Episode 127 Week 7 Mentoring, In-person Battle (12)
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[Start!]
[Kwak Ji-cheol 100%] vs [Ilgong 100%]
[Crystal 0%]
Kwak Ji-cheol waved his stick as soon as the game started.
A large clay dish was created and placed on the ground, and as he climbed onto it, two hands rose from the ground to support him and carry him quickly.
He quickly climbed to the top of the cliff, tier by tier, as if he was surfing.
“Found it.”
Before I could even look around, Kwak Ji-cheol’s eyes lit up.
In the meantime, the location of the crystal was determined.
This kind of little bit of luck is a really good thing.
He quickly moved on again, riding the clay plate.
On the other hand, the speed of the sun was almost like walking.
A leisurely attitude that makes you think he’s out for a walk rather than a fight.
Gwak Ji-cheol also seemed to be concerned about the fact that he had not yet seen Ilgong’s bald head, as he occasionally cast a puzzled glance in the other direction.
But now it was time to focus on what he had to do.
Retrieve the crystal and head straight to the sanctuary.
– Wheein—
[Crystal 1%]
As the sanctuary and the crystal were connected by a thick beam of light, Ilgong’s gaze, which had been leisurely walking, turned in that direction.
It means that at the end of the thick light is Kwak Ji-cheol.
Only then did the Japanese start to pick up speed a little, but they still showed no signs of urgency.
[Crystal 28%]
When Ilgong finally encountered Gwak Jicheol, the crystal charge had already progressed considerably.
He smiled softly, clasping his hands together.
“The little one is a little late.”
“A little? It’s really late.”
Kwak Ji-cheol also showed a leisurely smile.
For him, he was just grateful that Ilgong arrived late.
Thanks to that, I was able to prepare thoroughly.
The area was already fortified with all sorts of native magic.
Layers of reinforced stone walls surround Gwakjicheol, along with two golems and an earth cluster.
Ilgong slowly took them in with his eyes, maintaining a gentle smile, and then said a word to Kwak Ji-cheol.
“Then I will use my hands.”
“Come, as much as you like.”
As Ilgong raised his power, his entire body was covered in a soft golden light, and Gwak Jicheol’s Earth Cluster gradually increased its rotation speed.
– Papa Pot!
Ilgong quickly blasted the golden tension three times, but one of the stone walls rose up on its own as if it were alive, then was hit by the tension instead and shattered.
And in an instant, a new stone wall rises to fill the space.
– Doo doo doo doo!
Dirt and gravel bullets fired by the Earth Cluster.
Ilgong fired his double-barreled projectiles, but the number of dirt bullets was greater, and the remaining ones weakly hit his body.
[Kwak Ji-cheol 100%] vs [Ilgong 99%]
– Boohoo!
In addition, two golems swing their heavy fists.
It’s very slow and simple, so it’s easy to avoid, but if you get hit by it, it’ll go straight to the goal.
Therefore, it is difficult for the Japanese government to completely ignore it.
– Doo doo doo doo!
As your nerves become more distracted, you allow more dirt bullets to hit your body, and the damage continues to accumulate.
[97% of daily work]
[95% of daily work]
[94% of daily work]
[Crystal 41%]
It was a very Gwak Ji-cheol-like fighting style, using golems and earth clusters to launch one-sided attacks from within a safely erected fortress.
“… … .”
However, the complexions of Dang Gyu-yeong, Song Cheon-hye, and Hong Yeon-hwa, who were watching the game, were not very bright.
“This is not good.”
“It’s gotten a lot more difficult.”
It was clear that Kwak Ji-cheol had a one-sided advantage.
However, it is not overwhelming, but rather one-sided.
As a wizard, if you are more than fully prepared to face your opponent, but only have a slight advantage, it is not something to be happy about.
[92% of daily work]
[91% of daily work]
For example, even after firing a lot of dirt bullets for a long time, Ilgong’s health was not reduced by even 10%.
This is because the soft golden energy rising from Ilgong’s body minimizes damage.
It is a self-defense weapon known for its durability, called the Lingma Buddha Shadow Diamond Energy.
‘Hummingbird was blocked by that too.’
Because it was copied to Song Cheon-hye, its power was only E-rank, but it was blocked perfectly without even the slightest paralysis effect.
It was a clear example of the effectiveness of this self-defense weapon.
– Doo doo doo doo!
[90% of work]
Even Kwak Ji-cheol seemed to be aware that he was not taking any damage, as an anxious look appeared on his face.
But it seemed like he had no other means of attack left.
At best, all you can do is use a few local magic spells to keep them in check.
“… … .”
On the other hand, Ilgong still maintained his calm demeanor, and was dodging the flying dirt bullets and the golems’ punches.
If the cards he’s about to pull out are the right ones to overcome this situation,
‘He’s just going to get destroyed.’
It can’t be a crisis.
As expected, Ilgong, who was weaving between the attacks of two golems, suddenly turned around.
When he straightened one hand and stretched it out in front of him as if pushing, it felt like his hand had instantly grown two or three times its size.
[Great Hand Seal]
– Boom!
The upper half of one golem was blown away.
The remaining debris collapses helplessly.
Following this, Ilgong quickly stepped forward to dodge the second golem’s attack, and then slammed his fist into the stone walls that were standing in layers.
Gwak Ji-cheol let out a laugh at the sight, but the laugh didn’t last long.
– Phew!
“Huh?”
Kwak Ji-cheol’s waist was folded in half.
It’s like someone hit you hard in the stomach with a fist.
[Kwak Ji-cheol 92%] vs [Ilgong 89%]
– Phew!
“Ugh.”
Another heavy blow rang out and Kwak Ji-cheol clutched his abdomen.
[Kwak Ji-cheol 83%] vs [Ilgong 89%]
His eyes were filled with pain and disbelief.
The walls were built so thick and in so many layers, how could he possibly jump over them and harm himself?
Meanwhile, I nodded my head, taking in the whole situation at a glance.
‘That stubborn kid has been learning properly.’
The technique of hitting the bull in the mountains.
It is a martial art that strikes an object right in front of you to damage a target far away, like the saying, “hit a mountain and kill a cow.”
Although his proficiency level still seems quite low as he is a very advanced level of ignorance, he is more than capable of beating up a weak wizard.
No matter how many layers of walls were built, there was no protection, so Ilgong was the perfect counter to Gwak Ji-cheol.
– Phew!
“Cough.”
[Kwak Ji-cheol 77%] vs [Ilgong 88%]
Kwak Ji-cheol’s stamina is noticeably decreasing.
It has practically become a slugfest, so if things continue this way, there is no chance of winning.
[Crystal 65%]
The best thing to do now is to somehow fill up the remaining charge.
Kwak Ji-cheol quickly made a decision and waved his hand widely.
The stone wall, golem, and earth cluster all shattered at once and crashed down on Ilgong like a tidal wave.
– Kwakwakwakwa—!
By doing so, he gains time and climbs onto the dirt disc and glides along.
[Crystal 68%]
[Crystal 69%]
We’re almost there. Just hold on a little longer.
Kwak Ji-cheol seemed to be trying to calm his mind by thinking about that, but soon he couldn’t help but open his eyes wide in shock.
“This is crazy!”
Because I discovered the figure of Ilgong right nearby, who had been following me for some time.
It was too late to notice because there was no sign of it following me.
Even now that I had noticed it, I couldn’t really feel Ilgong’s presence, but when I looked down, I saw that Gwak Ji-cheol was climbing onto a clay plate and moving quickly, while Ilgong was just standing upright on both legs.
That is, even though Ilgong’s feet did not move, their movement speeds were the same.
It was an application of the method called the Unmoving Bright King’s Step, but Gwak Ji-cheol seemed unaware of that fact.
Ilgong made a suggestion to him as if trying to appease him, who was on the verge of going crazy and jumping for joy.
“Please stop now, sir.”
Of course, there was no way Gwak Ji-cheol would listen to that, and Ilgong smiled bitterly as if he had no choice and held out one hand.
– Phew!
Kwak Ji-cheol fell out of the clay plate and rolled around on the floor.
He swings a fist made of dirt at the approaching Ilgong, but this time too, it is easily blocked and knocked out.
– Phew!
[Kwak Ji-cheol 61%] vs [Ilgong 88%]
Ilgong slowly approached Gwak Ji-cheol, who was getting up unsteadily, and made another suggestion in a soft tone.
“Would you please hand me the crystal?”
“Heh, heh heh… … . Rather… … .”
Kwak Ji-cheol let out a low laugh.
The staff’s emerald took on an intense green hue, and the area shook as if an earthquake had occurred.
Then he struck the ground hard with one foot,
“Rather… … . abstain, that’s what I say—!”
– Kwaaaaah—!
The earth shook and a tidal wave of dirt, gravel, and rocks crashed down on Ilgong.
Ilgong looked at it with a calm gaze the whole time, then raised his spirits.
The golden energy of his entire body was concentrated in the palm he held out, and his hand appeared two to three times larger.
[Neungma Bulyeong Daegeumgang hand seal]
A huge golden tension surged forward.
– Pfft!
The tidal wave of earth crashed down and pushed Gwak Ji-cheol’s new body back for a long distance.
He glared at his opponent with an indignant expression and barely managed to hold on, but then his mind became clouded and he fell backwards weakly.
Ilgong hurriedly approached him and helped him up.
“It was a good match.”
[Kwak Ji-cheol Loses] vs [Ilgong Wins]
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“sorry.”
As soon as Kwak Ji-cheol came to his senses, he lowered his head.
He was the first to ask her to send him away, but then he returned defeated, so he was ashamed to face Dang Gyu-yeong, who he had trusted and entrusted to him.
Dang Gyu-yeong looked down at Gwak Ji-cheol’s head with indifferent eyes and asked a question.
“Did you do your best?”
“yes.”
“I tried every possible means.”
“yes.”
“Do you think you’ll lose if we fight again?”
“……yes.”
“Okay then.”
“… … ?”
When Kwak Ji-cheol raised his head and asked with his eyes, “Aren’t you getting any angrier?”, Dang Gyu-yeong answered.
“You did your best, so who can say anything? You can just improve your skills later. Let’s review them later, and for now, go and rest.”
“……yes.”
Kwak Ji-cheol was a little moved and moved to a corner,
Dang Gyu-yeong came up to me and whispered in my ear.
“Kim Hoya, be honest. You expected a 3-0 bus.”
“I’d be lying if I said I never did it.”
It would have been great if Kwak Ji-cheol had won.
However, once the game actually started, Il-gong’s skills had improved much more rapidly than before, so I had long since given up on taking the bus.
As a result, the current score is 1 to 1. Two games left.
“You have no choice but to show off your skills.”
“That’s right. But aside from Bukgung Hanseol, hasn’t the last one been revealed yet?”
“Well, I have to ask too.”
Dang Gyu-young lit up the messenger screen.
In order to communicate with them, I had to unblock Kim Gap-du’s messenger.
[Dang Gyu-young: Hey, when is the last one of you coming?]
[Kim Gap-doo: He hasn’t come yet ㅠ.ㅜ He’s almost here… … .ㄱㄷㄱㄷ]
[Dang Gyu-young: So who is he?]
[Kim Gap-doo: Keep it a secret! I’ll tell you when you come! Haha]
[Kim Gap-du: (cute frog emoticon)]
[Kim Gap-du: (cute frog emoticon)]
“I feel like blocking you… … .”
Dang Gyu-yeong clenched his fist as if he wanted to hit a frog and muttered to himself.
I also completely agreed with that monologue.
That senior was that kind of character.
Anyway, since one thing was certain, Dang Gyu-yeong asked.
“Next up is Bukgung Hanseol Fixed. Which one of you wants to leave?”
“… … .”
Hong Yeon-hwa carefully observed me.
It almost looks like he’s asking for permission.
I don’t know why he’s doing that to me when he has a mentor right next to him, but it seemed to me that it would be better to stick with Bukgung Hanseol.
Because the 900-point range and Hong Yeon-hwa that will come out in the fourth game may not be a good match.
When I nodded to show my agreement, Hong Yeon-hwa nodded back and raised her hand.
“I will go.”
“That would be good. Should I ask you to put a handicap on it?”
Since Kim Gap-doo’s team had one more player in the 900s, it was agreed in advance to handicap only one game.
But Hong Yeon-hwa slowly shook her head.
“It’s okay, you don’t need that.”
Hong Yeon-hwa’s voice was full of confidence.
