Episode 95 – Fish gather in clear, deep water (1)
<Ranking>
[1st place: Dream Academy – 58 minutes 45 seconds.]
[2nd Place: Hunter Mill Academy – 58:52.]
[3rd Place: Gaon Academy – 59:43.]
[Place 4: Ale Academy – 59:57.]
Shortly after the final rankings are announced.
People couldn’t even utter a word.
Looking at the combined record, there was nothing special.
Dream Academy won by a narrow margin.
That was all I could think of.
“This, this, what is this…”
“This is… a dream… isn’t it…?”
But none of them thought so.
No, I could never have thought of it that way.
That’s because he saw with his own two eyes something that couldn’t be seen only through combined records.
Dungeon Collapse.
The dungeon that Dream Academy entered collapsed.
Of course, I didn’t know in detail what was going on inside.
However, one thing is certain: the magic core that implemented the dungeon did not cause an error.
There was no intervention from anyone.
Nor was there any other cheating.
It was purely the result of Dream Academy’s achievement in the dungeon.
It was definitely what people saw and felt with their own two eyes.
“Three, my God…”
However, no one readily believed the sight.
and.
“This, this, this, this, this… this is unbelievable…”
Among them, the shock received by So Jin-hyeon could be said to be overwhelming.
To be honest, when So Jin-hyun’s clearing time for Dream Academy’s 1st and 2nd dungeons was announced.
Ah, Seojun Kim gave up the championship in the end. I thought.
Deep down, I hoped that Kim Seo-joon would give the record by an overwhelming margin, but…
Apparently, Kim Seo-joon seemed to understand the intention of the second game.
It was unfortunate, but whatever, it didn’t matter.
In any case, winning the championship proved the potential of the three academies.
Seojun Kim has only 48 seconds left.
Who in the world would think that a 9-star monster could be dealt with in 48 seconds?
That was impossible even for active S-class hunters, let alone himself.
To be honest, the heroes of Cataclysm were also having a hard time.
It was not directly summoned in front of my eyes, but I had to find a randomly summoned basilisk somewhere.
Even with that time alone, it would have taken 48 seconds.
So Jin-hyeon was confident of their victory.
so.
Beep!
<Dream Academy>
[Boss attack time: 41 seconds.]
So Jin-hyun had no choice but to open his eyes wide at the sound of the notification sound.
“Eh, what is this…?”
The words… were speechless.
No, it didn’t even make sense.
how. How the hell did he kill a 9-star monster Basilisk in 41 seconds?!
I’m not joking, this was really hard even for the heroes of Cataclysm.
So it was clear that there was an error in the system that measured clear time.
but.
Kwurrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
So Jin-hyeon lost his mind at the sight of the dungeon collapsing as the magic core of the dungeon exploded.
While planning the second match, So Jin-hyeon did not consider even the slightest possibility that Kim Seo-joon would collapse the dungeon.
Exactly, I did not consider the possibility that it could collapse.
It wasn’t worth considering in the first place.
Because it was literally ‘impossible’.
So Jin-hyeon, Lee Jin-seong, and Cha Hye-in.
It was something that could not be done even with the combined efforts of the representatives of the three major academies.
It is possible to reach the level of the heroes of Cataclysm.
But only the two of them did it…?
No, other people didn’t know, but he knew as much as So Jin-hyun.
It was Kim Seo-joon who destroyed the dungeon.
it was done alone
“This, this, this… Ma, Ma, nonsense… No way…”
So Jin-hyun couldn’t believe the scene in front of him.
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flash
When Seo-jun opened his eyes, the first thing he saw was an unfamiliar ceiling.
At the same time, the landscape forcibly injected into the eyes was overall a neat and spacious room.
The spicy alcohol scent that brushed through my nose was quite similar to that I smelled in hospitals.
However, to say that it was a hospital, the scenery was quite clumsy.
“…?”
The accident reminded me of the question of the current situation a beat late.
And a beat later than that, memories of the past flooded like a panorama, and Seo-jun jumped up from his seat.
“Seojun? Are you awake?”
Sure enough, Seoyoon’s familiar voice came.
When I turned my gaze to the side, Seoyoon was looking at Seojun with an expression somewhere between relief and worry.
Seeing Seoyoon like that, Seojun was able to realize that this was the infirmary in the exchange war.
“Are you feeling well…?”
Seoyoon’s question continued.
However, instead of answering that question, Seo-jun threw a new question.
“Uh, how was it?”
At the same time, Seo-jun was eagerly looking at Seo-yoon with trembling eyes.
Somehow, it looked like a child urging snacks, so Seoyoon burst into laughter without even realizing it.
“We won.”
“Whew…”
Only then did Seo-joon relax with a deep sigh of relief.
“Anyway, how is your body? Are you really okay?”
“Ah, yes! Sure. My body and mind are really strong. In particular, your mind is as hard as steel, so even fainting a few times won’t do you any good!”
Seo-joon smiled as usual, as if nothing was really wrong.
Are you trying to alleviate Seoyoon’s worries?
Or if it was really good, I didn’t know in detail.
Seoyoon just stared blankly at Seojun’s face.
“Uh…why, why?”
Seeing Seoyoon like that, Seojun seemed to be embarrassed and looked at his face.
However, Seoyoon just looked at Seojun without saying a word.
In fact, Seoyoon had a lot to say to Seojun.
There were many things I wanted to ask.
Why the hell didn’t you insert the magic crystal first?
What did you mean then?
Even the smartphone Seo-jun suddenly took out and the strange bottle of medicine.
How on earth was he able to generate that terrible force that burst forth?
Above all, how was it possible to collapse the dungeon?
“Seojun.”
But Seoyoon swallowed those questions and words.
However, it was just one word that implied all of them.
“……thank you. Really.”
For a moment, Seojun’s expression went blank.
Then Seo-joon smiled and smiled.
In fact, Seo-jun also had a lot to say to Seo-yoon.
There were many things I wanted to ask.
He did not know in detail what Seoyoon was thinking.
However, since he could vaguely feel it, Seo-joon wanted to talk and ask again.
But Seo-joon swallowed those questions and words.
However, it was just one word that implied it all.
“What. Rather, I am more grateful.”
The eyes of two people meeting each other.
The two stared at each other for a long time, then burst into laughter.
And it was then.
“Move! Get out of the way! This time, I must meet Kim Seo-joon!”
Suddenly, a loud commotion broke out outside the door, and shouts broke out.
Somehow, the buzz didn’t seem to be a commotion caused by one or two people.
“Right now, Seojun Kim needs a break!”
And after that, the call of the official was heard.
At first glance, it seemed as though a scuffle had broken out between the crowd of reporters and the officials blocking their way.
“That’s why I’m just checking to see if it’s true! Just check!”
“And we didn’t come only to cover Kim Seo-joon?”
“No, well! In that case, why don’t you go to the Dream Academy for coverage later!”
That moment.
“what? You want me to go to Dream Academy?”
As if a riot had broken out, shouts like cheers broke out here and there.
“Are we crazy? I knew what the sword star would do to me after going to Dream Academy!”
“okay! Rather than going to Dream Academy and being beaten to death by the Sword Saint, I’d rather say a few curse words here!”
“I don’t know! We can’t give up this time either! If this is the case, why did you call us!”
“We are just doing our job!”
And the commotion that had been buzzing began to grow stronger.
“If you keep coming out like this, we have no choice but to use our strength!!”
Then, as if they thought it was too much, the officials threatened.
But now it doesn’t matter anyway. Or if you’re going to kill me, try killing me.
Reporters began to pounce like angry rhinos.
In the end, the officials couldn’t afford such reporters.
jump.
Suddenly, the door to the medical room where Seo-jun was located opened, and reporters poured in like waves.
Then he finds Seo-jun awake.
“what! You said you fainted, but you were awake!”
“The director of Dream Academy was also there!”
chump chump chump!!!
The camera flash went off like a flash grenade.
It could have created a confusing situation, but is there still a perception that Seo-joon is a patient?
Reporters did not cross a certain line even though there was no control from the officials.
“Behind you! Don’t keep pushing!”
“We’re here for an interview, not a sasaeng fan!”
He seemed to criticize reporters who tried to cross the line again.
Of course, entering without permission was an act that crossed the line.
However, considering the situation where I couldn’t go to the Dream Academy for coverage, it was a choice that reporters had no choice but to make.
That’s why Seojun just let out a laugh.
“Please tell me how you were able to collapse the dungeon!”
“Did you really collapse it by force? Or is there another way to collapse the dungeon?”
“What the hell happened inside!”
But even so, tired was tired.
Seojun shook his head.
And just then.
“The three major academies are denying the current match. ‘We only lost to Kim Seo-joon, but not to Dream Academy.’ What do you think of these words?”
A reporter’s question pierced Seo-jun’s ears.
And silence fell for a while, as if other reporters were also curious about the question.
Seojun slightly turned his head to look at Seoyoon.
Seoyoon’s expression was slightly hardened even though she was trying hard to pretend it wasn’t.
Seojun turned his head again.
And to the reporter who asked the question, he answered without hesitation.
“I am also a student at Dream Academy.”
At that moment, a strange atmosphere flowed.
Everyone was looking at Seo-joon with faces as if they had been hit with a hammer.
Seo-joon just shrugged his shoulders and spat out the words.
“And I didn’t do anything. I just did what our director here told me to do.”
“yes yes? Seojun, what is that…?”
Seo-yoon was visibly startled by Seo-jun’s sudden words.
But reporters want this time! and turned the camera toward Seoyoon.
chump chump chump!!!
And a stun grenade flash that explodes.
“Is there a training method that you specifically teach Seojun Kim?”
“How does it feel to be the best academy in Korea!”
“As the director of the academy, please say something to the many prospective students who want to be like Kim Seo-jun!”
“Do you have any know-how of your own that you have to do at least this to become a professional hunter!”
Seoyoon couldn’t come to her senses at the questions pouring out like rapid-fire rap.
“That, that is…”
Seoyoon couldn’t shake off her embarrassment for a while at the reporters’ interest, which she felt for the first time.
#
The result of the second match was spread widely by reporters.
And Korea was literally turned upside down.
TV, news, and various community sites related to pro hunters.
Even cooking, travel, and fishing sites that had nothing to do with professional hunters were infested with Kim Seo-joon’s story.
The whole of Korea was excited by the story of Kim Seo-joon.
Every time the community clicked refresh, dozens of articles poured out.
And, of course, all of them were plastered with the keyword ‘Kim Seo-joon’.
『[I almost became Audrey]: The Dream Academy controversy that has been around. I’ll sort it out with this.”
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『There is an article that Kim Seo-joon collapsed the dungeon in the second match of this exchange match.
There is nothing to say even if this is called the realm of God beyond the level of madness.
This is not a hero level student, but a level that has nothing to say even if you call it a hero.
But no matter how great Seojun Kim is, that’s not the case.
Now, let’s get to the controversy.
The director of Dream Academy was inside.
In other words, it was not possible with Kim Seo-joon alone, and how it was possible with the academy director joining in.
The swordsman’s granddaughter was the swordsman’s granddaughter.
As long as it’s not a dog’s head, it’s ㅇㅇㄱㅇ ㄴㅇㅇ
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ㄴ[What’s wrong?]: But why do the three academies say that Kim Seo-joon is excellent, but Dream Academy doesn’t do anything?
ㄴ[Cleo Pak Doll]: Yes, no. Look at the record of clearing Dungeon 1 and Dungeon 2. The director of Dream Academy has something.
ㄴ[Eogul is eogulhae]: Me too. Honestly, did Seojun Kim take that much time? It is more convincing that this was some kind of modification in the exchange match.
ㄴ[Saw and Jelly]: Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha. At the same time, ‘we only lost to Kim Seo-joon, but we did not lose to Dream Academy.’ Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.
ㄴ[Mission lymphadenitis]: On the other hand, our Kim Seo-joon’s answer to the 3 major academy’s nonsensical excuses is crazy.
ㄴ[Osakasaka or something]: What did Seojun Kim say?
ㄴ[Mission lymphadenitis]: I am also a student at Dream Academy.
ㄴ[Osakasaka or not]: ······ Fuck. I think I fell in love with a guy.
B[Shaken Udon]: Jumooooooo!!! Shatta go down today!!!!
ㄴ[It’s an unseen port]: Mom!!! I want to go to Dream Academy!! It doesn’t matter if I die from being hit by the swordsman!!!
ㄴ[Galaxy Railroad Tool 80 Days]: I just cut out the photo of Kim Seo-joon from the article and pasted it. just shine. Now the room is a bit brighter.
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Around the time when Korea was upside down like that.
Seriously, Seojun had no idea.
To be precise, I was smirking at the soon-to-be winning prize and lost my mind.
“Big… 6 billion! Six billion!”
Originally, Seoyoon and I had to split it in half and receive 3 billion.
However, kind and kind Seoyoon gave her share to Seojun, and because of that, Seojun was able to monopolize 6 billion won.
It was a great boon for Seo-joon, who desperately needed cause and effect due to the opening of Samdanjeon.
“Oh. I don’t have time for this. I need to go and practice soon.”
Seo-joon swallowed his joy and hurried his steps.
It was because he had to fully absorb the power of the elixir of Gongqing Petroleum (空淸石乳).
Originally, he had to slowly absorb the power of the elixir and make it Seo-jun’s.
However, because he used it hastily, its power was scattered.
Still, it was only inherent in Seo Jun-an, and it did not disappear anywhere.
However, in order to fully absorb the scattered power, he had to train diligently for the time being.
“Shall we stop now?”
Seoyoon left first, saying she had something to see.
It was at that time that Seojun was about to return to Dream Academy by himself.
“…?”
Suddenly, a woman stood in front of Seo-jun.
I couldn’t see his face closely because he had his hat on.
However, it was not difficult for Seo-joon to know that she was Lee Ha-yoon.
Maybe the swelling was gone, but it wasn’t as ugly as it was the last time I saw it.
But there were black bruises all over her face.
“Let’s talk for a minute.”
The cold tone was still the same, but it was a voice that crawled somewhere.
Seojun looked at Lee Ha-yoon for a while.
And swish.
“sorry. I’m busy right now.”
I turned around and left the place.
