I Alone Am an EX-Class Summoner - Chapter 240
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I Am Alone EX-Grade Summoner Episode 240
6th World League (11)
World ranking 4th, William Jenos.
Among the current Three Emperors, he’s known as the one with the lowest combat power.
Opinions were greatly divided here.
“Normally I’d say the United States would definitely win, you know? But Korea right now, they’re not ordinary.”
“Come on, even so, the United States is a traditional powerhouse… They even beat Japan this time. Without England, isn’t the US practically the champion?”
“Look carefully. Hong Ari and Jenos? They’re pretty similar. Looking at this preliminary round, Hong Ari definitely has combat power, and most importantly, look at Jenos. He still doesn’t have an S-grade summon.”
“Hmm, is that so?”
“And if you just compare individual national team capabilities, Korea has the advantage right now, you know? Gi Jae-hyeok, Kang Ji-ho, Oh Sun-young… Who’s going to stop kids like these?”
“The US has Coby and Clint though?”
“Yeah, they’re world ranking 10th and 11th. Those four are 5th, 6th, 7th, and 9th respectively. And that’s even from records a year ago.”
“That’s true too.”
The so-called Baek Jin-woo, Hunggyo effect!
SKY’s members were now completely showing their appearance as elite forces, one by one.
As a result, the United States also entered strategic meetings.
“To be honest, the fact that we’re being pushed back right now is true.”
Clint said while holding his head, and Coby nodded beside him.
“That’s right. Hong Ari’s form has improved a lot, and the other members look to be in good condition too. Honestly speaking, aren’t Gi Jae-hyeok and Kang Ji-ho almost on par with Hong Ari?”
The meeting room was enveloped in silence.
Jenos was lost in deep thought with his arms crossed.
‘The truth is, I also want to face Hong Ari.’
But?
If he got beaten consecutively by Gi Jae-hyeok or Kang Ji-ho before even reaching Hong Ari, nothing would be more embarrassing than that.
Jenos had his pride too.
When people praised him as an emperor, he wanted to stop right here and retire from the front lines.
Honestly, look at Baek Jin-woo.
How enviable!
He must be tearing into chicken without any mental burden.
“Captain.”
Clint said.
“Just this once, I want to win the championship too, you know? I feel like if not this opportunity, we’ll miss the championship chance forever.”
“Right.”
Jenos nodded.
Until the 3rd tournament, England won every time, but now Korea took the championship cup thanks to the Baek Jin-woo effect.
The United States, Japan?
They’ve never won a championship even once so far.
Also, from the 7th tournament onward?
Experts now predict Korea’s victory at almost 100%.
Because SKY’s growth rate is truly at an astounding level.
Jenos agreed with that too.
“It is the last chance. I also want to give our American citizens the gift of victory, just this once.”
Jenos, who had been pondering, slapped his thigh with a determined expression.
“There’s only one way.”
“What is it?”
“Is there a way?”
When the members showed curiosity, Jenos calmly nodded.
“Remember during the 3rd World League, when Baek Jin-woo challenged Rachel to a duel in an unfavorable situation?”
Duel .
A term meaning a fight where representatives from both sides step forward to face each other.
“Ah, don’t tell me.”
“Are you thinking of using that strategy?”
“That would be like admitting our team is weak though…”
Coby trailed off.
Because it was actually true.
And realistically, if they were going to pin their hopes on something, that method seemed like it would be the best.
“Hong Ari will also find it hard to refuse.”
Jenos was confident.
What SKY’s vice guild master hates most.
Precisely the guild master’s honor being tarnished.
England readily accepted it, but Korea can’t?
Though minor, it could lead to image damage among some critics.
Moreover, there were personal reasons too.
Current SKY individuals are weaker than the Three Emperors, but they’re receiving many evaluations that they’re strong because they’re a team.
Hong Ari would definitely want to break that image.
Not just for herself, but for the guild’s honor as well.
“Coby.”
“Yes.”
“Let’s go. Prepare a press conference right away.”
Flash! Flash! Flash!
Camera flashes burst.
Jenos, standing in front of them, opened his mouth with a calm expression.
“Everyone must be looking forward to this final match. Regardless of who wins, it will be a battle that remains in World League history.”
He paused for a beat, then continued while staring straight ahead.
“However, I want to make one proposal. I request a duel with Hong Ari player from the Korean team.”
Murmur murmur.
The press conference hall was quickly filled with commotion.
Among the journalists raising their hands high, Jenos gestured to calm them down and continued speaking.
“In the past, Baek Jin-woo requested a duel with Rachel Rose player. Rachel player boldly accepted that proposal, and that confrontation still remains in history. I’m curious whether Hong Ari player has the capacity to inherit that spirit.”
Jenos’s voice was resolute and powerful.
“No one can deny that the Korean team is in an advantageous situation. This time, let’s face each other as leaders. Of course, it’s fine to refuse.”
Jenos cleanly finished speaking and stepped back.
Naturally, the Korean national team was also watching that statement together.
“What’s with this sudden duel!”
“Since they’re at a disadvantage, they’re doing this!”
Gi Jae-hyeok and Kang Ji-ho stood up indignantly.
“If we do a team battle, the win rate is 100%. There’s no reason to accept it, sis!”
“Hmm.”
Hong Ari’s expression was serious.
A 1-on-1 with Jenos.
‘Not bad?’
Nothing beats a 1-on-1 for definitively proving one’s abilities.
If she refused, Korea would naturally win the championship, but then she’d be perfect for hearing that she won thanks to team support.
Hong Ari wanted to show them.
Her changed self.
“Sis, why aren’t you saying anything?”
“Don’t tell me you’re thinking of accepting?”
At the sight of the anxious kids, Hong Ari slowly opened her mouth.
“Don’t you guys trust me?”
“…No.”
“Of course I believe in you. I believe, but…”
Gi Jae-hyeok scratched his head.
In truth, how could they want to just sit still?
Like Hong Ari, they had some desire to show their abilities to the world.
She understood the members’ feelings.
Naturally, if they decided not to accept it to the end, she was planning to reject the American proposal as well.
However.
“I hate that image.”
Hong Ari calmly conveyed her thoughts.
“We’re strong as individuals, and we’ll become even stronger than the Three Emperors in the future… But SKY being seen as relying on team play. You know too. What people will say if I refuse.”
“Hmm.”
“Hmm.”
The members also seriously reconsidered.
“That’s true.”
“If we refuse, there will definitely be talk even if we win. That we’re petty compared to England, and whatnot. Really ridiculous. Where’s the pettiness in sports? Winning is everything.”
“Uncle Ju-won.”
“Huh?”
“What do you think?”
“…”
Hwang Ju-won’s eyes grew serious, and everyone turned their gaze to his face.
The guild’s advisor.
When the team members couldn’t decide, his words would have tremendous influence.
“There’s something I’m worried about.”
“What is it?”
“Hong Ari, what if you lose?”
“I won’t lose. Maybe against Rachel… But I can beat Hikaru or Jenos.”
“Then I’m in favor of accepting it.”
Hwang Ju-won nodded.
“If you’re confident you can win, accept it. What we need to show isn’t just skill. Manners, spirit, and complete victory. Isn’t that SKY’s spirit?”
Hong Ari nodded.
“Then let’s accept it. But.”
Since she was gaining something, shouldn’t there be something she gives up?
“I’ll contribute any S-grade summon I get from this league to the guild assets.”
“We accept Player William Jenos’s proposal.”
Flash flash flash!
At those words, all the journalists’ flashes exploded.
She quietly continued speaking.
“We have sufficient capability for the Korean team to win in team battles as well. But we’ll still accept it. Because we want to show that SKY is strong enough not to avoid even obvious provocations.”
The world was excited by her cool acceptance.
Everyone reacted that Korea was amazing.
“Hong Ari. That’s unexpected.”
“She’s not just strong. She has class too.”
“Indeed, Baek Jin-woo’s squad…”
“From America’s perspective, they probably just threw it out there, but she accepts that? Even losing would be respectable.”
The majority applauded her decision.
“Oh ho.”
Baek Jin-woo was also watching the entire situation.
“Right, right. Of course, you need that kind of spirit.”
Despite the large sum of money at stake, he coolly applauded her choice.
If he had received such a proposal?
He would have definitely accepted.
Rather, wouldn’t he have said thank you?
Because he could secure victory decisively without wasting time.
‘Who will win?’
Honestly?
He didn’t know.
He knew she would lose to Rachel… But against Jenos…
This time it was really 50-50.
“Is the match tomorrow?”
Now only one day remained until the finals.
Fans were holding their breath waiting for that match, and all the world’s spotlights were shining on Hong Ari and Jenos.
Everything was ready.
The final stage of the 6th World League.
Baek Jin-woo went to find Hong Ari doing her final preparations.
“Hong Ari.”
“Yeah.”
Her voice in response was light.
It was a tone only someone with no regrets about their choice could produce.
‘Hong Ari.’
She was truly an amazing person.
She certainly wasn’t a player with outstanding talent, but from some point she kept growing steadily and was already standing shoulder to shoulder with the Three Emperors.
“Are you confident?”
“Of course.”
“You might lose.”
“I haven’t thought about that.”
“Right, your mindset is solid.”
Hunkyo had taught him this.
Before fighting an opponent, don’t think even 1% about losing.
This absolutely didn’t mean to underestimate the opponent or be careless.
Rather, it meant to believe you’re the strongest, at least during the moment of battle.
Surprisingly, battles are often decided by mental strength.
The moment you’re overwhelmed by your opponent’s momentum and doubt yourself?
You’re as good as half-defeated.
“I have just one thing to tell you.”
Baek Jin-woo spoke calmly.
“Hard work doesn’t lie.”
“…”
“If the sweat and blood you’ve shed are real, you’ll be the one holding this championship cup.”
Somehow, Hong Ari felt her heart settle calmly upon hearing those words.
The person she had to face was definitely a strong opponent.
One of the Three Emperors.
A veteran of Battle of Summoners.
Just a few years ago, it would have been an honor just to fight him.
And she was just a domestic ranker who couldn’t even make it into the world rankings.
In reality, the majority predicted Jenos’s advantage in a 1v1 duel.
However.
Whoosh!
Following her mysteriously moving fingers, Jujak and the phoenixes danced.
She had sparred with the world’s number one ranker, Baek Jin-woo, every time.
Compared to that?
Jenos doesn’t even reach the level of a child.
He’s a newborn baby, a newborn baby.
Now all that’s left is to prove it.
“You bet money on Korea winning, right?”
“Did the news reach all the way there?”
“That money. I’ll make sure you win it. Just trust me, Gil-ma.”
Hong A-ri’s eyes calmly settled.
And the next day.
The 6th World League finals between the United States and Korea began.
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