Chapter 328 ·Just as Taught (3)?

Just 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Taught (3)

Before the tournament, Lee Gyeongbok finished coaching broadcasts with Decibel and then conducted separate special training sessions. However, it wasn't simply to prepare her for the character she would face, severus.

"Purple, what is this place...?"

Lee Gyeongbok didn't invite her to Metal Punch, but instead to his studio. As Decibel widened her eyes, he replied with a smile.

"Improving skill is important, but there's one training Decibel absolutely needs. That's not possible at Metal Punch."

"Training I absolutely need?"

"Yes. Right here."

Lee Gyeongbok lightly tapped his temple as he continued.

"It's mental strength training."

"Oh..."

Decibel's eyes darted around. Seeing her reaction, Lee Gyeongbok explained gently.

"Decibel, you tend to be conscious of your surroundings, don't you?"

"Ah, that's true..."

"Of course, after what I told you last time and since the collab stream, you've gotten a lot better. But a tournament is a different matter."

She had changed since the Beat Sword collaboration stream. But usually, change comes gradually, and it's difficult to become a completely different person in a short time.

"This time, the tournament will be held at a stadium. Unlike a normal broadcast, Decibel, you'll feel the viewers' gazes and hear their voices directly."

Decibel had definitely changed.

But that was only based on the methods she'd used for her broadcasts until now.

"You'll be in a completely different situation, Decibel."

There was little chance she could maintain that change in a new environment. Decibel agreed with that as well.

"Uh, I can't even imagine that, honestly. Will it be a big problem?"

"It'll be fine. Preventing problems in advance is part of coaching."

Lee Gyeongbok waved his hand with a smile toward the worried Decibel.

"And the reason I chose you, Decibel, is because you deserve it."

After he finished the setup, the background of the studio changed.

"Where is this...?"

Decibel again widened her eyes and looked around. The sound of a murmuring crowd surrounded them, and rough-looking people encircled her.

"It's a Fight Club theme. Ah, and don't worry, they're just AI dummies."

He had even discussed Decibel's coaching direction with Genome over a meal. This was one of the studio themes Genome had introduced to him.

"In the actual stadium, people won't be right next to you like this. Still, exposing yourself to a more burdensome environment will help you adapt."

"Uh, yeah, I'm sure I'll get used to the stares."

Even if they were dummies, they looked just like real people. Decibel fixed her gaze on Lee Gyeongbok, avoiding the eyes of the dummies glaring at her.

"That's the basic idea, but there's a best outcome too."

"Best? What is it?"

"To concentrate so much that you forget the existence of the audience entirely."

Lee Gyeongbok pointed a thumb at himself.

"Focus all your senses only on your opponent. You know this from rhythm games, right? When you play really difficult songs, you said you can't afford to care about the background."

"Oh, yeah, at first, I'm too busy chasing the notes."

"I'm glad you get it right away. And speaking of which, the last opponent you'll face—"

Lee Gyeongbok assumed a boxing stance.

This was another reason for coaching in the studio instead of at Metal Punch.

"Just think of Mom Queen as that sort of 'difficult song.'"

His coaching didn't need help from the skill system.

* * *

Final match for the female division.

"Trying for a clean sweep is Serengeti's leader, mom Queen! And the unpredictable dark horse, tri's leader Decibel, is up on stage!"

With both teams' fates on the line, Jung Soyoon and the commentators raised the tension higher than before.

"Just going by experience, mom Queen seems favored. Plus, the chance card still hasn't been used, has it? Willitwork, how do you see this match going?!"

Her question was turned over first to Willitwork.

"I think Purple's choice is really surprising."

"Oh, in what way?"

"A lot of people thought, 'not using the Ban-Pick card, that itself is a bluff,' you know? But I actually thought that statement was to shift attention away from the real threat, the 'Full Burst' card."

"Oh! So the Ban-Pick card was actually bait?"

"Exactly. I mentioned this during the drawing broadcast—if both sides are in Burst, they both get 'Super Armor,' right? That stun immunity is a huge advantage for a grab expert like Jaguar!"

"Oh? That's true! Even if you get hit, you can just grab! But now, even the Full Burst card isn't being played?"

"That's why I said it was surprising. Purple must know that too."

That explanation caused a stir in chat.

― Now that I hear it, that makes sense.

― But he didn't use it, right?

― No way Godple could miss this;;;

― What's going on? What's the plan?

― Bluff after bluff!

Willitwork took a breath before continuing the commentary.

"Anyway, it's turning into a straight-up contest of skill, and I'm not just saying this because I'm a biased commentator—objectively, it looks tough. The character matchup isn't good."

"Oh, is it that bad?"

"Severus is a boxer, you know? With unique, fast footwork, weaving and ducking for extra dodge moves. Makes it really hard to grab him. And among striker characters, he's especially quick with rapid punches, making it hard to get the tempo down while guarding."

"I see... Then what do you think, Genome?"

This was the final match, and they needed to keep the stakes high. As harsh opinions were piling up, Jung Soyoon quickly shifted the question.

"What Willitwork said has a point."

"Huh?"

Jung Soyoon's eyes grew wide. Even Genome admitting difficulty would be a problem.

"Yes, the exact points Willitwork commented on—Purple knows all that! Yet he didn't use the card? Sent Decibel out to rely on pure skill? Then the answer's already decided!"

"Answer? What answer!?"

"Don't use what you don't need! No unnecessary waste! That's Perfect Common Sense!"

But as Genome gradually raised his voice, Jung Soyoon felt relieved.

"The skill honed by all that coaching for Decibel! That's enough to win! Viewers, use your common sense! Perfect Common Sense!"

Genome turned to show the slogan on his hoodie to the camera, making viewers laugh.

― Is this commentary or a PPL ad LOL

― But he's right, isn't he?

― Tough guy: wins by skill

― No, lol, the real fight is Decibel's, isn't it?

― Top guy: wins by skill

― So do all nicknames here get the 'top' prefix, or what LOL

― Maybe 'top' means the winner's trophy?

But soon after, as the fight was declared, everyone's eyes focused.

"Oh! The match has started!"

"Both sides going at it right away!"

"No hesitation at all!"

As the two clashed, everyone was in awe.

"Wait, what's going on!? Counter hit? Another counter! Counters coming out repeatedly?!"

"The counter judgement keeps coming up?! This isn't by chance!"

While the two on screen were confused, Genome unconsciously clapped and raised his voice.

"Wow! Wow! This is a countermeasure no one imagined! It has to be Purple's coaching!"

"Coaching!? Please explain!"

At Jung Soyoon's request, he quickly explained.

"Counter hit! In fighting games, it's not turn-based, you know? Both sides can attack or guard without taking turns. Sometimes attacks collide, and that's when the system decides who comes out on top!"

"Oh, right! Like when fists clash midair!"

"Exactly! When a skill and a basic hit collide, the skill gets priority! But when basic hits from both sides clash, both take damage and get stunned!"

Willitwork, wide-eyed, added:

"I never would have thought anyone would be ready for THIS tactic! This is amazing! Because of the counter hit-induced stun, mom Queen can't start her combos!"

"You're right! She only gets the 'one' in her 'one-two punch'! She can't string her combos!"

Jung Soyoon looked up sharply as she explained.

"But wait—does that mean Decibel is intentionally matching counters to Mom Queen's attacks!?"

"That's right! Most people couldn't do it, but Decibel can. She's a former rhythm game master! Her reaction speed is incredible! It's as if Decibel sees those punches as incoming notes!"

Viewers got fired up.

― Isn't this harder than hitting rhythm game notes?

― Rofl, like notes just appear before your eyes

-???: Can she really see them?

― So this is why she isn't using the Full Burst card

― Yeah, if this works, going Super Armor would be bad

― No wonder they ended the stream early!

― So this was the special training, huh!

But even this didn't guarantee victory.

― But this isn't enough to win, is it?

― Yeah, both sides take damage from counter hits

― Breaking combos is good, but still...

-???: So, what next?

Neither side could be called decisively ahead. Genome, however, explained confidently.

"Wait, what are you looking at?! The one getting the advantage is Decibel!"

"What? You mean Decibel is winning?! Their stamina is about even!"

"Looking at health alone, maybe. But now Mom Queen can't control the tempo her usual way! Since she can't win by basic hits, she'll have to break through with skills—but then Jaguar's counter-move comes into play!"

Mom Queen needed to break through with superior hitbox judgement. But if she got caught by a counter-move, Decibel could turn it around at once.

"Her heavy punch and heavy kick are locked up! She can only use half her skills, and she can't get the timing even for those!"

"Yeah, that makes sense. Severus is a character who pressures with rapid hits to induce guards. When the opponent tries to counter, weaving and ducking steal back the tempo for reverse counters."

Willitwork observed and reluctantly agreed.

"But this time, there's no opportunity for weaving or ducking. Decibel's not attacking first."

"Oh, I see! It's going in a completely unexpected direction. Everyone thought Mom Queen would dominate, but they've been blindsided! Who would've thought Jaguar and Severus's match would turn into a slugfest?!"

Jung Soyoon recapped the two commentators' points with emphasis.

The unexpected development had captured everyone's focus.

"Both players are showing the prowess befitting their titles as team leaders!"

From a host's point of view, this was the best match.

* * *

Mom Queen bit down hard.

'I've been completely shut down in round one.'

The victory of the first round had gone to Decibel. She'd overreached, using her skills recklessly against unexpected tactics, and was punished for it.

'But it'll be different now.'

Any fighting game player has lost to unfamiliar patterns. But you adapt, and pros do it faster.

'I won't fall for the same move twice.'

Mom Queen came up with countermeasures.

She planned to mix in fakes among her basic attacks or switch to Clinch to regain her tempo.

〈FIGHT!〉

Round two was declared.

She took a breath and charged toward Decibel.

'Counter alone can't win this!'

Mom Queen was confident.

She used jabs to obscure vision, aiming for a body blow.

But even she had overlooked something.

"Huh...!"

Once again, that sensation of being stunned.

'She's faster?'

Adapting to an opponent's pattern wasn't just her strength. Decibel's reaction speed had increased compared to round one.

Moreover, Decibel didn't distinguish between real and fake attacks.

She didn't need to.

'She's countering everything!?'

When Mom Queen withdrew a fake attack, Decibel did the same. An opportunistic strike was instantly met by a counter.

Mom Queen couldn't believe it.

It felt like facing a mirror.

'What the...!?'

Her reaction speed and concentration were unbelievable. In this situation, even attempting Clinch was unthinkable.

In the end, the round played out much like the first.

'I still have a trump card left.'

But despite the similar flow, her mental strength was different. Thanks to her experience in round one, mom Queen remained calm.

Both sides' stamina steadily dropped in the slugfest.

'I'll finish this with Burst Move...!'

She checked her stamina bar each time she was stunned, waiting for the chance to activate Burst.

With Super Armor plus Severus's Burst Move, 'Dempsey Roll,' she believed she could win.

'I'm faster than Jaguar's Burst Move!'

Jaguar, true to his expertise in grappling, had a Burst Move—Giant Swing—that was also a grab skill.

The time to strike finally came.

'Last counter hit!'

She thrust out her fist, preparing the command input. But the strike missed completely.

All at once, mom Queen sensed it instinctively.

'She saw through it?'

Decibel had clearly anticipated her move. Her prior experience had alerted her to this mistake.

'Her sense of distance...!'

Throughout the second round, counter hits had continued. In a normal exchange, her punch would have reached the opponent's body, but this time, Decibel's 'outstretched' punch made contact instead.

The distance between their characters was just a forearm's length wider than before.

And what Decibel had stretched out wasn't a punch.

'Did they even coach her on this...?'

Jaguar's foot reached close by. It was an ambush using the difference in reach between arm and leg.

With a dull shock, mom Queen felt herself stunned.

'Not yet, not yet!'

She aimed for one last counter. All she needed was to enter Burst state. With Super Armor, she'd endure, then finish with Dempsey Roll.

But Decibel gave her no chance. Twin hammerings followed immediately, striking the back of her head.

"Ah."

Falling to the stage, she bounced up due to the bounce system.

She knew the result instantly.

"Hammering hit! Mom Queen! She's airborne!"

"It's over, right?! She can't do anything anymore! Decibel goes in for the finishing blow!"

Jung Soyoon cried out in shock while Genome shouted with joy, having guessed Decibel's next move.

"Air grab! Landed it!"

A general grab can be escaped by a release command. But once grabbed in midair, it was different.

Just as some strikes were unblockable, so too did grabs have their own unblockable versions.

Severus, now airborne, landed both legs on Jaguar's shoulders. Anyone with a bit of wrestling knowledge knew what was coming.

"It's here! Tombstone Piledriveeeer!"

Matching Genome's shout, Decibel slammed Mom Queen headfirst into the floor.

With a crushing boom, the effect exploded onscreen.

[K. O.]

The display lit with golden letters.

"Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!"

"Deciguar! Deciguar! Deciguar! Deciguar!"

"She won! She woooooooooooooon!"

The crowd, which had been holding its breath, exploded in cheers.

"Decibel has erected Mom Queen's tombstone!"

"KO! Decibel wins round two as well! That means victory for the female division!"

Genome and Jung Soyoon shouted themselves hoarse.

As the sound thumped, the results appeared on the scoreboard.

[Tri WIN!]

And, finally, the result.

Cheering that filled the entire stadium.

Among it all, Decibel gasped for breath and turned her head.

"Ah...?"

The person in question realized a beat late what had happened. She'd been completely focused on Mom Queen, only just now noticing her surroundings.

"I won...? We won?"

Her ears rang.

She couldn't make out what the crowd was saying. But she could see their faces.

Joy, laughter, delight.

She received the emotions in full.

"Battle of the two platforms! For the female division, it's Tri! The Tri team has taken the crown! The secret dark horse, Decibel, pulled it off!"

"What did I tell you! Skill alone was enough! You'd win even without using chance cards!"

Unlike the crowd, Jung Soyoon and Genome's voices reached her clearly, thanks to a direct audio feed.

Finally, Decibel could savor her victory too. Smiling brightly, she raised both her arms.

"Make the world! Noisy!"

Decibel shouted her catchphrase. At last, she truly accepted it herself.

Just as Lee Gyeongbok said.

"It was Decibel!!"

I deserved to be on this stage.

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