“Hahahah!”

The sudden laughter of a man broke the silence. The laughter was heard from the sky. Everyone's eyes, including mine, turned to that place. The protagonist of the laugh was a strong person who could laugh in the desperate moment when all the strong people were gathered.

“Ah, this is really interesting. Hiccup!”

Torres of Spain sat cross-legged on the head of the water dragon and drank wine from the jar on his back. Then he wiped the leftover wine near his mouth. His face was red and he seemed drunk.

I narrowed my eyes as I stared at him. This was truly the one who inherited the power of that constellation. I was able to guess based on the video of the previous match just now. He was the one with the power of the 'water jug' in the 12 Zodiacs. He seemed to be the Star's Beloved of Deucalion.

The proof was the water dragon he was riding on right now. A water dragon called 'Blash' lived in the water jar that Deucalion carried.

...By the way, it seemed that this person liked alcohol just like Deucalion. Deucalion's nickname was 'Soul Drinker.' Perhaps this young man chose that nickname because he loved alcohol. In any case, it wasn't meaningless that we met. The problem was...

[The first apostle, 'Prometheus,' is frowning.]

Prometheus and Deucalion had a bad relations.h.i.+p. It was also a blood relations.h.i.+p.

[The first apostle, 'Prometheus,' is looking at his son.]

The eyes of the two giants clashed and created small sparks in the air. There would be a chance someday to explain the bad relations.h.i.+p between them. For now, the match was first.

"Wuhahaha! Dark Wolf's ident.i.ty is an old man! I'm very excited right now! Nuclear First!” Out of nowhere, Reinhardt's Nuclear First caused the pyramid to shake and dispersed everyone.

Damian shook his head when he saw it. “Hah, who can stop that ignorant guy?”

“He can't be stopped. We just have to do our own thing.”

The energy of the Scorpion Sword filled Michael's two swords and ran through the air on his sand. The US team followed after him. The earthquake caused by Reinhardt was easily neutralized by Michael's sand in the air. They were aiming for the Korean team in the middle.

“That idiot again... Tsk.”

The moment Reinhardt hit the ground, I used the wind around my legs to slightly float in the air. The problem was the Korean team. They couldn't float in the air and were dealing with the aftermath of the earthquake.

“Ack! I'm going to vomit!”

“What to do about the earthquake?”

“Who can do anything?”

They played an active role in the selection, but on this world stage, they were just a mismatched group. It couldn't be helped. Let's get them out of here first.

“Fenrir.”

The energy of the black night emanated from my heart and covered my entire body. Black smoke behind me formed a wolf that howled.

Awoooooo!

My shadow spread out wide and became the dark night, dying the sky and the earth. Dozens of black night wolves rose from the black ground. It was as if the night had come.

[The first apostle, 'Prometheus,' looks surprised by your strength.]

There was also a huge being standing proudly. I told him, “Protect them. Take them and scatter.”

I was naturally talking about the South Korean team in the middle. Long words weren't necessary. Fenrir was looking around with an interested expression. There was already a fight between the black night wolves and the other teams.

“I'll do so.” Fenrir nodded. Some of the black night wolves on the battlefield bit the South Korean players and started running with them.

“Kyak!”

“What is this all of a sudden?!”

“Everybody, stay calm. They are friends!”

The South Korean team regained their composure at Captain Lim Changyong's cry. However, some people were different no matter what.

“Ack! Don't do it. You b.a.s.t.a.r.ds!”

“Ahh! Die! Mongrel!”

Kim Donghyun and Han Sanghyuk had stuck together. They were bitten together and started attacking the dark night wolves with their skills. I recalled An Seunghyun's words when I was replacing him as the Joker, before I logged on. The first match wouldn't have been so ridiculous if it wasn't for these two people. Based on what I heard, they ran wild because they had the Gaming Federation behind them and the team members couldn't do anything. After hearing these words, Yoo Minseok called someone right away to disqualify the two people from the national team.

“Fenrir, just eat those two. They are useless.”

“I'll do so.”

There was no hesitation as Fenrir ordered the black night wolves to swallow Kim Donghyun and Han Sanghyuk.

“Aaaack!”

“This s.h.i.+t!”

Kim Donghyun and Han Sanghyuk was logged out without knowing anything. They would probably be kicked off the stage the moment they got out of the capsule. The same was true for the director a.s.sociated with the two of them. d.a.m.n b.a.s.t.a.r.ds. The main reason was that they didn't have a good relations.h.i.+p with my granddaughter.

“Cough, in any case, there are no more disruptors...”

I held the Shadow Dagger and Alexus' Fork Spoon in my hands. The surrounding area was already pandemonium. I jumped into the middle of this fierce battleground. It was like h.e.l.l.

“Go, Fenrir.” 

Now it was time to determine who was the strongest.

*** 

-Truly amazing! The players from other countries are being overwhelmed by Choi Chuntaek's power!

-The even more amazing thing is that it isn't just about strength!

-Oh, as I speak, the black wolves that symbolize Choi Chuntaek have started to bite the South Korean players and run away.

-Dozens of wolves are clas.h.i.+ng with players from every country! It is a fierce b.l.o.o.d.y fight!

-He is a really scary player. The shadow wolves don't die and keep fighting! Choi Chuntaek is jumping into the battle! Who will survive?

The Korean audience members in the stadium shouted like fish in water. Maybe it was natural. The moment the mask was removed, the detailed profile of Dark Wolf was known through the mouths of the commentators. Once it was revealed that he was a man about to turn 70, the stadium was filled with exclamations.

Meanwhile, Choi Chuntaek's family...

“Father, fiiiiiighting!”

“Grandfather, smash them all!”

Kim Mikyung and Choi Jeongdo were shouting while watching the screen. At first, they were baffled by the incredible fact, but it was only for a moment. No, this was better. Dark Wolf, who was praised by the community as well as the world, was the person who had sat next to them. Moreover, the two of them became even more excited when they saw the cheering audience members around them. They were a bit sorry for Mido, but this was inevitable.

“What? You knew about this?!”

Choi Kanghyun naturally had a duty to inform other family members about this fact. The first one he called was the youngest, Choi Seohyeon. Choi Kanghyun told her that their father was playing an active role in the World Compet.i.tion and to turn on the TV straight away. The moment she saw her father appear, she couldn't hide her surprise and said she would be at their home after the match.

“You crazy guy! Why are you only saying this now?!”

-No, Father said he would break my leg if I told anyone. I couldn't help it. Hyung, you know Father's personality. Didn't you see how he kicked me the other day?

“No, I thought he was skilled at that time, but I didn't expect it to be this much. Sigh. I should've known from the time he bought the capsule for Arkstar.”

The second one he called was the person he was currently speaking to, Choi Jeonghyun. However, he already knew their father was the mysterious figure called Dark Wolf. Moreover, he said he was watching the match on the TV. Today was Christmas so his niece wasn't going to kindergarten. They happened to be watching it together.

“How did Seohui react?”

-She is excited to see her grandfather on TV.

“Hah. Come to our house in the evening. Seohyeon is going to come.”

-Okay. I never dreamt that Father would take part in the World Compet.i.tion. He also took off his mask. First of all, congratulations. Okay. Then I'll see you later, Hyung. 

“Yes.”

Choi Kanghyun finally finished the phone call with his youngest brother. He still couldn't believe it. His father was fighting as a national representative against these famous players. He heard from his mother that his father was quite strong in the past, but he hadn't expected it to be this much. As such, his father's debut was shocking and it was a matter of great importance to the family.

-Amazing! Choi Chuntaek is amazing!

-This is truly a G.o.dly control! Look at this. It is like seeing a highly skilled a.s.sa.s.sin!

-What are those ghost-like kicks? It is truly surprising?! Ahh, as I spoke, the Chinese players are partic.i.p.ating in the war! The situation has become even more unknown!

“...Father, have strength.”

Choi Kanghyun's eyes reflected the image of his father's back as he struggled against the enemies. It could be called the view of the most reliable back in the world.

*** 

What if the future could be seen in people's eyes? Additionally, it was a future that couldn't be handled. They couldn't fight and fled in the present. Then over time, they gained the capacity to bear that future. What would it be like? Would it be as crazy as the present situation?

“Kyak!”

Fabian of Italy was torn apart by a ma.s.sive tornado. He was a Star Fruit talent with a crow's ability, but he couldn't handle the tornado and crashed down. I moved like the wind and approached Fabian. Keen Insight showed me the future and allowed me to predict all of Fabian's movements. My hands were just a helper. The fork spoon moved like the wind and tore off all his feathers, stabbing his neck, chest, thighs, and other areas. The swirling black feathers marked Fabian's end.

“No way...!”

[The Italian team has been eliminated.]

[The flag has been acquired.]

“Um.”

The moment I picked up the flag, I saw 10 arrows flying toward me. Of course, it was the future. I quickly got up and met the coming future, avoiding all the arrows with agile movements. Then I saw a team running from there. “It is the Ukrainian team.”

It was a team that left an impression on me because there were only beautiful women. A woman who resembled the nine-tailed fox was leading them. She was a woman called Dariya with a fox's ability. Right next to her was a familiar man. He was a Mexican Star Fruit talent with chameleon abilities. It was a young man called Louis.

“Dariya, do you really want to date me?”

“Who knows? I'll think about it if you help me hit that guy.”

“You are really a fox-like girl.”

“Do you only know it now?”

I could overhear the conversation of the two people with my enhanced hearing. It seemed the two people had formed an alliance with each other. I danced while running toward them. I didn't know if it would work, but I had to try it first.

“Flying Weather Dance.”

The sun and the wind surrounded both my legs. The wind and fire interacted with each other. The two powers harmoniously blended together to create a new power and message windows rose in front of me.

[You have found a new level of the Flying Weather Dance.]

[The sun has met the wind and you have realized the mystery of the solar wind.]

['Rising Sun' has risen to a new level and the skill has been strengthened.]

[From now on, the limit on the number of uses for 'Rising Sun' will disappear.]

[The blowing wind will sing to the sun that doesn't go out.]

I smiled when I saw the messages. I was very satisfied. “Rising Sun Blade Wind.”

The fiery half moon-shaped blade flew toward the two people like it was swallowing up the s.p.a.ce. The giant blade immediately split into dozens of blades and flooded the enemies. It was like a fire dragon spreading its wings and returning.

Kukukung!

A huge bombardment devastated the front.