Chapter 181
Chapter 181
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Translator: penny
Chapter: 181
Chapter Title: Union Berlin's Lifetime Manager
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Union Berlin's Lifetime Manager.
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“Eisen Union! Immer Wieder Eisen Union (Iron Union! Always Iron Union.)”
As the match ended, Union Berlin's chant began to echo slowly through the Santiago Bernabéu once more.
“Immer Weiter ganz nach vorn (Always forward.)”
Union Berlin fans who had brought framed photos of loved ones who passed before the Champions League final shed tears at the club's first-ever Champions League title in its history.
“Hart sind die Zeiten Und Hart ist das Team. (Times are tough, and so is the team.)”
The chant, laced with emotion, resounded majestically through the stadium.
The voices of fans who had banded together through hard times carried a deep sense of pride.
At that moment, as everyone reveled in joy.
“Darum siegen Wir mit Eisern Union! (That's why we triumph with Iron Union!)”
Park Chan-hyuk stood before the Union Berlin fans with his eyes closed.
“Chan-hyuk, we did it.”
Yannick Foite approached him.
“Yeah, we did it.”
Park Chan-hyuk laughed and hugged Yannick Foite.
Then, suddenly realizing something, he turned to Yannick Foite.
“……But why are you talking so casually?”
Winning the Champions League was great, but team discipline had to be maintained.
***
[Congratulations. Your regression goal has been achieved.]
The moment the referee's final whistle blew, the system window reappeared for the first time since the initial regression mission—something he hadn't seen since.
I stared at the mission success notification with a hint of tension.
New missions could still appear after clearing one.
But no matter how long I waited, no additional messages came.
The tension coiling around me snapped loose.
‘……Fuck. Is that message really it?’
After the system window vanished, I quickly checked for any changes.
I'd thought the Scouter might disappear if I cleared the mission.
[Name: Yannick Foite.]
Current Ability: ★★★★★
Potential: ★★★★★
Notes: Growth has reached its limit.
But the Scouter was still working fine.
Nothing had changed after clearing the mission.
No rewards—just the penalty from the mission vanishing.
‘Cleared the mission and they’re too stingy to give any rewards.’
For the record, I didn’t count the Scouter as a reward.
It was part of my body, came with the regression.
Anyway.
While I checked my status and the players went wild with victory joy.
A stage was set up in the center of the stadium, and the 2009/2010 Champions League awards ceremony began.
“Congratulations.”
Yannick received the Big Ears from UEFA President Michel Platini.
Trophy celebrations kicked off immediately.
‘Sigh…. The ceremony feels a bit off.’
As regret settled in over Yannick Foite’s slightly lacking victory ceremony.
Grab—.
Daniel Teixeira suddenly gripped my shoulder from behind.
“……Why?”
I turned, looking flustered.
“Oh. Sorry. Thought you were gonna steal the trophy ceremony too.”
I was speechless at Daniel Teixeira’s response.
‘Sigh. I did hesitate a little, but did he read my mind or something?’
***
[2009/2010 Champions League Winners: Union Berlin!]
[From 4th division - 3rd division - 2nd division - Bundesliga - and now Champions League champions! Union Berlin's fairy tale has become a myth.]
As soon as the match ended, Champions League final articles flooded in.
[Union Berlin Wins First Champions League in Club History!]
[How Union Berlin Became a Powerhouse.]
[Mourinho on Disappointing Loss…. “We’ll challenge again next season.”]
└ Wow, after seeing them beat Barca, I thought Union Berlin might winㅠㅠ They actually did.
└ Today’s match was straight-up emotional.
└ Agreed. Yannick scores, hugs Park Chan-hyuk—that scene’s on repeat right now.
└ Anyone who missed today’s game lost out big time.
└ When’s the Champs final doc dropping?
└ Next month maybe?
└ Man, that away chant at Union Berlin’s home stadium last time gave me chills.
And South Korea drowned in a nonstop dopamine rush.
[Real Madrid Eyes Park Chan-hyuk as Next Manager.]
[Man United Wants Park Chan-hyuk as Ferguson’s Successor.]
└ Wait, is this for real?
└ It’s real.
└ But does he need to go? Union Berlin’s his club;;
└ Kinda disappointing, but I doubt he’ll leave.
Clubs began serious moves to lure the Champions League-winning Park Chan-hyuk.
***
The day after securing the Champions League title.
A victory parade for Union Berlin took place in Berlin.
The event drew massive crowds, filling the plaza booked in agreement with the city.
“Waaaaaaaaah!!”
Not just Union Berlin fans—Berlin citizens turned out to watch the parade.
“If anyone gives Chan-hyuk a hard time, just let me know.”
“No, it’s fun being with him.”
“Our Chan-hyuk takes after me, so he’s got a fun side.”
Families could join the victory parade.
Mine came along with Charl.
“Oppa.”
While Charl chatted with my parents, my sister approached cautiously.
She wore an unusually serious expression today.
‘What is it, that day?’
Anyway, after noting her face, I spoke warmly.
My eyes met Charl’s by chance as she talked with my parents.
“What’s up, my beloved little sister?”
Park Jung-ah fake-gagged a few times before speaking carefully.
“Urk. You’re so gross I might puke.”
“…….”
As I quietly clenched my fist, she cleared her throat and got to the point.
“Ahem……I got a mission.”
“Huh? What mission?”
“Debut as an idol and hit No. 1 on Billboard.”
‘Oh. Hiding that the idol is a chaebol heiress…. That could be fun.’
Lost in thought at the sudden news, Park Jung-ah called me again.
“Oppa.”
“What now.”
“Actually, I was kidding.”
I nodded at her words.
‘You and I are gonna talk later at home.’
With Charl here, it was tricky, but I’d need to tighten up my sister’s discipline soon.
***
The victory celebrations that had driven Berlin mad for days finally ended.
Berlin citizens began returning to daily life.
‘Retire…. I guess?’
I started seriously pondering my plans for next season.
There’s an old saying: leave at the peak of applause.
With the Champions League win, this was the perfect moment to depart.
But hearing the fans’ passionate chants at the final had unknowingly stirred greed in me.
Sticking around as Union Berlin manager a bit longer might not be so bad.
‘Is this why managers can’t retire and linger around soccer?’
But I was a man who knew the right time to leave. A true gentleman doesn’t chase power, wealth, or fame.
[Mourinho Acknowledges Union Berlin Manager as Rival? “We’ll Have Better Battles Next Season.”]
‘Yeah, what could you do if I retire?’
Plus, dipping out now would make for a perfect mic drop.
Even without that, wedding prep and the engagement meant I’d be busy anyway.
Couldn’t leave it all to Charl when we were marrying together.
But unfortunately, my plan fell through.
[(Shock Report) Park Chan-hyuk to Resign from Union Berlin?]
An article about me preparing to step down as Union Berlin manager dropped first.
- Park Chan-hyuk’s how old and already retiring? Does that even make sense? lol
- Lmao, Champs winners and he’s quitting voluntarily?
Most fans dismissed it as trash journalism being trash.
But when I stayed silent without responding.
The situation flipped fast.
“Where’s the president!!!”
“Chan-hyuk, don’t leave us!”
Berlin, settling back into routine after the festivities, ignited once more.
With the ominous mood, Dirk Zingler and politicians rushed in.
“Re-signing papers. Sign them now.”
I had no choice but to sign the re-contract documents they thrust at me.
[(Exclusive) Park Chan-hyuk Re-Signs with Union Berlin.]
└ This is next-level chained to the Iron Throne.
└ Lmao who sends a signing spot like that ㅋㅋ
└ ???: Sign if you don’t wanna die.
And so, Berlin’s black-haired Führer—no, Lifetime Manager—was born.