Episode 110
Although he was taken aback by the crazy guy’s sudden words, James Reed soon regained his composure.
Rather, it was a good opportunity.
It was an opportunity to find out what Berserker’s skills were.
In the United States, Berserker’s skills are at the level of a beginner’s level.
This is perhaps a natural assessment, as it is known that it has only been about a year since he became a superhuman.
‘I could rate it a little higher here.’
But James Reed added a little more here.
‘Your skills will be even better as you work with Choi Jun-ho.’
The United States has been researching Choi Jun-ho for a long time. The best word for it was that it was an unpredictable bomb that could explode at any moment.
But behind it all, there were calculations that even he himself could not easily guess.
Choi Jun-ho doesn’t go around with just anyone.
The genius who attracts the most attention in Korea, Jeong Da-hyeon, Shinsung Group’s wealthy daughter Lee Se-hee, and even her younger sister Choi Yoon-hee are all possessed of great talent.
I know Berserker quite a bit, so he probably has some tricks up his sleeve.
The two naturally stood facing each other. The momentum is not light but heavy. The naturalness of being able to change the surrounding air with just a will was evident.
James Reed furrowed his brows as he felt a frost-like force that could only be emitted from a mature superhuman digging into his skin.
Berserker drew his great sword and aimed.
“come.”
“….”
“If you don’t come, I will go.”
In an instant, lightning struck in front of my eyes. The force created an intense spark, and as soon as it reached my face, a series of shock waves began to swirl.
It was a natural force application and linked attack that went beyond expectations.
James Reed clenched his fists and waved his hand. An intense rotation occurred, and the power of the force in the fist doubled, deflecting Berserker’s sword strike.
The force is heavy, sharp, and hard. It is the stage of maturity, not the beginning.
“Wow, that’s pretty cool.”
Unlike the soft exclamation, Berserker’s sword strike continued naturally and fluidly.
At first glance, it can be seen as an attack that overuses the force. However, the strength contained within was combined with softness to continue the momentum once captured.
‘It’s efficient.’
James Reed analyzed Berserker’s style while parrying the dizzying rush of sword strikes one by one.
Grasp the flow tightly and push it down with strength. It digs into gaps, but even if there are no gaps, it opens them with force and digs in. Even if that is not the case, it is a method of subduing the opponent who is defending by force and then destroying it.
That was Berserker’s style.
It’s ignorant, but it’s the most sure winning formula.
Boom!
“Big!”
The arm wrapped in force felt sore as if it would break. James Reed offset the pain with muscle control.
His gift ‘Body Control’ maximizes the power of the body and enhances natural healing power through detailed adjustments.
James Reed, who instantly relieved the storm-like aftermath, rushed forward.
“Is that possible?”
James Reed stretched out his fist, ignoring Berserker’s surprised words.
It is fitting to say that the trajectory was bizarre. It dug inward, drawing a complex curve rather than a straight line.
It was an unpredictable attack created with extreme body control.
With these moves, James Reed was called a superhuman who was stronger against awakened people than monsters, and was called the messenger of superhumans.
thud!
“Kkkkkk!”
“…!”
The fist hit his chest, but Berserker instead laughed.
The moment I realized that I couldn’t avoid it, I countered.
The back of a Berserker’s sword was stuck in James Reed’s side.
“Oops!”
James Reed stepped back with a groan.
There was astonishment in his eyes.
Even before the fight started, there was no doubt about his victory.
But as the confrontation began, it turned out that that idea was a miscalculation.
‘I never thought Berserker would be this strong.’
I wiped my mouth. Blood came out. The interior was shaken by the attack a while ago.
Berserker, on the other hand, looked fine.
How on earth did you become so stubborn?
‘It’s a monster.’
Although he played a frivolous character in front of Choi Jun-ho, James Reed was basically a person capable of seeing through his opponents based on his quick judgment and excellent analytical skills.
The reason why Berserker was downplayed before the match was simple.
Often, after becoming a superman, you have to go through a process of efficiently handling your power, maximizing your power, and controlling the pace. Only when an understanding of yourself is at the foundation can you truly demonstrate your power.
Second is systematic training. The villain Berserker is basically being chased and does not set up a base. This meant there was insufficient time to build up systematic training.
Lastly, it was compatibility. Berserker’s fighting style is extremely instinctive and spontaneous. Unlike his nickname, Macho Man, he thought that he would be able to wield Berserker at will if he had thorough analysis and the ability to foresee several moves.
Although he did not fully reveal his skills to the public, he thought that with his skills, he would be able to win even against the 12 signs of the league, considering his condition that day, the surrounding environment, and the remaining force level.
But it was all just an illusion.
Although the calculation was wrong, James Reed felt a fiery desire to win boiling in his chest.
It’s been a long time since I met a rival like this.
Even if I had to risk my life, I wanted to have a bone-melting battle.
“You’re doing quite a bit.”
“…huh?”
James Reed, who was preparing for another attack, looked puzzled when Berserker lowered his sword.
“I don’t mind seeing the end, but do you want to do more?”
“I thought that was the idea from the beginning.”
“It’s only fun when there’s blood in a fight. But I think I know your skills from this, and wasn’t there something you wanted to say to me?”
“that’s right.”
“Let’s listen to that and decide whether to continue the confrontation.”
“….”
James Reed nodded in agreement.
It was a thought process that was difficult to understand at first, but being able to continue the conversation was a huge advantage.
The result of the match was a draw… I wanted to say it, but I honestly admitted it. He was outnumbered. Of course, I don’t know what would have happened if it had proceeded to the end.
“How did I become this strong?”
“I guess I was stronger than what was analyzed in America?”
“that’s right.”
James Reed nodded obediently. The only superhuman that Berserker faced was the Red Snake, and there was Shiloh, a debuffer who once made the whole country go crazy.
However, one was a superhuman past his prime, and the other was a fake who became a superhuman through a method called boosting. Naturally, Berserker’s skills were inevitably undervalued.
“I made arbitrary decisions and acted arbitrarily. “The world isn’t everything it seems.”
“But it’s the clue that gives us the most information.”
“It’s not wrong.”
Berserker, who seemed like a crazy person, was extremely rational. James Reed internally changed his assessment.
“Why is someone like you treated like a villain in this small country?”
Berserker was not a superhuman who would be undervalued like this.
If you can follow the zodiac sign, you will be treated beyond imagination wherever you go.
“He’s a villain…”
“If it’s because of Choi Jun-ho, the United States can take responsibility. Your talents could be put to more important use. Come to America. Because there is opportunity there.”
Berserkers must never rot here.
The reality is that the threat of the League and the threats of monsters are getting worse every day.
In particular, in Eastern Europe, a pro-League government is coming into power, cutting off Western Europe, which can no longer support the threat from Russia.
The frequency of the appearance of strong monsters is increasing, and those lacking awakened power are appealing for support.
In order to overcome it, the strong must join forces.
James Reed thought that the United States was a place where he could play a leading role, and that talented people should come there.
Berserker burst into laughter at those words.
“Who decides that? “Are they the high-ranking officials of America?”
“….”
“You discuss the fate of the world, but the implication in your words is the ambition for hegemony.”
“If there is no clear leader, the group is bound to collapse.”
Even if it looks like it is pursuing hegemony, there is nothing we can do about it.
This toughness was well received by the awakened people.
“know. “I don’t want to see that.”
“You are a free spirit.”
James Reed admits he was hasty.
Berserker is an infinitely free spirit. You should naturally let his heart be drawn to you, but if you approach it in a calculated way, it will only have the opposite effect.
We must let him know that the things he enjoys are the things he must protect and that there are enemies he must destroy for that purpose.
In order to move to that stage, we must first form a consensus.
“How can you become so strong?”
“I guess you look strong.”
“I feel like firing all the people who analyzed your skills.”
“I thought strength was a byproduct of catching a glimpse of the stars.”
Berserker instead smiled bitterly at a story that should have made him feel proud.
“What helped me become stronger is simple. Become someone’s punching bag. I had to struggle to survive and endure even if my limbs were broken and my heart was torn apart. Do you know? Even if I become a superhuman, I feel like I have a nightmare where someone suddenly comes and beats me up every morning. “After going through this process, strength naturally follows.”
“….”
James Reed was speechless at the words filled with bitterness.
What did you just hear?
In that situation, I would have died several times.
Is there a resurrection gift?
No matter how much you think about it, it is not a delusion. So, it’s an experience story.
There is only one person who would do something like this.
“Are you Choi Jun-ho?”
“Do you think there’s someone else who would do that to me?”
A name that was eventually abandoned.
Does this mean that even a superhuman with such great strength is nothing more than a one-sided punching bag for Choi Jun-ho?
James Reed was inwardly astonished.
On the one hand, I was jealous of Berserker, who had endured countless hardships without breaking down.
“If you go to America, you can escape Choi Jun-ho’s hands.”
“Kkeke, you want me to believe that?”
“What I said is not a lie…”
“I don’t want to live with the risk of having a hole in the back of my head. “Can you guarantee that you will never run into Choi Jun-ho in your life?”
“….”
Of course I couldn’t guarantee it.
Choi Jun-ho has experienced the same fate himself, so
he was criticized for having a Mediterranean-style soybean paste stew recipe.
“I’m not in a subordinate position to Choi Jun-ho, so wouldn’t it be okay if we talk carefully?”
“That’s not wrong. But I’m not attracted to it.”
James Reed nodded.
Now that I’ve said it first, Berserker will need time to think about it.
“It’s okay if you don’t come right away. If you feel more attracted to it than you think about it, let me know. Because America is always open.”
“I get it.”
‘done!’
It was almost a forced acceptance, but James Reed’s expression brightened. It was difficult to get permission at first, but later it was a breeze.
“America welcomes you, Berserker. You will never regret it. “I can guarantee that.”
“You’re drinking a lot of kimchi soup.”
“Because we’re going to become one family anyway.”
Berserker shook his head as he smiled slyly.
You’re the type of person who’s weak to being pushed like this.
James Reed decided to sympathize with Berserker’s painful side.
“Anyway, isn’t Junho too much? “Just dealing with such a strong superhuman.”
“hmm?”
“Berserker is a superhuman who deserves more respect. But Junho isn’t doing that.”
“I guess I’m being treated a little rough.”
James Reed became excited when he saw the satisfied smile on Berserker’s lips.
As the gossip about Choi Jun-ho increased, it was noticeable that his favorability increased.
“There are many people in America who can sympathize with you more! There are also many superhumans with unique personalities!”
“That won’t be boring.”
“that’s right! “LA has the best Korean food in the world!”
Let’s blow away our unfounded convictions.
Just when I thought there was a 50/50 chance that Berserker would come to America, I heard an uninvited voice.
“It was once a big deal.”
It was Choi Jun-ho who was away. I guess he was waiting for the fight to end from afar.
By any chance…
Feeling regretful that he wasn’t given a little more time, James Reed instinctively changed his tone.
“it’s over.”
“So what is the result?”
“We couldn’t win. “Macho Man’s reputation is not a lie.”
“Berserker, you were really strong too.”
“It’s worth using. “There is still a long way to go.”
“….”
I can’t believe that a superhuman who can compete with the zodiac signs is treated like this.
James Reed, who turned his head to see Berserker’s reaction, was shocked.
It wasn’t that he was offended or disappointed, but that he was smiling was very suspicious.
There was a very malicious feeling in the air.
And then the words came out right away.
“By the way, Macho Man speaks very differently in front of Choi Jun-ho and in front of me.”
“That’s right…”
James Reed, caught off guard, paused.
The atmosphere was pretty good just a moment ago, wasn’t it?
But it feels like a gun is pointed at me.
Choi Jun-ho touched his chin with an expressionless expression.
“Do you speak differently?”
“You spoke Korean fluently in front of me.”
“You said you were attached, but did you even have a conversation during that time?”
“I thought I had some business to do, so I just looked around. “He asked me to come to America.”
Berserker had no secrets from Choi Jun-ho.
I felt something was wrong.
The final blow came next.
“And you cursed a lot.”
“My curse?”
“I heard you’re out of your mind.”
“Now wait!”
“why? “Did I say something I didn’t mean to say?”
“….”
James Reed was astonished.
Wasn’t that just a conversation between the two of you?
No, he never said that he thought Choi Jun-ho was crazy.
“No, I never said that! Jun Ho! “Don’t you trust me?”
“Then will I trust you?”
“….”
The situation was hopeless. It definitely had a good atmosphere!
James Reed was seen grinning as he looked at Berserker with resentment.
I was completely fooled from the beginning.
The ordeal did not end there.
“Get ready.”
“What what?”
“Did you think you would just scam me and get away with it? “I’ve dealt with Berserker, so I should deal with him too.”
“I’m exhausted right now.”
“doesn’t care. Then just hit…no, just block.”
The will to beat him was conveyed to this point.
Rather than that, I think he just said to just get hit?
‘What the heck!’
James Reed, who made eye contact with Choi Jun-ho, let out a mixed curse.