It’s not that kind of malicious broadcast

Before falling asleep, Yoon Ahri would often leave GetDevoured streaming while she sprawled out in bed, testament to her fondness for her. Added to that was Revan, whose every video donation made her think he was incredibly handsome.

Joining forces with the two of them was already a dream come true, but when they suggested a special training session just for her, she could hardly contain her excitement.

In fact, she had to remind herself not to get too carried away. Fortunately, she turned off the camera citing her condition, sparing her the trouble of managing her facial expressions.

However, “Oh! Oh! Wait! Hold on! Oh, just a second—ugh!”

Respawning, racing towards the boxes, getting an arm chopped off by a mysterious Warrior, and losing the other arm shortly thereafter—this cycle repeated about 40 times.

Roughly two hours had passed—

Just enough time for her initial excitement to be completely shattered, leaving only a desperate desire for victory.

– 『Tears are flowing』

– 『Protect StarPork ㅠㅠ』

– 『But hey, you went farther this time』

– 『Porks, your arm… It’s the 43rd time it got chopped off…!』

– 『Revan is so ruthless』

– 『I’m gonna have axe trauma just from watching this』

– 『But she escapes well, even against a Challenger』

– 『Those screams are delightful』

– 『Next up, a 60-minute compilation of screams』

– 『How would this woman fare in horror games?』

– 『Are Rogues supposed to have no arms?』

– 『This is training~ It’s not torture~』

She had long since given up trying to follow the chat, which was moving at five times its usual speed. Blood splashes and graphic descriptions (which she found disgusting) barely registered anymore.

Mustering her scattered thoughts, she dodged and hid behind a quivering axe blade trap to get out of sight.

Then, stealth mode.

Breathing heavily, she crouched and waited.

No one approached.

As expected, the Warrior opted to block her escape route rather than pursue clumsily.

Having pinpointed the Warrior’s location by focusing all her attention on her ears, StarPork began moving in the opposite direction from the box.

She had instinctively absorbed Lee Yena’s lessons through multiple deaths: ‘Even if it takes longer, you must use unpredictable routes.’

No footsteps followed.

She had lost an arm, but she had successfully escaped.

Step by cautious step, she advanced into the dark Underworld, suppressing even her own breathing. It was meaningless since her mic was off, but still.

This time, she had already checked two boxes. Surely, it couldn’t be hiding in the lich’s room, so its location was practically certain. In just 30 seconds, her target, GetDevoured, would be waiting in the box within her sight.

With a heart that felt like light was finally ahead, she dashed towards the last corner.

-Thud.

Once again, her vision turned a deep crimson.

“Ah! That filthy stalking piece of trash!”

If Lee Yena had been beside her, she would have commended her self-restraint for not cursing out loud, suggesting she should quickly finish her beer.

“No, no. That’s not it. Revan is taking time out to help……”

However, fortunately, they were only playing together online, so StarPork had the opportunity to reflect on her thoughts, reverting to her naturally kind character.

It was truly a regretful situation for Lee Yena.

《You did well this time. The route was good too…… The stealth timing was particularly great. Hmm…… How do you feel? That Warrior over there suddenly seems annoying or anything, right?》

It had become a familiar routine. After each game, Lee Yena gave feedback and then tossed a lighthearted question, undoubtedly to lighten the mood.

For StarPork, not being able to quickly grow despite having such a compassionate mentor was the only frustration she felt.

“……I’m sorry.”

StarPork uttered an apology, unsure of to whom it was directed. A low, dry voice reached her ears.

《……How about we call it a day? I’m feeling a bit tired too.》

It was Revan. Considering the usual broadcast time, it was impossible for him to be tired.

He suggested to her, perceiving her fatigue.

《Hmm…… Shall we? You did great today, StarPork-nim.》

“Ah…… No, I, I’m not tired! You two have worked hard. Thanks, thank you.”

The urgency in StarPork’s voice couldn’t hide her exhaustion. In addition to the rare drinking, she had been concentrating intensely, and on top of that, she had gulped down extra beer following the teacher’s instruction.

To be honest, if she could end the broadcast and lie on her bed right now, she would probably fall asleep within three seconds. She had only been forcing herself to hold on due to the desire to be praised by the viewers (and Lee Yena).

Could it be that the viewers noticed her condition?

-A user donated 1,000 won!-

【LOL LOL LOL This kid is half out of it LOLOLOL 】

– 『For real LOLOLOL』

– 『ㅠㅠㅠㅠ Why does her voice sound so pitiful?』

– 『Does she always play this hard?』

– 『She’s so likable;』

– 『But hasn’t she really improved her skills?』

– 『Her mentality alone surpasses bronze level, agreed』

– 『Here at the Recognition Association, we recognize StarPork-nim as a true gaming pro.』

“The map is definitely memorized.”

“Movement has improved.”

Even as the broadcast was wrapping up, the chat was filled with support and recognition for StarPork. Among the over ten thousand viewers, most were not originally fans of StarPork.

Despite being relentlessly chased and torn, without a single complaint, she got up and showed gradual improvement, earning their respect.

On the first day, StarPork had been so depressed after seeing the comment section of WeTogether filled with criticism, questioning why she applied for the tournament without any real effort.

‘Could it be that thinking about my image, you pushed me this hard…’

It was a fanciful thought driven by a fan’s mind, but it wasn’t completely absurd. Otherwise, how could someone design such rigorous training?

Now that she thought about the training ending, it was becoming even harder to stay mentally collected.

《Just hearing your voice, I can tell you’re not okay. You’ve worked really hard. I’m sorry if it felt too harsh. I’m not sure what kind of mindset someone would need to come up with training like this… It must have been hard for even StarPork’s fans to watch, I’m sorry.》

《…Right, I did suggest we do this off-broadcast. It was Revan’s idea to broadcast it.》

《I didn’t know it would be this intense. Besides, if we did it off-broadcast, it would’ve been worse.”

“I, I am thankful! Revan-nim, really, thank you so much. I don’t know how to repay you…”

StarPork, who was listening half-dazed to the mentors’ conversation, hastily expressed her gratitude.

She spoke almost reflexively, but it was as sincere as it could be. She knew very well that just because they were on the same team in the tournament, Revan wasn’t obligated to help her this much.

《It’s okay. You worked hard, so it was worth it to help you practice. You can just repay him.》

‘I really chose the right team…’

The person who received help expressed gratitude, and the person who gave help made light-hearted jokes, creating a soft and heartwarming atmosphere. The viewers, watching this scene reminiscent of a sports movie’s training montage, applauded in appreciation.

《Of course. I’m not that ungrateful. I did buy him chicken last time.》

Until Yena’s comment transformed the warm chat into chaos.

– “Did you treat him to a meal?? Did you two meet??”

– “??”

– “Chicken??”

– “When was ‘last time’?”

– “???Chicken??? Did you two order chicken together?”

– “Fun fact: Chicken is one of the most frequently ordered delivery foods at motels.”

– “Damn, I envy you, Revan!!!”

– “Is it true?”

– “Absolutely not. If you want to take our Teacher, get first place in the Challenger league first.”

– “No, ㅆ- You should say clearly it was a gift card. How could you just say you bought him chicken? People think you met up and bought it for him.”

“Oh. You preferred I get it for you in person… I’ll keep that in mind. I didn’t know what you liked it because you keep rejecting.”

“Hey-”

– LeDevoured has donated 1,000 won! –

[Why are they having a lovers’ quarrel on someone else’s broadcast?]

『Love quarrel? Where do you live?』

『??』

『Kick out the troll』

『LOLOLOL LOLOLOL LOLOLOL LOLOLOL Why is Revan so adorable when he is clueless』

『Damn fraudster……』

『Look at that, building up that narrative』

『Run away, Revan! She’s not just any crazy girl』

『Oh, that crazy girl』

As the chat room quickly erupted into chaos like a wildfire, StarPork observed it as if it were someone else’s broadcast, and then she suddenly recalled Lee Yena’s face from a few hours ago.

‘Come to think of it, she says those things with that kind of face… No, with such words…’

In Twitte, for a good couple vibe or ‘content drama,’ one must have a certain level of attractiveness that viewers find palatable.

At least, that was StarPork’s understanding. Fans wouldn’t like it if there were genuine romantic feelings between broadcasters in a virtual relationship (V-relationship).

Doing such things would only lead to chaos within both fanbases. On the surface, fans might react coolly and find it entertaining, but internally many would cut ties, a situation that every broadcaster must avoid at all costs.

It was no coincidence that ever since Revan revealed his face, female broadcasters who tried to create a sweet atmosphere with him on broadcast disappeared in an instant.

Of course, Lee Yena wouldn’t have such thoughts in her mind – recalling her appearance, StarPork genuinely thought it was fortunate that Lee Yena never revealed her face.

Truly.

* * * *

『CravingWarmAmericano: Revan』

『Revan: Oh, what?』

『CravingWarmAmericano: 😅;;』

『CravingWarmAmericano: I’ll treat you next time we meet』

『CravingWarmAmericano: Please don’t be mad』

(Revan is typing a message……)

(Revan is typing a message……)

(Revan is typing a message……)

『Revan: Just help me next time I need content assistance』

『Revan: Help me then』

『CravingWarmAmericano: Will that be okay?』

『CravingWarmAmericano: The last time, the chicken didn’t seem enough……』

『Revan: Yes, it’s enough』

『Revan: It’s sufficient so don’t worry about additional thanks……』

『CravingWarmAmericano: Okay』

『CravingWarmAmericano: Just let me know about the content, and I’ll certainly help』

TL’s Corner:
This is the first time I saw Yena acknowledged she messed up. But why this emoji though? 😅