Chapter 82: Academy's Nurse Appearance (4)
Academy's Nurse Appearance (4)
"Alright, let the sparring begin!" As if on cue, Professor Kim Jinhyuk's starting signal rang out, and Han Seoyul lunged at . Thump! My heart decided to make its presence felt, beating just a tad faster. It seed my Battle Sense was awakeor at least stirring, slightly.
"Hagh!" Han Seoyul, flaunting his second-year ranking, moved with impressive speed, but
"Not good enough." Tracking my movents with his eyes was clearly a challenge for him. I blocked his sideways slash aid at my side with a Cotton Guard while conjuring a small fla right before his very eyes.
"Ugh!" Han Seoyul promptly hopped back, which was a smart move, but little did he know that a magic circle was already in place behind him.
"Chlorination."
"?!"
Scorching flas engulfed him entirely. Han Seoyul, now sporting a crispy look courtesy of the flas, hastily dispelled the fire with a burst of magic and swung his sword to extinguish any lingering sparks. I wasn't about to let up; my relentless assault continued, giving him no room to breathe.
Fwoosh! Anticipating Han Seoyul's every move, I sent flas his way each ti he changed direction. Despite his composure in dealing with the fiery onslaught and heat magic from all angles, he was gradually being pushed back. At so point, it seed he had an epiphanyrely enduring a beating wouldn't cut it. So, he reluctantly allowed a smidge of magic to hit his body and forcefully broke through my offensive.
"He's not half bad."
Among the students, he was fairly formidable. So why the heck was he relegated to the status of an extra?
A sword, propelled by an alarming amount of force, aid for my shoulder, and I kicked into high gear. With a graceful spin, I dodged the sword and, in a split second, used a force magic I had conjured to strike his vulnerable flank.
"Oof!"
Naturally, his combat instincts hadn't fully awakened, judging by his reactions. But my basic stats were clearly above those of a regular student. Han Seoyul executed a backflip toward the rear. Employing his sword-duplication ability, he hurled four blades in my direction. However, my Cotton Guard effortlessly deflected his full-throttle sword throws.
Ti to wrap this up. I still have to face seven more opponents, so I can't afford to dilly-dally.
Woong! I summoned a ring of flas all around us. Dozens of compressed fireballs, each brimming with imnse magical power, filled the sparring arena within seconds. Han Seoyul heaved a sigh of surrender as the magic overwheld the surroundings.
"Double casting, huh? Well, that's a blow to my self-esteem," Han Seoyul chuckled in disbelief.
"Don't sell yourself short, Senior. You've got so strength in you too."
For an extra, Han Seoyul was remarkably robust. It made
wonder why a character like him had never graced the ga's screens before. The likely answer? Because he's a guy. Where would a male character even fit into an adult ga like this?
"Thanks. I'm calling it quits. Professor, I forfeit." Han Seoyul, recognizing the fiery ring I'd summoned, decided to throw in the towel. I had put in so effort to give my seniors a good fight, but alas, it seed all for naught.
"Is it really a sha? You could use this again in the next round, right?"
"Absolutely not."
Professor Kim Jinhyuk saw right through my bullshit.
***
"Did he used to be this strong?"
"He definitely had strength"
"Even so, double casting, is that sothing a freshman can master?"
"I'm not sure."
The top-tier freshn, gathered to watch the sparring matches, were left in awe as they observed Lee Hoyeon. Lower-ranked students, disinterested unless it was their turn, considered the lower ranks as less appealing. Watching novices brawl was entertaining, but in a setting with true skill, the atmosphere shifted. That's why over a hundred students had congregated around the top-tier sparring arena.
"Seriously, he's 6-0 now."
"He's impressively skilled Hey, did you get that on video?"
"Of course. If you upload anything related to Lee Hoyeon every day, getting 100 recomndations is practically a given."
"Damn, I should start recording too."
For the students, the debate about Lee Hoyeon's abilities had already faded. His domination of his senior classmates played out before their eyes, and they couldn't help but recognize his prowess. With his incredible magical displays and lightning-quick movents, they watched the sparring with the anticipation of witnessing sothing extraordinary. However, the professors had a different perspective. They had showered praise upon witnessing Nam Daeun and Alice's battles.
"These first-year students are truly remarkable."
"Indeed. We should give these first-years so recognition. How about calling them The Golden Generation'?"
"Not a bad idea~"
"Alice, her mana control is exceptionally elegant."
"It appears her swordsmanship has reached an advanced level already, far exceeding expectations."
Then, as they observed Lee Hoyeon's sparring, silence descended.
"Am I seeing this correctly?" The middle-aged professor, who had held a teaching position at Victoria Academy for the longest ti, muttered.
"The A-Class students are all quite ruthless"
"Ruthless? That's not the issue." A female professor responded with a puzzled expression.
"You're right. Forget the rumors; this was truly extraordinary."
Among the professors, there were those who suspected that Lee Hoyeon might just be a promotional tool for the academy. This suspicion was especially prevalent among the older professors who had been at the academy for a long ti.
These individuals were skeptics who required tangible evidence before believing anything. Even as academy professors, they didn't have direct access to the chairman or the principal, so it was only natural for them to assu that Lee Hoyeon's presence was part of the academy's marketing strategy. Since they had refrained from openly criticizing Lee Hoyeon, this was one of the reasons why Professor Kim Jinhyuk hadn't felt the need to convince them.
"Now, it appears that the bubble of speculation is vanishing completely Or, on the contrary, might it beco even more fervent?"
"The videos are already circulating. Guild scouts will see them, and it won't take long."
One professor monitored EveryDay on his smartwatch, where Lee Hoyeon's video had already claid the top spot.
"The use of magic circles at such an incredible speed, double casting, and seamless transitions between spells He truly embodies the epito of a combat mage."
"He undoubtedly possesses skills for enhancing his body. There are monts when his physical reaction speed increases instantly."
"At this level, isn't he in the state of Awakening?"
Awakening. It's the process through which an ability user surpasses their limits and progresses to the next stage. The treatnt and recognition of a hunter can vary significantly depending on whether they've achieved Awakening or not. It's an exceedingly difficult level to attain, to the point where most active hunters never reach it.
"Undoubtedly. Without reaching Awakening, there's no logical explanation for this."
"I wonder how profound the consequences will be It's sending shivers down my spine."
The professors naturally believed that Lee Hoyeon had reached that level. One of them sighed and took a sip of his coffee.
"I don't know. Let's entrust this matter to Professor Kim Jinhyuk. After all, he is the horoom teacher."
"Yes."
As the professors conversed, students from the second year, from 1st to 7th place, all faced defeat at the hands of Lee Hoyeon. For a while now, it seed as if he was using various magic not as part of a genuine sparring match but as a ans to test his own abilities. His level was in a league of its own compared to the other students.
"For the upcoming midterm exam It might be prudent to prepare the pamphlet for the 1st place in advance."
""
The professors' perception of Lee Hoyeon had undergone a complete reversal, and now they were concerned about the storms he might unleash in the future.
"Just as expected, my honey!"
"Hmm? Saint, what did you say?"
"Oh, it's nothing!" Baek Ahyeong had been closely observing the sparring arena but suddenly lowered her head.
***
In the midst of the boisterous cheers in the sparring arena, a seemingly innocent figure stepped forward.
"Hello, Senior Yoon Hyunkyu."
"You, you Who are you really?!" Yoon Hyunkyu, who had been sporting a sly grin during the student council eting, appeared to have hidden it entirely, replaced by a tense expression as he reluctantly stepped into the arena.
"Well, since your ego seems sky-high, I thought I'd have a firsthand experience of just how magnificent your magic skills are. Please, do
the honor."
"You son of a!" Yoon Hyunkyu couldn't contain his bewildernt at my greeting and fumbled nervously.
"Are you considering throwing in the towel against a junior who's already drained his stamina and mana after beating seven opponents?" I taunted him with a smirk.
"Who said I'm giving up? Co at !" The unassuming Yoon Hyunkyu began channeling mana within his body. He's a mage, and to top it off, he shares the sa fire elent as .
Should I unveil different elental magic here?
With plenty of onlookers, it wouldn't hurt to flaunt my prowess, showcasing various elental magics. Displaying my mastery of diverse elental abilities would undoubtedly create quite a commotion.
No, there's a more prominent stage awaiting.
The midterm exam and the festival. Without a doubt, one of them would offer the perfect opportunity. Since I was destined to be in the spotlight anyway, it made sense to seize the grandest stage. Besides, there was no need to reveal my full strength against an opponent whom I could effortlessly dominate even with the sa elent.
"Once you're ready, let's begin!" As Professor Kim Jinhyuk gave the signal, Yoon Hyunkyu began crafting a magic circle. Fireball. It might be a basic spell for fire-elent mages, but it was both swift and formidable.
Pwoosh! A fiery sphere, belching scorching flas, took shape, and flas erupted.
"You really let your guard down!"
Five fireballs were locked onto . I effortlessly shielded myself with a Cotton Guard.
"Senior, you're too sluggish. This is how you handle fireballs."
Swoosh, swoosh! Two fireballs were ceaselessly generated around my body. One, two, three, four, five In just 3 seconds, a total of 24 fireballs blanketed the sparring arena. It was a speed that left Yoon Hyunkyu, who took over 5 seconds for five fireballs, in the dust.
"You better brace yourself. It won't be any fun if it's over too soon."
I unleashed all 24 fireballs on Yoon Hyunkyu at once. Realizing he had no escape, he hastily erected a shield right in front of him. Fla Barrier. A shield crafted from fire elents, naturally resistant to fire-based magic. His judgnt seed spot-on. However
Pwoosh! My fireballs easily tore through his shield.
"Ugh!"
As my fireballs penetrated the shield, I simultaneously summoned a chain of flas from the ground, ensnaring Yoon Hyunkyu's feet. A fireball whizzed past his head as he stumbled backward.
"Fire elent shields can be pierced by fireballs?"
"That just highlights the imnse skill gap. Between Lee Hoyeon and that senior."
"Well I guess he can't really fight."
The students beneath the sparring arena echoed with laughter and mockery. With a flushed face, Yoon Hyunkyu freed himself from my fiery chain and swiftly got back on his feet.
"You, you I won't let this slide! You think you can toy with ? I'll show you what happens when you cross paths with the Vice President!" He said angrily.
"Yeah, yeah. Don't give up."
Yoon Hyunkyu, infuriated, unleashed his magic, and I, with a chuckle, began deflecting each of Yoon Hyunkyu's spells one by one.
***
"How?"
"Now, co on, Senior. Admit it, you're painfully weak."
"I-I'm a sophomore! There's no reason for
to lose to a first-year newbie!"
With magic countering magic out of the picture and facing soone like Yoon Hyunkyu, who was in denial, I approached casually.
"Just stick to kissing up to the Vice President. No need to make a scene."
"Argh!"
I kicked his thigh, charged with mana, and left Yoon Hyunkyu, who was cowered, behind as I turned away.
"I forfeit."
"Using forfeits like that isn't ideal," Professor Kim Jinhyuk remarked with a less-than-impressed expression. Well, let's give it our best shot during the spar. That's the feeling.
"But earlier, Nam Daeun and Alice also forfeited casually, Professor"
Professor Kim Jinhyuk is a man too, so maybe he's favoring the pretty ladies. Fortunately, I had a good excuse. "Professor, I think I've sparred too much. My head is starting to hurt. I should go to the infirmary for so rest."
"But you look like you've been in the best condition I've seen in a while."
"No, that's not true. You can ask the nurse."
"Hey, Teacher Baek Ahyeong isn't as leisurely as you thi"
Interrupting Kim Jinhyuk's voice, a clear voice echoed through the auditorium, "Student Lee Hoyeon!!! What's going on??!!"
Baek Ahyeong, who had been watching the sparring among the professors for so ti, suddenly rushed onto the sparring stage to check my condition.
"Indeed. He's not feeling feel well. He needs so rest, Professor Kim Jinhyuk."
"Really? To , he seems perfectly fine"
"No, he isn't. Are you doubting my eyesight?"
[There is no healer better than Baek Ahyeong, and Korean hunters should be thankful for the fact that a saint is in Korea.]
It's a statent that every active hunter is aware of. Baek Ahyeong widened her eyes and stared at Professor Kim Jinhyuk.
Heroine Status Window
[Baek Ahyeong]
[Affection: 88] ( 0.2)
[Lust: 80]
[Appetite: 30]
[Fatigue: 35]
Current Status: I, I should take him to the infirmary And L-Lock the door!
Even when they see those perverted eyes, no one suspects a thing?
Everyone needs to break free from the image of a saint and face reality, but Baek Ahyeong's established image as a saint was incredibly firm.
"Impressive, she's attending to the wounded right after assuming her post"
"No wonder she's known as the Saint.' I might just beco her biggest fan today."
Those lustful eyes are becoming a person who's willing to sacrifice her body for treatnt, so that's impressive.
"They're all blind"
"Student Lee Hoyeon, you shouldn't talk because your wounds"
"I didn't have any injuries in the first place"
"Shh!"
"Yes, yes. I understand."
Baek Ahyeong and I, that's how we left the auditorium.
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