Chapter 285
Jae-Hyeok had a belly full of questions regarding the US players’ involvement—but they would have to wait.
The US players' initial barrage of prepared Skills had tempered the Japanese players’ advance. But as the battle reached an equilibrium, it became clear that neither side held the advantage.
These samurai must be Yamamoto’s disciples.... They really are extraordinary elites. If it weren’t for the US players' added support, my friends... it would be hard to protect them.
Jae-Hyeok sighed at this thought.
I’m still lacking.
In fact, even transcendents had their limits. Yet this was something Jae-Hyeok, young as he was, had never considered. He believed that if he worked harder and became stronger, he would be able to protect his family, his friends, and his country. And from that belief sprang a dream: to become the world’s strongest.
That’s right.
The Yaksha, the Thunder Emperor, Qilin, and even Yamamoto—they were all candidates for the title of World’s Strongest. Yet across the eras, no one had ever truly claimed the title.
But Jae-Hyeok?
Jae-Hyeok was certain he would claim it. No, he had to claim it because, as far as he was concerned, anything less meant he hadn’t surpassed his father.
As expected, I have to go to Reinhardt again before the end of summer vacation... Even as a fully fledged National Treasure, Jae-Hyeok had every intention of returning to Lion’s Castle; after all, before Lion’s Castle was a school, it was a gate—and an uncleared one at that. Whether for the quest or for the boss monsters, Jae-Hyeok hoped to return.
Meanwhile, at the base of the stone steps, through the gardens, and around the central fountain—the battle raged on with no sign of slowing.