The Divine Genius’s Game Broadcasting Chapter 328

Episode 328 – Just as I learned (3)

Before the competition, Lee Kyung-bok finished his coaching broadcast with Decibel and went through special training on his own.

But it wasn't just a preparation for the character she had to deal with, Severus.

“Purple, where is this…?”

Lee Kyung-bok invited her to the studio, not Metal Punch. Decibel's eyes widened, and he smiled in response.

"Improving your skills is important, but there's a type of training you absolutely need, Decibel. That's something you can't do with Metal Punch."

“Is this training absolutely necessary?”

“Yes, right here.”

Lee Gyeong-bok continued speaking, lightly tapping his temple.

“It’s mental training.”

"uh…"

Decibel's eyes darted back and forth. Lee Kyung-bok carefully explained to her.

“Mr. Decibel, you pay a lot of attention to your surroundings, don’t you?”

“Oh, right…”

"Of course, as I mentioned last time, things have improved a lot since the League merger. But competitions are different."

After the merger of Bit Sword, she had changed. However, change usually occurred gradually, and it was difficult to become a completely different person in a short period of time.

"This competition will be held in a stadium. So, unlike previous broadcasts, Decibel will be able to feel the viewers' gaze and hear their voices directly."

The decibels have definitely changed.

But that was based solely on the broadcasting style she had been using up until now.

“Decibel, you are in a completely different situation.”

The likelihood of that change persisting in the new environment was slim, and Decibel agreed.

“Oh, that… I can’t even imagine. Will it cause much trouble?”

“That’s okay. Coaching is also about preventing problems in the first place.”

Lee Kyung-bok smiled and waved his hand towards her, who was looking anxious.

“And the reason I chose you, Decibel, is because you are worthy of it.”

Then, as he finished his manipulation, the background of the studio changed.

“Here?”

Decibel opened his eyes wide again and looked around. He saw a murmur of voices and a group of men with grim faces surrounding him.

"It's a Fight Club theme. Oh, and it's an AI dummy, so don't worry."

At dinner with Genome, we also discussed Decibel's coaching direction. It was one of the studio themes Genome introduced at the time.

"In a real stadium, you won't have people right next to you like this. Still, being exposed to a more stressful environment will help you adjust."

“Uh, um, I’ll definitely get used to the gaze.”

Although they were dummies, they looked exactly like real people. Decibel avoided the glaring eyes of the dummies and fixed his gaze on Lee Kyung-bok.

“That’s the basics, and there are other best ones.”

“Best? Which one…?”

“I was so focused that I almost forgot the audience was there.”

Lee Kyung-bok pointed at himself with a light thumbs-up.

"You focus all your attention on your opponent. You know that because you've played League, right? They say that even in League, when you're playing a really difficult song, you don't have time to worry about the background."

“Oh, right. When you first start, you’re busy chasing notes.”

"I'm glad you understood right away. In that sense, Decibel is the last player I'll face."

Lee Kyung-bok took a boxing stance.

Another reason why coaching takes place in the studio, not in a metal punch.

“You can think of it as a song like that, Mom Queen.”

This was because his coaching did not require the assistance of a skill system.

* * *

The last match of the women's division.

"The Serengeti leader, Mom Queen, is aiming for an all-kill! And the unpredictable dark horse, Try's leader, Decibel, has come to the stage!"

As the outcome of both teams was at stake, Jeong So-yoon and the commentators raised the tension even more than before.

"If we're just looking at experience, Mom Queen seems to have the upper hand. And she didn't even use her chance card, did she? What do you think of the match, Dokkae-nim!?"

Her question returned to whether it would work first.

“I find Purple-nim’s judgment very surprising.”

“Oh, in what way is it surprising?”

"Many people thought that not using a ban/pick card was a bluff in itself. But I thought that statement was actually intended to divert attention from another chance card, the 'Full Burst' card."

“Ah! The ban/pick card was actually bait?”

"That's right. I mentioned this during the raffle broadcast, but if both are in a burst state, you'll be in a 'super armor' state. This ability to ignore stiffness is extremely advantageous for a grappling-specialized character like Jaguar!"

"Oh? Really? I can just catch it if I hit it! But you didn't even get a Full Burst card just now?"

"That's why I said it was unexpected. I'm sure you know that, Purple."

The chat window was also buzzing with that explanation.

-Now that I hear it, you're right?

-But you didn't use it, right?

-There's no way a real God player wouldn't know that;;;

-What? What are you aiming for?

-It was fake after fake!

After taking a moment to catch his breath, he continued his commentary.

"Anyway, it's going to be a pure battle of skill. And I'm not saying this to be biased, but objectively speaking, it seems difficult. First of all, the character compatibility isn't great."

“Oh, is it really bad?”

"Severus is a boxer, isn't he? He has a uniquely fast footstep, and he even has special evasive moves like weaving and ducking. This makes him incredibly difficult to master. And even among striking characters, he's quicker with his combos, making it difficult to maintain a steady tempo while guarding."

“Aha… Then what do you think, Genome?”

As it was the final match, she had to maintain a competitive atmosphere. Facing the barrage of harsh criticism, Jeong So-yoon quickly shifted the focus.

“What you said makes sense.”

"yes?"

Jeong So-yoon's eyes widened. Wouldn't it be problematic if even Genome acknowledged its difficulties?

"You're saying that Purple-nim already knows everything that Baro-do-kka-nim explained! And yet, you didn't pull out your card? You just put Decibel-nim through a showdown? Then the answer is already out there!"

“The answer? What answer is it!?”

"Don't use what you don't need! No unnecessary waste! Wouldn't that be perfect?"

But soon, as Genome began to raise his voice, Jeong So-yoon felt relieved.

"Decibel, your skills have been honed through coaching! That alone is enough to win! Everyone, common sense! Get perfect common sense!"

Genome turned his back again and caught the text on his hoodie on camera, causing viewers to burst into laughter.

-Is this a commentary or a PPL? LOL

-But is that true?

– A man of great character) Competes with skill

-No lol In reality, fighting is like that lol

– Merchant special) Compete with skill

– Are you saying that both Deunnana and Gotple have a prize? LOL

-Isn't that prize the winner's prize?

But that was only for a moment, as the fight call rang out and everyone's attention turned to him.

“Ah, the game has started!”

“Both sides are going straight!”

“There is no hesitation!”

Then, as the two clashed, everyone couldn't hold back their gasps.

"No, no, what's going on!? A counter hit? Another counter! Another counter! The counters keep coming out?!"

"I keep getting counter judgments?! This, this isn't a coincidence!"

Unlike the two people who were bewildered, Genome unconsciously clapped his hands and raised his voice.

"Wow! Wow! This is truly an unimaginable coping strategy! Purple's coaching is definitely a must!"

“Coaching!? Please explain!”

In response to Jeong So-yoon's question, he quickly poured out his words.

"Counter-hit! This fighting game isn't turn-based, is it? It's not like both sides alternate between attacking and guarding! There are times when attacks collide, and the system determines who wins!"

“Oh, right! We can have fists clashing like this!”

"That's right! When a skill and a normal attack collide, the skill naturally gets priority! But now, when two identical normal attacks collide, both take damage and become stunned!"

He added with wide eyes that it might be soon.

"Wow, I never would've thought you'd prepare a countermeasure like this! This is truly amazing! Right now, Mom Queen can't continue her combo because of the stiffness caused by the counter hit!"

"Oh, that's right! You're only getting one in your one-two punch! Mommy Queen! You can't keep up the pace!"

Jeong So-yoon, who was explaining like that, suddenly raised her head.

“No, but are you saying that Decibel is countering Mom Queen’s attack right now!?”

"That's right! I don't know about anyone else, but Decibel, you can do it. You're a former re-gaming expert, after all. Your reaction speed is incredible! Right now, Decibel, that punch looks like a flying note!"

The viewers were also excited by the explanation.

-No;;; Isn't it more difficult than note processing?

-Really lol A note appears in front of my eyes lol

-???: Can you see that?

-Wow, that's why you didn't use the full burst card.

-Yeah, that's right. If you use this method, you won't get super armor.

-Why did you turn off the broadcast early?

-Did you prepare for this kind of special training?

But this alone was not enough to guarantee victory.

-But isn't this how you win?

-ㅇㅇ It's a counter, so both sides are taking damage now.

-Breaking the combo is good though;;

-???: But what do you do now?

The situation was difficult to see as one side having the upper hand. However, Genome explained with pride.

"Hey, what are you guys looking at?! The one who's benefiting right now is Decibel!"

“Huh? So Decibel has the upper hand!? Even though their stamina is equal!?”

"You might think so, considering her stamina alone! But right now, Mom Queen's signature tempo-keeping is blocked!? Since she can't catch up with normal attacks, she has to break through with skills, but if she does, there's the Jaguar counterattack!"

Mom Queen had to turn the situation around with her superior judgment. However, if she were caught in a counterattack, she could easily lose the game.

"Kangson and Kangbal are tied up! In reality, I can only use half of my skills. And even then, the timing is off!"

"Ha, that's certainly true. Severus's original style was to use successive attacks to draw out and pressure the opponent's guard. When the opponent counters, he uses weaving and ducking to steal the tempo, then counters to regain the momentum."

After observing the situation, I reluctantly agreed.

"But right now, there's no time to use Weaving or Ducking. Decibel isn't the one attacking first, is he?"

"Oh, I see! The current match is unfolding completely unexpectedly. I naturally thought Mom Queen had the upper hand, but I was caught off guard! Seriously, who would have thought the Jaguar vs. Severus match would be such a slugfest?!"

Jeong So-yoon raised her voice as she summarized the two commentators' comments.

A situation that defies expectations and has everyone focused on it.

“Both players show off their skills worthy of being captains!”

From the host's point of view, it was the best game.

* * *

The mother queen asked this question from afar.

'1 completely dried up.'

Decibel won the first round. He overused his skills in response to a completely unexpected response and ended up getting hit.

'But now it's different.'

Being caught in unfamiliar patterns is something every fighting gamer has experienced. However, even such patterns require adaptation, and for experts, it takes less time.

'You can't beat someone with the same number.'

Mom Queen came up with a solution.

The plan was to mix in a fake or change to a clinch in the middle of a flat attack to regain the tempo.

Declaration of the start of round 2.

She took a deep breath and ran towards Decibel.

'You can't win with just one counter tool!'

Mom Queen was confident.

She aimed for a body blow, blocking the view with her jab.

But even she overlooked something.

“Huh…!”

The stiffness felt again.

'Faster?'

He wasn't the only one adapting to his opponent's patterns. Decibel's reaction time was faster than in Round 1.

Besides, she didn't distinguish between fake and fake.

There was no need for that.

'You're taking it all!?'

When the fake attack was recovered, the decibels were also recovered. The strike that took advantage of the gap was blocked by the counter.

Mom Queen couldn't believe it.

It felt like I was facing a mirror.

'What the heck…!'

His reaction speed and concentration were incredible. In this situation, I wouldn't have dared attempt a clinch.

In the end, the situation went similarly to the first round.

'No, there's still room for improvement.'

But while the circumstances were similar, the mentality was different. Thanks to her experience in Round 1, Mom Queen was calm.

During the Nanta battle, both sides' stamina was decreasing at the same time.

'End it with a burst move…!'

She checked her stamina bar every time she stiffened, waiting for the right moment to activate her burst.

Using Severus' burst move, 'Dempsey Roll', along with Super Armor, was enough to win.

'I'm faster than Jaguar's burst move!'

As a character specializing in grabbing, Jaguar's burst move, 'Giant Swing', was also a grabbing technique.

Finally, the time of waiting came.

'The final counter hit!'

She raised her fist and prepared to immediately input a command. But the blow cut through the air.

In addition, Mom Queen instinctively felt it.

'Did you get caught?'

Decibel had clearly anticipated this. Her past experiences had awakened her to her mistakes.

‘The sense of distance…!’

The counter-hit continued throughout the second round. In a normal fight, her punches would have made contact with her opponent's body, but this time, Decibel's "outstretched" fist met hers.

The distance between the two characters was about an arm's length apart.

And this time, it wasn't a fist that sent the decibel soaring.

'Could it be that they're coaching this too?'

The jaguar's paws were within striking distance. It was a surprise attack, taking advantage of the difference in reach between its arms and legs.

With a dull jolt, Mom Queen felt stiff.

'Not yet, not yet!'

She aimed for a final counterattack. All she had to do was enter the burst state. She could hold out with super armor and finish him off with a Dempsey Roll.

But Decibel didn't give her a chance. Immediately following, a double-handed hammering struck the back of her head.

"ah."

She fell to the floor and was lifted up by the bounce system.

I had a gut feeling about the outcome of that situation.

“Hammering hit! Mommy Queen! I’m leaving!”

“This is how I win!? I can’t do anything, right!? Decibel player, I’m going in for the final blow!”

Jeong So-yoon screamed in surprise, and Genome expressed his joy. He guessed Decibel's next number.

“Air grab! It went inoooooooooo!”

A normal grab can be escaped with a release command. However, it was different when caught in the air.

Just as there are bucks during striking, there are also bucks during catching.

Severus's legs, now raised, rested on Jaguar's shoulders. It was a technique known to anyone who'd watched wrestling.

“Come out! Tombstone pile driver!”

As if in tune with Genome's command, Decibel planted the mother queen vertically on the floor.

The effect exploded with a loud bang.

[KO]

A phrase that appeared along with the golden light that filled the screen.

“Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!”

“Degu! Degu! Degu! Degu!”

“I won! I won!”

A cheer erupted from the audience who had been watching with bated breath.

“Decibel Player! We erected a tombstone for Mom Queen Player!”

"KO! Decibel wins the second round again! If this happens, the women's division will win!"

Genome and Jeong So-yoon raised their voices until their throats were hoarse.

The results of each game were displayed on the scoreboard with a thumping sound.

[Try WIN!]

The final result finally appeared.

Cheers that literally filled the stadium.

Inside, Decibel turned his head, gasping for breath.

"ah…?"

The person involved was a beat late in realizing the situation. He had been so focused on Mother Queen that he was only now beginning to notice his surroundings.

“I won…? We won?”

My ears were ringing.

I couldn't make out what the crowd was saying, but I could see their faces.

Joy, smiles, and delight.

The emotions contained in it were conveyed to her in their entirety.

"A showdown between the two major platforms! The women's match is Try! The Try team has won! The dark horse, Decibel, has done it!"

“Didn’t I tell you! With skill, it’s completely possible! No, you can win just by doing it, so why are you using the chance card?”

Jeong So-yoon and Jinom's voices were clearly conveyed, thanks to the separate audio transmission from the audience.

Only then could Decibel enjoy the joy of victory. She smiled brightly and raised both hands.

“The world! Be quiet!”

Decibel shouted her own catchphrase. Only then could she accept it herself.

As Lee Gyeong-bok said.

“It was decibels!”

I deserved to be in this position.