[Real-time Best – Overseas Magic Gallery]
[It’s a pity that I missed two consecutive highlights because I was receiving a chicken delivery][131]
I missed the highlight during the Hiroyuki match and vowed to myself that I would never take my eyes off of Neme’s match again…
(It’s because the chicken is warm. Thumbs up.jpg)
(David Everett: 81% → 49%.jpg)
(A picture of a disheartened Onabu in front of the TV.jpg)
Heaven!!! I still have not seen Neme’s highlights in real-time!!!!
[Comments]
– The chicken is warm… Neme is cold…
– What does it matter if the chicken gets cold? You couldn’t even last 30 seconds before running away, LOL.
– What’s the difference between waking up tomorrow morning to check the results? (I really don’t know)
– Watching the replay is meaningless~ You’ll never know the emotions of someone who watched it live~
– You’re so foolish, really foolish, LOL.
[Commentators also missed Nonaeme’s quadruple casting][457]
(Gloria Calibur’s disarray disruption.gif)
(The Demon Lord’s horn adjusting the size of the external appearance wings.gif)
(Electric clone generating electric clones.gif)
(Adela’s pyrophysical destruction techniques, engraved by clones.gif)
(A photo of the electronic scoreboard.jpg)
Everything was recorded on the scoreboard. Goosebumps ㄷㄷ
[Comments]
– The commentators didn’t say anything, so I thought it was a bug, but it was real.
– Isn’t it crazy to quadruple cast at 10 years old?
– Clearly, they were born with two brains.
[Why David Everett’s decision to stop Aura Heart wasn’t a mistake][110]
It is indeed crazy to gather all mana during a match ㅇㅇ.
However, when you look at Everett’s subatomic barrier, it was virtually like new at 99%.
Now he’s switching to a physical strike strategy? It’s impossible due to fatigue pressure.
Moreover, Neme was already triple casting, so a high-power spell on the 4th circle could only be used about once.
If Everett can block this, he can proceed to the second half with an advantage in stamina, mana, and barrier.
But Neme could quadruple cast and had already completed the groundwork with Adela, inflicting 32% damage.
Just how far ahead can Nonaeme see?
[Comments]
– Just the God of duels.
– Maybe at the start of the match, but in the second half, it doesn’t matter, LOL.
– I thought it was match-fixing.
– Na~me Neme Neme Na~me~!
– Wow, this match is super fun, hehe.
– A death group (Neme kills).
After halftime, the two players entered.
Neme frequently raised and lowered her right leg.
Was it because the ankle guard, which was much thicker than before, was uncomfortable?
Seeing this, the British side issued a directive for Neme to attempt close combat.
19% difference; it’s not impossible to turn things around like when facing Hiroyuki.
‘The opponent is 10 years old, Everett. If you push harder, their stamina will drop quickly!’
Forced to, Everett took Calibur’s sword and closed the distance.
Tatak-!
“That’s an obvious move.”
Neme placed Skia Bona on the ground, drawing a circle around herself.
“I won’t move an inch from here. Come at me.”
“Keep that promise.”
[Casting: Aqua Trident]
Calibur transformed into a trident.
Shu waaak-
Three high-pressure jets of water shot towards Neme, veering in different directions.
[Casting: Fluid Resistance Adjustment]
As Neme spread her small hand, a magic circle appeared in the air.
The air density around began to noticeably increase, and tiny mana crystals formed in the air.
Cha aaak-!
Hundreds of crystals collided with the water streams, showering the training hall.
“I hate rain.”
Immediately, Neme’s follow-up magic ensued.
[Casting: Glacius Grande]
Tiny water droplets from Neme’s fingertips instantly transformed into a powerful wave of ice.
[Casting: Resonance – Sine Wave]
With double casting, ice crystals formed into a legion, swirling.
Everett reacted.
[Casting: Heat Transfer – Convection]
He raised the temperature around with Pyro-Kanado, melting the wave approaching him.
Kuguguguurgh-!
The collision of ice and heat created mist, enveloping the training hall in a mysterious feast.
Neme successfully melted part of her ice wave, but the amount and intensity of ice exceeded his expectations.
“What mana is this that never ends…!”
“Isn’t it refreshing since it’s summer?”
Time wasted away aimlessly.
David Everett’s eyes were drawn to the scoreboard after being forced into a war of attrition.
[David Everett (UK)] [91% | ⚠19% (non-recoverable)]
[Nonaeme (Korea)] [86% | 35%]
Neme seemed determined to enter a mode of endurance.
“I… cannot lose… like this!!!”
[4th Circle Casting: Ventus Grande Vortex]
In a moment of desperation, he focused on the air in the atmosphere, accelerating it to create a powerful gust.
A forcibly adjusted Reynolds number.
The ice fragments were sucked into an unstable tornado, forcing the wave to halt.
However, manipulating the tornado was beyond Everett’s control.
The tornado, spinning like a top, suddenly charged towards Neme.
“Damn it…! Are you lucky?”
Neme hurriedly placed the blade of the Fluxbreaker inside and began to inscribe runes.
[Casting: Arabesque Knot – Moon]
A thread burst out of the magic circle, coiling around Neme in a spherical form.
Bang-!
The tornado hurled away the sphere Neme was in to the corner of the training hall.
Thud- Thud- Thud-
Bouncing like a bouncy ball, it finally settled against the wall.
At last, through the now-transparent threads, Neme smiled softly.
“As long as I haven’t touched the ground, I haven’t lost, right?”
While speaking, she continued to thicken the threads, increasing the sphere’s volume.
One of the runes in the magic circle flickered weakly.
‘I’m running low on mana… it’s almost gone!’
Everett sensed strongly that this was Neme’s last remaining mana.
Nonaeme was preparing for a supreme waiting strategy.
“Whoaaaah!”
The boy screamed with desperation.
If he can break through, there’s a chance, and if not, he goes back to his homeland.
Wielding an unfamiliar sword, he recklessly unleashed magic.
Each time, the resilient sphere bounced around the training hall.
Commentators from various countries stood up simultaneously at this unprecedented sight.
[Nonaeme has turned into a ball! Ah, what a scene that turns the training hall into a soccer field!]
[Everett is kicking the ball hard but it’s all futile! Because there are no goals in the training hall!]
[Only 1 minute left! With a 15% barrier difference, Nonaeme has the advantage!]
[Just a little more… just a little more…!]
Waiting is a time-honored strategy not only in duels but also in all sports.
In a match with a time limit, there’s no need to take risks when ahead.
However, unlike building a thick barrier and holding strong, Neme chose the bouncy ball.
As Everett shot icicles, Neme’s ball flew to the opposite side of the training hall.
He rushed to the opposite side, fervently casting magic again.
– Are you training a puppy, LOL.
– LOL.
– Whenever I try to hit it, it keeps bouncing up.
– Waiting for when the ball drops feels like it will burn me out.
– What a crazy idea, I can’t help but admire Nonaeme.
“Dix! Neuf! Huit! (Ten! Nine! Eight!)”
The countdown from the crowd resonated throughout the training hall.
The bouncy ball didn’t absorb all the impact, causing Neme’s barrier to gradually wear down.
10 seconds became 5 seconds, and 5 seconds became 3 seconds in no time.
“Trois! Deux! Un! (Three! Two! One!)”
“Haha…”
David Everett let out a hollow laugh and dropped his sword-hand to the ground.
It was a revelation that the world doesn’t align with one’s wishes.
Beeeeep-!
[64 Round I Group Match 50]
[Time: 30:00]
[LOSE: David Everett (UK)] [91% | ⚠18% (non-recoverable)]
[WIN: Nonaeme (Korea)] [80% | 27%]
30 minutes timeout.
Nonaeme, decision victory.
[Ahhh! It’s over! The match is over! Nonaeme! Nonaeme has done it! Korea’s Nonaeme has withstood the concentrated assault!]
[In the so-called group of death, Group I! Nonaeme has secured 6 points in just 2 matches and is one step closer to the Round of 32!]
[Medical personnel from Korea are swiftly coming in. Nonaeme’s ankle should be okay…!]
The mana blockers activated and the magic circles were all released.
As the barriers between the training hall and the audience opened, the thunderous cheers of the crowd flooded the players’ ears.
Neme emerged from the bouncy ball.
She took a few steps before staggering and sprawling on the floor.
“Uuuughhh…!”
The spectators watching stood up, inclined their upper bodies forward.
Saetbyeol bit her nails and looked at her with a pale face.
A drone flew over Neme and the medical personnel.
“Nonaeme! Nonaeme! Are you okay? If you’re hurt, please tell us quickly!”
“Ughhh, my head is spinning so much… Ugh… I shouldn’t ride it ever again.”
Just simple motion sickness complaints from Neme.
Saetbyeol let out a breath of relief in secret.
It was a sweltering summer.
* * *
I thought I was going to die from dizziness!
I tried my best to fight throughout the match without putting too much strain on my ankle.
Perhaps my efforts paid off; I received a prognosis that I would be fully healed in two days.
It was originally one day, but it increased by one more.
“Unniee!”
While sipping orange juice in the waiting room, Saetbyeol burst through the door.
“Are you okay? Is that ankle hurt because of me yesterday…? I’m so sorry…!”
“Hey, you’re getting sweat on me, wipe your face a bit.”
Calming Saetbyeol down, I stood up on both feet.
“See? I’m fine, right? It’s not like I broke a bone, yet everyone’s making a fuss.”
“Still…”
“It was just me making a fuss and getting hurt. You don’t need to feel sorry, Saetbyeol. Since I’m embarrassed about getting hurt, let’s not mention it anymore. Got it?”
I tenderly patted Saetbyeol’s head.
She teared up slightly, giving a quivering smile like a puppy.
After a short break, it’s now time for an interview.
Wrapped in a warm blanket, I stepped out into the training hall.
One hundred thousand spectators roared my name as they cheered.
In the scorching sun beating down on the training hall, the ceiling was closed, and a cool air conditioner breeze swept across my face.
“Ah, refreshing.”
Internally shouting praises for Mr. Willis Carrier, I stood in front of dozens of microphones.
“Ahem. Your interview is ready.”
[Congratulations on your victory, Nonaeme! Is there someone who comes to mind right now?]
“Willis Carrier… Ah, no, I’m sorry. I’ll do it again. My family, especially my dad and sister, who supported me in every way, come to mind first. Also, I want to express my gratitude to my unnie So Wol, who helped me with individual training, my unnie Love Kim, who competed with me as part of the national team, and all the members of the national team who helped me in France.”
The interview proceeded smoothly.
[Could you share your thoughts on today’s match?]
“It was a tough opponent and a challenging match, but I was confident I would win, and there were points that didn’t go my way in between, but I want to finish strongly with an undefeated record until the third round.”
I also gave unstinting praise to Everett, who faced an early exit with 0 wins and 2 losses.
“Despite being only 15, he was an exceptionally seasoned player. I was surprised by how quickly he switched between Pyro-Kanado and Hydro-Kanado, and most impressively, contrary to the appearance of heavily relying on magic, he used it effectively in just the right places.”
[Does he stand out for his experience? But isn’t Nonaeme only 10 years old?]
“Ah, yes, right.”
During the interview, I heard that Love Kim also won in the second round, confirming her advancement to the Round of 32.
Clapping my hands, I shared the joy.
[Is there a dark horse you personally think has potential?]
“Hmm, I’m not sure. Nathan Chen and Kamikita Emika are a bit ambiguous to be called dark horses…”
They won every time they competed.
However, choosing Cecilia from the U.S. seems a bit too young at just 14.
Also, there were too many people considering her a dark horse before the tournament, so I felt my opinion would get diluted.
I scanned my memory for any contestants who might be decent but would be unexpected.
“I think there is a player from Argentina in Group B who has skills. Yes, I would choose Giselle Fisher as my dark horse.”
[Oh! That was truly an unexpected response. But… Giselle Fisher currently has a record of 0 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss… ]
“Oh, did she lose today? I didn’t know. Still, I think she’s a skilled player.”
I can’t predict every result just because I’m involved.
[Thank you for participating in the interview!]
“Yep, thank you. You all worked hard.”
I waved my hands forming hearts and peace signs at the camera as I exited the training hall.
* * *
On the day I had the Round of 64, when I returned to the hotel, I found an enormous number of boxes in the lobby.
A staff member stacking boxes awkwardly approached me with a troubled expression.
“These are gifts sent to Nonaeme! The hotel tried to take care of them, but the quantity is quite large…”
“Huh? Gifts? All of this…?”
I looked at the list of deliveries.
Alpha Hor chocolate pie, mate tea, Calafate jam, and a Messi T-shirt?
“They are gifts from Argentine fans sent to Nonaeme.”
“Ah…”
For a moment, I was at a loss for words upon seeing the over a hundred boxes.
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