Episode 180: Magic Engineering Weapon Conversion
“What if, surprisingly, it’s all true?”
At those words, Lee Seong-tae’s expression hardened for a moment. It seemed like he thought the joke was too much.
‘Well… I guess I thought it gave me a chance to set the facts straight.’
That was also the weakness of Lee Seong-tae, whom I met before returning. A skill that he had honed on his own for a long time. Although the skill was excellent, he had a tendency to judge and accept others’ things too conservatively.
I guess it’s hard to accept the current situation.
“… … ‘The strongest guy I’ve ever faced.’ They said that guys like that would show up for training, and it seems like the European Empress Anna and the Chinese Wei showed up.”
“Yes.”
“So, does that mean that Lee Chang-hyun has faced those players? I don’t think he has ever played in an international league.”
Hmm… … This was definitely a valid question. To be blunt, I could say, ‘He’s one of those guys I used to beat up all the time before I regressed,’ but… …
Because there’s no way that argument would work.
But simply acknowledging that it wasn’t true was also… …not an option, of course.
So while I was thinking about how to respond, it was the PER team members who opened their mouths.
“There are many relics… … that have not been discovered… … .”
Lee Yeon-ju is usually a person who doesn’t open her mouth to people she doesn’t know well, but maybe it was because she dyed her hair and changed her style.
He spoke much more clearly and distinctly than usual.
“There are many times when we infer something only by looking at the results that appear when it is used, without knowing its purpose or the mechanism of expression.”
“Besides, I saw it myself, so what other evidence do you need, sir?”
That wasn’t all. Other PER team members, including Lee Jeong-hoon, were supporting me because they had seen it firsthand.
But that didn’t seem to make sense.
Rather, he just sighed, his expression hardening even more.
Perhaps, at best, I imagined it to be a counterfeit or a similar shape.
‘I should have seen those targets evade in person… … .’
I felt sorry.
Still, I thought that this was a reasonable question.
Well then, the only way to find the answer is to show it directly.
“It’s an ambiguous answer, so it seems like the question isn’t resolved. But there’s no need for Hunters to say this and that.”
I said, standing up from my chair in the banquet hall.
“Whatever it is, I’ll show you what you’re curious about. And what I did to the American hunter, ‘Compete with the sport your opponent is most confident in’… … Well, that might be fun.”
Speaking in a way that deliberately provokes Lee Seong-tae.
***
What? Should I compete in the sport I’m most confident in?
Taking a step back, I could accept that there were parts where the relics hadn’t been discovered, and even though those parts seemed a bit odd, I could still accept it.
However, what Lee Chang-hyun said at the end was something that could not be passed over lightly.
He is known as the best technician among the melee dealers, and he receives love calls from top tier teams in the first division every season. Are you saying that to yourself?
This is his ability as a professional. The spirit of craftsmanship that he has honed his skills for a long time. Because it was a word that challenged those years and pride.
That’s why Lee Seong-tae said.
He spoke with a slightly sarcastic tone, without realizing it.
“Oh my. That must be true. Since you said that there isn’t a single exaggeration… … If you show me all the abilities you mentioned earlier, you’ll be confident in a one-on-one, ten-meter close combat with me, right?”
That guy will probably never be OK with it.
I also saw the highlight video of the guy earlier. I also know that the guy has excellent technique.
But ultimately, it is in mid- to long-range combat that he demonstrates his greatest strength.
Why would the Hunters League separate hunters into categories, measure their performance, and give out awards?
Each hunter has different areas and situations where their strengths are demonstrated. Even if you are an excellent international league hunter, it is difficult to guarantee victory in the Hunters League if you fight in the opponent’s territory.
So, I guess I can’t say I understand.
At best, they would try to negotiate the rules, or they would claim that the terms themselves were ridiculous.
‘But if that happens, what Chairman Lee Geun-taek said about the events in the US will be proven to be false.’
Apparently, in the US, they asked hunters in the field to compete in the sport they were most confident in.
In other words, the guy is in a completely dilemma.
While I was thinking like that.
“Hmm… … 10 meters. That seems like a good distance for close combat. What are the battle rules? Pure martial arts? Or… … Hunter’s League battle rules that include weapon techniques?”
It was a completely unexpected answer. The guy just kept going with the story without any hint of bargaining.
‘what……?’
Something was going wrong… … But this choice only made Lee Chang-hyun corner himself.
I had a strong feeling that I was just wasting time.
“Okay. Then let’s go right away.”
Before you do anything stupid or try to bargain.
***
[The Hunter’s Day] There’s always something fun going on at parties.
Last time, in Part 2, we had a duel with a villain I can’t even remember… … and a neutral monster slaying showdown. This time, it’s a 1-on-1 close combat.
But in fact, this wasn’t the only thing happening at the party venue.
The awards ceremony had already ended, and similar things were happening here and there.
To teach a trick… … to interact with other players… … or just for fun.
For various reasons, we bring up topics we normally wouldn’t talk about and join hands.
So, it was natural for something like this to happen.
Team PER also accepted it quite naturally, perhaps because they had already experienced something like this before.
“Close combat… … I wish I could have assisted. I’m a little worried… … .”
“What are you worried about? The one who taught me the most about swordsmanship was Chang-Hyeon. Isn’t that right?”
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Lee Yeon-ju is worried, and Yoon Han-gyeol is confident even though it’s not his battle.
Everyone had already perfectly blended into the scenery.
“Since it’s a party, I’ll try to show you something fun.”
Today’s battle will be quite special for the party, so watch carefully.
***
I think what I experienced in America gave me quite a bit of inspiration.
That’s what ability is.
Certainly, as you gain experience and learn various training and fighting methods, you will naturally come up with various ideas.
Especially that training we did last time, where we were hitting targets.
New concerns about the [Magic Engineering Weapon Conversion] ability obtained there.
I thought I might be able to show you the conclusion about that this time.
“You said you were a long-range dealer, but it’s a bit surprising that you’re accepting it so readily.”
Of course, Lee Seong-tae, who had no idea about such things, looked quite relaxed.
“Because it’s not just about being the best with guns.”
“A gun and a sword would be a bit different. I don’t know if it would be okay. Especially -.”
The guy suddenly started attacking without saying a word. I quickly dodged the spear strike that was quickly thrusting at me.
“Close-range fighting styles and long-range fighting styles are completely different in theory!”
The following offensive. It was definitely an outstanding spearmanship.
‘Close combat… … I guess the detailed rule of 10 meters was set there because the weapon was a spear.’
The guy could aim for me no matter where he was in this circle. Escape was impossible. It seemed like he was going to keep attacking me from the center of the circle, not giving me a chance to attack.
‘It’s definitely impossible to take out a gun in this condition.’
But even if I pulled out my sword, I didn’t think it would be easy to gain the upper hand over him.
It’s not that swordsmanship is outstanding or anything like that, but fundamentally, a spear is a weapon that dominates battles by utilizing distance among close-quarters weapons.
It’s too narrow to use [Air Beat] or [Air Anchor]. And there’s no skill like [Swift], so there’s no way to break that distance.
That’s why Lee Seong-tae’s offensive continued to grow stronger as if it had been ignited.
One, two. I was amazed at how the tip of the spear gradually became sharper as it learned and practiced the avoidance pattern.
“Haha. At this level, is the taste of the spear much better than that of an American hunter? Well, it’s hard to call it a fight when you’re so focused on avoiding things… … .”
But, I still thought that this guy was a kid.
Chaeng – .
With that guy’s provocation, the real showdown began.
Because I converted the gun into a sword using [Magic Engineering Weapon Conversion].
Of course, as I just said, it’s not a good weapon to use against the Black Spear, especially in this situation…
Shhhhhhh.
My weapon can change, so that was a good thing.
The movements of Lee Seong-tae, who was swinging his sword, stopped for a moment. It seemed as if he had sensed this blow.
Because the black sword that suddenly stretched and brushed past Lee Seong-tae’s face drew a shallow wound on his cheek.
“… … .”
I was going to send it all at once.
Did you transform too many shapes at once?
It was a shame that I couldn’t hit the face at once and it went astray because the grip and center of gravity changed.
but……
“It’s a kind of exchange battle. There’s no need to make it too intense. It’s also a learning experience to observe the opponent’s attacks.”
If you package it gently, wouldn’t it have its own charm?
***
Meanwhile, Lee Seong-tae was extremely shocked by the blow.
‘what…….’
That sword should never have touched him. That was the way the fight between a swordsman and a swordsman was.
Lee Seong-tae’s technique was not lacking at all, and his sense of distance was perfect.
It wasn’t a mental attack, nor was it a powerful ability like [Swift] that quickly closed the distance.
But. As if the sword was alive, the sword that he thought he would never be able to reach extended towards him as if it were alive.
And that too from the front, looking straight into your eyes. With the blade pointed at your face.
The blade that had transformed into a black gun flew towards his face. It slightly missed, creating a bright red crack in Lee Seong-tae’s pure white skin.
This could not help but come as a shock to Lee Seong-tae, who was called a technician and a specialist in close combat.
‘No, there’s no way the sword could be alive… … .’
So the remaining choice was simple.
The sword has been extended.
That too, just enough to fool himself for a moment, at the very moment when the guy stretches out his sword.
‘That’s… … dangerous.’
At this moment, Lee Seong-tae had the greatest advantage he had.
He was a master of spearmanship, and realized that the advantage of being able to maximize the advantage of a long-range spear was gone.
And maybe it’s because I regained my composure at the same time.
I was also able to find the guy’s weak points.
‘If I had been able to use that sword properly earlier, it would have ended with more than just a passing glance. As expected, my proficiency with the weapon itself has dropped significantly… . . . ‘
Before the thought could even be finished.
“It’s a kind of exchange battle. There’s no need to make it too intense. It’s also a learning experience to observe the opponent’s attacks.”
It’s as if the guy has been giving you time to see what your special talents are.
He was smiling with an intimidating air, as if looking down from above.
Rather, it was Lee Seong-tae himself who was cornered.
fantasy,
