Chapter 734: Guest (6)

Hwaaaa!

As soon as the match started, Yeom Junyeol summoned Hongryong.

I didn’t expect him to use his light skill right away.

Hongryong looked at Kim Shinrok with anticipation, but he looked very friendly even as they were about to fight.

‘I think Kim Shinrok will wait before using his light skill.’

Did he summon Hongryong thinking that Kim Shinrok would summon a tiger right at the start?

As I thought, Yeom Junyeol spoke with regret.

“You’re not using your light skill.”

“...Do you know about my light skill?”

“Yes, Jegun hyung told me.”

It was quite unethical to reveal information about other players without their consent, but considering that the purpose of this match was for Kim Shinrok’s training, it was understandable.

Yong Jegun knows that Yeom Junyeol is here for Kim Shinrok’s training.

‘Both of them have similar light skills while Kim Shinrok isn’t that good with using his, so it wasn’t exactly hard to guess.’

The ostensible purpose of this training is to teach Kim Shinrok to handle his light skill well.

Yong Jegun deduced that much, but I wonder if he knew the true purpose of this training.

Yeom Junyeol explained what he heard from Yong Jegun.

“He told me that my skills and light skill are well known, so it would be fair to know each other. And Jegun hyung asked me to tell you that he taught me.”

“...”

Yong Jegun can scratch other people’s feelings even in his absence.

Kim Shinrok didn’t say much after hearing Yeom Junyeol’s words.

If Yong Jegun had come to watch today, he might’ve stopped the battle with Yeom Junyeol and taken a blow at Yong Jegun instead.

Even if he was provoked like this, Kim Shinrok stayed alert to see who wanted to take the first strike.

“I’ve said this much but you don’t want to make the first move. It’s as Jegun hyung said.”

Yong Jegun predicted everything just from his knowledge of Kim Shinrok.

If the head of the Dragon Clan weren’t here, Kim Shinrok would’ve said “That damned dragon said that?” while grinding his teeth.

“Jegun hyung told me not to go easy on you. He said you’re strong, Professor Kim Shinrok.”

Hwaaa!

After the provocation, Yeom Junyeol finally moved.

The flame he summoned was low, and Hongryong, flying in the sky, fired over Kim Shinrok’s head.

The flames from the two dragons attacked Kim Shinrok as if they were alive.

‘I thought he’d aim both in front, but he knows how to hold his back.’

Yeom Junyeol’s flame technique didn’t extend in a straight line.

Instead, he blocked Kim Shinrok’s retreat by launching one on his back.

At this rate, Kim Shinrok will be engulfed in flames.

Kim Shinrok rumbled over the flame.

Fwiing! Shwik!

Before the flames swallowed Kim Shinrok, he leaned over and swung something.

It was a throwing blade only the span of his hand.

The flame the throwing knife cut sharply lost its strength and disappeared only with smoke.

‘He blocked that kind of skill with that kind of weapon?’

I didn’t know it was possible to do that.

It seemed to be a similar skill to what Baekho-gun used against the Class 3-0 seniors using his wooden sword.

It now shows that he’s Baekho-gun’s student.

When Yeom Junyeol’s flames were erased, a sighing Cheongryong looked at the knife in Kim Shinrok’s hand.

“So Yong Jegun’s tiger friend is still using a throwing knife. Is he still reluctant to use a weapon that stands out?”

Cheongryong was shaking as if he wanted to knock the knife away from Kim Shinrok and drag Yeom Junyeol out.

I think he would’ve done that if it weren’t for Kim Shinrok, whom he trusted for a long time.

‘Yeom Junyeol is excellent but Kim Shinrok is stronger. I think he wanted to observe Hongryong first, but the difference between experience and competence is too big.’

Yeom Junyeol resisted to the end by using remote ignition, a derivative skill from his flame technique.

However, he soon realized that all moves were blocked and admitted defeat.

“I lost.”

Yeom Junyeol deactivated Hongryong.

With the admission of defeat, Kim Shinrok immediately took off the knife.

It suddenly disappeared, and I had no idea where he hid it.

“Junyeol-ah!”

As soon as the match was over, Cheongryong ran toward Yeom Junyeol as if he were flying.

Yeom Junyeol moved his arms slower than usual, perhaps because his arm was numb.

He didn’t have other injuries though.

Still, his energy waves are consumed and his body must be uncomfortable.

More than anything, Yeom Junyeol seemed to feel more sick that he lost.

Nevertheless, Yeom Junyeol comforted Cheongryong who was the most worried out of everyone.

“I’m okay, Uncle Cheongryong. I’m sure you were worried, but thank you for keeping your promise.”

“There’s no way I’ll break my promise with my nephew.”

“Yes, I trust you, Uncle.”

Yeom Junyeol wisely negotiated in advance so that Cheongryong wouldn’t intervene.

Maybe he knew he was going to lose.

‘He wouldn’t think that Yong Jegun’s friend for so long was weak.’

While Yeom Junyeol soothed Cheongryong, Hwang Jiho and Baekho-gun talked to Kim Shinrok.

Baekho-gun briefly praised him with a “Well done,” while Hwang Jiho comforted him that Yeom Junyeol wasn’t hurt and Cheongryong wouldn’t hold a grudge.

The match ended safely, but the purpose of it wasn’t achieved.

‘Kim Shinrok is strong even if he doesn’t use his light skill. We can’t bring out Kim Shinrok’s light skill with a small amount of power.’

I didn’t think anything would change just from one course with Yeom Junyeol.

I was expecting and determined, but I think I should step up as well.

‘This is why I wanted Yong Jegun to come.’

He can’t hide this forever.

Cheongryong is scheduled to go to the Dragon Palace next month, and depending on the situation, they’d have to fight together.

It may be better to reveal it in advance.

“I’d like to give another training once Yeom Junyeol’ sunbaenim’s energy waves stabilize.”

Yeom Junyeol nodded as if he were waiting for my suggestion, and Kim Shinrok agreed reluctantly.

Hwang Jiho laughed with excitement as if he noticed my intentions.

Cheongryong was left wondering.

“Our Junyeol is very good and great, but Yong Jegun’s friend is a child who’s born with outstanding talent and trained for many years.”

Cheongryong meant that there was a big difference between the two, so another match would be meaningless.

I took into consideration my status as the Dragon Clan’s benefactor and chose my words carefully.

“Yes, Professor Kim Shinrok is strong. That’s why I want him to fight two dragons next time.”

“Do you want me to join in? But that would be too one-sided to—”

“I’ll be the other one.”

Cheongryong stared, not understanding what I meant.

Yeom Junyeol knew at once as his eyes opened wide and smiled broadly.

“I’ll also summon a Hongryong and fight with Yeom Junyeol.”

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