Chapter 99 – 99. The Secret

Right after winning the promotion match, I received a text message from Manager Yu Min-ah of the front desk.
She was talking about meeting and talking to adjust the players’ schedules.
When I saw the text, I thought that it was finally here.

“Coach. Long time no see~”
“Ah yes.”

It was Manager Minah Yoo who always communicated with fans with a very cute tone on social media.
You don’t know how much I wanted to meet you thanks to that.

Because I wanted to find out what kind of mental state he has that he always uses such a cute tone.

‘It looks fine, but… ‘

Despite holding the title of section chief, he looked quite young.
If you look closely, you can believe it even if you are in your 20s.
Is this the power of modern beauty technology?

“You worked really hard during this promotion match~ You don’t know how many fans have increased thanks to this~ The company is also very satisfied with the atmosphere!”

She has bobbed hair like a mushroom and wears a suit, the symbol of a career woman.
It was not a suitable outfit because he was on the small side, but he had a cute taste.

I silently nodded.
The story of Manager Yu Min-ah continued.

“So there are things the players have to do during this break.”

The team’s parent company and only sponsor, Pawn Company, took some of the prize money the players earned.
However, with that amount of profit, we cannot maintain our team with better facilities than most gaming teams.

Pawn Company is running Battle Angels while making a loss.

‘Still, there are benefits that cannot be measured only in terms of money.’

Direct promotional effect.
When a team becomes popular, the presence of a corporate mark or sponsor is naturally exposed and promoted.

However, since the phone company was a porn company, there were parts that were not easy to publicize.

I asked out of concern.

“You’re not going to let the kids promote the company, are you?”

I don’t know if it’s an ordinary company, but it’s a porn company promotion.
Even though it’s my father’s company, I couldn’t tolerate the way my players were used as pornography models.

Fortunately, Mina Yoo’s answer was negative.

“No matter how much you are the main sponsor, you can’t ask the players too much. How funny the game team would look if they filmed something like that.”

I also strongly agreed with that statement.
A pro gamer doing porn ads.

Not only does the player himself feel a sense of shame, but the feeling of betrayal felt by the fans who support him is indescribable.

As if you met your old first love at a brothel, only unpleasant feelings will remain.

“Currently, the only sponsor is our parent company, so I don’t think we can promote the company.”

Even with the phone company’s sponsorship, there was no difficulty in running a gaming team.
That said, there was no reason not to receive a spawn, but it was not an urgent situation.

“Sponsorships come in quite a bit, right?”
“Right. Due to the popularity of the players, there are also good spawn offers. I’ll tell you when the review is over.”

Thank god.
No matter how strong the backbone is, it was also important to create an environment where you can stand on your own at any time.
This is because it cannot be operated in the company’s favor forever.

But at this point, I got curious.

“Then what are the players supposed to do?”

If it wasn’t for corporate promotion, what the front desk had to do to the players was simple.

“Our team also hopes that the players will communicate directly with the fans.”

Communication with fans.
It is the reason for the existence of a professional game team, but on the contrary, it was one of the factors that made it difficult for the players.

Anyway, due to the nature of our country’s fan culture, it was true that as long as you have skills, communication can be poor.
If you don’t have the skills, it’s hard to gain popularity no matter how good you communicate.

There was no mercy at the eye level of Korean gamers who have been sincere about games since they were young.

However, in order to create true loyal fans, communication was also essential.
The bottom line is that you should not neglect either skill or communication.

‘Although our team is a bit of an exception.’

Even so, our team, which has all the characteristics that can only stand out, enjoys a lot of popularity compared to its ability.

Compared to a 3rd division team just a few days ago, there were more fans than most 1st division teams.

As I was thinking about that, I suddenly thought of Han Yuna.
It was just yesterday that I remembered her new selling method her for her her.

With the suggestion of Manager Yoo Min-ah, a more specific sale began to emerge in my head.

“Is this also an internet broadcast?”

It has become a matter of course for pro gamers to broadcast games as a means of communicating with fans.
However, Manager Yu Min-ah shook her head politely.

“No. I think real-time broadcasting will be burdensome for the players.”

And Manager Yu Min-ah squinted one eye at her and continued her words.

“Besides, our players are popular enough even if they don’t do that.”
“Yes.”
“So I’m thinking of uploading only the recorded videos. What is your opinion, coach?”
“I think that’s good too.”
“Whoops, good.
“Then, how about the players filming their own videos?”

And I was forced to mention one person.

“I think that would be perfect for Hanyuna.”
“Five… Is there any particular reason?”
“As the manager knows, fans want to communicate directly with the players. I think you will feel closer to the players taking pictures while carrying a camera.”

If a staff in charge of filming were included, the sense of immersion felt by the fans could be a little less.

“Besides, Han Yu-na is also an idol, so I know that she is more familiar with the camera than other players. There is no other talented person like this to raise as the face madam of our team.”

Manager Yu Min-ah nodded her head.
Anyway, I will be in charge of everything related to filming.

From her point of view, she doesn’t need to support her manpower more, and she doesn’t even have to care, so it must be the way she wants to shoot.

“In that case, I will support the camera right away! I believe the coach will do a good job, but I think you can refer to it because we have a checklist that we made.”
“All right.”

This concludes the discussion about the video shooting work during the break.
The recorded video is said to be uploaded to NewTube, a video platform site that would be faster to find people who do not use it these days.

“Ah! And.”

Manager Yoo Min-ah catches me trying to leave her position her.
Soon, unexpected words came out of her mouth her.

“The president wants to see you. When the time is right, she should contact the president and visit her.”
“Are you the president? All right.”

It was a word she never thought of during the season because of the father her she never had contact with.
It was because we were so busy.

No matter how much it was, it was bad that I didn’t contact you even once.

‘Let’s go see him while he’s talking.’

After saying goodbye to Manager Yoo Min-ah, I opened my cell phone and pondered for a while.
I was told by the manager to contact her father her first to set up a schedule.

If you’re at the level of your father, you could have a personal assistant who manages your schedule, but contact him directly and talk about your schedule?

“……”

I felt a chill running down my spine.
I don’t know if the premonition I trained during my days as a pro gamer helped, but somehow I felt uncomfortable.

‘You know that I am the president’s son… !’

Knowing that I am the one who can skip the personal assistant and contact my father directly.

It wasn’t something to hide.
But if you know, the reason is important.

The rumors wouldn’t have spread enough for everyone at the front desk to know, but how did they acquire that information?

Suddenly, something flashed in my head.

‘If my reasoning is correct… ‘

I also want to meet my father.
We have to meet and take a peek.

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I had been to my father’s office once before, so I was familiar with it.
After being guided by the counter staff at the headquarters of the phone company, I got into the elevator that only went to the top floor.

A familiar hallway that appears immediately afterwards.
At the end of this hallway was my father’s office.

Smart.

The counter clerk knocked on the door and said.

“President! Coach Jeong-soo Kim came to visit.”

Since I had contacted the secretary in advance, there was no way my father was not there.
The answer came soon after.

“Okay! Come in!”

The counter staff only opened the door and went back the way we came.

Entering the room by myself, I could see my father still sitting on the couch with a great expression.

“Long time no see.”
“Okay! You seem to be doing well!”

Father pointing at the sofa with a broad smile.
Following his guidance his, I sat down and looked at his expression his.

I can only feel the joy in his still smiling face.
Other than that, I didn’t feel any emotions.

‘I thought he was a bear-like man, but he has a fox-like side.’

Well, unless the position of chairman of a conglomerate was won through martial arts, he would have survived the fierce political battle.

As I sat still, my father spoke first.

“I heard the news. Did you advance to the second division?”
“Yes. It wasn’t difficult because the company generously supported me.”
Haha! Not everyone can win first place just because they apply.”

That was true, but I shook my head humbly because I couldn’t say that my success in getting up and down could not be explained without mentioning the virtues of the coaching system.

“If my father hadn’t given me a chance, he wouldn’t have been able to in the first place.”
“This guy… ! It feels like only flattery has increased.”
“More than that… I have been curious about something for a long time.”
“Okay.”

I asked a question I had a long time ago, why they changed the team name from Pink Angels to Battle Angels.

Then the father laughed again.

“Haha! It’s a gift, so you should write your name on it.”

It was an obvious answer, but it was also a fatherly answer.

Where is the father who gives a game team as a gift?
The absurd feeling of the father opened his mouth and put it aside for a while.

“So, how does it feel to be the coach of a gaming team? Was it what you hoped for?”

I nodded my head politely.

“It was a little better than I thought.”

It was a word with multiple meanings.

It means that it’s good that I can continue to make a living in the game world, but I can’t leave out the fact that I can educate five resentful girls at my own pace.

“Okay? Even if it wasn’t, I heard that the popularity of the gaming team is increasing day by day. There are so many things you are doing. If you need anything more, you can always talk.”
“Do you need it?”

Look into your father’s eyes.
No matter what happens, straight eyes that will never collapse.

Indeed, anyone who faces these eyes will have no choice but to believe.

But I thought differently.

‘Honestly, did I make such a big achievement?’

Anyone who knew anything about the professional gaming industry could nod their heads.

I went up to the promotion round of the 2nd division, taking only the old players.
It’s been half a year since the game team was founded.

It is true that it looks more amazing if you know and see it than simply the performance you can see with your eyes.

But nonetheless,

‘My father knows so much about the game industry?’

Maybe it’s because I started to doubt my father once.
Somehow, the strange feeling could not be erased.

I nodded with a slight smile on my lips.

“There are many things you need.”

If so, I was thinking of sneaking up on it as I had prepared before meeting my father.

“I’m still paying a lot of attention, but there are still a lot of things that are lacking in welfare for the players.”
“Which part?”
“There is an office building as a representative work.”

I met my father’s eyes again.
And threw the bait at him with all his might.

“Please remodel the office building a little bigger.”
“Hoo… “

The father’s eyes catch on.
Maybe it’s because I didn’t know that I would make such an offer.

I didn’t avert his eyes.

From now on, every reaction he showed was important information.

“I know that the current office building is quite large. Do you want something bigger?”
“Yes. In fact, many teams in the first division have a swimming pool in their office building or a separate villa. Are we impossible?”
“Impossible? It can’t be!”

My father looked at me with a smile on his face.

“As you know, our company is a prono company. I care about the public eye and do various social activities. Sponsoring a gaming team is one of the great social activities. Good night! I’ll give you an answer right here!”
“Is it going to work?”
“Okay. In the future, if it continues to operate as well as it does now, how difficult would it be to reopen that office building?”
“Oh, and if possible, I would like you to pay more attention to the terms of the contract with the players.”
“Okay. Let me tell you that too!”

A father who speaks passionately.

And I was convinced of that.

Also, my hunch was right.

‘Some game team in the world has a swimming pool and a villa.’

I don’t know if they are provided with convenience because they are affiliated with wealthy Chinese or a specific company.
At least as far as I know, there was no gaming team in Korea with an office building of that scale.

‘This means that my father doesn’t know much about the game industry.’

If so, is this bold support really for the sake of a lovely son?

Neither.

‘My father hasn’t been looking for me for almost five years. Even after he became a coach. Even though he could have contacted me first, he didn’t.’

His appearance His was kind and manly, but he wasn’t as family-oriented as you might think.
If it’s enough to build a new office building for your son, not even a penny or two, shouldn’t you have contacted him at least once?

‘If that’s the case, I guess you can see that there’s something you want from me.’

I thought there was only one bar that all the evidence leads to.

“Thank you. He is also my father.”

I greeted them with a smile and tried to remain calm.
Even in the tiger’s den, you can come out alive if you stay alert.

From now on, I had to be careful with every action.

“Then I know you promised, and I will leave. Is there anything more to see?”
“Okay! I only wanted to see your face today. Sorry to call you a busy person. Let’s have a meal later.”
“Yes. Anytime.”

I said goodbye and got up from my seat.

I tried to keep a poker face as I turned around and left the room.

And the moment I finally got out of the headquarters building, I took a deep breath.

The ability given to me, the selling coach system.

When I first saw my ability, I thought it was just a blessing from heaven.
It was too unrealistic to think of it as an artificial skill someone gave me.

However, after thinking about it for a long time, I realized that the timing of gaining the ability was very exquisite.

After visiting the headquarters building to get a coaching proposal from my father, I realized my abilities.

‘Unless it’s a supernatural phenomenon, there must be only one way to acquire this ability.’

To be given to someone with the background to be able to create these ridiculous abilities.

Of course, it is still too early to be certain that this ability was created artificially.
Just because you caught an alien and tortured it, can you open a status window, create an item with a unique ability, and quantify the pro gamer’s skills?

It was honestly negative.

So I decided not to make hasty judgments.
A lot of things were still unknown, and the clue I caught was just a small suspicion that my ability might be related to my father.

Instead, I squeezed my sweaty hands.

For now, I was thinking of pretending not to know.
Rather than making a hasty move, it was better to quietly figure out his intentions.

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Immediately after Kim Jeong-soo left the chairman’s office.
A woman in a suit, Manager Yu Min-ah, entered.

The chairman, who was lying on the sofa, sighed softly.

“Hmm… Doctor, what do you think?”
“… Are you talking about the coach?”
“Okay.”
“…As expected, he’s the president’s son. It seems like you already noticed it to some extent.”
“Huh, that’s right. Because a son of a tiger cannot be born. With more experience in society, I’m sure he could become a very ambitious person.”
“It seems that the use of abilities is quite smooth.”
“You could also see that part as evidence of blood kinship.”

I couldn’t find the usual sloppy appearance in Manager Minah Yoo.
Only a cold impression remained.

Chairman Kim Yong-dae got up from the sofa where he was buried.
Then she beckoned her in her department her, Yumin Ah, and let her go.

A spacious meeting room left alone.

The chairman cast his gaze at the picture frame on his desk with blank eyes.

Inside the frame, a pretty girl with white hair was standing with a somewhat blank look.