The Demon King’s Game Chapter 12

12) Scout (2)

It was surprising.

Lee Shin had been Director Bang Jin-ho’s rival. After Lee Shin entered the professional league, his team had a zero winning streak.

In Lee Shin’s debut year, he alone had defeated 5 vanguards in the MBS team. And Director Bang Jin-ho was angry at him when giving an interview.

‘New player Lee Shin should learn some courtesies for the opponent.’

‘I’m sorry. I was too honest.’

Since then, Lee Shin became famous as the river of the MBS Team. Every time the two sides met, ‘will the MBS Team be able to get revenge?’ was a major concern.

‘It is true that we bickered with each other but it was all showmanship for the entertainment.’

It was unexpected that Bang Jin-ho would come visit him personally.

Knock knock knock.

Director Bang Jin-ho knocked as he arrived. Lee Shin opened his door.

They met face to face.

Director Bang Jin-ho was a man in his 30s with a mustache and a solid build that matched the black suit.

Lee Shin was tall, had balanced traits, white skin with no blemishes and an innate handsomeness.

A handsome man that caused many females to become fans of e-sports. Any photo taken with him would be frantically downloaded to the desktop.

“In contrast to what I heard, your appearance looks quite good.”

“I didn’t get any sunlight on my skin.”

Bang Jin-ho frowned as he looked around the room. He opened the drawn curtains.

Lee Shin frowned slightly as sunlight streamed in.

“You should get some sun while living. Aren’t you a human?”

“I can’t afford it.”

“If you don’t live seeing the light then your spirit will become increasingly depressed.”

“Indeed.”

“……”

Lee Shin pointed towards a chair at the desk. Director Bang Jin-ho sat on the chair while Lee Shin sat on the bed.

“What brings you here?” Read at Rainbow Turtle Translations

“Have you been staying in your home for the last 6 months?”

“Yes.”

“I was waiting until you came out of the house.”

“If you are concerned then you should at least come for one or two visits.”

“Who is to blame? You should blame your indifference. You didn’t even try. Your friends were chased away.”

Lee Shin couldn’t say otherwise. Lee Shin was too straightforward.

“Friend, are you eating?”

“Stupid.”

Lee Shin quickly laughed.

“Look at my hands. How about it?”

Lee Shin held up his thumb towards Director Bang Jin-ho. Then he turned the thumb downwards. It was usually a provocative gesture.

“You really……”

Director Bang Jin-ho was impressed.

“I have overcome my impairment.”

“Is everyday life possible?”

“Yes.”

“The game?”

“As long as I don’t violently move the controls.”

“You can live as a player?”

“We’ll see.”

Of course he could do it but Lee Shin stayed on the fence.

Right now he had no thoughts about returning as a player. His hands hadn’t played the game in a while so an adjustment period was required. If he hastily returned then it could deal a damaging blow to his reputation. read at rainbowturtletranslation.com

However, Lee Shin suddenly grabbed Bang Jin-ho’s hand. Bang Jin-ho frowned with confusion.

“What is it?”

“Are you concerned?”

“f.u.c.k, I’m not worried about a guy like you.”

Lee Shin let out a chuckle.  Bang Jin-ho looked at the laughing Lee Shin. Director Bang Jin-ho seemed to be in a bad mood as Lee Shin asked.

“Did you have a plan when coming here?”

“There is.”

“What is it?”

“MBS team coach.”

He stared at Director Bang Jin-ho with slight surprise.

Then Lee Shin laughed.

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Lee Shin came out of the house for the first time in 6 months with Bang Jin-ho.

It was to visit the office of the MBS Team.

“Wow, player Lee Shin!”

A middle aged man came out to welcome Lee Shin. It was the MBS Team’s captain Park Sang-hyuk.

“Nice to meet you.”

“I’ve heard a lot about you. Ah, it really is you.”

“Thank you.”

“The reason player Lee Shin is here is because of Director Bang Jin-ho’s strong recommendation. Did you know?”

“I didn’t know that.”

Lee Shin stared at Bang Jin-ho. Director Bang Jin-ho said.

“Player Lee Shin is brilliant at control and multi-tasking but is also superior strategically. If he is hired as head coach then there will be a good synergy with the players.”

“Yes, yes. By the way, your hands?”

“It is healed. I can moderately move the mouse.”

“Moderation is good.”

“Yes, in moderation.”

Park Sang-hyuk met Lee Shin’s eyes.

“Excuse me, are you really perhaps planning to return as a player?”

“I don’t know. I need to wait and see.”

“Hrmm……”

Park Sang-hyuk started to contemplate what would happen. Lee Shin who was sitting on the couch made his own calculations.

‘I need to think about this. I can’t dismiss the possibility of him returning as a player simply because it is complicated.’

These were Park Sang-hyuk’s thoughts.

Lee Shin was calculating his annual salary. And he said honestly.

“Salary is 100 million.”

“Huh?”

Park Sang-hyuk stared at Lee Shin with surprise.

“A 100 million 1 year contract. Instead the contract between player and coach, the contract renewal will depend on the results.”

“But a coach receiving a salary of 100 million is a little much……”

“I won three gold medals for South Korea in the SC World Grand Prix.  Who else has done that?”

“……Only player Lee Shin.”

“Are you saying I don’t deserve a salary of 100 million?”

Park Sang-hyuk shed some sweat at Lee Shin’s words.

“Not really. But there is no precedent for this as the coach’s capabilities to teach the players hasn’t been tested yet……”

“What about Shin Ji-ho lately?”

Lee Shin interrupted.

“Huh? Oh, player Shin Ji-ho will renew his contract soon.”

Shin Ji-ho was the ace of the MBS Team.

“Shin Ji-ho is well known for his dirty nature. He must be worse since becoming the runner up in the second half of the league last year.”

“……”

Park Sang-hyuk and Director Bang Jin-ho couldn’t say anything.

It was all true. Read at Rainbow Turtle Translations

Shin Ji-ho was the owner of a negative personality and he often complained. Since becoming runner up in the league last year, he hadn’t stopped his abusive nature.

He gossiped about the other players on the team and was taken from the position of ace.

Lee Shin smiled coldly.

“Don’t you need someone to hold back Shin Ji-ho among the players? Even Shin Ji-ho won’t dare to say something in front of me.”