045. Between Enemy and Enemy
‘Bomber Combination’
After Yoon Han-gyeol floats several Igi-geoms while holding the Mana Bomber, he uses Han Ji-soo’s gravity adjustment to drop only the Mana Bomber at the opponent’s location.
But there was one more thing that needed to be added.
‘It would be difficult to launch a lethal bombing attack from a distance without being able to see the enemy’s location.’
That’s why Lee Yeon-ju was needed.
An ability that felt meaningless on its own. It was [Location Specific: B-]’s turn to show its power.
“You need to have a level of proficiency in [Location Specific: B-] to the point where you can brief your opponent on their location in detail. Can you do it?”
“… … Hmm. I don’t think it will be difficult… … right.”
Lee Yeon-ju, who had dark circles under her eyes, answered.
He was usually a man of few words and did not get along easily, so it was a bit difficult to figure out what kind of person he was.
Still, it’s one of the key elements of my strategy. I have to do a good job, don’t I?
So he held Lee Yeon-ju’s hands tightly with both hands and said.
“You are the key to this tactic. If you collapse, the bombs and the bullets will all be meaningless. Can I trust you?”
Lee Yeon-ju’s eyes widened slightly and she turned her head, perhaps surprised by such a bold touch, but she soon answered.
“……yes.”
Why are your ears red when you answer that?
He was a completely incomprehensible guy.
Other than that, there weren’t any guys I could really focus on or consult with. Well, Kim Do-jun. I had taken a good look at him before, and in the case of Lee Gil-han and the other guys, the most pressing issue was generally raising their status.
For those who aren’t ready to start tactically right away, we focused on basic physical training to raise their status.
Of course, in the long run, special training for strategic action may be needed, but for now, this is sufficient.
New team members will join in the future, and strategic diversity will increase. There is no need to rush to decide on a direction right away.
‘I’ll be standing in the center and giving orders anyway.’
***
The training days continued. Yoon Han-gyeol, Han Ji-soo, and Lee Yeon-ju practiced together. In other words, they practiced floating multiple swords and detonating mana bombers at the desired location accurately. The rest was basic training.
Time passed quickly.
‘The opening ceremony is just around the corner… … .’
The results of the training were… well, if I had to say, not bad.
However, if there was one thing that was disappointing about the team… … it was that there were too few team members. The team should have at least 14 members so that we could practice more while playing internal practice games.
Since it was the off-season, there was no place that would accept practice games like last time at ESP.
However, since it was the off-season, there were also things to prepare.
That was the season opening video shoot and pre-interview.
‘We declared war in a noisy manner during the media day after the end of last season. Let’s try to go easy this time.’
But unfortunately, other people didn’t seem to think that way.
This was especially true for TGD, which played against our team PER in the opening two games.
The first match, LTD vs. RIX, ended with the interview respecting each other, but the next interview, PER vs. TGD, was not like that at all.
“Yes, Director Yoo Ki-han. In this opening game, TGD will be playing against a properly rebuilt PER. Have you been preparing smoothly during the season?”
“It’s organic. Preparations during the season are going really smoothly and the players are all confident. Especially in the first game.”
“You said that it was especially so for the first game… … .”
TGD’s director Yoo Ki-han laughed while looking at Lee Chang-hyun.
“What is a manager? Isn’t it a position that involves devising tactics, coordinating players, and leading them? So, some experience is needed. In addition to knowledge and experience in tactics, conflict resolution skills are also needed. But… … Team PER, to be honest… … parachutes? No. To be honest, it seems like a sandcastle-like team. Oh, maybe it was a bit harsh to say that in front of Team PER?”
You’re speaking very openly.
Because of that, the interview that I was trying to end with a certain amount of respect went down the drain.
If I just laugh it off after hearing something like this, it’s not just a disgrace to me, it’s a disgrace to the team as a whole.
“Haha… … You could think of it that way. I think PER might have had various thoughts as well. Since they went winless last season, they might have needed some special measures… … .”
The caster only laughed at the rude remark and tried to cover it up as much as possible, but the other person had already crossed the line.
I had no intention of ending the interview in a vague manner now.
“Well, I am a little young. But if our team wins, Coach Yoo Ki-han will only look old.”
He said it wittily and without losing composure.
Of course, the underlying meaning was something like, ‘What good would it do for an old fart like you to direct?’
So naturally, director Yoo Ki-han’s reaction was not good.
Well, everything you said was true and what I said sounded derogatory?
“Besides, if it was LTD, I might be a little nervous, but TGD was 8th last season, right? To be honest, I don’t think there’s much of a difference between 8th and 10th.”
At this point, director Yoo Ki-han, sitting next to me, had a completely distorted expression on his face and looked like he was going to hit me.
The caster must have noticed the ominous atmosphere as well, so he made a comment to try to cover it up.
“Ha… … Haha, I see. Team PER, they’re making a declaration of war just as hotly as they’re rebuilding. The bloody war of nerves between the teams competing for the rankings is very interesting.”
But despite making such comments, Director Yoo Ki-han’s face turned red and the interview ended awkwardly without much further discussion.
Of course, that didn’t mean the situation was over.
After the media interview, the directors gathered in small groups to share information and talk, and I could hear my story coming up naturally.
“Was it Chang-Hyeon? Isn’t it a problem according to the regulations that a guy without any experience as a coach or even a manager is installing something like that?”
“I’ve heard such things from such a parachute. No, Director Kim. Do you think that’s true? Really. It’s so absurd.”
It seemed pitiful to see him mumbling and asking for the consent of other directors.
The reactions of other directors who heard such words were very different. Some directors agreed with Yoo Ki-han, while others turned their heads away as if they were not interested.
And among them, LTD manager Lee Hyeong-geun, who had one game scheduled before the opening, seemed to be staring at me, but well. He probably didn’t know about what happened before the return.
It seemed like they were just looking at me because of something I had provoked during the previous media day.
In many ways, it was the beginning of a third-tier league with many enemies even before it began.
***
Team LTD was a huge team, famous for having teams in not only the 3rd division, but also the 1st and 2nd divisions. They used the so-called escalator system, where they would gradually raise the players they wanted to their team and send them up to higher leagues.
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That was also the reason why Lee Jin-han, the manager of the 1st division LTD, came to watch the opening match. He thought he would be able to find useful players since LTD, the 1st place team in the 3rd division last season, and RIX, the 2nd place team, were competing.
And actually, the opening match, the first game, was unfolding in an interesting way.
“Team LTD… … .! Splitting the formation in half, they quickly surround the fallen opponents. RIX’s players… … .! They activate their supernatural ability, an all-round hexagonal defensive barrier, by overlapping it with their mana shield, but it doesn’t last!!”
“They really moved as one body. This is LTD’s strength. Right now, LTD in the third division is showing perfect, organic breathing without any flaws!”
‘Organic breathing as one body… ‘
Surprisingly, Lee Jin-han wasn’t very interested in LTD.
Organically, perfectly, and completely hexagonal. This was a term that would not apply to the second division anyway due to the weight class difference.
What he was looking for was something different, and it had to be something like that.
‘LTD has been struggling in the recent 1st division league… … . It would be better to have a player with a unique stat lineup who can use special tactics… … .’
There was no LTD team member who caught his eye. They had decent fighting ability and had decent teamwork. They might be able to act like kings in the 3rd division, but they were clearly not the type of talent that Lee Jin-han was looking for.
He needed new inspiration.
‘Phew… … ‘
After the game, 3rd division LTD coach Lee Hyeong-geun came over and waved his hand as if he was happy to see me.
“Did you watch the game today? How was it? Wasn’t it flawless?”
“That’s true, but… …. These aren’t the players that top league teams want these days.”
“Guys with special abilities?”
“It can’t just be special… … . It has to fit in well with the kids on our team.”
“Are those kinds of kids easy to save… … Heh heh.”
As for Lee Hyung-geun, he couldn’t help but feel regretful. No matter how well he manages the team, his own performance ultimately depends on how well he develops useful players…
Because I haven’t been doing very well so far.
Because that player had so much innate potential.
“Don’t do that. Come watch the next 3rd match. Next time, I’ll try to include the players on the standby list who didn’t participate this time.”
“Um… … Well, I guess so.”
As Lee Hyung-geun and Lee Jin-han were about to get up from their seats, the lights in the stadium went out again.
‘Have we been talking for too long… … .’
After a break following the first game, the second game began again.
‘If it turns out like this, I’ll go see the next game.’
While Lee Jin-han was thinking leisurely like that, Lee Hyeong-geun said something unexpected.
“Ah. Didn’t I say during media day that the last place team declared war on our team?”
“The last place team?”
“I guess you don’t watch any of the third-part news… … It was quite a hot topic.”
“You know, things… … .”
“That team is the one where a young kid named Lee Chang-hyun, who just woke up, is the proxy owner, manager, and player.”
“A kid who isn’t even an adult does something like that?”
Was it because he was bored with the monotonous daily life? Jinhan Lee couldn’t help but feel interested.
“Is it a parachute?”
“That’s not true either… … . The rumor is unusual. They say he won the Hunter Association program, and he won a practice game during the off-season with a perfect game.”
Lee Jin-han doubted his ears. It was a ridiculous team with a teenage owner and a coach and player. And they won?
“The team he’s playing for now is the team he’s playing for now.”
“Wow… … There’s so much to see if you live long enough. There are so many things to see under the stars.”
“But he said it doesn’t violate the rules.”
“Even if it doesn’t go against the rules, there are things that are common sense and things that aren’t.”
Of course, Lee Jin-han couldn’t help but feel his interest burning as he said that.
If he’s a winner of the Hunter Association Rookie Program, he’ll definitely be outstanding in terms of creativity and potential… … And that guy’s even a director?
Lee Jin-han watched the game, thinking that perhaps this team might provide him with a fresh stimulus, and indeed, something unbelievable was happening right before his eyes.
“This is crazy… … .”
fantasy,
