Episode 102
Pababat.
He steps back, avoiding the 10-point blade with a ‘poisonous attack’.
‘It’s slow.’
Jeong Soo-min’s attacks are slow, and the poison attack I cast is also slow.
Of course, due to the strong significance of the exploration battle, the speed of the poisonous attack was at Lv.1 level, but even taking that into account, everything was slow.
The reason is a small device that is placed on the back of the neck.
It was because of the ‘restraint ball’.
When people collide with each other using all their capabilities, injuries will inevitably follow.
Especially when ‘S’ rankers fight with all their might, each other’s lives are at risk.
Therefore, hunters participating in ranking competitions must wear restraints.
A suppression device that reduces the amount of ether to less than half.
People who use it may feel frustrated, but if it weren’t for this, a disaster could have occurred where a hunter dies during a ranked match.
“wow!!!!!”
But it still seems interesting to watch.
With the introduction of various devices and augmented reality technology installed throughout the sparring hall, it appears on the screen that we are fighting at ‘100%’.
Every time he dodges a pair of swords flying at him with vicious force, exclamations of exclamation continue to pour out from the audience.
“Are those movements really those of a healer?”
“Did you forget that Cheon Hae-seon has multiple abilities? “Not only can I heal, but I can also use telekinesis!”
“Still, it’s still strange. Have you ever seen an esper that fast?”
“uh… … . “Is that so?”
“How many abilities does Cheon Hae-seon have?!”
As the poisoner level rose, my five senses became more sensitive, and the voices of the audience could be heard clearly in my ears.
As time passed, expectations for ‘Hunter Cheon Hae-seon’ were growing.
Hwiik.
Oh.
It was a bit dangerous this time.
As Jeong Soo-min continued to avoid attacks by just a hair’s breadth, it seemed like he was feeling better.
The energy of the blade being wielded has become even sharper.
Taaat.
A series of narrow attacks followed, and suddenly Jeong Soo-min took a step back.
After being silent for a while, he asks me.
“… … Why don’t you fight back?”
“what. “I was checking a few things.”
“check?”
A double heart rises between Jeong Soo-min’s eyebrows.
Did the word ‘check’ bother you that much?
You may have been here a few times, but this is my first time.
“bouncer… … !!”
In fact, Jeong Soo-min was quite embarrassed because he didn’t show it.
He could clearly see an earthquake occurring in his pupil every time his sword cut through the air.
Like the audience, he probably thought that the only killing ability I had was ‘telekinesis’.
A battle between a knight and an esper.
The most important thing is whether or not you can attack first, the so-called ‘right to attack first’.
That may have been the reason why Soo-min Jeong rushed at the start signal.
However, I was able to evade all of Jeong Soo-min’s attacks using only my footwork through ‘dokbo (毒步)’.
From Jeong Soo-min’s perspective, it would be like being possessed by a ghost.
“Let’s see how long we can afford to stay like that.”
The etheric current surrounding Jeong Soo-min’s body changes.
A visible flow of ether.
Transmitted wind pressure.
The ‘crackling’ sound like an electric current constantly sends me a danger signal.
‘S’ rank knight Jeong Soo-min.
He was preparing his best move.
Taaat.
Jeong Soo-min came right in front of me at a much faster speed than before.
The sword held backwards flashes in the arms stretched out to the left and right.
‘… … !’
I encountered a special feeling for the first time in a very long time.
How long has it been since this?
Senses that were momentarily forgotten are revived.
My five senses were still sending out danger signals, but ironically, I even felt nostalgic.
“Dangerous!”
Jeong Soo-min approaches as if her body will be cut in half at any moment.
Screams erupted from some parts of the audience, but they were hard to hear.
This is because, in addition to Su-min Jeong, who was approaching from the left, another ‘Su-min Jeong’ flew in from the opposite direction.
Pak!!
“!!!!!”
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Jeong Soo-min’s attack stopped with an ear-piercing sound of impact.
One of the ‘four blades’ he stretched out was blocked by the plastic on his wrist, and the remaining blades disappeared like a mirage.
“uh… … how?!”
Jeong Soo-min’s cheeks twitch.
As his nickname is known to the world, Jeong Soo-min’s attacks come from four directions.
However, the remaining three are illusions, and there is only one core attack.
The skills he had were so sophisticated that no one could destroy them, and it was a simple task if you knew the principles.
As Jeong Soo-min, this would be absurd.
When this attack first occurred, there would have been no one to block it.
But unfortunately, I’ve been through countless battles very similar to this.
Return to reality.
A unique fighting technique learned from Mr. Oh Ji-ho of the Black Market.
I don’t know how Jeong Soo-min learned it, but the ‘four blades’ he used were the same techniques as phantom attacks.
Even though the caster is different, I’m not incapable of understanding ‘flashback’.
why?
‘Because every time I trained, I was beaten like a dog with a bad day… … !’
I still feel like my body is throbbing every time I think about that day.
The technique that the body remembered before the mind could grasp it was fantasy.
Of course, to Jeong Soo-min, who does not know the story, all of this will feel like a dream.
“Nonsense… … .”
When his special move is blocked in the first move, Jeong Soo-min becomes visibly shaken.
Has his power weakened because of the restraints?
Couldn’t it have been prevented by luck?
You must be thinking something like that.
Seeing Jeong Soo-min in confusion makes me laugh.
Somehow, I feel like I want to tease you more?
“Clumsy.”
“what… … what??”
“It’s clumsy. “The technology you use.”
Who could give this kind of advice to S-ranker Jeong Soo-min?
The mouths of not only the parties but also the audience were wide open.
Since Jeong Soo-min had already suffered mental damage, she easily fell for my provocation.
“Don’t be damned! I was lucky enough to block it once… … !!”
“Then come in one more time. “I’ll prove it wasn’t luck.”
“… … !!”
“Don’t worry, I won’t use telekinesis.”
Snapping.
He was grinding his teeth so hard that it seemed like it could be heard by the audience watching with bated breath.
Since Jeong Soo-min has figured out his secret power, there is no need to release the ‘poisonous flame’, let alone the red poisonous snake.
My body’s durability is strong enough due to ‘self-defense strength’.
However, you will need a means to neutralize him.
Ssssss… … .
A white blade emerges from the plastic cell worn on the wrist.
A sleeping version that has been used since the Exa era.
White dream.
Black ether is so toxic that it is meaningless to wear restraints.
Since I have no intention of killing other hunters in ranked matches, I should beat them up or put them to sleep instead.
Of course, I have no intention of letting that old man in front of me sleep quietly.
In addition to the goal of being a world forum, this ranking match has another purpose: ‘weakening the image of Glory Guild.’
If an S-rank knight is completely defeated using the ‘fighting technique’ he is most confident in, the effect will be doubled.
“Dude!”
Jeong Soo-min’s blade flashes again.
Up, down, left, right.
A sharp flash of light that seems impossible to escape pours down on your body.
Unlike before, I did not raise my hand holding the plastic.
“Gotcha… … !!”
As Jeong Soo-min’s face does not move even until the moment the blade touches his body, his face becomes filled with joy.
This time, I thought the attack worked properly.
“Hunter!!”
Kang Jeong-hyeon’s surprised voice is mixed in with the crowd’s screams.
A situation where everyone was sure that Jeong Soo-min would hit the target.
However, the blade, which seemed to cut off the body at any moment, suddenly cut through the air.
Buuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuck!!
“????”
“uh?????”
“wow!!!!!!”
Screams turn into questions and exclamations, and Jeong Soo-min’s body, which was showing off her fancy movements, becomes unsightly.
I moved behind Su-min Jeong and used my unrivaled skill to kick his back knee.
Wow!!!
“Pfft!!!!”
Su-min Jeong, who was looking around in confusion, stumbles greatly.
Jeong Soo-min kneels on one knee and quickly turns his head.
His face was filled with shock and astonishment.
“uh… … how?!”
“I told you. “It’s clumsy.”
You can tell because this guy uses the same skill as an illusion attack.
I also have the same skills.
Even the technology I use is more sophisticated and more complete.
“It’s impossible…” … “It’s impossible!!”
Did you say that if you are too surprised, you end up denying reality?
Jeong Soo-min even nodded and refused to believe the situation in front of her.
All I can do is bring him back to reality.
If you return the beatings you received from Teacher Oh Ji-ho, you will realize that this is not a dream but reality.
Ttuduk.
bang!!
Bye!!
Jeong Soo-min’s blade cut through the air repeatedly, and each time, his body was beaten in various ways.
What I learned from black market teacher Oh Ji-ho was not just about fighting.
The ability to naturally exert strength on the body.
I don’t like the fact that the origin is Yaksha, but anyway, there are simple movements using the body.
These are movements optimized for ‘beating’.
Wow!!
“Hehehe!!!”
Jeong Soo-min, who was filled with poison every time he was hit, slowly let out a groan.
mentality?
miasma?
Ambition?
No matter how hard those things are, there is no business in front of them.
Even though this place is watched by tens of thousands of people, it is no different.
Jeong Soo-min, whose face was swollen and letting out a faint scream, fell to the floor, muttering the words she had been repeating over and over again.
“how… … .”
dump.
Oh my.
If this were the case, there was no need to bring up white dreams.
Just as I was scratching my head in embarrassment, a thunderous roar came down.
-Wow!
A one-sided landslide victory against an S ranker.
In addition, it was a satisfying achievement in many ways, as it brought all kinds of humiliation to the Glory Guild’s team leader.
“The winner of the opening match of the round of 32 is Hunter Cheon Hae-seon!!”
“Wow!!!”
“Cheon Hae-seon!! Cheon Hae-seon!! Cheon Hae-seon!!”
“It’s awesome!!”
‘and… … . It’s so loud.’
Maybe it’s because I live in hiding all the time, but I’m not used to hearing cheers like this.
Still, I should at least say hello.
As I left the sparring hall, I waved my hand clumsily, and the crowd’s voices did not cool down for a long time.
* * *
“It might be better to just abstain.”
Bisu frowns at my words.
“hey. What you say is that you do the best you can… … !”
“Ha ha ha ha ha. it’s okay.”
Yuk Cheol-wan smiles brightly and holds his shield tightly.
“Actually, what Hunter Cheon Hae-seon said is correct. “I caught an A-rank esper in the round of 32, so my achievements in participating in ranking matches are numerous.”
As he said, it could be said to be the biggest upset of this tournament.
B-rank Yuk Cheol-wan achieved a new victory against A-rank Esper.
The sight of him breaking through the middle of the pouring fire to deliver a blow was a scene that naturally warmed the hearts of those watching.
Even taking into account the steady increase in ether thanks to Bisu’s buff, it was clearly a miraculous comeback victory.
So, even if I quit at this point, no one would criticize me.
Considering that his opponent in the 16th lecture was Goo Geon.
“Should I lower my tail before the man even catches on? “If you stick with it until the end, you might discover a weakness.”
“I just need to know that. “There is no need to overdo it.”
“I am also a member of Irregular. “Don’t worry.”
Yuk Cheol-wan shows firm determination and stands up.
Colleagues applaud, giving strength to Yuk Cheol-wan.
At this point, I can’t stop you anymore.
There is definitely a gap, but since there is a restraint, you won’t be fatally injured.
Even when I saw Gugeon from afar, I didn’t notice any special changes.
but.
Something unsettling that cannot be expressed in words comes over me.
Absurdly ominous vibes.
‘I feel so uncomfortable.’
There is currently no way to figure out what its essence is.
For now, all I can do is hope that Yuk Cheol-wan comes down without any trouble.
but… … .
-Krrr… … .
Pori’s voice, sharper than usual, was weighing heavily on my heart.
