A Swordsman’s Stream

Chapter 83

『Righteous Victory』

It’s Ultimately the Orthodox’s Victory. It was a chatroom for rankers affiliated with the Orthodox Faction, which they had abbreviated. Here, a brutal amount of verbal abuse was taking place.

-???: We just need to win.
-What kind of confidence was this?
-Contribution was legendary, haha. Even the developers probably didn’t expect this.
-It was the lack of a limit on reputation points set by MubiSoft that was the issue from the start.
-Admittedly, the atmosphere was good up until the 11 consecutive victories, but because of just one person…
-Yeah, really, it’s just that one guy’s problem. What blame do the others deserve?
-He has no awareness.
-No thought.
-No brain.

Of course, no one could deny that this verbal abuse was somewhat justified and rational.

With only a few rankers competing for the individual rankings? It’s no big deal to just let them have their spot.

How much would a change occur for those who weren’t number one to begin with, just because the person with the best skills was chosen as the streamer?

But reputation points were different.

Immediately, the rising power called the Demonic Cult became a direct threat.

-Not going to answer quickly while watching?
-Haha… I just thought it seemed more pathetic to retreat in fear of defeat from the Champ of the major Orthodox factions who had the most victories in the Battlefield, hyung-nims!
-Haha, see that? I can’t help but laugh.
-He really seems to lack awareness, thought, and a brain.
-Anyone going to raid the Heaven-Slayer Star in real life (99/100)? We can go if you just join.
-Oh haha, if it wasn’t for him, we could’ve defeated the Unorthodox Faction with 1,500 different methods and secured the victory, but now we have to rethink because of that one person.
-Me too, haha.
-Me too, haha.
-Champ is nothing, pfft, haha.
-Just apologize since you got wrecked.
-Reasons why Heaven-Slayer Star didn’t lose because of bad luck (link).
-I’m sorry, hyung-nims! T_T_T_T_T

『’Heaven-Slayer Star’ has been forcibly removed.』

-SSs
-Justice prevails.
-This is the way of the Orthodox Faction.
-Then what? Haha, in the end, to win, we need even that guy.
-Ah…
-Ah…
-You hear often that you lack awareness, right?
-Just call him back to beat up, haha.

『’Heaven-Slayer Star’ has been invited.』

While the Orthodox Faction was dealing with that one problematic person, trivial chatter was exchanged in the Unorthodox Faction’s chatroom 『Unorthodox Warriors』.

『Unorthodox Warriors』

-If we can’t stop the Heavenly Demon, there will be a larger gap with 14 losses plus our side’s defeat.
-We’ll just stop it, haha.
-So, can you stop it?
-Inviting everyone to come and still won 12 wins in a row, haha, it’s really unbelievable.
-It’s really impressive.
-And it was done with the Heavenly Demon Divine Art, which is insane, haha.
-Literally was the Heavenly Demon, haha.
-He also had a sharp tongue.
-He seems unpleasant.
-Are you jealous?
-Yes, especially his face.
-Right, considering his unusual face… it’s reasonable to be jealous!
-Ha… the design was so well done, damn it.
-Haha, don’t refer to someone’s appearance as a design, haha.

Lastly, at the Demonic Cult.

『2nd Place Please』

-Shouldn’t we change our chatroom name?
-I really want to win the championship just this once.
-We need to hold onto Sojun-nim, haha.
-Even if we hold onto him, won’t be able to gain that many reputation points next battleground.
-Then is this our last chance…?
-Unless MubiSoft loses its mind and gives the Demonic Cult an extreme upgrade, this is probably the last chance.

There was determination.

This was their first, and possibly the last chance.

Although the detailed topics and atmosphere of the three chatrooms were all different, they shared a few commonalities.

Namely, many people were still awake and actively talking past midnight, and all topics revolved around Sojun.

While everyone was chattering about the events of the day, news struck them hard.

『Righteous Victory』

-It has been announced, haha.
-What’s up?
-iTube.

『Unorthodox Warriors』

-Is this crazy notification title for real? LOL
-What’s up?
-And it’s a premiere? Who taught you to be so bad?
-What’s up!

『Demonic Victory』

-Oh, yay! The cult leader’s video is up!
-But isn’t today a non-stream day?
-The title makes it seem like it is today???
-Is that even possible?
-Just shut up and watch, subscribe, and like.

* * *

『I Became the World’s Greatest in the Game.』
『5 minutes until premiere.』

Every viewer who subscribed to Sojun and didn’t change their settings received an alert.

It was a premiere.

The system allows a video to be shown live before it’s fully uploaded, much like streaming.

-Premiere is killing me, lOl
-From what I know, the editor fully manages iTube. Is this how you do it, editor?
-But is this the edited version? Or streaming?
-Would they really upload an unedited version as a premiere?

“I didn’t think they could edit this in just a few hours.”

Sojun had been informed unilaterally by the editors that the video would be up before 1 AM. Sitting in front of his computer, he opened the iTube.

-The title is hilarious LOL
-It’s not game immersion, but the title isn’t wrong LOL
-Agreed, he is the World’s Greatest in “For Justice”
-3 minutes to start!
-If it’s unedited, let’s go dislike bomb it.

Ferocious.

It’s the harsh world of iTube after all.

Fortunately, streaming doesn’t have dislikes. If it did, he’d probably have received a ton every time he slipped.

“Should I chat for a bit?”

It’s not because he wanted attention.

-Hello everyone.

Since it was his channel, any chat he left stood out.

-It’s the owner!
-Just restart the stream LOL
-Soha!
-This is in place of a stream, you know. Hehe

He didn’t say much after that.

Sojun, like the others, was now a viewer.

He intended to enjoy the moment.

The only downside was that as a viewer, he found the premiere a bit unappealing.

“Only 1 minute left.”

How time flies.

* * *

Time was up, and the video began.

The intro for “For Justice” played, and partial black-and-white treatment set the tone as a recap of the previous episode started.

Sojun recalled the video uploaded the previous morning.

It was about the 9th day, edited by Lee Gunyung, who stayed up all night to help with the live stream collaboration with Ark.

-It really is an edited version.
-Heh. When the rankings came out, I wondered who this guy was.
-A recap is essential.

Summarized explanations of the previous clips rolled out.

It was shown that Sojun ranked 1st.

Everyone who came across this news was shocked.

Screenshots of posts accusing him of being in league with MubiSoft—posts that have since been removed—appeared on screen as if they were newspaper headlines.

-Now it just looks ridiculous, lOl
-Did they really write stuff like that?
-Like, how dare they doubt the Greatest of All Time, LOL

The scene shifted, showing the Heaven-Slayer Star’s challenge announcement.

Simultaneously, the screen minimized, revealing Sojun receiving a Martial Techniques manual.

Sojun’s reaction in the video was:『Sounds fun.』

He smirked.

Then, the screen showed his donation provoking Ark in a widespread manner, before the screen brightened.

This was the content for the 9th day.

– We didn’t know back then LOL that more problems were lying ahead.
– That wasn’t even a challenge LOL He just knew he’d win for sure.
– The Beginning of a Legend, wow wow wow.
– But wouldn’t it be funny if the video ended here, haha.
– Honestly, editing within three hours after ending the stream is a bit much, haha.

In reality, Sojun chuckled as he glanced at the comments.

Unfortunately, the video did not stop as the viewers had whimsically wished.

– ?? Is this actually happening? This seems like the Demonic Cult’s black company?
– The evil capitalist Heavenly Demon, wow.
– Ensure the editor’s rights!

Regardless, in the video, Sojun wrapped up his conversation with Ark, and the game commenced in earnest.

The first game ended swiftly and effortlessly.

The screen shifted to Ark, and commentary began.

“Are the rankers hesitating? Well, the first four matches usually aim for contribution points, so it’s not weird if they don’t target anyone specifically. It’s actually quite rational.”

With that statement, the next opponent was quickly revealed.

The rankings screen was displayed with a circle drawn to highlight a particular spot, with a question mark adorning it.

The opponent was “Unrighteous Dignity”, who held the 5th rank in contribution points.

– Hahaha, Sojun-nim’s editor is trolling Ark?
– That streamer, that editor, haha.
– The captions say, ‘irrational ranking 5th plac’, haha.

The battle against the 5th-ranked “Unrighteous Dignity” began.

The battle was showcased in a straightforward manner.

Through the game replay, the viewpoint was captured to enable immersion from Sojun’s perspective while effectively capturing the essence of the fight.

However, Sojun’s attacks were often so subtle that, without effects, it was hard to tell when he had attacked.

Just as it was now.

“Unrighteous Dignity”, who had the first strike, stabbed Sojun’s shoulder; however, it was “Unrighteous Dignity” who ended up with their throat cut, suffering a critical hit.

To address the curiosity this garnered, the scene was replayed in slow motion.

“Editing allows for more detailed explanations than streaming!”

Sojun muttered, observing the display illustrating his readiness to strike precisely at his opponent’s neck even before receiving the attack.

Identifying and preparing ahead is what separates an expert from a novice, but those who miss this might see the process as simple and easy.

But presented this way?

– Wow.
– The movement is truly efficient.
– You can see the basics of the Dull Sword style developing from that point.
– Must be seeing into the future.
– Did you all see that? This is me, haha.

Sojun typed into the chat, his lips curving upwards.

– Haha, this kind of showing off is a bit much.
– Just stay quiet, hyung.
– Being so lighthearted when you’re the so-called best in Murim, tsk tsk.

This was all part of crafting a friendly image.

Indeed.

In the video, Sojun was depicted returning the attack to “Unrighteous Dignity” with mirrored precision, thrusting his sword.

– Everyone, changing the trajectory mid-swing is harder than you think. You need to start from the lower body and move the entire body together…
– I don’t know.
– If you’re going to do that, just start streaming.
– Open the door!
– Why don’t you cut those long bragging comments in the chat?
– They’re the owner, haha.
– The guy is just a friendly local hyung without the sword, lol.
– And when wielding the sword, he embodies the World’s Greatest Heavenly Demon, haha.

Sojun, maintaining a grin, took the opportunity to boast by analyzing various segments of the footage.

The scene then transitioned to the next battle, featuring Sojun and “This Isn’t the Martial World” engaged in a manly duel.

The problem was, there wasn’t much to comment on this scene.

*Boom!*

*Boom!*

Consequently, viewers began urging Sojun for an explanation.

– Why did they do that?
– I’m really curious about the profound strategy here!!!
– Please boast more!
– Seriously, what kind of clever mind game results in making craters in the ground?? I’m too curious!
– So, can you keep avoiding it?

『I can do this all day!』

– Are they not secretly playing a game of Go?
– Just a couple of fools, haha.
– Look at him not typing now, huh, haha.
– Invoking the right to remain silent? Haha.

As he engaged with viewers, once a disadvantageous situation arose, Sojun chuckled softly, and withdrew from typing.

At this moment, he became a spectator.

Removing his gaze from the chat to under the video, Sojun momentarily paused in astonishment and admiration.

Wow.

“Three thousand viewers for a first debut?”

The hard work of the editors was paying off spectacularly.