episode_0043

Even the cheers of the audience were almost overshadowed by the fierce flames. The burning heat tingled Lee Hyun’s back.

It was already known that Yan Yanha enjoyed using the Fire Curtain. It is said that she used a veil to block the judges’ view and then played merciless games with her opponents.

Up until now, dozens of students had challenged her to a duel, trembling at the excessive insult. But by the time the curtain of fire lifted, every single one of them had fallen to the ground in crushing defeat.

There were also many people who suffered serious injuries and were carried away in a dying state. Additionally, the students who lost complained that Yeon Myeong-ha violated all dueling regulations and trampled on them.

However, because she thoroughly controlled her tail and her background was amazing, she has never been punished for serious violation of school rules.

But pity doesn’t know.

That I just dug my own grave.

“It’s been a while since I’ve seen a guy challenge me to a duel. Still, it looks like you have some skills? Well, since I had the basics, I guess I got recommended admission. It would have been possible to take first place during the chaos.”

Yeon Myeong-ha snorted while looking at Lee Hyun.

“If the emission system and the circulation system face each other, the winning rate of the circulation system is usually higher, around 70%.”

-Woe!

“I guess that’s why I gained confidence and took the plunge… You will regret it soon.”

With a single gesture of compassion, five blazing flames were instantly created behind her back. The speed at which the elemental master created the magic formula overwhelmed even the particle array.

Lee Hyun recalled the contents of the report he saw the other day. Based on the magical properties shown so far, she said that she is currently working with at least 40 different types of spirits.

Considering that the number of elemental species that ordinary spiritists handle does not exceed one digit, it is certainly an enormous talent.

Among them, the one that Yeon Myeong-ha particularly likes is the spirit species that can mediate magic of the emission type and fire attribute series. It goes quite well with that arrogant look. It also has the effect of intimidating the opponent.

The fear of fire is a primal sense engraved in the instinct of life.

“But I guess you didn’t know that the winning rate in the emission system increases exponentially as you move up to a higher level? Huh?”

Lee Hyun first raised the prediction plan to 3 paths. I was about to gauge her skills. I didn’t even think about using my powers today.

“Is the circulatory system wizard not even attacking first? Or what are you planning?”

Seeing Lee Hyun not moving from his seat, Yeon Myeong-ha had a sneer on his face.

“Well, do whatever you want.”

With a gesture of compassion, five flames flew towards Lee Hyeon from all directions. Instead of moving in a monotonous manner, he moved in all directions, blocking several paths in advance to avoid.

I was once again surprised by the skill and delicate control that was unusual for a student. Lee Hyeon immediately moved his body and moved along the square of the curtain surrounding the sparring hall.

However, because the path was so sharp, it was impossible to avoid all the flames. A blazing flame lightly grazed his shoulder. Soon, the throbbing pain and the sound of burning flesh also began to rise.

He took out his blade and rushed at Yeon Myeong-ha. According to the rules, as long as he held the blade to that thin, white neck, he was victorious.

However, she did not allow him to approach her out of pity.

-Quaaang!

Soon, a swirling convection current was created in front of her, and it soon became a strong wind that instantly blew away Lee Hyeon, who was approaching right in front of her.

One wall of the fire curtain swayed in the wind, briefly revealing the two of them to the audience. Most people responded that they knew that would happen, and disappointment was also evident on the faces of those who had thought about it.

No matter how you look at it, it was a structure in which Lee Hyun was struggling due to Yeon Myeong-ha’s fierce offensive.

“You definitely have skills. You are the first person so far to knock my first attack away with one blow. however… I guess it hurts a bit?”

Yeon Myeong-ha clearly revealed her bad personality. Lee Hyun didn’t respond and ran away again.

But this time, dozens of huge, sharp icicles froze in the air and flew in at once.

As he tried to avoid him, hard metal came up from the floor and tried to grab his ankle.

Still, there wasn’t even a small scratch on Yan Yanha’s smooth skin.

Lee Hyun definitely felt like he had a picky side. A spiritist can handle all magic regardless of his or her attributes, as long as the spirit he or she works with matches each attribute.

He was like a being who maximized the strengths of a compassionate elementalist, so he was dealing with him by mixing various magic attributes appropriately according to the situation.

“The movements are also very honest. If you’re dealing with a magical beast, such a move is the worst choice in a match against a monster. I guess your sponsor didn’t teach you this?”

But that’s all. Sympathy was talking excitedly as if the match had already been decided.

Lee Hyun did not respond but roughly estimated the time. It seemed like the Fire Curtain’s duration remained about half.

He said that he had finished all his battles within that time of pity. And although it may not be arbitrary, it will happen today as well.

Since the preliminary work was roughly finished, he thought it was time to finish the game. And immediately the prediction was raised to 6 paths.

-Growling

It seemed like Yeon Yeon-ha was also planning to end the game. The curtains on all sides were getting narrower and narrower, eliminating the space for him to escape the magic. Behind her, 25 flickering flames, the same size as before, were created in the air again.

“At first, I was only going to cut off the arms and legs, but I changed my mind. Wouldn’t it be okay if I carve one or two more burn scars on your body? He seems quite manly.”

“… well. Because I don’t like scars that much.”

Lee Hyun immediately responded to the grinning voice. It was also the first thing he said back to Yeon Myeong-ha in Dalian.

“So? That’s a shame.”

Soon, twenty-five flames flew in like a barrage. The space was so narrow that there was nowhere to escape.

But I had no intention of avoiding it. Lee Hyun lowered his posture and jumped into the barrage of flames.

“What… !”

For the first time, a look of confusion appeared on Yan Yanha’s face when she saw the sudden action.

-Quaang!

Eventually, the magic collided and created a huge explosion. His anti-obstruction suit was now shattered and could no longer function properly.

After coming out of the explosion, his body was almost completely destroyed. The smell of grilling meat wafted everywhere along with a hissing sound.

At first glance, an intense pain penetrated his skin, but he didn’t care at all. Rather, I even felt a small sense of accomplishment.

This meant that the sketch of the production he had prepared was being drawn very well.

“You… !”

Although he was momentarily taken aback by his outrageous behavior, he regained his composure fairly quickly.

An attempt was made to block access by creating a wall made of metal. Then, I prepared to blow him away with a gust of wind. In the air, dozens of ice spears began to form for the final strike.

And just as a metal wall was sprouting from the floor,

Just before the convection current swirls and condenses,

The roots of the ice spear were just beginning to spread.

Before he knew it, Lee Hyun had arrived right in front of Yeon Myeong-ha.

“What… !”

It was before she could even utter a word. Lee Hyun clenched his fists and condensed the particles into his body, increasing their strength.

And then he threw it straight at Yeon Myeong-ha’s stomach.

“Kuhuhuk… !”

Immediately a sharp and terrible pain came to her abdomen. The impact immediately caused him to fall to the ground and tumble several meters.

It was the most intense and vivid pain she had ever felt in her life, but she still got back up and tried to respond.

But before I knew it, someone had grabbed me by the throat and I was gasping in the air.

“Wow… Cough… !”

Lee Hyun grabbed Yeon Yeon-ha’s delicate neck with one hand and lifted her up. By squeezing his jaw tightly, he blocked oxygen to the brain, making it difficult for Yeon Myeong-ha to think rationally.

Then, his other hand was about to instinctively hit Sang-yeonha’s cheek and chin indiscriminately, but he soon remembered his purpose and lowered his hand again with superhuman patience.

If possible, it was best not to cause damage to visible areas.

Instead, what he was aiming for was the beginning of Yeongyangha’s torso and limbs, which were hard to see because they were covered by clothing.

-Pow! puck! Pow!

Inside the blazing wall, only the sound of a dull blow and someone’s faint scream could now be heard.

-Pow! Wow!

“Ugh… Okay… !”

Lee Hyun paid no heed and continued to hit Yeon-sik. Particularly targeted were areas where joints and nerves were crowded, causing maximum pain.

He knew very well the intensity and location of inflicting terrible pain on the opponent that would not cause death.

There was even a time when a warrior from the warlike demon race bit his tongue and caused him to die. A member of the People’s Liberation Front who was captured by him spilled out various information in less than ten minutes.

It was a method that I learned secretly from the leader and older sisters through various practical battles in the northeast.

“This… What a dog… dare… Wow… !”

Lee Hyun slowly felt that success was just around the corner. Even though she was swearing with her mouth, her fierce eyes were already filled with fear.

Before flowering, they must have lived with extreme caution. Because the risk of incomplete flowering increases in proportion to powerful talent.

After flowering, no one would have dared touch his body. His experience of being humble would have been covered up by his overwhelming talent.

As he thought, he was a being who had never been a prey to pity.

At least this would be the first time I’ve been beaten to death.

-Pow! puck!

“Cough… Huh… !”

A situation that could not be called sparring continued. Lee Hyun lifted her head and threw her on the ground. After that, he put his foot down and trampled all over his internal organs. I even slightly broke a rib or two by kicking him in the side.

Meanwhile, Yan Yanha’s face and limbs still maintained their smoothness.

-puck! simplicity and honesty!

“Sleep… Kahn… Cough… Hehehe… ”

Before I knew it, the swear words caused by sympathy were turning into pleas mixed with tears.

I felt like the time had come, but it still felt like it wasn’t enough. Lee Hyun continued to strike.

-puck! Pow!

“… wait for a sec… Ugh… ”

-puck! Wow!

“Black… it hurts… Ah… ”

“… Phew.”

Lee Hyun suddenly looked around. I could see the top of the curtain of fire slowly disappearing.

That means it’s time to sort things out.

Lee Hyun sighed for a moment and walked closer to Yeon Myeong-ha. Yeon Myeong-ha, who was sobbing on the floor, looked at him and looked horrified.

“Black… Ugh… Ah!”

-Wow!

Her attempt to widen the distance by putting her hands behind her back was thwarted by Lee Hyun stomping on her thighs.

“Wake up, senior. Do you really need to be like that in front of your juniors?”

“Black… Ugh… stop… please… ”

“I’m sorry, but I can’t understand what you’re saying when you’re shaking like that. Could you please speak a little louder and more clearly?”

“Stop… Please stop… ”

“Is that so? Actually, I’m a little tired too. So are you admitting defeat?”

“Huh… that… Ah… !”

Since there was no immediate answer, Lee Hyun just punched Yeon-sik in the stomach. Looking at this, it seemed like it was still a bit lacking.

“I asked if you acknowledged it.”

“Ah… I’ll admit it… ! I admit it… ! please… Please stop… Ugh… ”

done.

Only then did Lee Hyun feel relieved and the recording device in his arms stopped working. There was a need to prepare in case she changed her words in the future. Anyway, the official victory will be hers.

“Huh… it hurts… Black… ”

I sat down in my pity seat and sobbed in an unsightly manner. His hair was matted and his head was down so that he couldn’t see clearly. Tears continued to fall on the floor.

Lee Hyeon flopped down in front of such sympathy. My body trembled in sympathy at his actions.

Lee Hyun reached out his hand and grabbed Yeon Yeon-ha’s chin. And then he lifted it up and made eye contact with him.

Now all that was there was small, fragile prey. His will was broken and he could no longer be seen.

By the way, let others hear, Lee Hyun whispered to her in a very low voice.

“Room. Please leave blank.”