The Martial God who Regressed Back to Level 2 Novel

Chapter 146

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The day before, the true identity of the "method" Im Ga-young mentioned at the waiting guild was to start a scandal.

"When the scandal between Miss and Sung JiHan breaks out."

"Hey! What are you talking about?!"

"Sung JiHan. What do you think is the reason why Miss was sent from her hometown to the waiting guild?"

"Well?"

"It was to seduce you, Sung JiHan, and recruit you into the opposite-sex guild. But now, your status has risen too much..."

Im Ga-young hardened her expression.

"The Miss who became the guild master has become very successful."

"Isn't it good when your family does well?"

"The landlady doesn't like it."

Sung JiHan had a guess about the landlady's story.

"She said that Ha-yeon is a different child."

Currently, the chairman of the opposite-sex guild is receiving inpatient treatment for severe dementia and is not engaged in external activities.

When he was healthy, he was famous for liking women.

It was said that Ha-yeon, who was born as a child while he was doing undercover work outside, was brought back to the main house because the chairman, who had no daughter, cherished her.

It was known that the chairman's wife also accepted Ha-yeon, who was a different child, and raised her well...

"But the actual situation seems to be different."

Seeing that they were only matched on the surface with strange husbands, it didn't seem like a harmonious atmosphere as it was known externally.

"Ga-young. Can you say that? If you go against your mother..."

"Thanks to the Miss in our house, I became independent. It's okay."

"Huh? Because of me?"

"You helped me make money."

"That... Are you talking about the opposite betting?"

"Yes."

"Sigh. How much did you earn?"

"Thanks to Miss, I was able to invest with confidence."

Now that she had escaped from a dependent state thanks to the lower half of the honey, Im Ga-young could now speak her mind.

"If a scandal with Sung JiHan breaks out, even if it's the opposite-sex family, they won't be able to say anything. Then Miss can continue to be the guild master. And..."

Im Ga-young tried to persuade Sung JiHan with a few more words.

But Sung JiHan responded as if he didn't need to hear any more.

"That sounds good. Let's start the scandal."

"And... Uh, yes?"

Since Ha-yeon had the nurturing A, it was enough for her to be present.

"Let's start the scandal today. What would be the most effective way?"

"Well...?"

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Late at night, Han River Park.

"Ga-young unnie~ Brighten the lights a bit! Good. That's enough...! Now, you two! Sit side by side! Get along!"

Yoon Se-ah, who was playing the role of a photojournalist to reveal the scandal today, gave instructions here and there.

"You can take it roughly."

"Hey, uncle! It's the first scandal photo, so it has to come out well! It's better if Ha-yeon unnie looks pretty too!"

Among the four gathered here, Yoon Se-ah was the most excited.

She waved her hands and gave instructions.

"You look too stiff. Get closer!"

"Okay."

Sung JiHan approached, and Ha-yeon looked at him with an apologetic expression.

"I... I'm really sorry. But is it okay if the scandal breaks out?"

"It's okay. I'm not a celebrity. If you feel sorry, please continue to be the guild master for a long time."

"I will devote myself to the guild!"

"That's a good attitude."

Yoon Se-ah, who was watching their conversation, scolded them.

"Get closer! You still look like strangers."

"Do we have to engage in skinship? Are we in the Joseon era or something?"

"Uncle, let's put our arms around my sister's shoulders. It's a photo for a dating rumor, so we need something more convincing!"

Click. Click.

Yoon Sae-ah, who was taking pictures from various angles, felt unsatisfied.

"Hmm... The painting turned out beautifully. But something feels slightly lacking. It would be better if there was more skinship. Should we take a kissing shot?"

"Why would we bring in a kissing scene for a fake? This should be enough!"

"Sister, we have to make it clear! Let's try to imitate it. Or should we just show a glimpse?"

Having roughly heard the situation on the way here, Yoon Sae-ah pressured Lee Ha-yeon about her weakness.

"Ugh..."

"Just once and we're done. Should we just kiss?"

Sung JiHan casually said as he leaned his face forward.

"Ugh..."

Lee Ha-yeon blushed and moved away from him.

"How, how can you do that?"

"Miss, you've never done such an act in your life. The hurdle is too high."

In response to Lim Ga-young, who was in charge of lighting, Lee Ha-yeon glared at her from behind.

"It's because of you! You've been monitoring who I've been dating all the time!"

"Now you can date freely. Thanks to you, I've become independent. We will strictly protect your privacy."

"Sister, I made a mistake. Let's just hold hands, then! It can be a photo of us walking while holding hands. It's youthful and nice!"

Yoon Sae-ah spoke in a kind tone.

Lee Ha-yeon shouted as she approached her.

"Ah, fine! Just do it!"

"Sister, it's okay~"

"I'm fine too! Do it. Take the picture right away!"

With that, Lee Ha-yeon approached Sung JiHan and extended her lips.

"You're not a duck..."

She extended her lips too forcefully, making it look ridiculous.

"Put your lips together, relax."

Swoosh.

Sung JiHan wrapped his arms around Lee Ha-yeon's shoulders and brushed her hair aside.

In that position, Sung JiHan leaned his face forward.

"What, what is this? Why are you so skilled at this?"

While Lee Ha-yeon was flustered.

Their lips almost touched.

Click! Click!

"Oh, it's done!"

As Yoon Sae-ah quickly finished taking the photos, Sung JiHan immediately returned to his place.

"Take a look at this. The photo turned out well, right?"

"It, it's fine."

Lee Ha-yeon still looked at the photo with a flushed face.

A photo that clearly showed that it was Sung JiHan and Lee Ha-yeon, just before their lips touched.

"Ugh..."

Compared to Sung JiHan, who looked calm in the photo.

She blushed and closed her eyes tightly, feeling embarrassed.

"It should be fine to send this to the media. Hehe."

"R, really? Can we send this?"

"Yes. This should create quite a buzz, right? But sister... are you really okay with this? If it gets leaked, you'll probably be married off to the public."

Lee Ha-yeon hesitated for a moment at Yoon Sae-ah's question.

"...It's better than being with those people."

Once she steps out of the line, even if she doesn't like him, she will be forced to get married quickly within the family.

Instead of living like that, it's better to reveal the dating rumor.

"Are you really okay with it, too?"

"I'm fine. It's just a dating rumor. You have a long day ahead of you."

"...Okay. Let's send it!"

"Yes. Sending now!"

Yoon Sae-ah sent the photos to a specialized news outlet, claiming they were exclusive.

The next day.

Naturally, chaos ensued.

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"Hehe... So, you blew it up yourself."

"Yes. We couldn't just let it slide."

"I worried for nothing, it seems."

Director No Young-joon breathed a sigh of relief internally, seeing that Sung JiHan seemed mentally stable.

Now, Sung JiHan was undoubtedly the key player for Korea.

If he had wavered, the chances of winning the difficult match against China would have become even slimmer.

"Director, I have a question."

"Ask me anything."

"If player Akari were to naturalize, could she represent the national team?"

"Hmm... It's possible. But isn't she an assassin?"

"Yes. That's correct."

"Assassins belong to the Archer class, so there wouldn't be a place for her. Our country's archers are already oversaturated. They need to be at least level 225 as a basic requirement."

"I see."

The position with the most intense competition in Korea is the archer position.

The level 211 Akari did not meet the basic requirements.

"There are countless tactical possibilities with an assassin... But for now, she needs to level up."

Thinking that he should put Akari in one of the vacant guild spots, Sung JiHan left the director's office. This time, Hae Yeon-joo, the leader of the archers, approached him.

"Sung JiHan, are you okay? I saw the news this morning..."

"I'm fine. I blew it up myself."

"Oh. Really? So, you two are really dating?"

At first, she seemed worried.

But when Sung JiHan said he blew it up, she quickly asked with curiosity in her eyes.

"Yes. So?"

"I see... Yoo-ri has been saying things like 'My fan heart... remains unwavering' since she saw the news this morning."

"I also received a text."

"What did it say?"

"Well..."

Sung JiHan manipulated his phone and showed her a text message.

[Mr. JiHan! Please let me join the guild too! If you let me, I'm ready to take down anyone at any time! It seems that people need to be in the same space for feelings to develop, hehe...]

"Oh! This guy is really doing something to a man who already has an owner. Please tell him it's absolutely not allowed. Please."

"I did send it to him."

"Phew..."

While Hae Yeon-joo breathed a sigh of relief.

Warrior players approached them again.

They were the first-string warriors who returned due to the director's decision.

"Hey. I'm really sorry. Last time, I didn't know you had a girlfriend and called people."

"That's right. JiHan hyungnim, we apologize for the inconvenience!"

As Kim Dong-woo and Lee Yoon-gi approached, Hae Yeon-joo glanced at them and said to Sung JiHan.

"I'll go first. They're people I don't want to see."

"Yes. Go ahead."

Although Hae Yeon-joo didn't oppose their return to the first-string team due to Director No Young-joon's earnest persuasion, she didn't want to see them, whether it was last time or now.

"Ah, he's so stubborn..."

"We did it with good intentions. It's unfair. Really."

"What's the matter?"

When Sung JiHan looked at them expressionlessly, Kim Dong-woo unknowingly became tense.

Until a moment ago, they were speaking informally.

But for some reason, the atmosphere made it uncomfortable to speak casually.

"Haha... Now that we're back, we need to synchronize our harmony."

"Harmony..."

Sung JiHan looked at the returning 1st team warriors.

The Ohapjijol who caused an accident by throwing a party before the game.

Although Sung JiHan couldn't understand Coach No YoungJun's decision to bring them back as part of the 1st team, he didn't really want to associate with them.

"Did you watch the Russia match? We should focus on my playstyle for the China match, just like last time."

"Ah. In that case, let's go with the Triangle Formation..."

"Yes. After that, do as you please."

"Ah. Understood."

"Well then."

As Sung JiHan walked away, Lee YoonKi let out a deep sigh.

"Ugh. He's become much more difficult to deal with than last time. I can't even say anything to him."

"Come on, forget about it. Just the fact that he's back with the team is a big deal."

"I guess... We should be careful for now."

"Yeah... Let's not call any girls anymore. If we want to have fun, let's go out and have fun."

"Yes, yes. JinHyung, we should go with the Triangle Formation, right?"

Kim DongWoo nodded his head as if things were going well.

"Well, we probably won't win against China anyway. If we use the Triangle Formation, won't that guy turn everything upside down? It might even be better that way."

He was the leader of the Warriorjin, who already had a defeatist attitude.

In fact, he wasn't the only one with such a mindset.

Every time the players gathered in the strategy room after the national team training to analyze the enemy's power, sighs could be heard from all directions.

"Ha. China..."

"They're really overpowered."

"How are we supposed to win against that?"

Indeed, the power of China, the world's second-ranked team, was formidable.

"China is a perfect team. Especially their Mage and Supporter power is the strongest in the world. If there is one weakness, it would be the weak Warriorjin compared to their level."

Looking at the dejected players, Coach No YoungJun managed his expression.

In fact, the coach knew best that the team was lacking in power.

But he thought that if he himself fell into despair, it would be the end.

Instead, he pointed out a hopeful factor.

"Fortunately, the first two matches are the same as the previous Russia match, South Gate. We will be on the offensive for the first match."

"But we'll be at a disadvantage in the long-range match, right?"

"Why do we even have a long-range match? We have Sung JiHan. We... even if we have to use the suicide strategy, we'll somehow win the first match."

Sung JiHan's staunch belief.

A technique that boasted absolute power in maps where there were points to be protected, just like South Gate.

Coach No YoungJun believed only in that for the first match.

No, he had no choice but to believe in that.

"And for the next matches..."

From the 2nd to the 5th match, Coach No YoungJun briefed the players on the strategy.

The expressions of the players who listened to the coach's explanation strangely changed.

"This... is a picture where we're putting everything on Sung JiHan, right?"

"This strategy is similar to when we had the Sword King."

The key power in all matches against China was Sung JiHan.

Based on his outstanding performance in the Russia match, the tactics of the Korean national team had gradually shifted to revolve around Sung JiHan.

If he were to crumble...

"It's over if he falls."

If Sung JiHan was excluded, the strategy for the China match had no answer.

"Well, if it's not Sung JiHan, there was no chance of winning anyway."

"I guess this is better..."

"We should focus on support like we did with the Sword King."

And so, the Korean national team prepared their tactics centered around Sung JiHan.

Time passed quickly.

The day of the China match arrived.