The dice chose Chuka Chip.
Since it was decided in a clockwise order, next up is Black, followed by Leo.
It was a highly desired order for the team leaders as they got to pick whoever they wanted first, but not at this moment.
“We are proceeding with the duel over the Grand General.”
It was a situation where team leaders, who wanted to pick the outstanding and popular Lily, were thrown a stone.
For Lily, it might just be a small stone, but the ripples it created were enormous, just like a stone thrown into a lake.
The one who suffered the most from those ripples was, of course, Chota Choka Chuka Chip.
She had previously made a similar provocation in an interview stating that she had to pick Lily for Lily’s sake.
Of course, Lily didn’t respond to the provocation, but regardless, Chuka Chip had to deal with the aftermath of the provocation.
“If I don’t pick her, there will be a lot of talk.”
If she had said she would pick her and later backed out, there would definitely be comments about her being scared.
Chuka Chip, with her easy-going personality, didn’t care much about negative comments or sarcasm, but this was a matter of pride.
Losing to a rival in front of her was something she hated more than anything else.
She didn’t really consider him a rival, but since he took on a side character, she would acknowledge him to some extent.
“If I pick …”
Honestly, she was confident she would win.
How many years had she wielded a double spear and how many enemies had she cut down with it?
Of course, she would win.
“But what if…”
What if, just if, even the slightest variable occurred and she lost the Grand General?
Then it would all be meaningless.
From the moment she lost, no matter how much she excelled, it would have no significance.
“Alright! Chuka Chip team leader! It’s time for you to pick a player! You can only select one from each line, so choose wisely!”
“……”
“Um… it seems like you need some time to think.”
“The challenge from Lily seems to have a significant impact on the selection. Giving up the Grand General isn’t an easy choice for a team leader.”
“That’s understandable. You can take your time to ponder.”
Chuka Chip’s screen switched to show each of the players.
Faces of players from the three lines appeared, and Lily’s face was shown.
Lily looked like she had some expectations.
[Hahahahaha]
[Lily Angle?]
[Is she gonna pick Lily?]
[No way she’ll chicken out, lol]
[She said she had to pick Lily after all]
[There’s a horse saying]
[Just pull out a dinosaur and let’s check on Leo, go go]
[Lily is pretty]
[No way]
[For real???]
[It can’t be]
“I…”
■
“Who should we pick?”
“Won’t I be the choice?”
Yena, sitting next to me, whispered with an excited expression.
Would they really not pick me?
I mean, during the interview, I said something similar, and many people wanted to pick me.
“But I think Lady Lily might not be chosen.”
“Why’s that?”
“Well, simply put, there’s the Grand General issue and also, everyone’s expecting the match, right? The dual spears.”
This talk started even before the lineup for the mock siege war was set.
Chuka Chip, a pro with dual spears, vs. rookie Lily, who handles the same type of spear.
In a showdown between the two, who would truly win?
Given how many people are anticipating it, Chuka Chip might consciously avoid picking her to change things up.
“I think they might choose Dinosaur Is Alive instead.”
“Because of Lord Leo?”
“Exactly. The Spirit Druid is seriously overpowered. There’s actually an NPC with two job classes, and they can’t win. I bet even ten rankers would struggle against it.”
“Hmm…”
Dinosaur Is Alive, startled by the mention of itself, nodded as Yena and I waved our hands.
“Why are you so nervous?”
“I’m a bit, shaking. Haha…”
“Oh, looks like they’re about to choose.”
After a few minutes of waiting, Chuka Chip lifts her head and grabs the mic.
Her voice resonates.
“I’ll pick Miss Yena.”
[?????????]
[?]
[?]
[Why?]
[Yena?]
[Scared?]
[No way, you’re not picking this, hahahahaha]
[What the heck]
[???: For the sake of Lady Lily, I will pick Lady Lily.]
[Choco-chan… Are you scared, damn it]
[But why not pick the dinosaur, Choco ;;;;;]
[If this happens, Leo will win]
[Is it rigged?]
[This is just too much]
[No way, the siege war is ruined, this is really hahahahaha]
The plaza buzzed with unexpected choices.
And understandably so, whether it was Lily or Dinosaur, either could’ve been a reasonable pick.
It’s true that Lily has outstanding skills, but those skills still haven’t been properly proven, and having expressed her wish to be the Grand General, she might not be picked.
But if that’s the case, they would have to pick Dinosaur Is Alive.
Regardless of the synergy between Dinosaur and Leo, Lord Leo himself is firmly sitting at the top as the current top dog.
In this situation.
With Leo’s turn pushed to third, to keep her in check, either Lily or the dinosaur had to be taken by Chuka Chip.
But Chuka Chip gave up both.
“Me?!!!!!”
Yena voiced a roar-like question as she kicked her chair.
She looked at Chuka Chip with resentful eyes, but Chuka Chip only gave a knowing smile.
The caster, after some commentary and a few words, asked.
“Uh… You chose Yena as your player. Is there a special reason for that?”
“From my perspective, picking Lily would be more beneficial, but many people are looking forward to a match between me and Lily. To respond to that, I purposely didn’t pick her.”
[Isn’t it just that you’re scared to pick her?]
[For real lol]
[But it would be kind of boring if we’re on the same team]
[It’s more fun to face off in a siege war than an unofficial match]
[Scared?]
[Choo Choo Chuka Chip]
[Still, not picking the dinosaur is a problem though]
[For real, why didn’t you pick the dinosaur?]
“And.”
She turns her head.
Yena still has a dumbfounded expression on her face.
“As everyone knows, Yena was once a top ranker. It wouldn’t be strange at all for her to be a team leader now.”
[“In the past”]
[That was then lol]
[It’s sad that it’s called “the past” now lololol]
[Yena still doesn’t give a damn about teachers]
[Seriously, why are there so many people who look down on her? She can still eat up ordinary rankers and pros]
[I agree]
“That’s right. Although she hasn’t been mentioned much compared to earlier players, Yena really is excellent in terms of skill.”
“I think Chuka Chip the team leader is overestimating Yena.”
“That’s true. Personally, I’m an old fan.”
“…Fan?”
Yena chuckled as she plopped down into her seat.
Is her head already spinning? She keeps laughing.
“…Are you okay?”
“I’m not okay… The siege war is doomed… This means Leo wins…”
“We still don’t know yet.”
“What don’t we know…?”
“Yena, you really are amazing.”
With a snap! Yena lifts her head.
It’s amazing to see.
How can her emotions change so quickly like that?
“Could you stop with the ‘killing’ already?”
“I’m serious.”
“Seriously.”
“But I believe Yena will do well. Just like the pendant that emitted holy energy last time, your equipment and skills are all excellent.”
“The pendant that emits holy energy and the equipment, as well as the skills, are all exceptional.”
“Then are they weak or strong? It’s just that there are monsters over there.”
Yena, with a heavy sigh, lowered her head once again.
No matter what I say, I don’t think it’ll lift her spirits.
I quietly patted her back and looked at the team leader seat.
Black stood at a crossroads of decision.
“Uh… This is unexpected. I was preparing to pick the dinosaur.”
Could it be that Choco… no, I didn’t think Chuka Chip would pick Miss Yena.
Black, who had been chuckling, cleared his throat, looking towards me while picking his words.
“Um, can I ask Lady Lily one question?”
“A question?”
“Yes.”
The announcer Lacl pondered for a moment before nodding.
“Lady Lily, is it possible?”
“Sure. Feel free to ask.”
“Then, Lady Lily. Let me get straight to it. If I pick you and if I win, I’ll give you the ring. Even if I don’t become the Grand General.”
Whoa~
[Oh]
[Really?]
[Why?]
[Is there really a need for that?]
[Lily can’t have it, this guy!]
[LOL!!!]
[A ring is a must, haha!]
[Seems doable?]
[What a steal!]
To just give it away even if I’m not the Grand General…
“What about the other members?”
“Of course, I plan to prepare rewards that befit everyone in the team.”
Black shrugged, as if saying he’s putting in this much effort as the team leader.
“So, about that. Do you have any intention of giving up the Grand General position?”
“……”
“I’ll hold a friendly match, but I don’t think you need to be so fixated on the Grand General position. I’ll take care of the ring and the money—”
“I think you’re misunderstanding something.”
He stood up.
Black, clad in striking black armor, was clearly visible.
That’s exactly the size a demon race would be.
Making a proposal without any benefits was just like that.
“I’m not participating in the Siege War just to get a ring. I will naturally aim for the Grand General position, and even if it doesn’t work out, I have no intention of just ‘passing it on.’”
So please don’t make such offers.
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