Ch.296Batman follows a no-kill policy, so you can rest assured.

Why is Kim Donghu always underrated?

Why are there so many people desperate to bring him down?

To this, Director Paek Sangha answered very simply.

“He’s too high up there, so people can’t believe it.”

Did a human really do that?

Flying a light aircraft.

Starting with an Olympic heavyweight boxing gold medal.

Then becoming the WBC heavyweight champion?

And then starring in Tarzan.

Now even aiming for Batman’s position?

And how old is he? Just twenty-six?

Does that make any sense?

There must have been some manipulation.

Besides, how could an actor steal the ball from an NFL player?

“So, well… that’s how people end up concluding, ‘This is ridiculous. It must be a lie.'”

That’s why despite having proven so much.

He’s always placed in a position of being doubted and having to prove himself constantly.

But besides those who doubted him this way.

There were also those who were simply curious.

For example, the athletes at Paek Sangha’s gym.

“Is there any sport Kim Donghu can’t do?”

They frequently asked questions like this, marveling at Kim Donghu’s versatility.

And each time, Paek Sangha would seriously consider it.

“Well… I’ve taught him everything I can teach.”

Kim Donghu learned CQC when he was in middle school.

Of course, since he couldn’t learn shooting techniques, it could be considered an empty shell.

But even accounting for that, the transmission of knowledge had been perfect.

In fact, when watching Kim Donghu box, he often pursues extremely efficient movements.

This is because CQC forms the foundation.

To be precise, it’s more like that mindset is deeply ingrained in him.

That’s why many evaluated him as lacking humanity.

To the point where people would say, “If AlphaGo learned martial arts, it would look like that.”

“He’s good at everything, but then people say, ‘Come on, how can someone be good at everything?'”

It’s a natural question.

Honestly, being good at everything doesn’t make sense.

And each time, Paek Sangha always gives the same answer.

“Then experience it yourself, just fight him and you’ll know. Oh? This guy is really…”

Good at everything?

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Can someone really be good at everything like this?

Is this even possible?

Gasp.

Gasp.

Gasp.

America Calamity Team Leader.

Jack DeBykel.

He couldn’t understand why he was looking at the ceiling right now.

Me? Am I lying down right now?

What happened?

Looking around, he saw his team members with the same expression.

“Cough… hack…!”

“Huff… huff…”

This wasn’t a situation where they had woken up together in their lodgings.

‘…What did he just do?’

Honestly, he thought it was just bravado.

It had to be.

Having worked on numerous Hollywood action movies.

He had met many actors.

And each time, he had witnessed their unfounded confidence.

It’s a common story.

Saying they can do something at the audition.

And then frantically practicing from that point on.

But most of the time, the results aren’t good.

You can’t hide that you’ve learned something hastily in just a few months.

So naturally, he thought Kim Donghu would be the same case.

Because most were like that, and he hadn’t experienced the rare exceptions yet.

But today.

Jack DeBykel experienced a new world.

“I think we still need more verification, shall we continue after a short break?”

At Kim Donghu’s words, Jack snapped to attention and got up.

“Uh, ah, um…”

He wanted to say:

This is enough.

I’m satisfied seeing your perfect performance in one-against-many combat.

I apologize for doubting you. We’ll head back to the US first.

He wanted to say this, but.

His pride wouldn’t let him.

No, more than pride, he had already said too much.

-I heard you attend a gym. Let’s test you there right away.

-What? Right after arriving? Are you sure?

-We’re America Calamity. This is nothing for us. And the test will be very strict…

…so you should be prepared.

‘Why did I say that? Why? For what reason?’

Jack wished he could turn back time.

He should have just graciously accepted Kim Donghu’s goodwill then.

-Preparation is good, but um… since you’ve arrived, shouldn’t you rest a bit to adjust to the time difference, have some food?

-What?

-Korean beef, Korean beef. I know a place that makes great Korean beef and marinated crab. Let’s go there first to recover from your travel fatigue…

-Mr. Kim, we didn’t come here to play. Are you afraid of the test?

-What? No. It’s just that I think you’re working too hard.

-If you’re not afraid of the test, it would be better to do it right now.

Why had he spoken so arrogantly?

Was it because of his pride in having made numerous Hollywood action movies?

Or was it because of his DC fan heart that couldn’t understand an Asian Batman?

Or because the reason he lost his fandom for Edward was standing right in front of him?

He didn’t know.

He couldn’t understand.

He was embarrassed and regretful.

It was no different than letting personal feelings affect his work.

That wasn’t professional.

‘I’m an idiot!’

This was something he needed to formally apologize for with his team.

Honestly, he wanted to do it right now.

The problem was.

“We, we can do it right away! We’re America Calamity!”

That it was awkward to apologize now.

What’s awkward about apologizing, can’t you just do it right away?

He could have said that.

But since this was officially work hours.

He couldn’t disrupt the flow and do as he pleased.

‘That would be another form of rudeness.’

Committing another mistake in order to apologize.

That wouldn’t be right.

Thump thump thump!

Team members who noticed Team Leader Jack’s intention quickly got up.

The members who came to Korea were the elite of America Calamity.

No, they were the all-star team composed of founding members.

So they worked together seamlessly.

“Then we’ll proceed right away!”

“Yes! Come at me as much as you want!”

And so they understood.

‘We need to give our best.’

‘We can’t fall again!’

‘We boasted about being the best and were so arrogant… what if we fail here? What a disgrace.’

‘America’s best stunt team failing like this? We can’t lower the average!’

They needed to give 100%.

No, 120% to barely save face.

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‘It’s been a while since I’ve fought many opponents at once.’

Middle school.

The first time since that incident when Yerim made lemonade.

Originally, I didn’t have many occasions to fight anyway.

But in Batman, one-against-many was a very common fighting style.

So it was a refreshing experience and very enjoyable.

“Here I come!”

“Hyaaaaaaah!”

People with an average weight over 100kg charge in unison.

They’re not charging mindlessly.

There were designated movements that needed to be dealt with.

Like filming an action movie.

Like solving a math problem.

You need to approach with the appropriate problem-solving method to win.

Thud!

First, press down on the shoulder of the person charging first and throw them aside.

Subdue the person pouncing from behind with an elbow to the chest.

Quickly lower your body as the people on both sides close in.

Then use both arms to tap the sides of two people.

And finally, extend a straight punch to Team Leader Jack who’s charging last.

All choreographed movements.

But the final straight was modified slightly at my request.

Whoosh!

With agility that belied his large frame.

Team Leader Jack used my extended straight as a pillar to execute a flying armbar on me.

Once the technique is applied, it’s over.

A game where you lose the moment you touch the ground using his weight.

However.

Snap!

I supported Team Leader Jack’s weight with one arm.

Dangling.

Team Leader Jack, suddenly hanging from my arm, looked at me with a bewildered gaze.

And I executed the pre-discussed move.

Crash!

Swinging the hanging Team Leader Jack and slamming him to the ground.

Since it was all agreed-upon choreography, the sound of his breakfall was loud.

With this sound, the second stunt test ended.

‘This should be enough.’

As soon as it ended, I felt people’s gazes.

Gazes filled with astonishment.

And I could see the regret in them.

It seemed they regretted the words they had spoken upon arrival.

‘But since they have the heart to apologize, they must be good people.’

I understood they weren’t bad-natured people.

But.

“We haven’t started yet, right? We’re going to do this ten more times, right?”

“Eh? What? What, what?!”

That doesn’t mean my mood has improved.

Can’t I vent a little too?

For the next three hours or so.

Just as I was about to conduct a full-course stunt test from hell.

“Mr. Kim! Really! We are truly sorry! We committed a great rudeness!”

The America Calamity team suddenly apologized profusely.

And it wasn’t just a verbal apology.

“We heard this is how people apologize in South Korea! We are truly sorry for what happened at the arrival hall!”

“We are truly sorry!”

They even performed a full bow.

Maybe it’s because they’re athletes.

I’ve never seen such a perfect full bow in my life.

“…This is the first time I’ve received such a sincere apology in my life. It’s okay. Everyone, please get up now.”

“Gasp…! Does that mean you forgive us?”

“Yes. I think my anger will completely dissipate after just one or two more hours of testing.”

“…Can’t you spare us?”

“Batman follows a no-kill policy, so you can rest assured.”

“…Oh my God.”

For about two hours at Paek Sangha’s gym that day.

All questions about how Western men scream were answered.

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Ring ring ring.

Ring ring ring.

“Hello?”

-This is America Calamity Team Leader Jack DeBykel. Is now a good time to talk?

“Yes, it’s fine. What’s the matter?”

-Donghu Kim’s stunt test is complete. He is perfect. Even from his gun poses, I can tell. He is a born Batman.

“…You already tested him? It hasn’t even been a day since you went to Korea?”

-…Yes.

After the call ended.

Warner Brothers quickly reached a conclusion.

“Put more money into building the set, let’s build it as quickly as possible.”

If the actor is ready, everything else should match his pace.

Muttering this.

“But… what do we do about this.”

They pressed their temples while looking at the documents in front of them.

The role of the Joker was already decided, but.

They hadn’t even announced auditions.

Why is someone sending audition videos like this?