NOVEL NEXT Chapter 327
Times change. Whether it’s good or bad.
Laws and rules created in the past may have fit well back then, but as time goes on, they often don’t align with the current era.
We must adapt quickly to changes as they arise, leading trends and staying one step ahead of others.
This was something emphasized by Taker, a prominent streamer on Twitch. The moment VTube short forms became a trend, he was churning out videos like crazy, proving just how sensitive he was to the trends of change.
Eonix, a company that (maybe not quite) but fortunately produced a globally recognized game, was also among those quick to respond to changes.
They announced a modification of regulations that had been deemed outdated for the times. What does that mean?
– The Abyss Global League is relaxing the requirement for aspiring pros to officially participate in the league from 18 years of age to 16.
It was a bold move. With this, there could be dozens of promising young players globally ready to debut.
And one team that was laughing all the way was none other than the prestigious American team, MG.
MG, who brought in Brutal, evaluated as the best among the promising players of this era, was eagerly awaiting a year to pass. In just one year, Brutal would age, and the league participation restrictions would naturally lift.
However, that need is now gone. With the sudden change in regulations from the Abyss Global League, Brutal could now participate even in the next season.
There had already been a vibe within the team that Brutal would take the starting position. It was an unspoken acknowledgment among everyone. Given Brutal’s overwhelming performance in team scrims, it was only natural.
They say opportunities only come to those who are prepared. Finally, the prepared Brutal found his chance.
“Brutal, get ready. You’ll be playing from the next match.”
“Yes.”
Brutal nodded with a nervous heart. It was unexpected for him, but ultimately, it was a very good thing.
As he clenched his fist in determination, he suddenly asked the team official as if it just came to him, “Uh, can I get one more ticket?”
“Why? Is someone else coming?”
“There’s someone I’d really like to watch the match.”
He wasn’t sure if they’d be able to come, but Brutal nodded, swallowing his words. The mysterious high-skilled player staying in Korea, who now he knew the face and name of— the beautiful high-skilled player.
A beautiful high-skilled player who even knows the name and all about the caves.
“Should I come?”
Brutal thought it would be nice if she watched the match and gave him feedback or shared her thoughts.
*
[Abyss Global League Announcement Full Text.txt]
– Thus, we have made the monumental decision to lower the age requirement for league participation.
Summary in three lines:
The age requirement for Abyss Pro has been lowered from 18 to 16 years old.
This rule will be applied starting next season.
Teams needing to change their rosters must submit the updated list within two weeks.
-Summary Update
– Are they really lowering the participation age suddenly?
No, it’s not sudden; it’s been talked about for a while.
The average user age has been declining for some time; there are kids as young as 12 or 13 joining teams as trainees.
These days, kids learn faster, are shrewder, and grow up quicker than before.
My cousin is 15 and already over 180 cm tall!
They should just abolish the legal age or lower it!
[So, which team benefits the most from this?]
Is there anyone who couldn’t participate due to age despite being a promising player?
– The ones coming to mind are Asha and Infernal.
– The only teams with a proper youth system are Fusion, IP, and Selection, lol.
Was there a promising player overseas who couldn’t participate due to age?
Yeah, there’s Brutal.
Oh, right!
BruBung was in the running!
[With this announcement, BruBung is all excited, lol]
BruBung, who wants to shine in the pro scene and brag to Kayak, is pumped, lol.
– Will Brutal jump straight into the starting lineup?
Yeah, there have been whispers that he’s better than current pros but couldn’t compete due to age.
– Did Brutal and Kayak have any interactions? Weren’t they just matched in ranks?
Didn’t Kayak send a video message when Brutal got wrecked?
Brutal, feeling all gloomy, got cheered up after receiving that video and started grinding ranks hard, lol.
How cute!
Kayak ignited the innocent boy’s heart.
[But Brutal couldn't even top the Korean server...]
He got wrecked by Kayak, yet feels all happy receiving a video message—what a shame…
– Anyone who wouldn’t be happy receiving Kayak’s video message is either impotent or gay, right?
Seriously, though, who among those guys wouldn’t love that? Lol.
Haha
ㄴ Still, BruBung got 3rd place with Kayak’s support…
ㄴ Honestly, if Kayak had played better, he wouldn’t have even gotten 3rd.
ㄴ If I hadn’t sent him a video letter, he probably would have gone full meditative mode and stopped climbing entirely.
[So, when's the match that Brutal's in?]
I usually don’t watch overseas matches, but since I vibe with BruBung, I should check it out.
– There should be an MG match at the end of next month.
– Just over a month left, huh?
– It would be fun if Kayak did the commentary, lol.
– If I ask nicely, maybe she’d do it? Kayak seems to really like how BruBung plays.
*
Hmm, so that happened again.
The broadcast is live as usual, and the communication time is ongoing.
The news from fans is quite interesting to me. The age limit for the league has been relaxed. I’m not sure how much of an impact this will have, but personally, I think it’s a good change.
“There are a lot of young talented players. For example, Brutal. Lowering the age limit so those players can pursue their dreams sooner is great.”
[For real, it’s better to go pro young if possible]
[If they discuss it well with their parents, it might even be better]
[You remember Brutal, huh?]
[The sight of Brutal grinning like a fool after getting a video letter from the host just won’t leave my mind]
[Pro careers are short, so it’s better to start young and talented, yeah]
[Most players drop off after five years]
[Definitely got an aging curve… ]
[It’s impressive that the host is still doing so well in their mid-20s]
[What?]
[Whoa]
[Did you really just mention age…?]
[You’re showing off your teen vibes, haha, see ya]
I spotted an annoying chat and stopped my meal to lean towards the cam.
“Was it really necessary to mention being in your mid-20s, you snack-guzzling crap Riri? Whether I’m in my mid-20s, late 20s, 30s, or even 40s, I’ll keep doing well, you know?”
[I’m scared, ㅠㅠ]
[Even up close, a flawless face without any signs of humiliation, wow]
[Since you’re close, how about a kiss or something?]
[It’s funny, but seeing the host’s close-up, she’s really pretty]
[So does that mean you’ll be streaming until your 40s?]
[Oh man, haha, are you another Riri fan?]
[But you aren’t denying you’re in your mid-20s, huh?]
“Being in my mid-20s is true, though. If you’re twenty-four, it has that ‘ㅅ’ in the 받침.”
The method to differentiate early, mid, and late in age is simple. If the 받침 of your age has ‘ㅅ’, you’re in the mid; if it has ‘ㅂ’, you’re late. Thus, twenty-three, twenty-four, twenty-five, and twenty-six are mid, while twenty-seven to twenty-nine are late.
Identifying the mid and late stages is simple. If the last consonant of the age has ‘ㅅ’, it’s mid-stage; if it has ‘ㅂ’, it’s late-stage. So, twenty-three, four, five, and six are mid-stage. Seven to nine are late-stage.
Why does age-related chatting bother me? It didn’t seem like this before, but these days I react particularly sensitively.
It’s fortunate I haven’t gone beyond sensitivity to spitefulness, and the viewers are just laughing it off.
[The host has also become a true female streamer, right? ㅇㅇ]
[The kayak that only knew games has gone female degradation ㄷㄷ – deleted message]
[Looks like they’re stirring up trouble in a girl’s stream ㅋㅋㅋㅋ]
[Since it’s been let loose so much, they’re crossing the line.]
[Still, twenty-four is young.]
[Women are naturally sensitive about age.]
[Men also become sensitive when they get older.]
How did the topic veer into age? Right, we were originally talking about leagues.
“Anyway, Brutal is debuting. I thought he wouldn’t go pro until next year, but this is great.”
The future of a promising young person is always something to look forward to. Judging from our meeting, I believe Brutal could definitely thrive in the pro scene. If he debuts, there might be another change in the league.
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-Do you plan to stream the match featuring Brutal? Since you’re an Abyss partner, you must have the broadcasting rights.
“Streaming… Have I ever streamed a pro match? I don’t think so.”
[BruBung is probably hoping for the teacher’s support.]
[Broadcasting is boring though.]
[If the host streams, it might be super fun.]
[Just let it be a personal stream, why bring BruBung into it? ㅋㅋ]
[Yeah, the kayak will do whatever she wants; she won’t be controlled.]
“I’ll think about it for now. I might stream it or I might not. Personally, I’m quite curious about BruBung’s matches, so the chances are high.”
[Oh]
[Kayak streaming ㅅㅅㅅㅅㅅㅅ]
[Are you really going to stream overseas matches, not even domestic ones?]
[You might as well watch Fusion Gaming matches.]
[But then you might not actually watch it when the time comes; expectations are a big no-no.]
That’s pretty much where I concluded.
*
And that night after the broadcast,
-MG_Brutal: (A ticket for the opening league with the MG logo)
-MG_Brutal: I hope you watch my match! Can you come?
“Eh.”
I received a personal message from Brutal.