Chapter 229 (1/2)

The capsule’s lid opened with a loud sound. I got up while patting myself lightly. My daughter-in-law greeted me with her hands politely clasped together. I asked her, “Why are you waiting for me? Don’t you have anything to do?”

“Just... I’ve wanted to do this for a long time.” Kim Mikyung covered her mouth with her hand and laughed. I always felt it, but once my daughter-in-law laughed, her eyes that curved into a half-moon had the power to make a person feel comfortable.

“Huhu. Yes, yes, let’s go. Where is the guest?”

“He is in the living room. Shall I bring some tea and refreshments?”

“Please.”

I nodded lightly and headed to the living room. My daughter-in-law went to the kitchen to prepare refreshments and when I looked into the living room, I saw not one, but two unexpected figures—there were two people.

“You hadn’t expected us to come together?”

“It has been a while, Elder.”

“Hello.”

They were Yoo Minseok, the head of Union’s strategic planning team, and Cha Jincheol, who worked below him. They bowed politely toward me. I greeted them lightly and sat down on the sofa. “Yes. Why did you come to see this old man?”

“Ah, in fact...” Yoo Minseok glanced at Cha Jincheol sitting next to him and took out an envelope from his briefcase. I saw it and had a question mark over my head.

“What is this?”

”Would you like to read it once?”

Yoo Minseok kindly pulled the paper out of the bag and showed it. It was something I was familiar with. Everyone was talking about it when I turned on the TV recently.

I opened my mouth, “Isn’t this the advertis.e.m.e.nt for the World Competition? You are promoting it splendidly.”

“That’s right. I came to bring Elder there.”

“Me?”

My daughter-in-law came in with tea and refreshments. She told us to eat it well and then headed back to the kitchen to wash the dishes. I was afraid that my daughter-in-law would hear and quietly spoke to the two people in front of me, “I said the other day that I don’t intend to participate.”

In fact, I had said exactly the same answer on Mido’s YouTube broadcast last time. One of the many questions was if I was participating in the World Competition. I obviously mentioned at the time that I didn’t intend to participate.

“Did you know?” Yoo Minseok was out of luck, but still tried to persuade me.

I wondered, “What?”

“How hard was it for me to convince the department head?”

“How could I know that?”

“We have decided to carry out an integrated league this year so that Elder can compete in the World Competition.”

I told them, “Don’t count your chickens before they’ve hatched.”

The news of the Challenger League, that was below level 200 and the Best League, that was above level 200, merging together was a hot topic. It would be applied to the upcoming World Competition and it was said that a new national team selection trials would be held all over the world. I knew my country was holding the preliminary matches today. Mido had gone out early in the morning because of it.

The national team selection this time wasn’t tied to level. Union was willing to show the best players by only picking their skill level. Yet they did this because of me? This made me hate it even more.

...There were too many people. For me, this World Competition was a nuisance. No, it was actually very annoying. I was already struggling with the reporters chasing after me these days. More reporters would follow if I revealed my face and took part in the competition. I became angrier at the thought.

“No. No. I hate annoying things.” I shook my head and expressed my disgust.

Yoo Minseok spoke in a quiet but desperate voice, “Please. If you need money then we can give it to you. Please appear and save some face for South Korea. My promotion is also on the line.”

“Why do you want me to appear? They’re all younger than me. Additionally, why should I take responsibility for your promotion?”

“Cough. It is because those young people are weaker than Elder...” Yoo Minseok’s shoulders shook as he spoke in a voice that had no confidence.

Just then, Cha Jincheol stepped in.

“Elder.”

“What?”

“Didn’t you have a major traffic accident not long ago?”

My eyes widened at the unexpected words. “How do you know about that?”

“I can’t tell you. It is confidential. In any case, the important thing is that we can help you.”

“Help me? I can pay the price for that shit car.”

I was describing a 700 million won Lamborghini as a shit car. In fact, I once mentioned that a shit car was being driven by human trash. It was true.

“Did you know that the Lamborghini’s owner is the youngest son of the Holy Spirit Group?”

“The Holy Spirit Group?”

Of course I didn't know. How could I know he was the youngest son of the Holy Spirit Group?

“Yes. In any case, Elder hit it one-sidedly. He probably hired a corporate lawyer and is going to bother you for quite some time.”

“That damn guy...”

“We are here to help. Additionally, we will put pressure on the Holy Spirit Group at the corporate level. We’ll make him pray in front of you.”

“Hoh. I like that.” I touched my beard and nodded with satisfaction. I had been wondering what to do with those damn bastards, so I thought this was good. Still, it was premature to show my face... What should I do?

Tik tik tik tik-! Diririring-!

Just then, I heard the sound of the front door opening.

“Mom, I’m back~” It was Mido.

“Oh my, you came back so early?”

“Yes, it finished already. I have to participate in the finals of the national team selection tomorrow, so I’m going to have a good rest today.”