Episode 246: The Stepping Stone of Evolution
“Everyone, be quiet. The three players will be selected by inviting outside players and experts, including myself.
In the meantime, everyone should focus on individual training.”
The reactions of the PER team members upon hearing that were varied.
Maybe it’s because we’ve known each other for quite some time now.
Some of the guys who already knew me pretty well even went straight into personal training after hearing that.
‘Now you’ve gotten pretty good at reading my intentions.’
Prove that you can learn and grow the most from international exchanges.
Through personal training, show yourself growing or have the potential to grow.
Some of the people entering the practice room just now must have read my intentions accurately.
Of course, that’s not the core part. There were some guys who were focusing on the idea of inviting outside players and experts to select.
“External players? Experts?? You should at least tell us who you plan on inviting.”
‘Ugh… … .’
Even though Kim Do-jun sometimes showed his smart and sharp side, it was inevitable that his score would be lowered at such times.
“It’s my fault, you little brat. Go and train.”
As Kim Do-jun’s head was pounded, the team members in the conference room began to move according to their own purposes.
There were still a few guys left though.
“But… … Hyung Chang-Hyeon. If you do that international exchange event, you’ll go abroad. Do only the people who participate in that event get to go?”
Lee Jeong-hoon spoke carefully, observing the situation.
‘cute.’
After seeing Kim Do-jun, who had no cuteness and only asked shameless questions, my heart felt strengthened when I saw my juniors growing up with a strong desire to learn.
Certainly. There were quite a few people who were curious about this because it wasn’t announced separately.
Actually, apart from Lee Jeong-hoon, there were a few people left who seemed quite interested in that question.
“No. We all go together to the countries where the international exchange competition is held. When we get to that country, all kinds of countries and teams will come to the international exchange competition. Shouldn’t we give them some experience by having a friendly match there?”
At those words, Lee Jeong-hoon’s face brightened.
By the way, you said you’ve never been abroad?
‘Actually, if Lee Jeong-hoon was on the 1st division regular league PER roster right now, I would have included him… … It’s a shame.’
Before the regression, the composition of the international exchange members and the situation itself were quite different. My memory is hazy, so I can’t remember exactly…
There will be a lot of promising players participating in this international exchange competition.
‘Of course, it’s unfortunate that this is an international exchange competition in the Asian region, so we won’t be able to interact with players from North America or Europe… … .’
Nevertheless, this international exchange competition was bound to be extremely fierce.
The Japanese team that had Takumi Minamino, whom I faced in the 3rd division, or the Chinese team that was pushing forward with ability and relics.
And the dark horses that often come up with outrageous strategies. Even the teams from Southeast Asia.
It was a kind of friendly competition to compete for a certain number of ‘regional seeds’.
If a team performs well in that region, the number of places available for the international league team increases.
Korea currently has only one ticket to the international league, so there is no way it can fall behind.
Anyway, one thing was certain.
Although it doesn’t feature all the world’s top teams as a full international league would.
Even before the return, when [Full Bloom] was opened, it was a place full of high-level matches where only half of the victories were achieved.
‘[Full bloom]… … I didn’t do it. Will I be able to get better results than before the regression?’
Even if there is a powerful card called Kang Jun-hyeok that wasn’t in the previous round, it would be unknown.
But, even if [Full Bloom] isn’t open, I have a lot of new weapons of my own.
‘Perhaps… … this time, those who have not yet seen the effectiveness of ‘Closing Possibilities’ will show new possibilities?’
It is clear that new and interesting tactics may be used, and that the game will be much more exciting and dynamic than before the return.
***
[… … So I’m thinking of asking my senior for his opinion. If it’s okay with you, please let me know.]
‘Ha… … You sent this message after winning the LTD vs. PER match like that.’
Kang Jun-hyeok burst out laughing when he saw the text message from Lee Chang-hyun.
But strangely enough, I didn’t feel bad.
He has always been at the forefront of the Korean league. He has been praised as the best player and thought he was protecting his throne, but was that position too lonely and heavy?
Rather, it may have been because putting it down gave me the opportunity to reflect on myself even more.
Anyway, he was a top prospect who had defeated himself. He was secretly grateful that his junior, who he thought might even show his skills in the international league, treated him like this.
‘It was the same at the Hunter’s Day party, and at the game… … When we actually meet, he’s very provocative and confident. But when I send him texts or emails, he sends them politely and with respect… … .’
The content of the text was simple.
PER is looking to select players to participate in this international exchange competition, and they want to select Kang Jun-hyeok as well.
While I was thinking about such miscellaneous things, a car arrived at PER’s home.
“Is this it?”
It was my first time away from the team home in a while, so I was a little nervous.
Boom boom boom!
“Hey! Lee Jung Hoon! Aren’t you standing there?”
“No, Hyung Chang-hyun said that it would be good for Hyung Do-jun to get used to using the Mana equipment without telling him!”
“Then you shouldn’t have gotten caught!”
The home of the wonderful PER team. In the garden, you can see the ridiculous sight of a game of tag being played by the Hunters League 1st Division players.
I was dumbfounded for a moment.
Well, I just snuck past since it was fine anyway.
‘PER has a much freer atmosphere than I thought… … .’
A very structured training and practice program like LTD. It seemed like there was relatively less player control.
What was a little surprising was that since PER’s players are growing at an incredibly fast rate, I thought the training would be very intense and a little bit rigid…
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The training that you see as you walk through PER’s team home doesn’t seem that heavy. It doesn’t feel like it’s tight or testing the limits.
The atmosphere is very systematic, but I guess you could say it has a somewhat free spirit?
While I was looking around like that, Lee Chang-hyun came down.
“Ah. You came.”
Sometimes he speaks informally, but this time he speaks formally.
‘He really is an interesting guy.’
“I can’t refuse when my junior asks for help. After all, it’s about the selection of ‘International Exchange Members’ that I’m also participating in.”
He answered with a whiny tone. He smiled brightly when he heard that. He seemed to have no qualms. He called me this even after our team, LTD, had been defeated. Is he oblivious or does he not really care?
Anyway, I thought he was an interesting guy.
“So, what exactly do you want me to do? It’s not like I just want you to pick the guy I like.”
“It’s good that the conversation is fast. Actually, we have an internal rule. We announced to the team that we would take the ‘guy who has grown the most’ during the training period.”
‘In order to win, I will not take the player who is good for the team or the best player… … but the one who can grow the most… … .’
As a player participating in an international exchange match, it might be frowned upon, but for Kang Jun-hyeok, it was rather a matter of interest and admiration.
‘This guy… …sees it more as a means of developing players rather than just winning every game.’
The international exchange match is bound to be a very meaningful match for PER as well.
Because taking a player who could grow even further than the player who could play a bigger role there was taking a considerable loss and risk.
The international exchange match is a match where the entire nation unites to cheer for their country’s team. In particular, it is a match where points can be earned compared to the international league that is held every year.
That’s why players who can’t do well become targets, bullied, and cursed at, and players who win return as national heroes. It’s that kind of game…
In such a match, it’s not the player who ‘wins’ but the player who ‘has high growth potential’?
While this gave the impression of focusing on the player’s growth, it also felt harsh at times.
“I’m also participating in the international exchange competition, but you say you care more about your teammate’s victory than your own. Isn’t that too harsh?”
That’s why I said that. I said it with all the players in mind. If we did that, even players with high growth potential would have a high chance of not growing because they would get traumatized when they misstep.
But the question that came back was unexpected.
“You say I don’t care about winning? Of course not. On the contrary, the only thing on my mind is winning… … .”
What I heard and read from Lee Chang-hyun did not match his intentions and words.
Are you trying to gloss over it?
or not……
‘Is this an expression of confidence that while focusing on the growth of team members, it is also possible to win with such players? … ?’
I had a feeling that it would be impossible to know.
But what if. It’s really just a one in a million case.
Just like the path Lee Chang-hyun has taken since Part 3.
Even in international exchanges, if you can achieve both at the same time.
If I could actually make that one word I’m saying so calmly now a reality.
‘You might see a sight you’ve never seen before.’
Korea, the mecca of first-generation hunters, may once again soar in the Hunters League.
***
“Phew… … You finally got there. But can I really show you all of that?”
Coach Lee Jong-gyu came and told me to send Kang Jun-hyeok away.
It seems that they were concerned because the team’s home facilities and training methods were often not shown to other teams.
“Well, it’s not like I showed you anything special.”
“That’s true, but… … .”
Kang Jun-hyuk seemed very impressed just by seeing that part.
“More than that. How are the kids? Are they all training well…?”
“That’s… … I guess you could call it the recent skill proficiency… … There have been a few kids who have gotten particularly better. When I talked to the technical coaches, they said it was unusual because there had never been a case like that.”
“It’s strange… ….”
I guess something I had in mind may have come up.
The effect of ‘closing possibilities’ is bound to appear no matter how late it may be.
“So who are these guys that got better?”
There was no need for Lee Jong-gyu to answer.
While I was walking through the practice room and asking Jong-gyu Lee to brief me, an absurd sight was being seen in the practice room next door.
‘What the heck is that… … .’
Before the return, a sight that had not been seen even when Yoon Han-gyeol was classified as an A-class player in the first division was seen in the practice room.
As a bonus, using that ability, a very interesting strategy came to mind.
“It’s very good.”
fantasy,
