Episode 249 Week 14 Battle (1)
‘It’s not working after all.’
I spent the whole weekend eating poison and practicing mana, and then eating poison and practicing mana again, and I used up all my stock.
However, it seems that it was still not enough to achieve the status of being invulnerable to poison.
‘I wish it would explode at least once.’
I had a little hope that maybe it would go down like a fortune cookie in one go, but I guess I can’t eat it all raw.
Of course, since Dokdo’s internal energy has also been built up solidly, it can be said that sufficient results have been achieved.
I am sure that if you continue to seek out and eat poison, you will not be far from becoming invulnerable to poison.
Among these, one thing that is regrettable is that
‘It’s already Monday.’
I was so absorbed in mana training that the weekends were deleted.
But I had to go to class, so I sent a message to the calligrapher.
[Kim Ho: Slurp]
[Calligrapher: ?]
[Calligrapher: Sseuruk]
[Kim Ho: Slurp~]
[Calligrapher: Sseuruk]
[Kim Ho: Food?]
[Calligrapher: ㅇㅇ]
I met a calligrapher in front of the student cafeteria.
The calligrapher was wearing a hoodie that was a size too big over her school uniform, which was what she was wearing when we first met on the train.
“It’s been a long time since I’ve seen that.”
“… … .”
A calligrapher slowly extending both arms forward.
The sleeves are so loose that you can’t see your hands.
“exchange.”
“With mine?”
“huh.”
I thought I’d be confident enough to ask for a 1:1 exchange.
Of course, that doesn’t look like a simple hoodie.
This item shows the technological prowess of Hyesung Group, and it seems like it could be at least B-ranked.
Even so, I refused outright, as exchange was out of the question.
“I don’t like it.”
“… … .”
The calligrapher waved his outstretched arm forward as if asking for an exchange.
The loose sleeves also flutter in line with it.
‘In times like this.’
I grabbed both sleeves and tied them into a knot.
The calligrapher looked down at the knot, then raised his head and looked at me blankly.
“… … .”
“… … .”
“… … Let me go.”
I relaxed my arms and took the lead.
“Let’s eat.”
Just let it slide. It felt natural.
The breakfast menu features freshly made omelets.
Choose from a variety of ingredients, including eggs, to your taste, then take them to the egg station, where they will make an omelet for you on the spot.
I like to keep it basic, so I added lots of eggs and cheese, some chopped ham and bacon, and some vegetables.
The calligrapher looked at my plate with interest.
“… … .”
“Same?”
“huh.”
I made Kim Homlet No. 2 just as I wanted and handed it to the chef, who skillfully began to shape the eggs into rugby ball shapes.
In the midst of all this, I felt someone’s gaze on the back of my head and turned my head,
“Ah, hello… … .”
Hong Yeon-hwa was waving her hand timidly.
It looks like he found us while we were choosing ingredients for an instant omelet.
He waved his hand in return and then asked.
“Did you come alone?”
“Yeah, today… … .”
“If it’s okay, let’s eat together.”
“… … !”
Hong Yeon-hwa is delighted.
I also asked the calligrapher out of courtesy.
“Are you okay?”
– Nod.
Seo Ye-in and Hong Yeon-hwa took the midterm exam on the deserted island together, so they are somewhat familiar with each other.
Even in interpersonal battles, a positive competitive structure has been formed in which people win and lose repeatedly depending on their training results.
So, I decided that it wouldn’t be uncomfortable to have breakfast together.
In the meantime, two Kim Homlets were finished, so I gestured to an empty table.
“I’ll go first.”
“Okay, I’ll be there soon.”
I took a seat and sat next to the calligrapher.
The calligrapher moved her fork steadily, and seemed to like the Kim Homlet recipe quite a bit.
After a while, Hong Yeon-hwa also brought a cup of coffee and an instant omelette and sat down across from me.
Coffee is always a black liquid with lots of espresso.
and…….
‘Why is it so red?’
There was a red rugby ball on the plate, although I don’t know what they put in it.
Even though it’s across the street, the spicy smell is so strong that it wafts over.
“… … .”
While Seo Ye-in slowly distanced herself, Hong Yeon-hwa continued to fork into her omelette as if nothing had happened.
I also quickly adapted to the spicy scent, and began to speak while picking off a corner of the kimchi ham with a fork.
“Did you have a good rest that day?”
“Oh, oh? Okay, I had a good rest. Yeah!”
Hong Yeon-hwa rolls her eyes and talks nonsense.
It seems that various dark events that were seen while in a state of mana exhaustion have come to mind.
Judging from the way he keeps opening and closing his mouth, it seems like he has something to say but can’t get his mouth to open.
In this case, it would be best for me to conduct the conversation.
There are also some things I’m personally curious about.
“Have you opened the random box?”
“Yeah… … . I even wrote a reinforcement order… … ?”
“I see.”
I never expected it, but it was a shame to use a strengthening scroll in a D-rank box.
Of course, it was his own choice, so it wasn’t my place to interfere.
But I was a little surprised by Hong Yeon-hwa’s next words.
“Rank boosts are out. Two of them.”
“Two?”
“huh…….”
If you get two rank boosts, it’s almost like a B rank or higher reward.
Hong Yeon-hwa may not be as lucky as Bok-deung-i, but she seems to be quite lucky.
“Another one?”
“There… … this.”
He answers like that and shows a small keychain.
[Ice Golem Keychain (F)]
In some ways, it is an item inferior to a teacup.
The teacup has a function as a daily necessities item, but it’s just a souvenir.
However, the two rank boosters that came out earlier were so good that it was a huge gain overall.
Hong Yeon-hwa stabbed the Yeonhwa Mulet with a fork a few times before mumbling and opening her mouth.
“There… … . is there.”
“Uh, why.”
“So, when will you… … go down… …?”
I wonder when the next dungeon run and Aqua Flame training will be.
When he heard that, the calligrapher gently pulled at my sleeve,
“me too.”
“No, you can’t. You have to wait until summer vacation.”
I firmly refused in an unwavering tone.
I have a strong desire to take her away secretly, but I cannot betray the trust I have with Hyesung Group.
Finally, he answers Hong Yeon-hwa’s question.
“Well, let’s take our time thinking about the next dungeon we go to. The atmosphere is a bit chaotic these days.”
“Yeah, that’s true.”
Even in our case, we encountered Dark Oobleck during the raid and had to endure unnecessary hardships.
We need to move cautiously as a similar situation could occur again.
In addition, as confirmed during the gathering of villains, the underground level security has been greatly strengthened.
Even the leader and deputy leader of the thieves’ club combined their efforts to break through, so if you leave it to Shin Byeong-cheol to be your guide, he’ll be caught right away.
It is effectively frozen until the threat of the Witch of Corruption is completely eliminated.
Hong Yeon-hwa seemed to understand that far, but at the same time, she looked a little disappointed.
I kept talking.
“It won’t take long. If we do well, it might open next week.”
The bachelor’s side will not allow the witch of corruption to continue her tricks.
If possible, you’d like to resolve the issue this week while the dungeon is closed, and then open it normally next week.
We’ll have to wait and see how things play out, though.
Hong Yeon-hwa nodded slowly.
“Okay, let me know when you decide.”
“Yeah, and while we’re on the subject.”
“… … ?”
I showed a message window.
“If you have something to say, don’t come to our class. Just send me a message.”
When a promising student hangs around in front of other classes, it only makes a fuss, and Hong Yeon-hwa also doesn’t like having all the attention focused on her.
That’s why I suggested it, but Hong Yeon-hwa asked back as if she had never imagined it.
“Is that okay?”
“Of course. Wouldn’t that be more comfortable for both of us?”
“… … !”
Hong Yeon-hwa’s complexion brightened.
* * *
[Hong Yeon-hwa: (Waving dog emoticon)]
[Kim Ho: (Waving dog emoticon)]
[Hong Yeon-hwa: (Emoticon of a dog wagging its tail)]
“Do it after class.”
“sorry.”
At Lee Soo-dok’s words, I immediately closed the message window.
After looking at me, Lee Soo-dok scanned the classroom with sharp eyes.
“Your recent performance in interpersonal battles and strategy battles has been quite poor.”
“… … .”
“It must be because of the hostile environment, right?”
“… … .”
Because it was true, the students just kept their mouths shut and watched.
From my perspective, the interpersonal combat and strategic battles fought in a hostile environment were not much different from before.
In fact, in some ways it was even easier.
Of course, this was only possible because I possessed fraudulent characteristics such as elemental resistance and invulnerability to poison.
‘Most of them are not.’
So most of you will be busy avoiding fireballs, lightning, and poisonous smoke.
In such a situation, there is no way I can demonstrate my skills.
“It seems like you’re still having a hard time adjusting. So,”
Lee Soo-dok posted the rules and environment on the blackboard.
MAP:[Glacier Area]
RULE:[Crystal][2 people]
“Hostile environments will continue to appear in the future. Until you fully adapt.”
“… … !”
“… … !”
The students’ faces turned pale.
Lee Soo-dok spat out with a frown, as if he didn’t like that.
“I can say for sure that it would be better to experience it now and get used to it. If you continue like this after graduation, you’ll lose your life.”
“… … .”
“I don’t think I need to explain the rules.”
These are the Crystal rules that I have become familiar with through various duels, strategy matches, and midterms.
Needless to say, two people per team.
“Think hard and think about it. That’s it.”
Lee Soo-dok said only that and left the classroom.
As the students’ murmur grew louder, I checked the sub-quest I had just arrived at.
[Sub Quest: Week 14 PvP Battle] (In progress)
▷Goal: Complete 2 rounds of PvP. (-/2 rounds)
▷Deadline: ~Sunday midnight.
▷Reward: Differential payment based on number of wins. (-/2 wins)
‘It’s probably a random rank up.’
Since this is a chance to get a stamp, I plan to clear it with the maximum achievement level this time too.
As always, it would be best to get it done on the first day.
“… … .”
Meanwhile, the calligrapher is lying face down with his hoodie half pulled down.
I fell asleep every single day without fail, so even the human butcher, Lee Su-dok, gave up on waking me up.
In a way, isn’t that also an achievement?
But to go to the big fight, I needed to wake up the human sloth.
“Hey, Mr. Seo. Wake up. Class is over.”
“… … .”
“Mr. Seo. Let’s go have a showdown.”
“Hoodie… … change… … .”
But the calligrapher doesn’t budge at all.
I had no choice but to take extraordinary measures.
-Whew-
When I cast [Chillwind] very, very weakly, a cold wind blew.
Then, the calligrapher, lying face down, trembled slightly, then slowly raised his head.
“… … ?”
“You’re awake.”
“… … .”
The calligrapher slowly looked around as if trying to figure out the situation, and then looked at me one last time.
The realization that I was the cause of the cold wind.
Then, he takes out the Kim Ho pot from his inventory and holds it in his hand.
I immediately apologized because it meant I was very angry.
“I’m sorry.”
“I hate cold wind.”
“I won’t do it anymore.”
Although it was an effective solution, it was not the best solution as it could have caused resentment in the other party.
I only use this occasionally.
Kim Ho-naembi disappears into the inventory, and the calligrapher looks around again.
He asks, realizing that the classroom is already half empty.
“Are you done?”
“Class is over. Let’s go have a duel.”
“huh…….”
The calligrapher slowly got up from his seat.
The supporters ate it all
