Chapter 167
Here.
There is the Bull of the Rift.
He looks like he's not only good at farming but also at fighting.
Brave and agile.
This Bull is currently one of the opponents you absolutely don't want to meet in the Rift.
A. He is a creature at the very top of the food chain.
The Bull can plow through the opponent and the top lane as if tilling a field.
Having participated in several tournaments over the years, this threatening creature has proven time and again that even the low-impact top lane cannot be ignored.
The top lane, where those with a slight mental issue go.
There is no creature in the wild that does not know how terrifying this creature that dominates that place is, and how dangerous it is to provoke.
The Bull's face is currently solemn.
He seems to have something to say.
So the production crew asked him directly.
[Now! We have the three VIPs of today! Before that, Bull player! We heard you have something to say to Seojun player, is that right?]
Travel is a caster who has firmly established his own domain in the wild of survival of the fittest and gained a foothold.
He must have obtained some information.
The Bull rolls his eyes here and there.
Perhaps his mouth is dry, as he keeps swallowing.
What on earth did he prepare to say, and how did he prepare it to go through such a purification process?
The lowest tier of Travel's community, but those without whom the wild cannot exist, the viewers, were worried about Bull's actions but also subtly urged him on.
This is a wild that imposes the harsh law that those without fun cannot survive.
* * *
'Ah!'
He ended up nodding inadvertently.
In fact, it was a situation where he couldn't help but nod.
The already established concept, misunderstandings, and the image of a strong man were frightening.
[Number. Difficult.]
It was the comment that made the Bull rise.
An offline classic gaming console tournament held on a small scale by a major streamer.
There, the Bull won, and when they tried to send the prize, the major streamer asked him to give his contact info after the broadcast ended.
And the answer the Bull gave at that time was exactly.
'That was the beginning...'
A short answer.
At that time, it was the first time a small streamer who had won received a flood of attention from many people.
And it was the first time a woman other than family or a counselor asked for his number.
These two combined made him extremely nervous, and he gave that answer, but luckily it worked well.
It wasn't just his vocal cords that were tense.
All the muscles in his face stiffened, and his pupils froze along with his body.
But fortunately, his voice didn't crack in that state.
And of all things, he had the job of a streamer.
Lastly, there was a veteran from the major company right next to him who handled the situation well.
In other words, the conditions were sufficient for viewers to accept it as a concept.
After that, the Bull rose easily and smoothly.
Sometimes, he just has to intentionally speak in a strange tone.
It's hard to intentionally speak?
If he schedules a joint broadcast with a female guest, it automatically comes out regardless of the Bull's will.
Also, in-game, as a user who goes top, his original playstyle was exactly what viewers wanted, so there was no major problem.
Except sometimes when that image comes back to him as an imposition and shackles him.
[Oh? What is it?]
Seojun, occupying one of the four split screens with the production team and three MVPs, looked forward as if interested.
Seojun simply aimed his eyes properly at the front camera, but the Bull was a little intimidated.
To reiterate, he has a gentle personality except when he's playing games.
He is someone who sheds tears at the pain of the prey when seeing a scene of being eaten, and is moved by the hunger of the predator when seeing a failed hunt.
So he couldn't easily provoke.
Of course, since everyone knows it's for the broadcast because he's a streamer, it wasn't that his heart weakened worrying the opponent would be hurt and couldn't speak.
But.
[I'm really curious!]
Seojun smiles brightly.
But the Bull saw that and was intimidated once again.
'I was somewhat confident before the fight.'
He already has a record of losing at Ground Zero and has clearly witnessed his skill.
And he's also witnessed his personality.
This is the biggest problem.
The Bull doesn't know Seojun well, and all he has is what he's seen on broadcasts.
If he were as he seemed on broadcasts, if the Bull provoked Seojun here, Seojun would rather like it and deliberately look for a way to torment him.
People's attention is focused.
The chat window is saying please go easy, but if he really goes easy, they'll surely be disappointed in the Bull.
'Should I say just come to top casually? No, what was I thinking!'
No.
If he really comes top then, it'll be a catastrophe.
Then what on earth should I say to properly maintain my image and not attract that person's interest?
'Should I mix in some compliments first?'
So that he won't possibly hold a grudge?
But how do I provoke while complimenting?
Do I have to compliment?
What is the definition of a provocation?
The Bull's mind became complicated, and his characteristic tension came.
Social skills are this important.
In the end.
“Come at me. I'll break you. Pretty boy.”
The Bull, pushed by the gazes, made the worst provocation.
* * *
[Pfft...]
[Cough...]
[Gasp!]
-LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL
-This is a provocation?
-Bull, did you hate handsome guys? Then I acknowledge it LOL
-Ah LOL, so you were a comrade LOL squid comrade
-Hating handsome guys is totally a beta male LOL
-Were you jealous? LOL
Seojun pondered how to respond to this.
And he even pulled out memories from his past life to find a way to deal with this situation, but no answer came, so he was troubled.
'Is this really a provocation?'
No, is this even a normal conversation?
I don't know.
The Bull's face had turned bright red.
He seems quite embarrassed by this.
[Hahahaha! Ah. This is definitely a provocation!]
Bangju said, laughing.
[Why is that?]
[First. The target is clear. It's Seojun player. Second, the goal is clear. He says he'll break you. Third, he even stated the reason.]
[Why won't you tell us the reason, Bangju-nim!]
-Because he's handsome LOL
-This isn't a third-rate villain's provocation, but a dignified declaration of war between nations LOL
-It's a provocation!
-You guys, stop teasing Bull LOL he can't lift his head
The Bull's image as a manly man was slightly peeled off.
It wasn't like a bulldozer charging with massive weight like a real bull, but now a perception of a familiar, large, foolish older brother from the neighborhood had formed a little.
Either way, it wasn't really something Seojun had to worry about.
What's important is.
“Haha. I'm also uncertain, but anyway it's a provocation, right?”
It could be said that causing this much confusion to the always cool-headed Seojun's judgment is also the Bull's talent.
[Ah! Yes. Seojun player, what do you think of Bull player's provocation?]
“Firstly, for thinking well of me...”
Hmm, is it right to say he thought well of me?
Seojun was still confused, but he finished his sentence.
“...Thank you.”
Looking at the screen, the Bull was subtly reading Seojun's expression.
What is this, really?
[Hahaha! He did think well of you.]
-At least he's not a parasite-like guy LOL
-Actually, being called a pretty boy like that is high praise in our industry so it doesn't matter LOL
-Whatever it is, it's high praise
“And, since you told me to come at you anyway, I'd like to fight you from the laning phase if it were up to me, but...”
[But?]
“As it happens, I trust our Wind Sword. And I trust the coach. So I'll leave the laning phase to my teammate. I'll look forward to the time when I can face you after that, Bull.”
Seojun answered in a standard way.
Then the Bull let out a small sigh of relief.
It shows on the screen. It's hard to catch, but if you watch carefully, you can tell.
'Did he not want to provoke?'
What then.
Seojun was also currently considering going top.
Of course, what he just said was a bluff.
'I can't stand this.'
Seojun lacked patience.
Even if he received a provocation that was 98 percent lacking, staying still was impossible for Seojun.
Want to try a bullfight?
[Ah! Certainly, Lee Dongsu player's appearance was truly unexpected. Everyone is curious how you got acquainted and contacted him; are you really not going to tell us?]
“It can't be helped. We agreed to keep it a secret.”
This was something Lee Dongsu had asked proactively upfront, knowing that if it were Seojun, he would definitely say things as they are on broadcast without regard for his own face.
He asked not to talk about it because it was embarrassing for him.
Lee Dongsu, who had already been thoroughly beaten by Seojun, no longer felt shame before Seojun, so he could be bold.
[That's really a shame. Understood. I won't ask anymore. Then shall we talk about the game now?]
[Oh! I have something I'm curious about!]
“Yes, caster. What is it?”
[The secret to multitasking! I'm curious about that!]
Seojun explained in detail.
The methods he thought of.
Bangju clapped.
[Ah! I think I heard a similar story. It's about chess masters. They say there was an experiment where they placed pieces on a chessboard and showed them for 5 seconds, then asked them to memorize it. There were two types of placements: one completely random, and one taken from a scene from one of the many games in chess history.]
[Oh? And then?]
[Chess masters, surprisingly, memorized the one arranged as in a game at a glance. But they couldn't memorize the randomly placed one at all!]
[That's amazing!]
[So that means familiarity can exert tremendous power. This might be great news for Gen users, right?]
[Seojun player! Is it okay to reveal all these valuable pieces of information like this? You were the only one who knew the answer to reaching the realm. Even during Kael, you were like that. You seem too kind.]
“Ah. That's not it.”
[Huh? Then what is it?]
“As you said, I told them during Kael too, but in the end, no one could do it. I just have no reason to hide it.”
-That's right LOL
-As if the streamer would be kind, he's always looking for a chance to show off
-This time it seems possible though?
-I'm going to play Gen right away.
It's a joke, and because even if someone who knows how appears, it doesn't really matter.
[Got it! Do you have a goal for the next match?]
“10 deaths.”
[Ah. Yes?]
“Just 10 deaths. I think that'll be satisfying. I won't say who.”
[Hahaha.]
[I really don't know who!]
[Indeed. What on earth is this 10 deaths about? I'm very curious, but I won't ask further and will move on!]
Seojun's next opponent team was Jipaljikkon.
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The next day with no schedule, Ha Yunho came out of his house.
6 o'clock.
Early in the morning.
“Wow, how long has it been since I woke up this early.”
Streamers inevitably have a fate of sleeping late. There are even cases where they broadcast late at night and their day and night are reversed.
Breathing in the refreshing morning air, Ha Yunho set off for the gym.
“This is a preliminary reconnaissance mission.”
He is fulfilling his duty as the team leader.
It's definitely not because he wants to meet Lee Dongsu early.
“Since Seojun readily gave permission to come first.”
Again, as team leader, he needed to assess the situation beforehand, so he had no choice but to wake up early.
The training location, method, and the coach!
Ha Yunho put the autograph paper and pen he had prepared since the previous day on the passenger seat, then got in the car.
“He said he'd let only me train with Lee Dongsu first, hehehehe.”
Is it because he's weighed down by the duty of team leader?
He keeps laughing.
This laughter is not because he's happy.
“The responsibility is heavy!”
But.
It didn't take long for the smile bloomed on Ha Yunho's face to wilt.