The Divine Genius’s Game Broadcasting Chapter 346

Episode 346 – No Paying, Right? (5)

People often call a clear sea an "emerald sea." Lee Gyeong-bok realized why that expression was used.

“Wow, it’s really beautiful.”

Beneath the towering coastal cliffs, a veritable jewel-like sea unfolded. I wondered if this was what emeralds would look like if they were liquid.

This was the scenery of the 'Crimson Coast', the destination we arrived at after completing the ship's renovation and maintenance.

-The colors are really crazy lol

-Wow lol it would be awesome to dive off that cliff

-If they just made a little white sand beach, it would be perfect for a vacation spot.

-It's definitely different in implementation because the main stage is the ocean, lol

-There are almost no waves, so it would be good for swimming lol

Viewers also showered the show with praise. But one person's reaction was different.

"It's strangely quiet. Even looking at the map, there's no place to ambush. It might just be a place where story events take place."

Park Joo-ho remained vigilant. Laughter erupted in the chatroom at those words.

-Workaholic funnier lol

-Imari can't rest because I'm pickled in black ㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-Because it's a spread, I have to keep analyzing it lol

-Huh?! How much have you worked me?! Please give me some rest!

-Fact) Appearing on TV is also work.

-Really lol I'm still working!

Lee Kyung-bok burst into laughter after seeing the chat.

“If you look closely, you’ll find something.”

There were no threats detected yet. Perhaps, as Park Joo-ho had predicted, this was just a place for story progression.

So the sailboat continued along the coastline for a while.

“Oh, it’s a cutscene.”

The screen shifted to the deck and control was lost.

“They said it was forbidden and all, but it wasn’t a big deal.”

"I mean, I think the captain will regret shouting, 'Only the brave sailors will achieve glory!'"

On the screen, sailors were chatting while looking out at the sea.

"Isn't that just a rumor about monsters appearing? The pirates are deliberately creating it."

“Pirates?”

"Yeah. Maybe they're hiding treasure there? If monsters come out, other pirates won't be able to come easily."

“Oh… this kid, he’s smart?”

“If he’s that smart, wouldn’t he be slacking off somewhere people can’t see him?”

The two sailors flinched at the sudden interruption of a third voice. They turned around to see the captain glaring at them.

The captain growled softly at the two people who were frozen in place.

“On board a ship, the captain’s orders are absolute. What were those orders?”

“He told me not to let my guard down.”

“Yes. And didn’t the captain personally explain the reason?”

“Beware of surprise attacks, as the cliff obscures your view…”

“Oh, you’re smart.”

When the captain smiled, the crew members also laughed awkwardly.

“That’s what the kids who know that do!?”

But soon, as if waiting, the shout returned.

"Get your shit together! Or I'll throw you guys out as bait for the monsters!"

"All right!"

The captain, who had been maintaining discipline among the crew, snorted and headed toward the bow. There, he found the main character.

“Captain.”

Unlike a little while ago, the captain called the protagonist in a polite manner.

“What’s going on? It’s noisy.”

"The sailors were relaxed, so we did some training. But…"

The captain gave a short cough and continued speaking more cautiously.

"What should we do here? I heard the headquarters just finished their suppression mission…"

The protagonist turned his eyes back to the sea.

“If you find anything suspicious, report it.”

“If you say it’s suspicious…”

Before the captain could even finish speaking.

“Hey, pirates! Pirate ship spotted on the right!”

An urgent voice came from above. It was a report from a sailor standing guard on the mast.

-Oh? Are you fighting pirates?

-???: Pirate! Let's play a round!

-Is this the pirate with the next clue?

-You've already caught a three-star pirate?

-Really lol I even modified it but it's still a breeze

The audience laughed, predicting the battle target. But soon the atmosphere became awkward.

“Is it a shipwreck…?”

As the protagonist lifted the telescope, his vision changed. The ship within the circular lens was clearly a pirate ship.

But strangely, the sailors were nowhere to be seen.

-What? Why is there only a round belly?

-The ship is too intact to be a shipwreck;;

-HOXY Ghost Ship?

-Does the cashier come out here?

-???: Ghost! Let's play a round!

-Are you even fighting ghosts? Lol

-Since ancient times, exorcisms have been done with firepower.

-Information) There is a record in the Annals of King Seongjong of actually blowing up a place that was possessed by a ghost with a cannon.

-What the heck lol Really?

-The king said noㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

In the meantime, the situation changed.

The telescope turned slightly and a small boat emerged from behind the ship, and was captured on screen.

“They’re pirates. Everyone, be on guard.”

“Yes, alert! Be alert!”

At the protagonist's command, the captain raised his voice. Amidst the crew's busy movements, a squeaking sound could be heard.

The boat was brought into close-up, as if the telescope had been adjusted for magnification.

"…what?"

The situation became even more awkward as the pirates came into view. They were waving their hands as if calling for help.

-Why are they like that?

-What is it? What the heck is it?

-Why are you flapping like that? Lol

-Isn't that because it's shipped directly from the production site?

-Is this live sashimi? LOL

-The results came in on their own?!

-They recognize the Black Navy and surrender lol

-Or are you trying to fake surrender and strike back?

Lee Kyung-bok's judgment was different. Judging by his terrified expression, it didn't seem like a lie.

And above all else.

'It seems like the opponent isn't a pirate.'

As the boat drew closer, a threat was detected. But it wasn't pirates, but something rising from beneath the surface, from the depths of the sea.

“Save me…!”

As soon as his voice became audible, the pirate raised his voice. No, he tried to.

But suddenly a column of water rose up around the boat and in an instant the pirates fell to the bottom of the sea.

Before long, a question mark appeared in the chat window, and viewers soon learned why this area was called the 'Crimson Coast'.

“What, what happened?”

“The pirates were dragged into the sea…!”

“A monster, a monster…! A monster has appeared!”

Blood spread crimson from beneath the boat. Along with it, the sailors' voices were heard.

The protagonist immediately lowered the telescope and turned around.

“All hands, prepare for battle!”

Despite his orders, the sailors didn't immediately understand. They were all preoccupied with the pirates' boats.

“It’s Deep One! The Deep Ones are out hunting!”

The protagonist raised his voice again. At the same time, hideous monsters appeared around the boat. They looked like a cross between piranhas and humans.

“Hey, Captain! There’s one on the pirate ship too!”

The sailor on the mast screamed, and the screen returned to the pirate ship.

The cabin opened and bloody monsters, the Deep Ones, poured out.

-Wow;;; It's not like there weren't pirates

-It seems like you were attacked without even being able to come out?

-ㅇㅇ It seems like we were ambushed by the Deep Ones

-It was already all eaten?

-Still, this is like King lol

-Really lol If you deal with Godple before he comes up, it's over

Viewers weren't overly concerned. Unlike the pirates, they weren't attacked by surprise.

But Lee Gyeong-bok was different.

'The big one is coming.'

A threat of a different level than the Deep Ones was detected. Soon, as if that feeling were correct, a black shadow expanded around the pirate ship.

Soon, a roaring noise and a gust of spray came crashing down, destroying the pirate ship.

“What, what is that!?”

“Whale, whale! It’s a deep-sea whale!”

Amidst the pouring debris and seawater, a shadowy figure emerged. A massive whale, but its exterior was covered in dark green moss and barnacles.

-Even when I look at it again, the scale is no joke lol

-Information) Deep One comes up to the sea surface riding a deep-sea whale.

-Wow, it's like a sailing ship to Deep One.

-ㅁㅊ Can you catch that?

-You can catch it if you follow your mom when she tells you to go eat tonkatsu.

-No lol are you crazy lol

Unlike the laughing viewers, the sailors in the cutscene were driven into a panic.

“Oh my, I never knew there were monsters like this!”

“We have to, we have to run away! We have to run away quickly…!”

“Row! Row!”

The sailors on deck were in disarray. The captain looked back at the protagonist in confusion.

“Captain?!”

But there was no one there. The panicked captain turned his gaze and spotted the protagonist running towards him.

He was lighting the cannon.

The shell fired with a dull boom. A long cry echoed as the projectile struck the deep-sea whale.

In a series of events, the sailors' attention was focused on the protagonist.

"Even monsters are made of flesh and blood! Everyone, take up fire and weapons!"

He took the initiative and raised his sword and torch. The captain quickly repeated.

“Take up fire and weapons!”

One by one, the sailors' eyes returned to him. And they too shouted, following the protagonist's orders.

“Take up fire and weapons!”

“Take up fire and weapons!”

Fire and weapons.

Those two words stuck in everyone's mind.

It was the beginning of a story battle.

* * *

As soon as the cutscene ended, Lee Gyeong-bok took stock of the surrounding situation.

“Oh, the manager went to his own ship.”

Park Joo-ho was there until the cutscene, but moved as the battle began.

But it didn't matter. Lee Gyeong-bok opened the fleet crew voice channel.

“Can you hear me?”

<I can hear you well.>

In response to the returned reply, Lee Gyeong-bok analyzed the situation using the information Shingi had provided.

"Looking at it now, it's a bit different from fighting pirates. Those Deep Ones are swimming in there themselves."

"You can see it from here too. They seem to be operating in squad units. They're probably trying to board the ship themselves."

As befitting a sea monster, the Deep Ones were perfectly capable of swimming. Left alone, they would have to come aboard the ship and engage in close combat.

"For now, just circle around and aim for the whales. Larger whales are easier to hit with the touch controls."

Park Joo-ho couldn't be expected to aim carefully. It was better to target the deep-sea whale than the easily evasive Deep One.

<Okay. Let's go.>

A deafening roar accompanied the reply. As expected from a three-star sailing ship, shells rained down from its numerous cannons like shotgun volleys.

-Wow hahaha look at the firepower

-This is a cannon battle lol

-3 star performance is certain!

The viewers were amazed by the sight, but it was short-lived.

<This is a bit confusing.>

Even the deep-sea whale wasn't left unattended. Water cannons shot from its cavernous mouth, swept away the barrage of incoming shells.

Most of the shells, having lost speed due to the water pressure, fell limply. The few shells that still had some momentum left struck the deep-sea whale.

“The moss and barnacles weren’t just decorations.”

The shells merely slid on the moss and broke the barnacles.

-?????????

-No;;; How can I wake up like this?

– Blatant inducement to pay lol

-King! I'm going to make you pay!

-If you lose here, the sailboat reinforcement package pop-up will appear right awayㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-No way, you're asking me to pay money when it's only the beginning lol

-No, there is a strategy

-Absolutely no training!

-First of all, look at what Godple is doing!

The chatroom erupted in confusion at the sight. Unlike viewers who had actually played the game, most viewers assumed the developers were suddenly increasing the difficulty level to induce monetization.

'I'm sorry if you misunderstand.'

Lee Kyung-bok immediately checked him and grabbed the key. Demonstrating the strategy would be more persuasive than explaining it in detail.

As soon as his sailboat moved, the viewers' attention returned. I wondered what he was trying to do.

-Wow lol Drift lol

-Take it! It's cheap!

-Deep One Shacks, are you feeling refreshed?

-I feel like I'm going to feel really dirty lol

The ensuing results revealed everyone's understanding of the situation. Lee Kyung-bok's sharp turn caused a wave that pushed the Deep Ones back.

But that was only a temporary measure. The Deep Ones didn't give up and continued their pursuit.

As a result of several rounds of fighting like that.

<Is it okay to keep shooting this?>

The deep-sea whales were alive and well. No, their situation had actually worsened.

The deep-sea whale, perhaps drawn to the shelling of Park Joo-ho, aimed at him and sprayed water cannons at him.

Fortunately, the sailing ship was a 3-star Sharktail specialized in speed and was able to maintain a sufficient distance, so it wasn't difficult to avoid.

<If the shells fall, you have no choice but to run away.>

-As expected from Perpago, the analysis is fast lol

-The quote came right away, Imariya.

-That's right;;; It's not like you can fight indefinitely

-Even if you're a god player, it's a bit much to catch that whale yourself;;;

The problem was resources.

Unlike monsters that used the seawater itself as a weapon, the number of shells a sailing ship could carry was limited.

No matter how well prepared they were, if the stalemate continued, it would be Lee Kyung-bok and Park Joo-ho who would be at a disadvantage.

Lee Kyung-bok gave a simple answer to the worried viewers and Park Joo-ho.

“It’s okay. I found a strategy.”

<You found it?>

"You have to aim for the inside, not the outside. Shoot when the whale opens its mouth."

Viewers were reassured by the explanation.

-Oh lol I see, this should work

-It's a bit tough if you're alone, but I think it'll be okay if there are two of you?

-One person guides the water cannon and the other person hits it lol

-ㅇㅇ It's a place where you originally form a fleet and attack.

-It takes some time, but this is the right way to do it lol

-Maybe Godple is faster?

-The manager is a touch controller, so I guess it won't work?

-It's good that Punisher is drawing aggro, but Godful's ship lacks firepower.

-Anyway, I'll wake up lol

Even if it takes some time, wouldn't it be possible to attack reliably?

Soon, Lee Kyung-bok gave instructions to Park Joo-ho.

“Fire when I give the signal.”

Got it.

That brief exchange led viewers to conclude that Lee Kyung-bok had volunteered to be the bait. However, his subsequent actions left the chat room filled with question marks.

-Huh?! Isn't that too close!?

-You're really pulling off the aggro lol

-ㅁㅊ I don't think it's aggro?

Lee Kyung-bok replied to the chat with a smile.

“Just get them to open their mouths, right?”

The deep-sea whale opened its mouth at his approach. Its water cannon fired immediately, but Lee Gyeong-bok easily drifted out of the line of fire.

I thought he was giving a signal to Park Joo-ho.

"wait!"

It wasn't a launch signal, but a standby signal. The viewers also caught on to Lee Kyung-bok's intentions.

-No lol no way this lol

-Let's go!

-Go Turtle Rock! Body Slam!

-???: Turtle! Turtle!

-Why is the sailing ship crying? ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

Lee Gyeong-bok turned the bow of the ship and rammed the side of the deep-sea whale.

"now!"

The impact crushed the barnacle. It didn't penetrate, but it was enough to inflict pain. The deep-sea whale let out a long scream and opened its mouth.

<Good reception.>

Park Joo-ho's calm voice echoed with a deafening explosion. Scattered shells swarmed the deep-sea whale.

And some of them fell towards Lee Gyeong-bok's sailing ship.

-Hit and Run is crazy?

-F*ck, this evasive maneuver is an art lol

-Wow lol you used the scales properly

-If it had really just been a collision, the Godple ship would have been destroyed.

-How do you mix sea serpents and deep-sea whales?

-Really lol Can you compare raid mobs with normal mobs that are just big?

It was easy to handle, as it was a sledgehammer modified from the scales of a sea serpent, which boasted incredible durability.

"Huh? It goes straight to a cutscene? I guess the condition was to inflict a certain amount of damage."

After completing his evasion, Lee Kyung-bok felt his control disappearing.

The protagonist in the screen that changed within a moment raised his voice while aiming his sword at the deep-sea whale.

“Don’t miss it! Speed up!”

The deep-sea whale let out a long cry and fled. The protagonist guided the monster toward the shore, preventing it from escaping into the sea.

“Captain, the monsters are entering the cave!”

“Are you still chasing me?!”

The deep-sea whale disappeared into a dark coastal cave. The captain asked on behalf of the crew.

The protagonist hesitated for a moment, but soon nodded.

“I definitely have to see it through to the end.”

“Understood. Forward! Keep going!”

The captain immediately carried out that order.

Then the screen flickered, revealing a dark cave. A sailboat, lit with torches, slowly advanced through the darkness. Everyone's faces were visibly tense, unsure of when a monster might appear.

“Captain, over there…!”

"hmm."

On the way, the captain, startled, pointed ahead. The protagonist nodded with a short sigh.

In the foreground, illuminated by the torch, a deep-sea whale was floating on the red-tinted water.

“I think he died from losing too much blood.”

"Tell them to be careful, there might be some Deep Ones left alive. And…"

The protagonist frowned as he delivered the order. He then threw the torch toward the player into the sea.

The captain's eyes widened at the sudden action. But soon, like the protagonist, he threw the other torch into the sea.

“Captain, what is that?”

“It looks like there’s something behind the cave wall.”

Beyond the corpse of the deep-sea whale, a bluish light was leaking out from behind the wall.

“Choose some sailors to come down and explore.”

"All right."

Then the protagonist got off the ship with some sailors and looked in the direction of the light.

-oh?

-What is this?

-Is it something like a relic?

The blue light was coming from a metal device hidden behind the wall. Judging by the rust, it seemed to have been neglected for quite some time.

“It feels a bit out of place in the worldview. I think it might have something to do with Atlantis.”

Lee Kyung-bok also added his own comment, and viewers agreed.

-Really lol Anyone can tell it's from Atlantis

-Is Atlantis some kind of alien?

-Oh, my fingers are itchy!

-Oh my! Spoiler alert!

-No mention of the story because I saw the leak

-Right, lol. If you want to know, go to Plant Wiki.

Meanwhile, the protagonist ordered the sailors to be on guard and looked around.

“Is this… a map?”

There were maps scattered around the device that seemed to still be functioning and emitting light.

Oddly enough, they were not different maps, but one type of map.

“This is the first time I’ve seen this map…”

The protagonist picked up a map, turned it around, and looked behind him. Soon, his eyes widened.

There was a scribbled note on the back.

"…father?"

The close-up was of the seal, the seal of Horatio.

-oh????

-Were you here?

-Then there's a high chance he was alive.

-The letter doesn't seem fake, does it?

Not only Lee Kyung-bok, but also the viewers became more focused and immersed in the cutscene.

The protagonist quickly glanced at the map. Different writings were written on the back.

Where did the information leak out? I foolishly fell for the rumor that they had found a clue to Atlantis. To my shame, I was the only one who survived.

He turned his eyes and began to put things in order.

[Is this a revelation to continue the mission? I found a mysterious device in a cave where I hid from pursuit. I've never heard of such a device. It must be a trace of the Atlanteans.]

“Is this… Atlantis?”

The protagonist looked for the next chapter with bewildered eyes.

"It's an amazing piece of technology. No, perhaps it's magic. What's certain is that this device proves the existence of Atlantis. But I'm trapped here. Still, I must report this to headquarters. I'm leaving this record in case someone discovers it after I'm dead."

“Oh, it looks like you wrote this first and then wrote the front part separately.”

Lee Kyung-bok made a light comment and focused again.

I decided to try everything I could. I sent a bottled letter out to sea. I couldn't write down the specifics, for fear pirates might find it. May God watch over you.

[I tried the device. Mysteriously, it creates items when you insert ingredients. I thought it was random, but it seems to have some kind of recipe. I tore up some clothes and inserted them, and the same map kept coming out. Maybe it's the location of Atlantis.]

[Food is running low. It's time to make a decision. If we delay any longer, we'll run out of options. Let's find an escape route.]

The protagonist's hand, which was organizing the order, stopped. Soon, the paper and his trembling hand came into focus.

I can't give up yet. I have to attend my son's graduation ceremony. Because of my duties, I haven't been able to spend much time with him.

[No, that was just an excuse. I thought it would be okay because he was my son, because he was strong like me. But now I see.]

[After all, I'm just a weak human. As I face death, I have so many regrets.]

"I must live. I must live to see my son again. Wouldn't he be happy if I secretly went to his graduation ceremony?"

[There's a lot I want to say to my son. Let's… tell him in person.]

A drop of water fell onto the last record. I couldn't tell if it was a tear or a drop of water stuck in the cave.

"ah…"

-Godfatherㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ

-Is this your first graduation ceremony?

-It suddenly came in…

-How is this a mobile game story?

-Anyway, you're alive! That's how it is!

Lee Kyung-bok, of course, and the viewers sighed. Meanwhile, the protagonist silently organized the map.

"bosun."

"ancient!"

“Move this device… to the ship.”

"All right!"

The screen changed as the crew approached the device at the captain's gesture.

The new location was the captain's cabin.

“Oh, the cutscene ends there.”

"hmm…"

Park Joo-ho had already arrived. He let out a short sigh.

When Lee Kyung-bok looked at him, Park Joo-ho cleared his throat and said.

“It seems like this device is in charge of gacha.”

"Oh, I see. You said that if you put in ingredients, something will come out, right? I thought it was just a story clue."

“It’s like gacha was naturally incorporated into the story.”

As the story progressed, it was clear that gacha and gacha features had been unlocked. The conversation between the two men completely transformed the already stagnant atmosphere from the cutscene.

-Hahaha I can't stand gacha!

-My brother has a knack for picking, Imari.

-Is it finally time for Manhae's Godple to come out?

-???: Ah~ Ah, I never thought of picking it out in a place like this!

-???: Watch carefully! And… don't tell anyone!

-???: Aren't there other guys besides you who will ask me for gacha too?

-I can see that posture! I can see it!

-Miss ㅋㅋㅋ It's so funny ㅋㅋㅋ

Gachas were a must in mobile games.