167. Visiting the International League
“Wow. What kind of interview is this? Is it okay to just yell like that?”
That’s what Kim Do-jun said as soon as he entered the waiting room.
I don’t think that’s something I should hear from Kim Do-jun.
“Why are you doing that to Chang-Hyeon? If the owner says so, then so be it. Isn’t that right, owner?”
Surprisingly, the person who said this was Han Ji-soo.
Was it only now that they had decided to take this route?
‘Well… … I originally heard that they would give me a high transfer fee to a team that was making money, so it’s only natural that I’d stick with them if our team is doing well.’
“Of course I wasn’t joking. Even though we were not at full strength and the opponent didn’t know anything about us, our team did pretty well against LTD.”
“But you do realize that what you’re saying is different from what you’re promoting, right?”
Ryu Jae-jun looked at me and said.
“Okay. We’ll beat LTD in the regular season.”
Only then did Ryu Jae-jun, who had been looking stern, smile.
“It’s something you never know even if you know it.”
“what?”
“At first, I was worried about whether I should join this team or whether things would go as you say. … … But now, I’m thinking, what if everything really goes as you say?”
It’s a bit bland. It’s been like that before, but Ryu Jae-jun is more humble than you’d think.
“What should I do? I have to keep eating until I retire. I have to save up for retirement.”
Laughter spread throughout PER at the words I uttered.
“Yeah, I hope so.”
Someone’s sincere voice echoed in the waiting room.
***
PER’s home. After the promotion battle, training was conducted as usual, and the daily routine of giving feedback continued.
However, unlike the regular season, there were no games, so there was a lot more time.
‘… … It’s going pretty smoothly. The promotion match was good too… … All that’s left is catching the guys who are still wandering around without getting any hints even after opening the ‘Closure of Possibilities’ and getting used to the first division.’
I was lost in thought for a moment while watching a training video of my teammates in the coaching room.
In the meantime, I heard someone calling me.
“Sir.”
It was none other than Kim Seong-jun, an employee of Lehmann who was in charge of PER’s office work and managed the home.
It was quite unexpected, since he was one of those people who didn’t usually come to visit unless something special happened.
Are you here to consult about new preparations related to promotion to Part 1?
Suddenly, the events of Jeong Hye-yeon and Shin Seung-hyun in the past flashed through my mind.
That must be why he caught the momentary dark expression. Kim Sung-jun cautiously opened his mouth first.
“It’s nothing to worry about.”
“Ah, it all shows in your expression. Then what happened… … .”
“By the way… … did you know that this year’s International Hunters League will be held in the United States?”
“How could you not know?”
“Haha, I spoke out of turn. The thing is, Lehmann is inviting Team PER to the US to show them the international league during this empty season.”
Oh… … Is this how it is?
It was an unexpected development.
Well, right now is the time when I have the most free time.
For the first division teams that were unable to advance to the international league, this was also the time when most of the players were given vacations.
It’s not even time to recruit players yet, and the Hunter’s Day party is still a long way off.
Even the regular season is next, so the only thing to watch is the international league games on the screen at home.
But watching Hunters League matches, especially International League matches, in person and watching them broadcast were two entirely different things.
That would be the case, since international league matches were played on-site, at the ‘top’.
To begin with, the Hunters League, unlike other leagues in the world, was not a place where a large number of spectators could be accommodated.
Since the game takes place at the tower, the place to watch the game is also at the tower.
Although they do make space there, the number is very small compared to the number of people trying to see it, so the competition is fierce.
“But you’re going to show me an international league game? It sounds to me like you’ve got the spot… … .”
“I think you are underestimating our Lord Lehman. I am sure you will be able to see it for yourself at the scene.”
You can watch the game live from the top?
This… … it was hard to find a reason not to go.
‘There… …if you were going to America, there was someone else you had to see, right?’
It was none other than Lennon, whom I had just met.
He also said he would show me something good, and I thought maybe he could take a look around a first division team in the United States.
“With such good conditions, not only me, but probably other players as well, would not turn it down.”
I’ll take you with me even if I have to tie you up.
This is how the journey to watch the international league and meet Lennon of the American first division began.
***
If you were to ask which country has the highest status in the Hunter’s League in modern times, it would be China and the United States.
China had a large population and a somewhat rigid structure that was good at discovering elite hunters.
On the other hand, in the case of the United States, the ability to discover such elite hunters is excellent, but…
‘It is also the home of most of the mana equipment we use.’
As expected, the area that is recognized as having the greatest competitiveness is the area of mana equipment. Hunter’s abilities, utilization of mana, equipment utilizing it, etc. The United States is the country with the most advanced civilization in this area.
Was that why?
“You’re going to America… …? You’re going to be able to watch the international league in person, and you’re going to be able to see the American first division teams?”
When Kim Do-jun heard that story, he was so excited that he jumped around like a child.
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“So if everyone goes this season, there won’t be any vacations because of the timing. Is that okay? I won’t say anything if you miss out and take a vacation.”
Even though I said that, as expected, no one said they were missing.
Was it because I came up here from Part 3? Or was it because I naturally like the Hunter’s League?
I don’t know.
The preparation process wasn’t that difficult.
From making a passport to other procedures that hunters must go through to leave the country.
Because Kim Sung-jun took care of all the annoying things.
The really annoying things were things like this.
“Jeonghoon-ah. You know you have to take off your shoes when you get on a plane, right? You wear your shoes when you get on a domestic flight, but foreigners are a little more careful about cleanliness, so you have to be careful. Especially since we’re hunters, we have to be a little more polite and exemplary. Elegant. Okay? Got it?”
“yes!!”
Kim Do-jun was committing a scam against Lee Jeong-hoon, who was innocent and had never been on an airplane before.
Even the most vicious lies mixed with truth.
Besides, Kim Do-jun uses the word elegance. He has no conscience.
I also said to Kim Do-jun, who was injecting some strange information into Lee Jeong-hoon,
“Forget everything you heard from him. You have to wear shoes on an airplane.”
“It’s not fun.”
It’s not fun. All my teammates are riding together, so why would I be publicly embarrassed?
Meanwhile, unlike the playful atmosphere here, there was also a side that was preparing quite seriously.
“I can visit the Hunters League, a division 1 game in the United States… … and maybe have a go at teaming up with the players there?”
Ryu Jae-jun is already building up his spirits.
“This will definitely be the next opportunity to play 1-on-1 with players from other leagues.”
Even Yoon Han-gyeol, who has already risen to a high level in one-on-one matches.
It seemed like there were a lot of things he was looking forward to about this trip to the US.
Of course, I’m not sure if the meeting will be as good as the guys expect.
It was PER who found himself on a plane to the United States due to an unexpected opportunity during the off-season.
***
When I arrived in the United States, what unfolded before my eyes was a daily life that seemed like something out of a drama.
‘Money is good, right?’
Enough to make me think that way.
Of course, there was someone to escort me from the airport and someone to give me a limousine ride to my accommodation.
The hotel that he arrived at after being comfortably guided to was also a first-class hotel in Lee Chang-hyun’s eyes.
Well, there was no reason for a billionaire like Lehmann to spare money on something like this.
Although he didn’t expect it, he thought he had won a lottery ticket, so he probably thought he should treat him better so that he could keep it.
And before we knew it, the evening before the international match had arrived and time had passed while we were being treated.
PER’s team members were enjoying a fine meal and soaking up the travel atmosphere.
“Wow… … This is really delicious. What on earth is this made of? It looks like a plant… … It’s fried so it has a crispy texture, but the inside is moist and rich with a hint of sweetness… … .”
“I heard that’s fried raw Ereor from the tower.”
“Ere… …what?”
Yoon Han-gyeol made a face of shock.
Perhaps it was the first time Yoon Han-gyeol had heard of this creature.
Actually, I only know the name, I don’t know exactly what kind of creature it is.
I was just telling you that I had read a little bit of what was written on the menu.
However, Yoon Han-gyeol seemed a little distressed because he thought that the fried food he ate was a strange creature of unknown identity.
“Well, this isn’t your average hotel.”
The hotel where Team PER is currently staying is the closest hotel to where the tower is located in the United States.
There wasn’t much else to do, so most of the people staying were hunters. They stayed there to replenish their necessities, or rest.
The fact that the materials used in the tower were of a kind that matched the hotel’s theme.
While Yoon Han-gyeol was reluctant and distressed by the unknown, the other team members were not like that.
“Still… …this is delicious.”
Lee Yeon-ju eats as if it’s okay as long as it tastes good, even if she doesn’t know what she’s eating.
And Kim Do-jun was even more excited and happy because it came from the top.
I thought the reactions were really varied.
“But… … It’s the hotel closest to the tower. It’s mainly for Hunters. So, other international league players could be staying here too?”
“yes.”
“Then will Lennon, who came to our accommodation last time, be there too?”
“Lennon probably won’t be on the international league team this time… … Instead, there might be another famous player. For example, Ethan.”
At those words, the eyes of the other PER team members lit up.
“What? Ethan?”
Well, Ethan has been the best player in the past and present.
And the hunters who used guns. That was just me and Ethan.
He seemed quite surprised to hear that such a player was staying in the same place.
Since I’ve met Ethan quite a few times in the international league in the past, I was going to tell him a lot of stories about him.
‘It would be better to see it in person… … .’
If you think about it, you’ll end up watching it at the game tomorrow anyway.
“Oh, but don’t go around too much just to see those players. There are spectators who think like that, so we’re making it so they can’t meet you.”
I knew because I had played quite a few international league matches before returning.
Even if we use the same hotel, we take special care to avoid encountering each other.
‘By the way, Korea’s 1st Hwang LTD, America’s Black Hawk… … I guess we’ll be able to see Ethan’s abilities properly.’
I felt like I could show the team’s youngsters a proper international league level game.
fantasy,
