Episode 213 Miracle Run
Before returning, I was a player, but now that I have taken on the role of manager and club owner, there is one thing I have noticed.
It goes without saying that the field of vision has broadened compared to before.
In the past, I only worried about my own play and tactics centered around myself. Now, I was able to see the entire team and understand each and every individual team member in detail.
That’s why I wasn’t flustered.
No, rather, I expected it.
‘The timing was a bit faster than I thought.’
Anyway, what Kim Do-jun said was within the expected range, so he just didn’t say it.
From the very beginning, when I made disparaging remarks about rankers wearing masks and fighting without weapons in an interview, this fight was inevitable.
Light bickering or trash talk between hunters often led to one-on-one battles, and the idea was to actually plan and start with such a ‘show’.
‘Of course, for Kim Do-jun, who didn’t even ask me to do it, the fact that I was able to pay off another debt this time is a bonus.’
It’s not easy to train a troublemaker, so I was thinking of wiping out the debt from the start and holding on a little tighter.
“Lee Chang-hyun has proposed a 1-on-1 match. Are you willing to accept it?”
Of course, it’s a stage I prepared.
“Isn’t he a first-tier player? I can’t tell who he is just by hearing his name… … But he doesn’t stop opponents who attack him.”
“You have been a hot topic for not using any weapons other than mana equipment so far. Do you plan on not using weapons in that match as well?”
“It’s not that I didn’t use it on purpose… … I just thought I could deal with the opponents I’ve faced so far without weapons. Whether or not they can get that out of me depends on the opponent.”
Of course, I had no intention of using the weapon until the end.
“What do you think about Lee Chang-hyun’s derogatory remarks?”
“What do you think the odds of winning the fight are?”
After I answered a few questions, the reporters started bombarding me with questions without stopping.
But there was no need to accept any more.
As originally planned. Now was the time to focus on ranked matches again.
I ended the situation by not taking any more questions and just matching up for another ranked match.
A one-on-one play using Kim Do-jun. And while wearing a mask, testing his limits to reach the top rank of the ranked match. No, to achieve first place.
At a point where it hasn’t fully opened up yet, it’s challenging the limits of what you can do.
It is clear that when it is fully opened, it will become a starting point for going to places that were not originally possible.
***
At first, when I played 1v1 ranked matches without using weapons and only using mana equipment, I felt uncomfortable.
With the guns I used before, if I found an opening, I could just snap my fingers and finish it off, but now that was impossible.
Even if it was an offensive mana equipment like the Mana Bomber, you had to hit it directly with your body unless you detonated it. It had many weaknesses when hit.
First of all, moving your body to strike takes a lot more steps and time than snapping your fingers to fire a gun.
And the fact that the sum is divided in a position where the opponent’s counterattack is unconditionally allowed due to the limited distance.
Aside from that, I felt like there were only flaws.
However, amidst all that discomfort, and the repeated repetition of ranked matches, I was able to discover a possibility at the same time.
[Perfect Body]: Skill
The fact that the ability that I thought was just a skill that helped me move my body as I wanted, even in pain, or that helped me control it a little more, actually had much greater potential.
“How can you counterattack after being stabbed in the heart… … .”
The opposing hunter, who had been showing off his flashy sword skills, opened his mouth.
There was no need to be surprised. In fact, I think I would have been surprised too.
I thought I had knocked it down, but I didn’t.
“Well, I gave it to you on purpose.”
Crack -.
Body movements that would be impossible for a ‘real human’.
For example, a position where a normal person would not be able to exert strength. For example, by exerting strength on the left lung, you can slightly push the heart to the right and move vital points inside the body.
Because it was an ability that could be controlled to such an absurd level.
“You gave me the vital spot on purpose… … What the… … is that?”
dump.
The sound of victory in the ranked match was heard.
In this way, the psychological warfare of moving vital points, as well as the fact that much more detailed movements are possible, and that you can move without restrictions as you wish and imagine, was a much bigger blessing than I thought.
That wasn’t all.
A situation where the use of abilities is limited.
Just like hunters team up to create combinations and use the linkage of abilities.
I realized that there are many mana equipment items that can be used in a much more threatening way than using awakened abilities, if you use certain combinations.
In order to reduce the disadvantages caused by abilities, there are no restrictions on equipping mana equipment.
Because I was able to write freely, come up with new strategies, and test them in practice.
“Eww! I can’t even see it, what the hell is going on! I heard you only use mana equipment, no abilities or weapons… … You swindler!”
In the past, it was difficult to break through the low level of the ten thousand flowers. There were also enemies with strong defenses.
‘This is a method of disorienting enemies by putting the Invisible Cloak on a mana bomber instead of on the body. This will definitely be useful.’
Normally, if you just hit threatening things like Mana Bomber, you would win easily, but with the combination of Mana Equipment and Mana Equipment, you can cover up your opponent’s possible response.
“Unfortunately, I only used mana equipment without any abilities or weapons.”
The other person looked like he couldn’t believe it, but whatever. That guy couldn’t notice.
No, even if he has great 1v1 skills, if he can’t respond even if he notices something, he’s destined to become my score vending machine.
Kwakwakwakwang -!
It was now almost the late 4,000 point mark. It was time to face Yoon Han-gyeol, Lee Seong-tae, Jo A-ra, Kang Jun-hyeok, Jin Su-hyeok, or other real people of similar level.
‘This is the stage where the effectiveness of everything we’ve tested so far will truly be tested… … Is this it?’
***
“It’s the first time I’ve seen a ranked match this noisy.”
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“Why? Even before that, didn’t Kang Jun-hyeok wear a mask and climb the ranks?”
Jo Yeon-hwa asked Lee Min-sol a question.
“That’s true. But back then, the concept itself was a bit different from now. What should I say… … Back then, did you know that Kang Jun-hyeok wore a mask and showed off [Mana Unleashed] while going up?”
It’s an event that I can’t forget even if I try to forget it. How can I not know?
“Honestly, back then, everyone knew. Kang Jun-hyeok was the only player who could open up [Mana Unleashed]’s horizons. Back then, unlike now, everyone knew his true identity, and going up was a bit like a festival, and no one suspected anything.”
Well, that’s right. The only player in Korea who knows how to use [Mana Expansion] has appeared, and it is expected that he will sweep the ranked matches and take first place.
“But I guess things are different now… … .”
“Yes. [Mana Unleashed] is shocking and cool, but honestly, it’s a technique with so few users that it’s known that only the chosen ones can use it. But the guy who’s causing a stir this time is… … .”
No it wasn’t.
[Mana Expansion] He wasn’t even using a weapon. He was only using the mana equipment that was open to everyone in ranked matches, and he was showing an incomprehensible level of strength as he went up.
Anyone could use it so far, but it was minimal compared to the abilities possessed by the Awakened.
As if mocking the idea that the usage restrictions were lifted to reduce the disadvantages of those with abilities, he used mana equipment that had far fewer variables than his abilities.
As a supporting actor, I couldn’t help but feel strange when I saw that ranker.
In fact, I thought that the part that I had closed off as a possibility and considered a limitation was because I had taken the wrong path, was stuck at a dead end, and was just staring blankly at the wall.
If I looked back and looked for a side road, I might be able to find a way through.
Because it made me think about the possibility.
However, it was just a passing thought and did not grow into anything more than that.
“But honestly, sis. If you look at it objectively, do you think it’ll be possible to go up further? What do you think from Minsol’s perspective, who has a slightly higher score?”
Because the proof was still in process.
The gap between the mid and late 4,000 points was that big.
The level of utilization of mana equipment, and the level of performance shown in 1v1.
Because there were a lot of players lined up who could stand a chance of winning one-on-one against players from foreign leagues.
“Um… … Well. To be honest, it’s hard to get first place. Looking at it today, it seems like it’s in the mid-4,000s, and now it’s aiming for the late 4,000s… … I think it’s uncertain whether it’ll be possible to settle in the late 4,000s.
Honestly, even just looking at the few games today, there were a lot of games where we won really close against the 4,000 point kids, right?”
I guess… … that’s what it is.
A wall that has already been built does not easily collapse.
“Well. There’s no need to go that far. Now that our scores are similar, I think I might be able to get matched up with him as an opponent… … Well, to be honest, I think I’ll just say thank you for the free points and take it.”
Lee Min-sol said with a smile, as if she was in a good mood.
Well, each and every one of Lee Min-sol’s bombs, known as the ‘Serial Bomber’, would be fatal to an opponent without a shield, let alone a sword.
It can never be stopped by mana equipment such as mana shields. On the other hand, the guy’s main attack method is to hit directly, regardless of whether he uses mana equipment or not.
Approaching Lee Min-sol, who was carrying a lot of bombs, also meant that it was easy for Lee Min-sol to take advantage of an opening when he was unable to avoid the bombs.
Because there is no option to intercept or avoid it from a distance.
“Why are you so gloomy? Are you afraid that this older sister will lose? Yeonhwa too. What can you do with so much affection?”
Lee Min-sol said proudly.
But if I had to say, I felt a bit disappointed because I thought Lee Min-sol would win. I felt like I was drinking a bowl of kimchi stew properly.
‘Actually, it seems like Minsol unnie has the advantage.’
No matter how I draw the fight structure, there is no way to win.
but.
“But, Unnie, if you take it too lightly, you’ll get a big nosebleed. I know that you’ve hardly lost in ranked matches up until your 4,000 point mark… … That guy. Judging from his record, he’s undefeated in ranked matches up until now.”
“Uh… … That’s right. But in another sense, he’s really great. Sometimes when I watch, he rarely wins easily. Last time, he was almost stabbed in the chest with a fatal blow, but he barely won. He’s persistent, persistent.”
Jo Yeon-hwa knew that even if Lee Min-sol were to start ranked matches again from 1,000 points, it wouldn’t be difficult for her to remain undefeated until she reached the late 4,000s points.
but.
Maybe, if you can win in this situation where you are starting to lose in the latter half of 4,000 points.
‘I wonder if I could really take first place.’
The very existence of the word Miracle Run tells us that miracles can always exist.
“Yeonhwa, then I should probably finish matching for the last time today. See you later.”
Jo Yeon-hwa smiled bitterly and sent Lee Min-sol away.
fantasy,
