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章節 245: Chapter 245

"Mom says there's no secret about your birth."

Not long after,

Yoon Seah came to Seong Jihan, smiling brightly, sharing what she heard from Seong Jiah.

"There's nothing?"

"Yes. She went to the gynecologist with you when you were born and even got peed on while changing your diaper, you know?"

"She remembers such old memories quite well."

"I think I would remember that too."

"Anyway, it's clear I wasn't picked up from somewhere."

Seong Jihan nodded in agreement.

"But why ask about your birth all of a sudden?"

"Because I am overwhelmingly strong. It made me doubt if I'm really human."

Not wanting to explain to Yoon Seah about understanding unfamiliar characters, Seong Jihan gave that as his reason.

"…Uncle. Mom is warning you not to be too arrogant. That you might fall on your face if you do."

"Tell her, I got it."

"You don't seem like it at all…"

As Yoon Seah shook her head and left the room, Seong Jihan thought,

'If there's no secret about my birth, could there be something peculiar about the Seong bloodline itself?'

Both Seong Jihan and Seong Jiah had shown exceptional talent in BattleNet.

Not only Seong Jihan, Seong Jiah was also one of the few in BattleNet belonging to the priestess class.

Additionally, Yoon Seah, Seong Jiah's daughter, had inherited a transcendent gift like 'late bloomer'.

It was hard to chalk it up to simple chance or good fortune.

'Considering our family history, with our parents no longer here, it's impossible to know…'

Seong Jihan decided to stop dwelling on the unsolvable and to check the rewards he obtained from this game.

Firstly, what caught his eye was an additional 20 to his remaining stats.

With +10 from the first-place reward and a 10-level increase after the game ended, he had amassed 20 points to spend.

'I'll invest all these in the void…'

Having allocated points into the void stat with each growth opportunity, his void capacity, which was 60, increased to 64 as Seong Jihan invested all 20 points into it, even as the front digit switched to 6, and each increment now consumed five of his remaining stats.

'But the investment is worth it.'

Seong Jihan recalled his recent battle in BattleNet.

Without having fortified all his abilities through void, he would have died long ago at the hands of Solar Faction players.

Competing against humanity's players on Earth could be managed without the power of the void; however, to face those above, the power of the void was absolutely essential.

'With my capacity limit increased by 30, there's still a long way to reach max limit. I can invest without any concern.'

Resolved to focus investment on the void whenever he leveled up, he checked the title he had received for clearing the epic quest.

[Void Enforcer]

-A title awarded to those who cooperate with the will of the void.

-While equipped, the power of the void is amplified, particularly against beings not aligned with 'Order', drastically boosting the power of the void.

-On the other hand, once the title is equipped even once, the chance of the player being bound to the will of the void increases, and the void capacity is reduced by 15.

Unlike previous titles, which granted only perks, the Void Enforcer had clear advantages and disadvantages.

'This is… much more than just a title.'

Most past titles mostly offered experience buffs. Even those that did improve stats only played supporting roles. However, the Void Enforcer significantly strengthened void powers.

Especially,

'A significant increase against entities that do not follow 'Order'…'

'Order' as referred to by the void.

By now, Seong Jihan had a rough understanding of what this meant.

'Those deemed as bugs by BattleNet must be the ones not following 'Order'.'

Like the tentacle case of the Blue Blood Demons,

Such bug-level existences sought immortality by hopping between possessions, clearly beings against the natural order.

The substantially amplified power of the void against these entities was an amazing advantage.

All the more so since most core forces of opposing species in the Space League were these 'bug-level players'.

And now a title that amplifies the power of void for each higher-tier opponent faced…

'Although it has side effects, it must be equipped.'

Despite the increased risk of being bound to the void, it was a title he had to use.

Especially with the possibility of being targeted by the Wandering Martial God.

It was imperative to get used to wielding the enhanced power of the void with this title on.

[Would you like to equip the 'Void Enforcer' title?]

"Yes."

[You have equipped the 'Void Enforcer' title.]

[The power of the void is further amplified.]

[Void capacity is reduced by 15. If void capacity reaches the limit, the player will be irrevocably bound to the will of the void.]

[Suppressing several entities that defy 'Order' can lead to an upgrade of the title by the 'will of the void'.]

The will of the void promising an upgrade if more bug-level players are suppressed was like a double-edged sword.

It was hard to predict what would unfold if the title upgraded itself, but for now,

'I might as well surf the tiger's back…and continue on with the power of the void.'

Resolute in utilizing the power of the void,

'I've decided to hold off on leveling up for a while. I should practice harnessing this amplified power of the void.'

Seong Jihan re-entered the training ground.

* * *

Since the incorporation of BattleNet into the main game, the schedules of BattleNet players revolved entirely around the Space League matches.

While the World Championships League was a system for nations to compete for rankings among themselves, the Space League matches determined the very survival of humanity. It was only natural that all focus shifted towards the Space League.

The third Space League game was scheduled for early April, a time when each country typically held regional league matches.

"There needs to be some adjustments to this schedule."

"We need to keep a week before and after the Space League matches clear."

Considering player fatigue, the World BattleNet Association adjusted national team game schedules.

"But won't there be too many matches during this time?"

"Well, it's the national championship."

"Players need a week of rest time compared to the Space League matches."

"Even so, won't the national team matches overlap too much?"

"National team matches have less fatigue compared to the Space League, don't they?"

"Let's proceed with this plan."

As a result, from late March to early April 2021, the Hell Race began.

-Wow… Is this revamped schedule for real?

-As a viewer, I'll have a lot to watch, so it's fun, haha.

-The Taiwan match, China match, and then straight into the Space League… all within two weeks? That's intense!

-The national team players are going to be worn out.

-We had the Taiwan match last time, why again?

-The April schedule was moved up, that's why.

-Seong Jihan is going to have a tough time…

-Nah, he's probably going to get banned from playing anyway, haha.

-Just need to be there like a totem of victory.

At the Korean BattleNet Center, Director Noh Youngjun sighed as he observed the reactions of enthusiasts who enjoyed the abundance of matches.

"While the Space League is crucial, the schedule is too tight."

"The Association should have adjusted the schedule earlier; they're getting criticized for this."

"That's right. The Association's handling of affairs is lacking… Are all the players ready?"

"Yes. Most of them are at the BattleNet Center. Seong Jihan is in training, so we haven't been able to reach him."

"Hmm… is that so?"

Seong Jihan was unreachable whenever he was in training. Director Noh Youngjun pondered, 'With Seong Jihan, we'd be at full strength, but even without him, I think we can beat Taiwan.'

In the previous Taiwan match, Korea managed to win without Seong Jihan, leading with the Sword King. Although the elderly player caused some concern during the first game, he didn't show a threatening presence afterward.

However, since then, the elderly player hadn't demonstrated remarkable performance.

The elderly player was troublesome,

Yet, since the game against Korea, there had been no significant actions from him.

In contrast, the Korean national team had added a rookie archer named Yoon Seah to the already formidable lineup of Seong Jihan and the Sword King.

'Unlike the Japan match, Taiwan isn't known for strong supporters compared to us… Even if the Golem Map keeps showing up, we still have a chance.'

No matter how one looked at it, winning the upcoming Taiwan match seemed inevitable.

"Let's just call Jihan from the China match onward. He should rest in preparation for the fierce games of the Space League."

"Understood. Shall I cease contacting him?"

"No. Keep trying. He has to show up for the China match, right? But is this training room a place cut off completely from the outside world?"

"Yes. According to Yoon Seah, she couldn't get in touch with him either…"

"That could be a problem. We definitely need him for the China match."

Cognizant of the overwhelming power difference, the coaching staff disregarded the Taiwan match.

"Hmm… Is there no way to contact him?"

They were already writing off Taiwan as a victory, now thinking about how to reach Seong Jihan for the next match.

"Do we need to sponsor him or something?"

"BattleTube isn't turned on."

"Maybe leave a message on the board…"

"There's no message board for Seong Jihan's BattleTube, you know?"

"Really? Just videos sitting there?"

"Yes. It's known that editing is managed by the Daegi guild…"

No matter how much they brainstormed, making contact with Seong Jihan, who was in the void training room, was impossible.

As the staff worried that they might not use Seong Jihan for the China match,

Just then,

"There's no need to worry. I'm here now."

The strategic analysis room's door opened, and Seong Jihan walked in.

"Seong…Seong Jihan?"

"You came all the way here…!"

Unlike other national team players who weren't obliged to come to the center, Seong Jihan had special treatment.

As he, who normally resided in the penthouse, came down to the strategy room, the coaching staff lit up with hope.

"Oh!! Seong Jihan, how did you manage to know about everything? We were struggling to find a way to contact you…"

"Yes. I'll arrange a method to communicate when I'm in the training room later. It's a special space, so normal communications don't work."

"Thank you. As for the Taiwan match… truthfully, you don't have to participate. It would be better to rest for the matches against China and in the Space League."

Considering the distinct power difference from Taiwan,

Director Noh Youngjun suggested Seong Jihan needn't stress himself with that game.

"Oh no, I plan to participate. It's not like playing one more game would be too burdensome."

"Is that so? Well, thanks. You'll be banned in Taiwan anyway, so it'll be much easier for us afterwards."

Through recent games, Seong Jihan had established himself as the unrivaled champion among players worldwide. He was the player most countries would ban without hesitation. Once he was banned, there would be no need for Yoon Sejin and Yoon Seah to worry about being banned themselves.

From the coach's perspective, even if Seong Jihan couldn't play, just forcing the opponent to use their ban card makes managing the series much easier.

"Ban, huh…"

Seong Jihan only smirked at that, then shifted the conversation.

"Could I see the footage of Taiwan's elderly player from our last match?"

"Ah… that person? Sure. I'll get it ready right away."

Directed by the coach, the efficiently moving staff caught Seong Jihan's eye.

He recalled what Pythia had said.

[Excluding the Wandering Martial God, he's the closest to the god of martial arts. It's not about winning, but enduring even for a minute in front of his sword is difficult.]

Seong Jihan and Pythia made a bet on that prophecy, wagering him staying a minute against Dongbang Sak's power.

'I wonder how it will turn out.'

Watching the old man's martial feat on the screen,

Seong Jihan prepared for the Taiwan match, a game everyone in Korea was confident they would win.


章節 246: Chapter 246

=Everyone, you've waited a long time! The Northeast Asia Regional League starts today!

=From this week on, the Korean national team faces a tough race. After playing two matches against Taiwan and China in a week, they have to prepare for the Space League!

=Due to this tight schedule, there were talks that Seong Jihan wouldn't participate in the Taiwan match, but Seong Jihan is included in the lineup!

=Even a tiger does its best to catch a rabbit! The Korean national team has put forth its full strength against Taiwan!

At the end of March, the hellish race kicks off.

Fortunately for the Korean team, their first opponent is Taiwan, a relatively weaker country.

-Commentators are being too much. Treating Taiwan like a rabbit? 😂

-Well, they are relatively weaker, right?

-If Taiwan went to other leagues, they would be mid-tier or higher, but here, they're in the East Asian League…

-True 😂 East Asia League is really the worst. Isn't it worse than even the Western European League?

-Of course 😂 If Taiwan went to Western Europe, they'd be mid-tier or better, right? This place is real hell.

With Seong Jihan added to the Korean roster, unlike the previous match against Taiwan, spectators were already optimistic about victory.

Even the winning formula displayed by Japan in their victory against Korea—involving Golem Duel maps—wouldn't work for Taiwan. Their supporter power simply couldn't measure up to Korea's, so the game seemed decisively in Korea's favor regardless of what happened.

This perception wasn't isolated to Korean viewers.

-Seong Jihan is here… why participate in the national competition instead of focusing on the Space League?

-Going 3:0.

└ Even if Seong Jihan didn't play, it would've been 3:0, right?

└ That's true… who could stop Yoon Sejin and Yoon Seah?

-Instead of worrying about their ranking, Taiwan should be grateful if we keep them from dropping further in the Space League.

-They already are…

Taiwanese viewers shared this sentiment as well.

Meanwhile, in the Korean national team's waiting room.

Yoon Seah noticed Seong Jihan intently watching a screen and edged closer to ask,

"Uncle, what are you looking at?"

"Hu Wootaek's match footage."

"Ah… The elderly player? He was strong, for sure. I was shocked when he swept through our team."

That elderly player, Hu Wootaek, had indeed startled many during the previous match with his martial prowess.

However,

"It seemed too easy when he cut them down…"

Yoon Seah glanced around, then whispered to Seong Jihan,

"People were saying, how weak must our warriors be to get slashed so effortlessly by him."

Hu Wootaek's victories had come against a Korean team missing Seong Jihan and Sword King.

With these two out, the world's strongest lineup swiftly became the weakest.

The elder's abilities may be strong, but many felt he didn't measure up to Seong Jihan or Sword King level. He also failed to impress thereafter.

But,

"No, it wasn't because they were weak. Even American warriors would have been the same."

"Really…?"

"Yeah. His swordplay is overwhelming. I wish I had seen this earlier. It's a shame."

Seong Jihan couldn't take his eyes off Hu Wootaek swinging his sword.

Had he watched this match before acquiring the Martial soul, he might have shared Yoon Seah's assessment.

Yet, witnessing Hu Wootaek's swordplay while possessing the Martial soul, Seong Jihan could tell just how profound his level was.

"I hope I get to face him in this match."

"But Uncle, you'll be banned, won't you?"

"We'll see about that."

"Ah… Are you expecting a scenario like the previous ones with Russia and Japan?"

Common sense dictated that Seong Jihan would be banned.

However, as seen with Longinus and Pythia,

They somehow persuaded the coach to let Seong Jihan play.

'If Dongbang Sak wants to fight, he'll find a way to avoid banning me.'

Seong Jihan predicted,

=Oh, the Taiwanese team… hasn't banned Seong Jihan!

=Instead, they opted to randomly ban two top 10 players!

As he expected, the Taiwanese coach did not focus on banning Seong Jihan.

Instead, they played a wildcard: two random bans among the top ten players.

-Did they really leave Seong Jihan?

-What is Taiwan's confidence based on?

This choice, while unexpected, made sense on some levels.

-No, this seems like relying entirely on luck, lol.

-True. Even if they ban Seong Jihan, if the Sword King survives, they'll lose the match anyway.

-Are they just praying for the top 1 or 2 players out of 10 to be banned? 😂

-As expected, in the end, it's all about luck, right?

Even if they tried to ban Seong Jihan, it would have been difficult for Taiwan to beat the Korean national team with Yoon Sejin and Yoon Seah.

The Taiwan coach, while hoping for one of the top 1 or 2 players out of 10 to be banned, threw the ban cards.

'Good. I can fight Dongbang Sak.'

Seong Jihan got up from his seat to prepare for the match.

The probability of such ban cards actually working was very low.

He should be able to participate in this match.

But…

=Oh… Huh…

=The top 1 and 2 are both banned!?

=What's going on? This card actually worked…!

"Huh? Really?"

Yoon Seah blinked as she saw the ban results.

Seong Jihan and Yoon Sejin were both banned in the same match.

[Oh…]

Even after the Taiwanese coach had thrown out the ban cards, he looked bewildered at the result.

"…They really did it?"

"Luck's on their side."

"It's a good thing it's just the Taiwan match."

The national representatives were surprised by the ban results,

But since it was against the weakest team, they weren't too unsettled.

"Does this mean we play the first game without warriors?"

"Hey! We have warriors too…!"

"Who was it that got wrecked by Taiwan last time?"

"Uh…"

Rather than worry, the players, without Seong Jihan and Yoon Sejin, made light of the situation,

Casually getting ready for the upcoming match.

"Haha. Perfect. I'll take the MVP of this series~"

Yoon Seah declared she'd claim the MVP as she walked into the first game,

=The Korean team… dominates the first match, even with Seong Jihan and Yoon Sejin banned!

=Yoon Seah's arrows, more powerful than ever! No one can stop them! Oh, but Hu Wootaek… dodged?

=This is the first time someone has avoided a Void Arrow! Yoon Seah keeps aiming at Hu Wootaek… but he dodged ten shots!

=Oh… but still, he dies after taking the last shot!

=Yoon Seah. She dominates the first game!

Aside from Hu Wootaek barely getting hit by her arrows,

She pierced all the other players, claiming the MVP of the first game.

"Snagged the MVP."

"Congratulations, Seah."

Seong Jihan and Yoon Sejin congratulated Yoon Seah who took the MVP for the first game,

"But… something's not right."

The MVP winner, Yoon Seah, didn't look too pleased.

"Ah. That Hu Wootaek. He's kind of unsettling."

"Because he dodged the arrows?"

"Yes. And it felt like he could have dodged the 11th arrow too, but chose to get hit…"

"I saw it the same way. Definitely someone to watch out for."

Yoon Sejin agreed with her and stood up.

"I need to talk to the coach. We shouldn't ban players like Taiwan, ranked 1-10; we should ban that player instead."

"Ah. Brother-in-law, Please don't mention banning him."

"Eh? Why?"

"I kinda made a deal to face that player."

"Ah… got it…"

After pondering, Yoon Sejin nodded.

"Then, I'll ask the coach not to ban him. He might try to ban Hu Wootaek in advance."

"Yes, I'll request the same thing."

Together, they went to ask Coach Noh Youngjun.

"Alright. I'll make sure not to ban Hu Wootaek."

The coach complied with their request right away.

'Hu Wootaek is strong but… there's no need to refuse Jihan's request just because of a player like him.'

Now, Seong Jihan has become a player greater than the team.

There was no need to deny his request over an ambiguous player like Hu Wootaek.

Noh Youngjun wrote down another Taiwanese player onto the ban card,

=The Taiwan coach… This time… They're banning the Sword King?

=Not leaving it to luck this time… and they keep Seong Jihan in the game too!

Taiwan's coach also refrained from banning Seong Jihan in the second game.

* * *

-They left Seong Jihan…

-Did the Taiwan coach lose his mind?

-Even with Seong Jihan and Sword King banned, we won. Don't even need to watch this game.

-This is what it feels like to support a strong team… No thrills at all.

-No need for suspense; wanna root for the powerhouse LOL

After a dominating first game,

Seeing Seong Jihan freed for the second game, Korean viewers had already predicted the outcome as a victory.

=The map for the second game is Train!

=On this map where two trains run side by side… Typically, teams with strong long-range firepower dominate!

=Of course, since our Seong Jihan can cover that long distance perfectly, it doesn't apply to us!

=Moreover, even if Seong Jihan just rests on the train, our team itself is strong in long-range firepower. With the already powerful Korean archers and Yoon Seah joining us!

=This game is simply unwinnable for Taiwan!

With Seong Jihan unleashed and a map that favors Korea, even the Korean commentators were optimistic about the second game, commenting that there was no way to lose.

Koong! Koong!

Two trains running side by side with distances spread apart.

Watching the Taiwan train, Yoon Seah gauged the distance.

"Uncle. Can't you wait a little longer to fly to the Taiwan train? I want to win the MVP for the second game too."

She smiled and asked Seong Jihan.

With victory already assured, they were focusing on the MVP.

But Seong Jihan shook his head.

"No. It's too late for that."

"Huh? Why too late?"

"Look over there."

Pointing to the sky with his finger.

The old Taiwanese player, Hu Wootaek, was floating there.

"Huh… Can he fly too? When did he get up there?"

"He just did."

Swoosh!

As Seong Jihan soared forward using his sword technique, Hu Wootaek, or rather Dongbang Sak, casually stroked his beard.

"Here you are, successor."

"Successor? I have no intention of becoming anyone's disciple."

"That may be the only path you have to survive. Eventually, you'll have to submit."

"I'd rather die than become a disciple."

"Hmm… You're clearly in need of education."

Suuuu…

Behind Dongbang Sak, a Taiji symbol emerged.

With its black and white patterns intertwining, it slowly rotated clockwise.

The world…

Began to be sucked into it.

"Ugh…!"

Everything, including the world, was drawn towards the absorbing force of the Taiji.

Could this be the power of Myriad Ghost Sealing Gods enhanced hundreds of times?

Kurururu…!

Even the trains from Korea and Taiwan, which were far away, couldn't resist the power of the Taiji and were flying towards it together.

Seong Jihan immediately invoked the void and exerted all his strength.

"Void. A dangerous force you harness."

As the energies of the void spread through Seong Jihan and he resisted the movement of Taiji,

Dongbang Sak's brows furrowed.

"If you become my successor, you'll have to release all that power. You'll have to work with me forever. What use is it if you die quickly?"

"That won't happen."

"Tsk. Clearly, you need focused education."

Swoosh!

Dongbang Sak reached towards the Taiji he had summoned.

And just before his hand touched it,

The clockwise-rotating Taiji came to a halt and started turning in reverse.

"I'll draw the Taiji Sword. If you can't withstand it… you'll be defeated and eventually get killed by the Martial God."

As he reached into the Taiji,

The world twisted and distorted like crumpled paper.

And then…

From the distorted world, a white sword emerged from the Taiji.

Unleashing darkness.

"This is…!"

Darkness that surpassed even the realm of the Martial soul in an instant.

Seong Jihan's entire body was engulfed by the demonic power of the Taiji.

[The second game is concluded.]

The national team match ended in the shortest time on record.


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