novelzi Chapter 103: This God Offers Business Trip Consultations Too
Chapter 103: This God Offers Business Trip Consultations Too
Chapter 103: This God Offers Business Trip Consultations Too
-Kieeek!
The red ants roared ferociously, attacking the students.
Crash!
-These fucking bugs!
-Kieeek!
Anticlimactically, the ants burst like balloons with each student's attack. They were about the size of a puppy and about 30 cm long, which wasn’t intimidating at all.
I checked the catalog that Lee Geun-Wook gave me.
[Monster Ant]
Threat Level: Rank E and below.
A mutated insect monster that has been appearing in the past year. Its size and combat power don’t pose much threat. Commonly found in regular dungeons. With the right equipment, even an average person can defeat it.
True enough, the Monster Ant was so weak, that it didn’t even pose a challenge for the students. And yet, why did they bother me so much? Even though both their size and appearance didn’t resemble the imperial ants from God-Maker in the slightest...
Maybe I’m traumatized by them? I should get a hold of myself. Those weren’t even real ants! They were just mobs in a simulated dungeon!
“Mister? What’s wrong?” Sung Mi-Ri asked while I was still in deep thought.
I quickly cleared my mind. “No, it’s nothing. Wait, shouldn’t you be taking the test?”
“Hehe, S-ranks can forgo the simulation test.” Sung Mi-Ri giggled beside me.
I guess I can see why. Why make S-rank Hunters do simulations when they can easily clear A-rank dungeons alone?
In the end, not a single student was defeated by the Monster Ants. As expected of the students of a prestigious academy.
Despite knowing it was just a simulation, I still found it fascinating. After all, I hadn’t been to a real dungeon before.
[Entering D-rank area of virtual dungeon.]
Then, the increase in difficulty was announced.
-Kikikiki!
At the same time, Goblins—small, green-skinned humanoids—appeared, making unpleasant screeches.
I knew a bit about them. They were humanoid monsters the size of a child, strong enough to take on most adult men. They were also intelligent enough to use tools, so they could pose a threat in large numbers.
Moreover, there were stronger and specialized goblins called Goblin Warriors and Goblin Mages. Just like Hunters, they’d surpassed their inherent abilities and acquired additional skills. As a side note, I had my zombie female protagonist delve into a goblin dungeon for the sake of character development. Ah, the nostalgia...
[Entering C-rank area of virtual dungeon.]
Thud thud!
The students had entered the C-rank area. I saw green giants, similar to the goblins, appear on screen.
-Krrr!
There they are. The special goblin species, Goblin Warriors. They had a towering height of 2 m and a jacked body like Reinforce-type Hunters. Regardless, a certain student managed to defeat such a tricky opponent in a matter of seconds.
“Wow! Myeong-Ji came on top in the C-rank area!” Sung Mi-Ri cheered, applauding her friend’s victory as she watched.
After slicing the Goblin Warrior in half, Ko Myeong-Ji stepped on its body and cheerfully flashed a peace sign. When in reality, it was her familiar, Death Knight Hades, who’d defeated the monster. At this rate, she’d be able to make it to the strongest of the Goblin species, the Goblin Lord.
The Goblin Lord, an A-rank monster, was highly difficult to face because of its combat prowess, as well as its ability to summon minions. But of course, she had Hades, an S-rank monster, by her side. By the way, it wasn’t the real Hades, but a simulation made based on his spec.
Then, I turned my attention to another promising student in this class. Xu Zhu. A B-rank Qigong-type Hunter, named after the famous warlord from the Three Kingdoms. Despite her big build, she was actually a shy girl. I’d recently unblocked her qi points using my healing powers.
I was secretly hoping that she’d become an A-rank Hunter after Ko Myeong-Ji.
“Kyaaaak!”
Just then, a muffled scream came from Xu Zhu’s helmet.
Huh?
I looked at the monitor in a hurry, and saw Xu Zhu lying on the ground. She’d taken a fatal injury from the Goblin Warrior.
“Cheer up, Xu Zhu.”
“Yeah, this is just a simulation. You're much stronger when it comes to the real thing.”
Drooping her shoulders, Xu Zhu returned to the class. Sung Mi-Ri and her classmates comforted her. I looked at the results slip next to me.
[Highschool Division Class 3-A’s Academy Dungeon Simulation Results]
This crooked merchant always tries to steal Godcoins from me at every opportunity! You don't need to remind me—I’ll just avoid using the Demon Lord as much as possible!
Who needs a sword anyway! I could handle most things with my bare hands now!
Then, the space tore open, from which a black wooden chest emerged.
Tzzz!
A sinister aura overflowed from it, like a black miasma. Now that the sword has been upgraded, something definitely feels different...
“Demon Lord, how have you been?”
Clatter clatter!
The sword stirred in response. Full of anticipation, I was about to reach out to open the chest when...
Knock knock!
“Uhm, Mr. Yu Il-Shin. Are you in?”
Hmm? Who would be here at this hour? Flustered, I quickly shoved the wooden box into my backpack.
“Yes, come in.”
A heavyweight girl walked in. It was Xu Zhu.
“Mister, I’d like to consult with you about something, if that’s okay...”
I gestured for her to take a seat. “Mhm, have a seat. Do you want something to drink?”
“...I’m fine.”
As she sat down before me, Xu Zhu looked grim. She must be concerned about the failed simulation test earlier.
“Don’t worry about the test results too much. I’ve spoken to Mr. Lee, and we’ve agreed to let you retake the test. So, please let me know if you have any problems, I’ll help as much as possible. Do you feel unwell? Is there an issue with your qi points?”
Xu Zhu shook her head vigorously. “No. You’re my benefactor. But the command from the Three Martial Association is absolute.”
Three Martial Association? I think I’ve heard that somewhere before...
“Keke, Grandson-in-law. Why don’t we have dinner together tonight? Hmm? Where’s Lilith?”
“Hold on a sec, Grandfather. Since when is Mr. Yu your grandson-in-law?”
“Hehe, Mr. Sword God! I made a bento box for you to eat while you work on your novel!”
Ko Sa-Deuk, Sung Mi-Ri, and Sword Demon all turned up at the infirmary together. Xu Zhu turned pale at the unexpected visitor. But did she have to be that shocked? Although, I could see why the presence of the Immortal Guild’s leader unnerved a student like her.
“Lilith went to Antrinia for a while... Oh, but I’m kind of busy right now. Can all of you come back later?”
“I’m sorry, Mister!”
“Huh?”
Just then, Xu Zhu pulled out a pale yellow paper, then gave me a big hug.
X-Xu Zhu, I’m a teacher, and you’re a student! This is inappropriate!
Just then, I heard the sound of paper tearing.
Flash!
“Grandson-in-law!”
“Eek! Mister!?”
“Huh?! Isn’t that the Teleportation Talisman from the Three Martial Association?”
Red light filled my view as dizziness pervaded me, making me feel motion sick. My eyes flung open moments later. Instead of the infirmary, a misty clearing appeared before me.
Where am I?
Shudder—
Xu Zhu was on her knees beside me, shaking, looking all flustered.
“Xu Zhu, where is...?”
Thud thud!
“Is that the man who stole Mount Hua’s sword treasure?”
“Amitabha.”
From the fog, a robed monk emerged, followed by a fierce-looking man with a huge sword slung over his back.