Chapter 54

No, logically speaking, if this dungeon is based on hunters’ memories, shouldn’t something like physics class not show up at all?

[Shin Yuri (Shin Yuri) >>> Remember her?]

My words brought a whirlwind of silence to the hunter chat.

That was when it happened.

The classroom scenery around us began to warp and distort.

“Huh?”

And then the background shifted to outdoors.

[Physics Teacher]

A man with “Physics Teacher” written above his head came into view.

He was in the middle of the sun-drenched sports field, stabbing a target… into the ground.

I could see the muscles in his arms bulging.

He looked like someone who’d been hitting the gym for more than a day or two.

[Shin Jae-heon (Shin Jae-heon bastard) >>> He looks super ‘physical’]

He really seemed like the type who could teach ‘physics’ with his brute strength.

He picked up the pole with the target attached and slammed it into the dirt. Even without a sharp tip, the target pole sank halfway into the ground.

But why a target?

And what’s this next to us…

“……A spear?”

Why’s there a spear here?

And it’s one with a sharply honed blade.

No way…?

So this is physics!

Of course, from our perspective, it was a stroke of luck.

[So Yeri (Yeri nim) >>> Whoa, at least it’s not a real physics exam. Lucky!]

[Joo Yian (Joo Yian-ssi) >>> Still, we can’t let our guard down.]

Along with the calm and serious message from Joo Yian-ssi, the system window flashed.

Getting pissed over a bad test score is a bit much, isn’t it?

But spear throwing? I could handle that.

No way an SS-rank dungeon makes the spears ridiculously heavy, right?

―Tuk.

I picked up the spear, and fortunately, it felt like a normal spear’s weight.

Even a worn practice spear from an SS-rank dungeon was B-rank.

[Shin Yuri (Shin Yuri) >>> The spear’s light and seems fine?]

No wind resistance debuff or anything that makes you unable to just throw it normally… right?

I checked the debuff window suspiciously.

No debuffs. Just throw it—that’s it.

[Shin Yuri (Shin Yuri) >>> Yes! Awesome!]

Last time it was Shin-control, but this is different!

In my excitement, I turned to Shin Jae-heon for a high-five.

Should I be grateful my hand didn’t break?

Joo Yian-ssi’s heal shot up like lightning. High-fiving is this hard?

This period seemed tension-free―

“……”

That was when I relaxed. I saw Joo Yian-ssi’s serious face.

[Joo Yian (Joo Yian-ssi) >>> Hm……]

He was hesitantly fiddling with the spear’s handle.

No way he can’t lift it? With S-rank stats?

―Tuk.

Of course, lifting it was no issue. But his grip on the spear looked awkward somehow.

[Joo Yian (Joo Yian-ssi) >>> Not sure if I can hit it.]

[Shin Yuri (Shin Yuri) >>> Ah……]

Well, he’s a healer—he probably never had to throw stuff like this.

The support-type So Yeri Hunter was the same.

[So Yeri (Yeri nim) >>> Can’t I use a skill for correction?]

The Physics Teacher’s twitching eyes said we’d get the rage ending if we tried.

[Shin Yuri (Shin Yuri) >>> But if I and Shin Jae-heon Hunter get perfect scores, we can make it, right?]

[Shin Jae-heon (Shin Jae-heon bastard) >>> Better than singing]

Everyone nodded in agreement.

……Wait, agreeing too fast?

I raised an eyebrow when—

“So Yeri, begin!”

The Physics Teacher bellowed in a booming voice.

Looks like the order was alphabetical by name here too.

“Eurm.”

So Yeri Hunter stood in a throwing stance, then cautiously raised the spear.

Lifting it was no problem, of course. Hitting the target was.

But she had to throw.

“!”

So Yeri Hunter hurled the spear with all her might. Our eyes followed it in unison.

It hit the target! Barely.

“So Yeri, 2 points!”

So Yeri Hunter tilted her head.

“Throw it a bit higher next time?”

She grabbed another spear and threw.

This one, with a more stable form, pierced the 6-point spot.

“So Yeri, total 8 points!”

“Practice more before next time!”

The Physics Teacher shouted sternly.

[So Yeri (Yeri nim) >>> Counts the first as practice? Harsh~]

It did feel like practice throws—if so, the score would’ve been way higher.

Still, she seemed relieved.

Why? The dealers were guaranteed perfect scores.

An S-rank dealer who can’t hit a target with a spear at this range might as well quit for the good of hunterkind.

If Shin Jae-heon and I score 40…

“……”

Wait, Joo Yian-ssi needs 12 points?

[Shin Yuri (Shin Yuri) >>> Joo Yian-ssi, you got this?]

Joo Yian-ssi’s serious face turned to study the Physics Teacher.

That expression… no matter how you look!

[Shin Yuri (Shin Yuri) >>> Don’t analyze attack patterns—just throw!]

He’s already seeing him as a boss mob!

Joo Yian-ssi seemed genuinely lacking in confidence.

[Shin Yuri (Shin Yuri) >>> It’s all about form. I’ll teach you. You can do it!]

Don’t give up early!

While I cheered, my turn came quickly.

“Next, Shin Yuri!”

It’s been a while since I threw one, but a dealer is a dealer.

Even as C-rank now, my S-rank dealer memories weren’t going anywhere.

I grabbed the spear and hurled it.

[So Yeri (Yeri nim) >>> Throwing without aiming?!]

So Yeri Hunter freaked, but I shrugged.

The powerfully thrown spear pierced dead center.

[Shin Yuri (Shin Yuri) >>> No aim needed—still hits fine]

I’m Shin Yuri. That’s me.

I shrugged.

“Oh, 10 points!”

The Physics Teacher shouted excitedly. I immediately grabbed and threw the next one.

At this distance, I could hit it blindfolded.

My spear split the previous one and stabbed the exact same spot again.

“Huh.”

I froze for a second. Got too hyped?

This won’t deduct points, right?

I glanced at the Physics Teacher.

“!”

His eyes burned like they could shoot flames.

Pissed? Super pissed?

[Shin Jae-heon (Shin Jae-heon bastard) >>> Prep for deal?]

Shin-control again? Already? No way!

Then the fist-clenched Physics Teacher suddenly started clapping.

“That’s it! Exactly!”

His face swept in emotion, he shouted.

The polar opposite of the Music Teacher’s reaction.

Yes! Thanks!

Unlike the Music Teacher, this one felt like he had some priestly affection.

“Next, Shin Jae-heon!”

The Physics Teacher called out excitedly.

By then, Shin Jae-heon was already twirling a spear one-handed like a toy.

“Begin!”

The instant “begin” rang out, he hurled it. Perfect 10, naturally.

Thrown lightly, it didn’t shatter the target.

Well, a fragile(?) target that wobbles even at C-rank strength couldn’t survive S-rank power.

“Next!”

He threw again. Another easy 10.

Now Joo Hunter Yian just needs 12 points!

“Next, Joo Yian!”

The Physics Teacher was like a fish in water, thrilled.

And there stood Joo Hunter Yian before the ecstatic teacher, holding the spear awkwardly like a sword.

“……!”

The Physics Teacher froze upon seeing him.

He’d clearly clocked our… unusual(?) specs(?).

A pure… pure healer.

How pure do you have to be to be a healer with zero damage skills among healers.

No way he’d thrown a spear before.

“Begin.”

The Physics Teacher pointed at the target with a resolute face.

Joo Hunter Yian raised the spear in his awkward stance.

[Shin Yuri (Shin Yuri) >>> You’ve got help! You can do it!]

I wanted to fix his form myself, but that’d probably earn us some ‘physics education’ from the teacher.

So the hunter chat lit up instead.

[Shin Jae-heon (Shin Jae-heon bastard) >>> Extend arm toward target]

His arm crept up, like a machine activating.

[Shin Jae-heon (Shin Jae-heon bastard) >>> More dynamic]

[Shin Yuri (Shin Yuri) >>> Imagine the target’s the Hunter Association President’s head]

Don’t you wanna smash it?

Wait, no effect on Joo Yian-ssi?

That very moment—

“Oh.”

Joo Yian-ssi’s form suddenly turned natural!

Looks like even calm-on-the-surface Joo Yian-ssi had grudges against the Hunter Association that tossed us into L-rank dungeons willy-nilly.

Under that serene sea-like exterior lurked a hydrothermal vent spewing hot fury.