NOVEL NEXT chapter 116
116 – Hero vs Villain (1)
My body trembled. A feeling of goosebumps running up your spine.
[The observer message asks why.]
‘no. I suddenly felt a chill… ‘
[The weather has been cold lately, but I’m worried that I caught a cold.]
‘Rather than that feeling… It felt like a lot of people were swallowing me up and aiming for me… ‘
[? I don’t think you understand.]
‘Ugh, no. Please just move on.’
He shook his head and looked ahead.
A casual look, dark circles below the eyes, and a sad expression.
I saw Professor Choi Tae-gun, who showed no difference from the survival test.
After showing that he was annoying, he opened his mouth by tapping on the blackboard.
“Everyone, as you know, the ‘Hero vs. Villain’ test will be held tomorrow. There’s no way you don’t know the rules, but I’ll explain just in case, so dig your ears and listen carefully.”
“This test is structured under the assumption that you are the heroes. The basic framework is not much different from the pin point I took last week. It takes place in a virtual space, and the enemies that appear are all weaker than they are in real life.”
“However, the equator and the environment are different from the ones I chose, so everything I consider is random. The same goes for test goals.”
“It could be exterminating the rampaging guys, or it could be capturing them alive without killing them. You can escort someone to your destination, or you can mix it all up. Basic guidelines are given, but in the end, you have no choice but to come face to face with the details.”
Choi Tae-gun pressing the remote control.
In the screen that went over, various villains were seen.
“The most important thing to note is that the situation is different from the past where you only had to beat the monsters. It’s the first time I’m fighting a proper villain. Also, the guys who appear aren’t the ones who made it up. In fact, it was created by imitating the appearance and abilities of the villains who committed crimes in the past.”
“Of course, since you have that much intelligence, it will be difficult to compare with monsters who rely only on their strength. There must be a lot of people who naturally drop out.”
Children hardened by tension. I gulped and looked at him.
“finally… It is held together with the A-class kids, and the team member announcement is made public on the day and is held immediately. Of course, the team’s balance is distributed according to rank, so there won’t be a big difference.”
Children who are perplexed by the last words.
They looked at each other and then opened their mouths as if questioning.
– No, Professor! What are you talking about! Doesn’t that mean that you can’t even breathe in advance, and you don’t even know what your abilities are?
-Class A… Can you trust those guys who are one level lower?-
Choi Tae-gun frowned as if he was annoyed.
He hit the table with the file he was holding and ventilated the surroundings.
“I know your complaints well. It would be unreasonable to team up with someone you don’t even know. Conflicts may even arise due to differences in opinions or fighting styles. The structure between abilities doesn’t match, so it could actually make you weaker.”
“But… When you guys become heroes and go out into society, will the villains know that?”
The children who become quiet as if dead at that word.
“Reality is crueler than you think. A hero is one who defends and one who overcomes. Conversely, the villain is the one who transgresses and the one who takes away. Naturally, a hero’s battle is always full of hardships and irrationality.”
“That is why our faculty members prioritize improvisation, such as judgment, analysis, and coping with situations. A person without this will die sooner or later, no matter how strong they are. The purpose of the test is also to see this ability.”
Choi Tae-gun finished talking. He looked around and sighed.
“Well, don’t cry too much. you all know Starting from this test, distinguished guests come from all over the place to watch you. The top 10 guilds and associations are ridiculous, and even famous overseas guilds or great heroes that everyone knows just by hearing their names participate. Rumor has it that sword master Seol Dal-rae is coming to see it.”
Children who become noisy at the word seoldalrae.
-Wow, is it true that the sword lord is coming directly?!-
-As expected, I’m getting caught coming to see Han Soo-ho… We are from the same background… –
-If I can get scouted and join Changchun, my life is full… –
-Come to think of it… Sword Lord also participated in the last outdoor class. Who wouldn’t you take?
-Ah, who would the sword lord choose… I just heard that you’re back
And in the midst of this conversation, a boy who is quietly alone.
[Observer Message-yang laughs that everyone is stupid, saying that the real target is you.]
‘… be quiet… ‘
Bang Bang! Choi Tae-gun strikes the desk once again to attract attention.
“Now, everyone, calm down, no matter what, this test will be a great first step in showing your worth to the world. Straighten your back and come forward. You’re not going to spit out a whining sound because you’re an S class, right? I believe you will do well. more!”
Choi Tae-gun goes out with the horse.
When he was gone, they were seen sticking together and exchanging words.
‘Hmm… ‘
He rested his chin and was lost in thought.
‘It’s time for a main story to explode… ‘
It will happen gradually over time.
However, since there are five main characters, it was difficult to guess who would start first and what would happen exactly.
‘I should do the most important thing first.’
turned back
Arang Kang fiddling with his phone with a sad expression.
When our eyes met, he raised his eyebrows as if asking why.
I slowly got up from my seat. Every time I walked, I could feel the focused eyes of the children.
“With Kanga.”
“… uh… uh?”
She is confused as to whether she really wanted to talk to her.
“Give me some time after school.”
“… ?”
Kang Ah-rang, who had been staring blankly at him, smiled with the corner of his mouth twitching.
“What are you going to talk about, maybe you want to go somewhere to play… ”
“No, it’s a much more important story than that. ”
“… important?”
“Uh, for the sake of you and my future, we have to talk. Please do me a favor.”
“… … ”
With the river that has hardened as it is.
The area becomes quiet as if a rat died. Everyone in the class was tinged with astonishment.
However, Yoo Si-woo doesn’t notice at all. I went out with the words to see you later.
-Mi, crazy, did Yoo Si-woo just ask Kang A-rang on a date?!-
-If you talk about the future, that’s the only thing. Oh my God, Siwoo Yu was so ironclad… You seem to like that type… Actually, if you look at Kanga’s face and body, she’s almost number one among girls her age… –
– No, this is a true story… ?-
– Hey, hey! The community is in a frenzy right now! We just talked, but it’s already up. Who the hell is the guy who wrote it?!-
Lastly, the children’s constantly changing appearances were the last thing that day, and the S class was filled with confusion.
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‘… Why don’t you come here?’
An hour has passed since class ended. They say that it will be gone soon…
‘What, is there a problem?’
Just when I was tilting my head in wonder, I heard Kang A-rang’s voice.
“Hey, Siu Yu.”
“I’m here? why so late… ?”
I couldn’t speak.
Off-the-shoulder tops that accentuate her physique, jeans that don’t look like a big deal but still show off her long height, and accessories that don’t overdo it and shine pretty everywhere.
The uniquely decorated appearance stood out.
‘… what?’
Upon closer inspection, it seemed that she had been put on makeup, and she had a radiant appearance and a refreshing fragrance unique to perfume.
I stared, feeling that something was wrong.
Then, smiling as if she was happy, she quietly approached me, pulled my arm, and hugged me.
“… what… what? What’re you doing?!”
“What is it? So, do you have anything prepared to say such a bold thing? I’ll take care of it even if it’s insignificant, so take it with me.”
“… ? what? what date?”
Then Kang A-rang looked at me rather strangely.
“… Yeah, you said it in class. It’s for our future… So you’re not flirting?”
“… not really?”
“… what?”
explanation that follows. Kang Ah-rang, who had been sitting on the bench and listening silently, had a bizarre distorted face.
“… So fuck… I called to talk to my mother. Is this it?”
“… uh… ”
“Hey, you son of a bitch!”
She gets up in anger. I tried to swing the handbag in my hand, but I turned around with a profit.
“Hey, hey! Stop with Kanga! It’s a really important story!”
“Fuck it! If it’s that important, go and tell me!”
“No misunderstanding, if you did as you please… Oh, don’t swing!”
After struggling for a while, I was able to hold on and talk.
Kang A-rang, who smokes arrogance and listens to the story. Soon, he became more and more serious and opened his mouth in disbelief.
“… So… you mean… Could my mother have been brainwashed by someone?”
“Precisely, it is a suggestion. It’s not a normal mental ability, it’s a case that hides deep inside, so you can’t recognize it right away and it won’t show unless you watch it for a long time.”
“Are you asking me to believe that? No, how do you know that in the first place… ”
“Recently, I heard that the reigning guild’s financial management is strange.”
she kept her mouth shut.
“I don’t know anything else, Kang Yu-ram. You know very well that her business tools are amazing. You, my daughter, know it well, as you have learned various subjects, such as royal studies and economics.”
“… how to do that… ”
“Can you say that it’s not important and there’s nothing really strange about it when you see it with your own eyes?”
“… … ”
with the silent river. He opened his mouth and shook his head.
“… I’ll pretend I didn’t hear today. Don’t go anywhere and talk recklessly about reigning. I’m fine, but my guild members may harm me.”
I got up from my seat and hurriedly grabbed my hand.
“With Kang! It’s an important story! If it is real, there is no one who can save her but you, the only daughter left!”
“… Hey, think about it from your point of view! It suddenly appears out of nowhere and says, ‘Your mother has been brainwashed!’ Do you believe me when I say this?”
“no! It’s like a pad lip!”
“Right!”
A quarrel ensued again. She sighed and looked at me disapprovingly.
“… So, what should I do if I am sure that it is not as you said?”
“Call me. We need help, but the two of us can do anything.”
“… … ”
Staring at her, she pouted and muttered.
-Looks like a pseudonym to anyone… You want to believe me when you say it with such an annoyed expression… –
“what?”
“it’s okay. Well, I get it… but… Joe, I have a condition.”
“… No, what are the conditions! I’m here to help you!”
“Oh, I don’t know! If you don’t listen, I won’t open my mouth to you even if I feel that way.”
‘… this… Fuck bitch!?’
Kang Ah-rang looks at her with a melon with a triumphant expression.
He put his hand on his forehead and gestured to him to speak.
“It’s vacation for a while after exams are over… Catch me then and hang out with me. But it has to be just the two of us. Don’t disturb the other guys.”
“No what… ”
“You recently hung out with Gumi-hyang and Erin. Why can’t I?”
Kang Ah-rang looks at her with a dissatisfied expression. Annoyance rose inside, but it was soon replaced with a sigh.
“… great. Instead of just going out to play, let’s go to a dungeon together.”
“… Dungeon?”
He nodded and showed the Forest Company admission ticket in his pocket.
“?! hey that’s precious How can you do what I can’t find… ”
“This time, I got paid from the academy. I needed someone to go with me, and that worked out. How about we hit it off with this?”
“… You two are going alone, right?”
“It’s tenacious… Since we have two tickets, of course it’s just the two of us.”
Then she smiled brightly. Before long, I could see him licking his lips while grinning with a sticky feeling.
Trembling inside, I involuntarily took a step apart.
Just like that, I was able to get Kang Ah-rang’s cooperation.