Bullamyeon.
That familiar name left me slightly flustered.
To think the person I had looked up yesterday would show up on my stream.
And with a huge sum of one million won at that.
Thanks to that, my feet, which had been about to head to the outpost, had no choice but to stop.
‘Why did they come?’
I slowly thought about the reason, but there was nothing I could figure out.
‘If I had to guess, I suppose they might have come through the gallery.’
I couldn't even be sure of that.
As I stood there quietly, the chat window seemed to think I had gone blank because of the donation, and one by one, they started teasing me.
- The streamer looks like he's frozen lolololol
- Anyone would go blank if someone suddenly donated a million won lolol
It wasn't really for that reason, though.
I was simply dumbfounded by the absurd coincidence.
When I casually checked the chat, a few people seemed to know why he had donated to me.
- But really, why did he donate a million won?
- lolololololol the reason is funny
- What is it?
- Can I even say it? lololololol
- Please tell us
'So there really is a definite reason.'
Curious, I waited for the next message along with the other viewers, when—
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[Bullamyeon has donated 10,000 won.]
Tsk, tsk, speak not. I'm taking note of your nickname.
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Bullamyeon personally shut the viewers' mouths with a donation.
- Ah, sorry
- Loyalty, loyalty ^^
- If Bullamyeon downvotes, it's a massive downvote lolol
- Such a petty guy
- He's controlling the media with this
- Ooh, ooh, Bullamyeon, guarantee us our freedom of speech
Perhaps because he had quite a long broadcasting career, he showed an attitude that seemed quite adept at handling viewers.
But.
‘I need to stop this.’
I was curious why he had suddenly donated a million won.
But what was important was something else.
‘This is my stream.’
Even I, who hadn't been streaming for long, knew that.
This was a problem.
I could understand the chat getting briefly stirred up by the appearance of a celebrity.
But the stream shouldn't proceed as if the subject of the broadcast had changed like this.
Especially, I didn't like the chat reacting to every single one of Bullamyeon's donations.
Because I don't like my territory being invaded.
Just as I was about to speak to Bullamyeon to take back the initiative of the stream—
- But did you set a reaction?
- It's only your second day, so you probably don't have one
- Right
- What kind of reaction is worth a million won lolol
‘Ah, a reaction.’
Only then did I realize I had to do a reaction.
Separate from whether I liked it or not, I had received the money, after all.
‘A reaction worth a million won...’
Until now, most donations had been 1,000 won ones, so I hadn't prepared a separate reaction for a million won.
I had no idea such a donation would come in this early.
‘Hmm... should I do a backflip or something?’
I could spin about three times at once, but that seemed a bit cliché.
As I pondered for a moment, I remembered how the viewers had gone wild every time I showed my appearance at the start of the stream.
‘This should do.’
Having made my decision, I nodded.
"You're talking about the million won reaction, right? I haven't been streaming for long, so I don't have a prepared reaction, but..."
- But?
With a gesture, I turned the streaming camera that Nua had been controlling so it faced me head-on.
And slowly putting my hand on my stomach, I lightly lifted my clothes.
So that only my abs were visible.
"I'll do it just this once, specially like this."
Clearly defined abs appeared on the broadcast screen.
And the chat window froze as if broken.
But soon the viewers started going crazy.
- ?
- ???
- ?!?!?!?!
- Woah, woah
- I'm the winner for tuning into the stream right now
- Wow, fuck... this is insane
- What's with those abs??
- No way lolololololol
- This is fucking insane...
- Wow, look at them split like an 11
- Bullamyeon, you are a hero!!
- Fuck, Ramyeon, I love you!!!
- You know hyung likes you, right?
- I must worship Bullamyeon!!!
"That concludes the reaction."
I lowered my clothes again, but the viewers showed no signs of calming down.
It seemed no one had expected this kind of reaction.
Judging by the reaction, well.
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[Cheonhyehyangijoa has donated 10,000 won.]
Damn it, Bullamyeon, I like you!!!!!!
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It didn't seem bad.
But the opinion of the person who spent a million won was still important.
"Bullamyeon, are you satisfied?"
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[Bullamyeon has donated 10,000 won.]
Wow, I never thought I'd get this kind of reaction... Wouldn't I be crazy if I wasn't satisfied after seeing this?
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Fortunately, the person in question seemed satisfied as well.
Now it was time to take back the initiative.
I seemed to have taken it back to some degree, but I needed to make sure I secured it firmly.
Seeing his reaction earlier, it seemed like he had something to hide.
I intended to use that.
"That's a relief. Then, if possible, could you tell me why you donated a million won?"
- Ah
- He's asking this now? lolol
- Bullamyeon is getting executed lololol
- Ramyeon, you've fulfilled your role with what just happened. Rest in peace.
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[Bullamyeon has donated 10,000 won.]
Ah, that's...
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To summarize the situation, it went roughly like this.
Because I caught two Doma in the tutorial, a new route was created, giving rise to something called the Haerang Challenge,
and upon seeing this, Bullamyeon boldly bet a million won on it being fake. That was the origin of this issue.
He claimed ignorance, but it seemed he had been worried about calling a fellow streamer a fake.
- Ooh, trash
- Ramyeon, just fuck off and die
- Ooh, disappointed
- Bullamyeon permanently archived for agitation controversy after calling a fellow streamer a fake
- Horrifying
- Reflect on your actions
- We're sorry our hyung is like this
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[Bullamyeon has donated 10,000 won.]
I'm sorry! And I think I unintentionally disrupted the stream again... I'm truly sorry.
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"It's fine."
Having roughly understood the situation, I nodded and began moving my steps toward the outpost again.
I wasn't particularly bothered by the remark.
'If you can't do it, you might think that way.'
Originally, when someone does something you can't, people don't want to believe it.
I knew that psychology better than anyone.
Because I had experienced it a lot.
Of course, being disrupted in my stream was annoying, but he had apologized, and he hadn't done it on purpose.
Above all, he had already donated a million won, so there wasn't much more to say.
"Then I'll continue with the stream now. Bullamyeon, I hope you enjoy watching as just another viewer."
- Bullamyeon: Yes!
- Everyone, take your seats
- Taking my seat
- Yes!
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[Mongdungi-ui Wang has donated 1,000 won.]
Taking my seat!
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I was able to arrive at the outpost sooner than expected.
Unlike having to follow trail guide bugs to track traces, the outpost could be easily seen from afar.
Passing the sentry who made an expression as if asking if I had come already, I went inside, and near the entrance, I saw Reina pacing around with a slightly anxious look.
It seemed she had been keeping watch here ever since we parted.
- It's Bbabbat-2 hyung!!
- I missed you
'I just went to catch one monster, why is she worrying so much.'
I found the sight absurd and shook my head slightly, but a faint smile formed on my lips.
Because I wasn't in a bad mood.
Even if it was a game, it had been a really long time since someone had worried about me and waited like this.
Because in the end, in the previous world, I was always alone.
'At this point, I should let go of the fact that she hit me on the head at first.'
I had been planning to hit the back of her head when I got the chance later, but well.
At this level, it seemed I had no choice but to let it slide.
'At first I thought she was a disrespectful senior, but she seems to have more decency than I thought.'
As I slowly walked to where she was, she soon seemed to sense my presence and lifted her head.
Her face showed a look of surprise.
"Senior, what are you doing here?"
"What! You're back already!?"
"Then did you want me to come back later?"
"No, that's not what I meant!!"
At her sudden shout, I let out a chuckle.
'So this is that 'bbabbat' thing?'
When I first saw the chat saying "bbabbat," I wondered what it meant.
Now I think I understand.
Because the flustered Reina looked cuter than I had expected.
And it seemed I wasn't the only one who thought so.
Among the viewers, people falling for her were appearing one after another.
- What the hell, why does Bbabbat-2 hyung look cute?
- Maybe try cleaning your glasses..?
- Me too, she's a bit cute?
- You've fallen for her
- They've all lost their minds collectively
- Everyone's fallen!!
- Our Bbab hyung is a bit cute indeed
'Come to think of it, did they say there was a separate mod?'
I had heard there was a mod that made Reina look prettier.
Her current appearance was fine since I was used to it, but I became curious what it would be like with the mod on.
'I should install it once before starting the stream later.'
Having made up my mind, I nodded.
Then, a sigh was heard from the front.
"Sigh..."
When I raised my head, Reina was taking deep breaths to calm herself.
"Hoo, hoo..."
- At this rate, Bbabbat-2 is gonna get high blood pressure lol
- Agreed lolol
Having calmed down a bit, she let out a long breath.
"You're not hurt, right?"
"No, I'm fine."
"Then that's good."
Even as she said that, Reina still slowly looked me over.
Seeing my appearance without a speck of dust on me, Reina finally nodded.
"You must have caught the Kukuridya, of course, but did you gather the materials?"
"Yes. I did."
"Are you planning to go straight to Grandpa?"
"I suppose so. Do you know where he is?"
"Follow me."
With those words, Reina turned and started walking.
As I followed her, the bustling center of the outpost grew distant, and I found myself entering a quiet corner where people's footsteps were rare.
Walking further in like that, an old and shabby house came into view.
In front of that unusually quiet place, by the calm stream—
an old man sat silently with his fishing line cast.
It was Dante.
- Feels like a hermitage
- More like a lonely old man vibe, no?
- lololololol
As I slowly approached, Dante seemed to sense our presence and raised his head.
Even though his eyes were covered by an eyepatch, his gaze was directed precisely at us.
"Grandpa. We're here."
"Hmm? You've come already? What of the Kukuridya?"
"The rookie has already caught it."
"Ho..."
At those words, Dante let out an exclamation, seeming surprised.
"I knew you fought well, but I never thought it would be to this degree. I had expected it to take at least two days."
He stroked his beard and shook his head.
"You've passed the test."
"You don't need to check the materials?"
"Reina, even this old man knows you're not a child who would lie."
At those words, Reina blushed as if embarrassed.
"No, that's..."
Dante, who had been watching that sight with satisfaction, now turned his head to look at me.
"I shall take care of your Hunter badge separately. Looking at your skills, I wish I could give you a higher-grade badge, but that is beyond my discretion. I'm afraid I'll have no choice but to give you the lowest-grade badge. Well, with your abilities, you'll rise up quickly enough. Instead, I'd like to prepare something else for you. Is there anything you desire?"
- Fuck, even with a new route, he can't get a higher badge
- It can't be helped. The game company's motto is making players climb up from the beginning
It seemed a higher-grade badge couldn't be obtained due to the game company's policy.
However, while the viewers were disappointed, there was an atmosphere of quiet anticipation for the separate reward Dante would provide.
- Well, Dante said he'd take care of something separately
- That's probably the real reward
- Agreed
- Actually, that's enough of a gain on its own
- Is it that good?
- Yeah, don't know the upper limit but it's awesome
- What are you gonna get?
In fact, from the moment I heard Dante would prepare something separately, there was only one thing I wanted.
I didn't know if it would be possible, but I intended to at least bring it up.
"How about a spar with me? I think it'd be fun."
- ??????
- Streamer, streamer?
- Crazy bastard, crazy bastard
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[Kapibara has donated 1,000 won.]
Oh shit
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