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#Episode 92. Existence
VAREN, the space where beings live.
If you say that this is the starting point of the managers, the ‘humans’ will understand immediately.
It was all white here.
The sky, the ground, the clothes, the furniture, everything that made up this place was dyed white.
This is a space that does not belong to any time period, neither past, present, nor future.
It is a space that has existed from the beginning, and it will exist forever.
VAREN’s criteria are unknown even to the ‘beings’ living in this space.
Someone above the ‘beings’ could set that standard, but as of yet, there has been no being above the ‘beings’.
There is no ‘distance’ from the Earth either.
In other words, this place exists but does not exist, and it is clearly a place far from Earth but also close to it.
The ‘beings’ called this place ‘Bayron’.
The ‘beings’ were called gods but were not gods, and although they accomplished great things, not all of them were great beings.
If you look closely, even ‘beings’ who are called divine beings lead daily lives that are no different from those of humans.
Work, relax, and sometimes enjoy pleasure.
Of course, their work, rest, and pleasure were different from those of humans.
However, the status and majesty they radiated were on a different level from other living beings.
Those who arrived at Bayron began to gather in the central hall.
Where they are headed is the movie theater.
Managers dressed formally greeted the crowds streaming into the central hall’s screening room.
They each took out a coin and put it in a white box, and each time they passed through the gate, the managers greeted them politely.
“welcome.”
“welcome.”
The administrators were intermediaries between humans and beings who served the beings of Bayron. They were also businessmen.
He received money from beings in return for satisfying their ‘pleasure’ by broadcasting interesting stories live from all over the universe.
100 geren per showing.
Geren is the currency used by beings.
Before the screening, which was about to begin, everyone gathered and started chatting.
There were already thousands of people gathered in front of the theater.
They flocked to see the biggest match of the week, the war between Dong-A and Man-Gyeong.
The streets and hallways were crowded with people entering the theater.
Inside the theater, there was a huge screen with an entirely white background.
And on either side of the screen, the profile pictures of the monarchs were fluttering.
On the left was Park Ji-soo, and on the right was Kang Si-on.
Although nothing was visible on the screen yet, the beings gathered here were already excited.
“Is it finally starting?”
“I’ve waited for so long. Oh, how I’ve waited so long for this day… … .”
“Oh, look at that. This is yesterday’s highlight video. I told you to look at Kang Shi-on’s incredible speech! All the people of Man-gyeong are completely captivated by one man, and emotions are running high. Kang Shi-on is the one who will unite Anyang. I bet a thousand geren on Kang Shi-on.”
“What are you talking about! When you give a speech, you say that Park Ji-soo is more powerful than you. They are true ‘warriors’. Besides, isn’t the force of Park Ji-soo more than three times that of Man-an? This war will naturally be Park Ji-soo’s victory.”
Before the screening, the beings had a heated debate about which monarch they each root for.
Some beings even grabbed people by the collar and shouted, asking if they were right or not.
Beings that are no different from humans.
There were already tens of thousands of people gathered in the theater.
The atmosphere was full of festival atmosphere.
And I can confidently say that the main character of this theater was the manager, ‘K’.
An old man with white hair and a kind expression approached K.
K bowed his head politely to him.
“Ah, ah. Miss K.”
“Are you here? Number 13, Cheonho.”
“It was absolutely perfect, Miss K.”
Noh Jae-Jeon held K’s two hands affectionately.
And praised K.
“Where did you get such a person… … The overwhelming gap was reversed in an instant through political battle. When Zion finally pressured Jisoo, his lines, actions, and gestures. I was thrilled by all of it. In the end, Zion’s one move narrowed the balance between the two forces… … and it led to this grand war. You really are a genius at directing. You were like that last time too… … and you were the best this time as well.”
“You are too kind.”
K smiled.
Cheonho, number 13, asked K gently.
“But Miss K. Both monarchs must have been raised with great care. From the perspective of the manager, who do you think will win? Haven’t you been by their side the longest?”
The mighty Kang Shi-on.
Park Ji-soo during that time.
Which of the two monarchs would win was the greatest concern of those gathered here.
The betting amount was sharply opposed at 5 to 5, and even experts who had been watching the ‘League’ for a long time found it difficult this time.
In terms of numbers, Park Ji-soo had the advantage.
But in Man-gyeong, there was Kang Si-on.
The war was fought between two factions: one believed that Park Ji-soo would win with overwhelming force, and the other believed that Zion would still win.
The two groups were confronting each other, even sitting in separate auditoriums.
Kang Si-on and Park Ji-soo.
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Both were players raised by K.
The league is an entertainment that satisfies the boredom of beings.
K’s answer was already set. She answered with a confident smile.
“Oh, I think… … .”
Number 13 Cheonho was surprised by K’s answer.
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There was a VVIP seat above the screaming audience.
All of Bayron’s world was white, but the interior of this place was dark.
Beyond the huge glass window in front of our eyes, there was a large screen.
Everyone here was just waiting for war to break out.
On the screen, Kang Shi-on was surrounded by a crowd and was giving a passionate speech.
The next screen showed Park Ji-soo cutting her own cheek with a dagger.
All of these scenes were replays of speeches given by monarchs before a full-scale war.
There was an outpouring of cheers and applause.
The two monarchs, Kang Si-on and Park Ji-soo, were truly stars here.
And in that dark space, in the VVIP seat, there was a man sitting.
He who sat upon the golden throne was none other than a human being.
Not the existence of Baron.
And Manager K slowly walked into the VVIP seat.
Crack, crack.
The sound of her heels echoed steadily.
“I’m ready.”
K bowed his head to him, and he gestured silently.
Now was the order to begin.
“… … Yes. Okay.”
K pressed the button. Then the screen changed and the cheers of the audience grew louder.
The screen was an expert’s analysis comparing the two forces.
[The King of Mankyung: Kang Shion]
[Capital: Man-gyeong]
[resources
●Cities owned: 5
●Number of citizens: 16,851 (91 injured / 83 slightly injured, 8 seriously injured)
●Number of players: 29, S-class (1), A-class (1), B-class (3), C-class (13), D-class (1), F-class (10)
●Ranking in the region: 2nd
●Food: 135 days (+45)
●Drinking water: 31 days (+10)
●Support rating: 98
●Power:
Troops 16,851 / 1st Army (8,400), 2nd Army (5,000), 3rd Army (1,000), 4th Army (2,421), Commanders (30)
Weapons 9,041 (+340) / F-Class (6,389), E-Class (2548), D-Class (88), B-Class (3), A-Class (13)]
VS
[The King of the Time: Park Ji-soo]
[Capital: Beomgye]
[resources
●Cities owned: 13
●Number of citizens: 66,851 (2,901 injured / 1,083 lightly injured, 1,718 seriously injured)
●Number of players: 103, S-class (0), A-class (3), B-class (5), C-class (20), D-class (12), F-class (63)
●Ranking in the region: 1st place
●Food: 435 days (+55)
●Water: 20 days (+15)
●Support rating: 64
●Power:
Troops 58,157 / 1st Battalion (20,400), 2nd Battalion (15,300), 3rd Battalion (13,000), 4th Battalion (9,400), Commander (57)
Weapons 15,041 (+340) / F-Class (12,901), E-Class (2,089), D-Class (51), B-Class (0), A-Class (0)]
As the comparative analysis data appeared on the screen, the betting amount began to rise exponentially.
Numerically, Park Ji-soo had an overwhelming advantage.
But there were many who believed in Zion’s power.
K slowly approached the VVIP.
And he knelt down in front of where he was sitting.
Like a puppy throwing a tantrum, K fell down on his lap.
He stroked K’s head silently, and soon a soft and sweet voice was heard.
“Excellent.”
“You are too kind.”
He rested his chin on one hand and stroked K’s head with the other.
It’s like petting a puppy.
The screen was now showing a promotional video about the two monarchs.
His specially created character moved along with the magnificent BGM.
Every time Kang Shi-on appeared on the screen, the beings cheered.
And his younger brother Kang Jun-ho also appeared in the video.
The beings let out exclamations of admiration at the story of Zion.
At that time, K looked up at the VVIP cautiously.
The absolute ruler of the league.
The one who conceived everything and held the league.
He was wearing a mask so his face was unrecognizable, and he always wore white gloves with lace on his hands.
And he had black eyes.
An absolute being whose origins are unknown, whether male or female.
At least within the league, his word was absolute.
The Absolute said.
“The monarch and the player have now proven their worth and grown their power. K, who are you sure will win this war?”
A soft yet majestic voice.
That sweet voice lingered in K’s ears.
K was always happy whenever he heard the voice of the Absolute.
K is a veteran manager.
All the players and monarchs she has managed so far have been ranked in the top tier.
This time again, her accomplishments were truly remarkable.
As an absolute being, K cannot help but be special.
And K’s answer was set.
“… … It must be Park Ji-soo.”
K chose Park Ji-soo.
No, I thought it was Park Ji-soo from the beginning.
Her answers have never been wrong.
Especially now that the third round has begun and the monarchs’ tendencies and power bases have become more solid, her reasoning cannot help but be more accurate.
“Why do you think so?”
The Absolute asked the reason.
K answered, still lying on his knees, looking at the screen.
“Of course, Kang Shi-on is a great monarch. However, he does not possess the qualities of a monarch. As you know, Kang Shi-on is a monarch who was not chosen by the system until the first and second rounds. Park Ji-soo will possess him. Kang Shi-on will become her best assistant who grows under her. This war will flow like that.”
“… … .”
K continued his reasoning with his own basis.
The system wants to select the most suitable character for the monarch, give that character power, and have that character lead the league.
Moreover, Zion was the one who seized the throne through a coup.
A man who was not originally qualified to be a monarch.
He was elected to that position through voting.
Of course, Zion was a player that K really cherished.
That’s why I won’t let him die.
K’s board was already laid out.
All the boards K has led so far have gone according to her plan.
But the Absolute thought differently.
“well.”
The Absolute’s gentle hands swept K’s forehead and crown.
The war is about to begin.
The screen lit up again.
The shouts of the beings filled even this VVIP room.
The cheers of those who could not hide their excitement at the start of the game echoed throughout the theater and into Bayron.
The screen appears again.
On the screen, Park Ji-soo’s warriors were advancing with passenger tanks at the forefront.
This is a tense moment before the two armies clash.
The Absolute’s black eyes were fixed on only one place, one place only.
And the Absolute smiled.
“… … Only higher-dimensional beings would know that.”
It was the first time that the opinions of the Absolute and K diverged.
For the first time in ‘countless dimensions’.
Now the screen was shining on the very top of the wall.
Kang Shi-on, the monarch of Man-gyeong, who was at the forefront, appeared.
Soon the advance guards of the two forces met.
(Continued in the next episode)