The Chicken Legend's Game Becomes Reality - Chapter 7

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Chapter 7
“Is everything you said actually true?”
Kkolkkalpi, who had been watching my expression this whole time, suddenly widened his eyes and shot up.
【Finally, you understand! The qualification to participate in the tournament depends on whether you’ve been chosen by a real Constellation, not an AI.】
“So what you’re saying is that the true participants of the tournament are you Constellations who call yourselves gods of war, and humans are just like racehorses carrying Constellations on their backs?”
【Exactly that….】
Kkolkkalpi, about to answer eagerly, hesitated and rolled his eyes.
He glances at my expression again.
【…Not quite. You and I will split the tournament’s profits equally. At least we should be considered business partners of sorts.】
He’s trying hard.
He seems to think that if he misspoke and offended me, I might refuse to participate in the tournament.
‘Still, this guy’s personality is too cautious. Is it because of the other Constellations?’
I’m desperate too because of my legs.
I’m just hiding it as much as possible because I don’t want my weakness exposed.
There’s no physical evidence yet, so I’m not 100% convinced, but these Constellations might indeed be superior beings to humans, just as Kkolkkalpi had been rambling about all this time.
If that’s the case, how should I go about squeezing coins out of these suspicious creatures from now on?
After thinking it over, I opened my mouth.
“Since it’s your gambling game, coins must be exchanged through a system I don’t understand. How are you going to guarantee my share? If coins aren’t guaranteed, I’m not participating.”
My goal is to acquire coins.
Since I’ve never bought anything from the Coin Market before, I can’t even be sure if it’s real or fake.
Once I exit the Game World, I should buy something from the Coin Market to verify.
As I drove my point home firmly, like someone wary of a con artist, Kkolkkalpi’s eyes narrowed.
【How could I cheat you, you damned human.】
“What?”
【You’re very lucky. I am a particularly wealthy and renowned being even among the higher echelons of the Constellation Hierarchy, so I don’t obsess over coins.】
Something feels even more suspicious.
But as the nonsense continued, my disbelief evaporated and my suspicion that he was a con artist disappeared entirely.
【50-50. I’ll give you half of what I bet on myself and half of the prize money.】
“…?”
What is this bastard talking about?
It’s ridiculous hearing someone who doesn’t obsess over coins say that.
I immediately corrected the ratio.
“That’s bullshit. 100-0. Obviously I get the 100.”
【…?】
This time, Kkolkkalpi looked at me with an expression of bewilderment.
“You said you have plenty of coins.”
【But that’s why I’m being fair-】
“What? How is that fair? Even in horse racing, the horse owner takes 80 percent. 50-50? Are you joking? I’m the horse owner here, so if you don’t like it, find someone else.”
I speak harshly, but the truth is I need Kkolkkalpi far too much to abandon him.
However, this guy has a habit of complaining and saying something frequently.
There’s no one with a matching rate like mine.
【Wait, hold on. But without me, you can’t participate in the tournament and earn coins-】
That’s when the message appeared.
[Constellation Green Star is requesting permission to enter the Waiting Room. Will you allow it?]
[Constellation Red Star is requesting permission to enter the Waiting Room. Will you allow it?]
I was wondering when I’d call these guys anyway, and the timing is absolutely perfect.
As if they’d been watching the whole time.
Without hesitation, I pressed [Yes] repeatedly, and two stars revealed themselves alongside bursts of light.
Kkolkkalpi shouted.
【No way!】
So that’s why Kkolkkalpi had been watching my expression so carefully despite his personality—it was because of these two.
Green Star spoke the moment he entered my Waiting Room.
【A 5-5 split? Do you have a conscience while stacking coins like mountains? I truly don’t need coins, so I’ll give you the entire prize money.】
The skill compatibility isn’t great, but I’m tempted anyway.
Somehow, they’d been listening to our conversation from somewhere.
Red Star spoke.
【Let me be direct. That one’s skills are excellent, but they’re an uncivilized brute who doesn’t know how to respect humans. Choose me instead. Victory in the tournament won’t be difficult even with just me.】
By the way, the full name I originally chose was Red Star Rice Bowl, but it was too long so I shortened it to Red Star.
Blue Star, Kkolkkalpi, had a fit.
【I don’t respect people? I’m being dragged around like a dog! Get out of here right now! Do these bastards have no honor? Where do they get off trying to put a spoon in someone else’s rice bowl?!】
Blue, Green, and Red—the three stars began bickering and fighting in front of me.
The situation was turning out to be entertaining.
‘Kkolkkalpi is the one with the best combat compatibility with me, after all.’
But since Green Star said he’d give me everything, I should just let the three compete while I enjoy some popcorn.
Still, I’m curious about something.
“But why are you all so obsessed with me? There are plenty of Hunters and God Opal Players in the world.”
Green Star answered me immediately.
【Well, you have an innately high matching rate, and you possess something incredible-】
【8 to 2! Nothing more than that!】
Kkolkkalpi cut off Green Star’s words with a loud shout, and then Red Star spoke calmly.
【Players with rankings in this Game already have partners. But you don’t have a confirmed partner yet, do you?】
【What do you mean I don’t have one?! Damn it!】
Sensing this wouldn’t do, Kkolkkalpi unleashed a surge of blue energy.
The medals on his chest gleamed.
【Among all the Constellations in this area, I’m naturally the strongest in combat! Don’t you see these medals? I am the god of victory. I’m your highest probability of winning the tournament and your promised glory!】
As Kkolkkalpi finished speaking, Green Star opened his mouth.
【As I mentioned earlier, I will fully support your combat in the tournament and give you all the coins earned in the process.】
【Don’t be fooled. He’s giving it all because he’s not actually a combat specialist.】
【That’s not incorrect. Physical combat rather than cultural combat isn’t my domain, but I can promise you the most perfect support, wisdom, and fortune.】
【Tch.】
Green Star’s greatest advantage is that he has a good personality and is intelligent, so he completely adapts to me while providing excellent guidance.
There’s a kindness and sincerity to him.
As for his skill advantages, he absolutely guarantees my survival.
Fighting alongside Green Star feels like having an incredibly powerful support character with complex healing abilities.
The downside is that since he’s limited to support, he can’t deal extreme damage with Constellation skills.
Red Star spoke.
【What I desire is not money but honor, so let’s split it 9 to 1. You know better than anyone that my abilities are far from lacking.】
To be honest, I’m still not sure.
After experiencing Constellation possession through a Constellation skill once, Red Star feels like a dragon or magic swordsman from a fantasy novel.
Looking at his skills, swordsmanship and magic are blended together quite well.
I think combat feel is paramount, but it would be a shame to pass up a Constellation with such a unique and excellent skill composition.
‘Come to think of it, it seems like the tournament rewards aren’t just coins. Otherwise, they wouldn’t be handing me coins so readily. So I guess I can accept as many coins as I want.’
After deliberating under the gaze of the star beings, I opened my mouth.
“Have you guys ever heard of ‘live together’?”
At my words, three pairs of eyes that had been watching me widened.
【What?!】
【Pardon?】
【Hm?】
Thanks to the advanced translation system, they understood perfectly in one go.
Live together.
In other words, let’s all live together.
I added an explanation to the Constellations who appeared flustered.
“I mean, there’s no rule that says you have to choose only one Constellation from the beginning to the end of that tournament.”
The three star beings paused.
Red Star was the first to speak, summoning a booklet from somewhere and holding it in his hand.
【Regarding that part, I should verify it once. Hmm. Indeed, aside from pairing with one Constellation per game round, there are no other explicitly stated regulations.】
In other words, God Opal’s tournament regulations themselves are structured to allow playing with different Constellations in different rounds.
Green Star and Kkolkkalpi’s reactions to Red Star’s words were starkly different.
【Hehe. I’m in favor.】
【Are you out of your mind?! Constellations have pride! I absolutely cannot do that!】
The latecomers seem indifferent, like they’re pushing out an embedded stone, but Kkolkkalpi, who had tried to monopolize me from the start, is throwing a fit of genuine displeasure.
If Kkolkkalpi gets truly angry and leaves, I’m the one in trouble.
He’s my main force.
“Since Park Awkward matches best with me, let’s make him the main, and only occasionally switch to other Constellations when they’d have an advantage depending on the tournament’s event.”
At my words, Kkolkkalpi, who had been burning with fiery anger, calmed down a bit.
After thinking it over, he spoke.
【…But wouldn’t I have the advantage in any event?】
“That’s something you don’t know.”
Honestly, I don’t know how much I’ll end up using the other Constellations either.
Kkolkkalpi really is a great match after all.
To win in a major tournament, it’s only natural to choose the one I’m most familiar with.
But there’s no harm in keeping the others in reserve.
These creatures are Constellations with different Hidden Class abilities, and since no one knows what events will appear in the tournament, it’s wise to be prepared.
Green Star spoke.
【Since we’ve reached an agreement, I shall prepare the contract.】
The moment the contract appeared, I felt reassured.
I’m not a Constellation myself and don’t fully understand the rules that Constellations follow among themselves, but they certainly know their own customs well.
Kkolkkalpi pressed his forehead.
【Insane. What a mess I’m in.】
“Let’s standardize the contract ratio at nine to one.”
【What?! …Damn it. Fine, do whatever you want. Take it all.】
Kkolkkalpi, thoroughly drained from being fleeced by me, muttered weakly with an exhausted expression and drifted away listlessly.
I had a feeling that if I pressed for negotiations right now, he’d cave without resistance.
I caught him mid-flight.
“Where are you going?”
【Why again?!】
“Play a game first.”
【….】
He followed along willingly, his eyes sparkling at those words—my irreplaceable longtime main partner, after all.

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