Chapter 250 (1/2)
The moment the end of the match was announced, the five people, including me, gasped and stared at each other from our respective positions.
“Gasp. Gasp...”
“Sigh.”
“...Shit.”
“It’s already over.”
“......”
Michael of the United States, Zhen Sulong of China, Torres of Spain, and finally the British big-nosed person called David. They were all those with the power of a constellation.
...That British guy was someone I didn’t expect. The ancient elf crown he wore gave him the ability to freely manipulate trees. As a result, we all formed relationships where we had a natural enemy. My sun flames burned David’s trees and Davdi’s trees grew by absorbing Torres’ water. Torres’ water made Michael’s sand heavy and Michael’s sand repeatedly extinguished my fire. We kept each other in check, absorbed each other’s powers, became stronger, and fought again.
Zhen Sulong was busy wandering here and there.
“...It seems the final decision needs to be made in the next match,” I told them as the oldest man present.
Then there was a message in front of me announcing the end of the match.
[The players have suffered.]
[You will be logged out after three seconds.]
[3, 2, 1...]
My vision turned white along with the message announcing the end of the match. I opened my eyes and saw darkness. There were constant cheers from outside.
“... I will become deaf.”
I took off the connection helmet on my head and brushed my hair. I fought a thrilling battle after a long time and my body was covered with sweat. I tied up my white hair with a rubber band in my pocket.
“...Hrmm.”
Several thoughts flashed through my head. The first thing to come to mind was my family. I was worried that they would be too surprised when watching the match. In particular, Mido had been deceived by me and might feel betrayed. Maybe she won’t want to see me for a while.
“Ah, I don't know.”
First, I didn’t regret this. My identity had already been revealed and now various media and the world would pay attention to me. I was annoyed when I thought about how the reporters would be chasing me, but I could bear it for my granddaughter. It was because I was her grandfather.
“Groan.”
I pressed the button located inside the capsule and went outside. At the same time, shouts poured out toward me.
Wahhhh!
Click! Click!
“......!”
I was amazed by the loud shout and almost collapsed. I staggered and slowly walked to the front of the stage. Every time I walked, there was a constant baptism of camera flashes.
“Umm.”
Now that I had adapted, I could deal with the reporters with a certain degree of calmness. The moment I fully appeared on the stage, crazy shouts came from all directions.
”Waaahhhhhhhh!”
“Grandfather Choi Chuntaek!”
“You are really the best!”
“You’re really cool!”
There was also thunderous applause. It was invisible, but it poured down toward me like endless rain. It was the first time I had ever experienced this rain, but it didn’t feel as bad as I thought.
”Grandfather!”
A familiar warmth hugged my waist. I gently stroked Mido’s hair as she buried her face in my chest. The two of us stood silently. Thus, we once again became prey for the hyena-like reporters.
Pang pang! Pang pang!
“Um, Mido. The reporters...”
“It’s okay. Just a moment... just wait a moment...”
She strengthened her arms and hugged my waist strongly. My gaze alternated between her and the cameras of the reporters and I smiled with resignation. My arms patted her back.
***
At the VIP seats on the second floor of Union Square...
The Union officials and invited guests were immersed in a festive mood.
“Victory! We won! Hahaha!”
“We are number one. It is truly amazing!”
“No way, I didn’t know that Dark Wolf was Korean!”
“Team Leader Yoo here put in a lot of effort to scout him.”
Lee Seokjun turned over the merit to Yoo Minseok with a kind smile. Yoo Minseok simply smiled and bowed politely to the people sitting here. Among them was the current president of the Republic of Korea. He was called Kang Taesan.
“Well done. You should be treated as a hero of South Korea.”
Kang Taesan nodded vigorously as he watched the scene unfolding on the stage in front of him with fierce patriotism. It was a scene where generous praise and applause was poured toward Choi Chuntaek holding the microphone. At this moment, Choi Chuntaek touched the microphone and silence fell in the stadium. His voice filled the stadium.
-Hello, I am Choi Chuntaek.
Wahhhhhhh!
The shouts lasted for five seconds. Choi Chuntaek simply raised one hand to calm the audience. Then he continued speaking, -As many of you know, I am Dark Wolf. In fact, I wasn’t going to appear today. I broke that promise. The reason I came here is due to my granddaughter here.
Then there was the scene of the audience shouting Choi Mido’s name. Choi Chuntaek raised his hand again to calm the audience.
-There are many wolf-like guys here targeting my granddaughter.
Laughter burst out from the audience seats.
Choi Chuntaek continued, -In fact, I am burdened by your interest. After this, the reporters will probably chase me and my granddaughter like stalkers. However, I won’t tolerate it. It is because this is my personality.
This time, laughter broke out even in the VIP seats. Choi Chuntaek’s words were also an indirect warning to the reporters.
Kang Taesan asked Yoo Minseok, who was standing next to him, “Are the reporters chasing him a lot?”