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Jiikhoes special gym.

The special gymnasium is a training facility exclusively for dormitory students.

Of course, its designed to withstand most players special abilities.

The gym is also used for training and experiments involving energy waves, but the main purpose of it was to accommodate battles between students.

Its my first time using this.

I often train at the Jiikhoe Hall every morning and evening, but I mostly use the simulator room.

I thought it was more efficient to train in the simulator room than in the gym since the former lets me experience battling with enemies by virtual combat using the simulator.

While I was reading the rules for using the special gym in the hologram that popped up in front of the door, Sung Siwan talked to me.

I cant really stop you since Idam accepted your challenge Do you really not need a referee?

Yes.

An AI will judge when to stop you guys if you wont get a referee. Theres a limit to the AIs ability to read the flow of a battle, so sometimes its judgment is a little wonky. Theres a risk of you guys getting seriously injured.

We can just get treated in that case.

No, I hoped youd say you wont get injured

Sung Siwan was more worried for me, understandably so because Im a freshman.

That Gye Bastard is older than me so he has more experience as a player, and he belongs to the top ten players among the sophomores.

On top of that, Gye Idam famously has abilities optimized for overpowering players.

When Gye Idam first attacked an otherworld, he quickly overpowered a player who was in a state of confusion because of a boss enemys skill.

Gye Idam was a coveted talent in the Players Associations rule enforcement department that deals with players.

I trusted that ability and voted for Gye Bastard during the Jiikhoe elections! I shouldve known better!

Gye Idams reputation wasnt bad, and since he never appeared in front of me, I didnt recognize his rotten personality.

To reflect on my mistake, I had to challenge this Gye Bastard to a battle.

I felt sorry for making Sung Siwan worry about his hoobae getting hurt, but only that bastard will come out of here injured.

That Gye Bastard is Jiikhoes chairman now, so he should at least have a recovery item with him.

If he doesnt have one, then it would be his fault for lacking preparation.

Hed have no choice but to be taken to the nurses office after I make him suffer as much as I want.

I know how good the player specialist nurse there is, so I dont have to worry.

I told Sung Siwan not to worry too, and he seemed relieved.

Park Seunghyun, who was standing in the back, had a subtle face.

I think itll take a long time, can we postpone our appointment?

No, Ill wait until the battle is over.

I think itll take a few hours though.

What? You think so?

At my words, Gye Idam, who was stamping his student ID on the door of the gym, flicked his head to look at me.

His surprised face almost made me laugh.

Considering that Ive been beaten by that Gye Bastard for more than half a year, of course, Im going to make him suffer for at least a few hours.

Whyd he look so shocked?

Oh, is it because Im shorter than he thought?

If thats the case, then I can understand it a little.

Euishin-ah, how are you going to deal with the battle broadcast? I think there will be a lot of people watching

Park Seunghyun spoke timidly.

I could see people flocking behind him.

There are already a lot of people, but there were quite a few more crazy students flying this way on illegally modified airboards.

Theyre flocking here. I guess the rumors spread.

My best guess is that someone posted about it on the bulletin board.

If it was advertised as a simple fight, this many people wouldnt have come.

Im sure my name was put on whatever post it was.

I didnt look at the bulletin board, but it became clear when my device rang continuously, notifying me of incoming messages.

They could be messages of support or concern, but its difficult for me to go through them one by one now.

I didnt mean to blow things up like this, but its already too late.

Well battle behind closed doors.

My words elicited sounds of disappointment here and there.

In Eungwang High where the atmosphere for learning and exchanging battle tactics was prevalent, having private battles were rare.

Its a pity that people wouldnt witness me beating up this Gye Bastard, but this much sense is left in my brain.

Okay Good luck Euishin-ah!

Park Seunghyun cheered on me instead of Gye Idam.

Although Gye Idam is his sunbae in Jiikhoe, he has known me for a longer time, and perhaps because he heard from me earlier that this Gye Bastard is a malicious commenter.

As expected of my playable character.

Wiiing

I saw Sung Siwan dispersing the crowd with a complex expression as the automatic doors closed.

Some people seemed to want to wait until the end.

Well, I dont intend to stop them if they wish to see a messed up Gye Bastard come out of those doors later.

On the other hand, Gye Idam was staring out the window.

Because the gym is in private mode, the blinds are down on the super-reinforced energy glass.

After confirming that the blinds had come all the way down, I spoke to him.

Ill forgive you if you win.

Really?

Gye Idam immediately looked suspicious, but he smiled soon after, telling me the fish has taken the bait.

So he wants to be forgiven?

I guess some things never change this bastard still has no conscience.

I wont lose anyway, so theres no forgiveness waiting for him.

Yeah. But if I win, Ill make you suffer until you graduate. No even after you graduate.

Then thats just plain bullying.

Dont complain.

Was your personality really like this?

Its annoying to hear it from someone whos only a year older than me.

What are the rules?

Use whatever skill or light skill you want. Its over when one of us cant fight anymore.

Youre not a candidate but a fit, arent you? Its obvious you have overpowered abilities, but youre not gonna limit yourself?

Gye Idams face elongated as he rumbled and grumbled.

I dont know how I could put up with him any longer.

Indeed, even in his days as Gye Bastard, Gye Idam had always been talkative.

I can win against someone like you even without using my light skill. You can use yours.

Theres no way Ill show this bastard all my cards.

A pawn is enough to deal with him, so why would I take out my queen?

After my provocation, Gye Idam frowned.

Even though this Gye Bastard apologized earlier, as expected, his bad temper still remains.

Both players, take your positions.

The mechanical sound rang out.

The waiting time before the battle was almost over.

Two circles appeared at a distance inside the special gym.

The number shown on the circles decreased every second.

Step, step.

Gye Idam and I stepped on each circle.

He took a breath and then said something.

Lets stop this and find another way to

No.

As if his feelings got worse because I cut off his words, Gye Idams face became even more distorted.

The look on his face made me feel somewhat better.

Even if there are more efficient ways to deal with him other than a battle, I dont even want to consider them.

The numbers above our heads slowly approached zero.

3,2,1

Start!

Fwaaat!

Almost at the same time as the mechanical sound, Gye Idam used his energy waves.

His energy waves turned into a dark fog and began to swallow the surroundings.

I flew back, but the gym was quickly filled by the fog and I couldnt find where I should retreat to.

Hes faster than I thought! And

Through the fog, Gye Idams figure became blurred.

He wasnt too far away, and I can still see him.

I was perfectly capable of attacking still.

But the problem was elsewhere.

The energy waves in my body slowed.

The further my body was exposed to the fog, the more difficult it became to use my energy waves.

Seeing that it interfered with my energy waves in such a short time, he mustve used a light skill.

Its similar to Do Sihoos light skill that can completely block ones energy waves, but the effect was slightly different and the range was much wider.

The fog is too quick and spreads too wide. If it was similar to Do Sihoos chains, it wouldve been more troublesome.

Click.

I heard a clicking sound.

It was the sound of an energy gun in Gye Idams hand.

It was cocked and loaded, and it was pointed right at me.

You know your bodys condition now, right? Give up.

Why would I?

In this fog, your energy waves are slowed. The moment you use your light skill, it wont be as fast as this gun.

Gye Idams words were not very wrong.

The magic that I usually use involves converting energy waves into mana before casting a spell, but it wouldnt be easy to do that in this fog.

And since the gun was pointed right at me, there was no way I could move as quickly.

However.

I just didnt move right away to see what you got up your sleeves though?

What?

I didnt have to answer that Gye Bastard any further.

Because I already had a UR weapon item card, the Sangbosimgeumpa in my hand.

As if it was waiting for my cue, the Sangbosimgeumpa was immediately actualized.

Fwaaa!

Bang! Bang bang bang!

Bullets loaded with energy waves poured down on me.

Gye Idam tried to shoot my hand before the item materialized, but none of the bullets that were fired actually reached my hand.

In disbelief that not a single shot at this close range landed, Gye Idams eyes opened wide.

His gaze was on the Sangbosimgeumpa which blocked all the bullets that he shot.

He was startled.

Thats a UR-rank item! You crazy jerk, thats the Pig Clans heads

Fwooook!

Before he could finish his words, the Sangbosimgeumpa hit him right on his abdomen.

He defended himself with his gun, but even the energy gun cracked, unable to handle the power of a UR-rank item.

You shouldnt be able to use a skill right a-away though!

Hes right.

My energy waves are disrupted by the fog, so even though I held the Sangbosimgeumpa in my hand, the usual system message for my Use Objects skill wasnt heard.

If I only relied on that skill and neglected my training, I probably wouldnt have been able to use the Sangbosimgeumpa on time.

But I learned how to use it from none other than the mythical Tiger Clan.

On top of that, the weapon itself acknowledges me as well.

Even if I cant handle the Sangbosimgeumpa as perfectly as I do when using my Use Objects skill, I can still activate one or two branches of it.

Havent you played the game? Theres a stage where energy waves were blocked. Ive got a plan.

My steps were light as I ran across the gym.

The fleeing Gye Idams movement was infinitely slower than that of Baekho-guns.

And unlike in Eunryeongwan, theres no Baekho-gun here ready to obliterate my limbs with his sword.

Without hesitation, I swung the Sangbosimgeumpa wide and aimed for Gye Idam.

The blade of the Sangbosimgeumpa shot toward Gye Idam with a sound that seemed to tear the air around us.

Keuhk! Youre already!

It was too late for him to evade, so Gye Idam couldnt do anything but raise his already cracked energy gun to block my weapon.

It was a clueless move, one that clearly doesnt know how the Sangbosimgeumpa works.

As expected, the crack in the gun gradually opened and exploded.

Screeech! Bang!

Gye Idams face was bewildered as he witnessed his energy gun become completely wrecked.

He must have a spare gun, and Im sure he knows how to fight physically without weapons, but he didnt seem to be thinking of making another move.

He looked as if he lost his will, as expected of a spineless bastard.

Before I claimed my victory, I commented on something that irked me the most.

Are you a fan of Ahn Dain?

Gye Idams shoulders shivered, telling me that I was right.

You were bad at shooting but you chose an energy gun for your weapon? You really like taking whats not yours.

Energy guns were common, but seeing that Gye Bastards rubbish shooting skills in military training, of course, Id doubt why he chose it.

He gritted his teeth, ashamed that I saw right through him.

I lost.

Of course.

?

Gye Idam didnt seem to understand.

The battles not over yet. Get up.

You, dont tell me!

I said it only ends when one of us cant fight anymore!

Fwook!

The battle turned into me one-sidedly beating him up.

Still, I made sure to thoroughly control my power so that Gye Idam wouldnt collapse in one shot.

Although he lost his fighting spirit, he reflexively blocked the UR-rank item from hitting his body, making the scene still resemble a battle.

I aimed mainly in areas that were covered, but I hit him in the face a few times.

Would Gye Bastards face return if I hit him in the face?

I always thought of Gye Bastards face as repulsive, so I hit him moderately, not wanting that disgusting face to return.

Keuhk, ah, n-no just listen to me once!

I dont care.

Words from a malicious commenter dont matter to me.

It would be a waste of time to hear anything hed say.

But then, when I saw him trying to speak, something came to my mind.

The rhinoceron that appeared in the Nameless Supporting Roles Tutorial level. You remember, right? That level got a lot of bad comments, right?

I managed to solve most of the cases in this world, but that tutorial level was different

If it wasnt for luck, I wouldve been wiped out.

Yeah, I know. So I should spare you because of that?

Reminded of Jang Namwook and Yoo Sanghoon, my eyes began to turn.

I turned the Sangbosimgeumpa, prepared to teach this bastard a lesson.

Oh, please, just listen to me! It was from that day that I realized that I was in the PMH world. And its not like I wasnt there!

Worried that Id cut off his words, Gye Idam spoke without taking a breath.

He realized that he was in the PMH world that day?

There were a lot of things in his words that bothered me, but I asked what bothered me the most.

What are you saying? I didnt even see you there.

I wouldve been suspected if I came forward. I didnt have a chance to step up!

A chance?

There was a playable character who arrived before I did! I saw him and then I went back.

A playable character that arrived before Gye Idam.

His words brought back that days events.

Baekho-gun arrived in front of the smashed gymnasium door.

His eyes shined white as he held the White Fang.

Tell me in detail.

I decided to listen to Gye Idam for now.

But I still beat him up, just to the point that it wouldnt interfere him speaking.

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