Became a Genius Shikigami at the Academy

Episode 20

Tsinghua Academy’s Comprehensive Examination is administered in a different way each time in a different location.

But, knowing the original, of course, I was also familiar with its contents. The location of the first semester comprehensive exam is an island near the southern coast called Yeongwoldo (瑛月島).

From now on, with the exception of the third year, which is the graduating class, all of the first and second year students will go to the island and take a difficult exam.

‘The contents are diverse.’

Survival in which groups are randomly formed, and competitive warfare in which 1st and 2nd graders are mixed. Without skills and wisdom, there are many trials that are difficult to survive.

‘It is the second half of the test that the non-hyung moves.’

So, until then, it was necessary to properly prepare for the events that followed while still getting good grades in the exam.

‘It hurts my head too.’

Originally, Han Kang-yoon died here.

Of course, it can be a place that gives me a lot of pressure.

There are a lot of things to be concerned about already, but I had to secure grades for the next class upgrade and the exorcist qualification test.

‘You still have to do it.’

In the few days I spend on Yeongwol-do from now on, every action I take will be an important turning point in my future.

‘If you can’t do it here, there’s no point.’

I am different from the previous Han Kang-yoon. will live a different life.

It took a little while, but almost everything was ready. I made up my mind once again.

‘… … .’

In front of me, clenching my fists, a huge island with greenery began to appear.

It was Yeongwol.

***

“The first test is due in an hour. Until then, you are free to take a break or do personal maintenance.”

A hard-looking woman with long hair painstakingly braided opened her mouth. It was Professor Kwak Eun-jin, who was in charge of Class D in the second year.

At Kwak Eun-jin’s words, the students showed signs of doing the same.

“I expected it, but it’s starting right away… … .”

“A lodging or… … . There is no such thing, right?”

“Of course. I didn’t come here to play.”

Tsinghua Academy’s comprehensive exams were particularly notorious. During the exam, you will have to take care of your sleep and food, and in the meantime, the exam will continue.

There is no place to rest, no place to rest. In other words, from now on, an environment that is extremely close to actual practice will be created.

“Hey, I thought I was going to die when I was in freshman year.”

“This time the place is too big. This whole place is a testing ground?”

“Are you telling me to play a battle royale?”

The students each started preparing for the exam while spitting out pain.

Inspect materials, roughly grasp the surrounding terrain, and lay the groundwork for the strategy.

I also summoned a shikigami from the shadows to explore the surroundings in advance.

“Black Bird”

Fuhuaak.

Flutter!

A black bird larger than a crow and smaller than an eagle.

It’s a shikigami that I made with Hyeongrang, Goolung, and Toseo during vacation, and I haven’t taken it out since I didn’t really have any use for it until now.

‘But here it is most useful.’

Basically, the area of the test site is too wide. It was an indispensable shikigami in order to understand the surrounding situation.

“good.”

[Queek.]

Flutter!

The black swan moved its wings vigorously and disappeared over the sky.

There were still two more identical individuals in the shadows, but one was enough for now.

As I was exploring the terrain in a way of sharing my sight, someone approached me. It was Cheongjuhwa.

“It’s a strange drink every time I see it. How many do you put in there?”

I’ve shown it a few times in one-on-one exchange classes, but the shikigami that I use still looks interesting.

“Only as much as I can use in moderation. Everyone else is the same.”

“Since I first saw it, I was curious and searched for it, but there was no one who used shadows as a medium?”

“I have.”

“I didn’t see… … .”

It should probably exist if you look for it. Of course, that’s not the case where I use it as seriously as I do.

I looked around and asked Cheongjuhwa.

“Your class is a little further west of here, isn’t it?”

“yes. It’s just a five-minute walk.”

That is, in effect, intentionally placing the start line nearby.

As I remembered the first assignment of the first semester comprehensive exam, I immediately hardened my expression.

‘It’s going to collide with the first grade B class.’

The first test is a team mission.

Its name is none other than a class competition.

It could be said that it was a fairly harsh test for us, who were D-class.

“It’s going to start soon, wouldn’t it be better to go and prepare?”

“I don’t like the awkward atmosphere. I don’t really want to do anything with them.”

Come to think of it, the first-year class B had a weakened bond with each other under the influence of Haram Chung.

“I want to go to class A quickly.”

Cheongju-hwa complained and left for her classmates.

I looked at the cheongju flower and thought.

‘Honestly, it’s worth trying without him.’

B and D. If they were in the same grade, they wouldn’t have even been opponents.

However, since they are in different grades, the difference in experience for one year is not so negligible.

In addition, the first grade B class is currently in a situation where the sum of each other does not match compared to other places.

At least, there was a high probability that a composition that was overwhelmingly pushed would not occur.

‘In the original story, it was centered on first-year class A, so I can’t remember what happened here.’

Just as I was about to recall my vague memories, Eun-Jin Kwak, our professor and test supervisor, started explaining the contents of the exam.

“The first test is a competition by class. Everyone, please watch this first.”

When Kwak Eun-jin took something out of her arms and sprinkled it on the ground, a small-scale barrier unfolded from there.

The total number is four. Inside the barrier, a small ore floating in the air was emitting light and giving off its presence.

“Simply put, from now on, this barrier stone is the score of the second grade D class.”

“You mean you have to keep that?”

“It is correct. At the same time, you have to take points away from other classes. It’s simple. All you have to do is find a camp of another class somewhere and break the ore.”

“… Well.”

All the students looked embarrassed. It wasn’t strange. Because we were practically the weakest here.

“There is no need to be too discouraged. The upper class has a demerit, and conversely, the lower class has an advantage.”

“… what is that?”

“Your faction is given a total of four ores, and the other team must destroy all of them to steal points.”

“Then what about the upper class?”

“One class A, two class B, three class C. The higher you go, the less mistakes are allowed.”

It was definitely not a bad rule. In the end, it was said that if we could somehow break one ore, we could steal the A-class score as well.

When an atmosphere of understanding was formed, Kwak Eun-jin began to explain further to us.

“Everyone must have received a dog tag before going to the island. If you receive more damage than the standard value, both the protection and restraint techniques will unfold. Then the party is out of there.”

“Then what is the score?”

“The common class score is 100 points. When you destroy an ore of another class, 50 common points are added to it. Also an individual’s survival score of 30 points. 10 points for each incapacity of combat. The last student who destroyed the ore directly will receive an additional 50 points.”

In other words, you get points just by protecting or surviving the ore on our side, but additional points are also given if you send out other students or destroy the ore of another class.

“The distribution of people will be important.”

“After all, wouldn’t it be better for us to be stable?”

“You have to decide the number of times to set your boundaries at night.”

The students actively exchanged opinions and began to think of ways to do it.

But I knew.

The fact that this test is not the kind that can be overcome with such a tabletop theory.

Tick.

“It’s time. The exam starts now. The exam does not end until there is only one last class left or 48 hours have passed.”

The test has begun. I said to the students who were huddled together and talked over and over again.

“Prepare for battle.”

“… why?”

It wasn’t me who answered that question, but the male student who had been passionate about understanding the entire terrain earlier.

“ah! Come to think of it, there were first-year B-class kids right next door.”

“uh? really? then… … .”

The words that followed could not be easily predicted by everyone.

“Aren’t they going to run to you as soon as they start?”

As soon as those words were finished, one of the stiff D-class students was pierced by something.

Pish!

“ね!”

Wow!

The dog tag turns red, and the restraint and protection techniques unfold immediately. It was decided that the battle was impossible with just one shot.

‘come.’

A number of students appeared as they walked through the bushes. 1st year class B. Judging by the number, it seemed that a little over half of the people were probably involved in the attack.

“Ready for battle!”

Hansol Han, who was the leader in the second year of class D, took control of the students’ mentality.

Still, it may have been a year of foam, so the second year also quickly formed a line and began to respond.

“Aren’t these up and down?”

“It was really crazy. We weren’t like this.”

However, the first-year class B snorted as if it was plastic.

“Where are your seniors and juniors for the exam?”

“How many people is this? I’m going to get a little more points.”

In the midst of such a bloody nerve battle, I slipped back and quickly hid myself.

‘Is Cheongjuhwa on the defensive side?’

There were more people on the attack side than expected.

If so, you can carry out the plan you have been thinking about.

bump

Out of everyone’s sight, I immediately ran towards the first-year B-class camp that I had confirmed earlier.

‘Black Swan.’

At the same time, he sent the black swans wandering around to the opposing camp to share their view.

Also, there was cheongju.

She was in charge of the guard of the main camp with a sullen face.

I arrived there alone and showed myself proudly.

“what?”

“Who is it?”

“Are you a second-year senior? Aren’t you from Class D?”

The first-year students were in a panicked mood. It must have been because the counterattack came in an instant from the place where the attacking team attacked.

“Ready for battle!”

All the first-year students who remained in the main camp entered into a state of alert. However, as there were no additional reinforcements, question marks began to appear above their heads one by one.

“Is no one coming?”

“I just saw it as a detective magic, and there is no sign of anyone but him around.”

“You came alone? Are you crazy?”

The students were so ridiculous that they didn’t even think to attack.

It was dangerous to delay the time, so I said to Cheongju, who was also puzzled.

“I want to form an alliance.”

“uh… … . There is grace, so I want to help, but first, do I need points to be promoted?”

Yes. Therefore, they are cooperating with co-workers who do not like them.

But I knew the rules of this test better than anyone.

“Kids around you, every catch is 10 points.”

+10 points for each time a ‘other’ is put in an incapacitated state.

I thought it would make sense in the class-specific competition, but if you listen closely to the rules, there are definitely hints here and there.

“Is that so… … ?”

There is certainty. In the original story, Eunseo Baek also somehow got points through team kills.

I turned my head and asked the professor in charge of the senior first-year class B.

“Isn’t that right?”

“… Obviously it is.”

“Where is that!”

Naturally, the reaction of the students was strong. The professor in charge sighed and spoke to them.

“I must have said that it was an environment that was not different from actual practice. Who can say that there is no chance that the previous colleague was my enemy?”

It is a world where there are magics that control opponents right away, or youkai with such abilities. Something similar could have happened.

At that time, the class B students, who recognized the situation, began to take notice of Cheongjuhwa.

After Chung Haram’s restraints disappeared, she no longer hesitates to show off her skills.

There was no one in this place who didn’t get to the A-class yet, but didn’t know that his skills were really good.

“… Do you think it’s real?”

Cheongju-hwa stood next to me with a bright face as if excited about the current situation. There were a lot of eyes that had accumulated quite a lot.

“Then, if I break our ore, will you give me points?”

“You will lose 100 points, but you will gain 50 points.”

“Then I will break the ore. The rest are filled with them. What.”

Simply put, it means to betray. At those words, everyone looked at Cheongjuhwa with empty faces.

‘done.’

It was a moment that completely changed the situation.