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Chapter 79
Chapter 79
Chapter 79
Everyone in the stadium clearly heard what he had just said.
-Waaaaaaaaaaaah!
The people’s roars soon shook the stadium. Choi Yeonseung’s spirit was so great that even some of Maximilian’s fans and Choi Yeonseung’s doubters couldn’t help but shout!
Such ambition in the UHC was rare. Stopping in the middle of a fight and conceding the first attack!
UHC fans were simple. They loved flashy and hot players. Even if they had just been cursing at someone, their behaviors would instantly change if that hunter displayed a great performance.
To them, Choi Yeonseung was a breath of fresh air. In the B-grade League, every match was almost like a fight where they risked their lives, so every moment was calculated. The moment a person stopped, the opponent should charge in immediately and beat them. They shouldn’t be so relaxed.
-Isn’t this crazy? This Asian!
-Punch Maximilian’s face! Create a wind!
-Choi Yeonseung! Choi Yeonseung! Choi Yeonseung!
-He’s a 1st generation hunter, so he’s definitely different! Isn’t this match fun?
-It’s refreshing to see martial artists.
-Give it your all.
Some haters of Maximilian were furious that Choi Yeonseung had blown his chance, but the majority of people admired and cheered for Choi Yeonseung. It was a completely different match from the usual ones! That made it exciting to see how this would go.
Would this old hunter be able to keep up with his martial arts?
***
-Uh... Hunter Choi Yeonseung isn’t attacking! Rather, he chose to be provocative… What do you think, Mr. Brian? Why isn’t he moving?
The host was confused.
-Perhaps he can’t move while defending, or maybe he’s run out of magic power. There’s also a chance he can’t move due to the side effect of a special skill.
Even so, Choi Yeonseung’s behavior was truly amazing. Once the ranged combatant’s attacks had stopped, their opponent should dig in as much as they could to defeat the ranged combatant. What was Choi Yeonseung doing?
-No. It would be obvious if it was due to the side effect of a skill or a lack of magic power. Look how relaxed he is.
-... Why isn’t he moving, then?
-I really think, umm... There is a high possibility that he’s just slacking off.
-S-Slacking off? In this match??
The host sounded astonished.
The B-grade League was full of monsters. A match between A-grade hunters was a big world-shaking event that didn’t happen regularly, while the matches between C-grade hunters were somewhat lacking in quality. On the other hand, the B-grade League frequently had high-quality matches. Thanks to this, the competition was fierce!
Slacking off on this bloody battlefield!
-I... I see. Mr. Brian. Let’s take a look at what Hunter Choi Yeonseung’s relaxation will lead to. I can’t wait to see how Hunter Maximilian reacts!
***
“You... ?????!”
Maximilian lost his composure and cursed. It was an embarrassing change from an outsider’s point of view. So far, Maximilian hadn’t been attacked. On the contrary, he seemed to have the advantage.
-He’s too agitated!
-What’s wrong with Maximilian?
-Calm down, Maximilian! Stay calm!
Maximilian’s assistant, manager, and staff shouted, but their words couldn’t reach Maximilian in the Otherworld. Maximilian’s shock was greater than expected.
‘He is more of a newbie than I thought.’
Choi Yeonseung looked at Maximilian with pity. For a hunter, the skills they were confident in were more valuable than pride. Hence, if those skills were broken before they could even hurt the person they were completely belittling, they’d suffer extraordinary mental damage.
If they were a 1st generation hunter—no, if they had real experience in combat, they wouldn’t be as affected. If a skill didn’t work against a monster, it was normal to sober up and take out another skill.
However, Maximilian had only ever dealt with other hunters in the UHC. He never imagined that his skills could be blocked so easily by another hunter.
“I won’t let you have a beautiful end!”
"Don't worry. I intend to do the same.”
Choi Yeonseung replied nonchalantly. Maximilian seemed so worked up that he couldn’t even hear it.
[The ‘Elf’s Shining Bow’...]
[The ‘Elf’s Shining Bow’...]
Maximilian unleashed magic power and used spells at random. Even though it was given by a constellation, the magic power consumption of Elf’s Shining Bow was no joke. His eyes had become bloodshot, and the veins on his face and forearms bulged up.
He created dozens of arrows of light, then fired them toward Choi Yeonseung! There were far more arrows this time, and they were far sharper than before as well.
There was an involuntary gasp from the crowd.
Can this really be stopped?
… Choi Yeonseung proved it could.
“So slow. This barely has any difference from the prior ones.”
Choi Yeonseung continued to strike the arrows like he was bored. Maximilian was obsessed with rapidly firing huge amounts of powerful magic power. Hence, his attacks became simple and easy to destroy. Choi Yeonseung just had to pay close attention to the movement of every arrow. If Choi Yeonseung had fired these arrows, he would’ve used martial art techniques to make each arrow more changeable!
Despite dozens of arrows currently heading toward him, it was as if they were just being shot one by one. For Choi Yeonseung, this was a very long interval.
“Cough. Cough cough! Cough!”
[You are running out of magic power!]
[You are running out...]
Maximilian staggered in the air. Forcibly using a lot of magic power had shocked his mana circles. With his magic power now depleted, forcing more out of him would strain his body.
[The ‘Elf’s Shining Bow’ skill has been canceled...]
[......]
-Round 1 is over! Round 1 is over!
What saved Maximilian’s life was the signal that ended Round 1. He barely survived just before he fell out of the sky.
“See you in Round 2,” Choi Yeonseung said while looking at Maximilian.
Maximilian couldn’t even answer.
***
“T-That bastard. A monster. He’s a monster!”
Maximilian cried out in terror. He then suddenly shouted as if he had realized something.
“He cheated! Cheated! It needs to be checked!”
“Maximilian! Shut up and listen!” Maximilian’s assistant entered the Otherworld and urged him. The break wasn’t long. He had to quickly bring Maximilian’s mind back and prepare him for the fight.
“Forget the Elf’s Shining Bow! It doesn’t work. Don’t respond to your opponent’s provocations! Keep your distance and focus on recovery. How much magic power have you recovered?”
“... I don’t think I’ve even regained ten percent.”
Just as martial artists put internal energy into their dantian, magicians put magic power into their mana circle. He had forced himself to squeeze all of his magic power out, so the recovery was naturally slow.
“Give up on all 4th or 5th-circle magic! Tie up your opponent’s feet with 1st and 2nd-circle magic. Drag out time!”
“A-Against someone like that?”
“It’s better than losing. Look at your current appearance! Maximilian. No matter what you’ve done so far, people have let it go because you were the winner. You’re nothing if you lose!”
“Shut up! What do you know? I’m the chosen hunter of a constellation!”
“If you want to talk like that, go and win. Understood?”
“......”
***
Contrary to how fierce Maximilian’s corner was, Choi Yeonseung’s was relaxed. The assistant hired by Aine didn’t interfere with Choi Yeonseung.
“... Still, wouldn’t it be better to just attack?”
“I know. From Round 2 onward, I’ll be going on the offensive.”
Just then, the signal for Round 2 was heard. Choi Yeonseung stretched lazily and stepped forward. Cheers broke out from the audience.
-I’m sorry I doubted you, Choi Yeonseung! You’re the best!
-Stop being so relaxed and hit Maximilian already!
After Round 1, the atmosphere was completely different than before the match. The cheers were full of anticipation! Eyes full of anticipation for what Choi Yeonseung would show.
Maximilian’s fans cheered as if fighting back, but their voices were weak. They felt as if they were at a disadvantage.
-!!
-M-Maximilian is running away!
The moment Round 2 began, Maximilian started running back. He didn’t use flying magic so he could conserve magic power. Moreover, he only used 1st and 2nd circle magic like ‘Low-grade Acceleration.’ He wasn’t trying to widen the distance to launch an attack. All he was doing was running away.
-Boooo! Maximilian! What are you doing?
-Have you thrown away your pride?
Players who bought time by running away like this received a lot of swear words. Nobody liked to watch boring matches.
“You’re so unsightly that it’s depressing, Maximillian. I’ll end you quickly,” Choi Yeonseung said.
Maximilian inwardly cursed upon hearing those words.
‘Follow me if you can!’
Maximilian had a head start, and it had been quite some time since he started widening the distance. Choi Yeonseung wouldn’t be able to chase even if he tried. He wouldn’t respond to the provocation. Rather, he’d just take this time to recover!
Choi Yeonseung raised his leg. Afterward, he took a step. As soon as he did, Choi Yeonseung disappeared. No, it seemed like he disappeared in everyone’s eyes. The next moment, Choi Yeonseung was already behind Maximilian.
“Keeoook!”
Maximilian freaked out and swerved. His mana circle tingled due to the additional magic. However, Choi Yeonseung was already in front of him.
“????”
-Footwork! That’s footwork, one of the movement skills of martial arts!
-I-Is it usually that fast?
-No. I’ve never seen anyone with that much speed!
Maximilian gritted his teeth and tried to use magic to attack. However, Choi Yeonseung had used Origin of the Celestial Finger to paralyze both of Maximillian’s arms. He then struck Maximillian’s chin with Origin of the Celestial Kick.
Thump!
This was the end. Maximilian had been completely overpowered and had fallen to the ground.
“What did you say? You won’t let me have a beautiful end?”
“!!”
Maximilian looked up at Choi Yeonseung in horror. For Maximilian, who had never been in such a situation before, that moment was nothing short of terrifying.
‘Shout to surrender! Shout to surrender!’
Maximilian inwardly shouted toward his assistant, who was outside. His assistant could declare surrender in his stead. However, perhaps it was because his assistant had some lingering regrets, but he couldn’t bring himself to surrender.
‘XXXX! I want you to declare surrender!’
Maximilian’s pants were wet.
“Don’t worry. I don’t intend to play with you,” Choi Yeonseung said while looking down at Maximilian.
“......?”
“I don’t have the hobby of playing with insignificant people who can’t even compete against me.”
Choi Yeonseung’s words trampled on Maximilian more intensely than any insult.
Maximilian felt a burning sense of humiliation even as he shivered. The last thing he saw was Choi Yeonseung firing the Origin of the Celestial Finger.
Bam!
-Hunter Choi Yeonseung has finished off Hunter Maximilian in Round 2! Who would’ve known? Maximilian was actually beaten by a newcomer who had just entered the league!!
The host shouted. He knew how much of a hot topic the match in front of him would become.
-This is the UHC! The other hunters in the top 10 should be worried now. A new challenger has come!
-His martial arts are really great. It’s so excellent I can’t even understand anymore why martial arts have become so rare these days.