Episode 247: Beyond That Place
I would like to ask you to help select the players who will participate in the international exchange competition.
It was about 10 days later that Kang Jun-hyeok came back to PER’s home for that.
It’s such a short time for something to change in a person.
Of course, even so, I thought there would be quite a few things that could be done.
There were also players who became incredibly strong when they filled in the theoretical aspects, such as the direction of tactics or basic movements, as if they had gained some kind of ‘enlightenment’.
‘But such players are a minority… … .’
That’s why Kang Jun-hyeok honestly didn’t have high expectations until he reached PER’s home.
However, based on the information I got when I first went, I was only thinking about who would be good to go to the international exchange fair.
‘Thinking about the last LTD match, Lee Seong-tae… wouldn’t be so bad. In fact, I don’t think his abilities are particularly special enough to warrant picking someone out based on their abilities.’
Suddenly, thinking only about ability and personnel selection, I had the thought that LTD lost to these guys.
‘No, it’s not the strong team that wins, it’s the team that wins that is strong.’
Kang Jun-hyeok gathered his mind to temporarily lose his mind over such thoughts and went into PER’s home. He asked me to pick the players who had grown after seeing them this time. It wouldn’t be too late to think about it after seeing them.
Indeed. After entering PER’s home, Kang Jun-hyeok couldn’t help but be surprised.
I thought that there wouldn’t be any major changes since it was only 10 days… … but that wasn’t the case.
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“I’m still a little weak in this area. Do you get the feeling?”
“Technology is truly endless. To be honest, before I came to PER, I thought I had no weaknesses in spearmanship and that all that was left was to try other things.”
“Where is the end? If you keep doing it, it will come out again. Then try it yourself.”
Lee Jong-gyu was waving his hand to indicate that a guest had arrived from outside.
I was about to finish giving feedback to Lee Seong-tae using his [Lee Sang-dong Dream Commander] ability, and it was time to go back.
‘Who is it? Ah… Is it about time?’
To be honest, it was a moment I was a little excited about.
Since Kang Jun-hyeok stopped by last time, there were several players who had newly developed their abilities.
And as expected, the place where Kang Jun-hyeok was located was in front of the practice room where Yoon Han-gyeol was practicing individually.
A look that is literally mouth-watering.
I was really satisfied with the way it looked.
He was so focused that he didn’t even realize I was there.
“It seems quite different from when you were playing, right?”
Only then did he realize I was there and answer, but he still couldn’t take his eyes off Yoon Han-gyeol.
“That ability… wasn’t something you originally had?”
“Yes.”
Beyond the transparent wall of the practice room, where Yoon Han-gyeol was practicing, there were countless swords floating there.
It was a level of growth that could be considered a completely different person from Yoon Han-gyeol in the LTD match, which was usually discussed with a gap of 7 at most.
“How did it grow so quickly… … This should be impossible according to common sense.”
Kang Jun-hyeok’s words are correct. If Yoon Han-gyeol floated all of those swords through [Lee Gi-eo-geom].
Because no matter how much strength training a person does, he can’t pump up his strength and lift a 25-ton truck in 10 days after using 100 kilos, right?
But what if the ‘new ability’ blossomed from a potential that was created by [closing possibilities]?
“It’s not that your abilities have grown, but that new abilities have been created. Those things floating around out there aren’t actually all ‘real swords’.”
Among the countless waves of swords that Yoon Han-gyeol floated, there weren’t many real swords. If there had been, it could have been a truly overwhelmingly fraudulent ability…
Unfortunately, this time, Yoon Han-gyeol’s newly awakened ability was [Illusion Sword]. It was a kind of fake. Or, you could see it as a fake.
‘If it were real, it would be much better… … .’
Well, anyway, since the ability didn’t suddenly become exponentially stronger, but rather something new, that sight wasn’t necessarily impossible.
Extensive knowledge of the requirements for catching the presence of potential abilities due to [Piercing Eyes] and the blooming of potential abilities, which is an advantage for regressors.
If you keep watching and water the pot, sprouts will definitely grow unless the seeds are rotten.
That was all for now.
“No, if it’s a new ability, it’s even more absurd… … I’ve been in teams including LTD, but I’ve rarely seen someone awaken a ‘new ability’. But it’s so rare. And it’s at this timing, before going to the international exchange. It’s hard to believe that it suddenly awakened like a coincidence, right?”
Kang Jun-hyeok’s gaze changed as if he thought I had done something.
Perhaps they thought I knew some special relic, some know-how, or some unknown aspect of the Awakened’s abilities?
‘It’s just a coincidence that it bloomed at this timing… … .’
Well, actually, most of it was true.
Because I had used [Closing the Possibilities], used the knowledge of the Regressor, and used the information advantage through [Piercing Eyes] to prepare to continue sprouting.
“It’s hard to say that it was a coincidence… I already showed it to you anyway. Would you like to see how PER has developed so far?”
While Kang Jun-hyeok continued to look around PER, I went into the room of a team member who was practicing as usual and gave him feedback as [Lee Sang-dong’s Commander], and I could see him changing through the feedback.
The ability to respond. The senses. And even the way of moving. With just a few corrections, the details had improved so much that I couldn’t help but feel it just by looking at it from the outside.
“that…….”
“It’s the ability. What I imagined. And it synchronizes the sensation of that image so that I can feel it directly.”
“… … !”
Kang Jun-hyeok’s eyes widened. It seemed that he had a rough idea of what it meant to train players through this ability.
But now you know how PER has developed so quickly and changed.
Only then did Kang Jun-hyeok start walking around quickly again and observing the players practicing.
I think I finally understood the meaning of the phrase ‘a guy with good growth potential’ that I had chosen this time.
But, as expected.
The place where Kang Jun-hyeok stopped again. It was a place that could be roughly expected.
‘It’s good that the level has improved in detail, but… … I can’t help but pay attention to players who have gained new abilities and have powers on a completely different level.’
I laughed at the thought that Kang Jun-hyeok would pick the same player as me.
‘So, is the selection of PER’s international exchange personnel almost finished?’
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On the way back to LTD Home.
It was a shocking day for Kang Jun-hyuk.
‘I never thought you’d be hiding such abilities… … .’
Up until now, I only understood the players based on their abilities on the field. Lee Chang-hyun of PER. Now, I respect him to some extent, and I thought he was an excellent rookie who had a chance of rising to a certain level… …
Still, I thought the wall of the international league was high.
But what do you think when you see it today?
It wasn’t just that he was outstanding. Perhaps he held such great power in his hands that he kept it hidden, to the point that some thought his true strength would not be revealed in the game.
‘I have the power to lift up other guys… … .’
It was an ability I had never seen before. So it was an ability I had never thought about. But, bitterly enough.
‘If I had that ability… … .’
It would be very funny to think that. Even having the ability of [Mana Expansion]. I thought that except for players like Ethan in the international league, there wouldn’t be anyone who would be envious of someone’s ability…
I have always admired personal power and continued to pursue and chase things that would make me better.
What I now envy is the ability to lift others up.
Isn’t it ironic?
But one thing was clear.
LTD. LTD’s Kang Jun-hyeok lost to PER. But PER’s Lee Chang-hyun did not lose and will he be able to continue to advance no matter where the stage is?
That’s what I thought.
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And finally, after making up their minds and choosing the players to play in PER, the next step was Lee Geun-taek’s final approval.
In this way, the players were selected through the hands of me, Kang Jun-hyeok, and Lee Geun-taek.
‘Of course, there is no particular reason for Chairman Lee Geun-taek to refuse… … .’
“So. Are you going to take me to this international exchange event?”
“Is it not enough?”
“Well… … it’s not bad. But to be honest, I have to say it’s a bit unexpected.”
This was an evaluation made after looking at the personnel selection of PER selected by Lee Geun-taek.
“You’re going to the ranked match with the first place privilege, so without you… … Lee Yeon-ju. Yoon Han-gyeol. And there’s also Ryu Jae-jun as an additional standby member.”
Lee Geun-taek looked at the list, stroked his chin, and became lost in thought.
“Honestly, I’m not sure what kind of synergy there will be.”
Well, I think it’s possible because Chairman Lee Geun-taek doesn’t know yet about the areas where his abilities have changed or the new tactics that can be used because of that.
So, at this moment, I’m about to explain.
“But it’s not like I don’t have any thoughts at all. What if Jisoo had been in here instead of Ryu Jaejun? It was like the bomber strategy we used in Part 3. It’s the same as back then.”
Lee Geun-taek gave an interesting review.
“There was a bomber strategy… … something like that. What do you think about that strategy?”
“Why? Are you going to use it at the international exchange event this time? Arthur. There must be a reason why you haven’t used it much since Part 3. The idea itself isn’t bad, but it’s too weak. It won’t work there.”
Chairman Lee Geun-taek made a bold statement.
That’s certainly true. If we were to use the bomber strategy from Part 3 as is.
But there was something that Chairman Lee Geun-taek didn’t know.
Yoon Han-gyeol’s new ability to create and fly a huge number of illusion swords, and Lee Yeon-ju’s very interesting ability that she has acquired.
“If you say so… … .”
“Are you changing players?”
Lee Geun-taek said with a sly smile.
But of course, I couldn’t have not thought about the vulnerability, and I couldn’t give in.
“No, I need to change your mind, Chairman.”
“Hahaha! Have you seen this cheeky guy?”
As Chairman Lee Geun-taek said, the game was ultimately about proving something.
It was a battlefield where one’s own evidence, tactics, and strength proved to be correct.
No matter how much you talk about it in the abstract, saying that the tactic is old-fashioned is meaningless. If you actually win, it becomes meaningless.
“You will see an interesting sight.”
“I hope so. But you shouldn’t take it too lightly. The weight of the international stage.”
Even though Lee Geun-taek advised me.
‘I already know it well.’
There’s no way I wouldn’t know.
Chairman Lee Geun-taek seemed to think that he would rush in with tactics that would only work in Korea during international exchange events.
“Ah. By the way, the player confirmation… … Okay, that’s it. There’s not much time left until the departure date, so let’s hurry up and do it.”
Chairman Lee Geun-taek said as he handed over the documents.
It came with the departure schedule of the international exchange team and a stamped approval document.
‘Japan… … right?’
Now, it was time to look beyond Korea.
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