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章 102: Chapter 102

[You have selected the Top 100 Promotion Match.]

Seong Jihan's choice was the Top 100.

'If I compete in the Gold promotion match, I'll be promoted straight to the platinum league.'

Skipping Gold and moving directly to platinum would mean faster growth, but then he would miss out on the achievement quests and other rewards available in the Gold League maps.

From Seong Jihan's perspective, it was something he couldn't afford to miss.

'By the time the tutorial ends, I need to be in platinum.'

The promotion match date was set for September 25th. If he advanced to Gold by then, he would have three months from October to December. During that period, he needed to maintain a steady growth rate while staying in the platinum league.

'That way, during the opening match of the Space League, Earth won't lose.'

Although Seong Jihan, who had returned from a distant future, didn't remember much about the game at this time, he distinctly remembered the first opening match that took place right after Earth joined the Space League.

It was the first game against the elves that brought shock and horror to humanity.

In order to change the outcome of that match, Seong Jihan needed to be in platinum, a rank below diamond.

[You receive a penalty for balance adjustment.]

[The map used for the promotion match will change from the survival map 'Colosseum' to the special defense map, 'Tomb of the Raided Conqueror'.]

[The team capacities for 'North' and 'South' teams will change from 50 vs. 50 to 10 vs. 90.]

[Player Seong Jihan will belong to the northern team in the Top 100, and the remaining teammates will be determined from ranks 91 to 100.]

[The enemies coming from the northern direction that the northern team defends will be strengthened.]

Reducing team size, having players ranked from 91 to 100 on the same team, and strengthening the opponents— this balance adjustment was quite rigorous.

Seeing this, Seong Jihan chuckled.

'The BattleNet is really thorough, isn't it?'

Though the map conditions turned quite unfavorable for him, he seemed quite relaxed.

'After all, it's just a silver promotion match.'

He was rather intrigued by this unique map. Maybe there was a special achievement quest to be unlocked here.

As soon as Seong Jihan chose to participate in the Top 100 match, an unexpected event occurred.

[An emergency announcement from the BattleNet betting server.]

[The map for the Silver League Top 100 has changed due to player 'Seong Jihan's choice. The betting server will reset the existing betting figures and start new bets.]

[With the map change of the Silver League Top 100 match, the match schedule is moved forward by a day. It will be scheduled at 6 pm on September 24th, based on the world's top league, New York League.]

[Please refer to the betting website for detailed changes.]

An announcement from the BattleNet's integrated betting server indicated that the dynamics of the Silver Top 100 match had changed.

'The schedule even changed? A special defense map… what's going on?'

As Seong Jihan pondered, there was a loud noise.

"Uncle! What's going on? A sudden announcement says the Top 100 match has changed!"

"Mm, you saw?"

"It's not just me! It's chaos! Anyone who ever participated in BattleNet betting received the notification!"

"What? Seriously?"

This seems to be escalating…

Seong Jihan thought calmly, then suddenly his expression hardened.

"Hold on. Seah?"

"Yeah?"

"You said anyone who ever participated in BattleNet betting got the notification?"

"Yes! From the U.S. to Africa, everyone!"

"You saw it too, right?"

"Uh…?"

"Don't tell me… Did you bet?"

At this, Yoon Seah shifted her gaze evasively.

"….Uh. Well… about that…"

"Phew… I thought something was off. You've been spending so much on equipment lately."

The equipment Yoon Seah had recently acquired as she leveled up looked noticeably expensive, ranging between B to A grade.

Although buying good equipment was essential for playing on BattleNet, and Seong Jihan didn't think of Yoon Seah's shopping as overspending, it still struck him as odd.

'So that's why she said she had plenty of money even when I offered to buy her things.'

"You… When did you start?"

"Ah, well, just… Just! Out of curiosity… Just a bit… Only a little!"

"How much?"

"Uh, what?"

"How much did you bet?"

Yoon Seah cautiously raised one finger.

"100 million won?"

"Hey. You're way underestimating~."

"1 billion won?"

"…No."

"…Don't tell me, 10 billion won?"

"Hehe!"

Yoon Seah cheekily stuck out her tongue and scratched her cheek.

It was an affirmation.

"Sigh."

Seong Jihan let out a deep sigh in disbelief.

'She wasn't like this before.'

In his previous life, Yoon Seah showed no interest in gambling.

How did she change so much?

'Maybe I've been too successful lately.'

In the past, even though Seong Jihan had a high win rate, he constantly lost and won money.

To Yoon Seah, he was just a gambling addict, not an exemplary case.

But this time's Seong Jihan was different.

He was nailing every prediction and rapidly growing his wealth.

'I should've been more careful.'

Of course, Yoon Seah who started even when told not to was also in the wrong.

But Seong Jihan felt the blame was more on him.

After seeing him making so much through betting, wouldn't one get curious and try?

"Sigh. I showed a bad side of me."

"No, no. Uncle, you're always my idol. I just followed you."

"Who did you learn to gamble from?"

"Hehe…"

"So, how much did you win?"

"Uh… About 700…?"

"700 billion won?!"

"Yes. Hehe."

Seong Jihan looked at Yoon Seah in disbelief.

"Even if you followed my betting, 5 times was the maximum, right?"

"Ah. I got 5 times the amount by following your Top 100. And you said Japan would keep winning, right? So, I made a bit there."

"…Wait, Seah. Did I tell you that Japan would keep winning?"

"Ah… I overheard you talking to Hayeon."

So, she caught that info.

She has sharp ears.

Seong Jihan shook his head in disbelief.

"Sigh…"

"Hehe. Uncle, forgive me just this once~!"

"Now that it's come to this, set aside 500 billion won. You need a safety net in case everything falls apart."

"Of course!"

"And just follow my bets. Don't do it on your own. You could get addicted. Really."

Having experienced making money through betting.

Just telling her not to do it wouldn't be convincing.

He should make sure she only goes for the sure bets he picks.

"Of course!"

"Right. If you get too into betting, you might end up like Hayeon. Oh, and don't go against my bets like Hayeon. You might lose everything."

"I obviously know that. It's a sure-win."

"A sure-win?"

What does that mean?

When Seong Jihan looked puzzled, Yoon Seah whispered into his ear.

"It means 'betting against Hayeon is a sure-win'."

"…What is that?"

"If you bet the opposite of what Hayeon picks, you win money. Gayeong told me."

Seong Jihan remembered his past life upon hearing the meaning of "sure-win."

* * * * *

"Zero, who did you bet on this time?"

"Why? Are you guys betting against me?"

"Of course! Betting against you has a 75% win rate, they say."

"Yes, Zero! Why don't you go against your instincts and follow us? Against Zero. We even made up our terminology, right?"

"So, you're saying you bet against it, huh?"

"Oh, really? So, who did you bet on?"

"Buzz off! I'm not telling!"

Even during the "America First", all guild members used to refer to Zero's betting.

'It feels the same as back then.'

Seong Jihan said with a chuckle.

"Yes, if my betting differs from Hayeon's, just follow me."

"Of course. Haha… So, who did you bet on, Uncle?"

"Of course, I bet on myself. I'm the top in all the indicators."

Even though the Top 100 map was balanced.

Seong Jihan's confidence was boundless.

"Of course… right?"

"Why are you worried?"

"Hehe. No way! I'm going all-in on you, Uncle!"

"Yoon Seah, your voice is trembling?"

"No… What… The BattleNet system may have balanced things, but I don't care at all!"

But the way she said it, it seemed she cared a lot.

"Haha… If you're not so sure, go down to the guild and check Hayeon's betting."

"Oh! Is there such a method?! Great! I'll go and spy!"

Upon hearing Seong Jihan's words, Yoon Seah excitedly headed downstairs.

* * * * *

September 22nd.

The aftermath of Seong Jihan's selection for the Silver Top 100 promotion match was more intense than expected.

– BattleNet betting site made a public announcement… is this real?

– Seong Jihan is crazy. He even changed the date for the promotional match – we need to tune in at 7 a.m. based on New York time!

– Hey, but 10 members against 90… wouldn't he fail to rank first?

– Hey, don't you know Seong Jihan's limitations? Please, if you're Korean, bet on Seong Jihan!

– I'm not Korean. I'm Chinese.

– Typical Chinese; selling out their country for money.

– Getting my money back is more important than patriotism!

Since joining BattleNet, Seong Jihan always became the center of attention.

This time, however, he was attracting the attention of gamblers more than the general public.

– Do you guys know what BattleNet is? It's a cosmic hyper-technology system! It just had a balance patch. It's 10 vs 90, who should we bet on?

– Seriously… Seong Jihan has won too much. He's ranked first too many times. It's okay if he gets beaten once. How can a human always win? They need to rest sometimes.

– Crazy. I can't believe it. Big Bro Jihan even won against a Diamond Rank! Do you want to criticize without knowing anything? What's with the 10 vs 90? Even if it was 1 vs 99, Big Bro Jihan would definitely rank first!

– This is why misguided fandom is a problem.

– Those from 'The First' shouldn't bet.

Contrary to the Korean public's overwhelming support for Seong Jihan.

In communities related to BattleNet betting, many experts predicted that Seong Jihan would lose this time.

Because the one that adjusted the balance was BattleNet!

Even without a connection, one can access BattleNet, and even without electricity, one can watch channels on TV.

It's that advanced hyper-technology system from BattleNet that adjusted the balance.

– He will lose this time. He definitely will!

– Seriously, how many times did Seong Jihan rank first?

– It's only right for him to be defeated at least once.

– Seriously, if the system regulates, you can't win. That's how the world works.

This sentiment was even stronger abroad.

Because more people trusted the system over Seong Jihan's greatness.

– This time Seong Jihan loses. How can he resist the system?

– Barren… the 1 million dollars I lost last time… I trust you to get it back this time…

– If the system sets it up? Barron will definitely rank first, right?

Since the BattleNet system actively patched for balance, he couldn't continue dominating.

"Boss, the odds… are high."

Seong Jihan's first-place odds were four times.

Considering his remarkable past performance, it was an extreme undervaluation.

How could the public not choose the person who defeated a Diamond Rank and single-handedly captured Count Naseed as the first?

"Can you never win against the system…"

Lee Hayeon gazed out of the guild master's office with melancholic eyes.

A prestigious location overlooking the Gangnam area.

"Miss, I brought the wine."

"Thank you, Gayeong."

Lee Hayeon looked at the bright lights of Gangnam's night and sipped her wine.

Now… It was time to make a choice.

"Boss… I'm sorry."

The BattleNet system, which changed the world in an instant.

That powerful entity directly adjusted the balance.

It precisely targeted Seong Jihan, who had never missed first place.

The answer to where to bet was clear.

"Sigh, Gayeong, it breaks my heart."

"What does?"

"As a guild master, I should be betting on the boss… but my instincts as an expert tell me otherwise."

Lim Gayeong looked at Lee Hayeon with incredulous eyes.

'Who is… an expert?'


章 103: Chapter 103

"…You call yourself an expert, Miss?"

"Of course! The money I've lost on betting… Ahem! And the time I've invested in it."

Just because you've lost a lot of money and time doesn't make you an expert.

Lim Gayeong advised Lee Hayeon with a sigh.

"Why not just bet for Seong Jihan? You've earned a lot doing that."

"Yes, I made a lot from the Japanese victories and the Korean losses. But… I've won too much. It's about time for the Boss to lose, statistically speaking."

The initial amount Lee Hayeon had lost was considerably recovered thanks to following Seong Jihan's bets. However, as she recovered, she became more and more anxious.

"People can't keep winning like this."

How could there be an endless streak of victories in this cruel world of gambling? Even if you've boasted a 100% win rate so far, this world can turn against you at any time.

And Lee Hayeon believed that this was the time when Seong Jihan wouldn't come in first.

Buzz!

[Please bet on me again for this Top 100.]

A message from Seong Jihan rang on Lee Hayeon's smartphone.

"Boss. It's too late…"

If he was confident, he would've messaged earlier.

'Such a delayed message actually gives me more assurance.'

Having already made up her mind, Lee Hayeon sipped the remaining wine and approached the computer.

At that moment,

"Oh! Sister~ You're here?"

Yoon Seah opened the door to the guild master's room.

"Yes, Yoon Seah. What brings you here?"

"Oh, Sister. Hehe. I just felt there were still people in the guild, so I came. But, have you been drinking?"

"Yes. I had a difficult choice to make…"

Lee Hayeon, the expert when it came to making bets, said with teary eyes.

"What kind of choice?"

"Well… it's a bit awkward saying it in front of you…"

"Come on! Tell me, Sister!"

As Yoon Seah cheerfully approached, Lee Hayeon reluctantly showed her the monitor.

Her betting history, where she chose China's rising star, Heavenly Demon Wang Lin, as the first-place winner, was displayed.

"It's a secret from the Boss, right?"

"Of course~ But why did you choose Wang Lin instead of Barren?"

"Well, Barren is strong, but he seems a bit unreliable."

Perhaps it was because of his disgraceful performance during the previous Count Naseed raid.

Although Mages like Barren had the advantage in defense maps, Lee Hayeon believed that Wang Lin from China was the top candidate to win.

The odds for both were almost similar, so it wouldn't be strange if either of them ranked first.

But just the similarity itself was a humiliation for the usual Barren.

"I see~"

"Remember, it's a secret from the Boss, okay?"

"Of course, Sister. My lips are sealed!"

Yoon Seah, indicating her sealed lips, looked at Lim Gayeong.

"Sister Gayeong."

"Yes?"

Honey?

Without making a sound, Yoon Seah exaggeratedly puckered her lips.

Nod!

Lim Gayeong simply nodded in response.

"Yes. Honey."

"…What honey? What are you two signaling about?"

For some reason, it felt annoying.

When Lee Hayeon inquired, Yoon Seah casually responded.

"Oh. She said there's a tip that helps when doing weights."

"Oh, there's something like that?"

"Yes, Miss."

Lee Hayeon tilted her head in confusion.

Although she felt uneasy, if the two of them said so, it must be true.

"Okay. Make sure you learn well by watching what Gayeong does."

"Sure. Sister. Hehe."

Feeling guilty that Lee Hayeon was worried about her, Yoon Seah couldn't help but feel a bit sorry.

However, she thought,

'Please take care of it.'

Although she felt apologetic, the stakes were too high to miss out.

Yoon Seah went all in with full confidence on Seong Jihan.

"Miss, thank you always."

Lim Gayeong also bet all of her GP.

* * * * *

September 25th, 6 a.m.

"Uncle! Time for breakfast."

Seong Jihan, roused by Yoon Seah's call, was taken aback by the lavish spread on the table.

When did she even start preparing this?

The table was laden with side dishes.

Furthermore, the menu consisted mainly of Jihan's favorite dishes.

"Come on, I prepared everything you like! Just don't overeat!"

"Why are you doing this all of a sudden?"

"It's the Top 100 match today. I have to cheer you on!"

She didn't act like this during the Bronze Top 100 match.

Jihan could guess why Yoon Seah was acting like this.

"How much did you bet?"

Hehe.

Yoon Seah then showed her palm.

"50 billion?"

"Yes!"

"Sigh… Hard to believe this is the spending of a teenager."

"Come on, uncle! I heard there aren't many jackpot games like this. Because of the BattleNet betting system announcement, a lot of people are flocking, right?"

The Top 100 promotion matches were all held on the same day.

Bronze or silver matches didn't attract much attention.

Usually, interest and money poured into the higher-level matches.

However, due to a notification on the BattleNet betting site, the silver promotion match in particular was receiving the most bets of all the Top 100 promotion matches.

"Seeing how you splurged, Hayeon must've bet on someone else?"

"Yeah, sister made a different judgment with her expert view. Oh, please don't act like you knew. She told me not to tell anyone."

"Haha, I'll tease her after it ends."

Confident about the outcome, Jihan started eating.

"Speaking of which, don't you also have a promotion match?"

"Yes, thanks to you, uncle, I get to play in one in just a month."

Until the beginning of September, Yoon Seah only trained in the game to increase her stamina.

But after teaming up with Jihan, she progressed rapidly and managed to reach level 25, which allowed for promotion.

"You are the one who needs to prepare more than me. Are you ready?"

"It's just a Gangnam Area 3 promotion match. You are more important, uncle."

Thanks to Jihan, Yoon Seah was able to level up quickly, but she wasn't lacking in real battle experience.

With the gift of 'Late Bloomer', she could play the game twice a day, giving her as much combat experience as an average bronze player.

Equipped with rare stat perseverance and excellent gear, it was a sure thing that she wouldn't fail in her promotion match.

"Speaking of which, 'Late Bloomer'… wasn't it said that it gets upgraded after playing 50 games on BattleNet?"

[Gift – Late Bloomer (Rank-F – Participate 50 times in the game to upgrade)]

The upgrade conditions for Late Bloomer, found through Hermes's Monocle.

For Yoon Seah, who had played twice daily from day one, the 25th day would be her 50th game.

"Yes, but today is a promotion match, so I can't play twice. It's a shame."

"So, it'll upgrade when you reach silver."

"That's right. Anyway…"

Yoon Seah, not worried about her promotion match at all, folded her hands in request to Jihan.

"Uncle, really, don't worry about me! Eat well and please, please secure 1st place! Got it?"

"Sigh… Thank you. Thanks."

50 billion, she bet on this?

Jihan chuckled and picked up a piece of beef with his chopsticks.

His hand movements, while picking side dishes, became faster, eventually blurring out of Yoon Seah's sight.

The food on the dining table disappeared in an instant, and Yoon Seah became worried for no reason.

"Ah… Uncle, don't eat so quickly! What will you do if you get sick?"

"What do you mean get sick? You prepared a feast worth 50 billion won, of course, I have to eat it all."

With swift eating sounds.

In less than 10 minutes, after finishing all the food and wiping his mouth, Seong Jihan said,

"Ah, I'll be summoned soon. I'll secure the 1st place and come back."

Waving his hand to Yoon Seah, he disappeared into the game.

"Ah, seriously…! He should've left some for me!"

Yoon Seah looked at the dining table with a dumbfounded expression.

The plates, which were full of food, were now completely empty.

"Sigh… I should just have a protein shake."

She was too exhausted to cook again after preparing all those side dishes.

She quickly made a protein shake and began preparing for her promotion match.

Of course,

'First, I need to watch Uncle's match.'

* * * * *

September 25th, 7 am.

[The Top 100 Silver Promotion Match begins.]

Aligned with the World League 1st place, New York League's timing, the Top 100 Promotion Match began.

This monthly event, unlike usual times,

– The September Top 100 Promotion Match…! It will start soon! This time, it will start one day earlier, exclusively for Silver!

For Silver, the schedule was advanced by a day.

On Channel 0, worldwide,

American BattleNet commentators and casters who were given the privilege of broadcasting due to being the World League 1st place, were chatting.

– Christopher! I heard you rushed here from Hawaii.

– Yes! I lost a day of my vacation! If it wasn't for Mr. Seong, I would still be in Hawaii! Even adjusting the schedule… Incredible, really!

– Oh, who exactly is Mr. Seong that he managed to change the schedule?

– Ha! Are you pretending not to know? Among the viewers watching right now, is there anyone who doesn't know Mr. Seong?

– There might be! For those who suddenly turned on Channel 0 and were surprised to see the promotion match starting, can you explain?

Even though Seong Jihan's fame had spread worldwide over the past month,

The caster still asked Christopher to explain for those who might not know him.

– Mr. Seong, his full name is Seong Jihan, a great player from Korea!

With that, Christopher's praise began.

He never missed a 1st place in any game.

He defeated the Marquis Nashid, won against Diamond players while being in Silver.

Having the unique stats 'Force' and 'Martial Power', he never wore any special armor except for weapons.

Because…

– He hasn't been hit even once!

– Oh, Christopher, compared to the last time you commented, you seem to have become a fan!

– Hahaha! After watching his gameplay, you can't help but become a fan! He is truly the most promising player in the world!

– I agree. A month ago, if I heard such words, I would've said America has its Barren… but now, I must admit. Seong Jihan is currently the most powerful Silver player!

On Channel 0, watched by people all over the world,

The caster and commentator repeatedly praised Seong Jihan.

The atmosphere was significantly different from a month ago.

The overwhelming achievements that Seong Jihan accomplished in that time were the reason.

– Is it because he's so powerful that even the system, the very BattleNet system, intervened?

– They changed the schedule, changed the map. They adjusted the balance to be unfavorable to Seong!

– Haha, thanks to that, I lost a day of my vacation!

The commentators then began analyzing the map to be used for this promotion match.

– This map is a special defense map… 'The Tomb of the Raided Conqueror.'

– The Tomb of the Raided Conqueror! Isn't this used as a dungeon map? Players usually raid it, right?

– Yes, most got gold bars converted to GP there.

– So this time, players are defending against tomb raiders?

In response to the caster's question, the commentator displayed data he received from the BattleNet system.

– Yes… that's right! However, the scale of the tomb raiders is the problem!

– Who are these tomb raiders that you speak of so gravely?

– A massive Undead Alliance from space. They're called 'Kill the King!'

– Kill the King? Why such a name for an Undead Alliance?

– I don't know! I'm not familiar with cosmic affairs!

Kill the King.

The viewers were puzzled by this unfamiliar name and the odd naming of the Undead Alliance.

'… Why are they already here?'

In-game, Seong Jihan frowned as he looked at the mission description that appeared before him.


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