Gwanjongcheonma’s Game Broadcast - Chapter 132

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Chapter 132

 

The person who rules over the most beasts in the world.

 

That’s why he’s sometimes called the Beast King.

 

The master of the Southern Barbarian Beast Palace, Gang Hyeong-ok.

 

Hae-rang was only able to encounter someone who resembled him after coming to this era.

 

‘Tarzan. That Tarzan is exactly like Gang Hyeong-ok.’

 

A man who ran through the jungle naked all year round.

 

Gang Hyeong-ok also used to walk around with only his vital parts covered by a small tiger skin.

 

All beasts followed him, but canines in particular showed loyal behavior.

 

[Brother Cheon. How are you so strong? In my decades of living as the master of this Beast Palace, I’ve never seen anyone like Brother Cheon.]

 

[Brother? Please speak comfortably. You’re old enough to be my father.]

 

[Haha! The Southern Barbarian Beast Cave doesn’t follow human laws. If there’s someone stronger than me, they’re definitely my brother!]

 

Hae-rang entered the Southern Barbarian Beast Palace alone and fought Gang Hyeong-ok.

 

It was certainly not an easy battle.

 

Gang Hyeong-ok’s wild movements were difficult to predict,

 

and above all, the beasts accompanying him were incredibly troublesome.

 

A massive white tiger reminiscent of snow-covered mountains.

 

A giant bear constantly swinging arms like tree trunks.

 

Even small flocks of birds flapped their wings to obstruct Hae-rang’s vision.

 

‘To think one person is piloting all these creatures…!’

 

After fierce combat, Hae-rang defeated one human and hundreds of beasts.

 

The first thing Gang Hyeong-ok did when he struggled to his feet, battered and bruised,

 

was to bow his head and express his gratitude.

 

“Thank you for your grace, Brother Cheon. You didn’t kill a single one of my brothers!”

 

“Don’t just challenge people to fights from now on. You might really lose your brothers then.”

 

“Haha! When an outsider sets foot in our territory, showing hostility is a beast’s instinct!”

 

“That may be true, but…”

 

Gang Hyeong-ok, you’re human though?

 

Hae-rang was about to add that but stopped himself.

 

Watching Gang Hyeong-ok care for the fallen beasts, such distinctions felt meaningless.

 

Hae-rang, who had shown mercy in his strikes even during the fierce melee.

 

Gang Hyeong-ok became sworn brothers with Hae-rang that very day.

 

“Haha! Brother Cheon! How does the tea taste?”

 

“Amazing. I think this is the first time I’ve tasted something better than Ssanghwa Tea.”

 

“Of course! This region is untouched by the filthy footsteps of humans. So the tea can’t help but taste good.”

 

“Could I ask for another cup?”

 

“As much as you want! Food and tea are prepared in abundance, so eat to your heart’s content! And just answer one question for me!”

 

Gang Hyeong-ok asked casually as he poured the tea cup.

 

He couldn’t contain himself any longer.

 

His brothers who had made a thousand government troops flee,

 

how had Hae-rang subdued them so easily?

 

“Ho-rong, Dong-dong, and Som-tteok are guys who can chew up iron swords like candy.”

 

“Who are Ho-rong… and Som-tteok?”

 

“The white tiger and black bear that Brother Cheon defeated.”

 

“Ah.”

 

“How did you figure out those guys’ weaknesses? I was shocked when I was treating them. Brother Cheon had accurately struck all their vital points that no one but me knew about.”

 

“In Som-tteok’s case… I really can’t get used to it. I’ll just call them animals.”

 

“Haha! Call them whatever you’re comfortable with.”

 

“The Heavenly Demon Divine Cult has a martial art called Byeolyeon Siман. After invoking the Heavenly Demon Divine Art, you channel energy into both eyes.”

 

“Ooh. That’s quite fascinating!”

 

Byeolyeon Siман has the power to see through darkness and even fog. If I focus, I can examine the density of fur and claws and muscle development.”

 

“Fur, claws, and muscles…?”

 

Gang Hyeong-ok muttered for a moment, then slapped Hae-rang’s back with his watermelon-sized palm.

 

“Indeed! You truly are a genius! Haha! You have the talent to unify the world, not just in physical prowess but in strategy as well!”

 

“Ugh….”

 

“Oh my! I got excited and hit too hard. Are you alright?”

 

“My back is fine. I was just surprised by the sudden big compliment.”

 

“Haha! Brother Cheon, you really are a unique person!”

 

* * *

 

Hae-rang, who had been recalling memories, opened his closed eyes.

 

Kiiing!

 

And he activated Byeolyeon Siман (Separated Love Heart Eye).

 

All information about the beast was captured in Hae-rang’s blue eyes.

 

No matter how advanced the technology of this era had become,

 

nothing could examine the beast’s condition more thoroughly than Hae-rang.

 

‘Left front leg. The spot where the joint connects to the chest muscle.’

 

A vital point isn’t called a vital point for nothing.

 

It becomes a vital point because it’s an important area that can’t be protected.

 

The claws aren’t as strong compared to other parts.

 

The fur density is insufficient and the muscle isn’t thick either.

 

If it were a human, they could protect this spot with tools, but beasts cannot.

 

‘That’s the spot.’

 

Hae-rang did something no one else had done.

 

Instead of gripping the wooden spear long, he broke it short into two pieces.

 

Snap!

 

The sharp cross-section was still intact, but it could no longer be called a spear.

 

A small wooden sword with a pointed blade.

 

With only that much length, he charged toward the beast.

 

“Crazy!”

 

“When keeping distance would barely be enough, he actually closed it?”

 

“He’s determined to die.”

 

The Singularities watching from outside wore mocking smiles.

 

By their common sense, it was a strategy that was hard to understand.

 

Kaoh!

 

Fangs and bite force more powerful than real beasts.

 

With teeth more threatening than weapons fully bared, the beast aimed for Hae-rang’s nape.

 

‘Fast.’

 

Level 10 was definitely different in some way.

 

Until then, he could handle it with ease, but at level 10, barely dodging became impossible.

 

So, Hae-rang sacrificed one shoulder.

 

Kwaak!

 

“Urgh…!”

 

He prevented his neck from being bitten, but his shoulder blade was torn to shreds.

 

In an instant, his Health Bar was drastically depleted.

 

The situation left him with less than 5% health remaining.

 

Da-hong and everyone else watching thought ‘it’s over.’

 

Because that beast never lets go of prey it has bitten once.

 

Grrrr.

 

But for some reason.

 

The movement of the beast that had bitten his shoulder became sluggish.

 

The previous behavior of digging into flesh until the Health Bar was completely depleted was nowhere to be seen.

 

“Huh…?”

 

“What?”

 

“What’s happening?”

 

The Singularities who had been sitting and watching stood up one by one.

 

Now the beast’s movement had completely stopped.

 

They were so curious that several Singularities’ eyes became bloodshot.

 

After a few seconds passed.

 

An urgent voice burst from someone’s mouth.

 

“Th… There!”

 

The owner of the voice was Ma Hyeon-bin.

 

His short arm and fingers pointed toward a corner of the screen.

 

“Gwanjong Cheonma’s left arm!”

 

“Left arm?”

 

“What’s wrong with his left arm?”

 

“Huh…?!”

 

The wooden spear that had been deliberately split in half.

 

Its sharp end was embedded in the beast’s chest.

 

Crimson blood was trickling down along the tree branch.

 

“What? Why is that part pierced?”

 

“Its skin was so damn tough that nothing could penetrate it.”

 

“Not only its teeth but even its throat was hard, yet it got hit by that?”

 

Several Singularities held their heads in their hands.

 

They were the ones who had tried attacking other parts earlier.

 

When they stabbed the beast’s body with wooden spears,

 

far from penetrating into its body, the wood either broke or bounced off as if striking an iron plate.

 

So they thought it was meaningless unless they attacked the mouth.

 

However, all the Singularities’ thoughts were completely negated by Hae-rang’s single move.

 

“This is impossible…”

 

Hae-rang’s remaining HP was less than 5%.

 

It was extremely low health, but it wouldn’t be a problem.

 

Because the beast’s eyes, bleeding from its chest, had completely lost their light.

 

Thud!

 

The beast’s massive body fell onto the snow field.

 

At the same time, an Achievement that no one had accomplished was displayed.

 

【Stage Clear! Cheon Hae-rang has passed Level 10!】

 

【There are no more levels to conquer!】

 

【Stage Test Complete!】

 

“….”

 

An awkward silence spread throughout the entire test site.

 

Though no sound could be heard,

 

everyone’s hearts were more turbulent than ever before.

 

‘Again!’

 

‘Gwanjong Cheonma took the top spot again.’

 

‘How many times is this now?’

 

‘At this rate, isn’t first place overall already confirmed?’

 

‘Damn it. This is embarrassing.’

 

An emotion they had rarely felt before coming to America.

 

The emotion called ‘inferiority complex’ struck the Singularities’ hearts.

 

* * *

 

【Stage 1 Highest Level: Cheon Hae-rang】

 

【Stage 2 Highest Level: Cheon Hae-rang】

 

【Stage 3 Highest Level: Cheon Hae-rang】

 

【Stage 4 Highest Level: Cheon Hae-rang】

 

Hae-rang felt like he was receiving an award,

 

while the Singularities felt like they were being punished.

 

Could there be such a public execution in this world?

 

Eleven gamers sitting in a row.

 

Their records were being revealed to everyone present.

 

【Stage 5 Highest Level: Cheon Hae-rang】

 

【Stage 6 Highest Level: Cheon Hae-rang】

 

【Stage 7 Highest Level: Cheon Hae-rang】

 

“Well, this is something….”

 

Short-cropped hair with deep double eyelids.

 

His thick build and bronze skin radiated health.

 

The middle-aged man who confirmed the information on the screen smiled faintly.

 

“Was Mr. Cheon the only tester who flew in from Korea?”

 

“Hahahaha!”

 

Then Choi Ji-man, who had been standing far away, clapped his hands and burst into loud laughter.

 

The Singularities each made expressions as if they had eaten something bitter.

 

A sense of humiliation they had rarely felt in Korea.

 

However, this time they had nothing to say even if they had ten mouths.

 

Because in all the stages they had completed so far, they had never beaten Cheon Hae-rang even once.

 

“I had high expectations, but it’s disappointing. Singularities. Personally, I was hoping for the Korean National Team to do well, but it seems it will be difficult in this Capsule Cup as well.”

 

“…!”

 

On the surface he said he was cheering for them, but he kept scratching at their insides.

 

But they couldn’t treat him carelessly.

 

The opponent was the leader of Gonau Soft.

 

Because it was CEO Alex.

 

“Today is the last day of testing, right? You’ve all worked very hard during this time. Since it’s the final test, I hope you Singularities can finish with a flourish.”

 

After saying that, Alex winked at Hae-rang.

 

It was a signal not to go easy on them.

 

Of course, Hae-rang had no intention of doing so anyway.

 

Since it was the last day, all the high-ranking officials of Gonau Soft had gathered in this test room.

 

‘Even the same praise tastes sweeter when it comes from an authority figure.’

 

As usual.

 

No, even more than usual.

 

Hae-rang intended to show his best performance.

 

“We will now begin the final test.”

 

Perhaps because it was full of high-ranking officials, Dorothy’s voice was also different from usual.

 

“This test will proceed as a relay. Starting with the gamer with the lowest performance ranking, they will challenge in order, and if they fail, the next tester will take over that level.”

 

The Singularities’ faces hardened.

 

To summarize Dorothy’s words, the gamer who had performed worst so far would be called first.

 

Please.

 

I hope it’s not me.

 

Though they all acted calm on the outside, everyone was praying inwardly.

 

“Jo Sang-jin. Please begin the test.”

 

And everyone except Jo Sang-jin breathed a sigh of relief.

 

“Kuk….”

 

Jo Sang-jin, his face crumpled like a kicked can, gritted his teeth and entered the capsule.

 

【Starting the test.】

 

There was no way Jo Sang-jin, whose mental state was already in tatters, could deliver a proper performance.

 

【Stage failed!】

 

【Jo Sang-jin’s final clear level is ‘2’.】

 

【Ending the test.】

 

Level 2.

 

To put it differently, it was a record that could be called an ‘unprecedented disaster.’

 

Jo Sang-jin slumped into his seat and covered his face with both hands.

 

【Seo Jae-won’s final clear level is ‘6’.】

 

【Ye Da-hong’s final clear level is ‘7’.】

 

【Ma Hyeon-bin’s final clear level is ‘8’.】

 

【Kim Si-hwan’s final clear level is ‘9’.】

 

“Tch.”

 

With this, all the Singularities’ challenges had ended.

 

At least the Singularities positioned later managed to save face by breaking through to level 9.

 

Now there was only one remaining question.

 

Would Hae-rang be able to break through level 10 this time as well?

 

This stage’s mission was ‘assassination.’

 

A mission to infiltrate through back routes during a large-scale war and eliminate the King of Persia.

 

It could be said to be a mission truly befitting the Assassin Series.

 

However, Hae-rang, who had been watching all the tests so far, asked an incomprehensible question.

 

“If I can eliminate the target, it doesn’t matter if I don’t follow the designated path, right?”

 

“Well… that’s right? The system just shows you the path with the highest probability.”

 

“Understood.”

 

With those words, Hae-rang boarded the Capsule.

 

What meaning did the question he asked earlier contain?

 

The Singularity who had conducted the test together and the development team of the Assassin Series.

 

And the gazes of the executives, including Alex, all turned toward the Capsule that Hae-rang had entered.

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