Chapter 25.4: The Strongest Resonator
As for why Calcharo chose the strongest in Solaris, which is to say himself, as his challenger…
It was obviously because he had just carefully analyzed the biggest reason for the Crownless One's failure earlier.
Yes, that's right… He believed that the reason the Crownless One was defeated so quickly was simply because the other party was completely unfamiliar with the Rover's abilities and controls.
Coupled with a reaction speed that was just half a beat too slow, he was instantly taken out by the Difficulty 3 Big Brother.
It was precisely for this reason that Rover didn't even have time to analyze Big Brother's specific moves.
The only thing Rover could confirm was that the damage really did correspond perfectly and completely with the Hologram VI Big Brother!
So, ultimately, Calcharo acted partly out of confidence in his own strength—not that he thought he was stronger than the Rover before him.
But more so out of his understanding and application of his own abilities!
And there was one more point: he wanted to gamble for that legendary item—the Golden Treasure Chest!
[ After obtaining the controls, Calcharo did not immediately issue a challenge!
Instead, he controlled his character to stay in place and experiment with a series of novel mechanics: Basic Attacks, Heavy Attacks, and Liberation skills.
"It seems these abilities really are derived from my own powers, but why does controlling them feel so awkward?"
Calcharo muttered softly. It was easy to see that he didn't have much contact with things like video games.
After all, one must realize that in this world, games might not be very prevalent in Jinzhou or Rinascita… but as someone whose base of operations is in the New Federation, Calcharo knew that such things were actually quite popular over there.
"Slash! Dodge! Break! Extermination Order! Phantom Etching! Hounds Roar!"
As one skill after another was unleashed, in merely three minutes or so… despite barely having touched such things before, Calcharo was already controlling the character quite smoothly.
Clearly, this was the terrifying talent of the strongest Resonator in Solaris! ]
〜Exposure Chat Group〜
Changli: "I wonder if this old friend will be able to succeed in his challenge?"
Augusta: "The name of that Ghost Hounds mercenary leader is indeed thunderous to the ears; his strength is naturally beyond doubt."
Evidently, although Augusta had become the Ephor of Septimont and usually needed to maintain a corresponding air of majesty…
The main issue was that she hardly had any opponents left in the Septimont, so she gave people an impression of being increasingly steady and composed!
But right now, whether it was Calcharo or that Crownless One… both made the blood in her body begin to burn involuntarily.
At this moment, how she wished there was a spot for her in the Challenge Space. Even if there were no rewards, she wouldn't care.
Scar: "Hehe! The strongest Resonator in Solaris? Although I don't know who bestowed that title upon him, I look forward to a battle with him! ⦍ConfidentJinhsi.jpeg⦎"
Phoebe: "May the primordial Imperator bless him to achieve victory in battle! ⦍PraysJinhsi.jpeg⦎"
Fenrico: "... (Hmph! The Imperator can barely take care of himself right now!)"
Chat Group Crowd: "Go for it! Strongest Resonator of Solaris… defeat that Crownless One and ruthlessly crush the arrogant flames of those Tacet Discords!"
Tacet Discord Army: "Pfft! I'm Dying of laughter… The title 'Strongest Resonator in Solaris' sounds intimidating, but ask yourselves, can he really be stronger than that Rover?"
Tacet Discord Army: "That Rover is already a defeated opponent. A mere 'Strongest Resonator' shouldn't make us laugh our teeth out! Hahahahaha! ⦍LaughingJinhsi.jpeg⦎"
Chat Group Crowd: "Damn it! Even after gaining intelligence, you lot haven't learned humility… instead, you've mastered sarcasm completely! ⦍ClenchesFistJinhsi.jpeg⦎"
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[ Right at this moment, Calcharo inside the Challenge Space nodded with satisfaction!
It was clear he felt he had adapted enough, so he quickly began the challenge! ]
[ ~Ding! Guest Calcharo controlling 'Solaris' Strongest Resonator Calcharo' versus Difficulty 3 Crownless One. Officially starting! ]
As the System's notification popped up, the battle commenced.
[ With the lesson from the Crownless One's previous attempt, as soon as Big Brother appeared this time… Calcharo focused all his mental energy upon him!
The opening was still an extremely fast right hook, followed by a relatively slower left hook!
Calcharo appeared quite relaxed in his response. After dodging twice with backward dashes… he even managed to pull off a Dodge Counter maneuver! ]
" In Between "
"Yare yare it's been less than five minutes in total… Is this the talent of the strongest Resonator?"
Standing in the back watching, the Crownless One was dumbfounded, and Rover muttered in surprise as well.
Although his technique was countless times better than the other party's, one had to remember that he had honed that through thousands of attempts in his past life!
He had reason to believe that if Calcharo were given just a few more chances at actual combat… the Hologram VI Big Brother alone would certainly not be able to stop Calcharo's footsteps.
Yes, at this moment, after Calcharo had already knocked off a quarter of Big Brother's health, he had also confirmed that the Big Brother before him was truly just the Big Brother from the Hologram VI difficulty!
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[ "Hmm? What is he doing?"
Calcharo was fighting vigorously with Big Brother… when he saw the opponent suddenly pull away. Surprisingly, he didn't initiate a charge.
Instead, he stood in place… seemingly charging up power. For a moment, Calcharo couldn't quite judge how he should respond.
However, before he could think about it in detail, the Crownless One suddenly threw a punch… and a dark purple energy shockwave blasted out directly!
- 31782! A purple number floated up. The 'Strongest Resonator' controlled by Calcharo… had actually entered a state of defeat under this single punch! ]
[ ~Ding! Congratulations Guest Calcharo, challenge failed! ]
[ The penalty incurred will be carried out simultaneously after this challenge round concludes! ]
[ Next, please let that fellow Little Drifter proceed with the challenge as soon as possible! ]
The emotionless voice of the System rang out, confirming Calcharo's defeat!
"I… lost?"
Calcharo murmured, walking down from the platform while constantly replaying the match in his mind.
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〜Exposure Chat Group〜
Chat Group Crowd: "Ah~~ Ah~ Ah~. That is such a pity! If he had just held on a little longer, he could have won!"
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