120. Paradise for the Restless
After the match against LTD.
The most talked about topic among the PER team members was none other than LTD’s interview.
‘The game finally ended in a win, but who would have thought that the most talked about topic among the team was an interview given by the opposing team… ‘
But the opposing team’s interview was controversial.
After losing a game, the only explanations are things like, ‘We didn’t show our skills’ or ‘Our team’s skills are better.’
From the fans’ perspective, it must have felt not only unconvincing, but also ugly.
“What? What about the condition? The relic variable? Part 1 is played on a map without relics?”
“……that’s right.”
The PER team members were gathered together and talking, centering around Kim Do-jun, who was getting angry and complaining.
‘Kim Do-jun is the center… … It’s not easy.’
If this strange thing doesn’t happen today, it won’t happen again.
But even putting that aside, there was nothing wrong with what Kim Do-jun said.
It was an opportunity to realize anew what kind of interviews should not be done.
“And since you guys lost, what? You still think LTD is better? You won’t make a mistake? You’ll just fight LTD again next time… … If I interview you, you’ll be completely destroyed… … .”
And I know one thing. When we play against LTD in the future, the interviewer said that we should never send Kim Do-jun out.
‘If that guy goes out like that… … .’
Ugh. I didn’t even want to think about it. I don’t know, but wouldn’t LTD be a bigger topic of conversation than the interview this time?
“I definitely felt bad after seeing their interview. It felt like they were looking down on me. Anyway, the next game is the most important, right?”
While Kim Do-jun and his teammates were chatting away, Yoon Han-gyeol threw the ball this time.
Well, whatever the interview was, that’s not what’s important anymore.
It’s all in the past now.
“That’s right. Whatever happened to the LTD interview. That’s in the past, and the important thing is the next game.”
“Huh? Even if we lose to them, weren’t we sure we’d make it to the first division relegation match?”
Well. That’s right. Even if they lose to PSG, if they maintain their current ranking, their PER will be second in the second division. Since two teams from the second division can participate in the first-second division promotion match, their participation is confirmed.
but……
“But our goal isn’t to ‘get to’ the relegation stage, right? So we need to maintain good form. Even if the opponent is PSG.”
If it was just going, it would be fine to stay like this. However, simply going was not the goal, the goal was to win the 2-1 promotion match, which no one had succeeded in.
And if the goal is to win that relegation battle, then they will have to achieve some level of success against PSG.
In other words, it could be seen as a kind of test run for the upcoming promotion.
“But PSG, according to analysts, is at a level where they would be in the middle ranks even if they were put in the first division… … Do you have a feeling? What level would that be? You guys would know too. If Hunter was your dream, you would have gotten bored watching the first division matches.”
“Just because our team has similar points and similar strength doesn’t mean our strength is similar… … .”
“… … .”
PER’s home was momentarily enveloped in silence.
Perhaps he was trying to recall what the first division league looked like when he was an aspiring player.
About the enemies we have to face in the promotion battle.
The silence lasted longer than expected.
‘I guess that’s because even though they’re ranked at the top in the second division, they’re still way behind the teams that came in 9th or 10th in the first division, and I only remember them losing in the first division.’
“How is it? Are you getting the hang of it now?”
I only remember the games where they were 9th and 10th in the first division, and I can’t remember PER winning, since they’ve only won recently.
There, the newly added rules for Part 1 are also included.
“Hey. Come to think of it, the teams in Division 1 seem pretty awesome.”
“Are you just realizing it now?”
“No, I didn’t know when I saw it from the corner of the room… … .”
Because Division 1 is full of guys like Lee Jun-seo, who had to sweat profusely in today’s game.
“But if you think about it that way, isn’t it wrong to say that even if PSG goes to the first division, they will be in the middle ranks?”
“That’s right. They’re just like us when it comes to points.”
‘Oh my… … I can’t even tell you this.’
PSG still haven’t had a single match where they were at full strength. Some of them I’ve seen before the return, but some I don’t know, so according to what I’ve seen with [the piercing eyes]…
‘LTD was only threatening because of Lee Jun-seo, but PSG will be twice as bad… … .’
Honestly, even if they lost to PSG, their level of power was high enough that they could have been promoted to the first division.
“Anyway. In my opinion, I don’t think the analysis that they’ll be in the middle ranks of the first division is too far off. Well, if you guys are having a hard time, you can just assume that you’ll lose this PSG match and focus on the promotion/relegation match.”
This match against PSG will be tougher than the one against LTD, but that wasn’t my intention.
I wonder what the PER guys think about this.
‘Perhaps it would be more efficient to play the PSG match and then prepare for the next match, the relegation match. But… … .’
At least that’s the height I’m trying to reach. Reaching the top of the Hunter’s League was far from efficient in the first place.
That’s what it means to want extreme perfection and a never-ending desire for improvement.
Cut out all unnecessary things one by one. Put your heart and soul into every game.
Because an obsession that may seem like a vain obsession creates perfection.
‘What I’m hoping for right now is far from that level… … Well, what do you think?’
There was no need to wait long for an answer.
“What? You want us to just lose and move on? Are you crazy? This match really needs to be the finale… .”
The first one to shout was Kim Do-jun. Was it because he was upset that he couldn’t play in this game?
‘What on earth are you preparing… … .’
Well, I don’t think PSG will be able to do anything with the usual stuff, but I think their ambition is good.
“What Dojun said… is right.”
“So far, what? Have we only played games worth trying? We were a 3rd division team without a win to begin with. Haha.”
“Changhyun-ah. But this game was like that too, and if you’re here, I think things will work out somehow. Is that a bit irresponsible of me to say? Haha.”
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“Are you nervous about this LTD battle? That’s a weak argument.”
“If we’re going to win, it would be good for our value to increase.”
“I don’t know what to say about this atmosphere. What… … Well? Let’s do it.”
Ryu Jae-jun, Han Ji-soo, and for now, this team. Kim Yu-hyeon, whose PER seems awkward.
“Well, even so, if Hyung Chang-Hyeon shoots his gun, wouldn’t it all be one shot?”
And finally, there was Lee Jeong-hoon, a young boy who was still an aspiring artist, who was overhearing this story.
‘I guess I’ve caught the spirit.’
Even though I made a proper threat, I still want to try hitting him once.
Now, it was the past. PER, who was tired of defeat, was completely gone and a new team was formed.
It’s not easy, and I think there will only be difficulties in the future, but I think it would be good if I could just keep this mindset.
“Okay. Let’s prepare hard for the next three days against PSG.”
***
“Chairman Lee Geun-taek. Here is the list of people who wish to remain in the 2nd Hunters League.”
“Hmm… … As expected, there are only guys who have no intention of going up since they decided to stay for a while. Even the young guys lack the spirit… … They are talented guys, but it’s unlikely that they will play in the international league. Tsk tsk… … .”
“But… … Don’t you know, Chairman? The first part of the match is not an easy battlefield for the current hunters.”
However, even after hearing the secretary’s words, Lee Geun-taek still clicked his tongue.
“Are you talking about the pain you’ll feel in the Hunters League? When I was an active Hunter at the top, I died so many times that I didn’t even care about that kind of pain.
And it’s not like it just goes away without you even feeling any pain, but you feel the pain all the way through. And you’re giving up on the first part of a fight when you’re not even going to die because of a little pain. These days, guys… … Tsk tsk… … .”
One of the biggest differences between the first and second divisions. It was a story about ‘pain reproducibility’.
It was also one of the biggest reasons why players couldn’t adapt to the first division. Even though the Awakened were superhumans and had good physical strength, their mental strength was still the same.
“Mr. Chairman, if you say something like that these days, you’ll get called an old fart.”
“Okay. Go ahead. My thoughts won’t change… … Besides, aren’t those guys also blocking the other guys in the 2nd division who have bright futures and can’t go up? Well, I’m sure our Chang-Hyeon will do well on his own… … .”
For Lee Keun-taek, the formation of PSG was a thorn in his side.
I thought that some PSG players who could show a pretty good performance in the first division but stayed in the second division because of ‘pain reproducibility’ were the ones who were eating away at the development of the Hunters League.
‘If possible, we should beat those guys… … .’
Lee Geun-taek’s fist gained strength.
In fact, even if the PER was low, there was a high probability of going to the first division promotion/relegation battle, but I didn’t like the fact that the PER was being blocked by those guys who were just standing still and taking the blame.
Of course, that’s just Lee Geun-taek’s sentimental thoughts.
The majority of public opinion and analysts were in favor of PSG, so it was understandable to be nervous.
To be honest, Lee Keun-taek himself thought PSG had the upper hand, so he said it all.
“Eww… … We should change the rules or something. Is there nothing we can do?”
“You know, right? Just now, the first part was trying to eliminate ‘pain reproducibility’, but they barely managed to stop it using the International League as an excuse. This is the best we can do, Mr. Chairman.”
“Huh… … Just because it’s warm and cozy doesn’t mean it’s always good… … .”
Lee Geun-taek sighed involuntarily.
Maybe this is also the reason why the Korean Hunters League is in decline.
Even though the tower no longer poses any real danger to Earth, it was still a conflict zone and a land of opportunity.
Even now, the Hunters’ League, commonly known as the International League, held at the top, was resolving disputes over the ownership of relics and resources.
In this situation, the behavior of confining the country’s hunters in a greenhouse is not at all helpful to the interests of the entire country and the development of the hunter industry.
“Police must catch thieves, and soldiers must protect the country… … Even if it means shedding blood. If you close your eyes because you are scared or in pain, then there is no future for you… … .”
“……President.”
“Well, what’s the point of saying something like that? The next generation will have to take care of the next generation’s work… … .”
As Lee Geun-taek retired from the front lines a long time ago, there would be nothing he could do himself.
However, we can only hope that the seeds we leave behind will grow in the right direction, overcoming adversity.
fantasy,
