Chapter 117 : Winning Streak
Chapter 117: Winning Streak
Chulkeok-
Soon, gray cogwheels in Baek Woohyun’s eyes, which had let out a brief murmur, meshed together and began rotating fiercely.
Originally, changes caused by supernatural ability builds tend to become prominent when the build’s power is being exerted.
In other words, his current appearance was tantamount to meaning the Steel Lord Build’s power was being tremendously exerted to the point of being clearly felt even in his appearance.
Ttaak!
When Baek Woohyun snapped his fingers once more, this time as many as four steel knights popped out all at once—making it even more obvious.
“No way…!”
-Innkeeper! Four more here! -The opponent finally got annoyed lol -Opponent: Ah this game is really shit!! -Whenever it seems winnable he deploys steel knights lol fr too much lol -“Finally summoning all twelve knights, Hackphysical! Seeing how the movements of the fighting eight knights have become smoother, it seems he’s gotten the hang of how to use the Steel Lord Build!” -“He didn’t say ‘I understand now’ for nothing. He’s confident he can control all twelve!” -The fact that he eventually summoned them all is legendary too; -Where’s the person who said one knight was pathetic? -If you wait, he’ll obviously increase them tsk tsk -If the control is perfect too, fr will be insane
The enemy player who had been fighting with all his might against the eight steel knights summoned earlier let out a sigh.
He had already been thinking it was tough since he was gradually being pushed back by the increasingly strong steel knights, but now four more were being added?
This was practically tantamount to defeat being confirmed. Just like the thought he had when facing the three steel knights that first blocked him.
“……”
Gooo-!
Power originating from Core Elements like [Ash Furnace], [12 Knights], [Warlord’s Banner] started from Baek Woohyun and reached the twelve steel knights.
The power transmitted as if a giant tree’s trunk was extending was practically like giving wings to the already powerful steel knights.
The steel knights rushed at the enemy player at a much faster speed than before and began attacking him with utmost precision.
Hwung, shwiik!
“Ughhh?!”
When he dodged the first steel knight’s attack, another steel knight’s attack from behind followed, and in between, yet another steel knight burrowed in to aim for his flank.
At the continuous linked attacks without pause, the enemy player was helplessly pushed back, stumbling backward.
He also gritted his teeth and struggled desperately to hold his position at the fact that the distance to Baek Woohyun he had barely narrowed was widening again, but what could forcing it change?
He merely faced reality as his forearms and thighs were slashed by the steel knights’ swords. The reality where even maintaining distance was impossible according to his will.
‘Still, not this easily─!’
“[True Heaven Thunder]! [Gale Flash]!”
Kurureung! Kwagagak-!
The enemy player tried to find an opportunity even while wildly firing supernatural ability techniques, but the steel knights responding to them were truly skillful.
They took turns blocking the supernatural ability techniques with their bodies to distribute the damage, then immediately counterattacked as if nothing had just happened.
The enemy player could only be powerless before the counterattack that seemed to assert that such powerful techniques couldn’t be used during the cooldown period.
“Ah, seriously…!”
“……”
Baek Woohyun calmly watched the enemy player being knocked around by the steel knights and retreating.
The composition of the two people was contrasting, and who was at an advantage was also clearly revealed.
Of course, that didn’t mean Baek Woohyun was standing there without any effort. His mind was currently truly busy beyond measure.
‘No. 1 and No. 2, No. 3 forward, support from behind with No. 4, swing No. 5 and No. 6 to both sides while maintaining encirclement with the rest─’
‘Trying to escape the encirclement. Throw No. 9 as bait and have No. 10 and No. 11 strike from behind to tie up his feet. Just in case, have No. 12 on standby─’
‘It’s about time for the supernatural ability technique cooldown? Let No. 7 and No. 8 take it. They’re the most intact so they should be able to withstand one hit. Then after that─’
Even if the act of controlling the steel knights itself was in the realm of sensation, coordinating the combined attack of all twelve knights was closer to strategy and tactics.
Unlike control where you just do as you feel, it meant having to use your brain to the point of overwork to adjust each steel knight’s actions and positions.
Naturally, Baek Woohyun’s mind couldn’t help but be filled with numerous thoughts. The moment it went even slightly wrong, movement paths would tangle and they would collide with each other.
An act requiring a broadly viewing battlefield perspective, instantaneous and agile judgment, and amid all that, a high level of concentration that absolutely wouldn’t crumble!
However, the compensation for this hardship was truly clear.
Seugeok!
“Keuheok!”
[First round ended] [Winner: Baek Woohyun] [Loser: (Anonymous)] [Current record – Baek Woohyun 1:0 (Anonymous)] [Proceeding to next round immediately]
The twelve steel knights moved as if they were one person—and they actually were one person, but anyway—cornered the enemy player and finally grasped victory.
Since the enemy player couldn’t inflict even a single wound on Baek Woohyun no matter what struggles he made, it was a perfect victory no one could deny.
However, an even more surprising fact was that in the following second round, a much more overwhelming battle than the first round unfolded.
“Eek?!”
“……”
The twelve steel knights wearing the power of various Core Elements, not afraid of getting wounded, and pressing forward with perfect coordination were downright frightening.
They weren’t even weak individually. Considering the fact that the one controlling them was precisely Baek Woohyun, it was natural.
Twelve inferior versions of Baek Woohyun ganged up on one enemy—the result was truly obvious beyond obvious.
Shwiik, seugeok!
“Get lost!”
The enemy player tried to somehow endure based on his superior physical abilities, but it was impossible.
This too was because the one controlling the steel knights was Baek Woohyun. He was a master of martial arts proficient in all kinds of weapon techniques including hand-to-hand combat.
Generally, martial arts are techniques devised to face enemies stronger than oneself, and that fit the current situation very well.
What good would having physical abilities superior to the steel knights do?
When powerful attacks were all deflected, swift evasion was blocked by appropriate intervention, and he was pushed back to the point of not even being able to harbor the intention to endure through defense.
As time passed, the number of wounds carved into the enemy player’s body increased. His defeat was also drawing that much closer.
And so finally.
Puuuk!
“……!”
A sword thrust by a steel knight pierced through the enemy player. As he instinctively stopped in place with a sword lodged in his torso, other swords also consecutively pierced in.
Surrounded by steel knights from front and back as well as both sides, his appearance with as many as seven swords stuck in him was reminiscent of a pirate roulette toy.
Pure admiration appeared on the face of the enemy player who ultimately met defeat without even managing to take down a single steel knight.
“Damn amazing, really.”
[Second round ended] [Winner: Baek Woohyun] [Loser: (Anonymous)] [Final record – Baek Woohyun 2:0 (Anonymous)] [Final winner: Baek Woohyun] [Final loser: (Anonymous)]
-Lol -It is damn amazing fr lol -This guy ww couldn’t help but admire in the end ww -Ah lol since he lost anyway he had to leave a review lol -“Finally winning the second round as well with an overwhelming victory! Hackphysical’s ‘Duel’ winning streak record has extended to 56 consecutive wins! Now only twenty steps remain!” -“I’m looking forward to what build will come out in the next recommended build roulette!” -Hope an interesting build gets picked -Want to see him easily win with a weak build -May the prayers of ten million Thunder God build fans reach him -? That build has ten million fans??
The first ranked game of this broadcast, and the 56th game that properly showed the high ceiling of the Steel Lord Build, ended leaving such admiration.
However, that didn’t mean the end of this broadcast. The broadcast had only just begun, and so had the winning streak Baek Woohyun would continue.
57th ‘Duel’ ranked game. Recommended build roulette result: Werewolf Build
-“Victory! With this, 57 consecutive wins!” -“Well, it’s actually a natural result. Didn’t everyone predict this would happen from the moment we gave Hackphysical a close-combat build?” -“That’s right. The Werewolf Build is somewhat similar to the Superhuman build Woohyun used. Except for the fact that the appearance changes quite a bit.” -That opponent Master felt pitiful lol -Amazing that he even made it to round 2 -Seemed like he played with the feeling of learning from a master? -I also sometimes never surrender when meeting pro sub-accounts and go to round 2 yep
58th ‘Duel’ ranked game. Recommended build roulette result: Grim Reaper Build
-“Hmm. While watching this game, I suddenly became curious.” -“Yes, please speak.” -“What weapon do you think Hackphysical can’t handle, Nayeon? Seeing him use even a large scythe so perfectly, I can’t even guess.” -“…To be honest, I think there isn’t one. He uses the large scythe like that, and the chain scythe like a ghost, so what couldn’t he handle?” -Weapon Master Hackphysical wow -He handles all builds well and all weapons well too -Even bare-handed combat is insanely good -Just an all-master lol
59th ‘Duel’ ranked game Recommended build roulette result: Astrologer Build
-“As far as I know, the Astrologer Build’s tarot should be completely random… Why is it that when Woohyun draws, he draws tarot that fits perfectly for the right place at the right time?” -“Dynamic visual acuity letting him draw tarot exactly when needed? Haha! I’m joking. There’s no way that could be true.” -“……” -“……No way.” -“……” -One more hack luck story has been added wow -No but how does he see and draw that?? -Nothing is impossible for Hackphysical -How to use Astrologer Build like a cheat build = Draw the tarot you want with dynamic visual acuity
After the 56th consecutive win through the Steel Lord Build, Baek Woohyun proceeded with ranked games while changing his build according to the recommended build roulette.
The result was naturally all victories! Despite using a different build every match, his winning streak record had no thought of stopping whatsoever.
He simply continued victories in rapid succession through the 60th, 61st, and 62nd ranked games.
The interesting point was that during his seven victories, the overall round progression process was similar.
In the first round, he proceeded slowly while getting the hang of the build, then the moment the second round started, he completely crushed them.
As this repeated for several matches, viewers had now reached the level of laughing it off even if Baek Woohyun was considerably pushed back in the first round.
-If it goes to the end, Hackphysical wins~ -Even if pushed in round 1, now just comfortable -This bastard, want a taste of ‘I understand now’? -But somehow this reminds me of someone who’s resting these days lol
‘Seungpaedanmaldandanwon’ donated ‘1000 won’! [??? : Is it this feeling]
-King Run God vibes -Will they clash if he returns? -That person is busy pretending true battle is casual battle -Hey, mentioning other broadcasters is prohibited!!
In the midst of this, the words Baek Woohyun had unconsciously muttered several times when grasping how to use supernatural ability builds also became a minor topic.
It wasn’t incomprehensible since even while slowly being pushed back by the opponent’s fierce offensive, he completely reversed the situation with a single “I understand now.”
Additionally, there was some influence from a personal broadcaster who had let out similar kinds of mutterings in the past.
[Would you like to start game matching for PVP ‘Duel’ mode?] [Yes/No]
“……”
[PVP ‘Duel’ mode game matching successful] [Transferring to dueling grounds]
Despite getting closer to breaking the record as his winning march continued, Baek Woohyun’s face remained as impassive as ever.
He simply repeated like a machine: receiving the build to use for the next match from Jeong Nayeon, practicing briefly, then proceeding with the ‘Duel’ ranked game.
Because even the random build winning streak that viewers couldn’t take their eyes off was too natural an occurrence for him.
Well, no matter how much he weakened by using different builds, a ‘Superhuman’ is a ‘Superhuman’—how could he be defeated by those at a level barely beyond ordinary people?
To even gain the possibility of breaking his winning streak, it had to be a very strong opponent who could properly aim for and strike at the weak moment.
In terms of ‘Reverse Planet’ PVP, it meant one needed at least Challenger tier level skill.
But since this was the Master tier bracket, the probability of such a thing happening could be considered nearly nonexistent.
Unless a Challenger tier player sniped him─
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“You want to snipe him?”