realize it when you hit it yourself.’
This is what combat is like. Because the person who showed it with her whole body was Minji Choi.
So the three of us headed to senior Minji Choi’s training room, which we had visited in the morning.
“You came early?”
“I came as soon as I finished.”
Senior Minji Choi also came to the training room as soon as she finished and was warming up, as the heat was covering the training room.
“Before we begin, let me briefly explain the test to enter the performance evaluation preparation class.”
We nodded to senior Minji Choi’s words.
“As you know, the performance evaluation is conducted at the educational gate. “Your rank is determined by how quickly you deal with the training monsters that come out of the gate and clear the gate.”
It was a fact I knew, but it was the first time I had heard Dabin Hwang and Selina’s expressions.
“Educational gate?”
“What, didn’t you know? That’s strange. Then how did you know that a performance evaluation preparation class was in operation?”
At those words, Dabin Hwang and Selina looked at me.
“… I see.”
Senior Minji Choi, who I thought was going to ask me a question based on that gaze, was convinced and I instead tilted my head.
“Anyway, that’s why I only select children who can complete the performance evaluation to the performance evaluation preparation class.”
The people here were people who actually experienced the gate from the outside.
I thought that the educational gate was a piece of cake.
Senior Minji Choi, who saw the look in our eyes, muttered.
“Well, they are in the top 10 in the whole school, so you don’t have to worry about that. Anyway, I wanted to say that the important thing is grit.”
Come out, guts.
That was the driving force behind Choi Min-ji’s ability to become stronger even though she was only C-level.
“Then let’s start one by one. “If you can withstand my sword five times with grit, I’ll put you in the performance evaluation preparation class.”
“yes?”
“Is that the end?”
Senior Minji Choi smiled at Dabin Hwang and Selina’s reaction.
“Yes, it’s over. “Is it easy?”
I felt goosebumps rising at those words.
It’s so easy.
I looked at Dabin Hwang and Selina with a worried expression.
Perhaps, these two might not be able to enter the performance evaluation preparation class.
10.
“head!”
“Aaaah!”
The first to be tested was Hwang Da-bin.
As soon as the match started, Hwang Da-bin blocked the attack of senior Choi Min-ji, who shouted ‘head’ and swung a wooden sword, with his arm.
It seemed like they had increased their defense as much as possible with the buff, but it wasn’t even possible.
Tingling.
Hwang Da-bin stepped back while stroking his tingling forearm.
I obviously maxed out my defense, but it hurt.
That’s a lot too.
“What, there are still four left?”
Senior Minji Choi tied her light purple hair into a ponytail and then spoke again.
“Then we keep going. waist!”
Quang!
It was clearly told in advance where to attack, and it could have been prevented.
However, the damage received was beyond imagination.
I said as I saw that Dabin Hwang’s arm was already swollen.
“Senior, aren’t you being too sincere?”
Senior Minji Choi answered those words.
“You just have to endure it with grit.”
I ended up breaking my arm while shouting out loud.
I looked back at Dabin Hwang.
Dabin Hwang was clenching his fists.
“That guy… no way… … .”
“I’m going first this time!”
“huh?”
Shoo!
This time, Hwang Da-bin punched Choi Min-ji in the face.
“Is it pretty? After all, the best defense is offense! fist!”
Quang!
The fist and the wooden sword collided, and a huge sound erupted.
Pot.
After competing for a sum, Hwang Da-bin distanced himself from senior Choi Min-ji.
“Now there are two left. however… Are you okay? “I don’t think I can do any more?”
Just as senior Choi Min-ji said, Hwang Da-bin was biting her lip.
It’s probably because my arms don’t move properly.
Choi Min-ji’s talent is in kendo, seeing the path the sword will take, and focusing on targeting the opponent’s weak points.
“stop. “Then I can’t use my arms.”
I couldn’t watch any longer, so I stepped forward.
“but… … .”
“It’s okay, I made the bet anyway. “Selina, what are you going to do?”
Selina listened to me and shook her head.
Hwaryeong had an offensive talent rather than a defensive one.
There was no way Selina could have endured Hwang Da-bin having such a hard time.
“What, are you giving up?”
At Senior Choi Min-ji’s words, I turned my attention to Hwang Da-bin.
When I slightly shook my head, Dabin Hwang sighed and answered.
“yes.”
“So, next is Lee Si-woo?”
“yes.”
After seeing Selina supporting Hwang Da-bin, I stood in front of Choi Min-ji.
“Are you going to do it with your bare hands like that girl?”
“yes.”
“Even if you get hurt, I don’t know?”
“Do not worry.”
I adjusted the gloves on my hands.
As long as you have this, you don’t have to worry about getting hurt.
“Then let me begin.”
The moment I heard those words, I used my combination talent.
‘Divine power, activated.’
[For 1 hour, you can use divine power.]
As I watched the system message pop up, I clenched my fists.
Divine power was basically a power based on divine power.
Not only automatic healing, but most attacks did not damage divine power.
This is a generous 1 hour.
I wondered what would happen if the divine power leaked out, but perhaps because I was wearing gauntlets, the divine power in my fist was obscured.
“head!”
Pot!
At that moment, senior Minji Choi shouted and a wooden sword flew towards my head.
There are a total of five attacks that must be blocked.
However, if I was going to compete with Choi Min-ji, I wanted to do it properly.
That was the reason for the combination of talent.
I stretched out my left hand while clearly watching the movement of the wooden sword.
Paang-!
“huh?”
“one.”
Choi Min-ji’s wooden sword collided with a left-handed jab filled with great power.
As soon as the wooden sword bounced slightly, I jumped into the arms of senior Minji Choi.
“two.”
Shoo!
At the moment when he was about to insert his right hook into Senior Minji Choi’s chin, Senior Minji Choi’s wooden sword shook.
Senior Minji Choi, who accurately blocked my right hook with her wooden sword, had a look of confusion in her eyes.
With my free left hand again, I tried to grab the wooden sword.
Senior Minji Choi quickly backstepped to avoid being caught by the wooden sword.
I had no intention of increasing the distance, so I rushed towards Choi Min-ji.
At that time, senior Minji Choi’s voice was heard.
“head! wrist! waist!”
He expected me to pounce.
Senior Choi Min-ji quickly swung his wooden sword at me, who was running towards me.
Pababat!
I also swung my fist at that triple strike.
My fists, trained with box fighting, did not miss Choi Min-ji’s wooden sword.
When I blocked the triple attack, Senior Minji Choi shouted.
“also… amazing! I can’t do it. Lee Si-woo, please join our club. “I’ll teach you the sword!”
I’m sorry, senior.
Have you already acquired that talent from your senior?
[I was physically attacked by an awakened person. Talent ‘transfer’ is activated. Receive the awakened talent. Add the talent ‘Kendo’ to the slot.]
