‘He isn’t going to tell me who the participants are...?’
Hyeonu didn’t get an answer when he asked. Although he had only waited for less than five minutes, there was now no more time left to wait.
‘I’m just going to enter.’
It was common sense to go ahead and continue waiting inside.
‘One last time...’
Before entering the cube, Hyeonu pressed the button of his smartphone again. However, there was still no response; only useless messages welcomed Hyeonu.
***
Hyeonu connected to Arena and went straight to the arena where the others were waiting. It was the space where Masked Fighting King would be recorded. Like the other Arena-related programs, Masked Fighting King was filmed in a space specifically prepared by Quency.
In particular, this time involved the same setting as the pro league’s PvP stage, so Quency provided a more special space. Masked Fighting King could have an effect on the success of the professional league, so Quency naturally had no choice but to pay more attention to it. Hyeonu discovered a man who stood out among the many staff members.
“So you were waiting here, Kale,” Hyeonu called out. The man was Kale, and he had started preparing for Masked Fighting King early on. It had been a long time since Kale released his hand from Masked Fighting King previously. That was because smooth progress was possible even without him. However, he came out today due to the importance of this episode.
“You came quickly today, Mister Gang,” Kale welcomed Hyeonu.
“No wonder why you didn’t answer when I messaged you. You were here,” Hyeonu said.
“Did you contact me? I’ve been preparing for Masked Fighting King for a few hours. I’m sorry.”
Hyeonu shook his head at Kale’s words and replied, “It’s fine. I just wanted to ask you something.”
“Then tell me now. My business is already over.”
“No, it’s fine.”
It would hurt Hyeonu’s pride to ask again. Alley Leader asked for the participants of Masked Fighting King... If news were to get out about this, what would people think of him?
“I understand. Then shall we go to the waiting room together?” Kale smiled and guided Hyeonu to his waiting room.
The waiting room was okay. There were large chairs and sofas to sit on comfortably, as well as refreshments placed on a small table. It was enough to wait for a while. Rather, it was too much. Hyeonu buried himself in a large chair. It was like he was sitting in a massage chair.
“This time, Masked Fighting King has really put their heart into the episode,” Kale said to Hyeonu.
Hyeonu listened silently.
The moment Kale finished talking, Hyeonu opened his mouth to say, “That probably won’t happen. Pride... It is a pretty scary monster. Please secretly tell me who the participants are.”
Hyeonu looked listless. There seemed to be no strength in his body, but his eyes were burning like volcanoes.
“Won’t it be more interesting? Hiding your identity... It’s the value that Masked Fighting King should aim for. However, this time is special, so there should be some deviant behavior,” he said while continuing to stare at Kale.
Kale didn’t avoid Hyeonu’s eyes.
‘He has a point.’ Kale thought about it.
Hyeonu’s words definitely contained a good opinion. Obviously, it went against the basic concept of Masked Fighting King, but it aroused more interest. It was a preview of the pro league—no, a preview of Arena Week. Moreover, it was the PvP that everyone was most interested in watching. This was the picture that everyone wanted.
“Yes, then I’ll go around and take a look. I have to meet them once anyway.” Kale bade Hyeonu a brief farewell. “Then I’ll see you again just before the shooting begins.”
Right after that, Kale disappeared. However, Hyeonu’s waiting room didn’t fall silent. It was because an uninvited visitor arrived.
“Hey, isn’t this too much favoritism? It is ridiculous.” It was Yeongchan. He entered the waiting room and munched on the snacks on the table.
“What else? Who said something to you?” Hyeonu, who had been dreaming of a short break, asked with a distorted expression. Hyeonu was currently unmasked, so Yeongchan noticed his expression.
“No... I’ve recorded Masked Fighting King several times, and I’ve never seen a waiting room like this. No, I’ve seen it once. It was the first time you came out. I only saw it then. Isn’t this complete discrimination?” Yeongchan commented.
Hyeonu agreed with Yeongchan’s words. This was obvious discrimination.
“It is because you and I are in different classes. If you want a waiting room like this, then you should do as much as me. You can’t? Then just stay like you are now,” Hyeonu spat out spiteful remarks to Yeongchan who interrupted his rest.
It was a terrible act of revenge. Hyeonu pointed to the sofa on the other side of the chair he was sitting on before saying, “It’s a joke, a joke. Sit over there. There is still a lot of time left. Talk to me.”
Yeongchan wondered, “Do you know who is coming today?”
“No, I don’t know. Didn’t they tell you?’
Yeongchan shook his head. Originally, the cast’s information was passed onto Yeongchan before the shooting began, but today was different. It was a secret even to him for some reason.
‘Are they worried I will tell this jerk?’ Yeongchan thought about it. If this were the reason, he would be convinced of it. After all, if he knew it in advance, he would’ve definitely told Hyeonu.
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