Chapter 172 (1/2)

Park Muyeol was dumbfounded. The constellation that liked sticks—this guy sent a message during the match and gave Park Muyeol a quest. It was also forced. Then that person holding the big club showed the same power as himself. It was an interesting situation but the important thing was that something had appeared in the air.

“Haha. This is a truly amazing world.”

If Park Muyeol was asked about the most mysterious time since starting Arkstar, he would definitely reply that it was now. It was the first time he saw other young people fighting. He usually led the party to a place with no people, or dungeons. Or they would beat boss monsters. It was because Jeonghyun told him this was necessary to get good items. Of course, it went without saying that he leveled up fast.

In any case, there were no magicians in their group so it was the first time he had seen such gorgeous scenery. The image in the air of a man wearing the lion’s skin quickly scattered and separated into two, one of which merged with Park Muyeol. Of course, the remaining one went to the man with close-cropped hair.

[A constellation who likes sticks is wishing you good luck.]

“He is that man who just appeared.”

He seemed to be a god. This was interesting.

“W-What? What was that just now?”

“What just happened?”

“Was that a god?”

The rest of the participants were in a flurry to distance themselves from Park Muyeol and the man with close-cropped hair. It was a bit abrupt so they were a bit panicked.

Park Muyeol made eye contact with the other man in the distance. They walked slowly toward each other. They were each holding a stick. Their power meant that there was a huge conflict despite only taking a few steps. It was in the form of a shockwave and bothered the participants in the middle.

Nevertheless, Park Muyeol walked forward. The same was true for the man with close-cropped hair. Thus, they stood face-to-face.

Park Muyeol asked, “What is your name?”

“Kuhaha! I like it. My name is Hutton!”

“...I see. My name is Park Muyeol. Do you know what we have to do now?”

“Hahaha! Those words are good. I like strong men!”

“I agree.”

They raised their strength and the ground shook. The area was filled with golden sparks and the participants fled to the corners to escape the shaking. Suddenly, the match was a head-to-head between himself and Hutton but it didn’t feel too bad.

‘First, let’s do it lightly.’

Park Muyeol was the one to move his wooden sword first, causing an earth-shaking sound. Both their weapons collided as they measured each other’s strength. It was a tremendous power.

[A constellation who likes sticks is looking forward to the showdown.]

The two people looked at each other and smiled. It seemed Hutton wanted to stop testing each other. It was the same for Park Muyeol.

Park Muyeol swung the wooden sword at a high speed. Hutton swung the club quickly like he was unwilling to lose. The difference in size was enormous but there was no difference in speed. Nevertheless, Park Muyeol had a difference in level with this guy.

‘Ugh. I was originally lacking in strength.’

He somehow held on in terms of technique but there was a limit to this. It seemed he had to take the defensive and attack during the gaps. Park Muyeol gritted his teeth and a small shockwave spread every time their sticks hit each other. It spread throughout the stadium, creating a small wind. Was it when they had fallen into a trance?

-I-It is the end of the match! The match is over!

The sudden words caused Park Muyeol and Hutton to stop hitting each other. The two of them stood upright and c.o.c.ked their heads at the same time. Then they looked around.

“Ah. Tsk.”

“Haha. It is unfortunate.”

Some of the watching participants had been pushed out of the field by the shockwave of power.

Park Muyeol let out a small sigh. “Let’s promise to fight later.”

“Yes, there is a lot of time anyway. It’s good!”

Park Muyeol left with this sad farewell. However, that person wasn’t satisfied.

[A constellation who likes sticks is frowning.]

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“Uwaaaack! Amazing!!!!” Mido’s voice echoed through the waiting room.

The match just now caused shock and fear. They only exchanged a few blows yet more than half the stage was broken. Crazy.

“Brother, I would like to fight with him.” Zhen Sulong’s fists were clenched and he seemed ready to battle.

However, I was stopping him. No matter how I thought about it, this place wouldn’t survive if the two of them fought. “Shut up. I will go and meet him first. If it is fated then you will meet in a match later.”

“That’s right. Haha.”

I once again shifted my gaze to the stage. The survivors of Group 4 were walking over here. All the players in the waiting room gulped when they saw the people coming over. Of course, I was only looking at one guy. Park Muyeol walked toward this place with a bit of anticipation. I stood across from him.

“Um...?” Park Muyeol c.o.c.ked his head.

I spoke to him in a small voice, “It’s me, Chuntaek, you rotten guy.”

“Ah? Kuhahaha! You’re Chun...!”

I flicked my wrist and covered his mouth with a cobweb. I thought it would be like this. This person would expose my identity to everyone if I didn’t act first. I literally wrapped Park Muyeol in the cobwebs and brought him to a secluded area. This was almost like a kidnapping.

“Muyeol.”

“Ufff!”