Chapter 53
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Translator: Wjin
Chapter: 53
Chapter Title: End. And...
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"Next, let's try a rush too."
"Won't that be dangerous?"
Kim Min-a asked uneasily at the mention of a rush.
But Kangyul's mind was made up.
Backing down now would only revive the opponent's momentum.
"Just trust me once. As soon as we start, rush straight to the lobby. I'll take point."
Kangyul planned to lead the charge as the sniper, acting as the meat shield.
Without the likes of Jang Seongtae or Onesna around, snipers were useless in ultra-close quarters anyway—you couldn't catch enemies with them.
"Whoa? Midas A Clan isn't sending a single player to B! They're all heading to A? What's going on?!"
The casters were stunned watching the match screen.
First, Blue Team went all-in on A, which surprised them. Then Red Team followed with their own rush to A.
"Both clans are going with the same all-out rush strategy! What will happen?!"
"In ultra-close combat, I'd say Midas A has the edge with Shotgun Master Charm-Man Honggyu."
Shotgun Master Honggyu lolololol Kim Yongjin caster's hooked on nicknames lately.
Didn't he call Jang Seongtae Head Collector last time? lol
Head-on collision! Epic!!
The two teams collided in the narrow lobby and corridors.
Unlike Kangyul's team, which was fully committed, Gynix was caught off guard by Blue's push.
But like pros, they instinctively swung their guns toward the enemies ahead.
Kangyul went down without firing a single shot, riddled with bullets.
Bang!
Bang!
But that brief moment decided the match.
While Kangyul died, his teammates took out the enemies.
They fired just a few shots faster, and Gynix crumpled in seconds.
Even Onesna at the rear was helpless against the numbers.
"Yes!"
Midas A won the second round.
The teams' fortunes reversed in an instant.
Whoa, epic. Skill aside, that strategy is no joke.
Right? Pros for a reason.
Onesna oppa, fighting!! ㅠㅠ
Twinsy, you did military service right? Calling him oppa again lolololol
Shut up.
The Dragon Road map seesawed back and forth.
But in pure skill excluding strategy, Gynix slowly pulled ahead.
The problem was Kangyul.
'Damn. Can't snipe properly, so Onesna's going wild.'
Kangyul had no confidence in beating Onesna 1v1.
Jang Seongtae needed to take out the sniper for them to stand a chance.
But snipers couldn't be swapped mid-match.
The first match sadly ended with Gynix's victory.
"Ah. So close."
"Yeah. Onesna's insane."
"Whew. Sorry. I should've held out longer."
Kangyul apologized, blaming himself.
"No. You did great, Kangyul. Without your strategy, we wouldn't have lasted this long."
Lee Jaeyoung patted his shoulder in comfort.
Four matches left.
Fortunately, it was 3 Supply Depot, Midas A's specialty.
'Can't lose 3 Supply.'
Midas A dominated 3 Supply Depot.
With Im Honggyu and Jang Seongtae leading, they relentlessly pushed A and planted the bomb.
Tied 1:1, but with bomb plant points and match points, Midas A took the lead.
'Where the hell is he going?'
Bae Jihoon was tailing O Yangchun.
The guy got a letter, packed his bags suddenly, and headed out.
Thought it was nearby since he took a taxi, but no.
'This direction's Suwon, right?'
The taxi ran for about an hour, arriving at Suwon Station as Bae Jihoon predicted.
O Yangchun got out, checked a note, and headed somewhere.
Bae Jihoon parked hastily to avoid losing him.
Luckily, O Yangchun was walking not far off.
'...This guy's a pain.'
Arrived at Suwon Station. Currently en route.
Bae Jihoon texted Jang Deokcheol at every move.
O Yangchun entered a narrow alley of rundown houses.
Tailing closer was risky now—even a civilian might notice.
He just confirmed which house from afar.
'Red roof, green gate. Got the address...'
Bae Jihoon sent the full address and description via text.
Gurgle—
Tailing all day meant skipping breakfast and lunch.
'Man, I'm starving.'
The remote alley had no convenience store, just a lone corner shop.
An elderly grandma greeted Bae Jihoon warmly as he entered.
"Grandma, mind if I sit here a bit?"
"Buy something first!"
"Heh. Don't worry, I'll buy plenty."
Bae Jihoon loaded up bread and drinks on the counter.
"30,000 won!"
"...Why so pricey?"
"30,000 won!"
"Got it!"
He handed over three 10,000-won bills, and she finally smiled, offering a chair.
The 'Midas B Sudden Attack Ultimate Battle!' atmosphere was building to a fever pitch.
In the third map, Provence, Onesna's super plays chained together for Gynix's win.
Desert 2 followed with fierce back-and-forth, Midas A snatching a narrow victory.
'Score's 2:2, but with bomb plants, we're slightly ahead.'
"Last one now. Let's give it everything!"
"Yes! Fighting!"
"Azaza! Let's go!!"
The fifth map, Crosspot, was very familiar to Midas A.
Kangyul had taught them grenade throws and drilled it endlessly.
They knew exactly how to play it.
Midas A taking the win?
Why think that? Pretty even with Gynix?
Midas A owns Crosspot. Yesterday's match was basically all grenades lol.
All grenades? Dang.
ㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ Hing. Oppa can't lose.
Twinsy, wanna date oppa?
Beat it if you don't want a smackdown.
I like getting hit. Yeah.
Viewers mostly predicted Midas A's win.
But the match unfolded differently.
Onesna's confident expression worried Kangyul, so he ordered conservative play.
"Avoid the grenade spots. They might've watched our games and copy the throws."
"Nah, no way. Took us a week to practice."
"Better safe."
Kangyul's hunch was spot on.
Gynix had mastered Midas A's grenade throws in just one day.
'Impressive.'
Kangyul was inwardly shocked.
Not the top clan for nothing.
Midas A had Kangyul's strategies, but Gynix self-taught from watching.
'They had basics down, so quick pickup.'
Realizing this fueled Kangyul's desire to win.
Might be their only shot against Gynix.
"...We win no matter what. Win, and I'll treat to premium sirloin or sashimi, big time."
"Yesss! Sirloin!!"
"I want sushi!"
Kangyul racked his brain desperately for strategies.
Most were blocked by Onesna's super plays.
But enemies' plans were thwarted by Jang Seongtae and Im Honggyu, keeping it even.
"Final round 5! True god-tier play fitting the finals!! Both clans' players are amazing!"
"The hype's real—check the viewers! Over... 72,000 watching! The grand finale's near!"
Both sides traded grenades.
As defending Blue—Midas A—it was slightly disadvantageous.
'Can't give bomb plant points. Even a win ties it.'
Kangyul forced his focus to max.
Bang!
Bang!
He traded shots with Onesna 1v1 but took a half-shot, left with 1 HP.
His hold let Im Honggyu and Kim Min-a drop the other rifleman.
"Hold just a bit more!"
Kangyul shouted boldly.
But before he finished, Onesna downed him.
"B's breached!"
The remaining three, including Onesna, desperately tried to plant.
Near B plant site, enemies clashed with Kim Min-a and Im Honggyu in a bloody fight.
They took out all Gynix rifles, but Onesna survived.
Kim Min-a fell too.
"Im Honggyu, fall back and hold!"
Im Honggyu hid behind the wall as ordered.
Onesna charged the plant site without cover.
Im Honggyu peeked and shotgunned, but distance chipped little HP.
Bang!
Onesna Deagle headshot him perfectly.
Onesna downs Im Honggyu!
Onesna casually grabbed the bomb and circled behind the site.
'Ah. It's over?'
But Midas A had one player left.
Lee Jaeyoung, whose presence had been low-key.
He'd been hiding behind the site the whole time.
Waiting for Onesna to show.
'N-No way?'
Onesna finally appeared behind the site.
Two muzzles flashed simultaneously.
Bang!
Onesna eliminated!