The Divine Genius’s Game Broadcasting Chapter 486

Episode 486 – Helter-skelter (8)

Around the same time, the North American community, Reddit's Hellaformers board.

It was nighttime in Korea, but mostly daytime in North America. Consequently, most of the people currently in the community were veterans, dedicated to the game.

As the number was small, there were usually few posts during this time period, but now was an exception.

[-It's FXXking crazy! Did you all see Purge Day's play? The General Manager was defeated before Phase 2 even started!]

[-I can't believe it. Is this really possible? Everyone except for the player named 'GENOME' is a first-timer? And there's even an engineer on the Purge Day team?]

[-Usually, no player chooses to be an engineer in a chain mission. That's blatant trolling! But now? Well, I'm not sure.]

[-We're Wrong. It's proven through play, right? Purge Day completely refuted the theory that linked missions shouldn't include engineers!]

Since the developers announced the challenge update, the veterans' attention has been focused on Purge Day.

Naturally, they watched the broadcast live and shared their impressions in the community.

[-This is it! Damn it, Purge Day did it! Especially the perfect play was amazing! I thought he was only good at piloting drones, but he totally surprised me!]

[-Very creative, I couldn't even imagine what Purple did. How did he think to overclock his enemies? He even took the surroundings into consideration?!]

[-He is a true genius, don't be surprised everyone. I've been looking into Purple since I found out about him and there are a lot more amazing things than this! Everyone should seriously consider signing up for his YouTube membership XD]

[-Maybe this is just Korean DNA. Because the US has a larger population than Korea, and we don't have players like this! Honestly, is there anyone among us who can replicate this? I'm pretty sure no one can!]

Everyone praised Purge Day's performance on this broadcast. This was because everyone, with their intimate knowledge of the game, knew just how difficult it was.

[Literally, they're wiping out hell right now. Purge Day isn't some lucky newbie. Even though they're new, they can be just like us, if not better.]

[-Well… I hate to admit it, but they're better than the team I put together. I have to admit defeat.]

[-Guys, have you seen the leaderboard? The Purge Day scores are crazy!]

Soon they turned their attention to another category: the "Leaderboard" bulletin board.

It is a place where scores are calculated and rankings are compiled based on users' play data provided by the developer of Helaformus, and it is also an objective measure of skill among veterans.

[-Not bad, but Decibel's score is decent, isn't it? His damage contribution is higher than I thought!]

[-Nah, I'm still not satisfied with this scoring system. Shouldn't Eclipse have scored higher than Decibel? He showed off some great tanking skills on this show!]

[-Chill out guys, there's nothing we can do about the standards set by the developers, right? Of course I agree. Especially since Vanguards actually gain points by taking damage.]

However, individual player scores weren't widely recognized among veterans, as the scoring method varied across occupations.

Accordingly, what the veterans focused on was the 'team points', which calculated not only each player's performance but also the overall mission progress as a score.

And the ranking of Purge Day calculated with that score was enough to surprise everyone.

[5251. Purgeday – 10,978pt]

The aggregated ranking of the Purge Day team was in the 5,000s. This wasn't a surprising number for the veterans who consistently ranked high in the top tier every season.

[-Is it real? Nearly half a million teams were created this update season? A team with three newbies is in the top 1%?]

[-Impressive! Judging from what was shown on the broadcast, it's entirely possible! If Purge Day hadn't even made it into the 1%, it would have been evidence of a problem with the counting method!]

[-Wow, I'm embarrassed by my Helaformers play. How can there be such a difference? Purge Day was in the top 1% just by clearing Region 1!?]

The situation for the Purge Day team was special.

This was because the scores reflected on the leaderboard were updated every time a 'region' within the game was conquered.

[-You know what? Purge Day didn't even play the entire first area. They faced Cerberus! They should have scored that low, yet they still got this many points!?]

[-That's right! Come to think of it, that's true! Oh my gosh, no one could possibly score like that in a situation like Purge Day!]

[-Hell yeah! The developers were right. Purge Day's gameplay is definitely challenging, isn't it? It truly deserves to be recognized as a legendary play!]

Moreover, the strategy for the first region, which reflected that score, was no ordinary situation. The veterans expressed their admiration and anticipation.

[-I wanna see this! How much higher would Purge Day's score be if he conquered Region 2? It would be at least better than Region 1!]

[-Damn! If it's Purge Day, we could break all the previous season records! This is truly a historic moment for Hellapomers!]

If Purge Day clears Area 2, this surprising result will change once again.

* * *

The members entered into a defensive battle.

NPC soldiers were stationed along each of the four corridors leading to the storage hub.

“No, how can it be this light…?”

“I was a bit skeptical because it was said to be made from minerals from hell, but this is truly innovative.”

“Once you get used to it, you won’t be able to use the old equipment again, right?”

"Just imagine if we sent these minerals to Earth, not just weapons. The world would be completely different!"

They seemed very pleased with their newly issued equipment. It was hard to believe they were on the verge of battle.

And the atmosphere became more hopeful with the members' appearance.

“Ohhh…! Hellapomers Unit!”

“You’re saying all this equipment is thanks to Helaformers?”

“I volunteered with the determination to die, but thanks to you, I have hope!”

“Glory to Hellapomers! Blessings to mankind!”

“Hellaformers! Hellaformers! Hellaformers!”

The enthusiastic praise brought smiles to the faces of not only the members but also the viewers.

-Ah haha the NPCs here are so well behaved

-You know very well who it is thanks to?

-What is it? Where did you ungrateful bastards go!?

-Really lol Usually in games NPCs just order you around lol

-That's why I feel like protecting you, Imari.

But as the NPCs' cheers died down, everyone became aware of the situation.

“Hmm, unlike Region 1, the soldiers aren’t separated.”

“That’s right. If we’re not careful, they could get hurt.”

“If even one side is breached, damage will be inevitable.”

-Oh, is that right?

-In region 1, the outpost was a bit far away so it was okay;;;

-It's more dangerous here because it's right in front.

-I guess it's fortunate that you upgraded the equipment?

-Still, it seems like there will be casualties…

This would be a different situation from the defensive battles in Region 1. Everyone expressed concern, so Lee Gyeong-bok spoke.

"If everyone just guards their assigned passages, there won't be any problems. Just block them before they get there."

“Hmm…! That’s right! If you think it can’t be done, it can’t be done! That’s Master’s philosophy!”

“Purple’s attitude is always worth emulating.”

"Okay! Honestly, I don't know about the other members, but with this lineup, it's definitely possible! Alright, let's go!"

At this, the members also took their seats with enthusiasm.

-Okay! Let's go!

-Ugh haha, so you have a different mindset?

-If it's a fuzzy day, it's a king possibility!

-Where did the NPCs on the Ikle side go?

-Hahaha, they're trying to completely block the entrance.

-A reminder that NPC assistance is not necessary lol

-What is the above article? ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

As soon as the NPCs were deployed, Lee Kyung-bok opened his mouth.

"Now, as you all know, due to the nature of the location, it's more a battle of skill than strategy, right? Improvisation is key, so if you need help, just let me know!"

“Okay! I understand!”

“I’ll keep my ears open!”

“Old story!”

Lee Kyung-bok installed a turret right there, and the other members also deployed their android units.

The result left viewers laughing.

-In a place like this, a turret is pretty sturdy lol

-Really lol I can sweep it all away

-Denunna Kalgak ㅁㅊㄷㅁㅊㅇ

-Dehakwon students and teaching assistants.jpg

-Look at the skill of blocking the entrance of the school building, Kyung Lee. LOL

-Oh my gosh lol What the hell is that idiot lol

-Knock down the howitzer again lol

-Instead of the Eikl Sir, put up a barricade ㅅㅂㅋㅋㅋ

-You copied Gotple's idea again, so ugly?

-Cheating Munyaguut!

Among them, Genome borrowed the same tactic he had used in the previous tunnel blasting. When viewers teased him about this, he confidently responded:

"Oh, this isn't cheating, this is sharing strategies. The captain taught me a useful method, so of course I should use it!"

"That's right. But if we were to refine it a bit, I wonder if the barricade would hold up as well as the Icle. I think it would be a good idea to deploy some of the androids behind the barricade, out of siege mode."

“Ah! I’ll fix it right away!”

When Lee Gyeong-bok agreed and advised again, Genome quickly changed the arrangement.

-Chuitswww You can't even copy properlywww

-Tsk tsk There's no progress because you just copy and paste!

-You punk again?

-Just prove it scientifically lol

Laughter erupted again in the chatroom, but it didn't last long. The members and NPCs soon hardened their faces.

“I can hear footsteps.”

“Master…!?”

“Yes, they are enemies.”

It was because of the sound of footsteps beginning to echo down the passage. The accompanying vibrations indicated that there were no small number of enemies.

“Let’s initiate combat first!”

The longest-ranged genome fired its howitzer, signaling the start of battle. A series of explosions, accompanied by a crackling sound, illuminated the dark tunnel.

“Oh, they are demons!”

“All hands, prepare for battle!”

“Get out, you scum!”

“I will make you all my slaves!”

The screams of NPCs and demons simultaneously rang in my ears. In an instant, battles erupted in every passageway.

-Look at the rush of supplies ㅎㄷㄷ

-What is that? Isn't that a mid-boss?

-Wow lol it's an excavation suit lol

-Fortunately, it's not Paris?

-This is an all-out war between the devils, dammit

The enemies that appeared weren't just mines and hell junk. Some of the demon overseers were charging forward wearing the digging suits worn by the General Overseer.

Having already seen its power, everyone was momentarily worried.

-Haha …

-Is it worth upgrading your equipment?

-Can we just leave the mines to them?

-Quantity is quantity, Imari!

-If you just deal with the junk and suits well, you might just win?

The only enemies the members had to deal with while the NPCs were Hell Junk and Digger Suits.

The members also noticed him.

-Ugh haha everyone figured it out right away

-But can a god-like attack be stopped with just one turret?

-Haha …

-Is it blocking too well?

-Who is worried about whom? Lol

Lee Kyung-bok had to fend off the attack with a single turret. Concerns briefly surfaced in the chatroom, but they quickly disappeared.

In fact, Lee Gyeong-bok was sitting comfortably on the barricade, just turning his head.

"Oh, Congressmen, you should definitely try engineering sometime. Lasers are really fun."

But contrary to his attitude, the situation he was in was the complete opposite of peaceful.

“Kkaaaaaaah!”

“What the hell! Get out of here!”

“You stupid piece of trash! Get down!”

The overclocked turret was spewing bullets at a terrifying rate. Amidst the barrage of bullets, the newly attached laser part fired a thick beam of light.

Surprisingly, the beam penetrated only the occupants of the excavation suit.

-What the heck lol What's the accuracy?

-Oh no, there are fierce fights everywhere else lol

-Anyone can see that he's just playing an AR game, right?

-Peritswww I'm having fun playing alone in game modewww

-But your judgment is really awesome lol

-Really lol I see the excavator chute falls over and becomes an obstacle

-The perfect snowball is rolling, right?

Because only the demons on board were dealt with, the excavation chute collapsed. Since no other parts were damaged, its sheer volume became an obstacle, forcing the hell junk and mines to retreat to either side of the chute.

This created a sort of 'bottleneck' and allowed the NPCs to focus their firepower on that area.

"No, this is actually easier than defending Area 1. Since we didn't blow up the turrets, there's no need to recharge them."

Lee Kyung-bok explained, shifting his gaze. And as if to prove his point, he detached the overclocked drone from the turret and turned it toward the other members.

“Oh! What is it?”

“You said you wanted to get a buff.”

“Wow! This is crazy! Master, you’re the best!”

The first to benefit was Decibel. Her eyes widened in amazement.

Compared to her android, the beam of light condensed into the charging rifle was noticeably different. The beam was aimed squarely at the occupant of the excavation suit.

“Wow, the buff is really amazing! Oh, I didn’t know only Ikle Kyung was using something this good.”

“Sir Decibel has tasted it. I will yield, but please refrain from monopolizing it!”

The viewers burst into laughter as Eclipse responded with a sly voice.

-What is this buff war of nerves? LOL

-Ugh lol I can't stand the perfect buff

-Isn't overclocking really spreading? LOL

-Really lol If you get sucked in, you can't get out!

-It's just a tonic, a tonic!

Lee Kyung-bok also laughed at the conversation between the two people.

“If I had known this would happen, I would have brought two overclockers.”

"Oh! That would work! If you're a master, you can overclock simultaneously!"

“But there might still be a use for a barrier, right?”

Eclipse spoke lightly, but Lee Kyung-bok nodded calmly.

“Yes, that could be the case.”

Actually, there was a reason I kept a barrier drone. While it wouldn't hurt to replace it, I didn't have a gut feeling it was a better option.

'There may be times when it is necessary.'

Lee Gyeong-bok trusted his intuition.

* * *

The demons' attacks continued twice more. Each time, the enemy numbers increased, but the results remained largely unchanged.

-The devils couldn't even reach the barricade lol

-If you send out a lot of Kingjik excavation suits, only the demons will suffer ㅋㅋㅋ

-Really lol You're really good at blocking the road lol

-Rather, is it that Hell Junk can't come out in the future?

-But this is also possible because it's a purge day lol

-Really lol if it was someone else they would have said hello already

-This time, it seems like all NPCs will survive?

-If you look at the defense battle in area 1, it seems like it's the last rush.

Everyone assumed there would only be one more attack left. This allowed the members to relax.

“It’s definitely more convenient since the specs have been upgraded.”

“Well, the results of the Purple Lord’s investigation are reflected more.”

“Well, it feels more real now because it’s a percentage buff.”

Everyone was feeling the effects of their Hell Metal investment. Just as both the members and the viewers were confident of victory, the demons appeared again.

“Hey, it’s similar this time too.”

“Hmm, I think it will end without a hitch.”

-This is over lol

-Thank you for your hard work!

-Okay cut!

-It was easier than you thought?

Everyone was relieved to see the same enemy formation as before. But Lee Kyung-bok frowned.

'what?'

The drone's scan range wasn't marked on the minimap, but there was a sense of hostility between the passages.

As he was getting nervous, he heard a strange sound coming from that direction.

“Mr. Decibel! In the middle!”

At the same time as Lee Gyeong-bok's warning, the rock wall in the center of the passage he and Decibel were in charge of collapsed.

Behind them, supervisors with excavation chutes in front jumped out.

-?????????

-What is it? What the heck is it?

-What the heck;;; Did you come through there?

-An irregular pattern at the end?!

-Should we send a special task force?

-Oh my god!

Decibel was startled and immediately turned his gunfire. However, he couldn't stop the fireballs fired by the supervisors.

The fireball that flew in the direction of the NPCs exploded. The chat window was filled with sighs.

“I, I survived…!”

“Thank you, thank you!”

The voices of NPCs could be heard behind the explosion. It was thanks to the precarious barrier formed in front of them.

“Purple Sir? What’s going on!?”

“It’s okay! I took care of it!”

“Wow, I was really surprised…!”

Only after Lee Kyung-bok and Decibel had dealt with the remaining special forces could the viewers feel relieved.

-I was so surprised lol

-I'm going to go to Denunna Maem Imari

-Godple's reflexes are the best in the world!

-Wow but it was really fast lol

-Really lol I thought you knew in advance lol

-???: I came back from looking at the plant wiki~

-???: I came back after seeing something dirty~ dirty~

-I think you probably thought I was reading a strategy guide or something lol

Genome added a quick comment to the rapidly growing chat.

"No, honestly, I knew that in advance, but I couldn't react. I know there's a special task force, but the direction this comes from is random. Even if you guess with a 25% chance!"

“I didn’t take the picture either. I just noticed it because I heard a sound.”

Genome was trying to clear up the misunderstanding, but to Lee Kyung-bok, it was a misunderstanding.

And then a question mark appeared in the chat window at that explanation.

"You know that drilling sound in the excavation chute? That sounded a little different. I guess there's a difference between spinning in the air and digging into a wall."

Lee Kyung-bok explained in a little more detail, but the question marks only increased.

“You mean you heard the sound of a wall being dug in this gunfire?”

“No, Master? How does that sound?!”

"Whoa! Why are you scanning with a drone? Our captain is scanning with his ears!"

-Oh my gosh lol how does that really work lol

-That's what I can see, that's what I can hear lol

-It's noisy even for us watching the broadcast, so how can you distinguish the sound over there?

-This guy has a perfect sense, lol

-Oh lol It reminds me of when I was in anatomy class lol

– Seriously ㅋㅋ I got really annoyed during the long distance test ㅋㅋㅋ

-Stop stealing viewers' ugly jokes!

-Perfect scan ㅁㅊㄷㅁㅊㅇ

Amidst admiration and laughter, the remaining enemies were soon dealt with. As expected, the screen changed to reveal that this was the final assault.

“Wow! I guess it’s over! It’s a complete victory!”

“Whew, no one got hurt!”

“Oh, thank you all for your hard work.”

Everyone congratulated him, but then they became puzzled. The screen changed, and the location was not the outpost, but still the storage hub.

“My body isn’t moving.”

“Huh? Is this another bug that isn’t a bug?”

I didn't even feel in control.

It meant that the screen you are seeing now is a cutscene.

“We won!”

“Long live Hellapomers!”

“I can come back alive…”

While everyone was skeptical, the NPC soldiers were overjoyed. Then, suddenly, the NPCs collapsed.

-????????????

-Why are you suddenly like this?

-Is it a real bug this time?

-No lol why would you do this if everything went well lol

-Developers, come out again!

-Grandeul… I guess I should do it?

Meanwhile, the members in the cutscene were standing perfectly still. Viewers were convinced it was a bug, but Genome coughed lightly.

“Ahem, it’s not a bug.”

I wondered what was in his words, but then I heard the sound of squeaking wheels.

The members immediately took a stand, but what was caught on screen was an old man.

“Wheelchair? Are you sick?”

“Hmm, I’m not an ordinary person.”

-Ah haha it wasn't a bug, it was an event

-Eikle Kyung's judgment is so good lol

– Seriously ㅋㅋ Where in hell is there a normal grandpa ㅋㅋㅋ

-Anyone can see that it's suspicious, right?

-In the meantime, Denun almost got fooled again lol

The characters in the cutscene seemed to have made the same judgment as the viewers and immediately launched an attack.

But strangely, the beams of light and grenades lost their power and vanished in front of the old man. Everyone's eyes widened as if nothing had happened.

“Let me make this short…”

A clear, crackling voice flowed from the old man's mouth. His eyes remained indifferent, even as an attack flew before him.

“The Great Demon of Sloth, Belphegor…”

Contrary to the sagging voice, the content was enough to surprise everyone.

“Huh? The Great Demon?! Why is the Great Demon here!?”

“I definitely thought the opponent was Baalzebub…!”

-What is it? It's a boss fight?

-How did it happen, how did it happen!?

-Baalzebub is a fake boss!?

-No;;; Where is there a boss that doesn't get hit by attacks!

-What? What does it imply?

Everyone was surprised, but Lee Gyeong-bok was intrigued. And it wasn't just because of Belphegor's appearance.

“I didn’t come here to fight… I’m more interested in helping you…”

Belphegor claimed to be an ally of humanity. Everyone was even more confused by this, but Lee Gyeong-bok was convinced.

'It's true.'

In fact, it was because I felt a positive energy from Belphegor.