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After Returning, My Abilities are Infinite (Web Novel) - Chapter 12: The Ogre in the Pocket (1)
Chapter 12: The Ogre in the Pocket (1)
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Measurement inspection; Standard procedure for cadets upon entrance to the academy.
Initially, they had established a principle of revealing all the characteristics and skills openly, but that changed with the crime rates rising amongst the awakened.
Characteristics and skills should only be covertly disclosed. The cadet’s opinion then does matter; it is necessary.
The ‘First Plague’ always begins with an insignificant awakening, never a monster.
‘Of course, I never cared about that.’
Why would anyone care about ‘Excellent Insight’?
When I started, I used to write down my qualities in extensive details in the status window to gain bonus benefits.
That’s why no one knew my characteristics when I was living as an analyst.
‘It’s a little different this time.’
If I added the characteristic of my Akashic record and the singularity of ‘regression’ on it, then the world’s attention would turn to me.
Learning from experience, I was certain it’s never wise to attract too much unnecessary attention.
There was no surety that if I faced death again, I would be resurrected.
“What do you mean by that question?”
So, I looked at the instructor Park Hyun-suk and asked.
“You probably didn’t measure your ability for reawakening this time, but the academy’s measuring instruments won’t give you accurate numbers. I plan to get you precise measurements with the help of an outside agency.”
“Why?”
I asked a plethora of questions with that one word.
There were numerous advantages to getting precise measurements.
‘Ability’ does not appear in the status.
It accurately extracts figures like strength, agility, and health.
It also gives a rough estimate of how likely you are to grow in the future, and it will recommend the suitable equipment and assign you the most effective role for you.
‘And if the instructor is the one doing it, it will be accurate.’
Precise measurement, even with an outside agency’s aid, is only an awakened goldsmith’s dream.
It’s impossible to achieve without a well-connected network like that.
‘But it is not essential.’
If you don’t perform a routine stat check, you can still be aware of your physical state; moreover, you still need to measure your stats per se.
I, for one, never used it for analysis.
I had greater precision in observing than measuring.
After I published a few simple status analysis theories, it became a trend for guilds and government agencies not to use measuring instruments.
I’m overwhelmed; there were many outstanding analysts besides me.
“It doesn’t sound like you need a measurement.”
“Yeah. If I skim through the status, I can see it all. But, once I measure, my information remains intact.”
“When I entered the academy, I remember the student who wrote down his data meticulously. You want to record the ability’s reawakening this time, is that it?”
“Something like that. The better the ability, the more reason to hide it.”
Park Hyun-suk burst forth in laughter.
“Then there is nothing more to add. It is correct. Then you don’t want to leave a record, and I don’t think there is any need, so why not accept it?”
“I’m sorry… That’s what you heard.”
“Okay. I know.”
I made my intended refusal clear.
However, Park Hyun-suk prophesized an answer beforehand
‘What? Did the instructor return?’
Before I could think further, Park Hyun-suk spoke.
“In the actual evaluation, the proficiency of getting a perfect score is extraordinary.”
I thought, ‘Then, what is the reason for this?’
“Then, will the refusal will be delivered directly from external institutions or that comes later?”
“Yes?”
“You can tell the guild’s stance by looking at the faces of guild scouts who are expecting the results of a promising measure.”
Ah.
His intention was made clear now.
‘In the beginning, I didn’t give my awakening ability enough thought.’
Guild scouts.
I excused myself from being before them, not seen or heard.
To measure or not, it was my decision.
But whatever course you take, there is always a chance of stumbling across them.
‘It is not easy to meet active people in the awakening industry as a cadet.’
I felt indebted to Hyun-Seok Park.
‘But why are you doing this?’
“I don’t have a schedule because it’s a holiday today, by 4 PM, scouts will be there. It’s a rare opportunity, so be prepared.”
“…”
“I noticed that you participated in the actual evaluation with a training sword, but if you go to the cadet arsenal, you can use various items from the second grade. And I saw that your family was in poor condition, so if you apply for assistance, you can receive aid articles too.”
Park Hyun-Seok continued.
“Meeting with guild officials is cumbersome, so I’m going to repeat it. If your talent leaves a striking impression on them, even if you don’t sign a contract, you may be able to receive support from a sponsor.”
“Yes. I will prepare properly.”
I nodded and smiled lightly, facing his eyes.
[He’s very interested. He might be your secret brother]
I swallowed my response to the traveler’s words and stayed silent.
‘In this messed up world, everyone has a story.’
Most people were remnants of destruction, monsters, cracks.
The world’s ‘talented awakeners’ now held the potential to prevent these tragedies and possibly destroy them to evade such unfortunate mishaps
‘It’s hopeless for those who have reached their limit.’
The young ones of today are going to be the promise of tomorrow.
Some who lagged from an absence of essential inventory often had brilliant talents.
The world is in a desperate state.
“Then call me. I’ll come.”
* * *
“I thought you’d feel elated after attaining a perfect score. I didn’t even see your face on the training ground.”
“Oh, thank you.”
I was wiping off the sweat when suddenly, Lee Jin-woo came from behind me and gave me a water bottle.
Even after I got the ‘Akasik Record’, I was told that training through ‘Link’ would suffice. So, I didn’t usually use the training ground when there were other students.
Nonetheless, the reason for training at this time was simple.
“But what sword? Did you originally use a sword?”
“At my present level, I can’t pass on my sword yet. When I received it, I may have been strong, but without the power I gained with the enlightenment, I will not be able to progress any further.”
Articles from the Balstaya Empire were connected through communication and sharing.
It was to receive the swordsmanship.
‘Swipe the sword until you’re satisfied? That’s a vague request. ‘
The knight never spoke to me like the traveler.
Instead, when I wielded my sword, He spat suggestions like a dragon breathing fire.
“The route was just good. That’s enough to prevent a sword wielded by our knights’ probation!”
“What is that poor swordsmanship? I’m going to stop that black grandmother!”
Sometimes he would compliment me, sometimes be strict.
“It’s still not enough to get ‘Valstaya Fencing’. Now, more! Without rest!”
“Since the sword is the basic, I think I should deal with one weapon. I’m practicing.”
I heard the knight cry loudly, laugh hard, and wielding the sword again.
“I practice hard. If you swing it like a half-wit, you will strain your muscles, man. ”
I won’t be a half-wit, you imbecile.
I forcibly swallowed those words and wielded the sword with Lee Jin-woo behind.
[You are determined. To be truthful, you should leave this menial fencing…It is becoming a burden on your frail body.]
“…”
[Regardless of the type, let’s pile up hard inside. If it’s usable, it can help you later.]
He continued slashing the air restlessly as the traveler continued his banter
『Let’s give it a little more power.』
“Imagine you are facing a formidable foe. Wake your fighting spirit!”
I swung again.
Boowoong
I heard a sound as if something was sliced.
“Hey…..look at him.”
“What is that noise?”
Other students stopped training and turned to me.
“He swings rather oddly.”
“During training time, like that… Have you ever learned?”
Some cadets forgot their training and stood still, staring at the scene.
“He was awakened. He’s definitely different.”
Lee Jin-woo, standing behind, couldn’t take his eyes off.
I remained focused.
Knights stood in front of me with their swords, equipped with full plate armor.
I had imagined this scenario countless times before.
I faced death many times like this.
My lack of strength had rendered me incapable of defending myself. I had been beheaded, stabbed in the chest, or lost my sword or leg.
But this time, something was different.
To be more precise, my senses were different, more sharpened, faster.
[Immersiveness rises.]
It was as if I was living it. The smell of dirt surrounded me. The heat was scorching my skin as if the sun was above me.
[Immersiveness rises.]
Like a real Valstaya knight, the power overflowed me like an explosion.
“When I saw the sword flying for the first time, I thought my eyes were blind.”
The knight’s voice rung in my head.
“So, you think that it was a miracle to receive the sword.”
And my sword drew a straight line from bottom to top.
It was light and heavy, and it was easy and quick.
[Immersiveness rises.]
And after that, I subconsciously placed the sword in my hand.
『This one was worth seeing.』
“…”
[You have talent. What is the speed of accepting the story…]
The sword fell to the floor and bounced once, the metallic edge’s sound resonating in the whole training ground.
Everyone was silent.
“Wow!”
Except for one…
“I made an appointment with the guild scout, who wanted to see how great the late cadet is…”
“If you want to train more, do so. I can wait for two or three hours.”
A man dressed in a suit, holding a briefcase in one hand, stood on the training grounds.
*clap clap*
The guild scouts’ applause echoed through the deathly lifeless training ground.
“It’s already past 4 o’clock? I had 3 hours left until the appointment, so I came to the training ground…”
Unintentionally, I seemed to have left an excellent first impression.
