Episode 243: Ability Test
As the score increased, a clash with Jin Su-hyeok was inevitable and also the end of this ranked match.
And it’s not like other people don’t know that, as my score goes up, more and more people are hanging out in the ranked match waiting room…
By chance, Jin Su-hyeok and I met and started playing ranked matches at the same time, and even the matching match was on at that time.
It’s no coincidence that there are so many people.
The moment I entered the stadium after being matched with Jin Su-hyeok, I briefly noticed PER, and Kim Do-jun was winking at me and telling me to cheer up.
‘I just heard something from Jin Soo Hyuk because of Kim Do Jun… … .’
But still. It’s a rare cheer from my teammates, so I’ll try to accept it happily.
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“Lee Chang-hyun’s PER won against LTD… … Oh, really.”
“You always said that Lee Chang-hyun would win, so were you surprised when he actually won?”
Jo Jun-ho spoke to Lee Geun-taek, who let out an exclamation and laughed heartily.
The funny thing is, he always brags about Lee Chang-hyun and says that he can easily beat LTD.
Isn’t it funny that after actually winning, he acts as if he didn’t know he would win?
“Oh my. You’re actually embarrassed when you win. This isn’t embarrassment, it’s a happy smile… … Hehe. This international exchange competition is really rich in talent.”
“The documents you sent. I saw them too. Three from LTD. Two from PER. Jin Soo-hyuk. Jo Ara. Aren’t you considering these seven people as regular members?”
“I don’t know if that will happen or not. Kang Jun-hyeok will come from LTD, and Lee Chang-hyun will come from PER. But then there will be too many dealers.”
Cho Jun-ho couldn’t help but be shocked at those words.
Because I was able to figure out the hidden intention behind Lee Geun-taek’s words.
“Then… … do you think you can exclude Jin Soo-hyuk or Jo A-ra?”
“Nothing has been decided yet, except for PER. As for regular members.”
So… … Jin Soo-hyuk, Jo Ara, and LTD were all contacted regarding the call-up, but it was still undecided whether they would actually become regular members.
Of course, Kang Jun-hyeok will definitely participate as a regular member… … There was definitely a big change in the international members, who had not changed much until now except for a few.
“There. We still need to save a spot.”
“What? There’s more? Is this old man crazy?”
At this point, I’ve packed everything I need to pack.
PER, Lee Chang-hyun too, I think there is a justification, but what is it this time… …
“You know that too, don’t you?”
“What… … .”
Lee Geun-taek smiled sinisterly.
“The first place winner of this ranked match is Jin Su-hyeok. It hasn’t been confirmed yet.”
At that moment, the TV on the wall in the association president’s office automatically turned on, perhaps because the alarm that Lee Geun-taek had set had rung.
What was shown on the screen was, of course, the ranked match between the masked guy and Jin Su-hyeok. It was about to begin.
“At first, I thought it was Lee Chang-hyun… … I saw him last time, and we played together.
“Even so, ranked matches and the Hunter’s League are different. Even if that guy gets first place, you’re going to pick him as a regular member for the international exchange match and take him with you?”
This was a huge privilege.
Giving such special treatment when you don’t even know whether he has the ability or experience to play as a team player…
Jo Jun-ho felt dizzy. On the other hand, there were some parts that he understood.
Lee Geun-taek said he prepared a special gift for the winner of this ranked match. It was only natural to think of it as one of them.
“Let’s just take a look at him. See if he’s worth using.”
Jo Jun-ho and Lee Geun-taek’s gaze turned to the screen where the broadcast was being broadcast.
***
I felt the same thing yesterday when I moved my body in the practice room, but my body definitely felt lighter.
It feels like my basic physical strength status has definitely increased.
There was so much mana overflowing there that it seemed like it wouldn’t matter if some of the mana was sucked out by Jin Su-hyeok’s ability.
‘Of course, I have no intention of letting that happen.’
As expected, Jin Su-hyeok put his abilities on the line from the very beginning.
[Circular Arena (S)]: Creates a transparent circular arena that neither you nor your opponent can escape from. Afterwards, a mana chain created from the circular arena extends out, restricting the movement of one opponent and draining their mana.
It was an ability that we had a real taste of in the last match against SAA.
It could be said that it was the strongest ability in terms of 1-on-1 ability, but… …
‘I’ve already figured out the mechanism.’
It was thanks to [Piercing Eyes] that I realized that the circular arena ability was maintained by mana sucked from the opponent.
so that.
Shashkha -.
The first circular arena was created and attached to the opponent at an absurd rate. If you could avoid those tentacle-like mana chains from attaching, then the next ability would be nothing more than self-destructing.
Of course, it wasn’t easy to avoid it, as I couldn’t avoid it last time…
[Perfect Body: Limit Acceleration (Skill: C)]: When using the Perfect Body to its limits, you can break through the limits of human acceleration. The difficulty increases as the amount of mana in your body increases.
The memory of that time, when he moved so much that even Kang Jun-hyeok couldn’t react, has not yet faded.
Of course, as [Mankai]’s rank increased, the amount of mana increased and control became more difficult, but it was different then and now.
Because I didn’t even need to move my whole body to avoid it.
Whoosh -.
I detected the invisible mana chains extending out from the circular arena with my [Piercing Eyes] and dodged them by twisting my shoulders.
Perhaps, from the perspective of an onlooker, it would only appear as a movement at a moderately slow speed, not too fast, to avoid something that is invisible.
Jin Su-hyeok seemed quite embarrassed.
“What… what are you?”
Yes. Rather, like in the LTD vs. PER match, if Kang Jun-hyeok had caught him from behind before he could even blink an eye, that would have been shocking in its own right, but it was also not within the realm of understanding to stay still and then twist his body slightly with a sudden acceleration to avoid all the attacks.
To be honest, it was pretty fun.
Rather than accelerating your entire body in an instant like last time to gain the advantage in speed and overwhelm your opponent, you accelerate only a part of your body to give the impression that you are moving the same way but your opponent is unable to hit you.
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‘It would be even more shocking for Jin Su-hyeok, who almost never avoided anyone, right?’
A flustered Jin Su-hyeok drew up his mana and the chains of the [Circular Arena] chased him at an incredible speed, but as expected, it was meaningless.
“How… … that… … .”
This would be a natural reaction from Jin Soo-hyuk’s perspective.
I managed to avoid all those chains that were invisible and incredibly fast.
However, since it is such a powerful ability, it is certain that it will require a considerable amount of mana to attach it.
The beads of sweat forming on Jin Su-hyeok’s forehead were proof of this.
“Let’s fight fair and square, instead of using such lethal things. This is a situation where you have to hide your abilities while fighting. You’re the number one ranked player.”
Well, it’s not like I didn’t use my abilities at all. I just used them appropriately so that people wouldn’t find out that I’m Lee Chang-hyun.
But was that really a direct hit?
“Oh, right. I was just trying to fight with all my might, even when a tiger is trying to catch a rabbit, but I never thought I’d hear someone say it was lethal. Ha.”
Jin Su-hyeok said, drawing his weapon.
“Your ability. I will make it so that you cannot learn without using it.”
It seemed as if Jin Su-hyeok had not said these things in vain, as he began to take an active offensive.
With one hand, he would stab with a sharp sword, and the moment they got further away or needed a breather, he would throw his sword, giving them no time to rest.
‘The tempo has changed.’
Should we really call him a player who has been in the top rank of ranked matches for a long time? I thought that he was still strong even without the ability of [Circular Arena].
Of course, there is also the ability of a guy similar to the [Piercing Eyes] that I have. [Heterogeneous Smell (S)] detects the smell of danger and uses it to avoid it, which also plays a big part.
But, this is where moderate training ends.
‘The detailed play that comes with a complete body rank-up… … and getting used to the changes in mana amount is enough.’
The amount of mana has increased explosively, allowing new uses. However, there was no need to show off the most familiar weapon now.
Because it had to be used at the most crucial moment, against the most dangerous enemy, not at a moment like this.
It would have been better to keep it hidden for now.
‘More than anything, there’s no need to use it right now.’
While blocking Jin Su-hyeok’s sword or continuing close combat by throwing punches.
I suddenly stopped what I was doing and said,
When I gained superhuman abilities like [Perfect Body], there was a line I really wanted to say.
This was an ability I couldn’t do even before the regression. It was something of a romantic dream of mine.
Back then, I was so envious of the hunters who had superhuman abilities.
But now I could do it too.
“Have you ever been kicked at the speed of light?”
“… … .”
Ah… …Jin Soo-hyuk doesn’t know?
But it was okay anyway. It means something to me, it doesn’t matter what it means to Jin Soo Hyuk.
Avoiding Jin Su-hyeok’s sword and dagger, with one foot stuck on the ground.
He kicked with his remaining leg, rotating his body around the foot he was landing on.
“… … .”
Did he sense something unusual with [his sense of smell]?
Jin Su-hyeok’s response was one step faster.
Instead of using a mana shield or blocking with a weapon like before, he raised his guard in earnest.
‘Mana Protector… … .’
I used that to block the rain last time, so now you’ve prepared it yourself.
Not only do you continue to improve yourself, but you also continue to train by referencing other people’s weapons…
Jin Su-hyeok would have been a big deal if he had been on our team.
‘That’s too bad.’
“Raising the guard is good, but it’s only a half-answer.”
That makes sense… …
“It’s moving at the speed of light. Do you think it can be stopped by mana protector?”
The trajectory of the kick was unusual.
Because I was engaging in regular close combat, and the moment I started kicking, my body started to activate [complete body].
It started out as a normal kick, but gradually it started to gain ridiculous acceleration, and eventually it reached its peak and gained ridiculous power.
It was on a completely different level from the previous ranked match where I simply accelerated using the recoil of [Air Beat].
‘I wish you would make a plate.’
Wouldn’t it be natural to defeat it?
Kwakwakwakwakwang!
Just one kick.
The moment when a single kick, which occurred naturally during close combat, split the mana protector in half and blew off Jin Su-hyeok’s head.
Before we knew it, the long journey of ranked matches had come to an end.
fantasy,
