-Haha, aiming for guild of the year... … That's awesome.
-Is this year's guild that important?
-Once selected, all guild options are +7 lol.
'Guild of the Year' is selected once a year by the World Battle.net Federation.
It had the tremendous effect of increasing all guild option levels by +7, which are divided into [Guild number expansion], [Ability increase], and [Growth rate increase].
Because of this effect, there appears to be a strong possibility of conflict in many countries over the guild of the year.
The World Battle.net Federation did not allow a specific guild to be selected as Guild of the Year in consecutive years.
If American First was selected this year.
Next year, they were not selected, and another guild was selected.
-This year's guild, wasn't it American First last time?
-ㅇㅇ I guess it's the People's Assembly's turn this time haha.
And in this way, this year's guild is chosen.
This honor was shared alternately between the United States and China each year.
In terms of guild size, American First and People's Association are the most overwhelming in the world.
Excluding them, there were no guilds worthy of being selected as Guild of the Year.
And last year, American First was Guild of the Year.
This year, it was the People's Assembly's turn… … .
"Guild of the year. Obviously, considering the size of the guild, the People's Council should be elected. But let's think about it in the 'Mahayana' way you like. A waiting guild that is the perfect version of a fostering guild. "With the +7 option here, you get 35 more players, and the district players will quickly become stronger."
At the same time, Seong Ji-han clapped his hands as if he had just realized something.
"ah! and. The growth rate will also increase. If the growth rate in the training guild is added by +7... … How effective is this in developing players? For the greater good, why not select us as Guild of the Year?"
-Great victory, great cause. They give it back just like the Chinese kids say lol.
-But the standby guild has become a training guild that trains rankers from around the world. Isn't it right to push it here?
-I know. Players need to grow up quickly and fight space monsters.
-Wouldn't the TOP 200 also agree because it increases their chances of being selected?
-But when did you pick that?
-It's March 1st lol.
-Not much time left.
Currently at the end of February.
There are only a few days left until this year's guild is selected.
Seong Ji-han calculates the date,
"We will broadcast a random drawing on March 2nd. Whether or not all 200 rankers will enter the lottery that day... … "You can find out the day before."
The date for drawing guild members was confirmed to be the day after this year's guild selection.
"then. "I look forward to your wise choice."
With those last words, Seong Ji-han passed the ball to China and turned off the Battle Tube broadcast.
And of course, today's broadcast.
As soon as it was over, it spread as breaking news throughout the Battle.net industry.
In particular, the area where there was the most uproar was the People's Association side.
* * *
People's Association conference room.
The People's Association executives watched Seong Ji-han's broadcast being replayed again with distorted faces.
"That reckless guy… … How dare you ask for guild of the year?"
"This has crossed the line too far!"
"that's right. "If we miss this year's Guild of the Year, it will put a red flag on our ability to challenge for the Champions League title."
Guild of the Year effect that gives +7 to all guild options.
This brought about a huge power increase for China's national team players.
Because, of course, all stats +7.
"We have decided on a list of 35 players who will be in the first team. Only when they receive the All Stats + effect of the People's Association 1st team can they challenge for the Champions League title."
"Without strengthening the abilities of 35 people, we will lose the decisive battle with the United States."
People's Association Group 1, where all of China's resources are concentrated.
It was a huge advantage to be able to add 35 people here and receive ability points + effects.
However, according to Seong Ji-han's request, there will be no additional transfer of 35 people.
For China, which is aiming to win the Champions League this year, it was an offer that was simply difficult to accept.
"However, thinking about the future, it would be a shame to give up the growth effect of the standby guild… … ."
"under. Among the 1.3 billion people, are there not that many people with training gift skills? "Why is there someone with SS-level training ability in Korea?"
"The most outstanding one was Class B. "I strengthened myself through the Akashic Pages and raised it to A, but the walls of S were tough."
"Is there that much of a difference, though?"
"yes. Even for top players, there were often cases where stats grew naturally. Oliver, the world's number one player, also expressed surprise, saying that his stats increased by 3."
"hmm. Players from other countries all grow quickly in standby guilds, and if only we were left out... … ."
"Going into next year, the growth gap between top players may become quite large."
However, in order to refuse the offer from the waiting guild, their training ability keeps getting noticed.
Not only promising players, but also existing top-tier players are enjoying the increased growth rate of the standby guild.
The value of the standby guild was soaring every day.
"Standby guild master, can we bring Lee Ha-yeon out? "Her ability is probably the key."
"Aren't you and Seong Ji-han in a relationship? "He is the actual owner of the guild."
"I already tried, but even though I offered to give him 80 more Akashic pages, he flatly refused."
"Didn't Seong Ji-han tell you not to suggest it on air earlier? "I said that because of his personality, but if you approach him and fail, your connection with the standby guild will be completely cut off."
"under. We have to keep an eye on that guy... … ."
What kind of humiliation is this because of just one player?
People's Association executives continued to sort out the situation, blaming Wang Sichong for causing trouble last time.
"What do the top 200 players say?"
"I am strongly criticizing Seongjihan and the waiting guild. "The main response is that the growth potential of standby guilds is disappointing."
"The latter must be sincere."
"Hmm. I guess so... … In particular, in the case of Zhuge Heon, he reacted a bit sharply, perhaps because his ranking dropped by three places."
"Were you pushed that far?"
The faces of the People's Association executives became serious.
Has it been pushed back like this just because a few months have passed?
If this continues, after a year or two, the difference in growth capacity may become unmatched.
"… … On Battle.net, top ranked players are the most important. "We can't let them get pushed back."
"then… … ."
"Instead of giving up on this year's guild, let's ask the waiting guild to guarantee as many guild member positions as possible."
Pride and practicality.
Of the two, the People's Assembly gritted its teeth and chose the latter.
and.
"Owner… … "I thought I should take a break now, but then I got an urgent call from the People's Association."
After the Battle Tube broadcast, Lee Ha-yeon went to the lounge and collapsed, saying that she would finally rest.
Not long after, I contacted Seong Ji-han again.
"What do you mean?"
"I'm handing over this year's guild, so I'm asking them to give me all 35 spots."
"35 digits… … "That's too greedy."
"Instead, they say they will support us to be selected as Guild of the Year next year as well?"
"Next year?"
If this year is the People's Association's responsibility, next year is American First's responsibility.
'You used your brain.'
We also failed this year, so don't do the same in the US.
I could feel this water ghost mentality.
"It would be impossible for the Guild of the Year to be selected two years in a row, right?"
"They say they will provide full support, making an exception for the standby guild."
"hmm… … Well, that's not a problem with the Battle.net system, it's a rule set by the Battle.net Federation."
We changed the rules and became Guild of the Year for the second year in a row.
'That's fine.'
The People's Association may have made that claim with the intention of giving it to the waiting guild once more rather than giving it to the United States.
In any case, their argument benefited Seong Ji-han.
"great. Then, including those conditions, we will allocate up to 20 seats to the People's Association."
"20… … Shall we negotiate this number as the Maginot Line?"
"yes. And once the number is determined through negotiations, we will announce that some of the guild member positions will be handed over to the party that gives up this year's guild."
"aha… … All right. Then, I will have a tug-of-war with the People's Association."
Seong Ji-han nodded.
There was quite a bit of bad relations with the People's Association.
American First has made many relatively friendly gestures toward him.
'Yesterday's enemy can become today's ally.'
Limited to this 'Guild of the Year' issue.
It seemed like a good idea to use the People's Association appropriately.
Seong Ji-han's goal is to liberate Earth from the Battle.net game.
In order to do that, the standby guild that Seong Ji-han works for had to continue to take the lead in training.
'Guild of the Year' was an important key point in strengthening that leadership.
"Mr. Hayeon. I'll just ask you to get through this negotiation. After that, you can take as much vacation as you want."
"vacation… … ."
Lee Ha-yeon, with a tired face, recited those two words with a faint look on her face.
I glanced at Seong Jihan.
"Aren't you going on vacation?"
"I need to level up."
"Now the Hidden Boss earns it. "Experience level."
"That's true, but I also need to do personal training."
"No, people need to have some time to rest… … ."
"For me, training means resting."
Lee Ha-yeon looked at Seong Ji-han with tired eyes.
People train all day and participate in Battle.net... … .
What machine is it?
"Hmm, okay. "Speaking of which, I have to go take a rest."
"… … To practice?"
"yes. I was neglecting it for a while because I was busy clearing the special dungeon map. "Then I'll go up first."
After saying hello to Lee Ha-yeon, Seong Ji-han leaves the guild master's room for training.
Lee Ha-yeon blinked her eyes and just stared at the back.
At that time, Gayoung Lim, who had been in the break room, came out.
"Miss, but why did you ask about vacation?"
"No, it's just… … ."
"Did you get lucky because you wanted to go on vacation with Seong Ji-han?"
"what. what. He? "Are you crazy?"
"Next time, I think it would be better to just be blunt. "Like Sophia."
"No!"
"Tell me that we are in a relationship and shouldn't we show that we are in order when we are going on a trip?"
"ah… … "I said it really wasn't true!"
"Or not."
Sigh.
As Lim Ga-young smiled meaningfully, Lee Ha-yeon shouted with a red face.
"eww… … hey. "Just do your work!"
"yes yes."
Gayoung Lim thought as she lifted the document again.
'If I leave it like that, I think it will still be in the same place even after a hundred or a thousand years... … .'
Even if I quit gambling, which I was addicted to, with a strong will, I can't do anything about it.
'I guess I'll have to help.'
Lim Ga-young glanced at Lee Ha-yeon and promised that.
* * *
Meanwhile.
Seong Ji-han came home and was about to visit the Void training room.
Ssssssssssssssssshh… … .
I felt the shadow energy becoming darker on my left arm.
[master. I'm back.]After the conversation with Artmu.
Ariel went diving for a while, saying she would ask the Shadow Queen for her finger.
They said it would take quite some time.
Within a few days, she made her presence known again.
"You came quickly. Does she say the queen can't use her fingers?"
[No, you gave it to me?]"… … already?"
Pong.
A finger popped out from Seong Ji-han's left arm.
Long, black index finger.
At first glance, it looked like a real finger, giving off a strong shadowy energy.
'… … 'What permission came so quickly?'
I think it would take a few days just to go back and forth to the Shadow Queen.
"You're the real queen, right?"
[Because it's not!]"Why are you lifting your finger right away as if you were waiting for it? Be honest. Because everything was caught."
[no! That's just how high the queen's expectations are for you.]"Yes, Queen."
[…] … Haha, call me whatever you want.]Ariel jumped up at first, but now she has given up.
Seong Ji-han already half thought she was the queen.
"Inventory."
From my inventory, I took out the trumpet Artmu gave me.
'He is the best blacksmith in the universe… … .'
Artmu, a combined robot who introduced himself as a dwarf.
'I need to check my skills.'
He blew the trumpet.
[This is a player with the 'Hell Demon Palace Rock'.] [The player is invited to Artmu's Blacksmith.]Flash!
Seong Ji-han's new form was wrapped in light and disappeared.