15) God of the Stadium (2)
An incident occurred in the first match between MBS and CT.
-Oh, this matter! Player Shin Ji-ho who is responsible for MBS’s victory has lost his vanguard!
-Player Park Jin-su of CT has properly used the zealots to eat the vanguard early on.
Ace Shin Ji-ho was defeated with 3 consecutive kills. This would clearly cause a headache for MBS.
‘A stupid move.’
Lee Shin thought while watching the game.
Shin Ji-ho preferred the 1st set map ‘Fighting Spirit.’ Maybe Bang Jin-ho wanted to use Shin Ji-ho’s favourite map to gain the momentum. But CT had expected Shin Ji-ho’s preferred map and defeated his vanguard so it was likely to cause a problem for MBS.
‘Shin Ji-ho is a moron.’
Despite his recent sluggishness, why did he allow the veteran player Park Jin-su to take his vanguard? Didn’t they take out the field card because they were expecting Shin Ji-ho to win in a confrontation with Park Jin-su?
Of course, it was a gamble to use the strategy so early. Shin Ji-ho should have guarded the perimetre against the enemy.
‘I don’t know why he didn’t stop it.’
But Park Jin-su was a veteran and his controls and multi-tasking were excellent. He brought precious units early in the game.
-The CT players knew that Shin Ji-ho would come to the forefront. Player Park Jin-su used that opportunity to remove the vanguard.
-Yes, he really is a cunning veteran. He put away Shin Ji-ho with no losses!
-Ah, the expression of Director Bang Jin-ho really isn’t good.
-The 40 points that MBS is really thirsty for is moving away from them.
-Now, the 2nd set is being prepared. MBS player Park Shin is preparing to confront player Park Jin-su in the 2nd set map, ‘Andromeda.’
-MBS really has to regain their ground in Andromeda.
While many fans of MBS were disappointed with Shin Ji-ho, the 2nd set of the match began.
Park Shin was 20 years old and in the 3rd year of his professional career.
His name was also ‘Shin’ like Lee Shin. Like Lee Shin, his preferred species was human. Lee Shin was also taller than him at 183 cm. In respect to Lee Shin, MBS chose Park Shin to start off with humans! Read at Rainbow Turtle Translations
He had the unfortunate nickname of ‘Inferior Shin’ but the players had their own awareness of the e-sports fans.
“Inferior Shin! Inferior Shin!”
“Inferior Shin! Inferior Shin! Inferior Shin!”
The audience in the stadium shouted together. The giggles and laughter showed that CT fans were cheering as a joke.
-Shin Ji-ho is the player responsible for MBS’s lineup with Park Shin up next.
-Even a god won’t be able to save MBS.
The audience burst into laughter at the caster’s joke.
But today wasn’t a relaxing day for MBS.
Park Jin-su had ruined their strategy in the 1st set. They had built a gamble around the map. The quick production of zealots in order to reach the other camp was a strategy occasionally used.
Today, Park Jin-su’s control of the zealots was outstanding. Park Shin’s camp was stormed by zealots and his human production units broken.
Park Jin-su constructed additional buildings to send the fanatics in a steady stream of attacks. Park Shin was sweating trying to block it but eventually surrendered with a GG in the chat window.
-Ah, player Park Shin GG!
-Park Jin-su is the player of the day! The control of the zealots was fantastic!
-He used a strategy and stabbed through the loophole.
-Park Jin-su has already killed 2 players today! I don’t know if he can kill 3 or maybe 4 players. MBS’s bench seems depressed in the 3rd set.
While they were preparing for the 3rd set, the large screen reflecting the audience seats.
The people in the audience would laugh and wave or cover their shy faces when the camera moved to them.
Quite a significant number of audience shook the prepared signs with words written on them. Signs and pens were handed out at the stadium entrance so it was easy for anyone to cheer.
It was at that moment.
Lee Shin appeared on the big screen. He was wearing a hat and a mask but the e-sport officials were familiar with his form.
-Eh? Is that person being projected on the screen player Lee Shin?
Lee Byung-cheol had been a caster for 10 years and could recognize Lee Shin with one glance. The commentator Jeong Sung-tae also agreed.
-I really think so. Excuse me, person in the audience. Can you show your face to prove whether you are Lee Shin or not? Read at Rainbow Turtle Translations
-Hahaha.
The entire audience started to murmur.
“Lee Shin?”
“Really?”
“Amazing!”
“Where?”
The entire audience was buzzing.
The Lee Shin on the big screen frowned. Then he waved towards the camera like he was motioning it away.
-Eh? Don’t take the camera away. That is Lee Shin! Player Lee Shin!
-The only player with that personality, that person is definitely Lee Shin.
The caster and commentator excitedly shouted as the audience laughed. Lee Shin’s personality was also famous.
-Ah, player Lee Shin is embarrassed. How do I know? I’m guessing from his expression.
-I don’t know why you think you are the only one who noticed. Anyone can know.
There was even more laughter. And……
“Kyaaaaak!”
“Oppa!”
“Wah, Lee Shin!”
The stadium was filled with wild excitement as Lee Shin took off his mask and hat.
Lee Shin stared straight at the camera. He placed his index finger to his lips. The cheers from the audience disappeared.
Then he gently motioned the camera aside. Now the camera turned back to the players in the game booth. They calmed down as the 3rd set started but Lee Shin was already receiving requests for autographs or to take a picture.
-Ah, Lee Shin came here to properly watch the game.
-That’s right. We know this is in vain. It would be appreciated if the audience sits in their seats for a seamless viewing experience.
However, Lee Shin was now struggling against the questions from reporters.
There was no choice. Read at Rainbow Turtle Translations
Lee Shin had disappeared after what was called the worst incident in South Korea’s e-sports. It was natural that there would be a n uproar once he appeared again.
The staff of the stadium finally stepped in to try and calm the situation.