Perfect World [EN]: Chapter 44

“I suppose so. Then let’s get down to business. Actually, the gladiators we need, besides you, are Oscar and Erpina. Those two. Judging from their performance in the matches, they could jump into the Wide League [a professional league] right away. Especially Erpina, who is recognized by everyone.”

Bumseok looked at Vincent with a troubled expression. After all, he was the one who had cheaply handed over Oscar and Remy to him, so he felt a little guilty about refusing. However, in this situation where he couldn’t even get a proper guarantee of participation, he couldn’t send them to Dragon Knights on loan.

“Hmm. Since we don’t have much time, I’ll get straight to the point. Actually, I heard something from Team Leader Arnold on the way here, so I’ve already made up my mind. I can’t send them on loan for a small financial gain. I’m really sorry, but please understand.”

Director Vincent’s eyes widened at his words.

“Why not? I don’t know about Erpina, but wouldn’t it be better for Oscar to play in our Wide League than in your amateur league, to gain more experience and skill?”

“Yes, I agree with that point, of course. But aren’t they reserve power, so there aren’t many chances to play in the games? In that case, I think it’s better to spend time strengthening the organization.”

Vincent wore an absurd expression.

“What are you talking about? Reserve power?”

“Well, Team Leader Arnold said that he’s promoting this loan to expand reserve power in preparation for emergencies.”

Vincent, biting his lip, glared at Arnold, sparks flying. He had lied again to lower the rental cost for the team, making things difficult for everyone.

The reason he was so urgently pushing for the loan was that two of his main gladiators had been seriously injured in yesterday’s match. So he urgently needed gladiators who could become immediate power, but with only two days left in the transfer period, there was no way to find them. Moreover, the funds currently held by the team would all be used for the team rebuilding project, so there was no transfer money to spend on recruiting gladiators who could become immediate power.

In the meantime, he looked at the GA Cup [Gladiator Association Cup] match scene of the Gods Knights team to check on Oscar, whom he used to have, and he noticed not only her but also Erpina and Bumseok.

Erpina was a legendary gladiator from a team called Captain Bears in the same league, and he was well aware of her skills, so she was a very attractive loan target. In particular, he couldn’t see any of the feared stamina drop in the match scene, so he desperately wanted to recruit her next to Bumseok.

But to bring such a child in as reserve power? He wouldn’t send her on loan even if he were him.

Vincent explained this in detail and asked for understanding.

“The gladiators we need are experienced and powerful gladiators who can be immediately put into the game to replace the two gladiators who were injured yesterday. Even if you tell us not to send them to the game, we have to send them.”

Bumseok wore a sullen expression and glared at Arnold, who was looking out the window, with sharp eyes. It was absurd that he had lied about something that would be revealed so quickly. Upset, Bumseok asked as if he were questioning.

“Then what about what you said earlier?”

Vincent stepped forward to speak on behalf of Arnold, who had nothing to say.

“I’m sorry. Team Leader Arnold must have been mistaken. I hope you understand.”

“Are you telling me to believe that?”

“I’m really sorry. I hope you understand. And we’re in a bit of a hurry, so please lend us Oscar and Erpina.”

Bumseok calmed down and looked at Vincent. Although he had been deceived, he honestly had nothing to lose in the current situation. Thanks to this, he was able to take the initiative in this loan to some extent. He also owed Vincent a favor, so he thought it would be better to stop here and continue the negotiations.

“Okay. Then how much will you guarantee the number of games they will participate in?”

“Well. The guys who got hurt yesterday are the vanguard [front line] and the mid-tier [mid line]. And there’s a lack of gladiators in the rear [back line] as well… Hmm… The vanguard guy will take four months to recover and about a month to adjust, so no matter how you look at it, Oscar will have to participate in every game. Oh, you know that she has participated in the GA Cup, so she can’t participate in the GA Cup that our team is playing in, right?”

Bumseok was well aware of that. Even if they were amateurs, it was basic common sense that they could not play in the same tournament for different teams.

“Yes, I know. Then?”

“Oscar will guarantee at least 10 games.”

The entire league plays 38 games per team each year. Considering that the league had already started in early August and that it was a six-month short-term loan, it was the same as saying that she would be playing in almost every league game. Naturally, Bumseok couldn’t help but be satisfied.

“Yes. Okay. Then what about Erpina?”

“That kid is the same. She’s a gladiator who can handle both the mid-tier and the rear, so she’ll probably play more games than Oscar, if not less.”

Then, Bumseok had no particular complaints about the number of games she would participate in. Honestly, Erpina was so experienced that she wouldn’t have any problem maintaining her skills even if she didn’t participate in many league games. No, she was getting older and losing stamina, so it was necessary to limit her.

“Then let’s make it 8-10 games for Erpina. If she plays too much, there may be problems with her stamina.”

Vincent seemed to hesitate for a moment, then immediately nodded. It was a proposal that he could fully accept. The mid-tier gladiator who was injured in yesterday’s game had a weaker injury and could return to the league game around December.

“Good. Let’s do that.”

Bumseok, who had guaranteed the number of games to be played, drew a circle with his finger with a brazen expression. He wouldn’t have been trying to imitate the appearance of a saint, so it seemed like he was about to bring up the financial issue.

“Then what other benefits do I get? You’re not going to try to use me for free, are you?”

That was also a concern for Vincent. It was better to save the cash he had for the team’s rebuilding project. So it was more beneficial for the team to pay a price in a different form than money. Fortunately, the Gods Knights team had a very thin roster, so that intention could be properly accepted.

“Actually, our team is trying to save money because of the team rebuilding project. So I’d like to pay in kind rather than provide financial compensation.”

“For example?”

“The gladiator who has exhausted his usefulness in our team would be the most appropriate. It may be a considerable force for your team, though.”

Bumseok couldn’t help but express deep favor. If he could get a good gladiator here, he could play in the promotion tournament next spring with a better force.

‘That’s a good offer. Dragon Knights is the number one championship contender in the Wide League. Even gladiators who are out of power will be of considerable help to our team.’

Just as he was about to say that he would accept, a blonde elf woman entered the reception room. Judging from the fact that she was wearing Western clothes and holding a drink and a file in her hand, she seemed to be an elf working in an office job. However, judging from her firm and elastic body, she seemed to have exercised quite a bit.

Bumseok looked over her body with a lewd gaze. It was because her figure was so attractive.

‘Oh, she’s quite pretty. And her body is slender. And look at those elastic hips. Wow, she’s amazing.’

About 175 centimeters tall, with thick double eyelids between her seductive eyes. Her skin was as white as cotton blossoms blooming in the fields, and the graceful curves that started from her features gently continued to her slender neck. Her breasts and buttocks, which seemed to burst, were enough to confuse his gaze with every step.

Bumseok swallowed hard once and opened her information window.

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Name: Diana.

Classification: Elf (41 years old).

Affiliation: Dragon Knights.

Fame: 1343.

Infamy: 0.

H Status: None.

Stamina: 5300/5300.

Sociability: 93, Strength: 52, Stamina: 53.

Agility: 51, Balance: 47, Intelligence: 94.

Mental Strength: 83. Judgment: 97, Skill: 2.

Luck: 91.

Current Skill/Potential: 663/688.

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Personality: Great Leader.

Special Note: Gladiator belonging to Dragon Knights. She used to be very active in the team, but her usefulness has expired since 5 years ago, and she has been wandering around in the second team and on loan. She retired this year.

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‘I’m going crazy. Why is she carrying tea? This is amazing!’

Because she was 41 years old this year, her physical abilities were terrible, so she was almost useless as a professional gladiator. At best, could she secure a starting position on a semi-pro team? And since her skill was 2, she could never be used for household activities. If she cleaned, she would break all the furniture in the house, and if she cooked, she would surely make a poisonous potion.

Nevertheless, the reason Bumseok was greedy was that all the stats needed for a leader were at least over 90. In addition, the trait of ‘Great Leader’ had a powerful function of increasing all the stats of the members of the organization by +3 if they were in a leadership position above director, manager, or local administrative officer.

‘It would be nice to recruit her as the director of our team.’

In fact, when you go up to the Area, you need several staff members, and the most important of these were the director and coach. However, since the coach could be held concurrently by an active gladiator, it was not very urgent, but the director had to be assigned separately. There was a requirement for this in the promotion conditions, and there had to be a conductor who coordinated the game through wireless communication during the game. In the meantime, the Gods Knights team had been fighting recklessly because there was no director, so the loss of power was too severe. So, among the reasons for losing in the 6th GA Cup match, there was also a factor due to the lack of a director, although the team atmosphere was disrupted.

Naturally, she was a talent that he had to recruit desperately. Bumseok managed his expression so that his intentions would not be revealed, and then lifted the coffee cup in front of him. And just as he was about to take a sip, he tasted the strong taste of water that had been used to wash rags behind the faint coffee scent. Bumseok, who had quietly put the cup back down, quietly put the cup down. At the same time, a dark coffee-colored spray erupted from Arnold’s mouth.

Pfft

“??. Diana! I told you never to make coffee!”

Diana, who was intimidated by his roar, lowered her head.

“I, I’m sorry. There are no other office elves. So…….”

“No, how can you bring coffee made by you to this important place! Are you trying to kill someone! What did you put in it this time!”

“I, I mixed some green tea and cabbage juice in it for your health.”

Arnold jumped up from his seat and shouted.

“Why are you mixing that! Do you really have any sense! Or not!”

Bumseok, who carefully pushed the coffee cup to the side, smiled brightly and looked at Vincent. He also had a troubled expression and pushed the cup away.

“She’s a funny elf. Director Vincent, who is she?”

“Diana is a child who retired from the second team a while ago. She went to the Walker Auction Market [an auction for gladiators] this time and was rejected, so she’s in a pitiful situation.”

“Ah. I see that she was unsuccessful because of the recent difficult economic situation?”

Vincent, with a troubled expression, quietly shook his head.

“No. She made tea for the auctioneer and was immediately kicked out. She couldn’t even enter the bidding because the quality of the auction was lowered. Ahem.”

“Oh, really? She’s a very unique elf. It would be fun to have her around because it’s thrilling.”

Arnold snorted and joined the conversation.

“Huhu. Maybe so. Our team is still feeding her because she’s with us. Other teams would have kicked her out already.”

“But isn’t she quite pretty?”

“Is she an elf just because she’s pretty? She has to know what to do. Maybe someone will be fooled by her face and take her away, but she’ll be rejected on the same day. Aish, I wonder who’s not taking that food-wasting girl? I’m wasting money on food.”

Bumseok glanced at Diana, who was drooping her ears, as if he had no interest.

============================ Work Review ============================

After calculating the completion deadline for King Fantasy World today, I expect to finish it by early September at the latest. At that time, I will focus on Perfect World, so the number of episodes will increase.

Then, everyone, have a nice day.