NOVEL WEB Chapter 120 - Trying My Best
It was only natural for questions about Lee Yena to arise frequently, especially when she dominated the KoK Forum at every opportunity. The question “Who exactly is she?” came up often.
When she was the topic, responses varied, but in the end, not many could pinpoint one specific aspect that explained the allure of Lee Yena. It’s often that way with a person’s charm.
However, the reasons behind the fame of CravingWarmAmericano, also known as ‘GetDevoured’, were clear.
From the very first broadcast, her figure had become a hot topic, accompanied by a soft and languid voice that didn’t seem to match her appearance at all.
On top of that, she had reached the Challenger rank in the most popular game and demonstrated skills enough to decisively win broadcaster tournaments. Her fame surged explosively day by day, independently of how popular her broadcast was.
The most influential factor was undoubtedly her exceptional skills in KoK which featured her unique playstyle, although the blunder she made during her first broadcast had also significantly contributed to her notoriety.
Whenever a notable incident involving Lee Yena occurred, standard posts would appear across various communities, evidence of her evergreen popularity.
Like a post titled ‘Just before, a clip of a broadcaster’s figure went viral’ and others of that nature. It created a cycle where each scandal only amplified public interest. Whether Lee Yena found this situation pleasant or not was an entirely separate matter.
Therefore, it was safe to say that none of Lee Yena’s viewers lacked interest in her appearance.
Even those who claimed to only watch her because of her gaming skills or left her streams on like radio because of her pleasant voice, were no exceptions. It was perfectly reasonable.
If you searched for ‘GetDevoured’ on search engines, instead of popping up Rogue or KoK related content, related searches like ‘GetDevoured face’ (contrary to Lee Yena’s wishes) appeared first.
It’s only natural for curiosity to be directed at a famous person who hides their face. A person with partially revealed information usually arouses more curiosity than someone who has entirely concealed themselves.
So when she declared that she’d undertake a face-cam broadcast as a penalty, it shook things up.
Naturally, the chat exploded with titles of infamous and difficult games. Some nefarious individuals even spammed long, grueling story games, hoping she’d give up.
Understandably, as people are, there was widespread skepticism with opinions such as “Why trust GetDevoured?”
Contrarily, some argued, “Hasn’t that crazy girl (aside from claiming she’s drinking water) never actually lied?”
The chat, having been embroiled in this confusing argument where no decisive opinion prevailed, eventually unified.
《Alright, if you leave recommended games on WeTogether by tomorrow… I’ll pick a few and give them a try. I’ll also buy a cam, so that’s it for today, broadcast over-》
The broadcaster’s exit had caused this sudden unification.
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『Author: ㅇㅇ』
『Title: Is she really doing a cam broadcast? Really? Really? Really?』
『I don’t trust GetDevoured either, but…
Maybe it could be real, right…?』
– Yes~ Focus on her Rogue profile~
– Info) Even her first broadcast was technically a cam broadcast
– I really doubt she’ll do it
– We should select games that no human can beat
『Author: ㅇㅇ』
『Title: Hey, what’s with this sudden end?』
『Why not just use your phone for the cam?
I got a bunch of recommendations from the Game Gal community for games that are so boring that no one would want to finish them.
Oh.』
– LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL You’re such a persistently terrible jerk.
– That, just that.
– Why recommend something boring instead of difficult?
– If it were difficult, that crazy woman would clear it all with clenched teeth, no doubt.
– And watching it won’t be fun for us either.
– Her face might be the only interesting part.
『Posted by: ㅇㅇ』
『Title: There really are a lot of new users.』
『She declared a no-break challenge and started a recorded broadcast.
But she’s a crazy woman who was trying to secretly film the challenge in the back.
Does she think she can do a cam broadcast just because she couldn’t clear the game?』
– If she doesn’t keep her promises, she’ll fall straight into oblivion.
– No one had any expectations from the start…
– She’s the one who gets everyone pissed off by saying that this is the perfect BGM for the downfall.
.
.
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『Posted by: ㅇㅇ』
『Title: GetDevoured BANG ON』
『She said it would be tomorrow, but she really showed up.
Anyway ㄱㄱㄱㄱㄱㄱ』
『Posted by: ㅇㅇ』
『Title: ??? What, it’s really a cam broadcast?』
『(Screenshot)
It’s still covered up, but there’s a cam?
Damn, this is it~』
– ????
– If this is a prank, you’re dead.
– What? Why is it actually real?
– “??? Really, is this a cam broadcasting?”
– “I thought it was a punishment, why so soon?”
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The phrase “under the influence of alcohol” was something I never liked.
Perhaps it was because I believed that alcohol could provide some courage but couldn’t fundamentally change a person’s nature. I had never done anything under the influence that I wouldn’t have done otherwise, so maybe that was why I felt that way.
It might have been a prejudice, or maybe I was just lucky… but it was a consistent belief I had maintained.
So, the reason I didn’t harshly dismiss the viewers’ chants for a cam broadcast wasn’t particularly because of the alcohol.
If I had to explain, it was probably the gratitude towards those who always joined whenever I started streaming… and a sense of confidence.
“Ah. Ah. Can you hear me well?”
『Cam? Broadcast』
『So, what’s the crappy game for today, sir?』
『What, there’s really a cam?』
『I can’t see anything』
『??? What is this』
『Cam setting error?』
『Came here because of the cam broadcast』
『She’s finally resorted to exposure marketing LOL』
『I can hear you well!!!』
『Really, your voice always melts our ears』
『There were over 100 game recommendations LOLOLOL』
I glanced at the cam installed above the monitor. A webcam that had arrived quickly thanks to fast delivery. The lens was firmly wrapped in two layers of blue tape.
It was a result of significant thought. I ensured nothing would be visible until the tape was removed.
First, I covered the lens with paper, then wrapped it with blue tape once, inserted a lens cover, and wrapped it again with blue tape—there was no way it could function as a cam in its current state.
Despite this, my heart raced slightly, probably due to the tension before the showdown.
“Ah. I bought a cam… installed it too. That’s a great question, why can’t you see anything… Let’s show it before moving on.”
I wanted to keep my promise. And if the time came when I had to keep that promise, I didn’t want to leave any room to run away by postponing it to the next day.
As a result of that determination and enthusiasm, I displayed a photo of the webcam I had previously taken on the broadcast screen.
『???』
『What did you do to the cam』
『??? If you put tape on the cam, what about the adhesive』
– “Teacher, can you just use the forehead cam?”
– “I’m trying my best to understand, but it’s too difficult.”
– “If you fail, do you remove it right away?”
– “I’m genuinely surprised you bought a cam.”
– “Why did you go out of your way to buy a cam and do this?”
– “Why is nothing showing? LOLOLOL LOLOLOL LOLOLOL”
– “Put it on, I’ll remove the tape right away.”
– “The connoisseurs of garbage games gathered in their rooms have curated the ultimate bad game, oN.”
The chat was hotter than ever.
The anticipation, joy, and interest of over ten thousand people poured in… If Lee Yena said she felt a bit thrilled, she might get criticized for not knowing her place.
But she didn’t care.
At that moment, she just wanted to pour all the talent she acquired as Lee Yena into her broadcast.
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The first time a cam feed appeared in a corner of Lee Yena’s broadcast was after her pseudo-cooking(?) broadcast, which was more of a tattoo sleeve bragging and drinking broadcast.
And scarcity is felt more deeply when there’s a possibility of it being fulfilled.
《I can’t believe I actually bought this…… This feels unfair. I’ve never broken a promise. If I fail, I’ll tear off the duct tape right away…… Oh, but there might be some adhesive left.》
Like a virtual broadcaster, rarely any viewer anxiously awaited the moment she’d turn on the cam, as revealing herself on broadcast was near taboo.
There was no reason to suffer over an obvious and unavoidable absence. However, if there was an immediate prospect of satisfying curiosity, it changed the situation.
That black rectangle. Just behind that mere two pieces of tape, there was GetDevoured.
《Depending on the game, the criteria for failure could be a bit ambiguous. Out of the games with more than 100 recommendations that you’ve submitted… I’ll choose the ones where it’s clear whether they’ve been cleared or not. Oh, there were many retro games too. Maybe I’ll focus on retro games after this content. KoK is approaching the end times as well.》
With that emotionless voice, people wondered what face and expression she might be making.
Whether newly joined from tournaments or communities, or those who watched from the first broadcast—all collectively wished the veil over that small rectangle would be removed.
However,
– “This is insane, absolutely teeth-gritting.”
– “??? How did she do that?”
– “Isn’t this like a game you memorize while being hit? How did she react?”
– “Did she do her homework?”
– “Homework wouldn’t help with this type of content.”
– “I have a feeling the cam won’t be revealed today.”
– “Someone recommend a game that’s bugged and can’t be cleared.”
While everyone was having such earnest thoughts, Lee Yena, as if she had been hiding a third of her power in KoK, was wildly rampaging without the slightest concern for their desperate hopes.