Chapter 307 ·When in Rome, do as the Romans (1)?

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Rome, do as the Romans (1)

Around the same time, at the Tri headquarters.

Shoulder wasn't the only one monitoring Lee Gyeongbok's broadcast.

On a normal day, the members of the marketing team would have gone home by now, but today they were gathered in the seminar room watching the stream.

〈For this event match! We'll make 'Let's Go Set-To!' super loud too!〉

When Decibel's participation was decided, everyone clapped at once.

"It's done!"

"Decibel is confirmed!"

"Wow, thankfully they made the decision so quickly."

The team members exchanged words of relief. The team leader, a wide smile on his face, clapped his hands loudly once more.

"So! This means the lineup is now locked in, right? Unless there are any special issues with the participants, there shouldn't be any problems with the schedule. Let's work without worries now, okay?"

"Yes!"

"Understood!"

With the team's answers, he immediately switched the screen. The unfinished project they were working on before Lee Gyeongbok's broadcast appeared on the monitor.

"We'll do feedback at the end, so for now, just freely brainstorm."

The team members nodded at him and grouped up for discussion.

[Let's Go Set-To! Cheer Banner Phrases]

Meanwhile, the team leader glanced at the phrases on the screen and let out a snort.

'A cheering contest, huh?'

This was exactly what the marketing team was struggling with.

'Well, we are doing biased commentary already, so...'

The idea of 'biased commentary' was proposed in the meeting with Lee Gyeongbok. After reporting and confirming the plan, it was also communicated to the Serengeti side for coordination, since Tri couldn't run it alone.

'I really can't figure out what those "representatives" are thinking.'

Apparently, serengeti accepted and the story also reached Bang Hanul. The result: both sides agreed to the 'biased commentary'.

But higher-ups handed down another directive on top of that.

'Maybe it's because they all went to top universities?'

That was the 'cheering contest' across both platforms.

Just like the famous Yonsei-Korea University games, known as the 'YonGo' or 'GoYon' games for their bitter rivalry, they were now being asked to create an event banner in that spirit.

As the idea hadn't come up internally, it was certain that the representatives of both platforms discussed and agreed on this.

"You're probably thinking it sucks to be stuck here after hours. Honestly, if this was just a Metal Punch tournament, I'd have handled it myself."

The team leader stressed the importance again as he looked at his struggling team.

"But this time, Purple and Shoulder are going head-to-head as representatives. Even at a minimum, we'll get 50,000 viewers, and if it goes well, over 100,000. You all know that, right?"

He didn't wait for an answer. It wasn't really a question.

"Management may make it sound easy, but honestly, this is a showdown of marketing for both platforms. Think up lots of fun and memorable memes—whether about the platforms or the participants. I'll take responsibility for filtering them."

"Yes, sir!"

"Understood!"

The team answered with renewed enthusiasm.

In this event, the competition wasn't just limited to the streamers.

* * *

Lee Gyeongbok and Decibel played a few more songs after that. Finally, the time came to end part one.

― Beat Sword is absolutely hilarious, lol

― Seriously, I didn't know it was this fun

― If you sing while slicing notes like Deci-nuna, that must feel amazing

― Just hearing it relieves all my stress, hahaha

― Why even go to coin karaoke, haha

With the chat room buzzing in excitement, Lee Gyeongbok laughed and shared his thoughts.

"So, we've just tried out Beat Sword. I have to say, even the original songs are really high quality. And if you add custom tracks, the value for money is just incredible."

"Oh! Purple, you totally get it! I'm so bummed I can't show custom tracks on stream, since they're honestly the real highlight."

Decibel, thrilled at the praise for a favorite game, eagerly continued.

"Just check out the community—you'll see quickly. There isn't just foreign music, either; there's tons of K-POP. There's definitely at least one song every viewer would like."

In the cheerful mood, Lee Gyeongbok and Decibel returned to the studio.

It was time to start part two.

"Now, we'll move on to part two. I was worried you might decline, but thankfully, Decibel agreed to join right away, so thank you so much again!"

"No, no, I should be thanking you! This is an amazing opportunity, so I'll give it my all!"

― With Deci-nuna's physical skill, she's basically got a guaranteed baseline, lol

― Seriously, rhythm gamers have wild physical skill too

― Serengeti must be on code red, haha

― Decibel? More like 'emergency bell'?

― Is the 'Ding-dong' she makes that 'Let's Goooooo!' sound?

― No, but that sound is just too perfect, hahaha

The chat joyfully sent clapping emotes and more.

"Alright, today's part two! Decibel's Metal Punch beginner coaching session."

With a playful look, Lee Gyeongbok turned to Decibel.

"But, Decibel, looks like the chat wants it—could you do it once more, please?"

Raising her eyebrow for an instant, Decibel smiled. Lifting her pixel sunglasses slightly, she answered,

"Sure! As many times as you want! Metal Punch, let's GOOOOOOOO!"

Now that she was at ease, she raised her voice brightly and performed Metal Punch.

― Ah, that's it!

― The parallel theory of fighting gamers and rhythm gamers confirmed!

― If Godple said it, there's no way it's wrong!

― Perfect Coaching ON!

As the setting shifted, Decibel gave Lee Gyeongbok a deep bow.

"Coach! Please take good care of me! I'll trust and follow you!"

"Hearing that just makes me want to be extra sharp."

While Lee Gyeongbok joked, the screen changed—not the familiar lobby, but the training hall.

That's because Metal Punch was new for Decibel.

― Right, it starts from the tutorial, lol

― Genuine newbie confirmed, ha

― How will Deci-nuna overcome the entry barrier!

― But dodging walls is her specialty, isn't it? Ha

After registering her neural signals, it was time for command input. The list of characters to start the tutorial appeared.

"Pick whoever you like for the tutorial. No pressure."

"Okay!"

With a determined nod, Decibel studied the characters in front of her.

"Oh, this one's cute."

She chose 'Langlang', a woman in a cheongsam. Standing in the training hall, she focused on the command prompt.

[↓→RP]

It was the same command Lee Gyeongbok used.

― The question is!?

― Normal people get stuck here, right?

― Honestly, deci-nuna will just do it, lol

― She's not the same as normal folks, come on haha

All eyes were on Decibel. She lightly bent her body, stepped forward, and used her right hand.

But something was off.

"Huh? Is this not it?"

It was just a regular punch, no effects. Even the chat was confused.

― What?

― Looked right to me?

― Why's it acting up?

― What happened, what's going on here?

― Why is the hand recognized first?

― Glitched game?

― Kats! Is this supposed to be a game?

Both Decibel and chat checked the command displayed on screen.

[↓RP→]

Decibel frowned slightly but gathered her resolve.

"Weird? I did it in order. Let me try again."

She tried again.

But with the same result.

― Isn't this a bug?

― Usually, people mess up the movement, right?

― This is the first time I've seen someone mess up the hand command, though...

― Seriously, who gets the punch input wrong? Ha

If her movement had been off, it would've made sense. Decibel looked helplessly at Lee Gyeongbok amid the chat reactions.

But Gyeongbok looked like he'd figured something out.

"Decibel?"

"Yes?"

"I think it's because of habits you picked up from Beat Sword."

His words left question marks above both Decibel's head and the chat. Habits? What did he mean?

"You've only played high-difficulty songs recently, right?"

"Yeah? Ah, that's true."

"From what I saw, you often have to dodge walls and hit notes at the same time. That habit's set in, so the neural signal for your hand is firing a bit too quickly between actions."

Rather than a sudden system error, it was an issue unique to Decibel's habits. That was Lee Gyeongbok's judgment.

"There's no need to rush. Let's try it this way."

And he had an immediate solution in mind.

"Don't be nervous, and think of it as playing a very slow song. About BPM 60 or so? Like beginner songs—in the tutorial, 'Swordman' has spaced-out walls and notes."

Viewers remained confused, but Decibel clapped in understanding.

"Oh, I get it now! Thank you! I'll try it!"

She quickly attempted again.

This time, it worked—the skill 'Winged Palm' triggered with a visual effect.

"Wow! I did it! It was a palm strike, not a punch."

-???????

― So it wasn't a bug?

― Wow, for normal people, the problem is slow reaction, but for Deci-nuna it's the opposite, lol

― So her hand was recognized early because she's too fast?

― Godple did the part one segment for a reason, huh haha

― Perfect solution right away, wow

― This is what perfect-level coaching looks like

As chat marveled again, Lee Gyeongbok smiled.

"Metal Punch isn't about speed, but about precise responses. Please keep that in mind."

"Yes! Understood!"

With the tutorial complete, the two returned to the lobby.

"Now, for coaching, the first thing to do is—"

He queued up practice mode. A list of fifty characters appeared.

"You should pick your main character for practice, Decibel."

Langlang had been chosen for the quick tutorial. Now it was time to pick a character for the event match.

― Langlang is already reserved by Hayeoja, haha

― You can pick duplicates, but there'll be comparisons

― Deci-nuna slicing notes? It has to be Tsujimoto!

― Yeah, I thought of that, too

― Ecl is in the men's bracket, so it's fine?

Thanks to her Beat Sword performance, most viewers expected her to pick Tsujimoto, a sword-user.

Decibel asked Lee Gyeongbok for feedback.

"A lot of people are recommending Tsujimoto. Should I try?"

Lee Gyeongbok responded with a brief hum.

"Hm, honestly, I wouldn't recommend Tsujimoto."

"Because Eclipse is using the same character...?"

"No, it's not that—actually, you're better off experiencing it directly. Would you try picking Tsujimoto?"

"Sure!"

She obediently followed his advice. Back in the training hall as Tsujimoto, she swung the katana. It felt similar to Beat Sword, but—

― Um...

― Something's a little off?

― Was it always like this?

― This isn't what I remembered...

Even the chat could sense her awkwardness. Decibel laughed awkwardly at the rapidly scrolling messages.

"Oh, I felt this in other sword-based games, too. I thought Metal Punch would be different, but I guess not."

"Actually, the difference is normal."

"Huh?"

She turned to Lee Gyeongbok.

"You're used to light swords with blades made of light, right? You don't feel the weight—just the handle moving."

He gestured to the katana.

"But if you're holding a real sword, like now, the balance feels totally different. If you didn't feel any awkwardness, it'd mean the game's poorly made."

Decibel's eyes sparkled with realization.

"Oh, that makes sense! It feels a lot slower and heavier than I expected! That's the weight!"

― You can actually feel the difference?

― Normal players are too busy just keeping themselves together

― Yeah, more often your body gets dragged by the sword, ha

― What?! I want to feel that, too!

-???: "Ah! I don't really know!" (Really doesn't know)

― This is how geniuses talk...

Decibel, even more intrigued, gazed at Lee Gyeongbok.

"I'll do as you recommend, coach! Pick one for me!"

"I actually have one in mind. If you don't have a preference, I'll suggest it."

With a gentle smile, he brought up the character selection again.

"Just tell me and I'll pick right away!"

"No, but let me explain why—I think it'll be more motivating if you understand the reasoning."

"Understood—I'll listen carefully!"

― Love that instant acceptance, haha

― That's the mark of perfect coaching

― Yeah, if you can't do it better than Godple, just listen, haha

― Who will Godple pick?!

With everyone's attention, Lee Gyeongbok scanned the character list.

"The event schedule isn't set yet, but practice time probably won't be long. For quick mastery, you need to use a character that's easy for you to adapt to."

― Oh, that's right

― He's already figured her out

― Our hyung always has a plan

― Look at those sharp eyes!

― If you care about rhythm, shouldn't it be Capoeira?

― Edward wouldn't be bad, either

Lee Gyeongbok raised his finger with a smile.

"This one is exactly right for Decibel."

Everyone followed his gaze.

Decibel blinked, then took off her sunglasses.

"Jaguar?"

His pick was the grappling specialist, the wrestler 'Jaguar'.

* * *

Decibel, as per Lee Gyeongbok's instructions, was studying Jaguar's command list.

― Just looking at it makes my head spin

― Hyung? Is this really okay?

― That doesn't look like a beginner character!

― What does 'short-term' mean to him?

― He's judging by his own standards again, haha

Viewers joked and grumbled.

Normally, striking-type characters have simple command lists, as you combine individual skills for combos.

But Jaguar was different.

― It looks like a pyramid scheme, haha

― It keeps branching out

― Do Jaguar players memorize all this?

― Even fighting game veterans can't just pick this up!

Beyond just basic striking skills, as a grab specialist, jaguar had extra throw commands.

These commands weren't simple.

Starting from three ranges (high, mid, low) throws, the branching continuous-throw commands split off in several directions.

― If you want fast results, isn't Philip, the one-hit character, better?

― Or learn tempo and mind games for a win?

― Or since her hands are fast, so-ryong might be a good choice?

― So-ryong is possible, too, haha

Viewers offered alternatives, but Decibel ignored them.

"I'll try it myself!"

She trusted Lee Gyeongbok's choice completely and tried a throw combo on the wooden dummy.

― Oh?

― What's this?

― Whoa?

― Three-throw success!

― Let's go for a five-throw, haha

Jaguar slammed the dummy again and again, stringing throws together.

The fascinated viewers were soon shocked.

― Whaaat! The full ten-throw on the first try?!

― She memorized all the ten-stage combo right away?!

― How do you even do that?

-???: Shredded it!

― She really shredded it?!

― The saying 'teach a genius one thing, they learn ten' is true!

― She actually learned all ten, haha

― That's some next-level perfect-eye evaluation

Thanks to pulling off a ten-throw right away, the dummy's stamina dropped below 20% and started flashing red.

Decibel responded confidently,

"It's not that complicated compared to figuring out rhythm game charts."

Charts.

The breakdown of note patterns in rhythm games, her reference manual before she became a master. She used to simulate runs in her head as she studied them.

'Memorizing command lists like this is no big deal.'

Feeling quietly proud, she glanced at Lee Gyeongbok, surely satisfied.

But he shook his head with a small hum.

"Hmm, Decibel?"

"Yes?"

"I'd like to give you some feedback—please try again."

Both she and the viewers looked puzzled. The combo looked perfect.

"Don't use it on the dummy—use it on me."

Lee Gyeongbok then entered the training hall as Kang Neoul. Decibel blinked but nodded.

"I'll give it a try!"

She followed instructions and input a throw combo. It went well—up to stage four.

"Eh!?"

Suddenly, the combo broke. Lee Gyeongbok had input a command to break free.

The viewers thought nothing of it at first—

-????

― Why is Deci-nuna just grabbing air?

― Why is there a whiffed grab, haha

― Is this pre-input?

― Decibel's inputs are all queued up!

But when Decibel kept trying to continue the combo, they realized what was going on.

― How did Godple know it was pre-input?

― Huh? For real?

― On the surface, the combo looked perfect!

― Does the Perfect Eye even see command inputs too? haha

It was something no one could tell before testing directly. But Lee Gyeongbok noticed on her very first demonstration.

He waited for the pre-input actions to finish, then answered.

"It was so perfect it felt unnatural."

"Huh?"

Decibel was confused—was it praise or not?

'Let's just wait for feedback.'

She waited for Lee Gyeongbok's comments.

"Fighting game combos aren't just about inputting specified notes. Yes, there are commands to input, but you have to react to changing situations."

He spoke gently to Decibel:

"Everyone's different, and no matter how fast you react, some judgment is always involved. You'll always have some 'delay.' But in your combo, Decibel, there was no delay at all."

― Wow, he caught that?!

― So good it gave him a weird vibe, hahaha

― His observation is insane

― I want Perfect Perception too!

― What about a perfect sled? I'd try that, it's fun!

― What even...

The viewers laughed and marvelled at his observation, but Decibel couldn't muster a smile. Wasn't that basically saying she was just pressing buttons thoughtlessly?

"Fighting games and rhythm games are similar, but fundamentally different. Your opponent is another human, so you never know what variation might come up. Pre-input should never be used."

Decibel nodded in understanding.

'He's really trying to explain it in a way that fits me.'

His consideration made it easy for her to understand. Variation didn't just mean a tricky note popping up—a whole different type of unpredictability.

'You have to stay alert to the end because you don't know what will happen.'

She immediately and honestly admitted her mistake.

"I probably fell into the habit of trying to full-combo everything. I'll be careful!"

In rhythm games, you can predict what notes will come. Metal Punch was different.

She etched the feedback in her mind again.

― Damn, that synergy is insane!

― She's getting feedback not because she did badly, but because she did too well, haha

― Is this what perfect coaching is like? My lessons were nothing like this!

― When top players teach top players, it's a whole different level

― Both are so talented, their improvement rate is nuts, haha

Smiling brightly at her response, Lee Gyeongbok nodded.

"You're adapting as fast as I hoped. Okay, now for real coaching."

The viewers laughed again.

― Wait, nOW the real coaching starts?!

― This was just the tutorial the whole time?!

― What kind of celestial-tier training method is this?!

― Why bother with Kats's enhancement surgery, just invite Godple!

― Come visit our village, monster!

― So you want to invite her FOR that, haha

Now, at last, part two truly began.

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