<The Demon Lord of the Swordsmanship Family Chapter 124>
Park Ki-hyuk, transformed into Captain Tiger, defeating villains in New York.
This was the tearful effort of a father trying to protect his daughter’s idol, and he also managed to acquire an offering from the Soul Extractor.
However, Park Ki-hyuk’s efforts did not gain as much attention as he had hoped…
New York’s new hero: ‘I am Captain Tiger?’
Just a bunch of medals. Those were discovered by Park Ki-hyuk after spending over an hour on the Internet, moving a mouse as big as his hand.
“Does this make any sense?”
In broad daylight in the middle of downtown, a man in a red spandex suit was beating up villains.
How could this fail to be the talk of the town?
“Why? What’s wrong?”
So he checked the search window at the top.
Park Ki-hyuk finally realized something…
The fact that he was in America.
The “Cool!!” Ice Chief of this era!
I’m the real gangster. Hero “Goldbar” flexing with gold coins showers and clearing out gangs.
The heroic “Shooting Star” stopping thefts. “Just heading to McDonald’s.” Controversy over the ad placement.
This is America.
In terms of freedom of expression, level of individuality, and exhibitionism, it was completely different from Korea.
The saying, “A fanboy’s fanboy is called a ‘yang-deok'” did not come out of nowhere.
It was common to advertise oneself as a wizard wearing robes. There were also heroes in spandex suits who shot webs and others who flapped useless wings while patrolling the skies.
Moreover, in keeping with the nature of the armor-loving nation, each individual tailored and wore costumes imbued with their unique character. Park Ki-hyuk’s spandex simply didn’t hold a candle to that.
This degree of style is what might be considered outdated fashion in America. In other words, it means no one paid attention.
“These people…”
His pride was hurt.
His hands and feet trembled.
How dare they look down on me?
Seriously?
Park Ki-hyuk genuinely felt shame. Because of this, he decided to take things a bit more seriously.
“Rosaria, what’s he doing?”
“… Alpha Gear to make the uniform.”
“So, why is that valuable thing being used for something like this?”
“I don’t know, so buzz off.”
‘Red Knight’ modified. Alpha Gear ‘Captain Tiger’ was born.
And then he beat them mercilessly.
Faster than anyone, different from others, and without hesitation, he crushed them mercilessly.
When he single-handedly annihilated the ‘New York Bonus’ gang,
Finally, there was a response.
New York’s new hero, ‘Captain Tiger’
‘I’m Captain Tiger.’ The silent debut of a hero
And when other gangs were taken down within two days, he began to gain attention.
Strong! Fast! Powerful!! Captain Tiger makes a meteoric appearance!
The meteor-like arrival of a New hero!
The solitary judge. His name, Captain Tiger
Then, with the support from Star Hero that Park Ki-hyuk requested.
The outlaw John C. Tyler. “He is the temporary hero of Star Hero, and receiving continued interest.”
GOAT outlaw yearns for the appearance of a genius!
“What? An outlaw yearning?” New York Agents on high alert! Capture the top prospect!
Star Hero Official. “The mask he wears belongs to the main character of the Korean comic ‘Captain Tiger’ and he is an ardent fan of this Captain Tiger.”
Optimum’s Kim Yeon-hee also joined in.
The meteoric appearance of ‘Captain Tiger’ turns out to be a Korean?
In response to the question, “Do you know the witch Captain Tiger?” “He is indeed Korean.”
“Isn’t it midnight, and yet thunder from clear skies?” The sudden rise of Captain Tiger leaves the production company baffled.
In a split second, Park Ki-hyuk, or rather, Captain Tiger became the center of attention.
Thereby, the stage was set.
All that remained was the final finish.
Let’s go.
Kicking off from the ground with great speed.
In a single stroke, the gap was closed like a spear blade.
“Stop…… gaghh!!”
I grabbed the nearest one’s head and slammed it into the ground.
The asphalt caved in, and the guys nearby raised their guns and swords toward me.
At that moment, I pushed my senses to the limit.
The world slowed down.
It felt as if I had cast a ‘Time Freeze’ spell. Purely through the power of my physical abilities, I reached the domain of magic.
‘What a rush!’
It felt like I could do anything.
No, I can do anything!
The bullets came flying.
They moved as slow as turtles.
I could easily dodge if I wanted to. But that would be no fun, right?
The bullets flying in front of me were deflected with a flick.
So easy.
So simple.
For the second wave of bullets, I adjusted their trajectory with a slight touch. The enemies behind were soon hit.
That worked quite well.
I deflected all the bullets. The attacks reflected back like a ‘Reflect’ spell.
I took care of the sword similarly.
I changed the trajectory of the descending sword blade with a tap on my knuckles. The one behind who tried to stab me, I guided toward another enemy by grabbing his wrist.
The tangled enemies, swords and bullets clashed and aimed at one another. They ended up taking damage from their own blows.
Even that scene unfolded slowly, quite a sight to behold.
Even though I could have taken the hits myself, if we consider each of these actions as training, then so be it.
Tat-tat-tat-tat-tat-tat…!!
My hands moved so fast that they were invisible to the n*ked eye… And a moment later, I was the only one left standing in this spot.
The entrance was cleared instantaneously.
Walking in, I found a vast garden dotted with people, all waiting.
What do they think they are, wearing suits like that?
Utterly insignificant.
“k*ll him!”
“sh*t, d*e!!”
Isn’t their dialogue always this clichéd?
When one rushed at me, so did I.
At first glance, it looked like a chaotic charge, but there was a certain pattern.
Back in the days of the Empire, mercenaries often used this approach.
By adding numbers to a clumsy attack, they created chaos on the battlefield, preparing for a decisive strike… Let’s call it hit-and-run tactics.
Predictably, the enemies were charging like bulls, preparing for one big move.
That guy hiding in the corner over there, and the one far away casting a Concealment Spell and aiming at me.
They’re the core of this fight.
Since the critical points are visible, sitting back and taking it would be foolish.
Koong! I kicked off the ground.
Leaping sideways, then pushing off again for a swift turn. In an instant, I’d moved beyond their perimeter.
I drew my blade.
A sword adorned with wing-like decorations. This one’s different from the previous one that lost its ornament.
I used the leftover Alpha Gear and the “sacrifice” obtained earlier, and spent great effort to create this masterpiece, which Spring intended to give as a present.
It’s actually quite decent.
Captain Tiger Sword, Level 3
Lightning Thrust
A streak of lightning surged forward.
My target was that guy hiding behind Concealment over there.
Even after being noticed, that guy seemed skilled, hastily unleashing a spell.
Caaang-!
His ‘Absolute Barrier’ deflected the lightning.
For a moment, I hovered in the air. Surprisingly, he froze, meeting my gaze.
I saw that he had some help from an Artifact.
Mid-air, I instantly adjusted my posture and assumed a stance.
Then again…
Lightning Thrust
A streak of lightning struck the ‘Absolute Barrier’.
Kwa-ga-ga-jak-ga-ga-kang-!!
Pound it, and it will break.
The lightning gnawed at the ‘Absolute Barrier,’ welding it and sparking all over.
Gradually, the cracks in his Artifact widened and eventually broke.
The guy’s shoulder got engulfed in lightning and vanished without a trace.
“Kyaahaaaa!!”
That guy is the start. With the scream as a signal, the lightning swept across the surrounding area.
Plans must be adjusted depending on the opponent. That’s why Sunzi’s Thirty-Six Stratagems mention running away. Sometimes turning and running is the smart choice.
Where the lightning disappeared, no one was standing. Everyone writhed on the ground.
Cleanup can wait for later.
Brushing the dust off my cloak, I ascended the stairs.
Past the gardens, another door appeared.
Another door? This is getting ridiculous. Do these guys have a lot of money, or does America just have a lot of land?
Amidst idle thoughts, I passed the door.
At that instant, a chill ran down my spine and I swung my sword.
Kang-!
“……!!”
A dagger much smaller than a sword, almost as thin as a needle. The needle fell to the ground after hitting my sword.
Where the object landed, nearby plants immediately lost their vitality, possibly due to poison.
Then a voice came.
“Too bad. You could have died painlessly.”
“…”
Looking ahead, I saw five humans.
Their mana vibrations were on an entirely different level compared to the ones I’d faced so far.
Among them, one particularly stood out and addressed me with a low voice.
It’s him, I see. The ruler of the notorious gang that’s been stirring up New York’s nights, Don Termachio from the “God Maker” gang. A superhuman of the human-kin race, he’s so confident in his physique that his upper body is fully exposed. With a thick layer of fur… Ugh, he doesn’t even need to transform. He already resembles a beast.
“Hey, you piece of X. Did our workshop raid make you rich?”
“…”
There’s nothing to say.
It definitely made him rich.
“Play fair and get out of here. Why come here and trouble both of us?”
“…”
Precisely, I had the same thought.
I was also growing tired.
“It’s too late now. We have our reputation to think about.”
“…”
Reputation, reputation…
Great speech, kid.
“Bye bye, very much, Fucking Tiger. d*e!”
The five humans transformed into beasts and charged toward me.
Then I…
“Good job, you.”
In a flash, I moved out of their attack range.
“I’ve got my pride too.”
With the stats I have, fighting you guys would hurt my pride more, wouldn’t it?
I raised my sword.
The sword pointed straight at the sky, and the moment the hexagram above was completed,
I swung the sword.
Gravity (改)
God’s Hammer
Taaaang-! Kuuk! Ground-! Gueek! Kwaaang! Kuuhk! Deeng-! Guk! Caaaang! Gueuk!
The irresistible force of gravity.
That’s why it’s called God’s Hammer.
With God’s hammer strikes, the enemies were hammered into the ground like nails.
The God Maker wiped out.
The boss Don Termachio arrested.
That should be enough.
I shook the dust off my hands and turned around.
“Then, let’s see.”
Let’s get what needs to be grabbed and go.
A short while later, at the ruined space.
The secret hideout of the God Maker gang. Or rather, ‘the place where Don Termachio lived,’ had now been entered by two men, John C. Tyler and Evrehem.
“Whew~ What a wild ride. I guess they say the light always shines far from the lamp. Don Tern or Don Tell or whoever, digging a backdoor like this in a place like this?”
“Judgment error by the investigative team. Disciplinary action requested.”
“Pfft, let’s let it slide this time. Honestly, we didn’t know they’d dig such a bold backdoor.”
This was an upscale district in New York where the prominent people lived. Naturally, security was tight, and even if one had money, one couldn’t enter without a confirmed identity.
And yet, a giant in New York’s drug scene had been hiding there. The groans of the higher-ups seemed to reach this place.
Still…
Tyler blankly stared at what were once mansions.
“… They’ve artistically stripped this place.”
There was nothing left but the skeletal framework where the mansion once stood.
What was done to leave just this here?
What kind of fish is this? Flaying one this much turns it into an art piece.
“Idiot…”
Just as he said this, the skeletal framework collapsed.
This place is starting to feel a little burdensome.
That human, Park Ki-hyuk, is…
Simultaneously, he thought.
Miss Smart, what kind of battle were you fighting?
Optimum Headquarters.
Kim Yeon-hee was reading an English newspaper.
Hero ‘Captain Tiger’ spotted in Long Island last night. What’s going on?
Journalist interviews Captains Tiger giving a thumbs-up [photo]
<Exclusive> Capture of New York drug market tycoon, Don Termachio! God Maker gang dismantled!
……
…
The chaotic Long Island, the sudden appearance of Captain Tiger, the arrest of Don Termachio. ‘Am I the only one under suspicion?’
<Exclusive report> ‘Star Hero’ unofficial channel states, “We know what you’re curious about. Our answer is one: YES.”
There are many articles.
Very, very many.
It happened all within a single day.
“… Our Ki-hyuk is a star now?”
“Ugh.”
“…”
“Hmm, phew.”
“…”
“Director.”
“Y-yes…”
“You can laugh.”
“Huh? No, thank you.”
The secretary trying hard not to laugh.
Kim Yeon-hee decided to laugh in her place.
Hear it? That sound is of a deflating laugh. Would you express something like this as poignant?
Yeah, let’s think positively. After all, he did call, right? That our youngest listens to his mother is the most important thing.
“How’s the reaction in Korea?”
“It’s boiling hot. After all, it’s been a while since we’ve had a big newcomer like this.”
“I suppose so.”
Patriotism always seemed to play well, didn’t it?
“But, people who’ve already guessed are increasing.”
“… That Captain Tiger is Ki-hyuk?”
“Yes, look here.”
The secretary showed the pad.
The community called ‘SuperDream’ appeared on the pad. Among many superhero communities, it was the most influential one.
And the posts appearing there.
Yo, isn’t Captain Tiger Park Ki-hyuk? h?
Korean, non-human-level physicals, and sword as the main weapon. Am I the only one thinking ‘bg’? lol lol lol lol lol
??: How did you figure it out? (Only the OP doesn’t know it. lol lol)
“The posts are growing, and there have been quite a few inquiries by phone too.”
“… What can we do? We need to accept it.”
Kim Yeon-hee had anticipated this long before it happened.
You can’t hide physical features with just a piece of cloth, can you, our youngest.
Still, we should act as if we’re covering our eyes and saying “Awoo.”
“We don’t know.”
“Understood.”
“How do we handle Pictures? Are we making a sequel?”
“Yes, the production started yesterday. We’re collaborating with Nflix as connected by the director, and it will be exclusively broadcast on Nflix.”
“Truly… There’s no calm around this family. Isn’t that right?”
“H…H…”
“That issue will be handled by you, Director. If there’s nothing else to report, please leave. I’m feeling tired and need to rest a bit.”
Whether Park Bom cries or Park Ki-hyuk puts on spandex tights and makes a performance,
Ultimately, all the clean-up of this household falls on Kim Yeon-hee.
Therefore,
Kim Yeon-hee is tired today as well.
Meanwhile, as Kim Yeon-hee was trying to get some rest,
In the underground of New York…
“… So this guy is the other guy’s younger sibling?”
“Yo. The youngest from the group of blade masters who broke the brother’s arm.”
Among the darkness, a man’s mechanical arm gleamed.
“Yeahyeah. Sword master, sword master. d*mn bastards.”
“So, what do we do?”
“So?”
The picture turns to ashes.
“I’ll pay him back.”
The man stood up from the darkness.
As he turned around, his eyes shone with madness.
