I Became a Genius at Gigant Academy - Episode 51
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There are two things in this world whose origins are not exactly known: giant gods and ruins..
However, in terms of what is more familiar to ordinary people, the giant is overwhelming..
Unlike the colossi, which actually pose a threat to humanity, there is a high probability that an ordinary person will never see ruins in their lifetime..
‘As a rider, you are often mobilized to explore ruins..’
It was a story that would not apply to Abel and May, who had only been in school for less than a semester..
If it's the way it is.
Abel looked at May while thinking that..
‘Is this a story that doesn’t really apply to me and him?.’
Abel has visited all the ruins implemented in the game..
Although it is not an actual experience, indirect experience is also an experience..
Thanks to that, I know the approximate structure and risk factors..
And at least as far as Abel knows, Meido has also explored the ruins..
It had been about 30 minutes since we entered the ruins along the passageway in the cave..
May opened her mouth..
“I don't think there are any guardians around here..”
“okay?”
“The traces on the floor are cut off from the fork in the back. I guess that means I don't usually go this way..”
After hearing that story, Abel decided to say what he had been thinking about..
“Umm. Actually I knew it too.”
“what?”
May looked at Abel as if asking what he was talking about..
Abel chose his words carefully and opened his mouth..
“I have explored the ruins before. As an errand boy.”
May looked confused at Abel's sudden confession..
“messenger? Some crazy guy... … No, people take their children to the ruins?”
“Even if it's not necessarily a ruin, it happens often. Because there is no one who can be treated more comfortably than a child from the slums..”
Abel said with a bitter expression..
“Even if I die, no one cares.”
Of course, that was made up..
No matter how much I wandered around the streets, I knew very well that exploring ruins had a very high chance of dying..
But it really happened.
Even if it is not necessarily excavating ruins, many children from the slums are taken in when doing difficult work..
Because you don't have to take responsibility even if you die, and you can save money..
This is that kind of world.
May stuttered a few times at Abel's words, then spoke..
“I know something else?”
“To some extent. First of all, there are traps in areas where guardians do not roam..”
“I see.”
At those words, May looked around carefully..
“I'll have to be careful when I go.”
“huh. You have to look around as closely as possible..”
The two talked back and forth and slowly began to move forward..
The origin of the ruins is unclear and there are several theories..
In the past, the theory that it was simply something left behind by an ancient civilization was strong, but recently it has lost strength as a lot of evidence has come out against it..
‘This was because there were quite a few traces of the Titans left in the ruins..’
The same goes for the guardian of the ruins right now..
It is easy to misunderstand that Guardians are the same type as Golems, but in reality, they are much more similar to Colossi..
It cannot be made with existing technology and has contributed greatly to the production of Gigant.
So what exactly are these ruins??
From a gamer's point of view, even Abel couldn't know..
This is because the identity is not revealed even until the ending..
‘So, it's the next game, DLC will be sold, or it's just a macguffin. There were a lot of different stories..’
It's such a shame.
It would have been much more helpful if I had known clearly..
Even though Abel had such thoughts in his head, he did not neglect to look around..
Is that why?.
“ah! here!”
As I was moving along for a while, I noticed something strange..
May, who was walking right next to her, trembled and stopped in her tracks at the sound of Abel's voice..
Abel pinpointed a spot so May could see clearly..
“The bottom here sticks out a little. see?”
“ah… … That's right.”
“Let’s just keep some distance and pass by.”
May nodded, and the two walked past the protruding block at a distance..
After that, I discovered several traps, some of which could only be detected with magic..
If Mei hadn't kept moving while spreading her magic, she would have been stuck..
While moving at the speed of a slug, May pointed to the floor again and said.
“Here, traces of the Guardian..”
We have finally passed the dangerous trap section..
But I couldn't relax.
In terms of risk, the Guardian was more dangerous than the trap..
“Let's move as quietly as possible.”
“huh.”
The two agreed and walked forward very cautiously..
In general, when exploring ruins, it is rare to explore with bare hands..
Ordinary people also tend to prepare at least a Midget class somehow, and when the government conducts a project, they bring a Tito class..
Otherwise, you will have to deal with the guardian with your bare body..
‘Right now, if the two of us meet the Guardian, we'll assume he's dead..’
Although Guardian was smaller than Tito, its fighting power was similar to that of a skilled rider and outstanding knight riding Tito..
Therefore, the two had to walk forward slowly, breathing as quietly as possible..
how long has it been.
By the time the sweat flowing down from nervousness wetted my foreskin.
Boom, boom, boom!
Suddenly, footsteps were heard not far away..
‘close!’
There must be a curved road ahead, the sound was very close..
Abel, realizing that it was impossible to run away right now, hugged May tightly..
May looked at Abel in surprise, but he was already concentrating with his eyes closed..
Boom, boom, boom!
Meanwhile, the sound of footsteps got closer, and soon the guardian appeared in front of them..
When the Guardian, who was holding a sword that looked scary at first glance, looked towards them, May stopped breathing and looked up at the Guardian..
And after a while.
Boom, boom, boom, boom.
The guardian walked past as if he hadn't seen anything..
Abel and May took a breath long after they stopped hearing the Guardian's footsteps..
“Whoa whoa.”
“What was that just now??”
May asked Abel who took a long breath..
Abel told him briefly:.
“It's a vision.”
“I had that vision too.?”
“huh. It's a vision within a vision.”
What he used was none other than the ‘assimilation’ ability..
In fact, the fairy tale was obtained after defeating Iron Wolf last time, but Abel said that without blinking..
“I see…….”
May eventually nodded in understanding and spoke to Abel with an expressionless face..
“Can’t I just let it go now??”
“Ah, yes.”
Abel quickly pulled back when he realized he was still holding her..
Actually, May seemed fine..
“let's go. Because I don't know when I'll come back.”
“okay.”
So the two walked towards the direction the guardian came from..
After that, the trap section and the guardian patrol section were repeated several times..
‘I don't know if I'm going in or out.’
Abel thought as he walked forward..
If they had entered through the main gate, they would have been able to roughly guess what was going on, but the two entered through a side road..
So I decided on one side and kept going, but I had no idea where it would lead..
‘It must be heading inward..’
When I take a step forward with that thought in mind,.
sweet-.
I heard a strange sound from somewhere.
When Abel turned his head toward the source of the sound, May's right foot was there..
Abel and May's eyes met..
“mistake…….”
“run!”
Abel grabbed May's hand and immediately started running forward..
Kugugugugugugung-!
As if waiting, a loud noise began to echo from behind..
Abel looked back for a moment and saw that the passage was collapsing from the point where he first stepped on the trap..
Abel immediately turned his head forward and started running again with all his might..
Mei also worked hard with her feet with a pale look on her face..
Kugugoogung Palace!
I don't know how far the trap went, but the roar continued to follow the two..
Thanks to this, the two had to run forward like crazy without paying attention to other traps..
-Bake it!
There was also a time when a guardian broke in..
However, because the trap had already been activated, he was unable to enter the collapsed passageway..
“Ahhhhh!”
Abel felt as if his legs were going to burst, but he cheered up and gave himself even more strength..
Kugoong…….
After sprinting for almost 10 minutes,.
Slowly the roar began to recede..
“Huh, huh. Abel. I think it's over.”
Abel, who was running like crazy, looked back when he heard May's voice..
Just as she said, I could see the collapse of the passageway slowly stopping not far away..
Still, Abel did not let his guard down and moved a little further forward before stopping..
“Huh, huh.”
“Whoa whoa.”
For a while, only the sound of the two's heavy breathing echoed in the passage..
I ran so hard that my lungs felt like they were going to explode and my body was soaked with sweat..
When her breathing calmed down a little, May opened her mouth..
“……sorry.”
Abel shook his head at her apology..
“no. I didn't even notice.”
It wasn't just something I said..
It was true that even though Abel was carefully examining the floor, he did not discover the trap in advance..
Before May could say anything more, Abel brought up another topic..
“Where are we anyway? The sound is loud, so if there is a guardian nearby, it will come soon.…….”
Abel opened his mouth without saying anything..
May, who was looking at him, turned her head to follow Abel's strange reaction..
And soon I got the same reaction.
There was a small door where their gazes were directed..
It was a similar color to the passage wall and it was dark so I didn't notice it right away..
“door…….”
“It's a door.”
The two turned their heads again and made eye contact..
Abel said with sparkling eyes..
“Let's go.”
It was a moment of relief for him..
* * *
Kugugugugung Palace…….
The passage shook with a distant sound..
The man wearing a pure white robe felt that and narrowed his eyes..
“It sounds like it's coming from quite far away..”
In response to his muttering, someone behind him, also wearing a robe and carrying a pack on his back, bowed his head and answered..
“Yes, that's right.”
“Didn't you say there was no trace of someone else coming in first??”
“that is… … There were obviously no signs at the entrance..”
“So you're saying this just happens for no reason??”
The man with his back turned to the sharp tone of reprimand answered while sweating profusely..
“I heard that among the ruins, there are examples of traps and guardians malfunctioning due to deterioration..”
“Hmm.”
The man holding the cane glanced at the person carrying the burden on his back as if he was disapproving, then looked ahead..
“We'll find out if that's true or not as we continue. let's go.”
“yes, yes.”
After a brief conversation, the two moved forward..
Behind them were the completely destroyed remains of the Guardian..
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