The Martial God who Regressed Back to Level 2 Novel

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[You have selected the TOP 100 Promotion Match.]

Sung JiHan's choice was the TOP 100.

"If I play the Gold Promotion Match, I'll be immediately promoted to the Platinum League."

If he were to skip Gold and become Platinum, his growth rate would be faster.

However, he would miss out on various rewards, including achievement quests, that can be obtained in the Gold League map.

From Sung JiHan's perspective, it was something he couldn't miss.

"By the time the tutorial is over, I should be in Platinum."

The promotion match date is September 25th.

If he were to be promoted to Gold at that time, he would have three months from October to December.

During that time, he had to stay in the Platinum League while adjusting his growth rate appropriately.

"That way, when the Space League begins, Earth won't be defeated."

Although Sung JiHan, who had returned from a distant future, didn't remember much about the game during this time.

He vividly remembered the first opening match that took place right after Earth joined the Space League, against the Elves.

In order to change the result of that match, Sung JiHan had to be in the Platinum League, one rank below Diamond.

"You will receive penalties for balance adjustment."

"The map used in the promotion match will be changed from the survival map 'Colosseum' to the defense special map 'Assaulted Conqueror's Mausoleum'."

"The number of players in the 'North' team and the 'South' team will change from 50 vs 50 to 10 vs 90."

"Among the TOP 100 players, Sung JiHan will be assigned to the North team, and the remaining team members will be determined from ranks 91 to 100."

"The enemies coming from the North direction defended by the North team will be strengthened."

Reducing the team size, assigning players from ranks 91 to 100 to the same team, and further strengthening the opposing enemies were all part of the balance adjustment.

Sung JiHan smirked when he saw this.

"They say Battle.net is meticulous in situations like this."

Although the map conditions were quite unfavorable for Sung JiHan, he remained relaxed.

"After all, it's just a Silver Promotion Match."

Moreover, this was a special map different from the usual.

He looked forward to breaking unique achievement quests here.

When Sung JiHan chose to participate in the TOP 100 match, something unexpected happened.

"A critical notice from the Battle.net betting server."

"The map for the Silver League TOP 100, due to the player 'Sung JiHan's' choice, has been changed. The betting server will reset the existing betting values and start new betting."

"As the map for the Silver League TOP 100 match has changed, the match schedule has been moved up by one day. According to the New York League, the world's top league, it will be scheduled for 6 p.m. on September 24th."

"For detailed changes, please refer to the betting site."

The Battle.net betting server, included in the Battle.net system.

When the situation of the Silver TOP 100 match completely changed there, a global notice was sent out.

"The schedule has changed. Defense special map... What could it be?"

Just as Sung JiHan was wondering about that.

Bang!

"Uncle! What's this? Suddenly there's a notice! The TOP 100 match is changing?"

"Hmm, you saw it?"

"It's not just me! It's chaos right now! Everyone who has participated in the Battle.net betting has received the notice!"

"What? Really?"

It seems like something big is happening...

As Sung JiHan casually thought about it, his expression suddenly hardened.

"Wait. SeA?"

"Yeah?"

"Did you say that everyone who has participated in the Battle.net betting received the notice?"

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"Oh! So you saw it too?"

"Yeah, I did."

"Really? Did you... bet?"

Upon hearing this, Yoon Sae-ah rolled her eyes.

"Uh... well. That's... that's what I meant."

"Hmm... I had a feeling something was off. Lately, you've been buying equipment like there's no tomorrow."

The equipment Yoon Sae-ah had been purchasing while leveling up recently looked quite expensive, at least B~A grade.

Of course, Sung JiHan didn't think Yoon Sae-ah was overspending, as buying good equipment was necessary for BattleNet play.

But still, it was puzzling.

"Even if I said I would buy it for you, you said you had enough money."

"When did you start?"

"Oh, well, just... just out of curiosity... I bought a little."

"How much?"

"Huh?"

"How much did you spend?"

Yoon Sae-ah cautiously raised a finger.

"1 billion?"

"Oh, you're underestimating it too much."

"10 billion?"

"No."

"Could it be 100 billion?"

"Heheh!"

Yoon Sae-ah stuck out her tongue and scratched her cheek.

It was a sign of affirmation.

"Haah."

Sung JiHan sighed deeply, feeling helpless.

"She wasn't like this before."

In his previous life, Yoon Sae-ah had shown no interest in gambling at all.

How did she change so much?

"I guess I was too successful."

Although Sung JiHan had a high win rate in his previous life, he had lost and won money repeatedly.

Yoon Sae-ah saw him as nothing more than a gambling addict, not a role model.

But this time, Sung JiHan was different.

He was winning every bet, losing his assets like crazy.

"I should have been more careful."

Of course, Yoon Sae-ah was at fault for not listening to Sung JiHan's advice, but Sung JiHan believed he was more to blame.

He had watched her lose her assets with such reckless betting, but didn't he also try it out of curiosity?

"Haah... I've shown you a bad side of me."

"Oh, no. Uncle, you're always my idol. I just followed your lead."

"Who did you learn gambling from?"

"Heheh..."

"So, how much did you earn?"

"Um... about 70... billion?"

"700 billion?!"

"Yes. Heheh."

Sung JiHan looked at Yoon Sae-ah with a bewildered expression.

"But even if you followed my bets, the most you could have earned at that time was 5 times the amount."

"Oh. I bet on the top 100 with Uncle and won 5 times. And Uncle said Japan would keep winning, so I made some small bets there."

"...Huh? Sae-ah. Did I tell you that Japan would continue to win?"

"Ah... I happened to overhear you talking with Ha-yeon unni."

So she caught the information there.

She's quite sharp.

Sung JiHan's head was filled with excitement.

"Haah..."

"Hehe. Uncle. Just let me see it once~!"

"Since it's already come to this, set aside 50 billion. Even if we fail, we need a backup plan."

"Of course!"

"Yeah. Just follow my betting. Don't do it separately. You might get addicted to gambling. Seriously."

Since he had already made money through betting.

It didn't seem like just telling him not to do it would work.

Instead, he should only do the sure things that he picks.

"Of course!"

"Good. If you get tempted by betting for no reason, you'll end up like Ha-yeon. Oh, and don't go against my betting like Ha-yeon does. You'll ruin everything."

"Of course I know that. I'm not stupid."

"Ruining everything?"

What does that mean?

When Sung JiHan looked at her with confusion, Yoon Sae-ah secretly whispered in his ear.

"It means 'betting against Ha-yeon's pick'."

"...What's that?"

"If you bet against what Ha-yeon unni picks, you'll make money. Ga-yeong unni told me about it."

When Sung JiHan heard the explanation of "ruining everything," he remembered something from the past.

-Zero. Who did you bet on this time?

-Why. You guys. Why did you go against me?

-Of course! I went against you and got a 75% win rate.

-Yeah. Zero! How about you just follow your instincts and come with us? Agent Zero. We even made our own terminology.

-Going against you is what I bet on, you guys!

-Oh really? So who did you bet on?

-Get lost! I'm not telling you!

Even during American First, the guild members always referred to Zero's betting.

"It's treated the same as back then."

Sung JiHan chuckled and said.

"Yeah. If Ha-yeon and I have different bets, just follow mine."

"Of course. Hehehe... So, what's your bet, Uncle?"

"Naturally, it's on me. I'm number one in all the indicators."

Even though the top 100 maps were balanced.

Sung JiHan's confidence knew no bounds.

"Of course... Right?"

"Why? Are you worried?"

"Hehe. What! I'm going all in on Uncle!"

"Yoon Sae-ah. Your voice is shaking?"

"No... What... Even though the Battle.net system balanced the game, I'm not conscious of it at all!"

For someone who says that, she seems quite conscious of it.

"Hehe... If you're not so sure, go down to the guild and refer to Ha-yeon's bets."

"Ah~! Is that a way?! Great! I'm going to go check it out!"

At Sung JiHan's words, Yoon Sae-ah showed a determined expression and went downstairs.

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September 22nd.

The aftermath of Sung JiHan choosing the Silver Top 100 Promotion Battle was more intense than expected.

- And even a notice about the Battle.net betting site... Is this for real?

- Sung JiHan is crazy, seriously lololololol He even changed the date on the promotion match map.

- Since it's based on New York time, we have to watch the live broadcast at 7 a.m.!

- Hey, but it's 10 against 90 for the team members... With this kind of ratio, won't we at least not be in first place?

- Oh my. Don't you know any limits? Please, if you're Korean, bet on Sung JiHan!

- I'm not Korean. I'm a Toss.

- As expected, even the Toss would sell their country for money.

- Recovering the initial investment is more important than patriotism!

Since joining Battle.net, Sung JiHan has always been the center of attention.

But this time, he was particularly focused on by gamblers rather than the general public.

- You guys don't know what Battle.net is? It's a cosmic hyper-technology system! They just did a balance patch. It's 10 against 90 lololololol So who should we bet on?

- For real... Sung JiHan has won too much until now. He's won first place too many times. It's okay for him to lose once in a while. Humans can't just keep running. They need to take a break sometimes.

- Crazy lolololololol Seriously. How many times has Sung JiHan won? Don't you know anything? Even if it's 10 against 90, Sung JiHan will obviously be in first place!

- Sigh... This is why toxic fandom is a problem.

- You First guys, don't bet.

Despite the overwhelming support for Sung JiHan from the Korean public,

In the community related to Battle.net betting, many experts were predicting that Sung JiHan would lose this time.

Because it was Battle.net that adjusted the balance!

Even without a connection, you can access Battle.net, and even without electricity, you can watch TV channels thanks to the super hyper-technology technology of Battle.net, which adjusted the balance.

- This time, he will lose. Definitely lose!

- Really. How many times has Sung JiHan won lololol

- He will definitely lose once out of conscience.

- For real; if the system regulates, you can't win. That's how the world works.

This kind of opinion was even stronger overseas.

There were more people who trusted the system rather than those who truly felt Sung JiHan's greatness.

- Sung JiHan will lose this time wwww How can you defy the system wwww

- Balance... Last time, I lost 1 million dollars... Bring it back this time... I only trust you...

- The system paved the way, so of course Balance will be in first place :-)

Since the Battle.net system actively adjusted the balance, it was judged that he could no longer dominate.

"Owner, the odds... are high."

Sung JiHan's odds for first place were 4 times.

Considering the amazing results he has shown so far, it was an unbelievably undervalued rate.

He defeated even the Diamond players and single-handedly took down the Grand Duke of Naisid. How could he not be chosen as first place by the public?

"As expected, the system can't be defeated..."

In the Guild Master's room, Lee Ha-yeon looked out the window with a disappointed gaze.

The view of Gangnam in sight.

"Miss, I brought the glass."

"Thank you, Ga-young."

Lee Ha-yeon looked at the never-ending night view of Gangnam and brought the wine glass to her lips.

Now... it was time to make a choice.

"Owner... I'm sorry."

The Battle.net system that changed the world in an instant.

That magnificent existence openly adjusted the balance.

It completely targeted Sung JiHan, who never missed first place.

The answer of where to bet was already there.

"Sigh. Ga-young, my heart hurts."

"Why is that?"

"As the Guild Master, I should definitely bet on the Owner... but my instinct as an expert is telling me otherwise."

Im Ga-young looked at Lee Ha-yeon with a puzzled expression.

Who... is an expert?