A month-long New World League.
However, there were many teams that wanted to participate, and only 20 teams were allowed to advance to the finals.
That's why the preliminary round was held to advance to the finals, and Ilsung Flower also took part in the preliminary round.
There was one interesting issue in this process.
The teams ranked first to fifth in the final standings in the exhibition league earned automatic berths to the finals, with not a single player remaining to win the berth to the top-ranked team, MK T1.
There was a controversy about it.
Some even argued that MK T1 should be stripped of its entry and handed over to Ilsung Flower....as per the present regulations, it is impossible.
Plus, the Worldwide side had a different idea.….
-It's probably because of the world's interest in Hwang Jae-ho.
said the commentator, who was in charge of relaying the preliminary round.
Hwang Jae-ho's participation in the preliminaries is already close to the finals.
-That's right. That's why our relay team is sitting here.
Even though it was a preliminary round, today's game was being broadcast live all over the world.
What happened was Jae-ho's influence, no matter what anyone said.
-It's true that Ilsung Flower is very talkative. -Yes. These days, it has changed a lot from when we were simply selecting players based on rankings, but Ilsung Flower is still widely considered inferior.
-In fact, that's why I'm looking forward to it. When Hwang Jae-ho made his debut in MK T1, there were similar stories. Let's see if we can show something that will turn this time!
Here we go! Let's start our first qualifying match!!
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The competitors of Ilsung Flower are Jaeho, Samantha, Dakist and Red.
Having made a fresh start through the transfer, it was naturally impossible to participate in the competition immediately.
He didn't even want to play because it was only a mockery and very likely to end now.
Only in the process of submitting the list of participants in the event did Jae-ho realize that Wan-sik had changed.
When I first saw the change to a priest, I wondered if it was a system error.
But objectively, it was definitely better for the team.
However, I am worried that he chose to sacrifice for the team.
Aren't games supposed to be fun in the first place?
The completion that Jae-ho knew was never the type of priest class.
If he knew the truth beforehand, he would have stopped him even if the team had to kick him out.
As much as Jae-ho knew about the completion, he knew Jae-ho, so it was clear that he chose it without saying anything.
Well, I think that's what it's like...….’
The important thing is that the preliminary round has just begun.
"How's everybody doing? Is the connection good?"
Jaeho first checked the condition of the team members.
Unlike the finals, the preliminaries have lifted restrictions on participation in individual capsules, regardless of location.
Although there should be a gap depending on the performance difference of the device, it was difficult to place restrictions on the need for team members to gather together until the preliminary round.
"It's clear."
"I'm fine, too."
"I'm done, too.”
At the same time as they answered, they took out the flower items they had received from Jae-ho in advance (red was a set of things they had already used.) and put them on.
Except for one.
"......what are you doing?"
Jae-ho talked to the dilly-dallying dakist without a wreath.
"Oh, no... ...But this is a little...….”
The reason why Dakist hesitated was because of the chronic problems everyone had.
"Chang... ..I'm avoiding you...….”
"What do you mean "embarrassed! Mr. Dachist! How can you make such an assessment of this great item? !!!! Flowers are the ultimate complete setting! That's the story because you haven't tasted the flowers yet!"
“…….”
Red's cry for the Darkest!
But the Darkist's look at Red was not good.
'It's because of you!!!’
The reason for the embarrassment was red, which was so splendidly dressed as a peacock that it was mistaken for a peacock.
A bouquet of flowers that glides gracefully at the slightest movement...….
The human wreath itself.
Of course, Dakist knew how great the wreath was.
But dressing up with flowers next to Red made me nervous that he would look the same.
'Well, it's not that you don't understand.
Jae-ho understood the feelings of the dakist.
To be honest, Red's excessive grooming was a big burden for Jae-ho.
"But you and the Samantha wreath made it look as normal as possible.”
Jae-ho's production skills as well as his aesthetic sense have improved significantly due to increased orders ahead of the competition.
As a result, the wreaths of the two looked quite dignified, like shawls worn by nobles.
"Whoo.... ...okay."
Eventually, he gave up and Dakist wore a wreath.
"Okay. See you then...….”
Only then did Jaeho begin to take a closer look at the surrounding landscape.
Again, the battlefield was random.
However, the World Wide announced that they had already selected only plain battlefields in the preliminary round.
Therefore, the scenery you see now was nothing special in the jungle.
Sasaak-
Of course, there are scary creatures living in the wild jungle.
Wharreuk-
Jae-ho took out the pyra's fire window after he tried the devil's spirit.
And Samantha raised the flame spirit on her dagger to make it a long sword, and Red also summoned a fireball in one hand with a staff.
"......you're all fire? I'm not a fire.….”
The Dakist, who was also trying to take combat readiness, hesitated.
"What does that have to do with anything?”
"No... ...I was wondering if you'd come up with a concept without me...….”
"There's nothing like that, so get ready for battle."
Auuuuuu-
At that moment, a long cry rang out in the jungle, and werewolves jumped out and rushed in from all sides.
The situation is too much to defend because of the sudden appearance of a secret approach.
However, close combatants Jae-ho and Samantha, as well as the wizards Red and Dakist, easily escaped and immediately fired back.
Kwagwa oligo-!!!
Three people have been attacking the flames, and it's a constant stream of booze and burning!
On the other hand, Dakist focused on weakening the enemy's movements with quiet yet covert dark magic.
-It's amazing. Ilsung Flower, who was the biggest concern in this qualifying round! They're showing impressive responses to the monster's surprise.
Actually, they're early monsters. Anyone who's in the competition can compete. However, one thing to notice here is the Staiser (Red) and Emma (Dakist). The wizard family rarely invests in physical ability, especially in agility. Still, you're showing amazingly fast movements!
-Yes, since Hwang Jae-ho's overwhelming physique in the last exhibition league, each team has drastically reorganized its squad. I think the formation of Ilsung Flower Team was also the most important thing.
-I think so. But I have a different idea. Look at Emma! Oh, right now!!!
The moment the narrator speaks, the dakist exposed to the enemy in defenselessness from the rear!
Instead of trying defensive magic, however, she rolled the floor and avoided the attack.
-That's what you look like that! Which wizard rolls the floor to avoid enemy attacks?!
-Tue, it's definitely an unusual sight. But is that what it's doing that great?
Of course! Emma was a terrible fighter when she played in the demonstration league, which made everyone feel sorry for her. There were no such nimble movements at that time. This is it! What changed Emma's behavior to be so active and dynamic?
Everyone watching the commentator's words seemed to know the answer.
Kuddeuk-
Jae-ho, who pierced the ship with a fire window and responded with a back kick to a werewolf attacking from behind.
As soon as he pulls out the spear, he throws it right through the middle of the enemy's back, and at the same time, Jae-ho swings his fist at the man in front of him!
It's Hwang Jae Ho!
-Well, of course, they were chosen by players who made such ridiculous moves.
-Yes!! Contrary to popular concerns, Ilsung Flower is a more powerful team than ever! Hwang Jae-ho was confident! The confidence to make a perfect team!!
The commentator shouted with great excitement.
But not everyone agrees with the story.
Wasn't that your first encounter with a monster?
Against such an enemy, it was possible for all participants to engage in colorful battles.
Ilsung Flower's real ability.
It was something that had to be seen in conflict with another team.
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'Hmm..........it certainly takes time to hunt monsters without golem.’
Jaeho who checked the scorecard.
The New York All-Star team ranked first with 32 points.
And Ilsung Flower was ninth with 17 points.
The situation has a wide gap of 15 points.
'32 points is impossible with monsters alone.’
I think it was a victory against at least two teams.
But Ilsung Flower had not met a single team yet.
There was no chance that one team would meet.
There were traces of battle left here and there in the jungle, and Ilsung Flower followed the trail and searched for another team.
He was never able to chase the monsters alone, so he had to fight with other teams.
Currrrrrr-
And finally, not far away, came the sound of battle.
"Okay, let's get the score right!"
Ilsung Flower with Jaeho at the forefront as the epicenter of sound.
"......Hmm?"
Are you big?
And waiting for them were monsters that looked somehow dazed.
"Huck?! Look over there!"
Then, the dakist who found something pointed beyond the opposite bush.
“?!!!”
There were players from other teams running around without looking back.
"......don't tell me?"
Jae-ho realized only then.
Death aroma!!
The uncontrollable scent sprayed Jae-ho's presence everywhere, and other teams were avoiding the scent!
-Oh, I'm screwed...…!
-Des Aroma does this way...….
The broadcast crew, who had already figured out the situation, lamented.
-This is really...... I'm sorry for all the viewers watching this game. This is unprofessional!
Well, it's also a strategy if it's a strategy. But it's true that it's disappointing. Before the competition, many teams received flower items from Hwang Jae-ho. And what did you say? Wasn't there a rumor about Hwang Jae-ho's bubble? He's so-called "foolish" after talking about it.
But they also had circumstances.
The risk had to be reduced as much as possible because they had to survive as long as possible and raise their scores.
In other words, the situation occurred because all teams tried to avoid collisions with Ilsung Flower as much as possible.
If you feel Death Aroma, run away!
This phenomenon was also seen during the demonstration league.
At that time, some teams tried to attack.
They all failed, but...….
Maybe that's why all the teams were avoiding it perfectly now.
If you look at the entire map that is shown through the relay screen, Ilsung Flower is a deserted island itself.
The preliminaries were divided into three groups, with the top five teams from each group to advance to the finals.
As the atmosphere went strangely, the team members began to feel uneasy.
"Isn't that a big deal?"
"Hey... ...I think I'm screwed...…”
"You cowardly bastards! Avoiding a fight!!!"
Despite the team members' reactions, Jae-ho organized the monsters.
"You'll never catch him if you go after him like this."
After the end of the battle, Jae-ho told the team.
"Then what do we do? There's no way to run away.”
Jae-ho nodded to the protest from the Dakist.
"Let's not overdo it."
"Huh?"
"There's a rule that's changed this time, unlike in the trial league.”
I didn't think it was that important, but now that the situation is like this, I have to consider it.
monster grading system
From 20 minutes after the start of the competition, the score from hunting monsters increases from 1 point to 2 points.
This is a rule that was in the demonstration league.
There was one more addition here.
Raid monsters will appear from 30 minutes, and 10 points will be offered!
-Oh! That's right! The rules have changed since this time.
-But didn't most experts say that the cost-effectiveness is not good? Furthermore, there is no guarantee that the actual game will continue until then, and there is a great risk of being hit in the back of the head during the race.
-But for now, it's true that Ilsung Flower is the best thing we can do to get to the finals. Maybe...... it's going to be very painful for the other team. Depends on how Ilsung Flower works.….
So Ilsung Flower began hunting infinite monsters.