The Divine Genius’s Game Broadcasting Chapter 371

Episode 371 – Second Missing Link (7)

Lee Kyung-bok decided to play on a channel with fewer people to ensure a smooth broadcast.

The place he chose was the 'Europe' channel, and among them, it was a channel with so few people that it was called the 'periphery'.

But even those empty channels had their own uses: they were used as bases by certain guilds.

The guild based in that channel, the pirate alliance 'Guilty Pleasure', was one of them.

“The World Boss has appeared?”

The Federation Commander was bewildered by the sudden appearance of the Kraken.

Really? What happened?

<Isn't it the week of the release?>

[I checked the notice, but there are no changes]

Responses from union members came back one after another not only through the voice channel but also through the union chat window.

Originally, world bosses had fixed weekly appearances. While the rewards were lucrative due to their difficulty, their frequent appearances could potentially devastate the game's economy.

Accordingly, the developer has been flexibly adjusting the appearance cycle of the world boss.

<Then it must be a story.>

<You said you played the World Boss story part here?>

[Aren't you a complete newbie?]

This prompted the alliance members to consider the remaining possibility: a world boss that would appear as the story unfolded.

“I don’t know who that guy is, but he’s unlucky.”

The Union Leader spoke with a faint smile. Even if they appeared in the story, their appearance depended on the in-game currency situation.

<I guess you haven't seen the strategy at all.>

<If I had seen it, it would have been on a channel with more people.>

[You seem to be genuinely enjoying the game. How cute.]

The reactions of the union members were not much different.

Making the world boss appear on popular channels rather than on these outlying ones would speed up the raid. This would also allow the first discoverer to receive rewards more quickly.

"It's a good thing for us. And of course, it's good luck for that newbie, too."

<Oh? Is this a summons?>

It's lunchtime now. I'll have time to log in on my mobile.

[If I set up auto-hunting, I'll get a reward around evening time, right?]

It was currently night time in Korea.

In Europe, on the other hand, it was mostly lunchtime, though it varied from country to country. While other games might not have been as effective, mobile access allowed us to gather our allies.

The union leader sent out a quick summons. He had no doubt that the union members who saw the notification would immediately log in.

[What's going on there?]

What the heck? Did the server crash?

[Uh… I can’t connect right now?]

The alliance chatroom was filled with questions from those who had received the notification. Even the alliance members already connected raised questions.

“What? Connection denied?”

What the heck are you talking about?

Is it an internet problem?

[No! The channel is currently saturated! Check it out!]

The Union leader immediately opened the channel list. His eyes widened.

“What the hell happened?”

There was no problem until a moment ago, but in the blink of an eye, the channel was completely saturated.

Moreover, it was strange that only this channel was saturated while all other channels were fine.

“What is this… Anyway, everyone who is connected right now, come over to Kraken!”

[All right!]

<I was already going!>

What the hell is going on?

The leader of the alliance gathered together only those who had already connected. He, too, immediately set a course.

Even though I didn't know what it was, I knew for sure that something extraordinary was happening.

* * *

Lee Kyung-bok and Park Joo-ho's mouths dropped open in amazement. This was due to the channel's announcement and the sheer number of participants gathered before them.

-First call performance was torn apart lol

-It's not a sea of people, it's a sea of pine trees.

-5252, I can't see the sea!

-Cut off at number 8 in the queue ㅠ

-ㅁㅊ It's the first time I've seen a queue on a European channel

-Really ㅋㅋ Even if it's a remote channel, it gets saturated right away ㅋㅋ

-What are you doing, advertiser? Hurry up and expand your channel!

The sea was teeming with sailing ships. Most harbors wouldn't have seen so many ships.

“Does this make sense?”

The magpie climbed onto Lee Kyung-bok's hat and lifted its foot as if it wanted to see the end.

At that sight, chats poured out not only in the chat window but also on the sailing ship.

[Permuse is cute lol]

[Huh! Let me touch your pussy just once!]

[If I enter the Godple fleet, can I see the Permusae?]

[I logged in but I have to watch it on TV instead lol]

[This guy says open run whenever he opens somethingㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ]

Lee Gyeong-bok smiled at him, stroked the persimmon, and lightly clapped his hands.

"Oh, I never expected so many people to come. Thank you so much for your enthusiastic support!"

-If you can fill up a channel, you've done your homework, right?

-Advertiser: Smile^^

-It's a European channel, so it might have fewer viewers than other countries, but it's still amazing lol

-Even if you go to other countries' channels, it'll probably be saturated lol

-That one was right too lol

Both the viewers and Lee Kyung-bok were laughing, but one person was unable to smile.

"What should we do? We can't invite all of them to the fleet. The maximum number is 20."

“Oh, I see. I think it’s probably over three digits.”

The total number of participants in the fleet functioning as a party was limited to 20. However, the number of participants gathered before my eyes far exceeded 20.

[Huh? You can't participate?]

[Cut on a first-come, first-served basis?]

[How do you know the order? LOL]

[I'm satisfied with just seeing it intuitively?]

[Enough with the Kraken raid, let's do a Permusae tour!]

[Is that the purpose? LOL]

The participants were spewing out speech bubbles, so much so that half of my vision was obscured.

'You came all this way, so it's a bit much to just leave.'

Although he spoke lightly, the participants' anxiety was palpable. Lee Kyung-bok agonized over a solution.

‘What if we create a temporary legion…?’

If you try to attack with a legion instead of a fleet, you can solve the problem since they will be in the same unit.

But Lee Kyung-bok intuitively realized that wasn't the best option. Feeling uneasy, he tried to reason.

"It's not without its problems. I'm not going to make this game my main content. If I create a legion in my name and people join while I'm away and cause trouble, it'll have repercussions."

Lee Kyung-bok pondered other options. It didn't take long for him to gather his thoughts.

“Now, pay attention! Is everyone listening?”

-Focus ON!

-People who are connected to the capsule can't see it?

-You'll probably know everything by looking at the in-game chat lol

-No, you can hear it if you open the voice channel

-I think the reason they chat is because the listeners are embarrassed of their own voices lol

-That's right, and it might interfere with the broadcast, so it's better to just listen.

Everyone's attention returned to Lee Kyung-bok's words. He spoke in a calm voice.

"All who come will participate in the raid. However, due to system limitations, those invited to my fleet will be selected separately. However, more important than being part of the fleet is the fact that we'll be raiding together."

Naturally, no one objected. Everyone had come because they loved Lee Kyung-bok's broadcast, so they didn't want to disrupt its progress.

"First, let's manage traffic! Please cooperate for a smooth attack! As things stand now, movement is inconvenient, so please disable the physical options first."

-Oh? There are options for the boat too?

-You can change it because it overlaps when you set the route on mobile.

-Oh, I see haha

-Ghost Ship Mode ON!

-I see you're listening to the listeners well, lol

The participants immediately followed the instructions. Lee Kyung-bok then divided them into two groups.

"Mobile users, please move to the left from your position! Capsule users, please move to the right from your position!"

"Well, that's a good choice. Since the controls are different, it's better to form a separate fleet."

Park Joo-ho nodded to him. He offered to offer advice on his plan if necessary, but it didn't seem necessary.

"Next, two rows for each type of sailing ship! Ranked highest to lowest! Please pay attention to the mobile version."

"I get it."

-I thought you were just sucking up honey, but you just made me do the work lol

-Does it work if you're the only one working as a CEO? Lol

-Is data classification something that Perpago is good at?

-Oh lol It feels different now that it's starting to get organized lol

There was some confusion, but the sorting didn't take long. Lee Kyung-bok quickly rolled his eyes and then reached out.

"Okay, I told you first, didn't I? The no-spend setting is a requirement. Saying things like, 'This should be fine, right?' won't do! If you don't change it now, I'll assume you're going to do it individually and I'll kick you out!"

The viewers burst into laughter at the following situation.

-Oh lol, look at the size of the sailboat getting smaller lol

-It's a 4 star, but it was modified with armor attached lol

-My feet are numb lol

-Oh my gosh lol Usually when recruiting raiders, they cut it like a standard sword lol

-The head of the engineering department who only accepts those below the standard in the engineering department recruitment is here!?

-If it exceeds the standard, it gets cut off, isn't that the perfect standard?

Finally, after finishing the organizing, the participants were clearly organized.

“This is… quite spectacular.”

“Yeah. Our viewers are awesome.”

Hundreds of sailing ships were lined up neatly on the sea, sorted by type and size.

When Park Joo-ho let out a brief sigh, Lee Kyung-bok burst into laughter. The viewers felt the same way.

-Is the minister by any chance the Minister of National Defense?

-Hey, are you that minister? LOL

-You know, in the military, each person is life!?

-One person who wants to be one of our viewers ㅠㅠ

-Why don't Europeans go out? Huh? Why don't they go out?

-Isn't it lunchtime in Europe now? Aren't you working?

-Ah haha are you ignoring European unemployed people? haha

Lee Kyung-bok clapped his hands with a smile on his face.

"Ah, that's great! Thank you for your cooperation. Now, the final step! Let's form the fleet."

At that one word, speech bubbles sprouted up like mushrooms.

[Who wants to be a fleet member? It's me!]

[I, I'll be a (water) dog! Huh huh!]

[If I become a member of the fleet, I'll cry instead of the permuse! Does that make sense? Does that make sense?]

[Tsu! Wakuwaku!]

[I was born to a strict father and a kind mother…]

[No, what the heck, every time there's a show, crazy people show up lol]

Although each participant made his own appeal, Lee Kyung-bok had already set the standard.

“Unfortunately, we will be scheduling a separate schedule for mobile users this time.”

At that one word, the speech bubbles of the mobile participants filled with 'ㅠㅠ'.

"But that doesn't mean your role this time is important! I'd like to ask mobile users to contribute as a specialized artillery fleet. The person in charge of this will be here, Perpago!"

"I?"

Park Joo-ho's eyes opened wide, but he soon nodded.

“Well, I guess we need someone to lead this side too.”

[You're going with Purpago?]

[It's a shame, but this isn't bad, is it?]

Big Data Becomes Me!

[Let's climb the rankings together with Purpago!]

The mobile participants were able to assuage their disappointment with the decision. Lee Kyung-bok smiled and turned his gaze toward the capsule participants.

“Good. Now, I will select those who will join my fleet!”

When the moment of choice arrived, the speech bubbles disappeared. The viewers burst into laughter.

-It's really tense and fun lol

-Ah haha I guess I'll end up getting ostracized if I show off for no reason

-Really ㅋㅋ If you get labeled as a weird person, you won't be chosen as a fleet member ㅋㅋㅋ

-So, are we going to sort by performance?

-That's the safest way to increase your contribution lol

-You can go out and pick 19 people!

-I'm so jealous of whoever it isㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ

Lee Kyung-bok smiled and nodded at the chat response.

“Yes, we will invite you in order of performance.”

Viewers were left bewildered by the rapidly filling list of fleet members.

-????

-What about only picking 3 stars?

-Oh my gosh, this is also a performance ranking lol

-Why are you picking in reverse order!

-You bastard! You're going to make it difficult again!

-???: Ah, that guy was the weakest (true)

The contestants selected by Lee Kyung-bok were those in the very back row. The 19 contestants summoned to the deck all wore strange expressions.

“No, it’s really good, but…”

“Is this okay…?”

“Aren’t you being considerate of us because we’re beginners?”

“I wonder if this will hold me back.”

“Maybe you don’t care about contribution rankings?”

I'm happy to have been selected, but I'm also worried that I might be a burden to Lee Kyung-bok.

Lee Gyeong-bok spoke confidently to the crew members who were whispering to each other with complicated emotions.

"Well, don't worry too much. And of course, I'll aim for the contribution ranking."

Everyone turned their attention to him. Lee Gyeong-bok concluded his speech with a bright smile.

“Just follow my instructions.”

* * *

Meanwhile, the Rogue Games broadcast channel.

-Huh? Really? It's already full?

-Hey, hey, are you kidding? Connecting this quickly is absolutely impossible!

-Even though it's a game made in Japan, Japanese people can't play it? That's just nonsense (laughs).

Korean viewers weren't the only ones eager to join the Kraken raid. Japanese viewers, who had failed to connect, also flooded the chatroom.

-No, no, you said it was impossible from the beginning because you had to translate Mr. Purple's words into subtitles?

-Sigh, Japan's internet is also a problem. It's already a defeat from the loading time alone.

-Huh, this fight is a victory for the one who studied Korean in advance.

-Huh? So people who know Korean are connected! That's amazing!

Although a very small number, some people managed to connect. Those who already claimed to be fans of Lee Kyung-bok and had studied Korean were able to secure a spot on the strategy team.

-What, if you don't know Korean, you're out?

-Is it necessary to study Korean to have the opportunity to work with Purple C?

-Ah, since it's come to this, I'll do it. I'll teach you Korean! I'll definitely help you master it!

-This bastard www It's burning but I'll definitely postpone it for next time www

Even if you did log in, you wouldn't be able to connect if you didn't speak Korean. Viewers, feeling somewhat disappointed, returned to the broadcast.

-Hey-! The first call effect is amazing!

-Wowwww I burst out laughing because there were so many of them gatheredwwww

-Huh? You really only gathered newbies? Hey, this isn't a joke! You can't win with numbers alone!

-This, this, are you planning to compete on numbers? Age of Oceans was also being underestimated (laughs).

Although surprised by the number of participants gathered, few viewers were optimistic about the situation.

-Shouldn't someone tell Mr. Purple? If this keeps up, the show's never going to end!

-The Kraken certainly had a shelling resistance. Clearing it with numbers alone would be difficult.

-Ah, monsters like the Sea Serpent have high defenses on their own, but the Kraken has a separate special ability?

-Hey, hey, this is common sense for gamers. The Kraken is a mollusk? A squishy slime-like thing?

As a mollusk-inspired creature, the Kraken's tentacles lacked bones. This allowed them to absorb shock, so the damage they could inflict with standard shells was minimal.

-As someone who paid for the game, I think it's a mistake on Purple's part. It would have been easier if they had summoned players with equipment.

-Yeah! Yeah! This is absolutely impossible with a regular cannon! I shouldn't have sold the Atlantean water cannon I secured last time!

-If it's high-pressure water, you can clear it faster with continuous damage? Why did you give up?

-If it's this number, wouldn't it take about 3 hours? It feels like I'm watching a Yattaman broadcast.

Viewers who paid for the game predicted it would take a considerable amount of time. The chat room was filled with people speculating on the time needed to complete the game.

As Lee Gyeong-bok's subsequent words were translated, the atmosphere changed.

-No, no, are you kidding? You're saying we're only forming a fleet with the weakest members here?

– Also, do you feel like you're sacrificing yourself for the viewers? Because Purple is so kind, right?

-Eh-? Eh-!? Aiming for the top spot? Hey hey, Purple-san, no! Stop going any further!

-Ah, is this the time to throw away common sense again? This is a surefire success flag, right?

-If you're a Purple C fan, you can already see the results wwww

Amidst the viewers' concerns and expectations, the fleet formation was completed and the attack began.

Hundreds of sailing ships moved to deal with the Kraken's tentacles scattered across the sea.

<Capsule participants, you might want to try following my strategy!>

The subtitles were translated below, one beat later, along with Lee Kyung-bok's voice.

As question marks spread across the chat window, viewers couldn't take their eyes off Lee Kyung-bok's subsequent attack.

-Huh? Really? Charge!?

-A match based on impact? No, no, shock won't work!

-Ugh, you absolutely don't know this! Purple made a mistake!

Lee Kyung-bok and his crew approached with tentacles. Concerned chatter erupted, but Lee Kyung-bok's strategy was different from their expectations.

The tentacles immediately tried to wrap themselves around a nearby sailing ship, but were hit by a shell and bounced off.

Don't be afraid! I'll do the checking! Just get caught!

It was Lee Gyeong-bok's defensive barrage. Meanwhile, the fleet approached right up to the tentacles.

And then what they threw was this.

-A hook? Throwing a hook?!

– Also, hand-to-hand combat with the Kraken's tentacles? Seriously, there's no way this will work!

-I couldn't even imagine it. The perfect strategy has begun.

It was a grappling hook, designed for close combat. Nineteen sailing ships surrounded the tentacles and set the hooks.

"Good! You're doing great! Just keep going!"

With Lee Gyeong-bok's encouragement, the sailboat began to spiral. The taut rope wrapped around the tentacle's main shaft, and the hooked tip began to tear at its flesh.

The tentacles tried to flail in the excruciating pain of their flesh being torn apart, but it was no use.

Don't worry, keep going! I'll mark you!

The tentacles were repelled again by the subsequent barrage.

[WORLD BOSS]

[Kraken – 93.1%]

[1. Purple Fleet (4.2%)]

[2. Perpago's Logic Circuit Fleet (0.9%)]

[3. Perpago's Algorithm Fleet (0.7%)]

…

As the tentacles were torn, the contribution percentage rose sharply and the rankings were raised.

After Lee Gyeong-bok completed his proof, the other fleets followed suit. However, they seemed unable to achieve the precise containment that Lee Gyeong-bok did, so they divided their approach between containment and hooking.

The chat window was agitated by the change.

-Hey hey hey, where did all the people who said no a little while ago go?

-I never imagined a hook attack! No, this is the realm of creativity! It's absolutely foul play!

-I really need to reflect on my previous self who thought that I needed money to get good at games!

– Also, what's great about this strategy isn't just the physicality. It's the trust in Purple that's even greater. Normally, you wouldn't listen to the orders to approach the tentacles, right?

-Ah, so it was a matter of trust? The bond between Mr. Purple and the viewers is incredible!

Although the chat was filled with expressions of admiration, the situation was still not optimistic.

Because most Japanese viewers are experienced gamers.

-Purple C's broadcast! As always, I can't take my eyes off of it!

-But can I use this strategy after this one?

-Ah, this strategy is effective against tentacles, but we haven't even gotten to the main point yet…

They couldn't help but worry about what would happen next.

-What? Can't you handle Purple C even in Phase 2?

The current raiding party was only dealing with tentacles. The Kraken's main body still remained.