382 – Shiva and the Fools (4)

The East, especially the Huan Empire, is conservative in many areas and considers ‘face’ to be very important.

If you ignore or destroy your family or your own reputation, you will be designated as an enemy and destroyed.

This culture, including respectability, was a disadvantage of the Hwan Empire, but on the other hand, it could also be an advantage.

The reason why there are many people who treat each other favorably compared to the West also stems from this culture.

We have a culture that values face that much, so what about the families that are the pillars of the Hwan Empire?

If the family’s reputation is tarnished, no matter how talented the child may be, he or she will be mercilessly kicked out.

On the other hand, another family inflicts harm? Even if a war breaks out between families, there is nothing to say.

Because of this, even though families may nitpick with each other knowingly or unknowingly, there is rarely an overt loss of face.

In a culture like this where face is highly valued, turning your back on an enemy and running away is considered shameful.

‘Shame is shame.’

Namgung Seokdae thought so without even looking back. I could hear all kinds of noises from behind, but I tried to ignore them.

Since the first plan failed, all that remains is the second plan. The plan is to ‘run away’.

The plan is to run away somehow, delay time, and miss out on victory.

Wheel transfer is also part of the second plan. The purpose itself of wasting time was the same.

‘The ground cover is at a loss. If you know yourself and know the other person, there is no danger.’

While the opponent is much stronger than the eastern masters, he himself is infinitely weak.

Although Namgung Seokdae stands out among geniuses, it is meaningless in the face of a real monster.

The shame you get from turning your back and running away? I didn’t feel anything like that at all.

Even with defense after defense, humans are infinitely helpless in the face of natural disasters.

Shivar is literally like an unavoidable disaster. That’s why you run away.

‘There is also a suitable excuse when it leaks to the family’s ears.’

If this matter reaches the ears of a proud family, it is certain that they will be outraged.

In the worst case, you may be ordered to return to your family immediately. But Namgungseokdae did not care.

Rather, I can say it with confidence. What’s the point in fighting a fight you can’t win anyway?

Isn’t it enough as long as you get good scores? As you can see, he can endure this humiliation for his family, etc.

‘······I feel like my speaking skills are only improving.’

Namgung Seokdae smiled bitterly. It seems that the power to increase does not increase, but only the speaking skills increase.

But that is that and this is this. Namgung Seokdae was immediately worried about the future.

As previously announced on the broadcast, there are 30 minutes left. I had to hold on for 30 minutes and hold on again.

‘If I had known it would be like this, I would have practiced light techniques more.’

It’s too late to regret it. Namgung Seokdae just ran and ran as planned.

To avoid those beast-like people, no, devil-like people. No matter how many times I thought about it, that force didn’t make sense.

First of all, the most noticeable thing is strength. Even though nearly 30 people were clinging to him, Sivar did not budge.

I just brushed them off as if some annoying bugs had stuck to me. It was truly an astonishing power.

‘I lived in the wild, so it’s not like I don’t understand it.’

What kind of place is the wild? It is a place where animals and beasts that are much stronger than humans compete for territory.

I even heard that the inside of the Forest of Chaos is a world of human evil, much more dangerous than the common wilderness.

Since you survived in such a place, your muscles will be different. Namgung Seokdae was able to understand this.

‘Is there anyone who can beat him at the Academy? Except for Geomsung…’

I’ve heard something like that. Sivar is protected by the Sword Saint, but he is also managing it.

Since ancient times, people tend to be obedient to people who are much stronger than them.

Namgung Seokdae thought that Sivar would be similar to this.

Of course, in reality, we’re just friends and sometimes we get into trouble and get hit on more often than not.

-aaah!

A pitiful scream reached Namgung Seokdae’s ears. Now those screams have become dull.

Let’s escape somehow and compete in a way that benefits everyone. That was all I had in mind.

“Heo-eok… Heo-eok…”

However, unlike others, his physical strength was not infinite. Namgung Seokdae was breathing heavily and looked around him.

The student who shared the ring with me ran in opposite directions and arrived at the village.

Since there was no map and it was early evening as the sunset began to set, I decided to take a breather.

‘I guess I should rest at home for now.’

[3 minutes left until the end of the test.]

Just one minute. I was planning to take a break for just one minute. Just in time, the exam will end soon.

Namgung Seokdae thought like that and forced his fiery-hot legs to move.

Afterwards, I chose a house and opened the door.

“Hello.”

“······?”

Shivar was right in front.

Shivarga wore numerous rings on his left hand and wore a green necklace around his neck.

Namgung Seokdae could not help but believe his eyes. It was so hard that I thought I was seeing something in vain.

She rubbed her eyes and looked ahead of her again. She was really an illusion, but Shivar had disappeared somewhere.

“Ha. I guess I haven’t been sleeping well lately…”

He muttered softly and walked forward.

-Tup!

Until someone placed a hand on his shoulder

“What…”

-Crashing!

Before he could react, Namgung Seok-dae’s body flew out the door.

It was thrown so hard that the door fell off. Namgung Seokdae stood up from his seat for a moment despite the pain.

His eyes were full of confusion and disbelief. An expression of not being able to accept reality.

However, before his eyes he stood a being radiating energy comparable to that of the ‘Monster of the East’.

“It’s over now.”

“··· ···”

“What trouble is this?”

It’s Shiva. Sivar came after defeating the student who shared the ring with him.

Namgung Seokdae looked at Sivar with trembling eyes. No matter how many times I check, it is Sivar.

‘How? That long distance? A round trip in 30 minutes?’

It wouldn’t have taken much time to defeat the students. Because everything goes away with one punch.

So, it took a while just to track it, but I was surprised that they caught up in less than 30 minutes.

Even looking at the number of rings on his right hand, he has collected all his treasures. What remains is the blue ring of Namgung Seokdae.

Sivar slowly approached Namgung Seokdae. Namgung Seokdae fell down, hesitated backwards, and barely stood up.

“Ha…”

All that came out was a frustrated sigh. Have natural disasters really become like people?

Otherwise, I couldn’t explain this situation. But at the same time, I made up my mind.

Humans cannot escape natural disasters. But you can prepare.

Let’s hold on somehow. I plan to endure even if it looks ugly.

“Can you please take a look?”

“No.”

“This is a request from my junior.”

“The guy who threw sand in my eyes.”

“··· ···”

There’s nothing to say about that. Namgung Seokdae smiled bitterly and then slowly pulled out her sword.

I gained a few tens of seconds with this. This is a very great achievement.

Sivar must have known that there was no more time, so he quickly approached Namgung Seokdae as soon as he drew his sword.

Finally, Namgung Seokdae struck his sword from top to bottom with all his might. All remaining magical power was used.

-Whoosh!

Even so, it was blocked by Shivar. I caught it very lightly.

– Quad deuk!

It wasn’t enough to just grab it and crush it with his hands.

Namgung Seokdae looked at the fragments of the rain tree falling from Sivar’s hand

Now there is no more laughter. I can only admire the overwhelming difference in skill.

-Boo!

“Kkeut?!”

Of course, admiration is admiration and a test is a test. Sivar struck Namgungseokdae’s abdomen with his closed hand.

Namgung Seok-dae’s eyes widened and her body rolled back.

“Ugh…”

“I hid it well. But it’s over now.”

Sivar approached the fallen Namgung Seokdae and took the ring from his finger.

The ring he collected was worn on his left finger. Colorful rings decorated his left hand beautifully.

Finally, he slowly raised his right hand, showing off his purple glove. Namgungseokdae had no choice but to watch.

“I…”

“Cough! Cough…”

“It is an unavoidable existence.”

-Ting!

Sivar grinned and snapped his fingers.

And…

“··· ···”

“··· ···”

“······?”

“······?”

Nothing happened. Namgung Seokdae, of course, Sibardo, huh? I was embarrassed.

I checked the number of treasures and purple gloves again, but the quantity was correct.

-Ting! Teeing!

No matter how many times he snapped his fingers, it was the same. Nothing happened.

-Beep!

[The test has ended. There is no winner.]

On the contrary, only an announcement was made announcing the end of the test.

Namgung Seokdae stared blankly at Sivar in a situation he could hardly understand.

Shivar too was scratching his head and thinking why isn’t this working? It was showing a reaction.

“Isn’t this how it is done?”

“··· ···”

The only remaining test was utility.

******

“What are they doing?”

This was the evaluation of Dis, who was watching the test until the end. A variety of emotions were mixed on his face.

Namgung Seokdae’s will and Sivar’s pursuit were truly spectacular. It’s enough to make her hands sweat.

However, Shivar’s last act, which was not an eccentric act, made the professors question.

“All you have to do is throw your treasure into the lake and make a wish. Why are you snapping your fingers?”

“Who said you can just snap your fingers?”

“I guess I was just tracking the treasure and didn’t know anything about it.”

Yes. Because Sivar only tracked treasure, he did not know how to make a wish.

I only did this because I saw it somewhere.

This is because the influence of past lives, which professors are completely unaware of, is deeply rooted.

And this question was shared not only by professors but also by other people.

“Hmm. That’s strange. Why didn’t you come to the lake?”

It was Karas waiting at the lake. I pre-empted it in order to intuit the fun, but it was meaningless.

“······Why did I come with you, brother?”

“We should watch something fun together.”

“··· ···”

Either way, Diana truly wanted to drop out.