NOVEL WEB Chapter 65
Chapter 65 – When You Think It’s Too Late
『Author: ㅇㅇ』
『Title: What’s Old Man Shaves Builds?』
『Watching GetDevoured’s Challenger climb
What’s Old Man Shaves Builds??
Why do they keep talking about him?』
– We don’t know, damn it
– Why swear when I’m just asking…
– You’ll end up swearing too if you keep watching, damn it
– You have to understand, no one knows
– If no one knows, why keep talking about it?
– That’s why we’re mad, man
– Oh, I see…
– WHAT THE FUCK IS OLD-MAN-SHAVES-BUILD
– This chat is completely nuts, whether explaining or not, it’s all chaos
『Author: ㅇㅇ』
『Title: Did GetDevoured always know Revan?』
『Was it always like this?
Why do they keep poking the tower?
Why do they keep turning on the voice?
Who do they say they look like? Are they comparing to a celebrity?』
– Calm down
– How can I calm down?
– To swear eternal singlehood~
– Go back to your forum, please
『Author: KingGodHwangTameok』
『Title: Why was the server owner a Master gatekeeper? (Serious question)』
『(Match history screenshot)
Since declaring the Challenger climb, the win rate has been 80% LOL
Seems like hitting Challenger isn’t a problem at all?
Why were they just a Master?』
– I’ve been watching the whole time; suddenly got better
– Maybe they were just throwing matches before?
– No, definitely not. They used to rush out and get wrecked but suddenly got good
– Maybe they stayed in that bracket to snipe Ark?
– Why go through all that…
– If that was the case, why not just park the smurf?
– If they’re this good with a rogue, how far could they go with a knight or warrior?
– Oh…
– Oh, that’s not it
– Woah…
– Not getting far with that logic
『Author: Naonarrr』
『Title: Ah, why is the broadcast title ‘hot longevity record’ again? Ah, seriously, please』
『Ah, damn this f***ing hot longevity record』
– If you’ve streamed for six hours, be satisfied, man…
– At least you’re changing the broadcast title
– She’ll be back soon! It’d be nice to play an interesting review video, hehe
– Damn, you are incredibly optimistic
*
Just after finishing a game that she overwhelmingly carried alongside Revan. Shortly after the game ended, Lee Yena, who seemed to be doing something in silence, accessed the ‘check current time’ site on her internet browser.
Then, emphasizing and enlarging the big numbers that showed ’11:12 PM’ by dragging them several times,
“Wow. It’s already 11 o’clock. Hmm… shall we take a break?”
She said, as if surprised by the time.
『No no no no no no no no no no no no no』
『Teacher, if it’s 14 wins in a row, it’s Challenger』
『Just one more game』
『Are you really going to go Challenger?』
『I asked 15 times what “Old Man Shaves Buil” is』
『Can we take Youngdo time?』
『Let’s go Youngdo while resting』
“Thank you all for agreeing. Then, shall we take a break for about… 30 minutes? An hour?”
Then, as she habitually added ‘(hot)(live)(record)’ to the broadcast title again,
『Who agreed, you liar?』
『🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥』
『Which broadcast chat are you even looking at, you jerk』
『Seriously, who agreed?』
『🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥』
『I said don’t do hot longevity record, damn it』
『Just give us the live broadcast』
The viewers gathered in her broadcast all lit torches simultaneously, transforming into a mob of protesters.
Revan couldn’t possibly imagine how she could calmly proceed with the broadcast and play games while looking at such a chat room. It only reminded him once again that she was no ordinary person.
Of course, the chat on Lee Yena’s screen was still minimized, so she wasn’t actually ‘looking’ at the chat while broadcasting- Naturally, he couldn’t even conceive that she was able to broadcast with such settings.
“Earlier, I really started the broadcast as soon as I woke up… I’ll take a shower and grab something simple to eat. What should we do for the review video… Ah. Could I maybe play someone else’s G-tube?”
With an absurd remark, Lee Yena calmly accessed G-tube, causing the viewers to panic and urgently send donation messages in an attempt to stop her.
This was a predictable move given they were certain she wouldn’t read the chat in real time. Copyright infringement, if reported, could lead to a three-day suspension even for first-time offenders.
-ㅇㅇ has donated 1,000 won!-
【Do you think this will work】
-ㅇㅇ has donated 1,000 won!-
【Stop】
-ㅇㅇ has donated 1,000 won!-
【You will get suspended, teacher】
And with the viewers, who had transformed into a panic-stricken mob, throwing away their torches, they collectively sighed in relief as they saw the channel Lee Yena had accessed.
“Well… last time I checked, it was all my game videos… shouldn’t it be okay since it’s mutual copyright infringement?”
It was a fan G-tube channel, GetDevoured FanTube.
It was the largest of Lee Yena’s various fan-made G-tube channels, with the featured video on the main page nearing 80,000 views.
Although there was no guarantee it would be okay, it was safe to assume that someone operating a fan channel wouldn’t mind a broadcaster playing a bit of their fan content during a broadcast.
As she skillfully added a few videos to a playlist, she briefly hesitated with a hum.
-FanTube has donated 10,000 won!-
【It would be an honor if you watched it anytime!!! I posted a verification message in the community!!!】
With a small fanfare sound, the donation alert resonated. Sure enough, in the channel’s community section was a hastily written post made a minute ago,
‘I really am a fan of Tta-tteu-ta-me-ri-ca-no-meok-go-sip-da-nimㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠNever imagined you’d visit my humble FanTubeㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠFeel free to play any of the videos anytime!!! If you’re uncomfortable with the FanTube, I’ll remove it anytime!!! Please establish the official G-tube channel, I beg youㅠㅠㅠ’
Experiencing the overwhelming energy conveyed even through the writing, Lee Yena responded in a slightly embarrassed voice and quickly disappeared, turning off the microphone as if she was running away.
And about ten seconds later. Revan heard the Discourse connection tone through his speakers, which was not broadcasted.
Hello, build-Shaving Revan-nim. Can you talk?”
Upon accepting the call, a calm and immensely polite voice came through, one that was hard to believe belonged to the same broadcaster from earlier. Though the title was somewhat eccentric.
“… Hello, GetDevoured-nim. I’m Revan. It’s nice to… meet you.”
With a slight headache and an involuntarily lowered voice, Revan greeted,
“Hmm- is that so?”
Hearing Lee Yena’s returning voice, Revan instinctively knew that this conversation would not be easy. Lee Yena was already convinced that ‘Build-Shaving Old Man’ was his alternate account. She did not hide her certainty at all.
With a heavy sigh, Revan reluctantly spoke up.
“… Alright. First of all… why are you doing this? The current situation might be worse for you than for me, GetDevoured-nim.”
Despite the slight flattery, he meant it sincerely. When a female broadcaster and a male broadcaster get involved without justifiable reasons, the one who suffers the most loss is overwhelmingly the woman.
Especially for a new broadcaster like Lee Yena who had not yet established a solid foundation, the potential harm she could suffer was immeasurable.
In contrast, the benefits she could gain were negligible. Revan did not get the impression that Lee Yena was trying to “leech” off him in any way.
After all, it was practically him who had done something akin to broadcast sniping her this time. So, he was naturally curious as to why she was so persistent in confirming whether it was his alternate account-
“I have a reason… something I need to confirm.”
Her voice emanated with determination even through the speakers. While he could not fathom why she was so resolute, it was clear there was no point in denying it any longer.
“… Yes, Old Man Shaves Builds is my alternate account. I was watching your broadcast and wanted to play a one-on-one because you were doing so well-”
“I knew it!”
Even Revan, who had watched her streams for several hours, was surprised to hear her voice interrupt him in such a high tone.
‘She’s really that excited?’
He thought that perhaps she would now explain why uncovering the alternate identity mattered so much to her. As he waited for her to continue speaking, a moment of silence passed.
And then.
“In that case, I need to continue my climb to Challenger… did you have any other reason to contact me?”
“What?”
Finding himself unable to hide his bewilderment, Revan questioned back, hearing Lee Yena’s calm query as if she had concluded her business.
“…Is that all?”
“Yes… it’s not like you were hiding and dominating others unfairly. I just wanted to confirm.”
Another silence ensued. Really, she just wanted to confirm, that’s all?
“Oh, right. Are you planning to sign up for that tournament? The Tw*tch Untouchables.”
“… I’m considering it.”
“It would be fun to meet you there.”
“…Who?”
“The… viewers? Wouldn’t it be?”
Why was that a question?
And why was she suddenly talking about tournaments?
As unanswered questions continued to pile up, he concluded the conversation as Lee Yena mentioned she was off to take a shower. Listening to her parting words, Revan once more recalled his past resolution to never get involved with her.
But it was already far too late.