Chapter 61 of 100

Chapter 61

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Chapter 60. Part 1. Squad Leaders (5)

Seohui couldn't easily make a decision.

Even though it wasn't a situation that required immediate action, she hesitated to decide.

'Affinity.'

This is somehow related to her.

And the outcome will differ depending on what she chooses now.

'Should I just observe a bit more?'

After pondering this, Seohui soon made her decision.

Considering the meaning of 'affinity,' it seemed that intervening now wouldn't yield much benefit.

On the other hand, pretending not to know didn't seem like it would increase her affinity either.

Most importantly, she wanted to see the sub-leader's true abilities.

There would be tasks they would have to undertake together in the future, so it would be helpful to gauge them now.

As soon as the choice was made, the situation moved quickly.

The squad leader named Gyu, who had seemed to be taking ordinary steps, suddenly used a swift movement technique.

Swish.

The narrowing distance between the two.

Whoosh.

The sub-leader, as expected, reacted, but from Seohui's perspective, it seemed too late.

It didn't look like he had time to draw his sword from his waist.

Right then.

Snap.

Her simple hand gesture sent a hidden weapon flying at Gyu squad leader at an incredible speed.

Crack.

But the opponent was no ordinary fighter.

He seemed to have anticipated such a move and temporarily changed direction.

However, his speed didn't decrease, and he continued to close the distance with the sub-leader.

However, Seohui didn't think the sub-leader was at a disadvantage.

'It's not just a hidden weapon!'

It was a Shengbiao (繩鏢).

A hidden weapon with a long silver thread attached to the end, allowing it to be thrown and retrieved.

The characteristic of this weapon is that it's not a one-time use.

Just like now.

Whirl.

When the sub-leader grabbed the silver thread with his other hand and swung it to the side, Gyu squad leader's eyes wavered slightly.

He hadn't expected this.

Snap.

The opponent suddenly flipped backward in a handstand and swung his sword.

The silver thread of the Shengbiao was instantly cut.

Clank.

In that moment, the sub-leader drew his sword and charged like a bolt of lightning.

By then.

This appeared.

▶ Intervene in the fight.

▷ Continue Observing.

▷ Pretend to be unaware.

[How would you like to increase your affinity?]

'Well, I should keep observing for now.'

Just from this situation, she couldn't fully understand the abilities of the squad leader named Gyu.

The values didn't appear, and the fight hadn't really started yet.

Seohui made the same choice as before.

Swish!

The clash of two swords.

Swish!

And another clash.

"Ah!"

Surprisingly, the one pushed back by the two attacks was the squad leader named Gyu.

The sub-leader didn't stop there.

Swoosh!

A faint green aura (綠氣) formed on the sword blade. The acceleration in his sword technique suggested he was using the Yi Yuan Xiao Ma Gong.

A sword technique that doesn't distinguish between upper and lower body, predicting the opponent's sword position and movement.

Once he got the opportunity, he pressed forward fiercely, not allowing any counterattack.

'Quite skilled, huh?'

Seohui watched with ease.

The sub-leader's sword skills were far more outstanding than she had expected.

It was even more impressive because it wasn't a sword technique that deviated from the norm.

It was the excellence of someone who had perfectly mastered basic sword techniques.

To the point where she wondered if he could become this strong compared to the past.

But there was also a sense of unease.

The sub-leader's skills were undeniable, but the opponent was a squad leader of the Private Corps.

In terms of strength, the Four Heroes Corps was the strongest, and the Command Corps was the weakest, yet it was strange that he kept being pushed back.

It didn't seem like he was hiding his skills or not giving his all.

Then.

"Ugh!"

With his thighs repeatedly slashed by sharp sword techniques, Gyu squad leader's posture collapsed.

Thud!

He was sent rolling backward by the sub-leader's kick.

Seeing his embarrassing state, the sub-leader frowned.

"What's your intention? You're not this weak, are you?"

"Grgh..."

The man, rubbing his thighs and raising his head, didn't respond.

No, it wasn't the right situation for a response.

▶ Intervene in the fight.

▷ Continue Observing.

▷ Pretend to be unaware.

[How would you like to increase your affinity?]

The question appeared again.

Seohui felt a strange unease this time.

'What is it? What's his plan?'

The situation was strange.

It wasn't important whether Gyu squad leader's fall was intentional or not.

Just now, the blood points and muscles around his thighs were pierced, making it difficult for him to stand.

Still, did he have some trick up his sleeve?

It was also unsettling that his comrade, the squad leader named Gang, didn't step in.

4... 3...

The short time displayed below.

Seohui, after pondering, quickly made her choice.

'Well, if something goes wrong, I'll show up again.'

She chose the second option again.

'What? !'

Seohui was shocked by the sudden turn of events.

Snap.

In an instant, Gyu squad leader was right in front of the sub-leader.

The fact that he moved his immobilized leg and moved so quickly was surprising.

Moreover.

"Haat!"

With a series of palm strikes to the neck, chest, and abdomen, she collapsed to the ground as if in a trance.

And at that moment, it appeared.

Their stats were clearly visible.

Gyu Yeon [Squad Leader of the 4th Squad, Private Corps]

Health: 3,320,000/3,320,000

Internal Energy: 3,350,000/3,350,000

Combat Power: 2,240,000 (+4% in close combat)

Gang Seok [Squad Leader of the 3rd Squad, Private Corps]

Health: 2,100,000/2,990,000

Internal Energy: 2,300,000/2,990,000

Combat Power: 2,400,000

'Crazy!'

She couldn't help but curse.

Compared to these stats, the sub-leader's stats were:

Sub-leader [Squad Leader of the 4th Squad, Command Corps]

Health: 360,000/360,000

Internal Energy: 1,220,000/1,220,000

Combat Power: 1,120,000 (+precognition)

They were less than half.

Thud!

At that moment, the opponent's relentless one-sided attack continued.

The sub-leader quickly regained his composure and retreated, but the palm strikes, followed by attacks with the shoulder, elbow, and fist, were lightning-fast.

Based on the powerful force and technique, it was closer to body techniques than magical techniques.

The intention was to cause more external injuries than internal ones.

'Why! Why aren't they appearing? !'

Seohui became anxious.

She couldn't just keep watching.

The chaos of another squad. Moreover, the face of the woman who had smiled at her was being destroyed.

Unfortunately, the text still didn't appear.

"Keh!"

In the end, the sub-leader couldn't get up after the final palm strike.

"You won't be able to get up easily. I've not only disrupted your blood points but also shaken the internal energy in your body."

"Kuh... Kuh..."

This time, it was a martial qi technique.

So the sub-leader, who had been desperately resisting, couldn't get up.

Moreover, he was clutching his chest, which was being violently shaken, in considerable pain.

"How... How...?"

The squad leader named Gyu responded with a sardonic laugh to the sub-leader's strained words.

"How can I move? There's a technique called Yi Wei Da Fa (移位大法). It artificially changes the position of blood points. We are qualitatively different from your squad, which just follows the enemy's trail."

"Kuh... Kuh..."

The sub-leader, gritting his teeth while sitting on the ground, said:

"Will the Commander just let this go?"

"..."

Suddenly, the mention of her name made Seohui's emotions stir.

It was the first time.

The first time someone called out to her in a crisis.

"What? Kuh... What did you say?"

"Hahaha. Kuhahahaha."

The sudden mention of the Commander made them burst into laughter.

A long, mocking laugh.

After the laughter subsided, the squad leader named Gang, who had been watching, stepped forward.

"You must be talking about the guy Gonma brought in."

Gang, who soon reached her, knelt down and met the sub-leader's gaze, continuing:

"But did you know? He used to be a lowly worker at the Thousand Days Pavilion."

"..."

The sub-leader's eyes widened.

A look of confusion, bewilderment, and turmoil.

Gang found her shocked reaction amusing and continued in a whisper:

"You know, your commanders are all idiots. They were in the past, and they still are. They can't do anything."

"..."

Swoosh.

Then, Gang slowly stroked her head.

"Come join our squad. Then we'll take care of you..."

Thud.

Gang stopped speaking.

And he slowly felt the sticky saliva on his fingertips.

"Even if I'm locked in a solitary cell and never see the sky again, I won't join your squad."

"You... You bitch..."

The killing intent around Gang.

But the sub-leader, without blinking, said boldly:

"You said it well just now. The Commander won't intervene unless I die, right?"

"..."

"What?"

"You're already finished."

Puff.

The sub-leader showed a faint smile.

At that moment, the startled Gang urgently grabbed her chin, sensing that she was about to commit suicide.

However.

'Huh?'

The sub-leader was the one who was surprised.

She had clearly released a small amount of poison from her molars, but surprisingly, she couldn't swallow it.

"Indeed, as a mere squad leader, you're no ordinary fighter."

And the reason was revealed by Gyu Yeon.

"I took the precaution of blocking your blood points, and you didn't notice."

The various techniques he had used in the attack just now.

"Fortunately, I blocked your blood points. I'll have to endure ten years of punishment."

Gyu Yeon's lips curled into a mocking smile again.

"You should let go of your arm."

Gang, grabbing her hair, threatened her.

The sub-leader, trembling in pain, and his voice.

And then, in front of her eyes.

▶ Intervene in the fight.

The text appeared.

The choice was made.