047. Wrap-Up [<em>Piercing Eye</em>: A(S+)]
No matter what others might think was Lee Chang-hyun's greatest strength, it was the skill he himself considered his biggest asset.
A(S+) — Ultimate long-range dealer skill: Astonishing versatility and precision sniping.
It enabled tremendous versatility and miraculous sniping—the pinnacle skill for any ranged dealer. And Lee Chang-hyun had the talent to exploit it to 100%.
Bang!
'Well, honestly, the game's basically over even if I don't fire another shot...'
This first tactical setup had been a total rout. Could TGD have even imagined facing guided missiles that dodged interception?
It was a fresh combo for Lee Chang-hyun too, so of course his opponents had no clue.
'Even if they knew, they couldn't counter it easily.'
That was the real key. League matches didn't end in one game. In essence, Lee Chang-hyun had declared war on all 3rd division teams.
'This is the PER you all dismissed. Think you can crack this tactic?'
He didn't delude himself it was invincible, but that was a problem for later. For now, he was just enjoying the game.
Yoon Han-gyeol's Seven Flying Swords, swords fused with destructive Mana Bombers, chased relentlessly.
TGD broke formation to flee with Air Anchors, but...
...it was futile.
Every time, the gunfire rang out, and Lee Chang-hyun's eyes, piercing all illusions, denied them escape.
Bang!
'That's two kills.'
And the kills didn't stop there. PER's formation awaited the panicked TGD players bursting from buildings—unbreakable, overwhelming victory inevitable.
"Man~ this is too easy," Kim Do-jun laughed.
No wonder; from the bench, no game had ever been this effortless. It was like lying down for rice cakes.
"Whew... so this is winning," Yi Gil-han murmured, overcome with emotion.
Astonishingly, it was his first win in 3rd division since joining PER last season. Sure, he hadn't contributed, leaving some regret, but victory trumped all.
Lee Chang-hyun's arrival had sparked positive change. Maybe he could even face the Hunters League community and interviews he'd avoided.
Moments later, the match-end siren blared. Following last practice: 7-0. A perfect game.
The community's reaction was explosive. What thrilled the masses? Novelty. Something unseen. A fresh strategy.
And the shock wasn't limited to fans. LTD's 1st division coach, Lee Jin-han, felt it too.
'Never expected tactics like this from an unheralded 3rd div game...'
Frankly, zero expectations. Flashy plays, tactical duels, razor-close wins by skill matchup—1st div exclusives.
3rd div had thin talent pools and mediocre skills.
'Anyone with real power would've climbed, not rotted in 3rd...'
Yet here was dazzling tactics in 3rd div? No wonder the hype. Even 1st div rarely saw such unique flair.
And it wasn't just tactics. Lee Chang-hyun himself was a tactical weapon of immense value—brimming with potential.
Lee Jin-han pointed at the screen, telling LTD director Lee Hyung-geun, "That guy's the one declaring war on 3rd div?"
"Yeah... Turns out he's more than just guts."
"Kid's a gem... total gem."
Intuition said he'd crafted the lineup and tactic. Sudden owner-proxy/director? Had to be involved.
"Wasn't he on the recruitment list?"
Unlike drooling Lee Jin-han, regretful Lee Hyung-geun squirmed.
"Well... yeah, Next Gen winner, so he was. But..."
He trailed off. Assumed he'd join after first-day scouts filled up—but owner-proxy elsewhere? Unforeseeable.
"Must've had PER connections."
"Couldn't he play for LTD as PER proxy?"
Made sense. LTD offered far better than PER.
Lee Jin-han knew, hence the jab. If they'd scouted him from 3rd, elevator straight to 1st LTD—with Korea's first hunter sniper.
"Sigh... Water under the bridge. I'll have 2nd div scouts contact for transfer."
"...Yeah."
Lee Hyung-geun swallowed bitterness. Unaware of Lee Chang-hyun's regression—they'd never lure him post-death grudge.
Victory sealed, teammates erupted in pure, childlike joy—especially PER veterans.
Yi Gil-han clenched fists; Yi Yeon-ju's cheeks flushed with emotion.
"One win and you're this hyped? Gotta rein it in," Lee Chang-hyun doused them.
One win meant little—against last season's 8th, TGD, not top 3rd div. Past winless streak explained, but still.
"Joy time over. Interview incoming."
They snapped to—MVP winner interview for victors. Eyes on who?
Announced: Yoon Han-gyeol.
'Figures... most visible performance.'
Didn't matter—not MVP, but team win counted. 3rd div MVP? Meh.
'Why's he acting up though?'
MVP named, Yoon Han-gyeol froze face-down. Kim Do-jun poked.
"Hey!! Dude, you're MVP!! Get up! If you don't go, I will?!"
Kim Do-jun spewed nonsense. Yoon lifted head, buzzing with excitement.
"Whew... calmed down now."
"...?"
Kim Do-jun stared like what a weirdo, but... par for course.
"Debut MVP—can't mess up interview. Gotta prep answers."
"No need to stress. Plenty more coming."
Lee Chang-hyun meant it. PER's first win; with him, unstoppable ascent.
"That eases me. Be back."
Stage: caster awaited. Quick community peek—glowing reactions, no worries. Caster'd guide; modest answers sufficed.
But Lee Chang-hyun didn't know Yoon's burden as ace and tactic linchpin—nor his unstable state.
"PER's MVP, Yoon Han-gyeol! Hello!"
"Hello."
"PER ended last season winless—how'd you prep?"
"Did... what Chang-hyun said."
"Pardon? Oh, Lee Chang-hyun?"
Caster blinked at the curveball. Expected prep details, but... pressed on.
"Your bomber-missile tactic trended—opponents reacted sharply. All anticipated?"
"Of course. All per Chang-hyun. He led tactics start to finish... truly admire him."
"Ah... really? Lee Chang-hyun! Amazing!"
Now caster knew: off-script. Every answer "Lee Chang-hyun said," "he predicted," "thanks to him." Less interview, more proxy.
More questions, then quit for close.
"Haha... next win, we'll grab Lee Chang-hyun. Congrats again, thanks Yoon Han-gyeol!"
Interviewee Yoon Han-gyeol, but only Lee Chang-hyun lingered—caster's lingering unease.