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Why did it happen?
The mood among the kids shifted dramatically.
Hong Yuhwa was studying right beside .
Ersil and Kim Seohyun were busily jotting down sothing in front of .
Everyone's making notes so diligently.
I comnted in a cool manner, but I was the most nervous one.
In my past life, I had attended a fairly well-known, prestigious university.
But the level of note-taking here far exceeds that.
You could see the difference between a sowhat recognized university in a place called Korea and the finest school in the world.
The subjects being taught were also distinct.
In Korea, English, and Math were foundational, but here, we learned Statistics for Mana, Monster Capture Studies, and Dungeon Statistics.
I can't grasp any of this.
Yet, I wasnt too concerned.
I considered cheating with the Black Heavenly Demon Sword...
But I had sothing better at my disposal.
Talent Reading (-).
It turned out to be a far more useful talent than anticipated.
This problem is sowhat challenging, but it's an approach you must master to beco a hero. Lets have Lee Seoha solve it.
Yes.
I rose from my seat and walked forward.
I stood before the blackboard, examined the problem, and activated my talent.
View.
The solution process and answer began to form in my mind.
All I needed to do was jot them down.
As I wrote on the blackboard with the electronic chalk handed to by the professor, my writings appeared on the floating hologram.
Excellent. The solution is perfect.
The professor bead at , visibly impressed.
He looked as though he was appreciating a promising future pupil.
Do you have any future career concerns?
None. I've always wanted to be a hero.
Thats unfortunate.
I imdiately responded to the professor's unsettling question.
The professor sent back to my seat, his face marked with disappointnt.
You're incredible. I dont get any of this.
It's no big deal.
Ersil asked, her eyes glowing with curiosity. It seed as though the stars in her eyes were moving in sync with Ersil's emotions.
"Can you tutor later?"
"Sure."
After answering Ersil's question, I sensed soone looking at again from the side.
Hong Yuhwa was giving a stern look as though she never tires of it.
Ding.
A ssage ca in.
Seo Gayeon
-Lee Seoha, you're really good at studying!
-Can I co to you with questions if I don't understand sothing later??
-Hamster emoticon looking attentively.
Lee Seoha
-Sure.
-Feel free to ask anything.
After replying, I pretended to study while doodling on a piece of paper.
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Raei Translations
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Day after day, I attended classes and pushed through rigorous training sessions.
With my schedule packed to the brim, ti seed to race by.
'A day feels lengthy, yet a week breezes past. Interesting.'
Saturday.
Finally, the written exam was just around the corner.
The Korea Hero Academy administers a written exam during the midterm evaluation, followed by a practical exam in the subsequent week.
To prepare for this practical exam, I was busy concocting potions in the alchemy lab.
While bringing in potions, weapons, or artifacts from outside was forbidden, anything crafted by students within the school was fair ga.
'It's a pretty sensible rule.'
I also appreciated the status window that filled my vision.
Potion of Visionary Strength(A)
This red, stat-boosting potion elevates your strength the mont you consu it.
: Boosts strength by 5 for 30 minutes.
: If the strength is 20 or less, it amplifies by an extra 5.
Potion of Visionary Agility(A)
This green, stat-boosting potion enhances your agility the instant you drink it.
: Boosts agility by 5 for 30 minutes.
: If the agility is 20 or less, it amplifies by an extra 5.
Potion of Visionary Stamina(A)
This yellow, stat-boosting potion boosts your stamina the mont you consu it.
: Enhances stamina by 5 for 30 minutes.
: If the stamina is 20 or less, it amplifies by an extra 5.
Potion of Visionary Magic(A)
This blue, stat-boosting potion augnts your magic power the second you drink it.
: Boosts magic by 5 for 30 minutes.
: If the magic power is 20 or less, it amplifies by an extra 5.
[You've crafted the world's finest Strength Potion! Extraordinary achievent! You are awarded 3,000P!]
[You've concocted the world's top Agility Potion! Remarkable achievent! You are awarded 3,000P!]
[You've brewed the world's best Stamina Potion! Unbelievable achievent! You are awarded 3,000P!]
[You've created the world's supre Magic Potion! Astounding achievent! You are awarded 3,000P!]
'With this, I've earned 12,000P.'
I placed all the potions into my pocket space.
The Magic Potion may not serve , but it might be handy for soone else in a pinch.
However, there's one issue.
'I'm almost out of the supplied materials.'
I should start producing potions for the school's stockpile.
There are supplies that I've ordered from outside, but they're for personal use.
'No other choice.'
I'm left with no option but to take on an ergency errand.
I readied myself to step out.
After cleaning up the alchemy room and preparing to depart,
I bumped into Seo Gayeon.
"...."
She seed different than usual. Unlike her typical subdued presence due to her petite, frail fra.
Now, she was radiating an enigmatic aura.
Her black hair was tinged with starlight.
Her pupils were slowly turning a subtle shade of purple.
These were signs that the character known as Seo Gayeon was beginning to awaken her starlight magic.
Magic was brimming from her surroundings.
In the dim light, the starlight she emitted was gradually dispelling the darkness.
As though it was a beacon of hope.
Seo Gayeon was evolving.
Her ranking would start to skyrocket, unlike anything she had experienced before.
If she just chooses the correct path, she could beco a beacon for humanity.
"Oh, Seoha?"
The starlight waned.
Her hair, once saturated with starlight, returned to its normal black shade.
Her pupils, once a radiant purple, were now their usual dark color.
"Are you already trying to awaken?"
"Yes, thanks to your help, Seoha."
She spoke, her face glowing with a bright smile.
But I felt an odd sense of foreboding.
"I think I finally understand why you suggested magic to , Seoha."
Seo Gayeon extended her hands forward.
Whoosh.
A sphere of starlight floated in the air.
The magic of stars could burn away Mara.
However, the magic of stars wasn't solely destructive.
It rely envisioned and induced magic, and then manifested it.
"But aren't you training again today? I didn't see you on the training grounds."
"Huh? No, I was in the alchemy lab making potions for a while."
"Potions? What kind?"
While conversing with Seo Gayeon,
I understood what had been troubling .
Seo Gayeon was talking more freely than ever before.
Well, that wasn't necessarily a bad thing.
"I made a few potions for the upcoming practical exam. Oh, I have an extra Magic Potion, would you like it?"
"Yes, please."
I handed her a Magic Potion.
"But, I should give you sothing in return."
"It's fine, really."
"No, it's not. I have my own pride. I've only been taking from you, Seoha. You haven't had dinner yet, have you? Would you like to join ? My treat."
Seo Gayeon suggested, her face beaming.
I had to decline.
I needed to rush off for ergency resource gathering.
"I'm sorry, I already have plans for tonight. How about tomorrow?"
"Tomorrow? Sounds good."
Seo Gayeon agreed, still smiling brightly.
With a strange feeling stirring within , I bid Seo Gayeon goodbye and stepped outside.
[Master, it might be wise to exercise caution. A sudden change in such a timid girl could be potentially dangerous. The previous master used to say so.]
'She's fine. Seo Gayeon is a good kid.'
[The previous master also said that. Despite being known as the Tianma, she was dismbered into 25 pieces.]
The Black Heavenly Demon Sword chid in with a sowhat nostalgic tone.
Once out of the school, I made my way towards Seoul.
Despite the convenience and speed of the warp gate, I chose to take the subway instead.
It's free for students of the Korean Hero Academy and convenient, but it reveals your specific location.
Maintaining discretion during ergency runs was important.
[The next station is Seoul Station. We are arriving at Seoul Station.]
I reached my destination swiftly. The place was abuzz due to the hour.
Using my abilities, I slipped into a nearby restroom to change my attire.
[Master, I must say, you have a rather admirable physique when viewed from this angle.]
'......'
Even though the Black Heavenly Demon Sword's comnt felt more like an insult, I changed my clothes nonetheless.
I changed thrice and pulled a hat low over my eyes.
A black hooded sweatshirt, black jeans, and a black hat.
Completing my disguise, I added a black mask to my ensemble.
The Black Heavenly Demon Sword glanced at with what appeared to be bored eyes, but there was nothing I could do about it.
The color white simply stood out too much.
Following that, I enveloped my body in a black cloak.
The whole body was covered in a cloak of Black Spirit.
This world was a fusion of magic and technology, or magitek.
So, where there was science, there was also magic.
In other words if I wore the black cloak, I could avoid surveillance devices like CCTV caras.
Most likely, I wouldn't appear on any footage.
Choosing the black cloak was truly a masterstroke.
With that thought in mind, I ascended the tallest building in my vicinity.
I avoided people as much as possible, for fear of coming across as suspicious.
[The master already looks suspicious enough...?]
Ignoring the comnt from the Black Heavenly Demon Sword, I made my way to the rooftop of the building.
The view from the rooftop was quite impressive.
Neon signs lit the streets, and I could see people either indulging in alcohol or passed out in the back alleys.
Today is a good day for a secret run.
A secret run is straightforward.
It's a thod employed by veteran players in Epic World to swiftly gather materials during combat.
In other gas, you would typically hunt monsters for materials.
However, Epic World has a harsh reflection of reality.
Korea is terd 'unified Korea' because it has annexed North Korea.
Furthermore, Korea is where the majority of the ley lines converge, leading to a large population of extraordinary heroes.
Thanks to these heroes, monsters were on the verge of extinction.
To hunt monsters, you'd have to travel far overseas.
So, what is a secret run?
I rembered a question posed by a rookie player.
-Guys, I have a question. I followed the Epic World notification to gather materials and tried to raid a monster nest, but there were only people there. Did I misunderstand sothing?
[A picture with a location marked roughly.]
-You went to the right place. There are mobs to farm there, right?
-?
- They are all Mines.
Yes.
In Epic World, Mines are far worse than monsters.
No, it's an insult to even compare these detestable beings with monsters.
They are the scum of the earth who deserve to be slaughtered, just like the Orcs inhabiting the Five Middle Kingdoms ().
I fetched a mask I had purchased from the inter-dinsional store.
Mask of Enthrallnt (A-)
The mask used by the legendary thief, Lupin. It conceals all of the user's information.
: Blurs the user's impression.
: When another person looks at the user, it changes to the most ideal atmosphere according to the viewer.
: Invalidates 'observation' skills of A rank or lower.
I put on the mask, folded my hands together, and prayed.
"Please make a righteous thief."
Tonight, I planned to raid the Mines' warehouse.
enjoy! :)
part 2 of a triple drop today, sorry for the delays i just got back from vacation and am very tired .`(>
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