Episode 157
“Please do your best for humanity.”
“yes.”
Pope Heinrich, who handed over the license, offered to shake hands, and Taehyun responded by joining hands.
All licenses were awarded to Taehyun, who was the tenth.
An SS-rank player who will lead humanity against monsters and demons.
Pope Henry blessed their future once again and then left.
[Okay, the ceremony is over!!]
As the Pope disappeared completely from the Colosseum, the host once again brightened the mood.
Cheers erupted from all over the Colosseum.
Just like the S class did in the past.
The SS class are those who announce the beginning of a new era.
People were going crazy just by being at that historic site.
At that time, the host placed his hand on the earring and nodded.
It was an order from above.
[Ah… Everyone, we have new information now. To commemorate this award ceremony, the six association presidents have planned a special event!!]
“Event?”
“What is it?”
“hey!! “Say it quickly!!”
Shouts erupted from all over the Colosseum toward the impatient host.
[Yes~!! We’ll let you know right away!! Ten players with SS level licenses!! now!! here!! They say they will measure their magical power!!!]
Waaaaaa.
The audience, who thought they were going to conduct an interview, cheered, while some national power players flinched.
This is because it is a process that did not exist in existing procedures.
In particular, Germany’s Thomas Neuer and Russia’s Sergei Semak were visibly embarrassed.
On the other hand, players from the United States, England, and France did not show any signs of panic.
Of course, Taehyun was the same.
‘Is it starting slowly?’
An event taking place on the day of the SS-level player license award ceremony.
It was led by Kevin Lee, the president of the association, and it was not unknown that the presidents of the British and French associations would have sympathized with it.
‘You must have guessed the words in advance.’
Six countries participated in this award ceremony.
One of only ten SS-rank players in the world.
Five of them are Americans.
Normally, I would be satisfied with just knowing that half of them are natives.
Association President Kevin Lee was drawing an even bigger picture.
This is something I want to imprint in the minds of people around the world.
The United States is the best not just in terms of numbers but also in terms of quality.
For that, there was no better stage than today, when the world’s attention was focused.
‘Anyway, both children and adults. ‘Childish things are the same.’
Taehyun clicked his tongue as he looked at some players who were showing off their energy.
It was a future that changed but did not change.
In his past life, the place where Taehyun stands now was in China.
Grand Duke Igmun’s contractor Zhang Linfeng.
Among Asians, he was the only attendee.
President Kevin Lee, who was curious about his military history, created the current situation in the name of an event.
At first glance, magic power values seem simple, but in reality, they are nothing more than showing the player’s fighting power.
In particular, it would be no surprise to say that the magical power levels of those at the national power level are confidential.
Association President Kevin Lee actually took advantage of that.
Confidence that America’s national power level is the best.
It was a plan that was possible because there was absolute certainty.
Ultimately, the plan was successful.
‘Zhang Linfeng refused to measure magical power.’
It goes without saying that if you refuse to participate in the event, the image of both the parties and your country will be weakened.
That is why China was classified as the weakest country among the powers in the beginning even though it had SS-level players.
Even if it wasn’t the case in reality, that was the power of the image.
However.
‘It will be different this time.’
Taehyun was also waiting for the current situation.
New Korea needed to be strong for future activities.
To do so, simply winning the title of a great power was not enough.
‘I need to clearly show it to the world. There is a gap even in SS grades.’
Before we knew it, a huge magic power meter had arrived in the Colosseum Square.
It was a whopping 3 meters in size.
Tongue. Tongue. Tongue. Teong.
Such an object was immediately installed in the very center of the square.
The moderator held up the microphone in front of the measuring instrument.
In my hand was the script that was hastily handed over to me.
[Yes… As for this meter, it was created jointly by NASA and the World Players Association… It is said to be the world’s only national power level horsepower meter. It is said that if you place your hand on the central magic stone and… um… use a skill, it will be measured. It is said that the numbers are measured from 1 to 99999. Oh, for reference, it is said that an average S-rank player gets about 20,000 on average. If there is anyone who does not want to participate even now… Please raise your hand.]
Please raise your hand.
The nine players looked at the host’s words.
This is because we know that the first measurer is the standard.
Taehyun, who had been quietly watching, walked forward.
“Let me go first.”
“…!!”
“Hwiyu~”
“You’re confident.”
“Are you full of spirit?”
“….”
Several players showed various reactions.
The atmosphere on the American side was particularly heated.
The man who defeated Gregor Gillespie and was recognized by Michael Gore.
A man whom Montel Jackson recognizes as a comrade and whom Ricky Harlis has his eyes on.
A brat who is expected to have defeated two SS-class monsters with the power of the Great Duke.
They recognized Taehyeon’s power in hunting SS-class monsters, but on the other hand, they looked down on Taehyun.
It was because I thought that my performance so far was due to the strength of the anti-aircraft contractor.
[New Korea’s Kim Tae-hyun was the first to come out!!]
The host brightened the mood by loudly calling out Tae-hyun’s name.
The people in the Colosseum who were watching this cheered.
* * *
“Okay then. “Please pass it on to the moderator.”
The Italian player signaled with his earrings in response to Association President Kevin Lee’s words.
Afterwards, the host at the Colosseum Square announced the event and the audience cheered.
Ko Tae-wook’s expression hardened as he belatedly realized the situation.
Association President Kevin Lee.
I realized that I had fallen into the trap he had set.
Ji Jin-hee and Go Tae-wook, with stern expressions, made eye contact, but the mood was already irreversible.
The reason Ji Jin-hee accepted this ridiculous event in the first place was to protect the status of New Korea.
‘Oh… this is embarrassing…’
For the player, skill characteristics and magical power levels can act as fatal information.
In that respect, Go Tae-wook hoped that Tae-hyun, who was standing in the square, would reject him.
If that were to happen, it would be difficult because it was a new Korea.
Song on all sides.
‘Damn it… what is this event?’
While he is unable to do this or that.
[New Korea’s Kim Tae-hyun was the first to step forward!!]
“…!!”
Ko Tae-wook looked at the square at the unexpected words of the host.
Taehyun, with a confident smile, was walking in front of the horsepower meter.
* * *
Waaaaaa.
When Taehyun declared himself the first rider, the coliseum became even more heated.
If there is always a first, there is always a second.
Only then did Daniel Grint, who realized that he had lost the player to Taehyun, raise his hand.
“hey!! “I’ll be the first.”
Not to be outdone, France’s Alex Watson stepped forward.
“No, I will measure first!!”
The rest of the players watched quietly.
Taehyun looked at the two people who came out late.
He knew the outcome of this event.
The first place is Cody Cruz from the United States.
Second place was Thomas Neuer of Germany.
Third place is Russia’s Sergei Semak.
Of course, unlike in the past life, there were variables like Taehyun and Ricky Hallis.
The important thing is that even then, Daniel Grint and Alex Watson were at the bottom.
‘They say an empty cart is noisy.’
The host was equally taken aback by the sudden situation.
Taehyun shrugged his shoulders at the host who was looking at him.
“The hyenas are in trouble.”
“What what?!!”
“hey!!!”
The two players got angry and blushed.
It looked like he was about to raise his magic power at any moment.
Taehyun grinned and took a step back.
Whatever the order, the outcome is already decided.
“If you want, I’ll give it to you.”
“Hoo. “Then, should I apply as third choice?”
Montel Jackson, who was watching the current situation with interest, stepped forward.
This is a situation that we were preparing in advance after hearing from association president Kevin Lee.
It was also the case that he was the first of five Americans to step forward.
As soon as the number of applicants overflowed, the host made a shocked expression.
[Now… in this case, it would be best to decide the order first. We will give priority to those who applied first and select the rest.]
The first order that will attract attention from all over the world.
Daniel Grint and Alex Watson scuffled for a moment and the order was soon decided.
A large electronic display board installed in the square displayed a set order.
The first is Daniel Grint from England.
The second is France’s Alex Watson.
The third was Montel Jackson from the United States.
‘It’s the eighth time.’
Taehyun’s order of draw was in front of Cody Cruz in the tenth and Uriah Simone in the ninth.
[ruler. Then, please come out first, Daniel Grint. Magic level and actual combat ability are separate, so feel free to use the skill.]
Daniel Grint walked in front of the measuring instrument and placed his hand on the magic stone in the center.
He unleashed his magic power.
“Hueup.”
Then, as if magic power was swirling, the skill was activated.
Whiiiiiii.
A huge wind rose.
S-rank skill ‘Wind Spell’.
It has the power to tear most buildings and S+ level monsters into pieces.
Surprisingly, the highest-grade magic stones attached to the measuring device were dispersing and absorbing the power.
‘Hmm…’
Taehyun, who was feeling the reverberation of magical power, made a strange expression.
After a while, Daniel Grint, who had powerfully injected magical energy into the measuring instrument, let go.
Many eyes in the Colosseum, including Taehyun, turned to the electronic display board.
1. Daniel Grint (United Kingdom/ horsepower value: 52323)
2. Alex Watson (France/ horsepower value: 00000)
3. Montel Jackson (USA/ horsepower value: 00000)
4. Alexander Karelin (Russia/ horsepower value: 00000)
5. Ricky Hallis (USA/ horsepower value: 00000)
6. Marco Tuchel (Germany/ horsepower value: 00000)
7. Dominic Garbrandt (USA/ horsepower value: 00000)
8. Taehyun Kim (New Korea/ horsepower value: 00000)
9. Yura Iya Simone (USA/ horsepower figure: 00000)
10. Cody Cruz (USA/ horsepower figure: 00000)
[Amazing!! Daniel Grint player from England!! Not only did you surpass the S rank, you also surpassed 50,000 points!!!]
“Oh. “It’s pretty good, right?”
“Has that guy grown more?”
Montel Jackson and Uriah Simon, who knew the power of Daniel Grint, muttered.
This is because if the Daniel Grint they knew a year ago, the points should be 5,000 points lower.
“It’s my turn next.”
Alex Watson grinned and walked to the meter.
He was also stronger than Daniel Grint, but he was by no means weak.
Daniel Grint returns with a satisfied expression and Alex Watson walks leisurely.
Everyone was amazed at their strength and watched their every step.
‘Hmm… I guess it’s at the low SS level.’
Taehyun shook his head at his level, which was weaker than expected.
“….”
“…?”
Cody Cruz and Ricky Harlis.
The two people did not miss that sight.
