I Escaped the Exile Story Only To Find It Was a Regret Trope

38 – 7# The Redhead Doesn’t Die!(4)

Potion of Light Speed.

The name “Light Speed” is almost an exaggeration, but for the one experiencing it, there wouldn’t be much difference. Whether it’s light speed or not, not being able to see it is the same.

The item Hyunwoo used, the Potion of Light Speed, was literally a potion that greatly increased speed. Thanks to that, Yushin lost track of Hyunwoo’s movements. Suddenly got faster?

This isn’t a natural speed. If it was possible from the beginning, he would have attacked from the start. That means it’s an artificial enhancement, not a natural one.

‘Did he use an item like a potion or a scroll? But I didn’t see anything like that.’

However, it cannot be said with certainty that he did not see it. Even if it wasn’t something like a potion, Yushin, who judged that it could be another means of enhancement, chose the appropriate method.

Fluid Clone Technique.

The clones, which increased to about three, fended off Hyunwoo’s approaching attacks. Although they couldn’t be controlled, they would automatically react when an attack approached.

“What the hell is this guy?”

“Why is he suddenly picking a fight?”

‘Fortunately, it’s simple.’

Luckily, the aggro of the clones successfully transferred to Hyunwoo instead of the main body. The clones, enraged, rushed at Hyunwoo, and Hyunwoo clashed swords directly with Yushin’s clones.

‘Damn, time’s already up.’

Items have usage limits. For example, in the case of the Light Speed Potion, it provides tremendous speed. However, once the effect ends, the speed significantly slows down to half the usage time.

However, Hyunwoo wouldn’t have used the item without considering such a penalty. Hyunwoo immediately used the next item. As expected, Hyunwoo’s speed significantly slowed down.

Just as the clones were about to take advantage of the gap to knock Hyunwoo down, the clones that must have attacked were bounced off. Hyunwoo smiled as he watched.

Guardian Talisman.

An item that greatly increases defense and reflects the damage received back to the opponent. Items do not stack, but they can be used to cover weaknesses in this way.

‘I originally saved this to face bosses.’

There was a time when he underestimated Baek Yushin and almost lost everything after being eliminated early. After thinking about it, he realized that they were not to be taken lightly.

It was just that Baek Yushin had an overwhelming protagonist’s advantage.

So Hyunwoo started collecting items one by one from that point on. Just in case, to be prepared for any situation. To win by any means.

But right now, Hyunwoo decided to use all the items he had saved for the boss battle. Even though he had to clear difficult quests to obtain the items.

He decided to use the items he had painstakingly obtained to kill just one Baek Yushin. This was evidence that Hyunwoo felt a sense of crisis.

‘I must secure the protagonist’s position. Otherwise, what’s the point!’

The most important thing to Hyunwoo was the protagonist’s position. Without being the protagonist, nothing mattered. This was a judgment that came from his countless experiences.

The world only looks at the protagonist.

Therefore, he had to grit his teeth and do his best to become the protagonist. Otherwise, he couldn’t do anything. Even now, look at how much I’ve messed him up.

Even now, with the protagonist’s advantage, he survived and came to me. If this is the case now, how much more will the gap widen in the future?

Hyunwoo’s anger soon turned into flames, engulfing the training ground. Even Yushin couldn’t move easily due to the intense heat. However, the heat was definitely weaker than before.

‘It seems that one wing has that much influence?’

But even in this situation, Yushin calmly gathered information. Dark Fantasy is like a hardcore game without save and load. Attractive choices appear.

If you choose wrong, you die immediately. Or you end up in a fate worse than death. To avoid that, you have to be as careful as possible, gather information, and respond.

But you can’t be too careful. If you’re too careful, you might miss the opportunity. Only those who balance caution and boldness can survive there.

‘Right now.’

And so, it was visible to Yushin, the hero. In just two moves, he saw through Hyunwoo’s secret technique. A very slight gap. The sudden speed from before and the sudden solidity now.

Yushin forcibly squeezed into that gap, narrower than a needle’s eye. In a fleeting moment, a slash aimed at the gap. The unexpected move delayed Hyunwoo’s reaction.

Five seconds.

It was only five seconds.

The time spent contemplating the next item to use while keeping Hyunwoo in check with flames was only five seconds. But Yushin didn’t miss that gap and clung to it like a mad dog.

“Ugh!!”

In the end, it wasn’t strange that Hyunwoo allowed a strike. In fact, if you only looked at specs or items, it wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say Hyunwoo was overwhelmingly advantageous.

If he had used items to further enhance his specs and crushed with that power, Hyunwoo would have had a higher chance of winning. At least, such methods had worked until now.

But Hyunwoo overlooked one thing: his opponent was a hero who had rolled and tumbled in dark fantasy. In dark fantasy, a single mistake could lead to annihilation.

In fact, Yushin had also lost comrades due to wrong choices and almost lost his life. But those experiences piled up and made him a hero.

Countless experiences.

And the skills honed while crossing the line of life and death. These were too overwhelming and powerful for Hyunwoo, who had been able to easily crush opponents with specs until now.

Simply put.

Imagine suddenly doing PvP after only doing PvE with cheats. If the opponent were a novice, it might be different, but if they were a seasoned veteran? Then you’d inevitably get beaten.

The last remaining wings of Hyunwoo completely vanished. At the same time, the flames he emitted weakened significantly. Hyunwoo was flustered by the unexpected attack, but…

Even a rotten fish is still a fish, and he utilized his experience with items. Yushin was about to finish him off when suddenly, Hyunwoo disappeared from in front of him.

“Gasp, gasp!”

“How many secret techniques does this b*stard have?”

This was the first time Yushin had encountered someone with so many secret techniques. Judging by his actions, it seemed he had other methods he hadn’t used yet.

There’s no benefit in being careless.

And as Yushin predicted, Hyunwoo was deliberately showing gaps. He used the guardian talisman again to increase his defense and even loaded reflective damage, but…

This time, Yushin didn’t attack and quietly watched Hyunwoo. Thanks to that, Hyunwoo wasted a precious item. Hyunwoo gritted his teeth. What the hell is that?

Regarding the existence of items, that guy shouldn’t know anything. But he acts as if he sees through everything. It’s incomprehensible. This shouldn’t be happening.

‘Damn, I’ve already used up all the guardian talismans. There aren’t many items left.’

To be precise, there weren’t many items left that could be used in this situation. The rest were non-combat items, so they were useless in the current battle.

Even the remaining items were meaningless to keep using. The strongest firepower was already exhausted. Yushin pointed his sword at Hyunwoo’s neck and said,

“Do you plan to continue?”

He already knew in his head. He could never beat Yushin. For some reason, Yushin had become much stronger than him… But he couldn’t bring himself to admit it.

“Do you think I’ll lose to someone like you?!”

He scraped together the remaining flames, held them in his hand, and charged at Yushin. But compared to before, his movements were much slower.

Of course, there was no way Yushin wouldn’t react to that. Yushin’s sword struck Hyunwoo’s chest hard for the last time. Thud! At the same time, Hyunwoo’s body began to collapse.

Unable to withstand the powerful impact, Hyunwoo lost consciousness. Finally, the winner of the not-so-short duel was clearly decided. Not Hyunwoo, but Yushin.

The students who had been watching the match cheered loudly to celebrate Yushin’s victory. Yushin nodded and sheathed his sword. This should be enough.

Of course, the experience he had gained as a hero in dark fantasy was screaming at him to end his life. But Yushin refused that impulse. He didn’t want to kill anyone anymore.

He was sick of blood.

Even if he were to harm someone, it would be only those who had crossed the line or those who could not be turned back. So, at least for now, it wasn’t the time.

And above all, killing someone in front of so many people?

That’s nonsense.