I am Smart

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산뎅, who had caught up a bit late, gathered again with Moon Si-hyun after smashing the watchtower.

Now, they were facing another tense 6 vs 6 situation.

This time, Moon Si-hyun created a fighting opportunity in a ridiculous situation and squeezed herself in.

At her call, San-deng charged into the enemy lines alongside her.

Then, he just let instinct take over. He swung his axe, collided with the enemies with his shoulder, and then brought it down hard.

An ecstatic frenzy. The chaotic melee continued.

[Victory!]

…… Really, it ended the first set so easily that it felt almost empty.

[Nice!]

[Good job, our team.]

[Phew, that was smooth. I’m really relieved……]

“…… Phew……”

Amid the dizzying sights, while everyone was celebrating, only San-deng couldn’t fully share in the joy.

His devious plan that he thought of just before starting had utterly failed.

What was once his pride, the cerebral gameplay… lost its meaning in the end.

“……”

San-deng stared blankly for a moment.

– Pyoong

…… Again, he heard those ominous footsteps.

Turning his head, it was Moon Si-hyun.

[Thank you for your effort.]

“……”

San-deng deliberately didn’t respond.

He already knew what she would say.

[What San-deng was doing isn’t true cerebral gameplay.]

…… But the scratchy voice came from beside him.

“…… Huh?”

With a different approach from before, and the words scraping at his pride… he couldn’t help but react.

“So then, what is it?”

[Physical play.]

“……”

“……”

“…… Huh?”

He heard an answer he never expected, his voice had a dazed quality.

In response to San-deng’s reaction, Moon Si-hyun pointed at herself.

[What I’m doing is true cerebral gameplay. What you’re doing, San-deng, is more akin to physical play, contrary to what you say.]

“……”

[I’ll teach you. Follow me.]

“……”

San-deng’s eyes swirled once.

Cerebral, physical, cerebral, physical.

Physicalcerebralphysicalcerebral.

Cerebral?

…… Physical?

“…… Ah!”

San-deng barely managed to regain his senses and shook his head.

He desperately thought of what only the main order, himself, could do for the next round.

So came the second set.

The ban/pick stayed the same.

Moreover, perhaps due to their overwhelming victory, there were no special feedback or strategic changes from Sansu.

They simply reminded the others to “respond well to Moon Si-hyun’s sudden orders.”

This time, the opponents from the Bear Doll Family, the TIGERS, were definitely at a higher level than their previous opponents, the SHARKS.

It was that experience in chaotic battles, which San-deng had gone through several times over the past few days, that made him struggle significantly this time.

But this time, it seemed different.

[No way, San-deng!? It looks like he’s going to show something!?]

[Ah!! San-deng dodged the last arrow!! If he does this, he’s going to strike down with the axe! Oh no, the head just got smashed in by a big damage axe!! If this goes on!!]

[Wait, does this mean!? Is the Bear Doll Family really breaking through the underdog status to get to the finals!?]

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Pazzk Minor Gallery

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Wow, what the heck, San-deng’s five-man rush was a success haha[3]

Warrior promotion, lololololol[1]

Physical (real) play legend hahahahah[2]

San-deng’s physical skills aren’t bad, are they?[2]

Refreshing, haha[3]

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…… Maybe getting used to it, after Moon Si-hyun, San-deng truly went wild.

…… Different from his series of winds and resolves.

Thoroughly, in Moon Si-hyun’s style.

[Victory!]

In the end, he achieved an even greater victory than the previous round.

[Destroy! Destroy!! Just destroy it, please!! … Ah! Nice!! Nice!!]

[Please……! W-We…… are we really going to the finals? Huh? Did we really make it to the finals?]

Among them, Cactus and then Squirrel sounded like they were about to cry out of joy.

San-deng also felt that joy.

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Delay released, refreshing ㄱㄱ

Great San-deng hahahahaha

This is insane

Wow, we really made it to the finals haha

San-deng! San-deng! San-deng! San-deng! San-deng! San-deng! San-deng! San-deng! San-deng!

I really love San-deng

Wow, this is crazy

His play reeked of pure masculinity

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At first, he had some reservations about going to a tournament for the first time, not visible, but surely there were thousands cheering for them, and the proof of results.

He felt happy.

…… But.

[San-deng, high-five! Yay~ Hehe…… It was fascinating to see a different side of you. Your physical gameplay is no joke, huh?]

“…… Yeah.”

– …… Clap

[Hey San-deng! That was good. I really thought you were a crazy guy.]

“…… Uh.”

– …… Clap

[That last beastly move was really good, San-deng. Oh, say it quietly. Don’t let Si-hyun hear it. Hehe……]

“…… Yes, older sister.”

– …… Clap

Not as a warrior who once loved and pursued, protecting comrades with an axe and heavy armor.

But, like Moon Si-hyun, like a ‘Berserker’ running wild, he felt a bit bittersweet about the victory…… because it meant her words were indeed correct.

Still, being joyful was still joyful, so he celebrated the victory with his comrades.

Then, as he pulled his weary body to rest briefly in a corner, he spotted…

– Pyoong

Suddenly, he saw Moon Si-hyun’s foot next to him.

‘…… No way.’

“……”

Thinking that, San-deng quietly swallowed.

[…… Head-]

“Ah……! …… Huh……”

At the sudden voice, San-deng felt a surge of heat rush up and then managed to settle down.

As usual, broadcasting was broadcasting, and the incomprehensible stayed incomprehensible.

…… But, this time, it wasn’t easy. Besides, this time, there was frustration within him as well.

“……”

With that feeling of resentment, he glanced over at Moon Si-hyun right next to him.

Moon Si-hyun seemed to sense that gaze almost instantly and turned to look at him.

Perhaps it was different from just before when San-deng avoided eye contact; her puzzled expression shifted briefly.

[…… Ah.]

She acted as if she understood San-deng’s hidden intentions.

San-deng felt a moment of hope.

‘…… Does she finally know?’

Eventually, Moon Si-hyun opened her mouth.

[I’ll acknowledge it.]

“…… What do you mean?”

[San-deng’s strategy today was good too. That cerebral part certainly contributed to this victory in some way.]

“……”

As San-deng looked at her in disbelief.

[…… Ah. You have talent.]

At the end, it felt like she genuinely paid him a compliment.

Hearing those words, he froze for a moment.

“Ahh……!!”

[What’s up?]

Just then, Cactus approached.

[What’s happening? Why are the two of you in such a secluded spot?]

“Hyunpot went out.”

[What the heck.]

“Go on. Go heal in reality.”

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Hahaha

Picking on the innocent Cactus, lololol

Hahahaha

Cactus is already a punching bag, haha

Cactus, poor thing…

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[…… No way, I can’t believe this. Ah, I’ll just go to the bathroom for a sec.]

– ♫♬

At the same time, the sound of Sansu entering echoed.

[Nice! Nice!! Really, Si-hyun is amazing! San-deng is amazing too! Wow……!]

From his voice, it was easy to tell just how excited he was about their advancement to the finals.

He complimented everyone, especially praising San-deng and Moon Si-hyun.

[Wow, that was really good. Especially Si-hyun’s last call was great. San-deng also responded well. Your physical play was incredible.]

Sansu began to mix terms like physical and cerebral.

San-deng didn’t let that slip by.

As the heat of the moment began to subside, he seized the atmosphere.

“…… But, Sansu, isn’t Si-hyun’s focus much more on physical play?”

Once again, he found a way to indirectly strike back.

Now, he desperately wanted… just once… to get back at Moon Si-hyun.

Sansu stared at San-deng.

[…… What? It’s cerebral for sure! Si-hyun.]

“…… Huh?”

San-deng’s body froze as if the power was cut.

[Si-hyun has incredible physical skills, but her cerebral side is no joke either.]

[Hmph……]

[I wouldn’t have bought Si-hyun for just 700 points if it was all about physical.]

[That’s good judgment.]

[Absolutely. I—]

Listening to their warm conversation, San-deng’s mind replayed a panorama of Sansu’s usual behavior.

Moon Si-hyun’s argument felt a bit distant, so San-deng didn’t think deeply about it.

…… And only after finding himself in their position did he finally realize.

…… Sansu had never denied her ‘cerebral’ skills.

And he had a rather unique standard compared to others when viewing players.

“Ah, no….. no……”

San-deng’s mouth moved as if to refute.

He wanted to argue, yet had no basis to do so; only air slipped through his lips.

And then.

[Ah…… refreshing. …… What’s going on? Oh, Sansu, you came back.]

Cactus, as if returning from the restroom.

[But what’s happening right now? ……]

He paused briefly after hearing the exchange between Sansu and Moon Si-hyun, then.

“…… Huh.”

As if finally catching onto something.

[…… Again again! Damn, it’s that bastard again!!! Stop whining!!]

“……”

[Huh!? Hey. Si-hyun’s cerebral…… she’s absolutely correct!! You know nothing, you piece of shit!! She’s ten times smarter than you!! Don’t try to argue with her!!]

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Hahahahahahaha

Is Cactus okay in this situation? Just stuttering, haha

Shit, I’m excited haha

Si-hyun’s aura is so warm, haha[deleted message]

You’re not even on her level, San-deng, sorry

It’s fun seeing him get wrecked like this for the first time, haha

Hahahahaha

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[That’s right. Moon Si-hyun’s cerebral side is crazy too.]

[But her physical is more- …… No? Her cerebral side is definitely several times higher than San-deng’s, right Si-hyun?]

[Thanks, but you don’t have to say it so outright.]

Looking down at San-deng, Moon Si-hyun pretended to toss her hair back coolly.

“……”

An unfamiliar chat window.

Moon Si-hyun, Cactus, and Sansu’s coordinated lynching.

“……”

His mind grew more and more hazy.

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Pazzk Minor Gallery

Hako Virtual Minor Gallery

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– Bear Doll Family advances to the finals.jpg

(photo capture)

– Wow, they really made it to the finals, haha

– Do I need to acknowledge this?

– Masterpiece GOAT

N. The crazy negotiator who bought Moon Si-hyun for just 700 points and San-deng for a mere 250 points.

– I wonder who the opposing team will be.

– Didn’t expect them to come this far.

– With this, they even got a North Mountain Ending. I’m satisfied.

N. Agreed.

N. But if we made it this far, we need to aim for the finals.

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– San-deng’s alpha male, you bastards, haha

Seeing Moon Si-hyun swaying in her skirt, that’s just some extreme love, right?

– Not gonna lie, Cactus looked more like an alpha male today.

N. For real.

– I thought it was interesting, haha. Didn’t expect him to swing like that.

N. Moon Si-hyun handles her skills so well and creates the show all by herself, for real.

N. She controls the cerebral gameplay herself, which is just brutal, haha.

N. For real, what is this?

– For real, San-deng seems more oblivious than expected?

– No, I actually found it hilarious how flustered San-deng got, lol.

– It’s funny to see him get back the same things he dishes out to Cactus.

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– San-deng… reverse-group lynching.clip

(San-deng being cornered by Sansu, Cactus, and Moon Si-hyun in a triangular formation)

– Sansu has always been saying Si-hyun is really smart.

N. For real, haha. Choosing her for 700 points was a life-changing pick.

N. Plus, how could you not love someone who brings all that with a home setup?

– There’s that, but Sansu really thinks she’s smart too.

N. Yup. She’s not just good at fighting; she’s also extremely skilled at creating strategies and variables, ambiguous fields of cerebral and physical.

N. Maybe it’s because Sansu is unable to explain that, she’s been labeled awkward…

– Cactus, damn it, haha. It seems he’s finally met his match.

N. This is ridiculous, haha.

– If I were Sansu, I would definitely be showering her with praise if she carried the team this much.

N. I have no connections but I really want to praise her.

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– San-deng’s physical corruption……

(clip)

In the end, he got promoted to a physical player……

– Moon Si-hyun’s gaslighting here and there is the key point.

N. That’s probably her concept, right?

N. Moon fan) No, that’s real, it’s serious.

N. Normally, it’s the crazy ones that make good shows.

N. Usually, broadcasts showing off feminine power are boring as hell, but this one’s funny, haha.

– For real, I’ve never seen one gaslight using cerebral gameplay like this.

N. Cerebral gameplay, haha.

N. Ah, shit, haha.

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The MVP is Moon Si-hyun and San-deng.

The two highlight moments only showcased the chaotic scenes of San-deng and Moon Si-hyun.

The moment he secretly wished for, the operational highlights were nowhere to be seen.

[Yes. San-deng’s cerebral support was significant to my gameplay.]

[…… Yes, yes……! That cerebral! San-deng learned from Moon Si-hyun, right?]

[…… I hope that cerebral gameplay shines brightly in the finals as well. This has been the end of our interview, thank you!]

“……”

In the midst of the lively interview, San-deng was already staring blankly at the ceiling.

After the broadcast screen turned off, he got a contact from the staff.

– Swish

Moon Si-hyun’s avatar vaguely appeared in his peripheral vision.

[As expected of a student from Sacred University; your learning speed is impressive.]

[Let’s cheer on through to the finals tomorrow. I’ll teach you a little more.]

Hmph.

Her voice tickled his ears.

Now, San-deng didn’t even have the strength to refute Moon Si-hyun’s words…

“…… Yes……”

As the finals approached.