The Hunter Test (2)
“That’s an applicant taking the hunter test, right?”
One evaluator exclaimed. The other evaluators felt the same.
They couldn’t tell if the scenes in front of their screens were a hunter’s demonstration or an applicant taking an examination.
No… the sophistication and calmness of the executions were even superior to many currently active hunters.
“Have they lowered the level of the Lizardmen on the field without my knowledge? They shouldn’t suffer that many injuries from an applicant…”
“Are there any new features added to the test suit? No matter how much you look at it, he’s not like an applicant…”
Some even doubted the quality of the test.
Jeong Si-woo’s movements were outstanding, and at times, fantastic scenes surprised the evaluators to the point of admiration.
“Wow!”
The evaluator’s room didn’t look like such. It looked like a movie theater, with people immersed at the movements of Jeong Si-woo unfolding on their screens. The evaluators didn’t even think about marking their scorecards in fear of missing a move.
“What reaction rate is that?”
A black object, which must be some kind of an artifact, constantly transforms into numerous forms. Sometimes, it was a sword, sometimes a spear, sometimes a longbow.
Some may complain that it was the artifact that was producing an excellent performance, but the evaluators knew enough. It’s the person wielding it that makes it look like a scam.
“From the sword to the bow… Wow, even I can’t aim that well.”
“He seemed to have a sniper-specific trait that is at least C-class or higher.”
“His ability to fight in the close-range is equally remarkable. He’s an all-around guy. He would be able to perform excellently in both the front and in the rear positions.”
“In addition, he has a brain that a center should have. He was the candidate who submitted the goblin analysis journal that turned the analytic scene upside down before. That level of hunting ability, combined with the potential to become a chief analyst… wow. He’s perfect.”
Several evaluators expressed their opinions on Jeong Si-woo. All were complimenting him.
Even the strictest evaluators could not find fault at his performance.
They had never seen a hunter closer to perfection.
“Well, we’re almost at the end…” An evaluator raised his ballpoint pen.
“He’s already caught nine, right? The shortest time among the candidates, so far.”
“I don’t think he’ll have problems catching the last one. I’ll give him a perfect score now.”
The sound of pens scratching paper filled the evaluators’ room.
Suddenly, one of them noticed something strange unfolding on the screen.
“What… but where is he going now?”
“The last Lizardman is right in front of him; why did he pass by it?”
“Just kill it and end the test!”
Jeong Si-woo eluded the last Lizardman easily and walked deeper into the field.
The evaluators saw the direction he was going and looked at each other with disbelief.
“Surely…”
“What is he thinking…”
“Catching the boss in the final ten minutes? Ridiculous.”
* * *
The hunting went smoothly.
I knew the structure of the field thanks to <View Information>.
With Nightmare and my repeated training, the Lizardmen posed no problems.
I just need one more.
Tuk-!
I kicked the corpse of the ninth Lizardman. Various monsters appeared in the field.
In addition to the Lizardmen, which was the requirement for the exam, there were also high-intelligence monsters such as High Orcs, and flying monsters that were difficult for hunters who were trained to be in the front position to catch.
Of course, with Nightmare and the skills I have, they would all be too easy to catch.
[… Well, this is even easier than your usual training.]
The Traveler’s impression was the same as mine. The hunter’s exam was of a lower difficulty than my daily ‘image training.’
I pursued a route while walking in the midst of the bushes.
The monsters would not be able to find my scent hidden against the strong smell of grass.
Rather, I was able to find the monsters easily from my position.
“Kreuk…”
The last Lizardman.
It was within my range. One swing of the sword and the test will be over.
I stared at Nightmare, which was in the form of a dagger, in my hand.
I felt lacking. As if I wasn’t able to show everything that I could.
I have to leave an impact.
In order to participate in the Busan Crack attack, I must become a Rookie that attracted attention. Anyway, since Kim Min-jae, the president of the Association, has already found me, there was no reason to keep hiding. Now, I’m in a situation where there’s more to gain in showing off.
Okay, let’s throw them off a little, I thought of the evaluators watching.
I eluded the Lizardman and left him alone.
Then, after a quick <View Information>, I walked deeper into the field.
Into the deepest point.
The place considered the most dangerous even in real cracks, but at the same time, a space that hunters should unconditionally attack.
The nucleus.
* * *
There are still 10 minutes left…
The path to the nucleus was pretty treacherous. Without <View Information>, I wouldn’t even be able to reach it at that time. Fortunately, I was able to walk up to it at a leisurely pace.
The only problem would be…
I don’t know if I can’t catch the boss monster in ten minutes.
I stared at the giant tree that was so high that it seemed to touch the sky. A red jewel the size of a fist glowed at the center of the tree. Perhaps, that is the nucleus.
In front of it was a large monster made of rocks. Its appearance blended in the forest as if it was a natural part of it. It was of a race that everyone evaluates as difficult.
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