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Episode 26 – Not a Troll (1)
As has historically been the case, the weekend passed in a flash. And by evening, after suffering from the Monday blues, I was finally free from work.
Streamer 'Purple's' broadcast time has arrived.
-Ah haha I'm looking forward to today's broadcast
-What new game do you want to play?
– Judging from the voting results, it's Devaek…
-Not barking again?
-Why are you doing this when the broth has already been drained?
-I saw the true ending, but I have to play another game lol
The chat room was filled with viewers waiting for the broadcast, most of whom were BioCrisis fans, but who were asking for other games instead.
After a while, the intro video ended and Lee Kyung-bok appeared.
“Tha! Nice to meet you!”
He greeted me with a smile as usual.
-Phew!
-The break is too long!
-Really ㅋㅋ It's the weekend off, Eva Janer~
-Tresoo, pretend to be busy lol
Viewers welcome us warmly.
Lee Kyung-bok quickly checked the number of viewers.
'800 people… … I guess we're missing a few.'
Considering that it was only the second week of broadcasting, it was quite a large number of people. However, his case was an exception.
The change in numbers was even more noticeable, as previous broadcasts started with audiences in the thousands.
“I was so excited to be on air that I was itching to do so.”
-Did you play the game alone? Is that it?
-This is Baeshin, Baeshin!
-Ah haha turn on the broadcast and rest haha
-I'm telling you to rest while I watch you~
Lee Kyung-bok's smile grew even brighter at the affectionate cheers from the viewers. But soon he drew attention by lightly clapping his hands.
“Hey, I wasn’t just resting over the weekend. Let me make an announcement first. We have a new family member on our show, a manager!”
-oh?
-Hahaha, are you slowly forming a team?
-The new victim of Black Company Purple… …
-Hey, that's 'hell' ahead?
-Come on, Dom Hwang-cha~! Come on, Dom Hwang-cha~!
-Manager, I am very loyal ^^7
The viewers welcomed the manager with jokes.
“And next is the broadcast schedule. Basically, I plan to work five days a week, with two days off during the week.”
-That, what does that mean?
-The broadcast will only last 5 days?
-Compensate for the loss! Compensate for the loss!
-Instead, it's a 48-hour broadcast on the weekend, right?
Viewers immediately protested. But Lee Kyung-bok’s words were not over yet.
“That’s the basic rule. If I’m in good condition, I’ll broadcast even on holidays. Maybe I can do it every day.”
He originally planned to rest for both days, but his friends were against that decision.
Park Joo-ho advised that they should work harder since the broadcast is not yet stable, and Choi Byung-hoon analyzed that there are not enough loyal viewers to take a two-day break.
A situation where people who really need to rest say that one day is all they need.
'That's why the schedule was like this.'
Even in the same case, how it is received can vary depending on the expression.
If you work 6 days a week, taking an extra day off can feel like a loss, but if you work 5 days a week, taking an extra day off can feel like a gift.
“But I’m in good shape this week. So I’ll be broadcasting six days a week.”
-5252! I believed in you!
-Ah haha the broadcast on the 6th is King Jeong.
-Purple, the black company that eventually took away even a day of the holiday… …
-If it's Black Company Purple, don't you have to go 7 days a week?
-That's right.
As expected, the viewers' reaction was not bad.
['I want to know that' donated '5,000' won.]
[Ogemmu?]
['New Game!' donated '1,000' won.]
[I'll ask you what game you're playing today… … ]
Lee Gyeong-bok bowed his head deeply to the support that had come in at that moment.
“I was just about to say this. First of all, I would like to express my deepest gratitude to all the viewers who voted for me on Pertube.”
-Oh lol, you're at a loss
-I can't stand that bird lol
-You did well if you asked once lol
-If you're Korean, please subscribe to Pertube!
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Most of the viewers who came in first were looking forward to the broadcast and even voted.
They soon waited for Lee Kyung-bok to open his mouth.
“I carefully chose the games you introduced after watching the introductory videos. And the game I chose is… … .”
Lee Kyung-bok paused for a moment.
The number of viewers was around 1,800. At this point, it was safe to assume that everyone who was going to come had come.
-Right, right, right, right, right, right, right!
-Will it be revealed in 60 seconds?
-Ah haha I feel dizzy!
-Stop this Musicnet-style production!
Lee Kyung-bok opened his mouth and opened the game's login window.
“It’s the Mystic League!”
Mythic League.
It was a virtual reality sequel from the developer of 'League of Legends', the most popular game during the PC gaming boom.
-?????
-The Mystic League?
-Why are you there, hyung?
-No;;; Weren't you at the bottom of the voting
Question marks kept appearing in the chat window. That was understandable, since most of his current viewers were people who had come to watch Biocrisis.
These were people who mainly enjoyed story-oriented package games rather than online games.
-uh……
-This is a bit unexpected.
-I guess I'll have to come back later when I play another game…
-If you're going to watch Mystic, wouldn't it be better to watch another show?
Unsurprisingly, the response was lukewarm, and some viewers showed signs of leaving.
Any other streamer would have been flustered. However, Lee Kyung-bok was calm. This level of reaction was already expected.
Still, there was a reason why he chose this game.
“Actually, I received an offer to join a Legend League professional team when I was in high school.”
-???
-Are you a pro in high school?
-Ah haha, as expected, it was different from the start
-Does it smell like MSG?
This time, question marks with a different meaning filled the chat window. The decreasing number of viewers suddenly stopped.
Viewers showed interest in the old story of streamer Purple, or 'story' in common parlance.
“It’s 100% true. And it came from three places. Tier One, Dandy, and Origin Diamond.”
-omg?
-I got beaten up lol
-You came from the top three?
-Ah haha I said I wouldn't be fooled haha
-But wouldn't it be okay if it's fuzzy?
Viewers were mixed.
It was natural, since there was no separate evidence to verify it and it was just words.
Unfortunately, Lee Kyung-bok also did not expect this to happen, and there was no other way to prove it.
['Jinjjajijjeomjiji' donated '5,000' won.]
[Huh? But why didn't you go?]
The sponsorship that followed represented the viewers' questions.
“Thank you for your support. Well, it’s personal, so I can’t go into detail. I had a really hard time back then. My… my parents passed away in an accident.”
He couldn't talk about the new recruits. Instead, Lee Kyung-bok revealed a little bit about his family history.
-oh……
-ah……
-ㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ
-I didn't even know that… …
The chat window became quiet.
Lee Kyung-bok waved his hand at that reaction.
“No, it’s okay now. A lot of time has passed, and my parents would be happy if they knew that I was loved like this.”
At Lee Kyung-bok's words, the chat window was filled with crying emoticons.
['Purple is the best' donated '10,000' won.]
[You grew up well!]
“Oh, thank you for your support. That’s why I really wanted to do a sequel to Legend League when I started broadcasting.”
Lee Kyung-bok smiled as brightly as possible.
Even more so that the atmosphere doesn't become unnecessarily dark.
-If it's purple, Mystic League would be fun too lol
-First of all, I have to see the invincible ticket!
-Everyone sit down!
-Will the Mystic League also be 'perfect'?
Final viewers: 1,700.
That's how Lee Kyung-bok's new broadcast began.
* * *
Meanwhile, Choi Byeong-hun's officetel.
The landlord, Choi Byeong-hun, and Park Joo-ho also monitored Lee Gyeong-bok's broadcast from the side.
“The Mystic League… … .”
Park Joo-ho tilted his head, adjusting his glasses.
“It was definitely rumored that Kyungbok was good at it.”
I also heard a rumor that he received an offer to join the team during his school days, as he was a classmate of Lee Kyung-bok.
At that time, there were only a handful of students who didn't play the Legend League, so it was safe to say that the entire school knew about it.
“But it’s been almost 10 years since I’ve touched it. Is this okay?”
Choi Byeong-hun scratched the back of his head at that question.
“Well, there are definitely a lot of variables. I guess a lot of things changed when I moved to the Mystic League.”
The Legends League, which you can enjoy with a keyboard and mouse, and the Mystic League, where players become characters, are obviously not the same game.
As the control method has changed, most of the champions from the previous game have been replaced.
“Yeah, it’s a completely different game.”
“Everything has changed. But… … .”
Choi Byeong-hun, who had been nodding his head, soon smiled.
“Lee Kyung-bok hasn’t changed. And there are genre characteristics as well.”
“What does that mean?”
“Have you ever played Legend League with Kyungbok?”
“… … Do you know what I was doing back then?”
Park Joo-ho's eyes narrowed. Choi Byeong-hoon shook his head, laughing.
“No, that’s not what I meant. Anyway, the reason Kyungbok is so great is not simply because he’s good at using champions. His game sense, like map reading and ordering, is amazing.”
The logic is that even if the characters change, the gameplay doesn't change much, so adaptation isn't difficult.
“But even putting that aside, there is another point to look forward to.”
“What is that?”
Choi Byung-hoon's smile grew even brighter.
“Playing with Kimaro? That means you couldn’t fully express that kid’s physicality with that kind of play.”
Park Joo-ho still had questions, but he didn't ask any more.
Seeing is believing.
It was because Lee Kyung-bok chose the character.
* * *
When Lee Kyung-bok selected the game, he had already chosen the character he would play.
Yami, a ninja clad in a black gi with ancient characters written on it.
It was a character specializing in assassination with magical damage, and its name means 'darkness' in Japanese.
It also has versatility as it can utilize various attributes by forming hand seals based on the 'chakra' among abilities.
'It feels like a mix of the Legend League's assassin Ka-Alyn and the sorcerer Luid.'
The appearance and weapon were similar to 'Ka-Alin', and the skill set was similar to 'Luid', who was famous for his stance change. However, he chose it because it was similar to the champion that Lee Kyung-bok enjoyed.
-????
-You're picking Yami?
-No;;;
-Hyung? Are you really saying this because it's your first time?
The chat room response was not favorable. Even among those who loved packaged games, there was no one who had not played Mystic League.
-Oh lol Yummy Yummy~
– Volunteer metagana lol
-It's not perfect, it's a troll…
-It's okay since it's a tutorial anyways lol
-Really lol. Change right after taking a shit!
Among actual players, Yami is commonly used to mean 'yummy', not 'dark'.
This was because, as an assassin character, he had little stamina and it took a lot of effort to master the water seal. Also, since he couldn't use his hands while forming the water seal, he was even more vulnerable in close combat.
“Is it really that bad? That’s strange. The introduction video looks so cool.”
At those words, the chat window filled with frowning emoticons.
-Dude, that's some real shit. Shit.
-Really lol It's been a while since the pick rate went downhill
-If you do that, they'll ask your name, look through your family tree, and even ask about your ancestors' well-being. Lol
-It looks like I'll get stabbed and eaten by a deliberate troll lol
-Seriously, the eldest son of a dodge inducer… …
Lee Kyung-bok tilted his head at the reaction he truly disliked.
“It’s strange. Don’t you play magic assassins a lot these days? When I played Legend League, he was always the first-pick jungler.”
-When was this pick? Lol!
-Aiming used to be easy when I was using Kimaro, but not now.
-Really ㅋㅋ It's hard to make friends, but getting people to do it is even harder ㅋㅋ
-It's horrible if you don't kite, but it's too hard in virtual reality ㅠㅠ
-Basically, unless you are a skilled ranged attacker, you won't be able to touch it.
-Even a melee jungler is difficult, so a ranged jungler? Hahahahahaha
It was the difference between PC and virtual reality.
Unlike the top-down view, it was difficult to aim and determine distance in the first-person view.
Therefore, it was standard for beginners to get used to characters that were useful in close combat.
Still, Lee Kyung-bok wanted to show what he was good at.
“But I was recognized as a true jungler. I didn’t get the offer to join for nothing.”
From the beginning, he was proud that he was not a beginner. At least, he had some 'arrogance' when it came to the AOS genre.
-Why is our Purple so stubborn?
-No, it’s not even a top-tier disease, it’s the spirit… …
-Stop saying bad things!
-But in the past, junglers were important.
-Latte… Soy milk latte is the best!
In particular, it is no exaggeration to say that the jungler is a position that leads the overall flow of the game.
No wonder the term 'Jungle Chai' became standard term among players.
-Actually, that's the realm of the pro league…
-If you play as a jungler in a normal game, you are likely to get politicized.
-Huh? Weren't we just having fun?
-There are many cases where the jungler doesn't fit right under the goal ㅋㅋㅋ
-What the heck is that? lol. You wouldn't even do it under the mattak.
-Really ㅋㅋ I want to have fun playing the game too!
-Let's do more 3v3 maps~
-If a 3v3 ranked game happens, I'll immediately release the jungler ㅋㅋㅋ
And yet, testimonies keep pouring in.
Lee Kyung-bok read the chat and opened his eyes wide.
“3 on 3?”
In response, the chat window was filled with 'ㅋㅋㅋ'.
-Why are you reacting like my uncle?
-Gotbans often play 3v3 maps where they clear out the jungle and only play the lane.
-What makes you feel like your Purple age suddenly got higher?
-Really lol I thought I saw my dad.
-???: This, this isn't AOS!
-What do you mean, you put in dentures right after you get out of bed? Lol
A map where each player takes charge of one of the three lines. The importance of cooperation is lowered, but the stress caused by teammates is reduced.
Viewers found his reactions more entertaining than the game itself.
“Wow… … The world has really changed a lot.”
Despite his age, Lee Kyung-bok realized the generation gap. The gap between the PC and virtual reality generations was wider than expected.
Right then.
['Agent Q' suggests a quest!]
[Condition – Win 3 times in a row with the ‘Yami’ character.]
[Success – 1,000,000 won]
[Failure – Admitting 'I was an idiot']
A quest has arrived.
-Oh lol, Q-Dari is still alive
-Wow lol I was waiting for the game to change.
-Is it true that you just appeared while watching?
-Not even 3 wins, but 3 consecutive wins? Do you have a conscience?
-Shouldn't it be like walking 300?
The viewers' attention was immediately drawn to the quest.
“Ah, thank you for the quest suggestion, Qdari. It’s been a while since I’ve seen you.”
Lee Kyung-bok greeted him with shining eyes.
“It wouldn’t be perfect if I avoided this precious quest, right? I’ll take on the challenge right away.”
Because it was a great reason to overcome the viewers' opposition.
-Purple uncle, don’t cross that river…!
-What? Are you implying a 24-hour broadcast?
-Whether it's a success or a failure, it's all super fun ㅋㅋㅋㅋ
-Qdari, will he regain his position as Agent Q?
-I watch all the streaming on Yami lol
-But if it's purple, then HOXY?
-I'm strangely looking forward to it lol
-You can make Yami 'perfect'? Then you'll be recognized as invincible.
The chat window lit up with Lee Kyung-bok's declaration of challenge.