EX rank supporting role's replay in a prestigious school

Chapter 938

There are very few players who specialize in support roles in the conquest of otherworldly realms.

There are several reasons for this.

First, players who can handle healing abilities are extremely rare.

Among the players affiliated with Eungwang High, there are a few who possess healing skills, but the only healer who could potentially follow in Yoo Sang-hee's footsteps is Yoon Yeolang.

To output at Yoo Sang-hee's level, five priestesses would have to be gathered.

"But the role of a supporter isn't just limited to healing. Buffs, debuffs, executing gimmicks, and other special abilities to assist in the survival of other players in the otherworld can be just as crucial. Still, there are few supporters."

The second reason why supporters are rare:

The high mortality rate causes players to shy away from it.

At first glance, it seems like damage dealers have a higher mortality rate, but statistically, it's different.

The history of players is still short, and the information about the otherworld is insufficient, so players frequently encounter unexpected situations.

When it comes to sudden situations faced by either damage dealers or supporters, the damage dealers are more likely to survive.

Last year, during the labyrinth-like otherworld practicals with the half-demons, the separation of Sa Wol-seum and Kwon Lena was a prime example.

"Sa Wol-seum and Kwon Lena can fight, but their true strength shines through as supporters. Given their aptitudes and their past, it’s clear. And both were put in danger due to their lack of combat ability..."

Because of this, most players tend to prioritize developing offensive abilities over support skills in order to survive.

While they might develop some support-related abilities along the way, it’s not with the goal of becoming a full-fledged supporter.

Looking at the bigger picture, it might be more efficient to divide the roles of damage dealers and supporters within attack and defense units, but in reality, it's difficult.

Sa Wol-seum has excellent abilities as a messenger, and Kwon Lena's Illusory Banquet holds great potential, but we can't just stop them from developing offensive abilities and tell them to focus on supporting.

"For their safety, they need to learn how to fight on their own."

Had Sa Wol-seum and Kwon Lena lacked offensive abilities, when they fell into the labyrinth-like otherworld, the Hongryong I called might have never reached them in time, and things might have gone horribly wrong.

So, even well-known supporters often develop offensive abilities to protect themselves.

There are even players who were born with rare support abilities but focus entirely on developing offensive skills.

Take Ma Jin-seung as an example.

"Senior Ma Jin-seung, in terms of combat ability, is said to be above average even among third-years..."

Park Seung-hyun's face showed unease.

Their opponents were two third-years, while they were two second-years, and in reality, the other side had two damage dealers.

There's a huge difference between players who have trained for a year in a specialized school and those who haven't.

Additionally, Park Seung-hyun's physical abilities are not very impressive.

"Park Seung-hyun has little practical experience. His school practicals weren’t that great. Without making up for it on the written exams, he probably wouldn’t have been able to enter Eungwang High."

Even though Ma Jin-seung was strong, Gwak Gyeong-gu was the one who had beaten me in the qualifying rounds.

Looking at it, our chances of winning were very low.

This match was something I suggested, and Park Seung-hyun had been suddenly dragged into it, so I felt a little bad.

However, after hearing the conversation, it seemed Park Seung-hyun was confident of victory.

"With you on my side, I think we’ll win, but I’m still worried."

"Huh?"

"Ah, Uishin-ah. You don’t worry! The problem is me. This is the first time we’re teaming up. I’m worried if I can hold my own."

Park Seung-hyun’s eyes were filled with trust, but it seemed like he was relying entirely on me, not his own strength.

Looking back, ever since the April Fools’ incident last year, Park Seung-hyun has shown complete trust in me and kept the secret about the powers I used.

Even when I did suspicious things, he always trusted me first and never doubted.

Park Seung-hyun was caught off guard by the sudden instructions.

If he didn’t have determination, he would’ve run away as soon as he heard my words, but he didn’t.

Since he had applied for the representative selection later on, he must have prepared for this.

After taking a few deep breaths, Park Seung-hyun gave me the answer I was waiting for.

"I’ll do it."

As Park Seung-hyun adjusted his glasses and composed himself, the preparation time came to an end.

Even though the other side had their own strategy session, it didn’t seem to matter much.

Ma Jin-seung insisted that he hadn’t developed much of his support abilities and argued it would be better to fight as a dealer, while Gwak Gyeong-gu just said, "Alright, don’t interfere."

Even though I didn’t need to hear it, Ma Jin-seung’s loud voice made sure I heard everything.

"Our strategy is probably all heard."

"What! Ugh, but there’s no time to change the plan. Let’s go for a direct confrontation!"

No matter what their strategy was, it wasn’t going to change much about what we had to do.

I decided to keep my thoughts to myself.

As we headed toward the center of the arena located at Eungwang High’s training hall, Cheon Dong-ha introduced the judge.

"This match will be judged by Teacher Yong Je-geon."

"If it gets dangerous, I’ll step in."

"Yong-sensei’s standard for danger is what worries me, but we’ll leave it to him."

Cheon Dong-ha gave a slightly troubled look after seeing Yong Je-geon’s mischievous smile.

Looking at his face, it didn’t seem like he was planning to interfere unless someone was seriously injured.

Well, nothing that dangerous should happen in my match against my own playable character.

"I’ll win this time."

"You won last time too."

"I didn’t think of it as a win."

Gwak Gyeong-gu, standing before me, spoke up.

It seemed like he was still bothered by the unclear victory last time.

While his fighting spirit had relaxed since Flamagoo, I was glad to see that it hadn’t disappeared entirely.

But this time, it seemed like it would end with my victory again.

"Are you ready? Then let’s begin!"

With Yong Je-geon’s relaxed voice signaling the start, Gwak Gyeong-gu and Ma Jin-seung rushed toward me simultaneously.

They decided to handle me first, believing that my offensive abilities and support skills wouldn’t pose much of a threat.

I heard the sound of a whistle and materialized a sword-type weapon item card, the same one I used when facing Gwak Gyeong-gu earlier.

[Skill "Universal Use" has activated.]

The system message echoed amid the whistling sound.

At the same time, I signaled to Park Seung-hyun.

If things went according to my plan, this match would be over in 30 seconds.

In the middle of the night, as the weather forecast said, rain began to pour outside the window.

Maeng Hyo-don stared blankly out the window and thought that if it rained like this, it would be difficult to go for a walk tonight.

Maeng Hyo-don looked away from the window and thought about the duel that had taken place today.