Arena, Alien hunting

Until the sixth round, my performance was as follows:

First up is Main Skill Anesthetic Intermediate Level 1.

Not only did Silf and Casa grow into intermediate spirits, but I was able to accept the power of nature as my body.

Stamina correction, which strengthened the body, was at intermediate level 5 and was the maximum that the investigator could increase if he had not mastered error control. It was strong enough because it was the limit of the Elves.

Instant Movement is also a medium-intermediate level, so you can spread it 10 times a day in a row without cooldown.

Of the many skills created through the synthesis of special skills, there are four that are most notable.

Wind Protection Intermediate Lv. 1.

Motor Nerves Lv. 1.

Flame of Life Intermediate Lv. 4.

And level 4 ammunition correction in the middle of the battle.

In addition, a beginner level 4 processing time was also a very useful skill.

“Is this really the sixth time investigator's ability? ”

After going through the list of skills I learned, Cha Ji-hye became bored.

“Yes, I was lucky, and I worked a little hard. ”

“No matter how hard I tried, I couldn't get this ability in the sixth time.... That's more than 20 veterans. ”

His successive high scores were high, and he earned 5,000 karma, costing over $100 million.

Moreover, for many years with the Elves, I was able to raise spirituality, athletic nerves, etc.

Together, they have the power to do what they do now.

“Plus, the skill synthesis is amazing. When He told me before, He said it was the blessing of the Spirit. Did He lie? ”

“Yes, I'm sorry. It was a little revealing, to tell you the truth. ”

“A wise judgment. ”

Cha Ji-hye accepted it easily without much frustration.

Looking at the list of skills I wrote down on the paper, she suddenly said,

“Is the skill that healed President Park Jin-seong the Flame of Life? ”

“That's right."

I told you the story of the 4th, 5th and 6th time with the Elves.

As a result, the flames of life played a huge role both in the arena and in reality.

“You were in the Brown Mountains. Do you still have the data I gave you earlier? ”

“Of course.”

“Let's look at the map and discuss it. ”

When I left the lab earlier, I found and printed the Arena Map file from the data I received from Cha Ji-hye.

We were both at the southernmost of the continent, but I was in the brown mountains to the east, and she was in the swamp to the west.

“As an investigator, my goal was to become a team with Kim Hyun-ho. ”

“One team with me? ”

“I thought that being on the same team as Kim Hyun-ho without a team member would help each other in many ways. ”

“Of course it would help if Mr. Wisdom became a colleague. But is that possible? A colleague who can take the exam together is given the second round. You can add more later? ”

“There is no absolute law. Usually I get a colleague in the second round, but in my case, I had to do it six times alone without a colleague. ”

Well, Nielsen, the gun maker, had no partner in the first place.

“The exam is a new way for investigators to be assigned tasks, given the circumstances at the arena. There will be no unavailable examinations at the investigator's site or in the circumstances. ”

“I think so, too. ”

“What if Kim Hyun-ho and I were together in the arena in real life? So you can get the same test, right? ”

“I can do that. ”

Cha Ji-hye's thoughts made sense.

Now that wisdom and I are in the same boat, the law may reflect that and give us the next test.

What matters is the final purpose of the test.

Would you consider the ease of the investigator to help you accomplish that goal?

‘So far, I've done well enough on my own. There were Elves. But we need allies because we don't know what's going to happen. ’

He was from the Korea Arena Institute, so he would be a reliable colleague if his knowledge of the arena was thorough and smart.

Didn't Cha Ji-hye kill that little Chinese tester today, too?

The hyperbole I showed at that time was not exceptional.

“Good.”

I nodded.

“I'll see you in the arena anyway. I'd like to be on the same team as Ji-hye. ”

We talked about the next seven exams.

First of all, I was more likely to leave the Brown Mountains on my next test.

Elves congregate well around three tree of life.

You also defeated the Black Wizards' raid.

Now that I'm with the Elves, there's not much I can do.

Of course, I'd love to take the next test with the Elves.

You can easily clear it with the help of powerful Elf Warriors like Derek.

However, I don't think there will be such a pleasant test.

“So am I. In the last 15 years, I have learned all the tricks from my teacher. I've been told to leave since I have nothing more to teach you. I think I'll leave the swamp on my next test. ”

“The problem is, we don't know where we're going. ”

“We should consider joining the Arena after taking the seventh test. ”

“First of all, let's aim to complete the seventh test safely. ”

“I have to.”

The remaining problem was the threat of Chinese investigators.

In fact, I was more worried about this than the exam.

“For now, it seems a sudden mission to inform the world of Kim Hyun-ho's existence. I think it's best to pass Odin from the Nordic Trials. ”

“Odin?”

“Yes, he's a big tester who's making a name for himself in this world. If he officially declares his support for Kim Hyun-ho, even China can't act recklessly. ”

I called Odin, thinking about what she said.

Kim Hyun-ho, have you been well?

“I had work to do. ”

What's the matter, sir?

“We were attacked by the Chinese. ”

What? Already?

Odin is surprised.

I explained the specifics.

Gekko, they're after you. Anyway, I'm glad you're okay. It was helpful to buy Karma in advance.

“Yes. If it wasn't for Odin, it would have been bad. ”

You're welcome. But since you got rid of two corrupt Test Subjects, you've earned that much Karma, right?

“Yes, we should invest in leveling up our skills and strengthen them. ”

You're lucky you caught two corrupt examiners. The Chinese will know they've become stronger, and they won't be able to ignore you now.

“That's why I'm more worried. A researcher named Ri Chang-Wi was interested in this matter so much that he came directly to Korea. Do you know him? ”

Is he in Korea?

“I don't know if I'm going back to China right now. But I'm sure he came to Korea not too long ago. ”

Well, he's dangerous.

“Have you met him?”

I met him once in the arena. I didn't fight, but I looked pretty strong. I was certain I was the Error Master, and frankly, I didn't want to fight and win.

That Odin has a soft spot for his inferiority.

He seemed like a really great writer.

But luckily, Ri Chang was struck by power. He likes to work for the underlings. He won't stand up for himself.

“But I sent my underlings and they failed. Maybe it's time for you to step up. because if you send a more corrupt examiner, and I repel him and become stronger, he'll think it's a problem. ”

So is he. Maybe he wants to take matters into his own hands and finish the job. So what are you going to do now?

“That's what I'm thinking about. ”

Why don't you come this way at all?

“To Denmark?”

Join the Nordic Trials in Denmark or wherever. China has the most investigators, but they can't ignore us.

“ ……. ”

China tends to ignore Korea, and because the Korean side is actually cooperating strongly with China, we will continue to be attacked by Chinese investigators in Korea.

I was disappointed because I was right.

The director of the Korea Arena Research Institute has finally become a naval force in China.

“Thank you for your offer. That's one way to go, but frankly, I'm worried about my family's well-being. ”

Tsk, that too. So, any other ideas?

“Actually, I have a favor to ask of you. ”

Tell me.

“I'd rather spread my healing skills like this. ”

A strategy to build powerful allies based on your abilities.

“Yes.”

It's going to get a lot of attention. China may not be the only place to kidnap a competent researcher like you.

“I'm getting ready. But we'll have allies like that. ”

If you've made up your mind, that's fine. I will use all my contacts to inform you of your existence. There are a lot of people who want to know on the ground who recovered President Park Jinsung.

“Thank you."

So I ended the call with Odin.

Now the dice are thrown.

* * *

I was troubled by the problem of investing 4,152 Karma in skills.

"Should I put up the animosity or the ammunition?" ’

If you invest in animosity:

Anesthetic Intermediate Level 2 (1,700)

Anesthetic Intermediate Level 3 (1,900)

Anesthetic Intermediate Level 4 (2,100)

That is, we can only go up to intermediate level 3 with 3,600 karma. Of course, that will greatly increase the power of spirituality.

On the other hand, if you invest in ammunition correction:

All of your Karma can be used to calibrate ammunition (synthesis skills).

Ammo Correction (Synthetic Skill): Enhances the power of ammunition when using firearms.

* Intermediate Level 5: Ammo gains power piercing rocks (800)

* Master: Ammo Penetrates Steel (1,500)

Remaining Karma: +4,152

After intermediate level 5, he was a skill master, not an advanced one.

If you invest 2,300 karma, you will have the power to penetrate steel beyond rocks.

Plus, if it goes into animosity, it could actually pierce an armored car with a handgun.

After much thought, I decided to prioritize ammunition correction and level-up my animosity with the remaining Karma.

After that, Karma was only 152.

“150 karma left. Do you need anything? ”

I asked Cha Ji-hye.

In fact, Cha Ji-hye helped defeat the Chinese examiner whose body looked like steel.

Thanks to you, I got about 4,000 karma.But I have to give you something in return.

“I need clothes. ”

“Clothes?”

“Yes, I've spent 15 years in the clothes I'm wearing now, and I need a costume that fits the habits of the arena to stay out of sight in a crowded area. ”

“Fifteen years in a dress? ”

“If you pass the test door, the damaged equipment will be restored to its original state. I didn't need it in the meantime, so I didn't use karma on my clothes. ”

Still, a woman lived for 15 years with one dress...

I had to stick my tongue out for the thoroughness of Cha Ji-hye.

Anyway, I bought him a full set of remaining Karma bottoms, shoes, gloves, and hats. After buying the barrel as a bonus, Karma became 0.