I’m Pretty, You Know

,Oh. I think that’s them.”

The Deathmatch arena.

We could spot our opponents through a large tent.

The opposing team, consisting of three male students and one female student, seemed to have noticed us too, glancing over here.

,Oh, can we win again today…?”

,Don’t worry. I’m here, you know.”

,Eung…”

I smile and reply to Seongshin sunbae’s unsure tone.

I could be certain because Sohee and I watched the opposing team’s match videos last night.

That our team would win, no matter what.

,Everyone, please go inside and prepare!”

An employee’s voice announces the official start of the match.

We followed the instructions and headed inside the tent.

Just like yesterday, the space only had a large capsule and a screen.

Nothing had changed just because the main round had started.

Then, as if the player to represent the opposing team had been chosen, the information of the player participating in this match appeared on the screen.

The first to appear was the opposing team’s only female player.

The job she uses is a knight.

Her equipment is a claymore without a shield.

I stroked my chin while looking at the player’s nickname.

I was able to watch a total of three of the opposing team’s match videos.

There were no videos of this female player among them.

,Who’s going out for us…?”

I check the condition of my teammates at Seongshin sunbae’s question.

Sohee, who doesn’t seem interested.

Ellie, still dozing off.

Even Seongshin sunbae, who doesn’t seem confident.

It seemed like I would have to step up for this match.

,I’ll go.”

,R-Really…?”

,Yes.”

Was she nervous that she might have to go out?

Seongshin sunbae sighed in relief at my words and took a step back.

,I’ll be back~”

With a light greeting, I walked towards the capsule.

My steps are light. Because all the fatigue was relieved thanks to the aroma Sohee lit last night.

I was in top condition right now.

,Euchya.”

I opened the capsule lid and jumped lightly inside.

Even though it wasn’t the world inside the game, my body felt light.

I took a familiar stance inside the capsule and fiddled with various settings.

Immediately after, I logged into the VRS game with my account.

And so, I arrived at the familiar waiting room.

I turned my head and looked at the game’s menu.

Was it because it was a tournament server and not a regular server?

Game modes other than Deathmatch were not activated.

Next, I looked at my character’s status.

Since I hadn’t changed the previous settings, my job was Samurai and the distributed stats were the same.

[Time remaining until the match starts: 1:00]

A message appeared immediately after entering the waiting room.

It seems like there is a bit of waiting time before the match starts.

I waved my hand towards the sky.

It was a greeting to my teammates who would be watching from outside.

,Sohee-ya. Can you see?”

[Yeah. I can see.]

,Seongshin sunbae and Ellie are watching too, right?”

[Yeah. They’re both watching.]

Then I’m relieved.

It’s the team leader’s match. It was right to watch, no matter what.

I waited for the waiting time for a long time.

Finally, my body was moved with a familiar sensation.

A pillar of light filled my vision.

As I walked forward through the shower of light, a wide circular arena unfolded.

Numerous weapons were stuck in the ground. Judging by their condition, the blades were sharp enough to be used as weapons.

Sseuek-

I stretched out my foot and swept the floor.

Small grains of sand were faintly felt.

If I didn’t properly balance my center of gravity, I would definitely slip and fall.

Even if it’s been a while since I’ve played VRS, the instinct engraved in my body doesn’t disappear.

No, in this case, it would be more accurate to say it’s my spirit.

I smiled faintly and looked at my opponent across from me.

Jeolgeureok-

The knight, covered in armor from head to toe, was approaching me with very cautious movements.

Low gaze, heavy breathing, even slightly trembling hands.

No matter how calm she was trying to be, I could tell at once.

That the opponent was in a state of extreme tension.

If the distance closes further, there’s a high probability she’ll attempt a charge.

The victory or defeat will be decided in one move.

I let out a low breath and lowered my stance.

Legs stretched out wide, hand raised behind my back.

I could clearly feel the handle of the nodachi catching on the inside of my palm.

Immediately after, the flow of air changed.

The opponent’s breathing shortens and moves greatly.

Taang-!

Legs stretched out greatly.

A cheerful striking sound is heard the moment I kick off the ground.

Iron boots relentlessly pound the hard stone floor.

Tung- Tung- Tung-!

,Heuaaaaat!”

As expected, the opponent chose to charge as I predicted.

I don’t panic. I didn’t even feel the need to raise my senses.

I just move like water flowing.

One step in response to the opponent’s charging movement.

Moving forward, I transfer the rotational force of my waist to my fingertips.

Hwiiiiik!

Rotational force is transmitted to the weak force.

Due to the recoil, the nodachi hanging behind my back is pulled out, revealing its clear blade.

But it’s still not enough. In order to put strength into the sword, I needed to take one more step forward.

That’s why I move forward.

Taak-!

Swweaek-!

The opposing knight’s sword passes by, grazing my cheek the moment I take a step with my opposite foot.

Failure to attack means that the stance has collapsed.

And I was now penetrating the opponent’s chest with a low stance.

Rotation starting from the leg that took a big step.

That rotation travels through the waist and towards the hand.

Strength was applied.

Swiik-!

From the stomach to the neck.

A blue flash that rises greatly.

Chwaaaak!

The sensation catching on my fingertips, the sound heard belatedly, the red blood gushing out.

Everything was telling me.

That this match was over.

I pulled my body away, avoiding the opposing team collapsing.

Teolseok-

A clean strike.

The end of all situations.

[Waaa…]

Even the exclamation I hear in my ear.

The finish also needs to be cool.

Isn’t this a place where everyone is watching?

I swung the nodachi in my hand greatly to shake off the blood.

Swak!

,Hu…”

Finished with a low breath and returning the sword to its sheath.

Did you see it?

My perfect appearance.

Was it shown?

My outstanding skills.

[Victory!]

A message announcing the victory of the match.

This was a natural result.

The match ended like that.

The first person I faced after leaving the capsule was Sohee.

She was standing in front of the capsule with her headset on, and she smiled brightly as soon as she saw me.

,How was this match?”

,Um…”

Is it okay to be honest?

Could someone be eavesdropping on our conversation?

I looked around and answered.

,It was boring.”

I didn’t even feel a bit of tension.

Will it be a little different if we go to the finals?

While I was thinking that, Sohee approached the capsule.

,Is Sohee going out for the next match?”

,Yeah.”

She didn’t seem interested earlier, what wind blew her?

I nodded and jumped out of the capsule.

The second match that Sohee participated in.

Sohee chose Samurai again, and the opponent chose Viking.

The Viking, who wasn’t wearing upper body armor, swung his double axes mercilessly at Sohee, but Sohee, who didn’t lose her composure, waited for the opponent’s strength to run out and delivered the final blow, taking the victory.

The time it took for the match to end was 2 minutes.

Sohee, who came out of the capsule, complained of fatigue and hugged me.

,Sohee-ya…”

,I’m tired…”

,Good job.”

Sohee doesn’t have the same talent as me. It’s a normal person’s reaction to complain of fatigue when concentrating all their mind.

I stroked Sohee’s head and nodded.

,Okay. Next is…”

Now there’s only one match left.

If we just win, we’re done for today.

,Seongshin sunbae.”

,Heok…”

,I think sunbae should participate.”

,C-Can I do well this time too…?”

,Sunbae is good enough. Don’t worry and go.”

,U-Ugh…”

I wanted to send Ellie out if I could, but she was curled up in a ball on the chair and asleep in that short amount of time.

How can she sleep like that in such a narrow place?

And so, the third match that Seongshin sunbae participated in began.

Unlike how unsure she was, Seongshin sunbae pushed the opponent throughout the match.

In the end, we won the third match as well.

Seongshin sunbae, who came out of the capsule, wiped the sweat from her forehead and slumped down.

It seemed like she had exhausted all her mental strength in that short amount of time, but the result of the match seemed satisfactory, as a faint smile was on her lips.

,Good job.”

,Eung…”

The matches held on the first day of the main round are only the Round of 128.

That’s it for today.

Just like yesterday, an employee came into our tent and handed a document.

Of course, to Sohee, not me.

I crossed my arms and looked up at the employee and Sohee with a dissatisfied look.

,Excuse me.”

,Yes…?”

,I’m the team leader, you know?”

,Ah…?”

I am the leader of this team.

Isn’t it normal to look for the leader first if there’s something to give to the team?

I thought it was a mistake yesterday, so I just let it go, but I couldn’t let it go today.

,Ah, I’m sorry…”

The employee seemed to realize his mistake and bowed his head, handing me the document.

I reached out with only one hand and received the document.

,Hmm…”

,A-As with yesterday, the next opponent’s bracket and match videos will be uploaded to the website around 8 PM. The precautions and the next match start time are written there, so…”

,I understand.”

,Then…”

I watched the employee leave the tent and unfolded my arms.

Sohee, with a small smile, approached me from behind.

,Are you sulking?”

,Sulking? Me? No way.”

I’m not sulking. I was just exercising my rightful authority as the team leader.

,Shall we go back?”

,Yeah.”

I nodded, holding Sohee’s outstretched hand.

I was just about to say let’s go back since we were done here anyway.

,Ellie~”

,Eueung…”

Kkumul kkumul.

Ellie, who was lying on the chair, wriggled her body at my call and fell down with a thud.

A sigh escapes at the sight of her looking like a melted mochi.

,Sunbae. What did Ellie do yesterday?”

,W-Well…? She was fiddling with the computer in her room for a long time… I don’t really know.”

The moment we left the tent with Ellie in tow.

An unexpected person was blocking our way.

Three male students wearing school uniforms.

One female student.

It’s the opposing team we fought earlier.

Could it be that they came here because they didn’t want to accept the result of the match?

I raised both arms and slowly stepped back.

,T-That! Are you perhaps the middle school samurai?”

Middle school samurai?

Are they talking about me?

The students’ gazes were directed at me.

I tilted my head and answered.

,Me?”

,You’re Yeon-nim who participated in the event match with Wild, right?”

,Ah…”

Wild.

I remember. That strange person who followed me around calling me nuna, nuna.

As I nodded as if I remembered, one of the male students took out a notebook and pen from his pocket and shouted.

,An autograph…! Please!”

Sohee and Seongshin sunbae were looking at me and the students with wide eyes as if surprised.

I feel like my shoulders are shrugging.

,Hayeon-ah… Do you have a signature?”

I nodded at Sohee’s question.

I had even practiced my signature because I thought this day would come someday.

My quickly moving hand left a stylish signature on the notebook.

The male student who received the signature nodded with a very touched look and repeatedly expressed his gratitude.

I stroked my forehead as I watched the students walking away.

,Hu…”

Is this the life of a celebrity?

I felt a little tired.