It’s not that kind of malicious broadcast

“GetDevoured! GetDevoured! GetDevoured! GetDevoured!”

“Really? Is that really GetDevoured?”

“Didn’t they hire a stand-in? That rascal-”

“The voice is unmistakably GetDevoured—what do you mean—”

“Best Rogue! Best Rogue! Best Rogue!”

“This is so awesome… why did they get so good at this… damn it…”

“GetDevoured! GetDevoured!”

“Someone should go and snatch that ocarina…”

“No way, they went around looking like that?”

“Get-Devoured! Get-Devoured! Get-Devoured!”

“If they had shown their face earlier, all the viewers would’ve poured everything into being a rogue. Why would they hide a face like that—”

“Insane, seriously, what—”

“Best Rogue! Best Rogue! Best Rogue! Brilliant! Get! Devoured!”

“Isn’t that StarPork over there?”

The peaceful square had suddenly transformed into a cauldron of frenzy. The noise from hundreds of people murmuring and cheering was loud enough to make even office workers rushing for their only joy of the day, lunch, hesitate in their steps.

And as these workers paused and thought, ‘What protest is it today?’ while glancing at the banners, they soon found themselves momentarily stunned after seeing the spokesperson standing at the forefront of the protest.

Despite it being their precious lunchtime, they were tempted to stop and watch out of curiosity. If even passersby had such reactions, the reactions of Lee Yena’s fans were understandable. Even after Lee Yena had greeted them for over a minute, the cheering had not subsided.

Initially, the shouts were filled with sheer astonishment, which soon transitioned into jubilant enthusiasm. Underlying this cheerfulness was a sense of joy from a unexpected victory.

Lee Yena, who didn’t expect such a reaction, soon wore an awkward smile despite initially standing on stage with a determined expression. Keen observers might have noticed her fingers fidgeting slightly and her brow furrowing repeatedly.

“Okay. Everyone, please calm down.”

Her voice, now slightly trembling, was a stark contrast to when she had confidently declared the opening of the Rogue Revival Movement’s rally. It was a plea that felt urgent, even if it might have been an impossible request.

Nevertheless, the crowd, made up of viewers likened to the proverbial ‘jar of poisoned insects’ who rushed out fueled by a thread-thin hope and the ability to act on it, were not ones to easily calm down.

Realizing that she was now embarrassed only fueled the crowd’s excitement, making them cheer even louder.

“You’re so beautiful, nuna!”

“Please play the ocarina!”

“Look here! Please look this way!”

“Whoa… this is insane.”

“Woooooah!”

“GetDevoured! GetDevoured! GetDevoured! GetDevoured!”

Having gone all out to present herself, she hadn’t anticipated the extent of the impact that would have—she could only blame herself for what was a self-inflicted situation.

“Everyone, if you don’t calm down, we’ll be ordered to disperse. Now, let’s all take a deep breath.”

With an awkward expression, Lee Yena stretched out both hands as if soothing a puppy, slowly moving them up and down. However, even such a slight grimace on her face unintentionally tugged at everyone’s hearts—

There was no one who calmed down at her gentle voice. Just when she genuinely began to look distressed, two people on the perimeter urgently stepped forward.

“Give me the mic. Guys! We have a lot to get through. If you don’t start calming down soon, we’ll send GetDevoured back home. We’re serious!”

“I love you, Ark-unnie!”

“Ark looks kind of- next to GetDevoured-”

“Let’s clear things up for now-!”

“Revan, you’re too close!”

“I can’t see GetDevoured-! Move aside-!”

“If you all don’t calm down, I won’t come down, but GetDevoured will.”

A firm, deep voice broadcasted through the speakers, finally causing the excitement that overflowed the square to gradually subside. Whether it was because of Shihoon’s threatening declaration, or simply enough time had passed, remained unknown.

Shihoon had taken a step forward to shield Lee Yena from the crowd. Only after confirming the noise had quieted did he look back.

‘She looks… okay now.’

Her expression had softened into a slightly mischievous but neutral face. He silently mouthed, ‘Are you okay?’ In response, her eyes squinted in brief contemplation… Was she seriously thinking of messing around at a time like this?

‘No, that expression is definitely a prank.’

“Don’t. Seriously, don’t.”

“I didn’t say what I was going to do.”

“I don’t know what you’re thinking, but whatever it is, just don’t.”

Growling his warning with his mouth half open, Shihoon handed back the mic and briskly walked away, gesturing to Jinhee to follow. It was fortunate for him that he missed the disappointed pout forming on Lee Yena’s face.

And so, back onstage, Lee Yena found herself under the focused gaze of hundreds of expectant eyes once more.

Except for the one person that earnestly came to support the protest, the others were die-hard fans who rushed there just for a chance to see ‘GetDevoured’. Lee Yena distinctly met each of those expectant, glimmering gazes slowly.

Then, just as the atmosphere began to heat up again from the fans’ cheers,

“First, let’s select the promised moderators. To manage this protest. I see about twenty hooded figures over there. Those who wish to volunteer as moderators, please come forward.”

With a gentle voice, she ushered in the much-awaited moderator selection.

* * * *

『Title: Breaking News: Room Manager Appears』

『(photo)

Absolutely stunning

Her face is as small as a fist

When everyone cheered, she looked slightly embarrassed, it was insane

Almost ran up to confess lol』

– Nope~ I don’t believe in editing~

– The banner is damn LOLLOLOLOL

– Huh?

– For real?

– It looks real, though?

– ??? Is that really GetDevoured?

『Title: Candid Photos of Gallery Owner』

『(Photos)

(Photos)

(Photos)

Looks stunning no matter how or where it’s taken

No need for any editing』

– Oh, damn, take some zoomed-in shots

– ??? Crazy, she’s unbelievably pretty?

– Lol, her body is LOLOLOL LOLOLOL LOL

– Wow, insane

– And this isn’t edited?

– Nope, took it just now and uploaded from my phone, how could I edit it

– Nope, there’s auto-editing in apps

– Nope, just the default camera

– Where is this??

『Title: Ahhh damn, is it too late if I go now?』

『If I take a taxi now, it says I’ll arrive within an hour

One more hour should be enough, right? Please, please, please』

– It won’t be strange if it disappears anytime soon, give up

– I told you Gallery Owner would come~~~~~~~~

– This is a long shot

– I’m already in a taxi

『Title: Damn, someone please start a live broadcast』

『I beg you』

– Can’t. Too busy enjoying Gallery Owner’s beauty

– Damn, I’m begging you, you’re Gal-watching anyway

– No, I’m simultaneously engaging in this forum because watching you guys in your deficit state brings me satisfaction akin to viewing our forum master. Why should I show it to you in real-time?

– Damn, you son of a bitch

『Title: This Is Truly a Legend』

『(Photo)

Even random people walking on the street are watching.

(Photo)

The police are also watching in disbelief LOLOLOL LOLOLOL LOL. This is freaking hilarious, damn.

Earlier, some poor guy got a beating on his back from a woman because he failed to keep his eyes to himself』

– Why are the police there all of a sudden?

– If hundreds of people are gathering for a protest, the police naturally show up.

– But why are they just standing there?

– Police are humans too, you know.

.

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『Title: Who Is This Person?』

『(Photo)

On my way to lunch from work, I found it fascinating to see an idol fan meeting happening in the plaza, so I took a picture.

Does anyone know who this person is?

These days, idols are exceptionally well-groomed, starting from a young age. Their beauty is really extraordinary, haha』

– Hmm, I haven’t seen her before either… But what’s her name?

– If the fan meeting doesn’t have gate control and draws only a few hundred people, she’s probably not a famous idol. Must be from a small agency. Her face is a waste.

– ??? It says “Best Rogue” on the banner in the background. Isn’t she GetDevoured? Crazy.

– GetDevoured? Who is that?

– She’s a gaming broadcaster known for her prowess and craziness. How did she hide that face all this time?

– She’s incredibly beautiful, doesn’t look like typical Korean physique.

– Wasn’t there a gymnast who was famous for a short time a while back? Looking back at the photo, she kind of resembles her.

* * * *

“Look! It totally feels like a fan meeting, right? Doesn’t feel like a demonstration at all, right? If Mr. Branch Manager sees this, he would abandon the lawsuit and rush to hire her as a model, don’t you think? Oh, and… attorney? Actually, I brought a hoodie along. What do you think about me going undercover to make contact? If we negotiate, it might help that I’m a fan. It’s a perfect timing now. …Attorney?”

“…Wait, hold on. I was a bit distracted. What did you say?”

“Oh… right! They’re talking about hiring a manager for the fan cafe and the broadcasts. The qualifications include wearing a hoodie to apply… so I was thinking of applying. I guarantee as a long-time fan, though GetDevoured is shy at first, she becomes very friendly once you get acquainted. It would surely aid the negotiations!”

“Just to be clear, the GetDevoured you’re referring to is the one holding the mic over there, right?”

“Yes, that’s correct!”

“…I get your point, but I don’t think the face-to-face is necessary.”