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Episode 329 – Just as I Learned (4)
The first women's match of the two major platforms' 'Let's Fight as a Set' has concluded safely.
Jeong So-yoon took the microphone with a relieved expression.
"It was a fiercely contested competition from the start. We couldn't miss hearing the story of the winning team that finally achieved victory! Let's invite the Tri Team players!"
With her words, three players from the Tri team appeared on stage.
"Try's representative streamers! Maktasuni, Hasoyeon, and Decibel! Please give us your thoughts on winning, one by one!"
As Jeong So-yoon spoke, the microphone was placed in Maktasun's hand. She smiled broadly and looked around the audience.
"Hey, honey! Are you watching!? Hey, put everything you want in your cart right now! I'll pay for it right away! Today, I'm the card card card girl!"
Her words caused laughter to erupt in the stadium, and the chat room as well.
-Salting here?
-But if you're happy, it's OK!
-What the heck is a card girl? LOL
-???: Guys, don't date. Your constitution will change!
-The youngest is a real lover!
Thanks to Maktasuni's teasing, the atmosphere became much more relaxed.
"Ah, good. Next! Please tell us your thoughts, Hasoyeon!"
At Jeong So-yoon's words, Maktasoon handed the microphone over to Ha So-yeon. Unlike Maktasoon before, she let out a short sigh.
"Oh, I'm so disappointed about this competition. I really practiced a lot, but in the end, all I remember is my steps."
Ha So-yeon pretended to wrinkle her nose, then continued speaking as if throwing the question out.
"That's how much I gave my all for the team's victory! So, please acknowledge me, even if it's just a joke!"
Her request sparked a flurry of chatter from viewers. As always, it wasn't the answer she was looking for.
-What's wrong with the middle-aged woman? LOL
-Aren't you talking about nuns?
-5252, Are you going to convert to Buddhism?
-Koitsuwww I'm truly liberated after being hit by a hurricanewww
-You changed your nickname? Kick!
-Immediately turn back to Amitabha ㅋㅋㅋㅋ
-These are the people who are more sincere than anyone when it comes to teasing ㅋㅋㅋ
-I think I'll be shaking just looking at the basket lol
Ha So-yeon read some of the chats and then touched her forehead.
“Oh my, I knew it.”
Before Jeong So-yoon could even speak, she handed the microphone to Decibel.
“Now, here is Decibel, the key figure who led the team to victory and showed off skills no one could have expected!”
At Jeong So-yoon's words, Decibel smiled shyly and then cleared his throat.
While the two people were sharing their thoughts, she also struggled with what to say. But once she picked up the microphone, the answer came surprisingly quickly.
“Actually, I was really scared before the game started.”
Let me be honest about how I feel.
“But thanks to the encouragement of my teammates here, I was able to step up.”
It wasn't just my own efforts that got me to this point.
"It wasn't just encouragement. It was clearly thanks to you tiring out Mom Queen earlier that I got my chance."
Although it was just her and her partner on stage, there were people supporting her.
“To my team members and viewers who believed in me until the end, and most of all…”
And the starting point for getting this opportunity.
“I would like to give glory to Purple, who trained me and advised me until I could stand here today.”
This would not have happened if I had not met Lee Kyung-bok.
“Ah! So all those strategies were coached by Purple-nim?”
Jeong So-yoon showed interest in her words. Decibel wasn't the only one who nodded.
Jeong So-yoon turned her microphone around tactfully.
"Oh, you didn't know. In this women's match, there wasn't a single spot that Purple didn't touch."
“Really. If it weren’t for Purple-nim, I wouldn’t have brought up the steps.”
Decibel ended his speech with a laugh after hearing Maktasuni and Hasoyeon's words.
“It’s really amazing how the game goes well when I follow the coaching.”
Jeong So-yoon sighed at the three people's answers.
"Wow, the combination of great coaching and outstanding players seems to create synergy in any field! Congratulations once again to the Tri Team's victory, and please give them a big round of applause!"
As she concluded her remarks, the crowd erupted in cheers again. Decibel smiled and hugged the other two. Maktasoon and Hasoyeon's eyes widened for a moment, but they too smiled and embraced Decibel.
-Ah haha it's warm, it's warm!
-Still, a tight 5-way match is fun.
-Really lol It was so tense until the end
-Ah, really, this needs to be seen intuitively…
-People who have seen the first part, please give in now!
-No lol who would come out lol
-Upper Daejeon intuition? I can't stand this anymore lol
After waiting for the applause and cheering to die down, Jeong So-yoon continued the presentation.
"Alright! This is the battle between the two major platforms! Part 1 of 'Let's Fight as a Set' has concluded. We'll take a short break before Part 2! The men's competition begins!"
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Break time, North America's official channel.
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Viewers were full of praise for the first part of the match.
-OMG, that Decibel guy is really amazing!
-Yeah! This is what they call a real 'mirror match'!
-A new way to use counter hits! How on earth did they come up with this?
-I totally agree. It's amazing that they put it into practice, but the idea of the strategy itself is even more amazing lol
-Well, I thought counter hits were a gameplay-destructive element until now. I was wrong!
-Guys, I think this is one of those 'Perfect-Common Sense' things.
For North American gamers, the game itself was surprising, but the idea of such a plan was even more shocking.
This was because, from the beginning, 'counter hits' were perceived as a kind of penalty to them.
-Damn! Purple is really crazy. How do you even teach her so well?
-I can't disagree! There are many people in the world who are good at games, but few who are good at teaching them!
-Surprisingly, this is already the second time!
-The second time? Is there another Metal Punch disciple?
-Nah, maybe that chat is talking about elephants.
-Right! Tier One's Elephant! He also revealed that he received Purple's coaching!
-Yup! MCK clearly said it in his last comment! He already proved it! XD
North American gamers expressed their envy once again at the surging chat.
-I think Korea is a kind of "sanctuary." Otherwise, how could Shoulder and Purple have been born in the same country?
-lol, is this the holy land of gaming? If there's a god of gaming, then maybe so!
-WTF? You think there's no god of gaming? He's Korean! He's right here, right before our eyes!
-lmao, there's a reason they call purple 'godple' in Korea!
America has so many people and so much land, so why isn't there a god of games? "God bless America!"
The lively chat room atmosphere soon changed.
-Holy shit… It's almost time to go to work
-WTF? I haven't even washed yet!?
-No! God no! It's the main match now?! We have to watch the match between Shoulder and Purple!
-lol, I still have time! The time difference is smaller than the week you guys are in!
-FXXK, why does Korea hold the competition at dawn?
-Wait, are you serious? You know what time difference is, right?
It was because of the time difference between the US and Korea. The time difference varied from state to state, but morning was approaching.
-There's nothing I can do. I have no choice but to watch Part 2 on YouTube.
-Fuck, you won't regret seeing this live!
-Hey, is today's match going to be on the official channel?
-Maybe? Oh, but since the North American account only broadcasts, it will be uploaded to the Korean YouTube channel, right?
Viewers with work obligations were unable to watch the broadcast. Their only option was YouTube.
Lee Kyung-bok's existing fans expressed their doubts.
-Why do you watch on the Korean Tri Channel? Doesn't it barely edit there?
-Agreed. The official channel is too bland. Why don't they just upload recorded videos?
-If you're going to watch it late anyway, wouldn't it be better to watch the edited version on YouTube?
-Excellent! The directing of Pertube's videos is truly amazing!
By the time they got off work and looked for the video, it would have already been uploaded to YouTube.
-That's the point. I was going to subscribe to Purple's YouTube channel anyway, so this is great!
-But does Pertube also support subtitles?
-That's even better! If you sign up for membership, you can even get dubbing?
-Hmm, I don't need dubbing. I don't mind subtitles either. Just watching the gameplay is enough.
-HAHA, there was a time when I thought that too. But you'll soon find out.
-lol, that's exactly what you said. The membership is definitely worth it!
Other viewers agreed with that opinion.
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Break time is over.
The second part opened with greetings from Jeong So-yoon and the commentators.
"Well, we're back! The women's first match was an unexpectedly fierce one. I think it was a fantastic match that satisfied not only us, but also the audience and viewers."
"That's right! While I was taking a break, I scoured the community again. It's a blast not only domestically, but also on Reddit and Twitter! The clips have already gone viral!"
I even wondered if it would be okay if Genome hit the gong.
"I'm also a bit surprised. Just looking at the viewership numbers right now, it's no joke. Our tournament's recognition has risen to the level of the IVO World Championships. Just looking at its scale alone, you can tell."
"Yes, that's right! There are currently 100,000 spectators at the stadium, and that's a whopping 70,000 watching on broadcast, including international channels! Nearly 70,000!"
"Wow! This is a total of 170,000! It's no exaggeration to say that practically every fighting gamer in the world is watching this broadcast?! This is truly a world-class show!"
The viewers also expressed their admiration at the commentators' words.
-If you are an Earthling, please let's stick together as a set!
-Is this the power of the upper combination?
-Is the monthly synergy crazy?
-Really lol How can you stand it when both platforms have monthly clans?
-When Godple comes out, everything will be updated to the highest level ever, Imari
-Really ㅋㅋ Crazy Smurf was like that too ㅋㅋ
Jeong So-yoon, who was so excited, did not forget her duty.
"Now, 1 second for 170,000 people is 170,000 seconds, right? If we delay any longer, we'll lose a ton of time! We can't delay any longer! Let's start Part 2, the men's division!"
She continued on with the news that preparations were complete.
"Now, the first match of the men's division! Dadam and Skull Kim are leading the way. It's a showdown between Omega and the previous season's Golden Troupe!"
The screen changed and the character selection screen appeared.
"In Part 1, Purple didn't use any Chance Cards, did she? In other words, in Part 2, she can use both Chance Cards. I wonder if she'll use them this time!"
But contrary to her expectations, the chance card did not come out.
"Oh, is it too early? In this case, both sides have chosen their main characters, Lang Lang and LD."
Genome took the mic to him.
"I agree with Purple's assessment. Both players have considerable Metal Punch experience. So, the benefits of banning and picking aren't significant. It's hard to see a significant difference in skill level in Full Burst, so it seems like an ambiguous situation."
“Oh, then it’s likely that Eclipse will use it during the match?”
"Yes, I think so too. I think it's probably used to assist Eclipse players who are relatively inexperienced."
She nodded as she agreed.
"Good. Then, the first match of Part 2 will be a pure battle of skill against skill! Let's begin the opening match of Part 2, a match that will boost both teams' morale!"
Her declaration was met with cheers from the audience.
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Tri-Team waiting room.
“I’m sure you can do it.”
“Believe in your own abilities.”
Skull Kim disappeared into a halo as Lee Kyung-bok and Eclipse cheered him on.
'I guess I'll have to use the ban pick in Eclipse's game.'
Lee Kyung-bok gazed at the stage, lost in thought. If he could keep his veteran opponent, Kim Kim Kim, in check, Eclipse would easily achieve victory.
But Lee Kyung-bok's expression was not comfortable.
'Something is a bit subtle…'
The Chance Card he held clearly exuded a positive energy, but it was less pronounced than when he had just pulled it from the box.
'Even if it's used to keep the main characters like Daedam-nim or Kkoori-nim in check…'
Even if we assume that it is used on other options such as bold or shoulder, there is no significant change.
'It's not bad, but it's a little unsettling.'
He could have just written it as is, but somehow he felt it wasn't the best decision. This was an unfamiliar situation, so he pondered the reason with a serious expression.
“Excuse me, Purple?”
He turned his gaze to a voice he'd heard along the way. Eclipse was looking at him with a serious look in her eyes.
“Oh, yes. What’s up?”
Lee Kyung-bok asked again, but Eclipse didn't open her mouth easily. He hesitated for a moment before asking.
“By any chance, will you be using the ban/pick card in my match?”
“Yes. I was going to do that…”
Lee Kyung-bok trailed off.
Because I intuitively felt that Eclipse didn't want that.
“I guess you don’t want to use it.”
“…Yes, that’s right.”
He nodded as if he had quickly made a decision.
"I'm determined not to be a burden to the team this time. I'm serious about that. So, for the team's victory, I know I have to trust Purple-sama's judgment…"
His eyes, revealed through the mask, became clearer.
"Still, I want to compete fairly with my opponent, using my main character. So, please reconsider. Do I really have to use ban/pick cards to win?"
Lee Kyung-bok opened his eyes wide. But soon a smile appeared on his lips.
'Well, that's the kind of person Mr. Ikle is.'
For Eclipse, chivalry isn't just a concept for broadcasting.
It's been a full twelve years since I started training in swordsmanship. Even if it started with a concept, it wasn't like that now.
'I overlooked it because I was only thinking about winning.'
Eclipse doesn't just pursue favorable conditions. Rather, he seeks out adversity.
Facing that challenge, through constant training, I overcame it and felt a sense of accomplishment. The Elden series, which Eclipse enjoyed, was one such game.
“If you want, I won’t use it.”
Lee Kyung-bok respected Eclipse's intentions.
'Because this is how Ikle enjoys the game.'
Broadcasting should be fun.
While the team's victory was important, his principles took precedence. And not just because of those principles.
“If it’s you, Ikle, you can win with just your own skills.”
“Thank you. You won’t be disappointed.”
"no."
Lee Kyung-bok smiled and waved his hand. Eclipse's eyes widened at that.
“No matter what the outcome, I won’t be disappointed.”
Oddly enough, when I decided not to use the Chance card, the card's positive energy returned to its original state.
'Now I understand.'
Lee Gyeong-bok realized the change.
'This is something I had to write.'
The chance card was for himself, not his teammates.