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Chapter 17

The President of the Players Association, Song Baek-chan.

A player who worked with other heroes to save the world that was in crisis during the Cataclysm in the past.

He is one of the few master rank players in the country, and he is still active.

‘If it wasn’t for Song Baek-chan, the players wouldn’t have a good social position as they are now.’

After barely overcoming the crisis of Cataclysm, a dispute arose between the government and players.

The government was trying to put a leash on a weapon called a player that can fight monsters.

‘We need your help to overcome the transnational crisis.’

He demanded to fight without compensation for the crisis of mankind and did not even provide basic welfare.

Song Baek-chan was dissatisfied with the government’s behavior and cooperated with other players to revolt.

The result ended in an overwhelming victory for the players.

‘At that time, the association was established.’

After that, Song Baek-Chan established the Players Association to guarantee the basic rights of players, and established systems related to players.

It was thanks to him that players-related systems were systematized and properly established as they are now.

‘… I’m nervous.’

I can’t help but be nervous to meet Song Baek-chan like that.

Park Si-jun followed Jung Soo-min to the deepest part of the training center.

“Here…”

“Are you used to it?”

Jung Soo-min glanced back at him.

Shortly after he entered the training center, he visited the museum with other trainees.

It was the place where Park Si-joon had arrived.

“I was surprised. I didn’t even think that you would beat trainees Han Joong-hyun and Lee Min-ah and get first place in the exam. I don’t mean to belittle you, but…”

“I understand. Was it a surprise?”

“It was a surprise. Who would have imagined? To achieve such a result without a contract with the mastermind. And you didn’t even sign a contract with the mastermind.”

Jung Soo-min looked at Park Si-joon and smiled lightly.

“I’m also looking forward to how a player without a background will develop. Congratulations on winning first place.”

And the door opened.

A museum built to commemorate the overcoming of cataclysmic events in the past.

There were numerous equipment and corpses of monsters in it.

‘That’s… … .’

And there was a huge man inside.

Park Si-jun went inside.

‘Extremely intimidating.’

A middle-aged man with gray hair.

The overwhelming charisma was felt on his face, where the winds and waves of the years were felt.

And his body was also incredibly strong and muscular for a middle-aged man.

‘Song Baek-chan.’

That man is the president of the Players Association and the Iron-Blood Lord.

He was a man at the top of the player world.

“It’s always fun to meet talented people.”

Song Baek-chan’s voice was thick and very serious.

“Welcome to the player, newbie.”

He slowly turned his back.

A strong appearance that makes you feel pressure.

Park Si-jun took a small breath.

“A lot of players are born, and a lot of players disappear in vain. I wonder how long you can last.”

“It’s possible, it’s going to last.”

“It’s good to be bold.”

Song Baek-chan smiled lightly.

There is a saying that the money the player receives is the price of his life.

The general public only cares about the huge amount of money players make, ignoring the risks they have to bear.

“You look very surprised.”

“Yeah, I heard about receiving a gift, but I never thought that the president of the association would come.”

“Originally, it would be the job of the training camp leader, not me, but I was personally curious.”

Song Baek-chan’s eyes scanned Park Si-joon up and down.

His eyes were full of curiosity. He’s been through a lot these days, so it’s a familiar look.

“The gifts I will give you are the items in this museum. They are items from those who fought with me in the past. Please choose one.”

“Are you okay?”

“It doesn’t matter. Leaving it rotten here isn’t what they want.”

The museum had many items.

Park Si-jun looked around slowly.

He had so many to choose from, he couldn’t figure out what to bring.

‘What should I choose?’

It was a pretty fun problem.

Park Si-jun toured the museum.

‘You said you were going to the Abyss next week.’

He heard that he explores dungeons as a hands-on concept.

He said that he could use the basic equipment provided by the training center or use personal equipment.

‘Considering that, I should have brought a weapon.’

He leaned towards weapons rather than armor or ornaments. If you have a good weapon, it will be easier to deal with the monsters.

‘Then let’s find the sword.’

Park Si-jun looked back at the swords.

The museum had all kinds of swords, including Western swords and Oriental swords. The grades were also different.

‘Is the highest grade B grade?’

Unfortunately, there were no Class A weapons.

It was a waste to give it as a gift because it was sold at a great price if it was grade A.

‘Then a B-grade weapon… … .’

I was trying to choose, but strangely, my eyes kept coming to one weapon.

To the plain sword in the corner.

“What?”

Park Si-jun looked at the sword in the corner.

A blade without any pattern. Judging from its appearance, it is an oriental sword.

The grade is C.

‘There are no special options.’

Better to choose another weapon.

But strangely, the eyes did not fall from this sword.

[Unknown Sword (C)]

A sword without any name.

-Physical attack power: 21

-no effect

– Wear restrictions: none

– Required level: none

The knowledge and experience within him were telling him to choose this sword.

“Hey, the president of the association. Can I ask you a question?”

“I won’t take any questions about the equipment.”

“…I don’t think I can do it.”

Park Si-jun clicked his tongue. Do you mean to think carefully and choose for yourself?

‘It is right to choose another weapon. However.’

My intuition told me to choose this.

After pondering for a moment, Si-Jun Park let out a sigh.

And he picked up a nameless sword.

“…ho.”

Song Baek-chan watched with interest. Why did you choose such a unique sword over other good swords?

“Why did you choose that sword?”

“I don’t know. Should I call it intuition…? I kept thinking that I had to pick this one.”

“So you picked it?”

A satisfied smile appeared on Song Baek-chan’s lips.

“Great intuition. Make it sharper.”

“Is there any secret in this sword? It seems to be the case based on the reaction of the president of the association…”

“Well. All I can say is that it was a sword used by a former colleague of mine.”

“A former colleague.”

Song Baek-chan, a hero during the Cataclysm, overcame his crisis by cooperating with his colleagues.

Some of his companions disappeared to the Abyss, some left for the hinterland, and some died.

‘If it were a weapon that such a person used… … .’

It may be a better weapon than it looks.

“Is it okay if I take it?”

“It doesn’t matter. It’s better to be used by people than to rot in this old-fashioned museum. Don’t mind it.”

Song Baek-chan patted Park Si-joon on the shoulder.

Although he was in the position of the president of the association, which was the top of the players, he was a very easygoing man.

“Did you say you’re going to explore the Abyss soon? Be careful and be on the lookout for everything. Not only monsters, but people as well.”

“I’ll keep that in mind.”

These were the words of a man who had survived since the Abyss appeared. He wasn’t listening in vain.

“Okay, go now.”

Song Baek-chan gave a congratulatory order.

Park Si-jun bowed his head and left.

The warehouse is quiet after he left. Song Baek-chan, who was left alone, looked around the showcase.

“…is it okay if I just send it off?”

“Did you overhear the story? Heukyoung, you don’t look like you. I would have said I wanted to be alone.”

Someone has spoken to him.

A dark shadow behind the showcase. A woman with her whole body covered in black clothes appeared like a shadow.

“…I’m sorry. A little bit, there are circumstances.”

“I understand. Your mastermind must have urged you.”

Heukyoung bowed her head deeply.

She was one of Song Baek-chan’s close associates, and she was a woman who took charge of all kinds of dirty work for him.

Then she rejected Song Baek-chan’s words. It means that her mastermind, phalaenopsis, intervened.

“Then what should I do? Did I have to catch him and lock him in the basement of the association?”

“Still, the president of the association.”

Blackbeard let out a small breath.

She left the interference of Phalaenopsis, and she had something to say.

“This is a trainee who defeated Lee Min-ah, who signed a contract with the swordsman. There is no backstory. You have to keep him by his side even by giving him a huge reward.”

“You want to break a bird’s wing and put it in a cage?”

“It’s not about breaking. It’s about helping you fly.”

“Is that your opinion, or is it the opinion of phalaenopsis?

At that question, Black Young was silent.(Read more @ wuxiax.com)

The partner she made a contract with is the mastermind behind the covert, Phalaenopsis Mong.

Any of her top players knows that she wants to sign Si-Jun Park.

She said, “I think Phalaenopsis dream wants to watch Park Si-jun up close. Am I wrong?”

“…even apart from that.”

Heukyoung said while clearing the message window in front of her.

I have a present for Park Si-joon, so I get messages telling me to bring it with me at any cost.

“Villains and Mine are not only in the Abyss but also in real life. They may show interest in Park Si-joon.”

“Then it will be dangerous, right?”

“Yes, we need to watch.”

Song Baek-chan laughed bitterly at the resolute woman’s words.

The cataclysm has been overcome, but the war is not over yet.

Dungeons and monsters still appear, and malicious people are spreading chaos everywhere.

‘Is that all?’

There are those who become intoxicated with power and become villains, and those who crave power and become demons themselves.

Time passed, but the world was still in chaos. Perhaps even more than during the Cataclysm.

“The time has come when we can’t trust each other.”

The biggest problem was that.

In the past, players could trust each other.

But now I can’t.

There’s no way to know if the person next to you is a hidden villain or a demon.

“A person who has crossed the borders of divine and malignant and mastermind.”

Song Baek-chan savored the reverberation of words.

A player who grows up alone without the power of the background appears.

His presence seemed to change something.

“You’re right. The flies might get entangled. When you go to the Abyss, follow me secretly too.”

“Okay.”

The woman then left as if satisfied.

Song Baek-chan, who was left alone, let out a small sigh.

A feeling of silence flowing through the spacious warehouse.

He looked inside the warehouse.

“……”

There were old equipment.

Equipment of comrades who once shared the same purpose with him. They belong to those who were once praised as heroes.

Some of them died, some became demons and some became villains.

The words of the heroes were so trivial.

“…I’m tired.”

Everyone left, and he remained.

His muttering eyes looked like those of an old man who was exhausted.