Chapter 221
The battle quickly reached its peak . The two of them collided several times in an instant before stepping back simultaneously as if they had made an agreement to do so .
‘She seems trickier than I thought? Warriors of the same level will never win against her . ’
Lee Hoon went over the battle . Clearly, he had dealt out several effective hits . A normal warrior would’ve received several wounds or even entered a near-death state . However, the class of the woman called ‘Leah’ was a priest . She used heals to regain her health and rushed forth like a zombie . Her health didn’t go up little by little like how a paladin’s would . Instead, it filled up quickly .
‘He really has raised a monster . ’
Lee Hoon’s admiration surpassed being focused on Leah and turned to Alley Leader . The way Alley Leader was able to find and nurture these players showed that his discerning eye was really great .
‘However, there is an awkwardness to the battle . I think it is because she has only played a priest . ’
Lee Hoon could’ve fought in moderation, but if he didn’t press now, there would be no reason for Alley Leader to have called him . He quickly kicked off from the ground and charged forward . Yuri calmly took one step toward the approaching Lee Hoon . There was a sharp clang . Yuri received a momentary opportunity and wielded her greatsword .
However, Lee Hoon didn’t respond to Yuri’s attack like before .
‘Now . ’
Lee Hoon dodged Yuri’s attack and stabbed her shoulder using Heavy Blow, a skill he learned during the first time he changed his class .
‘It was perfect . . . ?’
However, Lee Hoon heard a sound that was completely different from his expectations . Yuri’s outfit was far from armor, so he could never hear the sound of his sword hitting metal .
‘Shield?’
He looked closely and saw a pale blue layer wrapped around Yuri’s body . It was Shield, one of the essential skills a priest learned .
‘Using it in that short moment?’
“Hah . . . ” Lee Hoon let out a stunned sound as he forgot he was in a spar .
Yuri was truly a monster . She didn’t just have good skills; she was also full of courage . She used the correct skills even when the sword was swung in front of her eyes . Still, this didn’t mean it was impossible for him to win… Just like right now .
Lee Hoon released a small blade of sword energy, and it flew toward Yuri . She naturally created a shield to block his sword . The shield was destroyed by the sword energy . At this moment, Lee Hoon appeared in front of Yuri and lowered his long sword toward the top of her head .
It was Yuri’s defeat . Lee Hoon’s sword slowly descended toward Yuri .
“Stop!”
At this time, Hyeonu appeared between the two people and seized Lee Hoon’s sword .
-Wow, the timing of this appearance .
-It is just a blade, a blade .
-By the way, how is he holding the sword with his hands? Is he using sword energy?
-Don’t you see the darkness around Alley Leader’s hands right now? Guess he’s also using magic power?
Viewers were thrilled to see Alley Leader appearing at the critical moment . Their goddess had almost died under Heder’s sword . Then Alley Leader appeared silently and saved her like a prince riding a white horse .
“I still see some lacking parts . Isn’t that right, Heder?”
They were Hyeonu’s words, but Lee Hoon accepted them naturally .
“If you supplement her skills, she will be able to get more than just a bronze medal . Her current specs are enough . I think there are very few players who can cope with this style of combat . ”
“That’s what we need to do until the next stream, including during today . I need Heder’s help,” Hyeonu said .
Then he reached out to Yuri, who was sitting on the floor . She grabbed Hyeonu’s hand that was in front of her .
“Well done . You did a great job . He is a famous proxy knight . You aren’t . You can be confident,” Hyeonu whispered as he used his hand to pull Yuri up .
Carrots were needed to help her avoid feeling defeated . The whip and carrot methods showed the highest efficiency when properly harmonized .
“I know, Oppa . I won’t give up . I’ll work harder . ”
“Yes . We’ll have to work hard . ”
-Wow, aren’t they sweet?
-A friend’s little sister has become a girlfriend?
-Don’t tell me . . . No, our goddess can’t do that!
-Down with Alley Leader! Release Tang-E and the goddess!
Viewers showed deep anger when they saw the two people whispering, just like in the last stream . Some viewers even likened Alley Leader to a demon king . The captive princess and hostage were Leah and Tang-E .
“Yes, you’re delusional . So let’s take the time to find a solution to the problem . I wasn’t just watching . I took a video . ”
At Hyeonu’s words, the point of view of the streaming changed to Alley Leader’s perspective . Then a video started to play . “I’ll explain while watching . It was perfect at first . You can do better than this . Of course, just do as I say . In any case, it was good . ”
-Ah, let’s not show off .
-Can’t you be a bit more plain?
-There is a lot of explanation today .
-It is different when he’s alone, but I can’t believe he’s still boasting like this even though he called two people here . . .
-After all, he is shameless as a masked person .
Viewers protested against Hyeonu’s high self-esteem . However, this was an act suitable for the character of Alley Leader, so Hyeonu never intended to stop it .
“This is the scene that’s the problem . She was too hasty using the shield . A sword energy of that degree can be hit directly . There might be damage, but it is never a loss because it has decreased the opponent’s skill by one . In addition, Leah’s class is a priest . Who cares about losing some health? She can heal herself . If it were me, I would’ve deflected it and run in the opposite direction . ”
-Please stop!!!
-Refrain from presenting facts!
-Is this feedback or self PR?
Hyeonu watched the video for a long time before looking at Yuri and Lee Hoon . “So the two of you, what do you think Leah needs right now?”
“Me? Um . . . Experience?” Yuri seemed to be temporarily troubled by Hyeonu’s question, but she soon gave an answer .
“Then what about Heder?”
“I think so as well . It is the norm that psychological battles with other people are based on experience,” Heder answered .
Hyeonu nodded with satisfaction at their words . “That’s right . You have to gain experience . Heder and I will simulate many situations for Leah . This is also true for the viewers, so try to focus . The recorded video is also on my channel, Alley Leader . ”
Hyeonu didn’t forget to get some publicity .
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Yuri gasped and threw her greatsword to the arena floor as she barely supported herself . “Hah . . . ”
Hyeonu, the masked man standing in front of her, approached . “I will end it here today . I’ll send you the stream’s video, so be sure to watch it . ”
“I understand . I’ll review it,” Yuri said .
Lee Hoon marveled at the sight of them . The ruthless Alley Leader was great and Leah who silently persisted was also great . In particular, Alley Leader’s ability to accurately grasp the opponent’s limitations and push them was beyond words .
‘There is a lot for me to learn . ’
It wasn’t only that . Alley Leader had an eloquence that led the stream, which could be seen from him chatting with comments that were difficult to even see properly . There was nothing that wasn’t outstanding . If there was just one blemish to be pointed out . . .
‘Isn’t he a bit too proud of himself?’
A smile appeared on Lee Hoon’s face . Then it occurred at this moment .
“Heder! Come here!”
Lee Hoon instinctively turned his head at the call . Alley Leader beckoned to Lee Hoon .
‘Ah! Is it that time?’
It seemed right seeing that Leah wasn’t around . While Lee Hoon was thinking about other things, the stream was coming to an end . So what did this mean? It meant it was time to give Lee Hoon his five minutes .
“Yes, Alley Leader . ”
Lee Hoon took heavy steps . He had practiced it again and again in the mirror, but his heart shook the moment that time arrived .
‘Don’t shake and just tell the truth,’ Lee Hoon thought as he stood next to Hyeonu .
Then Hyeonu turned to the audience . “Heder, who helped me stream today, has something to say to the viewers . It will take around 5 minutes, so please listen . ”
Hyeonu knew what Lee Hoon was going to say, but he pretended that he didn’t know . It was because he was certain that his words wouldn’t help .
‘In addition . . . his skills are really great . ’
Hyeonu thought it would be okay to recruit Lee Hoon to Crescent Moon . In Hyeonu’s eyes, Lee Hoon’s skills were no less than that of the ace of any guild or professional team . However, his low level, which was due to the time he spent as a proxy knight, was an issue . However, it was possible to cover this up because he was confident .
‘Of course, this part needs to work out well too . . . ’
Lee Hoon took one step ahead of Hyeonu and started to talk boldly . “I asked Alley Leader for some time for only one reason . I want to apologize . ”
-Apologize?
-Why apologize?
-What did he do wrong?
-Why do it here?
The viewers didn’t like it . They didn’t come to see Heder’s apology; they came to watch Alley Leader’s stream . Lee Hoon knew this as well .
“It is natural to ask why I’m doing this here . I can say the reason is something like this . Alley Leader’s streaming has the most viewers and views . Thus, my apology will spread faster . ”
Lee Hoon pulled out a mask from his inventory . It was a mask with impressive red horns . There were many viewers who recognized it .
-Isn’t that the mask of the streamer Red Devil? Is he a fan?
-That isn’t Alley Leader’s mask . Why is he carrying that around?
-Then this means . . . What is this?
-It must be him, you idiot .
-Heder’s a streamer? That can’t work .
-A proxy knight has become a streamer?
Viewers noticed that Lee Hoon’s identity was the streamer Red Devil, and their reactions were chilly . Proxy knights weren’t doing anything illegal, but they weren’t favored .
“I also know this . It is my fault . That’s why I’m here to apologize . I apologize for acting as a proxy knight . I won’t ask you to forgive me . ”
Lee Hoon didn’t just bow his back . He got on his knees and bowed .
-Isn’t this just acting?
-Red Devil’s streaming is good, so he’s washing his image?
-It is possible .
-Or he could be sincerely apologizing . The possibility is there for that too .
The chat window was still chilly . Any player who took part in the arena couldn’t help feeling bad about proxy knights . A few months ago, the number of proxy knights had increased dramatically, and the players’ dissatisfaction with the proxy knights grew .
Lee Hoon read the public opinion in the chat window . Then he started saying his prepared remarks . “I’ve already quit my job as a proxy knight, and I’m reflecting . This is a sign that I’ve started atoning for my past . ”
Just then, Hyeonu flicked his finger, and an image appeared in front of the viewers .