Became a Swordsman Genius in a Pretty Girl Game - Chapter 363



The Third Demon World Gate (4)

On the screen, Kang Do-hee and Alice were shown returning, holding onto Im Ga-eul’s thread.

“Ah, this is not looking good! Kang Do-hee and Alice are isolated! But! Immediately from behind, the squinting dark figure! The squinting dark figure Im Ga-eul extends her magic thread to offer a helping hand to the two!!!”

– Isn’t that the thing? The one Gukbap used during the airlift operation before.

– Yeah, that’s right. Originally used to provoke by dropping Lee Yu-ri into the enemy camp. Now it’s being used on other party members too.

– Im Gyeoul! Im Gyeoul! Im Gyeoul! Im Gyeoul! Im Gyeoul!

– Im Gyeoul has definitely become more skilled at using that thread. Now it feels like he’s doing his part properly, haha.

– But it’s definitely more fun when the tension is high, haha.

– Seriously, the caster should get a bit excited too, haha.

“Next, Jin Yuha’s sword dance! It’s a technique he doesn’t usually use, but he’s bringing it out today!”

Swish! Swish! Swish! Swish!

Jin Yuha spins his body and swings his sword in the middle of the enemy lines.

The spider monsters were being cleanly sliced by Jin Yuha’s sword.

Lee Minyoung, showing the fervent fanaticism of Utopia, was broadcasting the scene.

And the atmosphere in the chat was completely favorable, not bad at all.

However, contrary to the visible tension, Lee Minyoung was becoming increasingly anxious inside.

‘…It feels like the attack speed is slowing down.’

At first, with Jin Yuha’s hard carry and the synergy of the three dealers, they were pushing forward smoothly.

But gradually, they were getting caught by the enemies.

‘I’ve never seen or heard of such monsters… What the hell are those!!!’

The spider monsters with human upper bodies that Utopia was facing now were being sliced without much resistance.

But Lee Minyoung could tell.

Each one of them was a disaster-level threat.

If even one of those spider monsters escaped the gate, it wouldn’t be surprising if an entire city was destroyed that day.

‘They spew a powerful poison that can change the terrain upon contact. From their abdomens, they release webs that hinder movement… Each leg is as sharp as a sword, incredibly fast, and unaffected by the terrain…’

None of their attacks could be taken lightly. Even a single hit would be fatal.

Moreover, the terrain was a forest with limited visibility.

They had to be mindful of all directions, not knowing where the next attack would come from.

Utopia was fighting against such formidable enemies.

In fact, considering everything, they were doing quite well even now.

But…

‘The biggest problem right now is…’

Glance.

Lee Minyoung’s gaze turned to a corner of the hologram screen.

There, the tank, who should be at the forefront, was standing at the very back, holding his shield and biting his lip.

‘Ms. Lee Yuri…’

* * *

– Jin Yuha, the left.

I turned my head to the left, and a spider was shooting out a pure white, viscous substance with its belly facing me.

‘If I get hit by that… the internet would go crazy.’

Because it’s a world where genders are reversed.

Wouldn’t the dark websites sharing R-rated images go wild?

I was having such ridiculous thoughts as I extended my sword.

‘But I can’t just let it hit me!’

Whirr! Whirr!

Thin, short bursts of mana shot out from the tip of my sword, and the blade met the spiderweb. As soon as I cut the web with mana, I retracted my sword.

I couldn’t let trash mobs like these spiders steal my moonlight.

‘This is really annoying. This…’

That spiderweb.

It was a pain in the ass even back in the game.

If you blocked instead of dodging, there was a certain chance it would snatch your weapon.

Then your attack power would plummet and there’d be no way out. None.

Alice must have recognized that too, because her face was clouded with concern.

Thankfully, Kang Dohee didn’t really have a weapon.

And her mana’s attribute was fire.

It didn’t seem like it would be a problem.

– Jin Yuha. Ichika behind you.

Simple commands dropped into my ear.

They were just simple commands, only telling me the direction and the name.

But for me, that was just right.

‘It’s definitely easier, since I don’t have to activate full directional awareness.’

I used to worry about other people’s movements, but now Shin Sehee does that for me.

It felt like my concentration during combat was going up.

It’s like… I was maybe being overworked this whole time?

That thought involuntarily crossed my mind, you know?

Tatadadadadada!

Ichika, suspended in midair, stepped on the shadow and dashed forward, wielding the sword beneath the shadow.

Swoosh! Swoosh! Swoosh! Swoosh! Swoosh!

“Kieeeek!!!”

“Kkeuee!!!”

“Kiaaak!!!!”

As I slaughtered the spiders.

As if they couldn’t stand to watch, green venom and white threads flew towards my body from behind.

In front, eight legs with sharp blades moved independently and charged.

A desperate situation.

The way to escape here is to plant the sword in the ground and explode the magic to devastate the area.

Or use long-range skills like Ildoyangdan or Sakwol to cut down the enemies.

But.

– Mr. Jin Yuha. The analysis is complete.

‘Ha. Did they really do it?’

I let out a hollow laugh at Shin Sehee’s words and waited comfortably.

For our tanker’s return.

Whirrrrrrr─!

At that moment, I heard something slicing through the sharp wind from behind.

Clang! Crash! Clang! Clang! Ting!!!

A shield suddenly flew in.

The rotating shield consecutively blocked the spiders’ attacks and then returned back.

Thud.

“Hoo…”

I glanced back and saw Lee Yuri, who had retrieved the thrown shield, exhaling slowly with calm eyes.

‘Kick. They said they’d try it. And they really did.’

Swoosh! Swoosh! Swoosh!

I thought as I beheaded the spiders whose attacks were nullified by Lee Yuri’s shield.

In fact, this gate isn’t very favorable for Gukbap.

No, not just Gukbap, but for all other tankers as well.

The essence of the tank position is to block the attacks pouring onto the party from the front.

But here, if you try to block with a shield, you won’t be able to block many times.

You’ll lose the shield, and end up like a mummy wrapped in spider webs, becoming a burden.

‘So I told him it would be better to be cautious this time. He got really depressed.’

So I joked, telling him the story of the American captain I saw in the Max series in my previous life to cheer him up.

– Throw the shield, attack the enemy, and then have it come back… It won’t be easy, but if I can analyze the combat patterns and movements of these monsters… Yes, it might be possible?

So, this is a collaboration between Shin Se-hee and Lee Yu-ri.

The technique of throwing the shield and having it come back doesn’t happen overnight.

Unless you add such a function to the shield from the beginning.

It requires precise strikes, distribution of power, a deep understanding of the terrain, and constant practice.

‘But she’s doing it.’

I let out a small laugh.

‘The one who calculates that on the spot, and the one who orders it.’

Gaining confidence from one success, Lee Yu-ri.

This time, she took out a dagger with a slightly long handle.

She held the dagger like a baseball bat and struck the shield, sending it flying.

Kaaang─!

Then, the spiders’ heads turned to follow the shield floating in the air.

‘…Is she provoking with just the shield by hitting and flying it? Mobile provocation…? Isn’t this practically a new skill?’

It’s hard to believe this is the same person who was opposing Shin Se-hee’s command not long ago.

‘If the tank does this much, it makes things easier for us. Shall we pick up the tempo?’

I gripped the handle of my sword tightly.

* * *

“Whoa!? Wh-what was that just now!!! Did everyone see that? It wasn’t just me, right!?”

Lee Min-young screamed and jumped up and down while looking at the hologram screen.

“Gukbap! Gukbap is blocking the enemies’ attacks by throwing the shield! The shield blocks the enemies’ attacks and then returns! Wow!! And now it’s even provoking them! How is that even possible!?”

– How are we supposed to know…

– You’re the one who should explain it…

– Gukbap’s price went up due to inflation today, but suddenly it’s a bargain lololol

– lol for real, couldn’t even use the shield properly because of the spider webs, and now suddenly throwing the shield, wow lol

“Bouncing off Ichika’s shadow, head! And then catching the shield in mid-air and pushing! Finally, finally, Utopia’s tank is back alive!!!”

– Wow, what is that? LOL, is he doing a circus alone?

– Something, something… The definition of a tank is changing…

– Seriously, his physical ability is insane. How does he do that? LOL

– I’m a tank too, but I feel a wall…

Minyoung Lee, staring at the hologram screen with an excited face.

She suddenly felt something welling up inside her.

“I… I didn’t explain it until just now, but it was really… really dangerous. When the tank is incapacitated, the party’s combat sustainability drops drastically… I thought today might really, really not be easy… Sob.”

– What? Is she crying?

– Suddenly?

– Crazy LOL

– If you’re going to cry, do it in three parts. It’s tastier that way LOL

– Crazy guy LOL

– She’s serious, don’t tease her LOL

“Sniff! With the tank’s participation, Utopia is speeding up the strategy! Now Utopia is spreading its wings!!!”

Minyoung Lee, cheering with her arms raised high, tears streaming down her face.

– You’re the one spreading wings…

– Why are you spreading wings LOL

– LOL Ah, this is the spicy flavor we couldn’t see in previous broadcasts! This broadcast is way more fun than Cheonhwa’s LOL My stomach hurts LOL

– Sehee, I’m sorry, but I wonder if there’s really a wall of talent LOL

Sehee Shin, watching this from the side, was dumbfounded.

‘…No, even if the strategy is a bit delayed, it’s not to that extent…’

There’s still Kang Dohee’s incarnation left.

There’s also Jin Yuha’s state of no-self.

And it’s not like Yoori Lee’s participation would slow down the strategy that much.

They’ve just been putting more effort into analyzing the gate until now.

But seeing Minyoung Lee crying with her arms raised high…

‘Hmm… Did I pick the right one?’

She couldn’t help but think that.