Episode 144.
Beyond the smartphone screen.
Hercules’ eyes were wide open as he looked at Siwoo.
Could it be because of that appearance of Hercules?
‘It certainly seems to have changed.’
I realized anew that I have grown quite a bit.
I can count on one hand the number of times I’ve seen Hercules react so surprised.
There were almost none, let alone counting them on one hand.
But what.
There wasn’t really anything special about it.
I didn’t feel like I had grown.
First of all, I didn’t feel any growth.
“But I still haven’t learned the next step.”
Because this crazy magic was still so difficult.
It wasn’t that difficult.
I thought maybe I had lost my mind.
The difficulty level was so crazy that I couldn’t even describe it.
If I had to put it into words, what should I say… .
Weird yet powerful, mysterious yet arcane?
“Can I learn it?”
There was no sign of any progress.
So one question arises.
“Is there anyone who can survive this?”
No matter how much I thought about it, it didn’t seem like it would happen.
It seemed like it could never exist.
But what the heck.
[The Nemean lion lasted about a month?]
It was really surprising.
[Of course, what you are learning now is on a whole different level of power and level than what you were learning back then.]
Hercules’ Divine Martial Arts (SSS) is a martial art that systematically refined and established the techniques used by Hercules.
Naturally, it was a version with increased power and level raised several levels.
In short, what Siwoo is learning now is a more advanced version than what he learned at the Nemean Lion.
“Even in the previous version, the Nemean lion lasted a month?”
That doesn’t mean the previous version was any less powerful.
[Was it the 29th? Was it the 30th?]
[It wasn’t exact, but I think I lasted about a month.]
Hercules nodded calmly.
Siu had never seen the Nemean lion.
But why is that?
[Is the current version going to last about a week?]
Siwoo’s respect for the Nemean lion grew and grew.
[And since it’s a form, not a formula, it’s difficult for you to learn.]
“Your brother?”
Siwoo tilted his head without realizing it.
Of course, he’s my brother?
What kind of brother are you?
Hercules continued speaking immediately.
[My martial arts consist of formula and form.]
[A formula is a continuous movement that connects basic techniques.]
[And the form is a continuous movement that connects such forms.]
[What you are learning now is not the formula, but the form.]
[It is more difficult to learn in many ways than the existing method.]
“uh….”
What on earth are you talking about?
I really didn’t understand a single thing.
As expected, Zhuge Liang’s Insight (S+) also shook his head in embarrassment.
[To put it more simply, there is a 1-second Nakryongak, right?]
And then Hercules adds further explanation.
[That’s a formula that captures the essence of kicking.]
[It gets more complicated if you dig into it in detail, but I’ll just skip over it briefly.]
[Just understand it as ‘Ah~. Nakryonggak contains the secrets of kicking.’]
Siwoo nodded calmly.
I could understand this much.
[Similarly, the 2-second superpower annihilation fist contains the secret to establishing power.]
[This is the formula.]
[One magic formula contained in one movement.]
[The form is the secret contained in these two formulas, put together again.]
It was when Hercules spoke thus far.
Beyond the smartphone screen.
Kkwarreung!
In an instant, the wall burst open.
And then again, squeak!
The outlines of the world began to convulse and distort horribly.
“what?”
A sound of shock escaped me without me knowing.
I can’t understand the phenomenon that I see before my eyes.
No, a…situation?
Can we call this a phenomenon now?
The term phenomenon originally refers to a shape and state that humans can perceive.
Thus, an image that appears on the outer surface of an essence or object.
The essential concept that constitutes this world.
We call it a ‘phenomenon’.
But now.
All existing laws of physics are broken.
Kwarung, kwarrurung!
Kwakwakwakwang!!
Inexplicable and unrecognizable things happen and happen again and again.
A truly bizarre phenomenon that cannot be defined as a phenomenon.
[Roughly.]
Hercules’ voice is heard through them.
[It feels like this.]
Only then.
Saaaa …
The strange phenomena that had been occurring have returned to their original places.
As if it was like that.
A calm Hercules appeared on the smartphone screen.
and.
“Ugh…! Ugh…!”
A rough breath was exhaled.
My head started to hurt so much it felt like it was going to split open.
Clearly… I saw it with both eyes.
I clearly saw what was happening beyond the screen with my own two eyes.
however….
“What is this…?”
I can’t understand.
No matter how much I try to understand, I can’t.
Even Insight (S+) did not dare to bring up the concept of understanding.
[Still having trouble?]
Siwoo didn’t answer.
I couldn’t answer.
Still feeling dizzy.
Siwoo stood there for a while, breathing heavily.
How much time has passed like that?
“Phew… .”
Siwoo was able to regain consciousness with a long sigh.
And then I kept my mouth shut.
Honestly… I wasn’t confident.
The technique Hercules just showed.
Can you really learn that skill?
No matter how much I think about it, it doesn’t seem like it’ll work?
“Someday, I can… learn, right?”
[hmm….]
Hercules had no answer for a moment.
And after some time passed.
[At your current level… well.]
[About 12 years? I think I’ll be able to take a step forward by then.]
“Huh? Twelve years?”
Siwoo opened his eyes in surprise and said.
12 years?
It wasn’t like I could master it either.
The level of taking steps.
It took 12 years to reach that level.
“You said just now that I was growing incredibly fast.”
[So you said 12 years?]
What is that… .
“How many years was it originally?”
[Well, if it was your original talent… wouldn’t it have taken about 22,000 years?]
22,000 years.
Siwoo was at a loss for words.
What on earth is there to say here?
“I’m also steadily working on my transformation. I’m also going to make an elixir and take it soon.”
[Elixir? You can make elixirs too?]
Hercules opened his eyes in surprise and asked.
He also looked quite surprised at the word elixir.
Even on Godtube, elixirs seemed to be rare.
[So can you make nectar or ambrosia?]
Nectar, the divine wine that is said to make one a god just by drinking it.
Ambrosia, which is said to make you divinity just by eating it.
“No. I can’t make something of that level.”
Of course, that couldn’t be done.
What Siwoo can make are basic elixirs.
It might be possible if I raised my proficiency in Divine Medicine (S+) further, but it wasn’t possible right now.
[Hey, what is it?]
Hercules shook his head with an expression that said, ‘Well, then.’
[But still, if the transformation is complete… it will take about 4 years.]
“Four years?”
It was a time that was drastically reduced.
But why is that?
“……”
Siwoo was at a loss for words.
[Do you see how crazy your growth rate is compared to your talent right now?]
When I heard it like this, the feeling really hit me.
Isn’t this simply shortening a task that would take 22,000 years to 12 years?
In terms of efficiency alone, it’s about 2,000 times more efficient.
I wondered why Hercules was so surprised.
The reason was nowhere else.
So there was no need to be anxious.
All I had to do was work hard, slowly and steadily, as I had done so far.
“No matter what, 12 years is….”
Still, 12 years wasn’t quite that long.
No, think about it.
This is 12 years.
In the end, it meant that I had to learn only that for 12 years.
In short, it was like saying that there had been no progress for 12 years.
It means that growth is stagnant.
Of course, Siwoo’s current level could not be said to be low.
If you look at the level itself, it would be easy to get to S-class.
However, Siwoo could not be satisfied with S-class.
I couldn’t be satisfied with my current level.
You could tell just by looking at the fight with Moon Tae-beom.
Pandemonium’s fracture-level executive, Moon Tae-beom.
Moon Tae-beom was strong.
Maybe if we had fought properly… .
Honestly, I couldn’t guarantee the outcome.
But Moon Tae-beom’s mental control.
Siwoo was able to counter some sort of mind control.
Thanks to that, the fight was easily ended.
If not for that….
Siwoo could never be satisfied with his current level.
That Moon Tae-beom is a fracture-level executive.
Above them were executives with scars and wounds.
I never knew when I would run into them.
No, you will definitely encounter it.
Siwoo had to keep moving forward.
But does it have to be stagnant for 12 years?
“Hmm….”
This was a bit of a serious problem.
So at that time, I was wondering what to do about this.
[But if I had my own special class, it might be different?]
Hercules has said something meaningful.
* * *
Incheon International Airport.
“excuse me!”
“come!”
At the shouts of some reporters, the reporters who had been waiting rushed in.
At the same time, click, click!
Camera flashes went off incessantly.
Flashes of light cover all directions.
The entire background of the airport was painted in pure white.
And in that background dyed pure white.
A group of people appeared inside the gate.
A man walking at the very front among them.
Long hair for someone in their mid to late 50s.
At first glance, he looks like a Taoist monk.
Zhang Wei, the number two man at China’s Maotao Enterprise.
Zhang Wei turned his head slightly and opened his mouth.
“See you.”
Then one of the attendants replied, standing next to Zhang Wei.
“The interview with the SH Hunter Guild is scheduled for two days later.”
Stop.
Zhang Wei’s footsteps stopped for a moment.
Zhang Wei furrowed his eyebrows.
“I don’t think you’re talking about such trivial things.”
Click, click, click.
Numerous camera flashes went off as if they had been waiting.
The constant barrage of flashes continued, almost dazzling.
Zhang Wei’s sharp gaze turned toward the gathered reporters.
At that moment, Pajijik─!
All the cameras that were flashing were smashed.
“Why is the camera suddenly…?”
“What, what is this…?”
The reporters looked at the broken camera in bewilderment.
Zhang Wei indifferently averted his gaze and glared at the attendant again.
“Do you think I came to Korea to negotiate with the SH Hunter Guild or something?”
“…sorry.”
The attendant hurriedly lowered his head.
Zhang Wei took another step.
The attendant followed Zhang Wei like that.
“Master Aurelian is visiting Korea.”
“That’s right.”
“What did you say?”
“that is….”
The attendant thought for a moment, then slowly opened his mouth.
“He said he doesn’t have time right now because he’s studying metallurgy, so let’s meet again next time.”
Stop.
Zhang Wei’s footsteps stopped once again.
“Are you saying you refused to meet me?”
“That’s right.”
Zhang Wei’s expression hardened.
But that was only for a moment.
“…I can’t help it.”
Zhang Wei’s expression softened again.
Master Aurelian.
Even Zhang Wei could not do anything carelessly to Master Aurelian.
Since you happened to be visiting Korea, I wanted to build a connection with you… .
Well, it might be possible if you go looking for it.
However, it was not right to go against Aurelian’s wishes for no reason.
Unfortunately, it seemed like I would have to give up on meeting Aurelian.
Zhang Wei asked the attendant again.
“What about Baek Seon-pyeong, the hero?”
Baek Seon-pyeong, one of the 13 heroes.
At this, the attendant quietly opened his mouth.
“I contacted you in advance….”
The expression on his face as he answered wasn’t very good.
just as expected.
“It is said that Hero Baek Seon-pyeong is currently living in seclusion and does not meet with anyone.”
“Hmm… .”
Zhang Wei let out a small sigh.
“I wanted to give my regards to you, Private.”
The term ‘sasuk’ (師淑) refers to a teacher’s younger sibling or friend.
And Zhang Wei’s teacher, Yong Weilan.
Yung Wi-ran was one of the 13 heroes and was a close friend of Baek Seon-pyeong.
Although Yong Weilan passed away two years ago, Zhang Wei continued the tradition as Yong Weilan’s direct disciple.
So I wanted to greet you politely.
“If you are staying here… .”
In this case, there was no other way.
This wasn’t something I could just go to.
Just like Master Aurelian, Baek Seon-pyeong was also something Zhang Wei could not do anything he wanted.
No, he was more than Master Aurelian.
Baek Seon-pyeong was a person who could not be helped.
“I heard that you have children.”
“The Korean inspection bureau chief, Baek Seon-je, is said to be the son of hero Baek Seon-pyeong. I tried contacting him as well, but… I heard that he is currently recuperating due to some circumstances.”
“Right.”
Zhang Wei nodded slightly.
“There’s no reason for me to come to Korea anymore.”
Also, it was for nothing that I came to Korea early.
Zhang Wei walked absentmindedly.
“Go to the SH Hunter Guild right now.”
“Huh? However, negotiations with the SH Hunter Guild are scheduled for two days later….”
“Why should I wait until two days later?”
Zhang Wei looked at the attendant with an indifferent look.
And then boom.
“I will break off negotiations and return to China today.”
Zhang Wei simply walked out of the airport again without a care in the world.
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