Chapter 308 ·When in Rome, do as the Romans (2)?

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Rome, do as the Romans (2)

Lee Gyeongbok recalled the first day, when he had faced Jaguar.

After only fighting Japanese opponents in ranked matches, it was his first encounter with a Korean fighting gamer.

'I don't clearly remember the username, but...'

Though his skills hadn't been outstanding, Gyeongbok had managed to get a sense of how grabs and release commands worked in Capsule, as well as the unique Trait of Jaguar.

"There's a reason why I recommended Jaguar to you first, Decibel."

The reason he had suggested Jaguar to Decibel also stemmed from that experience. Before diving into full-scale coaching, he spoke up.

"In other circumstances, I'd recommend you play as you like, but this time, we're short on time. To be frank, compared to other participants, you're quite pressed for time."

"Ah, right..."

Decibel nodded obediently, but the chat exploded with question marks.

― No way lol, isn't she already a beast just watching the Perfect basics?

-5252, the cutoff for Godple is up in the heavens!

― Hyung? Why did you recommend Jaguar when there's no time?

― This isn't really beginner friendly, right lol

― For real lol, how is a grappler a beginner pick? lol

For viewers who knew Metal Punch, this sounded preposterous. To anyone, jaguar was clearly not a character for newbies.

Gyeongbok smiled at the chat's reaction.

"You're correct. Jaguar can be tough for beginners. If you're starting Metal Punch for the first time, I'd suggest other characters."

His unexpected response only bewildered the viewers further. This time, even Decibel blinked in surprise, her mouth slightly open.

"But Decibel is different. She has the physical skills honed from rhythm games. The problem is, physical reflexes and genre experience are two different things."

As Gyeongbok spoke, he lightly tapped the wooden dummy set up beside him. It retaliated immediately, but he dodged it effortlessly.

He smoothly grasped the distinction between high, mid, and low attacks.

"In striking exchanges, every moment is a psychological battle. For someone like Decibel who's just starting, it's tough to come out ahead in this mind game, don't you think?"

"Ah, so that's what you meant by the difference in experience."

Decibel rolled her eyes for a moment, then chuckled awkwardly.

"It... would be kind of tough, huh."

― Well, physical skill isn't everything in fighting games

― Experience is king when it comes to mind games, for real lol

― Look at the event lineup, everyone's a veteran lollll

-???: Hey, purpleple, let's have a match!

― Dude! The Purple viewers don't get domestic memes!

― Everyone, calm down, please

As Decibel glanced at him uncertainly, Gyeongbok responded with a gentle smile.

"No need to worry too much. That's why I recommended Jaguar. Try out the grab skill once more?"

"Oh, sure!"

Decibel immediately began stringing together a grab combo. Gyeongbok simply broke out of it again, explaining as he did so.

"Even with grabs, it's a mind game, like just now. It depends on which command each person inputs. But unlike with strikes, grabs don't allow for a true 'counterattack' from the defender."

In strike-based exchanges, a mistake can be fatal.

But with a successful grab, the attacker stays in control from that moment. Even if the opponent breaks free, things just reset to neutral.

― Oh lol, so you can make up for lack of experience this way?

― Normal newbies can't do successive grabs, but Deci can brute force it with her physical skills, huh?

― Damn lol, it really was a tailored pick

― This is coaching on day 4 of Metal Punch? What were all the coaches I watched even doing?

― Nobody coaches on their fourth day lol

― Level of an IVO guide creator lol

The viewers nodded at the explanation. Decibel's eyes sparkled with relief too.

But Gyeongbok hadn't finished.

"You can't be too relieved yet. Naturally, your opponent knows this too, so they'll keep their guard up against grabs. That's why you need to create opportunities with strikes."

"Wait, strikes?"

Both Decibel and the viewers were confused. Hadn't he just said she couldn't win in pure strike exchanges? At first glance, it sounded contradictory.

― LOL, true

― This hyung really came prepared!

― As Godple said, grabs are only the basics lol

― What's truly important for Jaguar is something else

But the experienced fighting gamers reacted differently.

"So, what we'll learn now is counter-moves."

"Counter-moves?"

"Yes. Jaguar can counter the opponent's heavy punch and heavy kick. It's risky, but the reward is big if you succeed."

Finally, the rest of the chat caught on.

― Ooh lol, you can use pure reflexes for counters

― With Deci's reaction speed, she'll do well lol

― Stiffen them up with a counter and go right into a grab?

― If she masters this, she'll become a monster in no time lol

― Zero-to-master bus driver, indeed!

Counter-moves were the true essence of playing Jaguar. With the chat now on board, Decibel saw it too.

"Just say the word! I'll do my best!"

Her enthusiastic reply drew laughter from Gyeongbok.

"Great. But first, you should identify which side is their heavy punch and kick, right?"

"Ah, right. They might be left-handed or left-footed too."

"What matters is which side carries their power. Basically, to throw a strong strike, you don't just move your hand or foot—you use your whole body."

As he spoke, Gyeongbok lightly demonstrated a straight punch and a spinning kick.

"As you can see, the side without power becomes your supporting 'axis'. So, you need to look for whoever steps forward more."

"Ah, you're right!"

― Oh? So you can tell right from their starting stance?

― Guy's really different thanks to his boxing experience!

― There's a reason lefties use the southpaw stance, after all

Gyeongbok waved his hand, drawing everyone's focus again.

"Of course, it's not 100%. Your opponent might try to trick you by reversing their stance. You might get fooled once, but that's the thrill of fighting games—one hit can decide everything, right?"

"Ah... That's true."

"Still, don't worry too much. If they act unnatural, you'll sense it. With your eye for detail, Decibel, you'll spot these things right away."

He reassured her, clapping softly.

"Alright, that's enough theory for now. Let's get some practice in with the AI, since it's your first time."

* * *

Decibel was serious.

'Do I... really have a knack for this?'

Not once did she fail a counter-move. Even though her opponents varied—not just dummies, and their heavy punches and kicks were randomized—it didn't matter.

Thanks to Gyeongbok's advice, she could deduce it from their stances.

― That adaptation speed is insane lol

― No way she's a newbie

― For real, you're supposed to learn by taking hits!

― Lol she's a rhythm game veteran!

― She's already taken all those hits elsewhere huh

The atmosphere in chat was great. Decibel felt more and more proud.

"It's all thanks to Purple's coaching!"

With another counter-move win, she finished her 10-grab combo and grinned in satisfaction.

"That's too generous. I'm more grateful because you follow along so well, Decibel."

Gyeongbok replied with a smile. She felt even more secretly proud at his words.

"But I think you could do even better."

"Even better than this?"

A string of question marks cropped up in chat. She was already flawless with counter moves—how could she get any stronger?

"Yes, I think you'll feel it if you try. Give countering a go against me."

This time, Gyeongbok stepped up as her opponent. Decibel shook off her smile and tensed up.

He immediately went for a low hit.

'Now!'

It was almost a surprise attack, but she didn't miss it. She instantly input the low counter-move command.

― Oh!

― Got it!

― Damn lol

The viewers assumed she'd succeeded, but the result was different.

Gyeongbok's advancing foot stopped abruptly and planted firmly. Instead of a kick, a fist shot forward.

'A fake!?'

Decibel was still able to react. But the problem was, her body wouldn't move as she wanted.

'Ah! The counter's still—!'

She was still locked in the counter posture. In the end, her timing was off and she got blown away by the strike.

"As I mentioned, in strikes, psychology beats physicality."

Gyeongbok loosened up with some relaxed punches and kicks.

"The opponent knows you're aiming for counters. If it's not a skill move, attacks can turn into something else at any time. Keep that in mind."

If an attack wasn't a fixed-animation move, you had to guard against rash decisions.

"If it's too tough, you could stick to countering just skill moves. Even then, you'd be doing well."

But Gyeongbok believed she could go further.

"But if you only counter skill moves, you're losing a card in the mind game. Soon enough, your opponent will realize you only counter skills."

Too many demands could lower morale—but Gyeongbok trusted her potential.

"As I said before, I think you can do even better."

"Ahaha... It's really a whole different world from rhythm games, huh? It's not like there's a scoreboard showing what direction to hit."

Decibel laughed awkwardly, feeling foolish for her previous pride.

"I'll keep my guard up 'til the very end!"

But neither did she fall into despair. Getting things wrong was a daily occurrence in rhythm games.

― This one's turning into a fighting gamer mentally too, lol

― Being a rhythm game veteran is a downside here huh

― At this rate, this isn't coaching, it's psychological reform!

― Watching Godple's stream changes your common sense—that's Perfect Common Sense, right?

― The Troopers were remodeled first anyway lol

The viewers were satisfied with her determination. Gyeongbok smiled, adding one last word.

"Actually, it's not so different from rhythm games after all."

"Huh?"

"There's a direction marker—just not as obvious as in rhythm games. It's a bit more complex, but you can still read the direction."

What was that supposed to mean?

As Decibel widened her eyes, Gyeongbok explained.

"Don't just track the fist or foot coming at you. What you need to observe is the opponent's gaze, their shoulder, and their waist movement. That's like the direction indicator on the note track."

― No way;;; that's something only monsters like you can do!

― Professor? It's the first class and you're telling us to write a thesis?

-???: I did it though?

― Lol, it's true though!

The chat doubted it; Decibel, however, didn't deny it right away. She rolled her eyes, then slowly nodded her head.

"Uh... I'm not totally sure, but I kind of get the idea. I'll give it a try for real!"

Before the chat could even react, Gyeongbok joyfully clapped his hands.

"Great. Thanks to how smoothly you're following along, the basics are now done. As you said, now it's time to get some real match experience."

-??????????

― Huh?

― Basics?

― Textbook logic: Basic ≠ Basic, "Introduction to" ≠ Understandable

― You need to see with the eyes of gods, not humans!

― Just what kind of person is Decibel to keep up with this?

The viewers were stunned. But what came next completely shifted the atmosphere in chat.

"In a moment, our manager will reveal a friendly match code. I invite all fighting gamers watching the stream to participate."

The meaning of his message was clear.

― Viewer participation?

― Live matches, now?

― Not just grinding ranked?

― Hyung?! Aren't you supposed to do this step by step?!

As the viewers freaked out, Gyeongbok finished explaining.

"As I've said many times, we don't have a lot of time. It's hard to find good opponents in random matching. And if only I play against Decibel, you might build up the wrong habits."

"Uh, are we really doing it right now?"

Decibel asked cautiously.

She'd already been told about a second part of the broadcast during the invitation, but hadn't realized it would move so quickly.

"If you just remember what you learned in coaching, you'll be fine. Of course, the participants should get something out of it too."

Gyeongbok smiled warmly.

"For those fighting gamers who manage to beat Decibel, after the second part is over, you'll get to face me in a match. Anyone who can beat me will receive a prize of 100,000 won."

― A solo play with Godple plus cash? Money can't buy this!

― I'm launching Capsule right now!

― If you're a fighting gamer, you can't miss this lol

With the prize announced, the chat was abuzz, but Gyeongbok wrapped up his explanation.

"If more people manage to beat Decibel, then today's broadcast will be extended accordingly."

― Insane lol, broadcast extension?!

― If a fighting gamer wins, godple streams until dawn?

― Ordering chicken right now

― Sorry, deci! Sorry, deci!

― I'll look the other way just this once, okay?

Not only the fighting gamers, but even the general viewers were buzzing. The mood that had been rooting for Decibel was quickly flipped.

'Now everyone wants me to lose...'

She tensed even more, turning toward Gyeongbok.

"You'll do great."

He, the one responsible for this situation, smiled calmly.

* * *

Gyeongbok's prediction was right.

Decibel continued her winning streak against incoming challengers.

'She's taking feedback well.'

Gyeongbok watched her, secretly nodding in approval. With every match, she was improving at an incredible rate.

'Just as expected.'

The instant viewer participation was not just for live experience. Naturally, he hadn't set this up just to make things hard on Decibel, either.

'She seems to adjust well mentally, too.'

From their pre-collab meeting and on air, Gyeongbok could tell her personality.

As someone who'd always streamed with the viewers in mind, Decibel was sensitive to outside influences.

'She's gotten better since joining us, but she still pays too much attention to others.'

She'd improved enough in the first part of the broadcast—mainly because most viewers supported her.

'But it'll be different during event matches.'

It wasn't just about dealing with the opposing Serengeti fans. Even expectations from her fellow Tri viewers could become a burden.

If she wanted to play her best, she had to practice under psychological pressure.

"In Deciguar's 10-hit grab combo, there is no mercy!"

Perhaps because her confidence was rising with her win streak,

Decibel managed another victory and even showed off her trademark showmanship.

― She called herself Deciguar lololol

-lol, why is Deci so good

-lol even the Red Squad gets cut now

― Her calling out the pixel sunglasses avatar cracks me up every time!

― How could a beginner be teabagging like this?

― No! This means we'll end on time!

― Where are all the real fighting gamers?

― Can't even break into the queue lol

Even the chat recognized her skill, and was almost ready to give up on having the stream extended.

[Here Comes New Challenger!]

Just then, another challenger appeared. Decibel raised her arms in a flex, then turned around.

'Oh?'

Gyeongbok smiled as he felt a familiar presence.

It had been a while, but the feeling was unmistakable.

"Whoa! I finally broke through!"

The viewers and Decibel recognized the newcomer leaping onto the stage with a cheer.

― WA! Surprise guest!

― Why are YOU challenging here lol

― It's not a surprise, he waited in line!

― This is a wild curveball, huh?

LD's character, cosplaying in a skeleton training suit—the username was instantly familiar to everyone.

[SkullKim]

It was streamer Skullkim, crashing the session.

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