# 41
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First 20 people to reach the 2nd floor.
That was the passing cutoff point for this exam.
Although the original starting point was lowered due to an accident, by simply rotating the camera a little, you could immediately see who cleared the second floor first.
In other words, it takes less than an hour for the results to come out.
“It was absolute hell.”
“Sipa was hell in many ways. The level of difficulty was perfect, especially Shin Cho-young….”
“Hwang Jun-young, that person must have been so angry.”
“Lee Seok-woo is dead. Well, that bastard is a formidable bastard, so I don’t think he will just die for Hwang Jun-young.”
“Is that all it is? The < Red Demon > clan itself will be completely disintegrated.”
Until the results were updated on the electronic display board, everyone at the site had their own stories about the test.
There were two main topics.
The first is regarding the disposition of < Red Ma > that will be decided by the government and KHA in the future.
And the other one said,
“It would be great if we could bring in just 1 or 2 of the kids on the cutoff line for this test.”
“The TOP 5 kids… it’s not a price we can afford.”
Surprisingly, there wasn’t much talk about number 104.
Anyway, if you were a hunter with physical strength like number 104, it would be obvious that large clans would attack you like dogs.
It’s not just number 104.
This test itself revealed the extremes of my capabilities as a hunter.
There is no need to talk about the top 5, just those who made the cut line are treasures in themselves.
The majority of small and medium-sized clans have now begun full-scale recruitment preparations.
Ding-!
“It’s up!”
The list of 20 successful applicants was revealed on the huge electronic display board installed at the top of the hall.
[1st. [Han Dae-seong]
Of course, there were no surprises.
***
It was an intense exam and full of twists and turns, but it took less than half a day to complete.
The test takers who hurriedly walked out of the gate looked haggard, as if they had been overworked for a month.
“I know everyone has worked hard, but don’t try to leave first until the person in front of you has completely exited. “Please maintain order.”
Candidates were pouring out of a total of ten separate exit gates.
Each person’s grades were being recorded on the notice board.
However, the intersection of joy and sorrow was faint.
Most of them, except for 20, were eliminated.
The level of difficulty was too crazy to have vain expectations like ‘I don’t know.’
‘Damn, it would be nice if the supervisor was at peace. You crazy guy, take the test.’
‘I want to hurry up and take a shower, but the order is a mess.’
‘Hard work is like hard work, and exams are like tests….’ On the
way back from wrestling with goblins in a tropical rainforest where humidity reaches the sky, and rock climbing in the harsh winter where it wouldn’t be strange to freeze to death.
There is no way a supervisor who nags and nags will look good.
Rather than the frustration of failing the test, the relief that I had not died and the desire to rest at home quickly, regardless of the result, spread among them.
at the same time.
‘…Hunter, this wasn’t about dogs or cows.’
‘Mr. ‘I should go home and start farming.’
‘Should I get a job and make a living, even as a porter? Oh, I’m going crazy.’
Hunter.
It was also a moment for everyone to reconsider the weight of these three letters.
It would have looked cool.
The sight of defeating huge monsters and receiving glory from people on TV screens.
How cool would it be to see a hero that only appears in blockbuster movies materialized and realized as a ‘job’?
But becoming Superman wasn’t something that could be done so easily.
The job of a hunter is one where you have to rely on just a few pieces of equipment and risk your life against monsters that even guns can’t use.
It was on a completely different level from passing the civil service examination to become a so-called ‘saint’ job.
It was a time when everyone was truly reflecting, feeling deep in their hearts, and taking heavy steps.
“omg.”
‘Is that him?’
‘The natural force is different from the one he gives off. Wow…’
The eyes of those leaving the exit gate in the relatively late line were focused on one place.
Unlike these zombie-like people, he was a large man with an angular gait.
Candidate number 104 took the top spot in this exam as if it was a given, boasting an unrivaled presence.
It was Daesung.
“Those who have left must go to the locker room and return their armor in the locker with the number assigned to them.”
As the supervisor continued to give instructions, Daesung recited the command in his mind.
‘Unload.’
Then, contrary to the visible material, the rattling sensation disappeared.
It was the moment when Valark’s armor, which had been transparently loaded on top of the test armor, returned to subspace.
‘I know for sure now that Balark’s armor is gone. ‘Hell’s items are much better than the equipment used by hunters.’
For the first time, he gave a high evaluation in relation to ‘Hell’. Even when I thought about it, it was really funny. When
Daesung
arrived at the locker room, he opened his locker and quickly took off the armor he was wearing.
It revealed a well-defined, muscular physique that wouldn’t be surprising if it were featured in a magazine right away.
An ordinary person would have gasped.
“….”
“….”
Those in the locker room were also awakened people who poured their blood for this exam, regardless of whether they passed or not.
Their bodies weren’t too bad for people to just open their mouths and admire their muscles.
However,
‘There is no clean and sound part of my body.’
‘Because talented people put in the effort, they have no choice but to walk the flower path.’
In front of me is a monster who took first place in this exam.
But the monster’s body is covered in wounds. From small scratches to large cuts and burns.
This is the first prejudice I had.
That all happened during the process of ‘training’ for this exam.
It’s proof that he showed passion, even rolling in shit to somehow pass this exam.
Of course, the reality was completely the opposite.
‘…Let’s aim for next year.’
They were not impressed.
Instead, I reflected and reflected again.
This is not a heavy reflection that makes you feel down.
Let’s do at least that much.
Let’s work harder and aim for next year.
It was such a lively reflection to console myself.
Daesung unintentionally motivated those in the locker room.
‘It keeps getting on my nerves.’
He couldn’t possibly know that, so he just changed his clothes in silence.
***
Just before I left the locker room and left the stadium, my cell phone rang.
It was a text message from Seong Chan-ho.
‘It’s exquisite.’
As soon as I was about to go out after the exam, I received a text message, and it felt like I had calculated the timing and sent it.
When Daesung clicked on the messenger notification, there was a short line written there.
[Don’t be noticed by others and wait quietly in the bathroom. It will arrive in 5 minutes.]
Content whose intention is unknown.
Anything is fine, so Daesung, who wants to get some fresh air outside, sent a dissatisfied reply.
[Why.]
Tiring-
The reply arrived in less than 10 seconds.
[Ah! Please, I beg you! It’s like granting one of your best friend’s wishes! It will arrive in 3 minutes!]
The typos mixed in the text seemed to represent his desperate feelings.
Regarding this exam, Seong Chan-ho was of great help.
He provided all the materials needed for the test.
‘It’s all thanks to this guy.’
I can accept as little as a request to wait in the bathroom.
Well, even if Seong Chan-ho had not provided assistance, he would have listened to such a trivial request anyway.
After being told not to be noticed by others, Daesung went into the bathroom in the corner as much as possible and took a seat inside the cubicle
.
Suddenly-!
“Let’s get rich!”
And indeed, after three minutes, the door burst open and Seong Chan-ho waved his hand.
As Daesung let out a chuckle and then hardened his expression, Seong Chan-ho curled the corner of his mouth.
“oh? “I’m seeing your smiling face after 10 years?”
“Because I like to be called a wealthy person.”
“Yeah, it looks good. Practice in advance. “There will be a lot to laugh about in the future.”
“Why did you ask me to wait in the bathroom?”
“Because I know you hate troublesome things.”
As Daesung was pondering what that meant, Seong Chan-ho motioned for him to come out of the compartment.
He then pointed to a small glass window on one wall of the bathroom.
It means to look outside.
“….”
Daesung, who still couldn’t guess the intention, tilted his head and looked out the glass window.
There, black sedans were lined up as if they were state guests.
Also, neatly dressed men and women of various ages were waiting quietly at the entrance to the site.
“That…”
“Do you have any idea what it is?”
Seong Chan-ho himself continued speaking, laughing as if he couldn’t believe it.
“These are all people who came to recruit you.”
“….”
“The leaders of the 10 largest clans in Korea heard the news and drove over.”
“Who is that foreigner?”
“It must be a team leader from abroad.”
“Can Koreans join foreign clans?”
“Can’t you see that they are trying to take you away even if it means changing your nationality?”
This meant that they viewed Daesung as a level close to ‘national power’ rather than ‘manpower’.
“Do you see that bare land over there? He’s the leader of the clan I belong to. “Do you know how hard it was for me to have the sales team leader refuse to ask me to follow him?”
The ‘stars’ of this era are rarely seen unless at an international clan conference.
They are running like the wind and fighting each other to recruit just one person, Daesung.
“Just because you got good grades or came in first place doesn’t mean they’re doing that.”
Seong Chan-ho calmly analyzed this unprecedented situation.
“Use a completely new auror technique that has never been reported.”
And that insight was not wrong.
“They brought Jeong Jin-cheol, who committed a vicious act, to his knees to show off and exposed the ugly truth of < Hongma > in front of people. “Whether you intended it or not, showmanship was given extra points.”
Unless the performance was at an all-time high, it was highly unlikely that such big names would be so kind as to drive their cars out in person.
“He’s my friend, but he’s really scary.”
“….”
“I’ve been saying this over and over again that he’s going to achieve great success, but can a crazy person really do it? “And in a way that goes beyond imagination.”
I can speak calmly with Daesung because we have been friends for a long time.
Seong Chan-ho honestly admitted it.
If I were a complete stranger, I wouldn’t have been able to make eye contact and would have been in awe.
“Hey, but I was shocked when I heard it. Well, I heard you summoned zombies and dragon wings just popped out of your back. Is this true? Because I couldn’t see it myself…”
“….”
“Where on earth did a guy who had just awakened learn that? “Have you gotten the chance to be like the main character of a martial arts magazine?”
“So why did you ask me to wait in the bathroom in the end?”
“No, you bastard. “Look at you speaking naturally.”
This is an expression of unwillingness to answer. Seong Chan-ho, who knew that well, sighed.
“Why did you ask me to wait? “If you go out now, you’ll be screwed.”
“but. “I’m going to be stranded by those guys.”
“Don’t you think you should at least get some rest today? “If not today, your phone will be on fire tomorrow, so be prepared.”
It was only natural that they would go to any lengths to acquire talent.
While Daesung was being convinced by Seong Chan-ho’s reasonable consideration, he took something out of his pocket and handed it to him.
“ruler.”
“…Are you telling me to use this now?”
“You have become a superstar, so you need to practice in advance.”
It was a mask and sunglasses.
It was a combination that would have looked more suspicious if used, let alone camouflaged.
“Is there a back road?”
“I looked as I came, and those bastards were waiting on the back road as well.”
“Wait until it goes away.”
“What, let’s stay here until midnight? “Just write it, man.”
Reluctantly, Daesung put on a very shabby disguise and left the bathroom with Seong Chan-ho.
Then a voice came from far away.
The sound of stars buzzing.
The sound of those who can guarantee a solid road are competing with each other.
The two had a leisurely conversation amidst different noises.
“Hey Daesung.”
“uh.”
“Do you want to go home or have a drink with me?”
“house.”
“Are we going to ignore our promise in the morning to have a drink after work?”
“house.”
“I’ll buy you meat. “It’s beef with amazing marbling.”
“I’m going to see Jisoo with my mom.”
“Oh bastard. At least show some concern. “I’m so sorry.”
Seong Chan-ho, who became sullen, playfully tapped Daesung’s arm.
Beyond the mask and sunglasses, Daesung spoke sincerely.
“I went through all this trouble because it was for my family.”
***
“Take a look outside, Chairman.”
“You don’t have to look ahead. “Because I already know everything.”
Association President Park Jeong-ho looked through the documents arranged on the table with interest.
They didn’t seem to have the slightest interest in the gathering of giants taking place outside in real time.
“These guys have sky-high pride. Heh heh…”
Of course, even the president of the association found this situation surprising.
10 largest clans.
Park Jeong-ho has never seen people who are as obsessed with their own pride as those who are called the Big 10.
These people came in person for just one person.
I was both amazed and angry.
Because Park Jeong-ho could completely understand the feelings of these arrogant bastards.
“Han Dae-seong….”
“He was a monster.”
“It’s a monster. “I haven’t seen anyone with such skills since Lee Chang-sik.”
A man named Han Dae-seong.
If he keeps it up like this, he might be on par with the man called the ‘King of Hunters.’
Park Jeong-ho, who is confident that he has the eyes to see people, was so sure.
“This secretary.”
“Yes, Chairman.”
“I’ll make sure to make him an association figure.”
“of course.”
The association and the president of the association directly manage people with such qualifications.
If all goes well, it will only be a matter of time before Korea joins the ranks of advanced hunter-gathering countries such as the United States and Japan.
“Before it gets taken away by those self-respecting noblemen, let’s…huh?”
“Why are you doing that?”
At that time, Park Jeong-ho’s eyes widened as he looked at Daesung’s profile.
This is because unexpected information was written in the document.