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[Author: ㅇㅇ(621.96)] [Title: Impossible to React to the Paladin's Flash]
(Attached photo: Human reaction time limit data)
(Attached photo: Paladin 'Flash' duration data)
(Attached video: Ga-wol moves in the shadow extended by the Flash)
It’s not a matter of whether you’re good or bad.
I’m saying it’s physically impossible.
When sensory organs receive signals, they need to transmit them to the brain, and there’s physical time needed before the body reacts and moves.
Even just looking at the data, it’s an extremely close call.
This is beyond the physical realm.
Sigma’s team might be doing something strange; they need to be investigated.
[Comments]
[Author: SigmaFan]
[Title: Can’t React to the Paladin’s Flash with Physical Ability?]
That’s because you’re weak.
─But if I say that, it’s gonna backfire, so I’ll properly review the match footage.
(Attached video: Ga-wol, Luche checking the shadow)
(Attached photo: Ga-wol's eye frame-by-frame check 1)
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(Attached photo: Ga-wol's eye frame-by-frame check 9)
(Attached video: Luche’s wrist snap right before using Flash)
Right, ㅇㅇ.
It’s not about physical ability.
It wasn’t a reaction, it was preparation, so it’s a matter of brain power.
If you follow Ga-wol’s vision, you can see that he was tracking Luche’s movements during the entire battle.
Depending on the situation, he even checks with shadows.
It wasn’t just reacting to the flash and improvising.
Did you see how Luche set her posture?
At that point, Ga-wol was already adjusting his weapon.
If you look closely, Luche also signals with her wrist just before using the skill.
It’s not like this was just a one-off attempt.
She’s probably been practicing extremely hard, huh?
[Comments]
Playoff Round 3.
Sigma eSports vs ACL, Third Set.
The deathmatch held in the ancient weapon hangar was a brutal sight.
The announcers squeezed their voices as if they were genuinely distressed.
《 It's really hard to break out. The environment is too perfect for players like Rika and Outlaw to run wild. 》
《 When a deathmatch is involved with Sigma, this is terrifying. One assassin is just too powerful… there’s no way to create any variables. 》
《 On the opposing side, they have to play carefully like it’s a total elimination match, but Sigma takes full advantage of the deathmatch rule. Isn’t this cheating?! 》
Normally, deathmatches don’t result in one-sided games.
When a team member dies, they resurrect in perfect condition.
The team that was alive might be drained from the battle. If they retreated successfully, the power balance can shift once they revive.
But this almost never happens with Sigma.
Once they have the upper hand, Sigma’s team is like an impenetrable fortress.
Their combination doesn’t show any major fluctuations, making it perfect for securing the game once they gain the advantage.
Their assassin forces have no rivals, and their long-range dealers focus on range and survival.
Thanks to their healer with mana regeneration, they were also able to sustain battles.
《 ACL knows it. They’re probably aware that the game has already tilted too far in Sigma’s favor. 》
《 But still, they’re desperately trying to resist. They don’t want to end it like this! The game isn’t over yet! 》
The fans were divided sharply.
Sigma’s fans were smiling brightly, while the others were seen gritting their teeth.
The leader of Eunha Gaming, who was watching the game, scratched his cheek.
It didn’t feel like it was just someone else’s business.
Still, since they were watching the game, they had to make the most of it.
“Spirit Master looks fine. Should we try it out?”
“It’s too much of a burden on the front line, right? They gave up on that because they couldn’t handle it.”
“Hm… I think we could make it work if we think it through carefully.”
Eunha Gaming was bound to hire at least two mages.
Thinking about adding a support player made the front-line burden too heavy.
Could a single tank handle Luche, Ga-wol, and maybe even Camellia?
Sigma was a team with strong close-range fighters.
If they couldn’t create a front line, they’d be massacred by debuffs and cold weapons.
But… if they played it carefully, they thought they might be able to come up with something decent.
In the second round, Eunha Gaming didn’t show any cards.
They didn’t intend to lose on purpose, but they were willing to accept it.
The more weapons they had to fight the monster, the better.
‘To win, we must focus on Sigma.’
Everyone agreed on this premise.
In fact, among the preparations Eunha Gaming made, there were strategies that were easy to think of a countermeasure to.
Some one-time use cards were easy to think of, but once shown, they’d be hard to use again.
Thanks to this, the amount of practice they needed increased, but… well, it was fun.
[Final Battle Preparation for ACL. They push back toward the center!]
[They try to enter with the Berserker at the front. Ah, it’s tough. There’s such a solid barrier in their way.]
[Ga-wol charges in from the back! He takes down the battle priest. It was an expected ambush, but it’s still hard to avoid.]
[With this, Sigma eSports is likely to secure their spot in the finals.]
[In IKL history, there’s never been a team to go undefeated from the regular league to playoffs. Sigma is going for an incredible record with a perfect run!]
While Azur was organizing his thoughts, the game was already essentially over.
The remaining thing was just the brutal execution.
The feeling of being swept away without resistance could only be understood by those who experienced it.
Players watching the game started leaving one by one.
After all, other staff would now dissect the game in detail.
It was time to get back to training.
Azur logged into the console without hesitation.
[Executing Infinity Black.]
[Eunha Azur, thank you for returning.]
[Changing class.]
[Frost Mage → Dream Painter (몽화사)]
Our team had officially secured a spot in the finals of IKL.
At the same time, we had also secured a spot in the World Championship.
If we win, we’ll be assigned to the first seed. If not, we’ll be second.
I had no intention of losing.
We would proudly win and complete the royal road, entering the international competition as the IKL’s representative team.
The remaining matches until the finals were the loser’s bracket of Round 3, followed by the final elimination match.
There were about two weeks left.
I couldn’t afford to slack off with important matches ahead, so I knew there would be some intense training ahead.
[Message from Elderin]
Perhaps it was because the finals were such a special event.
I had received a lot of supportive messages from Elderin and Sanse.
While heading back to my dorm, I replied to them and chatted with them.
When I returned to my room, one name caught my eye.
[Message from Ryeohee]
Ryeohee, who was somewhat of a name in the VTuber industry, primarily focused on ASMR streaming, and I had worked together in the past.
She had been consistently suggesting collaborations, but recently, she seemed to have backed off, probably because she thought I was feeling burdened by it.
I didn’t think she had given up completely, though.
‘Since she’s gone this far, maybe I should listen at least once.’
To be honest, I wasn’t completely uninterested.
Whenever Ryeohee talked about her blessed voice and divine talent, I couldn’t help but wonder, ‘Is it really true?’
I knew it was probably just empty words, but sincerity mattered.
Still, there was a pretty high hurdle for me.
I didn’t have acting skills, and I wasn’t very smooth with my words.
If I accepted without thinking, I’d probably cause trouble.
Above all, my inability to control my embarrassment was the biggest issue.
Actually, I had never even listened to a recording I made before.
I had posted it quickly, trusting that people said it turned out well.
[Downloading file... 55.7%]
I turned off the lights and lay down comfortably on the bed.
The file title was “For a Happy Sleep,” so it was probably something that helped with a good night’s rest.
I’m not a beginner anymore.
With my career as a player, I’d equipped myself with basic electronics.
As I got ready to listen, I felt a sense of anticipation building up.
What would it feel like to hear a professional ASMR? Would it be like a soft whisper?
I played the audio file and closed my eyes calmly.
And then, I started hearing a wet, breathy sound.
“Uh, uh…?”
With how sensitive she is Gawol won't survive ASMR. If she does ASMR, her fans won't survive either.