"Ah, you noticed that. Contrary to your appearance, you have a good eye."
The man said applauding and admiring my guess.
But that was more sarcasm than praise.
It's sarcasm to say that a guy who isn't even called Superman can understand other people's abilities well.
"Yeah, as you can see, many of these people here have Gifts or equivalent abilities. For example, the giant man over there."
Suddenly, the man's fingertips turned to the bearded man who was leaning against the wall holding a dumbbell.
"His name is Maximus, who received a C grade in the tests conducted by the Association, and he is known to have worked as a professional in the conflict zones in Pangea before coming here."
"If you were to work in a conflict zone, would you say you were a mercenary?"
"Yes. In terms of skill and experience, it can be said that he is one of the highest-ranking people here. If we consider those who are on par with him, the man looking at the notebook from the side is Kaiser Soze, who competes for male and female heroes, and the strong woman there is a former A-class. Sonya Doreen, who acted as the hero's companion, and the one wearing a helmet behind was the runner-up Spartan in the War of Superhumans..."
The man with his arms crossed said their names proudly, one after the other.
But coincidentally, the names he mentioned also did not exist in my memory and did not immediately ring in my ears.
Well, even though I am weak, my time in the field is quite long.
At the time of the Great War, C-class and lower heroes were not allowed to participate.
What matters is the reason they are here, not their strength.
"It's strange, if you're a superhuman with a C-grade or higher, you'd apply to be a hero instead of a bodyguard…"
"Have I told you before? This is the spirit of entertainment, the 'pinnacle of today's entertainment industry', where common sense doesn't apply."
Even to such a natural question, the man immediately explained as if he had been waiting.
"Yes, this is a gathering place for heroes with the best recognition in the industry. A-class and S-class heroes reside here, and there are tens of thousands of people who gather for each event."
"… …In short, to control and defeat all of them, you need a strong man, right?"
"In fact, since the fans are 'civilians', they need to know how to suppress and push them without hurting them, so the required knowledge will certainly increase."
Obviously, one can't hire hundreds of people to protect one person.
On the contrary, if the number increases, the command system becomes abnormal, so the fewer people who can escort, the better.
In other words, what this test requires is a small number of elite agents.
Literally, unless you are a superman, this is something you cannot afford to have.
"What do you mean? Do you understand why I said you were insignificant?"
Yes, it must seem ridiculous that I came to a place like this, whose face is not very well-known.
And in fact, I don't know why I was called here either.
If you dare point out and hand over a letter of recommendation to this agency, don't you think you've heard of me to some extent?
If you went through the association, you would know that my grade is also an E, but I dare you to join me as a bodyguard…
Oh, wait. Come to think of it, wasn't that why the staff brought me here after they had waited for someone recommended for the same time slot?
In the end, they only brought me here because they thought, 'The guy here arrived at the right time, so he should also be here for the interview', and it was clear that the staff had misunderstood something.
"But you won't be disappointed either. Even if you choose a job that doesn't fit the role, you are also a guy I should consider as a hero! If you wish, this Noblesse de Orléans, a talent who will rise to the next S-class hero, will escort you to the exit... ...!"
It took a moment for these speculations to turn into certainties after seeing the guy shouting next to him.
"Everyone, Joo Mo-ok!!"
At that moment, a loud shout echoed through the space.
Everyone gathered in the waiting room, including the guy next to me, looked towards the entrance on the other side.
It was a man wearing a red hat who entered the test venue. Given the circumstances, he seemed to be the host of this bodyguard test.
"Are all the candidates gathered here?"
Damn, I missed the chance to leave because I was obsessed with Khan.
But it was a situation that broke the mood.
Reluctantly, the host in the red hat called the candidates' attention with his arms crossed.
"Then, let's pull ourselves together and move on. My name is Ki-Yeol Choi, currently in charge of the bodyguard team of
Entertainment Spirit and in charge of this audition."
"Choi Ki-Yeol… …?"
As soon as I heard the man's name, the atmosphere became chaotic.
The same happened to those around me, who hardened their faces.
"If it's Choi Ki-yeol… … . That's right, is he a Ghost Hunter?"
"Ghost Hunter?"
"He's the superman who rose to the top of Class A. He's not famous because he doesn't appear in the field, but his true value lies in his education. He was actually invited as an instructor at the Supermen Academy, and there were several top knight heroes under his charge…"
Ah, that's right.
He's Class A, but if he's in charge of education, not the field, I wouldn't even know.
"His nickname is Ghost Hunter… …. In front of him, he said that no bad apprentice could save his qi. But maybe Spirit hired him as the leader of the bodyguard team."
The Khans raised the corners of his mouth in a nervous voice.
The cold sweat dripping down his forehead taught him that even the tallest and nakedest man in the world can't be ignored.
Of course, whether you like it or not, the host named Ki-Yeol Choi continued to explain.
"Come on, everyone. As you know, the duration of the bodyguard test held by Entertainment Spirit is 4 days and 3 nights. During this period, you will pass the tests I have prepared for you.
During the process, we will test whether you can protect the heroes belonging to this agency."
Oh, oh my. I hope the test doesn't end in one day.
Isn't it a waste of time to be dragged around for four days in the yard that was just swept?
"In general, though…"
He slowly raised his hand.
As if Ki-Yeol Choi was talking about something serious, he began to
change the hat on his head and gradually set the tone.
"Unfortunately, human resources and time are also valuable. The more time spent on the test, the slower the time invested in the field will be, so you don't have to go through a laborious test. If you are deemed qualified without it, you will pass the exam immediately with my authority."
"Is that right?"
Choi Ki-yeol's words make the atmosphere buzz.
Shortening the test period also serves to prove competence, so that it will be attractive to those who come with some confidence.
After a while, the hand he was about to raise was withdrawn for no reason that could harm the atmosphere, and a man raised his hand and asked Choi Ki-yeol,
"Do you mean that if you pass the exam on this site, you can become a bodyguard immediately?"
"Yes, of course."
Choi Ki-yeol nodded and extended his hand.
"If I can withstand the fists I wield with all my strength, I can say that I have all the skills needed as a bodyguard."
His rough and thick hands prove that he has been training for many years. After listening to the explanation, he said that he was a former hero who had reached A-class as Ronin Blade.
Even excluding the gift, the ability to superpowers would be considerable.
It would be difficult for C-class fighters to withstand those fists with their bare bodies.
"Fufu."
Even in such a courtyard, there was one person who dared to come forward, it was the Khan who stood beside me before and explained every word.
"Now, it seems that my stage has finally arrived."
How are you?
If you say you have a gongjongki, you won't miss an opportunity like this.
"Hey, are you going to leave right now without worrying about it?"
"That's because you can't miss a solo stage like this, since you're looking for the next S-Class hero."
Choi Ki-yeol admires.
A Khan who combed his hair forward and stuck his nose up.
"Come on, come on. I'll face your attacks with my own body and prove my greatness to everyone here!"
Then, he began to open his arms towards Choi Ki-yeol.
Do you like the look?
"Kah ha ha! A brave boy, great!"
Choi Ki-yeol, who smiles broadly and puts strength into his fist.
At that moment, his arms began to swell with the sound of 'Koo-Duk!'
- Chichijik!!
No, it's not just swelling.
The muscles outlined above the clothes swell even more, revealing their presence to the point of tearing them.
"… … uh?"
Seeing this scene, Khan's expression stiffened and a cold sweat began to run down his face again.
Even at that moment, his arm was still inflated.
Finally, Choi Ki-yeol's forearms grew to the same thickness as Khan's head.
Yes, from now on, those fists will hit his body.
"If you spoke so confidently, it would be the right thing to do to respond with all my strength. Alright, let's get the power of this body from time to time!!"
"Uh, hey, wait… … ."
"A SAY ONE PUNCH!!!!"
– Aww!!
A loud roar echoed after the shouts.
Khan's body, which disappeared like an afterimage with him, passed by me and was thrown against the wall behind me.
The moment when the atmosphere that was previously filled with anticipation suddenly became stiff.
I cautiously approached Khan and asked,
"Are you okay?"
"Yeah, good luck..."
Sounds good
Whatever it is, I just want to live without being beaten with all my strength by the punches delivered by the class A reinforcement type.
"Hey, I thought talented people would come, but I can't take it anymore… … ."
However, looking at him, Choi Ki-yeol frowned and shook his head.
"Darling, Giyeol!!"
A voice that really showed a lot of disappointment.
The door opened with the wave that followed it, and soon the people in red hats like him began to leave their seats with the Khan in their vehicles.
"Ruler! Who will be the next challenger!?"
Choi Ki-yeol, who maintained the tension that had risen.
Aseira shouted, and the bodies of the test participants immediately stiffened.
Yes, even if they say I am, they are C-class baboons after all. Of course, it would be strange to come to my senses after seeing a punch from an A-class hero.
"Well, then I'll try this time!"
Still, a man who dares to challenge himself.
Seeing that he raised the corners of his mouth while sweating, it seemed like he had a plan to effectively block the opponent's attack.
"SAY A PUNCH!!!!"
But as soon as you get hit, you'll change your mind.
- Aww!!
What's the plan in the first place?
It's to strengthen people without strength.
In the face of overwhelming power, skills or intelligence are useless.
"Come on, wait! Prepare your mind!!"
"It's the path you've chosen. Resist evil, and with strength!"
Fortunately, the man named Choi Ki-yeol is also controlling his power?
The porosity of the super grass is large, but that's because it spreads the super powers as if they were scattered rather than clustered in one place.
Although the impact area is large, the damage is dispersed, so it's not enough to die.
If you resist with C-level superhuman strength, the air in your lungs will be squeezed out and only about three ribs will come out.
It will be terribly painful, but the person who came with the examinee is a healer and will soon recover.
"Now, who will be the next challenger?"
But even if there are safety measures, fear is still fear.
The candidates looked away as if they had judged that there was no hope after knocking out about four people. It's a test, first of all, and if you make a crunching sound, you'll die.
Of course, this isn't a real test, so there's no need to exaggerate.
"Excuse me."
Yes, the situation has been clarified, so I can leave for now.
"Heh heh, yes, is your guy the next candidate?"
"No, I'm not support… …Sorry, but I'm not a test candidate. Can I come see your business soon?"
Yes, first of all, for me, who is an E-ranked person, don't I think this place with an average C-rank would be suitable for me?
No matter how good the salary is, of course working as a bodyguard to the point of overdoing it would be a nuisance for the other party.
Yes, I tried to turn my back, thinking that the other party would understand this as well.
"Are you running away?"
Choi Ki-yeol immediately spewed disappointment at my words.
No, it was more of a look of contempt than disappointment.
"No. It's not like that…"
"Sob! If turning your back on this situation isn't running away, what do you mean!?"
Choi Ki-yeol, who crossed his arms and shouted even louder.
"Of course, the overwhelming difference in power could lead to a setback. However, the guys who stayed here are prepared for the test, even after seeing those who fell. They stayed here! Seeing those who fell in such a courtyard, they tried to run away with lame excuses?!"
"No, that's not quite right, there's a misunderstanding…"
"No, I'm glad you warned me just now, because I can't trust a man who doesn't have the guts to be the serious job of being a hero's bodyguard!"
"Let go."
Just as I was about to make an excuse in embarrassment, the sound of something breaking resounded in my head.
You bastard, what did you just say?
What? You don't have the guts?
Me?