[TS] Obsessed Gamer: The Ultimate Return – Chapter 137

What’s going on?

“You need to see this.”

Coach Jang Seok-Hwan was in a hurry to find Li Zhi-Xuan for a serious matter.

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[GRS MobyDick]

[Win] 1.778 : [Lose] 1.916

[Outlaw]


[Win] 1.041 : [Lose] 2.614

[SY YunGi]

[Win] 1.787 : [Lose] 1.922

[SY GuineaPig]

[Win] 1.833 : [Lose] 1.824

[GRS Haolan]

[Win] 1.605 : [Lose] 2.132

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“What’s this…?”

“It looks like a betting site for tournament results and players’ solo queue scores. Did you know about this?”

“I kinda knew.”

Li Zhi-Xuan had heard about the existence of such betting sites before. However, he hadn’t bothered to catch them because the effort and cost involved didn’t seem worth it—after all, even if you caught a few of these rats, they would quickly scamper off and nest elsewhere.

But now, things were different.

“We have our team members here.”

“Right. By the way, you’re listed too.”

“…Hmm.”

So that’s why his solo queue has been terrible lately?

As Li Zhi-Xuan scanned the list of betting sites slowly, a familiar nickname caught his eye.

“…Outlaw?”

“Oh, and Outlaw is listed too. I actually found this site while browsing the Korean community.”

“I see.”

Coach Jang Seok-Hwan asked Li Zhi-Xuan, who nodded along.

“So, what are you going to do?”

“…Why are you asking me? This should be reported to the team.”

“Telling the coach or the front office is pointless. You know they won’t do anything. These matters usually don’t concern the team.”

Of course, if it was a matter of protecting the players’ rights, the club wouldn’t just ignore it. But, as mentioned before, taking time and effort to address the issue wouldn’t help much since another betting site would pop up in no time.

You could have a scuffle, but the essence wouldn’t change.

“I was just wondering if you’d do something.”

But Li Zhi-Xuan was different. He had the power to use even more aggressive methods than the GRS club would consider.

At least, that’s how Coach Jang Seok-Hwan saw it.

“…I’ll look into it.”

“Good. Smart thinking.”

Jang Seok-Hwan wore a curious smile.

“…Don’t get your hopes up. I’m just going to investigate. It would be overstepping for a mere player to take action on something the team isn’t addressing.”

“I get it. Who’s saying anything?”

It’s funny how the guy who usually oversteps is putting on airs now…

“Oh, by the way, I heard Outlaw lost.”

“…Huh?”

Losing in solo queue might not be a big deal, but if it’s Outlaw, that’s a different story. Li Zhi-Xuan couldn’t help but remember that Outlaw was an absolute beast of a jungler in Legends of League.

“Those betting site folks must be messing around. They were throwing the match from the get-go with Sandra on their team.”

“…Is that all? He lost like that? That Outlaw?”

“Yep.”

Li Zhi-Xuan couldn’t accept it.

Outlaw shouldn’t lose like that. If he was going to lose, it should be to someone he could respect or a skilled team.

But… he lost like that?

“I’ll step outside for a breather.”

“Yeah, sure.”

Coach Jang Seok-Hwan lightly chuckled as he watched Li Zhi-Xuan exit while grabbing his smartphone.

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-Where’s the leader?

-Where did they go?

-Nah, I can tell they’re still here by the mouse movement.

-Leader?

-ㅠㅠㅠ

-To be honest, I’d lose my mind too.

-For real.

-Can it be right to lose like that? This game is trash.

I think I spaced out for a while.

At first, I was just blank.

No thoughts came to mind, nor did I feel like doing anything.

I was just there.

-Do you want to see me lose my mind? Do you want to see me lose my mind? Do you want to see me lose my mind? Do you want to see me lose my mind? Do you want to see me lose my mind?

-Stop!

-I wanna see Unnie… I wanna see Unnie… I wanna see Unnie… I wanna see Unnie… I wanna see Unnie… I wanna see Unnie… I wanna see Unnie… I wanna see Unnie…

-Ma…

-Where’s the leader?

-Please turn on the cam! Please turn on the cam! Please turn on the cam! Please turn on the cam! Please turn on the cam! Please turn on the cam! Please turn on the cam! Please turn on the cam! Please turn on the cam! Please turn on the cam!

-Unnie, I’m getting withdrawal symptoms… My hands and feet are trembling, what should I do…

As I sat there quietly, the chat suddenly caught my attention.

Most of it was supportive, but there were also some terse remarks.

『‘날다도라이’ gifted 10 balloons.』


『“If you’re going to cry, turn on the full cam and cry.”』

“Damn it.”

-???

-What was that just now?

-Did they just curse?

-LMAO!

-Now they’re cursing openly? LOL!

-Spicy stuff, LOL!!!

-I’m dying! I’m dying! I’m dying! I’m dying! I’m dying! I’m dying! I’m dying! I’m dying!

-Oh LOL, if you want to initiate, you better be prepared for the backlash, LOL!

-True, LOL!

-Damn, that’s hilarious for real, LOL!

I finally snapped back to reality.

I can’t stay like this.

It’s a loss, but I can’t just let myself simmer down like this.

‘After all… I was bound to face something like this eventually.’

Even if it wasn’t this way, losses would eventually come in the game of Legends of League.

Though the process was annoying, I reassured myself that losing was part of the game.

‘It’s not like I haven’t lost before.’

I’m an early user of Legends of League. Even though I haven’t lost a ton of games, my experience is not negligible.

In the end, this loss is no different from the countless losses I’ve faced before.

Slowly, very slowly.

Let’s accept this loss calmly.

After all, nothing changes.

What matters is what I do next.

‘I can’t just let it go this way.’

Even if I back down now, I’d just be setting myself up for a second trolling.

I subtly searched for international betting sites on the streaming computer, making sure not to show up on screen.

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[Outlaw]


[Win] 1.432 : [Lose] 2.214

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The odds were noticeably different from before.

Which means the people betting are now actively targeting me.

‘Those bastards.’

How dare they make money like this?

Not just me, renowned players like Rainbow, Yoon-ki, TheOne, BlackDog, and numerous famous international players like MobyDick and Nightmare are also in the crosshairs.

If it were just a betting site, I wouldn’t care much, but the problem lies with those snipers who intentionally troll to affect the betting outcomes.

Just like what happened to me.

‘How can I screw with them?’

Of course, reporting the site would accomplish nothing. If that method worked, it would have been blocked already.

‘Hmm…’

As I stared at the monitor, lost in thought, something caught my eye.

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[Outlaw] 【Next Game】

[Win] 1.512 : [Lose] 2.162

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The odds have shifted.

That means more people have started betting I’ll lose in the next game.

‘Look at that.’

This means there are now a truckload of folks waiting on standby just to target me.

So, isn’t it common sense for me to retaliate accordingly?

‘…Alright.’

I cautiously sent a message through the messaging app open on the streaming computer.

The recipient was Timid Person 190.

[Hey?]

The reply came after about 5 minutes.

Seems like he was working out or something.

[Yes?]

The betting site’s odds are slowly changing in relation to me.

Now that they know an upset would pay out, the same types of players from earlier are likely pulling all-nighters to try and get me to lose.

So, the simplest way for me to screw with them is to not lose.

If they desperately want me to lose, then all I have to do is never lose.

So……

[Want to duo?]

I’m going to make a complete fool out of them.