Your Girlfriend Was Amazing-Chapter 118: And I, Kim Minsoo, Will Be the Victor

And I, Kim Minsoo, Will Be the Victor

"Why don't you get it? I'm offering you some power because you might not pull off a win."

"No, seriously, what kind of power are you dangling that's supposed to secure my victory? And why are you suddenly casting doubts on my victory?"

"Let me clarify—I'm saying you're doomed to lose otherwise!"

Why is this so hard to grasp? Is this guy for real?

Park Kyungchul found himself thoroughly perplexed during his conversation with Kim Minsoo. Just hours ago, he was swallowing every piece of information handed to him with gusto, but now it's suddenly a big deal.

Why's he so stubborn? Why cherry-pick now when you were lapping up everything earlier?

When Park Kyungchul mentioned there was a selection process, Minsoo was all on board. He had disclosed his ties to the Noble and shared that exclusive information, so shouldn't Minsoo have felt like part of the inner circle already? But here Minsoo was, wearing a look of utter condescension.

"Why are you doubting I can win? I absolutely can! And thanks for letting me in on your Noble connection. But am I not up to your lofty standards yet?"

"Yes?"

What's he rambling about now?

"Thanks for the information and all, but… Honestly, this is the information age, I'd know… It's probably because of my abilities that you're attracted, right? It is also said that charm is the magnet that draws people… I know that much… And you're saying you'll give me some kind of power to help me win… But, this whole vibe you're giving off is a bit cultish… I came here because I saw the goodwill you showed, but… Now I'm not feeling it…"

"…?"

Kim Minsoo felt that his words held no flaws.

It's perfect I'd say.

At their first encounter—when Park Kyungchul provided information—Minsoo judged him favorably. He disclosed details ranging from the selection process to the preliminary procedures and the length of the break.

I thought I had a reliable ally when he poured out valuable info that an ordinary people wouldn't know. But this guy made a major blunder: how dare he approach Baek Taeyang too? There's a good chance this guy pulled the same stunt on that prick Taeyang.

Objectively speaking, I'm more dominant, handsome, popular, sexy, and manly than him, even if the public doesn't see it that way. And no matter how much the Noble swoons over innate awakeners, someone like Baek Taeyang—despite being an acquired awakener—could still be fed information.

Hmph… He must be shocked by my deduction and reasoning. After all, I enjoyed a few mystery novels in my youth.

Who was he again? Park Kyungchul? Seems like he's trying to play both Baek Taeyang and me, but no dice. I just took the info without a care. And as for my chances of winning… He said I'm doomed to lose? That's exactly why I turned down his offer.

I'm the indomitable hero, the spirit of a scholar who passed the civil service exam. Sure, took me over six thousand tries to get through, but hey.

It's not about how many times you try; it's the end result that counts. If you make it to the finish line, it means you can win, and there's no denying that. Sure, they're the life of the party, but I'm not about to let them look down on me just because they hang out with pretty faces.

"I'll win on my own terms. Those so-called active hunters? They're just rookies anyway. I've already cleared two S-rank dungeons."

"No, that's…"

And I've got Baek Taeyang figured out.

Park Kyungchul, who tried to argue, found himself speechless in the face of Kim Minsoo's overconfident expression.

"The final match is set in stone anyway. Me against Baek Taeyang. Not even the apocalypse can change this. And I, Kim Minsoo, will be the victor." Minsoo declared while extending his arm dramatically and imagining he had a cape fluttering behind him.

"Well, Mr. Park, I'm off now."

"Haven't you suffered enough at Baek Taeyang's hands?! Don't you want to overwhelmingly win and trample him?!" Park Kyungchul cried out one last time.

While the Noble executives were busy squabbling over whether to personally confront Baek Taeyang, he knew action was needed.

Baek Taeyang is definitely dangerous.

From the first meeting, he felt that something was wrong with Baek Taeyang, and watching him fight only reinforced that premonition.

The memory of his savage approach, which looked more like a massacre than a fight, was still sharp in his mind. He parried blows with a weapon case as big as a bed and pounded his enemies into meat patties with his fists. He thought it was no exaggeration when they said, "In Gladire, if Baek Taeyang catches you, you're meat."

The tournament was theirs to command, but they couldn't steal Baek Taeyang's skills in the public eye. Hence, they sought to channel their resources towards Kim Minsoo, who stood the best chance against Baek Taeyang.

I never thought he'd refuse… But I must strengthen Kim Minsoo by any means necessary.

"Yes, I want to win."

"Then with the power of Noble—"

"But I decline."

Baek Taeyang? Yeah, he's the demon who scarred me, the lowlife who stole my girlfriend and messed around with Melanie. He snatched what should've been mine—being the top first-year power rep and the star rookie in the hunter community—just because he barely managed to beat me a few times.

He's my rival. I refuse to win that way. Period. If I achieve victory through some unnatural power-up, it won't bring any satisfaction. True victories are only those earned through hard work and perseverance.

"Well then, adios." Minsoo sauntered off, aiming for maximum coolness.

"Um, the arena is that way…"

"Oh, right." Kim Minsoo turned around and headed the other way.

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"Hey, Minsoo, where have you been?"

"Ack! Let go of my collar!"

I scoured the hotel, but Kim Minsoo was nowhere to be found, so I waited at the arena. Conveniently, he showed up at the entrance just in time. The confident look on his face screamed he had just been in touch with the Noble.

I grabbed him by the collar to keep him from fleeing and interrogated him. "What’s your connection with the Noble? There's no other way you'd know about the selection process."

"Baek Taeyang! You!"

I was caught off guard. I'd overlooked his tendency for abrupt outbursts. Talking to Minsoo requires maintaining a distance to dodge his flying spit.

"Well? Speak."

"I'm definitely going to win fair and square!"

With his legs dangling due to our height difference, Minsoo confidently declared his upcoming victory. It looked like he wanted me to let go, so I obliged. His sudden outburst felt sincere, as if he wasn't involved with the Noble.

"Sure, I got some information from the Noble. But that's just because people are drawn to me… It's my charm… That's all it is… There's no shady dealings. They offered to back me up, but I declined. Why? Because I'm a hero! The hero fated to defeat the demon, you, Taeyang!"

That confirmed it.

After saying that, Minsoo fixed his disheveled hair.

"So you're saying the Noble approached you?"

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"Yeah, what's his name again? Was it Park Kyungchul? He gave me some information."

"Park Kyungchul?"

That's the guy who talked to me before we entered the gate. So, he's from the Noble as well. I was curious how he managed to survive the selection process with his relaxed attitude, but it figures if he's from the Noble. There's a good chance he's a skill hunter.

Unlike Soojin's father, Hunter Yoo Minhyuk, who left a strong impression with just a few words, Park Kyungchul was too pitiful. The notion that he could survive multiple battles without rest was nothing short of absurd.

Should I catch him first?

I'll have to make sure I've got my priorities straight, or this whole thing could turn into a disaster. The problem is that I can't locate Park Kyungchul. The only thing I can do right now is to wait for him in the arena.

Minsoo remained oblivious to the atmosphere and kept ranting about the scumbag who stole his girlfriend and deflowered her. I guess—in a way—Minsoo's got a big heart if he's opening up to me.

"Yeah, Park Kyungchul. Isn't it just laughable? He claimed he'd give me some power. So I told him, ‘I'm going to win on my own strength. What's with all this nonsense?'"

"He said he'd give you power?"

"Yeah, but I turned him down. Why? Because I'm planning to defeat you with my own strength alone. I consider you worthy enough to be my rival. So don't you dare lose until then."

Pat— Pat—

Minsoo patted my shoulder a couple of times and strolled past me.

[Aha! This is Gladire with an announcement: The main tournament matches will begin shortly. Participants resting outside or deep within the gate, please return to the initial gate entrance where you first entered! I repeat, this is Gladire announcing…]

As if waiting for Minsoo to finish speaking, the announcement followed.

This is ridiculous. So to sum it up, Noble is attempting to manipulate Kim Minsoo to strike at me, but he declined the offer himself.

So Kim Minsoo didn't actually team up with Noble?

On second thought, it seems Kim Minsoo is inadvertently exploiting Noble. Is he clever, or is Noble just that dense? One thing's undeniable—Noble is dead-set on winning too.

"Well then, I'll aim to reach the finals first before going all out."

With that decision made, there's only one thing left to do. Win without a single loss. Only victory will catch both hares.

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Inside the gate.

Once all the hunters participating in the main event had gathered, the guidance announcement proceeded as if anticipating the match to begin.

[Aha! The first match of the main event is between Hunter Baek Taeyang and Hunter Park Kyungchul. Both hunters, please come up on the stage set up at the gate!]

The first match was between Baek Taeyang and Park Kyungchul. The showdown between Noble and Baek Taeyang was about to commence in earnest.