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Seo Hyun-woo knew very well how strong Baek Jeong-woon was.
The age was now looking at 40, but the level of swordsmanship and the amount of magical power no one could match.
In addition, since the Awakeners of the Enhancement System had a slow aging rate, they could be viewed as being in their mid-20s to mid-30s.
‘In a sense, I think it’s great. It’s not easy to have the same skills as the Setinos Hunters with just one reinforcement-type ability.’
Of course, among the Setinos Hunters, the Awakening System was not entirely absent.
However, looking at the general standards, there was nothing that could be said to be a major advantage compared to other abilities.
It only strengthened the body or equipment, and healing the body or transferring magic was not an easily visible enhancement system ability.
For this reason, Ganghwa awakeners like Baek Jeong-woon were highly regarded, and many hunters looked up to them.
‘Baek Jeong-woon can become a Setinos Hunter if he puts his mind to it. Even the golden sword and the blue changseong bowed their heads while calling Baek Jeong-woon “sunbaenim.”
The golden swordsman (劍 Holy), the blue spears (槍 Holy).
Both of them were Setinos Hunters, each using a sword and a spear as their main weapons.
Were these two not even treated with respect in front of Baek Jeong-woon as seniors and talented people?
In other words, Baek Jeong-woon was able to influence the three Setinos Hunters, even in a small way, just by being there.
‘If I fight Baek Jeong-woon, of course, I have no choice but to lose. No matter how good ability copying is, it cannot completely fill the gap. Baek Jeong-woon must be well aware of this fact.’
Seo Hyun-woo had already made a decision while thinking about it.
There was no intention of wasting the opportunity to become acquainted with Baek Jeong-woon.
I was just curious as to why Baek Jeong-woon wanted to fight him.
“That’s right. Then can I think that you are willing to fight me?”
“…are you willing to fight me?”
“I’m fine, but there’s a problem with the rules. We cannot engage in competitions with outsiders without the permission of the chairman.”
“I can deal with that. Would you like to try it?”
“It is an honour.”
As soon as Baek Jeong-woon heard the confirmation, he nodded and got up straight away.
Seo Hyun-woo feels a little tense and gets up after him.
Seo-yeon Baek, seeing this, was a little embarrassed, but did not dare to step forward.
‘Why are you doing this? What was your uncle thinking when he said that? Why did the president accept that again?’
***
Inside the indoor fighting room in Miterich.
Baek Jeong-woon has received Dalian license from Han Yu-jeong with just one phone call.
That was not enough, so Han Yu-jeong appeared at the indoor training ground with Park Do-woon to watch the match.
Baek Seo-yeon felt strange anxiety and was looking at Seo Hyun-woo through the window.
‘In order to defeat Baek Jeong-woon, it is better to copy Baek Seo-yeon’s or Han Yu-jeong’s abilities. But that only slightly increases your chances of winning. And this match is not a battle to win or lose.’
Seo Hyun-woo had taken all of these things into consideration and copied his abilities.
Baek Jeong-woon also probably didn’t say that he wanted to check his skills just to defeat him.
There is no way to induce such a situation without a specific reason.
‘This is an unexpected trend. Originally, he would only be aware of Kang Jin-ha’s existence by giving a lecture to Miterichi…’
Of course, Seo Hyun-woo had no intention of quietly following the existing content.
If I could make a profit, I would see it as much as possible, and I would try to avoid any loss.
I was just a little skeptical because an unexpected reaction and situation came out.
‘What do you want to check from me? Checking your skills is just an excuse. There must be something.’
Seo Hyun-woo organized the information he knew in his head and tried to understand Baek Jeong-woon’s purpose.
For Baek Jeong-woon, he probably didn’t have any specific goals.
If I had to search for a connection, I could not find anything other than the strongest hunter of all time and my nephew Baek Seo-yeon.
‘I don’t think there is anything other than Baek Seo-yeon. Did Baek Seo-yeon say anything bad about me?’
Baek Jeong-woon loved Baek Seo-yeon very much, and if it was related to Baek Seo-yeon, he had no choice but to take great interest in it.
For example, if Baek Seo-yeon has a hostile feeling toward Seo Hyun-woo, then of course, Baek Jeong-woon has no choice but to react in the same way.
‘… no. It can’t be. Unlike the original Seo Hyun-woo, you brought a birthday present and helped out during the raid, right? You won’t hate me that much.’
[The other party has accepted the battle request.]
[The barrier system is deployed.]
As soon as Seo Hyun-woo hears the beep of the battle watch, he immediately takes a stance.
Baek Jeong-woon was pulling his sword out of his scabbard while wearing his battle uniform.
The blade may be blunt than the sword I usually use, but there would be no problem in demonstrating my skills.
“…I must have copied my abilities. It wouldn’t be a very good choice.”
“I didn’t want to cheat. Wouldn’t this ability be the best for teaching?”
Seo Hyun-woo grabbed the hilt and pulled out his sword straight away.
In order to be recognized by Baek Jeong-woon, he had to show a fair and clear image.
It was a battle that could not be won anyway, and it was only a battle at best.
In addition, if he copied Jeong-Woon Baek’s ability, he would have been able to pretend he was able to keep up with that technique.
“Are you going to say that in real life?”
“It is not. Of course, if it had been in real life, I would have copied the capabilities of the chairman or vice president.”
“It would be better to do it in practice. I do not intend to watch it just because it is Dalian.”
“Even if I lose, if I can learn something, I will be satisfied with that.”
“… he has a good attitude, but it seems he is trying to get over it.”
Baek Jeong-woon stepped forward as soon as he finished speaking.
Seo Hyun-woo reads the movement and lowers his sword.
Then Baek Jeong-woon’s sword deflected Seo Hyun-woo’s sword, preparing for the next attack.
“I hope this is not the end.”
Zugg, Shuuk!
A gray air stream was gushing out from Baek Jeong-woon’s sword.
Seo Hyun-woo instinctively felt intimidated and tried to change his posture.
But Baek Jeong-woon’s sword was already trying to cut off Seo Hyun-woo’s upper body.
‘Is it coming out so hard from the start? What the hell are you thinking?’
***
‘If that’s the case, then why are you fighting?’
Han Yu-jeong shakes her head as she watches the match between Baek Jeong-woon and Seo Hyeon-woo.
Considering each other’s skills, the battle would have to be conducted at an appropriate level.
But, isn’t Baek Jeong-woon wielding his sword with sincerity from the start?
‘Don’t you like the student council president so much? It’s not bad in my opinion.’
Taken from n̲o̲b̲l̲e̲m̲t̲l̲.̲c̲o̲m̲
Most of the time, Han Yu-jeong did not intervene in the affairs of the administrative office or the student council unless it was necessary.This was because Miterich’s training method consisted of combat close to actual combat and a scoring system, so he thought that it would be best to solve the problem autonomously amongst students.
In the process, rumors and problems were bound to arise, and the administrative office and the student council would have to bear it.
‘The vice president of the student body is also quite strong, so why am I so anxious that I can’t come forward? Thank you for giving the lecture, but that’s a bit overkill.’
Han Yoo-jung glances at Baek Seo-yeon next to her and observes her reaction.
As always, he had a cold expression on his face, but his eyes seemed to be shaking a little.
Taken from n̲o̲b̲l̲e̲m̲t̲l̲.̲c̲o̲m̲
Maybe Baek Seo-yeon didn’t even expect that it would turn out like this.‘Still, the student council president is a little cautious. If I had copied the abilities of me and the vice president, Jungwoon oppa wouldn’t have liked it so much.’
Baek Jeong-woon was reticent, but there was a feeling of being a little savvy.
Of course, such a part was reliable as a colleague, but there were times when it was frustrating and difficult to understand.
If so, would Jin-seop Yoo even tell Baek Jeong-woon that if he didn’t change his personality, he would never be able to date a woman for the rest of his life?
‘Hmm… I heard rumors that the student council president and the vice student council president are dating. If Jungwoon oppa finds out about this, the road might run wild.’
Taken from n̲o̲b̲l̲e̲m̲t̲l̲.̲c̲o̲m̲
Miterichi’s rules did not necessarily prohibit dating between students.However, disciplinary action was immediately imposed for excessive affection, or for exceeding moral standards.
In addition, the former head of the Special Forces had an accident recently, so the regulations were further strengthened.
‘But in fact, it’s just a rumor that hasn’t been confirmed. Just because they go out together doesn’t necessarily mean they’re dating. Since the two of them are really good, rumors must be circulating.’
Seo Hyun-woo has never given up his seat since becoming the student council president.
Baek Seo-yeon only lost in a ranked battle with Seo Hyun-woo, but did she never lose to other students?
In addition, the two of them had good looks and impressions, so it must have been the subject of constant controversy.
‘Is there a possibility for the student council president as well? Although there are conditions attached, it does not change the fact that you can use the abilities of all types. If it is true that the successor Yoo Jin-seop is looking for is right…’
Jigging, Shoo!
A loud noise leaks out of the dinning room and catches Han Yoo-jeong’s gaze.
Baek Jeong-woon’s gray sword could not go any further, and his momentum was getting weaker.
Seo Hyun-woo reproduced Baek Jeong-woon’s technique and completely offset it.
‘… It sure is great. On the surface, it seems to have been reproduced quite similarly. The amount of magical power it possesses is also quite large, so it doesn’t put too much pressure on you to use the technique. He’s a really rare talent to have as the student council president of Miterichi.’
***
‘It’s interesting. I copied the technology, didn’t it look pretty plausible?’
Baek Jeong-woon takes a straight step backwards and watches as the gray blackness disappears.
Seo Hyun-woo was holding the hilt with both hands, creating the same gray sword.
The two gray black spirits seemed to stick to each other, and then they slowly disappeared.
“Whoa…”
Seo Hyun-woo exhales slowly and looks at Baek Jeong-woon in front of him.
Now they only exchanged attacks once with each other.
However, since the intensity was quite high from the start, I couldn’t even predict how intense it would become in the future.
“It really deserves to be called the strongest in the school. It wasn’t a rumor that you had great skills.”
“Anyway, it’s just a remnant. At best, it will work for similar opponents.”
“You don’t have to be polite. You perfectly reproduced my technique. If I had more magical power than I did, I would have no choice but to lose.”
Baek Jeong-woon bends his back slightly and points the tip of the sword downward.
Seo Hyun-woo senses that a sword attack will come again and takes the same posture as Baek Jeong-woon.
With long experience and combat sense, of course, it was inevitable that he would be pushed back, so he was trying to retaliate with the exact same technology.
‘… Your blood boils after a long time. Now I understand why Seoyeon couldn’t beat that guy. Shall we see how far we can follow?’