It’s not that kind of malicious broadcast

-Gasp-

Barely safe.

Revan, who had managed to avoid spitting out the water he was drinking, hastily turned his eyes to check the microphone. It was turned off.

Thanks to his quick reaction to turn off the microphone before coughing, he managed not to show his panic. This was a truly monumental moment where his instincts as a broadcaster overcame his physical needs.

《What’s this? Are you two going to keep practicing as an anti-streaming duo? Can I watch?》

《Sorry, but you can’t spectate ranked games in KoK. Guntak-nim, you’re still too used to the convenience of major games! From now on, embrace the sensitivity of a small indie company.》

《Ah… I’ll reflect on that. I learn a lot from Teacher Ark.》

-Cough, cough!

After several coughs, Revan finally turned the microphone back on. He thought it wouldn’t be good to delay the reply too much. Fortunately, other members had filled the audio and steered the conversation, buying him some time.

“Time is… okay. Are you going to practice more?”

‘No way, personal feelings… no, that can’t be it.’

Revan recalled his experience of participating in a tournament shortly after the release of KoK. Despite it being an unofficial tournament, he was curious because it brought together pretty skilled broadcasters.

However, aside from Ark, there weren’t any particularly memorable players. At the time, he had been annoyed by a female broadcaster he barely knew who kept trying to pair up with him for content, leaving him with unpleasant memories.

‘Her name was… Doruru, maybe.’

It wasn’t unusual. Back then, many broadcasters tried to create some romantic tension with Revan for attention on G-Tube. Since he hadn’t revealed his face yet and maintained a consistent distance from female broadcasters, he had this reputation.

Of course, it couldn’t be Lee Yena of all people.

After Revan revealed his face, those kinds of female broadcasters disappeared as if it were a lie. Moreover, Lee Yena still hadn’t created a G-Tube channel, even with four fan channels operating non-stop.

Even when she appeared on broadcasts, the audience consistently pleaded, “Please make a G-Tube channel, day whatever.” He could even remember the viewers’ IDs at this point.

Then, why on earth-

《Yes. I think practicing with Revan-nim would be the best…》

Lee Yena’s usual emotionless voice cut through his pointless thoughts as if to pull him back.

While picking words that could be easily misunderstood, her calm voice implied no hidden meanings, creating a confusing gap that always sparked someone’s wild imagination.

《I’ll practice more too! Since the teachers are working so hard.》

With StarPork’s enthusiastic voice, Revan tried to push away his rising thoughts. She was someone who had suggested practicing for highlights before too.

At that time, he had puzzled over her words for a long time, only to find out that she just wanted a one-on-one game.

In any case, if it was practice for the tournament, broadcasting would be the best solution. It would also prevent any explosive reactions from the viewers.

“That sounds good. How about we turn on the broadcast? So the mentee fans can watch if they want. It might also be helpful if StarPork-nim spectates.”

《Ah! I’d love that! Hehe.》

Unlike the quick reply from StarPork, Lee Yena remained silent for a moment.

A rather prolonged silence settled in. This was quite unusual for someone who would usually talk nonsense without hesitation.

Did she really want to end the broadcast and play the game in a relaxed setting?

“If that’s the case, how should I smoothly decline…”

Fortunately – for whom, it was hard to tell – Revan’s worries were soon allayed.

《Thinking of both of you… if you’re okay with it, I don’t mind keeping the broadcast on. So… StarPork, since you’re the one practicing, please join the custom room. Don’t just spectate. I’ll set up the room and let you know.》

《Huh? Me?》

As always, Lee Yena stood about three steps away from his expectations.

* * * *

[Author: ㅇㅇ]

[Title: Doesn’t GetDevoured seem drunk?]

[Her voice sounds a bit weird.

Did she really drink with Ark?]

– Judging by the situation, 100% sure.

– Did they drink together? Why wasn’t there an announcement?

– Do they need to announce having drinks in private? LOL, you’re so sweet, boyfriend.

– Were they even that close?

– They’ve collaborated several times.

– But close enough to drink together?

– You never know, you stalker.

– Just seems like pointless rumors to stir things up.

– Yeah, sounds like that.

[Author: ㅇㅇ]

[Title: RevanArkGetDevoured team seems unusual]

[At first, I thought they were just for laughs, but after watching today, they seem quite unusual.

Certainly, RevanArkGetDevoured is solid. Their teamwork is no joke.]

– Be careful with the team name, this is your last warning.

– Well, they haven’t decided on a team name yet LOL. How about ArkGetDevouredRevan?

– Seriously, want to kill you.

– I hope you get sued.

– Ark and GetDevoured have great synergy, Revan can just get lost.

– If you had any common sense, you wouldn’t have barged in.

– What? Ark kept screwing up, and it was Revan and GetDevoured taking turns to fill the gaps and carry the team. Did you even watch the same game?

– StarPork did well too.

– Yeah, it was cute the way she got all startled and giggled whenever GetDevoured praised her.

– But she seemed a bit different today, not her usual vibe. Is she a real hardcore fan?

『Author: ㅇㅇ』

『Title: Announcing she’s quitting behind the scenes with a male cam on the broadcast, LOLOLOL 』

『I feel like I’m losing my mind, losing my mind, losing my mind.

I told her to just be honest if she got a boyfriend, but I didn’t mean it!

Is Teacher’s goal to give all her loyal fans hypertension and kill them?』

– Haha~ In GetDevoured’s mind, she’s already happily living with Revan, raising four kids, and playing rank matches together~

– Stop it, seriously, I can’t hold back anymore.

– Who’s forcing you to be an overprotective fan? (Seriously, who?)

– Come on, there’s a limit to everything.

– What’s wrong with asking for a bit of practice help? Why react so badly?

– Anyone would find that phrasing really weird; would you be okay if your girlfriend said she was hanging out with another guy after cutting the broadcast?

– She’s not your girlfriend… get a grip…

– The very idea of saying “hang out after the broadcast” is absurd.

– She might not want to reveal her tournament strategies.

– Then she should just say that.

– She doesn’t usually say stuff like that.

– Fact: Teacher GetDevoured already turns off her broadcast, and you’re pathetically eavesdropping in another channel.

『Author: ㅇㅇ』

『Title: ?? What’s GetDevoured doing?』

『Seriously, what is she doing…?』

– Wasn’t she supposed to duo with Revan?

– No, she’s playing a custom game with Revan and StarPork.

* * * *

“StarPork-nim.”

“……Yes……?”

“Do you have any emergency drinks ready?”

“Yes! I got a can of beer on my way in!”

“……Beer…… one can. I believe I asked you to buy some alcohol.”

《Uh, what?》

“Never mind. Let’s get started. First, let’s give a round of applause to our guest lecturer, who has a keen eye for builds, Revan-nim.”

《Uh, what? Yes! Wow! Thank you, Revan-nim!》

StarPork’s character, who had finally come to their senses, clumsily clapped, and applause began to spread.

Maybe the doping effect had worn off. The reaction was slow.

《……This seems a bit…… subversive. Is it just my imagination?》

“Yes. I don’t know what you mean.”

Perhaps because the applause was late, the guest lecturer, with thorns fully raised, began to explain further, trying to dispel the mystery.

“In my opinion, StarPork-nim has potential. The problem is that you freeze up too much during engagements…”

《Oh… that’s right. I’m still a bit scared… I’m sorry…》

“No need to apologize. It’s not a crime to be bad at KoK. Not yet, at least.”

《Uh, what?》

“Anyway… it’s okay if you don’t win. KoK is a team game. Just don’t be too scared… If you can run away even after losing an arm, that’s enough.”

-Slash.

《Eek?!》

A scream burst out even before the blood splattered. Such quick reactions in this regard. As expected, easily frightened. I just poked a little to test it.

“Okay. The rules are simple. Revan-nim, you just need to cut off StarPork-nim’s arm. StarPork-nim, you need to avoid that and reach me. If you throw a dagger at me and hit, you succeed. If all your arms are cut off before that, it’s considered a failure and we’ll reset. Any questions?”

After explaining, the person waved a dagger lightly towards StarPork’s bleeding character, stopping just shy of contact. The constant flinching… it’s somewhat amusing.

I wondered if I gave Revan too good a role… No, it’s fine.

《Where, where will the teacher be?》

“I’ll be in one of the random boxes. If you pick correctly, it will end quickly. You’ve got to do it before this happens.”

《Ahhh! Wait, wait!》

With a swift flick, the rogue’s arm was cut off by the dagger.

Oh dear. It was an avoidable attack.

StarPork’s character, collapsing and dying, reappeared at the same place in a flawless state a few seconds later. The death respawn setting was working well.

《……I have one question. I’m curious why you specifically called for me.》

“Well, among those I know, Revan-nim is the only skilled Warrior capable of catching up to a rogue and cutting off just an arm…… and this way, I can monitor StarPork-nim’s movements in real-time.”

And, though secondary……shouldn’t they naturally accumulate resentment toward an ax-wielding Warrior?

I don’t want to see my precious pupil turned into a logger when I see them again.

“Alright, shall we start?”

TL’s Corner:
Devious.