Chapter 874 – The Hero’s Gaze Finals
Battle Royale left behind more than expected.
The crazy joint battle of those who reached the extremes of each skill that the audience originally expected did not come out, but a large number of new stars appeared.
Aka Rius the one without a heart
Dia, the goddess of escape.
Meiqi Love Yarte of tyranny.
Oops, there were a lot of temporary nicknames attached.
As much as that, the performance of the students of Prunar Academy was impressive.
“I didn’t call it Prunar Academy for nothing…”
“Well, it’s a place where only geniuses or noble blood can enter, so they must have chosen from among them.”
“No matter how much it is, it overwhelms those who have left a lot of achievements in the world…”
“I mean, aren’t all the players in the finals now grown up as geniuses?”
“Among the dropouts, there were also people from Prunar Academy…”
“Then they must be super geniuses.”
The progress of those who were young and thought they were just participating brought up a hot topic.
Of course, the reputation of their teacher, the sword of light flames and the monster hunter, has increased even more.
“What kind of a monster are you?”
“It’s not like the organizers gave up the right to participate in the finals and turned them into invited players.”
User group. In the community, Dre’s name was rather hot.
[Goddre! Goddre! Goddre! Goddre! Goddre!]
[Dre. Is he a rookie?]
[I do shit. Rumors spread that those bastards didn’t teach and played with them, so they were angry.]
[Yep. Those bastards are all porok.]
[Dre. Is he sick?]
[What are you guys. Oppa, don’t speak ill of me -ㅇ-]
In addition, the actual ‘first place’ candidates were narrowed down to six.
Mayall Diarius.
These three new additions are seen as strong candidates for first place. Ikiel Azte, the former favorite to win. Captain Elne. Ha-Ryun Lee. The status of these three was also healthy.
There was a lot of talk that at least the players who would appear in the finals would come out of them.
However, unlike the organizers’ intention to narrow the score gap between the existing players and the follow-up players, there were many opinions that the first place would come out of the academy students even if they did not know the winner because the three existing participants made a dropout in an instant.
Among the follow-up contestants, the only ones who could definitely beat them were Ikiel Azte, Eln Subu, and Lee Ha-ryun. These three are only invited players.
Even the number of times they eliminated others in Battle Royale was higher among academy students.
That’s why people are number one academy students. The prevailing thought was that the winner of the final would come from among the subsequent contestants.
Some say that in Battle Royale, the situation just went in favor of the students, and they did not know what would happen in 1v1, so there was a high possibility of staying at the top, not first place or championship, but…
It was something the organizers were happy to do because the fact that there was a lot of controversy in itself meant that there was a lot of interest.
And one of the organizers. Gald, who served as the representative of the teenage family, was in deep trouble.
“It wouldn’t be fun at this rate…”
There is a saying among people that 1st place is only 1st place and that the strongest person should be regarded as the one who won the final, but I still cannot ignore the sweet echo of 1st place.
Gald wanted to break the atmosphere that academy students would naturally win first place and diversify people’s predictions.
Of course, there is a way.
A plan was also drawn up.
The captains of the Knights of the Heart Family standing in front of Gald looked uneasy.
Hyung-guk who only notices everyone.
Unlike Gold, who displayed his tolerant power and controlled people under his command with his unique charisma, Gale was not a comfortable opponent.
In the end, Lefeldt decided to act as the representative.
She sighed inwardly.
‘In the past, this would have been done by Yuli…’
For some reason Gald couldn’t go out strong against Ulis.
Even if he missed his colleague who was suffering from mental illness, there was no answer.
Lehfeld opened her mouth.
“Head of the household. I will ask the heir about this issue…”
Chosen and chosen words.
He did not know what Galde would say if he opposed it from the beginning, so he expressed his intention to try his best.
Gald stroked his chin and shook his head.
“Don’t do that, can’t you beg Dre-sama…?”
“Yes yes…?”
Sleep…?
At that word, Lesfeld remembered what Dre had said viciously to her to suck on his cock not long ago in her mind and time sex room, and her face blushed in embarrassment.
Gald continued.
“Lord Dre is very lenient with his people, Lehfeld. I know that you are the closest of my knights to him.”
At that, Kaisir opened his mouth and made him tremble.
Rehfeldt mumbled her with her puzzled face.
I am friends with Dre.
The word itself was very pleasing. Are you begging?
How will Dre react?
Maybe. Will allow
It’s because, as Gald said, Drey is the one who is kind to his people.
‘But, deep down, I might be disappointed.’
Lehfeldt hated his disappointment.
It could even be said to be more frightening than anything else.
Still, he couldn’t help but respond to his master’s words.
Galde noticed her hesitation and smiled softly.
Haha. Don’t be too pressured. Let’s just talk about it.”
“All right.”
In the end, Lehfeldt had no choice but to affirm.
So, it became Lesfeld’s job to get permission from Dre for the new rules.
“Oh…And. There’s one more way.”
“…?”
Gald smiled at Refeld’s questioning face and said,
“There is someone who shows great interest and goodwill from Dre and is receiving tremendous support from the public. It’s to the point that I wonder if he’ll be accepted right away if he puts forward an agenda for the convention.”
The knights immediately knew who they were talking about.
To that extent, that person was a hot potato these days.
“True chivalry! Black Knight!”
He is a brilliant and stable swordsmanship and unfavorable situation. Or even at the opportunity to eliminate someone, he gained great popularity for his actions of helping the weak without hesitation.
Its popularity was comparable to that of Prince Athlone.
Without going far, the Knights of the Hart family also felt respect.
“I’ll have to visit him once. Kaisir. Tell him that you contacted the Black Knight and the head of the Heart family suggested that you meet.”
***
“Good job.”
The evening after the Battle Royale.
I’m Reus in the players’ lounge. Diamond. Then he patted Mayal on the shoulder and praised him.
Rius and Dia had very flushed faces.
They can’t hide their excitement because they’ve confirmed that their skills work against world-class players.
I shrugged my shoulders, paid for whatever I wanted to eat, and came out.
It’s difficult if you’re already too excited.
It is true that he had a very impressive performance in Battle Royale, but looking back, there were also many risky parts.
Maybe. Without him, the two of them might have been eliminated except for Rius.
Okay.
That’s right, the black knight.
I want to express my gratitude, uh…? Won’t you compliment me more…? With the three expressions, he busily teased his feet.
The place I’m heading to is the player’s waiting room.
At this venue, where everything Lenea wants is made, lodgings are built for the players, and the items she wants are brought in right away.
As well as a personal doctor or nutritionist in a private room. Players usually stayed in the sub-space because they treated them as honorable guests, such as attaching extravagant employees such as bartenders.
Some went to the tavern on the floating island to play noisily, saying they wanted to feel the heat of the hot festival, but from what I heard, the black knight had never left the inn.
Of course, he could have gone out secretly in his true form with the armor off, not in the black armor.
“Ohehe…!!”
“…”
I stopped for a moment when I heard the sudden sound of vomiting.
In front of the building called the players’ waiting room.
Suruta’s swordsman with a black seal was spitting up.
A fellow knight next to you pats you on the back, and another gives you mana.
But I’m still dizzy, breathing heavily.
I approached him
When a stranger suddenly approached, the three of them raised their heads abruptly and showed alertness. As soon as they saw my face, their faces stiffened with tension.
“…Ah, hello. Mad flame.”
“I belong to the Suruta Empire Yuseok Knights…! I’ve heard of the reputation…!!”
How come your attitude is so fast…?
Did I spread some shit to the Knights of the Torch the other day?
It’s embarrassing as much as it wasn’t something to be proud of.
I held out my hand to the knight who was trying to salute me while clearing my throat and vomiting.
“You look troubled, would it be all right if I diagnosed you?”
The vomited knight hesitated for a moment, but could he resist? He nodded his head with the same resigned face.
I don’t know if it’s the Knights of the Sacred Tree with whom I’m in direct conflict, but why do you look like that?
I held the vomit knight’s hand and examined his body.
A round thing firmly established in his danjeon.
This is the Knight’s Circle.
Mana spreads evenly all over the body centered on the circle, and that mana is swirling and about to scatter.
The source circle is also strangely unstable.
After infusing Ryunar to harden the weakened circle and concentrating the scattered mana, the knight improved noticeably.
“Oh, oh…!”
I asked the knight with surprised eyes.
“How did you become like this?”
Surprised and delighted, he quickly brought himself to attention and answered.
“It’s embarrassing… But it’s an injury sustained in today’s game.”
“You said your injury still hasn’t healed?”
In this fantasy world where wounds can be healed with skills or divine power?
Besides, he is a Suruta knight.
He had a doctor attached to him, and he must have brought someone from the Suruta Empire’s knights.
“I’m sorry…!”
“No. I didn’t mean to say anything.”
When I quickly waved his hand and asked if I was just curious, he sighed.
“The opponent was bad.”
He soon thought he was a correctional bastard, but he said that it was true to his reputation.
Those words reminded me of who he was dealing with, and I said goodbye and goodbye!! He left behind the three who said goodbye and moved on.
My steps are faster than before.
I want to meet the black knight at the management counter, but when I ask if he can call me, he says he can’t come out right now due to circumstances.
After thinking about it, I decided to just act on my own.
I felt a little sorry for the manager of this space, Ms. Lenea, but since the future of people depends on it, I hope you will understand my actions.
If it’s something that’s unacceptable, the whole situation on the floating island is in Lenea’s hands, so she’ll teleport right in front of me, or do something to stop it.
I closed my eyes and started sensing.
Everyone has their own wavelength. I know the wavelength of the black knight very well.
That’s it. Because I’m a fan.
I found his room in a large building.
In fact, there is no need to use a wavelength, there is a nameplate in front of the door.
I knocked on his door.
A slightly flustered voice was heard from inside.
Woman’s voice.
It’s not that the black knight is a woman, I thought it was probably the attending physician.
I know it’s rude, but I forced the door open and went in.
Wood Deuk.
A woman wakes up in a fright when the doorknob breaks and the door opens.
“Who are you to do this… Uh, uh…!”
The attending physician took a deep breath after seeing my face.
I asked her, bowed her head politely, and saw the one lying on her bed.
Cold sweat all over your face.
She must have vomited several times already, and the nearby bucket smelled of vomit.
I walked up to him and saw his figure.
“…Nyeo.”
Powerless voice.
It was a different voice from his dignified appearance, but he was not disappointed.
Rather admired.
Strong muscular body.
It is the body of a person who never fails to make an effort.
And… Despite having such a body, a decrepit face.
It was.
The Black Knight was, surprisingly, a man who had reached an advanced age.
He seemed to be quite old, as his hair was almost gray.
But his eyes were bright and clear.
I looked him straight in the eyes and said.
“I’m here to say thank you.”
“What?”
“Thank you for protecting my disciples.”
“…Ah. Are you the teacher of those children?”
A smile formed on the black knight’s lips.
“Very… Well taught.”
“It’s too much praise.”
“It’s cool…”
It looks like she wants to vomit again.
I picked up a nearby bucket and brought it to him, and the black knight looked apologetic but vomited.
“Get out.”
The attending physician hurriedly left him with his head down, and I put my hand into the black knight’s back and blew a convection stream of nar.
Same symptoms as in the previous article.
However, it is much worse.
It was worth it.
The articles of the Yuseok Knights, who did not share a few sums, said that being solid is an advantage.
The opponent.
Knight hunter Jorri.
I don’t know what kind of technique he uses, but he seems to be specialized in killing knights, just like his nickname.
However, the black knight in front of me held a guy specializing in killing the knight for several minutes.
Not only him, but also the vice-captain of the Demon Dragon Knights, who was quite talented.
Is this the price?
I felt sorry for him and healed his body, and soon his complexion improved noticeably.
But. That’s all.
Unlike the young and strong knights of the Yuseok Order, his body was healthy, but he was senile nonetheless.
Perhaps… It will be difficult to recover from the physical condition within this tournament.
He will have to stay in bed for a while.
“Amazing. Thank you. You said you were a teacher, so I thought you were a knight, but are you a wizard?”
“No.”
The corners of his lips went up.
A pure person
I have no idea who I am.
It was only out of sheer selflessness that he helped my disciples.
“Again. Thanks for helping my students.”
“What. As a knight…”
The black knight stopped talking and shut his mouth.
“…No. I just came out thinking about my son.”
“Do you have a son?”
The black knight was silent, then he spoke quietly.
“Could you listen to this old man’s lament?”
“I like that story.”
The black knight laughed haha as he pulled up a chair and sat down.
He is said to have come from a kingdom on the periphery where people don’t even know his name.
A periphery where even the capital’s famous people don’t know who they are.
The Black Knight was originally a knight belonging to the royal palace.
Indeed. There was a reason for his systematic and robust swordsmanship.
However, he is said to have been quickly kicked out.
It was because he pointed out the corruption of his boss.
The kingdom was so rotten that anyone who would do justice and right wrongs would be demoted.
Still, the black knight did not regret it.
He believed in his beliefs that he had to live right.
He was no longer able to be a knight, and he lived doing odd jobs that would be difficult to imagine for an ordinary knight.
He had no choice but to feed his family.
Even so, he did not neglect sword training.
He had no regrets
He believed that no matter how he lived, it was enough to believe in his convictions and protect himself.
“I regret it now.”
“…”
“I’m ashamed of my son.”
“…”
I opened and closed my mouth.
“Ah. Don’t get me wrong. He’s a very nice boy. He was the one who told me he loved me even if he couldn’t give me a decent present on my birthday.”
A smile formed on the black knight’s lips, but it quickly disappeared.
“That kid. He says he’s going to work as a mercenary.”
“He’s a mercenary, so it’s all bad…”
Clouded his tail.
Did the black knight stop it for nothing?
The mercenary rumors are either dangerous or dirty, or both.
“They’re mercenaries who do all the dirty work. They don’t mind killing.”
“…”
“I didn’t like my son going to places like that. Of course he scolded me harshly and proudly said that swords weren’t used in those places.”
And the son fought back with an angry face he had never seen before.
Then he asked if he should live like his father.
I wonder if this is the result of living right like an idiot.
Even though I have a talent for swords, why should I put up with it?
It’s messy.
I want to be famous
At that time, the black knight said nothing.
Later, he told his wife that her son had been rejected by a woman he liked because he didn’t like country worms.
The son wanted to be famous.
To become famous, you have to build a track record.
I’d rather be an adventurer, but I didn’t have the money to buy basic equipment for adventure.
The son even paid basic equipment and counted the salary, and he took the path of being promoted quickly according to his performance.
An idiot who ruins his life because of a woman.
The Black Knight tried hard to turn away from his son.
Then, quite by accident, I saw my son fighting a fellow mercenary.
The opposing mercenary, your father, is a failure. I called the fight.
And the son who had spat out harsh words at his father said in a fiery anger.
Father is a great man
And he said he would prove himself that his father’s sword was strong.
The son was not simply resentful of being dumped by a woman.
It was sad that his respected father was ignored and his sword was ignored.
Later, I found out by chance, but the reason my son joined the mercenary corps was because the mercenary corps was connected to the kingdom’s knights, and it was a place where those who were particularly active were selected as knights.
The son set out to prove his father’s sword in the place that drove his father out.
The son who thought his father was ashamed of him respected him.
The black knight said that and closed his eyes tightly.
“…I, though I thought I was right. I never thought I was strong.”
“…”
“My son doesn’t have to do that. Even if he doesn’t do that, I thought that in order to be qualified to admonish him that my sword is strong, he should earn that kind of honor.”
Then, quite by accident, I heard about the hero’s gaze.
So, since I was young, I have been wiping it every day. When she sold it crying because of her family’s financial difficulties, her wife cried even more sadly and put on the black armor she bought again.
Had to prove
That your father is so strong
This way is right
So follow me
“I was wrong.”
The results of acting according to beliefs are disastrous.
The reason he reveals this past is because he thinks he won’t be able to win.
He survived the Battle Royale and made it to the finals, but he won’t be able to fight anymore.
Hero’s gaze I think it’s an honor that is full of honor just by participating in the finals, but the black knight seemed to feel that it was lacking.
To claim that the poor and miserable life so far was nonetheless right.
At least, I thought that it should be enough to show respect, to the extent that others look up to you as a real strong person.
“…Now I have no right to say anything to my son.”
The Black Knight had a premonition of his future.
He had no intention of giving up the game.
However, you won’t be able to win.
The hero’s gaze did not melt enough to win with this miserable body condition…
He will be branded a loser.
At least the Black Knight thought so.
Silence for a while.
Before long, the black knight smiled softly at me.
“…Hmm. This is it.”
The Black Knight laughed.
“Telling others about your worries makes you feel much more comfortable.”
“…”
Really.
In many ways.
Remind him of that person
To live right
You can’t even say anything and you’re moaning all alone.
Dad.
When I remembered him, I spit out impulsively.
“Black Knight.”
“…?”
“I will compete instead.”
