Chapter 191

Chapter 191

In the meantime, Song Ha-Young once again used the Sanctuary Trait to buy more time.

Seated in the chair, Makendra scowled. “You’re quite the trickster. But how about this?” New novel chapters are published on

She snapped her fingers again. The Paper Soldiers began to spin, with groups of three joining hands.

However, Cha Jin-Hyeok simply ignored them.

Standing beside Jin-Hyeok, Kim Jeong-Hyeon asked, “Why aren’t you attacking them?”

“It’s not gentlemanly to attack during a transformation.”

Jeong-Hyeon had a profound realization.

‘I was just blindly focused on defeating the Paper Soldiers.’

He had thought he was fighting better than expected and even hoped to earn praise from the notoriously strict Jin-Hyeok.

‘I was too inadequate to earn his recognition.’

Jin-Hyeok wanted not just to fight, but to fight stylishly. This meant he was engaging in fights that were one step further than the mere efficient fighting style that Jeong-Hyeon had been preoccupied with.

Jeong-Hyeon quietly muttered to himself, fueling his fighting spirit, “I need to fight stylishly.”

He also stopped attacking the Paper Soldiers, and the battle entered a temporary lull. The Paper Soldiers stretched out and transformed into individual sheets of paper. The sheets then folded into heads, bodies, and legs, connecting to form new entities.

“The transformation looks quite impressive. A new type of monster has appeared,” Jin-Hyeok said.

The new Paper Soldiers revealed themselves, twice the size of the previous ones, with their number exceeding dozens.

“Then, I will transform as well.” Jin-Hyeok pulled out a card he had been saving until now.

[At the Summit of That Path, One Shall Look Down.]

For those unaware of the Mythic-Grade Card, he added a direct link about the Mythic-Grade Card to his livestream. Jin-Hyeok used the effect of the back of the card to increase his Level from 159 to 179. After that, he immediately utilized the ability on the front of the card.

[To Stand at the Summit of that Path.]

“Those who fall and crumble, unable to reach the summit, will sing a song of despair as they face the unreachable summit.”

This Mythic-Grade Card allowed him to completely duplicate an ability of one targeted individual during a focused livestreaming session. Jin-Hyeok had chanted the real incantation, and he was now ready to say his own line for the added flair.

“Power of the destructive fist, grant me the strength promised to me.”

Since Jin-Hyeok had confirmed that Martial King Jeong-Hyeon’s physical attacks were highly effective against the Paper Soldiers, copying the latter’s abilities for combat was the efficient choice.

“This is my first time fighting with fists, so this is quite thrilling,” Jin-Hyeok said.

Before his regression, Jin-Hyeok used to extensively spar with Jeong-Hyeon. He knew the Martial King’s techniques better than the Martial King himself, and he had to, if he wanted to win a spar against Jeong-Hyeon.

Holding the Treasure Gem, Jin-Hyeok copied Jeong-Hyeon’s abilities and exhibited an extraordinarily unique level of physical skill.

‘I feel lighter,’ Jin-Hyeok thought. His eyes reddened as he charged toward the transformed Paper Soldiers.

‘I can feel the power...! I can!’

The synergy between Broadcaster’s Barrier and his newly acquired physical attacks was significant. It was a new experience for him, and he felt like he were flying through the air.

‘So, this is the physical ability of a Martial Artist.’

Jin-Hyeok had just experienced a new world. With such physical capabilities, wielding a sword would take him into another realm. This was another enlightenment he had experienced through his body. As he got lost in a trance, swinging his fists, Makendra rose from her seat.

“A pathetic fly seems to be putting on quite a show.” The Paper Soldiers were valuable assets for Makendra. She could not just leave them be. So, she snapped her fingers again. “Now, I will face you with all my strength.”

The remaining Paper Soldiers transformed back into paper and flew toward Makendra. The papers gathered around her started to spin, then transformed into two objects.

“This is my sword.” Makendra grasped the paper sword in her left hand. “And this is my spear.”

Holding a spear in her right hand, she said, “Nothing escapes my sword and spear.”

***

Makendra was quite cunning. She put on a show, drawing all attention to her sword and spear with fancy lines, but Jin-Hyeok knew better. The most dangerous thing about her was her shoes. Those shoes made her incredibly light. Her fast and precise steps made it difficult for her opponents to properly fight her at a distance.

‘Especially since I am in the position of a Martial Artist now.’

Closing the distance against someone possessing a weapon as long as a spear was not easy. Even if Jin-Hyeok managed to close in, her sword was waiting for him.

‘Seven percent probability is lower than I thought.’

Even though Jin-Hyeok had successfully landed a dozen minor attacks on Makendra, the Instant Kill effect had never triggered. He had no choice but to overexert himself, combining the God of Luck Mystery with his attacks, and ultimately Makendra had lost to the Instant Kill effect.

‘I can’t... I can’t lose consciousness just yet.’

He still needed to do some more things. He could not forget Jeong-Hyeon’s cool line about his destructive fist. Being a Streamer, Jin-Hyeok wanted to be cooler than Jeong-Hyeon.

“I want all Players to enjoy the freedom of being a Player. Although I cannot guarantee freedom to every Player, at least those related to me should be free to roam the Fields as they wish.” Jin-Hyeok painfully lifted his head and looked in the direction of Ha-Young, far away.

Makendra had shattered several branches of the Black Rose Alliance. Fortunately, this served as a good pretext.

“And I had promised. I had vowed to ensure the freedom of my comrades who are with me. It was a solemn oath and my pledge.”

Ha-Young looked in his direction at perfect timing. He caught her expression in a close-up.

“Unfortunately, the freedom and rights of my comrades were threatened.” He shifted his gaze toward Makendra. “Today, I had to uphold that vow.”

Jin-Hyeok had no recollection of what happened after that. It seemed he had fainted, leaning against his sword.

***

The viewers of KimKnowItAllTV were in a frenzy of excitement. They were particularly focused on Chul-Soo’s new ability, Instant Kill.

-Instant Kill... That sounds so cool!

-So amazing!

-Makendra got owned, LOL.

-I never expected he had the Instant Kill Achievement!

-Isn’t it overpowered for a Streamer to have an Instant Kill ability?

A renowned user from the Korean Region Minor Gallery analyzed the video in real-time and posted a brief comment.

[This victory was not achieved due to just Instant Kill. It was possible because of Chul-Soo’s thorough setup. There were immense details throughout the battle. I will post a detailed analysis later.]

[Written by: Encyclopedia.]

Furthermore, people on the Earth Server were moved by Jin-Hyeok’s speech at the end.

-Wooow! That was so moving!

-So he fought Makendra for the Black Rose Alliance?

-It makes sense that Angel Girl was there.

-This is so crazy and so cool! Please marry me! (I’m a guy).

Ha-Young, a direct party involved in the issue, trembled.

‘What...?’

She had always known that Makendra and Jin-Hyeok would eventually clash. However, she had never imagined that this was why Jin-Hyeok wanted to fight Makendra.

‘He... fought that hard... for me?’

Jin-Hyeok could have easily run away. He could have sought help from his allies of the Trinity Club. Perhaps, that could have been a better choice for him.

“Today, I had to uphold that vow.”

Still thinking about Jin-Hyeok’s words, Ha-Young bit her lip.

‘Now... I can’t betray him.’

She had always resolved to stab him in the back once he lifted the curse of the Golden Headband, but even that determination crumbled. Tears welled up in her eyes.

‘He cared for me, and us, to this extent?’

It felt like they had truly become one. She felt a sense of security at being affiliated with Jin-Hyeok.

Seo Ji-Soo and Seo Ji-Ah, who had reimagined their composure, faintly smiled.

“We... won...!”

Streamer Chul-Soo had won another battle against an invader from another Server.