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10 o’clock the next morning.
[Quarterfinal 1 Match]
[US Team VS France Team]
We were watching another team play in the waiting room.
“France isn’t bad either, but America is too strong?”
“I know. It is too overwhelming.”
The charter is dominated by the United States.
It is impossible for the French team to reverse unless the world turns upside down or the sun does not rise in the west.
In fact, America’s victory is almost certain.
―Quarterfinal 1 game over!
Just in time, the host announced the end of the game, and the screen in the monitor changed.
[Quarterfinal 1 Match]
[Team USA (win) VS Team France (lose)]
As expected, the winner was the United States.
It was such an overwhelming match.
“This easily without using arcane magic… … .”
Sunchan muttered with a serious expression.
Dalia Salentia did not use the arcane magic that the Red Mage Tower boasts, Superheat Hell.
In other words, Dahlia wasn’t even using 50% of its power.
Nevertheless, the United States overpowered France.
It was natural for Sun-chan to be nervous.
“As expected, Ha-yul must be correct in thinking that he doesn’t even have Dahlia’s data, as you said.”
“I know.”
As I expected, Dahlia’s skills also improved.
Like Kyle, it seems that he has grown by leaps and bounds in 3 months.
It would be right to discard all of Dahlia’s information analysis values and investigate directly from the beginning.
“Anyway, the opponent we will fight in the final is the United States.”
The seniors reacted dramatically to Sunchan’s words.
“Big. Something feels new It’s the final.”
“Last year, when it came to competing with the United States, it was almost a portrait house.”
Jin Hee-yoon senior and Ma Jin-seok senior spoke in turn.
It will be a new feeling as I have participated in the Olympiad last year.
“Hey, seniors. We haven’t decided on the finals yet, have we?”
Soonchan raised his hand and said.
We have 2 matches in the semi-finals in 10 minutes.
Only after winning there will we go to the finals and face the US team.
“Well, it’s the quarterfinals, haven’t we already won?”
“The British team also won, so what’s the problem?”
The seniors spoke in a playful, half-joking, half-serious nuance.
I wondered if he was taking victory too easily, but looking at his expression, it seemed that it wasn’t necessarily like that.
‘A joke to lighten the mood.’
Should I say that it is a desperate measure to restore the atmosphere that had subsided while watching the game of the US team as much as possible?
Senior Jin Hee-yoon is very quick-witted in this respect.
“sure. The fourth round is easy.”
I also threw a comment to improve the mood according to Jin Hee-yoon’s rhythm.
“oh. New leader~ He’s cool~”
Jin Hee-yoon raised the atmosphere even more by making a whistling sound.
“This is the leader.”
“Why is this so believable?”
“Why are you sexy?”
“me… … You may have opened your eyes to something… … .”
In this way, the atmosphere of the team quickly recovered to its original state.
I looked at everyone who was boisterous and clapped loudly.
At that moment, everyone’s eyes focused on me.
“Then we will move to the stadium from now on.”
We moved to the stadium to play the 2nd match of the semifinals.
* * *
[Quarterfinal 2 matches]
[Korean Team (Win) VS Canada Team (Loss)]
The quarterfinals scheduled for the morning were all over.
The majority of Koreans are cheering and excited about the miraculous results created by Shin Ha-yul and his colleagues.
thud-!
“… … damn it.”
Shin Ji-han was angry alone.
It was a natural anger, as he had both a competitive spirit and a sense of inferiority to Shin Ha-yul.
‘I expected to get good grades, but I never thought I would get good grades like this… … .’
If it had only been good grades, I wouldn’t have been so angry.
‘Hayul is in the 6th circle… … .’
The main reason Shin Ji-han is currently angry is because of the achievement of Shin Ha-yul.
6 circles at the age of 18.
Shin Ha-yul, who was 10 years younger, caught up with him.
This fact was making Shin Ji-han nervous.
‘There are already words within the family saying that Shin Ha-yul should be promoted as the next family head.’
non-conformist?
A year of relief?
That’s nothing compared to the feat of making 6 circles at the age of 18.
He has accomplished a great feat that no one in history has ever accomplished, so what’s the point of that?
‘A gold medal at the Olympiad in this situation… … No, on the day I win a silver medal… … .’
At that time, Shin Ha-yul will completely take over the position of the next head of state.
There is no way that the nobility of the family, who prefer formal honor and shame more than anything else, would not support Shin Ha-yul.
If that happens, even Shin Ji-han’s faction won’t be able to withstand it.
It will come crashing down like an imitation castle made of sugar.
‘That’s not allowed. never.’
The sound of Shin Ji-han’s index finger tapping the table grew faster and faster.
It was an action that showed that Shin Ji-han’s anxiety was growing.
‘Tkish. This beggar bastard never gets a call… … .’
Tkish, an executive of the Black Mage Tower, has completely disappeared after the Baengnyeong Island Incident.
Shin Ha-yul said he wouldn’t have to worry because he would take care of it himself, but since there’s no news like this, I’m just worried.
There are already two failures in the past. Maybe it will fail this time too.
Tuck, Tuck.
Only the sound of the index finger striking the table rang loudly.
Woo-woo-!
It was then that the phone on the table began to vibrate.
Outgoing restricted calls.
Shin Ji-han quickly answered the phone.
―You are really quick-tempered. I think you said you could leave everything to me.
Tkish’s voice was heard over the receiver.
A voice full of annoyance.
It was a voice that seemed to be filled with annoyance at Shin Ji-han’s frequent contact.
“Shouldn’t the progress of the work be reported?”
Shin Ji-han tried to hide his anxiety and nervousness as much as possible and pretended to be cool when he spoke.
I didn’t want to find out that I was currently caught up in nervousness like a small person.
―I know you are anxious, but please calm down.
Of course, it wasn’t Tkish to be fooled by Shin Ji-han’s acting.
Although the voice acting was perfect, there is a record that Shin Ji-han kept in touch.
Coincidentally, after Shin Ha-yul successfully finished the performance, we started to contact him often.
It was clear that Shin Ji-han was nervous.
“… … I don’t know what you mean. Why am I nervous?”
-Tsk.
Tkish clicked his tongue as if the world was annoying. After this mission is over, I will leave the transaction with the trustee to another executive or subordinate.
so promised
-If not, that’s fine. You asked about the course of the day.
Tkish changed the topic.
“okay.”
―The work is progressing as well as possible. So, don’t worry.
Shin Ji-han’s brow furrowed slightly.
“Can you tell me exactly how and how to handle it?”
-yes. I can’t tell you. I cannot tell anyone about this incident, not just Shin Ji-han.
Tkish said in a serious voice. It was a thick voice that showed the determination that he would never say anything no matter what he said.
―To give you a hint, I am not the only executive who will step out to handle this matter.
“… … what?”
All executives of the Black Mage Tower are 7th Circle or higher.
More than one such high-level manpower?
―So you don’t have to worry about the rate of change. Shin Ha-yul will do anything to get rid of it.
Tkish’s voice had the sharpness of a knife.
Tkish didn’t like the servant Ha-yul who interfered with his work at every turn.
* * *
1:50 p.m. US time.
5:5 10 minutes before the siege final begins.
In the VVIP audience, two giants were having a conversation.
“To think that Shin In-hyeok, the head of the family, came to watch the game himself. Ha Yul would be very happy if he knew.”
One was Kim Kang-in, the owner of the Blue Mage Tower.
“well. I don’t think you’ll even care.”
The other was Shin In-hyeok, the head of the Madosinga.
“Did your work go well?”
“okay. The International Counterterrorism Headquarters has decided to accept 100% of our opinion.”
“oh. You mean those hard-headed bastards? You must have had a hard time.”
“… … Tsk.”
Shin In-hyeok clicked his tongue.
Even thinking about it again, it’s an annoyed expression.
“How about that one?”
“This one worked out too. Aside from me, James and Ga-yeon said there was no problem.”
Secret preparations to prepare for the attack of the Black Mage Tower are still in progress.
They are even setting up traps to dry the seeds of the Black Mage Tower at this opportunity.
“You’re only telling people who will keep the secret, right?”
“yes. I also wrote a magic oath and paid attention to personnel selection. You don’t have to worry about secrecy.”
“… … hmm. If you’re not worried, you’re not there.”
“I am honored that you believe in me.”
Although Shin In-hyeok hates Kim Kang-in, it does not mean that he does not trust him.
Looking at Kim Kang-in’s integrity and neat work, anyone would have no choice but to trust him.
It’s so upright that it’s kind of annoying, though.
“It seems that the green and red mage masters are not coming today.”
“yes. They both said they had urgent business that they couldn’t get out of.”
A red mage and a green mage.
Both of them were unable to intuit the match today because of their work as mage masters.
‘I couldn’t see such a big game in person!’ The voice of the red mage lord who shouted, lamented, is still clear in my ears.
“hmm. Too bad. I wanted to say hello to the green mage tower owner after a while.”
Shin In-hyeok stroked his chin in regret.
At a time like this, I had to strengthen my friendship with the owners of the Magic Tower. What a pity.
“Well, wouldn’t it be nice to cheer for Ha-yul with the two of you for the first time in a while?”
“… … There is something wrong with your words.”
Shin In-hyeok glared at Kim Kang-in.
The connotation of the word obedient is not very good.
“haha.”
Kim Kang-in laughed as if he was having fun.
“And I wonder if there is a need to cheer for you.”
over the monitor.
Looking at Shin Ha-yul entering the arena, Shin In-hyeok’s lips slowly went up.
“… … indeed.”
It wasn’t Kim Kang-in who didn’t know what that soaring mouth corner meant.
“Even Shin In-hyeok, the ghost of the Madosinga, says my baby is cute.”
Shin In-hyeok didn’t bother to answer. He didn’t even have to answer.
“It begins.”
As if responding to their silence, the hands on the monitor pointed to 2 o’clock.
―The first match of the Olympiad! 5:5 siege! Let the long-awaited finals begin!
With the announcer’s declaration that the game was to start, cheers from the audience penetrated the soundproof walls of the VVIP room.
* * *
right after the start of the finals.
I immediately went into solo action.
The purpose is to lure Dahlia.
‘Dahlia Salentia’s specialty is high-powered flame magic and wide-area annihilation magic. Fighting team-to-team is just a loss for this side.’
From this side’s point of view, it’s best to make a 1:1 & 4:4 composition, just like when we faced the British team before.
To do that, you need to take out the dahlia separately.
‘There are two main actions that the US side can show in response to my single action.’
first.
As I intended, sending Dahlia to me makes a 1:1 & 4:4 composition.
and second.
Without bothering to send Dahlia to me, the five of us set fire to our camp.
‘If you send Dahlia to me in the first way, just like Kyle before, you can use the fixation magic installed in advance to press down the opposing team’s main body. If you choose the second method, the gun shot, I can immediately run to the enemy camp.’
Needless to say, our side has an advantage in the first composition.
If it becomes the second composition, even if it goes to the aspect of scramble for position, our team has an overwhelming advantage.
Unless Dahlia is blocking it, it’s faster for me to penetrate the opposing team’s camp.
There are miscellaneous methods other than that, but all results converge to this side’s victory.
‘Only one. There’s a way to win over there, too… … .’
A strategy I would have used if I were in Dahlia’s shoes. The only way for the US team to win.
Did the opposing team ever figure it out?
I thought about that and waited for about a minute.
“hi.”
Exactly 1 minute and 10 seconds later, Dalia Salentia appeared.
“The weather is nice. On a day like today, it’s not a battle like this, but I should take a walk in a scenic park.”
Dahlia came to me alone.
Looking at this alone, it seems that I made the same choice as the British team, but the only thing that is the same is that the representative came to stop me.
Except for Dahlia, the behavior of the other four teams is different.
“Are the other four still in camp?”
“huh. If you dare to move and get caught in the trap you set, it will be difficult.”
A trap I set.
Analysis seems to have noticed that my remote support is pre-installed.
“Our team’s strategy is to defend all four except for me.”
Flames swirl around Dahlia.
Blue flames, not red flames.
One-person direct arcane magic of the Red Magic Tower.
The magic unfolded before my eyes.
“By the way, our American team won’t move an inch from our camp unless we see any movement from your team of four to join us.”
There is no reason to play a 5:5 team match against the US team, which has a wide-area annihilation specialist named Dahlia Salentia.
Therefore, there is no reason for my team to join my side.
Since our team is not moving, there is no reason for the other team to join us.
‘That’s why it’s burdensome for four of our main corps to attack the American camp.’
The odds of winning a 4:4 battle are 60% if you hit well.
For now, it’s best to avoid 4v4 battles.
that means this.
“You and I will decide the fate of this team event.”
It is a 5:5 team match, but it has become like a 1:1 individual match.
“… … Good idea.”
A strategy I think I would have written if I was in Dahlia’s position.
Dahlia’s only ploy to win.
‘Even if Dahlia loses, it’s the only way to get my information.’
A 1:1 win for sure.
America chose the best option.
“I have to show you my real skills. God’s rate.”
Dahlia’s blue flames pulsated even more violently.
