Returner of the Colosseum

＜ Episode 78. Two people who look alike (2) ＞

Aserian’s daily schedule begins when everyone is asleep and ends after everyone is asleep.

From the training curriculum and meals that players will digest that day, to item and stat analysis tables, to offers and theory lessons.

There was so much she had to deal with.

Aserian recently had one more thing to do.

To meet Raphael, the game maker of the upper league.

“Oh, Raphael! how are you? I think it’s the first time I’ve seen you since I was promoted to a low-ranking god.”

“Hoo. It’s been a while, Lord Aserian. I heard that you are busy these days, what are you doing here?”

“What is it? I came because I wanted to see Raphael-sama!”

After meeting Raphael, she had nothing to do.

just.

All he had to do was listen to Raphael’s words and agree with her.

She is a game maker in the upper leagues.

There was only one reason Aserian could meet her, who was avoiding the visits of the gods because problems such as requesting matches could arise.

‘Phew, I’m glad. Still, they don’t shut up at the door because they worked under me before.’

Because she was Raphael’s subordinate before.

When Aserian was an angel, Raphael was one of the angels who highly valued his abilities.

At that time, Raphael was very fond of himself, so it would be possible to meet him like this.

In addition, I only held it in public to avoid controversy.

“······So, these days, I have a lot of headaches.”

“Oh, you must be in a lot of trouble. Other people may not know, but I know that Raphael is contributing a lot to harmony and peace in Middle-earth.”

“Still, it’s fortunate that there is someone like Asera-sama who recognizes me.”

“Oh, Raphael. Just feel free to call me Ariel like before.”

“You have no idea how grateful I am that you still think of me that way. I will only accept your heart, Lord Aserian.”

Raphael smiled at Aserian’s cuteness.

Even in his eyes, much of the vigilance had now disappeared.

‘So far! If we push further here, we might end up uncomfortable with each other.’

It was time for Aserian, who succeeded in winning favor with Raphael, to breathe a sigh of relief.

“Oh. Is there a player named Ren in Aserian-sama’s team?”

“yes? yes!”

The name Ren was the first thing that came out of Raphael’s mouth.

From Aserian’s point of view, when meeting Raphael, the nickname Ren is a taboo word.

If you did something wrong, you could be misunderstood as asking for favors, and you could be subject to punitive sanctions.

So, Aserian, who had planned to end Raphael’s favor, tilted his head when she mentioned Ren first.

“I also recently watched a lower league match. It was amazing. And on the one hand, I’m a little envious.”

“What?”

“It is not easy to hold such a large-scale event in a higher league. After all, there are no players from Earth.”

“that’s right!”

Aserian agreed with Raphael’s words, but was uneasy inside.

Raphael is an old angel.

The fact that she brought up An Woo-jin’s nickname like this was because, for some reason, it didn’t seem to go in a good way.

just as expected.

“So that’s what I mean. Has Ren recently risen to a higher league? Could you ask Ren if he would be interested in participating in the Interstellar Battle in a higher league?”

“Are you willing to participate in the Star Wars?”

The moment I heard it, a part of my heart jumped.

Are you willing to participate?

no way······.

‘Did you mean that I want you to participate even by yourself?’

Did you think you would accept that?

It seemed that Raphael was being too greedy.

Contrary to what he had in his heart, however, Aserian immediately replied that he would ask while smiling hohoho.

There was nothing good about showing dislike in front of Raphael.

‘I’ll ask Ahn Woo-jin first, and if he says no, I’ll take the opportunity and say it well.’

After finishing the chat with Raphael, Aserian immediately returned to the farm and started looking for An Woo-jin.

And the interstellar battle that was brought out.

“I will refuse.”

As expected, An Woo-jin refused without a second thought.

It was also something not worth thinking about.

In any case, the Earth has acquired the +10% privilege of being the strongest star system.

It was not clear whether they would give them more privileges than this, but there was no need to force themselves to participate.

“Raphael. That… I think it’s a little difficult to participate in the Star World Competition alone. It’s the same as asking a freshman who just came up to fight the entire other system by himself…”

“Aserian-sama. You know that the high leagues still lack the number of players, right?”

“yes······.”

“To earn points from the gods and grow top players, the interstellar competition is essential. Aren’t we beings who move for a cause? I’m honestly sorry.”

“Even so, I can’t force Ren to make a one-sided sacrifice…”

Raphael, who nodded at Aserian’s words, snapped his fingers.

“Hmm. So how about this one? I will give you a big enough merit to have a good chance.”

Still, Raphael seemed unwilling to give up.

It was to the point of talking about it, even mentioning that it was a merit.

Of course, he was not an Aserian who would fall for such a shallow number.

“A merit? Wouldn’t it come up as a matter of equity?”

“Maybe other gods will understand this part. I’m fighting the whole other system by myself, of course it’s okay.”

“What kind of merit…?”

“Hoho, I’ll take care of it so you don’t have to worry too much.”

In a word, it means that you can only know after the Star Wars are held.

In the end, Aserian had no choice but to tell An Woo-jin the news even though he didn’t want to.

“Then do this. Ask for 3 Platinum level skills that can only be used within the Interstellar Battle.”

However, Ahn Woo-jin’s reaction was unexpected.

Of course I thought I wouldn’t do it, but on the contrary, it showed a positive reaction.

‘There must be some way.’

Aserian, who was still anxious about continuing to talk with Raphael about the interstellar war, went straight to her and told her what Ahn Woo-jin had said.

Aserian thought that Raphael would be happy and agree to the condition.

I had no intention of giving her 3 platinum class skills, and I did not even think that she would bring out the interstellar battle.

“Hmm. How dare one player… Trying to negotiate… So, can you go and tell me this? He said he would upgrade three more of his skills. If you do not intend to agree to this condition, there is no need to come and talk to me again.”

However, Raphael’s reaction was completely different from what Aserian had expected.

‘I can’t believe it, I thought it was an offer that didn’t even give me 3 platinum level skills!’

There was another problem.

That Raphael’s feelings were properly hurt.

“Oh no, Raphael-sama! Yes, actually, it was just my thoughts. I think you need to have at least 3 platinum level skills so that Ren will be satisfied…”

Aserian urgently tried to protect An Woo-jin, but only Raphael’s cynicism returned.

“Aserian-sama. Please tell the child clearly. I will show you what kind of position the existence of the chiangel is.”

‘no!’

Apparently, it was an attempt to completely suppress An Woo-jin.

Having worked with Raphael for a long time, Aserian became impatient, knowing that once she drew her sword, he would try to uproot it.

It was clear that he would be trampled on so that he would not even get up.

Aserian urgently clung to Raphael for the wrongdoing, but she only coldly turned her head away.

‘It shouldn’t end like this. Then Ahn Woo-jin-nim might not be able to receive the offer forever.’

From that day on, Aserian’s humiliating days continued.

I went to Raphael to somehow relieve my mood, but I was told to wait.

‘It’s really evil.’

Raphael’s intentions were clear.

I told you to wait, so I can’t go back just because it’s late.

It must be that Raphael waits endlessly for the time he wants and reflects on it.

It was an Aserian who had a lot of work to do, but he did not give up.

He visited Rafael every day and endured humiliating treatment in order to free her heart.

In the end, Aserian was able to return to the farm only at dawn every day.

“Whoa. Today was really hard.”

Still, I felt more at ease now.

It was because, starting from today, Raphael’s heart seemed to be relaxed.

It was time for Aserian, who had been tormented by Raphael even today, to head for the office, tapping his shoulder with a fist.

Someone’s shadow in the moonlight was drawn on the floor.

“uh? Ahn Woo-jin?”

When Aserian approached with quick steps, An Woo-jin was sitting alone in the moonlight.

For a moment, anxiety soared in Aserian’s heart.

Maybe PTSD?

Until now, no player in Team Fighting Spirit has suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder, but it is very common here.

It means that there is nothing strange if PTSD comes to An Woo-jin after having a debut match in a higher league.

“What are you doing there?”

“I can’t sleep.”

Despite wearing a mask, a strong sad aura emanates from it.

Aserian hurriedly moved to An Woo-jin’s side.

“I can’t sleep… Oh my.”

Then, the bottle of alcohol that was immersed in the darkness came into view.

The smell of alcohol wafted through An Woo-jin.

“Were you drinking?”

“yes. I had a little dream.”

“ah······. You must have had a nightmare.”

“no. I had a nice dream.”

“Then why…?”

Then, Ahn Woo-jin smiled broadly.

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Just looking at it makes me feel good.

“To the point where I don’t want to wake up. It is a good dream.”

And very much.

It was a sad smile.

It’s like feeling two conflicting emotions that can’t be explained at the same time.

‘It must have been a dream when I was outside.’

Fortunately, it did not appear to be post-traumatic stress disorder.

Everyone who enters the Colosseum comes in one by one with their own pain.

An Woo-jin probably too.

Something sad must have happened out there.

So Aserian deliberately smiled broadly.

It was meant to change the atmosphere.

“Oh. The next match has been caught. High Blood Knight 118.”

“… are you saying that the match has already been set?”

Ahn Woo-jin tilted his head.

Aserian nodded vigorously.

“yes. The types are team PvP story missions.”

“I am surprised. I thought they would give me the next offer only before the interstellar battle.”

“hehehe, Game Maker must have been impressed with this match. Because Ahn Woo-jin-nim shines everywhere.”

Aserian floated Ahn Woo-jin while hiding the things he had suffered so far.

Her role is to support the players behind the scenes.

I’ve been running the farm like that until now.

because it will be so in the future.

“It’s a story mission. It won’t be easy.”

“Do not worry. I will help you prepare well for this game, so Ahn Woo-jin just needs to do a great job in the stadium and come back like he did until now.”

Ahn Woo-jin smiled at Aserian’s words.

It seemed like a good thing to switch the topic to the offer story.

The sad energy that had been exuding from An Woo-jin’s body had subsided.

“I am always grateful for Aserian-sama’s help.”

“Did I do anything? Rather, Ahn Woo-jin-nim is always helping me. Do you know what the hosts of the lower leagues say about team fighting spirit these days? It’s a fire water that keeps coming out of waves and waves. Good players keep popping up. It’s all thanks to Ahn Woo-jin.”

Aserian smiled brightly and bowed his head gracefully.

A very exaggerated gesture.

It was intended to ease Ahn Woo-jin’s mood a little more.

Fortunately, Aserian’s intentions seemed to work well.

“I’m going to go to bed soon. The game must have been caught, because tomorrow you will have to start training again in hell.”

“Yes, you worked really hard today. Have a good night’s sleep and see you later!”

An Woo-jin, who jumped off the roof of the meditation room, bowed lightly and went into the dorm.

‘Whew.’

Only then was Aserian able to let out the sigh he had been holding back.

Ahn Woo-jin is practically the pillar of the team’s fighting spirit.

A large number of Team Fighting Players were said to be active in the Colosseum now, but it was nothing compared to one An Woo-jin.

Not only playing an active role in the field, but also managing and nurturing the farm, being the spiritual support for other players, and pioneering the future direction.

Ahn Woo-jin was the only one who had a positive influence on the team.

‘I have to work harder.’

So, Aserian wanted to reduce An Woo-jin’s stress as much as possible.

To do that.

There was only one way to work harder in an invisible place.

* * *

―Ren is writing a new history even in the upper leagues. High Blood Knight 118 sortie!

―Ren who dominated the battlefield alone. Is it even possible in the story mission?

―Higher League Game Maker “Ren opened a new door to the higher league. Thank you for being a role model for players from Earth who didn’t even exist.”

―Even in the lower leagues, players from Earth made progress. Is this all about the Ren effect?

└ Didn’t participate in Ren 112? If it’s 118, it’s only 3 months off.

└ It’s good if you see it often hahahahaha The thunder and lightning leaking from the whole body is really cool.

└ Agree with the above comment. I liked it because of the rich visual effects. I think the skill is to absorb the red mist every time I kill it, but I don’t know what effect it is.

└ I think he will win a contender soon as he won only a few games in the higher leagues.

└ hahahahaha Are you kidding me? Where are you rubbing Cú Chulainn, who is the strongest in the upper leagues hahahaha are you rubbing Cu Chulainn, who is the strongest player in the upper leagues, somewhere hahahaha It is true that Ren is performing well, but it is wrong to compare him with Cu Chulainn hahahaha

└ㅇㅇ Gu Chulainn doesn’t even seem to be able to play games. Still, Ren is still a freshman, so let’s wait. There is a possibility that Ren will take the place of Cú Chulainn’s senior league.

Two months have already passed since I received the offer from Aserian.

The morning of High Blood Knight 118.

Kairosia was also out in the clearing.

She was also a player participating in today’s game.

I participate in Blood Knight 236, a higher league, and Cairosia a lower league.

Even in the main event.

While waiting for the gate to open in the clearing, Kairosia, who was standing next to her, opened her mouth.

“It took about a year to go from a lower league to a higher league, didn’t it?”

“yes.”

“I’m main eventing in only three months. It’s not long before we can go up to the higher leagues.”

Kairosia put both hands on her waist.

After the last few games, it was like tearing up the game, and his confidence seemed to be on the rise.

“You are amazing.”

what.

In fact, it was only natural for a monster like her.

I met many names in the lower leagues, but I had never seen a strong player like Arwen.

Kairosia is a name comparable to Arwen.

It was only natural for her to rise to a higher league in a shorter period of time than me.

“If I go up to a higher league, will you be polite to me from then on?”

Cairosia, where cold air still emanates from other players.

At least I was in charge of training her, so she didn’t come out harsh to me.

but.

The fact that I was the main player in the farm seemed disgusting to her.

“I want you to come up to a higher league as soon as possible.”

I said to Kairosia with sincerity.

please.

I want you to come up quickly, sweep the points, and put them in my pocket.

“joy. Even if you speak.”

Perhaps thinking I was being sarcastic, Kairosia turned her head and crossed her arms.

Still, I just kept ignoring her.

In the first place, Kairosia and I are not comparable.

If Kairosia had already entered the farm in a somewhat completed state.

‘I’m close to late plastic surgery.’

The base has already been completed.

Maybe by the time she gets to the top leagues.

My growth rate will be overwhelmingly fast.

Tring!

[The first match of Higher League-High Blood Knight 118 is over.]

[Game 2 will start in a moment, so please prepare.]

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Just in time, along with a notification window, two gates were formed in the vacant lot.

Then, Aserian, who was watching the conversation between me and Kairosia anxiously, approached.

She looked at Kairosia and smiled benevolently.

“Kairosia-sama. I hope for good results in this game as well.”

“Yes, Goddess. I will do my best and come back.”

Kairosia responded politely, and entered the gate with courage.

Aserian seemed to have a concept that he couldn’t break.

and.

“Ahn Woo-jin. The past few days, you’ve worked hard because you’ve been training. I’m looking forward to a great performance in this match.”

Aserian smiles broadly at me.

I bowed lightly as usual.

“I’m coming.”

Then, flapping her robe, she entered the gate.

Tring!

[Recovers all statuses to 100%.]

When I passed through the gate, I saw a large room that was very ornately decorated.

Udang-tang-tang!

“Who are you!”

“Your Highness, hurry up and get the jade body!”

There are a total of 6 people in the room.

In the middle of the room, a young man in his twenties was sitting on a chair decorated with gold, and five knights wearing heavy armor stood in front of him.

It looked like a place where a king or someone equivalent to him resided.

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Judging by the fact that the chairs were thrown back violently, it seemed that they were abruptly raised by our appearance.

When I turned my head, there were four players looking around like me.

Tring!

[Game: Let’s start the second match of Higher League – High Blood Knight 112.]

[Type: Story Mission (Group PvP)]

[Game Name: King Maker]

[Map: Antipus (M)]

[Number of audiences: 623,666]

[Mission: Make ‘Maximilian Franz Albrecht Stefan von La’, the 3rd prince of the Ra empire, emperor.]

[This is a long-term story mission.]

[Currently, three princes are competing for the throne of the Ra Empire.]

[If the 3rd prince dies, the mission will fail.]

[Number of players currently alive: 5]

[There are bonus point conditions.]

[The bonus increases the faster the 3rd prince becomes emperor!]

[Game Duration: 00:00:34]

This match is Kingmaker.

It was a mission to make the third prince emperor.

‘It won’t be easy.’

That this mission was assigned to a higher league.

It must mean that the situation of the third prince is not very good right now.

“Hello, Ren. This is Emmett. A knight.”

“This is Kochiu.”

“My name is Kiara. It’s the Spirit Commander.”

“My name is Teruomi. I am a swordsman.”

The same team members were one knight, one archer, one elementalist, and one swordsman.

The combination could not have been better than this.

“wren. I am a spearman.”

In addition, everyone also complied with the stats.

‘The team’s luck is perfect.’

It won’t be an easy mission, but at this level, you should be able to clear the mission.

“I didn’t ask who you were! Who dares to be here…!”

As we were leisurely greeting each other, one of the knights guarding the prince exclaimed and threatened.

Apparently, unlike the promotion match, they didn’t know we were coming.

‘Before proceeding, I’ll have to cut it off first.’

aaa-

When I made up my mind, life leaked out of my body.

“from now on.”

It was on a completely different level from that of the knight who threatened us just now.

“Let’s reveal how we live while looking at people.”

A very lively life.

“If you don’t want to die.”

“…!”

*2 It is a year-round. There are 79 chapters behind.

＜ Episode 78. Two similar people (2) ＞ end