“There are additional points in areas other than the mandatory events. Feel free to participate and show your results to the scorer next to you.”
“Yes, thank you.”
“I hope you get good results.”
What the staff handed me was something like a name tag with my photo on it.
[⚔️Hey, Jeon Mi-jin is here too.]
“Oh, right.”
I had cast a spell that would wear off after a short period, and thankfully, it seems to have worked well.
Jeon Mi-jin must have heard my voice too, as she turned her head and glared at me.
“Ugh, I’ll pull it out.”
[⚔️LOL, are you a thug?]
[⚔️Maybe…]
As the female kickboxing champion of the East, she’s more than qualified to be here.
“Bom Baram is here too.”
[⚔️LOL, isn’t her athletic ability zero?]
[⚔️Let’s see her run.]
[⚔️Wow, almost everyone’s here.]
[⚔️Guess $5 million is a big deal.]
Even if it’s not about the money, fame comes with it.
Back in the day, individual video creators weren’t even worth comparing. But now, there are people who’ve risen to a level where even average celebrities can’t compete.
Just look at the video creator hosting this event—they’re on a whole different level.
**Bang!**
While chatting with the viewers, the starter gun went off loudly.
“Whoa, is this a zombie apocalypse?”
[⚔️LOLOLOLOL]
[⚔️I’m embarrassed for them.]
[⚔️Why did Bom Baram even join? LOL]
“She’s really going wild.”
[⚔️This is too much LOLOL]
While the other participants had already surged forward, Bom Baram was running with her arms folded, wobbling along.
“Catch me if you can. What’s up with her? Why did she even join?”
[⚔️LOLOLOLOLOL]
[⚔️She’s always just sung songs, what can you do? LOL]
This game doesn’t differentiate by gender.
Just like how citizens want excellent police officers, not male or female ones, this game also seeks skilled participants regardless of gender.
That’s why men and women compete together on the same track.
“Big sis.”
I turned around at the deep, rough voice and saw a sturdy man walking toward me.
“Huh? Man-wook, why are you here?”
“I came to look after you, big sis.”
“Am I a kid?”
Seeing Man-wook grin, I didn’t feel too bad.
It was a softer, warmer feeling.
“I was worried you might cause trouble.”
“Hey!”
“Haha.”
After exchanging greetings with Baekseol, Man-wook snatched the phone mount from my hand.
“I’ll hold it for you. You focus on the test, big sis.”
“Alright, thanks.”
[⚔️Oh, the room master’s gym outfit is so cute.]
[⚔️OMG, so pretty.]
“Pretty, right? My sister picked it out.”
[⚔️Kya, as expected from a pro.]
After showing the viewers my gym outfit, I looked around the vast gym filled with various events.
“Should I try climbing first?”
[⚔️Room master, have you tried it before?]
“No, I haven’t. Isn’t it just about climbing up?”
[⚔️Nah, it’s not just about strength.]
[⚔️It’s a sport that requires technique.]
I walked closer to the climbing wall.
As I approached, I noticed that the artificial rock was covered in strangely shaped handles.
[⚔️It’s bouldering]
[⚔️Room Master, let’s just do something else]
[⚔️Look at how high that starting hold is lol]
[⚔️It seems like only high-end athletic types can even attempt this, it’s ridiculous]
After reading the viewers’ chats, it seemed the first hold, called the starting hold, was placed ridiculously high.
“Hello, are you participating?”
“Yes, I’m going to give it a try.”
The person who spoke to me was a helper assigned to the climbing sector.
“Can I have your participant certificate?”
I handed over the pass hanging around my neck, and after scanning the barcode, they returned it.
“Do you see the orange hold at the very bottom?”
“Yes, I can see it clearly.”
“That’s the starting hold.”
“Uh… So you’re saying I have to grab that first?”
The helper looked surprised and slightly flustered by my response.
“Oh my, is this your first time bouldering?”
“Yes, I’ve never done it before.”
“Then I’d recommend trying a different activity. Bouldering is quite difficult without prior training.”
“Isn’t it just grabbing onto the protruding parts and climbing up?”
“Well… yes?”
As I got closer to the artificial rock, I realized the orange hold the helper mentioned was so high that you’d need to jump to reach it.
Even if you managed to jump and grab it, the hold was so narrow you’d have to support your entire weight with just your fingertips.
No wonder the viewers and the helper were trying to stop me.
[⚔️Room Master, the first move is a run-and-jump]
“What’s that?”
[⚔️Just run and jump]
“Okay.”
[⚔️O_K]
[⚔️Lololol]
“Should I do it?”
“Are you really going to do it?”
“Yep.”
The helper let out a barely audible sigh and nodded.
“Even if you fall, there’s a mat, so don’t worry too much. And if you do fall, you can retry within the time limit.”
“Okay, thanks.”
“And if you do fall, try to land on your back. Falling on your butt increases the risk of back injury.”
“Got it!”
“Here’s some chalk…”
I put the sub-phone I was reading the chats on into my pocket and lightly stepped on the ground. The artificial rock was suddenly right in front of me.
‘They said to jump and grab the orange hold, right?’
The height to the edge looked about 4 meters. Not too high.
I bent my knees and pushed off the ground, and my body floated into the air.
*Thud!*
My fingertips caught the orange hold.
I looked up and saw the next hold was about the size of two finger joints.
I don’t know who designed this or what kind of difficulty level they were going for.
I pulled myself up with all my strength, and my body floated again.
Stepping on the tiny hold, I jumped once more, and the top of the artificial rock came into view.
*Thud!*
“Ta-da!”
“Exciting!”
[⚔️???]
[⚔️That’s not how you’re supposed to do it]
[⚔️Room Master, are you crazy? LOL]
When I took my phone out of my pocket, everyone was going wild.
Even though I split it into two attempts to avoid looking too suspicious, it still caused a commotion.
“I’m not a pro, I just had to get to the top, right?”
[⚔️If that were possible, the players would have done it, sir.]
[⚔️Is he really a monster?]
[⚔️LOLOLOLOLOL]
[⚔️Gave up on understanding.]
*Thud!*
As I lightly stepped off the artificial rock onto the ground, the assistant stared at me with a blank expression.
“Wow·····.”
“Did it work?”
“····Huh?”
“It worked, right?”
“Ah, yes! It worked.”
The assistant tapped something on the input device they were holding and then nodded.
“Next!”
[⚔️LOLOLOL]
[⚔️King Ga-eul, deploy!]
Next up was the punching machine I had been eyeing.
As I moved, I could feel many eyes following me.
“Are you going to do it?”
This time, it was a slightly gruff-looking assistant.
“Do they really give extra points for this kind of thing?”
“Yes.”
*Ding-ding-ling!*
Without any further words, the assistant pressed a button, and the machine lit up noisily as the sandbag descended.
“Well, it’s not the Olympics.”
[⚔️LOLOLOLOL]
[⚔️True, though.]
As I stared at the descending sandbag, the people around me gradually disappeared.
As time passed, everything in front of me turned pitch black, leaving only the sandbag at the striking point.
In a completely dark space, only the sandbag and I remained.
Distracting thoughts faded away.
[Strike····]
…
..
.
〔Muga (無我)〕
“Big sis?”
“Gasp!?”
Following the hand that landed on my shoulder, I saw Man-wook.
He must have called me because I looked strange.
“Thanks. I almost messed up big time.”
At my cryptic words, Man-wook made a puzzled expression.
If it weren’t for Man-wook, I would have really caused an accident.
When I came to my senses, my fist was already filled with an overwhelming amount of power.
“Phew─ That was really close.”
Just thinking about what would have happened if that punch had landed gave me goosebumps all over.
I need to get used to this skill quickly.
[⚔️Why is the room master like that?]
[⚔️No idea.]
“I’ll do it.”
I lightly clenched my fist, as gently as possible.
─Boom!!
*Ding-ding-ling!*
Error.
Can’t handle it.
“I’ll just go.”
[⚔️OMG LOLOLOLOL]
[⚔️Is the room master from the martial arts world?]
[⚔️Heavenly Demon Han Ga-eul LOLOLOL]
Leaving the assistant with their mouth wide open, I quickly walked away.
“Running is a mandatory event, so I have to do it.”
The number of onlookers following me gradually increased.
“Excuse me, can I get your number?”
“Sorry, I have a boyfriend.”
[⚔️Explain! Explain!]
[⚔️I’m going crazy, I’m going crazy]
Our viewers’ antics are acting up again.
At times like this, just laugh in front of your phone.
“You guys♡”
[⚔️Kyaa]
[⚔️That’s us!]
[⚔️You sly fox]
[⚔️(・`◡´・)ゝ]
As I walked, I looked around and roughly understood why things were set up this way.
Holding your breath underwater.
Climbing a rope.
Throwing a spear.
Most of the tests are useful for survival games.
The skills were there.
“Are you going to participate?”
“Yes.”
“There’s an empty spot in the line, so you can join right away.”
As I walked towards the line, more eyes turned towards me than before.
Among the gazes fixed on me, Bom Baram was also there.
“What are you looking at, you jerk?”
“Eek!”
[⚔️LOLOLOLOLOL]
[⚔️Oh my, our crazy girl, sorry about that]
She opened her eyes sharply and glared.
It was a look that seemed to say, “I’ll be watching, so do your best if you can.”
“Still, I’ll do better than that jellyfish-like wimp.”
[⚔️For real LOL]
I must have been the last one because when I arrived at the assigned line, the other participants were already prepared and waiting for me.
“Ready!”
As I took my stance, the assistant’s voice rang out.
Bang!
The sound of the starter gun echoed loudly.
[⚔️Crazy]
[⚔️Wow, the speed is insane]
[⚔️Look at that running stance LOL, after seeing Bom Baram, our Bangjang is like a breath of fresh air]
[⚔️For real LOL]
[⚔️Wow, our Bangjang’s sprint form is something else]
***
Whoosh!
[⚔️What’s that?]
[⚔️A gathering?]
As always, even the smallest thing draws an explosive amount of attention from our viewers.
“First round passed! They said to participate in the preliminaries. The location is a deserted island.”
[⚔️Kind of predictable]
[⚔️Wow, but it sounds fun]
[⚔️This is crazy, gonna be so fun, definitely reserving it]
[Ding!]
[Red Parade sponsored 100,000 won]
[You’ll buy it, right?]
“What should I buy?”
[Ding!]
[Red Parade sponsored 1,000,000 won]
[You’ll buy it, right?]
“Thank you, Chairman. What should I buy?”
[⚔️LOL, do you have to say it out loud?]
[⚔️I think I’m gonna be disappointed in our Bangjang]
“Hmm…”
Our viewers’ antics never take a day off.
“It’s the sea. Let’s go buy a sexy bikini!”
[⚔️Crazy girl LOLOLOL]
[⚔️Go go!!!]
[⚔️This is the life]
[Ding!]
[Ariel Land sponsored 10,000 won]
[Please stop!]
[⚔️LOLOLOL, you get out]