Chapter 44: Duel Battle (6)
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Chapter 44: Duel Battle (6)
Would you please reconsider the expulsion?
While maintaining a steady pace, Mok Jong-hwa only turned his head to briefly glance at Kwak Seung-jae who said those words.
Then he continued to walk forward and opened his mouth
Why should I do that?
Didnt you see the duel battle?
I did. It was a pathetic trash duel battle.
There was a subtle anger in Mok Jong-hwas tone.
Kwak Ji-cheol who had been walking powerlessly with his head down shrank his shoulders.
Kwak Seung-jae did not spare his incompetent younger brother a glance but he continued to defend him verbally.
I cant say Ji-cheol did well, but this seems beyond his control. A perfect outcome against your golem. How many freshmen could do that?
A third-year golem and [Earth Cluster] for long-range attacks.
Dodging all of that perfectly and maintaining 100% health until the end was a feat difficult not only for first-year students but also for second-year students.
Even if Kwak Seung-jae had been in Kim Hos position, he would have received some effective hits.
This meant that Kim Ho was indeed a skilled contender.
Judging by this duel alone, he was at the level of a promising student if not higher.
It was a fight Ji-cheol was bound to lose. Isnt your decision to kick him out a bit too harsh?
Even so, the fact that he tarnished Emeralds reputation remains unchanged.
But was that tarnishing solely my brothers doing?
It was certainly Kwak Ji-cheols fault for overstepping his bounds and getting beaten.
However, tracing back the cause, it was also clear that Mok Jong-hwas aggressive approach to the situation was to blame.
Deep down, Mok Jong-hwa recognized this truth.
Yet he was also irritated at his shortcomings being exposed and stood silently in place while glaring at Kwak Seung-jae.
Does the student disciplinary committee involve itself in the affairs of the Emerald Magic Tower?
No. Its merely personal advice I wish to offer.
Is that advice to overlook your brothers mistake? They say Kwak Seung-jae handles everything with a sharp mind without being biased by personal feelings, but it seems thats a thing of the past.
That remains the same, whether in the past or now. I only hope for a fair judgment from you.
Kwak Seung-jaes face showed no change and remained impassive.
Facing that unchanging expression, Mok Jong-hwa felt that he would gain nothing by being angry and gradually softened his anger.
Mok Jong-hwa was no fool.
Surviving until the third year at Dragon Slayer Academy and rising to the position of club president wasnt something he achieved by mere luck.
Despite his occasionally explosive temperament, he was capable of making at least the minimum reasonable judgments.
The Kwak family was a venerable Earth element mage family, forming one of the pillars of the Emerald Magic Tower.
From birth, they were part of the Emerald Magic Tower.
And even before enrolling, their names were already associated with the club.
Expelling him for causing a significant scandal at the Emerald Magic Tower was one thing, but doing so for something of this magnitude would bring more trouble than its worth.
So, what are you suggesting I do?
Give him a chance.
The extent and nature of the chance were left to Mok Jong-hwas discretion.
He could push harder and completely overturn the expulsion, but that would infringe upon the rights of the club.
His advice had to end at making a suggestion.
Moreover, the fact that Kwak Ji-cheol had indeed embarrassed the Emerald Magic Tower was undeniable, and Mok Jong-hwa believed that he should rightfully face the consequences of his actions.
Mok Jong-hwa who had been silent for a while opened his mouth.
For two months. I will decide based on the rankings for the next two months. Any objections?
Thats enough.
Hmph.
Mok Jong-hwa gave the Kwak Seung-jae and Kwak Ji-cheol brothers a brief look before leaving them and walking away.
Half the reason was to give the two a chance to talk, and the other half because he found both of them distasteful.
.
Kwak Ji-cheol still looked dejected and he was unable to raise his head.
He might act like a fearless ruffian in front of others, but he always lost his nerve in front of his older brother.
Having shown such disgraceful behavior in front of his brother and owing his escape from expulsion to his brothers help, he had no face to show.
Kwak Seung-jae spoke in a calm tone.
However, those who knew him well would have felt that he was more affectionate than usual.
This is all I can do for you. The rest is up to you.
Im sorry, hyung.
Rather than apologizing, I want to hear that you will do your best.
Ill do my best.
Good, now go.
Mhmm.
She nodded her head slowly and, before leaving, asked me a question.
Did the shoes help?
Yes, thanks to them, I didnt get hit even once.
Even when I had sneaked into the temporary storage room, merely using the [Thiefs Step] wasnt enough to completely avoid Kwak Seung-jaes barrage of mud bullets.
It was only because of my [Elemental Resistance] that it didnt show.
Had I relied solely on [Thiefs Step] this time, I would have likely been hit by at least a few pebbles.
Avoiding all of them perfectly was largely thanks to the sneakers Seo Ye-in had given me.
?
As we talked about the shoes, Go Hyeon-woos gaze naturally fell downward, and he noticed that Seo Ye-in and I were wearing the same sneakers.
His eyebrows raised slightly and the corners of his mouth followed.
You two When did you start wearing the same shoes?
What are you thinking?
Nothing much, just that it looks nice.
Then, Seo Ye-in gave a proper explanation which was pretty unusual for her.
However, she seemed to be reaching her limit as her speech was drowsy.
Kim Ho gave me a special lecture on magic bullets I gifted them as a thank you
So that happened.
Mhm Im going to go and sleep now
Go inside, Miss Seo.
Rest well.
Seo Ye-in waved her hand slowly in farewell and then headed towards the dormitory.
Go Hyeon-woo and I also had our own matters to settle.
We each picked up a drink from the store and stood in the same spot as we had two weeks before, each holding a cup of iced coffee.
The difference this time was that Go Hyeon-woo, unlike before, didnt down his drink in one shot. Instead, he slowed his pace, waiting for me to start the conversation.
I took out a card from my inventory and handed it to him.
Here, take it.
Go Hyeon-woos eyes became more intense as he accepted it.
This is what Kim-hyung mentioned
The Special Cultivation Room Season Pass.
He must have personally experienced the effects of the Special Cultivation Room over the past two weeks.
It was impossible not to feel the internal energy accumulating rapidly each day.
However, the points he must have spent frequenting the Special Cultivation Room during these two weeks would have been significant.
Even as the top scorer in the strategy battle, and despite earning a substantial amount of points through replays, by now, he was likely running low.
Using the Season Pass would allow him free and unlimited access to the Special Cultivation Room for the entire semester without further point expenditure. For a warrior, it was an invaluable treasure.
Go Hyeon-woo looked at the Season Pass with wavering eyes for a long time before suddenly turning to me with a formal and respectful demeanor.
Since Kim-hyung has kept his promise, I too will honor mine. If you need my sword, I will join you anytime, anywhere.
Im counting on it. Ill make sure to put you to good use until Ive gotten my moneys worth.
Haha, Im looking forward to it.
We looked at each other and shared a light laugh.
Then I asked him.
Whats your [Core] rank now?
I broke through a barrier last week. Its D-rank now.
Thats fast progress.
Back on the train, Go Hyeon-woos core was E-rank.
His level had been quite low among the first years.
Now, in terms of mana amount, he had barely moved out of the lower ranks.
His progress was fairly quick but that alone wasnt enough.
Can you reach C-rank by next week?
Hmm
After thinking for a moment, Go Hyeon-woo replied.
If I put in more effort, I might just manage it. But why aim for C?
[Core] hits a stagnation phase at C.
Unless one is a mana monster like Song Cheon-hye, most promising students would find themselves lingering around the upper C-rank range.
In other words, once he achieved C-rank, he wouldnt fall far behind in a mana fight.
From then on, Go Hyeon-woos abilities could be more accurately assessed.
Identifying which areas were strong and where improvement was needed.
Next week is also a week of duel battles.
If things go as planned, it would be the perfect time to evaluate his skills according to the rules that were likely to come up.
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Chapter 44: Duel Battle (6)
Would you please reconsider the expulsion?
While maintaining a steady pace, Mok Jong-hwa only turned his head to briefly glance at Kwak Seung-jae who said those words.
Then he continued to walk forward and opened his mouth
Why should I do that?
Didnt you see the duel battle?
I did. It was a pathetic trash duel battle.
There was a subtle anger in Mok Jong-hwas tone.
Kwak Ji-cheol who had been walking powerlessly with his head down shrank his shoulders.
Kwak Seung-jae did not spare his incompetent younger brother a glance but he continued to defend him verbally.
I cant say Ji-cheol did well, but this seems beyond his control. A perfect outcome against your golem. How many freshmen could do that?
A third-year golem and [Earth Cluster] for long-range attacks.
Dodging all of that perfectly and maintaining 100% health until the end was a feat difficult not only for first-year students but also for second-year students.
Even if Kwak Seung-jae had been in Kim Hos position, he would have received some effective hits.
This meant that Kim Ho was indeed a skilled contender.
Judging by this duel alone, he was at the level of a promising student if not higher.
It was a fight Ji-cheol was bound to lose. Isnt your decision to kick him out a bit too harsh?
Even so, the fact that he tarnished Emeralds reputation remains unchanged.
But was that tarnishing solely my brothers doing?
It was certainly Kwak Ji-cheols fault for overstepping his bounds and getting beaten.
However, tracing back the cause, it was also clear that Mok Jong-hwas aggressive approach to the situation was to blame.
Deep down, Mok Jong-hwa recognized this truth.
Yet he was also irritated at his shortcomings being exposed and stood silently in place while glaring at Kwak Seung-jae.
Does the student disciplinary committee involve itself in the affairs of the Emerald Magic Tower?
No. Its merely personal advice I wish to offer.
Is that advice to overlook your brothers mistake? They say Kwak Seung-jae handles everything with a sharp mind without being biased by personal feelings, but it seems thats a thing of the past.
That remains the same, whether in the past or now. I only hope for a fair judgment from you.
Kwak Seung-jaes face showed no change and remained impassive.
Facing that unchanging expression, Mok Jong-hwa felt that he would gain nothing by being angry and gradually softened his anger.
Mok Jong-hwa was no fool.
Surviving until the third year at Dragon Slayer Academy and rising to the position of club president wasnt something he achieved by mere luck.
Despite his occasionally explosive temperament, he was capable of making at least the minimum reasonable judgments.
The Kwak family was a venerable Earth element mage family, forming one of the pillars of the Emerald Magic Tower.
From birth, they were part of the Emerald Magic Tower.
And even before enrolling, their names were already associated with the club.
Expelling him for causing a significant scandal at the Emerald Magic Tower was one thing, but doing so for something of this magnitude would bring more trouble than its worth.
So, what are you suggesting I do?
Give him a chance.
The extent and nature of the chance were left to Mok Jong-hwas discretion.
He could push harder and completely overturn the expulsion, but that would infringe upon the rights of the club.
His advice had to end at making a suggestion.
Moreover, the fact that Kwak Ji-cheol had indeed embarrassed the Emerald Magic Tower was undeniable, and Mok Jong-hwa believed that he should rightfully face the consequences of his actions.
Mok Jong-hwa who had been silent for a while opened his mouth.
For two months. I will decide based on the rankings for the next two months. Any objections?
Thats enough.
Hmph.
Mok Jong-hwa gave the Kwak Seung-jae and Kwak Ji-cheol brothers a brief look before leaving them and walking away.
Half the reason was to give the two a chance to talk, and the other half because he found both of them distasteful.
.
Kwak Ji-cheol still looked dejected and he was unable to raise his head.
He might act like a fearless ruffian in front of others, but he always lost his nerve in front of his older brother.
Having shown such disgraceful behavior in front of his brother and owing his escape from expulsion to his brothers help, he had no face to show.
Kwak Seung-jae spoke in a calm tone.
However, those who knew him well would have felt that he was more affectionate than usual.
This is all I can do for you. The rest is up to you.
Im sorry, hyung.
Rather than apologizing, I want to hear that you will do your best.
Ill do my best.
Good, now go.
Mhmm.
She nodded her head slowly and, before leaving, asked me a question.
Did the shoes help?
Yes, thanks to them, I didnt get hit even once.
Even when I had sneaked into the temporary storage room, merely using the [Thiefs Step] wasnt enough to completely avoid Kwak Seung-jaes barrage of mud bullets.
It was only because of my [Elemental Resistance] that it didnt show.
Had I relied solely on [Thiefs Step] this time, I would have likely been hit by at least a few pebbles.
Avoiding all of them perfectly was largely thanks to the sneakers Seo Ye-in had given me.
?
As we talked about the shoes, Go Hyeon-woos gaze naturally fell downward, and he noticed that Seo Ye-in and I were wearing the same sneakers.
His eyebrows raised slightly and the corners of his mouth followed.
You two When did you start wearing the same shoes?
What are you thinking?
Nothing much, just that it looks nice.
Then, Seo Ye-in gave a proper explanation which was pretty unusual for her.
However, she seemed to be reaching her limit as her speech was drowsy.
Kim Ho gave me a special lecture on magic bullets I gifted them as a thank you
So that happened.
Mhm Im going to go and sleep now
Go inside, Miss Seo.
Rest well.
Seo Ye-in waved her hand slowly in farewell and then headed towards the dormitory.
Go Hyeon-woo and I also had our own matters to settle.
We each picked up a drink from the store and stood in the same spot as we had two weeks before, each holding a cup of iced coffee.
The difference this time was that Go Hyeon-woo, unlike before, didnt down his drink in one shot. Instead, he slowed his pace, waiting for me to start the conversation.
I took out a card from my inventory and handed it to him.
Here, take it.
Go Hyeon-woos eyes became more intense as he accepted it.
This is what Kim-hyung mentioned
The Special Cultivation Room Season Pass.
He must have personally experienced the effects of the Special Cultivation Room over the past two weeks.
It was impossible not to feel the internal energy accumulating rapidly each day.
However, the points he must have spent frequenting the Special Cultivation Room during these two weeks would have been significant.
Even as the top scorer in the strategy battle, and despite earning a substantial amount of points through replays, by now, he was likely running low.
Using the Season Pass would allow him free and unlimited access to the Special Cultivation Room for the entire semester without further point expenditure. For a warrior, it was an invaluable treasure.
Go Hyeon-woo looked at the Season Pass with wavering eyes for a long time before suddenly turning to me with a formal and respectful demeanor.
Since Kim-hyung has kept his promise, I too will honor mine. If you need my sword, I will join you anytime, anywhere.
Im counting on it. Ill make sure to put you to good use until Ive gotten my moneys worth.
Haha, Im looking forward to it.
We looked at each other and shared a light laugh.
Then I asked him.
Whats your [Core] rank now?
I broke through a barrier last week. Its D-rank now.
Thats fast progress.
Back on the train, Go Hyeon-woos core was E-rank.
His level had been quite low among the first years.
Now, in terms of mana amount, he had barely moved out of the lower ranks.
His progress was fairly quick but that alone wasnt enough.
Can you reach C-rank by next week?
Hmm
After thinking for a moment, Go Hyeon-woo replied.
If I put in more effort, I might just manage it. But why aim for C?
[Core] hits a stagnation phase at C.
Unless one is a mana monster like Song Cheon-hye, most promising students would find themselves lingering around the upper C-rank range.
In other words, once he achieved C-rank, he wouldnt fall far behind in a mana fight.
From then on, Go Hyeon-woos abilities could be more accurately assessed.
Identifying which areas were strong and where improvement was needed.
Next week is also a week of duel battles.
If things go as planned, it would be the perfect time to evaluate his skills according to the rules that were likely to come up.
Chapter 44: Duel Battle 6Would you please reconsider the expulsion?While maintaining a steady pace, Mok Jong-hwa only turned his head to briefly glance at Kwak Seung-jae who said those words.Then he continued to walk forward and opened his mouthWhy should I do that?Didnt you see the duel battle?I did. It was a pathetic trash duel battle.There was a subtle anger in Mok Jong-hwas tone.Kwak Ji-cheol who had been walking powerlessly with his head down shrank his shoulders.Kwak Seung-jae did not spare his incompetent younger brother a glance but he continued to defend him verbally.I cant say Ji-cheol did well, but this seems beyond his control. A perfect outcome against your golem. How many freshmen could do that?A third-year golem and Earth Cluster for long-range attacks.Dodging all of that perfectly and maintaining 100% health until the end was a feat difficult not only for first-year students but also for second-year students.Even if Kwak Seung-jae had been in Kim Hos position, he would have received some effective hits.This meant that Kim Ho was indeed a skilled contender.Judging by this duel alone, he was at the level of a promising student if not higher.It was a fight Ji-cheol was bound to lose. Isnt your decision to kick him out a bit too harsh?Even so, the fact that he tarnished Emeralds reputation remains unchanged.But was that tarnishing solely my brothers doing?It was certainly Kwak Ji-cheols fault for overstepping his bounds and getting beaten.However, tracing back the cause, it was also clear that Mok Jong-hwas aggressive approach to the situation was to blame.Deep down, Mok Jong-hwa recognized this truth.Yet he was also irritated at his shortcomings being exposed and stood silently in place while glaring at Kwak Seung-jae.Does the student disciplinary committee involve itself in the affairs of the Emerald Magic Tower?No. Its merely personal advice I wish to offer.Is that advice to overlook your brothers mistake? They say Kwak Seung-jae handles everything with a sharp mind without being biased by personal feelings, but it seems thats a thing of the past.That remains the same, whether in the past or now. I only hope for a fair judgment from you.Kwak Seung-jaes face showed no change and remained impassive.Facing that unchanging expression, Mok Jong-hwa felt that he would gain nothing by being angry and gradually softened his anger.Mok Jong-hwa was no fool.Surviving until the third year at Dragon Slayer Academy and rising to the position of club president wasnt something he achieved by mere luck.Despite his occasionally explosive temperament, he was capable of making at least the minimum reasonable judgments.The Kwak family was a venerable Earth element mage family, forming one of the pillars of the Emerald Magic Tower.From birth, they were part of the Emerald Magic Tower.And even before enrolling, their names were already associated with the club.Expelling him for causing a significant scandal at the Emerald Magic Tower was one thing, but doing so for something of this magnitude would bring more trouble than its worth.So, what are you suggesting I do?Give him a chance.The extent and nature of the chance were left to Mok Jong-hwas discretion.He could push harder and completely overturn the expulsion, but that would infringe upon the rights of the club.His advice had to end at making a suggestion.Moreover, the fact that Kwak Ji-cheol had indeed embarrassed the Emerald Magic Tower was undeniable, and Mok Jong-hwa believed that he should rightfully face the consequences of his actions.Mok Jong-hwa who had been silent for a while opened his mouth.For two months. I will decide based on the rankings for the next two months. Any objections?Thats enough.Hmph.Mok Jong-hwa gave the Kwak Seung-jae and Kwak Ji-cheol brothers a brief look before leaving them and walking away.Half the reason was to give the two a chance to talk, and the other half because he found both of them distasteful..Kwak Ji-cheol still looked dejected and he was unable to raise his head.He might act like a fearless ruffian in front of others, but he always lost his nerve in front of his older brother.Having shown such disgraceful behavior in front of his brother and owing his escape from expulsion to his brothers help, he had no face to show.Kwak Seung-jae spoke in a calm tone.However, those who knew him well would have felt that he was more affectionate than usual.This is all I can do for you. The rest is up to you.Im sorry, hyung.Rather than apologizing, I want to hear that you will do your best.Ill do my best.Good, now go.Mhmm.She nodded her head slowly and, before leaving, asked me a question.Did the shoes help?Yes, thanks to them, I didnt get hit even once.Even when I had sneaked into the temporary storage room, merely using the Thiefs Step wasnt enough to completely avoid Kwak Seung-jaes barrage of mud bullets.It was only because of my Elemental Resistance that it didnt show.Had I relied solely on Thiefs Step this time, I would have likely been hit by at least a few pebbles.Avoiding all of them perfectly was largely thanks to the sneakers Seo Ye-in had given me.?As we talked about the shoes, Go Hyeon-woos gaze naturally fell downward, and he noticed that Seo Ye-in and I were wearing the same sneakers.His eyebrows raised slightly and the corners of his mouth followed.You two When did you start wearing the same shoes?What are you thinking?Nothing much, just that it looks nice.Then, Seo Ye-in gave a proper explanation which was pretty unusual for her.However, she seemed to be reaching her limit as her speech was drowsy.Kim Ho gave me a special lecture on magic bullets I gifted them as a thank youSo that happened.Mhm Im going to go and sleep nowGo inside, Miss Seo.Rest well.Seo Ye-in waved her hand slowly in farewell and then headed towards the dormitory.Go Hyeon-woo and I also had our own matters to settle.We each picked up a drink from the store and stood in the same spot as we had two weeks before, each holding a cup of iced coffee.The difference this time was that Go Hyeon-woo, unlike before, didnt down his drink in one shot. Instead, he slowed his pace, waiting for me to start the conversation.I took out a card from my inventory and handed it to him.Here, take it.Go Hyeon-woos eyes became more intense as he accepted it.This is what Kim-hyung mentionedThe Special Cultivation Room Season Pass.He must have personally experienced the effects of the Special Cultivation Room over the past two weeks.It was impossible not to feel the internal energy accumulating rapidly each day.However, the points he must have spent frequenting the Special Cultivation Room during these two weeks would have been significant.Even as the top scorer in the strategy battle, and despite earning a substantial amount of points through replays, by now, he was likely running low.Using the Season Pass would allow him free and unlimited access to the Special Cultivation Room for the entire semester without further point expenditure. For a warrior, it was an invaluable treasure.Go Hyeon-woo looked at the Season Pass with wavering eyes for a long time before suddenly turning to me with a formal and respectful demeanor.Since Kim-hyung has kept his promise, I too will honor mine. If you need my sword, I will join you anytime, anywhere.Im counting on it. Ill make sure to put you to good use until Ive gotten my moneys worth.Haha, Im looking forward to it.We looked at each other and shared a light laugh.Then I asked him.Whats your Core rank now?I broke through a barrier last week. Its D-rank now.Thats fast progress.Back on the train, Go Hyeon-woos core was E-rank.His level had been quite low among the first years.Now, in terms of mana amount, he had barely moved out of the lower ranks.His progress was fairly quick but that alone wasnt enough.Can you reach C-rank by next week?HmmAfter thinking for a moment, Go Hyeon-woo replied.If I put in more effort, I might just manage it. But why aim for C?Core hits a stagnation phase at C.Unless one is a mana monster like Song Cheon-hye, most promising students would find themselves lingering around the upper C-rank range.In other words, once he achieved C-rank, he wouldnt fall far behind in a mana fight.From then on, Go Hyeon-woos abilities could be more accurately assessed.Identifying which areas were strong and where improvement was needed.Next week is also a week of duel battles.If things go as planned, it would be the perfect time to evaluate his skills according to the rules that were likely to come up.
