Episode 173
The 50 measurers were bowing their heads.
Although they are all renowned scholars at universities.
Cody Cruz, Kim Tae-hyun, and Thomas Neuer are active SS-level players.
It was because I realized the difference in level with them.
The association’s executives also had bad expressions.
“Huh… I didn’t expect results like this to come out…”
“Only 1 out of 300… This is definitely an unexpected number.”
“The president of the association will be very disappointed.”
Is it because they hope that a new star will be born in this test?
Their disappointment was beyond end.
I thought that fairness would be guaranteed if those ranked 1st to 3rd in public rankings became supervisors.
That’s why I invited three people, even though I spent a lot of money.
“It seems there was no talent.”
As if to make the discouraged association officials listen, Taehyun said while looking at the other two supervisors.
Cody Cruz and Thomas Neuer nodded.
‘It’s obvious even if you don’t look at it.’
They didn’t take the test too hard in the first place.
It’s just that the average skill of the 150 candidates was lower than that of active SS-level players.
‘The potential is great, but the practical experience is lacking.’
It was similar to a case where the theory was good but the practical skills were poor.
Among Group A, which Taehyun managed, Sarah Collins could be said to be the top S-level player.
‘Well, it would have been the same if it had been these two guys.’
Sarah Collins’ talent was clearly great.
But she didn’t have enough time.
It’s time to hone your talents and unleash your potential.
Nevertheless, the reason Taehyun passed was because of his persistence.
A tenacity that does not hesitate to go beyond limits to carry out one’s beliefs.
“Huh… since all three of them said that… they must be correct.”
“I will report the results to the president of the association.”
“Thank you for your hard work…”
The association employees left.
“I was trying to appease you, but… I ended up getting excited without even realizing it.”
Thomas Neuer said as if he were embarrassed.
However, it couldn’t have been sincere.
In his previous life, he was invited as a supervisor and only passed one person.
It was Sarah Collins.
Cody Cruz has 0 people.
The only thing that changed was Taehyun’s position.
‘In my past life, Zhang Linfeng was here.’
Grand Duke Igmun’s contractor Zhang Linfeng.
After obtaining his SS-level license, he quickly rose to 3rd place in the public rankings.
This was the result of the Chinese government unofficially pushing public rule.
The tests he participated in as a proctor were quite different from today.
China lobbied a large amount of money to raise its own status.
Many of the 50 experts touched dark money.
All of these facts were later revealed through internal reporting.
‘The test must be fair.’
Taehyun exchanged strange looks with the other two supervisors.
The SS grade license test ended like that, and unlike the previous life, only one SS grade player was born.
* * *
“Okay then. “Let us all go our separate ways.”
Thomas Neuer agreed with Taehyun’s words.
As there were only ten players in the world, there was a mountain of work to do after the supervisor’s work was over.
‘Should I go straight to the Abyss?’
New status window and skills.
There were many things that I did not check properly due to time constraints.
It was when Taehyun was the first to leave the supervisor’s office.
“for a moment.”
Cody Cruz called Taehyun and stopped him.
“Do you have any business?”
“There’s something I’d like to ask you…”
“Let’s ask.”
“….”
Cody Cruz belatedly looked at Thomas Neuer.
Fortunately, he was not a tactless man.
“haha. I guess I’ll have to make room for you. “I wish you good health until we meet again.”
With those words, Thomas Neuer headed to the warp gate.
There were only two people left.
“Cody Cruz. “What do you want to ask?”
“I know you are Igmun’s contractor.”
“….”
Maybe it’s an unexpected question.
For a moment, Taehyun was speechless.
‘It’s Igmun… Did you hear it from Ricky Harlis? Or during Centamion?’
It was when Taehyun was thinking about what answer he would give.
Cody Cruz opened his mouth again.
“Taehyun Kim. “I want to stick with you.”
World number one Cody Cruz.
He suggested sparring with determined eyes.
* * *
World Players Association Headquarters.
Vincent Chang received a report on the license test from the association president’s office.
“There is only one person… I understand. “Stop doing your job.”
After reporting his orders, his subordinate left the room.
“There is only one person…”
I was not in a good mood.
The end of his term as president of the World Players Association is coming to an end.
In order to be re-elected, it was necessary to produce tangible results.
Although we had made a difference in many ways, we needed results that were a little more impactful.
For example, a quantitative increase in SS-rank players.
We also put a lot of effort into selecting a supervisor to avoid any backlash.
Cody Cruz is ranked number one in the world.
Kim Tae-hyun is ranked 2nd in the world in public scores.
Thomas Neuer is ranked 3rd in the world.
All three have different nationalities and have achieved various achievements.
That was why the three people were attracted by paying large amounts of money to associations in each country.
But now.
According to the report, there was only one successful candidate.
There was only one person, Sarah Collins, who was mentioned as a strong candidate.
Kim Tae-hyun and Cody Cruz even used special skills, so there were no records left.
“Tsk. “I was the victim of my own trick.”
I was savoring wine and thinking about what kind of congratulatory message to send.
A woman’s face appeared on the installed screen.
He was in charge of facility management for the association.
[President of the Association. I have something to report urgently.]
“What is it?”
The conversation continued with Vincent Chang’s answer.
[That’s… about Cody Cruz and Taehyun Kim, who were the proctors for this test.]
When an unexpected name appeared, his face flinched.
“Tell me.”
[The two did not return right away and requested to rent a training room.]
“Is this really… a sparring match?!!”
Vincent Chang’s voice rose without me realizing it.
The World Players’ Association has chapters around the world.
The artificial Colosseum where they are now is also one of the branches they have in Italy.
Coincidentally, there was a recently remodeled training room with the best facilities there.
[Because my skills are limited… I think I need to rent a top-class training room.]
The facility management manager spoke carefully.
A top-class training room costs an astronomical amount of money just to repair.
If something is broken due to a mistake, it cannot be resolved by one employee writing a resignation letter.
That’s why I contacted the association’s president, Vincent Chang.
It just so happened that it was Vincent Chang who was not satisfied with the results of this test.
To him, the current report was like sweet rain in a drought.
“We will allow the use of the highest level. Ask for video recording as a condition of renting the space to just two people. “I’m heading there now too.”
[I understand.]
After ending the contact, Vincent Chang quickly put on his clothes.
The face that had been troubled just a moment ago was no longer there.
‘If I’m good at this, I might be able to land a work I never thought of.’
A sparring match between the world’s No. 1 and No. 2.
It was clear that it would be a sight that would be difficult to see again even if hundreds of millions of dollars were paid.
He hurried to the warp gate.
* * *
Training room installed in Italy’s man-made Colosseum.
Although it was called a training room, it was large enough to accommodate 200 people.
In addition, as befits the name of the highest grade, there was a barrier that could not be broken even with strength and magic stats of 300.
‘It’s a nice place.’
It may be a lot lower than its performance just before regression, but it looks the most sturdy out of all the places I’ve seen so far.
Science and technology are also growing steadily.
“There are a lot of eyes watching.”
Beyond the barrier, about a hundred association officials were watching the two people.
If you include those watching through cameras, it will be twice as much.
“Do you care?”
Cody Cruz looked at Taehyun and asked.
It was he who first suggested sparring.
Taehyun was worried about the current gaze and was willing to postpone the date at any time if he couldn’t show his skills.
However, that was not what Taehyun thought.
“You know, don’t you?”
“…?”
“Anyway, once the ‘battle’ begins, such things are useless.”
“but. “That too.”
Cody Cruz laughed at Taehyun’s boldness.
His gaze turned to those beyond the barrier.
From where I heard, the S-rank player looked to be over 30.
They were named players who were skilled not only in measurement but also in combat.
I understood what they were thinking when they came here.
Two SS-rank players.
It was also a sparring match between two people ranked 1st and 2nd in the world rankings.
Even if they don’t get the video they want.
‘Just seeing it in person will be helpful enough.’
However, that would also be of no use if a full-scale battle began.
‘Well, I guess they feel like they are grasping at straws.’
‘The cards should look appropriate.’
The two people’s thoughts coincided once again.
“It’s more surprising than that. “You’re asking me to spar first.”
Ranked 1st in the world.
The title alone is worth an astronomical amount of money.
Cody Cruz was a man who endured such pressure throughout his life.
The strongest player, both in his past life and in his current life.
“I am truly surprised. “I thought you were trying to take my place.”
Taehyun grinned at Cody Cruz’s provocation.
“You know, don’t you?”
“…?”
“If I put my mind to it, I could be in that position. “You can take it at any time.”
Wiggle.
A rare expression was revealed on Cody Cruz’s face.
Anger or arrogance.
It wasn’t such a simple feeling.
It was complex and subtle.
Right now at this moment.
Excited.
Cody Cruz’s heart was beating loudly.
‘I’m going crazy.’
The corner of Cody Cruz’s mouth rose as he felt the pulse.
“Please, just like you said. “I hope it’s the skill I wanted.”
“Same.”
Quaaaaaaaaa.
The two people unleashed their magic power at the same time.
Cody Cruz.
The world’s strongest man.
Even in his past life, he was just the strongest and nothing was known in detail.
It’s just that he was the best in S-tier and maintained his top spot even after becoming a SS-tier player.
Taehyun’s goal after returning was to be the best player in the world until not long ago.
‘My thoughts are a little different now, though.’
In any case, he was the only man I had high hopes for at the moment.
“It’s funny to even say this now.”
“hmm?”
“It is an honor to deal with you.”
“Hehe. “Now come and flatter me.”
Phage support.
Pajijijik.
Tsuzuzuzu that is.
The magic power of the two people collided and sparks flew for a moment.
quaddddd.
Quad deuk.
The magical power that had been unleashed enveloped the bodies of the two people.
The body was strengthened by surrounding it with magical power.
and.
The bodies of two people who disappeared.
Quang.
They collided in the air.
