Episode 174
: I felt my entire body becoming energized with excitement.
After becoming a superman, I felt a sense of relief and anticipation that I had never felt while carrying the expectations of 30 million people in Myanmar.
The superhuman he is dealing with now is one he can dare to call the ‘strongest’.
Even talking about the achievements he achieved on his own is enough to make my mouth hurt.
Among them, the one that left a deep impression on Wu Aye was when he faced three superhumans in Tokyo and destroyed the league’s base single-handedly.
Although the level 8 awakened person is called a superhuman and can demonstrate inaction that transcends human limitations, he was feeling increasingly helpless while dealing with monsters.
“I want to become stronger.”
As it was, it was not enough to deal with plus level monsters.
I felt a thirst for stronger power for the sake of the people who were struggling.
In that respect, this meeting with Choi Jun-ho was an opportunity.
When will you be able to fully demonstrate your power?
Even if you are not recognized as level 9, if you can demonstrate your skills through sparring, it will be the starting point for you to advance to the next level.
I promised myself that even if my body was broken, I would endure until the end.
And he will protect his country with his own hands.
As he was warming up, he noticed a familiar face approaching him.
“Star of Myanmar.”
“Berserker! “It’s an honor to meet you.”
“Nice to meet you too.”
A powerful person who killed the superhuman called Berserker Red Snake and even killed the debuffer Shiloh.
He is a superman under Choi Jun-ho and his skills are said to be comparable to those of the zodiac.
… I heard the rumor.
‘indeed.’
In fact, an unusual momentum was conveyed.
I felt that Berserker’s skills were not illusory. There was a boiling power in his whole body, as if he would explode at any moment.
Is it because he is with Choi Jun-ho, or is this man’s talent also exceptional?
If you became a superhuman right away, you would be ahead.
When did the level gap become so wide?
Berserker’s momentum was far surpassing his own.
Oh, and Jjo put his hands together.
“Can I ask you a favor later?”
“It’s just as the rumor said.”
Berserker laughed. The goodwill hidden in that smile was conveyed, so I had even a small amount of anticipation.
“It’s not difficult for me to deal with. But before that, surviving is the top priority.”
“What does it mean to survive?”
“Right now, Dalian Choi Jun-ho will never look at me. It will be a battle of blood and flesh, with your life at stake. “That blood and flesh will belong to you.”
“….”
Even though I didn’t intend to, I felt the tension in my stomach being tightened by the eerie energy contained therein.
I made up my mind and came to Korea. But hearing the story in person made me feel like the rumors were true.
Nevertheless, it must be done. Rather than staying stagnant like this and waiting for the day to die, we should head to a higher place even if we bump into and break things.
“Choi Jun-ho will never accept it. If you don’t want to collapse without being able to do anything, it’s better to give your all from the beginning. “I threw away all the pride and respect that the star of Myanmar brought me.”
“Then what do you get?”
“The preciousness of life and the moves used by the world’s strongest people.”
Berserker said to learn by any means necessary.
“If you realize that, you will be able to deal with anyone.”
“Are you like that too?”
Berserker’s gaze turned to Choi Jun-ho, who smiled bitterly.
“I became confident no matter who I faced except that guy.”
Even if you do that, it won’t work for Choi Jun-ho.
I thought it was surprising and great at the same time. Although Berserker could be said to be the best superhuman he had ever seen, he was infinitely humble in front of Choi Jun-ho.
“Then I hope to see you again alive.”
Berserker returned and U-Aye recalled his fighting spirit.
If I had the chance to learn from the world’s best, I would desperately cling to it.
“right!”
That’s when I saw someone I didn’t expect.
Macho Man James Reed, America’s superman and outstanding brain, appeared.
How is he here?
The two had met once in the past at the World Supernatural Association Day event held in Thailand.
I was surprised that James Reed was here, but I was glad to see him there.
A smile appeared on Jjo’s lips.
“James!”
The two greeted each other warmly, hugged, and said goodbye.
Before that, the two had spoken in English, so Woo Ae Jo tried to speak in English, but he looked blank at the Korean that came out of James Reed.
“Why did you come to such a tough place!”
“uh?”
“This is hell! You can’t come just because you want level 9! “You’d rather contact me first!”
The thoughtful and humorous personality I felt when speaking in English veered in an overly humorous direction.
“Why is this hell?”
“There’s that monster! “That monster is beyond imagination!”
At what point did Berserker and even Macho Man say something like this?
James Reed leaned in and spoke in a whisper.
“Attack with full power from the beginning! Otherwise you can’t do anything. Understand?”
“That’s right.”
“Do as I say. If you’re not careful, you’ll be in big trouble. See you alive! “I’ll introduce you to a good restaurant!”
After saying that, James Reed patted his shoulder and returned to his seat.
“….”
The two encounters, which swirled like a storm, made Wu Aye Cho’s worries deepen.
“I guess I’ll have to try it.”
So that you have absolutely no regrets.
After fully stretching his body, he stood in front of Choi Jun-ho.
“Then shall we begin?”
The voice was calm, without pitch, but conveyed intense pressure. It feels like invisible hands are squeezing his body.
Wow, I’ve had this kind of experience.
It was similar to the fear I felt when I saw the monster that had eaten thousands of people before I became a superhuman.
The feeling of standing in front of that monster came back to me. The fact that he feels this much pressure even though he has become a superhuman in the meantime means that the opponent is overwhelmingly stronger than the monster.
How can humans be stronger than monsters?
Even now, when hunting for level 8 remains, I felt a sense of awe as I needed the assistance of other awakened people.
At the same time, fear also arose.
‘How many people did he kill…’
Does this kind of murderousness come out?
Having been a devout Buddhist since childhood, U Aye was able to understand the person better than anyone else. He was able to see people in color, and Choi Jun-ho, whom he first saw, was ‘pure black’ that colored everything.
However, what Choi Jun-ho saw now, with the murderous spirit oozing out, was a ‘dark red color’ with a strong bloody smell.
I felt an eerie feeling as if my own hands would be stained with blood. An ominous feeling as if his own blood would be added to those hands.
I wanted to think otherwise, but Choi Jun-ho in front of me seemed like a villain who would become infamous throughout the world, not a superman.
‘No, that can’t be possible.’
It’s a blasphemous thought. Choi Jun-ho is a hero who has inflicted greater damage on the league than any other superhuman. How could you assign a villain to such a person?
But the body’s reaction was honest. My hands and feet were shaking with fear, and my calm force movements were shaking unsteadily.
You can never win.
I feel like giving up.
But you have to overcome this fear. And you have to get something and return to your home country.
For yourself and for your country.
As I clenched my teeth and accepted the phenomenon before my eyes, the fear consuming my entire body subsided.
“I will go.”
“Please come.”
At the same time, U Aye Jo’s body stretched out and was shot at Choi Jun-ho.
* * *
What is a hero?
According to the meaning in the dictionary, it is a person who is wise, intelligent, and courageous, and can accomplish tasks that are difficult for ordinary people to accomplish.
Literally. Heroes are special. I think that the hero’s existence here is nobler and has a presence that ordinary humans cannot show.
When I researched about Aye Cho, I found out that it was one of two things.
Either a hero or a trickster.
However, what I felt when I saw it firsthand was that he suited the word hero better than anyone else.
So I got curious.
What kind of face does a hero make when he is miserably ruined?
Will he really beg for his life?
Or will it be possible to maintain integrity until the end even if it becomes a mess?
I wanted to check it out.
‘Good judgment.’
U Aye Cho’s attack was fierce. Although he was not tall at 168cm, he was pressured by the swords he held in each hand.
The transition between offense and defense is natural and the movements are agile.
Above all, he seemed like a vigilant protagonist who did his best from the beginning.
I guess Berserker and Zolaman gave me some advice.
It’s unnecessary interference, but it’s appropriate advice to help you endure to some extent when dealing with me.
Where should I pull out the bottom?
I deflected the dual swords with my mine-covered hands and then kicked Ui Jjo in the stomach.
puck!
Wu Aye Jo, who bent his body like a shrimp, hesitated, but he gained momentum and pushed in. A firm determination not to back down easily was evident. Oh, it looks great.
However, momentum without strength is only a vain spirit.
Kwasik!
He barely escaped my touch, but the knife in my hand shattered. I tried to shake off the chopped-up knife, but he was caught in my hand once again, and only the knife holder remained.
Oh, Aye Jjo’s movements were agile and his attack speed was fast, but that was all. Compared to other superhumans, there was nothing special about him and he didn’t have any gifts, so he couldn’t create any surprises.
Now that I think about it, I remember what Cheon Myeong-guk said.
Did you say that when a superhuman is alone or in a border country, his or her skills are often stagnant?
Most of the time, this happens because people are satisfied with the status quo, and since they are on the edge and do not face or compete with opponents of their own level, it can be seen as stagnant.
In the end, my hand was caught and my wrist snapped and broke.
“Ugh!”
He raised his eyebrows and swung a sharp knife. Although it has two swords as its main weapon, it can often attack with just one sword. Does that mean you have good adaptability?
It’s good to be adaptable. Can you accept anything?
Usually, in cases like this, a new trick is prepared and a perfect counterattack is made.
There is no way for me.
By the time the main force had already been lost, the force had been reduced to less than half. Besides, I have no reason to let down my guard in front of an opponent, and I have no intention of doing so.
In addition to my broken and shaky wrist, my elbow bone was cracked after being hit by a mine.
Kwasik!
My left arm went limp as the mine went up and shattered my shoulder.
“hmm.”
The match was roughly determined. At this point, he might have given up, but U Aye Cho’s eyes were still intense as he was unable to fight properly.
Does this mean that nothing will change?
Eyes full of conviction that will never be broken.
It was something I had seen many times.
Most recently, I saw that with Dahyun Jeong.
I suddenly became curious.
What makes him stand like this?
“Are you going to continue?”
“I can still do it.”
“You mean you can’t fight properly?”
“My will hasn’t broken.”
“Why do you want to go all the way?”
These are actions I don’t understand. I still didn’t understand Jeong Da-hyun’s actions.
I believe that beliefs should be able to change depending on the situation.
Just like I promised myself that if I had only pursued power before I became a hematoma, I wouldn’t go crazy now. Jeong Da-hyun in the past and Woo Aye Jjo in front of him are not giving up their beliefs in a situation where the decision has already been made.
Isn’t this not a belief or anything, but stubbornness?
I should definitely think so.
If you see that rather than thinking negatively, you feel cool about what you don’t have, then your belief is probably correct.
Of course, that’s it.
“It is a promise to the people. “I promised them that I would come back proudly at level 9.”
“Is that so?”
You made a promise you couldn’t keep.
hmm.
It was cool, but my reason remained. That was it.
If I don’t change my mind, I’ll have to mess it up even more.
“All right.”
I chose Nuri as a courtesy. And then he accelerated and came to a stand in front of Wu Aye Cho. Due to his injury and lack of skill, he was unable to follow my movements.
“Aaaah!”
An arm was cut off by a force blade swirling in a storm of blades.
The attendants who were watching were shocked. Take it easy. There are many amputation recovery medicines made for situations like this.
“You could die while testing.”
“I, I will finish until the end…”
Still, I try not to give up.
Even when he feels the threat of death, he does not give up his will.
Impressive.
Now that the question has been resolved, there is no reason to bother it any further. Just by not killing, I am successful.
“The test result is failure.”
puck!
Woo, who was hit by Nuri’s sword, was passed over.
“….”
I watched Wu Aye Cho fainting and picked up his severed arm and attached it using amputation recovery agent.
Although his skills were not that great, it was impressive to see him carrying all the burdens of the world.
A hero.
The reason I wasn’t impressed when they called me that was because I wasn’t a hero.
But when I saw Jjo, I thought that this person might be a hero.
Even when things become a mess and he feels like he is on the verge of death, he does not give up his beliefs.
It’s a shame, I wanted to see him bend.
But I guess I was impressed because he didn’t bend.
I wanted to hear why you think this way.
What happened to the hero’s thoughts?
[Can you understand it when you hear it?]
Of course.
I calmly accepted Yongyong’s tackle and thought of a menu to eat.
“Do you want to eat soybean paste stew? I need to take out the frozen Owl Boar head.”
If you’re going to serve guests, it’s definitely soybean paste stew.