Ch.0Prologue

djajsltptkddp(Kaakterine): Our mid promo match

kill냥이(Veritzkring): If we win, we’ll reach Silver

kill냥이(Veritzkring): This is so annoying

Life is a tragedy when seen from afar, and a catastrophe when seen up close.

As if things weren’t hard enough already, the people here are even worse.

Such reactions just 10 seconds after starting. It gives me goosebumps.

[All] 히익살려줘요(Kallen): Guys, our mid has 2 wins

[All] 히익살려줘요(Kallen): You guys in promos there?

[All] kill냥이(Veritzkring): Yeah we are, also mid with 2 wins

At least there was one comrade. Even with the same 2 wins.

The saying “end of season is like end of the world” comes to mind.

I needed to climb somehow before that tragic moment.

This is my punishment for delaying my promotion matches because of my day job.

[All] 팍유진(Mallangkai): Mid gather

[All] 팍유진(Mallangkai): Let’s pick one worthy person

[All] djajsltptkddp(Kaakterine): Gogogo

I was hoping someone would use a skill when mid gathered.

If just one person betrayed the others, I’d have a reason to grit my teeth and play.

But contrary to expectations, all eight players actually gathered mid.

And no one dared to throw the first punch.

Bastards. Only united when it comes to this.

[All] ping9ping9(Duset): Tell us why you deserve to be promoted

[All] 팍유진(Mallangkai): We’ll spare the one who seems most sincere

What an end-of-the-world scene. I never thought I’d have to introduce myself here too.

Is all this really necessary? Something’s welling up inside me, and I can’t hold it back.

Today marks my 99th. Damn it, my 99th Silver promotion match.

I’ve failed promotion 98 times. Met the self-proclaimed “Gatekeeper” 98 times.

Please. Teammates. Let me escape Bronze too.

How much longer do I have to hear kids call me “forever Bronze”?

I just want to get that Silver badge before I quit or whatever.

[All] 팀원HAJA(Hari): This is my alt account, good luck

A lifeline descends. The opponent’s promotion candidate used “this is my alt”!

[All] kill냥이(Veritzkring): No lies

[All] ping9ping9(Duset): Hari, where’s your main?

[All] 팀원HAJA(Hari): Gold 3

[All] 팍유진(Mallangkai): Lololol are you kidding?

The reaction is quite passionate. If played right, I might be able to divert their attention.

Seems like they’re trying to reduce the fun with that statement.

[All] 팍유진(Mallangkai): Enemy team, our Hari says he’s an alt, will you let us stay in Bronze?

[All] ping9ping9(Duset): You believe that? Why would a Gold player be here lol

[All] kill냥이(Veritzkring): Adding contempt charges to your lying charges

There’s hope. Yes, failing promotion 99 times was too much.

With this much dedication, even heaven would agree it’s unfair and let me pass.

Let me shed this tiresome “forever Bronze” label and breathe some Silver air.

[All] djajsltptkddp(Kaakterine): Let’s go to lanes first

[All] 팍유진(Mallangkai): Yeah, we’ll discuss while laning

The Gatekeepers return to their jobs. If only they’d just play the game normally.

[All] ping9ping9(Duset): Mid, say something lol

[All] kill냥이(Veritzkring): How much research did you do?

[All] kill냥이(Veritzkring): If you pay now, we can try hard

Now I understand why Satan is unemployed.

kill냥이(Veritzkring): Not answering?

– An ally has been slain –

[All] 히익살려줘요(Kallen): Talk and throw, that’s how you get matched

– You have slain an enemy –

One death for you, one death for me. This harmony brings tears to my eyes.

How is it that promotion seems harder than getting a job? Is this game full of Satans?

[All] 팀원HAJA(Hari): Muting all and playing

The victim on the enemy team chose to mute. I’m not sure if that’s wise or foolish.

After that, a terrible game continued with people dying and killing in turn.

Since they didn’t like enemy Hari’s attitude, opinions emerged to make him fail.

The others seemed to agree. At least I tried to humor them.

– An ally has been slain –

– An ally has been slain –

– QUADRA KILL! –

But what the hell, why is the game falling apart?

[All] 카랑카카캉(Nyssa): Sorry, I have academy in 20 mins, please surrender

Is it really academy, or just an excuse? At least tell the truth.

[All] kill냥이(Veritzkring): God, I’ve stopped another one today!

[All] ping9ping9(Duset): Life achievement unlocked

[All] 팍유진(Mallangkai): Oh so sweet

[All] 카랑카카캉(Nyssa): GG Swag, sorry

[All] 팀원HAJA(Hari): Mid diff too big

– DEFEAT! –

Once again, my Silver dreams were shattered.

– Promotion Failed –

I stared blankly at the screen for a moment before clicking on game search.

I don’t feel angry or amused anymore. I’m just… enlightened.

Let me continue reading the novel while waiting for matchmaking.

…Damn it, even here they’re talking about Silver placement or whatever.

99th promotion failure. 99th Silver Gatekeeper descent.

I never dreamed my wish would be just to reach Silver.

Hehe. Fuck. Bastards.

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“…Damn it.”

I heard that nowadays, commenting carelessly is frowned upon.

So I didn’t comment. I swear. I didn’t even look at them.

[ Measurement Department – Seojin Baek ]

– The Third Eye is activating.

◎ Seojin Baek

: Low-level civil servant

◎ Details

: Happiness level increases when leaving work.

But why on earth did I transmigrate into a novel?