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Coming out of the practice room, Choi Ji-hoon and I were staring at each other, maintaining a reasonable distance.
βDid you come up with a good strategy?β
I asked with a sly smile.
βWell, I wonder if we even need a strategy.β
Choi Ji-hoon also responded, lifting just one corner of his mouth. Oh, the confidence.
βWhat will you do if you lose, feeling embarrassed like that?β
βThat wonβt happen.β
I sneakily glanced at the audience seats.
Kim Chul-jin was wearing the most vicious smile in the world.
Judging by that expression, it seemed certain that Choi Ji-hoonβs βMagic Armorβ had really evolved.
β¦ Itβs going to be interesting.
βThen, without further ado, shall we start?β
βYes.β
We each stepped back three steps.
βJia, please do the countdown.β
Jia as the referee, nodded slightly,
β5!β
The countdown began. I gently grasped the training dagger, not forgetting to keep the magic active and on standby.
β4!β
Magic surged from Choi Ji-hoonβs body. Although I had seen the flow of magic from the Magic Armor intermittently, today something was definitely different.
β3!β
The magic armor began to cover Choi Ji-hoonβs body.
From the helmet to the armor, the gauntlets, and the boots.
In less than a second, all the armaments were complete. Clearly, this alone showed tremendous growth.
β2!β
However, the surprising thing was not the speed of equipping.
It was the fact that Choi Ji-hoonβs Magic Armor began to turn red.
ββ¦Wow.β
An evolved version of the magic armor with superior characteristics.
[Asura Magic Armor]
I never imagined I would see that form now.
β1!β
Itβs not the time to be admiring.
I immediately took a stance.
And heightened my tension, activated the βElfβs Eyeβ, and focused on the βWindβs Pathβ.
I decided to save the Dragonβs Eye for later.
Before experimenting with the Dragonβs Eye, I want to feel the power of that βAsura Magic Armorβ with my own body.
Also, to see how far I can go without relying on βitem luckβ.
βStart!β
Choi Ji-hoonβs afterimage came flying like an arrow. Much faster than I expected.
I swung my dagger following the trajectory pointed out by the Windβs Path.
Swish!
Hearing the sound of metal clashing as I twisted my body, I noticed that my dagger had guided Choi Ji-hoonβs long sword to the ground.
If this were the Choi Ji-hoon from two months ago, it would have been over here.
βHmph!β
As if anticipating my feint, Choi Ji-hoon used his long sword as a pivot to launch a kick.
Whoosh!
I avoided it by bending my upper body. I dodged the following flurry of fists and sword attacks with minimal movement.
At the same time, I thrust my dagger into his side. The dagger, infused with a powerful force, hit Choi Ji-hoonβs side accurately.
Squeak!
βUgh!β
But my dagger couldnβt penetrate Choi Ji-hoonβs Magic Armor.
The shock transmitted to my arm felt numb. Despite the careful application of force, it only left a small scratch.
βItβs futile.β
The best chance to attack is the best chance to counter, as itβs said.
As if waiting for this timing, a red light burst out from Choi Ji-hoonβs Magic Armor.
β¦Dangerous.
That is the effect signaling the activation of the βAsuraβ mode of the Asura Magic Armor. In this state, all βphysical ability statsβ increase by one rank.
βUrgh!β
I twisted my body quickly.
Whish-!
The piercing sound of the sword cutting through the air echoed clearly.
I tried somehow to escape, but it wasnβt easy.
Choi Ji-hoon seemed unwilling to let me go while I was off-balance.
Whoosh! Whoosh!
A merciless continuous attack leveraging the enhanced physical abilities and strong defense.
Clang! Swish!
My situation was gradually getting worse under the onslaught.
This is much harder than I thought!
During the last team battle, I suppressed Choi Ji-hoon with my abilities, leveraging the advantage buff.
But now, the situation is the complete opposite.
My balance is crumbling bit by bit.
If this continues, I will lose!
I canβt let that happen!
I seized an opportunity and circulated my mana.
Whirl whirl whirl!
The fire arrow created above Choi Ji-hoonβs head targeted Choi Ji-hoonβs blind spot as it fell.
Choi Ji-hoon, who was fully focused on the attack, did not notice the fire arrow.
Boom!
Yes!
Fierce flames erupted around Choi Ji-hoonβs body.
Considering the defense of the Asura Magic Armor, this wouldnβt be the end.
First, I need to take advantage of this timing to create some distance and regain my stance.
That was what I was thinking when I tried to leap backward.
Whirl whirl whirl!
Through the flames, a red gauntlet shot out,
Snap!
and grabbed my right arm accurately.
βI told you itβs useless.β
From the center of the flames, Choi Ji-hoonβs eyes shone even redder.
βNow you canβt run away.β
He pulled the hand that was grabbing me, drawing me in while thrusting his sword.
Is there a way to avoid this?
No. As long as Choi Ji-hoon has hold of my arm, itβs practically over.
Looking at the longsword approaching through the flames, I thought.
I thought I could do a bit more, but it seems this is my limit without the aid of items.
Thereβs no helping it.
Smi-rk.
The corner of my mouth turned up in a crescent moon shape.
Flash!
A golden glow erupted from my eyes. It was the opening of the Dragonβs Eye.
Zzzzzz-!
βWhat?β
Choi Ji-hoonβs longsword stopped just 3cm in front of my body.
ββ¦ Ice magic?β
Starting from the ground, the ice had frozen and immobilized Choi Ji-hoonβs right hand and his longsword.
βWhy are you surprised? Havenβt you seen the news? Do you know what my trait is?β
βA trait that allows the use of all elementsβ¦β
βThatβs right.β
The characteristic of the Dragon tribe.
Dragon Eye.
For me, who possesses the eye that can see the essence of mana, freely using elemental magic was a very simple task.
ββ¦ Hmph. So what? Hah!β
Crash!
At the same time as Choi Ji-hoon exerted his fighting spirit, the mana dispersed and the ice shattered.
βWhoa!β
Dodging the longsword that swung around as the ice released, I leaped backward.
βWow. Is it because you have fought a lot with Si-yeon? You are quite adept at breaking free from the frozen state.β
βHeh. Compared to Si-yeonβs ice magic, it was nothing.β
Choi Ji-hoon growled as he regained his stance.
βHmm. I admit. Honestly, itβs nothing compared to Si-yeon.β
I admitted it honestly. From afar, I could see Si-yeon snickering.
Swish!
Seizing the moment when I was distracted, Choi Ji-hoon swooped in like a shot arrow.
βWhere do you thinkβ¦β
My mana seeped into the ground.
Rumble!
At the same time, a wall of earth sprouted up along Choi Ji-hoonβs charge path.
Crash!
βEven Earth attribute!β
With the sound of the collision, dust scattered.
I quickly stepped back three steps.
Whoosh!
Simultaneously, Choi Ji-hoonβs sword sliced through where I had been just moments before.
Even having lost his sight in the dust, he remembered where I originally stood and attacked that spot.
βAha~ you really have improved a lot.β
The fundamentals were different.
It felt almost like dealing with a different person.
βHeh!β
The aftermath brought by the horizontal slash blew away the dust, momentarily opening the line of sight between me and Choi Ji-hoon.
Choi Ji-hoon hurled his body straight at me, but it was futile.
ββ¦What is this?β
The earth wrapped around Choi Ji-hoonβs entire body like a snake, hindering his movements.
The earth attribute magic that was cast along with the wall of earth, βEarthβs Restraint,β had delayed activation and was now restraining Choi Ji-hoonβs body.
βThat one might be a bit hard to get out of. The characteristic of earth attribute is βmana flow reduction.'β
ββ¦This trifling thing!β
Choi Ji-hoonβs muscles bulged.
It seemed he was thinking of breaking free through sheer force. Not a chance.
Once again, a golden glow shone from my eyes.
Zzzzap!
A frost magic overlayed on the restrained body of Choi Ji-hoon.
ββ¦Ugh.β
Choi Ji-hoonβs body completely stiffened.
Although it seemed his body was perfectly protected due to the magic armor, he would be unable to move even a single finger.
Suppressing the flow of magic with earth attribute restraint magic, and suppressing bodily movement with frost magic. There would be few cadets who could break free from this.
βI won, didnβt I?β
ββ¦β
Choi Ji-hoon gave no answer.
He seemed to be trying to somehow break free from the restraint, but it was useless.
βYou canβt break that.β
ββ¦β
Even then, he doesnβt give up.
βTsk.β
However, he soon seemed to come to terms with it, clicking his tongue.
βI won, right?β
I grinned, bringing my face close to Choi Ji-hoonβs.
Looking at my smile, Choi Ji-hoon also smiled.
ββ¦Heh. I havenβt lost yet.β
βHuh?β
βUnless you pierce my βAsura Magic Armor,β my defeat is not acknowledged.β
βOh~ Is that so?β
Once again, I applied a strong energy to the dagger. This time it was energy possessing the property of mana combustion coated with βElemental Flamesβ.
Whooosh!
I thrust the dagger, enveloped in translucent flames, towards Choi Ji-hoon.
Kaang!
However, my dagger could not fully penetrate Choi Ji-hoonβs Asura Magic Armor. It had only pierced about halfway through.
βWowβ¦β
It happened because the amount of mana in Choi Ji-hoonβs Asura Magic Armor overwhelmingly exceeded the amount of mana in my strong energy.
βItβs useless. My Asura Magic Armor is invincible.β
βI see. It really is disgustingly hard.β
It was enough to make me stick out my tongue.
βHeh. It canβt be helped, itβs unfortunate.β
With that, Choi Ji-hoon casually spoke while looking at me.
βIt seems we have no choice but to end this in a draw since we canβt deliver decisive blows to each other.β
Wow, look at how petty he is.
βDo you dislike calling me βhyungβ that much?β
ββ¦β
Choi Ji-hoon remained silent.
And it was said that silence often means affirmation.
βI am determined to hear you call me βhyung.'β
It seems I have to win even if itβs just out of stubbornness.
Once again, I ignited a strong energy using the βElemental Flames.β
βI told you itβs useless. With your amount of mana, my Asura Magic Armorβ¦β
βJust shut up and watch.β
I stabbed down with my dagger again.
Ka-aaang!
Of course, the outcome did not change.
My dagger only penetrated halfway through Choi Ji-hoonβs Asura Magic Armor.
βDo you lack the ability to learn? I said you canβt pierce itβ¦β
βItβs not over yet.β
But this is where the real deal starts.
I twisted the corners of my mouth upwards.
βHave you heard of counter-spelling?β
βAre you talking about the βwitchβsβ trait that prevents the activation of magic?β
Itβs a characteristic that can be seen as the identity of the witch, ranked 4th among the S-rank superhumans.
βThatβs right. Itβs a fraudulent trait that prevents the activation of magic by understanding the magic activation formula, calculating it, and casting it in reverse.β
ββ¦ And what about it?β
Choi Ji-hoon looked at me with puzzled eyes. I smirked.
βWatch carefully. I will show you something interesting from now on.β
Due to the combustion process of magical power, the pattern of magical power of the Asura armor scattered in the air.
The structure of Asuraβs magical power is visible through the gap where the dagger is stuck.
And Choi Ji-hoonβs magical traits that have become familiar through over 30 bouts.
Based on the magic information read through the Dragonβs Eye, I completely analyzed the structure of the Asura armor.
ββ¦8,849 patterns of magical power. Thatβs a lot.β
It was a success.
βWhat are you talking about?β
I quietly raised my hand to Choi Ji-hoonβs helmet.
At the same time, I moved the magical power.
I start to reverse the 8,849 patterns of magical power, breaking them down from the end.
It seemed to take longer than expected, but fortunately, Choi Ji-hoon couldnβt move. There was plenty of time.
βYou, donβt tell meβ¦β
Did he realize what I was trying to do?
Choi Ji-hoonβs voice trembled slightly.
βConsider it a good experience.β
I kept moving the magical power.
βWhere else would you get to experience counter-spelling?β
The next moment.
Paaang!
Choi Ji-hoonβs Asura armor shattered into pieces and dispersed like smoke.
I put my dagger to the neck of Choi Ji-hoon, who was now bare-skinned.
βSo, I won, right?β
ββ¦β
βNow you have to call me βhyungβ, right?β
ββ¦β
βGo on, call me βhyungβ, little brother.β
Choi Ji-hoon scowled with a face that seemed to have bitten into something bitter.
βHyuβ¦..β
βSay hyung, say it.β
Ujoojoo.
βHyeβ¦ Iβd rather cut off my tongue!β
Oh, but really, how petty.
* * *
That night.
Returning home, I was giggling with admiration for the omnipotent effect of the Dragonβs Eye.
βKeuu~ I never imagined I could even cancel out the magic armor.β
It took a considerable amount of time, but that was no big deal.
On top of that, the ability to freely use all attribute magic spells.
Truly the Dragonβs Eye.
There is no fraud like this one.
βDo all dragon tribes have this eye as a passive trait?β
With eyes like these, plus the βDragon language,β near-infinite magical power, and strong physical abilities.
It was bound to be strong.
βAh, itβs already this late.β freewebn(o)vel
Looking at the time, it had already passed midnight. I headed to the bathroom to brush my teeth.
βHmm?β
On the way to the bathroom, I noticed Renaβs room.
I stealthily opened the door to check inside.
Centered around Rena, Goldie, and White Tiger were huddled together, sleeping.
I quietly opened the camera app. Oh my, this needs to be captured.
βClick~β
Thus, one more photo was added to my healing collection today.
It was when I was leaving the room with a satisfied smile.
βWha! Shit! You surprised me!β
I screamed out in surprise, noticing something black in front of the room.
Upon closer inspection, it was a person.
What, what is it? An enemy? Is it an attack?
I hurriedly grabbed a weapon nearby.
βGood evening.β
ββ¦Huh?β
It was a familiar voice.
βHermit?β
βYes.β
The black mass, Hermit, lifted his head.
His two eyes were sparkling.
It felt like I could sense something like admiration or reverence.
No, more importantly.
ββ¦Is it okay for you to be here?β
Arenβt you going to get caught by Unknown?
βYou donβt need to hide anything. I know everything.β
What?
βSurely you didnβt calculate everything from the beginning and used the great spiritβs oath, did youβ¦β
Hermit bowed his head deeply with a moved expression.
βI am impressed.β
Looking at such Hermit, I thought to myself.
< Chapter 135: Progress (2) > End