365 – Treasure Hunt (4)

As time passed, the exam period approached. The first graders and our teaching assistant went to the test site to take the test.

The students entered first, followed by teaching assistants including myself.

Originally, for the sake of fairness, the eyes had to be covered, but the teaching assistant did not cover the eyes.

I was even able to choose the starting location, and the professor even gave me a map.

You have to find the map in buildings located throughout the test site, but we just gave it to you.

‘Students won’t really have any complaints.’

As I said before, teaching assistants are close to a third force. However, it is also ambiguous to call it a force of three.

I guess it should be said that this is a slightly ambiguous expression. It’s more of a public enemy, but it’s highly likely that the professors did it on purpose.

Even if the students who realized the whole story complained, it would be okay under the ‘regulations’.

Above all, unless students truly know my wishes, they have no choice but to let down their guard.

“What effect does this have?”

“Would you like to try it?”

Our starting point is the lake in the center of the test site. It’s also a very big lake.

After the test began, I first checked the treasures I had been given in advance.

A necklace with a bright green gem in the center. We first checked the performance of the necklace.

“Would it be possible to add magical power? Surely it’s not just for wizards?”

“Um…”

After hearing Kara’s words, I looked around at the necklace. I’m not sure about this either.

It is a necklace and jewel that has never been seen in Soul World. This never came out in the first place.

I guess it’s because the future is distorted because of my existence. It’s a problem that doesn’t matter.

“I’ll try putting in some magic power first.”

To test the performance of the green treasure, Karas wore a necklace.

Professors explained that the treasure’s performance is not that complicated. Instead, it turns the unfavorable situation around.

This green gem will definitely have appropriate efficacy. So, I had to know this performance first.

-Wow!

As Karasu, wearing the necklace, let out her magic, the green gem began to glow.

At the same time, green letters began to appear in the air, and it seemed like it was a pre-entered spell.

Subsequently, the letters were changed to a common language and the performance of the gem was explained.

[Resurrection time shortened: waiting time 6 hours]

As Dis said, it is a very brief yet special ability. The ability to turn around an unfavorable situation.

We had similar reactions when we saw that ability. It had a positive meaning.

“It has a great advantage because it shortens the resurrection time.”

“The waiting time is 6 hours. That’s great.”

“It would be better for you, Kara, to wear this rather than for me.”

“And you?”

Kara had a question. Shortening the resurrection time is a very big advantage.

Here, the person with the weakest power is Karas, but the fact that she gave up on it is bound to raise questions.

“To be honest, Sivar will almost never be eliminated, and even if she is eliminated, she can be revived and that’s it. Did it take 3 hours to revive?”

“Maybe it was around that time?”

“On the other hand, it doesn’t mean anything to me if I’m eliminated. I’m the one with the weakest power here. Therefore, Kara, this necklace is suitable for you.”

This is a very persuasive statement. She nodded, probably thinking Kara was right.

Karas is the type of person who wins with her brains rather than her her brute her force her her. But that doesn’t mean we lack brains.

In particular, since the purpose of this test was ‘competition’, the battle of wits is more important than the overall plan.

Of course, Karas’s proportion is bound to decrease. Still, she’s not at all helpful.

“Then I’ll wear this. Where do we start first?”

“Hmm…”

In response to Kara’s question, Karas turned her head and looked towards her lake. We also looked towards the lake.

Dees said. Treasure is easy to find if you look for clues. She also explained that while she was looking for clues, she could find treasure.

“Honestly, from my perspective, this lake is the most suspicious. Don’t you think so too?”

“I think so too.”

“Me too.”

“Okay. Then Sivar. Let’s go.”

“?”

I looked at Karas with a bewildered expression at such a natural command.

But Karas had such a shameless look on her face that she didn’t know what was the problem.

“Can’t you swim?”

“Does the royal family ever go swimming? If I fall into the water, it will be other people’s fault.”

“Kara… No, I’ll go.”

Kara is from the desert, so she is far from a swimmer. In particular, she can’t see her clothes getting wet.

She usually prefers thin clothes, so she is still wearing a cool outfit. If she gets wet, her underwear will be visible.

You can’t see that much with your eyes open. If you see it, I will stab you in the eye with my finger.

She sighed and went into the lake. It was comforting for her to hear Kara tell her to watch her back.

-Splash!

“Hmm?”

But it was shallower than I thought. The deepest point was up to her waist.

If I had known it would be this shallow, I would have sent Karasu. It was already too late for her to regret it.

-Quaang!

As I was rummaging around in the lake, I heard a faint noise in my ear. It looks like the fight has already started.

Even if they fought among themselves, it would be a loss. When can I tell all my students about my plan?

‘Karasu will take care of it, right?’

Karas is perfect for this kind of thing. He also knew about my ambitious plans, so he would spread the word in moderation.

Or, if I just spread the rumor that I am collecting treasure, there is a possibility that students will cooperate.

-Sparkle!

“Oh.”

It was a time when I was hoping that that moment would come quickly. When we reached the center of the lake, something sparkled.

Did they install light magic to make it easier to find? Since it glows orange, it seems to be an orange-colored treasure.

Eventually, as if protecting the treasure, I was able to remove the stones surrounding it and take out the treasure chest.

Overall, it was a palm-sized treasure chest.

“I found it!”

He even shouted out loud that he had deliberately searched for it. That way, aggro will be attracted well.

I picked up the box and walked out of the lake with great strides.

“Is it possible to find it this easily?”

“I don’t know. Let’s check.”

Kara said in an absurd tone, but her priority was to check the treasure.

I carefully opened the palm-sized box with anticipation.

When the box was opened, two rings that glowed bright orange were found side by side.

“Huh? Why are there two of these?”

“Yes.”

“Let’s check first.”

To be effective, you only need to channel a very small amount of magic power. As before, Karas confirmed.

-Wow

It wasn’t long before I found something interesting. Karas clearly put magic into only one ring.

But isn’t the other side also emitting a brilliant scarlet light? It seems like there is interaction.

[Communication: 3km radius]

Like the green gem, it is a very simple yet powerful advantage. This is a very good effect, especially in a wide test site.

There is no need to explain the importance of communication. In this type of test, information is more important.

We realized the treasure’s capabilities and nodded approvingly. Everyone responded that it was okay.

“This will work if me and Sivar join in. Karas, you go with me.”

“That’s okay, but it’s enough for you and me to go together. I’ll just have to act like a scout.”

“I’ll go alone. I think it’ll be better.”

Kara and Karas wear the same ring? Rather than foaming at her her mouth her her her, I will cut off Karas ‘fingers her her her her.

Fortunately, when Karasu was given a sufficient reason, she gave her ring without saying anything.

All that remains is to wear the ring. I was the first to put a ring on Kara.

“I’ll fit it in.”

“Huh? Sivar you?”

“Yes. There is something I want to try.”

“I don’t know what it is… But come on.”

Kara held out her left hand without question. Thanks to this, she was able to see Kara’s hands clearly.

These hands bear heavy traces of the arduous battle they have endured. It is quite far from Seomseom Oksu.

However, overall, it felt attractive thanks to the elongated fingers and unique skin.

Even her scars, big and small, seem to inform the life she has walked. It’s not ugly at all.

-Sweet

I put a ring with an orange gem on her left ring finger. It stood out even more because of the color difference.

As we all know, putting a ring on the ring finger of the left hand is something that is only done for a lover or companion. Should I call it a kind of common sense?

But Kara showed that she was fine. A reaction with no understanding of what this means.

“I’ll join in too. Please lend me a hand.”

“Yes.”

Kara looked approvingly at her ring and then did the same for me. She put a ring on the ring finger of her left hand.

Looking at it like this, it really felt like a coupling ring. Of course, Kara still doesn’t recognize the face.

“Hoo…”

Except Karasu, who knows what she means. He looked at the two of us alternately with a subtle look.

The fact that he even smiled sinisterly felt like a pervert in the true sense of the word. It was so bad that even Kara reacted in awe.

“Why, why are you looking at me like that? Did we do something wrong?”

“No. It’s just that Sivar is too bold.”

“What’s bold?”

“Shivar. Do you know what it means to wear a ring on the ring finger of your left hand?”

“Yes.”

Of course I know that. I nodded and answered.

“It’s something you do for someone important to you. That’s how I learned.”

“Is that the end?”

“Yes.”

“Um…Yeah. Assuming you are like that.”

Next was Kara. Karas, who was quick-witted, asked Kara if he sensed something strange about her.

“Kara, you really don’t know?”

“What?”

“Really?”

“No. So what are you talking about? Does it have any meaning?”

The reaction that came out was that it wasn’t acting, but that I really didn’t know. On the contrary, Karasu was embarrassed.

As I said before, wearing a ring on the ring finger of your left hand has a very special meaning. According to history, it has existed since ancient times.

Strictly speaking, it was passed down from ancient ‘civilization’. And Tatar is a country that only recently established civilization.

Lover? Married couple? That was replaced by the barbaric custom of marauding marriage. It disappeared only after the country was established.

‘I faced all kinds of discrimination when I entered the academy.’

Nothing changed even after entering the academy. Even before I learned the culture, my interpersonal relationships were at their worst.

It would have been difficult to learn this culture since no one would have approached her in the first place.

‘It’s not unreasonable to not know.’

Even though he is easy-going, he has a pure side in many ways. Kara’s growth often comes from culture.

“Hmm… Then, how does a Tatar man woo a woman? I’m a bit curious about that.”

“In the past, it was a predatory marriage, but these days it’s mutual respect. If you forcefully take her chastity, you’ll be castrated.”

“That’s not it… No. Let’s skip this. This isn’t what’s important.”

Karas revealed her embarrassed reaction as she watched Kara urging her on. It is a happening due to cultural differences.

“Karasu.”

“What is it?”

“If I find the treasure later, will you do it too?”

“Go away.”

Actually, I hated it too.