NOVEL NEXT Chapter 653
“Match time: 23 minutes. Both players show signs of slight fatigue. It’s unfathomable how much psychological warfare and strategy they’ve exchanged during this time. A truly dazzling match at such a high level; we simply can’t take our eyes off it for even a moment!”
“Haha, is this really an event match? You could upload it as the quarter-finals of the National Exchange Tournament on V-tube, and no one would question it.”
– Both are extremely focused, lol.
– NoName is seriously so strong.
– The match feels just suffocating.
– Kim Love is doing well too but keeps getting interrupted.
– No chance against Na-me.
– If they had just entered this year, winning was definitely possible!
– They both seem like they would still crush it even in off-season form, fr.
– Ugh, ever since someone told me to watch NoName jump, I can’t look away!
– Cute, lol!
“That’s right! The moment I speak, Love Kim moves first! The chains! Uh-oh? Fool?”
“What’s going on? The vibe shifted to a variety show! Oh no, NoName is responding like a silly puppy!”
“What a terrifying psychological battle!”
The commentators all shouted in excited tones.
– What kind of fool puppy is that, lol!
– They look exhausted, lol!
– LOL, they completely mismanaged their pace.
– Why are they suddenly playing so childishly, lol?
– Ain’t they playing according to their age?
I felt the match was too serious for an event.
Generally, the latter parts of Magic Battles tend to drag due to a few special exceptions.
Why do people get so hyped over finish highlights?
Because they’re rare.
As time passes, stamina decreases, and aura runs low, causing movements to slow down.
That’s why NoName’s matches in the National Exchange Tournament filled with flashy finishes were even more special.
“With 7 minutes left, a 19% difference is realistically hard to overturn. NoName really took care of Love Kim at the end.”
Anyway, since it’s an event, pursuing entertainment in a situation where victory or defeat is in the air is a good direction.
I thought Na-me’s choice was truly genius.
“Uh-oh?”
They were stunned at the words completed on the floor.
[Settle it, Wizard Association!]
“Settle? Are they talking about a settlement for this event? That can’t be…”
Recently, NoName had become a hot topic after winning a prize of 24.8 billion won.
On the other hand, Love Kim hadn’t received any attention.
‘No matter how I see it, this is a revelation about the association!’
As soon as that certainty struck, the commentators could not hastily open their mouths.
Especially since they always had to take a neutral stance.
“Anyway, I hope everything ends well with the association! Yes!”
“Yes, yes! Our Republic of Korea athletes worked hard to achieve this valuable result, so I hope they receive suitable compensation for their efforts.”
It was best to mumble something general to dodge the issue.
Fortunately, the words got erased due to the wind that blew in when the barrier opened.
But the reactions on the QBS online broadcast were different.
– Settle?
– Are they fighting with the association?
– What else would there be to settle other than prize money?
– I heard NoName received the 24.8 billion all alone.
– The 3rd place prize is also 17 billion, right?
– The National Exchange Tournament was last August, and they still haven’t settled it?
– What’s up? Didn’t NoName win? What’s happening suddenly?
“Thus far, we’ve seen NoName and Kim Isabel Love! Please give a generous round of applause and encouragement to our Republic of Korea team for showcasing an amazing match!”
“Now the players can take a short break, and we commentators will wrap it up here! Thank you sincerely for watching the NoName vs. Kim Isabel Love event duel!”
“Caster Kim Jae-sung, good luck with the fan meeting too!”
Na-me and Love held hands and bowed 90 degrees to the audience.
The camera zoomed in on the girls amicably exiting the arena.
With their disheveled faces looking at each other and smiling brightly, it was enough to bring out a paternal smile.
While they were showering and changing, speculations about the association ran rampant in the community.
—
“Is it really okay to reveal it this way?”
Love asked while drying her hair with a blow dryer.
“Don’t worry. If something goes wrong, I’ll take full responsibility.”
How painful and tormenting would it be to go through a lawsuit?
That wouldn’t be good for Love nor the Wizard Association staff.
Wouldn’t it be better to just avoid unnecessary stress?
“What’s this? You’re so cool, Na-me…! Hehe, but I have no intention of hiding behind you. If the association pulls any money-grabbing stunts or takes a strong stance, I won’t just stand by either.”
“Suit yourself.”
“Yum! The shampoo smells good!”
“Uh, could you not smell my scalp, unnie?”
It’s been crossing the line subtly since before, huh?
I should have just used erosion to smash everything to bits.
The 30 minutes allotted for washing up in the stadium shower felt way too short.
We dashed to the training arena without even having a chance to chat.
“Hey Na-me, are we late?”
“Maybe 1 minute? This should be safe.”
The moment we arrived at the arena.
“Waaaaaaah!”
We fully indulged in the tremendous cheers.
A smile involuntarily formed.
Yeah, if this isn’t happiness, then what is?
Left foot, left foot, then right foot, right foot.
I hopped rhythmically onto the prepared platform.
“Thank you for creating such an amazing stage. It must have been tough in the cold, right?”
“No, Na-me! Eek, you’re so cute…!”
I shook hands with each staff member who set up the stage in just 30 minutes.
“Hello, caster Kim Jae-sung. Thank you for your hard work covering the Magic Battle today.”
“We caused a lot of trouble, didn’t we…! I’m really sorry.”
“Oh no, not at all, haha. Na-me and Love also worked really hard. Ah, you should sit over here.”
“Na-me, there’s a hot pack here. Here you go.”
It felt quite empty with only me, Love, and caster Kim Jae-sung sitting in the vast training arena.
‘This is my first large fan meeting—feels awkward…’
Even though the schedule was somewhat delayed, there were hardly any empty seats.
While caster Kim Jae-sung passionately delivered the opening remarks, I was lost admiring the audience seats.
So many people came to watch our match.
“NoName player? NoName player.”
“Yes?”
At the sudden calling, I fumbled with my voice.
Since my voice is naturally high, I guess it didn’t stand out much?
“NoName, you’ve won again! Once more, you’ve won! Many here have been curious about the might of the National Exchange Tournament champion. Today, you showcased destructive performance fitting for that title! How do you feel about your victory?”
“Hm. Actually, both Love and I haven’t had a proper match recently, so our conditions were uncertain, but I’m happy to have won in this event match.”
“What do you think is the secret to your strength? There were quite a few who were awestruck while watching the match today.”
“Eating lots of meat…?”
“Ah, meat! NoName said you need to eat a lot to grow stronger! I also love meat, but sadly, I just get belly fat…”
Then the staff set up the live chat window beside us.
– Do you really think you just got strong from eating meat? LOL
– Every time I see NoName, it’s just miraculous. She’s the embodiment of a superhuman.
– Don’t say bad things about Na-me not being able to eat meat for 7 years.
– (This chat is blocked)
– Na-me and Love, today was so much fun!
– Could you ask about the association later?
– Na-me’s hair is still wet, so it’s damp, lol.
“By the way, did you enjoy the mini-concert today? I’m really sad I missed it.”
“Oh, me too! Will you be making a replay?”
“Of course! It was truly fantastic. Can we give another round of applause to all the singers who participated today?”
A thunderous applause erupted.
The 12 singers sitting in the special seats stood up and bowed in greeting.
Afterward, I had some more interviews with Love, and once again, the baton was passed back to me.
“You promised to hold a big fan meeting sometime, right, NoName?”
“Yes. I had my first fan meeting with subscribers at the Gwangmyeong Twish Art Convention before.”
“I remember. Cannon King was there too that time.”
“There were only 81,048 applicants, right? So I thought 99,000 seats would be enough.”
“That was totally off. The concurrent viewers surpassed 3 million.”
“True, hehe… I can only be thankful for receiving such excessive love.”
“By the way, NoName!”
“Yes?”
“Didn’t you gain more charm since back then?”
“No, I didn’t.”
“That’s strange; it feels like it’s right. Your voice used to be deeper than it is now…”
“I don’t know!”
“Yes, I’ll move on.”
– I’m making NoName flustered, LOL!
– GOAT Caster Kim Jae-sung.
– Kim Jae-sung, you need to respect me. At the age of 10, I won with a flawless record against Japan in the 2053 National Exchange Tournament, proving I’m the best in the world…
– LOL, I don’t know!
– The Nobel Peace Prize is said to have been given for being cute; that’s the academic consensus.
– So what was the association about?
“Since many people have been mentioning the association since earlier, can I briefly touch on it?”
“Uh… please don’t use strong language… We’re all scared.”
“No, I’m not going to say anything harsh now. I’ll just briefly mention it at the end of the fan meeting. So everyone, please don’t change the channel! Stay tuned!”
“No, Na-me!”
“Yes? This isn’t enough?”
“Thank you for even considering the ratings… I’m deeply moved. Our QBS director is probably watching with tears in his eyes right now.”
– Are you seriously going to postpone this?!!!
– Aaaah, I’m dying to know, NoName!
– NoName is a superstar… she’s not a crazy kid, but she makes everyone feel crazy…
– Are we going for a revelation war? Something must have happened, right?
– If the association is trembling for the next hour, that deserves a thumbs-down, lol!
From then on, a series of standard fan meeting content followed.
Caster Kim Jae-sung, having a lot of radio experience with celebrities, was able to smoothly lead the stage.
“Alright! Next, it’s time to narrate your combat scenes! This real-time Magic Battle commentary needs to balance expertise and popularity quite well. I wonder who will do better between NoName and Love Kim…! Are you all ready?”
“Ready!”
“I’ve narrated matches in the Academy Competition before; do you think you can compete?”
“Well, we’ll have to see to find out, right, NoName!”
Love Kim grabbed the microphone first.
During the first half was when she premiered the Rosseus Open Chain.
“NoName is trying to escape, but Love Kim follows with steps! Not a Rosseus Pantera, but a new spell! Wow, what is that! The Rosseus Open Chain! Hit perfectly!”
“Alright, that’s it. Quite the talent you have, Love Kim?”
“Thank you, haha.”
“Now it’s NoName’s turn. I’m curious to see what kind of exquisite commentary you’ll provide!”
Calmly, I recalled the scene.
It was already etched perfectly in my mind thanks to my perfect memory of that scene.
Me and Love Kim exchanged over 100 blows with our swords and chains.
Wait, how am I supposed to comment on this…?
There’s too much to say!
“Love Kim swings a bluff in the upper-right, dodging as NoName side-steps, but then Love Kim counters with a knee to the lower-left… NoName is currently using the sword reverse grip, and the royal palace gum is… ubiep…”
“Uh, NoName… you’re being too greedy right now! You commented well during the Academy Competition!”
– This commentary is from another world, lol!
– If NoName keeps commenting like this, how are we supposed to understand? LOL!
– Tongue got twisted, lol!
– Thank you, thank you!
– I’ll use this as a morning call…
– How much did you cram into just four seconds? LOL!
– The scene you just described passed by in an instant; that’s amazing, lol!
– Rap Na-me ON!
“This isn’t it…”
“I’ll demonstrate once more. Pay attention carefully, NoName.”
There’s so much to say, and why do I have to hold it all to myself.
The moment I promised myself to definitely watch the replay once I get home.