Side Story 36. The Second Day of the Auction - Sena

Side Story 36. The Second Day of the Auction - Sena

Sena thought it would be easy this time when she heard there were only two passengers. The most challenging part of dealing with VIP customers was when a party was held onboard. If there were only two, then it was likely they were businessmen.

Furthermore, businessmen often preferred solitude over proactive service, so she did not have to approach them unless they asked.

<One of them is a U.S. citizen. He's the contractor.>

Amanda's voice sounded heavier than usual. Although it was a personal matter, Sena couldn't help but ask.

<Amanda. You sound off, are you okay?>

<No, I'm fine. And...the other passenger is a formal member of the World Awakened Association.>

Only then did Sena realize why Amanda's voice was heavy. The passengers were deeply involved in global security.

<I've sent the contract and related documents by fax. Have you received them?>

<I'll check.>

Sena moved to the office where the fax machine was located. Documents were continually being printed. The first was a copy of the change in ownership of the aircraft. The owner's name was Ethan. This meant the aircraft registration number B028 had changed from a chartered plane to Ethan's private jet.

It was common to buy and sell planes in the industry, but not like this. Typically, it involved months of negotiation as a large sum of money was being traded.

Sena had never heard of this kind of deal before. Including documents on aircraft ownership meant the new owner wanted to inherit her team.

<Who is Ethan?>

<I can't disclose the identity of the boss.>

Sena realized that Amanda had become independent and had resigned from her previous company. She had received a lot of help from Amanda, so she felt cheered up.

<Congratulations, Amanda. I'm genuinely happy for you as if it's happening to me.>

<...Thank you.>

Still, Amanda's attitude was different than before. Sena thought it was strange and picked up the newly received documents. The contract stated a salary much higher than the industry average for VIP cabin crew. It also included a confidentiality agreement, which was expected.

However, the problem was the next document. The terms were all intimidating. One of them was like this.

「* All crew, including the captain, cannot take out in-flight items. Upon disembarking, the chief cabin crew, as appointed by the contractor's representative, will inspect these items and get them verified by the representative.」

<Are you looking at it?>

<I am a bit hesitant since I don't know who the employer is. This isn't ordinary direct employment. I appreciate the offer but...>

<I understand. If you insist, we can raise the salary and reduce the contract period. I'd like you and your team to take this job.>

<I need to discuss this with my team. By when do I need to decide?>

<I'm sorry, but I can't give you much time.>

I guess it would be about a week.

<You have to decide within the next 30 minutes and complete the procedures within two hours.>

<...Amanda?>

Factors such as character matchups, item mechanisms, tactics, and positions to choose during large-scale battles were overflowing with organized strategies.

However, there was one thing they all consistently talked about. It was about the significance of the jungle player. A jungle player didn’t stand in any of the three attack lanes but moved independently, intervening in each lane as needed. It was a kind of special force.

"That makes sense. If our jungler had done well, then we wouldn't have been this frustrated."

Looking back at the games they played in Berlin, their team's jungle players were less prominent than the enemy team's. It was always like that. Being new to the game, one couldn't expect to master it from the start.

If the jungle player had noticed and supported those inevitable minor lapses in advance, they wouldn't have been beaten so mercilessly.

"We would have won at least once."

Seon-Hu turned his head to the side. Joshua's determination in studying the strategies seemed as fierce as actual combat.

He's so focused. I can't let him down again.

"Joshua."

"Yes?"

"From now on, I want to change positions."

Joshua needed to be informed in advance to study strategies accordingly.

"We had no choice but to both be dealers in the bottom lane because neither of us gave way, but we don't necessarily have to fight only in the bottom lane."

"Are you considering the jungle?"

"Don't feel bad. It's not your fault, it's mine. I can't see a win with our current position."

"It's not you. It's the pathetic plays of our teammates. I was also pondering how to tell you, but since you brought it up, I feel at ease."

"Of course, our insights are bound to be the same. What position are you considering?"

"Top."

"Why not mid? Wouldn't mid have more control over the battlefield? Feel free to voice your honest opinion."

"I think mid suits you better, Master. Look at the past battles. Didn't the enemy's mid player constantly harass?"

「kiiil : This is the famous food place I've heard about. I enjoyed the meal, eating you two. Nom nom.」

Joshua recalled a message that had embarrassed him.

"The intervention of a jungler can prevent adverse situations by securing vision. But think about when the momentum shifted. Due to frequent interventions from our mid, not only the bottom but also the enemy's mid grew stronger. However, that was the ideal role for mid. A role we couldn't expect from our mid, and at the same time..."

Joshua voiced his accumulated thoughts rapidly.

Joshua had a lot bottled up, but he's still unsure about mid.

Seon-Hu swallowed his thoughts, not wanting to show weakness.

"Master, the mid is the center of the battlefield. As in the past battles, you need to hold the center in the upcoming battles for us to win."

"No, I should be in the jungle to make the most of our duo advantage."

Their voices grew louder, enough to be heard inside the curtain where the crew gathered.