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Episode 376 – Overseas Business Trip Plan (1)
Late night community, AO Meta.
Viewers who watched Lee Kyung-bok's broadcast gathered together and chatted as if they were reminiscing.
Among them, the topic that took up the largest portion was, of course, the strategy for defeating the World Boss Kraken.
[Differences in damage between the God-like strategy and the existing strategy.Jpg]
[How many hook lines are appropriate?]
[It seems like the deal varies depending on the sailing ship's performance?]
[The cannon is 5 feet, the rest are all hooks lol]
[Shouldn't this be based on at least a 5-star fleet?]
Although a new strategy emerged, people weren't satisfied. True to their "quickly, quickly" mentality, heated debates erupted, even within the broader framework, to find the optimal combination of efficiency.
However, in the actual case that served as the basis for this, Lee Gyeong-bok was completely absent.
The reason was simple.
[No lol even if I try to make the best combination, I can't do just one god-playing game]
[How do you follow perfect efficiency? LOL]
[Actually, Godple is AI-level lol]
[No, AI can't even imagine that kind of clearing method, so it won't work lol]
[If you look at what Perpago can't do, isn't the answer obvious? LOL]
The reason was that no one could replicate the plays Lee Kyung-bok showcased on TV. The general consensus was that even optimized AI couldn't replicate them.
But people didn't care. The new Phase 1 strategy he proposed alone was worth it.
[Wow lol, this alone can replace the damage of most paying players?]
[It's faster to use a hook in Phase 1 than to set up equipment for those who pay directly]
[Is this the God-style no-pay game? Is this the no-pay game I knew?]
[I found out that it wasn't a free-to-play game, but a martial arts game?]
[I'll replace the charging with forceㅋㅋㅋㅋ]
It's more efficient than the performance you'd get by investing money into it, and it's even free! The majority of players couldn't help but welcome it.
But among them, the capsule players were even happier.
[I like it better that this only works in capsules lol]
[Really lol, the mobile users who just touched it got a lot of points]
[The Kraken raid was a real pay-to-win battle, but now it seems like things will be completely different lol]
[It's true that the capsule players who play directly benefit more, lol]
The mobile interface only supported the bombardment function. Therefore, the grappling hook strategy was only available to those connected via capsule.
Previously, there wasn't much of a difference in reward between those who navigated directly and those who simply finished with a touch, but not anymore.
Capsule players could finally feel their efforts being rewarded.
[Limited event has arrived!?]
One post along the way made it to the best with a quick recommendation.
Suddenly an event?
People couldn't resist clicking.
[-What is it?]
[-Kraken eyes, what the f*ck ㅋㅋ]
[-Wow lol I ate this]
[-Was it a common tactic?]
[-How do you eat this?]
[-Really? Isn't this the week the Kraken appears?]
People immediately commented on the screenshot above, and soon found their own answers.
This was because the explanation of the situation continued below the screenshot.
[First, I'll start by verifying my identity lol
There's no domestic announcement yet, but I heard that Kraken's weekly expansion is in progress?
First of all, it was applied to overseas channels lol I found out about it while playing on the North American channel lol
Maybe it's because of the time difference?]
Originally, the Kraken's appearance week was fixed. However, the Kraken's appearance week was suddenly brought forward, and even the period was extended.
There was only one reason that came to people's mind.
[-Because of HOXY Godple?]
[-Oh lol this is trying to attract newbies]
[-ㄹㅇㅋ You're telling me to come and catch the Kraken, lol]
[-I think a notice will be posted in our country in the morning too]
But the main point the writer was trying to make was what came next.
[I saw Kraken on the channel I was playing on and went straight there, but all the kids here were just shooting cannons ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ
What the heck ㅋㅋ My head lit up as soon as I saw it
What the f*ck, this is a total opportunity!
So the kids I was with immediately got stuck on the tentacles and started attacking with the god flute lol
But the North American people are really divided?
He's just doing crazy Korean shit, so I'll just ignore him and turn the hook really hard lol
So, you immediately wiped out all your contributions, lol
North American idiots are using speech bubbles to float hooks, but our fleet is all torn apart lol
He kept asking me something in English, but I quickly got the reward and ran away lol
I'm going to sleep now, but if you guys are trying to log in now, go to the European or North American channels ㅋㅋㅋㅋ
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This is a real event limited to those who watched the Godple broadcast ㅋㅋㅋㅋ]
[-Huh? Really? Those who haven't seen the Godple broadcast don't know this?]
[-Hey, lol this is a really good tip]
[-Do I really need to do this quickly?]
[-ㅇㅇ It seems like it will spread to North America and Europe soon]
Information gap.
People immediately seized the opportunity in that article. Now was not the time for Koreans to compare themselves with one another and argue over efficiency.
[The people who will go on a European expedition have gathered!]
[Recruiting for the dawn class! Just come!]
[Only those who can log in full time can come lol]
[Hanmu Galgorippod helps! Invite me!]
Fleet recruitment posts began to swell in the community. As time went on, local players in the channel would begin to realize the effectiveness of this method.
[It seems like the Japanese people have moved too lol]
[Twitty Silt has risen lol]
Meanwhile, a tip came in.
Korean players weren't the only ones who knew about the grappling hook strategy. Japanese players watching on the broadcast channel also clearly understood the situation.
[Locals are going crazy lol]
[???: Did I enter the Asian channel?]
[???: This channel is now ours. We can do whatever we want with it.]
[As expected from the Ebungs who learned from watching the Black Navy, Imari]
Thus began the massive expedition of Asians to Europe and North America.
* * *
Meanwhile, at a similar time, Japanese Twitter.
Strangely enough, it wasn't Lee Kyung-bok who first attracted attention on this broadcast.
[Hey, hey, is this guy Mr. Purple's manager? Is this what being a manager involves?]
[As expected from a black company, this is www. Manager's work environment is harsh www.]
[Air concert www I burst out laughing because it was so desperate! Korean viewers are going too far! Stop waving glow sticks there!]
The first video clip that caught my attention was one of Park Joo-ho singing in a skydiving position.
Park Joo-ho also sang during his previous Tornado breakthrough, but he received little attention that time. Due to translation issues with the broadcast channel, only Lee Kyung-bok's words were translated into subtitles.
But this time it was different.
The humorous scene led to the video being shared on Twitter, and it sparked an unexpected response.
[Huh? You did a utaite in mid-air? Manager! This is amazing!]
[Huh? Wait, isn't that Mr. Punisher? Even his voice is completely different!]
[No, no, this is really utaite? Are you imitating this scene?
In Japan, there were broadcasters called "utaite." As the name suggests, "I tried singing," it referred to people who mainly sang cover songs or their own compositions.
However, Utaite couldn't attract attention solely on his singing ability. That market was also a red ocean.
After seeing Park Joo-ho's video that became a trend, several broadcasters covered the song and even the content and uploaded it.
[Whoa! Gunnerground Utaite has appeared! Hey, just sing a song and don't get eliminatedwwww]
[Hey, can you please hold back on the Squad Utaite? You sang so well that I was listening and ended up being late too.
[Hey, who's this guy? He's so funny singing in a skydiving pose! Himeno really made me laugh www]
They filmed themselves singing while falling onto the gunner ground or the studio's own setup.
Moreover, Park Joo-ho received more attention because he sang a song by Sweeties, which is popular in Japan.
[Oh, this is a new paradigm for the utaite world. How about utaite in the sky, sky utaite?]
[Wouldn't 'Suge Utaite' be more appropriate than 'Sky Utaite'? The pronunciation is similar too, after all.
[I've watched many videos, but the original is still the best. I can't get over Manager's desperation.
[Purple, Mr. Manager, you know how to make memes too? That's amazing!]
With the mass production of videos, the original videos of Lee Kyung-bok and Park Joo-ho gained more prominence. However, these videos weren't the only ones to trend.
[Sailboat surfing, as expected, was too much. I just drank seawater for nothing. It's too salty! Lower the salt content!]
[Purple C, you see. He definitely ate a Devil Fruit. Maybe the Surfing Fruit? Otherwise, this just doesn't make sense!]
[Shunko doesn't know much about surfing, but she thinks it's cool! So, Purple-san's surfing is super cool, right? Purple-san is super cool! Maybe he'll give me a ride someday?]
Lee Kyung-bok's Kraken strategy was a hot topic among players. They couldn't help but admire his unique playstyle.
[They make comic-like things happen in real life. Well, that's the charm of Purple C's broadcasts, isn't it? Watching it makes you feel like fantasy has become reality (laughs)]
"Ah, I'm so jealous of Koreans! They're really enjoying fantasy, aren't they? The Japanese don't even have a chance to join in!"
[Well, isn't the communication issue more important? Even broadcasting requires interpretation, doesn't it? I'm studying Korean, but it's quite difficult, isn't it?]
That admiration and envy always ended with a sense of regret. Japanese fans inevitably felt a sense of distance from Korean fans.
[Let's not be so negative, shall we? Still, there are advantages to being in Japan over other countries. It's also the first time I've shipped goods overseas, after all.]
[And, that'll take over a month to wait. Won't new goods come out while I wait? Maybe I'll have to order more before I receive the ones I ordered?]
"Ugh, this is my first time shipping overseas, so I'm nervous! I might cry if it gets damaged during transit?! Purple, I wonder if you'll make some goods in Japan…"
Oh, that's it! It's true that Japan has a developed goods culture. I doubt there's a company that would turn down a perfect goods item, right?
Japanese fans had no choice but to console their disappointment with hopeless despair.
* * *
Early the next morning, Shop Fandom building.
The representative quietly reflected on yesterday.
Not long after the second goods planning meeting, I received a call from Lee Kyung-bok.
'Factory tour…'
I think it was called Pugmalion.
I heard it was a request from the sculptor who created the premium figure. Normally, I would have just turned it down.
'I'm also curious to see if it can be mass-produced with that quality.'
The quality of the figures shown by Lee Kyung-bok as examples was extraordinary.
A prototype maker of that level of skill would likely want to check out the factory facilities.
'I've already inquired…'
The CEO then contacted the company directly. By personally intervening, he could convey the importance of the matter and the need for a prompt response.
'The response is lukewarm, you say?'
The response was that they would review the matter internally. While it was a formal response, the CEO accepted the situation positively.
'It's a time zone, and it's not something that can be decided right away.'
Since I contacted you around dinnertime, that kind of reaction was expected. Who would be happy to have work come in during their off-hours?
'I'll probably get an answer today, so I'll see what happens then and push harder.'
While the representative was organizing his thoughts, a knock was heard.
“Oh, come in.”
“Good morning, sir.”
The person who greeted me was the MD team leader. The CEO smiled and nodded.
“I received a response regarding the factory inspection.”
“No, already?”
The CEO, who had thought it was just another regular report, was startled. His eyes, wide open, quickly scanned the team leader's expression.
“Is the atmosphere okay?”
“It seems like this inquiry wasn’t viewed positively.”
“Ah, as expected…”
The representative clicked his tongue briefly and wrinkled his nose.
“Did you think I offended your pride?”
"Yes, judging from the email, it seems there wasn't any unpleasantness. After all, it's a well-respected place within the industry."
The message wasn't always conveyed as intended. The factory tour requested by Shopfandom could have been perceived as a sign of distrust.
The representative stroked my chin and smiled bitterly.
"Well, I guess I'll have to start by clearing up the misunderstanding. Fortunately, that was within the expected range."
Pessimistic expectations, rather than optimistic ones, are better for managing risk. As a businessman, the CEO was well aware of this fact.
“No. I think it would be best for you to look into the rest yourself.”
The team leader was surprised by the answer, then smiled and displayed the email as a hologram. The CEO was puzzled, but soon after reading the contents, he understood the reason.
The previous content was as reported by the team leader, but there was still more to come.
[I originally intended to decline your request for a factory tour. However, I believe there must be a reason for your request.
And as soon as I heard who the request was on behalf of, I knew why.
I was really surprised to hear that the people conducting the survey were members of 'Perfect Play'.
Because he has many fans who love him not only in Korea but also in Japan.
We decided that the fact that someone who is so loved would come to visit us was not because of distrust in our company, but because of our concern for our fans.
If you let me know your schedule at any time, I will prepare the tour accordingly.
When the company learned that the person coming to inspect was Lee Gyeong-bok, they welcomed him as if nothing had happened.
The representative laughed involuntarily at that.
"Wow, as expected, it's Purple. Well, if you're into business, you can't miss out on an opportunity like this."
As a fellow businessman, the CEO was able to read the company's intentions.
"The company also judged that Purple's popularity in Japan would have a definite promotional effect. This was something I was trying to appeal to if I were rejected the first time."
The slogan in the email was merely superficial. The company accepted the offer because it was beneficial to them.
"Yes, it seems so. Other companies' responses are similar."
"Of course. If you have that level of insight, wouldn't we be able to cooperate?"
The relieved representative cooed at him. His eyes sparkled with a deep smile.
“If this is the case… the choice is back to us.”
“A choice?”
“Yes. Couldn’t we decide the order of the survey on our own?”
Unless there's a groundbreaking difference, the further you fall behind, the lower your rating will inevitably be. This was due to the fatigue that builds up during the field trip.
In other words, it could have induced the CEO to make a decision toward the company he preferred. By prioritizing lower-cost companies, it could have maximized profits.
“No, to be exact, it’s Purple-nim.”
But the representative had no such intentions. There was no need to risk worsening his relationship with Lee Kyung-bok for such a small benefit.
"Please arrange the tour itinerary to make it as convenient as possible. I'd like to offer three or four options for review and selection. We'll coordinate the rest of the itinerary after that."
“Yes, I will prepare it right away.”
The representative nodded in satisfaction at the team leader's answer.
"Anyway, it's confirmed. I feel relieved."
Team Perfect's trip to Japan has been decided.