I Returned, But My Power is the Same

“The thing that came out of the dead Coron’s body must have been the same Coron!”

"Huh? What is he?”

“Does a colon come out of a colon?”

Eyes are pouring in from all over the place, talking about something chubby.

But literally.

From the body of the Coron, the Coron comes out.

The company commander looks at me with a slightly bewildered face.

“Uh… that’s right.”

“Is that correct? So you mean that the colon comes from the real colon?”

“Replica, what is it?”

There is a buzz around

The reason was explained by the lieutenant colonel.

“Coron eats its own people. He split the stomach of the man he killed, and he found a man who looked exactly like the man he had killed.”

"Wow···"

“What, what, was it real?”

Everyone, whether elected or succeeding, has a confused expression.

How the hell did you get it right?

Of course, the person who was most curious about it was the person who raised the problem.

“Dojin.”

“Lee Byung Choi Do-jin!”

“How did you hit it?”

I mean, I've already thought about it.

There is no way for the company commander to check how I knew in the first place.

Unless he uses mind-reading.

“I saw an article in a monster-related book a while ago that some monsters eat their own species! So I said it once, but I didn't even know it was the right answer!"

“Yeah… there are monsters like that other than Coron… Anyway, that’s good. I will give you the goods as promised.”

what

It's not like money.

“It’s an outing. Use it whenever you want to use it.”

"thank you!"

Five.

It's an outing pass.

‘In terms of time, it’s only a one-day vacation, but you can use it anytime instead, right? Then it's totally sweet. And I didn’t get it by running somewhere or anything, I just got it by correcting one problem.’

While he was hesitating alone, the mental training was over.

And now the promotion exam is really approaching.

But I have other thoughts in my head.

‘Should I use it right after the promotion exam is over?’

About how to use the outing pass.

***

the morning sun rises

Get up like a machine and prepare for the roll call.

After that, after finishing the roll call and eating, it is well past 8 o'clock.

As usual, it's still time to prepare for work.

But today, everyone has returned to battle uniforms early and is waiting in the dormitory.

to take the promotion exam.

Soon the microphone rang.

― All personnel from 1st Company will gather at the outdoor training ground in front of the barracks as of this time.

The promotion test is completed in one day.

So the schedule is tight.

“They stand in three rows by rank. practice."

"practice!"

“These soldiers follow me.”

"Yes!"

The place is the same.

outdoor training ground.

But the atmosphere is completely different.

“Everyone is seated.”

"seating!"

At the long table, the battalion headquarters executives are seated.

The judges of this promotion test.

Needless to say, the ranks are quite high.That's why it makes my body shiver more.

The eyes are also kind of creepy.

“There are three subjects. It looks at physical ability, main weapon ability, and finally combat ability. First of all, we will start with physical ability and agility.”

"Yes!"

“Teams are divided into groups of five by squad number.”

"Yes!"

“For the first group.”

The subject is not significantly different from the preparation period.

However, in the promotion exam, it is a more intensive process.

Did the difficulty increase?

“It starts in five seconds.”

Just the agility sector that is about to start right now.

During the preparation period, a mass of magic will pop out, but today, a magic arrow will come out.

If you can't dodge it in a flash...

‘It’s like being stabbed.’

The promotion test was originally created to find talented people who will demonstrate their capabilities in the real world.

So I have to make it this difficult.

Of course, because he was wearing a combat uniform, he didn't say that his skin was pierced.

"stop! Everyone go over there and wait.”

The first set was over in less than 20 seconds.

Instead of avoiding them, they were all hit by arrows and their battle uniforms were ruined.

"next."

"next."

"next."

The same goes for 2, 3, and 4.

"okay."

Only the 5th group devotes all of the set time.

It seemed like there were at least two passers-by.

“Next Article 6.”

Now it was my turn.

I simply relaxed and sat down.

Soon the examiner's call fell.

Shoo shoot!

Shoo shoot!

Shoo shoot!

Bows pouring out with a groan.

Even if it's not a real bow, it's fast enough to pass with a quick glance, but I could see it all.

Of course, I was able to react to everything with my body.

“Hey, you did a great job.”

When the allotted time passed, my body was cleaner than any other disease.

The judges, who had been expressionless the whole time, showed signs of agitation.

It seems a bit odd that Lee Byung is doing this.

“Let’s go straight to the fitness section. Lift and lower the dungeon reinforcing bar in the front and perform 15 reps.”

15 times.

Not three sets, just one.

If you listen to that, it seems easier than during the preparation period, but it is not a regular dungeon reinforcing bar.

Weights are hung on both ends.

“Okay!”

“Bye!”

“If your posture is unstable, it doesn’t matter whether you do 15 reps or 30 reps. Go in.”

Most of the soldiers returned to their place without being able to pick it up five or six times.

Still, a passer-by came out.

"Well done. That’s enough.”

It was a bit unstable, but as the examiner said, it was enough to pass.

Then my group 6 was called.

I took a short breath and picked up the dungeon rebar.

light.

just light

bullshit-

bullshit-

bullshit-

In any case, the promotion test is an absolute evaluation.

Without rushing, 15 repetitions were performed in an upright position as much as possible.

I could vaguely hear the muttering voices of the judges looking at me.

“It’s been a while since I’ve seen a sick person like that.”

“Are you doing well?”

“How long have you been training?”

I put down the dungeon rebar and returned to my seat.

After waiting for a while, he entered the dungeon near the training ground.

To proceed with the last fitness part.

“There is a code embedded in the top. It takes 30 minutes to film it and come back here again. You have to come inside to pass.”

"Yes!"

The physical part is almost the same as in training, just like the previous two parts.

There was only a time limit attached.

‘But actually, the time limit is the most pressure.’

I fixed the laces of my combat boots and stood at the starting line.

beep-

Soon the whistle blows

I stepped lightly.

Whoa-

Whoa-

Whoa-

No need to rush.

You can only enter within the time limit.

“I don’t know, just run!”

"let's go!"

Some soldiers hit the grass and climb up.

It's hard to tell if it's the physical part or the agility part.

But when I took the code at the top and started going back down to the starting line, somehow I was in the lead.

Keep going until you finally arrive.

The examiner checks the remaining time and widens his eyes.

“It’s fast.”

"thank you."

I sat down and drank water.

The other soldiers returned only when I had drained the water.

“Complete all physical ability subjects with this.”

The morning passed like that.

And in the afternoon, the fire was opened with the main weapon ability subject.

Like the physical ability subjects, the basic swordsmanship was presented as a more advanced course.

Quite a few privates passed there.

‘The reason the promotion test was difficult in the first place is because of the combat ability section.’

It is there that the training officers shout about their fighting ability and fighting ability to dry their mouths during the preparation period.

15 o'clock.

I stood on one side of the training ground with those who passed the two subjects, physical ability and main weapon ability.

The target was already on the front.

Let me advance to the final combat ability class.

“Kee-e-e-e-e!”

it's play

But not one.

Well, five.

“Each player faces five gnolls. The method is the same as during the preparation period. Rather than killing them, I focus on how to deal with them. Do you understand?”

"Yes!"

Actually, that's the word.

Because being good at your opponent means that you have the combat ability to kill all five in the end.

“Start!”

“Whoah.”

I took a short breath and clenched my sword.

Because the number of heads is far ahead, I am not wary of or searching for me.

Just rush right in.

They each wield the clubs in their hands.

whistle-

whistle-

whistle-

If it had been before the return, he would have felt more than just a threat, even life-threatening.

But now it just seems like a joke for kids.

aww, it's cuteAfter slightly deflecting the attack of the one coming ahead, I gently shoved the sword into my side.

If you kill it quickly, there is no meaning in the test, so spread it out as much as possible.

whistle-

Then, something flew in from behind.

It looked like someone had just turned back.

But his club hit a friend who knew it wasn't me.

Whoops!

Gnoll is the lowest level monster.

Even if you give your feet instead of behind you, you can never get hit by the lowest monster.

Scratch!

After bending the sword back and giving a little touch to the one who was aiming without fear, the other three started cooking one by one.

Giving and giving and repeating workshops.

10 minutes or so.

Suddenly, I looked around and saw that I was the only one wielding a sword.

‘About you?’

It wasn't that I caught it too late.

No one but me passed the course properly.

While dealing with five gnolls, he felt threatened with his life and withdrew.

Then, an examiner stood up clapping.

“Our battalion has passed the promotion test in a short time!”

***

1st Battalion Battalion Commander's Office.

Two knocks sound.

“The battalion commander, I am the 1st company commander.”

“Oh, come in.”

“Loyalty!”

“Uh, what’s going on?”

“I think you need to sign one for the promotion test.”

"sign? There will be no finalists anyway. Just take a picture and upload it.”

“There are those who passed.”

The 1st battalion commander, who was looking at the battalion tactics training data for the next quarter, finally raised his head.

"there is? Successful candidates?”

"Yes. One private passed.”

“Is this disease? Heh heh, who are you?”

“My name is Dojin Choi, and he was on Matango at that time and caught five counts.”

“Ah, I remember, I don’t remember. That guy did it again. But how long has it been since he moved in?”

“It’s been a little over three months now.”

“I passed the promotion exam in three months. Strange thing.”

“I’m a little curious too. How the hell did you pass?”

“Wasn’t it supposed to have sprouted to some extent before?”

“He wasn’t a very good guy.”

"Then you've been sucking in some illegal drug, what?"

The 1st company commander quickly waved his hand.

“It is not. As was the case here, he has been a venomous dog since training camp. When the time comes, he says he's stuck in the training room."

“It piled up and accumulated to pass the promotion exam?”

“I would like to.”

“Passionate soldier, finally passed. Great, I like the picture.”

The 1st Battalion Commander accepted the documents and continued.

“Our 1st company commander, I have something to brag about in a short time. The company private has passed the promotion test.”

“What would I have done? I think it is all thanks to the good training and education of the battalion commander.”

“Heh heh, I really like the 1st Company Commander.”

"thank you."

“Then prepare a box right away on Monday. I have to hand over a huge certificate of commendation.”

“Okay... Ah, Monday is the inauguration ceremony for the new deputy platoon commander. What will you do? Are you going together?”

The 1st battalion commander looked at the calendar on the wall and nodded his head.

“Is the time already gone? just go along I have a lot of work outside from my Tuesday.”

"all right."

“Here you go.”

"thank you. Loyalty!”

"uh."

The 1st company commander receives the documents again and leaves the battalion commander's office.

The 1st Battalion Commander burst out laughing and muttering.

‘It’s Choi Do-jin… just a fun friend.’

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