Overgeared

Chapter 176

“Is there a reason you didn't use your ranged skill called Transcended Link? Isn't it a skill optimized to catch Hurent when he's running away?"

It was Yura's question.

They were heading back to the waiting room after the awards ceremony. Youngwoo was humming happily. No one would've believed that he had been angry during the awards ceremony.

[The target processing match, South Korean's unexpected win! The whole nation is enthusiastic! Praise Pagma's Descendant!]

[The owner of the first legendary class is Korean? Shin Youngwoo, who is he?]

[The brilliant appearance of the man called Grid! A strong impact! Women's hearts are thumping!]

[<Column> Will Grid be able to regain South Korea's reputation as a gaming powerhouse?]

[The whole world is watching Korea and Pagma's Descendant! Entering the National Competition, it isn't a dream!]

[Grid helped Jishuka, the Brazilian representative. What is the meaning of this action? Are the two people lovers?]

Indeed, Satisfy's influence was amazing. He became a global star in a manner of minutes. Shin Youngwoo read the Internet articles on his phone. He was completely excited, so he answered honestly.

"Transcended Link? I wanted to use it. But the cooldown time wasn't over, so I didn't."

"I thought so."

It took exactly 14 minutes and 47 seconds for the Korean team to score 150 points after Youngwoo entered the competition and used Transcended Link. Based on that, Yura could figure out that the cooldown time of Transcended Link was at least 15 minutes.

'Youngwoo-ssi didn't use several of the skills he showed in the Bairan battle. Pagma's Swordsmanship is strong, but its weakness is that it needs a sword dance to be invoked and has a long cooldown time.'

Yura had analyzed Pagma's Descendant dozens of times since the Bairan battle.

Pagma’s Descendant. In other words, she was able to grasp the functions and power of the four skills that Youngwoo used during the Bairan battle, which were Transcended Link, Link, Kill and Wave.

And the conclusion she came to was that it was 'insufficient.' It wasn't a matter of talent, such as good or bad control. Pagma’s Descendant was a class that was basically a blacksmith, so the combat skills were poor. The weaknesses were also clear. Despite being a legendary class, the fighting power seemed to be less than the epic classes.

'He has the strongest passive skill of 'Status Immune' and has the advantage of making legendary items.'

However, he couldn't stand up to the best players. It was the limit of a production class. Pagma’s Descendant might be able to generate tremendous economic value, but it was relatively unimpressive in combat.

This was the analysis of Yura and other experts. However, they were mistaken. Pagma was the best blacksmith and swordsman.

In fact, Youngwoo had several skills that hadn't been shown to the public. They were Restraint, Transcend and Linked Kill. If Youngwoo used either Restraint or Transcend, he would've been able to easily overpower Hurent.

Restraint limited movements for three seconds, and it was possible to deal a fatal wound during that time. Or he could destroy Hurent with the overwhelming firepower of Transcend.

That wasn't all. In the past, Youngwoo acquired the title of Apostle of Justice and learned the Unbreakable Justice skill. The mana consumption was burdensome and it was more efficient to use Pagma's Swordsmanship, so he had sealed it for a long time.

Youngwoo's intelligence stat had steadily grown to 643 after four months of producing hundreds of items, including Failure. He would gain 200 more intelligence if he wore Malacus' Cloak. A level 200 user would gain 6 mana per one point in intelligence. 

Now Youngwoo was in a position to be able to use Unbreakable Justice easily with Pagma's Swordsmanship. Unbreakable Justice was an immediate use skill, unlike Pagma's Swordsmanship. Youngwoo could've used Unbreakable Justice against Hurent.

That wasn't the end. There was the Wind Blast and Wind of Justice attached to the Ideal Dagger, and Golden Flash attached to Dainsleif. Among them, Golden Flash was the only skill that dealt damage proportional to his magic power, so it was good at penetrating the enemy.

In other words, Youngwoo's power was much more than what people grasped. Then why hadn't Youngwoo used them? He saved his skills despite being humiliated by Hurent? The reason was simple. He didn't want to expose his power.

'If it wasn't for the pavranium, I would've eventually forced Hurent to logout. It was a disappointing result, because I stupidly overlooked the pavranium.'

The National Competition wasn't over yet. Today was only the second day. The Korean team was lacking and very reliant on Youngwoo. But Youngwoo was going to participate in the PvP event. 

That's right. He was prepared to unveil his real skills in the PvP event. Every time he met a new enemy, he would be able to demonstrate a more powerful appearance by introducing a new skill. He would be able to become a star by being a hot topic.

‘I'll get you back sooner or later ,Hurent. I will make you suffer the embarrassment I felt.'

Control? It was nothing in front of the trinity of skills, stats and items. Aura Master? A hidden growth type class? 

'I am a legendary class from the beginning.'

He was participating in the National Competition now. He would win a gold medal in his three events! Youngwoo thought like that.

"Grid!"

"Pagma’s Descendant has come!"

In front of the Korean team's waiting room. Hundreds of reporters were gathered. The domestic and foreign reporters were all only paying attention to Youngwoo.

"Oh my."

She was being ignored. Yura was always treated the best wherever she went, so this was a strange experience for her. Was her pride hurt? Not at all. Yura was excited too.

'Be calm.'

There was a lot of people. In particular, dealing with the press was very tiring. Thanks to Youngwoo, she was able to be freed from them, so she should stick to him in the future. On the other hand, Youngwoo was surrounded by reporters.

“When did you become Pagma’s Descendant?"

“Please tell us the process of becoming Pagma’s Descendant."

“What was your reason for hiding your identity in the meantime?"

"You aren't registered in the rankings, so what level are you?" 

"The current 1st ranked Kraugel is level 297. Have you already achieved level 300?"

"Can you disclose the information of your items? In particular, many people are wondering about the blue greatsword."

“What are those golden blades?"

“Why weren't you seen when you first entered the National Competition? Was it a skill? Or did you create an invisibility cloak, like many experts speculated?"

“What exactly is your relationship with Jishuka?"

“What school did you go to? Your age? Where do you live? Your family?"

“Are you married?"

“What type of animal do you like?”

“What is your favorite food?"

It started from questions that pierced to the core to absurd questions. The languages of different countries surrounded him.

'This is crazy.'

Youngwoo was confused because this was the first time he was experiencing it. In the end, Yura interfered. She said in English.

"First of all, give Youngwoo-ssi time to wear an interpreter."

"Ah…"

The reporters briefly fell silent. Yura belatedly received an interpreting device from a staff member and persuaded Youngwoo.

"You've revealed yourself, so it's good to be interviewed. Answer as much as you want, but don't be stupid. Keep as much privacy as possible while satisfying the reporters. If the reporters aren't satisfied, you will be stuck with their persistent stalking."

"Yes."

Youngwoo had vowed to become a star from the moment he decided to participate in the National Competition. Youngwoo took a deep breath and agreed.

"Sigh… I understand. I'm nervous because I'm unfamiliar with interviews, but I will do it because it's a gateway I must go through."

“Huhut."

This man, sometimes he made nice expressions. Yura smiled and handed the interpreter to Youngwoo. Then finally, Youngwoo met the reporters.

"Hello."

But he was surprised from the first question.

“It looks like you have a special relationship with Yura. Are you perhaps lovers?"

“Then what about Jishuka?"

“…”

Weren't these questions supposed to be from third-rate magazines that dealt with celebrity scandals? Youngwoo thought the question was ridiculous and fell silent.

Yura skillfully answered on his behalf. “We are close, but we aren't lovers. It is a relationship where we share the purpose of gaining good achievements for South Korea in the National Competition. His relationship with Jishuka is similar. Youngwoo-ssi is part of the Tzedakah Guild."

"I see."

Yura's words didn't show any interest in Youngwoo. The reporters no longer doubted the relationship between the three people. Then they started asking other questions.

"40 days ago in real time, there was a phrase that suggested the first legendary class emerged in Satisfy. Was that the moment you became Pagma’s Descendant?"

No. Youngwoo became Pagma’s Descendant eight months ago. 40 days ago was when he produced his fifth legendary item and was truly recognized as Pagma's Descendant. But Youngwoo didn't tell the truth. There was no need to.

"That's correct."

"What's your current level?"

"I don't want to reveal it."

“What are those golden discs and blades that move by themselves? Don't they boast tremendous durability and mobility?”

“…”

He also didn't want to reveal this. But the reporters would become more persistent if he was too uncooperative. Yura's advice about moderately satisfying the reporters went around in Youngwoo's head.

"You can think of it as a private item for Pagma’s Descendant."

"Private item?"

“Is it an item that exists to supplement the somewhat lacking combat power of Pagma’s Descendant?"

Youngwoo glared at the reporter who said 'lacking combat power.' An American reporter didn't miss this look and threw a provocative question.

“You were one-sidedly hit by the US representative, Hurent. Experts from all over the world have doubts about the combat capabilities of Pagma’s Descendant. Pagma's Descendant is the greatest blacksmith and swordsman, but did you inherit all his skills as a descendant?”

"I was one-sidedly hit?" Youngwoo scoffed and stared straight at the American reporter who asked the question. Then he said something shocking. "That's correct. I have yet to fully inherit Pagma's power. My class change quest still isn't finished yet."

"…!"

Yura standing beside Youngwoo and the reporters all looked amazed.

"You haven't finished the class quest yet?"

“This is the incomplete state…!"

Yet he still won against many rankers and obtained the gold medal in the target processing event?

“I'm only a child compared to the legendary Pagma, but that is only when compared to Pagma." Youngwoo made a prideful expression and declared in front of the reporters. "Hurent? If he participates in PvP, I will log him out in 30 seconds."

“Heok!"

He was going to log out Hurent in 30 seconds, one of the best rankers, and 8th on the unified rankings! It was a huge scoop.

“…Write it down."

Shin Youngwoo made a ridiculous declaration without a single tense look. Yura's heart jumped from beside him.

OG: 

Current schedule: 20 chapters a week.

Chapter 177

"Hurent? If he participates in PvP, I will log him out in 30 seconds."

It was a shocking declaration. There was only the sound of breathing everywhere.

‘Are you making fun of the United States?'

The United States' power was superior to all the countries that competed in the National Competition. It wasn't uncommon for people to think that the United States would win the overall competition. 

Hurent was the number two user in the US team. Yet Hurent was going to be logged out in only 30 seconds? Youngwoo's remark was dangerous enough to stimulate the entire American population.

‘This will unconditionally be a front page headline!'

Amazing. A scoop above all other scoops. The reporters' eyes shone. In particular, the Korean reporters were thrilled. How excited would Koreans become when they heard Youngwoo's remark? They couldn't even fathom it.

On the other hand, the American reporters were uncomfortable.

"The experts have analyzed that Hurent is better than you. Don't you think you are acting too proudly? It seems to be an exaggeration."

“You declared it publicly, but what if you can't log out Hurent in 30 seconds? Then you will be be disgraced globally. Can you afford the mockery and criticism from the public?"

"The world will become disappointed that the first legendary class is a simple braggart. Do you have any intention of withdrawing your remark?"

There was no question if this was a question or a threat. Youngwoo drove home his point to the American reporters who were subtly threatening him.

“I am better than you think."

Originally, Youngwoo was a below average player. He took a leave of absence from school and played Satisfy as soon as it was released, but he fell behind others instead of getting ahead. Then he fell to hell when he performed Earl Ashur's quest to find Pagma's Rare Book. He wasted several months on the quest, and kept dying and losing his possessions.

Thanks to his unyielding spirit, he barely managed to become Pagma's Descendant, but his personality and lack of talent were problems. He was unable to properly handle the fraudulent class and wasted several months.

But it changed after the Malacus raid. After building a relationship with the Tzedakah Guild and going through all types of incidents, Youngwoo gradually changed. He surely grew. Now at this moment. Youngwoo was confident that he was the best player.

"Please don't overlook the fact that I am a legend."

He was proud about overcoming the trials that accompanied his pathetic nature and lacking talent. He expressed this pride without any shame.

"I am the best. Control? You shouldn't judge and ignore people because of that."

Gulp.

The reporters swallowed their dry saliva. The hundreds of reporters were convinced at this moment.

'He's a star.'

Not all of Satisfy's talents were stars. Only a handful of people who had something special that would stimulate and make the public enthusiastic could become a star. From that perspective, Youngwoo was a true star.

He was the first legendary class and had a pride that matched it. The uncompromising words might make someone feel uncomfortable, but it would give others excitement. He would be a hot topic whenever he opened his mouth, regardless of whether it was positive or negative.

The excited reporters continued to question him.

"'A successor to Pagma's techniques and will has emerged. He's the only one in the world that can create legendary items.' That phrase appeared in Satisfy. As the phrase suggests, can you create legendary items?"

"That's right."

"Ohh…!"

"Truly a legendary blacksmith!" 

"How likely is it that a legendary item would be produced?" 

“It isn't high right?"

“What is the difference between your legendary items and the legendary items that can be acquired from raids?"

“Do all your equipped items have a legendary rating?"

“It's predicted that many top guilds will invite you. Have you ever thought about leaving the Tzedakah Guild?"

“What is your stealth? Or did you create an invisibility cloak like many experts speculated?"

The interview lasted more than 30 minutes. But the reporters' questions never seemed to end. On the other hand, Youngwoo was a beginner at interviews and reached the limit of his concentration. 

'This is crazy.'

In the first place, Youngwoo wasn't a clever person. Until now, he had been able to lead the interview with full confidence, but he couldn't grasp the point of the current questions. Yura noticed his difficulty and restrained the reporters.

“The interview ends here."

“Isn't there time to spare until the next event? Can't you cooperate a bit more?"

"No. It will end here."

Yura had a definite personality. Her decision was final. The reporters were well aware of her nature and retreated. They were already satisfied with the scoops that they got.

"Sigh… That wasn't an easy task."

After the reporters left.

Youngwoo finally let out a deep breath.

Yura encouraged him, “You did well."

Her ebony hair flicked back as she smiled beautifully, making her seem like a refreshing tonic. Youngwoo felt like all his fatigue was released just looking at her.

"Thank you. I was able to do well thanks to you."

“Rather, I should be the one thanking you. Thanks to you coming today, I was able to win a gold medal."

Youngwoo had clearly stated his intention to not participate in the National Competition. Nevertheless, the Korean government and Yura arbitrarily put him on the list. It would've been very unpleasant for Youngwoo.

To be honest, Yura knew that Youngwoo wouldn't participate in the competition. She was grateful that he appeared at an unexpected moment and got good results. On the other hand, she was sorry.

“…Aren't you angry at me?" Yura carefully asked Youngwoo.

“I was mad that you got me involved as you pleased."

“…”

Yura bowed her head. Then Youngwoo spoke to her with a soft expression.

“But in the end, it was me who decided to participate in the National Competition."

That's right. He made the decision himself.

“I don't blame you. And I unexpectedly like this stage. I really like the situation right now. Ah~ it's enjoyable."

"I'm glad." Yura smiled.

She looked at Youngwoo with clear affection. Unfortunately, Youngwoo failed to notice this fact. On the other hand, articles about Youngwoo were being spread all over the world.

[Shocking news! Pagma’s Descendant isn't complete yet!]

[The golden discs and blades are Pagma’s Descendant's exclusive items! Will future legendary classes also have exclusive items?]

[The owner of the first legendary class, Shin Youngwoo. In reality, he's just an ordinary youth.]

[Yura and Jishuka? It's a simple friendship.]

[Pagma’s Descendant can make legendary rated items.]

[(Column) The economic influence that Pagma’s Descendant can exercise is astronomical. Grid will become the richest.]

[Grid has no intention of leaving the Tzedakah Guild.] 

[Can Grid really produce an invisibility cloak?]

[Grid, 'Hurent? I'm not complete yet, but I can logout the 8th place person on the unified rankings in 30 seconds.’]

[The Americans are angry at Grid's arrogant remark!]

[There is a festive atmosphere in Korea.]

The Korean team's waiting room.

"Hahaha! Grid is doing well in interviews!"

The Korean players treated Youngwoo like a hero.

"I felt relieved after seeing all the American reporters close their mouths!"

“I'm looking at the reactions from overseas sites right now, and it isn't a joke! There is an uproar and foreigners are envious of South Korea."

“I never imagined that the first legendary class would be a Korean! My heart beat wildly the moment you came!"

"Grid is the light of hope for South Korea! I'm proud!"

"Huhuhut…! Korea's light of hope… It's a good saying."

In the midst of the excited players, Youngwoo's nose rose into the sky.

Currently, the real time search terms of the Internal portal sites included 'Grid,' 'Grid's interview,' Grid's class quest,' 'Shin Youngwoo,' 'Pagma's Descendant,' 'legendary items,' '30 second logout,' 'invisibility cloak,' golden blades' and so on.

It was the same for TV. Most of the broadcasting stations around the world repeatedly showed how Youngwoo actively destroyed the targets.

"Eh…?"

The Shin's vegetable store. Youngwoo's parents were stunned when they turned on the TV for the first time. Why was their son on TV?

"…What's this?"

Youngwoo's parents thought it was a dream. The news anchors and experts were praising their son as one of Korea's heroes.

–News! Did you see the news? Aren't you really proud of your son?

–Youngwoo's mother always boasted about her son, but isn't her son a really good person? I'm so envious~ so happy~

Their phones rang endlessly. Alumni who they hadn't talked to in more than 10 years called. They all spoke about how Youngwoo was a treasure of Korea. Youngwoo's parents' hearts filled up.

On the other hand, there were people who visited Youngwoo in the Korean team's waiting room and produced a friendly atmosphere. They were Jishuka, Regas and Pon. 

Youngwoo lost his soul.

'Is that a person?'

Jishuka's body ratio in real life was too unrealistic.

She didn't wear heels, but she looked larger than life. In particular, her legs were very long. Youngwoo was approximately 10cm taller than her, but the length of her legs seemed longer. Her face was also very small. Her body ratio was like the model of the famous artwork X, which had been lauded as a 'work of art from God.'

'Pretty.'

Her eyes and lustrous red lips stimulated male instincts. Her bright coppery skin and voluptuous body proved why she was regarded as one of the sexiest beauties in the world.

"Grid!"

Jishuka ran to him, who was standing at a loss for words.

“I wanted to see you!"

It was the moment when a South American woman's aggressiveness was revealed. 

"W-Wait…"

Youngwoo had already experienced being hugged by Jishuka several times. He was even a married man. But that was in Satisfy. In reality, he was a virgin who never once dated anyone. The world's sexiest woman was hugging him, so he couldn't cope with the stimulation and got a nosebleed.

"Haha, Grid looks the same in reality and in Satisfy."

"Yes. It's different from a certain person.”

Regas and Pon smiled. On the other hand, the Korean players were blinded with jealousy.

'Yura acted like his manager during the interview and now Jishuka…?'

'He said there was no relationship between them in the interview… No matter how I look at it, isn't this special?'

'Monopolizing two goddesses…! Even if he's Grid, it's hard to forgive…!'

On the other hand, Yura's gaze was cold as she looked at Jishuka hugging Youngwoo. Jishuka met her eyes and stuck her tongue out. Yura’s thin eyebrows narrowed together.

Pachichik!

Sparks flew as the two women's gazes crossed. 

***

The waiting room of the United States team.

"Hahahahat! Hurent is going to be logged out in only 30 seconds?"

The 2nd ranked Zibal laughed pleasantly. He scoffed at Grid. "He still doesn't understand, despite his weakness being revealed in the target processing event. That dumb guy."

He wasn't just incompetent, but stupid as well.  Indeed, he was so stupid that the highly acclaimed legendary class was dimmed.

"Hurent, thoroughly smash him in PvP. Embarrass him publicly."

Lauel frowned at Zibal. “Honestly, is he a person to poke fun at? In the target processing event, he didn't use the golden blades as weapons. If he does, the likelihood of Hurent winning in a one-on-one match will decrease."

“Our rookie is saying so?"

Zibal smiled like he was cute and shifted his gaze to Hurent. Then Hurent giggled while reading an adult magazine.

"Don't worry ~ Lauel. I also have power that I haven't shown."

His battle method that utilized the use of aura was extraordinary. Given Grid's sense of control that he displayed in the target processing, it was hard for Hurent to imagine that he would be defeated, even considering the added bonus of the golden blades.

"Pagma’s Descendant is clearly a superior class. But Grid is incompetent. He won't be able to beat me. This is fa~te."

Grid might've succeeded in raids due to the performance of his items, but a match against a human was different. Control was the most important part. Hurent really recognized that Grid was inferior to him.

After a few moments.

Hurent held a press conference because of the media's enthusiastic request for him to respond to the '30 seconds logout' statement.

"Yes~ I am too mature to respond to my opponent's statement about logging me out in 30 seconds… I won't say anything. But let's make this as clear as possible ~ that newbie will fall to his knees in front of me."

There was a clapping sound. Due to Hurent's press conference and Grid's interview, the atmosphere of the National Competition became heated up.

Three days later.

The world's attention was focused on the PvP event that would be held on the last day of the National Competition. Grid and Hurent, who would be the one who got the stigma of being a braggart?

The various illegal gambling facilities and sites hurriedly started the betting. And the Tzedakah Guild didn't miss this opportunity.

“I will bet everything on Grid."

In the target processing, Hurent had escaped from Grid. Due to that, people analyzed that Hurent was better than Grid. Therefore, the betting odds of Grid winning was raised to 3.2 times. The Tzedakah Guild knew Grid's real power, so this was a golden opportunity for them.

"The fact that we are going to gamble, don't let it enter Grid's ears. The moment he tells us to believe in him, we will all go bankrupt…" "Y-Yes…"

As expected of their smart chief. The guild members fell silent with admiration at Toban's sharp warning.

OG: 

Current schedule: 20 chapters a week.

Chapter 178

The National Competition's second day.

After the target processing, the siege and treasure hunt were held in succession. Nothing strange happened. Youngwoo didn't play a further role in the South Korean team. He didn't participate in the siege or treasure hunt, so South Korea was naturally one of the weakest out of the 17 countries participating.

But honestly, it was surprising. Yura participated in the siege. Youngwoo hoped that South Korea would get a good record in the siege, but the result was disastrous.

"I'm sorry."

The Korean team's waiting room. The Korean players apologized to Yura after coming back from the game. They were embarrassed by their inability to help the team. A few young teenagers on the team had tears in their eyes. Everyone felt frustrated and humiliated after being defeated by the foreign players in the game.

But what could they do? This was reality. The rankers of the Korean team were in the 800~1000s, while the rankers of other teams were in the top 200.  The power gap was too great. Yura alone was unable to cover this difference.

“We held onto Yura's ankle."

"I…! If only I was a little bit stronger…!"

The players couldn't lift their heads.

Yura encouraged them, “You don't have to blame yourself. You did your best, as people have witnessed. None of you are to blame."

The beautiful and kind Yura seemed like an angel to the players. Youngwoo looked at her smile and felt furious.

'Those Yankee scum.'

The US were angry after receiving a silver medal in the target processing because of Youngwoo. As if they wanted to pay back their grudge, they persistently attacked the Korean castle at the start of the siege.

South Korea had a weak overall power and couldn't endure the American offensive. Yura struggled, but the other players couldn't properly assist her. The walls quickly fell apart and the Korean players were logged out.

It was okay up to here. The world of war was heartless. It was natural for the strong to defeat others.

But an American player showed excessive behavior. It was someone with the ID of 'Primal.' He survived towards the end of Yura's resistance and tore the Korean flag that had been flying from the castle. Ripping the official flag of another country?

It was terrible. The backlash generated was very large. Even his fellow Americans refused to forgive the actions of Primal. Zibal apologized as the US representative, but that couldn't stop the criticism of public opinion. In the end, Primal was asked to take responsibility and was deprived of his qualifications. He was unable to participate in the National Competition anymore.

But the anger of the Koreans had already reached the extreme. Primal was a problem, but there were also some American players who laughed while watching Primal's behavior. A small number of Koreans hated the entire US team.

Youngwoo was the same. He had served in the army and was a reservist, so seeing the flag being ripped was a great shock to him.

"That shitty guy."

That Primal, if Youngwoo met him someday in Satisfy, then he would make Primal pay. The US team? He would pay back the disgrace and despair felt by the Korean team in today's siege.

He gritted his teeth while pledging, and then Yura approached him.

"That's it for today's schedule. I will go back now."

"You, are you okay?"

Yura fought harder than anyone else. But there was a limit to what she could do alone, and she eventually lost. She should be the most disappointed.

Yura laughed at Youngwoo's anxious question. "It would be a lie if I say that I'm okay. But I’m not frustrated. I will grow even more from today's defeat."

Yura was already looking ahead. Next year and the year after that, she would make sure there was a different result in the National Competition. She made a pledge.

‘She truly is the 5th ranked user.'

Youngwoo was amazed. There was a group waiting for the two people as they left the waiting room. They were Jishuka, Regas and Pon.

“Please show us around Korea."

The three people's eyes shone like lanterns. They were full of excitement to have Youngwoo accompany them. 

"Please guide me to a Taekwondo theme park."

"No, what nonsense are you saying? Of course, we should visit a place with a lot of beauties. Let's go to the hottest club."

“Please play among yourselves. I'll just enjoy my time with Grid alone."

“…”

Youngwoo was troubled. He had no friends and no experience with dating. Therefore, he didn't know any good places to recommend to foreigners visiting South Korea for the first time. He finally made a decision.

"Let's eat a meal first."

"I agree!"

“I will contact a restaurant." Yura naturally intruded. Youngwoo, Jishuka and the rest of the group rode her limousine to the restaurant she recommended. 

"Why is this woman going with us?"

Youngwoo didn't want to lose his mind to Jishuka, so he thought it was better for Yura to join them.

"An interpreter is required."

“…”

That's right. Youngwoo didn't speak English, so he couldn't communicate with Jishuka. If he didn't get any help from Yura, who was fluent in eight languages, he wouldn't be able to communicate properly.

“An interpreting device is inconvenient. Isn't it also good to build up a relationship with Yura?"

“Don't forget that the Yatan Church is our main enemy."

“It will be easier to deal with the Yatan Church if she cooperates. Think positively."

“Hrmm…”

Yura was able to join the party with Youngwoo's continued persuasion. Then she made a series of incorrect translations at the table.

"Grid, do you know? The reason I participated in this National Competition was because I wanted to see you."

“Jishuka said that she joined the National Competition for the honor of her country."

“South Korea seems better to live in than Brazil. I would love to live here."

“Jishuka said that she doesn't like South Korea. She doesn't want to come back here."

“…Hey, this wily girl. You are properly interpreting what I'm saying, right?"

“It is hard to translate the whines of a pig."

"Damn Yatan servant…!"

“…”

Youngwoo was sitting between Jishuka and Yura in the restaurant. Then the two people suddenly started arguing in English. He tried to get help from Regas and Pon, who always helped him in Satisfy but…

"Delicious!" Regas was busy tasting all the Korean dishes on the table.

"Why don't you take off your apron and embrace me?" Pon was awkwardly hitting on the employees in English.

“…Are these really the people I know?"

Youngwoo felt a sense of distance from Regas and Pon. Both seemed so different from Satisfy that he felt confused. The chaos grew over time.

"G~r~i~d!"

"Youngwoo."

Yura and Jishuka became drunk while they were arguing. It was a tremendous burden for Youngwoo to take care of two drunk girls alone. He wanted to ask Pon and Regas for help, but Pon had left with a woman, while Regas found a Taekwondo dojo and challenged the owner to a spar.

Buzz buzz.

"Wow, amazing. Isn't that Jishuka and Yura?"

"Oh my, look! Grid! Grid!"

"Wow… What are the three of them doing?"

The people on the street gathered around Youngwoo. They took lots of photos.

'Ah, this, really…'

Jishuka and Yura were drunk and sticking like gum to Youngwoo. If this continued, there might be a misunderstanding and Youngwoo might be dragged to the police station. This was his first experience with drunk girls, so Youngwoo imagined the worst. Then he hurriedly caught a passing taxi.

"Where do you want to go?"

Youngwoo spoke flatly to the driver. "My house."

“…The address."

Youngwoo left in the taxi with the two women. This action caused all types of misunderstandings.

A few minutes later.

The reports from the witnesses caused speculative stories to be written on the Internet.

[(Photo News) The drunk Yura and Jishuka took a taxi with Grid.]

[According to witness statements, Yura and Jishuka were on the verge of fainting.]

[What is the destination of the three people?]

[(Scene Coverage) I am currently at OO Hotel where Jishuka is staying. It is almost dawn and she hasn't returned yet.]

[What is Grid doing now?]

“Oh my, who are these girls?"

Youngwoo's parents had been watching his son's appearance on TV all day. They were pleasantly surprised when Youngwoo brought young women home. Their son, who never brought friends home, now brought two beauties at once?

"Hum hum."

Youngwoo's father felt embarrassed and went into his room after clearing his throat. Then his mother paid serious attention to Youngwoo, “Son, are you prepared for this? I don't think South Korea is open enough to welcome two daughter-in-laws at once."

Youngwoo's face flushed with embarrassment.

“No, Mother's words are true. But isn't this a misunderstanding? If I was going to do that, would I have brought them home? Wouldn't I go to another place?"

"Hohoho, yes, yes. I'll bring a blanket so lay them down in your room. Youngwoo, you sleep in the living room today."

Youngwoo's mother entered her room to get a quilt.  In the meantime, Youngwoo was taking off his shoes and he looked up Yura and Jishuka's skirts. It wasn't intended, but instinctive behavior.

“The low~est."

“…”

Sehee came out of her room at that time and looked at him with contempt. Youngwoo felt like crying as he lost his dignity in front of his sister.

***

The National Competition's third day.

The production events were held. The crowd cheered as production rankers in various fields such as blacksmiths, tailors and alchemists appeared.

"Eh?"

"There's no Grid?"

The crowd checked their faces and started to sulk. Grid was a legendary blacksmith, so they naturally thought he would participate in the production events. They were excited at the thought of possibly seeing a legendary item be created.

But Grid didn't attend.

“Is he forfeiting because of last night's scandal?"

“Thanks to that, the other blacksmiths have a chance."

“By now, Grid must be with Jishuka and Yura…"

"Ah! My desire for murder is boiling!"

It was rife with all types of speculations. But Youngwoo didn't avoid the production events because he was conscious of people's eyes. It wasn't because of Yura and Jishuka. It was because a person was limited to participating in three events.

Youngwoo wanted to participate in events that would have a huge dominance on the National Competition. These were the events:

"PvP and pet marathon."

The two events held on the fifth day weren't a team event, but a solo exhibition. Hopefully, one country could win six medals. Experts speculated that the US would earn a large number of medals on that day and consolidate their first place ranking.

Youngwoo wouldn't allow it.

“Don't celebrate too early."

He would hit them properly. Youngwoo decided and got up from his seat. Then he opened his door as usual to play Satisfy and was shocked. He witnessed the appearance of Yura and Jishuka sleeping next to each other on his bed.

“Pfft!!”

Youngwoo had a nosebleed at the sight of the two beauties. They came back late last night. He didn't know what to do, but then Yura and Jishuka woke up.

After that.

Youngwoo's house was crowded. Yura and Jishuka were very friendly after meeting Youngwoo's parents. 

“Let me help you prepare the meal, Mother."

“Oh my, thank you. Huh…? Why are you washing eggs and rice with detergent?" 

“Father~ I'll give you a massage."

“Oh my, thank you. Thanks to my son… Heok! M-My back…!"

Yura was polite and Jishuka was bright. Both of them had a problem of being too enthusiastic, but they appealed to Youngwoo parents’ affection well enough.

“…”

Youngwoo felt like he was sitting on a thorn cushion. It was because Sehee kept on shooting glares at him.

“Sightseeing? Ah, yes. We haven't gone anywhere for a long time, so let's make it a family trip."

“So, how great is our Youngwoo? He's a hero on TV, a hero in a game I don't know about ~ I don't know."

Two days passed.

It was the 5th and final day of the National Competition. The PvP was scheduled to be in the morning and the pet marathon in the afternoon.

"Let's go."

“Okay.”

"Yes!"

Yura and Jishuka had stayed at Youngwoo's house for two days. Youngwoo arrived at the stadium to enthusiastic cheers and curses.

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