SWNOVELS Chapter 43: Lesson (3)
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Should I call it a dungeon?
Either way, the layout of the test area was a big square with a cross-shaped wall built right in the middle.
The walls weren't tall, but there was a magic barrier raised high, allowing for a height of up to 30 meters.
Its width was about half of a typical school sports field.
'They really spent a lot of money on this.'
I felt it right away.
Making a test site this big is tough. Plus, taking into account safety measures, it literally needs a ton of money.
So much so that other schools can hardly keep up. It was truly a spending spree.
"First, we draw the Fog Crocodile in with binds..."
Seo Gayeon was whispering, trying to remember.
To put it nicely, Seo Gayeon wasn't especially smart.
There was a reason she chose the physical path.contemporary romance
However, the power of the stars was great at turning magic into reality through imagination, so I suggested it to her.
Uwoong!
There was a wave for a moment.
[Tower of Trials is now ready.]
[The test will start now.]
[Do you want to start the test?]
Everyone nodded.
We were about to nod too.
[Changing difficulty level during the test... Lee Seoha is found to be too strong for this test. Do you want to adjust the test's difficulty?]
‘...'
Why are they only focusing on me?
Caught off guard, I soon realized it wasn't a bad thing.
The Tower of Trials, as the name suggests, gives a trial and offers a matching reward.
Just because of that reward, the Korea Hero Academy made it to the top.
"This is..."
Professor Seo Woojoo showed a puzzled look for a moment, then soon turned to me.
"Lee Seoha. Do you agree with changing the difficulty?"
Instead of replying, I turned to Seo Gayeon.
"What do you want to do?"
"What does Seoha want to do?"
A question was answered with a question.
However, knowing Seo Gayeon's personality, she would value my opinion more than hers.
It was because of her somewhat dependent personality.
‘This isn't the first time we're changing the difficulty.’
But I don't know how hard this 'difficulty' will be.
The first Tower of Trials couldn't 'judge' me.
Because of that, I completed the tower with a record score.
But this time, it's a bit different.
It seems like the administrator has stepped in.
The Administrator.
This refers to the person who oversees the Tower of Trials.
‘That Administrator is fair in their own way.'
Low risk comes with low rewards.
High risk comes with high rewards.
The balance is gradually shifting towards the latter.
The challenge is tougher than I thought. The Seven Evils have already shown up and they're planning to attack the school.
'This attack is likely...'
A check on the being trying to stir the power of the stars.
Even though I've been very cautious, it's been revealed that I'm the one who broke the barrier.
That's why I didn't catch a Mine that can supply Demonic Qi.
But, you can't hide forever.
The Seven Evils won't be able to act for a bit because of this event, so if I want to make a move now, going for high risk, high return would be the right choice.
"Please increase the difficulty level."
"Okay."
[Checking the test taker's wish. Proceeding with difficulty adjustment.]
[Tricolor Tiger will appear alongside the Fog Crocodile.]
Tricolor Tiger, huh.
Not too shabby.
"You can still back out now."
"It's okay."
I shook my head at the trainer Seo Woojoo's words.
I turned to Seo Gayeon.
"Let's go."
"Okay."
Seo Gayeon didn't speak to me.
She simply followed me.
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Raei Translations
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The Tricolor Tiger.
Quite an annoying monster.
Even though it's a medium-rank B-grade monster, its unique traits make it a monster that only high-ranks should face.
It essentially uses all kinds of magic types, and has matching defenses because of it.
Red, green, and blue.
It controls the powers of fire, wind, and water, and it can mix these colors to make the power of other types.
So, it's a nuisance.
Mostly because magic types are usually seen as better than normal magic.
Lee Seoha walked up front, holding the Black Heavenly Demon Sword.
Seo Gayeon was ready in the back, set to cast her magic at any second.
Sssaaa-.
A shadow of a tiger showed up in the mist.
Thud.
The color of the tiger moving up front was unique.
A perfect blend of red, blue, and green.
He held the Black Heavenly Demon Sword tightly.
-Not bad at all.
'Indeed.'
Lee Seoha agreed with the Black Heavenly Demon Sword's words.
"I'll give you the sign, get the Black Breeze ready."
"Okay."
A voice with no sign of doubt.
Hearing her voice, he rushed forward without any hesitation.
Taaah!
-Krrrr!
The tiger roared at the same time.
With the shining green pattern, a rush of wind came.
Black Breeze.
He created the Black Breeze under his feet.
Sssah-.
The Black Breeze wraps around his body as he moves.
Its speed is so quick that it doesn't make a noise, like a shadow rushing.
-Kreeeng!
The Tricolor Tiger condensed the wind.
Jump.
Using the Black Wings, he jumped with all his strength.
Then, the red pattern on the Tricolor Tiger lit up red.
Hwurrr!
Fire gathered. A fireball, bigger than an average person, came together and shot towards him.
From that spot, he jumped again.
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【Whisper of the Spirit (B)】
Holds power left by a wind spirit.
: Speed +3
: Makes a wind shield up to three times a day.
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The first shoes he got from Seo Yebin.
They made a wind shield.
He dodged the fireball and held the Black Heavenly Demon Sword upside down.
And then, he struck with the Black Abyss.
Sssaaaak!
The Black Abyss, filled with negative energy, wrapped around the Black Heavenly Demon Sword.
Black Flash.
The quickly building power of the Black Abyss wrapped around the Black Heavenly Demon Sword.
The tiger's patterns lit up.
Green and blue at the same time.
Chirp.
Ice started to form around him. This was the power of ice, a mix of wind and water.
This power was rougher and less scary than the Ice Maiden's.
Spirit Break.
Suddenly, the Tricolor Tiger stopped moving.
Lee Seoha didn't fully understand the effect, but when he used Spirit Break, the enemy feels huge pressure.
Even the trainer, Seo Woojoo, who is in the top ranks of middle-rank, felt like his life was in danger.
The Tricolor Tiger flinched.
He swung the Black Heavenly Demon Sword, which was wrapped in the Black Abyss. A moment too late, it made an ice shield.
The negative energy shattered the ice.
Just before the ice reached the Black Heavenly Demon Sword, the Black Abyss cancelled it. The cancelled ice broke into pieces, showing the Tricolor Tiger's skin.
-Krrooong!!
He pushed the Black Heavenly Demon Sword into the tiger and pushed the Black Abyss into it.
The Black Abyss, focused into a single point, caused a shockwave.
'As weak as possible.'
Leave it just breathing enough for the Stylus of the Skies to finish it off.
The Tower of Trials fairly judges public accomplishments, and in this case, it would consider that he alone beat the Tricolor Tiger.
Just as Lee Seoha was about to use the Black Abyss with his Body Against Heaven, a ripple spread around him.
A bright green pattern let out a strong wind.
Tch.
Lee Seoha clicked his tongue and stepped back.
However, the leftover Body Against Heaven ripped through the body of the Tricolor Tiger.
"Are you ready?"
"Then, I'll hit one more time. When you see an opening, attack."
Detailed explanations were left out.
Even though she's a newbie, Seo Gayeon was among those who had passed to be here.
There was no way that Seo Gayeon, with her high mental strength, would mess up.
Trusting in Seo Gayeon, Lee Seoha moved forward.
-Growl.
The Tricolor Tiger was on alert. It had been hurt from a single hit.
Lee Seoha lowered his stance.
Blink.
With the sound of something switching on in his head, Divine Vision was turned on.
Once more, Black Flash Swordsmanship.
He sent the Black Breeze under his feet and paused.
'What is this.'
It was an odd feeling.
It hit Lee Seoha's mind like a bolt of lightning.
An oddly sticky sensation.
The Unfathomable Talent guided Lee Seoha. It tweaked the Body Against Heaven.
Thump.
-What?
A single stride.
It was just one step, but the Black Heavenly Demon Sword recognized.
Lee Seoha had slotted in a puzzle piece she hadn't taught him.
[You have fully learned Black Flash Swordsmanship(C+).]
[You have awakened the five arts of Black Flash Swordsmanship - Single Black Heavenly Flash(B).]
Divine Vision sparked. Lee Seoha's sight was dyed 'black'.
'What.'
Black Divine Martial Art.
It uses the Demonic Qi.
But this scene was odd.
The talent that Lee Seoha was looking at now was something he had seen before.
A space made of white lines, where everything else is seen in black.
'Could the Demonic Qi be…….'
Lee Seoha cleared away his distracting thoughts.
He could ponder about it later.
He held onto the Black Heavenly Demon Sword and moved ahead.
In a flash, the black vision disappeared and the colorful world came back.
And then, a single hit.
Slurp.
The Black Heavenly Demon Sword pierced the eye of the Tricolor Tiger.
That was the finish.
Swoosh!
The magic that formed the Tricolor Tiger broke apart into the air. The tiger's death was announced with the scattering of the blue dust.
[Incredible speed! You have brought out 'some' of the true power that the Demonic Qi holds. An extra 5,000p will be given.]
[You were the first to finish the test. You left a strong impression on all the trainers and students. 3,000p will be awarded!]
[You have awakened Single Black Heavenly Flash. 1,500p will be given!]
[You have awakened a part of Black Crystal(B+).]
Lee Seoha looked at Seo Gayeon. He saw Seo Gayeon smiling brightly.
And then he understood.
Because of his realization, he had taken away Seo Gayeon's achievement…….
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noo i don't know how seo gayeon will feel about that
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