The Player Hides His Past - Chapter 158

Episode 158. All of the people gathered in this place were more

than they could have imagined .

They know their place better than anyone else.

Those who know how to wield that power.

Years have passed since AAU started with agreements around the world.

The purpose of the establishment to protect the world from the threat of the Arcana?

Rather, it means that interests have been prioritized for a long time.

It was the branch heads of AAU who had been solidifying their position by crossing the line between the government and the players. In short, they are masters of tightrope walking.

Thanks to that, they were confident.

‘I mean, don’t treat me like reporters.’

‘Lee Ho-yeol is too cocky.’

‘It’s a proposal that people can’t help but be shaken by.’

Player Lee Ho-yeol.

Even if you face him, you won’t lose your momentum.

Of course, the modest confidence did not last long.

Pop—

the sound of cut-off applause.

what?

Are you going to skip the hospitality?

When I first heard it, I thought I had heard it wrong.

It’s not a specification, and I’m going to omit it.

Because the nuance of the words was subtle.

It doesn’t mean that you will refuse because it’s burdensome.

It’s like a very deserved hospitality.

It was a way of saying that it was inevitably omitted due to time constraints.

“…!”

rapidly cooled atmosphere.

Thanks to that, the branch managers who stopped in an awkward position.

Soon, a loud noise made them flinch.

bang!

The door to the conference room was closed.

Lee Ho-yeol’s magic was evident from the swirling mana.

Jim Joshua, president of the US West branch, was taken aback.

‘Why go to that bastard’s bathroom?’

Because the door was closed without the head of the Eastern Branch entering.

‘…Dammit, it’s burdensome on my own.’

Including the President of the United States.

It was Jim Joshua, who had the experience of meeting all kinds of people in all kinds of places.

However, Lee Ho-yeol was also a very burdensome existence for him.

I don’t know if it’s to say goodbye, but today…

‘There are many things to talk about the future.’

It means that there was a proposal that I was going to seriously discuss with Lee Ho-yeol.

Because of that, Jim Joshua struggled to open his mouth.

as carefully as possible.

“It looks like there are those branch heads who haven’t entered yet… Wouldn’t it be better to delay the opening for a few minutes?”

But what came back was a firm answer.

“Also, I have nothing to share with those who are not even punctual.”

“…!!!”

Can’t you wait even a few minutes?

too much like a knife

But no matter how pitiful he looked, it was useless.

Again—

Hoyeol went straight to the podium.

Hoyeol’s gaze scanned the crowd. Raw meat is the AAU branch manager who wields influence in countries around the world. Even though I was a little shy in front of them.

not flinched in the slightest.

A more upright posture.

and.

“…!!!”

It was an unusual look.

It was different from the gaze of the players who sometimes chilled the conversation.

As if boasting that all you have is power.

It meant that his eyes weren’t spewing life without hesitation.

In a way, the gaze goes beyond being calm and seems indifferent.

But why?

It felt as if those eyes could see right through them. The sound of

saliva

dripping could be heard from all over the place.

No one could easily sit down because of the tension.

A feeling of pressure to the point where the thoughts I had only a few decades ago were rendered colorless.

…It was a huge misunderstanding.

Lee Ho-yeol was not just a player.

An earthquake shook the pupils of the branch leaders.

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Let’s see, for now, [Natural Enemy Relations] didn’t activate.

However, what could not be overlooked was the presence of devil worshipers. I had the experience of being stabbed in the back of the head once in the Mage’s Tower for believing only in the [natural enemy relationship].

‘I can’t even feel the presence.’

Should I say I’m lucky out of misfortune?

Except for Baker, the head of AAU’s London branch.

It seemed that no one was possessed or deeply involved with demons.

But why are all the faces like that?

Like those who have something stung.

How many of you are going to be stung for a while?

Except for demons and unceremoniousness.

Unlike the infinitely generous heart of Grandfel.

I, Lee Ho-yeol, don’t have a broad mind.

It means that I still remember it clearly because of the back end.

[AAU official “Holy war? There’s no way to know if it’s really going on.”]

I’d understand if there were just one or two articles like that.

‘Really, articles were pouring out as if they had made a promise to each other.’

In particular, there were too many anonymous overseas officials. I wonder if the words to figure out the subject would have come out of Grandfel’s mouth.

I opened my mouth.

“A shadow has fallen on your faces.”

…No, I didn’t mean to tremble with cubes again.

It was a word that I spat out without even thinking about it.

There were people who were startled everywhere.

Have you seen anything that really stings?

It’s done anyway.

It’s a shame to build a new dark history while trying to solve the back end.

Let’s get straight to the point.

“I will ask you guys.”

How much do you really know about AAU?

Whether a demon exists inside the AAU.

That was what I wanted to check with him.

Even if it is unavoidable that the situation on the Arcana continent has changed rapidly unlike the planned story.

I was just confirming that Arcana settings like [Labyrinth] and [Dungeon] were still valid.

It was clear that even if such information was properly used, it would be of great help for upcoming updates.

“Do you know anything about the temple?”

First of all, I’ll ask you from the beginning of the case.

Some people were visibly taken aback by my words.

It looks cool.

Who are the anonymous overseas officials who talk a lot?

It would be good for them to answer with sincerity.

“If you didn’t know, is there a reason you didn’t notice?”

Not only the aftermath of I Ho-yeol, but also the holy war was related to the annihilation of Akkshan. It also means that the pride of Grandfel cannot be easily passed over.

“If there is no good reason, I think it is a lack of ability.”

It means to pay for the name of AAU.

“What do you guys think?”

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After Nam Tae-min contacted him, Park Min-jae couldn’t close his eyes for a moment. Even if Lee Ho-yeol led the meeting, he was the one in charge.

responsible person.

Literally.

Park Min-jae thought of taking responsibility for everything.

‘It doesn’t matter what the outcome will be at the end of the meeting.’

Even if you don’t, if you’re thinking of grabbing Lee Ho-yeol’s ankle, you should have warned him to be prepared to give up his ankle.

Didn’t he even promise himself that he would take care of the filth of the dirty society?

‘I’m used to playing the punching bag again.’

However, the meeting went in an unexpected direction.

Rather, it was because Ho-yeol was questioning them!

Where did the momentum that soared through the sky go? Everyone said they kept their mouths shut.

If only I could have left this sight as a video.

I wouldn’t have needed digestive medicine in my life.

It was a pity that the meeting was held in private.

Suddenly, the Tokyo branch manager, Okazaki, sat next to me.

“It seems everyone has nothing to say.”

To sum up Hoyeol’s words, it was simple.

AAU is an absurd lack of ability.

He has no ability and is just unnecessarily noisy.

Really, there is no such thing as a cutthroat murder.

You are no exception.

But I finished figuring out the subject early and kept my mouth shut.

Unlike those who didn’t even know the subject and ranted about it.

“If you have a conscience, you should keep quiet. Like me.”

Like a person with a hairy conscience from time to time.

There were also those who shamelessly made fun of their mouths.

“Actually, interests are quite complex.”

“Before sharing information, you must report to the upper line and confirm it….”

“As you know better than anyone else, there are always risks with cracks, right? Aren’t the people before the players? For their safety, we have no choice but to regulate it…”

Everyone speaks plausibly.

Well, there is such a trick.

Everyone must have endured in the position of branch manager until now.

But you have to make fun of the other person with your tongue.

“There is no wrong procedure, but it is bad.”

I felt it even in the few interview video press conferences.

There was no way to talk back to Ho-yeol’s speech.

Digging straight into it is the only key.

Above all, there was nothing wrong.

In the end, there were no more excuses.

in heavy silence.

Hoyeol’s words continued.

“Seriously, I will ask. Do you have any pride left?”

“…”

No one could answer easily.

Park Min-jae smiled bitterly.

‘Even if I want to answer casually.’

Now, to pursue pride.

Even if he was covered by the filth of society, he was soaked in it.

‘It’s a mess that can’t even be proven.’

I couldn’t risk my life to participate in the temple quest like the players did. What would be the point of answering that there is only pride left in words?

The silence that continues.

Ho-yeol, who asked the question, is quiet enough to feel ashamed.

Park Min-jae sneakily inspected Ho-yeol’s complexion and was startled.

“…!”

It was still the same expression and eyes.

For some reason, the feelings of Ho-yeol seemed to be transmitted.

It seemed that he was patiently waiting for an answer.

‘No, there’s no way…?’

It is Lee Ho-yeol of the world.

Lee Ho-yeol, who is so resolute that sometimes one wonders if emotions even exist. It’s clear that you’re misunderstanding. It was the moment when Park Min-jae tried to look away.

My eyes met Baker, who was sitting on the other side of the seat.

‘…What are you looking at?’

Eyes met suddenly.

As if the eye contact wasn’t enough, Baker raised the corner of his mouth.

At that moment, the conversation that passed through Park Min-jae’s head.

-“I will move according to my pride.”

…no way?

Park Min-jae’s dream became a reality.

Baker opened his mouth.

“I want to believe that there are. But even if there is no pride left in your heart.”

A look of shame crept over his face.

“I will act to regain my lost pride.”

“…!!!”

Silent astonishment—

I never thought such words would come out of the mouth of the head of the London branch representing England.

Was the impact of the London crisis too great on England?

Everyone couldn’t help but be surprised.

Except for one person, Lee Ho-yeol.

“is it. If so, I will ask for a change.”

“…?”

“Do you guys have the heart to regain your pride?”

“…!!!”

Only then did Park Min-jae realize.

The warmth I felt at first glance was not an illusion.

I do not pursue money and fame.

only for the peace of mankind.

Lee Ho-yeol, who has entered and attacked cracks close to the bug level.

Only then did Park Min-jae realize the identity of warmth.

Yes, that was the ‘nobleness’ flowing from the hero.

Park Min-jae laughed.

‘Do guys like us deserve to pursue pride?’

Well, it’s not something you can judge for yourself.

As I said, Gab will always be Lee Ho-yeol.

“Whoa—”

It was the moment Park Min-jae, who took a deep breath, was about to open his mouth.

“We, Japan…”

“Then…!”

“No, not us…!”

A change has happened.

*

[Small changes occur with the effect of the sublime.]

It is worthwhile to gather AAU branch heads from around the world and preach the theory of pride.

‘It’s fortunate in many ways.’

It is also the effect of the title.

Aren’t the learning conditions difficult?

Anyway, once again, I am grateful for the pride of Grandfel.

No matter how deceitful the title is, there are conditions to activate it.

[Sublime] was also the same.

It means that the effect will be activated only if I act enough to cause a change.

‘I guess this guy’s pride is helpful.’

In that sense, the pride of Grandfel is sublime in a way.

because it could be seen as

It’s no wonder that the effect is activated for consistent actions.

Of course, the current gaze is very burdensome.

I mean, don’t send moving eyes to my dark history.

The same goes for you, Grandfel.

It means that you should not open your chest even more because you are confident.

‘No.’

But what does the process matter?

It is important not to miss this flow of change.

Yeah, it’s time to drive the wedge.

No, to be more precise, I think driving a stake is the right expression.

‘Originally, trust is not something that can be easily built.’

I don’t know about Grandfel, whose head is a flower garden.

Being a member of society, I knew very well what kind of animal humans were.

Even in order to prevent mishaps like the London incident.

It is necessary to keep an eye on AAU from an equal position.

“Finally, I will make a proposal to you.”

Under my ‘authority’, of course.

“I want to create a branch of AAU Yusra.”

“!!!”