122. Preliminary Battle
The waiting room for a 1-on-1 ranking match, where the sound of fingernails scraping a blackboard echoes through the broadcast.
I tried to ignore the stinging stares of people passing by and lost myself in thought.
‘Last time it was ‘visual’… … This time it was ‘auditory’… … Did you think about the direction of attack by stimulating the opponent’s five senses?’
Certainly, if that were the case, it would be one of the variables that could be created by preparing special items.
Perhaps it was the influence of some sort of ‘eye-catching strategy’ that initially succeeded that created that.
It may seem frowning and ridiculous, but surprisingly, it also turns out to be a somewhat reasonable strategy.
Since the Awakened have more enhanced senses, such as sight and hearing, than ordinary people, hearing such things would inevitably cause them more distress than ordinary people.
‘The problem is that it’s sensitive at first, but it will react more and more as time goes by… ‘
For now, Oshihwan was trying to avoid the attack itself by avoiding the sword from hitting the spear, so he seemed to be desperately trying to avoid the attack.
On the other hand, Kim Do-jun, who had earplugs in his ears, was pushing forward with a swift sword strike with great momentum.
‘If there was an audience here and they caught the earplugs on screen once, he would have become a villain in an instant.’
That thought lasted only a moment.
In the end, Oh Si-hwan, who was cornered, thought he had no choice but to go on the offensive again, bracing himself for some noise, but Kim Do-jun was pushed back again in an instant.
However, even as they pushed forward with the offensive, Oh Si-hwan’s expression was worse than Kim Do-jun’s, who was desperate to block it.
‘It seems that the aftereffects of noise are bigger than expected… … .’
Maybe it’s a much more useful tactic than you think. It may look ridiculous, but it’s actually a pretty good tactic.
As expected, Kim Do-jun blocked Oh Si-hwan’s spear with precise timing as he launched a major offensive.
This time there was a really loud noise.
Kkeeeeekeekeek -.
The waiting room is practically the same as what you see from the outside, but if the sound is this loud, how loud must O Si-hwan be hearing inside?
It is natural for people to have gaps in their minds when faced with such noise. At that moment, I was briefly tormented by the noise.
At that moment, Kim Do-jun stabbed him with a sharp sword.
Chook -.
Kim Do-jun’s victory by persistently attacking his opponent’s mind.
It was a victory that was truly the pinnacle of incompetence.
“EZ -.”
Kim Do-jun was smiling and giving a thumbs-up towards the waiting room.
Anyway, I beat PSG’s Oh Si-Hwan, who I thought I could never beat.
I can’t even say anything about this.
***
“Tsk… … What kind of kid is that? He’s doing something that only low-level guys would do. I can’t just turn a blind eye to him any longer. Tsk… … .”
As he left the waiting room for the 1-on-1 ranking match, swear words were coming out of Oh Si-Hwan’s mouth.
And that’s not all. Even I, the head of PER, where Kim Do-jun works, seemed to be treated similarly.
He looked at me and Kim Do-jun with contempt and then left, and while I could sympathize with that, I also thought it was surprisingly okay… … It was a really complicated and mixed feeling.
‘If Oshihwan had just stuck by, he would have been at least two steps ahead in a one-on-one close combat.’
It’s only natural to feel that way, since I lost to that kind of opponent without being able to use my strength.
Of course, Oh Si-hwan wasn’t the only one who came out to the waiting room.
“How about it, do you think I should be used as an ace in this match?”
Hmm. Certainly. He may not seem like he thinks much normally, but he does think a lot about the game.
“But if you had prepared such a tactic yourself, you would have told me only and hidden it from the opponent. What if you got excited and showed everything?”
Perhaps, if we only knew that it was possible to do something like that, we would be able to cope quite well.
‘Even if Kim Do-jun didn’t seem to have any thoughts at first glance, he wouldn’t have done it just because he was excited, and he wouldn’t have shown it now against the team he would face next… … .’
“Ah… … That thing with the special coating on the sword that makes a huge noise? Of course, that’s a bluff.”
“… … Bluffing?”
“There’s no way you could use something so one-dimensional as it is in a game. The people watching wouldn’t enjoy it either. Well, if you really think about it, it was shown ‘on purpose.’ I mean, to make people aware of it.”
Kim Do-jun was giggling and making a rotten smile, and I thought, what is this…?
Are you saying that you leaked the information on purpose? Then what on earth did you prepare for the actual game?
The moment I looked at Kim Do-jun to ask, I was dumbfounded.
“Ahh… … You’re going to keep this a secret and only show it secretly during the main game? Even if we’re on the same team.”
What are you talking about, you crazy bastard?
Anyway, it seems like he’s helpful, but he’s a guy who makes you think a lot when you’re on the same team.
Will this guy bring a new dimension to the match against PSG, which is expected to be a tough one?
I guess we’ll only find out on the day of the game.
‘Honestly, I don’t have high expectations… … ‘
I thought it might be a little fun.
***
Meanwhile, ahead of tomorrow’s match against PER, PSG is having an unseasonably heated conversation.
Naturally, the hottest topic was the one-on-one match between Oh Si-Hwan and Lee Si-Hwan that took place this afternoon.
“What? You brought that up when it’s a 1-on-1 ranked match?”
Kim Do-jun’s actions were so absurd that even Han Ji-hoo was left speechless.
Regardless of whether one’s skills were good or bad, it was an action that would be absurd to anyone who heard it.
“Well… … Well, it’s better if you get hit first. You’ll probably be a bit embarrassed, though.”
Lee Kyu-jin spoke as if teasing Oh Si-hwan.
But, that actually turned out to be true.
“Yeah. Gyujin is right. Those shallow things aren’t going to be of much use anyway.”
I think he had fun using a flashy sword the other day. Anyway, it seems like he has a knack for preparing something shallow and harassing his opponents like a team.
“How cheeky… … .”
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Han Ji-hoo thought that it would be better to show that kind of guy can crush PSG with his “real skills.”
Well, my ears will hurt, so I’ll bring earplugs to the game.
“Okay. Maybe that’s part of the exploration, but even if Shihwan loses, it’s still meaningful. Just in case he comes out with something else, it would be good to prepare more.”
“Something else? What? Since you’ve been deaf to the snow, are you going to come with a fart bag like a skunk?”
Laughter spread among the PSG teammates.
“Huh. What’s wrong? Let them do whatever they want.”
Han Ji-hoo also laughed heartily, but then suddenly stopped laughing again.
“No matter what nonsense you try to do, I’ll just destroy you.”
Discussing the top league without even knowing what kind of stress the top division players are fighting.
Even though he was a rookie who had just emerged, he was protected by Lee Geun-taek.
Those guys who act like they don’t know how scary a tiger is and just run around like puppies.
‘There’s no way I could just leave it alone.’
This match will be the most brutal in the second division this season.
Because I prepared for it to happen that way.
“Let’s go to sleep. We have a game tomorrow.”
PSG’s home lights went out earlier than usual.
Everything for the next day. For the PER match.
***
The very next day. PER vs PSG match.
As it was the most anticipated big match in the second half, today’s match was a little different from other matches.
“Pre-game interview?”
“Yes. It’s not just an interview, it’s a light-hearted chat with the opposing team members. It’s just a one-time thing.”
Did they do something like this in Part 2 too?
I don’t remember very well. I think it was usually done during big matches in the first half or right before the game.
Well, the second part was only one season before the return, so it was a short time. It wouldn’t be strange if you don’t remember it.
The team members’ reactions to hearing the news of this pre-trash talk interview were varied.
“The game hasn’t even started… …and I have to do something like…?”
Well, what Lee Yeon-ju said is not wrong. But this match is a kind of showmanship, and it is for show.
I think we need to remember to do something to show our fans more.
On the other hand, while there were team members who looked at it skeptically, there were also those who showed the complete opposite reaction… …
“Huh… … This match, they even prepared the stage just in time for me to go out?”
For Kim Do-jun, who keeps showing off that he has prepared something for this match, this will definitely be a good stage.
‘Of course, not only Kim Do-jun but also I prepared for this match with a lot of care… … .’
I honestly felt like I wasn’t sure how it would go.
There are so many variables, even for maps that haven’t been released yet.
As we chatted about this and that, before we knew it, the game had started. The team members from both PSG and PER sat down on the set and began filming the pre-game video.
[Caster]: Yes. This match is between PSG and PER, who are highly anticipated in the second half. Could you please say a word about this…?
[Han Ji-hoo]: Well, I think it was an expected result. I don’t think today’s game will be that difficult.
[Kim Do-jun]: Actually, I already had a 1v1 with a PSG teammate before today’s match… … But, I don’t think it will be that difficult for us either.
Just as I was about to answer, Kim Do-jun asked the question first.
I had a feeling that the answer was not simple either… …
Naturally, PSG’s teammates were already looking at Kim Do-jun with bewildered eyes.
[Caster]: Haha… … Good. Since both teams are on a winning streak in the second division, they need that kind of ambition and confidence.
In this match, one of the key players, Lee Chang-hyun, is said to have become the most famous player after fiercely chasing Han Ji-hoo, who was recently considered the next-generation rookie of the Korean Hunters League. What do you think about this…?
[Han Ji-hoo]: Pfft. I think that’s the story of people who don’t know anything. Those who know know, but it’s not that I didn’t make it to the first part, it’s that I ‘just haven’t gone yet.’
In fact, I don’t even need to go that far; I think this match will reveal the true value of those exaggerated rumors.
‘It’s an exaggerated rumor… … .’
That’s funny.
[Lee Chang-hyun]: I don’t really care much about what people think, but… There’s usually a reason. I won’t say anything else.
It’s true that Han Ji-hoo is a pretty good guy, but considering my career before my regression, he’s still a guy with a wet head.
I thought so and held back my words… …
[Caster]: Ah… … Still, many fans are looking forward to this match, so they’ll be disappointed if I leave out the details.
If you insist on telling me the part you said you wouldn’t add…
Anyway, when planning, the organizers always tend to get a little carried away.
It’s also a hot topic. The war of nerves with words and attacks is one of the scenes that people like.
‘Well, if you say it like that, then I guess it’s not like we can’t get along.’
[Lee Chang-hyun]: To be honest, I would say that I am a few levels above Han Ji-hoo.
If you just think about his career, there is no way Han Ji-hoo will ever be able to keep up with him. That is not wrong.
Well, honestly, I’m a little nervous at this point, since I haven’t even opened [Full Bloom] and I don’t have any team members…
‘Isn’t that chewy taste the real charm of the game?’
I also thought about doing that.
Meanwhile, the PSG camp could be heard gritting their teeth, as if they simply could not bear to hear this.
Seriously. This kind of game is so risky and yet so exciting.
fantasy,
