Chapter 116 – 116.Last Member (3)
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Lucas Pond did not understand the current situation.
‘Why is that famous hero me!?’
Sihan Lee.
It was clearly a being who seemed to live in a completely different world from his own.
From the time of the entrance exam, Sihan Lee was different from an ordinary cadet.
During the entrance exam.
Lucas went to a separate examination center for theological schools and demonstrated basic divine power, just like he had done in church since he was young.
I was able to pass the test by demonstrating my own skills, either using pure divine power or mixing it with magical power.
As a person who serves the Goddess of Creation, I want to be more helpful to the world.
That was the reason Lucas entered the academy.
But at the same time, he also felt a vague anxiety about what on earth he could do.
At that time, a piece of news reached Lucas’s ears.
There is a spearman who defeated the test golem at an overwhelming speed in another school’s entrance exam.
At that time, all I could think was that there are people like that.
However, on the day when all enrolled students took the same class.
Lucas also heard Sihan Lee’s declaration, who was present.
He said that he is pursuing strength and plans to create a group to become even stronger.
As he said those words, he even taunted the entire classroom.
Rather than being angry at the provocation, Lucas was just surprised that someone could be so bold.
On the one hand, I was even envious of the attitude of being able to confidently state one’s opinion like that.
And as the days passed, the existence of Lee Si-han brought shock to Lucas.
Not much time had passed, and Sihan Lee was alone in the bandits stationed in the area near Valendia.
I heard a rumor that he single-handedly killed Velkendan, who was a nuisance in many ways because he couldn’t figure out his plan properly.
That’s why Lee Si-han was nicknamed the academy’s divinity.
Soon after Sihan Lee entered the school, he was given a nickname and created a stir in the academy.
Lee Si-han’s activities did not end there.
Lucas saw Atzbal Genedic’s sparring match where he showed off his outstanding skills and won.
The moment Lucas saw the dazzling spear movement and the powerful skill of striking down a huge spear that remained in his mind, he thought.
It is not a lie to say that the Academy is a divinity, and that such a person will become a major figure who will attract people’s attention.
And Lee Si-han’s performance continued to be heard as if such expectations were met.
News that Shu Yeon-hwa, from a famous Luong family, entered Fortis instead of joining the Flame Dragon Society.
And the news that Tuo Jin and Li Si-han of the Yan Dragon Society sparred and won a landslide victory over Tuo Jin.
News that Fortis Group is actively working on Valendia.
And, although it’s hard to believe, following the news that only 5 people defeated Rock Kong.
Even the news that the Fortis Group saved Praton, the Holy Beast of Water, from the demonic beasts of the Chaos Church and became Raden’s hero.
The continuous flow of news in less than half a year seemed unrealistic.
Moreover, the method of rescuing the Holy Beast of Water was achieved by suppressing the Holy Beast of Water that had run away with only 5 people.
It was truly an achievement worthy of being considered a hero.
That’s why Lucas thought in his heart.
Ah, people like that are truly heroes and have absolutely nothing to do with you.
Rather, I think it’s amazing that people like that exist in the same generation.
Because his performance was so great, Lucas only felt admiration and envy rather than feelings of inferiority and jealousy.
Therefore, the performance of the Fortis Group actually motivated Lucas.
I may not be able to do as well as them, but let’s do our best.
In addition to classes, cadets in the new school basically form parties and go out on requests to build up their performance.
Combat and magic schools naturally take classes and make requests to check their skills.
Even without going out for a request, you can naturally take classes and see how much your skills have improved.
In the case of the development school, the scope of performance is determined by the evaluation of the developed invention or the degree of performance achieved by requesting the developed invention.
However, in the case of the new school, there are many skills that heal or assist the opponent, except in cases where they can fight alone.
Therefore, there is a policy that you should not only take classes but also use your skills to help others.
New school cadets may temporarily form a party with fellow academy cadets or ask the adventurer guild to be connected to an adventurer party that needs a healer.
A healer is like a valuable life insurance policy for any party, so unless the existing power was judged to be excessive, the new school cadets would not be rejected.
Like other new school cadets, Lucas also applied for placement at the Adventurer’s Guild and completed a few requests together with other cadets and adventurers who happened to be making requests.
Every time you go for a request, let’s work hard while feeling anxious inside.
Lucas approached with the mindset of not causing trouble.
Fortunately, there were no failures in any of the quests I did, and I was actually appreciated for using divine power to use skills on party members who were physically exhausted or injured.
On days like these, Lucas felt proud of the thought that he, too, was helping others.
I was happy that my skills were helpful to the party members and that I was contributing even a little bit to making the world a better place.
Lucas continued to hear news about the Fortis Group.
From the fact that he is a regular at the gym or sparring class.
News that Fortis’ group manager Lee Si-han often appears in various cafes and restaurants.
The news that Atsubal Genedic joined the Yu Hee-Je group and held a mini-tournament and won.
There is a rumor that a member of the Fortis group named Pamela is actually extremely wealthy.
There is a rumor that the second princess, Adelia Laden, actually goes in and out of the bathroom often because she has an intestinal problem.
Rumors of strange screams coming from the clubroom.
In fact, there are rumors that the manager of Fortis Group catches Shu Yeon-hwa’s weaknesses and makes her praise him every day.
There were rumors along the way that were thought to be exaggerated, but this was the perception of the Fortis Group at the academy.
The Fortis Group is strong.
This is a group that pursues strength more than anyone else and is building up results with sincerity.
Fortis Director Lee Si-han is truly realizing what he declared in the classroom.
Moreover, it is said that recently, even a cadet named Myka, who had an unpredictable personality and would never join a party even though her skills were certain, was accepted as a new member after winning an overwhelming victory in sparring.
To be recommended to the Fortis Group, you definitely have to have considerable skills.
Such a perception was implicitly floating around, and Lucas’s thoughts were the same.
By the way.
Lee Si-han, the manager of Fortis Group, the center of the rumor, is recommending himself to the group.
What on earth is going on?
Could there be something wrong?
I have no achievements to speak of, nor have I done anything.
The only contact I had with Lee Si-han was when we were in the same classroom during common classes at the beginning of school.
A person I haven’t met since.
A person who was thought to be far away came to scout him with all the group members.
The pressure of having the rumored person in front of him, along with the embarrassment of not feeling it at all, weighed on Lucas.
“Well, even if I’m in the Fortis Group for no reason, it’ll be a hassle! I don’t know what you’re misunderstanding, but it’s definitely a misunderstanding!”
Seeing Lucas stuttering and denying it because he was so embarrassed, Atsubal expressed his true feelings.
“When I first saw you, you were talking like Pamela. I can’t believe you had so much self-esteem!”
“Yes, yes?! Ah, Atsubal? What are you talking about? No, I should say that I definitely have no self-esteem. But it seems to be an indisputable fact, so it’s hard to refute it. Ugh, uhuh…”〈 Br〉
“Atsubal, did you really have to say that now? Pamela seemed intimidated.”
“Atsubal really lacks this kind of delicacy.”
“Atsubal! You can’t make Pamela cry! That’s bad!”
“Ugh! I’m just telling the truth! I’m telling you, don’t be sassy right away and refute it with confidence!”
“I’m sorry.”
“Uh…”
He is more ordinary than a hero as heard in rumors. No, Lucas felt puzzled by the appearance of the Fortis group, which looked like a slightly unusual group of cadets.
“Lucas Pond.”
“Yes, yes!”
“Don’t belittle yourself too much. And the reason I scouted you was not an illusion or anything. It was because, through my own research, I thought you were a suitable talent for our Portis Group.”
“Am I a suitable candidate?”
“Yes. Actually, since our group does not have a member in charge of healing, I have already asked the adventurer’s guild to gather information about healers. I wonder if there are any healers who have been active recently and have good reviews.”〈 Br〉
Lucas focused on what Sheehan said.
Although he felt pressure and embarrassment, he also had a small expectation that he really had something ‘special’ that Lee Si-han, the manager of Fortis Group, would choose.
“There were several candidates, but I thought you were the best fit for our group.”
“Well, what do you think is best for me?”
“I don’t know if you know, but our group makes requests almost every day. Of course, there are holidays, but compared to other cadets, the number of requests is quite high. You also make requests a lot.”
“Oh, yes.”
‘That’s because I thought I should do my best after hearing the news about Fortis Group…’
“Plus, the skills you use. I learned from talking to a cadet who was in the same party as you that you have a continuous recovery skill and a power increase skill. I felt that this also fit our group.
Our group actively attacks. Increasing skill power is what I wanted, and regarding defense, there is Yeonhwa’s protection, so continuous recovery is more helpful in long-term battles than recovering all at once.”
“Well, I see.”
I had no idea that she would come to me after researching my skills and confirming that I was a good fit for her group.
I have a vague feeling. Or something.
Lucas, who had slightly expected to be told, “I feel something special about you,” Became ashamed of his thoughts.
“Of course, I know it’s embarrassing to suddenly make such a suggestion. But right now, our group really needs a healer. So why don’t we try working together, at least temporarily, first?”
Lucas hesitated at Sihan’s suggestion.
Will he be able to do a good job at Fortis Group?
Wouldn’t it actually hold you back?
They have the ability to catch Rock Kong and subdue the Water Holy Beast, but my biggest success is catching Poison Boar with my party.
But.
Still, Lucas didn’t want to get scared and back down.
If this is an opportunity for you.
In this world created by the goddess of creation.
Because I might be able to help make even a little more brilliant light shine.
“… I understand.”
Lucas nodded his head.
“I may be a lot worse than you all, but hey, I’ll do my best.”