Episode 416: A Perfectly Designed Battlefield
Each team has different strengths and weaknesses, so it goes without saying that we should deal with them in a way that suits them, if possible.
But there aren’t many teams that can actually do that.
‘Changing ourselves to fit the other person only dilutes our existing strengths, and it’s not easy to actually change ourselves to fit them perfectly.’
For example, if the opponent is weak in combat, is it possible for a team that originally uses its abilities in conjunction from a long distance to suddenly change its constitution to a team that focuses on combat?
That wasn’t an easy task, whether it was a high-level team competing in an international league or not.
However, if you continue to play the game with few variations that can change your constitution, you will inevitably hit a wall.
For example, like this.
“Do you intend to engage in a real fight?”
The night the match against Aurora was confirmed, during a meeting with the coaches, technical coach Lim Seong-tae asked this.
It was certainly a choice that would make any coach question it.
“I don’t know if you’ve watched all of Aurora’s past international league matches… … Regardless of whether they were large or small, Aurora’s current international league engagement success rate is a whopping 100%. There were even many of those matches where they won with fewer people than their opponents.”
Yes. Team Aurora is a team that has not lost a match so far this year, at least.
In comparison, it was difficult to imagine our team, which was used to playing around with variable creation and response capabilities, honestly engaging in combat.
“Why don’t we just keep our distance and use Kim Do-jun’s mana equipment like we did during the last England game?”
Certainly, there was some truth to what Im Seong-tae said.
However, we overlook the extent of the sincerity shown by the opponents on the international league stage.
Memories of the past came flooding back vividly.
When I won my first championship, when I showed off my incredible skills as [Mankai] and stood tall on the top of the world as a supernova. The most difficult part was… …
‘Back then, did you analyze my habits one by one, watch my movements, and predict my shooting patterns and directions?’
Thanks to being caught at that time, I had a memory of erasing my own patterns and visible movements.
And that’s when I was able to learn my lesson.
Once something comes out, it is bound to be analyzed.
In that sense, Kim Do-jun’s ‘Mana Equipment’ has already been shown twice, and was even destroyed once by the ‘Pacho Ship’ in the British War.
The fact that it won’t activate if you don’t maintain the exact lineup in the exact location.
The moment the opponent already knows about it, it is highly likely that it will be difficult to use all of the mana equipment by immediately summoning it.
‘It’s not easy to use Kim Do-jun’s mana equipment, and if you go from a long distance, the only attacking elements are my shooting, Yoon Han-gyeol’s Igi-geom, and Lee Yeon-ju’s ‘Binding’… ‘
No matter how much I calculated, the only calculation I got was that I couldn’t even defeat a single Aurora member.
To take down Aurora from a distance without engaging her. At least keep your distance and have your entire team specialized in long-range attacks.
Yeah… … I didn’t think it would be possible unless it was something like the Black Hawk.
‘Actually, Aurora has come this far without ever losing.’
If that were the case, then all that would remain was a fight.
“It’s only something that has already been shown once… … No matter how much I think about it, it’s hard to think that the other person would be unaware of it, but it’s hard to think that more than two people would be affected.”
No, to even think that you can win without fighting in the first place. It’s not normal thinking.
“But… … If we face off against the opponent, you know. Even though our guys may have a strong destructive power in the vanguard, they are a small and elite force. It would be difficult to do anything against a force like Aurora that is clearly targeting the opponent.”
Even in the midst of this conversation, Lim Seong-tae was able to accurately grasp the context of the conversation.
Yes. That was definitely true. Yoon Han-gyeol’s ‘Giant Leegi-eogeom’ using relics. Its mass and size are both enormous, but…
Not in a battlefield where you fight with massive mass and power of ability. In a technical and highly concentrated ‘small-scale engagement’, you can easily dodge that huge sword and aim for Yoon Han-gyeol’s neck.
Not only that? Even Ryu Jae-jun’s ‘wave’, which targets most enemies except for his allies, could not avoid this criticism.
He was as accustomed to being hit as he was to being hit. That was because he was a player specialized in combat.
If it ends up just making things a little confusing, then the next thing that will happen is that PER will suffer damage that is close to total annihilation.
The only players who can make a save in the vanguard are Lee Seong-tae and me…
Even if Ana is missing, there are still 6 opponents.
In a battlefield where it was predicted that it would be difficult to win even if we fought with equal numbers, we were pushed back in numbers because we withdrew our men to the rear? It was a story that went without saying.
That is why… …Im Seong-tae was trying to stop the fight at all costs.
But, I was seeing something completely different in it.
‘One person… … Two people. No, really, it could easily be three people.’
It was the number of Aurora team members that I could handle and take down on my own.
At least, I couldn’t picture myself losing one-on-one. It was an image of a battlefield.
“No. There is a way to win the fight.”
At first glance, it may seem like a gamble to others.
But for me, who has obtained [Mana Unleashed: Absolute Shooting Realm], this is definitely a move that will give me a glimpse of the future.
“The current front-liners on the team… … that is, Yoon Han-gyeol, Ryu Jae-jun, and Lee Seong-tae. Let’s remove them all from the starting lineup.”
“… … .”
Seongtae Lim looked dumbfounded and bewildered at my suggestion to remove the members who had been active in the vanguard so far, even though he could win the battle, but he couldn’t defeat Aurora.
“Instead. In their place, Kim Yu-hyeon and Lee Jeong-hoon. And even Lee Gil-han… … .”
It seemed like the doubts about putting that member in the vanguard were growing, but it didn’t matter.
“If I can’t win with an equal number of people fighting, then anyone can win. I just need to deal with them one by one and take them all out, that’s all there is to it.”
Im Seong-tae’s expression instantly changed from bewilderment to shock at the next words that followed.
***
The broadcast desk broadcasting the game was still filled with confusion.
[Caster: Ah… … In an instant, we’ll overturn this dense forest where the opponent is lying in wait! It may not be able to defeat the opponent, but it’s an incredible ability… … By the way, what on earth is PER thinking?]
[Narrator: I don’t know yet because the full-scale battle hasn’t started yet… … but one thing is certain.]
[Caster: Is this some kind of move prepared by PER?]
[Commentator: Yes. No matter how much of an ability it is, the exercise of this ability to completely overturn the surrounding terrain at will… …is almost impossible under normal circumstances. But look at Kim Yu-Hyeon’s hand over there.]
Surprisingly, in Kim Yu-hyeon’s hands, which were visible on the enlarged screen, small drones were seen emitting small lights like fireflies.
[Caster: Kim Do-jun’s mana equipment… …]
Commentator: Yes. It looks like a huge amount of mana is pouring out from there. It seems like Kim Yu-hyeon’s [Fortification] ability has been maximized with that… … However, no matter how much he changes the terrain like this, Kim Yu-hyeon is not an active combatant, so the already small number of combatants is even smaller… … What on earth is he thinking?]
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But at that moment.
With the Aurora members scattered all over the place due to [Fortification] now isolated, does that mean there is no need to delay any longer?
The battle suddenly began as Lee Chang-hyun’s [Mana Unleashed] began.
As if he sensed Lee Chang-hyun’s presence due to the powerful [Mana Unleashed], he watched the members of Aurora wander around. It was as if he was licking his lips.
The six experts in Aurora engagement. This was the moment when Lee Chang-hyun’s dojo-breaking began.
***
“bread!”
A bullet fired along with a sound that mimics the sound of a gunshot.
Adrian couldn’t help but be shocked when Lee Chang-hyun appeared from a bush where he clearly thought there was nothing there.
It was a terrifying experience to look closely at a place you thought was completely empty, only to find out that someone was staring at you, and even pointing a gun at you.
Even the fact that the opponent would laugh at himself and say things like “Bang!” while shooting a gun was beyond terrifying and downright bizarre.
‘but…….’
A situation where you can feel the mana wave caused by [Mana Expansion] and are on high alert.
Because in combat, Adrian was never behind anyone except for Aurora’s teammates.
It was a split second from the moment they noticed the movement to the moment the gun was fired.
Adrian reacted clearly, cutting down the bullets in an instant with the huge scythe he had.
The art of splitting a bullet in half with a huge scythe at a speed similar to that of a bullet, with precise timing.
Crunch -.
Even though there is not much time to react, the wave of [Mana Unleashed] has already been felt.
Because there was absolutely nothing that could not be countered against the opponent’s attack.
A scene showing the skills of a member of Team ‘Aurora’. It was a scene that clearly demonstrated their fighting ability.
Of course, it was still embarrassing.
“Lee Chang-hyun… … appeared.”
Without panicking, and clearly communicating the situation to your team members.
The fact that they have been able to fight countless battles without losing a single one, even in the international league, means that they have this ability.
Soon after, a team member’s voice came into the earphones.
“Ha. I see. It looks like they’re going to scatter them and try to take them down one by one… … You’re an idiot. Did you think we wouldn’t be able to fight if we scattered? Just now, that… … Lee Jeong-hoon, who’s not in the data? I’ve taken down one of them, so I’ll head over there right away.”
“It wasn’t just me. A big guy. One. I cleaned it up too.”
Luckily, the guy’s other teammates didn’t seem to be that strong.
So, just hold on a little longer. Your teammates will come to your aid.
‘No… … I have to win too. What weak-hearted talk are you talking about?’
Even though Lee Chang-hyun is a dark horse in this year’s international league and is highly rated, his career is not that long.
Adrian decided to fight.
No matter how many different types of guns your opponent uses, a gun is still a gun.
The distance wasn’t that far, so it was a situation that was advantageous enough for Adrian.
Adrian wasted no time in deploying his mana to confront his opponent.
[Realm of the Gods].
As its grand name suggests, it was an ability that would cause the mana contained in the scythe to penetrate and kill the opponent even if only a small part of the opponent’s body was slightly cut.
And that’s not all?
The ability to utilize surrounding mana, concentrate it into a scythe, and instantly change the size of the scythe, giving one an overwhelming advantage in psychological warfare during close-range combat.
It’s a situation where you can just brush past them, and the opponent is already within reach. No matter how great Lee Chang-hyun’s reputation is, the odds of winning are still higher on this side.
Tata tata tata tang!
He thought it would end with a single shot that matched the initial mana spread, but he was surprised when it didn’t. With an invisible cloak wrapped around the bushes, Lee Chang-hyun started firing his gun at Adrian.
‘As expected, Aesongi… … .’
There were quite a few of these types.
With his natural genius, he can easily manipulate others, and when things go his way, he can easily trample on his opponents.
Guys who get flustered when their opponents react in an unexpected way and things don’t go as planned.
It seems that in that dizzying situation, he had no idea that he would succeed in accurately cutting down the decisive shot with a scythe.
If the shot fails, you should quickly leave your position, hide somewhere else, and wait for a golden opportunity.
Even if you shoot from the front like that, it won’t hit you.
Adrian smiled faintly at the look of confusion on his opponent’s face and quickly ran in a zigzag pattern.
Dodge numerous bullets while running, and at the same time shoot down a few bullets that are aimed accurately.
‘It certainly lives up to its reputation, it’s worthy of recognition for keeping up with my speed and targeting me with incredible accuracy… … .’
It was the end.
Crunch -.
The guy was surprised that Adrian was swinging from a position that he couldn’t reach, and although he was only visible through the invisible cloak, he could be seen shaking.
However, the scythe that seemed out of reach. was affected by [Realm of the God of Death] at the moment of cutting.
It grew to a tremendous size and in an instant, it cut down the bushes it was in.
It was a clean trajectory.
There was definitely a sense of cutting. Even if I had narrowly avoided it, it didn’t matter.
‘It ends easier than I thought.’
I was thinking about doing that, but… …
Tata tata tata tata tang!
Strangely enough, the gun continued to fire even though it was pointed upwards, as if the opponent had definitely been cut down.
At the same time, the invisible cloak is cut off, revealing the figure of the hidden guy.
Adrian couldn’t help but be astonished.
Even though I clearly thought the enemy had fallen, the reason it kept firing even though its muzzle was off was… … because it was a turret.
A turret wearing an invisible cloak.
‘Then where did that guy who shouted “Bam!” go…?’
A moment of confusion.
I tried to swing my scythe without any hesitation towards the place I suddenly felt behind me.
“bread!”
The guy is already. Without even using the Invisible Cloak’s stealth function.
He confidently shot Adrian from behind with a pistol.
He was laughing heartily.
Taang!
It was a complete defeat.
A psychological warfare strategy where you disguise yourself by putting an invisible cloak on the turret.
And even though he must have been confident in his position from the beginning, he moved without making a sound and aimed from behind with skill.
And the ability to implement and adjust a turret that was so excellent that it could fool you, no matter how you adjusted it… …
‘I was expecting a spectacular fight, but I thought it was disappointing that it ended blandly… … But was it me who lost blandly… … .’
With that thought in his mind, Adrian’s consciousness faded away.
But all around them, noises continued to overflow as if nothing had happened.
“First, let’s cut one. Then, the next one… … Kim Yu-hyeon. Clear the way. I’ll send them out one by one, exactly like sausages.”
The voice of Lee Chang-hyun briefing the results of the victory, which was easier than expected.
And now, the voices of the Aurora team members were coming from inside Adrian’s earphones.
“Tch… … What is it? The guy I knocked down keeps getting up? What should I do with this guy who doesn’t have any data? For now, I’m continuing the fight because I think he’ll keep getting caught… … .”
“… … I easily defeated that big guy, but he disappeared like a scarecrow. I don’t think I’d lose the fight, but I feel like I’m being played by my opponent’s plan. Adrian! Adrian, are you listening? It seems like you’re the one in danger, so I’ll join you… … .”
Aurora’s ambush. And the fight started with an attack.
Clearly, this fight was playing out in Lee Chang-hyun’s palm.
fantasy,
