Chapter 39
Translator 8uhl
Chapter 39
Chapter Title Name Tag Survival Showdown
The start was peaceful.
Where is everyone?
Im so sleepy...
The trainees, still groggy from sleep, stumbled out into the hallway.
The situation on the opposite side was the same.
Boys with messy hair stood there blankly, turning their heads like meerkats.
Gradually, more trainees emerged into the hallway one by one.
Once the endorphins kicked in, the trainees charged at each other.
Tear off whatever you see!
Dont scatter! Stick together!
Oh, people over there! GGo, go! Run!
Its exactly like a sports day.
But what was up with that weird editing earlier?
The moment Pyo Joohyun brought up the fundamental question again.
Whwhy wont this come off? Oh, almost!
Riiip!
Two name tags dropping at the same time??
A dark shadow flashed across the screen and vanished.
The victim, who had been struggling with the trainee in front of them, flinched and twisted their body in surprise.
Snap! Riiip!
This time, the two small name tags on both arms were ripped off unilaterally.
It happened so fast that Pyo Joohyuns eyes couldnt follow.
Even the camera capturing the scene shook as if startled, losing focus momentarily.
The moment it finally focused on the trainee who had stopped moving.
Karis von Walden brushed back his bangs and flashed a bright smile.
In battle, you always need to watch your back. Otherwise, you could die in an instant like this. Remember that next time.
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The two sisters watching TV fell silent for a moment.
He looked like a refined young noble, and his speech was straight out of a romance fantasy novel.
If anyone else had said that, it wouldve been cringeworthylike, What manga did you crawl out of?making their hands and feet curl up like grilled squid.
But strangely, it didnt feel that way at all.
Instead, it brought a refreshing, eyecleansing sensation.
Hey, sis. Does that guy normally move like that?
How would I know? This is the first physical event like this. Wow, but his face still shines even in that shaky camera.
Pyo Jihyun, who had been waiting only for her fave Ji Yooncheol until moments ago, now gazed at Kariss performance with captivated eyes.
Just one minute into the battle, Karis von Walden had already snagged three name tags, and he showed no signs of slowing down.
He moved even faster, unleashing an even more devastating rampage.
Aaah! Ill take it off, Ill take it off! Spare me!
This is cheating!
...Fine, I surrender. Just take it.
The sight of him singlehandedly overpowering three trainees who had rushed at Heo Yubins name tag was the highlight.
Pyo Joohyun could only blink in awe at Kariss jump with its insane hang time.
A massively built physique.
Overwhelming athleticism compared to the other trainees.
And that ecstatic smile flashing intermittently on his stunning face.
The perfect trifecta created legendary moments every time.
Pyo Joohyuns SNS timeline was exploding.
Szanims form is insane fr
No way, Im laughing in disbelief. That face, that physique, and hes good at sports too? Dont lie pls
Did he really come from Estonia playing crown prince.... First time seeing someone this perfect, just mind blown....
Kingly god heart agreed
photo photo Szanim sweetly asking if fallen Yubin is okay after oneshotting name tags....
The speech gap is thrilling af
You really get butterflies from that?? How??
No but for a sec I thought even at a fansign hed say Have you eaten? in that tone
Not thoughtanyone can see hed 100 do it
Hah Seriously so shocking Id forget what to say
Try imagining that face right in front of you saying Have you eaten?.... Emotions overload
Heh......
Pyo Joohyun giggled at the flood of Karis von Walden memes pouring into her timeline, while her sister shook her head.
Wow, you fell for him the second you saw his face today? Incredible.
Life has its wonderslike you finding me a new opp. Karis is totally my type.
Then go read his naXwiki right now......
Meanwhile, the name tag ripping site was heating up even more.
Pyo Joohyun hoped Karis would rampage again, but instead, he created a hilarious scene.
Oof, Im beat. Huh, what?
Already all out?
......
The trainees, who had stood dazed watching their comrades pitifully felled by Karis, soon turned tail and fled.
Run!
Run!
Wait, fighting me would be more fun
Ignoring Kariss pitifully outstretched hand, the trainees bolted like their feet were on fireit was hilarious.
As Karis, looking genuinely disappointed at their retreating backs, got a closeup, it unintentionally played out like a scene from a melodrama.
Wait, that Sma expression just now.... Genre shift had me dying
Wolf when ripping name tags, now a puppy. What do we do....
Face authority. Face overlord. Face demon king. Face emperor. Face god.
? What tf
Idk fml just insanely handsome
Dying laughing
photo photo photo Excited Szanim, Sweet Szanim, Yearning Szanim
Memes coming out this fast
Excited is wolf, sweet is big dog, yearning is maltese
Face makes anything work
Yyy obviously, face is the logic
Love old domer Karis but wanna see instant ramen halfrim Karis asap
This guys screen time is so generous today? PD pick?
Not sure about PD pick...... But his popularitys definitely surged lately. Hes got a good amount today.
Her sister wore a somewhat dissatisfied expression.
So wheres our Yooncheols screen time! Why only sleeping shots and no ripping
The moment she slammed her chopsticks on the table in anger.
A ridiculously tall figure came shambling toward Karis, who was helping Kang Siyoon to his feet.
Slowmotion editing built suspense about who it was.
Can I ask one favor...?
Ji Yooncheol, clutching a giant bunny plush, mumbled in a drowsy voice.
Pyo Joohyuns brain froze.
Shed just scrolled past Ji Yooncheols blank, chic face on the timeline.
But the boy now swaying in front of Karis exuded utter harmlessness.
If she felt this way, how must her sister next to her feel?
YYYooncheol is so cute.
The impact was so huge she couldnt even shout.
Instead, she let out a dazed exclamation and flopped onto the floor.
Whoa, careful, youll get hurt. That could rack up more than 1,700 spine surgeries.
I feel dead already......
Ji Yooncheol willingly handed his untouched name tag to Heo Yubin, then headed straight back to his cell.
As if nothing happened, he drifted off to dreamland again.
Zzzz......
Amid the chaos, trainee Ji Yooncheol remains utterly at peace
Kariss cell now needed just a few more name tags.
While wandering in search of suitable opponents, word spread that someone was in Cell 23, and trainees attempted a sneaky infiltration.
Come in quick! Dont worry about me, huff, Im nowhere near tired!
Ah, Minha.
Whos Minha?
Some trainee with killer reallife reviews. Great at rapping, cutehandsome type. Oh, come to think of it, he might vibe with Karis?
Pyo Joohyun didnt get what her sister meant.
But when the confrontation between trainee Yoo Minha and Kang Siyoon arrived, the pieces started falling into place.
Yoo Minha Back then, it was really tough. Im not the athletic type. But when Cell 31 trainees burst in, I panicked a bit? Still, I screamed inside Gotta keep going somehow! and barely held on. Cant give up, or its over right then!
Trainee Yoo Minha, forging his resolve
But the result was ohsosad......
Is that kid an otaku too?
Obvious to anyone, right? Sis might dig more, but Karis selfstudied Korean webtoons and novels. Thats why his speech is like that. So this is their first meeting.
Yoo Minha and Kang Siyoons oneonone ended onesidedly.
With the remaining name tags harvested, Cell 31 celebrated with victory highfives.
Q Decided on a concept yet?
Kang Siyoon Haha, well. Honestly, I thought anything would work. But now that I have the choice, decision paralysis hits....
Heo Yubin thinking hard Karis hyung said since Im good at singing, think that way. Hm, hmm. So, itll be lacking, but Ill go with a singing concept!
Karis ...Mines simple. Ill show you the real me, just as youve seen. smile Look forward to it.
So he planned to push the romancefantasy concept from the start. Makes sense now.
Im already watching.
While Pyo Joohyun watched Karis von Waldens PR video on NyuTube, the variety segment ended.
The screen shifted back to the ranking announcement set.
Trainees who had watched the name tag ripping continued laughing, but the tension behind their smiles was crystal clear.
Idol Training Simulation, do you all know the benefits of Round 1? Winning teams in the rival battle get 5,000 extra votes per member. And the top three teams with the most votes get a special benefit keeping the same team into Round 2.
The first ranking announcement decided survival and elimination by razorthin margins.
Every trainee knew this, so they all clasped hands, listening intently to Choi Sia.
With Group As Yes choice, they advance to Round 2 with their current members intact. But todayif someone from Group A gets eliminated, what happens to that spot?
Right? Whatre they gonna do?
As if hearing Pyo Jihyuns mutter, Choi Sia didnt drag it out.
On Round 2 team selection day, the rest will be randomly added by lottery. In short, no one knows their fate. Now, announcing from 50th place.
Barely surviving trainees drew little attention.
Pyo Joohyun grabbed a drink from the kitchen and chugged it, waiting for top ranks.
What rank do you think Karis got? Youve watched from the start, so you gotta have a feel.
Im not a fortune teller. Hm, at least top 10? Benefit plus his straight cams blew up last two weeks.
As Pyo Jihyun gave a tsundere reply, a midshow ad break hit.
20th place trainee!
Wrong result?
Thats all he got?
And then the TOP 7 candidate reveal
TOP 7 meaning debut zone. Who will claim the final spot? Revealing four trainees!
Gasp.
Wooow!
No way, for real? Wow, insane!
A classic survival splitscreen appeared.
Mosaics hid identities, but trainee reactions were electric......
Wait. I think I just saw something.
Saw what?
Pyo Joohyun spoke as if entranced.
She swore shed glimpsed something through the mosaic.
Thinking she imagined it, she checked SNS.
Anyone see that mosaic?? Leftmost is blonde, right?
Omg I saw too
Color shows thru mosaic lol Leftmost Szanim confirmed
Blondes everywhere so not 100 but Seems Smile
Sudden splitscreen no context but def Sza
Yup, her splitsecond catch was right.
Her sister agreed, and Karis fans were legionbut the shocks kept coming.
Debut zone from the very first announcement?