I Became a Transcendent-Level Genius Trainer - Chapter 117

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Transcendent Genius Trainer Episode 117

Before boarding the plane.

Yujun received a call from Im Seok-jae.

-Don’t worry too much, Yujun. There’s a lot of criticism about you, but you don’t need to pay attention to it.

Hunternet was quite noisy over the Insect Tower conquest.

Yujun was also lightly browsing through Hunternet’s reactions.

“Well, it’s only natural.”

Due to the Insect Tower incident, Yujun’s status had risen incomparably higher than before.

‘I trained not just one, but eight S-ranks.’

On top of that, he had even prevented the rampage of the dangerous tower called the Insect Tower.

‘It was bound to become an issue.’

There were two reasons why they were having debates.

One opinion was that Yujun should be immediately granted an S-rank license, and the other was that he shouldn’t.

The achievements Yujun had shown recently were sufficient to grant him an S-rank license.

However, Yujun was only a one-month trainer who had just obtained his A-rank license.

S-rank was a very symbolic grade not only among Awakened but also among trainers.

If they gave this symbolic grade so quickly and another incident occurred, it could end up blocking the path for trainers who would follow.

‘On top of that, they’re comparing me with overseas trainers and really putting me down.’

But Yujun wasn’t bothered by it.

‘I’m becoming famous.’

It meant that his name was now imprinted not just on Hunternet, but throughout the entire industry.

‘Reputation is quite important for trainers too.’

According to Yujun’s goals, his future training shouldn’t be limited to domestic work.

‘Dragon training will definitely spread my name overseas as well.’

When that happens, synergy will occur.

Yujun put public opinion aside and first checked the information the director had sent.

This kind of thing only needed a quick look.

There was no need to dig deeper.

-[Information Related to Dragon Training]

-Captured at Black Iron Tower in Neutral Territory.

-Dragon species unknown.

“Hmm, seems they don’t know what kind of dragon it is.”

It only stated that the dragon was captured at Black Iron Tower, a tower in the Neutral Territory.

-Participating Countries [Russia, USA, China, Germany, South Korea]

A total of five countries participated in this training.

“Russia, USA, China, Germany.”

Yujun checked the trainers from the participating countries.

These were the most important.

What Yujun was looking forward to second most in this training was exactly the exchange with them.

“Oh.”

The trainers’ reputations were quite high.

Even Yujun, who only had shallow knowledge of overseas trainer information, knew these names.

Of course, he didn’t know all of them.

‘They’re S-ranks.’

Basically, they were all S-ranks.

“Sarah Jennings.”

Sarah Jennings in particular was the most famous trainer among those on the list.

‘I almost got involved with her once.’

Yujun had once almost received training from Sarah Jennings.

However, since her reservations were so backed up, Sarah Jennings couldn’t come to South Korea, so the training ended up

falling through.

So he continued receiving training from other domestic trainers.

Among the impressive trainers, Yujun’s name was listed on South Korea’s trainer roster.

-Trainer Kang Yu-jun 【SOUTH KOREA】 [A]

He was the only A-rank trainer on the list.

‘Rather, it’s rare and good.’

Normally, an A-rank should never go to dragon training in the Neutral Territory.

Yet he was going.

Yujun smiled without realizing it.

“Everyone must have received information like me, so they’ll all be flustered.”

“I think I would be too.”

Beyond being flustered, there was a high possibility they would wonder why South Korea sent such a trainer.

‘They might think I’ve given up.’

Of course, Yujun had a high possibility of becoming S-rank soon, but that made it even more incomprehensible.

The trainers participating this time were veterans who had obtained their S-rank licenses long ago, while Yujun was merely a trainer who had just approached S-rank.

Kim Gyu-cheol was sitting next to Yujun.

“My heart is racing. I’ve never been overseas before.”

The reason for taking only Kim Gyu-cheol from the team members, excluding Seo Yu-ri, was simple.

‘Seo Yu-ri is at a stage where she needs to accumulate experience again. There’s no need for her to come along for dragon training.’

Yujun planned to leave Seo Yu-ri free.

That would be more beneficial in the long run.

‘This time, having just Gyu-cheol come is enough.’

Dragon training had uncertainties.

He brought Kim Gyu-cheol along to minimize those uncertainties.

In addition, he planned to clearly show through this opportunity.

Just how amazing the production-type Awakened in his team was.

‘This way, the Geumgang Kim Family will have no choice but to take notice.’

Then there was a high possibility they would contact Yujun first.

At the very least, even if they didn’t, when he contacted them through the director, the conversation would go smoothly.

‘To discuss the gauntlet matter, I need to talk with the Geumgang Kim Family side.’

“They say there’s a big gap between overseas trainers and domestic trainers. What do you think?”

At Yujun’s words, Gyu-cheol made a contemplative expression.

“The talk about Korean trainers lacking competitiveness overseas has been ongoing since Trainer Han Gyu-jin’s return to Korea. I’ve actually heard this talk a lot too. Of course, this isn’t limited to trainers – it’s the same for Awakened.”

Kim Gyu-cheol said.

“So there was a lot of talk about needing to go overseas to study immediately after getting a trainer license.”

Kim Gyu-cheol had also heard such talk a lot while preparing to become a trainer.

“I heard the same thing when I was with the Kim Family.”

Even when he was with the Kim Family before, he had heard a lot from Geumgang Kim Family people about the trainer industry.

“It’s true though. The difference is real.”

Yujun smiled.

He had no intention of refuting the difference between domestic and overseas.

“It’s generally true. Among current domestic trainers, those with overseas competitiveness would be Do Kang-myeong, Yeon Da-seul, and that White Lion, wouldn’t they.”

Of course, there were other trainers who received good evaluations besides them.

“In addition to them, we could mention Trainer Jeong Sang-hyeok, Trainer Oh Han-ju, and Choi Gang-jun.”

Yujun made a surprised expression at the names flowing out smoothly.

“You know more about trainers than I expected.”

“I also approached the trainer career change seriously.”

Of course, it wasn’t because he really wanted to become a trainer, but because he struggled to somehow escape from that difficult situation. Still, he had collected quite a lot of information.

‘Gyu-cheol is right.’

Yujun also had considerable information about trainers.

The previously mentioned Do Kang-myeong, Yeon Da-seul, and Baek Do-gyun were called the early Big 3 trainers, while Jeong Sang-hyeok, Oh Han-ju, and Choi Gang-jun were called the later Big 3 trainers.

‘All three are S-rank trainers.’

Until Han Gyu-jin’s appearance, they were the ones aiming for the Big 3 trainer positions.

“Anyway, it’s becoming established as fact that even those three would show quite a level difference if they went overseas.”

In the past, the evaluation of overseas trainers wasn’t low either.

“It became more certain when Trainer Han Gyu-jin returned to Korea.”

“Yes, that’s right.”

When Han Gyu-jin, who had gone overseas as A-rank, returned and immediately showed tremendous performance, it became established fact that the difference between overseas and domestic was larger than expected.

“Still, I think differently.”

However, Kim Gyu-cheol thought Yujun was different.

Rather, Yujun was being undervalued because he was in Korea.

“If you had started in America, it would have caused a worldwide sensation. You’re receiving this level of undervaluation because it’s Korea.”

Kim Gyu-cheol spoke with momentary excitement.

Actually, Yujun didn’t care much about such things.

“With the Insect Tower matter, you’re becoming S-rank now, aren’t you?”

“I’m still short on achievement points. But it’s just a matter of time.”

“Shortest period and youngest age. It’s an incredible feat.”

Kim Gyu-cheol was surprised that Yujun was rather nonchalant about this tremendous achievement he was facing.

“It’s really incredible!”

“I know.”

Yujun chuckled softly.

“But it’s not something to be completely happy about.”

It wasn’t time to pop champagne yet.

‘A rank is just a rank.’

Yujun didn’t get caught up in talk about being the youngest or fastest.

This wasn’t the time to become arrogant or complacent over such things.

‘It’s time to polish what’s lacking.’

So he couldn’t be happy about something like this.

It was good, but not something to be that happy about.

Kim Gyu-cheol was deeply flustered by Yujun’s reaction.

“Ah…!”

Then he realized.

It meant he had no intention of being happy over just S-rank!

The level that the teacher was currently looking at was higher than this.

He wasn’t just competing with the late Big 3 Trainers.

“You’re looking at an even higher level.”

“I’m not even looking at levels.”

Yujun shook his head as he spoke.

“Just doing better training is my goal.”

“…”

Kim Gyu-cheol was shocked by those words.

He just wanted to do better training.

It was a mindset he had never thought of.

But it was also a mindset he should learn from.

He too just wanted to make better equipment.

Why?

Because crafting was enjoyable.

It was the same. Yujun would be like that too.

“I’m learning another thing from you, teacher. I was too concerned with external things. I’ll reflect on this. I’m sorry!”

-Kim Gyu-cheol’s bond deepens.

-You have trained Kim Gyu-cheol.

‘…?’

Yujun was flustered by the sudden change.

‘He must have gained some insight.’

His words seemed to have become strong motivation.

That had become training.

But soon he just chuckled.

‘He’s an excellent guy.’

Kim Gyu-cheol was indeed an excellent guy.

An Awakened who could grow from just a few words like this was an Awakened who could go higher.

(Bold)//-You earned 600 points.//

‘Nice.’

The points were quite sweet.

“I’ll work harder too.”

Yujun gave Kim Gyu-cheol a thumbs up.

“Just keep doing what you’re doing now.”

-Passengers…

As they talked like this, they had arrived at their destination before they knew it.

* * *

Pulkovo Airport, St. Petersburg.

“We’ve been waiting for you.”

A man with blonde hair and strong facial features politely greeted Yujun.

“I’m called Nikolai, Trainer Kang Yu-jun.”

The one who introduced himself as Nikolai was an Awakened belonging to the Russian Federation Awakened Agency.

“The other trainers have already arrived and are conducting training.”

“How are the results going?”

Nikolai spoke with an awkward expression.

“Everyone failed their first attempt.”

While inwardly sneering to himself.

The opponent was an A-rank Trainer from South Korea.

There was no need to even watch to know the outcome.

The Trainers currently before the dragon were each renowned S-rank Trainers from their respective countries.

Even those S-ranks were failing, so an A-rank from South Korea?

South Korea was a country that, unlike the leading powers, still had no SSS-rank Awakened.

Moreover, their competitiveness was quite low, and he had heard that their director was going around various places trying to recruit talent.

So Nikolai spoke with what he considered a considerate expression.

“You can give up right away.”

“That does seem like what should happen.”

Yujun smiled.

“Since I’ve arrived. I think the other Trainers can give up now.”

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