13) Scout (3)

After criticizing the team’s sensitive situation, Lee Shin’s shameless salary was accepted.

Park Sang-hyuk had been reluctant. Similarly, Director Bang Jin-ho had a troubled expression.

But they didn’t know. Lee Shin had been acting favourably towards MBS.

‘My annual salary of 100 million is at a community service level.’

The two people couldn’t block Lee Shin’s goal.

“Player Lee Shin, can we have a little more time to think?”

Park Sang-hyuk asked. Lee Shin nodded.

“I understand.”

Once the negotiations were over. Lee Shin got up with confusion.

‘It is only an annual salary of 100 million so why are they hesitating?’

Lee Shin thought about it.

*     *     *

“No matter who he is, a coach having an annual salary of 100 million……”

Park Sang-hyuk sighed. Director Bang Jin-ho looked at him and said.

“The problem is that the child is rich.”

“Why is that a problem?”

“He earned a lot of money. Therefore he isn’t greedy for money but sincerely thinks that he is worth 100 million.”

“Phew, well 100 million would be nothing if he was signed as a player.”

If Lee Shin returned as a player then let alone 100 million, people would be willing to pay 300 million. But 100 million for someone who wasn’t a player seemed impossible.

“But the player coach said it with his own mouth. Maybe he can return in the first half of next year. In fact, his wrist condition is better than wat is shown in the media.”

“Uhum.”

“And he has brilliant hand control and multi-tasking but his strategic judgement is superior. Such a sharp strategies will have a temperament suitable for a coach.”

Park Sang-hyuk nodded.

“Director Bang highly recommends it so I will try and think positively. But that isn’t the problem now.” Read at Rainbow Turtle Translations

“Yes, Shin Ji-ho is the priority right now.”

Lee Shin’s guess was accurate. Shin Ji-ho was a big headache.

But Lee Shin didn’t know the truth. Shin Ji-ho was a troublemaker but he had turned into a huge headache thanks to Lee Shin.

The second half of the league last year. Shin Ji-ho had reached the top 4 before suffering 0 wins and 3 losses to Lee Shin. He was mentally wounded and took a 7 day 6 nights vacation form the team.

But Lee Shin was suddenly injured and Shin Ji-ho pulled into the finals without any warning. The forever number 2, Hw.a.n.g Byeong-cheol defeated Shin Ji-ho in the finals after Lee Shin’s forfeit.

Hw.a.n.g Byeong-cheol won the finals to the booing of the netizens.

The loss of a national hero shocked the entire country and the internet mocked Hw.a.n.g Byeong-cheol and Shin Ji-ho. Conspiracy theories swirled about the two people cooperating to injure Lee Shin.

Shin Ji-ho had become twisted since then. He offered a complaint every time he opened his mouth and created a sense of discomfort.

But there was nothing they could do. He was the team’s ace that Director Bang Jin-ho had raised directly like his own child.

“Although he is demanding an annual salary of 300 million…… Can Shin Ji-ho really play at is prime with Lee Shin?”

Park Sang-hyuk had to complain.

Before enlisting in the Air Force team, Lee Shin’s annual salary was 470 million won. His pro league’s winning percentage was 90% so his annual salary was worth it.

But Shin Ji-ho was the pro league’s runner up with a 67% winning percentage. Of course, the contribution to the team was high but it wasn’t enough to demand 300 million.

“Well, we just have to convince him well.”

“I will leave that to Director Bang.”

*     *     *

After finishing the 1st round of negotiations at MBS, Lee Shin stopped at a nearby real estate agency.

“I would like to get a studio.”

“Eh? Are you perhaps the pro gamer Lee Shin ssi?”

The middle aged real estate agent recognized him with one glance. Lee Shin nodded and said.

“It would be good if the house was large but I want to get it as soon as possible.”

He was unsure about the MBS Team but regardless, Lee Shin needed a new neighbourhood to live. read at rainbowturtletranslation.com

“Uh, aigoo, are you in a hurry?”

“I don’t want to waste time. The amount of money doesn’t matter. A deposit is good.”

“Yes, I understand. I have a few good places that have been put up for sale.”

In the middle of Mokdong.

Lee Shin checked out several studios before deciding.

A 28 pyong area. 3 rooms and 2 bathrooms. It was a wide s.p.a.ce for someone to live alone.

“Good.”

“Is that so? The deposit is 550 million won but you can move in at any time.”

“I’ll take it. Is it possible now?”

“Ah, yes yes.”

The real estate agent immediately called the landlord. Lee Shin signed the contract.

The next day, his mother and father watched with dismay as employees started moving Lee Shin’s belongings out.

“Shin, what is going on?”

Lee Shin shrugged at his mother’s urgent inquiry.

“I told you. I am now independent.”

“No, you didn’t even tell me where you are going in advance……”

“I am going to Mokdong. I will contact you again.”

Thus Lee Shin left his home. He had no regrets about leaving his family home. The three rooms were decided as a bedroom, game room and dressing room.

‘Good.’

In addition, he didn’t need anything so there was no clutter. The s.p.a.cious home was his own s.p.a.ce where no one could interfere.

As soon as the internet was running, he immediately opened the game.

s.p.a.ce Craft.

It was the game he wanted to play. His right hand trembled slightly on the mouse. He created a new ID because his existing ident.i.ty of Kaiser was too well-known.

A new ID was created and he could begin to play with the other players in online mode. The anonymous ID meant it wasn’t easy to face users with a rating higher than B.

But Lee Shin stumbled upon a cla.s.s A user by accident and he was able to start the game he wanted so much.

It was a really long time.

Curiously, his hand seemed to remember everything. The shortcuts, control strategies and head and hand coordination all came naturally to him. Read at Rainbow Turtle Translations

He was on the verge of tears. The game was too good. It seemed crazy.

-Aprilist: You are really good. Would you like a another game?

The A rated user admitted defeat and asked. Lee Shin readily accepted.

Naturally Lee Shin won the following game. After suffering from a 10 game losing streak, Aprilist tearfully went away.

Lee Shin smiled.

There was the sense of coming back.