020. The first step again
“Where have you been? I was worried you wouldn’t come even though it was almost time.”
‘Why are you fidgeting when it’s not even your own business?’
Should I call this affectionate or should I say that I should buy it and worry about it?
“Kim Do-jun. Can’t I even take care of myself?”
“I can’t live without being anxious because of you, not just because I talked back to Instructor Lee Seong-jin last time.”
“We have to pick the broadcast portion anyway, so we’re not going to eliminate you just because you’re a little late.”
“So where did you go?”
“There was an old snake.”
‘Well… … Actually, it wasn’t something I would mind accepting.’
But since I had regressed and knew my own worth, I knew that I didn’t need to accept it. It doesn’t matter whether I accept it or not.
Anyway, I was confident that I would win the program and receive a custom weapon from Moras Workshop.
In such contracts, it is usually a loss to enter into them first, as you become more certain of your value.
‘The best time is when a lot of guys see my value and get excited.’
What is certain is that the time is not yet ripe for me to be tied down anywhere.
More people are coming up on a bigger board. When the board can be re-made with more money and compensation in the near future, I am willing to step up on that board.
‘Well, maybe I should just have my own team.’
***
The 3 vs. 3 vs. 3 aerial combat program was implemented physically as holograms, but the match itself took place in reality, so there were a lot of people gathered in front of the stadium.
As the program was an ‘airborne’ urban warfare, a city was implemented, but bridges were installed to allow movement between rooftops of buildings, and measures were taken to prevent going below a certain floor level and to prevent going down to the ground.
If you really wanted to go down, there was no way to do it, but since it was an aerial battle, going down was likely to result in disqualification.
Although it was a so-called urban battle, it was an attempt to induce an air battle by allowing only rooftops and upper floors of buildings to be used.
“and…….”
Kim Do-jun exclaimed in admiration. It certainly was. It was hard to believe that these were just huge skyscrapers built for a single game, and they were equipped with various facilities for the game.
Of course, it is possible because it is not a disposable item and has special equipment that can change the map flexibly.
At that moment, while I was admiring the map, the judges and the three mentors appeared.
“It was a short time. The time we spent apart and training. But the top hunters, and our competitors, don’t wait for us.
But one thing is certain. Those who fail this program will never meet their mentor again, and the benefits they are currently enjoying will end. It is obvious who will grow faster in the future.
So, in order to grow, there is only one thing we need to know: ‘victory.’ Victory is the only thing that will allow you to grow and advance to the next stage.”
Some people smiled at Joara’s explanation, while others felt nervous.
However, there were not only penalties for being eliminated in the lower ranks.
“And this time, we have prepared a small prize that will make that ‘victory’ even more earnest. The winning team will receive a ‘Mana Awakening Stone’ specially prepared by the Hunter Association.”
‘Mana Awakening Stone… … .’
It was a treasure that I couldn’t help but drool over, as it was a stone that increased the amount and quality of mana. After all, it was essential to increase the amount of mana when using the ether obtained through full bloom or when acquiring new skills in the future.
There’s one more reason why you absolutely must win this competition.
This was followed by Jin Su-hyeok’s additional explanation.
“Oh, by the way, since this match is the ‘real’ final, all matches will be broadcast live from this match onwards. The broadcast is still ongoing, so please keep that in mind.”
‘Are you already broadcasting…?’
The reaction to the game before the return came to mind again.
‘Isn’t Lee Chang-hyun a total piece of trash? Seriously, he’s a money-sucking machine. What is he doing instead of retiring?’
‘If you sell Lee Chang-hyun, you can probably bring in two top-class players currently playing in the league, lol’
‘A pro is someone who speaks sexually. If they can’t do it, they should be kicked out. I feel like I’m going to die of cancer every time I see them.’
Although there weren’t any comments like that among the comments running in real time on NutTube right now, it was painful to recall past memories.
‘But now it’s different.’
[gadg914: Are you doing the Hunter audition program again this year? Haha It’s been so long. The newbies are so fresh and fun to watch.]
[1124fmka: I can guarantee that this year’s winner will go to PER. I saw that they are planning to nurture promising players starting from the 3rd season. I am the person in charge.]
ㄴ[ckdgus1414: Last place PER mom level lol]
n[gadg914: Yeah, the only time I came in last was last year]
ㄴ[ckdgus1414: Yes, next relegation zone.]
ㄴ [Pre-selection voting: What I’m most curious about is the psychology of people who support the last place team. Don’t they get cancer? I don’t understand why they support them~]
Now that the second episode of the show is about to begin, there are still no expectations for Lee Chang-hyun and he is not well known.
Rather, viewers were just keeping an eye out to see who their favorite team might scout or talking among themselves about the Hunters League.
‘The Lee Chang-hyun of the past no longer exists.’
The past when he was criticized as a waste. The image of him struggling to lead the team as the team’s ace. The image of him fighting with the coach and leaving. All of those images are buried in the past.
Now was the time to bury the past and move forward.
‘Let’s have fun.’
I thought about Lee Chang-hyun, who enjoyed seeing the fans’ reactions more than anyone else and was happy to freely roam the Hunter’s League.
***
“How do you balance between teams?”
“It’s definitely not easy to strike a balance while still providing freedom.”
“There’s a method that’s been used a lot since the old days. You take turns picking one person at a time, starting from first place.”
“How do you choose those rankings? They’re divided by position now.”
“That’s the problem… … .”
The judges were troubled. It was not easy to strike a balance as there was a large gap between the top and bottom applicants.
“Then let’s combine all the positions and rank them. Then let’s give one more member to the team with the lowest combined ranking.”
So in the end, we’ll have two matches of 3 vs. 3 vs. 4, with 10 people each.
And since Lee Chang-hyun ranked first in the last Mana Equipment Evaluation, he was chosen as the first team member.
“Are you giving me the first right to choose the remaining two team members?”
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It was the PD’s words.
It seems that in all positions, the score for handling air anchors and air beats was the highest.
‘That’s obvious, but… … .’
I was a little confused because I didn’t have any team members in mind.
There wasn’t enough time to come here and check each status and skill.
‘I have to choose team members from guys I know… … .’
Of course, it was very limited because we couldn’t include guys with overlapping positions.
Of course, there was only one way to choose from among the guys I knew.
“I will choose Kim Jin-seung as the long-range dealer and Han Ji-soo as the support.”
I just had to fill in the people who were ranked high in survival games and who I knew well and who seemed like they would listen to me.
Of course, the parties involved had shit-eating expressions on their faces.
It didn’t matter because the opinions of the parties were not important.
‘What matters is whether you follow my strategy or not.’
The answer to the conflict management question I answered during the previous document review.
Because I really meant it when I said, “If you follow everything I say, it will be solved.”
Han Ji-soo blatantly avoided my gaze and pretended not to notice, but Kim Jin-seung, who I had sparred with before, approached me and made eye contact.
“Why did you pick me? Do you think I’m funny?”
‘Are you the type with strong pride?’
He seemed to be a surprisingly annoying type. It seems like he still can’t admit that he lost… …. Han Ji-soo must be upset since he’s already been completely defeated once… … .
Even so, he’s still a child. His personality is easy to understand, and the method of appeasing him is obvious.
Are you proud? Then just say something that will boost your pride.
“I plan to get first place on this test.”
“so?”
“I believe in your abilities. I need you.”
At those words, Kim Jin-seung’s eyes widened for a moment and he turned his face away.
‘Oh my gosh… … .’
I can’t believe I’m saying such nonsense at this age. Even I thought that I must be crazy about winning. I can’t believe I have to say such things to such a dark-skinned bastard.
And as expected, it worked, as Kim Jin-seung became quiet.
Perhaps he was taken aback by the completely unexpected story.
But a true gambler must be willing to do anything to win.
***
Mini Hunters League in the form of 3v3v3. Of course, it is now 3v3v4, but this game was played often enough that there was an official league. It was a game in the form of a battle royale where 3 people formed a group. Sometimes there were more than 3 teams, and it was a kind of team battle survival format.
‘But the thing is, if you underestimate teamwork because there are only three people, you’re in big trouble… ‘
Joara was well aware of that characteristic. In a personal survival game, forming a team of three meant that the combination of each person’s abilities and teamwork became very important.
This was also the reason why Joara formed a team of three.
‘You stood out quite a bit in the survival test, but… … you’re so arrogant.’
Jo Ara kept worrying about Lee Chang Hyun. He definitely had potential, but he didn’t seem sincere. And he was so arrogant that it was hard to believe he was a rookie. She thought he was the perfect case to make a splash as an amateur and then fail as a pro.
Because Joara has actually seen many cases like that.
That’s why I thought it was good.
‘You have to experience frustration once in a while.’
That’s why it was a chosen map, and that’s why it was a chosen rule. That’s because the aerial urban battle itself was a special map that was different from other maps.
“Araya. You… … are on my mind, aren’t you?”
“… … Yes. You knew it so well.”
“In an aerial battle, with 20 people left, it’s not an individual mission, it’s already a team mission. If you were cautious and proceeding in a proper manner, you would have still set up an individual ability enhancement mission. It’s still too early for a team mission for those guys.”
“… … I’m thinking of… … dropping that applicant.”
Yes, Jo Ara was planning to eliminate Lee Chang Hyun in this round. If possible, in a brutal way.
In aerial combat, no matter how well you utilize airbeats and air anchors, if you are alone, you will likely be sniped like a duck egg in the Nakdong River, and it is essential to have friendly forces to provide cover.
It wasn’t just teamwork that was important. The map itself was large and there were many places where you had to fly or move quickly, so it was also a map where basic stats were very important.
‘In short, it would be rat poison for Lee Chang-hyun, whose basic status seemed low.’
“Whew… It’s been a while since I’ve seen you so obsessed and concerned.”
“I think he’s a really bright friend. But what he needs right now isn’t a win.”
“You told everyone earlier that we needed to win… … .”
“I agree with what Ara said. It’s dangerous for an immature applicant to be too arrogant. Even first-division league players can be easily ruined in a moment of carelessness.”
Since Jin Soo-hyeok also came out to support Jo Ara, Lee Min-seok had nothing more to say.
However, he just laughed lightly.
“I mean… … I always think about it. In the world of competition. Especially in the world of professional hunters, the arrogance that leads to defeat and the confidence that leads to victory are only a thin sheet of paper apart. Well then, let’s see what happens to that guy on the stage you guys have prepared.”
[Hunters, The next generation] The curtain has risen on the first team battle.
fantasy,
