Academy Silver Gatekeeper

96 – Let’s work hard, Examiner – 2

[Growth. You mean the monsters? ]

At my opinion, the president of the association makes a face that says it is nonsense.

Professors also said, ‘What kind of nonsense is that?’ The sign of that is strong.

I understand. There would never have been a case where monsters would grow.

This is unprecedented. The possibility itself was not even presented.

A lot of time has passed since the appearance of monsters, gates, and dungeons.

Even in such a flow, there was no growth of monsters, so that reaction was natural.

‘The problem is, a case that hasn’t happened before is starting now.’

I have faced the hardest thing in the world.

Having to explain a case that never happened.

It’s not even a home. It should be seen as a ‘future city’.

something that must happen They don’t know, but I know.

Because of this, the pressure to convince them had subtly settled down.

“This may sound strange. I also said, ‘Is this correct?’ I would like to.”

First of all, rather than pushing my will hard, I will try to understand it.

To be able to rationally judge in a subdued atmosphere while suppressing the feeling of repulsion as much as possible.

“But if you think about it, the possibilities are endless. Let’s take the human race as an example right now. The first time this ability was discovered and monsters and gates appeared. Was the level of people with special abilities at that time the same as they are now?”

not. can it be I didn’t know what this ability was right now, so I was busy wandering around.

Since I didn’t know anything about the monsters I had to deal with, it was natural for me to ‘head’.

It was a time when there was no systematic ability training like now, let alone measurement of this ability.

Of course, if you compare the level of B grade now and the B grade level at the time, there is bound to be a gap.

Even if it is the same B grade, the current B grade is better than the past B grade.

Then time passed, research progressed, and experiences accumulated.

After that, they were handed down to successors and became lessons and know-how.

The entire human race has grown. Whether it’s a person with the ability or a person with no ability, everyone.

“I do not intend to discredit the heroes of the past. I’m just saying, the probability that they are gradually growing, just like our human race. That means you shouldn’t miss it.”

Having said that, I took a quick look at the surrounding atmosphere.

I expected a reaction that would either oppose this opinion or call it nonsense.

I remember that when this assumption first came out, it was a similar reaction.

Then, it was only after the number of such cases increased exponentially that they urgently acknowledged it.

‘Perhaps that was when the academy’s summer vacation was coming to an end.’

The growth of monsters, their cataclysm is already happening.

It just doesn’t show off. So, in the novel, that period was missed.

Although it is for the growth of Lee Hyun-woo and the creation of an overall sense of crisis.

In this real world, not a novel, it is like a terrible disaster befalls us.

From now on, sharpen your senses, and those with special abilities will further polish themselves.

The ratings should be re-adjusted so that there are no people who disappear in vain.

[ … Baek Seo-jin Examiner. ]

The association president, who had been silent for a while, finally opened his mouth.

Are you trying to say something nonsense? Shall I put forward the word overinterpretation?

If so, what words should I use to convince them this time?

[Then, do you have any thoughts on how to deal with the current situation? ]

… wait for a sec. Association president? what now?

“Uh, yes?”

[Really, monsters are very late, just like we humans are, but if they have reached the level of growth. You are asking what the solution is. ]

what. Contrary to expectations, you accept it too easily.

You said that when monster researchers first came up with this opinion, it was laughed at a lot?

In addition, the inside of the conference room was also very quiet, so I sneakily looked around.

Even so, Ma Hak-jun, who had a favorable view of me from the beginning.

Even professors who have nothing to do with me have very serious eyes.

As if he wants to hear my next opinion.

“Tell me, Examiner Baek Seo-jin. Do you think your opinion is worthy of being listened to?”

“… Actually, there’s nothing particularly great about this next one.”

Then, the president of the association stared at me as if he was saying something.

there’s nothing special It’s like I don’t know what that means.

“Literally, there is no really special alternative. The alternative I’m talking about is that you have to go back to the beginning. We need the mindset and training intensity that those with special abilities had in the early days. Even if it’s not a perfect return to that time, it’s similar.”

I’m a bit ashamed to even say it.

The conclusion brought out in a serious atmosphere was ‘Put more effort!’ because it is

“… just. Judge. In the end, isn’t it that there is no answer other than working hard?”

One of the professors said so, unable to hide his absurd expression.

Other professors and the president of the association beyond the screen reacted in a similar way.

Even Ma Hak-jun is making a slightly embarrassed expression.

However, this is really the best opinion I can offer.

It’s unfortunate that we couldn’t live up to their expectations, but there’s nothing we can do about it.

“That’s right.”

“no… Everyone has such an answer… .”

“It’s an answer everyone would give. Yes. I know. However, for the anticipated situation, anyone will have no choice but to suggest the plan I mentioned in the end.”

It is not a runaway rampage of temporary monsters that the villains ventured into.

It wasn’t just luck, it wasn’t a coincidence that a mutant among the monsters was created.

The monsters are growing, the level is gradually rising.

If so, what actions should those with special abilities take there?

‘To get stronger. to have better skills. That way, to survive.’

“… Baek Seo-jin’s words aren’t too absurd.”

Ma Hak-jun also secretly loses his luck, probably thinking the same thing.

“Certainly, compared to before, a lot of desperation has disappeared. If people with special abilities in the past fought to survive, wouldn’t they have become a kind of promising career now?”

[ senior… No, Dean. That means… . ]

“It is not my intention to disparage the juniors, President. Just that there is a difference in mindset. And I’m sure there will be an impact from that.”

Some of the professors nodded as if they agreed.

saw them too What kind of future do people with special abilities dream of these days?

There are far more people who draw their own wealth and honor rather than trying to save the world.

Of course, I don’t blame those juniors. Because they did it right now.

That’s why he agrees with my opinion but is also cautious.

[ … First of all, the research of the dungeon and monster research team is continuing. I think I need to think about how to change the current trend by gathering the opinions of those people. Baek Seo-jin Examiner. We will not take your opinion lightly and consider it fully. Thank you so much for your nice comments. ]

They do not blindly express dissenting opinions, nor do they accept them right away.

As befits a government department, the president of the association appropriately maintained a neutral appearance.

Nonetheless, this can be considered a positive result.

Contrary to my worries, didn’t I take my opinion relatively seriously?

Afterwards, the president of the association, who had some more conversations, ended the meeting by saying see you later.

‘Whoa.’

A sigh of relief escapes. To be honest, I was very worried.

How should I be persuaded, and how should I turn my heart?

I had a similar concern, but fortunately I was able to explain it without difficulty.

“You’re amazing, Judge Baek Seo-jin!”

The female professor who was sitting next to me said so right away.

“Yes? professor. what did you just say… .”

“You are not a normal person either. You were drawing the big picture, right?”

… What is this woman talking about all of a sudden?

Why do you talk about the big picture?

“You know that students have changed a lot these days, it’s all since the judges came, right?”

“Because I watched the screening strictly.”

“Instead, the levels have definitely gone up. In the past, I would have worried about how to raise bronze students to silver. Now I don’t even have to worry about that.”

I’m really glad you don’t have to worry at all.

Instead, I was cursed for a while because some strange judge came.

“anyway! If the overall level of the monsters has really risen, naturally, we, the people with special abilities, should also raise their skills. That, the judge has already been doing it just right.”

I’m sure he’s praising him, but a part of my heart was warm without my knowledge.

The appearance of saying ‘You seem to know something?’ I feel like doing it.

“I agree. In fact, if you look at students these days, their skills are better than ours, but they don’t have any earnestness.”

A middle-aged professor, one of the few in the academy, who was sitting in the back answered the question.

And then they tend to be too satisfied with their grades.

Most of them try to settle down when they reach stability, and they say they don’t go any further.

He began to express his regrets about the current talented people.

Of course, it wasn’t just a very positive response.

“I am a bit cautious. I’m worried that if I do this for no reason, I’ll only hear the voice of an old man.”

“Honestly, can you become a person with special abilities just with a sense of duty these days? that has to be money. A sense of duty doesn’t feed you. And it’s not like in the early days when each person with special abilities was precious.”

Since then, the professors have been discussing very passionately without anyone telling them to do so.

Skills are good, but there is no earnestness, just adjust to your level.

You set limits for yourself, so you can’t go any further.

If the current hypothesis is correct, even the monsters will advance, but if they stagnate, there will be only death… .

Desperateness will naturally arise when a crisis strikes.

The ratings aren’t bad. Rather, it has a clear purpose.

Skills are better than ours. I’m not going to do anything stupid… .

‘Well.’

The small ball I shot became a point of contention for the professors.

After watching the scene for a while, I quietly got up from my seat.

It’s a national rule to leave out the original cause.