I Alone Am an EX-Class Summoner - Chapter 236

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I Am Alone EX-Grade Summoner Episode 236

6th World League (7)

The next day, the day of the 6th World League finally dawned.

It was the festival that domestic fans had been waiting and waiting for.

And.

In line with this, a new system announcement appeared on the Player Zone bulletin board.

[League System Change Notice]

Considering the fast pace of the 5th League, starting from the 6th League, we will proceed in a more simplified manner reflecting player feedback.

1. The existing group league system will be eliminated.

2. The quarterfinals will be directly determined based on kills by country in the multi-player tournament, i.e., battle royale.

We wish good fortune to all countries and players.

Wow.

People were surprised.

So the league format could be modified.

It was probably because countries colluded during the 5th League to quickly determine the winning nation.

There was a brief commotion, but that part was quickly passed over.

Rather, the reaction was positive.

What they wanted to see wasn’t a series of league processes, but the fights between championship contenders South Korea, England, the United States, and Japan.

Also, people were curious.

“Okay, we know Baek Jin-woo is out this time. So who among the rest will participate?”

“Right. Are they going to push the 2nd generation? This time Baek Jin-woo isn’t here, so can’t they just go with mainly 1st generation?”

With the matchup between Hong Ari and Sam-je taking shape, league interest definitely exploded.

Everyone in the world now knows that Baek Jin-woo is above Sam-je.

That fact alone makes hearts swell, but if even Hong Ari surpasses Sam-je?

“Great! Let’s do this!”

“Even without Baek Jin-woo, the South Korean national team’s strength isn’t weak!”

“Show them why SKY is called Sky!”

The people’s expectations amplified.

From one day before the match started, it was already full of excitement, and hundreds of thousands of fans gathered in front of large screens, holding signs and cheering.

1 hour before the match.

SKY announced the South Korean national team selection list.

Hong Ari, Gi Jae-hyeok, Kang Ji-ho, Oh Sun-young, An Gi-jeong, Song Yeon-hee, Kang Geon-ho, Hwang Ji-woo, Jeong Si-woo, Seo I-yun

In order of world ranking, but Hwang Ju-won was excluded.

“Ugh, it’s a bit disappointing that Hwang Ju-won isn’t there?”

“King of the Forest, Hwang Ju-won!”

Hwang Ju-won is a player who mainly uses Yggdrasil (A-rank).

But as mentioned before, he now took on the role of coach and advisor.

He was old enough, and gave up his position for the growth of his juniors.

“The 2nd generation are Jeong Si-woo and Seo I-yun?”

Only two out of four SKY 2nd generation members made it, with Han Yu-na and Kang Dae-hyeok being pushed out.

They fell behind the other two in internal evaluations.

Even if disappointing, it couldn’t be helped.

League participation is limited to 10 people per country, and SKY operates on unlimited competition.

“Data Machine, Jeong Si-woo is acknowledged.”

“What about Seo I-yun! We’ll see Terion and Vargas again this time!”

The people knew almost everything about SKY members – their ages, genders, hobbies, personalities, summons, etc.

Han Yu-na occasionally sharing updates and training scenes through broadcasts played a part, and with all the attention focused on them, it was inevitable.

SKY players?

They’re already superstars of modern society.

In South Korea, no type of entertainer can beat SKY members.

Because these are truly heroes working to save the world.

The arena where national teams from all countries gathered.

SKY members except Baek Jin-woo were also there.

“Everyone gather around.”

“”Yes!””

Hwang Ju-won, who took on the role of coach, led them.

“As you know, the people’s expectations for this league are very high. Especially since Bugil-ma even held a press conference, if we lose, we’ll be pouring cold water on that enthusiasm. If that happens, who will get cursed at? Obviously Hong Ari, right? They’ll say all sorts of things like she should have just stayed quiet and settled for middle place, or that it’s embarrassing.”

Even if most citizens wouldn’t be like that.

Citizens who lost money or were overly invested could pour out all kinds of criticism.

“Do you want to see your Bugil-ma get cursed at?”

“”No!””

“Then let’s show them clearly from this multi-player tournament. That SKY as a team is above Sam-je.”

“Yes!”

“We go according to plan. As soon as the game starts, gather in one place as much as possible. Once we have five or more, we move out. If that’s blocked, it’s Plan B. No matter what situation comes, we must move according to our existing plan.”

Before the game started, Hwang Ju-won reminded them of the plan once more.

Other Sam-je aside, Rachel won’t be an easy opponent.

Even if everything goes according to plan, winning won’t be easy.

“Phew.”

Everyone’s tension reached its peak.

The fact that Baek Jin-woo alone was missing.

Could that be such a nerve-wracking thing?

With about 10 minutes left before the match, everyone was silently and sharply checking what they needed to do.

They registered their summons and warmed up their bodies.

Especially Seo I-yun and Jeong Si-woo.

This was their first league participation.

‘I have to prove myself.’

‘For Yuna and Dae-hyeok who were pushed out this time too.’

They warmed up their bodies more vigorously with expressions much more determined than other members.

And finally.

[All players have completed summon registration!]

[Then in 10 seconds, the game will begin!]

[We wish all players good fortune!]

Pababababat!

The sound of players disappearing simultaneously could be heard.

It was the official start of the 6th World League.

In Baek Jin-woo’s case, he was in Yubaek City.

Yu Ji-a had set up a giant screen, and most Yubaek City residents came out to cheer together while enjoying meals.

There were now quite a lot of residents.

As business expanded and Yubaek grew, they hired many employees…

One of Yubaek’s top benefits was lending premium apartments to employees and their families.

The commentators’ voices flowed from the screen.

– Now, the battle royale has finally begun!

– Players randomly dropped in the vast forest must survive on their own and rack up as many kills as possible!

– First, we show Rachel and Hong Ari!

Baek Jin-woo was sitting in the central chair at the very back with Yu Ji-a and his sister Baek A-jin.

‘This is a first.’

Who would have thought the day would come when he’d sit like this and watch an exciting match on broadcast.

Various snacks were spread out in front, and cold beer was continuously refilled.

‘This is nice.’

It felt like he finally had some experience under his belt.

A feeling of having room to breathe!

Not only Baek Jin-woo, but his summoned creatures were also scattered here and there, settling in and enjoying the match.

His parents?

Unfortunately, they were watching from the chicken restaurant.

Apparently it was packed full of customers and friends?

And then.

– Oh! Hong Ari! Right from the start, she sends Jujak soaring into the sky!

– At the same time, all SKY members! They’ve taken flight on Sky Wyverns! This must be their intention to gather where Jujak can see!

– Yes, that’s right! Everyone’s flying swiftly! It’s quite a decent strategy!

Hong Ari was the first to open the curtain on the multi-player tournament start.

“Kyaaah! As expected of Ari unnie!”

Baek A-jin raised her hands above her head and cheered enthusiastically.

For reference, she had placed patriotic bets this time.

Not at their casino, but apparently she had traveled around the world placing maximum bets?

Naturally, she had no choice but to cheer with sweaty palms.

“The strategy’s not bad, right? If they gather in one place right away, even Sam-je would have a hard time.”

“That’s true, but.”

Gulp, gulp.

Baek Jin-woo said while downing cool beer.

“Rachel’s no fool either.”

At that moment, Rachel on screen also leaped into the air.

– Rachel! She’s not staying still! She’s immediately summoned the Golden Dragon!

The Golden Dragon surrounding Rachel’s body gradually grew larger, filling the screen.

And then.

– Krooooooooooooooo!

It unleashed a dragon’s roar into the space.

It was Dragon Fear, which only dragons could use to instinctively intimidate all living creatures floating in the sky.

The moment the wyverns heard that roar, their bodies stiffened as if frozen and they stopped flapping their wings.

Their eyes were covered with terror, and their bodies began falling like rain, unable to overcome gravity.

– Th-the Sky Wyverns are falling!

– Dragon Fear! This is a privilege only dragons have!

– Ah, this will instantly break SKY’s strategy!

– Instead, Red Rose is running toward the Golden Dragon’s location!

“Uh, uhh!”

Baek A-jin cupped both hands to her mouth in shock.

Wouldn’t this be the worst situation?

Red Rose would gather faster!

“As expected, Rachel…”

Baek A-jin shook her head and muttered.

“She’s no ordinary opponent. What do we do, oppa? If all of SKY gathers and all of Red Rose gathers, who wins? Since Rachel’s there, Red Rose would have the advantage, right? Aaaah, oppa should have participated!”

“Stop making such a fuss and keep watching. Our kids prepared a lot.”

The match continued.

– What happens now?

– Won’t they be at a disadvantage? In a battle royale where communication is impossible, all eyes are on how our country’s national team will move!

– Oh, wait a minute!

– Yes?

– The SKY members’ movements are strange! We thought they’d gather where Jujak was visible, but they’re scattering in different directions!

– Oh, that’s right! They are!

“What’s this?”

Baek A-jin’s eyes widened.

Yu Ji-a, who was beside her, also tilted her head.

– Did their strategy change?

– Well. In the current situation, this movement looks very abnormal. If Red Rose gathers, the situation will become uncontrollable!

“No, no.”

Crunch, crunch!

Baek Jin-woo shook his head while chewing snacks.

“Why, what is it?”

When Yu Ji-a asked curiously.

“There’s no reason to have a head-on confrontation with Rachel here. Since advancing to the main tournament is now through multi-player matches, they’re focusing on that.”

“Ah.”

“There’s also the idea of just filling kill counts until exactly the final 100 remain and not exposing their full strength.”

The match really flowed just as Baek Jin-woo said.

– Oh, wait a minute! Let’s look at the positions of South Korea’s national team!

– Amazing! The 10 players are forming a perfect circle centered on the Golden Dragon appearance site!

– In that case… SKY never intended to clash with Red Rose from the beginning!

– It seems so! Even so, it’s amazing! The current players have no map or compass! That means…!

– Yes, they already anticipated Rachel would raise the Golden Dragon! They must have coordinated beforehand! With Gi Jae-hyeok to the north and Kang Ji-ho to the south, centered on the Golden Dragon!

– That’s right. Multi-player tournaments are kill count battles anyway! Even other players will try to move away from the outskirts of where the Golden Dragon appeared… It seems they considered that part too!

– Amazing! SKY! You can feel they prepared thoroughly this time! At this level, they’re blatantly targeting Red Rose, right?

– That’s right. They did declare war!

The commentators were right.

What they had practiced most for this strategy was directional sense and distance perception.

Players had to assess the terrain immediately upon riding Sky Wyverns up.

First, identify Hong Ari’s position.

Then identify Rachel’s position as she countered that.

At the same time, clearly visualize by eye the position they needed to go to.

Gi Jae-hyeok 5km north, Kang Ji-ho 5km south, Oh Sun-young 5km west, An Gi-jeong 5km east, Song Yeon-hee 5km northeast, Kang Geon-ho 5km northwest, Hwang Ji-woo 5km southeast, Jeong Si-woo 5km southwest.

And Hong Ari and Seo I-yun would circle inside that perimeter, defeating players.

Naturally, the center was the Golden Dragon.

Also, since there were no maps or compasses, they had to establish a reference for north.

SKY decided that would be Hong Ari’s position.

They would assume the direction where Hong Ari was located, relative to where the Golden Dragon appeared, was north.

– This is an incredible strategy!

– It’s also a strategy that requires tremendous teamwork and spatial perception abilities!

– Kill! SKY’s Hong Ari gets the first kill!

The commentators were amazed.

“Woooooooh!”

Baek A-jin let out a cheer.

Baek Jin-woo also found his drink tasted sweeter.

The exhilaration when a prepared strategy hits perfectly…!

Is this why people love sports?

One, two.

The sight of members getting kills was captured on screen.

And then.

Rachel appeared on screen.

– She’s just standing there waiting for her teammates!

– She hasn’t grasped SKY’s strategy yet! That’s inevitable! The players inside can’t see the overall situation!

But that wouldn’t last long either.

Because.

If nothing else.

[South Korea, Hong Ari 2 kills!]

[South Korea, Hong Ari 3 kills!]

[South Korea, Gi Jae-hyeok 1 kill!]

[South Korea, Seo I-yun 1 kill!]

….

The kill log will be visible.

Now, Rachel.

What is your answer in this situation!

Show me what you’ve got.

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