The Villain is Too Good at Sniping - Chapter 107
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Episode 107. Match Fixing (3)
Nam Ki-hyeok laughed in vain at my request to get out of Arsene. He laughed it off as if he had heard something he shouldn’t have heard.
Nam Ki-hyeok, who had been laughing for a long time, touched the hat that had become worn.
“…I’ve heard rumors about you before.”
“Has my story spread to you?”
“Rather than saying it has spread, it’s just that only those preparing for the exchange are interested.”
Even though I came out stronger than I expected, Nam Ki-hyeok had no intention of being hostile. He walked around the guest house in despair, his eyes looking as if he had never experienced anything like this before.
To be honest, it was a bit surprising to me.
Nam Ki-hyeok, the best swordsman in Yoo Seong.
Yoo Seong is one of the many swordsmanship schools that exist in the Touhou Garden, and the term Jeilgeom refers to the strongest person within the school.
In the original, Nam Ki-hyeok did not come forward himself. The original story was that several subordinates came and tried to find fault with him, but were rejected and kicked out.
But now, the student council president of the opposing academy has come to the guest house himself. And strangely, he doesn’t seem hostile. In fact, he even looks relieved.
“I have something to ask.”
Suddenly, Nam Ki-hyeok looked back at me.
“If money or fame aren’t important to you, what do you think is most important?”
It was a somewhat unreasonable remark for someone who suggested match-fixing. Nam Ki-hyeok also corrected his remarks, perhaps because he thought they could be misunderstood.
“I’m asking purely out of curiosity. First of all, I want to say that I love my younger sister the most. Although we’re not blood relatives, it’s because of her that I was able to rise to the rank of the First Sword of the Stars.”
I’m starting to get a sense of what he’s trying to say. Just like Lara Stillheiden, Nam Ki-hyeok’s family history is also quite bizarre.
“I can’t reveal the details, but I had to win this exchange for that guy. I apologize for any cheating I did in the process.”
The moment I heard that, it felt like a missing piece of the puzzle had been put into place.
If you think about what conditions Serene Annette had no choice but to accept, the answer is surprisingly simple.
Serine Annette grew up in an orphanage since childhood, and suffered from illnesses like her previous life. After growing up into an adult, she awakened her talent and entered Arsene.
There is only one thing she wants.
Returning the favors you have received to other children.
That’s why Serin dreams of becoming the strongest hunter. She wants to become the strongest hunter and pass on everything she has received to future generations.
However, in this exchange, I learned of Nam Ki-hyeok’s circumstances that required him to win, and I was willing to give up my seat. It must have been because it didn’t seem like someone else’s business. The circumstances were pitiful, but it was something I couldn’t just let go of.
“As you said, I will no longer interfere with the events taking place in Arsene. If possible, I will pretend that this never happened and hope to meet you again in the exchange match.”
I thought there would be a commotion, but surprisingly, Nam Ki-hyeok backed down obediently. The worst-case scenario was avoided for now.
However, before Nam Ki-hyeok turns around, there is one thing that must be made clear.
“Did you say that to Serene Annette too?”
“… … .”
“For my younger sister, Nachalgwigeom Yeonhee, I have to win this exchange. I think you will be able to understand me.”
Nam Ki-hyeok didn’t answer, but silence is also an answer. Nam Ki-hyeok was genuinely surprised by my question and was speechless.
The voice that came a moment later was lower in tone than before.
“…I didn’t know you knew that much.”
“I was just as interested in you as your cadets were in Arsene.”
“Now that you mention it, I have nothing to say.”
Iri had a look of incomprehension. Her eyes had no idea how things were going to work out.
However, from the fact that Nam Ki-hyeok, the best swordsman in the Yoo Seong clan, visited the guest house in person and from the look on his face as if he was relieved, I got a clue.
Nam Ki-hyeok, the best swordsman in the world, is not a villain. He entered the battle to save his sister, who is not related to him by blood, and after a close fight, he was defeated and turned away in loneliness.
In the original, he was a character who left there, but players could choose to uncover the secrets he had been hiding.
As it turned out, that was the case.
The person who had previously suggested match-fixing was none other than Nam Ki-hyeok himself.
He said that it was inevitable and that he did his best to meet the conditions set forth above.
Although he chose the wrong path, student council president Nam Ki-hyeok bows his head to the mere first-year player, saying that thanks to him, he realized that he was on the wrong path.
At the same time, the hidden event ‘Nachalgwigeom Yeonhee’ is unlocked.
The player saves Yeon-hee from dying of illness and gets a chance to make her his comrade. As a bonus, he gets to learn Nam Ki-hyeok’s vision swordsmanship.
I knew that much, but I never thought I would confess the situation with my own mouth here.
Nam Ki-hyeok put his hat back on a few steps away from me. Several students from the Dongbang Flower Garden followed him.
“It may be difficult, but I hope you can forgive me.”
“I probably won’t be able to forgive you. There are a lot of people who have suffered because of you.”
It’s not just my story.
Our team was also beaten equally, but I had to deal more damage to Ashili Silvergarden than necessary. The resistance was strong, so I had to squeeze out as much strength as I could.
Whatever it was, it was an unavoidable decision since it was urgent to get Kyle up there first.
“If someone gets hurt, I will make sure they pay.”
I stopped Nam Ki-hyeok from putting his hand into my product.
“I will receive the payment at the next exchange.”
“If you want me to step back a bit during this exchange.”
“… That’s not it.”
I approached Nam Ki-hyeok. The cadets following him looked at Nam Ki-hyeok with puzzled looks, but they did not hold the handle of their swords like before.
“Rather, I hope you will do your best in the exchange.”
It was a moment when Nam Gi-hyeok was truly embarrassed.
“What if I try my best?”
“I’m asking you to do your best. I want you to do your best honestly.”
“What… … ?”
The key word here is fair and square.
The idea is to compete purely on skill, without any more suggestions for match-fixing or anything like that.
Nam Ki-hyeok’s expression became even more monstrous. It seemed as if he didn’t fully understand what I was saying. Whatever it was, it wasn’t the expression that he, who had the fancy nickname of “Yuseong Jeilgeom,” would make.
“I want you to give it your all to Arsene’s students, and if necessary, beat them.”
“… Is that really the answer?”
“yes.”
I looked at the student council president of the Dongbang Flower Garden with even more confidence.
“I and Arsene’s students who will be participating this time will do the same.”
As soon as he finished speaking, Nam Ki-hyeok let out a hollow laugh. Unlike before, he didn’t look disappointed.
“Okay, I will do as you say. I will do my best to defeat you and Arsene’s students.”
“It won’t be easy.”
“It won’t be easy?”
“The guys we’ll be facing this time are some pretty vicious guys.”
Just like in the original, the exchange battles against cadets from other academies will be a good stimulus for the main characters, including Kyle.
Above all, the real enemies we have to deal with are not the ones coming from the Eastern Garden, but those coming from Joachim.
There are students with malicious intentions on the Eastern Flower Garden side, but Joachim is on the higher end. There, even the faculty will side with their students and boldly display match-fixing that is on a different level from that of the Eastern Flower Garden.
To overcome all the trials that will come in the exchange battle… it will probably take several times the effort that has been put in so far.
The process will be difficult, but Kyle will gain insight from dealing with cadets from other academies and break free from the mockery of pseudo-fencing to create his own sword.
That’s why I asked the best swordsman in the world, Nam Ki-hyeok.
To be the obstacle that stands in Kyle Ivanstair’s way.
“You too, you’re a great guy.”
Nam Ki-hyeok turned around without any hesitation. It seems that he was planning to leave Arsene today, just like in the original.
“Then, I wish you good luck.”
“Lastly, what I consider most important is-”
Ttukbuk-
Nam Ki-hyeok stopped walking at the words that came a little late.
“It’s human nature.”
“If you say humanity, are you talking about the moral principles that people should follow?”
“It’s just a story about preventing what can be prevented and saving who can be saved… It’s not something that grand.”
One of the greatest principles that governs this world, along with rewarding good and punishing evil.
I borrowed a line from the original work that has not yet been released. This would have been the answer he was hoping for.
The students from the Dongbanghwawon side followed Nam Ki-hyeok and withdrew. They did not show any ill feelings. It seemed that since Nam Ki-hyeok had accepted it, they had no choice but to follow.
“… Then, I’ll see you at the exchange later.”
The moment Nam Ki-hyeok touched the hat with his index finger.
Paat… … !
A group of about ten cadets disappeared all at once.
I looked at the place where Nam Ki-hyeok had disappeared, and then I looked at something in my hand. It was the bundle that Nam Ki-hyeok had silently handed me before he left.
I held it awkwardly for a moment and then threw it into the subspace. It would be a good idea to stop by the sickroom later and give it to Chloe.
***
“The winner is Team 1, Kyle Ivanstairs and Zion Ileionhart.”
Clap clap clap clap-
Two days later, the final match of the interpersonal training was held.
Chloe Garnet had to be absent, but the opposing team was also missing one of their main players. Kyle and I fought 2-on-2, and ended up winning after a fierce battle.
In particular, the bullet of belief was a fatal blow. Because of its strong firepower, I couldn’t control it with [Reduced Trajectory], but thanks to that, I realized something important.
‘They say too much of anything is as bad as too little.’
The more you increase the firepower, the more the accuracy correction of decreases.
Even when I was dealing with Onin di Chantus, I shot the air several times.
The Bullet of Faith is a powerful and ultimate skill, but because of that, I couldn’t control it with [Restrained Trajectory]. It’s fortunate that I learned about it for sure this time.
It may be possible to control it by recklessly pouring out magical power, but it is impossible unless you have the magical power of Lara Stillheiden or Aidan, and it is not cost-effective either.
After all the fighting was over, I went to see Serine Annette and cleared up the misunderstandings that had been building up.
“… So that’s how it happened.”
“I spoke well this time, but I’m not sure about next time.”
“… … .”
“Well, I think you’ll do fine.”
Just as Lara Stillheiden is stingy with accepting help from others, there are aspects of Cerine Annette that make people tire of her.
The fact that he is extremely stubborn.
Although it was said to be for the sake of saving a person, Chloe ended up getting her left arm injured. I definitely got an apology for that.
This probably won’t be a problem anymore. It’s not just physical growth that’s important, but mental growth as well.
Although they have experienced trial and error and lost their way many times, the main characters are finding their own path. As the story gets on track, the growth that has been slow so far will also gain momentum.
I leaned back in my chair and checked the system window that I had left open until then.
[Complete Main Quest: PvP Training]
Compensation settlement begins… … .
The main quest has been completed successfully.
No, it might be a misnomer to say that it was finished. The conditions for completing the main quest were met from the beginning, and winning the PvP training was purely my own will.
I was waiting for the compensation to be settled when I heard a rustling sound and turned around. Iri was munching on a macaron.
“Would you like some too, Mr. Zion?”
“Okay, I am.”
“No, just one bite. I can’t eat all of this.”
“Well, I said okay, so that’s what happened… … .”
And yet, I finally took a bite of the macaron. I wondered if there was any use in sharing something so small, but at the same time, I also thought that it might be good.
With the sweet taste still lingering in my mouth, the compensation settlement was finally completed.
[Complete Main Quest: PvP Training]
? Defeat 3 or more enemies: 6 people defeated (Complete)]
?Advance to the semi-finals in the face-to-face training: Win the final (Complete)]
?2 or fewer eliminations during the match: Total number of eliminations: 0 (completed)]
?Basic Reward: All Stat Points +0.42]
?Additional reward: Reduces magic power consumption by 2% when talent is activated]
?Additional goal achievement reward: Talent experience +400]
*Overall Evaluation: A
I wish you good luck.
… To this extent, it was not a bad result.