I Alone Am an EX-Class Summoner - Chapter 66

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I Am Alone EX-Grade Summoner Episode 066

Korea-Japan Friendship Match (2)

First of all.

Hong Ari had seen Takahashi Shusuke before.

Not just Hong Ari, but Oh Sun-young had seen him too.

They had participated in the World League together.

‘K…’

His nickname was K.

It was a playful nickname the Korean national team members used, the K from superstar K.

“May I ask you something?”

Shusuke was polite.

“Are you players related to Yubaek across the street?”

“…”

To be honest.

Those words hurt their pride more.

They had faced each other several times in the World League, yet he didn’t recognize them.

‘That’s exactly what our country’s level was.’

Bottom of the league.

An existence positioned outside the interest of major powers.

In soccer terms, it was like a superstar playing in England’s Premier League not recognizing North Korea’s national team.

‘Tch.’

Hong Ari pouted.

“We are related if you could say that. But before asking that, shouldn’t you first reveal why you’re asking?”

Come to think of it, it was suspicious.

When someone of Shusuke’s caliber moves, it’s a national emergency.

There should have been a commotion from the immigration procedures, but it was strangely quiet.

Could it be…

Perhaps recognizing Hong Ari’s suspicious gaze, Shusuke gave a bitter smile.

“I came secretly. I didn’t want things to get noisy. I simply want to meet with Yubaek’s executives.”

In fact, Shusuke had come to Korea under orders from Yoshida Hikaru, one of the Five Emperors.

He had crossed the East Sea directly with four members, without being detected.

Normally, this would be a serious matter.

They had violated territorial waters and airspace without permission.

It would have been chaos if the situation were reversed.

But?

‘That’s Japan’s power.’

There wasn’t much a weak nation could do against a summoning powerhouse.

“Originally, I would have just filled my empty stomach and headed straight to Yubaek. But while I was about to do that, I sensed it. There’s a quite strong Fenrir in the room next door. Surely someone with that level of aura must be one of South Korea’s top rankers?”

“…!”

Oh Sun-young was surprised.

Without even looking, he correctly guessed the summoned creature’s name?

Not only that.

He even knew the level of its strength.

And accurately at that.

People worldwide call rankers within the top 100 of world rankings ‘giants.’

And the situational judgment ability and summoned creature-related intelligence of those giants is unparalleled.

“A ranker of that level just happens to be here? Naturally, I thought they must be Yubaek executives, or at least have some connection.”

“Certainly a judgment worthy of a giant. Fine, what do you want?”

“Rather than that.”

Shusuke’s eyes curved gently.

“I’ve revealed my name and why I came… I think it’s proper for you to introduce yourselves first. Only after that can we have a proper conversation, don’t you think?”

Ahem.

It wasn’t wrong.

Moreover, the other party was in a much higher position.

Yet he wasn’t overbearing and maintained courtesy.

“I’m Hong Ari.”

She greeted first.

“I’m Oh Sun-young.”

“Gi Jae-hyeok.”

“I’m Kang Ji.”

The other rankers followed with their introductions.

Then the Japanese rankers also introduced themselves one by one.

‘First.’

Hong Ari thought.

‘I absolutely must contact them.’

This wasn’t a problem they could handle themselves.

“For now, we’ll accommodate what you want, so please have your meal first.”

“If you say you’ll accommodate…”

“…Yes, we’ll connect you with Yubaek executives as you wish.”

At that moment.

“Hmm.”

Sugoi, one of the Five Emperors.

His real name, Yoshida Hikaru, was trimming his nails.

Snip snip.

“I wonder if they arrived safely?”

Rachel had entered the Tower of Trials.

She said she would clear floors 30 to 50 in one go, so it would take quite some time.

He was also currently on the 29th floor.

The 30th floor?

He would slowly aim for it after Rachel returned.

‘When there’s a leader going ahead, there’s no need to take risks first.’

The Five Emperors had agreed to share information anyway.

However.

‘Rachel is too conservative though.’

Unlike other veterans, Hikaru was somewhat certain.

That Baek Jin-woo was Jinugod.

That’s why he ordered his subordinate to secretly meet and return.

Specifically, he told them to meet under the pretext of an unofficial friendship match and find out about Baek Jin-woo’s power.

– If that’s the case, couldn’t we just contact Yubaek directly?

His subordinate had asked, but Hikaru shook his head.

‘Rachel told us not to approach.’

Rachel was the leader of the Five Emperors.

If he violated what she officially said?

Things could get quite uncomfortable.

Direct contact in such a situation?

The whole world would be in an uproar.

‘I’m looking forward to it.’

Really.

Baek Jin-woo.

Are you really Jinugod?

Our god and hero.

The only summoner who challenged the 100th floor of the Tower of Trials and ultimately cleared it – a legend among summoners!

Now there are less than two years left until the raid and Chaos Dragon update.

‘If Baek Jin-woo really is Jinugod.’

He must desperately maintain friendly relations with him.

All of the Five Emperors would agree on this point.

That’s why he had told Shusuke as well.

Even if he went to meet him secretly.

Absolutely.

Absolutely do not make any mistakes.

Baek Jin-woo, who had been watching the rune crafting situation with Hunkyo, heard the news.

Huh?

Japanese people came?

‘They’re looking for me?’

Yu Ji-a must have heard the news too, as she came rushing toward the training ground.

“Jin-woo!”

“Yes, I heard.”

“This is a more serious situation than expected. Shusuke, one of the big shots!”

Shusuke?

Baek Jin-woo tilted his head.

Who’s that?

“Is he strong?”

“…”

Yu Ji-a looked at Baek Jin-woo with a bewildered expression for a moment.

No matter how ignorant someone might be.

To not know Shusuke, Japan’s second-in-command…

Times like this reminded her.

Of the fact that Baek Jin-woo had only recently awakened from his coma.

“Yes, he’s strong. Incredibly strong. He’s ranked 30th in the world…”

“Oh.”

Still, he knew quite a bit about the world ranking system.

At least that it gets updated after the world league ends each year, and only displays up to 100th place.

“If he wants to fight, that’s a bit awkward…”

“Why?”

“I don’t have Hunkyo’s rune.”

The versatile rune he had been using?

It was currently being hammered away as crafting material.

“Well, it’s still fine.”

Grin.

Baek Jin-woo smiled.

If it were Five Emperors level, maybe not, but world ranking 30th or so… well.

Some might ask what he was relying on to be so complacent, but it was clear as day to Baek Jin-woo’s eyes.

The level of 3rd-year rankers?

No matter how good their summoned creatures and runes were, he wasn’t afraid.

To compare, they’d be like children holding sharp weapons.

An adult with a wooden club could easily handle that much.

‘And I’m that adult.’

“If they want to meet, let’s meet them. Tell them to come here if they want to see me.”

Training ground.

In front of Baek Jin-woo and Yu Ji-a, who were sitting and chatting.

“Oh, over there.”

“Looks like they’re here.”

Four neatly dressed Japanese men were confidently walking in.

Behind them were four disciples as well.

‘That’s Shusuke?’

Baek Jin-woo recognized him immediately.

Yu Ji-a had shown him photos while waiting and taught him about them.

Thanks to that, he also learned that he was from the same guild as Sugoi.

‘Sugoi.’

One of the rotten waters he had shared affection with for 5 years.

Baek Jin-woo didn’t know much about him.

That he was ranked 3rd in Battle of Summoners.

And his age.

‘He’d be 34 now.’

He was an older brother by age, but what he did was quite cute.

[Sugoi: Respected and revered Jinugod! The 80th floor boss bastard is driving me crazy! How the hell do you deal with this damn lizard? Rachel says there’s no answer with my summoned creature pool either. I’ll share the information. I believe Jinugod-god-man will find the solution! Love you!]

Whenever he got stuck in the tower, he’d act cute asking for tips.

Baek Jin-woo chuckled remembering those times.

It was funny.

[Jinugod: What about Dokdo?]

[Sugoi: Korean territory!]

[Jinugod: Then what about Tsushima Island?]

[Sugoi: If you tell me, that’s Korean territory too!]

It was probably a joke, but he was desperate enough to sell his country for strategy guides.

Shusuke was Sugoi’s beloved disciple and right-hand man.

‘Indeed.’

The atmosphere itself wasn’t bad.

Looking at his physique, he seemed to take care of himself to some degree.

His presence was good too.

He had a feeling of being a standout who overwhelmed his disciples?

“You must be Baek Jin-woo.”

Shusuke, who approached, recognized him immediately.

Actually, Shusuke couldn’t understand.

What was so special about Baek Jin-woo that they told him to be so careful.

‘Jinugod?’

He too had seen the interview Hikaru had done in the past.

– South Korea must quickly find Jinugod. That’s essential both for South Korea and for humanity that must climb the Tower of Trials. If they can’t find him? There’s no future for humanity.

He didn’t like it.

How great could he be to discuss humanity’s future!

He was handsome, for sure.

His body looked good too.

But that was it.

He wasn’t even a world ranker, and even if he was flying around in South Korea, he thought he was just a frog making noise in a well.

‘Of course.’

He wasn’t being careless.

He believed you had to compare long and short to know, and that’s why he had come here secretly.

“We are four members of Japan’s national team. Baek Jin-woo, you’re the captain of South Korea’s national team, right?”

“So what?”

“For the development of both countries, we request an unofficial friendly match.”

A friendly match!

At that mention, Yu Ji-a’s eyes widened.

‘This is a scoop!’

In fact, friendly matches are actively held in other countries.

Since training only domestically could dull their senses, the purpose is for players from different countries to compete against each other to sharpen their skills.

However.

Usually, lower-level countries pay enormous costs to higher-level countries to arrange friendly matches.

This is unavoidable.

The weaker summoning nations need to absorb the know-how of the stronger nations.

And.

England, America, Japan, Russia, Taiwan.

These five countries are currently the greatest summoning superpowers.

Thanks to that, Korea couldn’t even have proper diplomacy with Japan, let alone friendly matches.

In such a situation, they would personally offer a friendly match?

And unofficially at that?

“What about the cost?”

When Yu Ji-a asked, Hikaru answered.

“Of course, we’ll only charge a little.”

The corners of Shusuke’s mouth slightly rose.

In fact, Hikaru had told him to proceed absolutely free of charge.

But?

No matter how he thought about it, free wasn’t right.

Fighting against a backward country, how could they only do volunteer work!

That would be unfair.

“By a little, how much exactly…”

“10 billion won per match. Wouldn’t that be appropriate?”

Appropriate my ass!

Yu Ji-a, who knew international affairs, immediately nodded.

She had worked at the Player Headquarters.

Back then, there were records of Headquarters preparing up to 100 billion per match to schedule with superpowers.

Of course, even that couldn’t be pushed through.

However.

Baek Jin-woo didn’t seem to think that way.

He frowned deeply and said.

“Appropriate my ass.”

“…?”

What?

What does that mean?

My ass?

When Shusuke whipped his head around to look, Baek Jin-woo wore a displeased expression.

“A friendly match with me… You want to take money for it? What kind of confidence is that?”

For Baek Jin-woo, this was ridiculous behavior.

When they should be paying him even if he took money.

What?

They want money?

With that kind of skill?

Bullshit, you bastards!

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