Academy Silver Gatekeeper

157 – The End of Revenge – 3

“What do you think, examiner?”

Today, as usual, we are about to judge Lee Hyun-woo’s silver level.

The guy who was quietly preparing on the other side spoke up like that.

Why does a guy who rarely says he’s focused right before the screening suddenly acts like that?

What are you rather thinking than asking? Let’s add our subject.

“I mean Hyun Soo-jin. “Will my honor as a person with special abilities be restored or not?”

Ah. I was talking about that story.

Instead of answering Hyunwoo Lee’s question, he silently moves to the center of the judging room.

Following my steps, Lee Hyun-woo also stands across from me with his sword hanging down.

“People’s opinions were divided. The evil deeds he committed as an Elder are certain, but before that, he made many achievements as an S-rank superpower, and was falsely accused by cowards. At the last moment, he helped the judge catch an S-rank monster, so he was reinstated with honor. This is correct…”

“On the other hand, no matter what the circumstances, we can never overlook the injury and death of innocent people. In any case, in the end, he died as an Elder and a Villain, so he should be left as he is.”

Hyeonwoo Lee nods his head and looks at me quietly.

People’s opinions are like that, but it’s like asking what I really think.

“I’m curious why you’re asking me that, student Lee Hyeon-woo.”

“You have a connection with Hyun Soo-jin, and wasn’t she with that woman in her last moments?”

“For that reason, it’s very poor. It’s not like I was a comrade in arms with that woman.”

Her colleague Han Ji-yoon, or Ma Hak-jun, who taught her.

I think it would be right to ask these people, Hyeonwoo.

I slowly raise my sword and try to use his magic.

My two arms, which were literally ruined, are now fine.

And the magic power that had been in disarray has now completely settled down.

After fighting Cyclops, I actually feel stronger.

Oh, to be more precise, it’s not just ‘feeling’.

After receiving treatment and coming to my senses, I could see this with my third eye.

◎ Reach required value

: Characteristics are strengthened.

The required figure was reached a little suddenly.

I wondered if I had finally reached the designated number.

It finally occurred to me that the damned hook had finally disappeared.

◎ Number blocked

: 531 ( 531 / ? )

However, the hook mark on the back was still the same.

And the number was ‘531’, no matter how you look at it, it was not a special number.

I wouldn’t know if it was a perfect number like 500 or 1000.

‘531’. Isn’t it an uncomfortable number for anyone to look at?

At this point, numbers are not just a number concept.

I also thought that there might be something else.

When targeting much stronger beings rather than simply judging those who are there.

For example, when using the gatekeeper trait against an S-rank monster like this time.

This is the kind of thought that finally counts when a certain numerical request is made.

… Well, it’s just a hypothesis and nothing is certain.

“What do you think, student Hyunwoo Lee?”

“You mean my opinion? Well. I understand that there was a reason why it had to be that way, but…”

It’s a very difficult problem. No one will be able to hastily divide good and bad.

There are worse people who pushed her there.

They carried out an unethical experiment and then tried to erase everything.

When they investigated it, they even branded him a traitor and isolated him.

Hyun Soo-jin willingly became a traitor there.

Instead of going the normal way, she changed her course in a direction she shouldn’t have.

In the process, many innocent people were killed and injured.

This is why public opinion is divided in half, fighting over whether a lottery should be held or not.

“To be honest, I think this is correct.”

“Like this? If things continue like this, are you saying something that is neither this nor the other?”

“Yes. He is not an Elder who is the scourge of the world, nor is he a man with superpowers who is a hero to the nation. It will continue to remain as a shadow that will continue to have different evaluations and controversy. That kind of ending.”

Oh my god Who would have thought that Lee Hyun-woo would make such a heavy and serious statement.

It’s a little absurd, but at the same time, I’m thrilled because I feel like I’ve grown up.

Judging every day! Training! Is this guy who was always expected to shout things out finally showing some semblance of a protagonist?

“How are you feeling, Examiner?”

“I guess I can say that I have a similar opinion to student Lee Hyeon-woo.”

It is clear that others intervened in Hyun Soo-jin’s decisions and actions.

And that other’s will was never friendly, good or clean.

If you think about it, she can also be said to be a victim to some people.

But if she does that, she also has the problem of the real victims she has dealt with.

What should be done with those who lost their lives in the shadows if they are reinstated as heroes?

Because of that, I couldn’t help but have similar thoughts to Lee Hyun-woo.

Hyun Soo-jin, she has to become a shadow for the rest of her life, as she chose.

I don’t deny existence itself, but I have to choose a life where I can’t come into the light.

“Let’s stop talking about that and just go about our business. Student Hyunwoo Lee. Besides you, there are other students waiting for their turn in line.”

Still, my grade measurement does not come out above grade A.

I measured again after defeating Cyclops, but the situation was the same.

However, the government semi-forced my grade to be S grade.

The reason is that it is guaranteed by the Association of Talented Persons and two or more S-level talented people.

Of course, the two people who sponsored it were Han Ji-yoon and Irina.

“Are we going to use all of those dual series today?”

Oh, and I’m not the only one at the center of the topic.

Two people have appeared in the dual and dual series, which can be said to be the exclusive domain of the strong.

One is Suhyun, who will be called the ‘Red Witch’. And the other one is that guy.

“Actually, I’m still in a daze. During the fight, my sword broke, so I thought, ‘Oh, I don’t know!’ And rushed at her with my bare body. But when I looked at her her magic power her in her her arms her and legs her her her, I thought it was pretty good, so I thought, let’s do it properly.”

Lee Hyun-woo’s dual branches are weaponry and martial arts. Of course I expected it.

Didn’t they push me hard during the screening based on what I saw on the Internet?

“So, what is the answer?”

“Of course I have to use it all. If you don’t use both of those, I think the examiner won’t let you go.”

Oh. Answer. If I didn’t use the double series, I tried to hang it upside down on the floor.

“And. Examiner?”

I thought it would start slowly, so I raised my sword straight ahead.

Hyunwoo Lee smiles awkwardly and continues his speech.

“I think today will be the last day.”

“… “The last one?”

What a strange sound all of a sudden. Is it the last time?

Are you dropping out of the academy? It’s not? Isn’t that kind of guy?

“Being reviewed. To be precise, maintaining bronze status.”

At Lee Hyeon-woo’s words, I finally exclaimed, “Ah!”.

He’s clearly a guy who deserves a silver rating, but why does he keep giving up on his intentions at the end?

Putting that question aside, Hyunwoo Lee continued to accept the screening as he desired.

I thought there must be a certain level I wanted and waited in silence.

Almost half a year. The first semester is almost over.

And just today. It seemed like he had finally made up his mind.

I feel like I’ve made a promise to myself that I can now move on.

“But student Lee Hyeon-woo? You seem too confident. Who sent it to me tomorrow? He speaks as if he had received a promise. “You will have to satisfy me, are you confident?”

“I’m sure it will happen. I promise. So, please take care of it until today. “Examiner.”

Young. If anyone hears it, they will think that I received at least a promise of silver.

But another thing that could have happened is Lee Hyun-woo, who defeated A-level monsters without difficulty.

I can’t stay in bronze at the academy forever.

Now that I have made my own decision, I think I will grow even crazier.

… Rather, looking at it like this, it looks like that Gojin Gamrae trait stack has accumulated a lot.

Excluding weekends and being in the hospital, you would have been over 50, right?

I am very excited to see what kind of numbers will emerge after the screening is finished tomorrow.

You too, get to S rank quickly, Hyunwoo. I don’t want to suffer alone.

*

“Examiner Baek Seo-jin. We have arrived.”

Baek Seo-jin glances around at the words of Jang Jang-nam, who was holding the steering wheel.

This is the shrine that Ma Hak-jun told me about. It is said that Hyun Soo-jin’s fiancé is sleeping here.

“Please wait here. “I will go alone.”

Baek Seo-jin gets out of the car while stopping those who want to accompany him.

Now that they have clearly become ‘S-Class’ in name and reality, the security itself is meaningless.

Knowing that, the men in suits nodded and waited in the car.

A place where many people are enshrined and sleeping.

Baek Seo-jin, who was looking for someone there, soon stopped in front of a certain place.

“…”

Unlike others, I don’t even have a single photo with someone.

Maybe it’s natural. A created being, so a person who cannot have a family.

“It’s too late. I’m sorry.”

Memories are still hazy. What kind of person was he and what kind of relationship he had.

But Baek Seo-jin knew instinctively. This person was just as lonely as me.

And yet, just like me, there was a desire to prevent tragedy.

White Paper Jin, who had been silent for a while, parted his lips as if to listen.

“How did those bastards end up? Was it the look you wanted? I really hope so. I put in a lot of effort. To let those guys sneak away. Wow. “How difficult it was.”

These are not empty words. I had to sweat a lot to stop Han Ji-yoon and Irina who were running wild with excitement.

As expected, I had to give various explanations to stop the angry Ma Hak-jun and Kang Min-seong.

“I saw the news. If you surrender now, you will be treated not as an elder or a villain, but as a person with special abilities. He said that although there are mistakes and mistakes, it can be taken into account and given an opportunity for a fresh start.”

“It’s a rare opportunity. It’s not too late, so if you change your mind, you can always come back. Oh, instead. When you come back, be prepared to be scolded to the point where you will be on the verge of death, if not to the point of death.”

There was no answer. There was no one nearby to hear the story in the first place.

What was here was just a shadow created by the light.

Baek Seo Jin, who had been waiting for someone for a while, shrugged his shoulders and turned around.

She then slowly walked back the way she came and spoke as if something suddenly occurred to her.

“I will try my best. On your behalf.”

Baek Seo-jin left the shrine like that.

And after some time.

Susseu-

A shadow appeared along the wall and stood up in front of where someone was sleeping.

It’s hard to see because there’s no light, but the shadow is definitely smiling.