Episode 177: Matched Eye Level
The place was PER’s director’s office. With several coaches sitting in front of me, I was fiddling with my weapon with one hand.
A weapon that continuously transforms into a [Magic Engineering Weapon Transformation].
Among them were weapons that we had never imagined before, bound by common sense.
After returning from the US, I studied various types of attack methods and weapons, even reading novels, in order to break the mold of common sense and habits.
‘Well… … Even so, the most powerful weapon that can be created with [Magical Engineering Weapon Conversion] is ‘that’ that was mainly used at close range before the return… … .’
In any case, Hunter’s League is a sport where variables and the ability to deal with them are important. It was bound to be good to learn a wider variety of weapons.
by the way.
“Hmm… … So that’s what happened. If Lord Lehman had heard that, he would have been very happy. Even though he speaks harshly and grumbles, he is the one who enjoys seeing the passionate side of Hunters more than anyone else.
By the way, as you know, the date of [Hunter’s Day] and the future league schedule were set due to the Korean team’s elimination from the international league preliminaries.”
Kim Seong-jun handed the documents over to me.
There was a packed schedule of first division games there.
In particular, there were many scheduled events outside of the games, such as [Hunter’s Day], which was also done in the second half, [making the opening video for the first half], and [pre-interviews by team], unlike the lower leagues.
‘There was something like this. It’s been a really long time.’
The Hunter’s League is a battleground between hunters, but it is also a sport that provides entertainment to people.
Accordingly, starting from the first division, where interest and attention are focused, it has become a trend for each team to provide content in addition to their performance.
On the day of victory, he would go back and do a live performance to communicate with his fans. He would participate in an event and have a showdown with amateur fans. The same goes for making an opening video.
‘Anyway, it’s [The Hunter’s Day] again after a year… … .’
I had said that one year would be enough for Kang Jun-hyeok, and it turned out to be true, so I thought it was quite interesting.
No, we may have to see it as something more than that, since we achieved the desired results in a practice match with LTD.
“[The Hunter’s Day]… … This time, let’s go as extravagant as possible. It doesn’t seem like Rehman is the type to save money anyway. Please tell the kids well too.”
At the last party, it was a rookie team that had just made it to the second division, but this time it’s a first division team that’s making a splash.
I’m starting to get a little excited about what this party will be like.
***
Before the start of the first division of the Korean Hunters League, the most important schedule was definitely recruiting players.
In the past, when I was in the 3rd or 2nd division, I would turn down players with potential even if the amount was large… …
‘It’s part 1 now.’
It was said that he had reached a weight class where he could seduce a fairly good player.
But that wasn’t enough. Even though the team was promoted to the first division and the pay was somewhat higher, the players didn’t come easily.
Usually, most of the first division hunters in the Hunters League are free from financial problems.
That’s why, the more outstanding the player, the more likely he was to look at the team’s vision and victory over money.
‘Thinking about it, I wonder if it would be a good idea to meet the players I’ve been looking for in person this Hunter’s Day… … .’
Even if you’ve made it to the first division with flying colors, there are bound to be a lot of people who are skeptical.
It would be better to appeal to them directly.
‘If possible, I’d like to recruit someone like LTD’s Ahyeon… … But considering her personality, I don’t think I can recruit her. Are there any other people in a similar position?’
A dealer and tank that can cover both close and medium ranges.
If there is one player with that kind of positioning, the stability of the game inevitably changes.
As I searched through my memories before the regression and thought about who that player was, the date of [The Hunter’s Day] was approaching.
I asked Kim Seong-jun to compile the profiles of promising players from Division 1 and Division 2.
***
And then, on the day of [The Hunter’s Day].
PER’s home was bustling with activity as they prepared to join the party.
However, it wasn’t the kind of bustling atmosphere that you get when you’re hurriedly preparing on the day of the party. It felt like it was prepared in a somewhat calm and familiar way, as if it was prepared with some experience.
It feels like everyone is slowly becoming a proper Hunter’s League player.
Moreover, unlike the previous events where people went in plain and inconspicuous attire, this time everyone was dressed up quite nicely.
“Are you pretending to be here because you went there once before?”
“What are you saying~? The person who is supposed to receive the award should dress up and go out, so it won’t be awkward.”
Last time, was it the Media Award? I received some kind of award. I wonder if he was expecting it this time too. Kim Do-jun, who was putting mousse on his hair, responded with some nonsensical words.
If Kim Do-jun receives an award this time, we should curse him and say it’s the end of the world.
“By the way, I don’t think I saw you much when you were in America. Where did you go when you went to see Lennon?”
“We’ll find out once practice starts this season… .”
Just as Kim Do-jun was about to answer.
After the sound of the front door opening was heard, exclamations poured out.
‘Well… I guess it doesn’t matter.’
It looks like you and Austin are having a serious conversation. You must have been messing around with something weird.
I had a feeling that I could tell what was going on without even looking, so I stopped listening to the story and walked towards the front door.
What awaited me there was an unexpected and surprising sight.
Unlike usual, her hair was not tied up, so her light pink hair was fluttering in the wind.
“Wow… … You dyed your hair? The color is so pretty.”
“I told Yeonju after I came back from the last party. Everyone was dressed up so extravagantly, and now that the upper leagues are important for hunters’ image and decorations, I thought it would be a good idea to at least get your hair done… … .”
Lee Gil-han, who was a former PER teammate with Lee Yeon-ju in the past, said.
Well, that was definitely true. Especially in the first division, players pay a lot of attention to their individuality, like individual idols.
It’s not really a new thing, since there are probably fewer black-haired people in the first division.
Ryu Jae-jun, who is posing in the back, also had his hair dyed in a dark blue-ish shade.
But to be honest, it was a bit unexpected.
Could it be because it was a transformation for Lee Yeon-ju, who usually seemed like she didn’t care much about dressing up?
As I was about to say something after seeing that, an interesting thought occurred to me.
“A bit… … pretty. No, you could say that… … .”
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Some of the PER players who heard me speak with me looked annoyed at my tone of voice, which seemed a bit surprised, unconfident, and hesitant, unlike usual.
Of course, Lee Yeon-ju’s reaction was quite something to see, she seemed to enjoy it, even though she was shy, but she also felt a sense of accomplishment…
Did you notice that I was chuckling after saying that?
“You… … You… … .”
Lee Yeon-ju stopped liking it and started getting resentful.
‘I guess you remembered.’
This is what Lee Yeon-ju said to me at the last party when I was wearing a suit.
‘It’s kind of… cool. No, you could say it like that… … .’
I followed what you said.
You have quite an extraordinary memory.
Then I guess I might remember this too.
I pretended to stutter. I pretended to lack confidence. I pretended to speak as if I had forgotten what I had said.
“What are you saying~ I can’t hear you because you stutter and are a loner~? Speak louder~”
Lee Yeon-ju’s reaction to those words was as extreme as pouring oil on fire. She was usually passive and didn’t show any dramatic changes, but her face turned red and blue at those words.
It felt like Lee Yeon-ju’s mana was surging, as if she was about to use [Binding], or if it had finally exploded.
But I wore a crisp, sharp suit for the party, so there’s no way it’d get wrinkled.
I quickly left the front door, muttered a few words, and went outside.
“Still, it looks much better that way. Your hair color is pretty too.”
When I first met her, I didn’t feel bad because I thought she was quite different from the Lee Yeon-ju who was in the 3rd PER.
When I first met her, I didn’t feel bad because I thought she was quite different from the Lee Yeon-ju who was in the 3rd PER.
Me too. And this team. And my teammates. They were all changing.
***
There were also various incidents at the accommodation for a while.
Unlike before, since I had already experienced [The Hunter’s Day] once, preparing for it this time and entering the party hall were not awkward at all.
However, what felt different from before was that the number of people had increased.
“Unlike last time, this time you feel a bit calmer?”
“I guess you can say that you’ve experienced something once with a hunter. By the way, Jeong-Hoon came with you too. Is he okay?”
“Of course. It’s separate from the team I’m currently active in, but it’s still part of our team.”
This time, I could feel that my family had grown bigger than before.
Last time I attended this party, not only was Kim Yu-hyeon and Lee Jeong-hoon not there, but Ryu Jae-jun wasn’t on our team either.
Of course, the team size was still small.
Because most other first division teams had at least 14 players.
Anyway, maybe the team’s weight class has increased. Or maybe the number of members has increased.
… … Or maybe it’s because our team keeps causing trouble.
‘There are quite a few hunters watching… … .’
Unlike last year’s party where no one cared whether I passed by or not, I felt the gazes.
In the past, we used to be surprised and happy when we saw other teams, but now that position has changed.
Moreover, it was even more fun because most of the hunters who were looking at our team with wary eyes were guys we were familiar with.
“That guy… … I think he was the guy who was invited as an instructor during Hunters – The Next Generation. Was it Lee Seong-jin?”
Among them was an instructor who had evaluated me when I had just participated in an audition program after returning.
‘That person too, at this point, that person too, is starting to feel affectionate.’
For some reason, the Hunter has been watching me persistently for quite some time.
‘Hunter Lee Min-seok and Chairman Lee Geun-taek… … .’
And finally, there was a Korean hunter who was playing in an international league and who had been sending me constant favors.
As I walked towards the table inside the party hall with the PER sign written on it, numerous hunters looked at me.
Some team members avoided eye contact or were embarrassed by the gaze, but…
‘I’ll have to get used to it from now on.’
Those who didn’t pay any attention to us at the last party will become more and more wary of us starting from this one.
In the past, the relationship between judges and applicants was one where they had to pay close attention to every word of their evaluation.
now.
PER’s team members and I were finally on the same level as them.
‘It really took a long time.’
Now is the real beginning.
fantasy,
