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106 – One of Thousand – National Team Selection Competition (1)

Not long ago, the viewership ratings of the T.P. Bae Streamer League, in which Eugene appeared, were such a huge success that it would be an understatement to say it was a huge success.

There were many reasons why the streamer league, which was previously perceived as an ordinary league in which amateurs participated, was able to boast such huge viewership ratings.

Of course, the biggest contributor to the increase in viewership ratings was none other than Eugene.

Since Eugene impressed people with his incredible physicality and performance in every game, it was clear that viewers came to watch the broadcast in droves through word of mouth.

In particular, the event match between Eugene and Chunhwa, which could be said to be the last match of the streamer league and at the same time a match to determine the true powerhouse, was truly legendary.

The highlight clip of the match that took place that day was plastered with the best posts on various community sites, and the full video of the match that TP posted on MuTube had over a million views in just one day after it was uploaded.

It is clear that the biggest factor that made this T.P.P. Streamer League a success was Eugene.

But at the same time, if we were to pick one more factor, it would be that people’s interest in this type of streamer league was significantly higher this year.

The reason was none other than the Olympics that would be held a few months from now.

The Olympics are held once every four years.

And in the Olympics, a considerable amount of time had already passed since Thousands was adopted as an official event.

Although it is a game in virtual reality, Thousands, which requires more intuitive physical skills than any other Olympic event, could be said to be the most popular event among the Olympic events.

As the Olympic season approaches, people are also interested in who will be selected for the Olympic national team.

Well, that is also very natural.

This is because not only do people hope that the player they support will become a member of the national team, but if possible, they also hope that the team will be composed of the optimal combination that can achieve meaningful results in world competitions.

The final entry number for the national team participating in the Olympics is 28.

Naturally, the majority of those included in the national team entries are professional players in the first division.

Because, unless he was shot in the head, there is no coach in the world who would want to be criticized for including an amateur whose skills have not been proven in the national team.

Does that mean that only active first division professional players are selected for the national team?

That’s not it again.

This is because, although it is very rare, people who are not professional players often appear who boast of much better skills than most professional players.

Therefore, among the final entry numbers for the national team, about two spots are reserved until the end for those who may go into hiding.

Of course, except in very rare cases, those two positions are usually filled by professional players from the first division, but that’s still where it is.

What is more important is that if your skills are truly outstanding, you may have hope of being selected to the Olympic team even if you are not a professional player.

That could be said to be the reason why the viewership ratings of streamer leagues have increased significantly recently.

Originally, it would have been normal for fans who support streamers to fire up each community site over trivial topics such as who is best suited for the national team.

However, something was different this year.

– I’m a member of Poppy. Don’t you think Poppy could be selected for the national team this time? Poppy has become quite famous these days, so I honestly think she has some potential ㅇㅇ

– The national team coach seems to be well aware of the streamer who is famous for having his head broken by a Soma summoner, not Soma

– Haha

– ㄴ I think he might be famous in the pro league for getting beaten up like a dog by Poppy Jumma Yuria Nuna LOL

– Up until two months ago, Kim Geum was on the rise, so I thought there was a little chance, but it won’t work, right?

– He was just beaten by Soma in the first round ^lose^

– Fact) The streamer to be selected for this national team is scheduled to be Somajwa

– Who should represent the national team if not Somajwa? LOL

– Honestly, if Soma doesn’t make it to the national team, he’s not guilty even if he goes to the coach and strangles him. LOL

This is because almost everyone knew very well which of the streamers should be selected as the national Olympic team member.

Well, if the national team coach’s eyes are on him, it would be even more strange that he would not select Eugene, who easily defeated even first division pro gamer Chun Hwa, for the national team.

As long as there were no unexpected variables or unexpected events, it was clear that there was a very high probability that Eugene would be selected for the national team.

However, there were some people who were displeased with the fact that some kind of variable or abnormality related to Eugene occurred.

And the person who could be said to represent such a person was Cheon Hwa.

Chunhwa hoped that Eugene would be included in the final entry list for the national team no matter what happens.

That’s because Eugene, a professional gamer in the first division, will be of much greater help than dozens of idiots who strain their necks.

However, Chunhwa did not pray to the heavens for Eugene to be chosen for the national team.

No, the correct answer would be to say that there is no need to do so.

She immediately went to see coach Kim Jong-seong, the head coach of UPX, the club currently ranked first in the professional league.

“Director, it’s been a while.”

“… Yuna? Is it really Lee Yuna?”

And as soon as director Kim Jong-seong saw Cheon-hwa’s face his own face suddenly distorted.

This is because although the two had known each other closely for a long time, it could not be said that they were on friendly terms, even with empty words.

“But why did you come here? Anyway, I’m the coach of UPX and you’re a player from another team. Don’t you know that you shouldn’t come to me like this? “What if someone sees this scene and misunderstands?”

“Are you mistaken? What misunderstanding? “Are you afraid that something strange will happen between a middle-aged bald man and a pretty young girl?”

After snorting at her, Cheonhwa sat down on the sofa near her and crossed his legs.

Director Kim Jong-seong sighed at the sight of this scene, showing his deep determination to do whatever he wanted, no matter what others said.

“… I’m not bald. “Because there’s still a lot of hair left on the top of my head.”

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“Then let’s say he is a man who is losing his hair.”

“… Okay, so tell me your business. “What kind of wind suddenly blew and brought us all the way here?”

In response to director Kim Jong-seong’s question, Cheon-hwa shrugged her shoulders and opened her mouth.

“I came here to introduce a good player to our national team coach, who is losing his hair for a long time due to the upcoming Olympics.”

“… “You want to introduce me to a good player?”

“I would say he is an essential talent for Korea to win a medal at this Olympics. If that person becomes the national team player, wouldn’t the coach at least not have his head broken by Japan this time?”

At that moment, Director Kim Jong-seong’s face suddenly distorted.

That’s because he was the coach who was leading the Korean team when they were defeated by Japan in the quarterfinals of the Olympics four years ago.

After being defeated by Japan, I don’t know how much criticism I received from the entire nation.

How could he possibly have suffered stress-related hair loss at that time and lost half of his hair?

If coach Kim Jong-seong had not led UPX to the league title for four years in a row, he would never have served as coach of the national team at the Olympics this year.

This means that for him, the game against Japan four years ago was a nightmare itself.

If the person sitting in front of him wasn’t Cheonhwa, he would have immediately broken the head of the person who said those words without hesitation.

“… So, who on earth do you want to recommend?”

“Do you know me as Soma? Oh, you may not know this, but Soma played against me in the streamer league not long ago-“

“… Soma? “I was wondering if it was Soma again?”

And the moment the word ‘Soma’ came out of Cheonhwa’s mouth, director Kim Jong-seong narrowed his eyes.

“What? Do you know Soma? “I thought you didn’t know because the director hates streamers so much?”

“Do you think I’m an old man with dementia who doesn’t know how to use the Internet?”

Director Kim Jong-seong snorted and answered as if Chun-hwa’s question seemed absurd.

“Not long ago, your team’s coach contacted me. “I think I’ve found an absurd gem. Why not try to get him selected for the national team this time?”

“So, what did you reply to our director?”

“I just answered that I would think about it carefully.”

And as far as Cheonhwa knows, the words ‘I will think about it carefully’ are synonymous with the words ‘I will not vote.’

“Why? Did the director really change his mind?”

Director Kim Jong-seong sighed at Cheon-hwa’s truly rude words.

“Yuna, think about it. Do you think that electing a national representative is as simple as electing the president of the local women’s association? I know full well that this friend named Soma has unbelievable physical strength. But this friend is a very pale rookie. That’s right, and I haven’t even played a few rounds of Thousands.”

“But I won the streamer league. And hey, you can get selected through that special selection or something.”

“What are you proud of for winning a competition full of idiots? So even if I select this guy as a special selection, I have no excuses. You want me to be that guy’s spokesperson until the Olympics are held. Are you going?”

When director Kim Jong-seong said that in a truly stern tone, Cheon-hwa scratched her head as if she was troubled.

“Uh… It’s a bit difficult to do this.”

“… What’s the problem?”

“Actually, before I came to meet the director, I was just bragging to my friends.”

“Boasting? What bragging?”

“So, I guess I should say that I was a little relieved that I might be able to compete with Soma in this Olympics. What should I do? Her friends might be disappointed.”

Director Kim Jong-seong’s face turns pale at Cheon-hwa’s joking remarks.

“You… You crazy bitch, no way… “

He quickly picked up his smartphone and accessed a random portal site.

Fortunately, there was no need to rush to find out what was happening.

That’s because at the top of the portal site, related articles were written in large letters as [Breaking news].

[Thousand Olympics national team member Chun Hwa, ‘Soma may be with us this year.’ Spew speculative remarks.]

[Unnamed industry insider, ‘Chunhwa already considers Soma to be his Olympic partner.’]

[The final puzzle piece for the Olympic national team to win is none other than streamer Soma?]

[Is Soma’s existence a hidden card that can avenge the humiliation suffered by Japan four years ago?]

[Reaction from netizens, ‘It was only natural that Soma was selected as the national representative, it is not surprising at all.’]

[Some netizens made a threatening statement saying, ‘If Soma is not selected as the national team member, I will pull out all of coach Kim Jong-seong’s hair.’]

“…”

Looking at director Kim Jong-seong, who was speechless after seeing such articles, Cheon-hwa bowed his head towards him in a polite manner.

“Well, it just so happened that it happened like that. So please take care of me from now on.”

While saying that, Cheonhwa smiles brightly.

“If you want to save what little hair you have left, behave yourself well from now on. Okay?”