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Episode 73 – The Knight's Duel (3)
A match where only swordsmanship is used, excluding spells.
“Hmm, this match, which was already hard to predict, has become even more difficult.”
Shin Hye-rim frowned at Ami.
Viewers felt similarly to her.
-Oh, this is a bit Evande
-Godfly is awesome, but can it be covered with just physical strength?
-It's difficult! It's difficult!
-Come on, tell me Gotple won! I'm betting my entire fortune on this!
-Don't bet unless you're sure. Didn't you learn that?
-What is the stork's back? Lol
-Ah haha the reverse angle is sharp sharp
-I really can't guess
-What are you doing, Trchoi? Explain quickly!
Genome took a short breath with a serious expression.
“Wow, this is hard. It’s really hard. But if I may tell you what I know, Purple is definitely superior in terms of physical strength.”
“Is that so?”
“Yes. This is a fact that has already been verified by anatomy. To be honest, in terms of physical strength, there are few people who can surpass Purple.”
“Then, Purple-nim will win after all… … .”
“No, that’s not necessarily the case.”
Genome interrupted Shin Hye-rim and added an explanation.
“Purple passed the physical test with overwhelming success. However, Eclipse passed in a slightly different way.”
“It’s the same test, but it’s different?”
“Yes. Eclipse-nim couldn’t reduce the number of opponents as quickly as Purple-nim, but he survived against a much larger number of opponents. This is from experience, but there is definitely a big difference in experience.”
-So who is more superior!
-Huh! Put me at ease right now!
-Gotple wins, right? Right?
-Are you guys in your right mind?
-12 years of experience can't be beat, lol
-Eclipse isn't a legend for nothing.
-Who's laughing now? It's me who doesn't know anything!
-Ah lol It's actually super fun because I don't bet
The chat window became chaotic.
This was because the viewers became more immersed through point betting.
“No one can guarantee this match. It is no exaggeration to say that this is a battle of talent and effort!”
“Talent versus effort?”
“It’s hard to tell which side has the upper hand, right? I can’t help it either. In the end, all we can do is watch! Everyone, focus!”
Although a heated discussion was taking place in the chat room, the parties involved were quiet.
Lee Kyung-bok and Eclipse were facing each other with their swords pointed at each other.
“It’s quieter than I thought?”
“It looks like there’s a fierce battle going on right now. They both know that once they start, it won’t be easy to give up!”
“Ah, really… …! Who will make the first move!?”
“It’s probably Eclipse.”
"yes?"
“Because the one with more experience will move first.”
Genome's predictions were accurate.
It was Eclipse who upset the balance.
He quickly closed the distance and swung his sword diagonally. Lee Kyung-bok immediately tried to block the sword.
'what?'
But soon, the eeriness that came over my whole body made me turn my body. Along with that, the sword that was falling diagonally suddenly stopped and changed its course.
A cracking sound was heard right next to me. If I had reacted even a little later, my throat would have been stabbed.
'I have to concentrate… …!'
That blow alone was enough to awaken my senses. My five senses were sharpened and my sixth sense was activated.
Lee Gyeong-bok followed his intuition and swung his sword.
The swords of both sides clashed with a loud clang. Nothing could be seen inside the cross helmet that Eclipse was wearing.
“It’s fun!”
The sword was twisted.
It was not Lee Kyung-bok's will. The sword slid as if drawn by a magnet according to Eclipse's will.
At the same time, warnings poured into his mind. Lee Gyeong-bok hurriedly turned his sword to find a way out.
'Okay… … .'
The feeling of being free from danger was fleeting, as a new threat immediately stimulated my senses.
“Hmm!”
Eclipse sighed, seeming very pleased with his response. However, he still had much to show.
'this!'
Lee Kyung-bok realized.
In this situation, thinking was a luxury. I had to focus on my intuition to follow the ever-changing situation and the path that followed.
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“This is… this is really amazing! This is incredible speed!”
“Yes! It’s so suspicious that I doubt if both of them are human! No, even if you planned the route in advance, it wouldn’t be this fast!?”
The commentators watching the situation couldn't help but be amazed. The chat room was already in chaos.
-What the heck is this!
-Elden Soul suddenly became a martial arts movie lol
-Wow, f*ck, I'm really losing my cool
-Is this a duel between superhumans…?
-Are you sure you didn't use the spell? Aren't you supposed to fight while buffing each other?
-No;; Eclipse has a jamba, but what about the purple that follows it all!
-Can a person show such movements!?
They clash fiercely as if a torrent is surging, then clash swords to engage in a battle of strength. When it seems as if they have stopped, they engage in a water fight as if trying to regain the upper hand with their swords.
It was a sword fight that was both flashy and serious, but also unpredictable and impossible to take your eyes off of. It was only natural that viewers went wild about it.
-Oh, but it's still a bit late
-Is it inevitable that there will be differences in experience?
-It's crazy to have held out until now.
-If you can really achieve this level of performance, I wouldn't mind losing all my money.
-Ekl is awesome, but I think Gotpl is even better
-Really lol Regardless of winning or losing, they're both legends!
However, the situation seemed to be unfavorable for Lee Kyung-bok. Was it really difficult to overcome the difference in experience?
“Ah…! Oh my… … I thought it was the end.”
“The match is not a close one! Even with the Eclipse Lord’s offensive, he is not easily pushed back! His de-pressurization skills are crazy!”
However, the match was not over. Just when it seemed like it was over, Lee Kyung-bok found a way out and erased the possibility of defeat.
Genie, who was observing the situation, opened his eyes wide.
“Did you feel it now?”
“Huh? You feel it?”
Of course, question marks quickly appeared in the chat window as well as in Shin Hye-rim's.
“It seems like Purple is ‘adapting’ in real time.”
“Adaptation? Adaptation!?”
-What kind of sole?
-Are you adapting to the ICL attack?
-What are you talking about;; It looks like it's really hard to hold on
-Huh? This isn't the time to throw a tantrum!
-Really ㅋㅋ You don't have to feel pressured just because you're a newbie!
-Even without commentary, everyone knows that this fight is awesome ㅋㅋㅋㅋ
The viewers were shocked. But Genome did not back down.
“Look at it now! Even though it looks like we’re being pushed back, it’s completely different from the beginning. If Purple’s attack and defense ratio was 1:9 at first, it’s now around 3:7!”
What he said was true.
Unlike the beginning when he was only focused on defense, Lee Gyeong-bok's counterattacks were gradually increasing.
-to??
-Is that possible?
-You learn while fighting?!
-No lol. What kind of boys' cartoon is this!
-But what if it's Godple?
-Oh my gosh lol why do you think it'll work
Viewers were mixed.
The person involved, Lee Kyung-bok, did not even look at such a reaction. It was because he felt a very unfamiliar sensation.
'They are increasing in number.'
As the battle with Eclipse continued, the number of paths that had been limited to one or two gradually increased. Unlike at the beginning, I even had time to think.
'I see, that's how it is.'
Lee Kyung-bok smiled faintly.
If you think about it, it was natural. Up until now, his intuition had been showing the best results based on the information he had collected. In other words, the more information there was, the more powerful it became.
A situation where 'knowledge is power' is literally true.
'It's a virtuous cycle.'
When Lee Kyung-bok opens up a path, Eclipse shows a new movement corresponding to it. His intuition collects new movements and provides a new breakthrough.
And repeat again.
As the battle continued like this, Lee Kyung-bok became more and more skilled at swordsmanship, and as the virtuous cycle repeated itself, the speed at which he gained the upper hand also gained momentum.
“Ugh… … !”
That was why groans came out of Eclipse's mouth instead of sighs. As time passed, the other person felt burdened, and that was something they knew best.
'What the heck is this… …!'
Eclipse felt his limit approaching. His initial ease disappeared and his hands and feet became dizzy. His sword, which had seemed capable of moving anywhere, had now become like passing through a narrow needle hole.
And in the end.
“Huh!”
I've reached a dead end.
Force majeure.
Those four letters came to Eclipse's mind.
The sword left his grasp with a loud clang and rolled across the floor. Then, Lee Gyeong-bok’s swordsmanship stopped in front of his neck.
“Phew.”
Even though he had displayed amazing swordsmanship in the midst of the fierce battle, Lee Gyeong-bok simply took a short breath.
I didn't feel any pride in my accomplishment or any intoxication from victory.
'You just did what you had to do… … .'
Eclipse had a gut feeling about it.
Lee Kyung-bok simply followed the path the sword had to take in that situation. That would have been natural.
“… … I lost.”
Two short words came out of his mouth.
But the aftermath was not short-lived.
“AAAAAHHHH! Right now, right now, the match is decided!”
“Oh my god! It was so fast I couldn’t even see it!”
“This is truly, truly amazing! Purple-nim has broken the sword of Eclipse, the former two-time champion of the Elden Kingdom Duel Tournament! This is the historic moment when the Elden First Sword has changed!”
The genome raised its voice.
The tension that had been deeply buried in the sword fight between the two people rapidly soared.
-Elden's best swordㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋWhat is itㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ
-The word selection in the tweet is really goodㅋㅋㅋ
-Have you really become a martial arts fan?
-From now on, Elden Soul is a genuine martial arts game… …!
-T-Choi-geom! T-Choi-geom! T-Choi-geom! T-Choi-geom!
-Breaking News) Chuck Jun-kyung declares that he will return the title of Joseon's Best Swordsman! "The name of the teacher who gave me the sword is Purple."
-F*ck ㅋㅋㅋ What the hell is Chuck Jun-kyung all of a sudden ㅋㅋㅋㅋ
-(Purple Dojangcone)(Purple Dojangcone)(Purple Dojangcone)(Purple Dojangcone)
-Are you guys coming to your senses? Are you guys coming to your senses?
-All-in success! Aaaah!
-Memories can be copied! Memories can be copied!
The chat window also showed an explosive reaction. Lee Kyung-bok finished his work while looking at the chats that filled one corner of his field of vision.
“It was a truly great match.”
That one word brought my attention back to him.
Lee Kyung-bok reached out his hand to Eclipse. Eclipse stared at his hand for a moment and then grabbed it tightly.
“I would be lying if I said I wasn’t disappointed.”
"yes?"
“Twelve years, twelve years of experience, all in one duel.”
The commentators and the viewers alike were taken aback by those words. It was impossible to imagine what Eclipse was feeling right now.
But contrary to their concerns.
“It feels so refreshing.”
Eclipse was enjoying a nice mood.
“I swear on my honor that there was not a single mistake or carelessness. I gave it my all in this duel and lost. That’s all.”
I have no regrets because I gave it my all. Eclipse said, shaking Lee Kyung-bok's hand firmly.
“I could feel the changing skills every time I exchanged swords. Purple Kyung… … .”
Eclipse let go of his hand and took it as an example. Although it was black, the hand held high above his chest did not waver.
“You are a true genius.”
From Genome to Eclipse.
Lee Kyung-bok was recognized as a genius for the second time.
-Wow! This is romance!
-A clean victory or defeat? That's knighthood.
-Eclipse is the real knight!
-Is this chivalry…?
-You don't lose your cool until the end lol
-If Leek acknowledges it, then there's no way to refute it ㅋㅋㅋㅋ
-It was a really great match lol
-I really don't regret using my vacation days today lol
-This is the big thing, that's what I'm saying.
The viewers were expressing their thoughts.
['Sign' donated '10,000' won.]
[The entire Elbungi group… will treat Gotple… as a knight from now on… …]
['Jipgu Seok Mangja' donated '50,000' won.]
[I too… …can I become a knight if I try hard?]
['I now know' donated '500,000' won.]
[The reason I earn money is to pay tribute!]
Sponsorship messages that suddenly appear.
Metagamer used the intermission created by the match to link messages.
“Oh, thank you for your support!”
“Thank you, you people! Thanks to you, I am here!”
Lee Kyung-bok and Eclipse expressed their gratitude.
-Is now the right time to sponsor?
-Sponsorship? I should join too!
-Ah haha it's running!
-The wallet knight is coming out!
-What is a wallet? LOL
The stimulated viewers began to pour in their support. Lee Kyung-bok, who was expressing his gratitude, looked back at Eclipse and said,
“Thank you again, Lord Eclipse. This is the first time in my life that I’ve worried about losing a battle.”
-Wow hahahahaha
-Is this the 'first time' you've worried about defeat?
-Isn't this total praise?
-Is this the perfect compliment?
-What the heckㅋㅋㅋ Is there deception in that compliment!
-Is Purging just a passive skill?
-Really lol I thought you were active
The viewers couldn't hide their delight at that statement. Eclipse also responded with a proud voice.
“I think it’s an achievement worth boasting about just being able to make Kyung nervous.”
“Ahaha, I’m glad you didn’t misunderstand.”
-Ah haha this is seriously so much fun
-Those who didn't see this live are really missing out on life.
-I guess I'll just be holding the Elbungs' sword for a while.
-Can you see this and not pick up a sword?
-Really lol Even if it's a mess, I'll try to imitate it
-Do we go back to the story after this?
-I hope it's not indulgence, lol
The chat window predicted that the event would end soon. Shin Hye-rim, who was looking at the chat window, realized that now was the right time.
“Everyone! It’s not over yet!”
Everyone's attention turned to the voice that suddenly interrupted.
“We have a surprise guest!”
“Are you an unexpected guest?”
The genie next to him widened his eyes. He had never heard of the raid function before.
At this, Shin Hye-rim quickly whispered something to Genome. At the same time, Genome's eyes widened as if they were going to pop out.
“Is this true!?”
“Yes, it’s true! Then, Mr. Genome, please introduce yourself!”
-Huh?
-You mean it's not over yet?
-Take a seat! Elbung and the listeners, please take a seat!
-What else is there!?
-The Egyptian service is crazy lol
-The main dish came out after the appetizer, but what keeps coming out!
-The main dish is like this, what else is there?
Now attention turned to Genome. He quickly rolled his eyes and opened his mouth as if he was organizing his thoughts.
“Wow, I didn’t know a guest like this would come. A secret guest! There is a power in all things to attract! Such a shabby person has come to your honor!”
-Huh? Huh?
-ㅋㅋㅋ I hit itㅋㅋㅋ I hit itㅋㅋㅋ
-A shabby person in your precious placeㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ
-Universal gravity? This?
-no way?
Just from that introduction, viewers could easily guess the identity. That's why Genome didn't make the introduction too long.
“The person who drank the cup from Purple and even received personal coaching! Newton is here!”
With those words, a new figure landed on the arena. The challenger, Newton, was wearing black heavy armor and a helmet that completely covered his face.
‘… … It’s similar, after all.’
The sixth sense that responded to the murderous aura that Newton gave off scanned the inside of the armor. Looking at the body lines, Lee Kyung-bok was reminded of the girl group member in the advertisement.
'What was your name? Was it a country?'
Lee Kyung-bok thought for a moment and then opened the private message. It was a personal message that would not be broadcast.
The recipient was Choi Byeong-hun.
[>Hey, are you by any chance a girl group called Sweeties?]
[>Yeah, but why a girl group all of a sudden?]
[>Can you tell me what your recent schedule is?]
[>Schedule? Just wait.]
Meanwhile, the chat window was in chaos.
-Wow haha …
-True? True Newton?
-Ah haha that's right Eclipse invited me
-Really lol the duel was so awesome I forgot
-Okay haha I wasn't scared
-I think he came quickly because he didn't want to be a coward ㅋㅋㅋ
-But didn't you come with the snipers earlier?
Shin Hye-rim, who had been observing the reaction, quickly added an explanation.
“Oh, Newton, unlike the rude snipers, asked for our Metagamer side’s understanding and hoped to participate.”
[Newton Left> Don't put me on the same level as those idiots because it makes me feel bad.]
She also sent a message as if she was displeased. She didn't make a sound, perhaps to hide her identity.
While everyone's attention was focused on her, Lee Kyung-bok was able to receive Choi Byeong-hun's reply.
[>Vcast is the last schedule 10 minutes ago.]
[>Vcast?]
[>You can think of it as a personal broadcast exclusively for celebrities. This time, it was a mobile concert.]
[>So you don't have any schedules right now?]
[>Sounds good? No, but why girl groups… … ]
[Newton Left> Purple, it's another fight. This time I won't lose.]
A message from Newton floated over the private message. Lee Kyung-bok decided to explain to his friend later and looked at her directly.
“I wonder if coaching helped at all?”
She flinched at the question.
[Newton's seat> It did help… … though.]
Viewers laughed at that reaction.
-Of courseㅋㅋㅋHow much is that coachingㅋㅋㅋ
-If you look at it today, it's 10 million won cheaper lol
-Personal lessons from a Genius certified by Genome and Eclipse? ㅁㅊㄷㅁㅊㅇ
-Really ㅋㅋ If the average rating is 10 million won, it's a good deal ㅋㅋㅋ
-Commentㅋㅋㅋ Are the Purple tuition fees skyrocketing?
-Re-evaluation of Newton's judgment lol
-It was a total value investment lol
Meanwhile, Eclipse spoke to her.
“Purple Kyung is not in the best condition due to her fight with me. I wonder if it is not dishonorable to aim for such an opponent.”
The viewers immediately agreed with that statement. Newton nodded surprisingly obediently.
[Newton Left] I am aware of that. But I also just came back from work. I can't say I'm in the best condition. And I don't do anything frivolous when it comes to competition.]
Lee Kyung-bok's eyes narrowed even further at her message.
'… …Are you a real idol?'
The circumstances were so exquisite.
But he decided not to think too deeply about it.
'Oh, so what?'
Whether the opponent is a girl group member or not, a match is a match. Lee Kyung-bok smiled and sent the message.
[Perfect Play> Just go for it]
Newton raised his head at the message that appeared before his eyes.
A message that leaves you with a sense of urgency.
-Ugh hahahahahahaha
-You're telling me to eat it like this?
-What is personality!
-Breaking News) Solomon, Lemegeton Revised Book Published! “Recently Discovered New 73rd Demon.”
-ㅁㅊ ㅋㅋㅋ At this point, I should put you as the number one devil ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ
-As expected, Elden's best sword… …! You're already using the heart sword!
-Heart check, lol
The viewers couldn't hide their laughter at this.
[Newton Left> No need to say more.]
Newton clenched his fist and turned around. Eclipse looked back at Lee Kyung-bok.
Lee Kyung-bok noticed the meaning of the gaze and smiled.
"it's okay."
“If that’s true, Kyung… … I understand.”
Since the duel was a one-on-one match, Eclipse could not take his place. As he disappeared, two circles formed in the Tomb of Swords once again.
[Newton Left> I'm glad you won.]
Lee Kyung-bok also received a message while he was walking to his seat. As he turned around in puzzlement, the message caught his eye again.
[Newton's Seat> It's my job to beat you.]
[Newton's Seat> If you think of me as the old me, you will regret it.]
Lee Kyung-bok looked at her and smiled brightly.
“I was just about to say that.”
He said, standing on the golden circle.
“I have changed too.”
Eclipse's swordsmanship was ingrained in it.