Episode 9

Kim Pan-seo took the materials Min-jun had gathered and headed to the studio.

Tang- Tang- Tang-

The dull sound of hammering was heard loudly.

I was told that it would not take longer than expected.

Sooner or later

Panseo Kim stood in front of Minjun holding a bow in his hand.

His gaze naturally went to the black bow.

“Now, listen.”

“yes.”

A bow imbued with holy magic stones.

Commonly known as, it was close to the Black Palace.

Needless to say, the durability was good, and the weight was slightly on the side.

Even so, it wasn’t to the extent that it was difficult for Minjun, whose strength stat had risen, to lift.

“What do you think? Does it look useful?”

“More than that?”

Minjun liked the bow.

Since the posture of the ogeum was unusual, I tried to pull the protest once.

bang-!

Resilience was nothing to speak of.

he thinks

Even two goblins could easily penetrate with one arrow.

“Then I go. I’ve seen everything.”

“You see he’s just going to see what he’s doing? What about that corpse?”

Kim Pan-seo pointed to the corpse of a giant vampire bat that Min-jun had caught.

‘Now that I see it, I can’t sell the corpse.’

Currently, it is impossible for Min-jun to buy and sell monster corpses.

It was only possible with a formal hunter certificate recognized by the Hunter Association.

‘Still, that guy will be free to enter the monster auction house, so I’d rather leave it to him.’

Minjun calmly looked at Kim Panseo.

“You sell it to the auction house instead.”

“really? You won’t say anything else later?”

“Have you been deceived? Instead, get a good receipt and attach it to me.”

“Thorough child!”

Minjun, who was still an academy trainee, knew that the monsters he hunted himself belonged to the state.

rather than that.

It was much more profitable for blacksmith Kim Pan-seo, who had free access to the auction house, to sell the corpse.

“Then, suffer.”

***

The entire meeting room of the Xenix Academy faculty.

A new week has begun and the professors of the Xenix Academy have gathered.

“It seems like it was only yesterday that we had the opening ceremony, but the end-of-month evaluations are already approaching. hahahaha.”

Kim Han-seok, the first president since the opening of Xenix Academy and currently serving as president for 10 years.

He was also a Hunter, and he was a being that all of the Jenix students and faculty could not help but look up to.

He was the main figure who killed Iculus, the 6th demon king. Thanks to that, he lost one eye, as well as countless colleagues, relatives, and precious family members.

He was determined not to make such a disaster again, and he had a special determination to establish the Xenix Academy here.

I will make it the world’s best hunter academy!

His firm determination and drive shone through.

Until now, it has been training numerous S-class or higher hunters, and the Zenix Academy itself has become a world-recognized hunter academy today.

If you ask me what is special about Jenix Academy, which is different from other hunter academies.

Kim Han-seok was able to say with confidence that it was thanks to the well-organized education and training system.

In addition, academic background, family history, and personal connections.

Thoroughly excluding such clichés, Kim Han-seok’s gaze at current students is only potential and growth potential!

We focused only on these two.

whether it is high or low grade.

Whether awakened or not.

He threw away his prejudices and prejudices and looked at the students at Xenix.

“That’s right, President. Time flies so fast. The first end-of-month evaluation of this year is already around the corner.”

“For old people like us, time passes quickly even if we just breathe. The years really suck. I should get out of here quickly.”

“Sir, don’t talk like that. Twenty years yet, no! Shouldn’t you be there for another 30 years?”

“Yes. this man There’s nothing I can’t say when I call the professors together.”

“I was just saying something out of the ordinary.”

He is approaching his 60th birthday this year.

On the other hand, next to him was Woo No-hyeok, an S-class hunter who was his longtime disciple and closest aide.

He was also with Kim Han-seok when he was punishing Iculus, the 6th demon king.

At that time, when I think of the time when my life was in danger because I was trapped in Iculus’ ultimate skill… … .

It was Woo No-hyuk who still couldn’t look at Kim Han-seok’s face properly.

‘It’s like losing one eye because of me.’

In order not to make any more victims, Kim Han-seok willingly sacrificed himself.

The moment I could have lost my sight.

Taking the risk and only wanting to save Woo No-hyeok, he pierced the devil’s ultimate skill.

Of course, there is a price to pay for that.

He forcibly overused his mana, as if driving him into a corner, and as a result, the nerves in his right eye were severed.

Even so, it was Kim Han-seok who has no regrets to this day.

Woo Noh-hyeok, who followed such Kim Han-seok, had a strong bond in his heart at least for his loyalty to him.

“Gentlemen, please stand up.”

Woo Noh-hyuk moderated the week-long briefing in front of the faculty.

“Can I ask how the education progress of the first year freshmen of Class A last week went?”

“Are you talking about the combat squad?”

“Ah, I would appreciate it if you could tell me about the combat class, the support class, and other departments.”

“All right. I’ll go into the briefing right away.”

It must be that it is not easy for freshmen to adapt to the Jenix Academy education system yet.

Every year, at the beginning of the new semester, faculty members often post a briefing exclusively for freshmen.

Since a large number of exceptionally high-level freshman hunters entered this year, the number of students in Class A was also higher than last year.

“This year’s A class level is higher than last year. Although the new semester has been going on for about 15 days, the overall stats, including the magic power distribution, are slightly higher than last year.”

Faculties with different majors continued the briefing in turn.

Soon after, the order of briefing by Professor Park Gi-chan, who is in charge of archery education, also came.

“Yes, this is Park Gi-chan, who is in charge of combat training and archery combat training. We will start briefing right away.”

Professor Park played a video based on the briefing material he had written.

“As you can see, this video is from class D’s archery lecture last week.”

Soon after, he started zooming in on the video of Cha Min-joon.

“In a situation where the position of archer hunters in our academy has decreased significantly, this student stood out. As you can see through the screen, for a Class D class, the understanding of the bow, accuracy, and even stability. It was of a very high standard.”

At first, the professors watching the video wondered what kind of big deal this was.

In the second test, he was surprised to see Minjun Cha’s bow skills.

“Oh, you are a student who has an impact, right?”

“Looks like a friend who has some experience with bows… … .”

“Since he is an archer with many things to be equipped with in many ways, he is a very meritorious student.”

Even in the climate accompanied by strong rain and wind, Cha Min-joon’s bowing skills were truly amazing.

In addition.

President Kim Han-seok also began to take an interest in Cha Min-joon.

“Five! You seem to be a student with hidden potential. Hunters like that were rare in our Jenix for a while.”

In response, Park Ki-chan pulled the microphone forward.

“I don’t know if it’s my hasty judgment, but as the president said, I think Cha Min-joon’s potential is truly limitless. That’s why I gave you the Xenix ring without hesitation.”

“!!”

A zenix ring given only to upper classes.

When he said he gave the ring to Cha Min-joon, a lower-ranking D-class, some professors protested right away.

“Professor Park, no matter how much it is said that the archer hunter’s position in our Zenix Academy has narrowed a lot! What would the other upper classes think if I gave away such a ring so easily?”

“Iknow, right. Professor Park, it’s not that I don’t understand your position, of course… But what if I make a hasty decision?”

However, Professor Park did not give in.

“I never made hasty judgments. I plan to observe more closely through the evaluation at the end of this month. I was even thinking about changing the existing end-of-month evaluation method.”

Then, President Kim Han-seok rested his chin.

“I also want to use this end-of-month evaluation as an opportunity to take a look around, that friend.”

This is the first time President Kim has expressed interest in a particular freshman.

Professor Park, including Woo Noh-hyuk, looked a bit flustered.

“If the president is like that, I’ll arrange a seat for you.”

“Yes, Professor Park. Give me some trouble.”

“yes.”

The atmosphere in the faculty meeting room was becoming more and more ripe.

***

On the other hand, after Min-Jun obtained the Jenix ring, the atmosphere in Class D was noticeably different from before.

In particular, the number of students visiting Class D’s classroom to see Cha Min-joon increased dramatically.

“Is that him?”

“You’re wearing a ring for real!”

“Isn’t that a pearl necklace around a pig’s neck? Anyway, it’s class D, right? What could be different?”

“If you’re that confident, you can at least apply for sparring.”

“Could there be one or two kids here who think like me?”

“It doesn’t.”

According to the character setting, Cha Min-joon.

Since he was only an insignificant hunter, he still had to look easy on his fellow hunters.

“Hey, Cha Min-joon. I bet my black shield and your zenix ring and apply for sparring. As for this Black Shield… … .”

“Did I talk to you first? you’re a bit lost I applied for Dalian first!”

“Isn’t everyone off?! I mean, he’s the one I put a dot on first. I have to look at the errands first!”

Minjun, the person in charge, had no intention of sparring with them.

It was his goal to achieve rapid growth along with the build-up, and he considered it the way to go.

Of course, if you win after responding to the Dalian application.

Immediate achievements and recognition would accumulate, but Minjun wanted to be promoted to a slightly higher class in a short period of time.

Moreover, he knew how important each and every action of Min-jun was at the Jenix Academy, where archery was not well-established.

‘Let’s not be hasty. Opportunities always come.’

Min-jun now has a new bow, the ‘Black Bow’, so there was nothing to be in a hurry.

Not long after, the door to the classroom opened.

“Everybody pay attention!”

With a stern voice, Professor Park Ki-chan stood at the lectern.

“As you all know, the end of the month evaluation is just around the corner!”

“ah… .”

At the word end-of-month evaluation, a sigh came out of the mouth of the D class students.

That would be too.

The monthly end-of-month evaluation is famous as a test that can check the difference in level of students in each class.

Students who obtain good scores in the end-of-month evaluation are given the opportunity to be promoted to a higher class.

With him, you can also formally receive requests from the named private hunter guild or hunter association.

Hunters recognized within the academy are soon imprinted as hunters recognized by the country.

It was also a very important evaluation for the Jenix students, who were only academy students.

“This year, the end-of-month assessment will be conducted in a different system than last year.”

“??”

What is the average end-of-month evaluation?

Students of similar skill levels are pitted against each other to verify their skills, but this year was an exception.

“In this month-end evaluation, each team will be teamed up to clear the dungeon!”

“yes?! A dungeon?”

“Joe, Joebyeol? how?”

Since it was the first month-end evaluation system introduced this year, a barrage of questions from students continued.

“Sleep, quiet! I’ll explain step by step, so listen carefully. I won’t say it twice!”

The D class students, who were suppressed by Professor Park’s force, tightly shut their mouths.

“Jowon made it in the most fair way, so everyone don’t talk nonsense.”

“yes.”

“And let me tell you one thing in particular… We will provide a special opportunity to carry out the request from the Hunter Association to the group that ranked first in the evaluation at the end of this month.”

“!!”

In the case of a request, it was usually given only to the upper class.

Moreover, if even the honor students are selected at the end of the month evaluation, special requests as well as special benefits only for honor students are attached.

Of course, there are reasons for this decision.

Gates and dungeons that increase over the years. and crack.

As a result, the appearance of powerful monsters full of demons was becoming more frequent.

However, since the number of those awakening as Hunters remained the same, each Hunter was precious.

Because of this, Hunter Academy had no choice but to pay more attention to the training system.

“Okay then, I’ll call each name one by one. So that everyone is not dissatisfied.”

“yes!”

Professor Park divided the groups considering the current rank of the students as much as possible.

“Lee Chi-wan, Kang Seok-ho, Baek Ji-yeon, and Na Mi-yeon 1st group.”

Groups were formed sequentially.

Min-Jun, who has the lowest rank in Class D, was placed in the last group, Team 10.

“Kang Jun-pyo, Cha Min-jun, Kwak Hyun-ji, Bae Yu-rim, Ahn Min-ho 10th group.”

The group that Min-jun belonged to was composed of Bae Yu-rim, who had the highest rank in Class D, as the head.

And then to Kang Joon-pyo.

It was Min-jun who continued to connect with Kang Jun-pyo in many ways, including the last archery lecture.

This month-end evaluation consisting of a total of 10 items.

With the words that the evaluation criteria will be informed on the same day, Professor Park disappeared.

On the other hand, Kang Jun-pyo, who became a team with Min-jun, was not very happy.

“Sheesh, you must be on the same team as that bastard.”

He tried to make up for the humiliation suffered in the previous archery test in this month-end evaluation.

Yesterday’s enemies were today’s allies.

Kang Jun-pyo glared at Cha Min-jun with a frown.

By the way, I saw a bow that I couldn’t see from the guy’s seat.

‘Black Palace?’

His bow is black in color.

He shook his head at the bow that seemed to have been retrieved after searching through junk.

‘I can’t rub that kind of rubbish on my crush bow.’

As befits a family famous for archery, Kang Jun-pyo was very proud of his bow.

Since it was a bow imbued with magical power, his appearance when holding the crush bow is noticeably different.

‘Even if you’re lucky enough to get a Jennix ring, you’re just a kid in front of me!’

Kang Jun-pyo ate his heart firmly ahead of the end-of-month evaluation that was just around the corner.

It was not possible to repay the humiliation of the day by becoming a member of the same team, but he saw it as an opportunity to properly demonstrate his skills.

‘Let’s see. I’ll show you what kind of guy I am at the end of this month evaluation.’

Kang Jun-pyo clenched his fists and closed his eyes tightly.

Before long, he approached Minjun Cha and declared war.

“Hey, Cha Min-joon.”

Minjun turned his head when he suddenly heard his name being called.

“what? Do you have something to do?”

“Are you really lucky? I was going to show you the truth at the evaluation at the end of this month. We ended up in the same group, damn it.”

“Is that what I want to say?”

“What? this child! He looks a bit arrogant with a bow he picked up from a junk shop somewhere… In front of my crush bow.”

“ah! Wait a minute.”

Min-jun hurriedly cut Kang Jun-pyo off.

Because the phone in my pocket rang.

When someone checked the incoming call, it was Kim Pan-seo, the blacksmith.

“Hey, let’s talk a little later.”

“What? This bastard!”