053. Finding your potential
The hunters’ fight definitely has a lot of elements that will make it a hit.
Unlike other existing fighting sports, it allows for flashy and exciting battles.
So there are a lot of items.
If I had to pick the three that have the most players participating, I would say there are three.
The 7v7 regular Hunters League is the most major and the one I care about the most.
A mini Hunters League in the form of a 3-person, 1-team survival brawl that is relatively minor but has a diehard fan base.
And now, at the training camp, the team members are competing individually in 1-on-1 ranking matches.
Unlike the regular Hunters League or Mini Hunters League, there is no set broadcast time for 1-on-1 ranked matches.
Until the 1-on-1 ranking title match begins, only matches with higher ratings will be broadcast.
Of course, since my teammates weren’t in the top ratings, it was a hassle for me to have to go and watch in person.
‘By the way, there are a lot of people today… … .’
“Coach Lee Jong-gyu. It’s the weekend, so are any famous players from the 1st or 2nd divisions coming?”
“that is…….”
Oh, there was no need to ask.
A 1v1 high-rating ranked match was being broadcast right on the screen in front of me.
[4813 points]
‘Hoo… … .’
It was a match between two players who will likely maintain their form well into the future and continue to be seen in the first division.
Of course, by the time I reached the top, I was a bit hesitant and went back and forth between Part 1 and Part 2.
It is a showdown between Kim Han-gil, who will be called ‘Knight’ in the future, and ‘Serial Bomber’ Lee Min-sol.
It was quite interesting. They are both currently active players in the first division, so it was fun to watch.
As soon as the game started and he respawned, Kim Han-gil, holding a shield in one hand and a sword in the other, used the [Swift] skill to cling to Lee Min-sol.
Perhaps it was to avoid being caught up in the pace of Lee Min-sol, who was heavily armed with a large number of split mana bombers.
But it only took a split second for it to return to nothing.
Lee Min-sol simultaneously used the nature of [Unique Mana: Firepower Enhancement] to use the mana bomber as an accelerating explosive, and ran away in an instant with the momentum of the explosion.
From then on, it was a one-sided offensive.
A merciless throw of the Mana Bomber, making it difficult to pass even an inch in front of it.
Kim Han-gil blocked all of them with his shield and slowly approached one step at a time, but unfortunately, he lost one of his legs to a landmine explosive buried in the ground, and the game ended right away.
“Ohhhhhhhh!!”
The cheers heard as the game ended.
The hunters who were watching talked about the game with excitement as if they were responding.
And the same was true for Lee Jong-gyu, who was next to him.
“Kim Han-gil had a higher score, but Lee Min-sol was overwhelmingly defeated.”
“Hmm… … Well, it wasn’t that overwhelming of a fight.”
“… … .”
“If Kim Han-gil had removed the accelerating explosives on the first approach, or if he had been able to catch up just once more, Kim Han-gil would have won.”
Yes. Even in the Hunters League, the ranked matches were the ones where such compatibility and fighting structure stood out the most.
Lee Min-sol’s weapons are the Mana Bomber and firepower enhancement skills. They are powerful, but they cannot be used in close quarters situations, so their combat power decreases drastically.
On the other hand, Kim Han-gil can attack with his sword while blocking with his shield, allowing him to take an overwhelming offensive.
In other words, the fight between the two is a game in which the outcome will be overwhelming, depending on whether they succeed or fail.
‘Of course, to someone who doesn’t know, it might just look like Lee Min-sol was simply overwhelmed… … .’
In reality, it was just a difference of one point, neither more nor less.
At that moment, while I was analyzing the game with Lee Jong-gyu, Lee Min-sol, who had come out of the stadium, looked at me.
Minsol Lee, who was as short as a dwarf and wearing clothes filled with bright colors like a kindergartener’s, approached me.
“What league are you in? Which team are you on? What’s your rating?”
He seemed a little offended when he heard me say that his pouting lips were probably a sign of close combat.
Well, I’m happy because I won by an overwhelming margin, but in reality, it was a close match. I don’t think anyone would be happy if I said something like that.
“3rd Division, PER, Rating 1000 points”
After hearing that, I heard Lee Min-sol snort.
1,000 points was the benchmark given to a beginner hunter, and Lee Min-sol had just won and was already in the mid-4,700s.
‘Whew… I can’t even tell you that I was the first person in the world to break 8,000 points in a ranking match before I returned… … .’
To be honest, it was just laughable. That was understandable, because even with my current skill level, I was confident that I could win. The matchup was also very good for me to begin with.
But now that I’ve come to the Hunter Union Training Center to look after my teammates, I don’t have time to spar with other people. Especially since I’ve already spent enough time watching the matches.
So, leaving behind Lee Min-sol, who was laughing and snorting, I headed to where Yoon Han-gyeol was playing the ranking match.
But… … Isn’t Lee Min-sol following me?
As I was walking quietly and stopped, Lee Min-sol also stopped, and when I looked back, she was just pretending to look somewhere else. When I started walking again, she followed me again, just like a duckling following its mother duck.
I have no idea what he’s thinking.
Because the top hunters are mostly weirdos.
‘Isn’t that my job?’
***
The first person to go see Lee Yeon-ju, who had a long tail named Lee Min-sol, was Lee Yeon-ju.
Because he was the person I was most concerned about, more than Kim Do-jun or Yoon Han-gyeol, who I had seen before.
And that prediction was absolutely right.
A skill that really makes you sigh.
He was running away with his bow in his hand, shooting, but not only was he not hitting a single opponent, he was also losing consecutively because he was easily distanced from them.
A situation where there doesn’t seem to be an opponent that can be defeated one-on-one.
‘Well… … The Hunter Union Training Center is used by players from the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd leagues, but I’m the lowest ranked player in the 3rd league… … .’
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But I couldn’t just leave it alone.
So once. After the game, I looked for Lee Yeon-ju.
As if he realized that he was watching his own game, he averted his eyes and blushed.
‘Are you a loser?… ‘
Well, if it were me, I think I’d be really annoyed.
But that wasn’t what mattered now.
The important thing is to find each individual’s problems and reinforce them.
“Lee Yeon-ju. Has it been that long since you picked up a bow?”
Lee Yeon-ju nods silently.
after……
I expected it, but I guess I have to start from the basics of being a long-range dealer.
The moment I thought that,
[Lee Yeon-ju]
[skill]
[Location Specific: B-]: Accurately determines the location of nearby opponents.
[Rapid Fire: C+]: Rapid fire.
Potential Skill: [Bind: A+]: Temporarily binds a creature at a designated location.
[Physical Ability]
[Strength: 5.6]
[Reaction speed: 5.6]
[Flexibility: 5.6]
[Stamina: 5.3]
[Mana amount: 7.6]
‘Restraint…….’
I never imagined I would see this skill here.
Moreover, it wasn’t even a regular rank, but an A+ rank. It seemed that since it bound creatures in a ‘designated location’, the range could be increased indefinitely.
That’s a jackpot. I had a feeling that if they just opened it up, it would be a 100% jackpot.
‘If I didn’t know that bondage was a potential ability, I wouldn’t know… … Now that I know, I need to re-establish direction.’
The basics of a long-range dealer. Starting with loading mana into arrows for dealing damage, and finding an escape route.
And if there were a lot of things to teach, like how to move nimbly and shoot, there was no need to teach them since there were ‘[Binding: A+]’ and ‘[Location Specific: B-]’.
Because there was no need to be a ranged dealer anymore.
The moment I realized that, I stopped what I was saying, thought for a moment, and then spoke again.
“I think Yeonju’s talent lies in the ability to utilize [Location Specific: B-] more than the bow. Something like supporting the team from the rear, rather than a long-range dealer?”
“But… … I can’t do anything with just location information…”
In team battles, he can be a powerful member of the bomber combination like last time, but he is a non-combatant who is of no help at all in 1-on-1 battles.
However, if only the potential of [Binding: A+] is unlocked, it becomes possible to do something unconventional like instantly tying up an opponent’s feet from the last position where they cannot be seen.
This is truly a dream-like ability for a supporter.
‘The problem is unlocking this potential… … .’
If you know the ability, you can actually come up with a method to unlock it. Even before the return, the Awakening Promotion Center announced the known ability unlocking requirements every year.
In any case, there was no way to release the potential right now.
It takes effort. You have to slowly meet the conditions for opening up before that potential can blossom.
‘And there’s no need to be impatient right now… … .’
I told Lee Jong-gyu that he only had one bomber tactic, so he had to come up with another tactic right away… …
To be honest, since it’s a tactic I came up with, even if it’s just a one-tool, our team is pretty strong.
Since unlocking potential abilities requires returning home, I thought I would teach Yeonju Lee other things she needs right now.
“You may not be doing much for the team right now, but Yeonju is already a big help. Right from the start, she’s acting as a radar that pinpoints the locations of teammates and opponents and allows you to intercept them.”
After hearing that, Lee Yeon-ju looked down with a slightly relaxed expression, as if she felt a little relieved.
Now that you’ve given me the carrot, it’s time to whip it.
Of course, it would be a waste to just act as a human radar when it could do so much more.
“Of course, I’m not saying that it’s okay to just stay like this. Our goal is not to be the best in the third division, but to aim higher. Shouldn’t Yeonju also raise his salary and be filial to his parents?”
Yes, even if team members are traded or transferred in the middle, there is a need to raise the player’s value enough to replace them with better team members.
‘It would be nice to go all the way as a team member now, but… … I didn’t return to play house.’
I don’t know if Yeonju knew that I was thinking this, but she had a moved expression on her face, which made me feel burdened…
Anyway, since it’s a win-win, isn’t it good?
“Anyway, what Yeonju needs now is the ability as a “supporter” or “explorer” rather than as a “long-range dealer.”
“… …Are you going to explore?”
The basic premise of Hunter’s League is a 7-on-7 battle, but the process does not appear to be a simple group brawl.
As you fight in the dungeon of the ‘Top’, you need to be familiar with the dungeon and explore it well. It is a map with a huge concept and theme. The closer it is to the final stage, the more important the exploration process becomes.
“ㅡFor example. This kind of training is necessary.”
There, for the first time, Lee Yeon-ju encountered training that could be considered suitable for her at the Hunter Union Training Center.
fantasy,
