Chapter 170

Chapter 170

Oh Soo-Jung, who had become active as a Mystery Hunter, was working with Bong King and Kang Mi-Na. Whenever Bong King and Mi-Na met, they would bicker about who was the better Streamer, but Soo Jung didn’t think their squabbles were bad.

“I’m starting to think that you two actually get along quite well,” she said.

Both Bong King and Mi-Na exclaimed in unison.

“How rude!”

“That’s offensive!”

However, the two of them were aware of it themselves. They did get along quite well. They were not sure about their personal rapport, but as Streamers, they had excellent synergy. Bong King was better at communicating and interacting with the viewers, while Mi-Na excelled in creating narrative and providing direction.

Soo-Jung, who had been a perfectly ordinary(?) civilian before her incident, shattered Bong King’s and Mi-Na’s mindsets.

“If you watch TV shows, you see multiple people hosting together, right? Is there really a need to insist on livestreaming alone?”

“...”

“...”

Bong King and Mi-Na were not yet ready to let go of their pride.

“No matter how good it is, I will not collaborate with that person. Besides, I am currently the top-ranked Streamer. Why would the first place need to join with the second place?”

“Hey, you only got to the top because I let you take all the credit for the recent content on finding that Mystery. Before that, I was in first place!”

“Who cares? I’m in first place now.”

“So this is what I get for helping you. You don’t even appreciate my help.”

“Blah blah blah. I can’t hear anything~”

Soo-Jung shook her head in disbelief. “Even Kim Chul-Soo is reflecting on his actions right now.”

Chul-Soo had almost killed Oliverne in a fit of anger without even thinking about his content, and he deeply regretted it.

“Even the infamous IntenseMan, or rather, OrderMan, is reflecting on himself right now.”

OrderMan was Chul-Soo’s new nickname. It was created because he was establishing order in the new civilization.

“...”

“...”

“Even he is reflecting and striving for improvement, and you two are here just arguing?”

“...”

“...”

“You know what is the right thing to do, yet you won’t do it because of your pride?”

Massaging her throbbing temple, Mi-Na replied, “Don’t hit me with facts. I don’t like it.”

“Really. How mean to attack with facts!”

***

A few days later, an interesting piece of news spread across the world. The top two Streamers of the Korean Region had joined hands for a new beginning.

Cha Jin-Hyeok also heard this news.

‘Oh? So this is happening?’

This had never happened before his regression. It was clear to Jin-Hyeok even before that if these two combined their strengths, they would create a considerable synergy.

‘They told the world that they would never join forces.’

Yet, they were doing the same thing right now.

Jin-Hyeok thought about how these two, who were once as incompatible as water and oil, had suddenly joined forces. There was only one answer.

‘Could it be to surpass me?’

At that thought, his heart began to race. Qualified challengers boldly stepping up to the plate was always exciting and enjoyable.

‘Shall I check out what they are doing?’

He examined the new Eltube channel that the alliance of Bong King and Mi-Na had created: BongMiNaTV.

‘Huh?’

An intriguing scene was unfolding.

-LOL! You gotta listen to him, Anus Destroyer! He’s saying you need to strive harder! HAHA!

-Yes, Anus Destroyer is weak.

-If 2Weak2Retire says he’s weak, then he’s weak.

-The first donation was a million Dias, the second one was ten million Dias... How much is the third one going to be?

The viewers’ passionate responses continued nonstop. Jin-Hyeok wondered if a ten-million-Dias donation was really that significant, but since he hardly watched any other livestreams, he could not be sure.

[‘2Weak2Retire’ has donated 100,000,000 Dias.]

[“The weak Anus Destroyer.”]

Anus Destroyer’s nickname became the Weak Anus Destroyer.

It was a highly satisfying conclusion.

***

Kihael visited Jin-Hyeok’s house once again, and when he saw Jin-Hyeok’s face, he couldn’t help but ask, “What’s got you so excited?”

“What’s got you so pissed off?”

“You don’t understand the sorrow of us office workers.”

“Do you understand the sorrow of a Streamer like me?” Jin-Hyeok felt something strange all of a sudden. “You used to at least pretend to sneak around. What happened?”

Kihael had come to Jin-Hyeok in broad daylight, not even bothering to wear a hat. Kihael’s face was quite well-known around Seodaemun-gu, and likely, many people had seen him on his way.

“I can’t stand being a GM anymore. I hate it!”

From what he had told Jin-Hyeok, it sounded like he had reasons to be angry. The problem was the growing discrepancy between the Korean Region and other Regions on the Earth Server.

If teachers tried to adjust the difficulty level of a test to cater to all students, they were bound to be criticized. The GMs of the Korean Region had similarly tried to design an appropriate level and difficulty suitable for all Players. However, they had failed and were constantly getting crushed by the higher-ups, day in and day out.

“You said you are going to make sure I get a solid job at the MK Foundation, right?” Kihael asked.

‘That’s very different from what I said.’

“I said I would help you get a job at the MK Foundation if you got fired.”

“And that’s exactly what I’m trying to do. Get fired.” Kihael was implying that he was going to blatantly leak confidential information about the System. “You said that the MK Foundation is going to take full responsibility for any compensation, right?”

“Kihael, why aren’t you desperate?”

“...What?”

“If you were truly desperate and fervent, trying your best to do everything, and then ended up getting fired, of course, the MK Foundation would scout you under very favorable conditions.”

“...”

“But if you are just going to be half-hearted and sloppy because you got criticized, I’m not sure if I can help you.”

The MK Foundation did not need someone who wasn’t desperate.

“Do you have any idea how desperately I’m surviving?” Kihael said.

“Are you? Were there any occasions where you were on the brink of death?”

“...”

“Or any occasions where your internal organs nearly burst out?”

“...”

“Or any occasions where you couldn’t handle the exhaustion from overworking and collapsed for about three days straight?”

“...”

“Or at least any occasions where you were so busy working that you did not have time to eat and became malnourished?”

“...Is that your standard of being desperate?” Kihael asked.

“If you have time to eat, you’re not desperate enough.”

“...”

Listening to those words, Kihael had an epiphany. He glared at Jin-Hyeok with burning eyes, and Jin-Hyeok could feel a strong resolve and will.

“...Enough about that. Anyway, this time, a rather tricky one is going to show up. At the Han River,” Kihael said.

“The Han River?” Something clicked in Jin-Hyeok’s mind all of a sudden.

‘It’s the Swallowing Croaker Scenario!’