episode_0097

‘It doesn’t make sense…pink…? It’s my first time seeing something like that…I don’t know what happened…’

I held my greatsword tightly and looked at Xiao in front of me.

An intense pink energy enveloped her whole body,

Slowly but surely she was getting closer to me.

Awakening to level 5.

Compared to other awakening conditions so far, it wasn’t that difficult.

No special supplies were needed, nor were there any strict regulations.

There is only one thing you need.

A feeling so strong that it feels like it might explode.

‘But something is strange… Xiao is clearly overflowing with black… and red magic…’

I watched her with my eyes wide open.

A situation where a childish smile appears as if ecstatic, with pink hearts drawn in both eyes.

The other children awakened with a glowing red or blue light only after they had passed the threshold of death.

Anger or a single intention to protect something.

However, it was the first time in my life that I had seen magical power radiated like that in pink.

I could feel her energy becoming more intense, along with the scent of an unknown sweet charm.

“Seojin… Don’t you actually like it deep inside…? Even when he was forcibly attacked by me like that that day… He was hugged to me so cutely and made a cuddle noise… “

“Xiao…! Come to your senses…!“

“Hehehe…cute…really…“

Paaa—!

bang—-!

“Pfft…!“

I barely raised my great sword and blocked her attack.

‘It’s much more powerful than before…?!’

Xiao’s Blue Dragon and Moon Blade glowed with intense energy.

As if she had been blessed directly by the ancient god of love in whom she believed.

“It would be better to make up your mind quickly…whether to hug me, or…“

Boom…!

She swung her scimitar menacingly.

“Wouldn’t it be for me.“

“Love is…mutual trust and agreement…“

“No, only the strong have the power to choose.“

“No, that’s just a rapist!!!“

“Yes, I love you too. Honey.”

Whoosh—!

Kang—!

I only managed to block her attack, but the ground dug deep and I was immediately pushed backwards.

Barely losing my balance, I quickly pulled out a katana from among the weapons left in the air.

“Okay…that’s how it comes out…!“

Wood clack…. Wood clack…!

When I held the katana, a strong flame that seemed to engulf everything flowed through the blade.

Several magical arms shot out from his back like Asura.

“You have a firm belief that will not give in to anyone…and I will take you with my own two hands…“

She licked her lips naughtily with her tongue.

“I want to subdue…completely mine…my own…Seo Jin-gun…“

‘I really shouldn’t lose this time… I don’t know what will happen if I lose…!’

Kugugugugugung…!

I stretched out my hand and quickly lifted it from beneath her,

Walls made of earth began to enclose her from all sides.

bang—-!

However, Xiao immediately threw out his fist and collapsed the earthen wall with one blow.

He slowly approached me while holding the Blue Dragon and Moon Sword.

‘It won’t be easy…’

I immediately recited the spell in my mind and concentrated my mind.

I thought back to the things I had learned diligently from Lapis and had memorized them one by one.

With magical power flowing from his fingertips, he quickly deployed the spells.

Coogung… Coogungung…

Dark clouds suddenly began to fill the ceiling of the stadium.

Shoot ahhh—

A heavy rain fell, drenching her and me,

The dirt floor of the stadium began to turn into soggy mud.

“It’s starting to rain in the stadium…!”

“It is said that student Han Seo-jin is also registered as level 4… Xiao has just awakened to level 5, making him the youngest person in… Korea… no, the world…!”

“It’s expected to be a fierce duel where you won’t know what’s ahead…!”

Crack—!

Xiao immediately kicked the ground and ran towards me.

Whilick—!

Boom—!

When she swung the scimitar once, the air was cut away in an instant.

Kwagwagwagwang—-!

A powerful flash of black light exploded along the trajectory of the Unwoldo Island.

Hiss—!

I quickly ducked to avoid the attack, but

She began to pressure me, sending out sword energy one after another.

‘Damn… I can’t be pushed… If I don’t take the lead here quickly…!’

“Freeze.“

Blah blah blah… blah blah…!

Raindrops began to freeze at her feet,

Xiao’s whole body was rapidly cooling.

“Really…you have many talents…“

“Stay calm…! Otherwise…“

“But…everything can be overcome with love…!“

Clink—-!

She casually broke the ice that had cooled her entire body with her bare hands,

Soon, he started to attack me fiercely.

‘Damn…damn…! Think about it…! I have to come up with a way to win…!’

I moved my body flashily, anticipating her attack,

I narrowly avoided all the sword energy and widened the distance.

Just-just—just—!

I immediately snapped my fingers and kept changing positions.

With narrowed eyes, she swung the spear at me without even turning her head.

Kang—!

‘First of all… since that is also a holy relic… if it is dipped in my blood…!’

I threw the flask containing my blood into subspace.

Clink—!

‘done…!’

Bright red blood sprayed in the air and drenched her,

The blue dragon and moon were also soaked in blood and dripping with blood.

“Hehe…“

However, Xiao smiled and wiped the blood on the scimitar with his sleeve.

“I was afraid you might use the same move again… I covered it with magical power in advance… “

“Damn…!“

“Be gentle…I won’t accept you…!“

Boom—!

Kang—-!

After barely raising my sword to block the attack, I saw an opening for a moment.

I created an illusion spell and began to pressure her from several directions.

Whoosh—!

Boom…!

“Afterimage…this is it. Hehe…there are three Seojin soldiers…“

‘If this is the case, let’s waste time…!’

“I feel surrounded by you…really…you’re so cute I’m dying…!!!“

Bung bung bung bung…!

She swung her scimitar quickly, raising it in the air as if she were turning a windmill with power.

Shaaagh—!

In an instant, he cut off her entire side with a single blow,

All illusions were eliminated with a single attack.

“But…if it’s not really you, it means nothing to me…“

Paaa—!

I took advantage of the moment and quickly opened a portal to summon the remaining Skeleton Knights.

“honorary name.“

“John…“

“Take this!!! Put it on Xiao’s back!!!“

“Yes…yes!!!“

They quickly dispersed and took their positions,

I created piles by overlaying my illusions on top of the skeleton knights.

“Hoo…is it an afterimage again…haha…you’re struggling so hard not to be violated by me…“

Boom…

Xiao smiled and adjusted his scimitar.

“Yes…that posture…makes me excited…!“

Kang—!

Kang—!

“Ugh…!“

The Skeleton Knights used all their might to block her attack.

However, since they had such a sharp difference in level, I didn’t think they would be able to last long.

I quickly took a stance while holding the katana.

“Huu…hu…please…eat…please…!“

Cracking—!

I flicked the index fingers of both hands at the same time to blink both knights at the same time.

Suddenly—!

Xiao cut them both down at the same time, as if they were dancing.

Sigh—!

Just before his head was cut off, one of the skeleton knights pulled out his hand bones and threw them with all his might.

“It’s the same. If you interfere with my love with Seo Jin… I will cut them all down… “

“Respect…ㅇ“

Grumbling—-!

With the Skeleton Knight’s fingertips thrown with all his might, a red talisman was attached to Xiao’s shoulder.

As I concentrated my magic power, the amulet burned fiercely and wrapped around Xiao’s whole body.

She looked at me with a puzzled expression.

“Ugh…power again…“

“Originally I wasn’t going to use it… but you were so aggressive… I couldn’t help it…!“

Slurp—

click—!

I sheathed the blade and closed my eyes.

She also glared at me fiercely while holding the scimitar,

We stared at each other, catching our breath,

We were getting ready for the final sum.

Kugugugugugugung….

As before, she let out a mixture of black and pink magic,

As the intense energy spread, he was preparing for his ultimate move.

“Now…Seojin…close your eyes. Then…you’ll wake up in my bed.“

“Phew…!“

Crack—!

I drew my sword and rushed towards her.

Boom—!

Xiao swung the scimitar again with all his might,

Quagga-ga-ga-ga-ga-gang—-!

He swung his intense sword energy fiercely, as if it would cut down everything inside the stadium.

Just—-!

As time passes slowly, I snap my fingers at the right time,

Hiss—-!

The moment I dodged the ultimate attack, I swung my sword, remembering Alice’s teachings.

Just once, focus all your concentration and cut down.

Like a drop of water falling on a calm wave.

I heard the clear sound of water rippled,

I put all my effort into it and swung my sword vigorously.

“Ilseom (一閃)“

Kang——–!

Xiao immediately raised his scimitar and blocked the attack.

She was already smiling, predicting victory.

“With this…the end…“

“Not finished yet!!!!“

Sigh—!

I snapped my fingers, and apparitions in my image appeared next to her.

The ghosts all had their swords drawn and were leading them into their scabbards.

Crash…

Kang—–!

Kang—!

Kang—!

“Pfft…!“

A powerful sword strike came from all directions at once.

A flash like a deteriorating plate created as an illusion flew at the same time,

She stumbled, barely able to block the attack.

“Huh…huh…I can’t fall down here…there’s no way…!“

Thump—!

A movement filled with intense colors of jet black and pink.

Like a huge tiger biting the throat of its prey,

She violently struck down the scimitar, causing a strong explosion.

Percussion—!

“Ugh…!”

After twisting the body sideways at the right time,

I put all my strength into my toes and trampled the tip of her spear with my foot.

Crack—!

As if doing somersaults, I jumped towards the sky as hard as I could,

Slowly but surely until both feet are on the ground.

All debuff skills were poured into the red talisman to prevent Xiao from resisting any further.

Grumbling—-!

I, who was waiting behind her, drew my sword one last time.

Channeling all of his remaining magical energy, he completed preparations for three consecutive strikes.

The amulet attached to Xiao’s shoulder spewed fire like crazy.

She looked at me with a puzzled expression.

‘…Have you been waiting for this moment all this time…!’

I saw through Xiao’s heart,

I smiled, sensing victory.

Paaa—!

Kick the ground and jump vigorously.

Slurp—!

A katana filled with flames burned fiercely in the air,

Hiss—!

At a speed she couldn’t stop,

With all your magic power.

Just once.

Kang————!

Boom….

click.

I sheathed the sword and exhaled.

“It’s over.“

bang———!

Following the sword’s trajectory, they all exploded in an instant, leaving behind a blue reverberation.

Thick sand smoke rose from the stadium.

Xiao closed his eyes and slowly lowered his head.

Her hands, already exhausted, lost sight of the scimitar,

She fell to her knees on the floor, helpless.

“Haa…ha…ah…“

“Whoo…whoo…cough…cough…!“

I fell to the ground and coughed repeatedly,

Blood poured out through the helmet.

“This…the winner this time is…!”

Paang—!

I swung my sword one last time with all my remaining strength,

Then, the thick smoke quickly dispersed, revealing the stadium in disarray.

「Ha…This is Han Seo-jin…! Seojin Han…defeated Xiao!!!!”

“After defeating Xiao, the champion of the previous tournament…and defeating her at level 5…Han Seojin, the dark horse of this tournament…became the winner of this year’s tournament!!!!”

The audience cheered and shouted loudly,

The fireworks installed inside the stadium exploded all at once, creating a spectacular spectacle.

I slowly approached the fallen Xiao and looked at her complexion.

Xiao fell to the floor and stared blankly into space.

As I approached, she smiled brightly.

“Seojin…you did it…really…you defeated me.“

“Ha…cough…yeah, I won…huu…it was a good fight.“

She smiled happily and raised the back of her hand.

The church’s seal mark there gradually became blurred and blurred.

Now it has been completely erased, not even a trace remains.

“Now…I don’t belong to a religious order. I, who no one could defeat…you overcame me. And that too by yourself.“

“It’s thanks to everyone’s help… Wow… I was really scared when you reached level 5. “

I held her hand and slowly helped Xiao stand up.

She smiled brightly and patted my shoulder,

We slowly held hands and looked into each other’s eyes.

” Seojin, now that I have nowhere to go… will you accept me with your sword…?“

“Yes, Xiao, you are always welcome.“

“Hehehe…I’m so happy…so much. From now on, I will stand by your side, I will always protect you… I will be your loyal companion.“

“And…I am defeated…you can dispose of me however you wish. Just like…I did…“

She looked at me expectantly,

I chuckled and stroked her head.

“Trying to do something dirty at the stadium. No lewd behavior for a month.“

“Ugh…I feel shameless…I somehow got caught up in that feeling…“

“Cough…but it’s okay. First of all…I’m tired…“

I held her hand gently.

“Let’s go get some food.“

“Yes…!“

So we slowly walked out of the stadium.

Many visitors cheered and cried out my name.

I slowly walked up to the podium, receiving their praise.

A gorgeously sparkling gold medal, and a huge golden trophy as big as my upper body.

Xiao and Mirae Yoo stood next to me and clapped and praised me.

In front of countless cameras, I proudly lifted the trophy and enjoyed the joy of victory.

“That person is that genius…that Han Seojin…!”

“I should hurry up and take a picture…this feels like a scoop…!”

“Han Seo-jin!!! Please tell us your thoughts on winning!!!”

“Han Seo-jin! Seojin Han! Seojin Han! Seojin Han!”

“Seojin, congratulations on your win. Really…it was a great duel.”

“Congratulations on winning, Seojin. In the future… please take good care of me.”

“Thank you all so much!”

I smiled brightly, popped a glass of champagne, and enjoyed the joy of being the winner.

When other children came running to see me, they lifted me up in the air and gave me a hangare.

Smiling brightly, intoxicated with an ecstatic sense of victory.

That’s how I got the title of winner of the competition.

There was still a lot of work to be done.

Is it because I solved one big problem?

A part of my heart felt very at ease.