The Novel's Extra (101-200)

Chapter 121 - What Must Be Done (4)

With an arrow using three streaks of Stigma, I took away the arm of a peak intermediate-rank monster.

It was a decent explosion, but I didn't have the energy to watch the outcome. In an instant, drowsiness flooded my brain, and the sky and ground switched places.

I had fallen down the tree from sudden dizziness.

"...Ah."

I looked at the battlefield in this state. I could see a sword of magic power shooting up. It was Chae Nayun.

Her greatsword, which was half the size of the Black Ogre's arm, swung down. Struck by this domineering slash, the ogre staggered on its feet, during which countless attacks of other cadets poured in.

...In any case, the recoil from using up a large amount of Stigma seemed to get stronger the more streaks of Stigma I got.

It was probably because my body couldn't withstand the emission of magic power.

"Argh."

Feeling dizzy, I closed my eyes.

Boom, boom, boom.

The battle was getting fiercer, but the sound entering my ears only got softer.

Eventually, I gave my body to the drowsiness.

**

When I opened my eyes, Chae Nayun was right in front of me.

Soft skin and an expression full of curiosity.

I was once again surprised by her otherworldly beauty.

"Ah."

Chae Nayun flinched and took a step back.

"...What."

"Y-You, You're awake?"

What was she doing to be so surprised? I asked as I rubbed my face.

"...Did you do something to me?"

"W-What do you mean? I was just surprised to see you sleeping so peacefully when everyone else is fighting!"

Chae Nayun sat down next to me as she yelled nervously.

"Oh, sorry, I was just tired."

"...Kuhum. But what you did was awesome. Was that your finishing move? You know, like an ultimate ability."

I nodded silently. What I wanted it to be was irrelevant. It seemed using it made me fall asleep for an hour or two, so it could only be a finishing move.

"What happened to the Black Ogre?"

"We killed it. It was easy thanks to you."

"That's good to hear."

At that moment, a hologram window popped up in front of us.

[You cleared the stage!]

[Contribution points will now be awarded. The top three contributors are as follows.]

[Chae Nayun: 68 points]

[Kim Hajin: 39 points]

[Yi Jiyoon: 33 points]

[The bottom 30% of contributors will immediately be moved to a lower stage.]

[The top 30% of contributors will be moved to a higher stage after 2 hours of rest.]

[The remaining 40% will be given a chance to try again.]

Seeing the alerts, I finally understood how this Tower worked.