The Novel's Extra (0-100)

Chapter 78 - Attraction (2)

Besides Kim Hajin, Group 6 had the 41st ranked Simon Delick and the 20th ranked Yi Jiyoon. Group 3 met them coincidentally, and now they were taking a break together.

"...Illusion barrier?"

Group 6 had an easy time in the beginning with only a few wild animals appearing on their hike, but they had unknowingly entered an illusion barrier.

"Yeah, I think we must have been lost in there for an hour or so. But suddenly, that guy told us to move with a frustrated face."

Simon Delick pointed at a man sitting by a tree. Chae Nayun glanced over to that direction. There, Kim Hajin was looking at his smartwatch.

"At first, we were like, who is this kid? But then he went ahead and found the exit instantly."

Chae Nayun nodded silently.

"Oh right, did you decide on your team for the upcoming team challenge?"

Simon Delick asked, changing the topic.

Just like he said, there was a team challenge coming up. Although nothing about it was announced, team challenge was a joint training exercise that was a tradition in Cube.

"No."

Chae Nayun shook her head.

Teams for the team challenge had to be fair. As such, top-ranking cadets like Chae Nayun, Kim Suho, Yoo Yeonha, and Shin Jonghak couldn't team up.

Most teams were composed of 'one one-digit rank, one two-digit rank, two three-digit ranks, and one low-rank magician'; or 'two two-digit ranks, two three-digit ranks, and one upper-rank magician'. Of course, specific rankings were taken into account as well.

"I'm thinking about asking Kim Hajin."

At that moment, Yi Jiyoon who was sitting quietly suddenly interjected. Caught off guard, Chae Nayun's body shook a little.

Kim Suho laughed and chimed in.

"Hajin? He's a good choice."

"Kim Suho, you're close even with him?"

Yi Jiyoon asked with a smiling face.

"Uh... yeah."

Although Kim Suho felt his relationship with Kim Hajin was a little vague, he still nodded. Then, Yi Jiyoon's face brightened.

"As expected of Suho, you have so many connections."

Like a sly fox, Yi Jiyoon was good at flattering people. Chae Nayun felt slightly displeased.

"But why Kim Hajin? There are bad rumors about him."

Simon Delick asked in a slightly jealous tone. Just like he said, there were horrible rumors about Kim Hajin. On the other hand, Yi Jiyoon was on the popular side. Not only was her pure and innocent face well liked by guys, her Gift was also one of the best among supporters.

"Everyone wants to have you on their team, Jiyoon."

She could shoot magic arrows imbued with a special buff. As its effect was exceptionally strong, most high ranking guilds in the country already had their eyes out for her.

"Kim Hajin is the best candidate among three-digit cadets. He's smart and his combat prowess is exceptional. You remember his fight with Kim Horak, right?"

Yi Jiyoon sent Kim Hajin who was sitting far away a meaningful look. No one knew whether he had heard Yi Jiyoon's praise, but he scratched his cheek. Yi Jiyoon turned her gaze to Chae Nayun.

"Nayun, what do you think?"

"...Eh?"

Yi Jiyoon and Chae Nayun were stereotypical social media friends, the type that only exchanged likes and comments online.