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Chapter 232
A sudden bolt from the blue.
First, you need to understand the current situation. Countermeasures come afterward. Lee Shin hurriedly sought out Director Jeong Sun-dong.
“Secretary-General, it’s a pleasure. This is Jeong Sun-dong, director of Mir Guild.”
――――!!
“Yes, yes, I’m that junior who couldn’t play golf properly. How could I possibly speak casually to a secretary-general as great as you?”
Е̂n um а̌
――――!!
“Understood, senior. Have you eaten? It’s lunchtime. Huh? You still haven’t eaten? Ah, because of the World Raid regional preliminaries? Oh… senior, you’re meticulous to a fault. You should make your subordinates do it.”
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“Yes, yes, actually. I was wondering if I could ask a few questions about the World Raid preliminaries you’re handling right now. Are you aware of our guild’s draft? Yes, yes! That’s the one.”
Management, recruitment, personnel, strategy, support.
At some point, the guild’s major duties became the responsibility of Deputy CEO Chae Dong-ha.
W̊е b̈ǹo̊ v̇ е̊l̊ Ênu m̌ а̀
Chae Dong-ha’s abilities were outstanding, and even among the front office staff, if a problem arose, they would turn to the deputy director before the director. Chae Dong-ha was recognized for this.
Yet, the director is still Jeong Sun-dong.
Because Director Jeong Sun-dong possesses a unique, irreplaceable ability that Chae Dong-ha lacks: connections.
“Ah, I see. Whew… You, being so magnanimous, would just laugh it off, but I get short of breath when things are cut so bluntly.”
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“Yes, yes, understood. Then, next time, let’s play golf once. If you come to Busan, I’ll treat you to a full course. Haha. Yes, anytime. I’ll be waiting for your call.”
Ēń ǔ mа̊. іd
With a courteous smile, the call ended, and under the watchful eyes of everyone in the conference room, Jeong Sun-dong gave his signature good-natured smile.
“There was a communication error. Kwon Yu-ji is not confirmed.”
Haaah――!
Team leaders slumped in exasperation.
“Of course. Even if it’s the World Raid, taking all the starters in the opposing match during the league is crossing the line.”
“Yeah, I told them nicely. Who answered the call? You, PR team leader?”
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“No. When I answered, they argued that they had to draft them no matter what. It was unfair.”
Meanwhile, Director Jeong Sun-dong exchanged glances with Lee Shin, sitting at the head of the room. It was as if there were unspoken words, and Lee Shin, a master of reading the room, immediately caught on.
“Alright, it was a commotion, so everyone disperse. And just in case, don’t mention today’s discussion anywhere. It’ll be a big problem.”
Yes!!
With mouths shut, the team leaders were dismissed, leaving only four in the room.
Lee Shin, Jeong Sun-dong, Chae Dong-ha, and Strategic Planning Director Yoon Choa.
Е́ n̊ um a
“Go ahead. Speak, Director.”
“Well, Hong Han-hyun, the head coach, has a strong will.”
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“Hong Han-hyun is the World Raid head coach, right?”
World Raid, an international tournament where national representatives gather, is not a team-based league.
It’s conducted as best-of-seven, four wins, and is similar to the league overall but has clear differences.
For example, the final seventh match is an arena match, not a raid, and only certified equipment can be worn.
Ӗ n ũ ṁa. ïd
Most importantly, the matches are conducted under the ‘Ban & Pick’ rule.
This is what Jeong Sun-dong is about to explain…
“It’s directly related to this Ban & Pick rule.”
“An interesting rule. World Raid, newer than the league, created it to raise recognition. Personally, I like the system.”
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“Oh, you do?”
“Why would I dislike it like other representatives?”
Wе b.n̈ о̂ v̌ е̊l Ѐn u mа́
World Raid entries have a total of 15 members divided into first and second turns, and hunters are picked in order from their roster.
At this stage, two cards at the start and one in the middle can be used to suppress the opponent’s picks.
Matchups, strategy, or suppressing key opponents depending on conditions. The intense mental battles, called preliminaries by fans, were the Ban & Pick rule.
Can’t you see why representatives dislike it already?
This rule naturally increases the number of hunters that must be raised.
In the regular league, only the five starters need to be raised for opposing matches, but with this Ban & Pick rule, the number of hunters to train grows exponentially.
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So representatives shiver at the word ‘Ban,’ but Lee Shin liked it.
“The more hunters on the field, the better. New faces are always welcome. Anyway, let’s continue.”
“Yes, there, Head Coach Hong Han-hyun wants to use our guild’s starters as a hidden move.”
“Okay, I understand.”
Since there are many new faces, the risk of being banned is small.
Also, since it’s their first international tournament, exposure to the opponent’s strength is low. They’re young, so they can be lulled into underestimating. It’s a perfect move.
Ѐ.n̄üm а̊
But just considering this, asking for all five is excessive. There’s more, and indeed, his prediction was correct.
“Also, Coach Hong Han-hyun wants to instill Mir Guild’s style into the team before reaching the main tournament.”
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“Of course. That’s the real point.”
Not the preliminaries, but the main stage. The intention is to embed Mir Guild’s style in the team to perform there.
I expected as much.
Lee Shin knows HHH very well.
Ӗn u_mâ
‘There’s no one who’s suffered more than me.’
If results appear, he miraculously drafts starters, breaking players’ spirits. Yet annoyingly upright, capable, and clever.
A smart thief who makes even the honored national representative positions suffer.
“Deputy Director, usually two are drafted, right?”
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“Two from the top tier, one from lower, and we politely refuse the relegated. That’s the unwritten rule.”
“So even knowing that, they requested five?”
Е̄ nu m̆ а̌
“That suggests they need our members that much.”
“At least three, Director?”
“Yes, that seems to be the atmosphere.”
“Seriously, being too successful is a problem, right?”
Exactly as Lee Shin said.
Currently, Mir Guild is overturning the league ecosystem and rewriting the trend.
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A capable director naturally accepts this trend.
In fact, using all three of Lee Shin’s picks without prejudice proves Hong Han-hyun’s excellence.
But that excellence is precisely what worries them.
Then Chae Dong-ha spoke.
“Why not send them moderately? There’s an excuse. Su-bin, Yeon-woo, Ri-ra, all too young with no international experience. It’s a big burden to throw them into preliminaries suddenly. They won’t argue.”
“Hmm…”
Е ňům̃.ӓ . і́ d.
“A few days ago, you promised fans an undefeated championship. Losing too much strength now makes that impossible.”
Chae Dong-ha is completely correct.
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With the second half schedule busy, loss of key players is fatal.
Yet Lee Shin hesitated.
‘Hmm… what to do? Not entirely bad.’
While Lee Shin paced by the window, Yoon Choa personally handed out coffee. Carefully placing it in front of Chae Dong-ha and Jeong Sun-dong, she silently stayed beside Lee Shin.
Ẇ ӗ b́ n̆o̊ ṽ еl̂ Е n umа́
After a moment, feeling the cold of the iced coffee, Lee Shin spoke.
“I want to have a conversation. Director, can you contact Head Coach Hong Han-hyun?”
“That would be difficult. Hong Han-hyun is famous for never meeting guild personnel before matches.”
“Really can’t meet him?”
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“Of course not. Despite all the complaints, he has maintained the head director position for over ten years due to near-obsessive thoroughness. Anyone trying would find it hard.”
“I see.”
Е̂n̆ u m a .іd́
Given the position, there’s room for lobbying or schemes, yet no scandal touches Hong Han-hyun.
That’s why he’s called a virtuous master, and even with slight shortcomings in results, maintains public support.
But now, urgency strikes our side too.
Lee Shin gestured to Chae Dong-ha.
Upon hearing the whisper, Chae Dong-ha quickly left the room, returning shortly with a file in hand.
Lee Shin handed the file to Yoon Choa.
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“They say it’s possible, sister?”
Possible?
Yoon Cho-a silently accepted the file and left.
Lee Shin clapped his hands.
“Alright, let’s move. Commander, handle internal control. Dong-ha, gather Ji-min and a few others to the representative office. Bring the preliminary schedule, our match tickets, and information on the opposing members.”
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E n um а
The next day.
At the sudden summons, the five starters of the arena were entering the main building.
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Yu Ri-ra, a question mark appearing above her head, asked,
“Why were we called all of a sudden? Yeonoo-yeonoo, do you know what’s going on?”
“No idea.”
“Subins, haven’t you heard anything?”
E nû ḿа̌
“Not at all.”
“Hmm?”
Baek Yeon-woo, leaning on crutches, and Park Su-bin, whose hair was still damp after a shower, tilted their heads simultaneously.
Meanwhile, Kim Yu-shin and Kim Jong-pil exchanged glances. They seemed to have roughly guessed the situation.
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‘Isn’t it that? World Raid. The preliminaries are coming soon.’
‘Well, the timing fits.’
Е̊ nu m̌ а̂ .і̊ d̈
Experience really shows.
Perhaps because both had worn the national team uniform before, they could gauge the situation just by the timing.
But this thought stopped the moment they entered the CEO’s office. Everyone was speechless at the shocking sight that unfolded.
“Eh!”
“CEO hyung?!”
“Hyung….”
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“CEO, the CEO’s office…”
“What is this mess….”
Documents scattered in every direction, whiteboards covered with chaotic drawings, and TVs stuck haphazardly on the walls, perhaps hurriedly prepared.
What on earth could have happened here?
“Everyone’s here.”
Lee Shin yawned and adjusted his shirt. Perhaps from staying up all night, his hair was in a messy nest. He cleared some papers and sat down.
En ũ ma
“Sit.”
“Oppa, there’s no place to sit.”
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“Ah, just sit roughly.”
The five slid aside some papers and sat down.
Soon drinks arrived, and Lee Shin started speaking lightly.
“I think you will all become national representatives.”
Е.n û m̊ а
“Pfft!!”
“Kuheup!”
“Kekek.”
It was absolutely not light!
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The three kids coughed at the blunt, no-backtalk statement. The two adults, who had already anticipated it, were equally stunned.
To speak of a position every hunter dreams of as if it were as casual as entering elementary school—it was shocking.
Ẅ е bnоv̂é l_ Е́ ń_u m а
Yet Lee Shin continued calmly,
“Why are you surprised? It’s natural. You are the best members I picked. And we are the best in this league.”
They were undefeated and had the highest points.
They had never once allowed another guild’s name to rise above the [Mir Guild].
“If you are not national representatives, then who is?”
“CEO oppa…”
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“CEO hyung…”
“Hyung-nim.”
The three kids were moved while the two adults smiled quietly, proud without saying a word but the main point began now.
Lee Shin hardened his expression and spoke carefully.
“So I want to apologize to the two of you.”
“To what?”
Wе b̌.ň оv̆е l Е́ nü m а̊
“Why?”
“You two cannot join the preliminaries for this World Raid.”
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A CEO cannot always speak only pleasant words.
Sometimes unpleasant truths must be spoken. How to make hunters accept this unpleasant truth—that is a measure of one’s capability.
“I wanted to send you both if possible. I also want to see you perform in international matches. So I stayed up all night figuring it out. Look here.”
Lee Shin explained, without missing a single detail, the considerations he and the front office had worked on the night before.
Ẽń ǔm̌ а
He revised strategies, tried mixing squads, prepared to obtain new equipment, exhausted all possible measures. Yet, after all-night deliberation, the conclusion was cold.
“At this point, the two of you are parts of our Mir Guild strategy that cannot be compromised. I’m sorry.”
It was a rather long briefing.
The two, whose hearts had raced at the word ‘national representative,’ naturally felt desire, yet nodded to Lee Shin’s serious demeanor and sincere persuasion.
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“That’s a sufficient explanation. Understood.”
“I don’t care. At this age, being a national representative would be funny anyway.”
Wеb n̄ ŏv̀еl Е ň uma
“Thank you.”
It was then.
The kids, who had been quietly listening, spoke up starting with Baek Yeon-woo.
“I don’t mind not going.”
“Me neither.”
“Heh, I don’t really care about being a national representative.”
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Since the captain and Kim Yu-shin decided to stay for the guild’s sake, the kids also volunteered to stay.
Yet Lee Shin’s reply was unexpected.
“No, you must go.”
“…?!”
“…?!”
In fact, the reason Lee Shin had worked hard all night was for these three. Specifically, to send them to the international competition.
Ẅe bn̂ оv̀е l _Е̇n̈.û m̃ а̇
“International experience is something you can’t buy with money. Competition at the highest level, the weight of the uniform. It’s all experience and property. Don’t you want the chance to coordinate with other top-ranked players?”
“You are geniuses, not fake ones, but the real geniuses I acknowledge. That’s why most people don’t understand you.”
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Though he didn’t say it, Lee Shin knew everything.
That Sunfish and Yeon-woo were awkward with peers their age, that Rir-ra felt awkward with the dealer team.
He considered it a talent gap issue. That is why they must go to the international competition.
“Almost everyone there will be top-ranked. Only geniuses like you. Interacting with them is important.”
E n̈ ǔ m̀ a
Lee Shin truly cherished the three kids.
Many see the phrase “Lee Shin kids” as just a nickname, but considering he had raised these three from start to finish, he felt they were like real children.
So sacrificing their opportunity for the guild was never an option for him.
“Especially Yeon-woo and Sunfish, if you debut, you’ll be the youngest national representatives. All that remains is your career.”
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“But…”
“Still, everyone else isn’t going.”
Е̃ num̈ a
“Oppa…”
“What we give for the guild is fine, but this is non-negotiable for your growth. If you worry, then perform proudly, okay?”
Go on now.
Lee Shin sent the kids out to avoid further objections.
After the kids left, Kim Jong-pil chuckled and said,
“I’ve thought this before, but you really cherish the kids.”
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“Jealous?”
“Talking back again.”
“Heh heh heh.”
Kim Jong-pil’s gaze shifted to Kim Yu-shin.
“Yu-shin must feel disappointed. If he doesn’t go this year, he’ll have to wait four years.”
“That’s fine. Because of the teacher, it’s not obvious. I haven’t even finished a season as a supporter. I must be more perfect.”
W̃ѐ b́ńо̆v е́l Ѐnu m̈ а
“Ha ha, that kid.”
Coach Hong Han-hyun’s style is to not bring in anyone who didn’t participate in the preliminaries for the finals.
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Thus refusing preliminary deployment practically meant giving up on the World Raid.
Perhaps because he admired Kim Yu-shin seeking his own growth despite the situation, Kim Jong-pil looked at his junior proudly.
Then Lee Shin tilted his head.
“Excuse me, what are you two saying? Why can’t you go to the World Raid?”
Wӗb̈ ṅ о̇ v̌ė l _Е̌ǹûm̌ ӑ
“!?”
“!?”
Lee Shin had clearly mentioned.
You cannot join the preliminaries—when did I say you can’t participate in the finals?
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“Of course, you two will participate in the finals.”
As important as the three kids were, so were the Mountain King and Hwarang.
Еn ŭ m̌ á. і̀d
A World Raid without them? Did Lee Shin look like he would allow that?
“Trust only me. I will be responsible for your international career.”
Not participating in preliminaries means you won’t be in the finals?
Then offer a deal they cannot refuse. A deal so compelling they must appear in the finals.
At that moment, the phone rang and Lee Shin leisurely picked up his phone.
“Hello.”
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― “Who are you? How did you even get these materials…!!”
See, the reaction is coming.
“Hello, Coach Hong Han-hyun.”
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