episode_0041

Krimhilt roughly grabbed the women who were clinging to either side of the warrior and threw them aside.

As if frightened by the violent behavior, the women in the room retreated to the corner.

Zion scooped up a glass of ice water from the ice bucket on the table and poured it over Hyunwoo’s face.

— Choaaaak….!!

“Ugh….!!”

“You’re being so mean… You’re really worth watching, my lord.”

Krimhilt’s riot, and Zion’s icy voice of contempt.

Only then did Hyunwoo come to his senses a little, and he looked at us with his eyes half-open.

“–Hero.”

and.

Julia, perhaps the most deeply angry of all the people gathered here, spoke in a calm tone.

“What is this? Why did you participate in the Baekjakryeong martial arts competition?”

“…………..”

“Have you not warned me and Mr. Hyer several times? About the dangers of this competition…and of this man named Count Goldbaul?”

“Ah, shit. It’s so loud. That bitch is really…..”

“Yes…..?”

“Shut up, you whore. It’s ruining the taste of the drink. Hey, Bella, Francois. You don’t have to worry about these bitches, come here. Hurry up.”

“……..”

“…………”

I guess in this frosty atmosphere, I don’t have the courage to be held in the arms of a warrior.

The women just stood there, looking around, and Hyunwoo snorted before picking up the bottle and blowing on it.

“Hero….!!”

“I told you to shut up!!”

— Boom!!

Towards Julia, who calls herself once again.

Hyunwoo threw the bottle, sending shards of glass flying everywhere.

“You don’t even listen to what I say, so why should I listen to your orders?”

“Ugh……”

“And besides, you guys have been having fun and playing around in that neighborhood for two months, doing whatever you want, and I’m supposed to just lie down in my dorm and sleep for two months? Am I some kind of idiot?”

“I didn’t say that. But this competition…..”

“What is this competition? Why? I didn’t even care because I thought I would fail like a fool in the beginning, but now that I’ve made it to the finals, are you really upset?”

— Crack….!!

“What did you guys say? That my skills wouldn’t even work in this competition? Look if you have eyes, you brats. I’m at least second place. Of course I’ll win tomorrow too. You bastard adventurers, you bastard knights, you’re no match for me!! What the hell, you gaslight a sane person and turn them into a retard…. And what the hell are you guys so great about that you can’t help but give me advice? Huh? ”

“………”

That part honestly surprised me a bit too.

I thought that Hyunwoo’s skills would be no match for the top-tier adventurers…

Does that mean that the stats at level 50 are that great? Or… did the Count do something to hold a reception match?

“Congratulations on making it to the finals. But, warrior, considering the risk of winning, it’s not something to be overly happy about…”

Julia desperately tried to continue her logical persuasion, but Hyunwoo just laughed without even listening.

“Brave brother!!”

It seemed as if she had decided that it was no use continuing the attack on Julia’s side, so Krimhilt, who had been holding back a bit, stepped forward.

“No matter how angry you are, you shouldn’t do something like this! Doing something so vulgar, so mean, so immoral…. If the goddess knew that the warrior, the sword of the goddess, was doing something like this, how disappointed she would be!!”

“Haa…. Goddess? Puhhh…. Who is that girl?”

“Yes….?”

“What did that bitch ever do to me? She brought me into this fucking world, made me suffer, and got me involved with other bitches like you… Why should I care about her? ”

“Hey, hey, warrior oppaaah!! You shouldn’t say things like that about the goddess! You’ll, you’ll get punished!!”

“Punishment? Let it go down. Nim. You’re a goddess, a fucking pussy, a dog pussy, a whore pussy. You’re a rag that ate all your parents’ shit. Okay? Why don’t you let me have some punishment? You call girl ace goddess slut.”

“Ahhh……”

Is it because the words and actions of the warrior were so far beyond the common sense of this world that he lost his mind?

Krimhilt sat down on the floor with a blank expression.

“Hero…..”

“Warrior…..”

Towards Julia and Sion, who were supporting Krimhild and letting out miserable voices.

Hyunwoo gave a faint smile and poured himself another glass of alcohol.

“You don’t seem to understand, so let me explain it to you in simple terms. For the past few years, I’ve been so concerned about what they think that I haven’t been able to have fun and I’ve been acting like a coward all the time, but I can’t live like that anymore. I don’t want to see you guys anymore, so please get out of here.”

“………..”

“Warrior, please….. Please reconsider one last time. If you win the competition like this, you…..”

“Brother warrior…… oh, oh, oh……”

We exchanged a few more words, but in the end, Hyunwoo didn’t show any reaction.

After a while, the butler and servants came running and politely asked us to leave, and Julia and Sion had no choice but to leave the VIP room while supporting Krimhild.

I didn’t say a word until the very end.

The next day, around noon.

Our group headed to the convention center located in the center of Belont City.

The stadium was already full, and the roads leading inside were so crowded that there was no room to even step…

Yesterday, on my way back, I ran into Countess Rosemary and she gave me a few tickets.

Of course, given her superiority complex and malicious words and actions, it’s hard to believe that this was an act of goodwill…

Anyway, we managed to get a decent seat to watch the game.

“Haaah…..”

Julia’s sigh was soaked with sorrowful emotions.

As I turned my gaze, she whispered in a trembling voice.

“Were we too harsh…?”

“Do you regret it?”

“……….”

After a while.

Julia nodded.

“I’ve been thinking about that for a while now. I think you need a little shock therapy.”

“…………”

“He is the one who has shouldered the most important mission on this earth. If such a warrior continues to move forward without any change in consciousness in the current situation… we will inevitably experience another miserable failure.”

“………”

“That’s why I prepared for some side effects when I took the plunge. Of course… I didn’t expect this kind of result.”

“Well, if he was a warrior who couldn’t even accept that level of advice, it would have been difficult to avoid ruin even if you tried to coax him with nice words.”

“Is that so…?”

“I don’t know why you guys are so obsessed with the so-called warrior and the group called the warrior party.”

“……….”

Julia and Krimhild look at me with empty eyes.

And Zion looks at the distant mountains with a bitter expression.

“But….. I think I can tell you one thing for sure. If you keep dragging that idiot out like that because he’s being stubborn, you’ll end up being his companions on his path to destruction.”

— Bbampapabam…! Doo doo doo doo doo doo doo, dong, dong….. Paang….!!

Around that time.

As the orchestra played, a woman holding a loudspeaker stepped onto the stage in the center of the venue.

“Ladies and gentlemen, you’ve waited a long time!! Now, the climax of the Gold Baul Countess Youngae Cup Martial Arts Tournament!! The final match!! Let’s raise the curtain on the finals!!”

“Wooo!!”

“Wow!! I’ve been waiting for this aaa!!”

“First to appear is…. The pride of the Baekjak territory! The double-edged axe of lightning!! The invincible female warrior who has won every match so far without even taking a single wound! Miss Perfect!! The leader of the Arang Knights, Baselard Lansmith!”

“Gyaaah!! It’s Baselard Niiim…!!”

“Sister, you’re awesome!!”

The one who appeared with the host’s introduction was a tall woman armed with plate armor and a pole axe.

It seems like there are quite a few fans here as well, and there was a lot of cheering from the audience.

–Whirl, whirl, whirring…!!

After swinging the rather heavy-looking pole axe lightly with one hand and performing several attack moves,

Baselard bowed his head politely and walked to the center of the conference hall.

— Buzz, buzz…. murmur, murmur…. murmur, murmur….

After waiting until the noise and commotion that had filled the entire venue had died down somewhat.

The host took a deep breath and brought his mouth back to the loudspeaker.

“And the one who faces her is….. The most popular guy in this competition, and the eye of the storm that no one can deny!! A handsome appearance and artistic swordsmanship that steals the attention of many women!! Of course, even men can’t avoid their eyes!! Overwhelming skills and heroic spirit that will make your jaw drop!!”

“………..”

Oh, that modifier is really fancy….

“He has descended for the justice of this land!! The warrior of light—- Choi Hyunwoou …

“Wowwowwowwowwowwow!!!”

“Kiyooo….!!”

“Warrior! Warrior!! Warrior!! Warrior!! Warrior!! Warrior!! You are a warrior….!!”

“Brothereee!! Please take meee!!!”

Amidst cheers that seemed to shake the entire city, Hyunwoo crossed the stadium with a confident gait and waved his hands.

Well, I guess he’s a guy who really likes that kind of stuff….

Maybe the reason he came up with the idea of participating in the martial arts tournament was because he wanted to experience this kind of atmosphere after a long time.

— Thud, thud, thud, thud…..

After stopping at the center of the stadium.

Hyunwoo extended his hand to Baselard in a polite manner.

“Please have a good game.”

“…..Please take care of me.”

After a brief handshake.

The two men turned around and moved to opposite corners of the stadium.

“Hmm…..”

After meeting Hyunwoo yesterday and wandering around the back alleys to gather some information, I found out that some of the rules for this competition were changed right before it was held.

The biggest change among them is the way in which victory or defeat is determined.

The rules originally written in the announcement were for a sparring-style competition with a point-earning system.

However, the rules of the current competition are a TKO format where the match continues until one side is incapacitated.

A rule change that is bound to be advantageous to Hyunwoo, who has overwhelmingly high health and defense due to his level.

This may be a bit too suspicious, but…

Perhaps the Count found out that Choi Hyun-woo was participating in the competition and immediately changed the rules to his advantage.

but….

The problem is that I have no idea why they did that or what the purpose of the rule change was.

— Blame, blame…!!

While my head is in a state of confusion with all sorts of thoughts.

A sharp cracking sound rang out, and as I turned my gaze, I saw the side profile of Hyunwoo, roughly rushing in and swinging his sword.

— Break…! Boom, boom…. Wheeing….!!

I was wondering if something had changed…

As always, with big swings, thrusts, and grand leaps and slashes.

A crude offense that relies on reckless movements and abilities, without any regard for gaps after the attack.

But it is true that each and every attack is flashy, and every time he swings his sword, the audience cheers and cheers.

“Gyaaahh …

“It’s out! Holy Strike!! It’s the best no matter when I watch it!!”

one side.

The Baselards are focused on defending against his attacks, keeping their distance and waiting for an opportunity…

They were playing the game calmly, counterattacking only at precise times.

There were more than 3 valid hits that caught my eye. If this was a points-based competition, it would have already been her victory.

but….

— Phew….!!

“Oh my….!!”

Finally, a wild swing struck Baselard’s side.

As she groaned and fell to her knees, Hyunwoo jumped up and threw a sword at her.

” Holy sword that cuts down evil, give me the power of justice…! Chaos– Breaker!!”

— Paaang….!!

A powerful blow hits the crown of the head.

Baselard… fainted and fell on the pitch.

“Gyaaah!!”

“Wowwowwowwowwowwow!! This is the best!!”

“Hero! Hero! Hero! Hero! Hero! Hero! Hero! Hero! Hero! Hero! ”

“Choi Hyunwoo! Choi Hyunwoo! Choi Hyunwoo! Choi Hyunwoo! Choi Hyunwoo! Choi Hyunwoo! Choi Hyunwoo! Take meooo!!!”

Amidst explosive cheers and applause.

Hyunwoo raised his sword in a grandiose stance.

“Justice… is victorious!!”

“Oooo!!”

“Wowaaa …

….I don’t know how ‘justice’ there is in stabbing your sword into the temple of an already incapacitated opponent.

“Haaa…..”

Suddenly.

Let’s turn our gaze to the pitiful sigh heard from the seat next to us.

Julia shook her head and whispered.

“In the end…you won…..”

“Yeah. Things are going to be a bit of a headache one way or another.”

About twenty minutes later.

As the fainted Baselard was carried away, the excitement and cheers of the cheering spectators began to die down somewhat.

— Again, again, again, again, again….

Countess Rosemary appeared on the field.

Her appearance in a bright red dress instantly caught people’s attention….

She walked up to the center of the stadium with a neat gait and handed Hyunwoo a bouquet of flowers.

“Congratulations on your victory, warrior.”

“Thank you, Rosemary.”

A warrior accepting a bouquet of flowers with an expression as gentle as ever.

If you look at it without thinking about the various circumstances, it’s such a heartwarming scene that you might mistake it for the last scene of an old fairy tale about a princess and a warrior…

After a while, Hyunwoo gestured to the host and took over the loudspeaker.

Then he coughed a few times and opened his mouth in a heavy tone.

“First of all, I would like to express my gratitude to everyone who gathered here. To those who believed in my victory, and to those who did not. I would be more than happy if my victory helped to strengthen your financial situation.”

A small laughter drifts through the venue.

After waiting for the laughter to die down, Hyunwoo resumed his story.

“Okay, then… I would like to take this opportunity to announce one important fact.”

— Groan, grumble…. rumbling….

— Navy, Navy….

As the audience’s roar grew louder.

Hyunwoo slowly stretched out his arm and wrapped his arms around Rosemary’s shoulders.

“I, the warrior Choi Hyun-woo, have decided to get engaged to Countess Rosemary.”

The noise and commotion were incomparable to what had happened just a moment ago. Screams and cheers erupted from everywhere.

“While going through this competition, I thought about what I am lacking now and what I need to overcome it….”

“……….”

“And as a result. What I need most now is someone who will support me and help me on my journey… An absolute haven that will never betray me no matter what happens. And I realized that it is the existence of a fiance who can accept everything about me.”

“……..”

“I have no doubt that this union will be a ray of hope that will brighten the future of the continent. I look forward to the blessings of everyone gathered here.”

— Waaaa …

— Long live the warrior!! Long live Countess Rosemary!!

— May you both be blessed in your future!!!

Is it a heartfelt cheer or a premeditated wish?

Applause and cheers began to erupt from all over the audience, and other audience members who had been frozen with expressions of embarrassment began to join in, one by one.

Hyunwoo wrapped his arms around Countess Rosemary’s waist…

He kissed her lips slowly.

and.

Julia is frozen in despair and shock, unable to even speak.

Krimhilt covered her face with both hands, sobbing and shaking her shoulders.

And while laughing as if it was ridiculous, I admired Zion’s side profile, which showed a sense of loss that could not be hidden.

I could only let out a bitter sigh.

ha….

That idiot, did he end up doing it…..

And in the worst way possible…..

Well, from my perspective, I can only be grateful.