Chapter 507: Late autumn picnic (7)

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In the Player Hall in front of the Players’ Association – Korea.

Kwon Jein stared at the parking lot through the air stage-type limousine window.

Her blue eyes reflected the numerous reports camped everywhere.

What caught her eyes were reporters with cameras in their hands arguing with the personnel at the Player Hall.

‘It’s supposed to be a private meeting.’

The Lake of Eternity member found the reporters as he looked for a parking spot.

The official spoke soothingly to Kwon Jein who stared at the reporters with her blue eyes.

“It’s a gathering of the team masters of Korea’s four major player teams, so this attention is inevitable. It’s been a while since the four of you got together.”

Among the world’s top ten player teams, four were from Korea.

The Red King Yeom Bangyeol, team master of the Red Lion.

The Blue Violinist Kwon Jein, team master of the Lake of Eternity.

The other two are Black Forest and Hydrangea Scent.

Those are the four top teams in Korea, though there was controversy about whether the Lake of Eternity can be classified as a Korean team because its officials and major executives were foreigners and they were mostly active in England until recently.

The controversy cooled down when the team settled in Korea.

When Kwon Jein cemented her stay in Korea, Yeom Bangyeol suggested having a meeting and Kwon Jein gladly responded.

Yeom Bangyeol’s proposed closed-door meeting was in the hopes of the gathering not gaining attention, but eventually, the opposite happened.

‘The press is the same in every country. No, maybe it’s worse here...”

The reports didn’t seem to have entered the hall, perhaps from fear of retaliation from players, but they callously occupied the area and pushed away innocent parking personnel.

Inside the building were player guards and employees, but some areas like the parking lot were managed by some players and non-players.

The journalists seemed to deliberately aim for that.

Perhaps the reporters are trying to distract the employees to find out which vehicles belonged to the team masters.

‘I should talk to the higher-ups. There need to be player guards in the parking lot as well.’

While Kwon Jein was lost in thought, the executive who quietly parked in stealth mode asked her.

“What shall we do?”

How were they supposed to go through the sea of reporters?

Normally Kwon Jein would’ve entered while Jared Lee draws the attention to himself, but Jared was out today.

‘It’s about time though.’

Kwon Jein contemplated letting the reporters take some pictures and just go in when...

An association staff in uniform scuttled to the reporters.

The reporters somewhat quieted down when the tough-looking security guard appeared.

“You are trespassing into private property.”

After the polite yet terrifying remark, the reporters began to disperse.

“It’s alright now. Let’s go.”

“Okay.”

The executive confirmed that there were no more reporters around and guided Kwon Jein inside.

The meeting will be held on the Player Hall’s top floor, the banquet hall.

Looking at the atmosphere, it seems like Kwon Jein was the last to arrive.

She checked her watch and confirmed that there were still ten minutes before the promised time.

‘Everyone came early.’

Kwon Jein thought so as she stood in front of the door while the staff checked her identity.

“Welcone, Blue Violinist. Please fill out this guest book.”

Kwon Jein decided to take advantage of the return of the topic to her.

She nodded to her associate, the latter then floating a hologram.

It was the report of the trends of the Fomorian Demons’ movements.

The report showed that the Fomorians withdrew from British territory and disappeared, suggesting the possibility of them moving to Korea.

“...The Fomorian demons are in Korea?”

“It’s still a possibility.”

The moment the word “demon” came up, Blademaster Heukrim resented it.

“How dare they occupy this land. No matter how many of those bastards there are, I’m sure I have to be more prepared to deal with them.”

The Black Forest was a professional player team that operated with a somewhat unusual concept.

Blademaster Heukrim is the Jangmun (leader) of the team which regards itself as a religious sect, and their goal was the extermination of demonic clans.

Here, it refers to the Demon Race who serve Demon Gods who are hostile to humans.

“That sounds reliable. We can leave the matter to Blademaster. Feel free to tell us if you need any help.”

“Leave it up to me!”

Baekhwa Nanman expressed her intention to pass on the responsibility to Blademaster Heukrim, but the latter seemed motivated.

He has already planned how to fight against the Demon Race and he has recited his future measures.

“I shall call the student of mine who is in the West. He is not that aged yet, but he has already faced those demonic clans. He can be of help.”

The team masters were surprised by the news that Blademaster Heukrim had a student.

Considering the concept he usually maintains, it was quite strange.

Yeom Bangyeol, a man with several students himself, smiled and congratulated him, while Kwon Jein just listened.

‘No matter what kind of student he has, no one will be as good as our Lena.’

Kwon Jein smiled faintly at the sudden urge of pride for Kwon Lena.

Kwon Lena, having contacted Lee Yeoreum recently, has gained stability and was now immersed in practicing her energy violin.

Few people in this world use an energy violin as a weapon, but seeing Kwon Lena improve over time made Kwon Jein feel overwhelmed.

The other team masters seemed immersed in their own thoughts about their students, except for Baekhwa Nanman.

“Then let’s leave the Fomorians to the Black Forest. Anything else?”

Blademaster Heukrim and Baekhwa Nanman shook their heads, while Kwon Jein stayed silent.

Yeom Bangyeol then said something before wrapping up the meeting.

“I think I will be out early next year.”

“Early next year?”

“Yes, I think I’ll have to stay at the Dragon Palace for a while. In the meantime, I would like to request to have the three of you take charge of the areas that Red Lion is in charge of.”

Yeom Bangyeol’s expression became a little darker when he mentioned the Dragon Palace.

His expression was darker than when the first two agendas were brought up.

It wasn’t strange for Yeom Bangyeol, who has a deep relationship with the Dragon Clan, to visit the Dragon Palace, but somehow it didn’t seem like his visit was a good thing.

Baekhwa Nanman smiled, noticing Yeom Bangyeol’s expression.

“Then you must be going to the palace with Hong. Please take care when you come back.”

Baekhwa Nanman had a connection with a shaman called Hong, and Yeom Bangyeol knew this.

His expression somehow became lighter and his lavish appearance returned.

“Don’t worry.”

Yeom Bangyeol smiled.

“I will protect my family.”

His smile implied that he will protect solely his family, not those who aren’t.

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