101. 2 weeks of change
“What was that just now…? What the hell was that?”
Kim Do-jun’s one word created a strange atmosphere in the team.
A sudden light appeared. We knew that there was something related to that light, but the other team members didn’t know exactly what it was.
“What is it? It’s a play you have to make.”
“So what should I do to play… … .”
Kim Do-jun seemed a little confused, as if he felt it as it was but couldn’t easily accept it.
“It’s as if my body is moving on its own… … .”
‘It wasn’t just showing an image, but did you feel the sensation of it actually moving?’
I felt like it was a much better ability than I thought.
“Anyway, try not to forget that feeling. Next is Han-gyeol.”
In Yoon Han-gyeol’s case, is it because he is so sincere? Unlike Kim Do-jun, he didn’t seem to be making any progress, but is it because he is naturally upright?
The psychological warfare was a bit weak in terms of technique and skill.
When I pointed that out, Yoon Han-gyeol also expressed his agreement, but even though he understood it in his head, it wasn’t something that could be easily grasped…
I used my powers again.
Maybe it was because I saw what he did to Kim Do-jun just a moment ago. He gave me his head without any hesitation.
Paat -.
Yoon Han-gyeol launches an offensive attack by spreading his sword and pressing down on his opponent.
In Yoon Han-gyeol’s case, both his ability and his original potential were outstanding. Overall, his interpersonal skills were considered outstanding even in Part 2.
‘but……’
As expected, Part 1 is still lacking.
So what I showed Yoon Han-gyeol this time was a combination of the Leegi Sword and appropriate psychological warfare.
Several swords flying towards the opponent perform swordsmanship at the same time.
‘We fake it by hanging an air anchor on the sword so that it cannot be seen with the naked eye.’
The opponent saw the flying Igi Sword and tried to block it with good timing, but the sword was caught in the air anchor and flew away.
And when the timing is off, the air anchor is dismantled and the sword flies again.
‘It’s a kind of time difference attack.’
Just the fact that you can fake and wage psychological warfare using an air anchor can put your opponent under a lot more stress in a one-on-one match.
As the light of the skill faded, Yoon Han-gyeol’s eyes lit up.
“Is this a new skill you just acquired?”
‘Are you more interested in my skills than the content…?’
I thought it was a perfect answer.
“You’ll be seeing this more in the future, so focus on feedback rather than skills.”
“Yes. It’s a method I hadn’t thought of, but I remember that feeling.”
At this point, the PER team members, except for Kim Do-jun and Yoon Han-gyeol, also started looking at me with expectant eyes.
Well, where else can you find such an easy way to grow?
It’s not like it’s an experience boost or anything, it’s like they just give it to you.
“Who wants feedback next?”
Not only was the PER quite noisy that day, but the home second floor training room was bustling with team members preparing to practice that night.
Well, I know what to do and I have a feeling for it.
If you show them clearly how doing it can change something, who wouldn’t do it?
***
Such practice did not stop at one day, but naturally continued.
It was natural that the practice matches were scheduled for two weeks before the league opening.
Every morning, individual training using Hunter Survival. Then, team practice in the afternoon. After dinner, feedback and feedback incorporation.
A routine like that was established and continued.
Especially for the practice matches I participate in, a special menu has been added.
It’s about getting in sync with your teammates.
In my case, it was Ryu Jae-jun, and as we learned which parts we could better match up with as a team, it was natural for the team’s power to increase.
“After narrowing down the opponent’s range of movement with the Igi Geom, the probability increases significantly with just a simple combination of Gilhan Hyung [Charging].”
“It’s obvious if you just listen to it. It’s to the point where you wonder what you were chased by until now and fought so hastily… … .”
That was a perfect example. You know what your teammates are going to do, and you add your cards to what you know.
That alone doubles the power of that simple skill.
It felt like the pieces were fitting together one by one, like playing Tetris.
And of course, we weren’t the only ones who felt the change.
“Yes. PER.”
The opposing team’s coach, who was watching the game, spoke quietly.
“Honestly, I didn’t think there would be much to see this season at least. Sorry. Haha… … .”
Certainly. That’s what I think.
Even during the promotion battle, they showed that they had become considerably stronger through special training, but this time, not only did new members join, but each individual’s skills improved to a world-changing level through direct demonstration.
“I learned a lot, Director Lee Chang-hyun.”
“Yes. Our team learned a lot too.”
When we first went up to Part 2, and during Media Day, it was almost like there was indifference, but I think I can feel the atmosphere gradually changing.
Of course, not all directors thought that way.
“What the… … Shit. What is Coach Han doing? The kids are getting kicked in the butt like that, and he’s just leaving them there.”
A manager who thinks his team is dying, not because he thinks we are doing well.
“Hmm… …Thank you for your hard work.”
Even the director didn’t seem to think it was because he was in particularly bad condition, and didn’t put much meaning into it.
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It wasn’t completely certain until the league started though.
So much time had passed and it was now a practice match on the day before the opening match.
“Ah… … How have you been? It’s been almost two weeks. The practice match.”
A practice match was scheduled against HXG, who had a practice match on the first day.
The results of the practice match were better than expected, and the team atmosphere seemed good.
The director also seemed relaxed.
‘I rather like it.’
“I don’t know if PER went well in the practice match. We were originally a second division team. We didn’t need any adjustment period, so I think we’ll do well this season. What do you think? PER.”
Asking how our team is doing here is basically a courtesy, and they probably wanted to brag about how well their team is doing.
But I think our team will do much better this season.
“Our team? Well… I don’t know what you thought until now, but my thoughts are not much different from what they were during Media Day.”
No matter how hard we try, we’ll probably be in the top tier in the second half. What did our team do in your team?
It was time to show them the real bitter taste.
And I said I wouldn’t participate in this match either.
“Is that okay? But the ace of PER is Lee Chang-hyun… … .”
“Well, you’ll see. You can’t use a slaughter knife to kill a chicken.”
The opposing coach’s expression was distorted. But he gritted his teeth and did not show it.
No, but since you showed up anyway, did you make a fuss?
“Hehehe… … Well. You’ll know when you wait.”
That’s right. We’ll have to wait and see.
***
The game began with each team’s manager’s expectations clashing.
I wonder if the opposing coach was aware that I didn’t participate and sent out his teammates, or if they were the best players. The roster was exactly the same as the last game.
Not only that, even the map was the same as the last game.
[Great Sanctuary]?
But I never thought I would lose like last time.
Finally, the game started and coincidentally, the opposing team’s player and PER’s player, Yoon Han-gyeol, were close to each other’s starting point, so they immediately engaged in combat.
The opponent was a close-to-mid-range dealer who handled a spear. Not only did he handle the spear skillfully, but he also fired a slash at Yoon Han-gyeol who was attacking from mid-range. He was quite well-versed in weapon techniques.
‘Are you similar to Yoon Han-gyeol?’
They have the means to fight each other at mid-range, and they have studied Yoon Han-gyeol’s fighting style well, so he was able to block the unexpected attack by swinging his spear in a circular motion…
‘Is that what you showed me on the first day?’
The guy using the spear momentarily missed one of his swords.
It was because the sword was shot through the air and stopped for a moment after being tied to an air anchor.
And then the window swings open, and the guy runs towards Yoon Han-gyeol again.
Sigh -.
A single sword that he thought was blocked broke free from the air anchor and stabbed the guy in the face.
It was a slight victory.
“Ugh… … .”
Such battles did not take place in one place but continued on and on.
In a situation where only PER’s victory news keeps ringing out, I thought it was highly unlikely that it would reach the Hanta stage.
As expected, that prediction was not wrong.
Because the details of the battle itself were completely different from a week ago.
The game ended without even looking at the team fight stage or the tactical level.
A match where you can really feel the difference in weight class.
“Well… … It seems like HXG has grown quite a bit. I think we can have a good match next time. Thank you for your hard work.”
Of course, the gap will widen even further next time, let alone a good match.
Of course, even without saying anything, the other person would know that I was being sarcastic with this kind of hidden meaning.
The game had just ended, and the PER team members came out, all of whom had bright expressions on their faces.
Since it was an opponent we had lost to two weeks ago, it seemed like we had grown even more when we won.
“Hey. At this rate, isn’t part 2 going to be smoother than part 3?”
“That’s right. You’ve really grown so much in just two weeks that you’re unrecognizable.”
Well… … I did think that might be the case, but I wasn’t at the point where I could relax yet.
“What do you mean smooth? I’ve never played with PSG or QED before.”
“That’s right… … Those are the two teams that were picked as favorites to win during Media Day? Why didn’t you set up a practice match with them?”
Oh, that’s right. I was trying to catch it too.
“They just got promoted from the 3rd division to the 2nd division. I guess they didn’t want to have practice matches against teams expected to be in the lower ranks of the 2nd division.”
Of course, the team didn’t say that directly, but it’s very likely.
Before the regression, our team also didn’t feel the need to play against lower-ranked teams, so we didn’t schedule any practice matches.
‘The top teams have nothing to gain from playing against the lower teams, while the lower teams have a lot to gain.’
It was a pretty obvious story.
“Still, wouldn’t we have the upper hand at this point?”
“Well, I haven’t seen any of their games this season.”
From what I’ve heard among directors, it seems like it’s not going to be easy.
Each team member’s superpower, the resulting power and tactics of the entire team, and the compatibility with the opposing team are all factors that play a huge role, so it’s honestly hard to gauge.
“And there’s no need to wonder that.”
“… … .”
“It’s already the first day of the opening match. The second match is between us and QED.”
We will watch the opening match of the 1st place team PSG, and then go head-to-head with the 2nd place team QED.
I thought that perhaps the fate of the Hunters League 2nd Division could be roughly guessed just by watching the matches on the first day.
fantasy,
