I Got an Ex-Class Omnipotent System - Chapter 5

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Chapter 5
Episode 5: A Rival? (1)
While Jiyuchan was caught off guard by Hwang Hana’s indifferent gaze and expression, along with Dohyun’s peculiar reaction, she had already moved on as if the evaluation was complete, addressing the newly arrived trainees.
“You’ll receive orientation from the other trainees who arrived earlier. All facilities are available starting today. However, rigorous training begins tomorrow, so I recommend getting as much rest as possible. That’s all.”
It was already approaching 9 PM, so she said this, but with so many people gathered, how could anyone simply sleep?
Since it wasn’t normally a time for sleep anyway, the other trainees also stepped forward, offering to show the newcomers around the building.
The new trainees, who had initially wondered if a competitive dynamic might emerge, were won over by the welcoming existing trainees, and with their similar ages, they quickly became close.
Everyone except Dongwook Park was in their twenties.
Dongwook Park himself was in his early thirties with little age difference, allowing them all to bond even more quickly.
They gathered together in the Lounge, bought drinks and snacks from the convenience store at the Hunter Training Center, and chatted away.
While they would have preferred to drink alcohol, there was none available at the Training Facility, and since training started tomorrow, they decided to abstain and settled for beverages instead.
As they were conversing.
“Yuchan, you seem like the quiet type, don’t you?”
“It might just be awkwardness for now.”
“Right, right.”
Jiyuchan was the center of attention from the women present, but his expression was far from pleased.
He had suffered an unintended humiliation since arriving at the Seoul Hunter Training Center.
His pride was quite wounded by Hwang Hana’s mana pressure.
People from the Hunter Association had spoken of him as talent comparable to Hwang Hana, but now that he was here and overwhelmed by her, his pride couldn’t help but be hurt.
Was it because of that atmosphere?
“Hmm. Yuchan, you seem to be in a bad mood~.”
Dongwook Park, the elder, smoothly changed the subject with those words.
“But seriously, wasn’t Instructor Hwang Hana’s display incredible?”
“Yeah, I thought I couldn’t breathe.”
“Exactly, my breath just got cut off. Did those who came earlier experience it too?”
As the later arrivals spoke, the trainees who had come earlier nodded and responded.
“Yeah, we got hit with it too.”
“Man, I really understood what it means to not be able to breathe.”
“That’s what I’m saying.”
As they were talking, Yesul Park, one of the existing trainees, clapped and spoke up.
“That’s right! But Dohyun was totally fine through all that!?”
When Yesul Park mentioned Dohyun, who had been the only one unaffected by Hwang Hana’s mana pressure, Jiyuchan immediately turned his head and asked back.
“…Is that true?”
Though Yesul Park had spoken, Jiyuchan’s gaze was directed at Dohyun, who scratched his head awkwardly.
Then, perhaps uncomfortable with being the center of attention, he gave a modest response.
“It wasn’t so much that I was fine, just that I pretended not to be affected.”
“Wow. I couldn’t even pretend, so Dohyun, you’re impressive?”
“Right? I almost passed out….”
“Yuchan hyung seemed to stumble a bit too….”
As they spoke while somewhat gauging Jiyuchan’s reaction, he said nothing in particular, but he clearly burned with competitive spirit as he looked at Dohyun.
He pretended to be fine despite the mana pressure that had shaken even him—was he perhaps boasting about arriving first?
It was possible, but Jiyuchan didn’t act rashly and simply rose from his seat.
“I’ll head out first.”
“Oh my! It’s already eleven. We should get going too. Since training starts tomorrow, we need proper rest to get our condition back up, right?”
“Sounds good. Let’s wrap this up.”
The moment Jiyuchan stood, the atmosphere shifted toward departure.
Everyone pitched in to clean up, and in no time the space was organized and they could each return to their dormitories.
Throughout it all, Jiyuchan watched Dohyun enter his dormitory, his resolve burning bright.
The others didn’t notice, but Dohyun’s presence was distinctly different.
Everyone else showed signs of nervousness as they spoke, but Dohyun displayed none of it—not the pretense of calm, but genuine composure. Recognizing him as a rival to be reckoned with, Jiyuchan entered his own dormitory.
Meanwhile, Dohyun, who had been the subject of Jiyuchan’s intense gaze, recalled that message window he’d confirmed the moment he entered his dormitory.
Unfortunately, the other four’s traits were F-Grade, but since Hwang Hana was a big catch, the disappointment faded.
It was none other than Jiyuchan’s status window.
『Jiyuchan』
『Trait: Platinum Sword King [S]』
『Skills』
▶「Swordsmanship [A]」
▶「Sword King’s Intuition [A]」
『Stats』
▶「Strength: 7」
▶「Agility: 6」
▶「Stamina: 7」
▶「Mana: 10」
‘I never thought I’d be able to see this.’
Hwang Hana also had an S-Grade trait, yet I had failed to analyze her.
But this time, I succeeded.
If I failed with Hwang Hana due to a significant gap in rank, then I could infer that I succeeded with Jiyuchan because the gap was negligible.
Thanks to that, I could clearly see the characteristics of an S-Grade trait.
An S-Grade trait with two A-Grade skills—truly, S-Grade was different from the rest.
‘This is no joke.’
Jeongminwoo, who was E-Grade, possessed an F-Grade skill in dagger techniques, so it made sense that Jiyuchan, with an S-Grade trait, would have A-Grade skills. But two of them?
Well.
‘He’s S-Grade, so having two is possible.’
I reviewed what I’d obtained as a result, and a slow smile bloomed across my face.
I pulled up the message I’d deleted earlier.
Then.
[『Analysis』 has succeeded.]
[The target’s rank is still insufficient.]
[You obtain AP below the original amount.]
[You obtain 500 AP.]
[Analyzed Jiyuchan’s skills “Swordsmanship [A]” and “Sword King’s Intuition [A]”.]
[Skills exceeding the standard threshold.]
[You can acquire the skill by consuming AP.]
[The target is in a weakened state.]
[Condition met: You can acquire the skill for half the AP cost.]
[
『1000 AP』
▶Acquire one skill for 『500 AP』?]
[Do you wish to proceed?]
It was quite a lengthy message, but Dohyun had already read it before, so I knew the contents well.
Because Jiyuchan was still weak, the analysis succeeded, and thanks to that, I could gain 500 AP and use that 500 AP to acquire one skill.
There was no avoiding the dilemma.
A-Grade Swordsmanship and A-Grade Sword King’s Intuition.
Naturally, I had already read the descriptions of both skills.
『Swordsmanship [A]』
▶When executing swordsmanship, you can infuse a small amount of mana into your blade.
▶Acquiring swordsmanship becomes much easier.
『Sword King’s Intuition [A]』
▶All intuitive senses become sharper.
▶Particularly, all sensations regarding the blade and body are enhanced by this skill.
‘Swordsmanship is a weapon technique skill like short-sword mastery, while Sword King’s Intuition is a passive skill.’
Though I had some hesitation, in this situation I knew exactly what to choose.
After all, I was someone who played games quite well.
So I chose immediately.
[You have acquired the skill “Sword King’s Intuition [A]”.]
[This skill exceeds your current stats.]
[Your stats will rise slightly beyond their original level.]
[Due to the acquired skill, Strength, Agility, and Stamina permanently increase by +2 each.]
[You cannot activate the skill at its full power.]
‘Wow.’
I wondered if it was okay to reap such rewards, but what could I do about what I’d already gained? There was no harm to Jiyuchan from this, so wasn’t it a win-win for both of us?
Or maybe not.
In any case, after acquiring the skill, I opened my status window.
『Dohyun』
『Trait: Analysis [Ex]』
『Skills』
▶「Sword King’s Intuition [A]」
▶「Intimidation [B]」
▶「Fire [F]」
▶「Mana Manipulation [F]」
▶「Short Sword Technique [F] (2 / 3)」
『Stats』
▶「Strength: 5」
▶「Agility: 7」
▶「Endurance: 5」
▶「Mana: 8」
『Points』
▶「P: 100」
▶「AP (Analysis Points): 150」
‘Wow.’
In just half a day, my stats and skill list had transformed dramatically.
Looking at them, I wore a satisfied smile, overwhelmed by the changes.
My physical stats had risen considerably.
Compared to Jiyuchan, my mana, strength, and endurance fell a bit short, but excluding him, my stats were undoubtedly the best among the trainees.
Not even a full day had passed, yet I’d grown this much—I shook my head in disbelief as I gazed at my status window and muttered to myself.
‘I’m even afraid of my own growth. Yuchan, thank you.’
With that silly thought, I recalled Jiyuchan, who was my age, and felt genuine gratitude.
Thanks to him, I’d gained an extreme advantage.
‘Though it seems Yuchan doesn’t really like me much… Well, it doesn’t matter.’
Since I’d received his help, I should return the favor if the opportunity arose.
With such a light heart, I headed to my dormitory bed and lay down.
Anticipating tomorrow’s training, I drifted into a contented sleep, thinking that with a new instructor, I’d grow even stronger.
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5:30 AM.
Normally, everyone would still be asleep at this hour, but not at the Seoul Hunter Training Center.
Weeeeee——
As the siren blared throughout the dormitory, the trainees jolted awake in shock.
Anyone would be startled by such a sudden siren, and the trainees heard a voice that was now becoming familiar to their ears.
Huff, huff—
-Everyone rise. Assemble at the Outdoor Training Ground within thirty minutes.
As the microphone cut off and the siren sounded again, all the trainees snapped to attention and realized where they were.
They understood their situation now.
Since everyone was a tired modern person unaccustomed to waking at 5:30 AM, they moved sluggishly, but Dohyun moved briskly, quickly showered, changed into the training outfit I’d received yesterday, and headed outside.
It wasn’t because I’d served in the military.
If that were the case, most of the men would have come out quickly. Dohyun was simply fast.
As Dohyun arrived at the Outdoor Training Ground, Jiyuchan appeared slightly later.
Jiyuchan’s brow furrowed slightly upon seeing Dohyun, who had arrived first, but Dohyun paid it no mind.
‘He’s got competitive spirit.’
That was all I thought about it.
As Dohyun and Jiyuchan arrived at the Outdoor Training Ground, they could see Hwang Hana standing on the command platform in the same familiar formation as yesterday.
And precisely thirty minutes later, when six o’clock arrived, fortunately all the trainees had emerged without a single absence.
Since it was the first day, perhaps it was only natural, and Hwang Hana chuckled softly to herself.
“Fortunately, no one’s late.”
Along with her voice, Instructor Hwang Hana shouted out.
“If you’re frequently tardy, I’ll introduce you to an instructor you’ll definitely want to meet!”
As another instructor climbed onto the platform with Hwang Hana’s words, the faces of all the trainees turned pale in unison.
Between the instructor uniform that looked ready to burst, muscles so excessive that one questioned whether this was truly a human being emerged, and a man whose expression was equally filled with muscle—someone who seemed to operate in an entirely different worldview—climbed up and shouted.
“Greetings, trainees! I am Instructor Choe Phil, in charge of physical conditioning. From this moment forward, I shall reconstruct your very spirits.”
Everyone trembled at the overwhelming pressure of what felt like an actual reconstruction.
And I too swallowed hard as I gazed upon Choe Phil.
『Choe Phil』
『Trait: Muscle Artist [C]』
『Skills』
▶「Muscle Healing [C]」
▶「Bare-Knuckle Arts [C]」
▶「Intimidation [D]」
▶「Vitality [D]」
▶「Mana Manipulation [D]」
▶「Haste [E]」
『Stats』
▶「Strength: 65」
▶「Agility: 43」
▶「Endurance: 59」
▶「Mana: 61」
[Analysis succeeded through the effect of the skill 「Sword King’s Intuition [A]」.]
[You have acquired 150 AP.]
‘Muscle Healing? Could it be…?’
Just as I was wondering, Choe Phil added something to his words for them.
“As you can see, I’m one of the rare Healers affiliated with the Hunter Association, so have no worries.”
My suspicion had been correct.
‘Is that really a Healer?’

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