The Demon King’s Game Chapter 15

15) G.o.d of the Stadium (2)

An incident occurred in the first match between MBS and CT.

-Oh, this matter! Player s.h.i.+n Ji-ho who is responsible for MBS’s victory has lost his vanguard!

-Player Park Jin-su of CT has properly used the zealots to eat the vanguard early on.

Ace s.h.i.+n Ji-ho was defeated with 3 consecutive kills. This would clearly cause a headache for MBS.

‘A stupid move.’

Lee s.h.i.+n thought while watching the game.

s.h.i.+n Ji-ho preferred the 1st set map ‘Fighting Spirit.’ Maybe Bang Jin-ho wanted to use s.h.i.+n Ji-ho’s favourite map to gain the momentum. But CT had expected s.h.i.+n Ji-ho’s preferred map and defeated his vanguard so it was likely to cause a problem for MBS.

‘s.h.i.+n Ji-ho is a moron.’

Despite his recent sluggishness, why did he allow the veteran player Park Jin-su to take his vanguard? Didn’t they take out the field card because they were expecting s.h.i.+n Ji-ho to win in a confrontation with Park Jin-su?

Of course, it was a gamble to use the strategy so early. s.h.i.+n Ji-ho should have guarded the perimetre against the enemy.

‘I don’t know why he didn’t stop it.’

But Park Jin-su was a veteran and his controls and multi-tasking were excellent. He brought precious units early in the game.

-The CT players knew that s.h.i.+n Ji-ho would come to the forefront. Player Park Jin-su used that opportunity to remove the vanguard.

-Yes, he really is a cunning veteran. He put away s.h.i.+n Ji-ho with no losses!

-Ah, the expression of Director Bang Jin-ho really isn’t good.

-The 40 points that MBS is really thirsty for is moving away from them.

-Now, the 2nd set is being prepared. MBS player Park s.h.i.+n is preparing to confront player Park Jin-su in the 2nd set map, ‘Andromeda.’

-MBS really has to regain their ground in Andromeda.

While many fans of MBS were disappointed with s.h.i.+n Ji-ho, the 2nd set of the match began.

Park s.h.i.+n was 20 years old and in the 3rd year of his professional career.

His name was also ‘s.h.i.+n’ like Lee s.h.i.+n. Like Lee s.h.i.+n, his preferred species was human. Lee s.h.i.+n was also taller than him at 183 cm. In respect to Lee s.h.i.+n, MBS chose Park s.h.i.+n to start off with humans! Read at Rainbow Turtle Translations

He had the unfortunate nickname of ‘Inferior s.h.i.+n’ but the players had their own awareness of the e-sports fans.

“Inferior s.h.i.+n! Inferior s.h.i.+n!”

“Inferior s.h.i.+n! Inferior s.h.i.+n! Inferior s.h.i.+n!”

The audience in the stadium shouted together. The giggles and laughter showed that CT fans were cheering as a joke.

-s.h.i.+n Ji-ho is the player responsible for MBS’s lineup with Park s.h.i.+n up next.

-Even a G.o.d won’t be able to save MBS.

The audience burst into laughter at the caster’s joke.

But today wasn’t a relaxing day for MBS.

Park Jin-su had ruined their strategy in the 1st set. They had built a gamble around the map. The quick production of zealots in order to reach the other camp was a strategy occasionally used.

Today, Park Jin-su’s control of the zealots was outstanding. Park s.h.i.+n’s camp was stormed by zealots and his human production units broken.

Park Jin-su constructed additional buildings to send the fanatics in a steady stream of attacks. Park s.h.i.+n was sweating trying to block it but eventually surrendered with a GG in the chat window.

-Ah, player Park s.h.i.+n GG!

-Park Jin-su is the player of the day! The control of the zealots was fantastic!

-He used a strategy and stabbed through the loophole.

-Park Jin-su has already killed 2 players today! I don’t know if he can kill 3 or maybe 4 players. MBS’s bench seems depressed in the 3rd set.

While they were preparing for the 3rd set, the large screen reflecting the audience seats.

The people in the audience would laugh and wave or cover their shy faces when the camera moved to them.

Quite a significant number of audience shook the prepared signs with words written on them. Signs and pens were handed out at the stadium entrance so it was easy for anyone to cheer.

It was at that moment.

Lee s.h.i.+n appeared on the big screen. He was wearing a hat and a mask but the e-sport officials were familiar with his form.

-Eh? Is that person being projected on the screen player Lee s.h.i.+n?

Lee Byung-cheol had been a caster for 10 years and could recognize Lee s.h.i.+n with one glance. The commentator Jeong Sung-tae also agreed.

-I really think so. Excuse me, person in the audience. Can you show your face to prove whether you are Lee s.h.i.+n or not? Read at Rainbow Turtle Translations

-Hahaha.

The entire audience started to murmur.

“Lee s.h.i.+n?”

“Really?”

“Amazing!”

“Where?”

The entire audience was buzzing.

The Lee s.h.i.+n on the big screen frowned. Then he waved towards the camera like he was motioning it away.

-Eh? Don’t take the camera away. That is Lee s.h.i.+n! Player Lee s.h.i.+n!

-The only player with that personality, that person is definitely Lee s.h.i.+n.

The caster and commentator excitedly shouted as the audience laughed. Lee s.h.i.+n’s personality was also famous.

-Ah, player Lee s.h.i.+n is embarra.s.sed. How do I know? I’m guessing from his expression.

-I don’t know why you think you are the only one who noticed. Anyone can know.

There was even more laughter. And……

“Kyaaaaak!”

“Oppa!”

“Wah, Lee s.h.i.+n!”

The stadium was filled with wild excitement as Lee s.h.i.+n took off his mask and hat.

Lee s.h.i.+n stared straight at the camera. He placed his index finger to his lips. The cheers from the audience disappeared.

Then he gently motioned the camera aside. Now the camera turned back to the players in the game booth. They calmed down as the 3rd set started but Lee s.h.i.+n was already receiving requests for autographs or to take a picture.

-Ah, Lee s.h.i.+n came here to properly watch the game.

-That’s right. We know this is in vain. It would be appreciated if the audience sits in their seats for a seamless viewing experience.

However, Lee s.h.i.+n was now struggling against the questions from reporters.

There was no choice. Read at Rainbow Turtle Translations

Lee s.h.i.+n had disappeared after what was called the worst incident in South Korea’s e-sports. It was natural that there would be a n uproar once he appeared again.

The staff of the stadium finally stepped in to try and calm the situation.