I Got an Ex-Class Omnipotent System - Chapter 185

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Chapter 185
185: Please, Just Stop…(2)
“The fact that it’s called a VIP line makes it seem legit.”
Upon hearing this news, Kim Changmin felt delighted at the prospect of perhaps being able to engage in combat-like sparring with Jang Minhoo as well. And he wasn’t the only one harboring such emotions.
“Is that really true?”
“The person who sparred with Minhoo was evenly matched with him, right?”
The other two party members besides Kim Changmin felt their competitive spirit ignite. In truth, Hwang Hana, who had left Taebaek, felt the same way, and those belonging to large guilds yearned to savor such freedom, but they endured it since reality wouldn’t permit it.
However, upon hearing news of Jang Minhoo’s sparring match, that suppressed desire burst forth. This was why Kim Changmin sought out Dohyun along with the other two teammates, excluding Jang Minhoo.
After that, he approached Dohyun to request a sparring match, and the Dohyun Party, who readily accepted, and Jang Minhoo’s party arrived at the Sparring Hall. Though Jang Minhoo was absent, it worked out perfectly with the numbers being exactly three-versus-three.
Upon arriving at the Sparring Hall, unlike when Dohyun had sparred with Jang Minhoo earlier, Dohyun murmured upon seeing the Secret Training Ground where no one besides the two parties could enter.
“This time, there won’t be any leaks.”
“…Be more careful next time.”
“You tend to be careless in such matters.”
“Got it, sorry.”
When Hanalin and Jiyuchan scolded Dohyun for his words, he apologized since he had indeed been at fault this time, and managed to smooth things over.
Observing the Dohyun Party, which appeared quite harmonious, Kim Changmin judged that their teamwork would be excellent. However, during the process of equipping sparring gear, Kim Changmin, the tank, realized that there was no one on the opposing side wearing a shield, and he looked at them with a puzzled expression.
Whether Dohyun intended to use Janwol Pagong again as he selected a short sword, Jiyuchan wielding a longsword, and Hanalin simply holding a staff—nowhere could Kim Changmin see anyone fulfilling the tank role, so he asked with some bewilderment.
“Do you perhaps not have a tank in your party?”
Since the tank was a very fundamental position inside the Black Gate, Kim Changmin spoke with a concerned tone just in case, and Dohyun, Hanalin, and Jiyuchan all looked at him with expressions questioning what he was talking about. That expression was perfectly suited to disturb Kim Changmin’s composure.
The expression was as if asking why that would even be necessary.
And moreover.
“Ah, we don’t need a tank.”
“…Pardon?”
Dohyun actually uttered those exact words.
Though Dohyun’s sudden statement was unexpected, neither Hanalin nor Jiyuchan felt the need to correct him. To Kim Changmin, the statement that they didn’t need a tank sounded like saying the tank was useless, but to the Dohyun Party, it meant that Dohyun handled everything himself, so a misunderstanding was inevitable.
The Dohyun Party hadn’t yet realized a misunderstanding had occurred, but Kim Changmin sensed that further discussion wouldn’t get through, so he maintained a respectful demeanor throughout and spoke.
“…I understand.”
As Kim Changmin returned to his own party, he thought to himself.
‘They’ll realize how disadvantageous it is to not have a tank.’
That person called Lee Suhyun, who had sparred with Jang Minhoo, seemed unfamiliar with what sparring between parties or teams with a tank was like, even if he was skilled in one-on-one matches, so Kim Changmin wanted to clearly teach him why fundamental positions existed, no matter how exceptional his abilities were.
With that in mind, Kim Changmin spoke to his other party members to avoid complacency as well.
“Don’t let your guard down. If they sparred with Minhoo, they must be quite skilled.”
“Of course.”
“Did you see where that guy was sparring?”
“Minhoo doesn’t hold back, but seeing him perfectly fine even after sparring this morning means they were almost evenly matched.”
The other two nodded in agreement with Kim Changmin’s analytical words. Though Jang Minhoo was frustrating, clumsy, foolish, and irritating, his skill was the one thing they could trust, so the three didn’t dismiss the three without a tank.
Still, they prepared for the sparring match while thinking they should make good use of their advantage in matchups.
After each equipped their weapons and armor and warmed up their bodies appropriately, the Dohyun Party, who had finished preparations long ago, asked while looking at the Janwol Party.
“Please let us know when you’re ready.”
Seeing their composure suggesting they could start anytime, Kim Changmin nodded, and after a bit more time passed, as he felt heat radiating from his body indicating readiness, Kim Changmin looked at Dohyun and spoke.
“We are ready!”
“Excellent. Let us begin the match.”
After Dohyun responded in kind, I called out the start of the match, and numbers materialized in midair like a hologram.
Though it was advanced technology, no one seemed surprised. Rather, the moment the number 3 appeared, everyone finished their mental preparations and entered combat readiness.
Accompanied by an electronic sound reminiscent of a stadium, the numbers counted down from 3 to 2, from 2 to 1, and finally reached 0 as the starting bell rang.
Ding―――!
The instant the sound echoed, Dohyun kicked off the ground.
Boom――!!
A tremendous impact reverberated as if an earthquake had struck. Had this not been a Sparring Hall constructed with advanced equipment and ultra-high alloy, the earth would have split open and left deep footprints from the sheer force.
As Dohyun launched forward like a cannon shell, the Janwol Party members—already accustomed to such speed from their time with Jang Minhoo—reacted as though they had anticipated his trajectory.
Whoooosh―――!
The air shrieked as it was torn apart. The Mage and Archer positioned behind prepared their attacks along Dohyun’s incoming path. Kim Changmin, wielding a massive shield capable of covering his entire upper body, slung it across his shoulder and thrust it forward to meet the charging Dohyun.
The shield was angled slightly to deflect attacks perfectly. Kim Changmin held it steady with both hands and his shoulder, then activated a skill.
Boom―.
A heavy sound resonated from Kim Changmin’s feet as his weight surged dramatically. Dohyun recognized it immediately—Thousand Pound Anchor.
A skill that increased weight to prevent one’s center of gravity from shifting. At first glance, it seemed trivial, but for close-range combatants, it was remarkably important. With increased weight, the center of gravity could remain unshaken, and even if it wavered, the skill allowed for rapid recovery.
However, that logic only applied when the opponent relied on brute force.
Rather than immediately drawing his dagger, Dohyun slid forward as if executing footwork, gliding toward Kim Changmin before charging at him with his shield raised.
Just as Dohyun charged, Kim Changmin braced for impact and prepared his defense. But Dohyun leaped lightly, extending his foot toward the shield.
Tap―!
He bounded off the shield, attempting to strike from behind. However, the moment Dohyun became airborne, Kim Changmin’s expression shifted. He raised the shield toward the airborne Dohyun.
‘Take this!’
An earthen-colored light gathered upon the shield, then erupted upward in a brilliant beam.
Kaboom―――!
A devastating ray shot forth. Had Dohyun taken a direct hit, the damage would have been substantial. Yet he pressed forward without hesitation, and just as the earthen beam grazed him, a golden flash intercepted it.
More than that—it did not merely block.
Shing―――――crack!
The moment the golden flash erupted, a blade slashed through the air. The sword gleamed gold, cleaving and severing the earthen beam asunder.
(Golden Sword First Form: Golden Flash)
“…!?”
Kim Changmin was startled by Jiyuchan’s sudden appearance wreathed in golden light, yet both Dohyun and Jiyuchan remained suspended in midair.
And there was nothing more disadvantageous for close-range fighters than being airborne. Kim Changmin immediately prepared a follow-up attack. Simultaneously, the Mage and Archer positioned behind completed their spells—the Mage targeting Dohyun, the Archer targeting Jiyuchan.
The Mage’s spell manifested as a phoenix of flame that arrived at Dohyun with such intense heat that even those standing far away could feel its warmth. The Archer’s arrow, wreathed in blue lightning, streaked toward Jiyuchan at a speed that outpaced sound itself.
Suspended in midair, both seemed unable to evade. Yet Jiyuchan, having just used the Golden Flash, twisted his body with the remaining momentum. He contorted his waist and torso, then executed a technique possible even while airborne.
(Golden Sword Third Form: Golden Eagle’s Descent)
A golden eagle plummeted like a hawk diving upon prey, and the Archer’s lightning-wreathed arrow tore through empty air, embedding itself in the wall far behind.
Simultaneously, as Jiyuchan evaded the arrow and descended rapidly to the ground, his blade—bearing the form of a golden eagle—fell toward Kim Changmin. Unprepared for such an immediate descent from midair, Kim Changmin hastily raised his shield to block Jiyuchan’s sword.
Yet in that instant, Kim Changmin caught a glimpse of blue light flickering from the side. As his eyes shifted, he saw Hanalin’s blue energy wave crash over his flank, timed perfectly as he raised his shield.

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