It’s not that kind of malicious broadcast

『Author: ReformedGwangjil』

『Title: Top-notch RogueRogue』

『(Screenshot)

Today, the rogue was splendid once again.

What was lacking was me.』

– When did you drop down to Diamond?

– Even stocks don’t plummet this badly.

– This is really heartbreaking……

– This is what happens if you meet the wrong woman.

– No, it’s sadder that I’m here refreshing the page, waiting for the broadcast to start.

– Does the channel owner even see this?

– Yes, I hope they do. ReformedGwangjil fighting!

– Teacher, I think I can smell alcohol from you.

– Looks like there won’t be a broadcast today.

– GetDevoured Devoured……

– Who were you drinking with?

『Author: CravingWarmAmericano(👑)』

『Title: Hello』

『By any chance, did you misunderstand that I had been drinking by looking at the title?

I conducted an experiment because I felt there’s been a rise in people holding prejudices lately.

Typos can happen to anyone.

Thank you.

🙂🙃🙂🙃🙂』

– Why is this an announcement?

– I am so confused.

– The body smells more like alcohol than the title, teacher.

– Isn’t this just a street drunkard?

– Just announce the broadcast info already!!!!!!!!!!!

– Don’t worry, she said he’ll do a 6-man queue today.

– That wasn’t the channel owner speaking though.

– Come to think of it, she didn’t mention a collab. Damn it.

– Really? Oh…

– What kind of experiment is this?

– Who did you drink with?

– It’s only 5 PM now, who would misunderstand you, teacher……

– Teacher lives in New York~

– Didn’t he drink at 7 in the morning last time?

– So, broadcast or not?

『Author: GetDevoured Devoured』

『Title: You’re not expecting a broadcast two days in a row, are you?』

『(Pressing refresh continuously)』

– I believe in our girl……

– Are you new here?

– Yes~ It’s a wind instrument broadcast~ Don’t expect anything~

– ㄴ (refreshing the page)

『Author: Accuracy33%BroadcastNotifier』

『Title: Bang ON』

『ㄱㄱㄱㄱㄱㄱㄱ』

– Can someone please block this jerk already? How many more times is he going to post clickbait?

– ㄴ It’s actually live this time.

– ㄴ It makes me so mad when he gets it right.

– ㄴㄴ That s, that s…

7:30 PM.

Despite many people’s legitimate concerns, Lee Yena started her broadcast. It was a sudden broadcast, without any prior notice.

『Kyaaaaaa』

『I had faith, teacher!!!』

『King Devour! God Devour! Golden Devour!』

『Watching the viewer count rise!』

『Who did you drink with? I’ve asked three times.』

『The lack of notice is making me so anxious.』

『Are we practicing for the tournament today?』

『Is StarPork growing?』

『I love these surprise broadcasts』

The chatroom filled with cheers of anticipation. The viewers had rushed in as soon as the notification popped up. Despite being a relatively new broadcaster, she had already amassed a loyal following.

It was because of the unique character found in her broadcasts, which couldn’t be experienced anywhere else. If someone didn’t like it, that was one thing, but if they did, she truly had no competition.

While they shouted for her to broadcast properly, some secretly thought that this was part of her charm. People would even stage protests and lie on the ground in the community, half-converting it into content itself.

“Ah, ah. Can you hear me?”

Lee Yena, who had developed a habit of greeting like this, looked at the chat window responding in unison. She still couldn’t understand how so many people started gathering.

Of course, she didn’t have any complaints. From the very first day she started broadcasting, she believed that numbers equaled strength.

She just didn’t understand what they liked. Why they liked it. What she was supposed to do with so many people.

Since she couldn’t figure any of this out, she always maintained her initial mindset.

Simply put, She just did what she wanted.

-Click

There were a few clicking sounds of the mouse, and then piano music started playing. It was Schubert’s “Erlkönig”. Some people began to recognize the distinct intro in the chat.

Feeling a bit pleased, Lee Yena increased the volume slightly and spoke.

“I’ve been playing the Erlkönig often… Yes, that’s right. I like this piece.”

The problem was, the version of “Erlkönig” she played this time was the vocal version. In other words, it started with the lyrics in German.

As background music for a communication broadcast, it was literally the worst choice. The words were getting buried under the lyrics.

-ㅇㅇ has donated 1,000 won!-

【Teacher, please lower the volume a bit】

As soon as the donation came in, the chat window was instantly filled with ‘Rly’ and ‘Please’ comments. The seasoned protestors showed unmatched unity.

Unfortunately, the volume didn’t decrease — but it did have an effect.

“Don’t you just love how they recreate the sound of the galloping horse on piano? I wonder if it can be done on an ocarina. Should I give it a try?”

Instead of changing the music, Lee Yena lowered her own voice.

Her whispering voice could barely be heard along with the piano music, almost merging into it.

-ㅇㅇ has donated 1,000 won!-

【No, you idiot, lower the music volume, not your voice!!!】

“Would this be enough? Oh, some people were asking why there was no announcement. I have an explanation… Actually, I wasn’t planning to broadcast today.”

The music volume decreased slightly, and the voice dropped one level lower. Thus, the balance was maintained, and the chat window began to catch fire.

It was only ten minutes into the broadcast.

-ㅇㅇ donated 1,000 won!-

【How much did you drink, teacher…】

“Hmm… I want to say I didn’t drink that much, but it seems like I had quite a lot since I mixed so many different kinds. It’s best to stick to one drink. They didn’t sell soju at the VR room though.”

– Hmmm

Perhaps it was due to the slight intoxication. A small groan escaped from Lee Yena’s throat as she stretched, as she always did.

Although it was hard to be sure because it blended with the piano sound, the chat window went wild for two reasons.

『Oh wow;;』

『ㅗㅜㅑㅗㅜㅑ』

『What was that sound just now???』

『VR room?』

『Finally VR?』

『Please, turn on the camera』

『??? What was that sound』

『Boyfriend next to you… almost said that~』

『It’s VR? Really?』

『Another forehead cam, please』

『Finally dumped the keyboard and mouse? Finally dumped the keyboard and mouse? Finally dumped the keyboard and mouse? Finally dumped the keyboard and mouse?』

『Who did you go to the VR room with』

Surprisingly, the fact that Lee Yena finally wore VR gear drew more attention than the groan.

This was due to the persistent rumor that ‘if she’s this good with the keyboard and mouse, she must be pro-level with VR.’ Lee Yena herself was unaware of it.

The chat was so ablaze with fire emojis that they buried any other messages. Amid the chaos, Lee Yena continued speaking in a calm voice, as if she did not see the chat window. It was almost serene.

“Anyway… that’s it. So I’ll be going now.”

『???』

『??』

『Where are you going』

『You have a collaboration in 10 minutes』

『No』

『?????』

“Oh. Today, I was just planning to do some articles. Streaming feels a bit… you know. I don’t want to mess up the algorithm. As I mentioned earlier, I wasn’t planning to broadcast today… Yes, that’s it.”

-ㅇㅇ donated 1,000 won!-

【It sounds like you keep saying ‘that’s it’ because you think we’ll just accept it, and it’s making us more upset】

As the song gradually neared its end, Lee Yena’s unconvincing explanation continued.

The song ended with the last line, “When I finally arrived home with my last ounce of strength, my son was dead in my arms-.”

During the brief silence that followed the torrent of chat messages, the broadcast naturally ended.

In the naturally ended broadcast, there was no more voice being streamed.

* * * *

『Arc: Ahri』

『Arc: Are you feeling alright?』

『StarPork: Yes, yes』

『StarPork: How about you, unni?』

『Arc: Yeah, I didn’t drink much…』

『Arc: Is practice going to be okay?』

『StarPork: Yes, yesyesyes』

『StarPork: I’m in top condition』

『StarPork: I’m just planning to turn off the camera』

『CravingWarmAmericano: StarPork-nim』

『StarPork: Yes, yes, yes!!!』

『CravingWarmAmericano: I have high expectations』

『CravingWarmAmericano: I’ll handle the knights and set the farm, so』

『CravingWarmAmericano: Just relax, open the boxes, and go around assassinating』

『CravingWarmAmericano: Do you remember the three principles?』

『StarPork: Yes』

『StarPork: One, if you’re going to kill a priest, do it three times in a row』

『StarPork: Two, all motions allowed in the game are legitimate』

『StarPork: Three, avoid killing lumberjacks because they’re pitiful』

『CravingWarmAmericano: You’ve grown up.』

『CravingWarmAmericano: Your teacher is really proud……』

『Arc: I really have no idea anymore……』

『CravingWarmAmericano: Don’t worry, Arc-nim』

『CravingWarmAmericano: I’ll concentrate and take care of our disciple』

『CravingWarmAmericano: I even turned off the broadcast to do it right』

『Arc: What?』

(Arc is typing a message…)

『Arc: No』

『Arc: Ah』

(Arc is typing a message…)

『SYSTEM: (Arc) has invited (Revan)! Enjoy group chatting 😊』

『Arc: Revan-nim』

『Revan: Hello, Arc-nim』

『Revan: I also announced a break from streaming』

『Arc: What?』

『Revan: Ah, you didn’t know…』

『Revan: (Screenshot)』

『Revan: They were already drunk hours ago, sending messages like this…….』

『CravingWarmAmericano: Tattling is bad, Revan-nim』

『CravingWarmAmericano: I’m disappointed』

『StarPork: Me too, I’m disappointed』

『CravingWarmAmericano: ㅎ』

『CravingWarmAmericano: 🤭』

“If I announce a break now… it will be a firestorm. A huge one.”

Arc closed her eyes tightly while briefly gazing at the ongoing chats in the Discourse room.

“I trusted you. I really trusted you, Revan-nim.”

The chat was becoming more heated. Meanwhile, Lee Yena was only sending various emojis.

“Maybe I should’ve drunk a little more.”

From a corner of her mind, she seemed to hear Lee Yena’s voice saying, “See? There are times when you need emergency alcohol.”