FOG [e-sport]

Chapter 94

Chapter 94:

It was only after the match officially ended that Saint’s staff went to the commentator’s box and notified the commentators and director. The staff asked them for a few minutes to let Old A say a few words to announce his retirement.

In front of the commentators’ and all the audience’s surprised expressions, Old A, right arm trembling slightly, took the microphone, and with a smile on his face, calmly introduced his seven year career that, though devoid of any highlights, was nevertheless spent putting in great effort. He thanked all of Club Saint’s staff member who’ve served since his youth training days. He thanked his previous teammates. He thanked Angel Sword for his company and mutual support throughout the years and gave his blessing to their local division. He hoped everyone can have a good result in this year’s World Championships.

“A lot of people…probably only found I was in the league because I’m retiring. Although I leave no trace, like everyone else, I have been fighting in the league for several years and I dared not work any less than others. Being a player of limited talent, I haven’t been understood by a lot of people. This is how it’s supposed to be. In competitions, only results matter. All I could do was to never slacken in my efforts so that I could have a clear conscience.” Old A turned his head towards his team and waved to his teammates. And finally he said, “I was only able to seize a little bit of honor and I can only blame my lack of ability. I don’t have any grievance. I’m already very fortunate. I’m honored to have been able to take the stage and fight with this group of outstanding people. I was able to happily spend the most important seven years of my life with this welcoming club. Last year, I was unexpectedly able to appear in our team’s starting line-up and finally I was able to complete my retirement ceremony in such a large game. This is all because…”

There were tears in old A’s eyes, and he paused for half a minute and continued, “Because the owner of our club, the management… and my teammates didn’t give up on me. They all knew that my right shoulder was going to give out soon and yet they still didn’t give up. I……”

Old A wiped his tears and continued, “They didn’t give up on me, and I couldn’t give up on the team. My ability is limited. I don’t dare stay on the team or join the coaching team and delay everyone but after retiring, I will join our team’s sparring team and try my best. I’ve been a substitute player on the team for so many years, I really have become an expert at being a sparring partner. I will try my best to help the starting players of my team. My fans can rest assured that I will never leave Saint all my life. Saint, Jiayou! Everyone, Jiayou!”

Old A bowed deeply and returned the microphone to the host.

Yu Sui and Shi Luo were in the venue and they could clearly see that Saint’s players, coaches and even their bosses were waiting for Old A. After Old A stepped off the stage, everyone hugged each other for a long time.

Shi Luo tried his best to hold back his tears and took a few photos for them from a distance.

Yu Sui looked at Shi Luo, “Is this the first time you’ve seen someone retiring?”

“It’s the first time I’ve seen it live.” Shi Luo sent the photos he had taken to Angel Sword and said in a low voice, “Old Qiao recorded a video when he retired. It was all clichés. It wasn’t very moving. It took less than three minutes. At that time, I saw it and felt like my chest was blocked up. It wasn’t this… this direct.”

Shi Luo looked sideways at Yu Sui. Yu Sui’s expression remained as usual, completely the same as before the game.

Shi Luo asked, “How many times have you seen it?”