Perfect World [EN]: Chapter 397

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“No. Is it possible to target Zeta Investment & Securities? The Black Society or friendly securities firms must hold more than 50% of the shares.”

“But there’s nothing you can’t do with money. We hold a significant amount of the company’s bonds, and just in case, we’ve been privately buying up maturing bonds. And a lot of our funds are invested in these funds as well.”

Beomseok slightly curled up one side of his lips. In other words, he meant to turn it into a corpse and then swallow it.

Investment & Securities firms are also financial companies in their own right. Once a rumor spreads that a company is unstable, ordinary people who have entrusted their money there panic and rush to withdraw their funds. However, the financial company has a limit to the amount of money it can pay out, so it eventually has no choice but to give up, which leads to the company closing its doors. Even if the acquisition fails, it was clear that the Black Society would suffer a huge blow.

“Good. Then I’ll give Chaplin Group a little help with their work.”

“Help? What kind of help?”

It was about Zeta Investment & Securities’ fraudulent accounting. It hasn’t been easy lately because the Black Society has been very concerned about security, but if Margaret and her hackers are intensively deployed, there should be some results.

In addition, although some time has passed, there was a lot of evidence containing past corruption facts. Using these would be of great help in bringing down Zeta Investment & Securities.

“I’ll tell you later. Look forward to it because it’s a very useful gift.”

“Yes. I understand. Then please tell me.”

Beomseok smiled brightly and patted her on the shoulder.

“Okay. Then I need to focus on today’s game, so let’s talk about the details next time.”

“Yes. I understand. But Beomseok?”

“What? Why?”

“But is it really okay for me to go out today?”

Her question was simply, why did he specifically pick her, a member of the Chaplin family, as a starter in the game against the Chaplin Whisper team, which contained her grandfather’s wishes? If Rebecca did something stupid for the family, today’s game would be an immediate defeat.

If she were in Beomseok’s position, she would never have allowed her to participate in the game. This was also good for Gods Knights and her.

Beomseok stared at her with an awkward expression.

“Well, it’s because you belong to the best 19 players on our team.”

“Is that all?”

Another reason was that her favorability was at its peak. In other words, it meant that she would not betray him for the sake of the family. So there was no need to exclude her, one of the main forces.

“Well. There are many other reasons. First of all, I thought that you, who loves *geomtu* [Korean for gladiatorial combat], would not do anything else for the family team while betraying your affiliated team, and I believed in Director Vincent’s humanity. And even if that were the case, we wouldn’t be losing a game we could win today. In fact, Gods Knights has a very low chance of defeating Chaplin Whisper today. It means that the game result will not change no matter what you do. Also, who knows? You might use your position as the former leader to intimidate the Chaplin Whisper *geomtusa* [gladiators] and lead us to victory. Hehehe.”

At the last words, Rebecca narrowed her eyes. She felt bad because it contained a nuance that treated her like a *moribae* [rogue or gangster].

“What are you talking about now? You’re not telling me to betray my family, are you?”

Beomseok, judging that he had made a mistake, quickly got up and stepped back.

“No. I’m not necessarily saying that. I’m just joking because you’re too worried.”

“Even so, there are things you shouldn’t say as a joke, aren’t there? How bad do you think I feel listening to that?”

Beomseok quickly grabbed Rebecca’s shoulders. Her sharply sharpened fingernails were about to pierce through his suit. At this rate, he would have to participate in the game with a deeply furrowed face. At this time, the best option was to gloss over it.

“Hahaha. Okay. With this much energy, you can definitely play a big role in today’s game. Rebecca, please do your best today!”

“Yes? Yes?”

“What are you talking about? You were a *geomtusa* and leader of Chaplin Whisper in the past, so you know the opponent’s weaknesses and habits inside and out. So I mean I’m looking forward to it. Okay, fighting!”

Beomseok patted her shoulder hard to encourage her, and Rebecca gave him a dumbfounded look. She couldn’t tell whether to get angry or be swept away by his atmosphere.

“Ah. Yes, yes.”

“Okay. Then I’m going to prepare for the game, so you should brace yourself too.”

With that, Beomseok hurriedly left Rebecca’s side. If he stayed any longer, he didn’t know what kind of trouble she would cause him when she came to her senses. He returned to his seat and meticulously touched his *mugu* [protective gear] with a serious expression, thoroughly blocking Rebecca’s approach.

– The game is scheduled to start soon, so both team *geomtusa* should stand in the entrance tunnel.

Beomseok, hearing the in-house broadcast, put on his helmet and left the dugout door. His expression was full of tension, and it seemed he was worried about the fierce battle with Amelie.

He was confident enough in a one-on-one match, but in a team match, she was very *budam* [burden/intimidating]. All the members of Chaplin Whisper were world-class *geomtusa*, but Amelie’s true power was demonstrated in team matches.

Only if he broke her could Gods Knights aim for victory. Currently, the strongest in the World League was Chaplin Whisper, and that power came from Amelie’s *chaettik* [whip].

‘Today, victory is not that important. It’s much more important to find out how to break through Chaplin Whisper’s powerful *chaettik mak* [whip defense] no matter what.’

But this was not easy. The only team that properly broke through the *chaettik mak* and won was Ancient Warriors, the strongest team last year.

This achievement was achieved after the world’s strongest power and thorough research and analysis. However, this year’s Chaplin Whisper team has become even stronger, and Ionis and Landrado, who made frequent mistakes last year, are showing more advanced skills this season. Naturally, Gods Knights had no choice but to feel *budam*.

Beomseok walked to the entrance and touched the grass-covered floor.

‘The condition of the stadium is very good. It’s not wet, and it’s not dry either.’

The stadium at Zion City Colosseum was a flat terrain with endless green grass. Because using a long *chaettik* would be hindered if there were obstacles such as trees or rocks. However, this also made *doljin* [charge/rush] advantageous. This is because the running speed is not reduced by obstacles.

If you advance 15m on flat ground after the game starts, the approach is successful, and then it’s a free-for-all.

‘The time it takes to approach is approximately between 0.5 seconds and 1 second. If the opponent makes a mistake, you can easily achieve your goal, but it’s difficult to expect that.’

World League *geomtusa* could cover a distance of 15m in no more than 1 second, no matter how late. It was a very fleeting time, but it was enough time for elves or modified humans to *ppuril* [unleash] several attacks.

Then the initial *doljin* would be stopped, and then they would have to suffer from constant *chaettik* offensives. Beomseok, Nikita, and Shaila’s job was to properly block the *chaettik serye* [whip barrage] that would pour out immediately after the game started and keep running.

Beomseok, who had brushed off the grass and dirt on his hands, straightened his back and put on a serious expression.

‘Still, I have to do it. It doesn’t make sense if I can’t do what Zakid did.’

Currently, Zakid was receiving *reobeukol* [love calls/offers] from numerous World League teams. This was because he had properly blocked Amelie’s *chaettik* in last year’s game and this year’s game and succeeded in *doljin* without fail.

Of course, after that, they collapsed helplessly due to the difference in power between the two teams, but it was bound to be attractive to World League teams that could not do so. So the Ancient Warriors team offered Dark Hyenas 7.9 billion *keurang* [currency], the highest price ever, to recruit him. This was 500 million *keurang* more than the price of Prishika, an elf without an owner.

It didn’t make sense to offer this price to a modified human who receives an annual salary, but it was understandable because if they only recruited him, they would be guaranteed to win. Ancient Warriors, with a strong squad, didn’t need to fear Chaplin Whisper if they only had him.

This is because if *doljin* is successful, they can easily defeat Chaplin Whisper through a free-for-all. However, this transfer offer was in vain. Dark Hyenas had no intention of letting him go, and decisively, Zakid was satisfied with his current situation.

Dark Hyenas was also pouring huge amounts of money to become the strongest World League team, aggressively recruiting talented *geomtusa*.

Now Beomseok had to continue this reputation. Currently, he was ranked 2nd in the world *geomtusa* rankings, but he was still at the end of the world’s top 3 *geomtusa* selected by experts.

This was because he had not achieved successful results against Zakid and Amelie. Well, it was because there was no opportunity, but people without performance could not be put up as the strongest *geomtusa*.

– Both team *geomtusa* please enter.

As the *geomtusa* from both sides moved to the center of the stadium with the broadcast announcement, the fans who filled the stands stood up and expressed their expectations for the match of the century. Although the power difference between the two teams was large, the duel between Amelie and Beomseok that would unfold in the future was bound to be very *heungmijinjin* [exciting].

Beomseok, who was moving, raised his clenched fist high. Then, the away fans in Lima City in the north shouted. They were responding to the will of the cheering team *geomtusa*, who was determined to win.

“Oh Beomseok. You must win!”

“Knock down that arrogant Amelie’s nose!”

“Oh Beomseok! It’s finally time to determine the strongest! You must defeat Amelie!”

At this time, the broadcast started the commentary, breaking through the shouts of the audience. The fans in the stands were overflowing with enthusiasm, but there was a need to further boost it. Today, there was a big event where two of the strongest *geomtusa* would face off for the one and only world’s best spot. It was not enough for the fans to be excited and go crazy.

– They’re finally facing off. We’ve been waiting for a really long time. The *ilgi-to gyeoljeon* [one-on-one showdown] between *geomtusa* Oh Beomseok and Amelie in the previous Hein Central League was a draw. I’m really looking forward to seeing what these two will show us today.

– Yes. That’s right. At the time, *geomtusa* Oh Beomseok seemed to be quite *millineun* [pushed back], but that was when his physical abilities were very low. However, after years of *jeolchibusim* [grinding his teeth in determination], *geomtusa* Oh Beomseok has now gained world-class physical abilities. I’m looking forward to seeing what kind of result this will have in today’s game.

After the commentator’s commentary, the announcer answered with a regretful voice.

– But there is one disappointing thing. Gods Knights does not have enough resources to support *geomtusa* Oh Beomseok. There are some excellent *geomtusa* positioned, but overall, it cannot be said that there are no shortcomings.

– That’s right. Gods Knights has many young *geomtusa* due to its existing promising player policy. But I am sending *gidae seokkin nun* [mixed expectations] to the Gods Knights team because of this part. I’m looking forward to seeing how much the promising players who experienced the World League this year will improve next year.

– Hahaha. Yes. Promising players adapt rapidly after experiencing the *haedang* [relevant] league for a year. There are 38 league games, as well as the league game and the GA Cup. And there’s also the World Cup finals next summer, isn’t there? They have to play so many games that they can’t help but adapt.

– That’s right. And Gods Knights also has the chronic disease of lacking a *geomtusa* squad, doesn’t it? It’s a disadvantage, but that means the *sosok geomtusa* [affiliated gladiators] play a lot of games, which will help them develop that much.

– Yes. That’s right. But the interesting fact is that this team is ranked 7th in the league this year. There have been times when a newly promoted team has caused an upset in the early stages and *ollaganeun* [rising] to the top, but they don’t consistently maintain that ranking, do they?

The commentator nodded as if it were natural. If the power is not enough, they will play frequent league games and *tteoreojyeo naerigi* [fall down].

– Yes. There are clear limits to luck. But Gods Knights is not luck. Experts had fully expected this result from Gods Knights since the beginning of this season. First of all, they have the power.

– Haha. It’s natural because there’s *geomtusa* Oh Beomseok. In addition, they have three W0-class *geomtusa*, including Shaila, Nikita, and Rezaris, don’t they? The rest of the power is a bit lacking. If the promising players grow this year and recruit a few useful *geomtusa*, next year…….

The announcer stopped talking and closed his mouth. Seven years have passed since Gods Knights started *hwalttong* [activity] in the amateur league. And next year will be the 8th year. There was no example of winning the World League championship in this short period of time.

He scratched his head and gave an *gyeomyeonjjeogeun* [awkward] smile.

– I was thinking too far ahead. Winning the World League in the 8th year of the team’s founding. Hahaha.

The commentator, who stared at him blankly, answered. It wasn’t that there weren’t any at all. No, to be honest, there was one promising team that could win the championship in a shorter time than Gods Knights.

– But Chaplin Whisper may win the championship in the 7th year. That’s at the end of this year.

– Th, that’s right. Gods Knights and Chaplin Whisper were founded at the same time.

After that, the announcer remained silent. It seemed that the game would continue soon, and decisively, the next words would include the power of money *gyeolbusikineun* [linking] in Chaplin Whisper.

As an announcer who makes a living in the *geomtugye* [gladiatorial world], there was no need to say these words. There was nothing good for him to cut down the great record that a World League *geomtu* team would achieve.

“Okay. It’s starting now.”

Finally, Beomseok, who was standing in the center, moved to the *kkokji* [apex] of the Gods Knights formation that formed the *bongsi-jin* [beehive formation]. He was about to attempt *doljin* while standing at the very front. He was the only one in Gods Knights who could block Amelie’s *ssangpyeonsul* [dual whip technique].

Beomseok waited for the game start signal, ready to *doljin* at any time.

============================ 작품 후기 ============================

Today, while searching for materials in preparation for a new work, I discovered an interesting fact. Existing fantasy novels said that war greatly reduced women’s rights, but in reality, it was the opposite. While men went to war, women were responsible for national production and the economy, which improved women’s rights. A representative example is World War II.

I’m not sure if it’s true yet, so I’ll have to investigate it further, but it’s definitely interesting data.

Then everyone have a nice day. I’ll see you again tomorrow.