I Alone Am an EX-Class Summoner - Chapter 98
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I Am Alone EX-Grade Summoner Episode 098
One Week Before the World League (2)
The World League’s time, and the world ranking calculation time, are unconditionally based on the previous league’s winning country’s standard.
Since England won the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd World Leagues, the World League time is also based on England’s standard!
Therefore, at midnight in England, which is 8:00 PM in Korea, a message appeared in the sight of people all over the world.
[Ding!]
[This is a one-week warning before the World League begins!]
[Each country’s 10 Players must enter the Player Zone in ‘London’, England before the event starts!]
[Failure to enter within the time limit will result in automatic disqualification!]
“Wow!”
“Finally!”
A commotion suddenly broke out outside.
It was the sound of people all over the world exclaiming in amazement.
Of course, that message also appeared before Baek Jin-woo’s eyes.
‘How fascinating.’
Baek Jin-woo had been unconscious for 3 years, so he hadn’t seen such messages before.
‘England, London.’
England also possessed two Player Zones like our country.
One in London.
One in Birmingham.
Naturally, London attracted more population and was much larger in size.
[A Day of Peace has arrived for one month from this moment!]
[Players cannot use summoned creatures for combat purposes outside!]
“Wow, Day of Peace!”
“The time has come when we can sleep with our legs stretched out!”
When listing a few good things that changed in the world, most people mention this Day of Peace.
A period when fighting with summoned creatures is impossible!
The general consensus was that this was consideration from the mysterious system.
What if they gathered in one place for the World League and terrorism occurred?
Therefore, even countries at war had no choice but to stop fighting for just this one month.
“Departure preparations are complete. You can head to the airport whenever you’re ready.”
Headquarters provided SKY with a super-luxurious private jet and a high-level pilot.
At the same time, the Head of Player Association, the President, and even the Speaker of the National Assembly came out to greet them, asking for good results.
“Hyaaah! Let’s go!”
Hong Ari shouted.
‘We must make it to the semifinals this time!’
Victory?
She doesn’t even hope for it.
Even if that monster-like Rachel is covered by her master Baek Jin-woo, there are too many world-class rankers concentrated in England.
However, they absolutely must reach the semifinals.
If only to not damage the prestige of Baek Jin-woo, who confidently declared it!
‘I’ve been working hard just for this day.’
It’s not just Hong Ari.
Kang Geon-ho, An Gi-jeong, Hwang Ju-won, Gi Jae-hyeok, Kang Ji-ho, Oh Sun-young…
Everyone worked hard with blood and sweat for years to bring honor to the country.
The moment of fruition is right before their eyes!
All thanks to Baek Jin-woo!
“Don’t be too nervous, everyone. Just do what you’ve been doing. Song Yeon-hee and Hwang Ji-woo, this is your first time, right?”
“Yes.”
“Guild Master will handle things well on his own. Let’s go! Let’s go there and give it our all!”
With advice from Hwang Ju-won, the eldest brother, the SKY Guild members departed for Incheon Airport.
The departure group totaled 11!
10 national representatives and Yu Ji-a to assist them!
It was the departure of South Korea’s national team.
Originally, the first World League was held in the United States.
The system probably recognized the United States as the initial hegemonic power.
Rachel led England to victory there.
Thanks to that, the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th could all be held in London!
Therefore, the existing national representatives were familiar with flights to England.
Whoooosh!
Inside the private jet flying freely at 50,000 feet above without turbulence, Hwang Ju-won colorfully told stories about the English League.
“When we arrive in London, you see, national representatives from exactly 94 countries arrive one by one at London City Airport.”
For reference, there are 94 participating countries.
It’s based on population.
The system doesn’t recognize countries with populations under 10 million as countries.
Exactly the 94th participating country.
It was a result that could be inferred since Hungary’s population just exceeded 10 million.
Therefore, many European countries are experiencing an existential crisis, and Hungary is actually in the same situation.
Even though they gained league participation rights with 10 million people, they don’t have a Player Zone within their country. (The current consensus is that Player Zones appear in countries with populations of 25 million or more.)
In the end, they had no choice but to rent Player Zones from friendly countries by paying enormous amounts of money… That was another topic penetrating current world affairs.
The term “population revolution” was created on top of the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
Anyway.
“When we arrive, the treatment is completely different from the start. Allied countries like Japan, the United States, and Taiwan are treated almost like they’re being worshipped, right? But other countries aren’t even looked at.”
“What about us?”
When curious Song Yeon-hee asked, Hwang Ju-won chuckled.
“What’s there to say? Poor treatment.”
It’s not just poor treatment.
They’re treated almost the same as North Korea.
“But now it might be a bit different.”
“Right.”
“Guild Master has stamped his seal.”
“We’re allies now too, aren’t we?”
The guild members were excited.
They already know.
That we’ve formed an alliance with the current five strongest countries, and agreed not to attack each other even if grouped together.
‘Wow, this is Guild Master’s power.’
‘I’m excited. I wonder what kind of treatment they’ll give us?’
‘Also, I’m getting nervous… The whole world will be watching us from now on.’
“Anyway, everyone don’t be nervous and…”
It was when Hwang Ju-won was continuing to ramble on.
Clunk, rattle!
Yu Ji-a appeared from inside, pulling a large airplane cabin mobile trolley.
A savory aroma gently spread from there, reaching their noses.
“Wow.”
“What is that?”
“Food?”
In the center of the cabin was a large dining table, surrounded by plush sofas.
“Could you help me a bit?”
As Yu Ji-a took out food and set it on the table.
“Yes!”
“I’ll do it!”
Song Yeon-hee, Hwang Ji-woo and other youngest members moved swiftly.
Clack, clack clack clack!
The food that was taken out one by one consisted of all kinds of delicacies and fruits.
That wasn’t all.
All kinds of expensive whiskey, brandy, gin, rum, vodka, and so on.
Ice and alcohol were spread out everywhere.
“Wow, what is all this?”
“Alcohol? Suddenly alcohol…?”
“What’s the occasion today?”
Yu Ji-a smiled at the guild members who were confused by the sudden situation.
“This was prepared at Jin-woo’s request.”
“Th-the guild master?”
“Really?”
Everyone looked at Baek Jin-woo in shock.
Baek Jin-woo?
That ruthless Baek Jin-woo?
Honestly, they thought he would make them all practice breathing techniques inside the private jet.
After all, they couldn’t do physical training or train with summons here, right?
They thought he would just force them to keep breathing, saying they needed to absorb the refreshing energy of the sky from the airplane…
‘Amazing.’
‘Has our guild master changed?’
‘What on earth is making him act like this?’
When the guild members looked anxious, Baek Jin-woo picked up a bottle of alcohol.
And then.
Glug glug glug!
He poured glasses one by one.
“We should all eat and drink together, shouldn’t we?”
That was Baek Jin-woo’s honest feeling.
‘I’ve been running forward looking only ahead lately.’
His top priority goal was definitely to become stronger.
But?
He didn’t like a life of constantly training while cutting back on sleep just to get stronger.
He also didn’t want to force such a life on his guild members.
Work when it’s time to work!
Rest when it’s time to rest!
“Anyway, there’s still a whole week left until the league, right? Let’s relax and rest comfortably today. It’ll be good for team unity too.”
Everyone cheered at Baek Jin-woo’s declaration.
“Waaaah!”
“Guild master is the best!”
“You’re amazing, truly our big brother!”
Naturally, Gi Jae-hyeok and Kang Ji-ho’s eyes lit up too.
“Hehehe, big brotherrrr!”
“We love you!”
Just as they held their glasses, waiting for alcohol to be poured.
“Not you two.”
Yu Ji-a’s firm voice fell.
“Huh?”
“Why, why not!”
“Why? What do you mean why. Where do minors think they’re going to drink alcohol?”
Gi Jae-hyeok was 19, and Kang Ji-ho was 18.
Kang Ji-ho was one thing, but Gi Jae-hyeok felt so wronged he could go crazy.
“I’ll be an adult in just one week!”
“Instead, I brought delicious juice too, so you two drink juice.”
“Gah!”
Juice!
Juuuuice!
Even though Gi Jae-hyeok looked young, he was also the leader of a guild called Carpe Diem.
And they were telling him to drink juice at a gathering like this?
That was going too far!
“Big brother, please say something…”
“…”
Baek Jin-woo ignored his desperate plea and turned his head away.
Hwang Ju-won did the same.
‘Sorry.’
‘I’m sorry.’
The risk was too great for all the guild members to go against Yu Ji-a’s will.
This was exactly the status Yu Ji-a held in SKY!
‘No way!’
Gi Jae-hyeok despaired.
In the end, the two minors had no choice but to watch with envious eyes as the others enjoyed alcohol and food.
The guild members got drunk one by one.
No matter how skilled national team level players they were, they were no match for alcohol.
They hadn’t reached the level of martial artists who could use their energy to dispel intoxication.
They were just healthier than ordinary people who were good at controlling summons.
“Hehehe.”
“Hehehe, try some of this too. This is really killer. Isn’t one bottle of this our monthly salary?”
“It’s sweet? How can the same alcohol taste like this?”
“What’s so special about heaven? This is heaven!”
“Come to think of it, we’re in the sky, right? Is this really heaven? Uhahaha!”
They began getting drunk one by one, and the same was true for Baek Jin-woo.
“…”
Baek Jin-woo didn’t get rowdy when drunk.
No, there was one thing.
He just silently kept pouring and drinking alcohol!
Yu Ji-a, who didn’t participate in the party, observed from a distance.
‘So he likes that kind of alcohol?’
Then she mentally noted it down.
It would be the liquor she’d set up when introducing him to her grandfather later.
Whoooosh!
London City Airport where numerous planes were landing.
The place was bustling with journalists from all over the world.
“Wow, look there! The Japanese national team has arrived!”
“Japan?”
“That’s Yoshida Hikaru over there!”
“Hi-Hikaru? Gasp, Shirato Sakura and Takahashi Shusuke are there too! It’s really the Japanese national team!”
Japan’s 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place respectively.
In world rankings, that was 2nd, 14th, and 30th place.
When super famous celebrities and big shots like these appeared, everyone would rush over to photograph them.
As befitting a summoning powerhouse, Japan was extremely popular.
And.
“This way, please!”
Japan receives completely different treatment.
The British Prime Minister himself comes out to shake hands with Hikaru and guides them through a route only VVIPs can use.
“Wow, Japan really is something.”
“Impressive.”
“Still, they won’t beat our England.”
England was 1st place, with Japan and the US going back and forth between 2nd and 3rd.
England, Rachel’s home country, had a certain pride.
Even if they treat them like that, in the end we’re the best – that kind of pride!
“Hey, senior.”
One of the junior journalists poked at a senior journalist.
“But what country is that?”
It was a country that just arrived, but it seemed somewhat unfamiliar.
“What do you mean, it’s South Korea. Since it’s a country close to Japan, maybe that’s why? Looks like they arrived around the same time.”
“…But why is our Prime Minister shaking hands with them too?”
“What?”
The senior journalist’s eyes widened.
The British Prime Minister has a straight backbone.
That’s why he doesn’t even greet anyone unless they’re a blood ally.
Even now, countless national teams from other countries are passing through regular passages, not the VVIP route, heading to hotels!
But?
That Prime Minister is greeting the captain of that country’s national team?
Moreover, the captain who’s grabbing his hand and waving it around seems to be in a somewhat strange state.
‘Is he drunk?’
Even though he’s rubbing his eyes and shaking hands carelessly, the Prime Minister is just smiling brightly.
Why is it that one word flashes through his mind at that moment.
Jinugod!
“Shit, film it.”
“Excuse me?”
“It’s a scoop! Hurry up and zoom in!”
With Baek Jin-woo’s appearance, the journalists began to get even busier.
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