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99. Practical 3rd, Gate Strategy (3)

#99. Practical 3rd, Gate Strategy (3)

Two in front, two in back.

This is a classic party composition based on 4 people.

[ Vanguard ] : Cynthia (close range), Yoon Joo-dong (tank)

[Backguard]: Na Hye-ji (AD), Moon Kyung-jin (Healer)

The person in charge of the vanguard stands at the very front of the party and manages the aggro of the monsters.

The rear guard is responsible for providing support fire and assistance from behind the party.

In this practical exam, since the roles are clearly divided, you just need to do your best in your assigned role.

This also applies to Article 23, which was assigned to Cynthia.

In order to attack the gate reliably, it is necessary to follow the rules.

If this were ‘normal circumstances’.

‘Since I decided to do a speed run… I guess I’ll have to go with a slightly deformed structure rather than following this classic.’

Cynthia studied like crazy about gate strategy under Illien’s guidance for two days.

And among the things she studied was something about ‘party structure for conquest’.

What is speedrunning?

It’s about somehow finishing something in a short period of time.

When we say gate strategy speedrun, we are obviously talking about clearing the gate quickly.

‘To increase the attack speed… the key is to increase the exploration speed and avoid encountering monsters.’

It’s good to quickly deal with the monsters you encounter, but it’s even better to not encounter them at all.

If we don’t meet, there’s no need to fight.

However, it is very difficult to avoid encountering monsters while increasing the search speed. Increasing the speed also means that it becomes harder to focus on the surroundings, which makes it harder to identify the monsters’ locations.

“From here, which is the entrance to the gate, we’ll move quickly to the boss room. I’d like to run, but… that’s too much.”

“Breaking news… You said you were going to do a speed run, right? If there’s no one to give you a stealth-type buff, going at a speed run will actually make the clear time longer, right?”

“Just deal with the monsters you encounter quickly and then move on.”

The method Cynthia chose was to quickly deal with the monsters she encountered and move on.

“If that were true, everyone would have done it… But you know it’s not easy, right?”

There are many monsters at the gate.

You won’t know how much until you look.

Moving at a fast pace naturally meant encountering as many monsters as possible, which would increase the clear time.

Quickly deal with all the monsters you encounter?

Good. Good, but what about the fatigue that builds up from facing so many monsters, and what about stability?

Doing it quickly ultimately meant using more force than usual, and if you do that repeatedly, the stability of your gate attack will go down like crazy.

It wasn’t good.

It was a very bad idea.

The other three, excluding Cynthia, thought so.

“… But maybe Sia also had some thoughts and expressed her opinion?”

Tanker Yoon Joo-dong cautiously expressed his opinion.

Cynthia nodded and continued speaking.

“That’s right. If you proceed by hunting monsters, the clear time will be delayed and stability will decrease. Furthermore, the monsters are not normal monsters but enhanced monsters. In that case, the judges will not give good scores.”

“Yes, if we don’t resolve that, it’s impossible for Cynthia to follow your advice.”

Healer Moon Kyung-jin nodded with a cool expression and said.

“But what if I take charge of both the offense and the defense that occurs during battle? What if I take charge of all the aggro without it splashing on you? That would be a different story, wouldn’t it?”

“… That’s impossible. I wish things were as you say. Besides, if you take charge of defense, then the role of the main character disappears. And Hyeji and I, who are in the rear, will have nothing to do. Also, if you take on all those roles, the battle structure will become chaotic, and it will be difficult for Hyeji to use magic.”

“No, it won’t disappear. Yun Ju-dong, who is in charge of the tank, only needs to tank for the rear. I will block everything else. This will increase stability. And Na Hye-ji, don’t worry about my safety and just pour out attack magic. I will take care of avoiding it. Just shoot without hesitation.”

Cynthia’s solution to my problem was simple.

The thing that worried me was that I had to take care of everything myself.

In this case, Cynthia’s activity within the party would stand out, but since they had already agreed to the speed run, there was no way to interfere.

The important thing now is to somehow finish the meeting quickly and start the strategy.

Moreover, if you follow this method, you can also show your skills better than usual.

‘This is an opportunity.’

If this plan is successful, not only Cynthia but the entire 23rd Division will shine.

Not only will your name become known, but you may also receive scout offers from various guilds.

Although it may not be a complete win-win.

It was a structure in which both parties could benefit.

“Are you okay?”

“If there are no other opinions, how about we just do it this way?”

So, Group 23 decided to do a gate attack speed run centered around Cynthia.

***

It is not good to hesitate after making a decision.

It’s just a waste of time and not efficient.

Yoon Hyuk-kwon was well aware of this fact.

‘I just keep having useless thoughts… .’

As the time for the plan’s execution drew near, my thoughts grew more and more.

I wonder if this plan will succeed.

Even if this is successfully implemented, is it true that there will be no problems for Yun Ga? Is it true that there will be no aftereffects?

That was the issue.

I had already done the calculations and confirmed them, but I couldn’t help but feel uneasy.

That’s what it meant to raid the academy.

It is not easy to raise it even in the Sun, Moon, and Dragon Family, one of the Seven Great Families. No, it is the same in any other place.

It would be strange if you didn’t feel nervous about doing something like this with your own hands.

“You seem to have a lot on your mind.”

A man who was observing the test next to Yoon Hyuk-kwon asked him.

The man’s name is Joo Hyeon-o.

He was the biological father of Joo Se-rin and the head of the Jeokryungju family.

“It would be stranger if I had fewer worries. I already have a headache these days because of Shin Ga and Han Sung Jin.”

“Hmm. I see.”

“It would be a little easier if you helped me with the stock price. Hahaha.”

“I thought that story ended last time.”

“Can’t your mind change?”

“At least for now, I’ll say I’m not thinking about it. More than that… I think it’d be better to focus on the game for now.”

Joo Hyun-oh’s gaze turned to groups 21 and 23.

Each group included Joo Se-rin and Cynthia.

He was looking back and forth between the screens containing the two groups.

Cynthia’s group had just begun their assault, while Ju Se-rin’s group seemed to be still discussing how to attack the gate.

‘Looking at the fact that nothing much has happened yet, it seems like things are going smoothly… I just need to make sure that Joo Hyun-oh doesn’t go anywhere.’

It’s a really simple and straightforward role.

But that could make things difficult. If Joo Hyun-oh tries to go somewhere, he has to stop him.

‘By the way, Cynthia, this kid is surprisingly smart for a child of the Shin family. I didn’t know she’d try to speed run there.’

In Yoon Hyuk-kwon’s field of vision, Cynthia was on the screen.

She was moving through the gate at high speed with her teammates, beating up any monsters they encountered.

He was not only talented but also smart.

There was no hesitation within the gate, and his sense of split-second judgment was also excellent.

This is truly the epitome of an outstanding hero.

You could say he’s the kind of talent we want to recruit.

Anyway, he was someone I would have wanted to employ even if he wasn’t the successor to a hostile family.

‘On the other hand, Joo Se-rin… is still a shame. She has outstanding strength compared to her peers, and her judgment is good, but… her lack of team play experience is holding her back.’

Joo Se-rin is strong.

There are few rivals at the cadet level, and their strength does not end with their brute force; their brains are also quick-witted.

But there was a lack of leadership.

Her ability to recognize her teammates’ weaknesses and strengths was lacking, and that was now holding her back.

“Tsk… It’s a shame.”

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Joo Hyun-oh clicked his tongue as if he found Joo Se-rin unattractive. His gaze moved from Joo Se-rin to Cynthia.

“I wish my daughter could be half as good as that kid.”

“Is it okay for the head of the Jeokryung family to say something like that?”

“What else is there that can’t be done? Isn’t it shameful to admit your shortcomings?”

“Well, if that’s what the stock price is thinking, then that’s what it is.”

Yoon Hyuk-kwon chatted with Joo Hyeon-o for a while and waited for the planned time to arrive.

At that time.

Phew!

A huge explosion was heard, and a black cloud rose up along with tremendous vibrations.

Joo Hyun-oh’s gaze turned backwards,

Yoon Hyuk-kwon’s face hardened.

It was an unplanned explosion.