Final Evaluation
The next day at school, everyone's biggest concern was the sparring evaluation in the upcoming finals. Students buzzed with chatter about their opponents.
"You guys get your sparring partners yet?"
"I'm up against Hong Ryuseok."
"Hong Ryuseok? Who's that? Anyone know him?"
Opponents were randomly assigned, so it was common to face someone you barely knew. Top-rankers might be familiar, but otherwise, no one really knew much.
"Man, I'd rather draw Kim Siu."
"Then it's an auto-win."
As the guy stuck at the bottom until recently, I had some notoriety now.
'The bad kind of fame is the problem.'
"Who's the lucky one stuck with him?"
"Over in like one second, right?"
They knew I was listening and amped up the volume on purpose. Since they figured I'd flunk out to auxiliary hunter after this eval anyway, they treated me like someone they'd never see again.
'I'm used to this level by now.'
No one messed with me directly. Unawakened trainee hunters were basically civilians. A real hunter picking on civilians? 'Not the way to make it big.' Better to keep my claws hidden for now. The more they underestimated me, the sloppier they'd get.
Final Evaluation
Daehan Academy gathers the nation's top-potential students. This pivotal eval decides their futures.
📍 Objective: Score high to make your name known.
🎁 Reward: 30P ~
※ Higher rank = more reward.
'Scenario quests tie into reputation rewards?'
It reflects to some degree.
Also, one thing I forgot to mention.
'What?'
Scenario quests can't be reloaded to prior points once completed. Proceed with caution.
'You're telling me now? When does it end?'
When grades are announced.
'Not a huge issue then.'
I needed to ace this eval. The convo had shifted already. Everyone was curious about one opponent in particular.
'Yoon Seoa.'
Speak of the devil. As I pondered my sparring partner Yoon Seoa, she shuffled in with sleepy eyes.
"Yawn..."
All eyes locked on Yoon Seoa. As top student who'd claimed first in midterms, everyone wondered who drew her.
She sat, and her partner Yoo Hyeji spoke up. "Seoa, you get your sparring partner?"
"..."
Everyone hushed, zeroing in. But Yoon Seoa just faceplanted on her desk without a word.
Hyeji gave a wry smile, used to it, and headed back to her group. "Guess she doesn't wanna talk."
Rude, but her looks and power made it forgivable.
"Seoa's number one, right? Sucks to be her opponent."
"Number two's Lee Da-eun from the other class? That'd be a fight."
"Anyone against Seoa's toast. They won't land a hit."
The "victim" in question couldn't get a word in.
'That's me, guys.'
Yoon Seoa peeked up briefly, glancing my way. Her blank face gave nothing away.
But I had the Favorability System.
Inner Thoughts: Boring... wanna sleep already..
Up late doing what? Fatigue's low, so not lack of sleep. Heavy morning sleeper type? Anyway, zero fucks given.'
She yawned hugely, turned away, and passed out again.
'Not even worth her attention, huh.'
I wanted to rattle her. What face would she make losing to a nobody? She'd have to notice me then.
Favorability at 15 now, but a win? 'Instant interest.' Top dog beaten by dead last? Huge impact, good or bad.
Would make approaching her way easier.
'If I win, that is.'
Current stats? No shot against Yoon Seoa. Two weeks till finals. How much stronger could I get?
'But I have to win.'
The contract mark on my wrist left no choice. Loss wasn't an option. It'd push me away from Kang Minji naturally. Unacceptable.
Even against Yoon Seoa, I had to win.
'Rewards are too big.'
Professor Kang Mina's attention, Yoon Seoa's focus, scenario rewards. Beat her, and everyone sees me different.
'Yeah. To change the world, this is step one.'
Key: Get stronger. How? Fate Points.
'Can level skills too, right?'
Yes. Costs vary by skill.
Higher levels cost more points.
'Useful skills now...'
No combat skills yet. Only one worth leveling: Save Load.
'Can preview the gains?'
Check directly.
'Not instant?'
Correct.
I tapped the level-up for Save Load. Alert: Consume 20 Fate Points? Changes showed.
'20's steep.'
With only 45, had to think hard.
Designate and load save points to return to that moment.
On death, loads latest save.
◈ Current save slots:1
◈ Refresh: 1 week after designate. Load resets cooldown.
◈ Time to refresh: 00:00:00
One change:
Save Load LV1 → Save Load LV2
Current save slots: 1 → 2
'Two slots. Nice.'
One before entering Professor Kang Mina's office, one at eval start. No need to loop two full weeks.
'But fewer points for raw power.'
Simple math: 45 points beat Yoon Seoa?
'Nope. Unless gacha explodes, impossible.'
Still time left.
'Think it over.'
Unclaimed rewards from yesterday.
'Rewards?'
Yes. Completed daily mission but didn't claim.
Dailies don't refresh without claiming. Caution.
Forgot. Unlocked post-tutorial: dailies. Pick 3 from list.
Select 3
☐ Run 10KM
☐ 200 Push-ups
☐ Sex with woman (Favorability 50+)
'This exists?'
Claimed rewards. Sound effect.
Fate Points +3
Gacha Ticket x1
'How much did I miss?'
Not long, but lost points stung. Footsteps nearby—turned to see Kang Minji.
"Minji, get home okay last night?"
"Wha..."
Our eyes met; her face flushed. Reliving yesterday's intensity, probably. Remembering school, she went blank fast.
'Check favorability?'
Inner Thoughts: That bastard... had to milk out his cum all night, couldn't even sleep..
'Pushed her hard yesterday.'
Horny, went extra rounds. Her fatigue lingered. Thought her recovery was good, but maybe not.
'Sorry, Minji, but for the daily, suffer a bit.'
Other missions work too, but...
'Efficiency matters.'
...
Perfect for stamina training and favorability. Why bother otherwise?
"Minji, count on you."
"Wha... what for?"
I'll beat Yoon Seoa for sure this eval.