I Have a Reason to Hate Streamers

[Infinity Arena Second Qualifiers – Final Phase Confirmation]

Congratulations, Adventurer ‘Gawol’!

You’ve secured your place in the main event of the Infinity Arena.

This is a great first step and will be an inspiration for all adventurers.

As a token of our congratulations, we’ve included some rewards for you.

[Attached Items]

– Main Event Group Selection Invitation x1

– Second Qualifiers (Final Phase) Reward Package x1

– Title: Best of 32 x1

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After the bunny girl got eliminated with a shout of “pervert!” I rode the momentum straight to the last round.

In a single-elimination tournament, the number of participants halves with each round.

Among the quickly diminishing survivors, there were no weaklings.

However, my last opponent was a class with a strong elemental disadvantage, an Archer.

Regardless of the opponent’s skills, it felt like an easier match compared to Kamelia or Haruka.

The result was just as the system message indicated.

Even though it was just an event tournament, I clenched one of the 32 tickets available worldwide in my hand.

A rush of excitement rose from my tightly closed fist.

[Author: Maple Tree Jjanpungnamu]

[Title: Traveler Cleanly Advances to the Main Event]

[Author: Love Hotel Overnight Master]

[Title: Gawol Tenryun, So What Was the Bunny?]

[Author: Han River Stew Pot]

[Title: Gawol Confirmed for Main Event]

In the community I briefly browsed, Gawol’s name echoed everywhere.

There were certainly mixed opinions, but who cares about that.

I sprawled out on the floor, soaking in the afterglow of victory.

It felt like I owned the world.

Was it even possible for something like this to happen to me? I felt detached from reality.

I thought I might wake up from this dream if I fell asleep.

I decided to stay like this until I felt like moving again.

Elderin and Sulbbang were wrapping up the broadcast, while Luce seemed to have already finished hers.

A little idle time like this should be okay.

Remembering, I saved Luce’s broadcast segment.

Her cautious nature meant she often erased replays.

There was no way I’d miss today’s broadcast.

After all, it was a historic day for me.

[Elderin’s Whisper]

– The broadcast has concluded

– I have a few things to discuss, is that okay?

– I’ll wait in the voice channel~

Discussion? Was there anything left to discuss?

I wasn’t sure, but it must have been something necessary for her to call.

Looking at the server, I saw Elderin had already claimed a channel.

[You have entered Voice Channel 3.]

《 You’ve arrived! Please wait just a moment. Sulbbang will join us soon. 》

“What’s up?”

《 Since you’ve advanced to the main event, our commentary part is ending. 》

“Oh…”

Now that she mentioned it, that was true.

From the main event onwards, the game company, as the host, would take a serious role in things.

The group selection ceremony was on the horizon, and all matches would be broadcasted through the official channel.

Naturally, well-known commentators would be involved.

Even though they put in quite the effort, Elderin and Sulbbang weren’t professional commentators.

Their commentary was effectively done here.

I was feeling a bit more excited.

I hadn’t considered this before.

《 The match was truly amazing. I got a little late in greeting you, but congratulations on your victory. 》

“Thanks, you too. You were the first to reach out to me.”

《 Hehe. Really? So then, should we catch up in the field next time? 》

“I won’t kill you. I have some decorum, you know… It’s just a bit awkward.”

I genuinely had no intention of killing Elderin next time.

From the start, she wasn’t the kind of target I aimed for.

Last time, it was just a coincidence while I was suffering from menstrual pain.

I felt a little disappointed I couldn’t kill Sulbbang, but I’d have to consider that a sort of favor returned.

There are plenty of streamers in the world, so I should look for someone else to target.

But will they overlook it if I visit a few times?

The viewers seemed to enjoy Sulbbang’s part. If I really had no one else to kill, perhaps I could let it slide that one time.

I’ll have to ask later.

[‘Sulbbang’ has joined Voice Channel 3.]

《 I’m here! 》

《 Yes. Shall we get to the most important topic? 》

《 Sure. Gawol, we need to distribute the donations, how would you like to receive them? 》

“Um… huh?”

Sulbbang’s words momentarily froze my brain.

Distribution? Now that I think about it, we did talk about that initially.

They said they’d split the donation profits between our two broadcasts.

The terms seemed fair, so I agreed.

But now that I think about it, how do I receive the money?

I didn’t know anything about streamers.

“How do people usually do it?”

《 If you don’t know, just give me your bank account number. I’ll send it over right away. If there’s other revenue later on, I’ll send it again in a month. 》

“Bank account? Uh, wait a sec. Give me a moment.”

《 Take your time. No rush. 》

Ah, so they just deposit it directly into your account.

It seemed less complicated than I thought. Naturally, I had a bank account I used.

To convert the earnings into cash, I would eventually need somewhere to receive the money.

However… I’d have to reveal my real name to get this.

Is that okay?

Why was I hesitating over revealing my three-letter name?

It shouldn’t be that hard to say it.

Until now, the reason I kept my personal info secret was to avoid the Siege Guild.

But Elderin had no ties to the Siege Guild. Sulbbang just participated casually like a mercenary each season.

Logically, there shouldn’t be any issue letting them know my name.

“…Nobel Bank. 70301-6581-2204 Han Da-eun.”

《 Han Da-eun? Wait a moment. I’ll send it right away. 》

“Uh-huh.”

《 I sent mine too! Please check. 》

It was only after saying that that I realized.

I was uncomfortable merging the person I was in this world, Gawol, with my reality.

Gawol wasn’t like me—crippled or holed up in a single room.

Even if I was stuck in a gutter, I wanted Gawol to shine.

That childish thought must have been what was lingering in my heart.

I was stuck in my own mess for a moment.

The moment I checked my bank alerts, my mouth dropped open in shock at the amount.

“W-what? Is this really right? Did you send too much by mistake?”

《 I sent exactly what I meant to. 》

《 So did I. I’ll send a screenshot of the donation details now. 》

“Uh, okay… I see…”

For some reason, I felt like I was the only fool here.

My head instinctively bowed.

《 But isn’t it a bit disappointing to end here? 》

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There was still time left before the second qualifiers would officially end.

It seemed many had yet to start their matches.

With foreign users around, considering the time zone, and those with commentary schedules like me, it made sense.

For a while, I could just lounge about without anything special to worry about.

[Author: Alligator Euh Alligator Woo Alligator]

[Title: Top Level Infinity Highlights of Gawol vs Haruka]

I usually don’t bother writing analysis pieces because they’re a hassle, but as a Mo1 Assassin user, this one gets my blood boiling.

(Attached Video: Round 1 Brawl)

Round 1 was nothing special.

I fought dirty to avoid giving the opponent any time and won.

I was sure that as long as it went this way, I’d win, and pulling it off was a big deal since my opponent was Haruka.

There aren’t many Kunoichis better than her in Japan, you know.

She used to play professionally, and her results weren’t too shabby either.

…

(Attached Photo: Gawol engaging with Haruka)

(Attached Photo: Close-up of the dagger)

Looking at the dagger, at this point, I was already building up my Silver Magic.

That last Silver Magic in Round 2 must have been prepared for a while.

I guess I was plotting since the moment Haruka revealed her Silver Magic.

Controlling it with Gawol’s build must have been challenging, but that’s what made it so unexpected.

(Attached Video: Evading the Assault)

Did he just block and pass that?

Not just anyone, but Haruka’s Assault?

For those who don’t know, typically, you’d use all your survival skills to dodge that.

The best defense would be to prevent her from using it period, but against a Kunoichi like that, it’s not easy.

Since I didn’t show what card I was holding, Haruka couldn’t opt for a frontal assault.

…

I was unsure about Kamelia, but this match convinced me.

Among domestic Assassins, no one can strike like Gawol.

Do you think I’m just hyping things up?

Just pretend I’m right!

(Attached Video: International War. KOR Sparrow vs UK Ripper)

When it comes to Sparrow, even though he’s a top Assassin in Korea, he struggled in the international scene.

It’s been a while since I felt this much thrill from a domestic Assassin match.

I want to see Gawol in the Pro League.

He gets beaten every year in the international competitions; please let him have one victory, just once!

If the Assassin line gets strengthened, Korea could really pull off something big.

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[Comments]

– Wasn’t Gawol just a field ambush one-trick? I see him a lot lately.

└ A one-trick ambush wouldn’t hit Infinity each season, would it?

└ He’s in the bottom tier of Infinity.

└ Just doing what gets rewarded!!!!

– Well, Korea won’t fare any better anyway~

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In the last season’s Infinity, he was among the top 300 users.

With that level, you’d expect some attention.

As I scanned through the posts, a smile crept onto my face.

“Gawol, is something good happening? You seem to be in a fantastic mood.”

“Hmm? No, it’s nothing.”

“If it’s something fun, let’s watch together. Or do you have a boyfriend?”

“Absolutely not! No way.”

“Hmm… I see.”

The halfling minstrel, San-sae, gave a mischievous smile.

At this point, I was several days before the end of the second qualifiers.

I was fully immersed in party hunting once again.

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