Whooooosh!

The white flames of the Phoenixs Arrow set Akari ablaze in an instant.

True to the Phoenixs Arrows nature, its flames grew even more intense when launched, lighting up with unparalleled fierceness.

He won!!

Is she really dead?

Did a Silver Rank just beat a Diamond Rank?

I cant believe it! Even seeing it through shared perspective, I cant fathom how he won. I screamed when his arm got cut off Thankfully

Despite viewers sharing the same perspective, they couldnt understand how the situation had turned so dramatically.

The battle was so swift that, to the average eye, it was hard to capture the action.

Only after re- watching it in slow motion after the broadcast could they hope to grasp how the battle had unfolded.

But didnt this broadcast a murder live?

That was self- defense!

Still, someone died. Wont this cause international conflict?

Should he have just been defeated? Or sent back to Japan with only his torso?

Really, our country should protest against Japan.

Worried about potential legal issues

However, away from the virtual world and in reality, as Akari was consumed by the flames, viewers were fiercely debating the events caused by Seong Jihan.

It was a monumental achievement for a Silver to defeat a Diamond, but given that this took place in the real world, there seemed to be legal ramifications.

But

Shes not dead.

Contrary to what viewers believed, Seong Jihan noticed that, within the white flames, Akari was desperately clinging to life.

If it werent for the tutorial restrictions, I would have finished her with my Lightning Wall technique.

Unique stats like Martial Power and Force were relatively unrestricted during the tutorial, but he couldnt fully use his abilities like in the BattleNet game.

Especially executing the Advanced Martial Arts from the Nameless Technique. It was challenging. Thankfully, he had the Shadow Sword Eclipse to help.

[Haah Haah]

Thud!

From within the flames, a black silhouette rose.

[How How is this possible]

As Akaris deep, submerged voice echoed, the viewers were in shock.

Holy sh*t, this is infuriating;

How is she still alive after that?

A Diamond without restraints is truly formidable.

Isnt Seong Jihan in danger?!

He should escape while shes stunned

Then,

Bang! Bang!

Mr. Seong Jihan, dodge!

Well take over from here!

Along with the sounds of gunfire, the player suppression special forces emerged.

Ratatatat!

Without hesitation, the special forces started shooting at Akari.

Given the immense damage players can cause when going rogue, the response of this force was ruthless.

Despite players having remarkable abilities, the firepower of modern weapons was formidable.

Facing such concentrated gunfire, even the most potent player would have difficulty surviving

This opponent is challenging.

Whoosh! Whoosh!

Akaris body turned transparent, allowing bullets to pass through her effortlessly.

A unique skill known to all assassins, Spirit Embodiment.

What the She turned into a ghost.

All assassins can use that skill.

Thats so overpowered. But why didnt she use it against Seong Jihan?

Using that skill reduces stats. Besides, Seong Jihan can use aura, so its more disadvantageous for her.

Oh, I see. Wait, is she flying?

Whoooosh-

After enduring a barrage of bullets, Akaris spirit form began rising, floating like smoke in the air.

The Dark Soul Vortex that had been binding Akari on the ground had shrunk, allowing her to fly once again.

If I had just a bit more power, that wouldve been great. Its a pity.

Had the Dark Soul Vortex held her a bit longer, he could have secured Akaris defeat.

With Silver Ranks power, this seems to be the limit.

Seong Jihan reached out to where the Dark Soul Vortex vanished, leaving only the dark sword, with his fallen arm.

Then.

Swoosh!

The dark sword clung to Seong Jihans empty arm, and the left arm began to regenerate quickly.

The nearby player suppression special forces held their breath, watching the peculiar sight of Seong Jihans hand forming.

Hmm. Its working well.

Although the arm was dyed pitch black from the elbow to the fingertips, the state of his left hand was perfectly fine.

[Sigh The masters crazy idea was actually feasible. To think hed cut off his own arm.]

At that time, it was the best option.

There was no way to prevent Akaris deadly attack earlier.

His arm being severed by her sword strike was an expected outcome.

If cut by the enemys blade, the cut would be imbued with malicious energy, and the Dark Soul Vortex from the Shadow Sword Eclipse would quickly lose its strength.

[If the sword hadnt properly merged with the arm, you couldve lost your body. Humans, being the lowest- ranked species, arent they sensitive to physical loss?]

Regeneration is the key. We have many good supporters in our country.

Seong Jihan spoke nonchalantly.

In his previous life too, as a warrior, hadnt he lost countless body parts?

Complaining about losing an arm now seemed trivial considering the brutal battlefields he had faced since his past life.

But

Seong Jihan pulled the Sword from the ground with his right hand and looked up at the sky.

Akari neither fled nor attacked. She was just floating aimlessly.

She hasnt left yet?

His eyes gleamed menacingly, like a predator stalking its prey.

Lets resume the Diamond hunt.

Nameless Divine Arts, Footwork Technique Flashing Sky Thunder Steps

Seeing Seong Jihan charging towards her like an arrow, Akaris face turned pale.

How can there be such a person

Just a while ago, she almost died.

Her ninja outfit being SS- class equipment, and being able to use all of Diamond abilities, she barely withstood that attack.

Had she made even a slight mistake, her entire body wouldve burned in pain until she died.

The Golden Rule will be activated again in 1 minute.

She still had strength left.

She could face Seong Jihan.

Objectively, if a battle ensued, she would likely have the upper hand.

However.

Can I suppress him in less than a minute?

She was uncertain.

And upon confronting the deadly intent in Seong Jihans eyes.

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She was terrified.

If she couldnt suppress him within that minute, once the Tutorials Golden Rule reactivates, she wouldnt be able to overcome Seong Jihan.

No, it wasnt about gaining an upper hand she would die.

Akari trembled.

She had died countless times in BattleNet, but that was just a game.

The concept of death in real life was a completely different matter.

She never thought she would die, so she believed she could overcome the fear of death.

Facing Seong Jihans genuine murderous intent, she realized her thinking had been delusional.

I

Whiz!

Seong Jihans sword, which had approached without her noticing, grazed her face.

With the power of the unlocked Diamond, she could easily dodge and counter.

However, Akari could only manage to dodge the sword.

She couldnt think of countering.

I cant win.

The feeling of defeat was already deep in her heart.

However, the reason Akari was still there was due to the order given by her master, Ito Shizuru, even at the cost of his clone.

Then.

[Akari. Its time. Withdraw from the battlefield.]

In her ear, Ito Shizurus voice echoed.

It was like the voice of a savior giving her a reason, especially since she couldnt run away.

[Understood. Im sorry Goddess.]

Akari turned around as if she had been waiting.

And for the remaining minute, she used all her strength to flee desperately.

Whooosh!

With a gust, Akari disappeared in an instant.

Her escape at full power was almost at the speed of light.

* * * * *

* * * * *

Wow. Shes fast.

There was a vast difference in stats from the beginning, so Seong Jihan could only stay behind, unable to catch up, feeling frustrated.

It ended sooner than expected, everyone.

Wow, this is crazy! LOL

Is it real that a Diamond is fleeing like that? Hahaha

Im so impressed with K- Silvers class

Whats with K- Silver? If all of Koreas silver was that strong, South Korea would have already dominated the world

Wow I want to donate, but I only have a million won in my account

Thats too less for a 10,000 GP limit, bro

The chat window was rapidly scrolling up.

If the minimum donation limit wasnt ten million won, the chat would have been flooded with donation messages from the excited viewers.

Just your sentiments are enough. Because, today, I got the Akashic pages.

Seong Jihan took out the days loot from his inventory, three Akashic pages.

Wow.. How much did you earn today?

Haha, then its different! No need for such donations!

But those Japanese guys are crazy. If they used three Akashic pages How desperate were they?

Right! Its so chilling.

But I want to see the Goddesss face again

For real, shes so beautiful.

Ugh I should rewatch

Viewers who couldnt forget Ito Shizurus face they glimpsed for a moment.

It was a good thing that Seong Jihan used his keen observation in time; otherwise, all the viewers would have become her slaves.

If theres any charm left in the video, I should delete it.

Thinking this, Seong Jihan looked at the Akashic pages he took out.

Two of the three pages had been used and had faded gold, but the one Takeda didnt use was shining brightly.

Thanks to Takeda, at least one is intact.

Takedas only good deed LOL

Was Takedas gift Exchange? I wish that happened to me I want to feel the presence of the Goddess.

You crazy people Are you praying for Jihan to go to Japan?

Come on, he can handle it; its us who are the problem. Hahaha!

He had been trying to get Akashic pages.

Its fortunate to get them for free.

Though he didnt kill Akari, he was satisfied with the loot.

[Takeda has donated 10,000GP.]

[Mr. Seong Tasukete]

Suddenly, a donation message appeared on the channel.

?? What just happened?

Wait, is Takeda still inside?

Hes typing Tasuke-te in Japanese. Hahaha

Hey, thats too localized LOL

What does Tasuke-te mean?

It means hes asking for help.

Seong Jihan chuckled at the message.

He didnt know the state inside the cafe.

It seemed Takeda was trapped.

I should capture him as a prisoner.

Whoosh!

Flying back to the cafe, Seong Jihan found Takeda pinned under the building debris.

With his legs trapped and holding his phone, Takeda awkwardly smiled upon seeing Seong Jihan.

He. Hehe Mr. Seong.

You dont look too hurt.

Ah Not too hurt, but its painful I cant feel my legs.

As long as youre alive.

Swooosh!

Lifting the debris with Force and pulling out Takeda, Seong Jihan said,

Well, everyone, since weve captured Takeda too, thats it for todays broadcast.

With that, he ended the stream.

* * * * *

The broadcast of that day,

Not just in Korea, but in Japan

And even further, it captured the attention of the entire world.

In less than 24 hours, the video went viral, surpassing 10 million views.

Shizuru. What exactly is this broadcast?

Among those 10 million viewers,

Ito Ryuhei, the Sword King residing in Tokyo, was also included.

[Notes:

TL/N: Takedas Gift, or the Artifact which he used to use Exchange is still not clear and theres almost no context for it for now. There might be some modification to this Exchange later when we find out more.]