I Became an Academy Genius Swordsman

Episode 2. Selection test (1)

Episode 2

One

“Attack between candidates is eliminated immediately upon discovery.”

“Please note that the points set for each monster are different.”

“If you intercept a moribund monster, you will receive significantly reduced points. In the case of a joint attack, points are distributed according to the contribution.”

The instructor on the podium gives a warning. It is obviously outdoors and a cool breeze is blowing, but his voice is transmitted without wavering.

It doesn’t even have a microphone. Perhaps, this space itself is a magic tool?

Siwoo brushes back the thoughts that come to his mind and falls into a strange feeling.

His precautions were the same as the rules of the selection test given to players.

A strange yet familiar feeling… … .

After emphasizing a few precautions, the instructor soon turned his back.

I’ve seen this scene before in the game.

Siwoo, unable to anticipate what to say next, opened his mouth quietly.

“then-“

“- I wish you no luck”

Along with the instructor’s words with a smile on his face, the sphere floating in the air began to emit light and the view was blocked.

Soon, when the light disappeared, the main playground, podium, and instructors were gone, and they moved to the open wasteland.

2

[Ᏹ?@*?’s soul’s ‘purity’ resists moderate mental erosion.]

“Woo-wook!”

Strong feeling of nausea felt right after warp.

Before he had time to marvel at the mystery of space movement, Siwoo shut his mouth.

He stopped at the stomach-churning line, but the other candidates were making pizza here and there.

“… … What do you do in extreme situations?”

The small tip text that appears on the Desire loading screen seems to have seen that the academy’s selection test greatly evaluates the potential displayed in extreme situations.

It must mean something like that.

I wonder if this world is reflecting all of those useless settings, but I felt tired for some reason even though the test hadn’t even started.

Siwoo looked around, thinking that he would have to sort out the tip phrase later and take a look at it.

Most of the candidates were still not free from mental erosion.

If his characteristics hadn’t prevented the mental erosion, Siwoo would have been groping like them.

There were few candidates standing like Siwoo.

‘… In reality, this is normal.’

Intermediate level usually means middle level, but that is based on active duty. It is not easy for them, who are mere candidates, let alone academy cadets, to withstand intermediate level, especially mental attacks.

Usually, the main characters who are matchless in cartoons get the spotlight, but the numerous extras that are invisible in the dark background behind them are actually closer to reality.

And reality is usually a gutter.

“under.”

Siwoo seemed to be able to see a little bit of the gutter-like reality and future in which he would live.

“I’m going to think about it… .”

Candidates standing like that came into Siwoo’s field of vision, putting off his thoughts.

Some of them were faces that even Siwoo knew.

‘Jin Hyun-min, Shin Ga-ram, Yoo Ji-min’

All of them are characters who lead the story and grow together with the player, and who monopolize the spotlight sent by the world along with the player.

These are the characters who can be said to be the main characters of the world.

Originally, the player is the main character, and they are in the position of supporting actors, but he does not consider himself a player.

“… … I like the Unsatisfied Extra rather than the Gojingamrae Hero.”

The player’s status in the game is, in a word, that of a hero.

Even if you do a quest without much effort, your reputation will increase, and since the main content is to kill monsters, stop villains, and save lives, it was natural in reality.

However, he was not confident that he could do such a thing without hesitation, as he did in the game.

Most of those things are things that cross the line, and only a few hours ago, Siwoo was an ordinary person.

It was not easy to imagine himself doing that for the sake of others.

As he was about to deepen his thoughts, he shook his head.

“I don’t know.”

This too is a crazy idea.

Siwoo, who brushed his hair up and brushed off his thoughts, sums it up while looking at them who have now become the main characters.

Jin Hyeon-min is holding a long sword in reverse and closing his eyes in the position of a gatekeeper.

He is the personification of dignity and seriousness. It’s kind and helps the player a lot, but sometimes annoys the player with its terrifying justice.

There are many settings such as a modern-day hero and a hidden past, but in fact, it is a character to attract female players who have been introduced as Desire became famous.

“… You should be careful when customizing.”

It was Si-woo, who suddenly felt regret at his face, which had become shabby again.

It’s not an ugly look, but it’s too normal or ordinary. Anyway, his face was far from handsome.

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Next is Garam Shin who heals the candidates.

“Are you okay?”

Even though there is a real saintess, she is called my saintess and is the most loved character by players.

A lovely appearance, a way of talking that reveals a kind and gentle personality, a friendly voice, and a man’s heart juicer whose existence itself squeezes men.

In the game, it is trampled here and there by the twisted desires of the players.

In terms of setting, it is said that it is difficult to approach easily because of the unique lofty atmosphere, cuteness that can be felt even in the hair, and breathtaking beauty.

“That’s what you said.”

Even when he asked if he was okay, he must have met Medusa’s eyes. Looking at the candidate who was as stiff as a stone statue, I understood what he meant.

“Hill, it’s done. Then, shall I go to someone else?”

In the spot where she fluttered her brilliant blonde hair, only a hardened stone statue remained in the posture of being healed.

If you know that, wouldn’t it be a high-level competitor elimination operation?

With that thought in mind, he turned his head in the direction of the last Yu Ji-min.

And our eyes met.

“… … ?”

She quickly turned her head, but her gaze didn’t seem to fall.

‘… … I’ll have to be careful.’

Because they lead the story of the game, they are common characters that you encounter no matter what route you take with any character.

As Siwoo, who has played hundreds of times, it is impossible not to know their personalities and circumstances.

‘At this point, it’s time to be very sensitive… .’

Yu Ji-min’s family is the world’s best swordsmanship.

She is the youngest daughter of the sword star Yukang and one of the candidates for the next head of household.

Her competitor and step-siblings are now in their second year at the academy and are competing fiercely with her. He probably planted a hindrance in the previous selection test and interfered with her.

So what you’re trying to do is… …

‘Oh, it’s not me.’

He suspects that Siwoo is also one of the hindrances.

I wonder if I’m overdoing it by merely making eye contact, but candidates who resist mental erosion are rare, and it’s best to prevent misunderstandings.

I had no intention of staying here for long anyway.

doo doo doo-

Sometimes I feel a vibration there. I couldn’t even see anything on the horizon to simply say ‘over there’. Anyway, Siu, who sensed the vibration, turned his head in that direction. You can’t see it, but something is definitely coming.

Exams begin soon.

‘Once somewhere else… … No, don’t come.’

After reading the sign of the wave first, he tried to move his seat subtly, but the moment he saw Yoo Ji-min approaching him, he froze.

The moment was short, but stopping itself was a problem. I should have just ignored it and left.

While he was contemplating whether to cut or not, Yoo Ji-min came right in front of him.

“hi?”

She greets brightly, with a refreshing smile that has the power to disarm even pirates.

Siwoo wanted to close his eyes tightly.

This is because she knows that a bright greeting that puts her appearance first is her own way to induce the suspicious opponent’s vigilance.

“Uh, hello.”

Siwoo greeted her as if nothing happened. With natural eye contact and a dry tone.

And I looked at the horizon again.

I showed no interest.

‘Please, I want you to just leave like this… … .’

“I was looking around, are you looking for someone to party with? do you want to do it with me party?”

However, she quietly grabbed his arm and said in trouble. To see him looking around, it seems like he was looking at himself from the beginning.

Today was the day I wanted to close my eyes many times.

Siu twisted slightly and removed her arm.

“no.”

“I’m a bit scared, can you help me?”

Scary… … .

The arm was caught again. Rather, they took a step closer, holding hands more boldly than before.

Even just now, it was a close distance for a man and a woman who had never met before, but now it’s really right in front of your nose.

When I lowered my eyes slightly, the crown of her head was just below my chin.

He is waving Siwoo’s hand gently and telling him to have a party. I mean, looking up.

Is this an offer or a temptation… … .

Siwoo’s head ached at the recklessness of the male-oriented Yagame female character.

I just wanted to have a party. I only looked at him a little, because he wasn’t a spy or anything.

‘That’s not right.’

It is said that there is a 9-star characteristic, but the reality is that you only know that it is related to the sword and do not know anything else.

It would be a shameful idiot to say that he was arrogant to attack a monster with no knowledge of swordsmanship, relying only on his characteristics.

However, in order to raise the current grade of 90% to 50%, the reality is that a top grade is required.

It seems right to roll over with the determination to die, but Siu decided to believe in his own experience.

If there’s one thing I’ve learned from playing hundreds of times, it’s that traits don’t betray their value.

The proof is right at his fingertips.

Ugh-Ugh-

I just put my hand on the hilt, and a reaction comes. It feels like a welcome wagging tail, like a dog greeting its owner.

It’s ridiculous.

I don’t know whose soul it is, but I do know that it is a trait that has been blessed by the sword to the point of turning it into a puppy.

Although they may be wary of unfamiliar experiences, they are already stroking the hilt and resonating with each other.

At the same time, the shudder that filled my body, the jumbled shapes and traces that popped up in my head ran amok.

The problem is that the inspiration that keeps coming up can hardly be materialized. After the first grip of the sword, this phenomenon continued and did not improve.

Something comes to mind, but quickly disappears.

Siu knew that it was because he had no knowledge about swords.

Siwoo did not have a bowl called standard and form to contain the inspiration flowing like a waterfall.

It is unavoidable. As soon as he opened his eyes, he was brought to the selection test, so he had no time to make bowls.

If only you had a little time… .

If only I could see the standard swordsmanship even for a moment.

I am sure that I can draw it directly with a sword.

This was the reason why Siwoo decided to lose weight for now.

If you don’t have a bowl, you can make one.

It would take several years of normal talent, but he was confident.

This component-level trait, obtained by sacrificing 10 trait opportunities, will create a vessel for itself with a very small tip.

Of course, this is his whole feeling. No one has ever told me that, and I have no experience of acquiring talent at the composition level.

However, Siu felt that his thoughts were not wrong.

‘How can you not know when you say this?

He said as he grabbed the handle of his sword. The vibration of the sword, invisible to others, the hum grew stronger.

It was as if you were screaming that you were all right.

Hurry up and make a frame, just ‘witnessing’ will be enough.

And be quick to wield yourself.

I was saying that.

“Do you want to party with me? huh?”

It’s just a little funny that Yoo Ji-min, who is praised as a sword genius, can’t hear the cry of a sword so big.

It was then.

The shaking of the ground I felt earlier was much closer.

Yoo Ji-min turned his eyes toward the origin of the vibration.

The direction was exactly the same as the direction Siu had been looking at without even giving her a glance.

She looked at Siu again.

Instead of wide open eyes and doubt, there was a look of surprise.

The mask is broken.

“how… … ?”

Her voice, without coquetry, was quite low.

Siwoo felt that this was the timing.

The moment when the voice she saw leaked out through the gap in the broken mask, and even she was confused and was speechless.

Siu grabbed her wrist and took it off. It came off without resistance.

“No, not that… party with me… .”

I tried to wear a mask belatedly, but it didn’t work out.

Siu turned around as it was.

As expected, she didn’t catch on.

yet

doo doo doo-

doo doo-

Clouds of dust rose from the edge of the wasteland’s horizon.

The other candidates who noticed the monster’s approach staggered to their feet.

Jimin, who was staring at Siwoo’s back somewhere between them, turns around and prepares for battle.

However, instead of fighting, her head was filled with other things.