I Returned, But My Power is the Same

After completing the mana task, the combat ability measurement continued.

The number of test students was already drastically reduced.

only about 30 people.

Considering that the starting number of people exceeded 200, it can be said that the difficulty level is extremely bad.

Besides, there is still a lot of work to be done.

“Do you know what the biggest difference between an officer and a soldier is?”

“I think it’s power!”

"right. In the end, the ability to command or perform a mission also comes from power. Let's prove that power from now on. By killing the monsters in front.”

The explanation was short.

In front of the test students, hundreds of monsters were flapping their tongues.

Black Lizardman.

A monster with one bigger head and a physique reminiscent of a lizardman.

I'm also in good physical condition, but in front of them, I had to fold one step.

“The method is simple. As I said before, you just have to catch those Black Lizardmen. However, there is a quota system. You have to catch at least 10 to pass.”

Isn't it enough to just stick around until you catch 10 of them?

at all.

There aren't that many Black Lizardmen.

If you play too late, you may end up being eliminated because there is nothing to catch.

I relaxed lightly.

Wrist round and round.

The shoulders are round and round.

The legs were folded and unfolded and repeated three or four times.

About the last time he had broken his neck a couple of times, the examiner's voice rang out.

“Start.”

hit right out

Of course, so did the other students.

[Rapid Step skill is being activated.]

Class B mobility skill.

Some of them had the same speed as me, even though they were getting the effect.

But it was there.

The speed could be similar, but no one could catch up with me in the next, combat part.

It was natural.

The movement skill is one quick step, but not the rest.

Right now, there are three or four types of swordsmanship alone.

The rating is also very high.

Snack!

As soon as he ran, he swung his sword.

Originally, Black Lizardman's strength is also strength, but due to the difference in reach, it is normal to have to defend first.

I started attacking.

And with that attack, I just finished one guy.

[Critical Hit!]

while ripping the skin off.

Sausage-like things come out one after another through the cut sections.

her.

The intestines look like sausages.

I've been doing this for a long time.

He grinned and faced the next guy.

It was right next door.

Scratch!

Scratch!

Scratch!

Of course, it was only one meal.

He put the sword in his chest two times and slammed it to the ground.

“Kick, Kick!”

Blood flows back from its jaws.

Looks like he's wearing an inner wound.

If you leave it like this, you will die on your own, but it would be better to see the end altogether.

To fill your quota.

“...”

soon the sound fades away

Blood spurted out, but soon subsided.

It was good.

Another one caught

When he turns his head, he sees another one.

The guy was also easily subdued.

The bodies pile up behind them.

By the time I stole my sweaty forehead, a total of nine were rolling around me.

The situation of the other students was completely different from mine.

Second to catching, he was having a hard time surrounded by them.

In the end, some managed to get out with the help of the examiners.

Of course, they were eliminated immediately.

I've never had a situation like that.Before being surrounded, thank you for catching everything in advance.

The last one was quickly killed.

This ends the quota.

Taltal wiped himself out of the battlefield.

Several pairs of eyes were staring at me.

“Can you catch ten Black Lizardmen in less than 30 minutes?”

"It's not like it's been talked about in the media for nothing."

“The commander was also watching. Seeing it in person really touched me.”

were the examiners.

Praise is also a compliment, but it seems that he is a little embarrassed because it is an unexpected situation.

“Let number 77 go over there and wait.”

It was about taking a break.

Taking a break during the exam.

My expectations for the mana task as well as for measuring the combat ability now are a little bit off.

For the good of course.

in a very, very good way.

All of this, doesn't that mean I'm that strong?

***

“Once this assignment is over, the promotion test is completely over. Of course, just because you've finished everything doesn't mean you'll pass. Depending on your score, you may be eliminated. So, those who feel they are lacking a little, put their best efforts in this task. It’s the part that gets the most points.”

morning of the 5th day.

At last the end has come.

“Look ahead.”

The place was again inside the dungeon.

And the task was the same as yesterday.

monster kill.

However, the type of monster was different.

“Lizardman King. It will be different from the Black Lizardman I caught yesterday.”

Of course, it's bound to be different.

Lizardman King is a boss monster.

“Hey, Black Lizardman is also tougher than regular Lizardman, but he’s a Lizardman King.”

“It’s the part that takes the most points, but on the other hand, it’s probably going to take the most points…”

“How do you catch that?”

The test students mumble quietly. A look of embarrassment is evident on his face.

I was the only one who didn't respond.

I was rather curious.

how strong is that guy

And how much will you be rewarded?

things to do.

“There is no time limit. You just have to fight and win. However, if you lose or are likely to lose, you will be eliminated immediately. The same goes for injuries.”

It's a situation where you feel like you're going to lose or lose. Even so, if you get injured, all you have to do is catch it. This is a test for selecting executives.

What's the point if you catch it with an injury on the board, where your score will be cut off if you catch it sloppy?

The examiner further explained.

I understood right away.

“Start from number 21.”

"Yes!"

A test student walks forward.

And he returned to his seat in less than a minute. His blood dripped from his legs.

It was a one-sided victory for the Lizardman King.

Better physical condition than that big Black Lizardman.

At the same time, the reaction speed and movement are fraudulent.

The spear used as a weapon has an upright blade and an incredibly long reach.

It's hard to block him, let alone get close to him.

That's all.

The spear itself is excellent.

Where did you learn it separately?

Anyway, it was the power of a boss monster.

“Next number 77.”

"Yes!"

There were only dropouts all the time.

Then, my turn came.

He took a short breath and looked at him.

Lizardman King.

Trapped in a barrier, he was wielding a spear.

Whoa, calm down.

You can't lose your strength already.

Since I want to fight properly, I am.

Forget!

Soon the barrier was lifted.

And the guy came out.

flashing like a flash.

Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺!

The sound of a spear swinging echoes in my ears.

What kind of wind is blowing.

I'm sure this guy has good power.

He licked his upper lip and raised his sword.

The other test students focused on avoiding swords or whatever, but I don't think it's necessary.

'cause I see it all

ugh-

leaned back lightly.

The window churns through empty air.

So I avoided three or four more times.

while approaching him.

Scratch!

Now that I'm close, I'll have to attack too.

He stabbed the sword with all his might.

“Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!”

“Are you sick? But this is just the beginning.”

drew the sword

The skin is cut and blood spurts out.

I'm sorry.

brushed a little

It bleeds out of its side and glows again. He's very catchy.

A strange energy was pouring out from the window edge.

Did you even get an Enchant?

Well, it tastes better if it's me.

avoided all

Whether it was enchanted or whatever, I could still see all of his attacks.

Scratch!

Scratch!

Scratch!

He continued to close the distance and stabbed three more times.

This time exactly towards the abdomen.

I'm sorry though.

If it wasn't for the height difference, I'd cut off the head altogether.

Is there any way to make it bigger by just 30cm?

Ah.

No.

Then, if it exceeds 2m, it will interfere with your daily life.

The situation was very favorable to me, enough to give me other thoughts during the battle.

Of course, don't be vigilant.

How did you get this?

What a precious gift I have gained through even returning.

Don't fly it carelessly.

Tadat-

bounced high

He had already been seriously wounded, so there was no way he could stop me.

I put my sword down there.

A direct blow to the head.

“Kuk, Kuk Kak K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K

Oh nice shot.

went in perfectly.

He raised the corners of his lips as he watched the swords rushing in.

And that was it.

The window falls to the floor.

Then he also falls down on the spot.

[You have defeated the boss monster “Lizardman King”!]

[Experience of all stats is greatly increased!]

[Experience of all stats is greatly increased!]

[Experience of all stats is greatly increased!]

[All skill proficiency increases significantly!]

[All skill proficiency increases significantly!]

[All skill proficiency increases significantly!]

right.

This is it.

Again, the rewards for boss monsters are awesome.

Of course, the real reward was something else.

“Pass 77!”

***

"great job?"

5th afternoon.

Seong Da-kyung smiles broadly and runs to me.

She was smiling, but her face was bruised here and there.

You've suffered quite a bit.

My situation is no different.

I won easily, but I didn't get hit at all, so my whole body is full of wounds.

but whatDid you make it through to the end?

"depending on?"

“Are you doing well?”

“How were you?”

"I think I'm screwed..."

Seong Da-kyung mumbles in a melancholy voice.

“I couldn’t…”

“You didn’t fall in the middle, did you?”

“It is, but…”

“Okay then.”

Because you already passed before the return.

“I will definitely pass. must."

“I wish…”

In the current situation, no matter what I say, I don’t think I can fill Seong Da-kyung’s self-confidence.

Should I wait for the results to come out?

Of course, so am I.

You have to see the results to know.

Because I passed, not because I passed.

“The results will come out in a week. Until then, go to the unit and wait.”

"Yes!"

“It was a lot of hard work.”

it's a week

It will be the longest time of my life.

In fact, it is somewhat predictable.

Even when I finally caught the Lizardman King, I got a very high score.

But until you get the results, you shouldn't get too excited.

“It was hard, guys.”

"thank you."

“Let’s go back to the unit.”

"Yep."

He returned to the unit with Lieutenant Young So-jin, who returned to the lead.

And as soon as he returned, he had to be tormented by soldiers from all over the place for hours.

"Gosh! Lieutenant, are you here?”

"Sgt. Choi Do-jin... No, should I call you Choi Do-jin from now on?"

“Mothers, you will be assigned a separate position. A deputy platoon commander or a combat officer or something.”

“Oh, then, platoon leader Choi Do-jin?”

“I see all the officers from the military come out of our unit.”

Drop all the fuss.

Judging from the atmosphere, it seems like it will not end today, but will continue until the results are announced.

“But if you pass and get so-called sweet, Dojin, where are you going?”

Where do you go?

one of the two

or remain in our battalion.

Or move on to the soon-to-be-established special forces.

There may be other cases, but even so, there will be no escape.

Getting out of the army now.

It's not because there's no regrets left.

Memories before the return.

and information.

Most of them are now unit related.

“Today, I am going to clear a dungeon in my jurisdiction.”

After returning from the promotion test.

Normal daily life continued again.

Normally, the normal daily life went by just fine, but this time it wasn't.

went too slow

Because waiting for the announcement.

“Dojin-ah.”

It was a day that had only been a few days.

I was called by Lieutenant Young So-jin.

“Sergeant Dojin Choi.”

“You came earlier than expected.”

"Yes?"

“The results of the promotion test.”

already?

Two more days left?

After reading my expression, Lieutenant Young So-jin immediately continued the conversation.

“Dojin said that only you came out quickly.”

“Uh…why me…?”

“I don’t think there was anything else to ask about. I got good grades.”

Lieutenant Young So-jin gives me something.

It was a certificate with the Hunter Headquarters seal stamped on it.

I opened it up and it read:

[Certificate of passing the promotion test]

It was the moment when the pattern of my insignia changed from a stick to a diamond.

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