Become Overpowered CEO of Hero Clan

Become Overpowered CEO of Hero Clan – 138

“Wait a moment!”
Just before the friendly duel between the two absolute beings could begin, a clear voice broke the tense atmosphere.
The owner of the voice was Hero Seo Eun-ha.
“How about we go live? Providing content to the citizens is also a hero’s duty, after all.”
The Baek family had already asked Isaac to treat Baek Hwa-ran, and now they were making the unreasonable request of a friendly duel.
Seo Eun-ha didn’t know why Isaac, who found everything bothersome, had readily accepted the Baek family’s demands, but business was about give and take.
‘Seeing it with their own eyes is very different from mere speculation.’
No matter what anyone said, Isaac was the world’s strongest hero. However, many still revered the Sword Emperor as the greater hero.
That was the power of the noble history of the Sword Emperor Family.
Even though isaac was the strongest, his active period was significantly shorter than other S-rank heroes. Unfortunately, he didn’t have a particularly righteous image either.
‘Sorry, Sword Emperor.’
This duel was a great opportunity to spread isaac prestige. Since they had accepted an unreasonable request, the other side should also give something in return.
Seo Eun-ha felt she could do anything for the leader.
That determination gave her the courage to speak up in front of the elders of the Sword Emperor Family.
“This is not your place to speak. And to suggest broadcasting the family head and Sir Isaac friendly duel to the public. For whose benefit?”
Grand Elder Baek Mu-hyul, the one who had orchestrated the duel, scolded Seo Eun-ha with his hands behind his back.
The duel between the Sword Emperor and Isaac.
He was half-confident in his son’s victory, but the Sword Emperor himself had admitted it. Isaac was a hero who had reached the heavens. He had seen it with his own eyes.
‘Do you think I would let the entire nation witness my son’s defeat?’
Even if Isaac was only a 5-star hero, he was acknowledged by the Sword Emperor. This duel had a 50-50 chance of victory or defeat.
And the Sword Emperor Family had more to lose from a defeat than they had to gain from a victory.
The Baek family was already the world’s strongest family and hero organization.
“Those two are the figures who will bear the future of our country. The higher their position, the heavier their steps should be. Tsk tsk, you must learn to discern better. Don’t bring shame to your grandfather’s name!”
Seo Eun-ha was the granddaughter of the God Hand.
And Grand Elder Baek Mu-hyul held a position where even the God Hand respected him as a great elder.
Yet, knowing this, the child dared to act so brazenly in front of the elders of the Baek family. This uncomfortable truth irked Grand Elder.
‘It’s all because of that man.’
The Sword Emperor, who always achieved overwhelming victories, had to rely on the help of an unproven hero like Isaac to protect South Korea.
The Sword Emperor Family remained the strongest hero organization in East Asia, but Isaac’s emergence had begun to shake the Sword Emperor’s prestige.
The only reason the young granddaughter of the God Hand could act so boldly in the tiger’s den was because she had the giant Isaac backing her.
Therefore, this duel had to be won at all costs. This would remind the disheartened household members that the Baek family was still the best in the world.
“Grand Elder, there’s no need to say more. Sir Isaac, what do you think? Shall we go live and broadcast our duel?”
“Well, it doesn’t matter to me.”
Surprisingly, the Sword Emperor Baek Mu-seong welcomed Seo Eun-ha’s request.
The unexpected conversation between the two caused a stir among the audience. Even the martial artists of the Baek family, who valued decorum, couldn’t help but be unsettled by the sudden live broadcast proposal.
Once the live broadcast began, this duel would no longer be just a friendly match.
‘Does he have that much confidence?’
Grand Elder was bewildered by his son’s unusual behavior, but it wouldn’t look good to oppose the family head’s decision in a public setting.
He decided to trust his son. After all, his son was none other than the Sword Emperor Baek Mu-seong.
‘Alright. Then this old man can’t just sit idly by.’
It seemed the Sword Emperor had prepared a trump card for today. With this, Grand Elder’s estimation of the family head’s chances of victory rose from 50% to over 70%.
A faint smile crept onto Grand Elder’s lips.
Seo Eun-ha might have suggested the live broadcast for the sake of her leader, but she would soon realize that it was an action that would ultimately embarrass Isaac.
“If the family head and Sir Isaac agree, how about starting the friendly duel in an hour? It would be better to announce it an hour in advance so that more citizens can watch.”
At Grand Elder’s suggestion, the Sword Emperor looked at Isaac, who nodded in agreement, postponing the friendly duel for a while.
====
***
====
The duel between the Sword Emperor and Isaac.
The announcement on the live channel of the two S-rank heroes contained content that would drive any South Korean citizen wild.
The Sword Emperor had faced hardships in the full-scale war against the DRR, but until then, he had been the all-time number one hero.
On the other hand, Isaac had shown insane performances by effortlessly purging the demons and magical soldiers that had cornered the Sword Emperor, but his hero activity period was very short.
― Form is temporary, but class is permanent. A rookie hero can’t compare to the Sword Emperor.
― I can’t understand people who tear him down for stumbling once. Isaac always shows up at the end to play the hero. How can you accurately measure his combat power when he only delivers the final blow?
― As a current hero trainer, I can say the Sword Emperor is a melee fighter who has mastered the ultimate swordsmanship, while Isaac excels in summoning and hand-to-hand combat. Isaac might have the upper hand in battles against giant monsters, but in a 1:1 duel, the Sword Emperor will definitely win. It’s a matter of talent compatibility.
The debate over who was stronger among the S-rank heroes had been a long-standing topic in various communities and on social media for over half a century.
The Sword Emperor, Isaac, and all the S-rank heroes of South Korea had risked their lives fighting against the DRR.
Citizens respected and supported these heroes with gratitude, but when it came to the topic of “who is the strongest hero,” even grown adults could become as childish as kids.
― LOL, look at the Sword Emperor fans desperately denying it because their idol is being overshadowed. Didn’t you watch the video? Isaac saved him because it looked dangerous, and now they’re calling him a final blow thief. LOL.
― The Sword Emperor’s fans are the ones embarrassing him. Just admit it. The more you post those kinds of comments, the more people criticize him. I respect the Sword Emperor too, but those fans have been disgusting, always belittling other heroes.
― Elders, generational change is a good thing. The Sword Emperor is over eighty now. Isn’t it normal that he’s been the top hero for so long? Finally, a proper young hero has emerged. Please look at it positively.
The comment wars between supporters of the Sword Emperor and fans of Isaac had become an automatic event accompanying hero news.
Of course, the conflict hadn’t escalated to the point of becoming a societal issue. Just as the world is divided between rational people and those with rich emotional sensibilities, some wished for the Sword Emperor, who had protected the nation for so long, to always remain at the top, while others were captivated by the overwhelming power of the hero Isaac, who had appeared like the wind.
Who is stronger? Who is more beautiful? Who sings better? Who dances better? Who is the greater artist?
Comparison was a human instinct.
The instinct to associate with those who shared similar thoughts and to reject those who didn’t.
Sword Emperor VS Isaac
Starting in 1 hour.
#FriendlyDuel #SwordEmperorFamily #StrongestHero #SRankHero
Amidst this, a post that made subscribers of the live channels of the Sword Emperor and Isaac doubt their eyes appeared.
― Is this for real..?
― Holy crap, are they really going to fight? This is basically the real Hero Wars.
― Why post this suddenly! If I missed the notification, it would’ve been a huge loss.
― I can’t watch it live because of work… Please sell tickets and make it an official match. Take my money!!
A duel between S-rank heroes.
Even if it was friendly, S-rank heroes, who had much to lose, didn’t easily test their strength against each other.
One side would carry the label of a loser for a very long time. This would deal a fatal blow to the hero’s mission rates and brand value.
That’s why, even in the Hero Wars, ‘world-class’ heroes didn’t compete in tournaments but were awarded based on their achievements.
S-rank heroes had only tested their strength against each other a few times during joint training sessions to prepare for battles against villains.
But a duel between not just any S-rank heroes, but the Sword Emperor and Isaac? It was an unprecedented big event.
Within a minute of the news being posted, it spread through the media, fueled by eager journalists.
[Sword Emperor and Isaac’s Friendly Duel, Location: Sword Emperor Family!]
[‘Today at 3 PM’ The Strongest Heroes Clash.]
[Sword Emperor vs. Isaac…! South Korea’s World-Class Heroes Clash Head-On.]
The impact was tremendous.
Before the broadcast even started, 700,000 viewers had flocked to the channels of the Sword Emperor and Isaac.
Among them were numerous heroes not only from South Korea but also from Japan, China, and the United States.
====
***
====
At exactly 3 PM.
Isaac and the Sword Emperor stepped back into the circular arena.
The Cheonmu Dojo, often used as the Sword Emperor Family’s group training hall, was as large as a baseball stadium.
Unlike before, there was a slight rise in tension.
‘1.5 million viewers on my channel alone.’
It was the expected number. If his channel had 1.5 million viewers, the Sword Emperor’s channel likely had close to 3 million.
Hundreds of thousands of eyes were drawn to this surprise event announced just an hour ago.
‘I need to stretch this out for at least 10 minutes.’
The viewers would want an intense and thrilling battle. He had intended to simply establish the hierarchy, but the scale had grown.
He had agreed to the duel and the live broadcast mostly out of consideration for the Sword Emperor.
Though it might have seemed like Grand Elder’s old-fashioned ways had set the stage, this entire situation was likely the Sword Emperor’s intention.
To relinquish his position at the top and make Isaac the new icon of hope. Or perhaps to share the heavy burden of ‘responsibility’ that had weighed on his shoulders.
Swoosh!
A silver flash aimed to split his crown.
At the pinnacle of 5-star, Isaac’s eyes could clearly see the sword’s trajectory.
Clang!
His hardened forearm clashed with the blade.
The startled Sword Emperor unleashed three consecutive sword strikes before retreating. Isaac blocked all the attacks with his forearm.
‘Enhancement type? Or perhaps a mutation type?’
Isaac had heard from the Flame Emperor and Yoho.
He could temper his skin like solid ore and even extend this ability over a wide area.
The more one observed him, the harder it was to gauge his talent.
He wielded abilities classified under summoning, physical, and mutation categories simultaneously, an enigmatic talent.
Each of his abilities was powerful.
The black tiger he summoned had single-handedly slaughtered an Emperor-class demon, and with a flick of his finger, a magical soldier of the same rank had turned to dust.
And now, there was the tempering ability he displayed today.
Though the Sword Emperor’s sword strikes were light, Isaac’s prowess remained at the 5-star level.
This meant he had easily blocked an awakened one’s attack without even showing his true strength.
‘Perhaps beings beyond the veil have no boundaries to their talents.’
No, the types of talents or the number of abilities didn’t matter. The man before him was someone who had reached the heavens.
Even unnecessary curiosity had to be concentrated into a single-minded focus on wielding the sword.
One setback couldn’t make him give up on his dream of reaching the heavens.
He would soar vigorously from the peak of the great mountain. If his legs lacked strength, he would attach wings to his shoulders.
Boom!
An overwhelming surge of tyrannical magical energy erupted from the Sword Emperor Baek Mu-seong. The silver-tinged sword emitted a majestic resonance.
Harmonious Heart Sword.
Second Form.
Heavenly Stream Moon.
The silver light transformed into moonlight, beautifully shooting forth.
Piiing―!