080. Reflections on Past Journeys
With Team PER’s victory, an edited highlight video of the match was shown on the broadcast screen.
There were several scenes, but by far the most talked about one was my 2-on-1 scene.
It was a moment that seemed dangerous at first glance, but it was a scene where the opponent was easily finished off with dual pistols.
And, the scene where Lee Yeon-ju appears at the same time as a savior when she is in a desperate situation.
As the highlights were replayed with the players appearing, loud cheers were heard.
With the light of a star shining as a halo against the backdrop of space, he saves his teammates in a desperate situation.
If you edit it like that, the fans can’t help but like it…
‘It feels like a hero has appeared.’
And I wasn’t the only one who thought that.
As the elevator battle was over and I was receiving cheers on stage, light suddenly spread from my body.
It was a sign of the skill [Bloom – Talent Blossoming].
[No ㅋㅋ What is this ㅋㅋ A second awakening while winning the promotion match? This is just a nut tube awakening]
n I know that when you awaken, you gain superpowers and become a hunter, but what is the second awakening?? This is the first time I’ve heard of it.
ㄴ Sometimes, there are those who have already awakened who awaken again ㅋㅋ It’s just luck
N It’s just a word they made up. It’s about the awakened ones unleashing their potential.
n I’m still playing 1v2 alone. Is this a new superpower? lol The kids in part 2 are also like dogs
No, no~ We just beat the last place team in the second division~
The people around the stage also seemed quite surprised, but they didn’t take any special action.
[Full Bloom] I think it was more like a second awakening rather than a skill.
[Full Bloom – Talent Bloom: Commander of the Same Dream in a Different Bed]: You can completely share what you are imagining with the other person.
It was a talent I had never acquired before returning.
‘Share the image with your partner… … .’
What… …is it the ability to share what I think with others? It seemed closer to the ability to easily convey what I want to my teammates.
If you just listen to the explanation, it seems like it’s a dud… … .
If by any chance I could fully share the ‘feeling’ of what I imagine, it could be a ridiculous level of skill.
Is it asking for too much to think that way?
On the one hand, a bitter smile formed.
Still, the fact that I had [developed my talent] was recognized as an achievement.
In the past, before the regression, I failed to win the second part promotion match.
Before the return, the team that moved from the 3rd division and played in the promotion/relegation match for the first time. 3rd division LTD.
Thinking back now, it was a pretty fun team. The team atmosphere was at its best during the winning streak.
For the first time, I practiced in a systematic system. My skills improved day by day, and I had friends who I got along well with.
‘Ryu Jae-jun… … .’
A teammate who led the team together for the third time, no, even above that.
Even though he was with them, they lost pretty badly in the second division promotion match.
And at that time, the team atmosphere was surprisingly miserable.
Only Jaejun Ryu and I were called up, leaving behind our teammates who we thought would help us get promoted to the second division.
On the outside, he said it was okay, and congratulated me on moving up to the second part. He must have said those words because he was feeling distraught inside.
Maybe I swore.
That’s why I never felt at ease when I was promoted to the higher leagues.
On the one hand, it’s natural for a skilled player to advance, but on the other hand, I feel bad that I couldn’t bring him up.
They were all good guys.
‘after…….’
I couldn’t help but have a bitter expression on my face without realizing it.
But, I am standing here now, looking clearly different than I did in the past.
As I looked around, I saw that the light coming from me was fading and my teammates were looking at me with dumbfounded expressions.
“Congratulations, Changhyun.”
“What, you woke up at this exact moment?”
“I’m so lucky. Tsk.”
Even though the reactions are different, there are people who congratulate me.
And there will be at least a part 2. Maybe more.
At this moment, I could laugh sincerely.
Let’s go up together. This will definitely be a new moment that shines brightly, unlike before the regression.
***
[Caster: Did you know that it’s been 5 years since the 3rd division won a promotion match against the 2nd division?]
[Lee Chang-hyun: Yes. I knew.]
[Caster: Wasn’t this overwhelming winning percentage… a burden?]
Um… … To be honest, I felt a bit of pressure compared to the previous games.
It’s not like I can do well on my own, and unlike before the regression, it’s not like I can just go up to the upper league by myself.
But it’s impolite to say that.
As usual. Let’s go as usual.
[Lee Chang-hyun: That’s possible. You may not know, but last season our team came in last in Division 3.
[I brought that team to first place, so how could I feel pressured in the relegation match? I thought they would win, of course.]
You can’t say that I trained until my whole body was broken. I didn’t look good.
[Caster: Okay. Now, next season is the second division. Let me hear your aspirations.]
[Lee Chang-hyun: Uh… … Hmm. Actually, I don’t really have any ambitions. Part 3 is over… … Part 2 is also one of the places I’ll eventually pass through.
I don’t want to put too much meaning into it. I don’t really have anything to say, but if I do, the caster will feel embarrassed.
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Yes. We will accept the second part as well? I think I can tell you that much.]
Of course, this was all made up. This season, I’ll have to be more nervous than I was during the third season.
I also need to recruit more team members… …because there are a lot of things to teach.
But if you don’t do this much, you can’t go any further.
If I think about where I’m looking at, it’s true that Part 2 is actually just a place I’m passing through.
[Lee Chang-hyun: Oh, and now that our team has become quite famous, wouldn’t we be able to stand a better chance than the 3rd division teams that had to lose to the unknown 3rd division teams?]
As I talk, I get more and more excited and find myself talking more.
Actually, I won’t be criticized because I’ll do well in Part 2 too.
I might get some negative looks from my teammates, but I’ll try my best. What can I do?
At that moment, the chat window was also burning brightly.
[I’ve been watching him since part 3, but his passive is just provocation. It seems like his basic aggro-pulling ability is his primary ability.]
N Seriously ㅋㅋ What I said is, aren’t you just saying that you’re all just X-food anyway?
ㄴ But it had a similar vibe when Part 3 started. lol I honestly think it’s worth looking forward to.
Yeah, the third part is a real education as soon as it comes up~
But what I’m curious about is, if they go up to Part 1, will they still say things like that even after they go up to Part 1?
Looking at what they do, it seems like they would do itㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ Those X-people who aren’t afraid of anything…
Well, when I see something like that, I think I did a good job.
After all, being a player is a job that relies on the attention of fans, so shouldn’t you give them at least one topic to chew on?
[Caster: Hahaha! Following Part 3, now Part 2. How far can PER’s challenge go? It seems like the Part 2 teams should be nervous too.
Then I will send you the promotion match here. Thank you.]
It was a big game, but since it was a relegation match, there was no follow-up event, such as lifting the trophy or selecting the season MVP player and awarding him with a daily bonus.
Just like a normal game, I just stop by the waiting room, pack my bags, and leave.
“Sometimes I see you and it seems like you’re really being sarcastic. Is that okay?”
Yoon Han-gyeol seemed worried that I might have anti-fans.
Well, this level of aggro is nothing compared to before the regression.
“What is this?”
Yoon Han-gyeol flinched at those words, but whatever…
He nodded with that expression on his face. On the other hand, the one who was amazing was Kim Do-jun.
“They’re doing that to create star quality.”
“what?”
Star quality… … If you think about it, you could see it that way.
Fundamentally, I do it because it’s fun, but in the end, it also raises the team’s awareness?
Since my star power will rise if I win, Kim Do-jun’s words may surprisingly be sharp.
It was okay up until that point… … .
“I don’t create that kind of forced stardom.”
“?”
The team members who were packing their bags and leaving at Kim Do-jun’s words looked back at him with a puzzled expression, as if asking, “What is he talking about?”
***
Team PER has grown.
It wasn’t just a comment about the change in team members and the addition of Lee Chang-hyun compared to the previous three-game losing streak.
At that time, it wasn’t growth, it was just replacing parts.
If that were all, I wouldn’t have been so surprised.
But that wasn’t all.
‘It has changed.’
The team’s identity and constitution have changed. And it will continue to do so in the future.
It was different from the PER team of the past, which was discarded because it was thought to be difficult to raise.
In the end, Lee Chang-hyun raised the team that I, Lee Geun-taek, thought would fail, but had given it to him with half-belief.
“Haha… … I guess it’s time to step down and choose a successor since I’m around my age.”
I remembered the time when he had made a bold request to me.
‘In that case, it’s not you, it’s me who will be electing the chairman.’
At that time, I just laughed it off as him being a cheeky, funny guy.
It wasn’t much different when I won that audition program and got PER.
But now, that statement was no longer a joke, but the truth.
“For you to say such things… … ”
Jo Jun-ho, who was watching from the side, clicked his tongue.
“Well, let’s say that’s true. But then what about Jaejun?”
“There are guys who came into my team because they liked me, but I have to let go of guys who left home on their own.”
Jo Jun-ho clicked his tongue, probably thinking that those words were ridiculous.
Well, that wasn’t wrong.
As Ryu Jae-jun showed himself wandering around before, it would be right to wait for him to go and explore the wider world on his own.
‘Besides, being the successor to Hunter Lee Geun-taek could be another burden to him… … .’
“The world’s best Lee Geun-taek is now saying he will hand down his successor. Other guys must be envious, if not jealous.
Jealousy. By the way, of course I wouldn’t be giving you the position of Hunter Association President. So… … .”
“What could this old man possibly have to give you… … Heh heh. Just a little bit… … I’ll just give you a few things I had.”
“Smallly?”
Jo Jun-ho laughed at Lee Geun-taek.
Because among the things he had, there wasn’t a single thing that was light enough to give away.
Besides, if it carries some kind of symbolic meaning of being passed down to the new generation, it would not usually be a special item.
Jo Jun-ho thought carefully for a moment about what to give.
There are also coveted workshop weapons, and it may be possible to license rare and little-known mana equipment.
But still, the thing that symbolizes him is… … .
“And you are trying to hand over the relics you have?”
“Well… … that could be the case.”
Jo Jun-ho’s eyebrows furrowed fiercely, perhaps because he thought it was ridiculous.
fantasy,
