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"The People's Assembly is giving up this year's guild… … ."

"I just can't believe it."

"this… … "How on earth did you negotiate with the waiting guild?"

Representatives of powerful guilds from each country all looked at each other with surprised expressions.

People's Association.

The world's second-largest guild, run directly by the Chinese government, was famous for having the strongest pride.

No matter how Seong Ji-han is currently a player who has reached an unrivaled position, and the growth potential of the standby guild is very attractive,

No one thought that the People's Assembly would completely accept his demands.

"The People's Assembly has been openly saying that they will win the Champions League in line with the opening of the Space League this year."

"If this year's guild is given to a waiting guild, a red flag will be raised even in the challenge of winning the Champions League… … ."

"Wow, this is really unexpected."

The difference in player power between the United States and China was not large, but it definitely existed.

So in even-numbered years, American First wins Guild of the Year.

No matter what China did, they couldn't beat the United States in the Champions League.

However, in odd-numbered years when the People's Association wins Guild of the Year.

On several occasions, China overcame the power gap with the United States and won the Champions League.

So in 2021, in conjunction with entering the Space League.

China declared that they would win the championship in the first year on a grand scale.

Handing over this year's guild to a waiting guild meant giving up even the challenge of winning the Champions League.

"haha… … this. "I thought Chinese players would naturally be left out."

"There has been a variable in tomorrow's player selection."

The guild representatives with the TOP 200 players all had serious expressions.

Of course, I thought they would exclude the People's Association and its players and hold a lottery for the rest.

If there were negotiations between the standby guild and that side, wouldn't TO have actually decreased?

"But if you object to the standby guild's selection as this year's guild… … ."

"Then they might exclude our guild, just like the People's Association was excluded."

"If the standby guild is included as this year's guild, the number of players randomly selected will also increase. "There is absolutely no reason to object."

Up to this point, the reaction of other guild officials was 'It's unexpected, but it's not bad.' It was about that.

but.

"and… … Rules of the World Battle.net Federation. I will also propose a proposal to abolish this year's guild's no-reappointment rule. "Only for standby guilds."

The representative of the People's Assembly continued to explode new bombs.

"What do you mean? Abolishing the ban on reappointment! To give such preferential treatment to one guild! So doesn't that mean that the standby guild can be a candidate next year as well?"

The American First Guild representative jumped up from his seat with a surprised expression on his face.

The representative of the People's Assembly looked at him with burning eyes.

"That's right."

Are we the only ones who will suffer?

You guys shouldn't join this year's guild either.

Although the People's Assembly's proposal had this water-ghost mentality behind it.

The People's Association representative took a sip of water and began to pack it well.

"Look at the ranking of humanity incorporated into the Space League. Even though they won their first game, they are in 10th place. "Among the races with one win, we are last."

Humanity won the first match against the elves and tied for first place.

However, after that, the amount of points earned by playing games on Battle.net was insufficient compared to other races.

The ranking dropped steadily from tied for first place, and now, in March, it was in 10th place.

"Now is not the time to argue among ourselves. By nurturing players, you need to increase the points earned externally. To do that, we need to change the federation's regulations."

So, by pushing the standby guild for a while, we need to foster stronger players.

After finishing his argument as if he were a representative from the other side, the representative of the People's Association returned to his seat.

The guild representatives from other countries looked at each other in bewilderment.

"her… … "I can't believe the representative of the People's Association said something like that."

"Of course, it seems like they are trying to keep American First in check, but… … ."

"I can't believe the arrogant representative of the People's Association represents another guild like that. He lived so long that all sorts of things happened."

At the same time, they began to seriously examine the People's Assembly's claims.

"… … Although his intentions seem impure, he cannot be said to be wrong. "There is definitely a difference in the amount of points earned per day for humans compared to other races."

"That's right. Just how strong are other races... … ."

"Actually, if they had given their all in the game against Elves, it wouldn't have been surprising if they lost 3-0. "Thanks to their strange behavior of executing us, we had a chance to turn things around."

"In addition, the loss penalty for players in the standby guild was definitely less. "The difference in growth speed between players who belong to the standby guild and those who do not is clearly visible."

"The experience gain increase buff is significant."

Although Battle.net's maximum level has been expanded from level 250.

In the two months since entering the game, not many players have grown significantly.

That's right too.

This is because the penalty for not being in the top 50 percent of a game is much larger than before.

If you try to level up race with mediocre skills for no reason.

Rather, the high-level game environment has become harsh to the point where the level goes down rather than up.

What covered this was the various growth buffs of the standby guild.

So, the difference in growth between players who belong to a waiting guild and those who do not.

It was worse than people thought.

"It would be a bit weird for the waiting guild to continue to monopolize this year's guild… … ."

"Until a training guild with sufficient growth potential is created, wouldn't it be okay to temporarily award this year's guild for a few years?"

"that's right. "If the standby guild continues to be this year's guild for a few more years, isn't Korea going to win the Champions League?"

"You don't know that. "I wonder what Seong Ji-han will do again."

"haha. is that so?"

Anyway, as TO increases, the space for your players increases.

Representatives of other influential guilds responded positively to the People's Assembly's claims.

"We cannot accept this agenda!"

The American First representative naturally opposed this.

Immediately afterwards, the representative of the People's Association chuckled.

"Is that so? I will also pass this on to the waiting guild. "This bill was not passed because American First was vehemently opposed."

"… … under. "Are you threatening me now?"

"no? You mean a threat? Who on Earth could threaten American First? "We just convey to the other side without hesitation what happened today."

"I don't know when the representative of the People's Assembly became the spokesperson for such a different guild!"

"A spokesperson… … ! "You're being harsh!"

Meanwhile, the two guild representatives from the United States and China begin to argue.

In the end, the second agenda of the day was not passed.

First agenda.

The People's Assembly's opinion to select this year's guild as the standby guild was passed unanimously.

And this fact.

It was immediately featured in the media.

* * *

[Daegi Guild, the first in Korea to be selected as 'Guild of the Year'!] [The People's Assembly's unexpected choice! In the background, there were unusual movements of the TOP 200 players.] [The United States and China switched offense and defense over the standby guild.]News about waiting guilds that make headlines in Korea.

Is this because the People's Association, which was in conflict with Seong Ji-han, actually acted as an active spokesperson?

It came as even more of a shock to people.

-and… … China defend the waiting guild?

-It's something to live for a long time, really haha.

-When Seong Ji-han broadcasted asking for this year's guild, didn't he just say that you wouldn't accept it?

-ㅇㅇ I didn't know you would really give it to me haha.

A sacred broadcast that seemed too demanding even for Koreans.

So naturally, people thought this was a euphemistic way of rejection.

But things progress like this.

-What on earth made your attitude change so much?

-According to rumors, some Chinese players were trying to leave the People's Association and create their own guild. They were trying to negotiate with the standby guild.

-huh… … Is that possible in China?

-So it's just a rumor. However, only Chinese players have been pushed down in rankings in the past two months, so it seems like they are in trouble.

-You guys, make sure to check out the meeting later haha. The American and Chinese representatives later point at each other and rap violently, and the atmosphere is so bloody.

"and. really… … It was shocking. today."

Yoon Se-ah looked at the reply on her phone on the sofa, still with an expression of disbelief.

"I never thought the People's Assembly would side with our guild."

"If they are excluded from training here, they will only lose."

"That's true, but… … "I couldn't imagine coming out like that."

"The internal data must have been unusual."

Compared to players from other countries belonging to standby guilds, the growth of Chinese players is noticeably lagging behind.

Even they, who were nothing but their pride, would not have been able to ignore this situation in which the top 200 players were shaken.

As Battle.net entered the main game, the presence of players was already important.

Because it was getting bigger as time went by.

Even if it meant losing face a bit, internal crackdowns would have been seen as priority.

'Still, you're getting hit right by American First. 'I can give you 20 places.'

The People's Council, which represented the standby guild in the World Battle.net Alliance beyond expectations.

At this level, I guess I should give him some credit.

Seong Ji-han decided that he should allocate a certain number of slots to the waiting guild.

Meanwhile, Seong Ji-han looked at Yoon Se-ah.

"What level are you now?"

"me? 220. Ah, it's hard to level up these days."

Yoon Se-ah frowned.

"Definitely in the middle of DIA, people's skills have changed. Strong. And if you happen to match up with a space race, you will most likely lose... … "I don't know why alien races are so strong?"

"But even after going through all that, it has gone up a lot."

"Anyway, in addition to our guild's effect, there is also a long-lasting effect… … Even if you lose a little, you can quickly recover as long as you win once."

Players of a similar level to Yoon Se-ah often maintained their level or even suffered losses even if they had one win and one loss.

Perhaps because she saw both the guild effect and the long-term chronic effect, she was showing excellent growth even though her win rate was low.

Still, my nephew grows at a super fast pace, but then slows down for a while, which is disappointing.

"Inventory."

Jihan Seong opened his inventory and handed over the bow he had purchased from Artmu.

A longbow with a pure white light that looks unusual even at a glance.

Yoon Se-ah's eyes lit up when she saw that.

"Oh, bow… … what's this?"

"I bought it from the Artmu blacksmith shop. Its current grade is SS, but it is said that it grows together with its owner. "You write it."

"oh. uncle… … !! "It's a bow that grows together!!"

Yoon Se-ah received the longbow of light handed to her by Seong Ji-han with trembling hands.

"and… … The option to grow together is great, right? "I like everything except the name [Artumu's Bow]!"

"uh. "Use it well and come back quickly."

"huh! But... … Isn't it very expensive? How much is it? "I will succeed and repay you!"

"20 billion GP."

"… … huh?"

Yoon Se-ah blinked.

20 billion… … GP?

"Yes, uncle. wait for a sec. What kind of bow costs 20 billion GP... … !"

"why. "It can go up to SSS level and higher."

"No, no matter what… … Everyone, refund me right away! "What a ridiculous price!"

"Uncle, you have a lot of money. "Just write it."

"Ah, but… … !"

When Yoon Se-ah was scared and was about to hand the bow back to Seong Ji-han.

[Owner! I received a call from the World Battle.net Federation!]Ding dong. Ding dong.

A ringtone was heard from the wallpaper on the wall, and Lee Ha-yeon's face was revealed.

[The waiting guild has been selected as the guild of the year, so they ask us to come to New York and grace the occasion... … .]"New York? When will we get there? "You can come from there."

[Ah, but that's… … They say they have already launched a private plane there... … .]Seong Ji-han looked at Lee Ha-yeon with an embarrassed expression and sighed slightly.

I guess it is an ambiguous situation for the federation to refuse so sharply.

"All right. "Let's go quickly and come back."

I was thinking of just receiving this year's guild and returning home right away.

Seong Ji-han accepted a trip to New York.

* * *

Meanwhile.

"oh… … ."

I saw the news that Seong Ji-han was participating in this year's guild selection ceremony.

A woman's eyes lit up.

"Seongjihan… … Did you finally get out of there?"

The fourth servant of God of War, Pythia, a prophetess.

Unlike Longinus or Dongbangsak, who wanted to educate Seong Jihan.

Her main goal was to prophesy.

And for her, the prophecy could be fulfilled without having to face each other on Battle.net.

'I should not miss this opportunity and go see it.'

Training him on Battle.net will come later, but first we have to do the prophecy.

As Pythia thought so, a smile appeared on her lips.