I Have Max Level Luck

Chapter 3-Practical Test (1)

… therefore! We should not think that we are simply representing our country. It is the future of the earth, and mankind hopes to keep our land safe from the threat of monsters… …The speech seems to end soon, but it does not. When I first started playing this game, I took classes to immerse myself in the exciting history of this world. Just like the other students here.

However, for him, it was nothing but a boring story, as Hanseong had lived in this world for 52 years and experienced the world to such an extent that ordinary people could not perceive it.

“Now, let’s start the practical exam. I hope and wish all of you can pass it.”

As soon as the instructor in charge finished speaking, the students stood up one by one.

‘Ugh, that guy.’

There was one student who stood out.

Sung-Hyun Gil.

He is one of the hero candidates who have talents and potential on par with Jinhoon and Hanbyul. A neutral personality, but consider being closer to evil than good. The arrogance and authoritarian thinking originate from the background of being the heir of a rich family. He has outstanding magical talent. However, his ranking fell behind Hoon and Byul. Later, evil characters start to approach him which can make him one of the characters that can head toward evil.

“Getting close to him was a shortcut to a bad ending.”

He was one of the characters to avoid in many ways. I’m so nervous, that a chill is going down my spine.”

The crazy creators of the game place the player against ridiculous geniuses and bring down what is called [Disaster] from time to time. Some statistics say you must die at least 132 times to clear within 10-year which is the shortest periodl.

‘But now it will be different.’

Naturally, he was a player who reached the peak once. But now he has the craziest stat to [luck] in this shit game with lots of random variables.

Total potential 1,000. Each stat cannot exceed 100. Of course, depending on each person’s constitution, talents, and [characteristics], they may not be able to raise certain stats even if their total potential remains. Basic stats of 5 to 10 are considered normal adults, and even an extremely trained athlete cannot exceed 15. Candidates must be at least 20. Even if it’s a newbie, there will be some elites who have reached their 30s. If there is even a slight twist, it is the end.

“Student Hanseong Lee. Come forward.”

It was a dome the size of a football stadium, a space that is several times larger than it looks from the outside. The characters here call such a place ‘gymnasium’. They are divided into dozens of groups to measure their ranking.

“all right.”

“Let’s start the ranking measurement practice test.”

There is a gate that is about 3m high. When you enter this area, F-class monsters will appear. It’s like a game, you earn points and compete with other freshmen.

He could not help but be nervous. It used to be a game, but now it’s a reality. No, this could be cheating if it was the game. But at least for Hanseong, it’s no different from reality.

‘Admission. And a flashy debut.’

It must be perfect. Hanseong looked at the weapons displayed on one side. It is a weapon for candidates without special magic. A device to prevent someone from entering by hiding their skills as artifacts. It doesn’t mean much to others. But it meant a lot to Hanseong. It is a decision to try a different play from the previous play.

“Sword”

Hanseong’s stats are considered poor. But when it comes to swords, the word is different. Hanseong didn’t just play this ‘End of the World’ game. He also dabbled in games with settings in martial arts, the Middle Ages, etc. He’s been dealing with swords for more than a few decades in-game time alone.

If you have [Magic Domination] and [Luck], it will be more than enough to make up for the lack of physical stats.

One of the reasons why I chose the sword in this play is that the sword can be considered as a ‘template’. As in many games and novels, the ‘sword’ is strong. The history of the sword is one of being endless and of great depth. In numerous stories, ‘swordsmanship’, can reach the levels of myth and legend, firmly standing at the apex.

It was the same in this [End of the World]. Hanseong chose ‘magic’ in the previous play, and that was one of the worst choices and a handicap. This is because ‘magic’ is not mainstream in this world. It was reason that Hanseong took 52 years to reach the end.

‘But the sword alone is not enough.’

Hanseong was planning to use both sword and magic.

A choice that would be nonsensical if it were a normal player. The two types of magic or swords are opposites, and even raising one’s proficiency level can only be reached if you devote yourself to it just before reaching the end. But for Hanseong, the situation is different.

The talent of [Magic Mastery] is one of the best talents for magic, it’s also compatible with all weapons including bows, swords, and assisting body movements. Magic that is accessible to those who have reached its peak.

Just imagining it makes me contemplate, ‘Is it possible?’

But I had to. To clear this [End of the World], which boasts an extremely difficult level of difficulty without dying even once, it is a must-have. Hanseong held the sword firmly and stepped into the test gate. Usually, the practical exam starts around 11 am and lasts for at least one hour and at most two hours.

The first monster to appear is an F-class monster with an average stat of 10. Up to 3, 5, or 10 monsters appear at a time, but if you are a student of the world’s best [Korean Hero Academy], 10 minutes is more than enough to clear a wave.

For the next level, there is a sudden increase in difficulty.  Average stats E-class monsters with stats in the 20s, D-class monsters in the 30s… … It continues to rise in this way.

“What, are there still people who haven’t come out yet?”

“Look. Gil Seong-Hyun from that Jaehyun group is a genius.

“Aren’t they just holding on? Tank-type talent or something similar.”

“Because there is a time limit. It’s already two hours. Considering the time limit, you have to be still with a D-class monster.”

At that time, one gate was deactivated and a candidate came out.

“Shit! If only I had avoided it.”

Even if it is called a gate, it is similar to virtual reality, so the body is not directly injured. However, if the magic power is overused and one receives a huge backlash, it can cause internal injuries.

The candidate that just came out was ‘Seong Si-Yeon. ‘Shadow Riding’, which is specialized in stealth, is a unique ability and is an elite that ranked 9th in the [School for Specialized Heroes]. Her long hair is feminine, but her behavior was not at all.

– Candidate Seong Si-Yeon 855 Points-

“Points are different depending on whether one was hiding or killing. Still, at 855 I think you killed at least one?”

“Uh? Four left?”

“Those who are left are Jinhoon, Hanbyul, and Gil Sunghyun…. Who is Lee Han-Seong? Do you know him?”

“I don’t know…”

Gil Seong-Hyeon, Jin-hoon, and Han-Byul were famous in [School for Specialized Heroes].

Because the three of them are considered to be in the top 5 in the country. Everyone who knows them.

In the test area, 5,000 students are divided into ranks based on stats, The grades of the specialized school, the scores of the documents, etc. But if he was at least 1,000s ranking, it would still be believable. He’s in the late 4,000s.

“Does that make sense?”

“Was a talent acquired at a late age.”

“Still, this is……”

As the candidates were talking like that, a gate was turned off.

“That was a bit difficult.”

It was Jinhoon who came out with an awkward smile.

Although he is the best protagonist character, he is a slow-growing character in the beginning. Even so, he was also irregular as proof of that.

-Candidate Jinhoon 988 Points-

“Wow! oh my god! Isn’t that score great? I think you killed all but one D-class monster?”

“It’s luck. Because he specializes in the body, it is bound to be advantageous for this kind of test.”

Jinhoon is very undervalued due to his body-strengthening techniques. But it can be considered an objective evaluation. In the beginning, Jinhoon is powerless against attacks related to ‘magic’ and ‘spirit’. Candidates with abilities related to ‘mental attack’ in the top 1,000 will also be able to defeat Jinhoon. Of course, if you try something like that, you will be crushed without hesitation.

Next came Sung-Hyeon Gil.

-Candidate Sung-Hyeon Gil 932 Points-

Gil Sung-Hyun threw the ‘wand’, after comparing Jinhoon’s record with his own.

“Longer, fewer points.”

“It’s probably because of magic. He’s great to have endured so far.”

“Well, it seems like this test is at a disadvantage for wizards.”

“Not necessarily, there are terrain advantages. ”

“Has the other two entered the next stage?”

“Ah, next is a C-class monster? Rather than that, can that candidate kill all D-class monsters? Does it make sense?”

That was then. Another gate went out.

– 1,021 Points by each candidate-

“Wow! You have surpassed 1,000 points!”

“Great! If it’s Hanbyul, isn’t it the youngest member of [Jeongyeon], one of the world’s best mage families and the guardian family of Korea?”

“Right. Even so, they are called geniuses with non-magic abilities.”

The cheers were brief. It was because the fourth gate has still not been turned off. Not only Gil Sung-Hyun but also Jinhoon and Hanbyul gathered there. They began to wonder if there was a problem with the gate that was still not turned off, or if it was still active.

“Is  this gate broken?”

“Do you think I should call the instructor?”

At that time, the lights on the gate went out and the points were revealed.

-Candidate Hanseong Lee, 1,201Points-

Han-Seong Lee, who came out of there, walked out proudly, and the crowd of candidates parted. Gil Seong-Hyeon was frowning, Jin-hoon was curious and Han-Byul was suspicious. As soon as Hanseong left the gym, thunderous cheers erupted.

“Wow! Crazy, what is that?”

“It was cool.”

“Did you see me ignoring Gil Sung-Hyun, looking down on Jinhoon, and laughing at Hanbyul?”

“Are you a hero candidate raised by a large corporation? Or another genius? What. What the hell!”

“But he looked ugly.”