The Degree
Fourth Task

“In fact the data about your Degree always comes to us even though it is very rough. Whether what you get, with your intelligence we are sure sooner or later you will get the answer, maybe the answer you already have a long time ago. After all, the Degree is an irreplaceable masterpiece.”

If Secret keeps getting data if someone uses the Degree, then it might have a point. Another goal they have is to analyze how far the Degree limits are.

“We will answer your question. In fact, we are planning to encourage humans to evolve. That is a reality that you cannot deny with anything.”

Ray still finds it hard to believe it. Sometimes there are things that cannot be seen clearly.

“Then, the ultimate and greatest goal we have is not human evolution. But something more noble. We are looking for someone who truly deserves to stand at the top. As stated in the invitation letter ... You'll get whatever you want. Worldwide, without exception.”

Secret will answer Ray's one question but he already suspects that the answer will be vague.

Even so it is not a waste because at least Ray is able to guess a few answers.

“Who will survive to the end, who will be the loser and fail at the beginning. Everything will be visible when you reach the final stage of this trial. Fight to the top and you will have everything the world has to offer.”

When it was also the chair that Ray was sitting on at this time again moved down and towards one place in a short time.

Ray arrives in a small room where he is alone. The room is made of metal and decorated with blue lines that become the light source of the room.

“What is this ... fourth task?”

There was no one or anything in the room but Ray. When he stood up the chair that took him to that place immediately went back.

Ray doesn't expect that he will have to go through the same obstacles as before. His body was already completely muddled so it would be impossible to force himself any further.

—Market is accessible.—

The notice rang from his watch. Ray checked it out and it was true that he was able to access the Market again.

“I have almost five hundred DP, not in vain steal it.”

Now that he really understands how important it is to have DP, if he knows that he will really need it then Ray should have scooped up even more.

There's no point in making regrets because time won't turn around anyway.

Ray had no qualms about ordering P3K, food and drinks and clothes for him.

It was fortunate that the bullet that pierced his shoulder was not left inside. It would be troublesome to unplug it yourself because Ray never did anything to do with it.

When Ray was treating his wound, the clock rang again and gave him information.

—You arrived at the fourth task.—

—Answer three questions to ask to exit the task.—

“What is that all? Isn't this completely unrelated to Degree?”

Ray wasn't sure what Secret was trying to do by having an exam to answer questions.

This place is not an olympic or smart meticulous, but a trial of humans. Having a question session like that is strange.

“What is it to find people with a Degree in intelligence?”

If that is the reason, it is still acceptable. If the question is difficult, then it is unacceptable.

—1. How do you feel about the exam and Degree?—

Two questions came up at the same time. Ray didn't expect that that would be the question.

“It looks like they want to do certain checking and adjustment. To be honest, this watch is too tight to make it hurt.”

Ray had ignored her so far but the bond of the watch in his hand was too strong that it would cause uncomfortable pain.

For the first answer Ray answered briefly with "Good" while he voiced his complaint about the overpowering bond of his watch.

—Watch adjustment will be done.—

As soon as the message appeared, the watch automatically adjusted itself and became more comfortable than before.

Ray was amazed at how sophisticated the technology possessed by Secret. There are many who have been a few steps ahead of they should have been.

Secret's identity is increasingly mysterious and a big question mark. Ray is a little disappointed in himself for not asking his identity but what can be done.

—3. You were always close to him but never saw him or met him. You will meet him sooner or later. Your meeting with him will be your first and last. He is real but always forgotten and ignored. She is the greatest fear in life, who is she?—

The final question is a puzzle that seems to have to be solved. Whether the purpose, related or not to the Degree, whatever Ray just needs to answer it.

He wanted to stay afloat until the end and therefore Ray ajan fought until the last blood point.

“Now let's think about what answer is right.”

Ray sat cross-legged and calmly thought about it.

“Something I've always been close to but I've never met him. In the future sooner or later I will meet him. But when I meet him, it will be first and last.”

In solving a puzzle the first step needed is to decipher the sentence in such a way. When the step is done, Ray will be able to avoid the sentence that traps.

“First and last, can be interpreted beginning and end. The beginning will surely end .. he is real but always forgotten .. greatest fear in life ..”

The greatest fear in life ..The sentence is the key that will lead him to the right answer.

“It was easy ... nothing is more certain than that.”

Ray found the answer in no time. But for some reason he chose to delay his answer.

“There is no time limit or consequence of answering as long as possible. It's good I rest first.”

Ray has a belief that when he answers the riddle, other tasks will begin.

It would be dangerous if Ray were to undergo a task related to physical strength when his own condition was at its weakest.

No matter how good he is, Ray is still an ordinary man. He has his own limits, although he is different from the people in general.

“I don't need to rush to do it. My safety is more important than getting it done as soon as possible.”

Ray rounded up his decision to rest first and recover as much energy as he could.

While resting Ray would think of some of the unrest he had for some time. His anxiety will certainly be related to the future that could happen.

“Maybe I should gather my own strength. Considering I still don't know my true Degree skills.”

Ray certainly has a guess about his Degree abilities. But if the guess is correct, it is undeniable that his Degree may be the most dangerous.