Became a Third-Rate Villain in the Hero Academy - Chapter 325



325 – Time is Running Out (3)

Jang Geon is one of the strongest men in the Kairen Zena continent.

Of course, in this work, excluding the very few non-standard entities, this character belongs to the strongest line. If he was fully prepared, he could have a good match even with a strong opponent outside the standard.

Theo stared at Jang Geon with calm eyes.

‘······Let’s have a fight.’

Normally, it was an offer I would have rejected, but now it was different.

I feel like I want to stick together regardless of whether I win or lose.

Theo said to Jang Geon.

“I understand. Please do me a favor. But······”

“Just?”

“Please treat me properly. “I want a battle that is closer to actual combat, not just a showdown.”

A statement that may sound arrogant.

However, Jang Geon did not think so. In his eyes, Theo seemed like a true genius who had talent that could easily be called the best on the continent, but also worked hard.

Jang Geon nodded.

“······I understand.”

Zhang Qian put his right hand into his arms. He is in his own battle-ready stance, holding a dagger in his arms.

Theo also took a battle-ready stance. Bend his knees slightly, lowering his center of gravity. Then he grabbed the handle of his sword.

Ney asked because he was in a different battle preparation posture than usual.

─Hmm, that’s an interesting pose.

─I’m trying to implement something that was only in my head. The opportunity to compete with such a strong person will not be common, and if it can be implemented against such a strong person, it will be possible for other opponents as well.

─Ahahahahaha. Okay, give it a try. Trying different things is a shortcut to improving your skills.

─I understand. To be honest, I’m not confident that I’ll win, but for some reason I think it’s worth a try.

─Isn’t that man an assassin? From the fact that he has already shown himself, that man has a handicap. I have to win. We must win.

─······Well, let’s give it a try.

While talking with Nei, Theo’s eyes were fixed on Jang Geon. It was happening automatically without me being conscious of it.

At that time.

Spot──

Jang Geon disappeared before my eyes.

It happened in an instant.

The culprit would have suspected that Jang Geon used teleportation.

However.

‘It fell wide to the left. Are you planning to catch my back?’

Theo’s heightened senses did not miss Jang Geon’s location.

And Jang Geon moved as Theo expected.

Theo swung his sword behind his back.

Kaang──!

The sound of swords and daggers clashing echoed in the quiet forest.

“······!”

Zhang Qian was shocked when the raid failed, but it did not last long.

Zhang Qian immediately widened the distance. In the blink of an eye, Zhang Qian disappeared again.

Theo looked around with eyes filled with soft moonlight.

‘This time, it fell wide to the right. As expected, speed is the best on the continent.’

I felt that no matter how much I used the self-reinforcement buff, it would not be enough to keep up with Jang Geon’s speed.

‘······Then we have no choice but to defend Jang Geon like this until he gets tired.’

However, since Zhang Qian had been practicing Qi for decades, it was clear that he had much more Qi than he had.

He has been an assassin since he was a toddler, so his patience and concentration are probably superhuman.

As time goes by, it becomes clear that he is at a disadvantage.

Theo wanted to resist that fact.

‘I want to win. ······No, I end up winning.’

The thought that I was not confident of winning has long since disappeared.

Now I was full of desire to win the duel.

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Theo’s head began to spin rapidly.

The worries did not last long.

‘It may be difficult to win, but this is the only way.’

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It is said that if a master competes with just one gun, he can gauge his opponent’s skill.

And Jang Geon is an expert among experts.

Jang Geon hid in the dark and observed Theo.

‘You have better eyesight than the guy who had [Clairvoyance].’

Just like his inner thoughts, Theo was staring in the direction where Jang Geon was.

There was almost no time to attack again.

Just now, I was able to block a sneak attack that would have taken 99 out of 100 attacks. This is proof that not only his eyesight but also his physical ability is outstanding.

Pure admiration bloomed in Zhang Qian’s heart.

‘······I’m sure. That guy is real.’

According to the report submitted by Taylor, that boy was the lowest ranked student, ranking 181st out of 200 students.

This is nonsense. With that level of skill, he is at least at the level of a top-ranked active-duty warrior.

Although his daughter was born with outstanding talent, it was nothing compared to that boy.

I don’t know what the purpose was, but it was clear that he was hiding his skills.

The thoughts continued one after another.

At some point.

‘······Hu.’

With his inner breathing, Jang Geon drove away his distracting thoughts.

‘Concentrate.’

I thought, if I’m not careful, I might lose.

······I wasn’t scared or nervous.

It was rather enjoyable. The corners of the mouth covered by the mask rose.

At that time.

Kurrr──

Suddenly, a stone pillar rose from the floor where Jang Geon was standing.

Although he may have been surprised, Jang Geon was not surprised. He just moved minimally and easily dodged the stone wall.

Kurrr──

Rumbling───

Stone pillars began to rise one after another from where I was standing.

The stone pillars that continued to rise ceaselessly surrounded Jang Geon.

‘Are you saying you’re going to restrict my movements?’

When dealing with a fast-footed enemy, block your feet.

It is a regular method based on sound theory.

However, Jang Geon is a man who is well-versed in this situation.

‘And then they will look for an opportunity for me to escape from the stone pillar.’

It was obvious.

Is it because my expectations were too high?

Jang Geon felt the expectations he had for Theo diminishing somewhat.

Zhang Qian did not get out from between the stone pillars.

‘······I guess I should finish it quickly.’

Instead, I took the case out of my pocket and opened it. The inside of the case was full of thin saliva.

The identity of the jet-black needle is an artifact [Black crown (黑貫)].

Although it is not as good as [Monhwa], It is one of the treasures passed down from generation to generation.

Jang Geon held the needle between his fingers and injected energy.

Then he threw it at the wall.

Sigh!

The needle flew through the wall like tofu.

The spitting was relentless. He did not lose acceleration even while piercing the large tree he encountered while flying.

The target is various acupoints in Theo’s body.

Nettle liquid──

The speed of the needle was so fast that the boy did not move even before he was hit.

At that scene, Zhang Qian sensed victory. Because it was a winning plan that had been experienced at least a hundred times.

‘······If you faint, I’ll have to leave you in front of the mansion.’

A boy was seen through the hole in the stone pillar. A boy who will soon be lying on the cold floor.

However, the intuition did not become reality.

‘Well, what on earth is that?’

Taean!

This is because the large shield that appeared in front of the boy blocked all the spittle.

It was unknown where it appeared. The shield suddenly appeared at some point.

‘Am I looking at something for nothing?’

The shield was not like an object of this world, and was emitting mysterious moonlight of its own.

There was no time to be intoxicated by that unknown beauty.

When the boy swung his sword at himself,

Shaaagh──!

The sword energy, which was formed exactly like the sword’s trajectory, flew out. Just like the shield, the sword, illuminated by soft moonlight, felt formidable.

Normally, I would have rolled to the side to avoid it, but now I am trapped inside the stone pillar and my movement is restricted.

‘······That must not be blocked.’

My instinct warned me that if I blocked it, there would be major bleeding.

Therefore, Zhang Qian had no choice but to bow low.

The warning of instinct was correct.

Squeak!

Geomgi simply cut a thick stone pillar.

The sword spirit, which did not lose its strength even after that, cut down the large tree behind it.

Kuung!

Dust rose up along with the sound of felling trees.

‘······Now.’

Because Theo cut the stone pillar, the restrictions on movement disappeared.

It was an opportunity for Jang Geon.

Tadadak─

Jang Geon arrived in front of Theo in the blink of an eye.

Theo swung his sword precisely at the location where Jang Geon approached.

The prayer beads bracelet that Jang Geon was wearing sparkled.

‘······I didn’t know I would end up using this.’

The identity of the prayer beads bracelet is an artifact [A variant].

Like [Monhwa] And [Black Crown], It is one of the treasures passed down from generation to generation.

The effect is limited to once a day, allowing you to teleport a distance of less than 1m.

Phu Xiong.

Jang Geon teleported behind Theo’s back.

‘It’s over, boy. ‘I’m looking forward to the future.’

Zhang Qian held a dagger.

The target is the boy’s right wingbone. If he stabs here, he will no longer be able to hold the sword.

Sigh!

The dagger pierced the boy’s wing bone.

The familiar sensation of piercing human bones and flesh rose from the tips of my fingers.

Jang Geon recited.

“That’s it.”

Theo responded in a pained voice.

“······Not yet.”

“What?”

Jang Geon did not hear the answer.

Huh!

This is because a boy who was obviously not supposed to be able to hold a sword held the sword and swung it.

“!”

Zhang Qian hurriedly retrieved the dagger stuck in the boy’s body and tried to retreat, but there was no sign of the dagger falling out.

Jang Geon gave up on retrieving the dagger and immediately distanced himself from the boy.

Squeak!

That momentary mistake in judgment had a big cost.

Zhang Qian’s severed right hand floated in the air.