Chapter 404
Pentagram (2)
Center top of the auditorium.
While Delilah was leading the team assignments.
“Yo.”
Someone approached me as I had my eyes closed.
“Long time no see, Team Leader.”
“Oh?”
My eyes widened.
Then.
Vladimir Rodigin, the Spacian and president of Russia, who had grown considerably and now ranked 67th in the world, appeared.
One of my few precious friends.
A man who risked his heart for me in the trials.
“Wow, Team Leader! You’re ranked number one in the world. What are you doing hiding in the corner? You should be leading from the center.”
He playfully patted my shoulder.
His tone was the same as ever.
Even as the leader of a nation, he was as playful as a neighborhood friend.
And he still called me Team Leader.
And beside him.
“Huh?”
“Good to see you, friend.”
Jang Wei, whom I hadn’t seen in a while, was also there.
Ranked 72nd in the world.
Simpanchang (Judgment Spear).
“It’s been a while, everyone.”
I was glad to see them, enough to briefly set aside my training disguised as contemplation.
Bae Ji-min, who was sitting next to me, noticed and gave up her seat.
I stood up and faced them.
Vladimir smiled.
“Haha, right. The chat room has been quiet lately. But I’m really curious. Why are you here?”
“What about you, Mr. Rodigin?”
I smiled back.
“You’re not the kind of person who should be in this corner.”
“Hahaha, what’s a mere Russian president compared to all these famous Rankers?”
