The Divine Genius’s Game Broadcasting Chapter 500

Episode 500 – Hell is Other People (8)

Having learned the Hydra strategy, Purgeday didn't stop. Having completed the incubator occupation, the members returned to the research base.

As soon as the location changed to the briefing room, a holographic image was played.

<Congratulations on the victory and safe return of the Hellapomers unit.>

The lawmakers who appeared on the screen clapped their hands with relieved expressions.

I heard reports of what happened in the incubator. No one could have guessed that the origin of the demons was sin.

The members of the assembly looked shocked, but only for a moment. As they moved their hands, the screen shrunk, revealing countless DNA models and machine schematics.

<While the tragedy was horrific, ironically, it also served humanity well. The data amassed from the unethical and reckless experiments conducted by the hellish scientists was of a kind simply impossible to obtain on Earth.>

-Hahaha, the incubator data is gone?

-Oh, right lol. I guess they did some random forbidden experiments too.

-Hellnimu who gives generouslyㅠㅠㅠ

-A true intellectual who learns and gives to others⋯! (Or not)

-Valid~ Forbidden knowledge Getto DAZE!

-Yu-hyo is fucking FUCKㅋㅋㅋㅋ

The incubator's accumulated research data was transmitted to Earth. Naturally, Earth did not use it to conduct demonization experiments.

Biotechnology research has been applied to cure incurable diseases, and mechanical engineering has been applied to develop prosthetic limbs. Thanks to this research, we have been able to restore the lives of countless people.

The screen changed as the congressman's voice was heard like a narration.

Patients with terminal illnesses who had been emaciated recovered their health, and those who had suffered from physical disabilities returned to their original lives without any inconvenience.

The Hellapomers' activities have already won the support of the majority of Earthlings. However, this incident has further boosted their support.

Then the screen changed and the voices of grateful patients could be heard.

Honestly, I'd rather the world end. It was so I wouldn't have to die alone. But things are different now.

Living was a sin. Not only did it cost me enormous hospital bills, it also took time away from my family. But… all that effort wasn't in vain. It's all thanks to Helaformus!

This is a miracle! You, Helaformers, saved me and my family!

The viewers were satisfied with the outpouring of support as if it were their own story.

-Ugh…! If you know how to be grateful like this, it's worth helping me lol

-Oh, really? People who are dying from a disease probably don't care about Helaforming or anything.

-Did King Chiman Hellapomer save him?

-It's really ironic lol

-5252, It's the hellish scientists who are crazy, not science!

-Science is not wrong, Imariya

-Right, lol. Chuttoner is a scientist, but the one who did something wrong is Chuttoner.

-What is the eye level example? LOL

The members were also proud of the following thank you video.

"Oh, I really like this setup. It feels like our efforts are bearing fruit!"

“It is not chivalrous to expect gratitude and then give thanks, but a good man will be grateful.”

"Ah, this is a point that shows in a game that's better made than I thought. It's heartwarming when NPCs show their gratitude like this, isn't it?"

“Yes. That’s why it’s more immersive.”

– Seriously ㅋㅋ If they just throw money or potions as a reward and end it, it'll be really annoying

-???: Thank you for saving my life! As a token of my gratitude, I'll give you 10 gold!

-Oh lol, the price of life is only 10 gold!

-Really lol I didn't understand that even back in the computer gaming days

-At least speak nicely, dammit

-This is a mass-produced game that was roughly copied and pasted. It's so unique.

-It's not like the skip-chungs existed for nothing back then lol

The cheering and thank-you video ended, with viewers sympathizing with the message. The screen returned to the images of the lawmakers.

<You, Hellaformers, are well aware that humanity has reached a peace treaty with Belphegor, the Great Demon of Sloth. You even signed the contract yourself.>

Everyone's attention turned when Belphegor's name was mentioned.

<It seems he's heard of this victory. However, this time, Belphegor has sent you phase coordinates, inviting you. Whether to sign another contract is up to you.>

The members bowed politely after completing their speech.

<I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Helaformers and wish you all the glory.>

That was the end of the video.

-Is there something like a region of topological indolence?

-Oh my gosh, are you tired of coming now?

-???: I'm scared to go out~

-Are you being too lazy and like the devil?

-???: From now on, call me not a bum but the great devil of sloth!

-???: Ahhh… You did it, Baeksu!

Belphegor's invitation sparked a discussion among viewers and members alike.

"I guess it's optional, not mandatory. The Belphegor contract was useful, but wouldn't it be better to go?"

"I think we should check with the little person as well. Even though we've signed a peace treaty, we can't let our guard down."

"Well, there's a point, and if I sign the contract this time, I might be able to skip the middle stage to the boss fight. Let's go check it out for now."

Everyone agreed with him and the viewers sympathized with him.

-Contract? Does that mean a perfect shortcut?

-I can't stand shortcuts until the boss fight!

-Is this the first round? What is the first round play I knew?

-1st round (shortcut breakthrough)

-Ah haha if you avoid short cuts it won't be a fuzzy day haha

* * *

The members completed their maintenance and crossed the portal into the realm of sloth. Everyone blinked at the sight that soon appeared.

“Uh… what’s missing?”

“It doesn’t feel like hell at all.”

“That’s right. It’s just an empty field.”

The realm of sloth was a barren, ash-colored wasteland. The gray particles on the ground resembled fine sand, giving the impression of a flat desert.

-Does Belphegor have no subordinates?

-Really ㅋㅋ I thought there would be people who would assist me because of my quirk

-Isn't it because they didn't make it because it was too much of a hassle to manage? LOL

-Were you a total minimalist?

The members first headed in the direction indicated on the minimap.

As we continued, the scenery began to change. This was due to the gray particles forming the ground becoming thicker as we advanced. And soon, the true nature of these gray particles became apparent.

“Huh…?! This!?”

“⋯It’s a human bone.”

“Then, is this all the powder?”

Even though it was in its original form before it completely weathered away, I could still make out the bones. The chat window stirred at that.

-What the heck;;; Could it be that the floor was all bone dust?

-Didn't you say you didn't like punishing them?

-What? Was it a joke?

-The great devil was still the great devil, right?

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

Decibel and Eclipse also looked at him differently.

“It’s better to be prepared just in case.”

“Well, I guess you’d better not let your guard down.”

"Well, that means there's more reason to check it out for yourself. Let's go further."

Despite his answer, Lee Kyung-bok remained relaxed. It was thanks to his intuition, which remained unchanged.

As the members moved forward, the screen changed to a cutscene.

“It’s a skeleton after all! Huh?! That thing!”

“Aren’t those wings Lucifer⋯?”

“Oh, there was an event.”

Skeletons were piled up, centered around Belphegor, who was sitting in a wheelchair. And standing before him was Lucifer.

“⋯So you’re saying it’s a rejection after all.”

“No matter what you do… as long as you don’t bother me… we won’t become enemies.”

“As expected, you are the Great Demon of Laziness. I understand.”

Lucifer let out a regretful laugh, but soon nodded.

"At least we won't become enemies. I'm relieved. Oh, and the guests have arrived."

Lucifer and Belphegor turned their heads as if they noticed the members' presence.

“Welcome. I am a guest myself, but I am sure you will not mind me welcoming you on behalf of Lord Belphegor.”

Lucifer greeted the approaching members with a smile. Belphegor nodded silently, as if agreeing with his words.

-Didn't you say that Lucifer can't enter the realm of other great demons?

-Seeing as you're a guest, I guess you were invited?

-Still, isn't it a very suspicious combination?

-Really lol. It looks like Lucifer was trying to recruit Belphegor.

-But I ate it because it was annoying lol

-Isn't this an event that blatantly shows that it's suspicious? LOL

-5252, you're not going to call me 'that rascal', are you?

Everyone was suspicious, but Lee Kyung-bok remained calm. His instincts were such that Lucifer remained neutral and Belphegor was an ally.

"I've heard that humanity has taken over Leviathan's incubator. I'd like to thank you again for this."

Meanwhile, Lucifer bowed his head with a smile.

"Thanks to this, we've come closer to Hell's original form. While sinners often become demons, this artificial demonization takes away the possibility of atonement."

-Oh? What about this comment?

-Isn't it similar to the Revenant Force?

-Perfect Gacha Double Event!?

-5252, I believed in Lucifer!

-Immediately. Draw

-What is it? Why are you a real angel!?

The viewers' anticipation rose as Lucifer continued speaking. Genome, who had been watching silently, burst into laughter.

"No, didn't you say it was suspicious a little while ago? You immediately changed your stance as soon as the compensation was announced."

-Ah haha if you give me a reward I'll be on your side

-Didn't you hear what I said earlier? I said science isn't bad!

-Right ㅋㅋ The reward Lucifer gives is different depending on how you use it, Imari

-Chuitswww I immediately ran to make fun of the ugly guyswww

-King Chi isn't as ugly as you are, is he? Can't you do anything?

The viewers playfully retorted. Genome tried to say something more, but then laughed and closed his mouth.

As expected, Lucifer pulled out the fruit.

“Oh? What?! Are you really giving it to me!?”

“But this time the colors are very different?”

“Hey, this is golden?”

Unlike the red fruit of wisdom, this time it was a bright yellow apple, almost golden.

"This is the fruit of life, called ambrosia. The human body cannot fully digest it, but it will grant you enough strength to at least postpone death once."

While everyone else was curious, Lucifer opened his mouth.

-Huh? What is this? It's not gacha?

-Ah, give me one more perfect gacha.

-What do you mean by deferred death?

-If you eat it, you'll come back to life?

-Is this a resurrection item?

"Ah, it's a resurrection item, but it's used before entering a mission. If you use it in advance, you can revive once even if you die."

Genome added a simple question mark to the growing number of questions in the chat window. Thanks to this, everyone clearly understood the purpose.

“Oh? Then that’s okay. It’s like a safety net of sorts.”

“Hmm, if the mission seems difficult, then write it down.”

-Oh, lol. This is a good thing in a rogue-lite game, lol.

-Right, lol, it's blocking the reset.

-King Chiman, is it Purge Day now?

– Seriously ㅋㅋ Will it be game over with this member? ㅋㅋㅋ

-Lucifer Shack is also suspicious!

-You can tell just by looking at him that he has a dark face! Anyway, then!

-Immediately change your stance because you said you would compensate meㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-Isn't this really Lucifer being wronged? LOL

It was a valuable item, but it was rather looked down upon because it was a purge day.

But Lee Gyeong-bok's thoughts were different.

'I don't know where, but I think it might be useful.'

There was another reason, of course, besides the feeling that came from Ambrosia.

'If it's an item given in a cutscene, wouldn't it be possible to use it in the event?'

Unlike the Fruit of Wisdom, this isn't an item received during the story's progression. While Lee Kyung-bok was agonizing over it, the members in the cutscene collected Ambrosia.

“Then I will leave now.”

Lucifer covered my body with his black wings, his feathers scattered and he disappeared in an instant.

As the cutscene ended, Belphegor spoke.

“The conditions are⋯ the same as before⋯”

With a brief word, a parchment appeared, sparks flying. The members, who had just examined the contract, squinted slightly.

“Oh, so the contract isn’t an addition, but rather a replacement for the existing one?”

"Yes, in fact, you can only maintain one Belphegor Contract! You can think of it as something you can use interchangeably depending on the situation."

“Hmm… If it’s like this, nothing seems to be any better than it is now.”

“That’s right. I think debuff reduction is the most useful, right?”

Rather than adding a new contract, the method was to replace the existing one. The members agreed to maintain the status quo.

“Change isn’t always⋯ right⋯”

Belphegor seemed rather pleased with the choice. He then moved his finger and summoned a portal.

“This is the road to Leviathan’s Nest… If you wish, go ahead…”

As expected, a shortcut to the boss battle opened up. The members exchanged glances.

“Is everyone ready?”

“Of course, Master!”

“Dealing with the Great Demon directly is the only way to save more people.”

"A perfect shortcut like the captain! Who can resist a zero-to-100 bus?"

– Leviathan, just like that!

-Jealousy means it's a fight you're going to lose anyway, right?

-Oh lol, the name alone was enough to guarantee defeat, right?

-Leviathan was the great demon of losing battles!?

-Ugh lol jealous people are usually losers

-Is that what it means when you say you lose when you're jealous?

-Ah haha it's Spo Eva!

The chat window also became lively with the members' cheerful answers.

* * *

The members, having passed through the portal, arrived at the deepest part of the research complex. As they entered the passageway, a cutscene ensued.

“Who… Whew!”

“Oh, how are you here already⋯!”

As soon as they entered, the members immediately eliminated the reptilian demons.

-Belphegor sold you!

-5252, is this your first time getting hit by a commander?

– Me, embarrassed by the perfect shortcut

-The reptiles were complacent, weren't they?

The hell scientists were startled by this, but soon realized the situation and threw up their hands.

“Surrender! Surrender!”

“Please, spare me!”

The members nodded silently. The hellish scientists watched this closely, their hands trembling as they manipulated the machinery.

With a dull, booming sound, the massive bulkhead began to open on both sides.

“Wow⋯!”

“They were supplying power to the research complex here.”

“Wow… what is that? It’s huge!”

“Oh, that’s a turbine! It boils the sulfur sea down there and turns it into steam!”

The members gasped at the sight inside the bulkhead. A sea of boiling sulfur, steam billowing from above, turned a massive turbine.

-Hey lol this isn't a meme, this is a real turbine?

-Oh my gosh, seriously, is this efficient?

-Turning the turbine with hellfire, isn't that hell-style power generation?

-But if it's not water but sulfur, the inside would be a complete gas chamber;;

While the viewers were expressing their appreciation, another change occurred. The sulfurous sea began to ripple, and a large metal cube slowly rose from beneath.

Surprisingly, a strong light was leaking out from between those small gaps.

"There's hellfire inside me. As you can see, even if I encase it in dozens of layers of hell metal, it's still hard to see with the naked eye⋯!"

"Wow, if you've confirmed it, you need to put it back. This isn't something anyone can handle! Just spare our lives and we'll dedicate our lives to serving humanity."

"That's right! We've been dealing with hellfire development, so it'll definitely be helpful!"

The hellish scientists quickly turned their faces and fell flat on their faces. Everyone laughed as they begged for their lives.

And then came an even louder jeer.

"How foolish and stupid. Did you really think that those mere humans would overcome this body?"

It was a voice that sounded like a snake's hiss. Both the members and the viewers intuitively knew it was Leviathan.

“Lee, Leviathan!”

“No, that’s⋯!”

“We, we just wanted to make them let their guard down⋯!”

The hellish scientists were horrified again and changed their attitude. But Leviathan's attitude was cold.

"Your incompetence has already been exposed by allowing this intrusion. Wouldn't it be better to employ the new human scientists who have taken over my base?"

“No! Please reconsider!”

“Oh, no! I have to run away!”

"no!"

The pleading scientists scrambled to their feet and tried to escape. Just as the members attempted to respond, the floor collapsed, sending everyone plummeting down.

The members wearing suits were fine, but the hell scientists were in a different state.

“Ughh …

“Soo, I can’t breathe…”

“My eyes… Whew… My eyes…!”

Exposed to thick sulfuric acid gas, they writhe in pain and tremble.

<Just lock it and disappear.>

The surface of the sulfur sea began to slowly rise with a whispering voice.

In response, the members in the cutscene immediately rushed in and climbed onto the hellfire cube.

-Whatchamacallit lol this is the boss fight stage

-What the f*ck, is this really shaking?

-Hey, lol, just looking at this, it looks like it'll be a fatality

-If you fall into the sulfur sea, you'll die.

-What is the difficulty level?

-Shortcut… maybe it was too hasty?

Everyone noticed that this was the location of a boss fight. Viewers expressed concern about the different environment compared to previous episodes.

As expected, the camera shifted to a bird's eye view, showing a giant shadow hovering around the cube.

“Wow!? No, this thing is so big⋯!”

“How can this be? It’s getting bigger and bigger!”

“No, it seems to be coming up!”

Lee Gyeong-bok spoke with a voice mixed with laughter, the intense hostility still lingering in his mind.

As expected, the water rose and Leviathan appeared.

-Wow lol what kind of dragon is that?

-Muchin;; Can't you make the modifications a little prettier?

-What is a mechanical centipede?

-Is this really an afterthought?

-Your looks are really top notch, dammit.

A head that looked like a crocodile's snout added to a snake's head, and mechanical legs attached to both sides of a large, long body that could instantly wrap around the hellfire cube the members were stepping on moved with a clanking sound.

The body was also covered in iron armor, so there were no gaps.

“Wow, this is on a whole other level than the King Fly.”

“I finally met the ultimate devil.”

“It has to be this much to be fun.”

“No, why is everyone having fun!?”

Unlike the viewers who were overwhelmed by the scale of the event, the members' eyes brightened. Thanks to this, the mood in the chat room immediately calmed down.

-Look at that idiot laughing while saying that lol

-Ah haha he said he was excited to ride the bus too

-The boss looks difficult? Okay!

-???: Oh my, there's a crew like this!

-???: Everything becomes a game when you play with Godple⋯!

-What? It's just something I've been doing as usual.

-I feel like I'm experiencing Leviathan Shack's perfect jealousy lol

-Starting a fight that I'm completely losing lol

-The invincible ticket came out again lol

As the battles became more difficult, there became more to see.