How the Villain Lives

33. Courage? Manyong?

A wall that can't be crossed. That's what Sung-hoon felt.

Only one thing I realized was that for Seong-hoon, I spent a tremendous amount of time for 2 days. There was only one fact that the old man was incredibly strong. Sung-hoon challenged him to the best of his ability, to the best of his ability.

Starting from a basic board game, he played all kinds of games that he knew, and furthermore, he also played all kinds of games that the old man didn't know. A repetition of endlessly repeated defeats. Even the end of a single word came to an end.

"Stop for a second! I've never heard that word before."

"Definitely a word that exists. Do you want me to show you a dictionary if you want?"

"Argh!"

The end of the retribution also failed. By this time, Sung-hoon could not stop being restless.

'Shit. If it's a compulsory mission, it doesn't matter if I'm here. It is compulsory to participate. The problem is if other cities are open.'

War against cities is not compulsory. If you don't want to do it, if you don't want to be involved, you can spend many years at the inn or take time while doing the right mission. Of course, his life is at stake, although it is extremely rare for someone to actually do so. Can we win without ourselves? The feeling of anxiety soared several times, and Sung-hoon was about to go halfway crazy.

"You don't have to be impatient. Have a broad heart."

"Do you know why I'm impatient right now?"

"Oops, I'm sorry about this. Klkel."

'Let's calm down. That old man wasn't right. Korea is strong enough to compare with other countries. Recently, internal cohesion and connectivity have become stronger due to internal tears, and we can draw some help from Japan. And above all, Eli and Mirina.'

In using your body, Miriam. When it comes to using your head, there are Eli who, like himself, can hesitate to use obscene tricks, and Yu White Woo who just started using the scheme in earnest. It won't be a big deal to lose one of your own. Thinking so, the beating heart began to calm down a little.

'That should not be too late. We must defeat this mission as soon as possible.'

"Can I take a break?"

"Of course. You can rest as long as you don't take the exam. Above all, sleep deprivation is what makes the brain blunt."

"Excuse me for a second, then."

Bloop!

"Hmm? You could even cook?"

Until now, when Seong Hun suddenly started cooking with jerky teeth, the old man curled his head. You don't have to worry about starving to death here. If you run out of food, the test subjects will give you something to eat and drink. However, there was a big difference between such food and homemade food.

Chiayeeeeeeeeeeee!

Sautéed vegetables and chopped meat on an oiled frying pan. Thick bacon and a little toasted bread. They were all foods that strongly stimulated appetite. Sung-hoon, who was looking at the elderly for a while, made a gesture towards the elderly.

"Come over here and eat with me."

"Hmmm. I don't need to eat. Don't mind me, I'm not bothered enough to take your precious food."

"No, I feel like I have to eat properly with someone. Finally, the dishes are good, so come and eat."

"... Well, if you're so desperate for authority, I can't help it."

You have to plant a good image. If you try so little, you might change your mind at an important moment and make a concession for once.

After a long meal, I resumed the battle until I went to sleep, but nothing changed. The defeat was continuing endlessly, and Sung-hoon grabbed his head and reached a stage of severe self-loathing.

"Argh. Can you lose?"

In just three days, the old man who looked at Sung-hoon, who had become completely superficial, shook his head and said,

"I'm sorry, but I can't. Do you know why these gateways exist?"

"Why are you here?"

"The six investigators here are not just the investigators, they are also your helpers to make the most of your abilities and help you exceed your limits."

"... That's the first thing I've heard?"

"Superman" literally means a person who has surpassed when solved. The transcendent. It is certainly a great achievement to have surpassed the ability of 1000 by accurate figures. Six abilities, more than one, have come to the realm of transcendence at the same time. "

The old man, who paused, pulled up his chair and sat down and said,

"There's a problem here. Depending on how you live here, you could be a person of all abilities, not an ideologist. You asked me what the real purpose of this test was. That's not just a figure, it's a test to prove that you really crossed the line. And if you don't, it's a training ground that actually teaches you how to cross boundaries."

"So you're not taking advantage of all the abilities I have right now?"

"I'd say it's a little old-fashioned than not being able to use it. So let's say you have a wisdom of 1,000. Plus the bonus ability of the Choin title to 1100. If you associate the skills, items, etc. that you have there, can you increase your stats?"

"Yes, well."

The reason Sung-hoon answered vaguely was simple.

For simple strength, stamina, and agility, it is possible to increase all magical power by close to 500, but there is little way to increase magical power, wisdom, or luck. The moment I thought about it, I was creeping out for some reason.

'Wait, then..'

"If you put everything together and strengthen it, you might be able to be 1.5 times stronger here. If you have that level of ability, you will have the minimum skills to pass this exam. After that, it's your job to do it."

Fuck you!

Sung-hoon barely swallowed the words that soared up his throat. I could only express it in one word. I'm in a very bad situation.

'Anyone who gets the superhuman title normally might wake up. It'll be hard, but it won't be impossible. But I can't do that!'

The main reason why Sung-hoon's abilities could be so high was the effectiveness of the adorer. Titles that increase your comprehensive stats by 600 or more! I would never get it in the normal way, but I accidentally got it because of the skills involved in the book. In addition, he was awarded the title of Choin because of the buff. Sung-hoon was considered unqualified.

"Crazy...."

"Hmm? But why."

"Oh, nothing."

Now I think I know why Jerry stopped it. A mission that doesn't fit into the same fountain as someone who can only lift 100 kg by squeezing it to the limit and suddenly challenges 120 kg. Given some time, I was able to increase my abilities and succeed, but now it's impossible. Anyone in general might have been desperate here. I may have given up, but Sung-hoon hasn't given up yet.

'I cannot say that there is only a normal route. How have I survived and acted so far? You want me to use all my abilities? That's how we get out of here?'

1. An examiner at each gateway has transcendental abilities that are limited to his or her abilities.

2. Other abilities than those corresponding to the gateway may be used. Because it's all about leveraging your abilities.

3. It shall be used only within a category reasonably attested to by the investigator.

4. You must not break the rules set in the contested discipline.

5. If you want, you can also see it resolved by combat. However, before fighting, you have to talk in advance and increase the difficulty a few times.

Here's the answer.

'In the end, all you have to do is win. I will fight my way!'

The first thing I thought about was the dark. But soon he decided to quit. It was not because I wanted to win a legitimate battle, but because it seemed unlikely that I would succeed in the assault. Moreover, if you slash someone who has a favorable stance towards you and then turn it into an adversarial stance, there is no real way back then.

"Oh, that's a bit of an eye for you."

The old man who looked at Sung-hoon standing in the corner said with a single smile. I expected these eyes right away. A human eye that strives to reach its limits and surpass it! People with these eyes also produce more results than expected.

"Let me just say one word before I start the exam."

"Something?"

"There's no drag on it for a long time. In 24 hours, I'm going to win this thing."

"Hmm?"

No matter how old I was, I had to panic. Sung-hoon's abilities are best known to the opponent day and night for three days. There are quite a few useful corners, but that doesn't mean you can beat yourself. That's the kind of wisdom and talent you can get through if you stick around here and rot for a month.

But you're going to go beyond that and beat yourself in just one day?

Psychological warfare? You're trying to embarrass me or make me nervous. The things related to the tricks of using the body are said to be able to become strong in an instant with the realization of something, but there is nothing like it in wisdom. But how the hell are you going to beat me? '

"Day after day. I'm looking forward to it. How do you beat me?"

"Let me just ask you one thing before that. Does the category of wisdom also include plotting or deceiving others?"

"Of course. But have you tried so hard to deceive me?"

"Phew, Phew."

The old man pretended not to know, but he also noticed Sung-hoon sneaking around while playing card games. Rather, he responded by handing over several plates, such as going to the last place with a piece of shit or dying with a good one.

"That sounds like a postponement to something deceptive. So you're gonna play it as a strategy game?"

"No, I'm good."

In a real-time, mercenary-controlled game, Sung-hoon was amazed to think he saw the god of strategy. It's hard to win with a strategy game, no matter what tricks you make.

"This is getting more curious. If it was a sparkling idea that would defeat me for a moment, I thought it was a kind of contest that uses strategy, but can I ask what kind of discipline to compete in?"

"Let's go."

"... What did you say?"

The old man doubted his ears. You want to go to the other side? Unlike the way that some lucky elements can interfere, GO is really a purely intellectual fight. The infinite changes that occur on the tile are never the kind of games that can be applied to the realization of something.

"However, there are conditions."

"Hahaha, you did too. I'd be embarrassed if I just said I'd challenge you."

"It is a condition that the other party undertakes and must undertake the next number within 10 seconds. If you don't make it within that time, it's a defeat."

"It's that simple. What's next?"

"Nothing."

"... Are you serious?"

"I mean it."

'I don't understand. Do you intend to drag him into a long war if you have to make assumptions?'

Even though his abilities are high, not all abilities exceed 1000, like a superhero, but only wisdom is poisonous. Wisdom is roughly 1500 and all other abilities are between 500 and 600. Of course, they are far superior to people with the same abilities because they can take advantage of extreme abilities.

'If your AGI exceeds 1000, you can accelerate your thinking. It's probably to harness the power of the acceleration of the accident by limiting the next number to 10 seconds. If time is running out, the longer you roll your head, the more you gain. Do you think winning the battle in 24 hours will lead you to a long battle instead of a short game? Obviously, I have a high level of fitness, so the more time I have, the more disadvantaged I am.'

It took me a long time to guess all this. The old man nodded sharply and said:

"I accept. Then, now..." "

"Can I take a breath before that?"

"Didn't you say you're going to fight today?"

"24 hours, to be precise. You can count 24 hours from the start of the match."

"That's useless. Well, if you want to get some rest, get some rest."

"Can I borrow you a mofo?"

"Klkel, you don't have to. It's enough to sit in a chair and sleep."

"If that's the case, I'll see you later."

The old man scratched his head as he turned his head and looked at the back of Sung-hoon asking him to sleep. I started to organize all the numbers he could use by mobilizing all the information he had so far. I don't know what I was thinking, but it's unlikely that Sung-hoon's words will be fulfilled.