“Now, that was the first track.”
With Nam Seungha’s words, the first accompaniment ended.
Along with those words, the A&R team members began jotting down various notes in their notebooks or laptops.
Nam Seungha said.
“Miss Eunbyeol, how was it?”
“I love it so much! It’s so sweet, I wanna make a song right now!”
“Haha, I see. I think so too. Good. Shall we listen to the next track then?”
“Yeeees!”
With Eunbyeol’s energetic reply, Nam Seungha played the second track.
-AJSA♪!
The second track was the accompaniment for a dance song.
The beat couldn’t be called extremely fast, but it was definitely much quicker compared to the slow first song.
After about three minutes passed, Nam Seungha pressed the space bar with a tap.
“This time it was the second track.”
At Nam Seungha’s words, the team members finally exhaled.
They weren’t composing it themselves, but they seemed to have held their breath to take it seriously.
“These two tracks will become the double title songs for the rookie girl group Daisy. And as mentioned before, they will also serve as the composition contest tasks for Daesu and Miss Eunbyeol.”
I nodded.
Eunbyeol also had a serious expression this time.
She was usually full of playfulness, but perhaps because it was a contest, she was quite serious.
“So, Daesu, which track will you choose?”
Nam Seungha looked at Kwak Daesu and said.
The right to choose the track first belonged to Kwak Daesu.
The first track was sweet and lyrical, and the second was a stimulating dance song.
I recalled the two tracks Nam Seungha had played.
A sweet melody and a stimulating dance song.
Which one should be chosen to be better.
Which one to pick to gain an advantageous position in the composition contest.
The second one would be good.
After pondering, I quickly reached a conclusion.
The second one.
The second one was definitely better.
In other fields, maybe not, but in music chart competition, a stimulating dance song had a higher chance of ranking higher.
So I hoped.
That Kwak Daesu would please choose the first track.
“I’ll go with the second one.”
But unfortunately, Kwak Daesu chose the second track.
Haa, like this.
I quietly bit the inside of my cheek.
As expected of a seasoned composer, he picked the dance song without a moment’s hesitation.
“I see. Then Miss Eunbyeol will take the first track.”
“Yeees! Got it!”
“Is that okay, Miss Eunbyeol?”
“Yeees! I like it! The first song is super good too!”
“Yes. The songs have very different colors, but both are good tracks, so you’ll do well.”
“That’s right! Eunbyeol can do it!”
Eunbyeol shouted, raising both hands high.
Nam Seungha smiled satisfactorily, and I smiled too, though with a bitter taste.
Yes, if it’s Eunbyeol, she’ll do well.
Starting from a disadvantageous position since the choice was taken didn’t matter.
A dance song doesn’t guarantee a win.
Music charts are something you only know after seeing.
“Yes, then as discussed, each will compose one of the double title songs. Daesu and Miss Eunbyeol, everyone work hard.”
“Yes, Teacher.”
“Yeeeees!”
Kwak Daesu and Eunbyeol replied.
Thus, the composition contest between the two began.
***
Myth Guild.
The guild at the pinnacle among numerous guilds.
A meeting was continuing here today as well.
Centered around Guild Master Shin Daeho seated at the head.
“The Gold Raid Team reports. This week, our Gold Raid Team completed 32 gate clears, and notable achievements include an Epic-grade…….”
In a solemn atmosphere, the raid leaders reported the achievements and losses from each raid team.
While reporting in order of rank, after the Bronze Raid Leader’s report, he said.
‘……These are the achievements of our Bronze Raid Team. Additionally, there is a matter I would like to specially report to the Guild Master.”
“A matter to specially report. Go ahead, Bronze Raid Leader.”
“Yes. That is……..
The Bronze Raid Leader spoke about an incident that occurred in his raid team.
That incident was the spar that took place in the Gaon Team.
“A new team member defeated the deputy team leader?”
Shin Daeho asked back.
“Yes, Guild Master.”
“Amazing. Not just a fellow team member, but defeating the deputy team leader.”
“Yes. And what’s even more surprising is that this new team member is the hunter who was active in the previous Red Gate.”
“Red Gate? Wait. Then it’s Hunter Seo Juwon again this time?”
“Yes, Guild Master.”
At the Bronze Raid Leader’s answer, the Guild Master showed a slightly surprised expression.
The other raid leaders and non-awakened executives were the same.
It was surprising that a new team member defeated the deputy in a spar, but that it was Seo Juwon again.
That was truly astonishing.
“That Hunter Seo Juwon is really an amazing fellow. A new hunter overwhelmingly defeating the deputy team leader with force 41.”
“I know Deputy Noh Youngjin, and he’s not an easy opponent. He’s considered quite strong within the Bronze Raid Team.”
“Defeating such a guy with just one skeleton mage. That Hunter Seo Juwon is no ordinary necromancer.”
“Haha, indeed. To be that strong as a necromancer, not some other class. The future of that fellow Seo Juwon is anticipated.”
The raid leaders and non-awakened executives praised Seo Juwon.
It wasn’t empty words but genuine surprise.
Both for defeating the deputy, and doing so with the weak class of necromancer.
Shin Daeho said.
“Impressive. Really impressive. That fellow is really bringing a storm.”
“Haha, yes. That’s why the defeated Hunter Noh Youngjin has expressed his intention to resign.”
“Stepping down from the deputy team leader position?”
“Yes. In fact, it was agreed before the spar that if he lost, he would step down from the deputy position.”
“He probably didn’t think he’d lose. Well, the arrogant are bound to fall.”
Shin Daeho nodded and continued.
“So, what do you plan for the vacant deputy team leader position?”
“Ah, I’ve thought about that part too. How about promoting Hunter Seo Juwon to deputy team leader?”
At the Bronze Raid Leader’s words, others nodded as if agreeing.
The fact that he was a new hunter was a slight concern, but since he was a skilled person who defeated the deputy, promotion wouldn’t be much of a problem.
Shin Daeho said.
“Hmm, well. In my opinion, that doesn’t seem right.”
“Is that so? Then what is the Guild Master’s intention?”
“My thought is…….”
Shin Daeho continued.
“I think it would be better to promote that fellow Seo Juwon to the Silver Raid Team.”
“……!”
At Shin Daeho’s words, people showed surprised expressions.
Because promotion to the Silver Raid Team was unexpected.
At that time, the Vice Guild Master, who had been quietly watching, spoke.
“Guild Master, are you serious?”
“Why, can’t I?”
“If the Guild Master wants it, then it should be done. However, promotion to deputy alone would be sufficient.”
“I’m just curious why you’re promoting one Hunter Seo Juwon to the Silver Raid Team.”
To the Vice Guild Master’s question, Shin Daeho answered immediately.
“I just want to see that fellow Seo Juwon play in bigger waters.”
“Bigger waters?”
“Yes, becoming deputy would be a sufficient reward. But I’m curious if that fellow can show such amazing activity even in the Silver Raid Team.”
“What if he fails to adapt to the Silver Raid Team and gets eliminated?”
“Then it can’t be helped. Not just me, but isn’t that the life of us hunters? However, that fellow Seo Juwon doesn’t seem like he’ll be eliminated.”
“Is that so……?”
“Yes. How should I put it. If it’s that fellow Seo Juwon, he seems like he’ll continue to be active in the Silver Raid Team just like now. No, it’s not a feeling but certainty. If it’s him, he’ll definitely show surprising results even in the Silver Raid Team.”
At Shin Daeho’s words, everyone including the Vice Guild Master nodded.
Whether Seo Juwon could adapt well to the Silver Raid Team was unknown, but since it was Shin Daeho’s words, they agreed for now.
“Bronze Raid Leader.”
“Yes, Guild Master.”
“As I said earlier, promote Hunter Seo Juwon.”
“Understood, Guild Master.”
Shin Daeho turned his head and this time looked at the Silver Raid Leader.
“Silver Raid Leader.”
“Yes, Guild Master.”
“You help Hunter Seo Juwon adapt well in the Silver Raid Team. As I said before, that fellow Seo Juwon is worth watching. You know what I mean?”
“Understood. I will wholeheartedly help so that a good seed can grow into a lush tree.”
“Yes, please do.”
Shin Daeho said that and smiled satisfactorily.
Indeed, I’m curious how far he’ll grow!
Shin Daeho imagining the future of necromancer Seo Juwon.
A soft smile spread on his lips.
After listening to the two songs in the Daphne Entertainment conference room.
Eunbyeol and I returned home and started composing.
Actually, there wasn’t any grand process.
I just played the track transferred to my smartphone, and Eunbyeol hummed along to it.
But the funny thing was, the humming that Eunbyeol spouted over the track was incredibly good.
It wasn’t just one.
Every time I played the track, the melody changed each time, and amazingly, all melodies were good.
Not to mention how perfectly they stuck to the track.
Anyway, while spending such wondrous days preparing to compose.
I headed to Myth Guild as usual.
Entering the team office like that.
Paang!
As soon as I entered, fireworks exploded from several directions.
Then the team members started shouting with bright faces.
“Congratulations, Seo Juwon!”
“Seo Juwon, you bastard! Congratulations!”
“You finally did it, Seo Juwon! Congratulations! Really congratulations!”
“You were extraordinary from the moment you joined! Awesome, man!”
“Juwon, congratulations! Really really congratulations!”
“Congratulations, Juwon. Eunbyeol will be so happy!”
All the team members sent congratulations to me.
No, what is this all of a sudden?
I was just confused and dumbfounded.
Because I had no idea what this was about.
“Uh, seniors. What is this all of a sudden? It’s not my birthday today?”
I asked, scratching my cheek.
Then the team members said as if puzzled.
“What. Seo Juwon, you don’t know? You didn’t check the intranet today?”
“The intranet?”
“Yes! Check the Myth Guild intranet right now!”
Intranet.
This was where notices or bulletin boards within Myth Guild were operated.
What was there that they told me to check.
I checked the intranet as the senior team members said.
The moment I checked the latest notice.
“Huh?”
I was startled.
The reason was simple.
Because my name was on the Silver Raid Team promotion list.
“Wh-what is this…… …?”
I asked the team members with a surprised expression.
Then the team members said with bright expressions.
“What else! You got promoted to the Silver Raid Team!”
“You bastard, going to Silver Raid Team before us seniors? I’m jealous, man!”
“Seems beating the deputy team leader in the spar worked! Congratulations, Seo Juwon!”
What?
Promoted because I beat the deputy?
I was still dazed even after hearing all the facts.
That was when.
“Oh, Seo Juwon. You’re here.”
The office door opened, and Team Leader Ju Namgyu entered.
“Ah, Team Leader. You’re here?”
“Yes. Anyway, congratulations. Promotion to Silver Raid Team. It’s amazing since you haven’t been in Myth Guild for long.”
“T-Team Leader. Am I really in the Silver Raid Team? Am I really getting promoted?”
“Yes. The Bronze Raid Leader said that thanks to beating Noh Youngjin in the spar, the Guild Master specially ordered the promotion.”
“The Guild Master personally?”
“He saw your potential, Seo Juwon. Anyway, congratulations. From now on, it’s not you but me who has to bow my head, hahaha.”
Ju Namgyu laughed heartily.
The team members also cheered as if it were their own affair.
In such fervent congratulations, I only moved my lips.
Eunbyeol, Daddy became part of the Silver Raid Team……..
I recalled Eunbyeol’s face and enjoyed the dazed joy.
It was the moment I became promoted to the Silver Raid Team and would receive a 5 billion won annual salary.