God of Tennis

‘You missed the sub. ’

Although Cointos' results were disadvantageous, Hanwoojin did not seem particularly concerned. The final opponent, Nicholas Rodrigo, was not such a sub user.

He is a type who advantageously draws rallies with a unique bounce, not a powerful figure. Surrendering the sub-game did not pose much of a threat.

And there was something else I had to watch out for. Looking at Nicholas' footage from the previous year's Valencia Games, there were many parts of his stroke bound that even the Han Woojin didn't understand. Bourne, despite being plugged in at an angle that was clearly close to vertical,

I often derailed my expected trajectory, such as bouncing to acute angles.

“Rodrigo to Serve! Player Ready!”

The opposition between the two fighters came to an end with a judgment order. The tension between Nicholas and Hanwoojin, who held the ball and lowered his posture. The nerve strings are pulled apart, the sharp voice of the referee.

I punched him.

“Love All (0: 0) Play! ”

Nicholas throws the ball straight up. He doesn't hesitate to twist his body a lot. Preparation for maximum rotation. Hanwoojin focused on his legs so that he could react in either direction.

Pa-ang!

Racket throws up the ball. Restraint is roughly between 170 and 180km per hour. It was not a ball that could be guaranteed to be slow, but it was the same for Hanwoojin who had been watching only the ball going over 200 hours. Just over the net

His eyes shake slightly as he looks at the ball.

‘… What, why are you shaking so much? ’

Although stroke originally caused the ball to vibrate as much as rotation, Nicholas' was more than he could have imagined. The entire green silhouette of the ball was vibrating with a pale vibration of how strongly the rotation took place.

Still, what you do doesn't change. The front of Han Woo-jin stepped into the service coat, and the sub twisted. You know exactly where the ball drops.

This happened right after.

Paan!

The ball in the coat bounced off towards a completely different direction than Hanwoojin expected. No, the angle was also large, not just the direction. I tried to change the direction of the stroke later, but it was never too late.

“Fifteen Love (15: 0)! ”

Unknown Service Ace. As soon as I started, Han Woojin's face sank cold in one punch.

I wasn't careless, but I allowed my flaws. Moreover, there were few times when predictions were greatly missed in this way. Looks like Nicholas' bounce is hiding something he didn't notice.

And Hanwoojin's half-assed doubts turned into conviction immediately followed by sub.

Pa-ang!

The ball's tremor is unusual again. The ball that fell without covering up or down reminded me of a bomb that I don't know where. Perhaps that reckless spin is the source of the bounce hidden in Nicholas' sub.

‘Let's try again. ’

Read as best you can. Hanwoojin's eyes, which raised his concentration, were able to read even the numbers written on the opposing racket frame. If he brings in an unpredictable ball, there are consequences.

Hanwoojin's forearms, which read the point of impact, swollen. Bounds are read as many times as the trajectory of the sub itself.

However, the bounce rises at a strange angle.

... Thump!

I turned the racket close, but the ball knocked the frame out of the sweet spot. A vigorous rebound echoes Han Woojin's wrist, and he unconsciously frowns. The result was obvious even if I could see the hand that came back.

“Thirty Love (30: 0)! ”

The ball caught in the frame crashed into the net. However, Hanwoojin's face, which was subsequently deprived of the score, instead regained his composure. If the cause was unknown, there was no need to panic until we found out what the problem was. Only that.

If we solve it, we solve it.

It was still difficult to dissect Nicholas' bounce with the remaining two points. Hanwoojin eventually gave up the first game and had to wait for the next one.

“Rodrigo's game! Court Change!”

It wasn't just the coat that changed. Hanwoojin took the ball and moved on. Now it is his turn to strike.

‘If the bounce is a problem... this way too. ’

Nicholas' strength lies in the bounce created by feeding him a unique turn.

However, there were many limitations on the bounce. At first, it was easy to lose power in the strokes other than the sub, which can be wielded using the whole body. After overfeeding the rotation, the speed was quite slow. When you read the trajectory, it's almost unconditional.

It was worth it.

“Game 2! Han to Serve test! ”

Han Woo-jin didn't hesitate for a moment. Nicholas was the hardest serve to cope with.

[Strength stats increase by 3 for 1 stroke.]

[You have applied to the sub. Increases restraint on sub.]

[One second of stiffness will be applied immediately after stroke.]

It is difficult to take the lead against a ranker of Nicholas' level. The sub-game was handed over, but the brakes were unacceptable. The strength of Han Woo-jin who triggered the "Heavy Striker" surged to 75 in a single moment.

I dug through the rubber soles.

Paoaoaoaoang!

Flat serve at full power. Han Woo-jin's sub, going back and forth at 200 miles an hour, has reached a point where even admitting it is difficult. No matter how powerful Nicholas's Bound is, you have to hit the ball to get his Bound to work. Han Woo-jin's Serve

The mountains were destroyed from the most basic premise of the rally.

“Fifteen Love (0: 0)! ”

The ball protrudes before closing the peninsula in the distance. If you've never experienced it, it's a crazy speed. The text was followed by 241 km/h on the lighting board on the outside of the coat.

'Spin or whatever, you press it with your hands, and it's over. Let's see how long we can hold out. ’

It was simple, but it was also an effective choice. Pre-motion or timing was essential for feeding Nicholas' level of rotation. But Han Woo-jin's serve is so fast and powerful that it can spin.

I didn't leave much room. As Nicholas, there was only one way to go forward.

However, the struggle against the notorious Han Woo-jin meant defeat. Although Claycourt's experience was different, the physical difference was much greater. Nicholas is reckless enough to step into a fight.

It wasn't.

Paoaoaoaoang!

Forty Love (40: 0)! ”

Rarely picked up the racket, the serve flicked off the hook and bounced off the coat. Then Nicholas spills a hailstorm of nonsense on his face. How ignorantly powerful is this sub that can be.

A? You don't even look above average.

In this case, it is best to give up the game until the opponent's strength is gone. Nicholas kicks his tongue lightly and lets in the next serve. The ball was literally put down like a bullet.

Pa-ang!

“Han Test Game! ”

With only two games, Game Score 11, both players saw the strengths and performance of each other. It was a fierce battle for the search. The four coincidental eyes twist and tangle, giving each other a sense of sentiment.

‘A tricky player. ’

‘This is a real monster. ’

The real finals began now.

* * *

In Valencia, two athletes are restless in the hot sun. No, actually, there wasn't much movement. Twice, at most? It was because a point had been determined in about three times.

“Han Test Game! 33! ”

I didn't know the balance of the game was going to collapse until six games came along. Nicholas defends the sub-game with a unique bounty and Hanwoojin's monopoly on the collar with overwhelming aggression does not end until either side is broken. Occasionally I would score points, but I couldn't break the whole game.

Still, I didn't have any income at all. Hanwoojin understood why he was vulnerable to Nicholas' own bounce while playing six games. I was embarrassed because I had never experienced anything like this before, but calm down.

When I rolled my crab head, it was quick to come to my mind.

‘The more you try to predict, the greater the error. Is that what this is? ’

It was hard to read the ball's rotation and bound directions, even though Hanwoojin's pupils had good vision. That was not possible for humans. So he tried to analyze it. Read the signs in the opponent's movements, and check the angle of the racket

I pivoted my head to predict ahead based on the direction.

That was the problem.

“... I don't think so. Unilaterally.”

A bitter smile stayed on Han Woo-jin's mouth. Once I had identified the cause, I had no choice. Predicting the ball's movement is what everyone is doing, and the level of competence as an athlete varies. But that way, every athlete

There were differences.

A person who reads the intent or movement of an opponent by rolling their head.

I can't explain it, but someone who instinctively follows the ball.

A person who intercepts a ball into a neural reflex.

Any type, but Han Woo-jin was extremely head-dependent.

But Nicholas' spin was almost a rat poison in that way. Even the user himself could not determine the direction of the turbulence would not be computational. It would have been more effective to deal with those who depended on their senses or reflexes.

The moment I focused on reading it inadvertently was poisoned by Han Woojin.

However, I couldn't blame him for his choice. Now I don't know, but Han Woo-jin had nothing. There were no strong muscles, tireless stamina, and excellent reflexes. Only the head of the endless observation and analysis

It was all he had.

However,

‘How about now? ’

He had a physical ability that was different from his previous self. He reached 72 and was comparable to or better than the top players in the world ranking with a score of 68. Then play on instinct that wasn't possible before.

Go. I thought it would be enough for now.

“Let's see…. ”

Quickly casts your gaze while stopping. As Hanwoojin's eyes caught Nicholas, I remembered his status window, which he was checking from time to time.

Nicholas Rodrigo

Strength 65/HP 62/Agility 66

HP 2010/2480 SP 950/950

Hanwoojin, Nicholas or most of their health remains. The user doesn't want to brake the opposing Pokémon's game too hard, so it doesn't consume much power.

‘Even if we keep going like this, we can win... but maybe we can attract up to three sets. ’

Hanwoojin's peculiar physique remained explosive throughout the three sets. But his stamina was only greater than Nicholas' bounce, and if the game was delayed too much, it would lead to a catastrophe.

It was not so low.

The time has come to throw a battle.

“… good. ”

Han Woo-jin, who was determined to be prepared, closed his eyes. Stops the head spinning restlessly, and distributes focus on senses that are several dimensions different from the past. so you can move before you think.

He changed every move he ever made. Clears out the tactics and fills the void with intuition. It was like exchanging parts for robots.

Then I opened my eyes.

“Game 7! Rodrigo to Serve! ”

A wild horse that rides a great rider and unravels a racehorse.

We'll know which comes out better after the race.

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