Academy Silver Gatekeeper

180 – United Academy – 1

“The situation was not very good.”

Kang Min-seong, who was drinking tea with Ma Hak-jun, secretly starts crying.

I looked at his face to see if he was playing some kind of prank.

… It’s not a joking tone. I say that sincerely.

“Right now, the number of casualties counted as of yesterday is 10% higher than before.”

10 percent. A figure that may make some people wonder, ‘Is that a big problem?’

However, if that 10% is something that a person’s life depends on, it cannot be said to be small.

And if that number accumulates, eventually all people with the ability to fight will disappear.

As Kang Min-seong said, the current situation could never be said to be good.

“I can understand why the association president’s face is a mess.”

“Yes. However, they say that this figure is small when compared globally. They say the number of severe cases has doubled. Thanks to you, I heard that you are seeking support from other countries.”

Then Ma Hak Jun sighs and nods his head as if he knew that.

I also expected this to happen. It’s natural.

Whether it’s a monster or a gate, the name is ‘cataclysm’, so how can it not be affected?

Those around me are only semi-forced so my skills grow and I get through things without difficulty.

What kind of disaster is this for other countries and people with different abilities? You must be having a hard time.

There is even a setting that this will get worse in the future.

If you think about it, everything that is happening now is just a kind of preview.

Everyone needs to stay alert and not get caught up in the main story.

“Actually, the solution is simple, isn’t it?”

“Yes. “I am putting in twice as much effort as I have done so far.”

While exchanging words with each other, both elders shook their heads.

I also agree with their opinions. It’s easier said than done.

I am telling those who have been complacent until now to grit their teeth and run.

It’s not only a problem that there are people who run and people who don’t, but people who run are also a problem.

I can’t even figure out how long I have to run this.

‘An infinite race where you don’t know the destination. This is the real hell.’

Not long ago, if you worked hard and fought moderately, you were guaranteed a decent life.

Although it is not completely free from danger, there is little chance of suffering a tragedy that could even lead to the loss of one’s life.

On the contrary, it can be said that the money and fame that can be obtained as a person with special abilities is sufficient.

I was living with the satisfaction that came from that, but now I have to prepare for an endless death match.

I know I have to work hard. Everyone is probably realizing it.

But putting it into practice personally is a completely different matter.

It may be convenient to rely on luck and say, ‘The gate I am in charge of will be safe.’

‘Well, if it happens, it will be your loss.’

While I was sipping my tea thinking that, I heard a voice calling me.

“Examiner Baek Seo-jin. “What do you think?”

“I’m talking about the current situation. Do you think it will get better?”

We are not simply asking about the domestic situation. We are also asking questions overseas.

The answer I will give to that is, to be honest, a bit obvious.

“Well. To be honest, nothing is certain.”

“Not sure?”

“Yes. Right now, there is confusion here and there, but if we are lucky, it may be an opportunity for further growth. On the other hand, if the situation gets worse than this, the damage will be greater.”

In response to my answer, Ma Hak-jun asks, ‘Then what if we only look at Korea?’

It seemed like he wanted a positive answer, but my answer was the same there.

“I can’t give you a definitive answer on that either.”

“Okay? You are working so hard, and the students are also following diligently.”

“That’s true, but isn’t that limited to academy students? “Those friends will have to graduate and go out, and even if they do, the situation may get worse.”

It is true that he claimed to be the gatekeeper and worked hard to raise the level of students.

However, that number is only a handful if you consider the total number of talented people in Korea.

It might be a little different when those friends enter society one day…

“Surprising. “I thought you would be very hopeful.”

“So do i. Also, did you say it was Lee Hyun-woo who changed Su-hyeon? The same goes for discovering that friend. “Didn’t each of the students you took on show quite remarkable achievements?”

“Thank you for what you two said, but I am only playing the role of an ‘examiner.’ Yourself.”

Some people will try to climb through the blockers, but others may just give up.

I’ll try to stimulate them as much as I can, but I don’t expect the skills of Suhyeon or Lee Hyunwoo.

This is not to disparage the level of students, but because that is the objective way.

As a bonus, even if you upgrade all academy students to one level, the number is limited.

If you actually look at the work of an examiner, the beginning was not that big of a deal.

The power of the Republic of Korea is rising, and it is producing the world’s most talented people.

Did you do it with such great intentions? At all. I didn’t do it because I wanted that.

I do the best I can, but there is no sense of excessive obligation beyond that.

It’s hard to take care of myself and those around me right now, but that’s too much.

“That’s what I heard. … Anyway, isn’t it true that the students’ level has improved thanks to you?”

Level. It’s level. I don’t know about anything else, but my determination and grit have improved.

Even though they were tormenting me so much, they all managed to hold on. So much so that I feel sorry.

“… “I think it is to some extent, if not all.”

If we use the Gojingamrae trait, more students may have become stronger.

However, it turns out that this characteristic also has limitations. Up to five at a time.

Before, I didn’t know about Suhyun and Lee Hyunwoo, but I lowered my evaluation level a bit.

Next, when I tried to give it to students who met the standards or higher, a warning message appeared.

As expected, I guess my characteristic is that I have to do my best to focus on blocking.

“Hmm.”

In response to my answer, Ma Hak-jun touches his chin and suddenly looks at Kang Min-seong.

“Seeing this makes me want to hear your opinion again.”

“I told you, Hakjun. “I think this would be a pretty good opinion.”

What are they saying all of a sudden? Is that a good opinion?

What did you talk about while you called me?

As we looked at the two people in turn, it was Kang Min-seong who opened his mouth.

“First of all, examiner Baek Seo-jin. “You know that quite a few of my students are abroad, right?”

“Yes. I heard that they operate everything from a small swordsmanship gym to a large-scale training center for weapons departments. Is that correct?”

“That’s right. Thanks to that, we have many contacts with overseas countries.”

“If something goes wrong at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, I will contact that friend.”

Even Ma Hak-jun, who was not particularly concerned about being a disciple, reacted with envy.

You can receive overseas news as well as various support and requests.

Once again, we can see how powerful the Kang family, Su-hyeon’s maternal family, is.

“Anyway, I had some conversations with talented people overseas.”

“What is it?”

“Monsters are getting stronger every day and more gates are appearing, but we need better educational institutions to reduce the gap between each region and become an unbreakable shield for each region.”

Quality educational institutions?

“Um, Chairman? “Isn’t there already a training institute in each country that nurtures people with special abilities?”

The Academy for Talented Persons in Korea is like that, and it’s the same in all other countries.

Each country nominates carefully selected people for the talents they will possess.

This ability is not just the most powerful weapon to fight monsters.

It also serves as a yardstick for judging the power of a country.

“Yes. You are right. However, because it is so busy, there are often cases where you are unable to further develop your strengths and improve your weaknesses.”

“That…”

“In addition, as the examiners know, aren’t the monsters that appear in each country slightly different? The people with special abilities of that country are trained accordingly, but these days, the gate is unstable, and the monsters that come out of it are very unexpected. Of course, those who first encounter the monster are bound to be temporarily embarrassed.”

“… “That embarrassment could easily lead to injury or even death, right?”

Kang Min-seong smiles, saying my answer is accurate.

“So, since the current situation occurred, the heads of each country have discussed it several times. Each country can become stronger by unlocking its know-how and complementing each other’s weaknesses. “The idea is to create a kind of joint academy.”

As soon as I heard Kang Min-seong’s words, a question came to mind.

The question is whether each country truly wants and welcomes it.

Sharing their know-how ultimately means revealing their capabilities.

If that information is exposed to the villains, it will definitely be helpful to them.

The question is whether you would agree to it while taking an obvious risk.

“I think I know roughly what you’re thinking.”

The person who answered my question was Ma Hak-jun.

“I was worried too. Will all countries really cooperate? Will talented individuals from each country recognize the authority of the United Academy? If one of the two fails, it may be as bad as not making it.”

“What do you think, Mr. President?”

“In the end, everyone will agree and acknowledge the necessity.”

Ma Hak-Jun told me why the World United Academy is necessary.

Because everyone knew. If one place falls, everything will fall in a domino effect.

When Britain, which immediately lost its S rank, stumbled, France was swept along with it.

The S-class gate that the British were unable to remove became a dungeon.

This is why monsters kept pouring out towards France.

“Up until now, everyone was able to do enough in their own country, so it was a kind of individual or competitive competition. But not anymore. Just blocking marks aren’t enough. If another place collapses, the monsters you have to deal with are double. No, because it increases several times that amount.”

Ma Hak-jun, who had said that much, took a sip of tea.

“Ruler. First of all, this is the story so far. “I’d like to hear your opinion as well.”

Once again, Kang Min-seong asks for my opinion.

Each country sends talented people to receive unified education and develop improved skills.

And it will all begin at the World United Academy.

About the possibility that there are still many problems to be solved.

“… “I think you already know my answer.”

Of course, there is no better stage than that.