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Episode 74 – The Knight's Duel (4)
While Lee Kyung-bok and Newton went to their respective places, the relay team was busy moving their mouths.
“Purple and Newton, this match has already happened once, what do you think about it this time?”
“Well, the genre has definitely changed. It’s safe to say that there’s almost no crossover between Gunner Ground and Elden Soul.”
“Yes, and also the live interview with Purple that we hosted, and the fact that Newton even received coaching from Purple at the time. But it hasn’t even been a week yet, so has there been any progress in the meantime?”
“Oh, I think that’s a bit difficult. It’s definitely expensive coaching, but accepting it is another problem!”
Genome shook his head.
-Godple pointed it out well, lol
-You probably didn't have time to practice?
-Aren't you born with a silver spoon in your mouth? Then you should have plenty of time, lol.
-You said you just got back from work.
-How much can a person born with a silver spoon in his mouth make if he works?
-I think I'll do it more than usual lol
-You have no work and no money?
-Stop it! Excessive fact bombing is a violation of the Geneva Convention!
Shin Hye-rim opened her mouth in a hurry, checking the chat window's reactions.
“Well, then we can’t not vote here, right? Purple and Newton, Newton and Purple! Who will be the winner of this duel?”
“Please vote now!”
[Who will win the duel?]
[1. Purple] [2. Newton's left]
[Submissions close at 1:00.]
As with Eclipse, the voting window was open, but the results were completely different.
[1. Purple – 99.9%]
[2. Newton’s left – 0.01%]
The gap is so overwhelming.
“Oh my gosh… … I wonder if voting is even meaningful when things are like this!”
“Oh, everyone, this isn’t a popularity vote! You should vote purely based on skill! Oh, of course I voted for Purple.”
At Genome's words, 'ㅋㅋㅋ' spread throughout the chat window.
-Aren't you going to arrange this?
-What does 0.01% mean? LOL
-You buy Newton coins here?
-Information) Even Newton's stocks were ruined
-HOXY Apple Group?
-This lol Even if you win, you still get your original amount back lol
-I think I'll earn 1 point^^
-0.01% is only for saving in invincible depositsㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ
– Seriously lol, isn't it literally a one in a million chance?
-Isn't it a benefit if it's 0.01%?
-How much are you addicted to gacha! Wow!
-It's not the probability, it's the voter turnout lol
While the viewers were happily teasing 0.01%, the two arrived at their respective circles.
“Ah, now! The duel has begun!”
“Who will attack first this time?”
“I think Purple has the upper hand in terms of skill. We’ll have to wait and see how long the standoff will last!”
“Huh? But Purple, you’re not holding a sword!”
As Shin Hye-rim said, Lee Gyeong-bok did not raise his sword even though the duel had begun. Instead, he lowered his sword in a comfortable position and took his time.
“The player will yield.”
Finally, the words came out of his mouth.
Before the chat window filled with question marks, a single word followed.
“I heard it helped, but I’d like to see how much better it is.”
He wanted to see the results of his own coaching. At those words, Genome raised his voice again.
“Ah! It’s coming on strong from the start!”
“Hard?”
“What you just said, this is already a division of power!? I’m the teacher and you’re the student!”
-I'm so jealousㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ
-That's a line from a romance drama lol
-Are you crazy about drips? LOL
-Is there a drama with lines like this?
-You've heard it, but you grit your teeth and pretend not to know, lol
-What is the importance of the grandpa T-shirts?
-I'm young, but everyone my age knows this line^^
The commentators and viewers were laughing and chatting, but Newton, the person involved, could not laugh.
She held the sword firmly in one hand and quickly typed on the virtual keyboard with the other.
[>I won't give you the specifications]
She kicked the floor with the message sent. She was fierce in the beginning, as if she was trying to gain the upper hand.
However, a smile still hung on Lee Kyung-bok’s face. He stepped lightly and dodged the flying sword strike.
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Newton's sword immediately pursued him. Lee Kyung-bok raised his sword in response to the increasingly fierce blow.
“You must have practiced a lot?”
He asked with a brighter smile. Of course, he wasn't expecting an answer. There was no way he could type on the keyboard during a fight.
Lee Kyung-bok moved his swords as if he was sweeping them. His movements were infused with the swordsmanship experience he had learned from Eclipse, and Newton’s sword was drawn to him like a magnet.
She flinched and tried to pull the sword away. Lee Kyung-bok did not miss that opportunity. In an instant, the sword fell and Newton's seat shook.
Lee Kyung-bok swung his sword like lightning.
The surprised Newton quickly rolled on the floor. With the invincible judgment, the black one slid across the floor.
“You’ve gotten a lot better. You’ve gotten better at handling eye contact, too.”
Lee Kyung-bok smiled and took back his sword. Instead of responding, Newton stood on edge.
“Oh, what happened? It was so fast I didn’t see it!”
“Ah! In an instant, a fierce battle broke out! You may not have seen it well, but it is clear who is superior!”
-As expected, Elden's best sword… … !
-Newton's seat is already on the floor lol
-Does the law of universal gravitation only apply to you?
-Godple is seriously awesome ㅋㅋㅋ
-Are you guys coming to your senses? Are you guys coming to your senses?
Although it was a brief competition, Lee Kyung-bok's victory was certain. Both the commentators and the viewers expected Lee Kyung-bok to win.
It felt like being isolated in the middle of enemy territory. No one was cheering for Newton.
But she did not shrink. Rather, she held her sword firmly as if burning with fighting spirit.
"wait a minute."
At that moment, Lee Kyung-bok suddenly raised his hand. Everyone looked at him with puzzled eyes.
“If it goes on like this, there’s no reason to keep fighting.”
The following remark stirred up a stir in the chat room and even the commentators.
“Uh, just now… … Purple-sama mentioned stopping the duel?”
“Ah, did you decide that this was a waste of time because the skill gap was so obvious?! Did another passive skill appear!?”
Could it be that Lee Kyung-bok was just playfully deceiving people as usual? The viewers must have had similar thoughts, as the chat room was filled with laughter.
[>What the heck! You're going to decide the outcome with just one shot?]
Newton quickly sent a message. He must have thought he was being ignored. Genome, who was watching the situation, soon revised his statement.
“Huh? No! Your expression is serious for something like that. I think there must be another reason!”
There was no playfulness on Lee Kyung-bok's face. He looked back at Newton and continued speaking.
“It would be better to use speed rather than the black power you use. However, the heavy armor you are wearing now is actually a hindrance. If you do this, it’s no different from fighting with a penalty.”
There was a brief silence at those words. Shin Hye-rim hurriedly tapped Genie on the side.
“Genome, Genome sir?!”
“Ah! That’s amazing! Newton’s seat is not a heavy sword that fights with strength, but a quick sword that focuses on speed! Did you figure out the style through the competition just now?”
-You think you know it after seeing it once?
-Wow lol that makes sense
-But what if that's what Godple said?
-(Gemalcon)(Gemalcon)
-Then it makes sense lol
-What kind of stable is this?
-That's what Elden's First Sword said. What should I do?
No one hid their surprise, even Newton himself.
'You noticed it all, all at once?'
She knew best what style suited her best. In fact, she was more suited to speed than brute force. However, in order to hide her identity, she had to wear thick, heavy armor.
However, this does not mean that light armor should be completely excluded. Since Elden Soul is a dark fantasy game, equipment design is not restricted by gender.
'But the light armor still reveals the body lines.'
All the areas that needed to be covered were covered and leather was added, so the curves were not noticeable. However, the smooth side line could not be hidden even with light armor.
“Didn’t you decide to give it your all?”
Lee Kyung-bok's question woke her up. Newton looked at Lee Kyung-bok.
and.
[>There are a lot of broadcast schedules, so it's rare to have time like this, right?]
A private message appeared before her. Newton froze like a stone.
[>Don't worry. I'll help you not to get caught being a woman.]
Lee Kyung-bok smiled brightly at the frozen woman and opened his mouth.
“Let’s fight as men and have no regrets. Let’s fight without complaining later.”
Newton looked at Lee Kyung-bok for a moment and then nodded. Then, with a few movements of his fingers, her appearance changed.
A set of equipment covered in thin brown leather, the face beneath the helmet was covered with a black mask.
The body lines that were revealed by the clothes that clung to her body and the curves that were revealed along with them were clearly different from those of a 'man'.
"uh……?"
“Uh, wait… this is… … .”
The noisy broadcasting booth became quiet. Reporter Shin Hye-rim and Jinom, who was skilled at hosting, also lost their words for a moment.
The chat window was in a similar situation.
-?????????
-Was there female armor in Elso?
-Can male characters wear female characters' clothes?
-No;; There is no gender distinction, what the hell
-Even if you have multiple IDs, your gender won't change, right?
-Then what is that?
-no way?
-Newton was a woman… …?
-Oh my god
– Newton's seat is open? Is that true?
-If I had known this would happen, I would have gone back!
-Newnuna!
-You're really my new sister, lol
-I got it lol
The reaction surged as if in a gradient.
Lee Kyung-bok opened his eyes wide. Wasn't he originally trying to hide his gender?
[>I think there's a misunderstanding. I've never really hidden the fact that I'm a woman.]
A message flew in front of him.
“You didn’t even say that?”
Lee Kyung-bok tilted his head and asked again. Newton lightly turned his grip on the sword.
[>There are quite a few pathetic people who let their guard down just because they are women.]
[>All the guys you've dealt with before were just sloppy guys, so it was enough to take on this level.]
She quickly typed out the message with one hand, then lowered her posture.
[>But not this time.]
“Thank you for the compliment.”
[>You said you would do your best? You wouldn't let me off easy just because I'm a woman, right?]
“Of course.”
Lee Kyung-bok smiled and grabbed his sword. If he didn’t mind revealing his gender, his movements wouldn’t have been hesitant.
“Then let’s stick together properly!”
Instead of answering, Newton drew his sword and lunged at them. The attack and defense began with a loud clang.
“Wow, it’s completely different!?”
“This is a completely different movement from before! Light armor definitely has fewer restrictions than heavy armor! The range of motion is wider, allowing for a wider range of attacks!”
-Wow;;; It's really different
-It was just as Godple said lol
-Newton's reaction speed is truly legendary.
-It seems like this one was close to a heavy sword?
-Yeah, that's right. ICL didn't take that many steps and was focused on competition.
-Wow, look at Newton's left footsteps lol
Genome gave a heated commentary, and the viewers also expressed their appreciation. No one cared about Newton's gender.
Such concerns were insignificant compared to the storm of battle unfolding before their eyes.
“Ah, Newton’s seat! It’s good to see the change, but it’s still not easy to seize the opportunity!”
“Purple is so great!”
“That’s right! It’s amazing that he can keep up with Newton’s swordsmanship, but Eclipse-sama’s swordsmanship is also incorporated into it!”
“It’s melted?”
“I told you about ‘adaptation’!? Purple-nim’s sword is dominating the opponent’s sword! And just like the previous duel, Purple-nim is even adapting to Newton’s speed!”
As Genome explained, Lee Kyung-bok showed off his sword skills even with a quick sword strike that struck in an instant, like a heavy sword.
In an instant, he applied force to upset the balance and turned the opponent's sword path as he wished.
It was only natural that she would quickly drop her sword, as she had no deep experience like Eclipse.
The sword rolled across the floor with a clear, sharp sound. Lee Kyung-bok’s swordsmanship was aimed at her neck.
“The results are now… … .”
“Ah! In the end, the match is… … .”
The relay team spoke at the same time, but before they could finish speaking.
Newton hasn't given up yet.
She struck the blade with the back of her hand and aimed for Lee Kyung-bok. It was a decisive blow, aimed at the moment when he let his guard down, thinking that the match was decided.
But Lee Gyeong-bok did not let his guard down.
“It was a good match.”
He deflected Newton's attack with his left hand and twisted his waist. At the same time, a sword strike flew diagonally.
Newton gritted his teeth and rolled on the floor.
That was Lee Kyung-bok's trick.
'It's working properly.'
A paint motion learned from the first Eclipse attack. The falling sword suddenly stopped and chased Newton, who was trying to stand up.
The sword pierced her body. Newton flinched and raised his head. Lee Kyung-bok’s eyes met the ones behind the mask.
“Let’s have a more fun match next time.”
After Lee Kyung-bok spoke with a smile, her body turned into photons and dispersed.
“Ah! It’s over, it’s over!”
“Oooooh! That’s a perfect, perfect catch! That was such a clean move! I knew we’d win, but I didn’t think we’d win this cleanly!”
-Oh my gosh, I'm going to eat this
-Huh! Newton is crying!
-Have you gone to the abyss of reverse fortune? Have you gone to the abyss of reverse fortune?
-Newton's 2nd victory! Newton's 2nd victory!
-(Purple Dojangcone)(Purple Dojangcone)(Purple Dojangcone)
-???: You've cut down something worthless again… …
-Don't get buried in traditional martial arts
-Why is this a martial arts story? LOL
The broadcasting crew and viewers were excited. However, there were some reactions of concern among them.
-Don't cry, Nuna! Don't cry, Nuna!
-Ah haha can I join the Apple Club starting today?
-Don't cry, you rich kid with talent
-Look at the change in posture of the T-shirts ㅋㅋㅋㅋ
-I understand why Newton doesn't want to reveal that she's a woman lol
-Really ㅋㅋ I can already see the brothels clinging to women
-Let's give a New Year's Eve apple tree a bath, lol
-Whether male or female, isn't it true that evil snipers are not right?
-Anyway, the broth shacks ㅋㅋㅋㅋ
Fortunately, the number was not large, and viewers immediately cracked down on such chats. Soon, their attention was diverted elsewhere.
['Newton' donated '2,000,000' won.]
[I admit defeat. But that's only for now. Next time, I will definitely win. I will be the one to defeat you.]
It was thanks to the support message that was linked again with the match.
"ah……?"
“Oh, am I seeing it right now!? Newton’s evaluation, the evaluation has doubled! Purple-nim’s evaluation amount has become 2 million won!”
-I'm so touchedㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ
-I was surprised to see even a million won, but it's only 200, lol
-But after watching the duel today, I understand ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ
-Really lol you were so awesome lol
-You used to get paid a million won? Now it's two hundred? Nod.
-I took a picture of it again lol
-A rich Newnuna? I really like her lol
-Don't even dream about it unless it's at the level of Godple.
The atmosphere was one that both the broadcasting crew and the viewers acknowledged. However, the support was not over yet.
['Newton' donated '1,000,000' won.]
[This is today's coaching fee. Quick sword is better than heavy sword. You saw it well. It helped in the match.]
The coaching fee came after the evaluation fee. This heated up the atmosphere in the stadium once again.
“Ah! This is also considered coaching!”
“That’s right! Every time we meet, Purple teaches Newton a lesson!”
-You burn 3 million won in one duel?
-As expected, he was born with a silver spoon in his mouth… …
-Ah lol, you think the coaching fee is still 1 million won?
-Really ㅋㅋ If the evaluation fee was raised, shouldn't the coaching fee be raised too?
-The listeners have also properly opened their eyes to the capitalist wave ㅋㅋㅋ
-Ma! Don't you know that!
-Don't you know that Godple coaching fees are quoted?
-The price is okay lol
Lee Kyung-bok laughed as he looked at the chat window's reactions.
'I wonder if there's some gagging costs involved.'
I briefly asked if she was a member of a girl group, but the only response I got was about her gender.
'I guess you never thought you'd get caught.'
It didn't matter if it turned out to be a woman. But I never would have thought that someone would specifically say that she was a celebrity.
'That's interesting.'
However, Lee Gyeong-bok had no intention of doing anything with this fact.
A current girl group member is a famous sniper in virtual reality, and her target is herself.
This situation was just interesting.
“Well! This match ended in Purple’s victory. Can’t we just hear the winner’s thoughts?”
Meanwhile, Shin Hye-rim and Genome came down from the broadcasting booth and entered the stage. Eclipse followed them.
“Purple! Please tell us how you felt about winning the duel against Eclipse and Newton!”
Perhaps a substitute for the microphone, Shin Hye-rim held the dagger upside down and extended the blunt handle.
Lee Kyung-bok opened his mouth with a faint smile.
“It’s been a long time since I’ve had a heart-pounding match. Watching Eclipse, I realized the value of hard work. I will also become a streamer who works hard in the future.”
-You're humble today lol
-Humility? No, there is deception hidden inside me too.
-My heart raced for the first time in a long time = My heart never raced before.
-I will try harder in the future = I didn't try harder in the past.
-Oh lol, look at those guys being driven away
-Is this the hard-working genius or something?
-What if a genius puts in effort and becomes a king?
Despite Lee Kyung-bok's humility, the viewers were playfully pushing the situation. Genie, who was looking at the chat window, slyly intervened.
“So, if a genius like me appears, please find a vacancy quickly. It was Genome, a man who opened his mouth at the genetic level!”
-What about changing the introduction comment right away?
-The opportunistic genius of this era… …
-You little punk!
-Traffic! Traffic! Traffic! Traffic! Traffic!
-As expected, the fuzzy combination is so fun.
-Really ㅋㅋ If it's a fuzzy combination, it's super fun
Thanks to that, the atmosphere became softer.
Shin Hye-rim decided not to miss this opportunity.
“Yes, that’s all for today’s broadcast prepared by Metagamer. Thank you for watching until late at night! We’ll come back next time with a more fun event!”
“It was so much fun!”
“Everyone, Tva!”
Following her, Eclipse and Genome also finished greeting each other.
-omg?
-You're being so indulgent!?
-Aren't you going to play games anymore?
-Everyone is gone, only Gotple remains!
-I miss you ㅠㅠㅠ
-(Pervacon)
-If you watch the duel today, you'll be helpless
lol
-Really lol I feel like my mental strength is being drained
-Wouldn't it be okay if it was Godple?
-5252, You've already declared your indulgence?
Although viewers expressed regret, most were accepting of the indulgence.
Lee Gyeong-bok was also able to greet them brightly.
“See you on the next broadcast! Tva!”
* * *
The broadcast may be over, but the Metagamer influencer team's work isn't over.
“Ugh… … It’s taking longer than usual.”
The production team with Shin Hye-rim was waiting in the conference room in virtual reality. As soon as they finished writing the article, they reported it to the team leader, who then went to report it to the editorial department.
The influencer team was waiting to hear the results.
“Ah, this one seems like it might be a bit of a problem… … .”
The employee in charge of video editing shook his head and said.
“What? Because of those snipers?”
“Yes. I mosaiced the ID and face to avoid defamation, but… … The picture doesn’t look good.”
The employees' faces turned gloomy at those words. But Shin Hye-rim's eyes still sparkled.
“No. I watched it while I was broadcasting it myself, and this is really the best of the best! And it even turns out that Newton is a woman! I told you it’s going to get a better response than the previous live interviews.”
“That would be nice, but… … .”
“So let’s pray.”
“Prayer?”
“Yes, the god we should believe in now is….”
Before Shin Hye-rim could say anything else, the team leader suddenly appeared in the conference room.
I finished reporting and logged in.
“Team Leader! Hey, what happened? What did the editorial department say!?”
Shin Hye-rim suddenly stood up and asked. However, the team leader's expression was not very good.
"ah……."
“I guess hitting twice in a row was a bit difficult.”
The other employees gave in to that expression. Finally, the team leader sighed deeply and put his hand on his head.
“I reported this to the CEO. That’s why I’m late.”
"……yes?"
“Are you the representative?”
“The CEO saw our article himself?”
The employees' eyes widened. Under the hand on his forehead, the corners of the team leader's mouth opened to the sides.
Then he lightly tapped the table to make a sound and clenched both his fists.
“It worked out great! Not only did I get a spot on the main page, but I also got an extra day of paid vacation as a reward!”
"yes?"
“Hey, paid vacation!?”
“No, then why was your expression like that earlier… .”
The team leader shook his head and laughed heartily.
“No, this is a vacation so the whole team can’t rest. I’m having a headache trying to figure out how to plan this.”
“Ah, team leader… … !”
“I was surprised!”
“My article is on the main page again… …!”
Unlike the other employees, Shin Hye-rim had never heard of a vacation. The team leader laughed as he looked at her.
“New reporter.”
"yes yes!"
“From now on, it’s the representative’s orders.”
"yes……?"
“The ‘V-STAR’ plan hasn’t been uploaded yet.”
V-STAR, Korea’s largest game show.
Metagamer has been planning interviews with streamers for some time now.
“Purple, if there are no problems in the future, we plan to invite you for the next ‘V-STAR’ interview. So, make sure to check the issues carefully.”
This time, it meant that the target was tentatively decided to be purple.