I Have a Reason to Hate Streamers

Chapter 198

In the middle of the Proving Mountain, the two knights faced each other.

No words exchanged. They chose to communicate through swords rather than language.

Luche's gaze moved from Hero's left foot, knee, waist, shoulder, arm, and finally to his head.

The foot that stepped forward firmly planted itself on the ground.

It was a declaration that there would be no further movement.

The knee bent deeply, ready to exert full power, and the waist turned to the right.

It was the most optimal position for a horizontal slash.

At first glance, it looked like a very blatant horizontal strike.

But now, even Luche could see it.

The shoulder was extended further than usual. It was preparing to change the direction of power.

As expected, Hero’s sword suddenly shifted mid-swing and transitioned into an upward strike.

Luche's shield quickly moved into position, blocking and pressing the strike.

“Hoh...?”

Even for a high-stat Paladin, the shock was heavy.

Had the blow been fully powered, Luche would have been pushed back for sure.

But that wasn’t what happened. The current Luche had an opportunity for a counterattack.

From the moment the shield moved, the counter was prepared.

A sharp thrust aimed directly at Hero's ribs.

It wasn’t a stance quickly completed.

It was a strike perfected through experience, something that could not be reached by talent alone.

It was straightforward but fast and unwavering.

They exchanged one attack.

Still, the two knights immediately understood each other.

‘Not lacking in talent... but a stubborn hard worker to the point of exhaustion. Did she even study hard? What a troublesome opponent.’

‘A genius who even puts in the effort. If I had to categorize her, she’s similar to Da-eun. Don’t expect arrogance or carelessness.’

A light movement dodged the thrust.

As Luche tried to chase after the opponent who had veered to the side, she suddenly ducked.

A swift kick, accompanied by wind pressure, passed over her head.

The kick came first, and the greatsword was recovered later.

The sword had been planted in the ground to use as a support, a technique made possible by the heavy weapon's weight.

Moreover, the attack didn’t end with one strike.

A greatsword typically has a large gap between attacks.

Once an attack ends, it’s supposed to be Luche’s turn.

But Hero didn’t give up that gap.

The greatsword, which had been embedded in the ground, broke the earth as chunks of stone were flung out.

Hero’s foot moved with trickery, and just like that, the stones became projectiles.

At a glance, it seemed like nothing more than a stone throw.

But for someone receiving it, the speed at which it flew was unnerving.

The stones collided with Luche’s shield, turning to dust.

[Defense Successful.]

[Remaining Guard Gauge: 91.72%]

Let’s fight until we’re sick of it.

Even if this mountain is stained with blood, we won’t fall.

At the same time, Camelia was engaged in a bloody battle with the enemy fighter.

Outlaw’s thoughts had been exactly right.

W Titans had already predicted his position.

The enemy fighter had snuck up nearby, waiting for a chance to fire.

Outlaw had fired enough to push back the enemy supports for a moment.

But if he couldn’t find the sniper, there would be no place for W Titans in this game.

When the fighter in a bunny girl costume found Outlaw,

What awaited her was the chilling spear of a warrior.

It suddenly came at her neck, and she had to dodge a dangerously close strike.

“Wow. This is much better than the battle mage.”

“I’ve heard that’s what you specialize in.”

“I did hear that. But it’s even better in practice, right?”

W Titans Bunny.

Despite the cute name, she was famous for her provocative costume and body.

Among female fighters, she was recognized as one of the top-tier players.

Though she was a few steps below Hero, as a member of a strong team, she was certainly not lacking.

As Camelia’s stance lowered, a kick aimed at her ankle came in.

Her attack speed in close combat was no slower than an assassin’s.

She shifted her stance from low to mid, then back down with rapid strikes.

Camelia’s spear moved swiftly.

Repeated attacks eventually reached Camelia.

A kick landed precisely in her side.

However, Camelia’s elbow hit the fighter’s solar plexus with equal precision.

“Tough, huh? Want to meet up after the match?”

“Lesbian?”

“Well, that’s not entirely wrong. I like anyone with charm.”

“So, this is what ‘shaking things up’ means during a match?”

“That’s a bit harsh. But I was being sincere.”

The implication of “sincere” also meant there was some amount of falsehood mixed in.

Camelia swung her spear without caring.

Generally, female players don’t choose the fighter class.

As the battle continues, physical contact with the enemy becomes inevitable.

Considering the male-to-female ratio of gamers, most enemies encountered in the field are ‘strange men.’

Unless they are extremely open-minded, it’s difficult to avoid feelings of discomfort.

Additionally, the fighter class inherently requires intense physical use... which is problematic in its own right.

Even if attacks are made cleanly, parts like the chest, buttocks, and inner thighs inevitably get exposed.

Even if hidden under clothing, it’s a risk that’s not easy to manage.

On the other hand, Bunny seemed to be intentionally using this to her advantage.

Every movement was provocative. The combination of her unique fighting style and provocative costume created a highly stimulating image.

No matter how great a gamer, anyone would feel flustered in the face of such a display.

But Sigma’s team members, for some reason, didn’t waver.

“You know, I find it a bit funny, but you guys adapt to me too quickly.”

“Well, that’s because we’ve got someone even raunchier than you on the team.”

“?”

“The manufactured lewdness can’t beat the natural kind.”