Episode 81 Olympiad.(4)
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September 12, Finals Day.
Usually, no matter how small the stage is, when it comes to the finals, everyone is usually nervous, but we don’t see any signs of that at all.
“Let’s have fun in the finals.”
“I think we will win even if we have fun.”
“You don’t know about winning when you come to Inje, don’t you?”
“By the way, where did you get those 8-bit pixel sunglasses?”
As you can see, it’s like this.
If you look at this, no one will think of us as finalists in international competitions.
They will see you as someone who goes to play.
Well, I don’t mean to criticize their attitude.
As much as this final, I plan to relax and come forward with a light mind.
“What should I eat for dinner to spread the word?”
“What bothers you? You can go to the buffet.”
“Buffet food is not good.”
“You can decide in the evening. what’s the problem.”
“You can’t go to a restaurant if you don’t make a reservation.”
The reason we were able to approach the final with such a relaxed attitude was that we didn’t know much about winning or anything like that.
Our goal from the beginning was to advance to the finals, that is, secure second place.
Of course, since we reached the finals, it would be better to win the championship if possible.
If you finish in 2nd place, the speed will be a little bit bitter.
However, as much as it is regrettable, it can be solved with financial treatment.
How many people don’t get a million dollar financial treatment?
“I know that everyone is excited, but don’t show the ugliness of intentionally losing or playing roughly. It is not polite to the other person, and it is an act that harms the honor of our academy.”
“Yeah, you should know how to reap the beauty of Yujong.”
I can’t believe the words that came out of Serena’s mouth, who always says nonsense.
He was a man who could say things like that.
“One more thing, as this is a competition that attracts a lot of attention from outside, you have to be especially careful about your behavior today.”
“”yes.””
“Then let’s go to the Strach Stadium.”
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As you enter the stadium, you will see a lot of people you’ve seen before.
I think it’s the heroes we saw in the last public tournament… This is going to be annoying
“Lawrence, can you reconsider one more time? First Brigade is fine.”
“Cadet Alfred, Sisrichter is always the door open to you.”
“Lin, when are you going to read our mail?”
Yes, I knew you would be my wolf.
From an unknown team on the outskirts to a large hero team that has a large corporation as its parent group.
They were struggling to recruit us here and there.
And, I was no exception.
“If cadet Park Seong-jin joins Haram, we promise the best treatment.”
“I am proud that there is no team with a higher starting salary than our Elesis. The incentives are the best in the industry.”
“My name is Jinwoon Choi. Among the teams that I contacted during the last midterm exam, do you remember the name Yoon Seul?”
To be honest, I’m not that good-natured.
I’d like to tell you to turn it off right now, but… At the request of Professor Cesar, I refused with the utmost respectful tone.
“sorry. Thank you for contacting me like this, but I already have a team that I have in mind.”
“How is that!”
“May I know which team it is? I promise you double the salary that the team called.”
“At least let me know if it’s a domestic team or an overseas team!”
I didn’t know the snowball would roll like this.
There must have been a reason for the other guys to say no or not answer at all.
Now I understand.
So, while I was struggling with being trapped in the crowd for a long time, someone’s hand was shaky and squeezed through the crowd and dragged me out.
“What the hell were you doing in between?”
“Ah, I keep getting requests to join my team.”
“You just have to ignore that. If you answer me, I’ll be more bothered.”
“I will.”
The owner of the outstretched hand was Priscilla.
The unusually white hand felt somehow familiar.
When she arrived with my hand, there were ‘real’ familiar faces, including Chloe, Oscar, Vincent, and other cadets.
“Congratulations on reaching the finals.”
“Being a millionaire doesn’t mean you forgot us?”
“Does it look like the baby fox is out now?”
Chloe was still pushing the fox what she was doing.
I think it’s a nickname that doesn’t suit me at all, but considering Chloe’s age, in her teens or 20s, it would feel like a baby’s level, so it wasn’t too unpleasant.
“By the way, why are you all here?”
“Since the midterm exams for the second semester are over, I’m here to cheer.”
“Did everyone do well on the exam?”
“Chun Hyun-woo watched it the best, and unexpectedly, Beatrix came up with a bit of a hit. The rest is no different from before.”
It seems that the time has come for Beatrix to grow as well.
There is nothing strange about being the protagonist of the original story.
“Congratulations everyone. All the money has been deposited as per the contract, so let’s check it out.”
“thank you.”
“By the way, did you make a bet knowing it was going to be like this from the beginning?”
“no.”
Sorry, but no.
Rather, it went in a completely different direction from the future I knew.
Of course, the things I do were originally meant to twist the future, though.
“I am really glad that you are. If you were betting on it, it would have been a little unfair.”
“The future I know is limited. I can’t even see it as perfect.”
“Then the future you saw is the future of defeat, so why bet like that?”
“It’s an unfortunate future, so wouldn’t it be something you want to change even more?”
Isn’t it natural?
If you foresee your own misfortune, most will want to change it.
Of course, sometimes it isn’t.
When faced with a task that is too difficult for one’s level to handle, it is often the case that they give up and give up.
However, this was obviously only a small thing that could be changed at my level.
So, there’s no reason not to bet.
“Yeah, I support you, believing that you will change the unfortunate futures that lie ahead. Even better if we win the final against Magnolia Academy.”
“Magnolia Academy is on the same level as Ocelot Academy, so it will be a very difficult opponent.”
“I will definitely win.”
“Lawrence, I believe you when you say that. I’ll be looking forward to it. play well.”
With those last words, Oscar and Chloe began to leave their seats.
Others naturally followed suit.
About the time when their backs disappeared in the crowd, we headed to the waiting room.
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Hello viewers. Commentary, Caitlyn Connery, and Caster Yoosung Kang greet you at the Strach Stadium.
nice to meet you Caitlyn Connery is the narrator.
Kang Yoosung?
Where did you hear that name, and who was it?
Oh right. He was a caster for the last midterm public tournament.
I don’t know who Caitlyn Connery is.
The most anticipated match awaits you. It’s the final of the Academy Olympiad. Before the match, I would like a brief introduction of both teams.
Trinity Academy doesn’t need a long explanation. It is rated as one of the best academies in the world.
How about Magnolia Academy?
Magnolia Academy is famous for its achievements. It is also an academy that the hero team particularly likes, and it is an academy that sweeps away awards if there is only a big competition.
In fact, Magnolia Academy is one of the best among many academies.
First of all, it is one of the fundamental 0th generation academies like us, and it is a prestigious school that has never been outside the top 5 since its foundation.
However, since it is an academy that is characterized by an unusually obsessive focus on performance, there are many negative views.
like that commentary.
This final is a hot topic. In particular, it is said that the entry of Trinity Academy is scary. What do you think of Caitlyn’s commentary?
I think this Olympiad was decided and prepared by Trinity Academy. There are members who won’t be awkward even if they are on the floor level, because they are on the underground level.
If so, how do you view the entries for Magnolia Academy?
As a team that made it to the finals, it is by no means a weak team. However, compared to Trinity Academy, which has almost all-star members, it is a bit disappointing.
Obviously our composition is a bit deceptive.
I, Aina, and Alfred, who participated in the underground level, would not be at a level where they would go to the captain or the floor if it was a different academy.
Captain Lawrence has long gone beyond the cadet level.
Both teams are said to be ready. Then, let’s have a little preparation time to decide who will participate in the first match, the blind match, and then let’s meet the match!
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“Is there anyone who wants to take the vanguard?”
“I’ll do it.”
“In the finals, Seonbong’s role is very important… . I know you have a big liver, but standing on a big stage is another story. There’s no way that everything will be okay just because you’re confident here.”
“it’s okay. I will do it.”
I don’t know what it was like in the final of the original, but if you analyze the existing data, one thing is certain.
The fact that Magnolia Academy attaches great importance to subjugation.
In fact, Magnolia Academy used strong cards in most of their first matches, with very few discards.
Probably the same for this final.
Of course, I could read my number and pay a throwaway card to earn an exchange fee, but that’s unlikely.
Our side’s throwaway team is Alfred, but Alfred has an advantage over the Magnolia Academy’s throwaway team.
I mean, you don’t want the game to get messed up by throwing away each other.
So, it is right for me to go out.
“Are you really confident?”
“Actually, I’m not sure.”
“Then why are you leaving?”
“Because I don’t have confidence in myself.”
Perhaps he liked my ambitious answer, Cesar replied with a smile.
However, this is not simply an answer to show confidence.
Because I’m just stating my honest feelings.
There must be someone on the underground level who can stop this.
The protagonist of the blind match is right there! These are cadets Park Seong-jin and Charlene Bailey!
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