143. Scars
Lee Chang-hyun declared where he would aim the gun, and Lee Geun-taek fired the bullet.
Every time Lee Geun-taek used his spear to fire one or two bullets at Lee Chang-hyun, who was barely visible, a cheer rang out in the waiting room.
“Oh oh……!”
“As expected, you are quite capable… … .”
Ting! Ting! – Ting!
The trajectory of the swinging spear appears like an afterimage, and only the sparks flying as if the bullet had hit are visible.
But soon, the lively festival atmosphere turned static.
Pishuk -.
This was because Lee Chang-hyun’s last bullet pierced one of Lee Geun-taek’s eyes.
“That… … is it correct?”
“Wow… … But since they were barely visible in the first place, it didn’t make sense to just throw them all away.”
“Then it’s Chang-Hyeon’s victory… … .”
‘This, this… … Like I said at the party, I wonder if he really will rise. If you just look at his individual power, he seems like he could be active in the upper ranks of the first division.’
A cold sweat broke out behind Kang Jun-hyeok’s back as he watched the game.
He was a great guy, I knew that, but honestly, I thought he needed some time.
But before I knew it, the guy was already right up to my chin, just like he said.
It had developed to an unbelievable degree compared to when I saw it before.
‘But… … It’s still too early. Looking at the game not being over, I think Chairman Lee Geun-taek… … .’
“Huh… … Huh? Chairman Lee Geun-taek is still moving? And you even grabbed Chang-hyeon with your right hand?”
“I can reach the window. I can reach it!!”
Well then, that’s right. The hunters who have been trained as first generation hunters have different tenacity and spirit than the hunters of later generations.
‘Is it really Chairman Lee Geun-taek? … It’s too bad for Lee Chang-hyun. With his brute force, he can’t escape Chairman Lee Geun-taek.’
Even if he were to fire a pistol with his remaining hand, Chairman Lee Geun-taek probably wouldn’t let go of that hand.
It’s the end.
Still, to that extent, it was a good fight, more than enough.
As proof, my heart also became warm as I was a representative player of the Korean Hunters League.
Kang Jun-hyeok was able to smile happily.
The moment I thought that.
“Uh… …Changhyun threw something?”
“It’s already too late. Even if you throw something like a Mana Bomber, it’ll probably end in a draw. Looking at Chairman Lee Geun-taek holding on like a monster, even that might not work.”
“No, I don’t think that’s the case… … .”
‘… … !’
What Lee Chang-hyun threw was none other than an ‘air beat’. And unlike usual, it wasn’t something he put on the ground and used to move with the recoil.
He simply threw the airbeat obliquely next to Lee Geun-taek.
A simple action that could easily be done, but the results were worlds apart.
‘That kind of method… … .’
As the body turned around due to the recoil of the airbeat, it was not Lee Chang-hyun but Lee Geun-taek who was hit by the spear thrown by Lee Geun-taek.
Skill. Innate ability.
… … and the sense revealed in the unrivaled, instantaneous judgment ability.
I couldn’t help but be purely amazed.
***
The game is over.
As the match ended, the pain subsided. And then I was automatically summoned to the waiting room.
Next to me was Lee Geun-taek, who was smiling brightly as if he had just been summoned as well.
“You really can beat me.”
“Are you sorry?”
“No way. On the contrary, I’m very happy. When on earth did I step down from my position as Hunter Association President and fight like this… … It brings back old memories.”
“Old memories? Are you talking about the audition program days?”
“I’m talking about the past, when I explored the tower with my colleagues.”
Past life. It was an interesting story because before the regression, Lee Geun-taek and I didn’t have much of a human connection.
This is a story from the time when the first generation of hunters were climbing the tower.
“What happened then?”
“What happened? We had a huge fight like that just now.”
“Hahaha. I guess there was someone among the other hunters who gave the Chairman quite a headache back then?”
“Yeah… … That happened.”
Lee Geun-taek seemed to be reminiscing about past memories for a moment, lost in thought.
“Well, I don’t care about those things. If you go to the international league like you said, I’ll tell you a little bit.
“Things that happen at the tower, things that happened. And stories that any hunter interested in the tower would find interesting.”
‘Is it too early to talk about it now? … .’
It certainly seemed like Lee Geun-taek would have a lot of heroic tales.
Perhaps he knows more about the tower’s hidden secrets and such.
I briefly thought it was a shame that I couldn’t hear it this time, but Lee Geun-taek urged me on.
“Then let’s go now. Everyone will wait.”
***
When I went outside, I was a little surprised to see some unexpected faces.
It was an impromptu practice match that happened unexpectedly, but who would have thought that Jo Yeon-hwa would be there, let alone Kang Jun-hyeok?
As soon as Kang Jun-hyeok saw me, he waved his hand as if he was happy to see me.
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“It’s pretty good, isn’t it?”
“At this point, wouldn’t it be worth having a practice match with Part 1 LTD?”
“It’s still too early.”
Kang Jun-hyuk smiled faintly.
‘I know the level of the first division teams and yet I say that.’
I still thought there was something a little annoying about it.
Of course, that’s true for me, but it’s also true that my teammates haven’t quite reached that level yet.
“I was just… …looking around the training camp and saw this.”
“I heard from Jaejun that something is off, is this really the first part coming up? Isn’t that what you were thinking?”
It had been quite a while since I had seen Jo Yeon-hwa, so I felt a bit playful.
“Yeah, I guess so. He couldn’t keep his mouth shut while watching you play.”
Ryu Jae-jun rushed to her at this moment, and it made me think that the two of them must have spent a really long time together.
“By the way… … It seems like there are quite a few abilities that you’ve shown for the first time. Are they new abilities you’ve gained through the ‘Closing Possibilities’?”
Strictly speaking, it would be difficult to say that it was a completely new ability.
‘It’s true that a new effect has been added, but in reality, it’s just an improved version of the ability that was already obtained through [Bloom – Talent Blossoming].’
But I can’t just say it like that, and it would be hard to make you understand, so there’s no need to do that.
“I guess so. I have a pretty good sense of my own abilities.
You too, might feel a little lighter, or might be able to do techniques that were previously difficult to do a little easier… … or maybe you might have gained new abilities that you just don’t know how to use.”
Even Yoon Han-gyeol was able to control eight swords, something he would never have been able to do before.
Ryu Jae-jun clenched his hands together as if he was happy to hear those words and feel that he had more room to grow.
On the other hand… … the atmosphere among the other team members of Team PER was not so lively.
‘It’s probably because of the pain he felt during the game. Is it the difference between Ryu Jae-jun, who received proper training from Lee Geun-taek and Jo Jun-ho, and the other guys… … ‘.
I also remember having a hard time adjusting to the first part.
So I tried to avoid everything, and my play style became particularly good at evasive maneuvers…
The bottom line was that it was destined to come back.
‘In this Hunter’s League, which is nothing more than a deathmatch, there is no way you can defeat your opponent without getting hurt yourself.’
There may be positioning or plays that can be done with less pain or less impact.
Eventually, they all have to adapt to the pain.
Anyway, I guess we’ll call it a day and head back.
“Chairman Lee Geun-taek. The players are not used to playing under the first division rules, so they all seem very tired. Then, let’s go back first today. Player Kang Jun-hyeok.
And… …Jo Yeon-hwa… …was supposed to come hang out with Jae-jun once, but Jae-jun ended up joining the team alone. But when you have time, come hang out next time. I’ll show you something fun.”
Maybe it was because I hadn’t heard about ‘Closing the Possibilities’ yet, but I left Kang Jun-hyeok and Jo Yeon-hwa standing there dumbfounded.
We headed home with players who looked tired.
***
Most first division teams, unlike those in the second or third divisions, had a roster of more than a dozen players.
Even though I only feel it during the game, and once the game is over, I return to my original, complete body…
Every time I play a game, I feel excruciating pain.
That was one of the factors that caused extreme fatigue in players playing the game.
That is, a practice match with LTD in the first division. Furthermore, PER, which was preparing for the promotion to the first division, had two tasks.
Get used to the pain felt during the game due to the Part 1 rules and develop the ability to respond to it.
And this is a kind of gift I received from Chairman Lee Geun-taek. Finding and becoming familiar with new abilities awakened by the ‘closing of possibilities’.
Especially in the latter case, there were many areas where I could easily help by using my abilities.
Because [Piercing Eyes] takes into account the potential of the players and how to develop it.
As expected, the next day after practicing with Lee Geun-taek, I was able to discover it while meeting with the team members about future training methods and schedules.
Kim Yu-Hyeon, who originally had the good ability [Fortification: A+], developed a new ability at some point.
[Create Non-violent Zone: ?]: Creates an area within the area where [Fortification] is created where no one can attack the other.
‘The rank… has not been decided?’
If you look with [Piercing Eyes], the rank is usually clearly revealed, but this was extremely rare.
That’s why I couldn’t help but feel embarrassed.
In fact, the rank is a rank, but the ability itself is a very special and unique ability.
Even though [Fortification] is somewhat weak, it is an ability that can powerfully change a wide range, just like [Mana Expansion]…
That [creation of a non-violent zone] was going one step further.
‘… … Certainly, since it is special, its value must be enormous.’
It seemed like it opened up new tactics for the team to implement.
So, for that day’s meeting, I had no choice but to make the offer to Kim Yu-hyeon.
“Then, now let’s practice together one by one for Part 1… … First, um. Yuhyun-ah. Do you want to go into the practice room with me right now?”
But the answer I heard was a bit unexpected.
“I… I haven’t told you until now.”
“… … .”
“I’m talking about the first division relegation match. Can’t another player play in my place for that match? Like the last match against PSG… .”
Currently, PER’s team consists of 8 people. Only 7 people can compete, so it’s not like it wouldn’t work out…
To be honest, it was difficult to think of leaving out Kim Yu-Hyeon, who has such powerful abilities, without a special reason.
So I was about to say that it was up to me to decide, when something crossed my mind.
The information that was written in Kim Yu-hyeon’s profile when he was first selected.
A 2nd division veteran. He received several offers from the 1st division, but continued to play only in the 2nd division. A player who values his salary.
I think I know why Kim Yu-hyeon avoids the first division promotion/relegation matches.
fantasy,
