Acquired the Scam Rune in the Academy

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I continued my unrelenting assault.

A Multi-Holder that includes the Recovery category?

If you don’t give time for healing, it’s all over.

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“It’s almost over.”

A faint smile tugged at the corners of Kang Juyeon’s lips as she stared expressionlessly at the duel. The favorable outcome was evident on the training ground.

Kwon Oh-jun, who had been watching the duel together, looked embarrassed.

“Why didn’t you mention he’s a Multi-Holder?”

“…I wasn’t planning on giving a report.”

“I apologize.”

“It’s fine. Kwon Oh-jun’s suggestion was reasonable as well.”

The duel on the training ground was heavily leaning to one side.

Do Jae-hyun.

Initially caught off guard by Shin Yuna’s fake, he quickly regained his composure and relentlessly attacked her.

When Holders with similar endurance continued to duel, the one on the offensive side would eventually tire out.

Shin Yuna tried her best to fend off Do Jae-hyun’s attacks using her long-term combat rune, but…

Sword and dagger, slashing and stabbing, physical attacks and magical attacks.

Defending against a continuous barrage of contrasting attacks wasn’t an easy task.

Moreover, her rune’s application of the Recovery category wasn’t significant in such extended battles.

There was simply no time for healing after getting injured.

Kwon Oh-jun marveled at the one-sided duel.

“He’s truly a Holder who raises doubts about being an intern. His stats, rune utilization, combat sense— he’s superior in every aspect compared to Yuna. Just looking at his stats, he’s at least a C-grade or above.”

“…Did Holder Kwon Oh-jun witness Holder Shin Yuna’s final interview?”

“Yes. I attended at the request of Squad Leader Choi Gyu-hyuk from the scouting team. At the time, I thought she was a prodigy who could perfectly wield both Recovery and combat runes simultaneously. But this, compared to the friend you brought in, is like comparing a fledgling to a seasoned bird.”

Although he said that, Shin Yuna was also remarkably talented.

A Multi-Holder blending the conventional combat style with Recovery runes, creating a ‘Paladin’ vibe.

Especially, her understanding of runes was high, and her stats were substantial, enabling rapid growth.

Shin Yuna was a recent addition to the clan.

She was evaluated as the most likely candidate to be promoted to a B-grade Holder first.

It was just that her opponent today was unfortunate.

“Especially that fire. The fire rune, which fits our clan like a glove. A close-combat Holder who wields both a sword and dagger, and even a shield, who can also utilize ranged attacks imbued with magic power. It’s like…”

“…Holder Seong Na-yeon.”

“Yes. It’s reminiscent of Royal Clan’s Holder Seong Na-yeon.”

A-grade Holder from <Royal>, Seong Na-yeon.

She was famous for wielding wind-based magic and a sword simultaneously, making her a sword mage.

While Multi-Holders who wielded two or more weapons weren’t uncommon, those who could simultaneously wield magic-based and physical-based abilities were rare.

‘…Interesting.’

Kang Juyeon, too, was seeing Do Jae-hyun’s fire rune for the first time.

Although Do Jae-hyun was famous for being a Multi-Holder at the academy, the fact that he could use magic-based runes had never been revealed.

However, as always, Do Jahyun faced no hindrance in utilizing his runes.

His mastery over the newly revealed rune seemed considerable.

Although it seemed he hadn’t learned much about formations yet and hadn’t displayed any special magic, he skillfully utilized fire to lead the close-combat fight to his advantage.

The reason the momentum of the duel was leaning toward him was evident.

Do Jae-hyun, who manipulated fire.

Witnessing that curious sight, Kang Juyeon felt an inexplicable sense of camaraderie.

“At any rate, I’ll apologize again. I was too reckless, only thinking of what I could see.”

Kwon Oh-jun bowed his head slightly as he spoke.

While he was typically mischievous as a team leader, he knew how to objectively assess himself and his surroundings during serious moments.

Kang Juyeon lightly nodded in response to his apology.

“It’s okay. But…”

Her gaze shifted to the center of the training ground.

“Do welcome Do Jae-hyun properly. I had quite a difficult time bringing him in against his will.”

As the clan master’s daughter and heiress, Kang Juyeon held significant influence in the clan.

Even though he was just an intern clan member, the attitudes of both Kwon Oh-jun and Shin Yuna towards Do Jae-hyun earlier were disrespectful.

Their attitudes toward fellow clan members were excessively cold and detached.

Because of this, Kang Juyeon was trying to convey a message about considering her pride.

Observant Kwon Oh-jun understood her intention and bowed his head in a more embarrassed manner.

“Yes. I apologize. I’ll make sure to talk to Yuna as well.”

“There shouldn’t be a problem with deploying him for the hunting operation. He’s so experienced that it’s a given.”

“I believe so. Seeing his combat sense during the duel, it seems he’s not just an ordinary Holder who received education solely at the academy.”

Clang-Shing-ga-!!

While they were exchanging words.

One of Shin Yuna’s knuckles came off.

After feeling the limits of evasion and directly using her knuckles to block the sword, they had worn down and finally became undone.

In a split second, Do Jae-hyun’s sword advanced toward Shin Yuna’s neck without missing the opportunity.

Swish-

It seemed as though her neck would be slashed if she moved even a little.

Shin Yuna, who had been trying to counterattack at all costs, finally gave up and removed her remaining knuckle.

It was a concession, akin to admitting defeat.

Seeing this, Kwon Oh-jun descended to the training ground and declared briefly.

“Match over. Do Jae-hyun wins.”

It was a victory for Do Jae-hyun, the intern clan member.

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