Perfect World [EN]: Chapter 450

Gods Knights concluded this season with 26 wins, 7 draws, and 5 losses, securing 4th place overall. While a commendable result, they trailed Chaplin Whisper, the league champions, by 15 points. Bridging this significant gap will require considerable effort next season.

Inside a flying car, soaring through the azure sky.

Beom-seok sat beside Rebecca, rapidly approaching their destination: Zeon City, home of the Chaplin Whisper team.

They were hosting a league championship celebration, and upon receiving an invitation, he found himself en route. Beom-seok wasn’t keen on attending someone else’s victory party, but Rebecca’s persistence led him to reluctantly agree.

“Sigh~ I’m still jealous, though.”

Chaplin Whisper dramatically surpassed Real Heroes to clinch the championship with two games to spare. A key factor was Real Heroes’ sudden decline in stamina near the season’s end, resulting in a draw and a loss.

This decline was almost inevitable, given their relentless use of main players throughout the spring season, achieving an undefeated record until the 36th match. Furthermore, their final two games were away matches against Gods Knights and Chaplin Whisper.

It was by no means an easy end to the season.

Rebecca, radiant in a vibrant dress, smiled and linked arms with him.

“Beom-seok, I’m so grateful you came with me.”

“It’s nothing. All the major figures from the World League teams were invited anyway, so I had to attend.”

Despite his words, Beom-seok had grumbled considerably before accepting the invitation. Having established their teams around the same time, Chaplin Whisper’s championship win, fueled by financial resources, stirred resentment within him. However, he ultimately yielded to Rebecca’s persuasion. Besides, his future in-laws had extended the invitation, making it difficult to decline.

“But you really didn’t want to go, did you?”

“Well, yeah. But I couldn’t refuse when you wanted me to.”

Beom-seok scratched the back of his neck, still questioning whether attending Chaplin Whisper’s celebration was truly necessary, hence his lingering hesitation.

The reason was Theresa. He felt awkward appearing at his in-laws’ event with another lover. Fortunately, she was unlikely to attend due to unavoidable circumstances, which reassured him, but he couldn’t suppress his apprehension.

Her unexpected appearance would be problematic.

‘Is Theresa planning something? She might come to disrupt things. There’s definitely a possibility…….’

Having come this far, however, there was no turning back. The flying car was already descending towards a hotel in Zeon City. As the car halted before the main entrance, he inhaled deeply and exited with Rebecca.

Instantly, an elf hotelier hurried over and bowed respectfully. Having been informed by the captain that Beom-seok was also an invited guest, she recognized him and promptly greeted him.

“Welcome, Beom-seok. I will escort you to the banquet hall.”

“Okay. Please do.”

Soon, Beom-seok linked arms with Rebecca and followed the hotelier towards the grand banquet hall on the 6th floor. Numerous banquet halls lined the corridor, and Beom-seok paused before an open door. A sign reading ‘Chaplin Whisper Championship Celebration’ was displayed prominently.

“I guess this is it.”

“Yes, it seems so.”

Confirming their destination with the departing elf hotelier, Beom-seok approached the table near the entrance to register in the guest book. Having made the journey, he needed to record his presence.

“Welcome. Oh, Beom-seok, and Rebecca.”

The staff at the table recognized both Beom-seok and Rebecca. They were clerks from the Chaplin Whisper team. Rebecca, having previously served as the team’s manager, knew the staff well.

“It’s good to see you all. It’s been a while.”

“Yes. We are delighted to see you again as well. Please follow me. I will guide you to your reserved seats.”

The staff led them to the second table in the front row, facing the banquet hall stage. This area was reserved for the Chaplin family, prompting Rebecca to look around, preparing to introduce Beom-seok. As her future husband, making a positive impression on her relatives was essential.

She first approached the table where Chairman Chaplin and his brothers were seated. As the family’s senior members, they were to be greeted first.

“Grandfather, I’m here.”

Chairman Chaplin, who had been gazing distractedly, smiled warmly. Rebecca was one of his many grandchildren, but she had significantly contributed to Chaplin Whisper’s recent success. She had brought in the current coach, Vincent, and recruited numerous promising players, laying the groundwork for the team’s victory.

“Welcome, Rebecca, you’ve arrived just in time.”

“I brought Beom-seok with me too.”

“It’s been a while, Chairman Chaplin.”

Chairman Chaplin rose to greet Beom-seok, extending courtesy to his future grandson-in-law.

Moreover, Beom-seok had greatly assisted him when his old friend Chairman Balbar played a prank that was bordering on the bizarre, and he had significantly contributed to Chaplin Whisper’s championship this time. During the 37th match against Gods Knights and Real Heroes, the chairman had watched TV with bated breath.

If Gods Knights had lost at that time, Chaplin Whisper’s championship today would not have been possible. During the 38th match between Chaplin Whisper and Real Heroes, both teams drew, each taking one point.

“So, our hero has arrived. Thanks to you bringing Real Heroes home and winning, we were able to win comfortably. Thank you so much.”

“It’s nothing. It was a league match, so I just did my best.”

“Come on, come and sit down.”

At Chairman Chaplin’s invitation, Beom-seok glanced at the crowded table. The occupants were all quite elderly, and if he sat, two of them would have to relinquish their seats. They appeared to be senior members of the Chaplin family, and he couldn’t commit such an impolite act.

Beom-seok scratched his head and said.

“No, we have our own seats. And I haven’t greeted President Fritz yet.”

“Oh, is that so? Then there’s nothing we can do. Come visit again later.”

“Yes, I understand. Then have a good time.”

Beom-seok departed Chairman Chaplin’s side with Rebecca and greeted other relatives. There were dozens of them with the same degree of kinship as Rebecca. A considerable amount of time passed while greeting and chatting. By the time he returned to his seat, he saw President Fritz already seated, having arrived in the meantime.

“Dad, when did you get here?”

As Rebecca approached, President Fritz greeted her with a bright expression. It had been a long time since he had seen his daughter. She was very busy with matches during the season, so she couldn’t easily go home.

“Rebecca, welcome. Our daughter has grown a lot in the meantime. Hahaha.”

“Oh, Dad. Are you sulking because I haven’t visited?”

“Sulking? Am I a child of one or two years old? I’m just a little sad. Lima City and Zeon City aren’t that far…….”

“Hehehe. Please understand. When you live in a group, it’s often difficult to have personal time in many ways. You, as the leader of an organization, know that very well, don’t you?”

President Fritz pouted. Of course, that was true, but Rebecca was being a bit too much. Lima City and Zeon City were only a few minutes away by flying car. There was enough time to commute.

“What group life? Since you’re living with your husband, your father is no longer in your eyes. Oh, I’m so sad……. My only daughter is so indifferent, I think I should have another child.”

Rebecca chuckled and sat close to him, smiling slyly.

“If you have a late child at that age, people will curse you.”

“Curse what? I’m still young. When I go outside, everyone still thinks I’m a young bachelor.”

Well, he was a modified human, so if you only looked at his appearance, you could mistake him for a man in his early 30s. If you didn’t know better, you could only see him as a young man.

“Oh, come on.”

“What do you mean, come on? Who would know if I lied about my age?”

At this point, Beom-seok stepped forward to greet him. He seemed awkward standing there silently.

“Hello, President Fritz.”

“Oh, our son-in-law has arrived too. Come on, sit down.”

“Yes, thank you.”

As Beom-seok took his seat, Rebecca subtly moved closer to him. This made Fritz even more sulky, and he outwardly expressed his discomfort. In any case, raising a daughter was useless. It was fortunate if they didn’t pack up all the household items and take them when they got married.

“Sigh~ I guess I should just consider myself without a daughter. Oh, I’m so sad…….”

Feeling self-conscious, Beom-seok nudged Rebecca’s side. He was talking like it was a joke, but there was always a barb in such words.

She pouted and sat next to Fritz.

“Dad, you’re so embarrassing.”

“People get lonely when they get old.”

“Dad, you have a lot of elves under your command. They’re all gladiators, so you can talk to them well. Why are you lonely…….”

“Huhu. Elves are too obedient and boring. Life is only fun when there’s give and take.”

Beom-seok, sensing the bickering between father and daughter escalating, decided to change the subject. If this continued, he would be in trouble with his father-in-law.

“By the way, President Fritz. Didn’t Amelie come with you?”

“Hmm. That child is busy as today’s protagonist along with Coach Vincent. So, she’s currently preparing to go on stage.”

“Oh, I see. You must be proud. Your elf has made a great contribution to winning the family’s team.”

“Well, yes, but I don’t really like it. It was my father’s wish to put her on the Chaplin Whisper team, but I’m a little lonely because she’s often away from home. And my only daughter doesn’t even show her face at home.”

Beom-seok, with an awkward expression, continued.

“But you have other elves under your command, don’t you?”

“Well, the other elves are boring. Actually, Amelie used to bully me a lot when we were World League gladiators together. So, I like teasing her about that, and she’s my favorite elf.”

“Is that so? Then get another elf with a bad personality.”

“Well? I’ve been thinking about getting another elf lately, even if she doesn’t have a bad personality.”

“Really? What’s there to think about? Just get her.”

Fritz shook his head with a troubled expression.

“But it’s too expensive.”

“Really? How much is it?”

“I have to be prepared for about 6 billion krang [currency].”

Beom-seok widened his eyes and said.

“No, how can an elf cost 6 billion krang?”

“Ah. It’s an elf that Coach Vincent recommended, and she seems to be quite famous. But I don’t feel like buying her. When I bought Amelie in the past, I was so bullied that I was burning with revenge, but that’s not the case with that child.”

“Really? Who is it?”

“You probably know her well? It’s Priscilla. Coach Vincent said that if Chaplin Whisper wants to continue winning, someone in our family must buy that child. Otherwise, he even threatened that we would definitely regret it within the next 2-3 years.”

‘Ah. That old man, really! He’s never helpful! If he’s going, just go, why is he coveting someone!’

He was furious, but Beom-seok’s expression was as calm as ever. If he got angry here, only he would be seen as a fool for love.

“Oh. Is that so? But that might be a little difficult?”

“Why?”

“When I looked into it, Priscilla, that child, was firmly targeted by someone.”

“Really?”

“Anyway, they’re planning to buy her with the intention of taking revenge, and it’s no joke. You have to have at least 20 billion or more to even think about touching her.”

Fritz’s mouth dropped open. 6 billion was already a considerable burden, but 20 billion? He could never buy her. Even if Amelie had been that price in the past, he would have thought about it again.

“No. What did Priscilla do to cause such a thing to happen?”

“She conspired with a guy named Jade and gave him a big middle finger very nicely. Fortunately, I found out about their scheme in the middle, but if I hadn’t, I would have been in big trouble.”

“Oh, that happened. But who is the person who is trying to buy her? I’m a little curious.”

“It’s me.”

Fritz blinked his eyes. If he had made a mistake, he would have had a family fight over an elf. Anyway, all of his assets would be inherited by Rebecca, so his money was his money.

“Oh dear. I almost made a big mistake. I was going to buy an elf that my son-in-law was aiming for. I have to talk to Coach Vincent about this.”

“Well, you don’t have to go that far. I think it would be helpful to me if you pretended not to know and said you would buy her.”

“Really? Why?”

“If you refuse to buy her, using me as an excuse, you’ll probably try to coax another Chaplin family member into buying her somehow. Actually, Coach Vincent and I have a good relationship, but we’re secretly keeping each other in check. Anyway, he’s a burden for life.”

Then he was willing to keep his mouth shut. His son-in-law was burning with revenge and starting a fight, so his father-in-law couldn’t get in the way. If he had the ability, it would be good to help for Rebecca’s future.