The Demon King’s Game Chapter 13

13) Scout (3)

After criticizing the team’s sensitive situation, Lee s.h.i.+n’s shameless salary was accepted.

Park Sang-hyuk had been reluctant. Similarly, Director Bang Jin-ho had a troubled expression.

But they didn’t know. Lee s.h.i.+n had been acting favourably towards MBS.

‘My annual salary of 100 million is at a community service level.’

The two people couldn’t block Lee s.h.i.+n’s goal.

“Player Lee s.h.i.+n, can we have a little more time to think?”

Park Sang-hyuk asked. Lee s.h.i.+n nodded.

“I understand.”

Once the negotiations were over. Lee s.h.i.+n got up with confusion.

‘It is only an annual salary of 100 million so why are they hesitating?’

Lee s.h.i.+n thought about it.

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“No matter who he is, a coach having an annual salary of 100 million……”

Park Sang-hyuk sighed. Director Bang Jin-ho looked at him and said.

“The problem is that the child is rich.”

“Why is that a problem?”

“He earned a lot of money. Therefore he isn’t greedy for money but sincerely thinks that he is worth 100 million.”

“Phew, well 100 million would be nothing if he was signed as a player.”

If Lee s.h.i.+n returned as a player then let alone 100 million, people would be willing to pay 300 million. But 100 million for someone who wasn’t a player seemed impossible.

“But the player coach said it with his own mouth. Maybe he can return in the first half of next year. In fact, his wrist condition is better than wat is shown in the media.”

“Uhum.”

“And he has brilliant hand control and multi-tasking but his strategic judgement is superior. Such a sharp strategies will have a temperament suitable for a coach.”

Park Sang-hyuk nodded.

“Director Bang highly recommends it so I will try and think positively. But that isn’t the problem now.” Read at Rainbow Turtle Translations

“Yes, s.h.i.+n Ji-ho is the priority right now.”

Lee s.h.i.+n’s guess was accurate. s.h.i.+n Ji-ho was a big headache.

But Lee s.h.i.+n didn’t know the truth. s.h.i.+n Ji-ho was a troublemaker but he had turned into a huge headache thanks to Lee s.h.i.+n.

The second half of the league last year. s.h.i.+n Ji-ho had reached the top 4 before suffering 0 wins and 3 losses to Lee s.h.i.+n. He was mentally wounded and took a 7 day 6 nights vacation form the team.

But Lee s.h.i.+n was suddenly injured and s.h.i.+n Ji-ho pulled into the finals without any warning. The forever number 2, Hw.a.n.g Byeong-cheol defeated s.h.i.+n Ji-ho in the finals after Lee s.h.i.+n’s forfeit.

Hw.a.n.g Byeong-cheol won the finals to the booing of the netizens.

The loss of a national hero shocked the entire country and the internet mocked Hw.a.n.g Byeong-cheol and s.h.i.+n Ji-ho. Conspiracy theories swirled about the two people cooperating to injure Lee s.h.i.+n.

s.h.i.+n Ji-ho had become twisted since then. He offered a complaint every time he opened his mouth and created a sense of discomfort.

But there was nothing they could do. He was the team’s ace that Director Bang Jin-ho had raised directly like his own child.

“Although he is demanding an annual salary of 300 million…… Can s.h.i.+n Ji-ho really play at is prime with Lee s.h.i.+n?”

Park Sang-hyuk had to complain.

Before enlisting in the Air Force team, Lee s.h.i.+n’s annual salary was 470 million won. His pro league’s winning percentage was 90% so his annual salary was worth it.

But s.h.i.+n Ji-ho was the pro league’s runner up with a 67% winning percentage. Of course, the contribution to the team was high but it wasn’t enough to demand 300 million.

“Well, we just have to convince him well.”

“I will leave that to Director Bang.”

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After finis.h.i.+ng the 1st round of negotiations at MBS, Lee s.h.i.+n stopped at a nearby real estate agency.

“I would like to get a studio.”

“Eh? Are you perhaps the pro gamer Lee s.h.i.+n ssi?”

The middle aged real estate agent recognized him with one glance. Lee s.h.i.+n nodded and said.

“It would be good if the house was large but I want to get it as soon as possible.”

He was unsure about the MBS Team but regardless, Lee s.h.i.+n needed a new neighbourhood to live. read at rainbowturtletranslation.com

“Uh, aigoo, are you in a hurry?”

“I don’t want to waste time. The amount of money doesn’t matter. A deposit is good.”

“Yes, I understand. I have a few good places that have been put up for sale.”

In the middle of Mokdong.

Lee s.h.i.+n checked out several studios before deciding.

A 28 pyong area. 3 rooms and 2 bathrooms. It was a wide s.p.a.ce for someone to live alone.

“Good.”

“Is that so? The deposit is 550 million won but you can move in at any time.”

“I’ll take it. Is it possible now?”

“Ah, yes yes.”

The real estate agent immediately called the landlord. Lee s.h.i.+n signed the contract.

The next day, his mother and father watched with dismay as employees started moving Lee s.h.i.+n’s belongings out.

“s.h.i.+n, what is going on?”

Lee s.h.i.+n shrugged at his mother’s urgent inquiry.

“I told you. I am now independent.”

“No, you didn’t even tell me where you are going in advance……”

“I am going to Mokdong. I will contact you again.”

Thus Lee s.h.i.+n left his home. He had no regrets about leaving his family home. The three rooms were decided as a bedroom, game room and dressing room.

‘Good.’

In addition, he didn’t need anything so there was no clutter. The s.p.a.cious home was his own s.p.a.ce where no one could interfere.

As soon as the internet was running, he immediately opened the game.

s.p.a.ce Craft.

It was the game he wanted to play. His right hand trembled slightly on the mouse. He created a new ID because his existing ident.i.ty of Kaiser was too well-known.

-Player_SIN-nim, welcome to the world of s.p.a.ce Craft.

A new ID was created and he could begin to play with the other players in online mode. The anonymous ID meant it wasn’t easy to face users with a rating higher than B.

But Lee s.h.i.+n stumbled upon a cla.s.s A user by accident and he was able to start the game he wanted so much.

It was a really long time.

Curiously, his hand seemed to remember everything. The shortcuts, control strategies and head and hand coordination all came naturally to him. Read at Rainbow Turtle Translations

He was on the verge of tears. The game was too good. It seemed crazy.

-Aprilist: You are really good. Would you like a another game?

The A rated user admitted defeat and asked. Lee s.h.i.+n readily accepted.

Naturally Lee s.h.i.+n won the following game. After suffering from a 10 game losing streak, Aprilist tearfully went away.

Lee s.h.i.+n smiled.

There was the sense of coming back.