Chapter 52
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Translator: Wjin
Chapter: 52
Chapter Title: Still So Annoying
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Seoul, in front of Daewang Motel.
Oh Yangchun finally received the international parcel he'd been waiting for.
The package had been sent from China.
"Hurry up and give me some work already. Ptooey!"
Oh Yangchun grabbed the envelope and headed inside.
Click-
After locking the door, he tore open the envelope.
Inside was a single ordinary 1-yuan bill.
"1 yuan? Just one person again?"
A 1-yuan bill was worth about 18 won in Korean currency.
Oh Yangchun snorted derisively and tossed the bill onto the floor with a vague grunt.
Then he unfolded the envelope and drew several lines over the sender's address with a pen.
Surprisingly, a new address emerged.
It was a cipher that only those who knew the method could decode.
[Suwon City ○○○○ ○○○○]
It was a residential address in Suwon.
Oh Yangchun immediately packed his bags and headed out.
Bae Jihoon and So-yul's men trailed behind him.
At that moment, inside Midas Studio, the highly anticipated finals were about to begin.
The feverish atmosphere had spread not just to the players, but to the audience seats and the internet as well.
Who’s gonna win? I’m putting my vote on Midas A.
What nonsense. Obviously Zynix, right? They’ve got Onesna oppa;;
Fangirls, begone.
What’d you say? I’m a vet, dude?
Then why call him oppa? Split personality? lololololol
Unlike previous matches, the finals required playing all five maps.
Each round win gave 1 point, bomb plant 0.5 points, and bomb detonation added another 0.5.
Even leading 3-0, the last two rounds could still see a comeback.
It was a rule tweaked to make the finals even harder to predict.
"Alright! It’s the moment we’ve all been waiting for—the finals! But jumping straight into the match would leave both the players and you all wanting more, right?"
The Zynix clan members and Midas A clan members sat in chairs on the stage.
"Let’s take a moment to hear from both clans about their resolve! First up, shall we chat with Zynix’s Onesna?!"
Cheers erupted from the audience at the mention of Onesna.
Mostly young female fans.
...What’s so great about a guy who looks like a gigolo?
Onesna had a somewhat petite but sharp impression.
He had an idol-like, androgynous vibe.
Separate from his skills, his looks drew a lot of popularity.
"Onesna, wow, you’re so handsome. I get why you’re so popular."
"Isn’t it more his overwhelming skill?"
It sounded cringey at first glance.
But his skills truly outclassed everyone else.
"Tch. Still so annoying."
Kangyul heard Kim Min-a grumbling right next to him.
"Ahem. We all know Onesna’s overwhelming prowess. But since it came up, Midas A handed him a loss once. Care to share your thoughts?"
"Well, I won’t deny it. Our African TV brothers pointed out my shortcomings plenty, and I’ve reflected a lot."
"So, what’s your prediction for this match?"
Onesna glanced briefly at Kangyul.
Then answered without hesitation.
"Our victory, of course. I took some meds today."
Cheers exploded from the audience at his confident demeanor.
The host nodded in admiration.
Then he approached the Midas A clan.
The mic was handed to Kim Min-a.
"Meerkat! Everyone’s dying to know about Midas A. Some say it’s the streamer rep clan, others a family clan—lots of talk. Could you give a quick intro?"
"Sure. Midas A was formed by Kangyul here. As you know, most of us are under Midas Corporation. Family-like fits, yeah."
Kim Min-a smartly avoided "President" in front of others.
"Whoa, then as a temp contract with Midas, I’m family too. Oppa it is? Hahaha."
The host cracked a joke to draw laughs.
The rest was light banter.
Finally, the host turned to Kangyul.
"Now, a question for our cute Kangyul. What’ll you do with the prize money if you win?"
"Prize money? Hmm. Use it to help people."
"Aww, so sweet. This uncle’s rooting for Kangyul to win."
The host ruffled Kangyul’s hair as he passed.
Kangyul knew Kim Min-a and Im Honggyu were barely holding back laughs.
Ugh. Gotta grow up quick.
Zynix and Midas A faced off for handshakes.
Onesna glared at Kangyul like he’d devour him.
"I’ll pay back that last loss tenfold—no, a hundred millionfold."
...Why’s everything he says so cringey?
Kangyul shivered and returned to his seat.
He knew Onesna’s skills were top-tier, but Midas A had Jang Seongtae.
In tiers, Seongtae outclasses even Onesna.
"Seongtae, you’re our hope!"
"Count on me!"
The first map was Dragon Road.
A sniper-heavy map that disadvantaged Kangyul.
Sure enough, Kangyul was pushed back by Onesna.
I gotta hold out as long as possible. That’ll let the riflers shine.
"Turtle strat! Drag time on bomb, lock the doors, and hold no matter what!"
"Got it!"
Kangyul moved under B site.
Normally, he’d watch B long here, but he played passive.
Peeking and dying would complicate things.
Only way is watching rooftop stairs.
Im Honggyu with shotgun peeked from B plat toward the sign.
"Clear."
A side then?
"Im Honggyu, shift to A!"
He’d worried about iron bridge alley, but his guess was right.
Three enemies rushed through the paper door on A.
Bang!
Bang!
Im Honggyu’s shotgun blazed up close, Jang Seongtae finished from afar.
Three enemies down, only Im Honggyu died for them.
Nice! Where’re the last two?
Kangyul, hiding behind B plat, spotted a sniper peeking from locker room.
"Seongtae, back me on B!"
"On it!"
Kangyul tossed his saved grenade for time.
Then zoomed quick for a pre-fire.
...Hoo. No matter how good he is, pre-fire’s my edge!
Kangyul stared tensely at the screen.
The enemy peeked.
Bang!
Enemy down.
Yes!
But it wasn’t Onesna—it was the rifle.
Onesna attacked Kangyul right after, using him as shield.
Damn. Peeked together, rifle as meat shield, attack from behind?
Tough play without practice.
"Onesna’s in! Seongtae!"
"Here!"
Jang Seongtae rushed up the stairs.
Had to stop the plant score quick.
Huh?
But Onesna was gone when he reached B plat.
"Seongtae, watch locker. Might’ve looped back."
Kangyul watched Jang Seongtae’s screen too.
Jang Seongtae walked carefully, sound-stepping.
Headshot on iron bridge.
"What? Where?!"
"Rooftop! Damn, everyone to B. Locker room, go!"
Onesna had silenced on the roof, not sign.
Unimaginable spot.
Time was almost up.
They’ll plant soon. Block that, we win!
Kim Min-a and Lee Jaeyoung reached B plat via locker.
No plant sound, no Onesna.
No plant? Then they lose—why?
Onesna reappeared in locker room.
Through lobby, targeting Kim Min-a and Lee Jaeyoung’s backs.
Bang!
Lee Jaeyoung downed pathetically.
Kim Min-a fired back.
Bullets chipped Onesna’s health.
But it was Onesna.
Bang!
Kim Min-a headshot too.
Red team victory.
3 seconds left.
"...Never planned to plant at all."
No cheers heard, but the crowd’s frenzy was clear.
Onesna took all four of us?
Superplay.
Onesna stood, slashing his throat at Midas A amid the hype.
"Jeez. That pisses me off."
Kangyul, hating to lose to anyone, felt fired up instead.
"Next round, let’s hit ‘em with our superplay!"