The Return of the Talented Monopolist is Special

The spirit of the lion, unaware of the change, clicked its tongue lightly.

– It wasn’t as promising as Jade. I had high hopes…

And just as I was about to turn around.

Pssst-!

The sound of the water forcefully splitting.

The spirit tilted its head and looked back again.

There.

Rustle!

Rustle!

Yujin, with a sharp glint in her eyes, was biting off the ‘Yujins’ that were holding onto her ankles.

Purr!

Yujin let out a large bubble and made a face.

-It’s my turn.

Flash-!

Yujin’s entire body was enveloped in a bright aura so dazzling it was almost blinding.

-……!

Silent Light.

It was the moment when the continent’s unparalleled top cultivation technique awakened to the next level, becoming a 2-star technique.

Thanks to that, the mental barrier was strengthened, allowing Yujin to overcome the curse and eliminate the hallucinations.

Moreover, in Yujin’s hand, there was no longer a simple dagger, but a proper ‘sword’ showcasing a long and sharp appearance.

This was an aura that could only be displayed by knights with at least a 3-star to 4-star achievement.

-Thank you, you pushed my limits.

-How can my power…

The ‘revealing of power’ mentioned by the spirit seemed to refer to a transformation similar to the ‘second phase’ exhibited by high-ranking monsters.

The spirit, having confirmed that Eugene’s power was stronger than expected, decided to enter the second phase.

Then, he launched a mental attack on Yujin, and it seemed like Yujin was definitely falling for it.

Yujin was fine.

No, in the eyes of the spirit, it seemed even stronger.

Squeak!

Yujin drew a long sword in an ‘X’ shape and charged at the spirit.

It was a level of speed and momentum that was vastly different from just a moment ago.

-……!

Accordingly, the lion spirit resembling Eugene also hurriedly stretched out its arms to take a combat stance.

The torso remained the same, but the arms had become long and misshapen. That appearance is probably one of the effects of the second phase.

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However.

Rustle! Rustle! Rustle!

-Urgh…!

The lion spirit’s elongated arms were completely severed by Eugene’s long sword, leaving it no choice but to retreat helplessly.

At that moment, the spirit of the lion had retreated about ten steps.

Thud.

Yujin suddenly dropped the sword she had been wielding like a madman.

-What is it, bring it on!

The spirit shouted angrily, but Yujin merely stared at the lion spirit, which mimicked his body and face, with a troubled expression.

If I were to kill you with my own hands, it would feel as satisfying as killing my former self.

However, Yujin didn’t really want to do that.

Yujin stared blankly at the spirit’s feet.

-By now, it should be around this time.

-What are you mumbling to yourself about…?

It was just then.

Grrrrrrrrrr!

From the deep, dark depths below, a massive whirlpool began to form.

And soon.

-Oh……!

The spirit of the lion was caught in the whirlwind and began to be drawn into the deep darkness.

This was the ultimate magical trap that would activate if something entered a certain area after a certain amount of time had passed.

– Ha, you… did you make me take a step back for this? To think you would use this trap…

The spirit of the lion spoke with a resigned expression. It was an acknowledgment that the outcome had already been decided.

Perhaps the lion spirit couldn’t have been unaware of such hidden magical traps, but it seemed to have let its guard down, swept up by Eugene’s momentum.

Yujin tightly shut her mouth.

He could have cut off the lion’s spirit himself.

However.

“I don’t want to treat my weak self so cruelly.” Because I, too, had tried my best to survive back then.

Yujin quietly gazed at the lion spirit slowly sinking into the darkness.

The battle that Yujin orchestrated a little while ago was certainly dangerous, but there were also clear benefits from it.

Jade, Sirius, and Clark, who would be watching him from somewhere. Yujin had left a clear mark in their minds.

At the same time, Yujin healed her trauma through the conviction that she could overcome herself and achieved the awakening of her inner light.

“I will never go back to those days.”

It was a promise I had made many times before, but now it has become an even stronger determination and belief.

Grrr…

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The whirlwind has stopped-

Yujin swam towards the ice cave with an even more resolute mindset.

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As we got closer to the ice cave, the dark water gradually became brighter and approached the surface.

Yujin had a question about the scene that seemed to be a memory of the mad horse from just a moment ago.

Is the mad horse seeping into my body?

The faint shadow speaking about the clear mirror and pure heart was surely the master of the madman.

But what does it mean that Yujin witnessed that memory?

“Right now, the lion’s exam is the priority.” I’ll have to think about this issue later.

Thus, as Yujin made her way to the ice cave, she passed by a few of the distant relatives. They were all swimming slowly with strained expressions.

It must be because the battle with the lion spirit was difficult.

Additionally, Eugene has surpassed the Ins brothers, Rauler, and even Eldorado.

Yujin, recalling their astonished faces, let out a small laugh.

I arrived faster than I thought.

It is the power of the second level of Mukgwang, achieved this time, along with the extreme training that he has not missed a single day for the past ten years.

Thus, Yujin arrived at the entrance of the ice cave above the surface.

“Phew!”

I came out of the water and slowly looked around the entrance of the cave.

Every now and then, luminescent stones emitting a blue light were placed on the floor, brightly illuminating the large cave, making the already blue ice appear even bluer.

Yujin also looked a bit surprised by the grand sight that seemed to have at least a few hundred years of history.

In the meantime.

I heard someone coming out of the water from behind.

Phew!

“Hoo, hoo, Yujin… Robert.”

Eldora glared at Yujin, panting heavily.

Perhaps because she saw him pass by her at an unbelievable speed, Eldora looked conflicted.

“You, how did you get here so fast…?”

“I just got lucky.”

Eldora felt a strange sense of determination as Yujin spoke without a single change in expression.

Only the truly talented people don’t really want to show off their talent.

Eldora knew it very well. Because that was also her characteristic.

But when I actually saw that kid, he wasn’t as unlucky as I thought.

“Do you know something?”

“What do you know?”

“Like strategies for this exam, that sort of thing.” You were definitely standing at the starting line alone from the beginning, right?

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“It’s a trade secret.”

“This is real.” I’m older than you, you know?

“Getting older isn’t a good thing.”

Eldora, with a sulky expression, passed by Eugene.

“I’m going first.”

“Yeah, right.”

“……?”

When Eldora made a puzzled expression, Yujin shook her head again.

“Trade secret.”

“You’re a pervert!”

Eldora shouted and stomped into the depths of the cave. It was an expression that said she didn’t even want to deal with him.

Perhaps, deep down, he had developed a sense of hostility or competitiveness towards Yujin.

The reason Yujin insisted on sending Eldora first was different.

And probably, even if the Ince brothers and Rauler came, Eugene would send them first.

Just in time.

“Pooh!” Huff, huff.

“Ugh!”

In the end, the Ince brothers and Rauler also followed.

“You, you…….”

“Yujin!”

The Ins brothers looked at Eugene with wary eyes, and Rauler had a proud expression.

Yujin waved her palm with an expressionless face once again.

“Oh, okay.” Did you come? Hurry up and pass by. We’re going to be late.

“……Why didn’t you go first?”

Inse showed a suspicious expression.

Of course, the answer was naturally ‘a trade secret.’

“Um?” “Really leaving first?”

Rauler also tilted his head in confusion but then nodded and was passing by Eugene when Ains spoke up.

“Wait a minute, Rauler.” Where are you going?

“Where are you going?” You have to pass through here, right?

“No, we should go first, so why are you going ahead, I’m saying.”

“What are these guys talking about?”

Raulder frowned fiercely and protested, but the Ins brothers showed no sign of listening.

He probably thought that if he arrived first, there would be some better reward.

“Do you think we just bypassed the spirit like you did?” It’s not like you, who got through by taking shortcuts. The person who is qualified should go first.

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“How would you know if I took a shortcut or did it the proper way!”

“Do you think we don’t know that you made it this far without a single scratch?”

“……That’s true, but.”

Janes pointed to the scar on her leg and spread her arms wide.

“We faced the spirit of the lion directly and passed, our bodies are proof of that.” On the other hand, what about you?

“I was just on guard and took the initiative because a seal-like creature appeared in the first place.” Isn’t that a more effective way? “Yeah?”

Seeing no end in sight to the argument, Yujin shook her head vigorously and was about to throw herself back into the water.

“Yujin!” Where are you going? Why are you going back in?

“There’s such a thing.” “See you later.”

Ains shouted.

“Wait a minute!” “Then let’s do it this way.”

Jane’s intervened.

“Yujin Robert, though I hate to admit it… you’re the one who has a record of barely winning against us. So, you make the call. Should we go first, or should that guy go first?”

“Hmm, how did I barely win against you? Well, why should I be the one to make the call? Just go ahead and do what you want.”

“You’re not a man, are you? Quit it.”

Yujin found the persistent, out-of-place arguments of the Ains brothers strangely amusing.

Well, fine. I’ll let it slide and help Rauller out. What the heck.

Yujin cleared his throat and spoke.

“Alright. So it’s decided that I’ll determine who goes first.”

“Right.”

At that moment, Ains whispered something to Jane’s, loud enough for everyone to hear.

“But hey, bro, that guy’s Rauller’s friend, so wouldn’t it be obvious that he’d side with Rauller? Is this right?”

“You really think a man would do such a cowardly thing? If that’s the case, we’ll quit.”

“Exactly. Yep.”

The Ains brothers nodded, while Rauller turned to look at Yujin with a confused expression.

Yujin sighed inwardly and made his decision.

“Ains and Jane’s brothers go first.”

“Haha! Yes! As expected, he’s a man!”

“…Huh?”

The Ains brothers laughed loudly, while Rauller tilted his head in confusion.

“Wait, why? What’s the reason?”

“Well, the Ains brothers should go first.”

“Hahaha! Eldora, wait for us!”

The Ains brothers laughed happily and headed into the ice cave, while Rauller wore a frustrated expression.

“Yujin! Why? Why…”

“Bro, didn’t you already figure out the identity of the spirit and decide to take the first move?”

“Yeah. Isn’t that the smarter way? I’m not falling behind those Ains guys. So, it makes sense that I should go first, right?”

“Of course. But listen carefully.”

He left behind a meaningful remark before leaping into the water.

“Watch the ‘opponent’ of the Ains brothers carefully.”

Splash!

Towards the starting point, again.

The return of the talent monopolizer is special.