The Martial God who Regressed Back to Level 2 Novel

Chapter 392

It's already October now.

The Northeast Asia regional league was clearly divided into two strong teams.

That would be Korea and China.

Korea, undefeated, except for one loss, and China, who has been winning all their matches except against Korea.

They were about to face each other in the match that would determine the top spot in the Northeast Asia league.

=Hello, viewers.

=Today, the match that will finally determine the top spot is happening against China!

=South Korea, who has been undefeated, and China, who has suffered one loss against us... But if China wins here, we might have to have another match to decide the top spot in the league.

=Yes! Neither us nor China have suffered any losses in matches against other countries!

The commentators were eagerly shouting before the match.

The viewers also watched the match with nervous hearts.

-Today's match is really important.

-Even without Sung JiHan, we defended our top spot in the regional league. Still, haha.

-Gumwang Bonyeo and Sofia played a big role.

-A big role? Those players did everything, haha.

-Other players are still far behind China, to be honest.

-Actually, I don't know how we won the last match without Sung JiHan.

-Yeah, we were lucky with the map, haha.

-Oh, this time Jeon Gaeheon seems to be really strong. Honestly, it doesn't look easy...

We did win against China without Sung JiHan.

But in reality, even Korean viewers admitted that luck played a big part in that match.

It was unrealistic to hope for the same luck this time.

Naturally, people thought of the vacant spot in the national team.

They thought of Sung JiHan.

-Can't Sung JiHan just come out once...

-It's like calling an adult in a kids' fight.

-Ah, let's just call him once, haha. What could be better than having a strong backup?

-Don't let the buns hinder the great task that Sung is carrying out with such a small match.

-Yeah, should we call him for a national team match when he travels through space for the sake of humanity?

- Look at them being cautious because they're worried that the Chinese guys might bring out Sung JiHan.

- Well, it's a valid concern lololol.

The Korean team had hoped that Sung JiHan would step up and secure first place, but they didn't have high expectations.

He is responsible for humanity's victory in the Space League and is walking a path that no one has ever walked before as a candidate for the Holy See.

This is because they didn't think he would participate in a national representative game that he had already won.

= There is a lot of attention on whether China will ban Sung JiHan in this tournament.

= In the previous game, China didn't ban Sung JiHan from the first game as if they were confident. It's in stark contrast to other countries banning Sung JiHan in the first or second game.

= That's right. That's why there were many discussions about the security of the Battle.net Center.

= So, in your opinion as a commentator, do you think Sung JiHan will participate today?

= I hope so... but hasn't Sung JiHan not played in any major games recently? Will he participate in this game...?

Even the commentator doesn't see a high possibility of Sung JiHan's participation.

But at the Battle.net Center...

"Ji, JiHan...!"

Sung JiHan suddenly appeared, overturning such predictions.

"Ah, Coach. I came to hang out for a bit."

Sung JiHan greeted Coach No Young-jun with a bow.

"If you don't ban me in the first game, I'll easily win and leave."

"Oh, r-really? Thank you so much!"

He revealed his intention to participate in the first game while he was at it.

Upon hearing this, Coach No Young-jun's face turned pale.

'Gae Hyeon is already strong, and if JiHan participates, we'll easily win this game...!'

Thanks to the racial bonus Sung JiHan had earned, the Chinese national team gained tremendous benefits.

On the other hand, the Korean national team's original weakness was the mage class, so the power gap became even greater.

But it would be different if Sung JiHan participated.

"Oh, by the way, JiHan. Since you're going to participate... can you stay in the coach's office for a while and come out right before the first game starts?"

"Stay in the coach's office?"

"Yeah. Actually, during the last game against China, they had a pretty good grasp of our strategies from their side. They even knew in real-time that you weren't there, so they didn't ban you."

"Are you saying there's someone on the inside leaking information to China?"

"...Probably. There are a few people who are suspected, but it's not certain yet."

No Young-jun furrowed his brow and spoke.

"Hana, right now, winning this game is more important than identifying spies. I hope you can come to the center player's waiting room when I contact you, after spending some time in the coach's office."

"Sure, I'll just take a look around the coach's office."

"Alright, take it easy and rest. The game will start soon."

Sigh.

Coach No Young-jun left the coach's office like that.

Sung JiHan briefly looked around the coach's office and took out his smartphone, sitting on the sofa.

"They don't think I'll be playing, huh?"

While looking at the real-time reactions of viewers, Sung JiHan smirked.

Smart.

"...Who is it?"

When he heard a voice from outside that seemed to be from a staff member, he didn't bother to answer.

If he comes in, he can pretend not to be here.

Hiding his presence from ordinary people was an easy task for someone like Sung JiHan.

However.

Knock, knock.

"...Sung JiHan, are you there?"

That staff member called out Sung JiHan's name and knocked again.

"How did he know I'm here? Did the coach ask the coaching staff to call me because the game is about to start?"

There are still a few minutes left before it starts.

Sung JiHan raised his eyebrows slightly and answered him.

"Yes, I'm here. Come in."

The door opened and the coaching staff came in.

The ordinary-looking young man walked towards Sung JiHan with a tired expression.

"The coach told me you're going to play now?"

"No. I came to deliver a message from 'that person'."

"That person? Who is that?"

"That person is..."

The coaching staff looked around as if checking who was there, then approached Sung JiHan.

And then, he lowered his voice.

"That person is... Gilgamesh."

* * *

"Gilgamesh... That guy is quite active."

Sung JiHan frowned when he heard Gilgamesh's name from the staff.

Despite repeatedly warning the public about the danger of Gilgamesh.

It seemed like he had been quietly building up his power from somewhere.

And now, even a Korean staff member is delivering Gilgamesh's message.

"Well... What did he say?"

Sung JiHan asked the staff, thinking it might be an interesting story.

Then.

"He said he will reveal a top-secret... if you come out in this China match."

"A top-secret?"

"Yes. He insists that if you want to hear it, you must come out in this match."

"Well, I was planning to go out there anyway."

Why is he specifically asking me to come out in the China match?

"Is he already sponsoring Chinese players?"

Sung JiHan sponsored the top 100 Diamond players during the race evolution event.

Many of China's national team players were included in that.

But did Gilgamesh reach out to those who didn't receive sponsorship from Sung JiHan?

He's a really persistent guy.

"Alright. I'll go now. Oh, and... I'll submit my resignation as well."

Since he was caught playing the role of Gilgamesh's lackey, he would submit his resignation.

Sung JiHan nodded.

"...Do that. But how did you manage to receive sponsorship from him? You don't seem like a player."

"Sponsorship? How dare I receive sponsorship from the King of the Beginning? I just heard his statement, that's all."

"Where did you hear it?"

"...Among my family, there is someone who came out of the race evolution with an ear."

Came out with an ear.

"Did your family member join the Half-Elf community?"

"Yes, I heard the king's words there."

It was the half-elf community that Yoon Sae-ah had also entered.

It was a place called 'Tooseong's Owner', where Gilgamesh operated under the name of Sung JiHan, changing his seat name.

It was a place where he expanded his influence by fully supporting players with exceptional talent.

"I asked the BattleNet Union for a plan for this place, but it seems like their influence has grown even more."

As expected of the BattleNet Union.

They're not very efficient in handling tasks.

"But I can't handle this task myself."

Especially when I already have so much to do.

It was impossible to chase after a half-elf community created in a foreign country and shut it down.

I gave them enough warnings, so if they still can't handle it, there's nothing I can do.

And so, the staff left shortly after.

Buzz...

Sung JiHan's phone vibrated.

[Jihan. It's starting now.]

It was a call from Director No Young-jun.

* * *

The player waiting room at the BattleNet Center.

"S-Sung JiHan, the player...!"

"Did you decide to participate today?"

"I didn't hear such news from the coach...!"

The players who were preparing for the game were surprised when Sung JiHan entered.

And...

"Wow... I never thought I would see Sung JiHan in person..."

"What? You've never seen him before?"

"Yes! I joined after the Super Cup!"

Among the national team players, he had become an idol and a figure of awe.

Among the rookie national team players, many dreamed of becoming national team players because they wanted to see Sung JiHan in person.

"Hmm..."

Sung JiHan looked at those players for a moment and approached Director No Young-jun.

"Coach, should I prepare right away?"

"Yes. It's time to ban and select cards."

"Understood."

And so, Sung JiHan prepared for the game.

"Oh... Are you really going to play together? With Sung JiHan?"

"I was worried about the China match, but it seems like an easy win."

"So, it's confirmed that we'll be first in the regional league."

The atmosphere of the players who were worried about the first game quickly eased.

But...

=Now... finally.

=Ban and select for the first game. Let's begin!

=Uh... Chinese coach! We ban the first place of the national team...

=This means we're banning Sung JiHan! Last time, you let him play from the first game, but this time your judgment is completely different?

=Maybe he thought it was an important game, so he thought Sung JiHan might come out?

When the Chinese coach banned Sung JiHan, the players started to get restless.

"What, what is this? How did he know to ban Sung JiHan...?"

"Maybe he thought Jeon Gyeol-heon got stronger and wanted to block any possibilities?"

"But it's still strange..."

With the 180-degree different judgment of the Chinese coach compared to last time, the players were in a heated debate.

Meanwhile, Sung JiHan calmed his gaze.

Gilgamesh clearly told him to come out for the China match.

How did the Chinese coach know and ban him?

"That staff member who met me earlier was under Gilgamesh's orders and told me to play in the game, so he's not the culprit..."

And no one else saw him until he reached the coach's office.

The only person in this player waiting room who could have informed the Chinese coach about Sung JiHan was...

"Now everyone is pretending to be surprised..."

Sung JiHan amplified his senses through his soul.

Among the countless people, Sung JiHan was the only one who could feel a heartbeat that was beating faster than necessary.

"Shall we take a look?"

Whoosh.

Sung JiHan stood next to the man who was tightly holding his smartphone.

"Hm? W-What... What is it?"

The man, who was more flustered than necessary, quickly tried to touch his phone.

"Excuse me."

Ssshh...

The smartphone slipped out of his hand on its own.

And it floated in front of Sung JiHan.

[Emergency. Sung JiHan to participate.]

A message appeared briefly on the phone screen.

Sung JiHan raised the corner of his mouth when he saw it.

"I didn't know that a national representative athlete would sell information to a rival country."

"Ah. Th-This, this is..."

"No, Jinsoo, you..."

"Is it you who sent it? Like last time?"

When Sung JiHan publicly revealed the text message, people looked at the man with shocked faces.

No, even if the information leaked, I thought it wouldn't be from the staff.

Why would a national representative athlete sell information?

"We'll expel this person."

"Ah. Um, wait a moment. That..."

"It will be difficult for the staff to take him away. I'll mark him."

Tap. Tap.

Sung JiHan used the technique he learned from Dongbangsak on the man.

"Ugh..."

The culprit fell to the ground without being able to move.

Unlike Sung JiHan, who could still move even with his soul sealed, the effect was very effective on this person.

"...But he's still breathing."

After confirming that the opponent was still breathing, Sung JiHan gestured to the staff to take this person away.

The culprit was escorted out like that.

"Wow... The Chinese team. They're well-prepared. I didn't know a national representative athlete could be bought."

Yoon SaeA, who had witnessed the commotion, approached with an excited expression.

"But Uncle... How did you know that person was the culprit?"

"His heart was beating a little too fast, so I went to check just in case."

"...You could feel that?"

"If I want to know, I can know everything."

"As expected of the candidate for the Holy See..."

Yoon SaeA said while savoring her words.

"Thanks to you, Uncle, we easily won against China. It's a shame we got banned."

"Why can't you see my contribution?"

"Huh? Well... I can't go out, right?"

"You can show your contribution in a different way. SaeA, how about becoming an undead for a while?"

"Ah...!"

No matter how much they tried to stop Sung JiHan's participation from the other side.

He still had cards he could use.

"You're going to use cheat codes?"

"Well, I have to make him pay for planting a spy."

"People had high expectations for today's match, the big match... It's going to be a boring game."

"So, you don't like it?"

"No. It's great, isn't it? After all, victory is the best in games."

Sssik.

Yoon SaeA smiled broadly.

"I'll destroy everything in place of Uncle."

And in the game that started immediately.

=Uh...!

=Y-Yoon SaeA, charging!

=Is this... turning into an undead!? It's an immense power!

=China's camp is crumbling...!

She kept her word.