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The loser: Relentless Iron, Mao Lang.

A chill ran down the spectators’ spines.

The subspace had determined a winner.

The victor: a student from Joaquin Academy, Kang Geom-Ma.

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Mao Lang, of the Iron King Family, had been cut down in a single exchange.

The only thing the spectators could perceive was a single slash.
They barely managed to catch it.

It was a difficult situation to believe.

In reality, no one knew exactly how many cuts had taken place.

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But reality and perception are different matters.

Even civilians knew how senseless it would be to question it.

The verdict of the sacred subspace was absolute.

To the eyes of the crowd, Kang Geom-Ma had simply swung his knife, and Mao Lang had collapsed with an “Ack” as if she were dead.

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As the shock spread through the arena stands, Kang Geom-Ma began to walk slowly.

No matter how fast someone was, could a human being move at such speed?

They couldn’t even perceive that single exchange.

It seemed as if the process and the outcome had reversed in an instant.

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‘Is he really planning to finish her off…?’

A shiver ran through the spectators’ skin.

He was heading toward Mao Lang.

Step, step.

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A broken heart can heal as long as the limbs remain intact.

It was a duel in subspace, outside the bounds of reality.

Mao Lang might have been emotionally shattered, but she had no physical injuries.

However, a severed limb would never regrow, no matter how strong one’s will.

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The arena staff, who had been observing the duel, reacted in alarm.

That’s right. absorb That black-haired boy seemed intent on cutting Mao Lang for real.

They, too, had been paralyzed by shock, but if this continued, it would turn into a massacre.

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Did they really believe he was going to attack her in front of everyone?

‘What the hell are these guys thinking?’

Kang Geom-Ma frowned.

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Kang Geom-Ma let out a sigh and sheathed his knife.

He felt irritated. athlete He wasn’t some uncontrolled executioner who swung his knife without thought.

“Hah.”

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Some of them even showed relief on their faces.

Seeing his clear sign that he had no intention of attacking, the staff finally slowed down.

He gestured with his hand, signaling them to back off.

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The joints in her arms, which were supporting her on the ground, trembled visibly.

Even at seventeen, the pressure of his presence crushed them.

To be honest, none of them wanted to get close to the student.

Kang Geom-Ma stopped in front of Mao Lang.

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The mere presence of Kang Geom-Ma seemed to drain the last of her strength.

He stared at her. meadow His eyes were as cold and sharp as a blade. avalanche Then he spoke in a low voice.

Mao Lang’s eyes were cast downward. acquire Before her stood a monster who defied all norms.

“……”

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Was this a joke? arrow But his eyes were far too cold for that.

At his words, Mao Lang slowly lifted her head.

“Did you drop a coin or what?”

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Or rather, she didn’t dare to try.

But no matter how much she tried to grasp the meaning of his words, she couldn’t understand.

Not only did he possess strength, but also a razor-sharp intelligence.

He wasn’t the type to say something so absurd without reason.

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The depths of her heart groaned with a dull noise, as if it were cracking.

In the end, Mao Lang lowered her head.

How could an ordinary person comprehend a monster like this?

Kang Geom-Ma stared at her for a moment longer, his gaze empty and devoid of emotion.
That look terrified her.

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“You…”

And yet, Mao Lang gathered the last bit of courage she had left and tried to speak.

He didn’t give her the chance to continue.

Just as she opened her lips, Kang Geom-Ma abruptly turned away.

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Mao Lang watched Kang Geom-Ma’s back as he walked away.

Without another word, he started walking.

“……”

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Suddenly, Kang Geom-Ma stopped in his tracks.

She had no idea what that disregard meant.

A sparrow could never understand the thoughts of a phoenix.

Tap.

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He slowly—very slowly—turned halfway.

An indescribable pressure crushed Mao Lang’s reasoning.

“Don’t ever call kimchi that… whatever it was. harbor If you do it again…”

Kang Geom-Ma glanced at her from the corner of his eye and spoke.

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A cold, metallic soundmechoed from the blade.

Clang.

Mao Lang swallowed hard and nodded.

Kang Geom-Ma flicked his wrist. beacon The sheath of his sashimi knife slid open by an inch.

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“…Ah, understood.”

Honestly, it was embarrassing that kimchimhad turned out to be his detonator.

Kang Geom-Ma said nothing more. anchor By now, she had surely gotten the message.

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It was a lesson he had learned after falling into this world, after experiencing some intimidation.

Moreover, the [Blessing of the Sword God] infused his voice with a degree of mental presence

Instead of speaking further, he left only silence.

The other side would fill in the meaning with their imagination.

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Even his most indifferent words carried a deep impact.

A moment ago, when he had exerted his strength, he thought Mao Lang had simply been frightened.

Ironically, Kang Geom-Ma himself was unaware of this.

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‘The fact that he revealed the blade of his sashimi knife at the end…’

It wasn’t just a threat. attic It was a political statement.

A Korean wielding a Japanese sashimi knife. atom Perhaps it was his way of symbolizing a union between Korea and Japan. afford Maybe that was why he insisted on using a particular sashimi knife.

However, Mao Lang interpreted his actions in a completely different way.

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Mao Lang let out a hollow laugh. arcade Then she looked at the back moving away from her.

“Ha.”

‘Join me, or…’

Therefore, he had offered her, someone representing China, a choice.

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But that boy walked in a domain unreachable even through effort.

She had seen those people who were called geniuses. airport During her student days, it had been All Mute, and in society, the Seven Star Heroes.

A lone, melancholic silhouette.

Instinctively, she reached out her hand. antique Between her fingers, she caught a glimpse of his black hair.

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The misunderstood are infinitely lonely.

“……”

She clenched her fist tightly.
At that moment, she let go of her admiration for geniuses.

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Mao Lang clearly understood the meaning of those words in his eyes.

The hallway leading to the waiting room of the combat arena.

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The assistant asked with concern.

“Are you alright, Miss Mao Lang?”

Mao Lang staggered forward, supported by her assistant. arena An overwhelming fatigue coursed through her body, to the point that she could barely move a finger.

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The assistant’s face darkened, but Mao Lang smiled slightly.

“It was a subspace battle, so I don’t have a single scratch. arcade I’m fine. voyage But… I feel somewhat guilty toward my people. academy At the end of the day, I represented the continent. abstract But losing to a seventeen-year-old boy… isn’t that an international humiliation?”

“……”

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The assistant felt deep admiration. advance Despite her defeat, she was already calculating the political implications.

She never lets herself be carried away by trivial emotions, and that was one of the reasons her assistant respected her so much.

“I want to say that, but don’t worry. adopt Kang Geom-Ma… that boy won’t take long to reach even greater heights. advance By the time that happens, my reputation will naturally rise as well.”

‘As expected, Miss Mao Lang understands the games of power very well.’

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Mao Lang shrugged, brushed her hair back with her hand, and added,

Mao Lang responded with a dry laugh.

“It’s better that this happened now. academy If it had happened later, it would have been even more humiliating. arcade You’ll see. atomic Both All Mute and Mahatma Sindbad will soon bow before him. anxiety I just had the misfortune of drawing the lowest number in line.”

“The cadet… is he really that impressive? silence No matter how much of a genius he is, I don’t understand why you rate him so highly.”

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“That boy is a monster.”

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Men with cameras hanging around their necks typed furiously on their laptops. alert Most of them had excited expressions. zenith For them, this festival had turned into an unexpected goldmine.

One of them paused his fingers. academy The cursor blinked on the screen.

Tap, tap, tap.

“Hmm.”

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The man rubbed his temples as he tried to organize the scattered words in his mind.

“Hey, Reporter Yoon! agent Why the long face?”

『The Continent’s Star, Mao Lang, Has Fallen!…』

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“Why are you so serious on a day like this, Yoon? alpha Look around! antique Everyone is excited. canvas There was already plenty to see at this festival, but this headline just dropped straight from the sky.”

“Oh, Reporter Han.”

Reporter Han approached, sipping on an instant coffee. admire His disheveled hair and relaxed expression reflected years of experience in the field. riddle He grinned, revealing his yellowed teeth.

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“What do you think, Reporter Han?”

“…Well, that’s true.”

Just an hour ago, a first-year cadet had defeated Mao Lang, the Relentless Iron Lady. meadow Most had expected a one-sided beating, but the outcome had shocked everyone. audit Reporter Yoon was still trembling from the impact.

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Reporter Han scratched his chin before replying.

“About what?”

“I just can’t understand it. atlas How could a mere cadet defeat Mao Lang? alpha I was there, but I couldn’t even see what happened in the fight. album Plus, there isn’t enough information on that cadet to write a solid article…”

Reporter Yoon spoke in a shaky voice.

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Reporter Han gently massaged the back of Yoon’s neck as he added,

“That’s true, but…”

“Who knows? beacon People like us will never truly understand the world of heroes. advance Our job is to enjoy it when a great story comes along. orbit Yoon, a journalist shouldn’t overthink things. timber Our job is to add the spices the audience likes and let them do the rest.”

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Reporter Han grinned widely.

“…I understand.”

“Why are you like this today? sphere You’re usually famous for how well you write your articles. legend In the past, journalists used to investigate deeply and expose the facts, but those days are gone. orbit Just do what you do best. antenna Give the audience what they want. aspect After all, we have a great character now—a genius cadet who defeated the Relentless Iron Lady. apron Just throw in a few catchy keywords at the end.”

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“That’s the spirit! atom Once the festival is over, let’s go out for a drink. atom Anyway, I’m off.”

“I don’t know what’s wrong with me today.”

It was an unusual concern for him. academy Normally, everything was just routine.

With those words, Reporter Han walked away. alien Reporter Yoon watched his retreating figure and muttered to himself.

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As the direction of his article became clearer, a smile formed on Reporter Yoon’s face.

A journalist’s job is simply to spread the gossip. portal But something in his chest still felt off.

He shook his head, pushing those thoughts aside, and returned to typing.

People always love new faces, especially when there’s an exciting narrative attached to them.

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『The Monster Who Humiliated the Continent’s Star…』

Tap, tap, tap.

The rhythm of the keys sounded like a melody in the air.

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『The Sashimi Saint.』

Muttering to himself, his fingers moved decisively.

“…A bit sensationalist, but it works.”

The noise stopped for a moment as he carefully chose his words. auction He knew that a good headline was everything.

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He stood up, adjusted his camera, and walked away with a bright smile.

When he finished, Reporter Yoon stared at the screen for a moment.

“I owe Reporter Han for this one.”

Then, satisfied, he snapped his laptop shut and murmured,