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Episode 361 – Lost Technology (11)
As the fortress completely collapsed, a message appeared.
[Raid Success!]
[Thanks to the captain's efforts, we captured the pirate island!]
The screen changed with a notification that the cooperative content was completed.
“Ah, I guess this is the end of the subjugation.”
The fortress and buildings were completely destroyed, and among them, pirates surrendered. Lee Gyeong-bok spoke a word at the sight before him.
“Where is One Eyed Jack!?”
Meanwhile, the captain yelled at one of the pirates. The terrified pirate opened his mouth and finally reached out.
"Over there! Over there! Su, the only place to hide is the treasure vault!"
“Really? If you’re lying, you’ll become One-Eyed Jack!”
The captain turned around with a warning. The protagonist nodded, as if he'd already heard.
“You two! Follow me!”
"yes!"
The captain called the crew and followed the protagonist to the warehouse pointed out by the pirate.
The captain tried to open the door right away.
"for a moment."
The protagonist whispered softly, stopping him. The captain blinked, then signaled to the crew and stepped aside.
-Oh? What is it?
-You can't just go in here lol
-The cornered rat bites Imariya
-Being careful is good, it's good lol
The protagonist carefully drew his musket. He exchanged glances with the captain and pushed open the door with his rifle.
The door opened with a dull bang, followed by a gunshot. Fortunately, the bullet flew into the air.
“This fucking bastard!”
The captain took the opportunity and rushed inside with the crew.
“If you resist, I will shoot you!”
“Hold on!”
“Ugh!”
Despite the commotion coming from inside, the protagonist put his musket back on his shoulder and adjusted his clothes.
As soon as he entered, he saw a completely subdued One-Eyed Jack lying on the floor with his head down.
“Please, please save me! Please save me!”
A cowardly voice burst out, as if he had already decided that the situation was hopeless. The captain, dumbfounded, grabbed the man's head and shook him violently.
“What, there’s such a crazy guy? A guy who asks for his life and shoots!?”
"Oh, that's right! I was crazy! I was so scared I couldn't even think straight! Please, please, please!"
One-Eyed Jack cried out for mercy, leaving both the characters on screen and the viewers dumbfounded.
But what followed was even more remarkable.
"We didn't become pirates because we wanted to! We did it to survive! We had no choice but to survive!"
The protagonist sighed deeply. Soon, contempt began to seep into his gaze.
"You couldn't help it? You've accumulated quite a lot of those things."
“Well, that’s because there are a lot of dependents…”
The protagonist approached the man who was rolling his eyes and took off the blindfold covering one eye.
Everyone was surprised when the truth behind it was revealed.
“No, what? Why do you have two eyes!? You said you had one eye!?”
The captain spoke with a tone of absurdity, representing the crew. Surprisingly, contrary to his nickname, the bastard's eyes were intact.
-Wow lol what is this lol
-N-O-G Eyes you can't even imagine!
-What the heck ㅋㅋ You pretended to be a fool to look cool ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ
-Oh my gosh lol If you do this, it's two-eyed lol
-Burns: This kid?
-True two-eyed deep-throat lol
Although the viewers burst into laughter, the protagonist did not hide his displeasure.
“Uh, how…?”
"Our captain gave us your location with just one shout. That means you're a pirate crew without loyalty or morality. It's not surprising that a one-eyed captain would maintain his position in such a place."
The protagonist raised the blindfold in his hand toward the door. Although it appeared to be black, light filtered through it.
-What the heck lol this is what I can see
-Oh lol, the chief's behavior was good
-Come to think of it, that's wrong. Why is the captain a lopsided pirate?
-Right, lol. If there's nothing else to be loyal to, it's normal for a rebellion to happen.
-Even if you only have one eye, if you fight well, you'll look good lol
-What is pirate marketing?
The captain opened his eyes wide as if he had just realized something.
“Aha! It may be dark, but you can see it?”
“Do you think we would believe the words of a guy like you who even deceives his own subordinates?”
“Ugh…!”
One-Eyed Jack, or rather, just Jack, gritted his teeth as if to say, "When did I ever ask?" But with no other option at the moment, he had no choice but to swallow his boiling emotions.
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The protagonist looked down at him with a dry gaze and then gestured.
"Arrest him. He will be punished through trial. He will be a good example."
“I see! Now I see, he’s the guy who got the captain’s seat with his tongue!”
“Hey, wait a minute! Oh… oh!”
The captain and crew immediately gagged and tied him up and dragged him out.
The protagonist was just looking around the warehouse when he heard footsteps and a light knock on the door.
“You always surprise me.”
The voice he heard wasn't that of a sailor. When the protagonist turned around, Scheherazade was standing at the door.
As soon as a question mark appeared in the chat window, she opened her mouth.
"I came as soon as I heard the news, but my worries were unfounded. I never thought you'd be going to subdue the pirates."
Instead of answering immediately, the protagonist stared blankly at her. He then turned his gaze to look at the treasures piled up in the warehouse.
“Are any of these items stolen?”
“Well… if I say no, I’ll be lying.”
She also glanced around the interior and then shook her head.
"But I have no intention of taking them back. They're no longer mine now that they're out of my hands. It's only right that these things all belong to you, Purple."
“That’s an unexpected answer.”
It was an unexpected answer. But the protagonist's eyes quickly sharpened.
“Is that because it benefits you too?”
"yes?"
“I get the feeling that this is an attempt to exploit me, just as they exploited the residents of the archipelago.”
Scheherazade's face hardened at his direct words.
-Right! We have to touch on this!
-5252, what on earth are your intentions?
-Be honest, Imari.
-Will it be Seonunna or Seregi…!
-???: If you're not careful, you'll turn into human trash in no time!
-Se-nun-na? No, right? Right? There must be something!
She opened her mouth with the viewers' attention.
“I realize this again. As expected, Purple-nim is a quick thinker.”
“Let’s move on to compliments…”
“No, this time it’s not a compliment. You’ve gone too far.”
She looked straight at the protagonist as if she were proud.
“I asked you to deliver the supplies so I could get to know you, Purple.”
"someone?"
"Yes. The Navy isn't all the same, is it? Some enlist because they hate pirates, others are drawn to the 'justice' headquarters advocates, and still others simply hope for a stable life."
“…You wanted to judge me by how I treat the islanders. Is that what you mean?”
"Yes. But coincidentally, something unexpected happened. I never imagined a pirate group would kidnap the villagers."
Scheherazade nodded in return to the question.
"But even in that situation, Purple-nim immediately stepped forward. He rescued the kidnapped people and even subdued the pirate group, just like we're doing now."
“So, did you know what kind of person I was?”
"Yes, I think we have something in common. We both want to make the world a better place, and we have the ability to do so."
Unlike her smiling face, the protagonist's expression was stiff.
“I can’t agree with that.”
"yes?"
While Scheherazade was wondering, the captain returned.
“Captain! Oh, excuse me.”
“It’s okay. What’s going on?”
“All pirates have been arrested.”
“Well, let’s get ready to go back.”
The protagonist said so and then turned to Scheherazade.
“I think we can talk about the rest when we get back.”
* * *
As we returned to the port where the Scheherazade Company was located, a cutscene immediately followed.
She activated the manufacturing device as promised. The protagonist spoke to her while waiting for the manufacturing to finish.
“You and I are different.”
Scheherazade flinched, but he didn't care.
"You tried to exploit those people. I don't exploit people like that. Your actions are hypocritical."
-This is right lol
-In the end, you were just trying to take advantage of yourself!
-Ah, is it confirmed that it's Seregi? LOL
-Why are you comparing me to the main character, Imari?
The viewers agreed. Scheherazade's face hardened at that.
But the protagonist's words are not over yet.
“But I don’t mean to accuse you of being a hypocrite.”
A question mark appeared not only in the chat window but also on Scheherazade's face. What does this mean?
"Regardless of your intentions, the villagers were spared from becoming pirates thanks to your help. They are grateful to the company and have found hope."
Scheherazade's eyes widened. It was a completely unexpected statement.
"You've made the world a better place. That's why I consider your actions 'good deeds.'"
“…You surprise me again. I never expected to hear something like that.”
She smiled, but only briefly. The protagonist's expression remained frozen.
“That’s why what’s important is from now on.”
"now?"
"I've subdued the pirates. Your original intention—to use the villagers—has vanished. What will you do now? Will you continue to support them?"
"that…"
Scheherazade couldn't answer easily, but soon shook her head.
"It's not something I can decide right away. I'll have to wait and see what happens."
“So you’re saying that support might be cut off?”
“I… can’t save everyone. Everything has a cost.”
“I understand.”
Scheherazade's eyes widened. Another unexpected answer came.
"Saving someone could put others at risk. Just as my decision to fight pirates would mean putting my crew at risk."
The protagonist looked at her, but his gaze was beyond her.
“That’s why your own standards are important.”
"standard?"
The screen turned gray with the question returned. Then, like black ink spreading across the landscape, a new location appeared.
“Huh? Is this a flashback? It looks like it’s from when I was younger.”
Lee Kyung-bok commented on the synchronized feeling. The young protagonist assumed a saluting pose, wearing a naval cap that didn't fit his head.
"Dad! I'm going to be a righteous marine like you!"
-Wow lol why is it good even though it's a synthesized sound?
-Really lol I think it was changed to before the voice change
-At this point, it would have been completely unsightly if it was real ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ
-This guy really was born with a voice lol
-Oh? Is there a godfather in front?
A leg appeared on the other side, accompanied by a boyish voice. Judging by the navy trousers he was wearing, it seemed to be Horatio.
But his face was invisible. Half his vision was obscured by his large hat.
Soon, someone beyond him was laughing and stroking his head over his hat.
"That would be great. But, son, if you want to uphold justice, you must first understand what justice is."
"uh…"
“It will still be difficult. But please remember one thing.”
Horatio spoke in a gentle voice.
“Everyone has their own definition of justice.”
“Are there multiple definitions?”
“That’s right… That’s why upholding justice is difficult.”
Soon, bitterness began to creep into his voice.
"It's easy to advocate for justice. Anyone can do it. But when the time comes, many people change their minds."
“That would be a lie, wouldn’t it? I wouldn’t do that!”
"Yes, I believe so too. Justice is not something to be claimed, but something to be practiced."
Horatio burst into laughter, amazed by his young son's answer.
“There must be a standard for that.”
"standard?"
"Yeah, Dad calls it 'faith.' Unwavering conviction becomes justice."
“Uh… I don’t know.”
As the protagonist's voice grew quieter, he felt a large, warm hand on his hat again.
"You'll know when you grow up. And if you don't know, you can always ask Dad."
Soon, the hat fell off, revealing the obscured vision. The sudden light illuminated my vision.
“Let’s talk more then.”
The screen flickered a few times, as if squinting from the glare. Soon, I saw Horatio's back as he left the room.
"dad…"
The moment the protagonist was about to follow him, a blue light flashed and the screen changed.
The manufacturing device was emitting a blue light. Inside it lay a second map.
The protagonist silently gathered the map and headed for the door. Before leaving, he looked back at Scheherazade.
“It is a moment of choice.”
"select…?"
“Scherazade, this is the moment to decide what kind of person you are.”
Her eyes shook as if she immediately understood what he meant.
“Will you remain a hypocrite until the end, or will you become their true benefactor?”
The door closed with the protagonist's narration.
The cutscene ended with him.
“Oh… the story is getting more and more weighty.”
As control returned, Lee Kyung-bok expressed his feelings.
-Right lol the story is really deep
-Just a godfather…!
-Was it natural for the eldest son to come out under Godfather?
-Wow lol I really thought it was completely casual after seeing the recent update news
-The protagonist is somewhat of an idealist, and Se-Nun-Na is a realist? That's the feeling.
-The console version story is really cool lol
Viewers were soon filling the chat window with their thoughts. A new message caught their attention.
[Received a reward for subduing the pirate group 'One-Eyed Jack'!]
[The 'Purple' Fleet's reputation rises!]
As a reward for this activity, you will receive fame and various loot.
-Is this the prize for the two-man fleet?
-Did you just get lost in the pirate island?
-No lol. You're already rich, so why are you getting even richer?
-Ah, the capitalist wave! It's so scary!
-Isn't this not the rich getting richer but the rich getting richer? LOL
-Right lol Purple is more perfect Imari
-This much without paying?
-It's a total blessing game^^(or not)
While the viewers were enjoying themselves, Park Joo-ho quickly looked through the list of loot.
"It's better to sell trade goods from afar rather than selling them right away. Now that I've obtained the second ruins map, I can return to headquarters and dispose of it."
“Oh, that’s right. Now I’ll go to headquarters, compare the entire map, and find the location.”
Lee Kyung-bok smiled and rolled his eyes.
"Now that we've gotten the diving suit bait, I guess we'll have to find the materials and craft them at the next ruins. Then, since we'll be going underwater, I think the story will get even deeper."
There was only one reason he inferred this. Astute viewers figured it out.
-Stop making those indulgent comments!
-Ahh… It’s already veil time.
-Bang Jong-gak is so sharp!
-I miss you so muchㅠㅠ
It was already time to end the broadcast. The chat window was filled with tearful emoticons, but Lee Kyung-bok didn't lose his smile.
"Well, it's getting late, so that's all for today! Tomorrow will be even more exciting! Awaiting you on your voyage, won't it? We'll set sail again tomorrow!"
“See you again tomorrow.”
As soon as Park Joo-ho gave a brief greeting, the screen turned black.
-I went…
-Still, today's broadcast was quite informative lol
-Really ㅋㅋ From fishing mukbang to exploring ruins and even co-op battles ㅋㅋㅋㅋ
-Huh? That's right! I ordered raw fish delivered, but f*ck!
-The live sashimi has become aged sashimi?
-Koitswww I forgot I was hungry after watching the broadcastwww
-It's so much fun, I can't help it, Imari ㅋㅋㅋ
Although it was disappointing, viewers soon waited for the next episode.
* * *
After finishing the broadcast, Lee Kyung-bok took a shower and prepared to go to sleep.
Then a notification came with a loud vibration.
[>Is the president sleeping?]
[>(photo)]
[>The emoticon renewal is final!]
It was a Team Perfect group chat.
Choi Byeong-hun uploaded a completed version of the existing emoticon renewal.
[>Wow lol it's really a renewal]
[>The previous one was good, but it felt a bit rough.]
[>This one is so clean and feels new lol]
The first to react was Mad Men, a member of the same editorial team.
[>This perfect hoodie is a perfect fit!]
[>I think the previous version was made with a fan's heart, so it didn't feel amateurish, right?]
[>This time, I really feel like the author has awakened to be a professional haha]
The next person to respond was Cho Dae-han, who was in a similar time zone. Lee Gyeong-bok smiled and sent his answer.
[>It's definitely much better than the original]
[>Right?]
[>Then, should I just replace the emoticon and post a notice?]
Lee Gyeong-bok smiled at Choi Byeong-hun's question.
[>Okay]
[>You did this in almost two days?]
[>Please write in the notice that the emoticon artist worked hard]
[>I think viewers will like it a lot ㅋㅋㅋ]
As Lee Kyung-bok confirmed the decision, his teammates agreed. Among them, Jo Dae-han expressed his greatest joy.
[>Japanese fans must be so jealous]
[>If I hadn't used it at all, I wouldn't have known, but now I've used it as an emoticon lol]
There was a reason he was so sure.
The emoticons that will be replaced with the renewed version this time are.
[>If the membership members see this, it's only a matter of time before it spreads on Twitter again lol]
It would apply not only to Silk Try, but also to Qtube membership.