[TS] The Return of The Gamer - Chapter 85

Tryout (6)

Unbroken Victories (連戰連勝).

The test on the second day unfolded similarly to the first.

If there was any difference from the first day, it was that from the second game onwards, the team members were shuffled around.

["Hi."]

["I'll ride the bus well."]

"Ahahaha…."

Perhaps due to that process, I became a bit friendlier with the trainees.

…Maybe it's just me thinking that way.

"Hmm, let's try it like this today."

When I had achieved around 11 consecutive wins, Coach Park Tae-hyung made a suggestion.

Until now, the internal scrims had been conducted by mixing the 2nd team and the trainees appropriately, but this time, he divided them into a 2nd team and a trainee team.

First of all, it's a clear fact that the 2nd team players are better than the trainees in terms of skill and experience.

In that situation, putting all the trainees on my team, an amateur, meant that they were testing me.

Can you still win like this?

Coach Park Tae-hyung seemed to be saying that.

Of course, I readily accepted the challenge.

'Anytime.'

The game started.

[Victory]

I won, I won, and I won again.

Even though it was always the same victory, the victory in the entrance test came to me differently.

"Hoo…."

The unfamiliar and daunting trainee life is slowly becoming familiar.

["They're winning this?"]

["Outlaw, is he a god?"]

["It's not he, it's she."]

["Oops, sorry."]

Of course, I still don't remember the trainees' names or nicknames very well, but I roughly remembered what kind of style each of them had.

However, there was one thing that I could never get used to despite that…….

["Noona, watch out there!"]

["Noona, help!"]

["Noona!"]

…To be honest, I still can't get used to that form of address.

I'm used to the word "older sister" because of my younger siblings, but when those dark-skinned guys call me "noona," I get goosebumps on my body without realizing it.

'I can't say anything about it.'

Should I tell them to call me "hyung" instead?

That, you know, in a pure older sister-younger sibling relationship where there's no romantic interest, they sometimes call each other that on purpose, right?

'…Never mind.'

To suddenly be called "hyung" when we hardly know each other… I thought it was absurd even to myself.

It feels like creating a wall when the people involved don't have a problem with it.

'Ugh.'

It's upsetting, so upsetting.

In addition to that, what makes me even more upset is the environment, of course.

It's too poor, so poor.

I'm not kidding, YSG's treatment of the 2nd team and trainees was, by far, the worst in my opinion.

'It's really uncomfortable.'

A craftsman doesn't care about the tools.

…That saying, for now, doesn't apply to the Legend of League scene.

At least, that's what I know.

The difference between 60FPS and 144FPS is, in extreme terms, the difference between seeing the champion's skill motions and not seeing them.

Moreover, in my case, since I had been particular about only the best equipment, the difference was even more obvious.

'Should I just change it completely?'

I had thought about it several times, no, dozens of times, but I gave up every time.

The test is conducted strictly with internal scrims between the 2nd team and the trainees, without any external intervention.

In that situation, I felt it wouldn't be fair if I brought my own computer and equipment just to make myself comfortable.

'…No, should I just change everyone else's equipment too?'

Wouldn't that be fair then?

Yeah, should I do that?

'…Probably not?'

Hesitating back and forth, I shook my head as well.

Legend of League is a well-optimized game, and equipping gear that produces a certain level of performance doesn't cost much.

But even so, if I just put that out for the team, the other side would feel burdened.

'They might think I'm showing off too much.'

I already feel like I'm standing out enough, but it's enough for me to stand out unintentionally.

The second day passed,

The third day passed.

During that time, one more rule unique to this place, to which I can't adapt, was added.

It was about food.

"Noona! There's some chicken left over there, do you want to go eat it?"

"…No. I don't have an appetite. Eat it yourselves."

"Hey, don't say that, let's go together."

"It's okay."

Of course, the club didn't buy snacks separately for the 2nd team players and trainees, and it was leftovers from the 1st team players.

This kind of club still takes care of the 1st team players, that's the word.

The 2nd team players and trainees rushed to it, saying, "Where else could you find this?", but to be honest, it was a terrible sight in my eyes.

'…It's really too much.'

Have I adapted to this place by now?

The illusion that had been cast over the pro gaming team called YSG gradually began to fade away.

'If I could, I'd want to order something separately….'

Unfortunately, I didn't have the courage to say, "Don't eat that, I'll order something separately for you."

'The people are nice, though.'

The 2nd team players and trainees, and Coach Park Tae-hyung, were all good people.

Perhaps the harsh environment made the 2nd team players and trainees band together so tightly.

You know, when they're in the training camp, don't the men especially explode with comradeship?

'That doesn't mean the treatment here is good, though.'

The good thing is that, as I saw a moment ago, the treatment for the 1st team players wasn't bad.

No, in fact, it was at a level that didn't differ much from other pro teams.

'Such discrimination….'

Perhaps this discrimination is a way to stimulate the competitive spirit of the 2nd team players and trainees, but honestly, the club's thoughts weren't any of my business.

What does it matter what their purpose is when I feel the situation is poor right now?

'I really don't like it.'

The entrance test is now almost halfway through.

My winning percentage during that time is a perfect score.

Literally 100%.

Given the situation, the atmosphere in the team and Coach Park Tae-hyung's reaction, it was essentially a pass.

'I'll have to see the contract first, but… I shouldn't sign it without thinking, as Mom said.'

Although it's something a trainee taking the entrance test shouldn't think about, it's not bad to be cautious.

And, today's test ended.

"You worked hard today. You're going to practice individually at home, right?"

"Yes."

"Okay. Go ahead."

"Thank you for your hard work."

The first incident that could be called an anomaly occurred on the morning of the third day.

"Huh?"

"Oh, hello."

As usual, I boarded the elevator on the way to work and encountered someone who was already inside.

A middle-aged man with an air of authority.

I knew his face.

'YSG Director Choi Tae-dal.'

The elevator passenger was none other than the director of YSG.

"…What brings you here?"

It was the fourth day since I took the test, but today was the first time I saw the director of YSG.

Rumor among the trainees had it that he mostly leaves things to Coach Park Tae-hyung and goes around having fun…….

It seemed that the rumor was true.

"Oh… that. I'm a trainee taking the entrance test this time."

And with that, Director Choi Tae-dal's expression changed strangely.

"…Ah, I see. I'm so out of it. I didn't know the trainee would be this lovely. Heh heh…."

"Haha…."

"Oh, I've kept a busy person waiting too long. Go ahead and go."

"Yes… then I'll go first."

"Good luck."

After getting off the elevator, I scurried to the 2nd team practice room.

* * *

'Hmm…'

YSG Director Choi Tae-dal couldn't get the image of the trainee he had just seen out of his head.

Female pro gamers are rare in the Legend of League pro scene.

There are a few here and there overseas, but there are none in the domestic league.

But now, a female gamer has entered YSG as a trainee.

And, unbelievably beautiful!

'No, it wasn't just the level of beautiful. That appearance… has the qualities to become a star.'

This was an opportunity.

Not just for YSG, but also for Director Choi Tae-dal.

"Call Coach Park Tae-hyung."

"Yes."

Director Choi Tae-dal moved immediately.

"You called?"

"That trainee who just came in, the one you mentioned yesterday, what's her name?"

"Lee Yu-jin. Her nickname is Outlaw."

"How is her skill?"

"She's still testing… but based on the standards so far, she's doing well. Surprisingly well."

"Really? That's good."

To be honest, they weren't that close, but Director Choi Tae-dal's trust in Coach Park Tae-hyung was considerable.

The reason Director Choi Tae-dal could safely step back from what was happening within the team was thanks to Coach Park Tae-hyung.

Since Coach Park Tae-hyung, himself, said that she was "doing well," it meant her skills were definitely reliable.

Director Choi Tae-dal's mind spun quickly. Then, as if he had come to a conclusion, he put on his coat.

"…I'll be out for a moment. Keep an eye on the kids. Especially, the new trainee."

"Yes."

Looking at the atmosphere, it seemed he was going to meet the head and the CEO again.

Well, it was better for Coach Park Tae-hyung to be concerned only with the outside and not with the team's internal affairs.

If he had made some nonsensical remarks about the game without knowing anything about it, the team's already messed up internal affairs would have been completely ruined.

'I feel like there's something up his sleeve.'

Coach Park Tae-hyung felt a vague sense of unease, but he didn't show it.

After all, what he could do was too small and insignificant…….

The next day, Coach Park Tae-hyung, who was summoned by Director Choi Tae-dal, received a question that he had expected.

"That, the trainee who came in yesterday, right? The one taking the test this time."

"Lee Yu-jin?"

"Yes, that friend. She hasn't signed a contract yet since she's still testing, right?"

"That's the case for now…."

This much was as Coach Park Tae-hyung had expected.

Yes, up to this point.

"Write a formal contract right away, and call her up to the 1st team in a week. And register her in the roster from the second round and make her a starter."

Coach Park Tae-hyung's face was filled with astonishment at the unprecedented, exceptional personnel action.