[TS] The Return of The Gamer - Chapter 156
Recruiting ADC (2)…Is it just me?
It must be, right?
It's just me.
Yeah, of course, it's just me.
Seriously, does that even make sense? With that build, that face, and this cute reaction?
And with that, a certain nickname flashed through my mind.
[Timidis190]
If the 190 in Timidis190 is his height, what does the nickname before it mean?
Could it be his actual personality?
‘No way…….’
Even though I thought there's no way, I kept getting this ticklish feeling in my nose.
Because I felt a very familiar smell from the monster in front of me.
"Excuse me."
"……Yes."
"Excuse me."
“…Speak."
"Excuse me? Could you look this way and speak?"
"……"
Oh, he's flustered right now.
This confirms it.
This guy… is the ‘real deal.’
‘This is unexpected.’
That physique was so monstrous that it couldn't be expressed with just the modifier, “bulky.”
I feel like that's what it would feel like if there was a human weapon.
But…
Unlike that violent first impression, Timidis190 was someone who lived up to his nickname.
‘Oh, he’s avoiding my gaze again.’
Every time he moved his head this way and that, Timidis190's shoulders flinched accordingly.
‘…This is fun?’
Hmph, hmph.
I couldn't help but hum to myself.
Seeing him like that, I started to understand the bluntness he usually spewed in the chatroom.
It wasn't that he had a bad attitude.
He was just not sociable.
As Lee Yujin (23 years old, expert in human nature from a corner of the room), my opinion on this point was beyond doubt.
"What did you guys talk about?"
While Timidis190 was desperately trying to avoid my gaze, Getback returned at some point.
"No, nothing. We didn't talk much."
I added with a smile.
"I guess he doesn't like me."
And with that, Timidis190's eyes shook very noticeably.
The fluster could be felt all the way here.
“…That's not true."
"Really?"
“…Yes."
"It is. You keep avoiding my gaze and ignoring my words."
"That’s…"
Ah.
This is fun.
Every time I said something, his look of anxiety, unsure of what to do, was evident.
"Alright, alright, let's stop the jokes and continue the conversation."
But unfortunately, those jokes had to be stopped by Getback's mediation.
Well… it's not like today's the only day.
"Outlaw-nim, show Timidis-nim the contract as well. We don't have much time, so isn't it better to do it quickly?"
"Yes, yes. Here you go."
I held out the same contract I had given to Getback to Timidis190.
The contents were also the same as the ones I gave to 3-Minute Top-Bridge Honorary Believer and Getback, a very, very clean standard contract.
"……Do I sign here?"
Perhaps because he had been played around by me so far, Timidis190 seemed eager to sign and leave the place as soon as possible.
So much so that he wasn't even properly checking the salary, one of the most important items for a professional.
"Yes, yes, don't you need an explanation?"
"The gym… is it available?"
"Of course. We're in the middle of construction right now. I'll give you the address as soon as the construction is finished. It's for our team only, so feel free to use it."
"……Exclusive."
It seems like that was enough for him, salary or not.
"Oh, and I'll tell you in advance, it's good to exercise, but don't let it interfere with team schedules or personal practice. If you do, I'll shut down the gym right away."
"Shut down… you say?"
"Yes. So, please be careful."
"……That would be a problem."
At that moment.
I made eye contact with Timidis190.
Gooooooo─
If there were such a thing as a force, would this be it?
Timidis190's body looked bigger, as if an invisible, intangible form had appeared.
What's this?
The guy, who seemed like an innocent teddy bear until now, suddenly started to look like a ferocious polar bear.
Could it be… did I touch something I absolutely shouldn't have?
‘Was I too hasty?’
What should I do?
Should I cancel it now and grovel?
No, then, what about later…
"……Understood."
"Yes?"
"I will do it that way."
Whew…….
I was spared ten years of anxiety.
‘I can't let my guard down.’
Even if he shows weakness for now, that physique is a human weapon itself that can kill anyone at any time.
It didn't seem like there would be any good in touching him so clumsily like this.
"Here, I've signed everything."
"Ah, yes, yes."
There was a bit of a commotion, but anyway, the contract was now in my hands.
In other words, now I hold the reins.
‘I’ll make him work hard later on.’
Of course, I had no intention of ever saying that out loud.
"Then… shall we leave soon? I'll send you the address for the dorm as soon as the remodeling is finished."
"Ah, yes."
"Shall we?"
And with that, all the contracts with the current teammates were made.
From now on, all I have to do is look ahead and run.
Just as I've always done.
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When I got home and immediately checked my inbox, quite a few emails had arrived.
"Umm…."
The problem was that a considerable number of those emails were spam rather than support emails.
[I love you, Noona! I love you, Noona! I love you, Noona! I love you, Noona! I love you, Noona! I love you, Noona! I love you, Noona! I love you, Noona! ]
[Is Diamond 1 ADC also applicable?]
[Noona, when will you start your broadcast?]
[Please post the broadcast schedule on the broadcasting station's bulletin board. I'm tired of waiting.]
I picked and chose from them and found a few real support emails.
I was so relieved to find out that no one had applied.
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Applying for a ranged dealer.
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Name: Kim Beomju
Gender: Male
Date of Birth: 2001-4-21
Summoner Name: FlowerofADCttangttangbbang
Rank Tier: Diamond 1
[Tournament and Team Experience]
-Won the Gangnam High Spec PC Bang League
-RRR trainee team member in the 2nd division league
[Self-Introduction]
-I believe I have a considerable understanding of team games due to my PC Bang League and 1 year of trainee life.
I can play all current meta champions, and if necessary, I am not hesitant to expand my champion pool to meet the team's needs.
I personally think I learn quickly, and that is my greatest weapon.
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Diamond 1 ADC // Applying for ADC
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Name: Park Sangsu
Gender: Male
Date of Birth: 2000-11-24
Summoner Name: Sangsu11
Rank Tier: Diamond 1
[Tournament and Team Experience]
-Won the Suwon Horororoll PC Bang League
-Runner-up in the Gyeonggi-do Amateur League of Legends
[Self-Introduction]
-I've watched Outlaw-nim's broadcast often. At that time, I thought, "Ah, with this kind of jungler, I might be able to achieve my dream." Red Cup, I wanted to step onto that dream stage. I think I can do it now.
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ADC application
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Name: Lee Hanwool
Gender: Male
Date of Birth: 2002-05-15
Summoner Name: ShutUpAndSpeak
Rank Tier: Diamond 2
[Tournament and Team Experience]
-None
[Self-Introduction]
-I play ADC well.
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The total number of support emails I found was three.
‘Umm…….’
I should say that it was as expected, but all the applicants were in the Diamond 1-2 tier.
There was nothing I could do.
Prospects above Master were already dreaming of becoming professionals and going to trainee programs in other teams, or if they were Challenger or Grandmaster, they would have already received offers from teams in the 1st division.
In that situation, it was a wishful thinking for a team that didn't even belong to the 2nd division league to hope for a prospect above Master to come.
Of course, if I waited a little longer, higher-tiered applicants might come, but... I can't just wait forever.
‘For now, let's test the people we have first.’
Let's try it first, and if it's not good, let's wait for other applicants.
I thought so and contacted the team members, including 3-Minute Top-Bridge Honorary Believer, to prepare for the test.
*
There are two main things to look at through an online test.
First, lane play.
Second, 5:5 game.
The other items can be examined through an offline test, so I planned to examine only the most basic ones for now.
And…….
The real test began.
‘Umm…….’
As I conducted the test, I saw a fatal flaw in the first applicant, Kim Beomju.
‘He's too smart.’
Of course, it's never a bad thing for an ADC to be smart.
However, there is a clear difference between being smart ‘also’ and being ‘only’ smart.
Especially if it's a ranged dealer, in other words, the AD carry position.