108. An unexpected encounter
The place was the stadium. The time was during the season as usual. It was a match between PER and another team from the second division.
[Analyst]: In addition, there is a big difference in tactics and strategy between Part 3 and Part 2, so the ‘Director’ and ‘Tactical Analyst’ are important.
In particular, there was an analysis that player Lee Chang-hyun, who holds a special position as a player, club owner, and coach, was put to the test properly this time… … .
[Caster]: The story is completely wrapped up in the second part as it continues to progress!
[Analyst]: I think you can see it that way. Even just looking at today’s game, other teams have hired analysts, tactical coaches, martial arts coaches, etc., but their performance is lower than their PER…
‘The atmosphere is better than I expected.’
Currently PER is on a winning streak after their win against QED.
It was expected, as they often had the upper hand in practice matches against several teams, including HXG… …
It wouldn’t be strange if we lost once or twice, but since we all won, everyone’s confidence grew and the atmosphere was bound to be good.
“Hey, who do you think will be the MVP today?”
“Yeah. First of all, you’re not.”
“Wow… … Is this Kim Do-jun? Again? Didn’t he bribe the interviewer or something?”
“If you tease me, I’ll bribe you too~”
Thanks to that, the team is also bustling, but I’m not sure if they really know that the real game is just starting.
Next week’s match schedule is PER vs. 2nd Division LTD. and PER vs. PSG.
Except for QED, which was in second place, all of the teams that fell victim to the winning streak were lower-ranked teams.
‘Even though we beat QED, who is in second place, they are not teams that look easy… ‘
In fact, our team may be doing better than expected.
Even during the second round of promotion, it was obvious that they were struggling.
After working hard for a while, I saw my skills improving steadily.
But still, I thought it would be difficult to be certain of a win against PSG.
‘More than anything, I’ve played a few games so far and I’ve never shown anything that could be called a foundation.’
The only silver lining was that they were playing against LTD in the second division before facing PSG.
In the second half, the team was neither bad nor good, but after the recent change of team members, they have been showing a pretty good performance.
‘It would be good to warm up to get in shape.’
Not only that, 2nd LTD… … was the team I was a part of before returning, so I couldn’t help but remember it vividly.
Of course, I only played for one season and I didn’t really try to hang out with my teammates, so I don’t have many memories…
But still, I guess I feel excited when facing LTD.
“The team we’re playing against next week is a tough one. Let’s pay attention.”
“Everyone was talking about that anyway.”
“Huh? Why? Do you know any guys on the opposing team?”
“Didn’t you know? There was quite a fuss this season when LTD recruited Yoo Hye-joo as a super rookie.”
Oh, me again. Who are you? By the way, it seems like Yoo Hye-joo is also starting to feel a sense of intimacy at this point.
They were doing pretty well even before their return, but seeing them consistently enter the top leagues as good teams every season makes me think that they might have a point.
Originally, before the regression, I don’t think Yoo Hye-ju had gone to LTD. As my actions changed, I also thought that Yoo Hye-ju’s actions might have changed as well.
“I see. Anyway, let’s go home a little early today. After the interview, pack your bags right away.”
“okay.”
***
So, after finishing the weekday schedule, it’s the weekend again.
If PER was part 1, it would have been a busier time preparing for the weekend games, but in the case of part 2, most of the games were on weekdays.
At least there was a practice match on Saturday, but there wasn’t even that on Sunday.
So usually on Sundays the PER home is deserted.
Usually, it was a resting atmosphere, or doing a little personal training.
I’m having such a quiet weekend… …
“Changhyun. Who’s down there?”
“To see me?”
Yoon Han-gyeol nodded.
There probably won’t be anyone coming to see me. My parents came to see me last weekend… … Chairman Lee Geun-taek also contacted me recently.
‘Is there anyone who can come to you in person?’
No matter how hard I racked my brain, the result was the same.
“But… … that’s just a child.”
A child? It was even more embarrassing.
Anyway, after hearing that story, I went down to the first floor and saw that the little boy was throwing a tantrum just as Yoon Han-gyeol had said.
“I’ve been a fan of Director Lee Chang-hyun since Part 3, and I heard he said I could come to the fan signing event in person?”
“Haha… … Even though Lee Chang-hyun looks a little young, he’s both the club owner and the coach, so he must be very busy.”
Kim Sung-jun was dealing with it while sweating profusely.
‘Fan signing event? There’s no way a team that used to be a 3rd division would have a fan signing event.’
Actually, before the regression, Team PER never did anything like a fan signing event after the regression.
If you think about it, it wasn’t a difficult problem.
They simply made up some kind of excuse to meet up, especially if they were children.
‘But why do you want to meet me so badly?’
Honestly, I had no idea.
Well, you might want to see the players in person… … but then, rather than PER, which is a team that just became a second division team, you might want to go to LTD, a first division team. Well, maybe the Korean national team.
Why bother with such a good team at this point?
Because I had the same thought.
Anyway, since it seemed like Kim Sung-jun was having a hard time holding on, I slowly walked towards him.
Only then did Kim Seong-jun and the little boy notice the movement and look this way.
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“Director… … !”
“What happen?”
While talking to Kim Sung-jun, the kid answered without giving Kim Sung-jun time to speak.
“You’re Lee Chang-hyun, right? I saw you! The last match, the audition match, and the match in the third part.”
Talking with sparkling eyes felt burdensome for some reason.
Of course, it wasn’t something I hadn’t experienced before, but I didn’t know that I would experience something like this already, at least in Part 2.
It’s unexpected, and also a little satisfying.
More than anything, it reminded me of the old days.
Things that happened before I returned, when I first became a hunter.
It was a very distant time in the past when [Full Bloom] hadn’t even been opened. I remembered the vague memories of admiring the players in the upper leagues, not being any notable players, and having shining eyes.
‘At that time, I also went to the fan signing event of the ace players of the first division and just talked to myself.’
At that time, I wonder if I was seen as that little kid.
I didn’t feel bad.
“So. Why did you come here, kid?”
He bent down, got down to the child’s eye level, and spoke with a smile.
Personal achievements are important, but in the end, it is the fans and the people who watch the games that allow players to survive as players.
“That… …I watched the game.”
I guess my words don’t flow as smoothly as they do when I talk to Kim Sung-jun.
“I saw it… … During that audition, he collapsed a building and shot a gun, went in alone and dodged everyone and shot and killed people, and flew around like in a wire action scene. And he even worked with Ryu Jae-jun… … !!”
Then, suddenly, as if he couldn’t hold it back, his words poured out.
“But actually, if you look at it, the first division players are more famous and cool. Thanks for saying that.”
It was pure sincerity.
“Second Division Stadium. Yes! That was my first time watching the Hunters League, when they played against QED! I was so touched when I saw it!”
The child came to mind and started talking excitedly on his own, so I couldn’t stop him.
So I asked Kim Seong-jun to bring me some refreshments, and I listened to the child’s story slowly in the lobby on the first floor.
Most of them are stories like before about how I was active and cool. They are stories about wanting to be like my brother. They are stories that are not boring but are very thankful.
“I… … That’s why I came to find you, hyung. I’ve also awakened!”
Hoo… … This was unexpected. It seems that the trigger for coming here was an awakening.
But, I don’t know if it was a coincidence, but I thought this kid was really lucky.
Even if you awaken it, it’s really hard to get a feel for what abilities you have and how good they are.
‘You came to me with [piercing eyes]… … This must be fate.’
It’s not that difficult to just take a look.
So I thought he would just ask me to look at him for a moment, but he was more cheeky than I thought.
“You said you were selecting team members from PER! I came here to take the test too, is that possible?”
It was so bold that I couldn’t help but laugh.
“I’m sorry, but the exams ended before the second division started.”
“ah…….”
The child’s expression darkened in an instant. It seemed only then that he realized that he had not seen the correct information.
Well, you could think that if you just hear rumors and take the test and catch their eye, you can get in. If you’re a child, that’s easy enough.
However, it would be rude to just listen to the story of a child who came with dreams and hopes like this, give them some suitable advice, and then send them away.
“But since you came all the way here, I guess you could at least give it a look.”
Ability, potential as a hunter, and direction.
Honestly, I think this was a service worth the money.
Fortunately, the child seemed to understand that to some extent.
The expression that had darkened suddenly brightened again.
“Then, please!”
Before going to the practice room, I activated [Piercing Eyes] in front of a child who asked me to see his potential.
‘What about status…? Since training is important, let’s focus on skills.’
[Lee Jeong-hoon]
[skill]
[A Thousand Talents: A (S+)]: You have a talent that can be developed and created through stimulation.
Just one skill. But it was a skill that made your eyes widen as soon as you saw it.
Of all the skills I’ve seen so far, this one had such high growth potential that I thought it might be the skill with the greatest growth potential, aside from [Full Bloom].
But still, I had never even heard of this guy’s name before I returned.
There may be other reasons, but… …
‘Perhaps… … it’s because of this talent.’
That talent can be developed and created. At the same time, if it cannot be developed and created, it means that even if it is awakened, it has no superpowers.
It may be less useful than a C+ level strength enhancement ability.
In particular, even after awakening, they have no idea what abilities they have or whether they can develop them.
Before returning, when you hadn’t met me, you would have been frustrated and fallen with that dream.
I felt sorry, but that reality doesn’t exist anymore anyway.
Because what has come before me now is reality.
‘I can’t do everything for you… …but I’ll try giving you a little bigger gift.’
“Have you woke up and moved your body a bit?”
“Yes, I’m just getting used to it.”
“Have you ever tried to move like a hunter?”
“Just for a moment, Hunter Academy is also a bit… … yet… … I haven’t discovered any special abilities yet… … .”
With a hesitant child.
I headed to PER’s practice room located on the second floor.
‘Maybe he’ll make a good teammate in the future.’
Or maybe it was just that I felt a little bit like my past self and wanted to help.
fantasy,
